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Evening star., 1928-06-21
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

as perennials and left out completely
many examples Of fine perennial
flowers
Our answer Is that the object of this
list Is to reduce the number OF plants
to the absolute minimum. The larger
the list, the more agreement it would
get; the smaller, the more disagree
ment.
Since perennial Is plant that
grows and blooms every year without
| trouble to the gardener, we have Sc
lected the peony and the rose to fill this
type as more satisfactory than many Of
the true perennials.
But to take up the list In order: The
annual selection is "sure-f1re" enough to
suit any one. These are flowers that
give a maximum OF show and at the
same time will thrive under neglect.
This latter Is an especially desirable
quality, for often cne Is not able to
give flowers much attention.
Among the zinnias, the newer races,
such as the so-called dalllia flowered,
are to be preferred, and among them
particular colors. since the mixtures
often give less pleasing results than two
or three selected colors OF ones choice.
Rosy Morn is good choice among
the petunias. which run close race
and long life In the border. Almost
any of the petunias, however, are eX-
cellent. Some of the frilled varieties,
called Giants Of California" are un-
surpassed as flowers for window boxes.
u v X
The biennial of our choice Is the old
fashioned standard hollyhock, not only
because of its beauty but by reason Of
its sure blooming Once planted, the
hollyhock becomes in effect an annual.
For tall, spirelike beauty, there is MOTH
ing to approach this flower.
The peony and the rose, regarded as
perennials. fulfill every garden need.
Among the peonies the first choice by
the beginner may be Festiva MaXima,
although Solange is much the best. If
one has the money to pay for it.
AS for the roses, the beginner should
stick to Radiance and Red Radiance.
These are sturdy. disease-resisting and
full-nowering. Many an experienced
rosarian finds them his favorites after
many years.
Darwin tulips and giadioli are
named as typical bulbs. In the former,
no happier selection can be made than
the variety Clara Butt: among the
gladiol, no better for home culture
than Mrs. Frank Pendleton. The latter
are the big pink with maroon throat,
which the florists charge SIS dozen
for.
AS for shrubs, the beginner makes a
good selection who picks the altheas
(Rose OF Sharon. the Spirea Van
Houtte and California privet. The
altheas are "sure-fire" growers and
boomers for a tall. shrubby hedge
The Van Houtte Spirea (often miscalled
the Bridal Wreati") is deservedly the
most popular shrub. The California
privet not only makes a great hedge but
may be used as individual plants with
success either in sun or shade.
Stick to the plants named and enjoy
all the beauty and happiness which
growing. Towering things give. From
this good beginning one may go on to
other and perhaps greater things. but,
all considered, he will find no better
plants, as plants.
Evening star., 1928-06-21
A Culture Revival.

The death of Donn Byrne unoues-
tionably is notable literary loss. He
was leader in that neo-Celtic school
which has sounded a new and refresh
ing note in British poetry and fiction
during the last quarter of century.
The rowing American newspaper re-
porter had found for himself a mission,
the preservation of that delicate. lovely
symbolism and mysticism which lies
deep under Irish life.
The neo-Celtic school promises even
tually to produce literary genius Of the
highest rank and to add to the litera-
tilre of the world some of its most i'm
perishable masterpieces. Byrne was one
of the devoted band of candlebearcrs
lighting the way for the master who is
to follow. AS such he seems assured of
a permanent place in literature.
Neo-Celticism is essentially lyric. 1t
is mood and music. 1t is a chorus
If singing birds out of dark forest. diff
ficult TO penetrate. No more beautiful
or intangible body of legendry ever has
been created in the world than that
upon which the new Irish writer's have
to draw. Byrne saw the possibilities, as
dozens of Others have seen them in the
past few years.
The world received its first hint OF
what a mass of unwritten poetry lay
under the surface of Irish life nearly
two hundred years ago with the publi-
cation of Macpherson's "Ossian," which,
despite its wild bombast. profoundly
influenced men so far apart as Goethe
and Napoleon. The Scotch schoolmas-
ter exploring in the Highlands did a
crude job, and "Ossian" long since has
gathered dust on library shelves But
ne had opened a fascinating field. Ever
since poets and novelists have been dip
ping into it.
But the difficulty has been that they
have been temperamentally untitled to
eaten the spirit and meaning. The
field has remained for the Irish mind,
as is fitting The dark forest is en-
chanted. Only those in the favor of the
spirits of the wood ever can enter 1t and
feel at home To all others 1t is beau
tiiul tangle, but strange and fantastic.
The revival of Celtic culture doubtless
is one OF the most fundamental cultural
movements in progress in the world to-
day. What will come out Of 1t only time
can tell. But surely lovely and beauti-
ful things will emerge from the woods
just under the sunset in good time.
Evening star., 1928-06-21
Radio and Election.

