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Fire Prevention Week.

The dedication and setting aside of
days and weeks to emphasize appeals
and to center public attention upon
causes, movements and crusades has
become familiar method of spreading
propaganda. Much of the propaganda
Is utterly silly. and the calendar has
become chock full of days" and
"weeks" that in theory are dedicated
to trivial and unimportant things.
From sheer abuse this unique method
of centering public attention and hold
ing it has lost some of its value. Thus,
when President Coolidge proclaims, as
he has, the week of October z as Fire
Prevention Week" there is some danger
that the public will be apt to regard it
merely as another advertising stunt"
and let it fade from mind as quickly
as possible.
But Of all our days" and weeks"
none other is so important as this ef-
fort to capture public thought long
enough to emphasize the danger of fire
and the tremendous annual loss to the
people which comes from failure to
guard against it, President Coolidge
quotes the figure of four hundred and
seventy-five millions as being the none
tary loss from fire last year. That is
more than four times the amount of
damage believed to have been caused by
the terrific hurricane which at this
time is wreaking havoc in the South
And the enormity of the loss is realized
more fully when it is remembered that
most Of it could have been prevented
by simple precaution and the avoidance
of hazards so we'll known that children
appreciate them.
The fire losses in 1927 were less thar
those of the year preceding, and the
United States Chamber of Commerce.
is one of the organizations which be-
lieve that the prevention of fire is q
matter to be accomplished through ed
ucation and the development of ar
awakened sense of public responsible!
in dealing with the problem Of fir'
waste. Good progress has been accom-
plished by campaigns in cities ant
farming communities, during which tn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

Writing In appreciation of a recent
arcticle in this column, in which the
ten essential books for children had
been selected. a correspondent says:
Il liked what you said very much.
So many do not understand the child
mind and wish to feed it on wishy-
washy books that have been turned out
by the hundreds"
We believe this statement to be more
or less true. more so today than ever
before, for, happily, recent decades have
seen great change in the treatment
of children, and particularly of their
reading.
1t is no longer fashionable to feed
even very Young children on namby-
PANTY stories. The little Lord Faunt-
leroys are in the discard. In their
stead has come into being a more ro-
bust type of child's book.
1t is significant that all of the books
selected here we're exactly of this good
sort. most of them being enjoyed equally
by the adult as we'll as juvenile read
ers.
After all, what difference is there
between a childs brain and a grown
ups. except IN the matter-a rather
large matter, one must admit-of eX-
perience and growth?
Basically they are the same. The
psychologists even tell us that many
men and women possess childlike minds.
that they have a mental age" of Is
years, say. They have coined the
nasty-nice name moron" for person
with this arrested mental development.
It is significant that childhood's
books are among the best in any litera-
ture.
Such books have about them not only
the air of high romance, always a pleas
ing thing but also a certain atmosphere
of innocence, if you will. which gives
the eternal lie to the psychologists, who
have become so enamored of their syS-
tenn that they have forgotten to be
human.
1t is more essential to be decent, in a
world such as ours. than to fit into the
scheme of any self-appointed set of
of the human race. The very
fact that childhood's best books are
among mankind's greatest shows the
fallacy of lump-Sum judgments made
upon any theoretical basis.
In other words, the childish mind has
produced some Of the greatest things in
the world, not only in literature but in
all the arts, and maybe in the sciences,
too. Who can say that the art and
science of war. for instance, is anything
but projection of the childish play of
little boys with wooden guns?
The greatest general is he who keeps
before his mature eyes the single vision
of the little boy, the desire to hit first,
and who most often uses the sentence
OF the lad with the cap pistol, as he
points it at a comrade, You're dead!"
X X X X
There is indeed, no such wide gap
between the child mind and the adult
mind as many self-satisfled men and
women would like to think.
Some children even seem to have had
an astonishing amount of experience al
ready coiled up in that most astonishing
fabric, the brain.
The growth which only time gives, of
is something that cannot be
conjured into being overnight. Some
years ago there was story published of
a baby that thought and reasoned like
man.
Such child struck the average read
er as a monstrosity, and he was right
IN so feeling. Time, however, can do
a great deal in six or seven years. BY
the time a child has reached school
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17
BulbOus-NOsed German
Ships Not Wholly New

