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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16
Touching Russia's Pocket Nerve

Although no apprehension LIS felt on
the score OF the actual destruction Of
the American social foundations by the
Russian Communists who are seeking
the subyergion Of institutions In this
country. the persistence with which the
propaganda Is conducted by the Third
Internationale al Moscow is dlsquieting.
H. Ii known that most, II not all, OF the
agitatiops conducted here by radicals
against the established institutions, eco"
homie and political. are inspired by the
organization al the Russian capital.
which. though thinly camoufiaged. IN
no iess than the Russian government
Itself, The relations between the Third
Hternationalr and the groups III COM
mjssafs VINO constitute the administfa-
tive authority IN Russia are intimate,
are ~ fart thDse NJ actual identity.
Matthew Vol. a high official 0f the
American Federation VI Labor and act
Ing president 0f the National Give Fed
Grafton, has insHgursted movement
calculated ~ check the propaganda con-
Quoted at Moscow. He has addressed u
letter " the American Russian Cham
Der NJ Commerce asking that the RUS
sian Soviet government be- called upon
10 discontinue the campaign III pfopa-
ganda now being conducted IN the
United States. lie requests that the
chamber appoint ID committee ~ meet
with tils National CigiG Fedsratinn's
committee on Russian affairs IN order
that documentary evidence may be
presented ~ prove the existence III h
f3OYlst program ~ stir up trouble IL,
every avenue ~ HE WilrFe IL IL posi-
bic. The program Is prompted mi only
Ia ihf labor fifid. but IN all The foreign
botD hnd negro groups Tor the purpose
Vi iarsiaipg them ssailss lbis Govern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16
Suggestion Offered
to Aid Bus Companies

To the Editor o! The star:
The writer begs leave to submit few
observations relative 10. and very peril
nent 10. the transportation problem
covering the district north OF the United
States Soldiers Home and that portion
Of the said district i'll which the Ma
sonic and Eastern Star Home is located
Al a recent meeting of the Manor Park
Association an official OF one OF the
bus companies made a statement 20 the
effect that his company was losing
money. With this statement III view
and in sincere desire 10 aid In solving
this perplcxing question probably thu
following may be Of some material
interest,
In the Masonic jurisdiction Of the
District OF Columbia there is member
ship Of about % 600 MaSonS Also there
are about 10000 lady members OF the
Order of the Eastern Star. making q
total OF about ~ 600 The Masonic and
Eastern Star Home Is located about
four blocks east OF the Capital Traction
Co.'S line The Washington Electric
and Railway Co.'S line running out
Georgia avenue Is good long mile
from the home. To reach the home
from the nearest line, persons are con-
PEELED To cross muddy fields and the
baltimore and Ohio Railroad. which
with Its many trains running In and
out OF Washington makes IL dangerous
With these conditions there have been
many complaints. and Justly So.
Again II may be stated that at the
nearest Baltimore and OHIO station
where local trains can only be obtained
At certain times. that being ut Chillum
Station. n fare OF Id cents is required
IN addition 10 the carfare that pas
Senaer would have 10 pay To reach the
center Of the city, In addition Ia this
II takes 40 minutes for passenger Ia
reach the city by way Of the Capital
Traction Cos line to the center of the
city. and 80 minutes by way Of the
other traction line Thus IL Is sub
mitted that II one Of the bus lines
would extend It's service to this fast
growing vicinity II would meet a
long-felt want and the wishes ot many,
There is q bus line that already makes
It's terminal near the Soldiers Home
and but little expense would be in-
Nolved III this extension.
FRANK L. THOMPSON,
Masonic and Eastern star Home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

