davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

"the present arrangement n q hca-y
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin (srSs-
pendent Republican, and LyrchNu-g
News tDeuocrat,ci emphasize the lack
Of discussion Of national issues
He talks much cs enforcing re
eighteenth amendment and Ire w.
stead law. but makes * perfectly ry.n
ira: he regards both as .s,vaS.o1 o. re
liberties % The people" states ne San
Francisco Bulletin sRsc2oeca2s. E~er
the declaration N favor .. Enforcement.
as understood BY the Canton Ca..v
News independent DeEoc-sEc'. VII
c.Sapposa. some OF tse gcvs-gc-S
friends" The News a66s. A -eSSocs-
bic public cesc.al Simply csr-os Sz-t
forth with rrcrcSal 20 disregard re
Constitution and the laws which as :
SWORN 20 observe and enforce
The Manchester Union Csn6ereSSsr;
Republican, declares TIA. The h-s :.
ceg,,a-cas:sr between ;hs factions Ms
been made Clearer than ever. with -
chance 90 lingering 6osies IS - ne see
on which the gcveTrcr ehcsSsS 10 ksSo
hiriSslf." while the RschIcri Meas
Leader tin6spenSsc: pc->cc-a:scl. S.v-
ING attention 10 The expression N :ss
meanwhile there cevolveS cEsc, ne
State the sacred duty OF SUSTAINING re
eighteenth amendment = cacv,ncss
that he r,arife<tsy cortsmp.Asss -scc,-
nea:ton Of the Vesssesd set, wa;ch re
dryS viii ncs TOW cosires-SScs.~
IN order - give him the eccwss,-
rity for fortnight speaking. sayS ;ne
Baltimore Evening sun Endorsement
pesrlNcrAslcl, we asa him q r..N><rN.>-,
AsllcweS BY t:-le ard rseshcwsI ev ex-
rsrierec. Iscv, SScslA. are ycSs wee ~
are yca dry The sun aSSs. A
possytccser ycSlssg IS q Sry = saS
enough. BIZ, psISSytccssr pcSi:ss rs
ues Is shade o. TWO wegSs~ As tc:Ns
quoted SACRED Ggsy~ - enforcement.
TIE CAa'ts,scoxS News tsG6Scsnfcr-
penscc-aticN remarks We wt,ssSss- =
such fsS,-yGsa2,e caaVsrSsor VII cslI
the wS>cl over the eyes az Ire American
pSeple ~ the peE,scc-atse patty re
Santa Barbara Daily News ,Ners>-
erSsice asks Now gSceS Ne sxcSssg rs
action IN assisting IL rs;.sS>yc :rags ne
statute e>nSS ;ae essS Law wANcA pT,>-
v'ded The New SwS SAFE sa,sc-isssS
with machinery fc< sgscScsssS tNs Cs-y
laws On similar grounds ire ScSS,S-
ssel1 Republican tsnSepSnScr:N ana ere
Se,aeS;er rnses-vnsacs tssSsepsss<sSasl
ehaySe she xcVSgysSS with SsSN,SsS.SsscSv.
II view ~ al tsa. CscN SsMIss hAS
said ca TIE ss.esees ~ cs,eSsl eSIsess.~ SN>1-
eesdcs the New YSSS weSsS ,gaSseesssG-
emf, Ms Willingness aSw - sSS -
SUSTAINING The vNsSsea& as IS a
SaSrSG duty can cssS ~ sSSsr&Si ,,
ihe hight ~ the Whale vs<~NSSs Is ~.
fair - himself and SS = yN>S.seSi ess..-
der ~ sAe nSss magnitude
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
It Is to laugh