While 10 statiEticS are available, It
is safe assumption that there are
more people now listening in" On the
radio than there we're four years ago.
and that while the proceedings at the
ust.onz! conventions are not likely 70
be Oh the whole as lively and inter-
eztin2 as we're those Of 1924, especially
that held ia Madison Square Garden,
a far greater number VIII have fol-
lowed the happenings at Kansas City
and Houston II is well assured that
the radio, viii play an important part
in the campaign which IN few days
Will be formally opened With notiflca-
tsons and speeches Of acceptance by
the candidates.
The possibility Of the radio eftccting
a considerable increase IN the number
Of voters at the polls In November has
been seriously considered by those who
are now erldeayoring through orgsniza-
ton noVefnenig u increase the per
een1age o1 voters Federal Radio Com
missioner LS.ount, In All interview
uFsnted In The Star, expresses the
opinion that in consequence Of the di'
rect personal contacts which the people
now haze With political matters through
the radio, the election next November
Will set a new high mark for the mum.
her Of votes cast In presidential
contest.
Assurediy there viii be no lack o!
information on the score Of the pend
ency Of the national campaign Ar
Tangegents are now being made WITH
the broadcasting c mpanies for the ust
of the radio by both parties. Speeches
and arguments win be the order OF th'
day throughout the Summer and Au
tasnnn until election day, The eongen
tion proceedings themselves viii be fol
Owed by constant references 70 ltb'
Evening star., 1928-06-21

income of s1,5o0.ooo to the medical and
allied professions"
@. How many eggs does the bald
eagle lay and how long does 1t take
them to hatch?-N. N.
A. The American or bald eagle lays
it's eggs once a year, usually two in
number. The period OF incubation Is
about one month.
@. Why doesn't it kill birds to roost
on an electric wire?-P. T. A.
A. The fact that birds can slt on
an electric wire is because there Is not
a complete circuit. II bird were 10
alight on a wire and one OF its wings
touch another wire, 1t would be apt
to cause death.
@. When was base ball first played
In Washington?-S. M.
A. II was seen for the first time In
this city in 1850 During 1851 no
games were played, but in 1862 the city
had become more or less accustomed
to the state of war then existing, and
ball games were resumed. The Ma
tional and Potomac mines played on a
reservation between the grounds OF the
White House and B street.
O. If two cars are coming in oppo-
site directions at the rate OF 40 miles
an hour, will they strike each other With
greater force than one car going at
the rate of 40 miles an hour and strik-
ing an immovable object?-C. z. r.
A. The Bureau of Standards says
that the two cars will meet with no
greater force than II one car met an
imnovable object.
@. Why isn't the paper used in max
ing our currency used for other pur-
poses?-M NJ. w.
A. This paper is protected by statute
penalizing its manufacture for other
purposes The paper is Of the toughest
linen and is made BY a secret process.
O. Who discovered saccharin?-T. L.
A. DR.. Constantine Fahlberg and Dr..
Ira Remsen discovered the coal tar de-
rivatives in 1879.
@. Should the verb ''is" or "are" be
used with the noun "headquarters"?-
M. P.
A. Headquarters" is both the singu-
lar and plural form. The verb used
would depend upon the meaning TO be
conveyed: "Ths main headquarters Is
in Chicago: headquarters are being
established in several countries"
Evening star., 1928-06-21
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