To the Editor of The Star:
I read with interest your editorial in
The Star of September Is entitled
"Snub-Nosed Ships" In this editorial
you commented on the dubious bow of
the two new German liners, the Brem-
en- and the Europa. 1t may perhaps in
terest you and your readers to know that
the experiments establishing the adj
vantage of dubious bow for fairly fast
vessels were first carried out in the
United States Experimental Model Ba-
sin located in the navy yard in this city,
The chief advantage of such a bow
is reduction in the resistance of the
ship of about 3 per cent, an appreciate
amount when dealing with the large
horsepower required to drive 10000
ton ship at speed of more than 20
knots. Whether the pitching of the
ship is also reduced by building the
forefoot below the water line is doubt
ful and In general no such advantage
is claimed by naval architects.
In tracing the history of the Dubious
bow We find that the novelty in the
case of the Bremen and the Europa
lies only In the introduction of this type
OF bow into merchant practice, many
naval vessels having been designed with
such bows for some years For example,
the new airplane carriers Saratoga and
Lexington and the V-type submarines
of our Navy have very pronounced
dubious bows. Also at least one recent
United States passenger steamer, the
Panama Pacific liner California, has re-
ceived moderate dubious bow.
AS mentioned before. the credit of
first investigating the influence of the
Dubious bow on resistance belongs to the
United States Experimental Model Ba-
sin under direction of Capt. Eggert, C.
c., U. IS. N. The results of this research
which covered many years, were fully
published in a paper by Rear Admiral
d. w. Taylor in Marine Engineering of
September, 1928
KARL e. SCHoENHERR.
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The Battle Opens.

With Mr.. Hoover speaking tonight
at Newark, N. j., and with Gov. Smith
speeding westward for his first formal
address at Omaha, the presidential
campaign may be said to be finally in
full Roadway. There has been a long
period of preparation, marked by noti-
fications and acceptance speeches, by
a few addresses by the Republican
candidate and by some rejoinder utter
ances by the Democratic relative to
specific criticisms of him, and also by
some speaking by the vice presidential
candidates and minor spellbinders of
the two parties. But in the main the
time that has elapsed since the con-
ventions has been devoted chiefly to
the perfecting Of the organizations, to
financial activities and to general
preparatory maneuvers.
Mr.. Hoover is to open his campaign
IN the East, Gov Smith is to start his
vote:winning effort in the West. Each
Is entering what the late William Jen-
nings Bryan styled "the enemy's coun-
try" Mr.. Hoover, speaking in New
Jersey, will be in an area that is sup
posed to be inclined toward Democratic
support on the score of the prohibition
question. Gov. Smith, speaking at
Omaha, will be in the area of agricul-
tural discomfort, a region normally Re-
publican, but now rated as somewhat
doubtful owing to the grievances of
the farmers
In these two opening speeches the
candidates will present a contrast of
manner and method Mr.. Hoover
will speak from prepared manuscript,
Gov. Smith without written text. The
Republican candidate is to engage In
but few formal addresses, perhaps no
more than four altogether, while the
Democratic contender will, on his
Western trip, make scheduled speeches
at Omaha, Oklahoma City, Helena,
Denver, st. Paul and Milwaukee, with
a number more to be delivered on later
tours in the central section and in the
East. On this present Western trip
there will be some forty scheduled stops
where Gov. Smith will informally greet
the people, although he will make no
rear platform speeches or, in fact, any
addresses in the open air.
Interest centers in the expressions of
Mr.. Hoover at Newark tonight on the
prohibition question, inasmuch as New
Jersey, which Of late years has been
steadfastly Republican, is now regarded
as so "wet" as to be strongly inclined
toward democracy. Likewise, Gov
Smiths speech at Omaha tomorrow
will be aimed to win the support
Of the disaffected Republicans of that
region on the score of more specific
pledge and plan of farm relief. Thus
the battle opens, with barrage and
counter-barrage, with the heaviest ar
tillery Of each side engaged in a duel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

