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Evening star., 1928-06-16

the subject has been agitated, but
only recently has the agitation brought
results. The American Automobile AS
sociation has led the way in urging
upon the authorities the necessity OF
proper markings, and no better example
could be given of the sincerity of its
purpose than the offer just made to the
Commissioners.
Erection of the markers will start
within two or three weeks, and soon
afterward motorists entering Washing
ton will find the welcome mat" out for
them in the shape of directions through
the city. The signs will be placed on
main arteries which connect with the
principal highways entering the District
from Maryland and Virginia, and will
include the standard shield bearing the
numerical designation of the United
States highway system. and similar
shields on streets designated as through
local highways connecting with the
Maryland system.
1t is a matter of deep qualification to
Washington that the local division of
the American Automobile Association is
willing, as civic duty, to bear almost
the entire cost of marking the city, and
it is especially appropriate that a motor
ing organization should do this work.
Signs TO be effective must be accurate.
and the A. A. A., with the facilities at
its disposal. is in position to give valu-
able advice as to location and use.
When this work is completed the Ma
tional Capital will no longer be known
as the signless city, but will take its
place with other communities in caring
for its motoring visitors.
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adopted. with the remainder Of the
platform, by the convention.

adopted. with the remainder Of the
platform. by the convention,
The Districts demand for national
representation does not involve a
partisan political question. II has been
the hope of Washington for many years
that both of the great parties would
include this plank In their national
platforms as a measure of elementary
justice. Specific efforts have been made
at the nominating conventions of the
two parties consistently, not in COM
petitive spirit, however. but as means
uf establishing the principle as a
fundamental measure of Americaniza-
tlon. Having failed at Kansas City the
Districts representatives will now re-
new their efforts before the Democratic
convention at Houston. Should they
oe successful there in securing the in
cluSion of the plank in the platform of
the Democratic party the District will
be grateful.
The prosecution of the Districts case
at Kansas City, though it did not result
In the adoption of a national representa-
ton plank spread more widely the fact
of the disfrsnchisement of half a
million Americans--a fact that is
singularly unknown to the people of this
country at large. 1t is the experience
Of Washingtonians that the sorry plight
of the District in this respect is not
generally appreciated or understood.
and that whenever the subject is
broached surprise is expressed. coupled
with assurances of sympathy and Of
support for the efforts being made to
correct this un-American condition.
Congress alone can remedy this situa-
ton, by the adoption of a joint resolu-
ton proposing an amendment to the
Federal Constitution. A committee of
the House of Representatives has now
under consideration such q resolution
A favorable report from that committee
may be submitted at the next session,
in which event an effort will be made
to secure a vote before adjournment on
the 4th of March. possibly with con-
current action in both houses Inclusion
OF the District plank in the Kansas
City platform would have helped greatly
to this end. But the failure to secure
such avowal of principle by the Repub-
lican party win not lessen the endeavor
which the District itself viii continue
to make to secure for itself this measure
OF justice. so long denied.
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Another Advance i'm Aviation
Acclaimed i'm Pacific Flight

