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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14
Mrs. Glen Shaver's Sharp Tongue
Raises New Political Problem

the tenets OF propriety and true sports
manship will never condone her public
announcements, as long as they are
projected by the right of her husbands
position and prominence rather than
her own" The Hartford Times con-
tends that lit does not seem imperti-
nent to suggest that In the future ma
tional chairmen shall not be chosen
without some regard for the tact and
ordinary reasonablenesS of their wives -
Mr. Shavers position is pictured by
the Seattle Daily Times with the
words; Almost one can hear the dis
treSsed MIR. Shaver saying, Now, now
and s-s-sh.' but the lady will not be
.now-nowed' or 'shushed' =; and the
Chicago Daily News, observing IAN ex-
hilarating demonstration of political
progress in this free land" expresses the
hope that such progress will merely
increase marital joys and will tend in
no degree TO break up happy homes"
What We are particularly interested
to know" says the Charleston Evening
Post, lis whether or not MIR. Shaver,
who has occupied the chair at the head
OF the national committee. charged with
directing the Democratic partys affairs.
is Democrat and is going to vote for
the ticket nominated at Houston. and
II so, what Mrs Shaver thinks about
the fellow. No doubt she has told him
In private, but Glen Is a public char
acter, and his good lady owes it to that
public to say just what sort of a person
is her mate"
Why did she not speak out bcfore?"
asks the Kansas City Journal. explain
ing; Mr.. S. has for four years been
irving to do something with the Demo-
cratic party, which, under his endeavors
has grown worse and worse. The wife
OF the national chairman should have
come to the rescue OF her liege lord and
gotten things TO running smoothly"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

This Is a special department devoted
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Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic j. Haskin. director, Washing
ton. d. G.
O How far has a man dropped be-
fore opening his parachute?-F. b. S.
A. AS far as we have been able to
ascertain. the official world record for
parachute dropping is now held by
Sergt. BoWes of the Army Air Corps,
who fell 1900 feet before opening his
parachute On April 4, 1928, Harold
Whitby, United States Navy. fell 4.400
feet from an airplane before pulling
the cord Of his parachute. However,
this record is not official The opinion
that a person who falls through the air
for any great distance is rendered UNI
conscious has been proved 10 be a fall
lacy. If man falls in the same direc-
descent is checked.
Q. How is on-shatterabIe glass
made?-D. r.
A. The type Of non -shatterable glass
used in Windshields and windows of
automobiles consists of three layers.
The two outside layers are plate or
sheet glass The middle layer is a
transparent sheet of cellulose material,
like celuloid. which may, in fact. also
be used Two pieces Of glass and one
piece of this material are first cut to
the exact size and shape of the desired
windshield or window. This must be
done with care, because after it is fin
ished it cannot be cut or altered in
size The three layers are laid to-
gether and put through II different
processes. including elaborate chemical
cleaning. pressing between huge presses
(Which exert many tons pressure on
each piece of glass;. heating. grinding
and polishing and sealing. The three
Nominations become so closely welded
together that they are actually one
piece. In thickness it is the same as
ordinary glass.
Q. How many tablespoonfuls in a
cup?-R. E. X
n Iilltt tJCSDttitN F4ftnA 'opiN
spoon; is tablespoons, ! cup; table
spoons butter, l ounce; tablespoons
-four, | ounce.
@. How many men we're in the Jesse
James gang? How old was Jesse James
when he was killed?-A r. l..
A. The members of his gang con-
sisted generally Of eight or nine per-
sons and included Jesse and Frank
James. Cole Younger, James Younger,
Clell Miller. James White, James Rough
man and later Robert Younger. He
was killed in 1882 at the age Of IS.
@. When was bridge whist first
known?-B. M
A. Bridge was first known as Biritch,
or Russian whist. This gave rise to
the idea that it was Russian game.
Dictionaries of the Russian language
do not contain the word. 1t seems
more probable that the game is Lev
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14
Listening Posts" in the South.