Ali OF the revised traffic regulations
just announced by the traffic office may
be good, but there is one that is very
good, from q comical standpoint at
least. In various forms this regulation
has been In the trafic code for quite
time. It has been revised, changed.
altered. amended and rewritten. but
there is not a case on record Of any
one paying the slightest attention to it..
The regulation which Is thus referred
to Is supposed to control pedestrians
at intersections governed by the auto
matte traffic lights.
Soon after Washington's first traf,ic
director took Office this regulation be-
gan its ineffective career. When first
written 1t merely proclaimed that Pc
destrians must obey the red and green
lights, except when the street was clear
OF traffic. Although no one was arrest
ed or even bothered under this plan, it
was decided TO overhaul the regulation
when Congress amended the trafic act.
II was at that time that "teeth"-great
big. giants teeth-were put into II.
When this revised product made its ap-
pearance it told all and sundry that pc
destrians must obey both trafic lights
in moving trafiic and trafic policemen,
unequivocably and without demur. At
last. Washington. in common with 9TH
er large cities. was to have real pedes-
TRAN control.
But, sad TO relate. this never hap
pened and, except for a few casual at.
tempts on the part Of the police to hand
recalcitrant pedestrians courtesy tickets
warning them that they had violated
one Of the important regulations in the
traff.c code. nothing came OF II. II
Lay forgotten and dormant In the neat
pages Of the book OF rules until, like the
bursting Of bombSheli. It was revrit-
ten again and announced 10 a gaping
world the other day. And now listen
TO 1t: On all public highways where
trafdc is controlled by any device all
trafhc shall obey the signals" And
whether they know it or not, "traffic"
applies 10 pedestrians in this latest yer-
sion OF rather ancient joke.
1t has been mentioned before that
there LIS no record Of conviction In
court OF a pedestrian for violating this
regulation. but II there should be an
arrest It Is guaranteed that the hapiess
walker Will put up such cry that the
bowling Of the wolves around the old
campfire would seem TO be bu, a mere
chirping OF the pet canary. II Lis all
very well for the trafilc once TO have
It's little comedy but when 1t comes
right down 10 good hard facts this regu-
lation should either be wiped of the
books or enforced. II most assuredly
lessons respect for the law because the
few Washingtonians who read the traf-
nc code are liable 10 laugh 10 hard
over this paragraph that they viii skip
important sections or else think It is q
new book Of jokes and put IL aside 10
read TO iittie Alfred when he becomes
Old enough u appreciate humor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HAsKIN.

The keynote Of the times is efficient
service. In supplying its readers with
a free information bureau in Washing
ton. The Evening Star Ia living up to
this principle in deed and fact. We are
paying for this service in order that IL
may be free to the public. Submit your
queries to the staff Of experts whose
services are put at your disposal. In
close 2 cents in stamps to cover the
return postage. Address The Evening
Star Information Bureau. Frederic j.
Haskin. director, Washington. d. c.
q. How long Is the coast line Of the
Great Lakes?-L. N.
A. The shore line of these lakes COM
prises $500 miles. They have water
surface area of more than IS 900 square
miles. From Montreal. the head Of
ocean navigation. to the head OF Lake
Superior the sailing distance Is about
l,340 miles.
e E 3 80" did Wisconsin get Its na"s'
A. Wisconsin derived its name from
the principal river. named Wisconsin
by Pere Marquette. translated wild
rushing channel" The present spelling
is derived from nisprint. All early
French documents have Ouisconsilg or
Misconsing.
@. How many men were killed and
wounded in the Battle Of Waterloo
W. C.
A. In that battle the French lost in
killed, wounded, and missing about 81
900 men. while the losses Of the allies
were about $4,000.
@. Please name some artists who
have used the "Pygmalion and Galatea'
story as a subject for a pa!nting-W.
r. B.
A. Artists who have used the "pyg-
Edward Burne Jones tseries Of four pic
tures). A. MERCER. Jean Raoux. George
Fred Watts
@. When was Charley Ross abducted?
L. NJ
A. Charley Ross was abducted from
his home in Germantown Philadelphia.
on July /. 1874. He was four years and
two months old at the time No trace
OF him has ever been found.
@. Why don't submarines have rings
in their hulls by which they can be
nfted?-J. D. r.
A. The Navy Department says that
all submarines were at one time fur
nished with large lifting eyes secured
in the top Of the hull near the bow and
stern Of the vessel. Owing to the large
size of the present submarines. IL is not
considered practical to lift them By
means of limited number of lifting
eyes secured TO the hull. The provision
Of lifting eyes has therefore been dis
continued, and in case il should become
necessary TO lift q sunken submarine IL
is now considered that the vessel could
best be lifted by cables worked under
meath the hull.
@. Is the almond the seed of the
fruit or is 1t the fruit itself?-T. ".
A. An almond is the nuthke stone
of the fruit OF the almond tree.
@. What is the largest prime factor
that Is, the largest number which IS not
evenly divisible by any other whole
number except and itself?-L. J. T.
A The highest prime number that
has hitherto been shown TO be prime
Is 2,l47.483,647.
@. Why is the Harris buck" 50 call
eds. T. N
A. The sable antelope is called the
Harris buck" because il was discovered
By Sir W. c. Harris. author of "Por-
traits OF the Game and Wild Animals
of Southern Africa" issued in London
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

stitution. all establishment for the in
crease and diffusion oi knowledge
amons men
eide what Was meant by knowledge ="
The President, Vice President and Ch,et
Justice and ell members " the cabinet
are the smithsonian establishment"
tcsesaSAt iess Nv PAU v, Caihaal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