What do you need to know? Is there
some point about your business or per-
sonal life that puzzles you? Is there
something you want to know without
delay? Submit your question to Fred
eric j. HaslSin, director of our WASH
1ngton Information Bureau. He Is en-
ployed to help you. Address your in
ouiry to The Evening Star Information
Bureau. Frederic j. Haskin, director.
Washington, D. c., and inclose 2 cents
In coin or stamps for return postage.
@. Who appoints the director of the
United States Marine Band?-B. @.
A. He is appointed by the major gen.
eral commaEdant Of the United States
Marine Corps.
@. In legal sense, what is an act Of
honor?-F T. M.
A. This is an Instrument drawn up
by notary public, after protest OF a
bill of exchange, when third party IS
desirous of paying or accepting the bill
for the honor Of any or all parties to it.
@. Was the Roman Coliseum standing
in the time of Christ?-A. B.
A. This amphitheater was not built
until so AID.
O. What is oakum?-F. F.
A. Oakum, which is used for caulking,
is any hemp fiber for filling seams. hut
especially that obtained by untwisting
and breaking UP old rope.
@. What is the legal meaning of act
Of God?-N. 0. L.
A. 1t is any accident due to natural
causes, directly and exclusively. with
out human intervention, such as could
not have been prevented by any amount
of foresight. pains and care reasonably
to have been expected. Broadly, the
term usually applies to natural acci-
dents, such as those caused by light
ming. foods. earthquakes and tempests.
severe snowstorm which blocked up
railroads was held within this rule.
Also. in case where fruit trees were
frozen in transit. it was held to be
by the act OF God when it was proved
that there had been no improper delay
on the part of the carrier.
@. How much is spent each year for
doctors bills?-N. S.
A. According to Miss Elizabeth G..
Fox of the Red Cross Public Health
Nursing Service. the following is true:
Each family in the United States
spends an average of $50 yearly on doc
tors bills. That comes to daily total
Evening star., 1928-06-21

have come into the school systems
through such abuse by outside infiu-
enceS lies In scrupulous attitude on
the part of the school authorities in
their treatment of the materials which
make their way into the classrooms. ="
The GAINESVILLE Gazette remarks that
mo person who is not careless of his
rights of American citizenship can look
on complacently while any private in
terest or even partisan political prop
aganda shall attempt to inject into
school books those one-sided and de-
batable arguments for any proposition. ="
With the query as to why there
should be secret propaganda for thing
which is desirable, the Portland Oregon
Journal asserts: 1.-The public utilities
have paid handsomely for the propa-
ganda, They have compensated prop
agandists with money collected from
their patrons through rates They have
used the money of their customers, paid
to the companies for service. TO prevent
competition against their utilities by
municipality owned plants"
y
1.-THE weak spot In the armor OF many
of the country's business executives. 3"
the Dayton Daily News thinks. rs their
openness to the professions of the press
agent who spends their cash on the
trainloads Of printed mail which heads
into the waste-basket of fed-up world
In the case of public utilities, this sort
of expenditure is worse than foolish"
In defense of the use OF utilities ma
terial, the San Francisco Bulletin con-
tends: When high school boy or girl
is allotted side in debate. he or she
gets hold Of the best information avail
able. The side taken Is not always the
debater's choosing and the data are not
always accessible" The Bulletin be-
iieves 1t logical to obtain prepared ma
terial for such uses.
The University of Tennessee Is con-
graduated by the Roanoke Times on
the fact that Its trustees take the at
titude that 1t doesn't need money badly
enough to permit itself to be subsidized
by the power interests. Accordingly"
as observed by that paper. 1.-The offer Of
Tennessee power companies to con-
tribute $4,000 to the university for the
purpose of conducting research work In
electrification Of homes by the engi-
neering department has been declined"
Evening star., 1928-06-21
Prohibition at Houston.