When a dry plank was adopted BY
the Democratic national convention at
Houston satisfactory TO the prohibition
proponents on the resolutions commit
tee and, in the main. in the conven-
ton 1t was generally felt that the
menace Of serious resistance to the
Democratic nominee in the Southern
States was removed A few hours later
however. the situation was changed by
Gov Smiths telegram to Chairman
Robinson. later the nominee for Vice
President declaring that if elected he
would endeavor TO secure fundamental
changes in the prohibition law in the
direction of greater hberality. Since
the convention adjourned there have
been numerous indications of a seri-
Gus disposition in the South to reject
the nominations made at Houston de-
spite the fact that one of them went
to the State of Arkansas.
On the occasion of his visit to New
York for conference with Gov. Smith
and members of the Democratic COM
mittee Senator Robinson proposed that
a regional headquarters be established in
the South to combat this movement
of dissent and opposition. That plan
has been rejected by the Democratic
campaign managers, who, 1t is stated,
feel that the situation in the South
is not nearly so alarming as Senator
Robinson believes it to be. and that
adoption of the regional headquarters
plan would cause an unfavorable re-
action throughout the country and
would be resented by Democrats in
many Southern States.
The anti-Smith movement In the
South is taking two forms. There Is
first of all an open plan OF secession,
marked by a proposal for conference
next month to be attended by all who
feel that Gov Smiths stand on pro-
hibition is at odds with the avoweo
principles of the party as expressed In
the platform. II remains TO be seen
how large and significant will be the
attendance at this conference. In addi-
ton. however. is a so-called whispering
campaign already started by oppo-
nents Of the nominee, evidence Of which
has reached the ears of the Democratic
managers. 1t is now proposed by them
to set up. not single regional center
of activity but a series of listening
posts" throughout the South. or at least
those sections where antagoniSm Is
chiefly manifest Indeed already some
of these stations have been established
and counter propaganda work has been
started.
While the religious question is not be-
ing stressed and will probably not form
a subject of open debate In the cam
| paign. II is known to be serious fac
tor. The listening posts in the South
ern States will doubtless deal with this
phase OF the situation as we'll as that
Of prohibition.
Thus for the first time in many years
| the Democratic party Is compelled 10
/ conduct an active campaign in the
| South, and, curiousIy enough, a cam
paign of defense against It's own mem
bers. 1t cannot be broadcasting cam
palgn. 1t must be confined to the lis
tening post method OF meeting "whis-
pers," which is the most difficult form
| OF opposition 10 combat. Thus the
campaign Of 1928. whatever its out
come, will have its distinctive char
acter in the history Of American
! politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHiLANDER JOHNSON.

July WEAKNESS
Let me not see the passing scowl,
Nor hear the plaintiye query.
When the thermom doth upward prowl,
And all the world Is weary.
Although In helplessness we fret.
Why be morose and tear-y7
Let us hope on, and not forget
That all the world is weary
Wen summon courage, by and by,
Nor be of friendships leery,
Though we admit, in hot July,
That all the world is weary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

Stock market quotations are no more
TO be relied on as indications of future
money gains or losses than the betting
odds on prize fight. In the world of
finance and of sport appears the same
old game of guess again"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

A ''iitney' used to be nickel. 1t
has advanced in transportation dignity
to the value of dime. The American
five-cent piece. like many European
coins, has suffered a diminution in
value. 1t will no longer purchase even
a full sized pint OF peanuts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

1t took long time for President
Coolidge to convince all his admirers
he announced that he did not choose +"
A man with so many vetoes TO his
credit should have been more easily
understood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

Comedy relief Is valuable in any form
of public expression. The convention
remarks of Senator Gore should easily
bring him TO attention as a valuable
factor in this particular respect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

The Prohibition party, having chosen
candidates, will now proceed as usual
to decision on which OF the big ma
tionaI parties shall have its vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

Having warned the movies TO keep
out Of politics, Mayor James must not
be surprised IL he finds a group of
camera men looking the other way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

Arctic exploration differs little from
what 1t was in the days Of seagoing
ships. The main consideration Is the
relief expedition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

For the present Italy Is more con-
cerned with the new conquest of Arctic
wastes than with Mussolini's projects
for restoring grandeurs OF ancient
Rome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

German monarchists have apparently
become reconciled to a willingness on
the part OF the former Kaiser to figure
modestly In affairs as a retired business
man.
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Arms.Rearing in Chicago.

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diViduals took out shooting licenses last
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14
t,otham's Reputation.