A number Of those willing 10 con-
tribute 10 the political scenery are what
would have been listed In the days Of
primitive entertainment as chair
warmers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

Current events become so complicated
and interesting that there is likely to
come a time when the average citizen
may experience difficulty in finding
time for his crossword puzzles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
Reckless Remembrance

why don't you write your rcminis-
cences?"
I'm afraid OF remembering too
much" said Senator Sorghum. and
starting a lot OF old controversies all
over again"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

Florida is again forward in print.
The peninsula still possesses everything
1t ever had. with loyal retinue Of
good losers" still confident in its
charms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHiLANDER JOHNSON.
Try Again.

Try Again.
Good resolutions 60 their way,
As they have often done before.
The lights and music go astray.
And pen!tence knocks at the door.
Come In, old patient friend" we say
My good resolves fade as OF yore."
Quoth Penitence. Feel no dismay.
Since we can always make some more, :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

Prominent Republicans still have the
temerity to hint that the national con-
vent!on will have something to say
about who is going TO do the "choos-
ing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

The Mississippi had its foods some
time ago. The Thames is reversing the
old custom. as England begins to fol-
low the river fashions In America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

To the minds of many persons. that
fabulous old dove ot peace" looked Just
q trlf1e foolish. A stout flying machine
with courageous man In IT. is an en-
tireiy different matter,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
Suggests Airline Business.

From the haston Transcript,
Mrs I.lndbergh Ia bringing Mexican
strawberries To Detroit. perhaps sus>
costing future usefulness ot the air
plane in putting tropical fruits on
Northern breakfast tables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

Competition for seats Of high public
honor are too easily forgotten when
popular interest Is bewildered by the
discussion OF the electric chair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

A "hop-off" Is easy. They who sympa-
thetically follow aviation are most con-
cerned about the alighting on land or
water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

Russia reveres Lenin. He is one Of
the historic politicians who succeeded
in establishing themselves as myths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
Compensation.

Statistics leave me much afraid
The motor cop IL not well paid,
But when he wishes 10 10 do
He burns the air In going through
The cf0wd-a privilege. they say.
That's worth far more than purse can
nav
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

II is feared that among presidential
booms now soaring there will be several
forced landings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

"Orat0ry." said Uncle Eben. has went
and got Itself kind o. commsreialixed
After . man has talked three minutes
dc crowd gits impatient an wants 10
ka0w what hes lgyin' 10 sell"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

One way 10 discourage rough sport
would be TO have 'Lindy" in evidence.
No one would turn TO look at the ring,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
70 the use for republication of all news dis
patches credited 10 ii or not otherwise cred
tted n this naner and also the local news
published herein. All rights of publication
OF special dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

United States Marines are honest
peace promoters. They end fights. but
never start one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
George Washington would never tell

Jud Tunklns says when Shakespeare
said "All the worlds a stage" he didn't
know that his remark was TO apply 10
musical comedy costumes on the side
walks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
Clothes and the Man.

Clothes and the Man.
Your goggles make you look 80 queer,
We pause and stare as you draw near;
In fact. your make-up's very strange.
And our ideas soon must changel
The garb Of elegance reflned
Appeals no longer 10 the mind
Since you. bold ace. king OF the mir.
Are claiming homage everywhere
Men are easily led" said III Ho, the
sage OF Chinatown, 1T Is human ma
ture To shift the responsibility ~ far ~
possible 10 any one who is willing. re-
gsrdless Of consequences. 10 undertake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
Cntruth.

I'm work such happiness find.
i labor just 10 cheer my :nind."
That's one OF those things. sounding
well,
Genrae Washinninr ,nn,,IA ,naua. .sMi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
Rate by Mail-Tayable In Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
All Other States and Cap.d.
Member of the Associated Press.