time. almost. and has come down In an
unbfokcn and easily traceable line, so
mat every one who goes out into the
garden to dig may feel thrill of
brotherhood with millions who have
gone before.
The troWel Is an important tool in
the garden too; the spade is a noble
instrument: the rake most worshipful
'nlng, the sprayer a justly esteemed
and honorable requisite.
Inc admirable lawn mower and the
rlght respected garden hose-here are
Two most worthy Instruments of every
Gay. mostly unhonored and unsung. Let
us honor them, and sing their praises.
lot as they have suffered much, they
deserve much.
X X X n
There would be, in these Orders of
the DAISY and OF the Tomato. no dues,
no mutation. no fees. no masters or
past masters. but only human beings.
all interested in the same thing.
Il love you because you love the same
things that / love- So spoke the wise
man He knew his human beings. Self
interest Is always the most interesting
interest. If one may put 1t so land one
may, Of course).
Ii our little white daisy neatly done
In enamel and gold. or our red. ripe
tomato. in the flaming color the world
loves were TO become common on the
coats Of the world. 1t might end for
thousands OF persons the common spec
tacle of group Of frozen faces waiting
Tor train, or for an elevator.
The dapper city man and the clod-
hopper then might find themselves
brothers. instead Of standing eying each
others apparel.
Real brotherhood. that most precious
OF commodities because so unusual
would receive an impetus, as the lovers
OF Nature everywhere began to under
stand that no man is too high or none
too low to enjoy the beautiful COM
munlon which the common vegetables
and flowers afford
Snobblshness would receive a set
back. democracy become more than a
catch phrase. If those who like the
same things had some sure method of
recognition. at present unknown in our
primitive civilization.
~
The human desire to form an COR
ganization," anl to become officers in
the same. to wear bright uniforms and
10 make speeches. or to sport Insignia
THESE are less important. surely, than
the very recognition of likeness.
This civilization is complex enough;
the trouble is that it is so complex that
one cannot recognize likes and diSlikes
in Others By looking at them, so one
constantly hears the cry, why, /
didn't know you liked so-and-so."
The implication. of course, seems
to be that If had known you liked
bulldogs. too. / wouldn't have thought
you the ass l have been calling you
all this tme.'
Alas. alas. for human concet and
human ignorance! These twin factors
combined with the lack of a sure
method OF recognition. hold back man.
kind By preventing good friends from
ever meeting
Have you ever wondered who are the
friends you do not know all those of
similar tastes. minds and characters
whom you would love and who would
love you--but whom you will never
meet?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES r. TRACEWELL.

Two men we're standing by the ele-
vatOr. waiting for the car that always
seemed TO be at the top of the shaft
when they were at the bottom, and at
the bottom when they were at the top
The conversation began with the
weather, AS conversations always do
and finally got around to the remark
by. the younger of the two. that the
tulips were beginning TO come up in his
back yard
rs that SOP" said the other. What
have you-Darwins?
The younger said that he had OAR
win and Cottage CarietieS. The other
asked II they were rare varieties. or
such standard things as Clara Butt,
Inglescomb yellow. and so on.
They had quite a time discussing the
queen of the Spring flowers. until the
older man got of the elevator.
why. didn't know you were tulip
FAM" he exclaimed, in surprise, as he
left the car.
What happy thing it would BE- If
those who have the same likes had
some way of recognizing each other on
sight!
Then there would be none of these
awkward bitches In conversation. these
shynesses which often take the JOY out
of meeting people.
And, more to the point, there would
be more and better friendships, for
nothing so cements good acquaintance
as similar hobbies
Now there Is no way to tell what a
man is interested in by looking at him.
In the old days it was sometimes pos
sible to recognize a turfman by the
smell of his clothes. but those days are
gone.
The smell of the livery stable no
longer perfumes the land. In other
branches of activity there never have
been any sure earmarkS of the deVotee.
Perhaps in no hobby is there so little
to go by as in that of Nature, in all its
branches and qualifications.
There is no way for the bird fam"
for instance. TO tell another enthusiast
simply by looking at him.
Especially is this true OF the horti-
cultural fans" those thousands of per-
sons who love gardening, i'll one form
or another.
One Is sometimes inclined to think
that men, instead of insignia OF this
and that club or order. which they
wear in their buttonholes. might more
profitably sport some simple sign of
their interest in flowers, or vegetables.
or dogs. or cats or fish. or birds.
Thus two men. meeting each other.
and seeing that each wore small red
tomato. done in neat enamel, on his
lapel. would instantly recognize that
here was a vegetable garden enthusiast.
Suppose the simple white daisy. as
symbolic of all flowers. were adopted as
the sign of all flower lovers. Then
strangers might see that the man or
woman alongside, in street car or other
public place. was similar soul. despite
differences in dress or appearance.
These great natural frateruits"s, one
thinks. might mean more. after one
gets certain age. than any number OF
high sounding orders. with their some
what artificial rituals. and so on.
After all. the ritual OF Nature is the
most ancient and honorable in the
world.
1t goes back to the beginning of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