From The New York Evening Post,
Is vice rampant III New York; Well,
II IL isn't there'li be a lot Of visitors who
will be sadly disappointed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

Every nation desires a Lindbergh of
its own. None has yet succeeded In
establishing parallel In achievement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

Read yoh Bible. said Uncle Eben,
IAN let IL give you de sense To keep
out o. arguments 'sted o gittin' you
into EN-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

Mr.. RsSkob may be able 20 supersede
the fun dinner pail" slogan by
reference W the fun gasoline tank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

Sing, Sweet Bird.
What Is a lame duck?"
"A bird that has been left behind"
said Senator Sorghum. and who sings
sweetly in hopes of becoming a pet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14
Dangerous Power.

An orator will heave in sight
And sing his little song,
And make you think that he is right,
No matter II he's wrong
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

In Line.
When you danced with the Prince
Of Wales did you feel honored?"
Not much" answered Miss Cayenne.
Il was number seventeen In the waiting
list, and really lucky TO be In line at
all"
1t depends on ourselves said HI Ho.
the sage OF Chinatown, whether our
Utmost friends are our best friends or
worst enemies"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

Jud TunkinS says lot OF trouble Is
due to the fact that good talker may
be a bad thinker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14
Trun Genius.

We hear of millions billions. too
That 10 some lucky chap are due,
Artists and poets we forget.
Cash is the greatest genius yet!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

II is quite possible that costume may
cut a larger figure III the present polit-
ical campaign than the managers nov
realize. By what right do the follow
erS of Gov Smith take a brown derby
tot their party trade mark" Knowing
as they must that for ages a brown
bonnet has been the uniform millinery
of a QuakeresS? II. then. headdreSs
apparel doth proclaim the party. shall
all HooveriteS don, not the fea Of
Turkey. but the black silk beaver Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

up 10 the time of going to press. Mrs,
Shaver remains II one woman bolt.
asserts the st. Louis Dispatch, but
stili the Adrian Daily Telegram Is Inn
PEELED to conclude that sit becomes
obvious that Glenn is the little Shaver In
his household" The MorgantoWn New
Dominion thinks that the unfailing
judgment Of the American people In all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-14

oswald Garrison Willard, In his book
Prophets True and False" presents a
collection of 81 sketches OF prominent
persons most of them from political
life. Among them are Woodrow Wilson.
BRYAN. the late Senator La Toilette.
Leonard Wood and Henry Cabot Lodge
The living receive more attention and
sketches are given of Herbert Hoover,
AL Smith. Judge Hughes, Robert Lam
sing, Senator Borah. Lowden. Senator
Curtis. Vice President Dawes. Senator
Walsh. Col House and Senator Reed
MIR. Wizards own predictions are not
concealed nor does he mince language
He likes Senator Reed whom he calls
"a modern Andrew Jackson" He calls
attention 10 the fact that he predicted,
considerably before the Kansas City
convention, that. provided he were not
opposed by President Coolidge Secre-
tary Hoover was likely TO be the next
President The first sketch III the book
is that of Alfred Il. Smith, about whom
MIR. Willard Is waiting, with rather
favorable prcdispoSitiOn. To be con-
vinccd He cannot quite forgive Gov
Smith because he 'sldestepped the ruti-
f1cation of the child labor amendment
To which he was pledged
= =
The Library of Congress has acquired
a notable collection Of the works OF
Horace Greeley. All the letters and lee
lures are in the handwriting which. for
its tllegibility. has become tradition,
Aiowever. Don G. Seitz, biographer OF
Greeley and we'll known newspaper man,
believes that IL Is an exaggeration 10 say
that Ureeleys was the worst handwrtt
ing ever known in an editorial room,
MIR Seit2 finds In 1t q resemblance to
that "of another furious thinker and
rapid producer Of copy. Theodore Roose-
welt. Both chased their words up HUI
and their formation Is remarkably
alike"
The Washington times., 1928-04-11
STOCKS SUFFER
| To APPOINT
LOSSES