If there has been any impression tina;
the New York Democracy would soft
pedal the prohibition issue at Houston
In the interest of harmony and the
nomination Of Gov. Alfred E. Smith for
President, Norman Z. Mack. Democratic
national committeeman from the En-
pire State has given it the lie direct.
In q statement issued on his arrival in
the convention city, Mr.. Mack says:
"5ov. Smith has and always will
stand fer personal liberty and State
rights. He is opposed to prohibition.
He is for temperance. Gov Smith be-
iieves that if any State desires & certain
alcoholic content of beverage. that State
has the right to determine that content.
If the State desires to be dry. then it is
the right of the State to be dry" Mr.
Mack cid not state the corollary of his
proposition-that If any State desires to
be wet, it is the right of the State to be
vet.
This is the New York idea. The elec-
ton Of Smith 10 the presidency spells
beer and wine and whisky TO many New
York voters. Any weakening on the
part Of Gov. Smith on the prohibition
issue would mean the loss Of votes to
him next November. The danger of
pussyfooting on the wet and dry matter
has been brs~sht home to Gov. Smith
sgzns sra again by some Of his most
ardent supporters. And now it appears
that there is to be no pussyfooting at
Houston. even 20 win for the governor
the presidential nomination.
This may be good politics in the North
and East, but it viii come as a rude
Jolt to those Democrats n the West and
South who have been easing their con-
sciences by pointing out that Gov.
Smith has declared himself frequently
for the enforcement of the laws. includ-
ing the prohibition laws.
The Republicans in their national
platform adopted at Kansas City have
declared for prohibition and against the
notification Of the eighteenth amend
ment. 1t adopted the plank presented
by Senator Borah Of Idaho, who has
been the foremost opponent in the Sen
ate OF the New York plan of ''nullify-
ing the eighteenth amendment by al
lowing each State TO determine for It
self the alcoholic content Of beverages
manufactured and sold for consumption
within its borders The Issue has been
scuarely drawn by the Republicans. II
the New York Democrats are 10 have
their way IN the Democratic national
convention, they viii meet this issue
Just as squarely. The nomination OF
GoT. Smith or any other wet Democrat
at Houston viii be the signal for the
entry Of the prohibition question into
the coming national campaign as a
major issue. There viii be no side
stepping it.
Mr.. Mack elsewhere in his statement
said that "the Az Serican people DO not
appreciate what prohibition las meant
and does mean today. II they only
realized what a hardship It is 10 the
business OF this country. they would not
stand for it,
This Is contrary 10 the views ex-
pressed By many Of the leaders In
Americas industries and business. They
haze held that prohibition has been
great boon TO business and TO the
workers.
Evening star., 1928-06-21

assigned to the case and the detective
force Of Houston is running down all
clues.
Houston, and Texas, feel ashamed
that this thing should have occurred
But the shame is not confined to Texas
1t reflects on civilized Nation as we'll
The Nation will watch with more than
ordinary interest the efforts of Houston
to purge itself of this stigma.
Evening star., 1928-06-21

certainty, ST Tammany would have
been no end proud of could he have
foreseen the heights to which TamMans
Hall has risen in the political control
of one Of the greatest modern cities, 10
say nothing OF It's aspirations 10 q still
higher place III the council OF the great
commonwealth itself Political history.
municipal government. politics barred to
the bone or a give-and-take theory. adj
venture, romance sermon, II YOU Will
= Is all here ia an amasement Of open
disclosure. Ii
Evening star., 1928-06-21

When the announcement of Pennsyl-
vania's vote in the Kansas City conven-
ton is historically recalled. Mr.. Ware
will be remembered not exactly as the
real voice of the occasion, but rather
as the loud speaker.
Evening star., 1928-06-21

That Madison Square Garden con-
vention vas q grand and glorious ex-
perience while it lasted. But no one
values excitement enough 10 want 70
give :: an encore.
Evening star., 1928-06-21

The Associated Press is exct,tsic.ly entitled
70 the use for renus'ieation OF all news dis
patches credited 10 it 9r pct otherwise cred
sted in this peper and also the local news
nvhliSle~ Heresn. All riehtS of ruhiicStion rt
special dispatches herein ars also reserved.
Evening star., 1928-06-21
Women Hardest TO Please.

PROM Capper's Weekly
Some one has found out that In 3S
out OF so cases 1t Is the woman who
seeks the divorce. That's what YOU
might expect of the bargain hunting
sex, We suppose, but we don't really
blame them.
Evening star., 1928-06-21
Not Running.

Are you going to run as wet or
a dry?"
I'm not going TO run at ALL" an
swered Senator Sorghum. Il shall not
enter the race unless am sure of VIM
ming In a walk"
Evening star., 1928-06-21