Daily and Sunday. VI 81. 90: mo. 81 90
SUNDAY only -. VI. $500. / mo. 3Sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

Rate by Carrier Within the City.
The Evening Star. .,.........i5 c per month
The Evening and Sunday Star
twhen 1 sundays ...... 6oc per month
The Evening and Sunday Star
twhen sundays ....... Csc per month
The sunday Star ............ Sc per copy
Collection made at the END of each month
Orders may be sent in by mail or telephone
Main 5000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business once:
18th ST and Pennsylv ania Ave.
New York Office: ITO East 4.nd ST.
Chicago Office Tower Building.
European Office - Regent ST., London.
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

O. Why is the Harris buck" SO call
eds T. N
A. The sable antelope is called the
Harris buck" because il was discovered
BY Sir W. c. Harris. author of "Por-
traits OF the Game and Wild Animals
of Southern Africa" issued in London
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-12

@. What IS the largest prime factor
that Is, the largest number which IS not
evenly divisibie by any other whole
number except and itself?-L. ]. T.
A The highest prime number that
has hitherto been shown TO be prime
Is Ala. 4S3, SAT.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-11-19
TURLOCK SUCCESSFULLY OWNS
AND OPERATES POWER PLANTS

Because the people Of the Turlock
Irrigation District insisted on gem
Grating and distributing their own
hydro-elcctric power as an adjunct
to their irrigation works, they arc
today netting some handsome pro-
fits for themselves as well as re-
ceiving rural electrical service never
before known in that district, de-
clared 5. A. Huffman, president OF
the Turlock district, when he
was asked what the experience of
his district has been in power de-
velopment. Huffman was attending
the California Irrigation District
Association convention here. owe
have 49,, 900 acres in our district
and over 400 miles of distribution
lines that reach into practically
every section of our territory" he
said
eff it were not for our power
development and distribution we
would have to be paying much larg'
er taxes for operating our irriga,
tion system than we now do. But
since we have gone into the powci
business we have been able to uti-
lize the profits from that depart
ment for improvements of the lrrl-
cation canal system, building OF
concrete bitches and improvement
Of ranch living conditions. -
Huffman stated that the ranchcrs
in the Turlock district have the
same convcnicnces as do the city
residents now. "Thc farmer has
electric lights, heating, power, hot
water, electric appliances for his
home, in fact all that the city man
has, and all because he owns ms
own power plants and distributing
lines. Our rates are the lowest IN
the United States
p. II. Griffin, attorney for the
Turlock district and a member OF .
the executive committee of the Ir.
rigation Districts Association, SAID
that he could not give sufficient
praise of the Turlock power system:
1--WE have approximately 6.ooo
light and power users today or BET,
ter than 90 per cent Of the tota
power business, and that in spite OF
the fact that private power com
panics were already operating in
our district
Griffin said that the residents of
the district voted about 80 to
for the distribution system when
the proposition of bond issue was
placed before them following com
plction of the Don Pedro dam.
"Therc had been some agitation to
wholesale our power to the private
companies, but the people were
Imperial Valley press., 1928-11-19
Bank Quotations

BY United Press Leased Wire
Imperial Valley press., 1928-11-19

of progress throughout the Carrib-
bean region which will automatical-
ly forcStall disturbances such as
heretofore have ncccssitatcd t. $.
interference.
"Sccond: Increasing congress
sionaI pressure for Il second trans
oceanic canal will require an early
determination as to whether the fa-
cilitics of the Panama canal can be
adequately extended to meet the
increased traffic or whether the
Nicaraguan project should be press
ed soon.
''Third: Can Hoover fulfill the
ideal outlined in American ad-
dress several years ago when he faV-
0rcd American loans to Latin Amer
ica solely for constructive purposes.
=" Fourth: The administration un-
doubtcdly will consider means of
improving the intcr-Amcricm air
communications.
"Fifth: Hoovcr's desire to en-
courage the development of Amer
ican sources of supply for indis-
pensablc industrial raw materials,
especially affects I.atin-American
countries.
.'Sixth. The administration will
be confronted with Latin American
apprehension concerning possible up.
ward tariff revision on agricultural
products
Imperial Valley press., 1928-11-19

overwhelmingly opposed to that So
we built the distribution system
ourselves.
The engineer for the Turlock dis
trict, r. V. Mickle, who was in
charge of the building of the power
system there, has already given 4
favorable report on the proposed
power project in Imperial Irrigation
District. Il. W. Shoemaker, who is
consulting engineer in the Imperial
district proposed power plans, IS
superintendent of the Turlock pow
cr system and is one of the best
known electrical engineers in the
state.
NJ. J. Dowd, chief engineer Of the
Imperial Irrigation District, who
has been closely in touch with the
problems that confronted Turloek
and other electrical Developments IN
the state, said today that the "N'
pericnccs of that district in power
development have 4 direct bearing
ON our own problems here.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-11-19
Sheriff Proves
Airplanes Have
Not Beaten Him