NEW YORK, April 11.--Scattered
selling of the spdustrial stocks at
the beginning of trading today, in
recognition Of the firming up of call
and time money rates, resulted in
further losses of to 4 points in
the speculative leaders.
There was no sign Of relaxation
in the money market, and the
call loan rate was posted at per
cent. Time money was quoted AZ
to S per cent and the bankers ac-
ceptance market was firm.
Offerings Of the so-called pool
speciaIties were heavy in the first
hour. American Linseed dropped
abruptly to 81 for a point loss.
Radio sold down 3 points at 173h
and General Motors, after a show
of resistance at the start, declined
to the level Of yesterdays low.
Losses Of point or less were
ustanied by United States Steel,
American Can, Hupp, Studebaker
and other market favorites. Stocks
of the copper companies which were
churned around at such a rapid
rate earlier In the week, also re-
treated under selling pressure.
Stocks of the railroad companies
and public utility corporations moved
forward moderately in this period in
response to renewed investment buy
ing. Consolidated Gas, Columbia
Gas and the New York city traction
stocks were in geed demand, while
the so-called merger rails received
the bulk Of attention in that section
Of the market.
Rallying tendencies in the indus
trial leaders in the second hour re-
stored a good portion of the early
losses in General Motors, Radio, Ana
conda, etc. The commodity markets
were generally firm, with wheat up
Ito cents q bushel at Chicago and
Minneapolis; cotton cotton up more
than 81 a bale, and crude rubber re-
covering 10 to 80 points, despite the
decline to a new low level in London.
The Washington times., 1928-04-11
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

Hogs-Receipts, $4,000: market
steady. Top, ss.15; bulk, $500
80; heavyweight, $4,000; medium
weight, $s.65@9.15; lightweight,
$S.5009.15; light lights, $7.4O09;
packing sows, $70S; pigs, 6.5O@8.
Cattle -Receipts, 10000; market
weak, 25c lower. Calves Receipts,
5000; market steady. Beef steers
Good and choice, $14015.25; COM
mon and medium, $9.50@13.50:
yearlings, $9.5001475. Butcher cat
tle-Heifers, $7.5O@13.75; cows, $3.50
Q77.5O; bulls, $7@11; calves, $110
10; fe ed er steers, $9.50@12.25;
stocker steers, $9@12; stocker cows
and heifers, $500.
sheep-Receipts, 5000; market
strong, Csc higher. Medium and
choice lambs, $16.5O@17.5O; culls and
common, $1S.5O015; yearlings, $14
gl6.5O; common and choice ewes,
$6.5O010.SO; feeder lambs, $3.50
IUsOVs
The Washington times., 1928-04-11
LOCAL STOCKS
SALES

FURNISHED by w. b. Hibbs q co.O
Washington Gas S. A, $1,OOOW
1861.
potomac Electric 5hs pfd, 100
1881, 5@1OSsS.
washington Gas Light, 1000,
10000. 5000, 10000. 5000, 10000.
Commercial National Bank-100
$50. 15@26O, 10000,
National Bank Of Washington,
National Union Fire Insurance
Company, 25@24.
Columbia Sand and Gravel pfd,
1O@1O01k, 501005z, 20@1001z, 200
1904. 1O@1OOk, 5@1001S.
Commercial National Company,
pfd, 501O5.
Federal American Company. COM,
1903.
Federal American Company pfd.,
5@1O8, 1O01O8.
Lanston Monotype. s@1Os, 100
1924, 5@1O9N.
Mergenthaler Linotype, 1O@103,
1O@1031s; 4@103; 10@1O3A.
National Mortgage and Invest.
ment, pfd., 50@5A, 50054%.
Peoples Drug Store pfd., 7@127A.
& Sanitary Grocery Company pfd,
50109, 5000.
After call
Potomac Ilectric SIS pfd, 2@113,
1O@112R, 10011S, 1e0113, 1O@113.
Washington Gas Light, 10000,
10000, 10000, 1009O5s.
MergenthaIer Linotype, 10@10SH
10@103as,
Money, call loans. $50 6s.
The Washington times., 1928-04-11
BONDSONP PRESS
. BLDG. OFFERED

A new issue Of $6,25O, 600 National
Press Building first mortgage sink
ing fund gold bonds was offered 70
the public today by . syndicate
headed by Harris, Forbes = Co..
and including Faxon, Gade & Co.
and Love, Macomber & Co.
The bonds are priced at 100 and
interest, yielding ST. per cent. The
mortgage will provide for q cumu.
latiye sinking fund to begin october
Is. 1881, which, 1t IL estimated, VIII
retire more than 81 10000 Of these
bonds by maturity.
The National Press Building Is
the largest privately-owned office
building in Washington, and houses
the national headquarters of hun
dreds Of American newspapers.
The Washington times., 1928-04-11
HESSE WARS ON
DRINKING COPS
CONTINUED from First Page.)