ordinary fire hazards are described and
their removal advocated. The results
of these campaigns may be slow to show
themselves, but a steady improvement
has been noted. A fire prevention week
may not have prevented the Chicago
fire, but there is always the possibility
that had there been one Mrs. O'Leary
might have carefully removed all in
f1ammables away from the lantern be-
fore she set it down. The hope that
some present-day Mrs. O'Leary will
read the Presidents proclamation and
remove the straw before it blazes is
strong enough to justify Fire Preven-
ton Week."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17
New Strength for World Court
Seen Here in Hug hes Election

Differences of opinion in this country
over adherence to the World Court have
not dimmed appreciation of the tribute
paid to Charles Evans Hughes in his
election as a member of the court nor
Hughes eminent fitness for the post
Editorial comment emphasizes the be-
lief that the tribunal has been strength
ened and American adherence brought
meaSurably nearer.
"A high and undeniable national as
well as personal honor" is seen by the
Boston Transcript, which says that lit
is matter for mutual felicitation, here
and abroad" That paper continues:
1.-The World Court gains the services of
one of Americas most learned and
eminent scholars in international and
constitutional law, and of a statesman
who has had practically to cope with
problems involving those highest reaches
Of human law. And America COR
respondingly gains in prestige and in
world influence. She regards
him simply as son whom the world
at large has chosen to perform an ex-
allied world service; but she knows, and
the various nations know, that in
evitably through him will the leaven of
and conclusions of the august body
called upon to do impartial justice be-
tween nation and nation"
While 1t cannot be said that Judge
Hughes goes to the World Court as an
official representative of the United
States" comments the Chattanooga
Times, che goes recognized as one of
the highly accredited representative
statesmen of his country and as en-
bodying an expression of the profound
sympathy OF his countrymen for the
cause to which the court has been died.
icated-the cause of international JUS
tice, peace and reconciliation"
X X X
ITO tell the truth. the accession of
Mr.. Hughes to the World Court is even
more important than our formal adj
herence," in the Judgment of the
cincinnati Times-Star, which appraiseS
him as "a big man with a big brain"
and holds that Ibis Is the most force
ful personality in the United States to-
day" The Flint Daily Journal calls
him one who well deserves the title
of Americas foremost private citizen"
and adds that ''the sentiment i'll this
country Is clearly In favor of the United
states becoming member of the court"
"A personal triumph for Mr.. Hughes,
a fine international tribute to a deserv-
ing man." is the verdict of the South
Bend Tribune, with the feeling that
"the manner of Mr. Hughes elevation
to the court shows that other nations
have the utmost confidence in him.
Cuba. Brazil and Sweden" continues
the Tribune. were the first to work for
his nomination. The movement became
so popular that the Council of the
League of Nations voted unanimously
for his elevation" The Toledo Blade
attests that "the opinion of those who
chose him for the position is in har-
mony with the estimate of his fellow
countrymen."