by radio in the flight is emphasized by
the Pasadena Star-News, which says
of this scientific adjunct: 1T is draw
ing the far corners of the earth more
closely together. It is providing means
OF safety for transit by air and sea. It
is bringing distant points into direct
communication. 1t is drawing the whole
earth together, as it were. around a
common freSide." The Omaha World
Herald also remarks: Besides being
over new and unfiown course, this
ocean flying by the almost continuous
wireless contact maintained with the
land. For most Of the time the flyers
we're in the air they were in communi-
cation with the rest of the world Their
position was known, their struggle
against the adversely of rain and wind
told about at the moment"
The Madison Wisconsin State Journal
points out that lit was radio-the beam
radio. which last year was in its infant
stage--that kept the Southern Cross
to pick up little group of islands $500
miles away from the Barking Sands of
Kuai. Without the radio the chances
Of a successful fight were at least
halved," concludes the State Journal.
which feels that this factor was note
worthy. aside from the spectacular
daring and sweep of it as a human
achievement"
"The flyers. in their manipulation of
the ship. proved their mastery over the
elements" observes the Salt Lake
Deseret News, and considering their
confident facing of perils. the Nashville
Banner suggests that "the pioneers
along all lines have gone their ways
with smile and high courage as at
tendants. and have not particularly
needed the distinct possibility OF death
that also went with them"
1T is difficult TO say Of any single
ocean flight, successful or unsuccessful"
in the opinion OF the New Orleans
Morning Tribune, that 1t proves any
thing, But all Of them together seem
to force conclusion which is borne
out In the present instance-that the
skill OF the pilot or the crew is at least
equal in import 10 the plane and its
motor. In counting the chances Of sue
cess" The Pittsburgh Post-GaZette
sees proof that air navigation NAV
become as exact a science as that OF
sailing the waters. given cool. trained
man to operate instruments now avail
able"
Evening star., 1928-06-16
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Acting always. or nearly always, in
good faith myself. am unable to lln-
derstand the inherent astuteness Of my
neighbors, and l look straight before
ME as I proceed. without being suf-
ficiently on my guard against hidden
motives, secret actions"
Thus Guy de Maupassant makes one
of his short story characters divide
humanity into two classes. displaying in
a single sentence the salient traits of
the two groups.
The ancient Jewish writers Jumped
people off into the godly and the un-
godly, but the French master of narra-
tive prose contented himself with a
sufficient division into those without
and those with guile.
Guile, In the sense of treachery, de-
ceit. cunning devices tmore especially
the latter, is the characteristic quality
OF all those who by nature believe in
hidden motives, secret actions.
Those who sometimes delight in slur-
ring the animal kingdom, which, never
theless is composed of some of the most
interesting and gentlemanly creatures
God made. often find 1t expedicnt to
speak of base animal passions"
Perhaps no trait is more human than
one OF these same animal Characters
tics, that of deceit. An animal must use
cunning, treachery, to live. He needs It
In his business
Nature. the great mother. seemingly
has incorporated double dose of this
witness in many Of her human crea-
lures, allowing them to remain the di-
rect antitheSis of those others who prob
ably have not got enough Of 1t for their
own good
Those astute in the employment of
cunning, usually are utterly unable to
understand the attitude of the other
group. or to give its members credit
tor their frankness and honesty.
Acting themselves hardly ever in
precise good faith. but always looking
out for No. |, as they call 1t, they do
not understand how others can live
without certain hidden motives, or
secret actions.
They never show their hand.
If 1t came to a choice between an
open, aboVe-board way of achieving an
object and a certain devious path.
unhesitatingly they would choose the
latter.
It would better fulfill their idea of
how things should be done.
They play the other type of man two
ways for sucker.
A favorite trick Is to employ one of
those straightforward men against the
other. without letting the third know
anything about it, or the second, either.
Especially the second.
Sometimes their duplicity falls down
eighty here, for the man who looks
straight before him often is not as big
fool as he looks.
Walking straight, he thinks straight.
and afterward he is able to see with
surprising clearness just how the thing
was done.
One OF these cunning types will get
the idea that certain man is getting
the swell head" Will he go TO him
and tell him so?
He will not.
BY subtle remarks made before
another OF these forward -looking Qentle-
men. by sly references. which are not
true. but which might seem probable
to the other. he inoculates him with
suspicion
Under the guise of good fellowship, he
contrives to make the second man re-
Evening star., 1928-06-16
SHOOTING STARS.
by PHILANDEa JOHNSON.
Arctic Exclusion.

Arctic Exclusion.
Up where the iceberg drifts,
In loneliness sublime,
Our human purpose lifts
Hope of a better time.
In spite Of periis which arise.
Here is no ragtime to surprise.
No prohibition agent keen
Drives bootiegger from the scene.
Here is no farmer, moved in woe,
To plant potatoes In the snow.
Here is no spceulator rash,
With iciclcs instead OF cash.
The faithful canine comes his way.
Here iG no traffic cop TO say,
THE frozen path Is insecure:
Your dogmobile must now detour."
Hope very brayely shifts
TO meet the stirring time,
Up where the iceberg drifts
In loneliness sublime.
Evening star., 1928-06-16
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
ny FREDERIC J. HASKfV.