CONTINUED from First Page.)
"A times. He recently took exam
ination for promotion to SER
geantcy. There is in the file of the
department a large number of let
tiers from members of Congress
recommending his promotion.
Major Hesse declares that the
present unsatisfactory system under
which the trial board operates is
Irresponsible for keeping many I'M
desirables on the force.
AS long as six months ago the
Urged Changes Before
major recommended to the Commits
sioners and has since sought rad.
ical changes in the trial board.
Today's recommendation called for
amendment to the regulation which
includes the following:
"Any member of the metropolitan
police force shall upon conviction
before the metropolitan police trial
board upon any of the following
charges be sentenced 'y such board
to be removed from the service:
''(s) Drinking of intoxicants or the
taking Of narcotics unles supon the
prescription of reputable ply
stefan; or being under the influence
Of intoxicants or narcotics either on
or off duty.
''(b Malingering, or feigning ILL
ness or disability, in order to evade
the performance of duty.
"(c) Willful disobedience of orders
or characterization.
Bar On Gambling
cd Gambling, or knowingly FIRE.
quenting any place where games of
chance are permitted, or participat.
ing in such games of chance.
lei Willfully / nd knowingly max
ing an untruthful statement of any
kind in any verbal or written report
appertaining to his duties as a met
ropolitan police officer or in the
presence Of any superior officer or
intended for the information of the
superior officer; or making anv un.
truthful statements before any court
or to any authorized Government
official or before the police trial
board. or willful omission of any
material acts which could be in.
cluded in any official report
Major Hesse further recommends,
among other things, an amendment
which provides that:
"Inefficiency. as evidenced by re.
peated and welLfounded complaints
from superior officers concerning
performance of police duty or neg,
lect of duty. Repeated convictions
before the trial board upon charges
involving violation of the rules and
regulations of the department shall
be prima facie evidence of eff
cheney"
Absence from duty for three days
without leave" and ''wilfully NAL
creating or using unnecessary vic
Ience toward the prisoner or othel
persons" will be deemed ssufficien
cause of trial before the board.
Officers who appear before tn
trial board too frequently for failure
20 pay Just debts will be dealt witt
severely.
The Washington times., 1928-04-11

Won en- rent q h0usc.-completely
furnfeIed - with eOnvenienGeb through
tOday's Times and Herald classified
rental columns.
The Washington times., 1928-04-11
St NEWS AND QUOTATIONS OF THE FINANCIAL MARKETS
RALTIMORE PRODUCE

BALTIMORE. April 11.--Eggs--
Market steady. on the Baltimore
Butter and Egg Exchange. nearby
fresh gathered firsts. one sale 100
cases, 265kc. Closing offerings nearby
fresh gathered firsts. 2Ic; bid, 26kc.
Receipts: Butter, loss tubs; eggs,
SIC cases.
Poultry--C Chickens, old. heavy, 20
631c; old, 4 to AZ lbs, 29@S1c;
old. 3 to 3h lbs, 10000; leghcrns
and other light stock 24@26c; old
roOsters, 1701Sc.
Young Chickens Large size, fat,
33@36c; poor and stays, z6@26c;
springers. coIored, 48062c; spring.
Iers. leghorns, 5000.
Ducks-White pekins. 4 lbs and
over. 2563Oc: puddle, 4 lbs and
over. 25@26c; muscovy, 1 lbs and
over, 25W26c; all kinds. smaller, 20
W22c.
Guineas Young 2 lbs and over,
each SO6S5c; old. 401 SOC.
Pigeons--Young and old. per pair,
Butter Creamery, fancy, pound,
470471kc: do, choice, 460465kc; do,
good, 45@453sc; do, prints. 47h@
1870: do. blocks, 465a @4S1kc; do,
ladies', 35037c; Maryland and Penn
sylvaria rolls, 3O@35c; Ohio and
West Virginia rolls, 30@34c; store
packed, 3O631c; Maryland, Virginia
and Pennsylvania. dairy prints, 20
@35c; process butter. 41W42c.