His interest In the World Court has
been and is profound and sincere" says
the Pasadena Star News, which pays
the tribute: Charles E. Hughes is
great American whose greatness none
denies or ruAtions. His broad expert
ence, reaching out to dealing with deli
cate matters affecting other nations,
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should be of great value to him, to his
country and to the world" The Char
lotte News also gives attention to "his
sincere interest in the cause of inter-
national peace" and states that his Sc
lection brings into association with the
work OF this great organization one
| whose alert mind and far-reaching in
f1uence will be increasingly valuable to
| the court"
1T is not strange that his work at
| the Pan-American conference is given
| as a reason for his election to a seat
in the court" in the opinion of the
Baltimore Sun, which recalls: He spoke
at Havana on questions of real vitality
in the American hemisphere. He had
available and used fund of knowledge
that clarified the discussions, and he
exhibited frankness. as. for instance,
in regard to the relations between the
United States and the Caribbean region.
His was not the diplomacy which seeks
to placate by avoiding the issue. He
has the judicial attitude which prefers
to assemble all the facts and reach a
reasoned conclusion"
The Binghamton Press suggests that
''the kellogg treaties may bring the dis
putes arising under them before the
the fact that the United States is not
member" That paper explains that
there Is no provision in the Kellogg
treaties for tribunal of appeal, but the
World Court is one of the agencies re-
lied upon by the other nations as a
medium of settlement"
MIR. Hughes election" thinks the
Chicago Daily News. should improve
the chances of an agreement between
tl,r T,,ff XakA
tons in the World Court concerning
that part of the fifth reservation-deal-
ing with advisory opinions-attacied
by the Senate to the resolution of adj
herence. That reservation alone has
prevented American entry into the,
court. The Senate, at its next session,
doubtless will take up Senator Gillett's
pending resolution for the renewal of
negotiations with the nations objecting
to the fifth reservation"
THE remainder of the world" in the
opinion of the Harrisburg Patriot,
wants America to join in the peace
movement. and 1t recognizes Americans
like Mr.. Hughes not solely because of
their capacity, but to assure this Nation
that its help Is needed-indeed, is es-
sential to the completely successful
functioning of a League to keen the
world at peace and to outlaw war"
Inc Green Bay PreSS-GaZette states
that Mr.. Hughes may be of assistance
in persuading politicians and presi-
dents that it is an outstanding duty of
the United States to give its support
to the court"
ut Is hoped that the Senate. when
1t convenes in December, will be urged
to clarity. its position so as to make it
possible for the signatory nations to
ADMIT the United States into the court"
declares the Buffalo Evening News,
while the st. Joseph News-Press adj
vises that This preferment should be
tne signal for denomination of our
splendid ISOLATION" and the Ashe-
vile Times feels that Gin the subcon-
scious mind Of America the presence
OF Mr.. Hughes abroad must inevitably
mean that American purpose Is crys-
sibility for the court and its work for
the worlds peace"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