flowers and fruits such as algae, bac-
terra. fungi and lichens.
O. Did Ben Jonson maintain his In
tercst In the drama until his death?--
s. l.. G..
A. w. J. Long says, "At the end
he abandoned the drama. as Shake
speare had done, and lashed II as Sc
verely az any Puritan In the ode begin
ming, Come leave the loated stage"
O. What country produces the most
siIyer7--H n.
A. In 1925 and 1925, Mexico pro-
duced more silver than any other coun-
try in the world Figures are not yet
available for the silver production OF
1927. In 1928 Mexico produced 92.-
S85,463 ounces fine, valued at $685.
34l 200; In 1926. 1921, 1855 ounces, fine,
valued at SCI ,7ss.605.
O. How may seeds of eggplant and
peppers be saved for the home garden7
&C. A. F.
A. For the home garden, seeds Of the
eggplant in sufficient number can be
picked from ripe fruit with a penknHe
and dried and stored. Select well
ripened fruits Of peppers. spread the
seed thinly until very dry, and then
store 1t.
A. 4. " ''" u''Oe0
A. This is a humorous term for an
assessment levied on a stock.
@. Has America produced an artist
VINO has been noted for his work in
stained glass?-B. g.
A. John La Fargo. who died in 1910.
was our first great artist. He not only
had remarkable color sense combined
with his artistic gift, but experimented
successfully in the manufacture and de.
signing of stained glass.
@. What Is bimetallism?-N H.
A. This Is the name given to q
monetary system in which gold and
footing as regards mintage and legal
tender.
@. Why Is Delaware sometimes called
the Blue Hen State"?-M. e. D.
A. The regiment furnished by Della
ware in the Revolutionary War was, on
account Of its fighting qualities, known
as the Game Cock Regiment" One
of its officers-Capt. Caldwell-who was
noted as fancier Of game cocks. main
tanned that true game cock must Of
Hence arose the application Of this
name to the State.
@. Is there any agency for the ex-
change of scientific and governmental
publications with other countries?-
B. K
A. The International Exchange serv.
ice Is the official United States agency
for such exchanges. The total number
Of packages Of such publications han
died by the service during the past year
was 590,879. weighing 553,125 pounds.
@. Has the name Of Germany been
changed?--E. s.
A. Its official name is "Deutscfes
Reich" In English It is called the Ger
man Republic
@. Was Frank Stanton the poet laure-
ate Of Georgia2--T. N
A. In 1925 he was proclaimed by the
governor Of the State official laureate
of Georgia. He died January Z, 1927.
@. How many times has Nine Schu-
mann-Heink married?-F Z. w.
A. Nine. Schumann-Heink has been
married three times.
Evening star., 1928-06-16

There Ia no other agency in the world
that can answer az many legitimate
questions as our free Information Bu-
reau In Washington, ID. g. This highly
organized institution has been built up
and Is under the personal direction Of
Frederic J. Haskin. BY keeping In con-
slant touch with Federal bureaus and
other educational enterprises IL IL in a
position TO pass on TO you authoritative
information OF the highest order. Sub
nit your queries To the staff of experts
whose services are put at your free dis
posal There is no charge except two
cents in coin or stamps for return post
age. Address The Evening Star In
formation Bureau. Frederic J. Haskin,
Director. Washington, ID. c.
A. 8 ;. r." F. fast do N1"mins birds a''-
A. The humming bird can easily fy
so miles an hour. Moreover. 1t is the
only land bird that apparently flies
backward.
@. Which port Of the United States
exports the greatest amount OF cotton?
C. C.
A. Galveston, Tex, now ranks as
Americas largest cotton port.
,, @. How much education need one
have to pass a civil service examination?
&c. M. F.
A. A grammar school education or It's
! equivalent Is needed for most OF the ex-
aminations.
@. What instrument is used in en-
| craving on such small object as a
| pinhead or a needle?-F. K. S.
| A. Alfred McEwen of New York, who
| recently engraved the Lords Prayer on
a needle, says that the engraving is
| done by special reducing apparatus,
| the diamond point Of which does not
vary a millionth fraction of an inch.
| The work Is generally done through a
magnifying glass.
@. What are the overhead expenses
of the Red Cross?-W. c. B.
A. Statistics of the last year show a
total of expenditures in the national
| and State chapters to be Sl6,l30 .343 so.
| The overhead expenses during that
period were $265. .132.08.
@. Are patents ever granted for
| furniture?-A. r. r.
A. great many patents have been
granted for furniture.
@. What and where Is Meteor
Crater?-K. L.
A. Nothing like Meteor Crater has
been discovered anywhere else on the
| face of the earth. Until recently no
meteorite has been known to penetrate
more than IL feet into the surface of
the earth. On the morning of July 30.
/, 1908, natives of north-central Siberia
saw a fiery body shooting across the
sky and heard. short time later. a
laundering detonation. A Russian SCI
| enlist succeeded only last year in
! locating. in the Yeniseisk district. a
| place where the forest had been blown
down over an area Of 80 miles in
diameter. At the center Of devastation
were many pits indicating the tombs
Of a number Of large meteorites. but
no holes comparable to Meteor Crater
An expedition has been organized to
dig out the Yeniseisk meteorites.
@. What kind of bag did Judas
| carry?-S. N.
A. Murrays Illustrated Bible Die
tionary says that the bag which Judas
carried was probably small box or
chest.
@. What are thalluS plants?-N K.
A. The thallus plants are those
which lack true roots. stems, leaves.
Evening star., 1928-06-16
Milling Crowds.