This column has received several re-
quests from readers for list Of sure
fire" plants which will succeed in any
garden
There Is need for such a reduction,
Ordinarily the amateur gardener is
faced with a long list of ANIMALS,
perennia.s, bulbs and shrubs. catalogued
in such profusion that he scarcely
knows where to begin.
Every plant in the list has its merits {:
usually its bad points are deftly hid
under the bushel Of ignorance.
He or she who wishes the names Of
few is given the names of a hun
dred, with so little discrimination made
In the choice that only bewilderment is
the readers share.
Out of this confusion ought to come
a list of "sure-fire" plants, not only for
the benefit of the individuals who de-
sire such list, but to the betterment
of gardening in general.
To select one plant from score,
simply because its color appeals to one,
is a pretty poor plan. after all The
chance for garden happiness is slim.
If. on the other hand. the amateur
were given a list of plants that cannot
fail, he would have 90 chances out of
20 of being pleased with his garden.
Success would lead him on to expert
ment with some of the others in the
big lists. At first, however, he wants
10 play safe.
This time In the year is a peculiarly
good one in which to 90 this mental
gardening, since planting anything is
about at an end. The "fireside gar
dening" of Winter is replaced by the
contemplative siesta on the front porch.
Sitting at ones ease with pitcher
of lemonade at hand, one may go over
the bulky flower lists and abstract
therefrom the dyed-in- n-the-wool sure
fire" plants which cannot fail. Cannot"
is big word, but the following list of
plants is big in potentialities for sue
cess. One may use the positive can
not" In relation to their chances of
failure with surety born of expert
ence.
Our "sure-fire" list is divided into
ANIMALS, biennials. perennials, shrubs
and bulbs. With such variety the
new house owner may start in with
confidence that he is beginning right.
Novelties and difficult o-grow flowers
have no place in the new plan. Start
right and end right; start wrong and
end wrong The easiest is the best,
often actually is the best. even when
compared with the very finest.
The "sure-fire" plants follow:
Evening star., 1928-06-21

A nominating convention affords a
striking reminder of the fast work made
possible by the perfection Of modern
machinery.
Evening star., 1928-06-21

Bootleg activities are said to be so
wsll organized that even old John Bar
leycorn may claim to be something Of
an efficiency expert.
Evening star., 1928-06-21

II the farmers continue to assert
strength, the Secretary of Agriculture
may become one Of the most responsible
members OF the cabinet.
Evening star., 1928-06-21

Mr.. Scopes Of Dayton. Tenn. has
been studying for some time. but is not
yet ready to report any new views on
evolution.
Evening star., 1928-06-21

It may be that the influence Of
women in politics tends to shorten the
talk and enable the delegates to get
back to their families.
Evening star., 1928-06-21
III Janus Lived.

From the Milwaukee Journal
II Janus. the celebrated two faced
chap of antiquity, could come back he
would make an ideal Congressnlan~~per-
sonaliy wet and ofieially dEA ~ the
same time. "a
Evening star., 1928-06-21

The relief party, as in the old days.
remains the most important element Of
a Polar expedition.
Evening star., 1928-06-21

According TO Al Smiths admirers,
Jim Reed Of Missouri is a dark horse.
but does not know it.
Evening star., 1928-06-21

The only man of political eminence
who appears to be enjoying a real
vacation this year Is Calvin Coolidge.
Evening star., 1928-06-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Third Party.

Third Party.
Again We hear a threat severe
OF party partings drawing near.
The future may on some strange day
Unite old foes for a new fray.
Our patient Mule observes his rule
And seeks Friend Elephant to fool.
For the new champion let us honk,
And call him the "Elephadonk."
Evening star., 1928-06-21

AS a lover Of horses, Senator Curtis
may be found helpful IN analyzing the
conditions Of any kind Of race.
Evening star., 1928-06-21
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Impudence!

Though many airplanes cross the sky.
Mosquitoes still come Haunting by
And murmur. as they fret the eye,
Behold how beauteously we fly!"
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Evening star., 1928-06-21

Jud Tunkins says most of~the fun
folks who have To stay In town get Is
imagining the lucky rusticatorsF are be-
ing eaten alive by mosquitoes
Evening star., 1928-06-21
ANIMALS.


This list needs explanation. Some
will ask why we have included the
peony and the rose, herbaceous shrubs.
Evening star., 1928-06-21
Preliminary Work.

Preliminary Work.
Art has In politics arriyeds
This claim can't be reverted.
A nomination well contrived
Is thoroughly rehearsed.
Evening star., 1928-06-21
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Street Car DlhcinIine

bHNEE NdI DIbtIVIIUt,
Don't quarrel while the coppers click,
AS you TO ride prepare.
Remember, when you make a kick
You1l maybe boost the fare.
DE man dat looks foh Trouble" said
Uncle Eben, 'oughtn't 10 be surprised
when Trouble starts In lookin' foh him"
Evening star., 1928-06-21
Prohibition and Profits,

You are a prohibitionist2
Yes" answered Uncle Bill Bottletop.
and SOS your old bootlegger.'
"A man who reads much" said Hi Ho,
the sage OF Chinatown. becomes wise
or foolish, according 10 what he reads -