Sheriff Charles l.. Gillctt has re-
deemed himself.
The sheriff vas 4 passenger on
the first trip Of the MadduX Air
Lines rom the valley last Thurs
aay. in company with delegation
er y.llrv citizens. Enroute to San
Bernardno. where he was to attend
the Peace Officers convention, the
sheriff became violently sick.
Instead of obtaining sympathy
from his fellow passengers, the shcr-
if drew their scOrn. They accused
him Of getting "cold feet =, and ap-
piled plenty of choice names TO
him. Charlie was too sick to reply
and an airplane is no place to stage
4 scrap.
He was sick before boarding the
llane, but his statement to this cf-
feet was not believed by his tor
mentors.
After the Peace Officers conven-
tion had finished its business yes
terday, the sheriff decided he would
return home via air, to prove that
he is not afraid of airplancs. He
boarded the MadduX liner ut Col
ton and came down to the valley
without any trouble.
u enjoyed the trip coming home
much more than the one going up, -
he said today. "'But if | ever get
any Of those birds who razzcd me
in a jackpot, I'm going to get even
with them. was sick man and
all they did was laugh at me. 1t 5
no joke being sick several thousand
feet up in the air, What Ride. in
an airplane againo Say, IN think
ing of putting in an order for Il
plane to use in my work. There is
lots of territory to cover down here
YOU know
Imperial Valley press., 1928-11-19
By THOMAS L. STOKES

ENROJTE TO SAN PEDRO,
Nov. l9.-President-elect Hoover
today was on his way on the South
American goodwill tour, from which
he hopes so much, but which got
off to slightly isauspicious start.
The cheering send off of his
townspeoplc of Palo Alto last night
was interrupted rudely, by 4 re-
mindcr of recent ill-feeling against
the United States in the first
country he is scheduled to visit
Nicaragua.
lust before his special train pull
ed out, three young men carrying
banners criticizing this country :
Nicaraguan policy, attempted to
stage demonstration but were
checked roughly and forcibly by I.
s. secret scrvce men, who rushed
them away from the rear of the
train.
The president elect did not appear
t. see the incident from his place
on the back platform where he was
waving and smiling to the crowd
of his fellow toWnSmen, VINO Adu
come out in the cold to cheer him on
his way.
Hoover. apparently undisturhcd
by the incident was up carly to-
dav.
The special train was scheduled
to reach San Pedro after Il brief
stop in Los Angeles, at 9:30 and
there the party was to be trans
ferred to the battIcship Maryland
upon which til" epoch making tour is
to be made.
The president elect, Mr.. Hoover
and their son. Allan, are i" go ont
to the battlcship on the barg" Of
Admiral Pratt, commander Of the
Pacific fleet. The Maryland is cX-
pectcd to get under way about l l
o clock.
The whole world knows tha
Imperial Valley press., 1928-11-19
Radiogram Sought
In Vestris Hearing
Confined From Page ~

is why Arthur j. Costigan Of the
Radio Marine Corporation probably
will be called back to the stand to-
day. He already has testified and
offered radiograms as exhibits, but
at that time he had made only an
incomplete search Of his company' s
files.
Charles Ncrchcrc, radio man ON
the Ncstris, testified that Il "CQ'
message (asking ships to stand by
was sent out about 8 Il. III. last Mon
day.
Among the witnesses to be called
today are John Smith of the British
Wireless Service and John Boxil and
John Morris, stokcrs on the NcStris.
BoXil and Morris, who were landed
at Norfolk, Va, by the battlcship
Wyoming, have been quoted as say
ing that Capt. Carey notified the
Lamport and Hold line Il week ago
Sunday that the NcStris was listing
badly and might need assistance.
Tuttle also may take the tcsti-
monT Of William Wrcekcnthein of
Baltimore, Il passenger on the Vol
tairc. When he reached Baltimore,
Wreckcnthcin said member of the
Noltairc crew had Informed him
that the Noltairc knew the Ecstris
was in trouble "scVcral hours be-
fore the SOS was sent out at 10 a.
m. thc day the ship sank, according
to tCstimnnN