why didn't you get up and march
In the convention?"
Il was afraid TO-" answered Senator
Eorghim. There were 80 many claims
70 right"of~Way that didn't want 10
get into more arguments about traffic
regulations"
Evening star., 1928-06-16

r. contention requiring only one ballot
for nomination must be regarded as a
triumph Of efficiency. Mr, Hoover does
ngt waste words. But it Is perfectly
rlai1 INST he knosa what he is talking
sboSt
Evening star., 1928-06-16

Indiana has assumed leadership in
literature. and concerning Standard OIL
affairs, rather independent attitude
in finance. The intellectual urge may
always be depended on TO find new
avenues OF expression.
Evening star., 1928-06-16

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
% the use for republication OF all news dis
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
tied In this psper and also the local news
puhlished herein. All rights OF publication
Of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1928-06-16

The genial Al Smith may succeed in
making Houston. Tex, feel little bit
of the metropolitan thrill OF the old
Bowery, the new Broadway and possibly
even Wall Street itself.
Evening star., 1928-06-16
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Congress adjourned with much un-
finished business on hand; not counting
the November election.
Evening star., 1928-06-16
Aipbabelieisng.

This letter "A" lis something great,
Disturbing peace and quiet.
Old Alabama IL the Stale
That always starts the ri0tl
Evening star., 1928-06-16

Events sfaoy that Il DO not choose"
~as = perfectly frank and lucid express
sion.
Evening star., 1928-06-16
Knows the Least.

Ffom the Atehison Glohs.
a man ,sho does the most "knowing
winking" knows the least.
Evening star., 1928-06-16

Jud Junkins says a chronic ioater IL
Liable % find himself working twenty
foiTs "A day In an effort 10 protect d
bum job,
Evening star., 1928-06-16
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Evening star., 1928-06-16
Neglected Musical Art.

The big convention we must iaud
~ something very grand.
Although we meyer once applaud
The Leader of The Bands
Evening star., 1928-06-16

"EYeryDoay gits his chance nova
days" aaid uHGls Ebeu, "an' many 4
loud speaker Is temporarily plenepo-
ilz4d hy o s0ss talakAs.'' 80
Evening star., 1928-06-16

That Old Friend.
ffem the Lenlsvills conFlsr Journal
The Aiprk,"
y sea Tbs bird with ihs hls hlL-
Evening star., 1928-06-16
Eeninlsn,


DO you ask your Wife's advice about
your bAsinesa7'
Il used to," said Mr.. MeektoH. Nov,
/ take her Instructions"
He who attaing great wealth. said
hi Ho. the sage Of Chinatown, may
TOO often flnd himself nj the mercy of
those who pretend " enough wisdom
10 show him how 10 protect IT,"
Evening star., 1928-06-16