History of polar exploration is sadly
consistent in requiring explanation as
to why so many plans went wrong. It
represents one branch of knowledge in
which Experience has not proved a
successful teacher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

Only the calendar, backed by the
highest scientific authority, prevents
September from being counted in on
terms of temperature as one of the
most uncompromising of the Summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

Some of the reports are so gossipy
as to sound as If irresponsible sections
of the campaign were being conducted
from the front porch of summer hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

Gangsters go to one another's funer-
ais with much pomp, but cannot be ex-
pected to find time or inclination to
attend the obsequies of all those whose
lives are sacrificed to bad liquor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

Value Of Lindbergh's counsel in con-
nection with flying cannot be disputed,
although his personal demonstrations
do not tend to promote unquestioning
confidence in him as a safety first"
man.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

Gambling in politics is to be deplored
from moral viewpoint. Yet the bet
ting odds are significant. There are
very few. persons who do not vote the
way they bet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

When a storms itinerary Is an
nounced, every community hopes for
once in its career that a long detour
can be required by circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17
Not Till Then.

From the Indianapolis News.
College students who enroll this week
are not expected to write home for
money before Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

Radio is understanding in its frivoli-
ties, but its most conspicuous function
consists in bringing the bad news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17
Thinks It's Wrong.

From the Toledo Blade.
A man who has implicit. faith In his
watch often gets out Of patience with
the radios correct time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

There is generosity in politics. Each
great party is, as usual, engaged in en-
Tightening the other as to mistakes in
its methods of campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON

Back to Evolution.
l wish that could pause awhile
With interest and glee.
And greet with a contented smile
A Monkey in Tree.
For, Evolution is theme
With meaning far from small:
And yet, it leaves this earthly scheme
Quite placid, after all.
The Elephant goes round the ring
The band begins to play.
The Donkey doesn't do a thing
But bounteously bray.
This Evolution is the line
OF talk still dear to me.
Your Harmless Arguments sound fine
Friend Monkey, in the Tree.
Books.
do you derive much inspiration from
books?"
Very much" answered Senator sor.
ghum. II can't tell you how much
more encouraged I feel since glancine
through the checkbook stubs of one of
our chief contributors.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

Grim Humor.
The Airplane cruelty has shown
A Sense of Humor" OF its own.
And when Flyer makes a Hon
It merely asks how He Will Stop."
And says, IF You Arrive when Due.
Three Cheers! If not, the Jokes on
You'll"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

No Comeback.
Said Mrs. Bangs to Mrs. Bings,
Across the backyard fence,
"You ought to hear lot of things!
The scandal is inmense!"
Said Mrs. Bings, "Oh, please be still!
My chance with you is small.
My mouth with clothespins must fill.
I cannot talk at ALL"
I'VE is gittin' more an more spe-
cialized," said Uncle Eben. You can't
fight wifi a safety razor any more dan
you can shave Wit revolver"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

Agreement in the Home.
How is your wife going to vote?"
"Just as I do" answered Mr.. Meek
ton.
And how is that?"
I'm waiting for her to tell me-"
Philosophers" said Hi Ho, the sage
of Chinatown, have learned the tricks
of trade. They are no longer content
to give advice. They arrange with
publishers to sell it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

Jud Tunkins says man who at
tempts abject f1attery is usually such
a bad actor that he loses his audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17

Q. How should widowed books be
treated?-B. H.
A. The Library of Congress says that
If the mildew is still damp. sponge it of
with vinegar or with water containing
some vinegar If the mildew is dry, it
can be wiped off with a dry cloth. If
stains are left, alcohol will probably re-
move them. The books should then be
placed in strong sunlight, in a cur
rent of dry air, or the room containing
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-13
STARR SAILS TOMORROW

After being delayed in towing a barge to Sawmill Bay in heavy wea- ther, the s. s. Starr will not depart from the Port of Seward until ' o'- clock Tuesday night, according to Superintendent Jansen of the San Juan Fish & Packing company. The boat is leaving for the Westward with mail, passengers and freight and wa scheduled to leave tonight at five o'clock.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-13
BIC DELTA COUNTRY
 BE SCENE OF HUNT

SEATTLE, Aug. 13. P)-Bound for the Big Delta country in Alaska where they will hunt caribou and wild sheep, William Homes, George Burg hard and Arthur Norcrpss, all pf New York, sailed on the s. s. Aleu- tian. They have hunted game all over the world and will go from Val deg by automobile stage to McCarty where they will obtain guides.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-13
TANKER IN AND OUT

The Alaska Standard Oil tanker drew into the Port of Seward today and will leave 100 tons of fluid fuel at this port before continuing to the Westward. Capt. Jorden is in charge and says that the boat is leaving it's regular consignment of fuel for coast and Interior consumption. The ship was scheduled to get away this evening.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-13
HUGE REFINERY FIRE
 PORT ARTHUR. TEXAS

PORT ARTHUR, Tex, Aug. 1S. (40 -Firemen brought under control the fire which destroyed the new cold treating plant of the Texas Co.,, Re finery with loss estimated at $1,OOO,O 1000. The fire was the result of terrific explosion which cause is undetermined
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-13

OvERLAND-Andr Jacubsen, l.. E. Pratt, H. L. Baker. A. R. Eldridge, Marion Risoff Julia Wagner, MT. and xrs c. A. Slator and family, Ray or son, olof Johnson, R. o. Oliver, Emil Teigner, Bob Jordine, Victor Ant omna, John Dyer, H. c. Ruthford.