and ever since that time Chamberlin
has been waiting for favorable condi-
tons for an attempt to bring the rec
ord back to America. The other day
he scared aloft. but after four hours
was forced down on account Of engine
trouble
Undaunted by this mishap, he and
his co-pilot. Roger Williams. began an
other flight. Saturday afternoon they
landed after remaining in the air for
fifty-one hours and fifty-two minutes.
only an hour and half short of
the German record. but exceeding the
former record of Chamberlin and
Acosta by few minutes. On this lat
est trip the aviators underwent much
failed. their gas tank leaked. their food
was rendered unfit to cat. and they
barely made the landing field when
their gasoline was exhausted and they
found themselves with dead stick. ="
In spite Of this series of unfortunate
circumstances and in spite of the dis
of the long fruitless grind
in the skies. the two intrepid pilots are
planning TO take of on another attempt
either today or tomorrow. II is lone
some and thankiess Job cruising the
air for two days and more without
stop, but 1t is only by the perseverance
of men like Chamberlin that the SCI
ence of flying is advanced, When he
scars aloft again an interested world
will be with him in spirit in the tiny
cabin OF his airplane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PJILASDER JOHNSON.
unrhymable Snbiimity.

Unrhymabic Subiimity.
The poet strives with thought intense
What theme inspires his work Immense
The Box Office.
Composers weave enhancing lays.
What shows them II their labor pays?
The Box once.
The dancer capers through the night
What makes the band play with deligh,
The Box once.
What bids each toilcr on the list
Toll on. from sage 70 pugilist?
The Box once.
An altar lofty and sublime
That's Why there isn't any rhyme
For Box ONCE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16
A Compromise Suggestion.

If ii be true. as unofficial quotations
of the French foreign minister indicate.
that his governments declination to
enter into the multilateral war out
lawry treaty" proposed by Secretary
Kellogg is based solely on Frances ex-
listing engagements under the League
of Nations and Locarno pacts. the fol-
lowing compromise offers itself:
That France. the United States and
other principal world powers subscribe
TO treaty absolutely renouncing war
as an instrument for the settlement Of
international differences between them.
excepting only war as a punitive meas
ure against nation which. in viola
ton of its given pledge, resorts to war
the signatory nations to be their own
judges as to whether or not they shall
participate in the punitive war
II is difficult 10 see where such an
agreement would run counter to either
the Kellogg ideal or the exigcncies I'M
der which BRAND finds himself ham,
percd.
There is much OF merit in the Eu-
ropean theory-the theory behind the
League and Locarno-as to prevention
of war. Boiled down to its essence
that theory is this: War can only be
done away with as an instrument of
national policy by threatening any ma
ton which resorts TO aggression against
another with the Illustration of its am
billions and adequate punishment.
There is much of merit In the coun-
ter assertion. now set forth in Secretary
kellogg's argument. that this theory
does not go far enough. in that 1t di-
reefs its punitive threat only to those
nations who are guilty of aggressive
warfare. Who is to determine this all
important point? Is it not fact that
by adroit diplomacy and propaganda a
nation in fact the aggressor might so
manipulate affairs as technically to APP
pear on the defensive?
Warfare. the peoples of the world are
insisting in growing vehenence. must
go. They mean not merely one type of
warfare. but any type. The horrors OF
l9i4-I9l8 and the aftermaths. which
are still with us, Bear terrible witness
to the truth that another great conflict
would wreck the civilized world. That
testimony lies deep in the hearts Of the
men and women of today.
The compromise proposal made above
would be long step toward the de-
sired end. It meets the theory that no
international difference is justification
for war. II meets the theory that no
paper promise Is good unless the vio-
lator OF that promise be threatened with
effective punishment. 1t meets the
exigencies OF the League and Locarno
signatories in that under II they would
but make broader pledge than that
yet made to keep the peace. while re-
tanning their individual and mutual
obligations TO punish a nation which
fails 10 do so. 1t meets the exigencies
OF the United States in that IL pledges
Us 10 no given action In the event of
a foreign nations resortlng TO war. but
leaves Ills free TO determine our own
obligations in the matter.
II is offered in the hope that 1t has
already suggested itself TO those con-
Quoting the nlomentous negotiations
now being conducted between the
negotiations must not be permitted To
fail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HISKIN.