An atmosphere similar 10 that Of Bret
Hartes stories is brought to is IN "Old
DeadWood Days by Estelline Bennett,
who at the age of s went 10 Deadwood
as the daughter OF the Federal Judge.
whose mission 1t was 10 bring to Justice
the lawless inhabitants of the town.
For local color and romantic anecdote
the book Is interesting. as history II
probably has no great value. The gam
blers, miners. stage-c0ach drivers, from
tiersmen, women OF the outskirts of
town. Inhabitants Of Chinatown. and. OF
course, Calamity Jane. ara the subjects
OF the anecdotes Mas Hennett's own
memory does not go far enough back TO
deal at first hand with the most pic
turesque and lawiess days, but she has
gathered q large amount of material
from authentic sources,
Evening star., 1928-06-16

The amateur gardener receives so
much encouragement nowadays that
any one with a scrap Of ground almost
feels 1t necessary TO apologize IL he Tor
more often she) does not read book
ON gardening, send for catalogue or two,
and al least set out few bulbs, climb
ing roses and chrysanthemums, with a
patch OF lettuce and radishes near the
Kitchen door, One OF the best recent
books Tor the amateur gardener is
Flowers for Every Garden" by Louise
Bush Brown. The practical quality of
the book Is illustrated by one chapter
which tells how the author helped a
friend make a satisfactory garden from
o0-foot lot, with the aid of $40
gold piece. Mrs, Bush-Brown Is direc-
tor OF The School of Horticulture for
Women at Amber, PA.
Evening star., 1928-06-16

@. Was Frank Stanton the poet laure-
ate Of Georgia2--T. N.
A. In 1925 lie was proclaimed by the
governor Of the State oficial laureate
of Georgia. He died January Z. 1927.
@. How many times has Nine. Schu-
mann -Heink married?-F E. w.
A. Nine. Schumann-Heink has been
Evening star., 1928-06-16

@. Has the name Of Germany been
changed?--E. S.
A. Its official name is "Deutsches
Reich" In English It is called the Ger
man Republic
Evening star., 1928-06-16

@. What is an Irish dividend"?-
A. A.
A. This Is humorous term for an
assessment levied on a stock.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15

of gates at the crossing and his ideas are being carried out by the present plans.
 The two-crossing arrangement, II is believed by other city officials, is the only solution of the present problem. II both were protected by gates, the possibility of accidents at that point would be reduced to minimum and would eliminate con- fusion such as has existed in the past. It is expected that many per- sons. particularly those living in the northern part of the city, will be present tonight to sanction the city engineers plan.
 To Award Contract
 The contract for the new tirehouse I, the corner of Pennington avenue and Lewis street will be awarded this evening. ,he time limit for bids expiring al 6:30 ?. m., today, stand ard time. Plans for the new station were drawn by Harold 4. Hayden, local architect, and the city has al- ready appropriated the sum Of s36,- 500 to erect and equip 1t.
 Numerous Hearings Scheduled Hearings on the following im- provements are also scheduled for this evening before the city council:
 To take property on Crest avenue into the first taxing district; on the acceptance of South Street Extension as a city street and to lay sidewalks and eurbs: on the acceptance of Haig avenue as a city street: the ac- ceptanee Of Crown street for the en- tire distance and laying sidewalk and curbs as far as Cherry street.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15
WOMEN'S CLUBS MEET
Thirty. second Annual Convention Opens Today at Center Church in New Haven.

New Haven. May Is lP--The Connecticut state Federation Of Women's Clubs opened it's S2nd an- nual convention in Center church on the Green today. the first gathering Of delegates being given over to welcoming addresses. and the rou- tine of organizing for business.
 Following the invocation which was given by Rev. Oscar E. Maurer. pastor of the Center church. the women were welcomed 10 the city by Acting Mayor Thomas A. Fully and Mrs. James r.. Baldwin, first vice. president of the New Haven Women's club Mrs. Lucy E. Wilson. vice. e-president of the federation re- sponded.
 Miss Emily Louise Plum'ey, president of the federation and Mrs. George II. Stoughton, presided al the formal session which followed , Follow ing the reading Of reports and the appointment of committees ! the convention adjourned for lunch.