Take advantage OF this free service
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The Evening Star Information Bureau.
Frederic J. Haskin. director, Washing
ton, u. G.
@. How much money will be spent
in the South this year for road
building?-M r.
A. The program for the building OF
roads and streets and their main
tenance calls for the expenditure OF
$4O0 900 900.
@. How many national temperance
organizations are there?-D. p.
A. There are at least 81.
O. Is there such a material as red
brass?-W. N.
A. According to the American
Society for Testing Materials the term
red brass" shall be used for zinc-copper
alloys only containing more than 81
per cent of copper in which the color
varies from golden 20 a copper red.
This is also known as red metal"
O. Will food cooked on a gas stove
cool quicker than food cooked on a
wood stove?-R. G.
A. The Bureau Of Standards says
that food cooked on a gas stove will not
cool more quickly than when cooked
on a wood stove. The cooling process
Is entirely independent OF the stove.
@. In establishing bench marks.
does the United States Geological Sur
vey take its sea level at any particular
place?-C. L. c.
A. The Geological Survey says that
the bench marks used by the survey
designate the elevation above mean sea
| level. The line is taken from a great
| many places along the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans and the Gulf Coast.
Q, Who developed the Delicious
apple?-P. NJ. C.
A. The variety first came to notice in
| the orchard of the late Jesse Hiatt of
Peru, Madison County. Iowa. about
1881. 1t was then a sprout, supposed
to be about years old. from the stock
of Yellow Bellfiower tree, the top O.
which had been destroyed The beauty
| and fine quality of the fruit attracted
! Mr.. HATS attention, and he at once
| began its propagation in small way
/ for his own planting. The name
! 'Hawkeye" was applied To the apple b.
! the Hiatt family. The right 10 propa-
| gate and sell the variety for a period
| OF years was sold 10 the Stark
! Brothers Nurseries and Orchards Co.
about 1894. with the right to rename
| the variety Delicious" 1t was COM
| monty introduced in 1895 under that
| name. which word was registered in
! the United States Patent Office as a
/ trade mark, July 4. 1905.
@. Who wrote under the name "Zad-
| KLEIN. Y. G.
| A. This was the pseudonym Of the
astrologer Lieut.. Richard James Nor
/ r;Son tl795-l354l Of the British Navy
/ @. Between 1918 and 1929 how
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16
Persistence.

Clarence CLsmberiin, holder III the
worlds distance record for I.hasieT-
Than -air machines ny lis historic
night from New YORK W Germany, IL
~ persistent ~ hs Is EkillfuI About q
year age nt snd the equally famous
sY4aD0f Bert AcoSta. estsDilAi4ed ID
sofia endurance record u something
more tiIsn iliiy-one hours This marx
~, broken by two German Ayers sou
= eI@sfd Win d Eity-tso, hour fligi4l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

many official executions we're recorded
by the Chekka--C. 0.
a. During 1918 and 1919 the Chekka
formally ordered the execution Of
about 10000 persons From 1918 TO
1922 official executions to.aled 10000.
O. read OF Barney Castle near
tne Comane in Ireland What do
these words mean?-F. w.
A. Blarney is from "BIarna. mean
Ing little field; "Comane" means
crooked stream
O. Please give me some ,n:orrna-
ton concerning the origin of Arbor
day.. T.
A. Tree-planting festivals are prob
ably as old as civilization. Sacred
trees and groves. planted avenues and
roadsides, shaded academic walks and
memorial trees were common long pc
fore America was discovered. Arbor
day. as such, however. is purely Amer
lean In origin and grew out Of cond!-
IONS peculiar TO the great plains Of
the West, country practically tree
less over much OF It's area. but SUM-
porting a fiOurishing agriculture and
with soil and climate veil able 70
nourish tree growth Arbo. day orizi-
mated and vas first observed IN Ne
braska in 1872.
q. What vas an early name Of the
Rocky Mountains?-T. W.
A. In early descriptions they were
called the Shining Mountains
@. What cruiser holds the speed
record In this country?-J p.
A. The U. S. S. Richmond holds the
IT,
try, having speed Of 81 l-2 knots.
q. What per cent OF the people OF
the United States receive a college ed
ucatiOn? A high school education? A
grammar school educaIion?-J. NJ. <.
A. College graduates account for
PA per cent Of the population. Those
having part-college education amount
to ass per cent; high school graduates.
6:22, part-high-schooi education, 1895:
elementary school graduates. 27.l3;
part-elementary-schooi education, "a
per cent.
Q. Do predatory animals cause much
Damage TO live stock N the Vest
VI. L. CD.
a. The Agricultural Year Book states
that for years the damage done by
wolves ana coyotes 20 Western I've STOCK
and game has run into millions OF dol
lars annually. In 1915 the Biological
Survey was assigned the task O. or
gan,zing and leading operations To re-
ouce the losses. Cooperation o! de-
paTtments OF States and al stocErans
associations were enlisted Funds con-
tr.outed annually over an ii-vea-
period. in Il States increased from So =
93l in the first year 70 S35T 600 in 1923
and 1926.
@ How far up IS the Hudson River
sait2-T. P.
A. There Nigh; Dc a slight in5ica-
ton OF salt in the Hudson River as far
up as Troy. However. this varies w!th
foods. In case OF foods the sea water
is pushed back and the sal: water does
not go very far up Without foods.
. however, the water IS brackiSh as "a. Up
as Troy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

Democratic craftsmanship leaves evo-
luton to the memory of William Jen-
nings Bryan, and proceeds to discuss
prohibition. another subject on which
his opinions were emphatic but not con-
elusive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

In discussing capital punishment the
revelation of minute and narrowing de-
tails calls to attention the question of
how much of the penalty the innocent
bystander ought to be compelled to
bear,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

The educational value OF travel Is
never greater than when one nation
sends to another a distinguished rep
reSentative in the interest of peace and
better understanding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16
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published herein. All rights OF qualifications
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

II used 10 be a custom for orators 10
quote Shakespeare. II Is now evidently
recognized that 1t LIS dangerous 10 invite
50 crucial a comparison OF style.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

"A man should always tell the truth"
said the idealist.
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum,
but how are you always going to be
sure OF finding II out?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

Hindenburg has succeeded In being a
President without creating much agita-
ton in the matter Of political cam
paigning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

Russian composers are admirable.
Russian dancers are unsurpassed. Rus
sian craftsmanship may yet succeed In
hitting the pace set by Russian art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

Houston. Tex. will have a chance at
the political spotlight. 1t will have dit-
ficulty in competing with New York in
Democratic spectacular effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

Ifievlsi0n VIII eglsbis listener "
study facial expression a. well az sound
seb-commanc Will De necessary ~
change the features quickly sitter IA
tngtby and irritating effort y, tune IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

The Jackson dinner brought interest
ing expressions. The Democratic public
awaits results, responding to the Gus
tomary invitation. Please stand by"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16

Talented reporters have made It difii-
cult 10 distinguish crime wave from q
literary impulse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16
Insurance.
Many Eager 10 Move In.

From ttta utess taFj Herald
IL pays Ia improve property The
White HDuse Was done over this year,
and nov lonk how many ursnl,sctlve
teuaAts are eager " move mi P
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