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Evening star., 1928-04-26
Death Of a Speed Pioneer

IN the death 0f Frank Lockhaft on
the sands OF Dayt0na Beach, Pla.. while
trying To establish new world speed
record, America loses one 0f its best
racing drivers. Winner Of the Indian
apois race and holder of many records
from one 70 hundred miles. Lnekhsrt
Yss one of the malt dorm fearless
men shD esaayed " Investigate ths
higher realms of speed ina motor car
Euilt entirely at fis direction. The sH-
Ionobiie ghletl carried him ~ hts
death was travelling al rate better
than three miles minute. slight
uneyenness IN the sand, slide side
ways u perhaps FIVE hundred feet, and
f,ockhart Was pitched out of his tween.
ty-fouf cockpit" head foremost
IL seems TOO bad, now that IL Ii all
over. that Lockbaft did not heed the
warning which mad Enthusiastically been
given him by his fast little racing ear
last February, while making better
than Two hundred miles sn heuT IN
fhe international speed tests. his "a,
got OUT ~ control faF the fret time
Evening star., 1928-04-26
UNITED STATES
IN WORLD WAR
Ten Years Ago Today.

Marine casualty list given out by Mai
Gen. Barnett today shows total of 277
since first brigade went over with Per-
shing Not Marine captured by the
enemy thus far. Seyenty-five
names, including seven commissioned
officers. included on Gen. Pershing's cas-
ualty list for today. = French recover
part of Hangard In spite OF violent
resistance by German forces. Seven
times Hindenburg's men attack north OF
Hangard Wood and arc thrown back.
South Of the Luce, also, Gen, Petain' S
troops recover lost ground and hold It,
British and French troops de-
Tending northern flank of the LyS
salient lose KENNEL village as result OF
overwhelming assaults OF great masses
OF German troops. Struggle lasts al!
day with 10000 Germans used In the
attack Haig admits retirement. A
French regiment at the summit had
orders to stand and apparently died TO
man. Berlin general head
quarters reports big gains, Announce
occupation OF St Elot, about two and
quarter miles south Of Ypres, endan-
gering that base.
Evening star., 1928-04-26

episode in national history, part Of
the immoral aftermath of the war
There Is no whitewash in the verdict
that will cover up this black spot. The
Milwaukee Journal insists that "the case
now must go 10 larger jury, on which
sit the peers of all America. More than
ever IL becomes necessary nov to have
a popular verdict on this thing that has
crept into our national life and has de-
fed all efforts TO bring II 10 justice"
TRY as he may To hold To his self
respect" says the Kansas City Journal
Post of Sinclair. "he will always know
that he Is marked man He viii be
bothered by what he knows every person
he meets thinks about him, His riches
and the things That he may purchase
with them cannot make him forget.
The Roanoke World-News declares
THE general public will not soon forget
that In one of the most sweeping deci-
sicns ever handed down the United
States Supreme Court in unanimous
opinion has denounced the Teapot
Dome lease as corrupt and fraudulent,
has stlgnatised Sinclair as a giver OF
bribes and Fall as q faithless public
official
Bits of testimony concerning the oil
exposures are repeated. and predictions
are made that the ncquittal will be fol-
lowed by protest" records the Oakland
Tribune, while the Hartford Courant, re-
calling cases against Sinclair for jury
shadowing and for contempt OF the
Senate, expresses the hope that these
convictions will be sustained" The
Springfield Union concludes. The
charge OF conspiracy still stands against
MIR. Fall. The charge of bribery still
f. TNntsA 10
Fall These charges should not be
badly served II guilty men are permitted
10 go free before every resource OF the
law Is exhausted In an effort TO visit
punishment upon them"
''He should be met on every plea by
the representatives of the Government
he has fiouted. and he should he landed
behind the bars II it takes 10 years, =
advises the Richmond s-ieader. and
the Dayton Daily News calls for IAN ex-
haustive inquest" with the comment
that perhaps we shall find that the
Jury system, devised for much simpler
times than ours no longer serves the
purpose, and something else must take
It's place A jury Of our peers doesn't
seem To work when the man To he
Judged lives at an economic altitude
which the Jury cannot even imagine"
THE construction OF eireumstanliAl
case which shall dovetatl so completely
that there In no reasonable explanation
of coincidence and connection other
than that OF conspiracy Is recognized
by every prosecuting attorney as a most
difficult task" suggests the Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin In describing the legal
nhnses of the case and the San Franz
cisco Bulletin says: After all. the ver-
dict does not say that there has been
no fraud In connection with oil, II
merely states that the evidence on a
particular charge In particular case
was not sufficient for conviction,
without the millions that he pos
seeaes," according 10 the nluetleld Daily
Telegraph. The acauittai would have
been an impossibility, but without his
millions the basis for the fraud charges
could never have been laid :
Evening star., 1928-04-26
The Marines in Nicaragua.

Yesterdays votes in the Senate or
the subject of the use of the American
Marines in Nicaragua emphatically In
oorse the policy of this Government in
endeSvortng to secure stable adminiS-
tration in the Central American states
Bv record vote Of Sc TO 81,
an amendment to the naval ap-
preparation bill providing that none of
the money should be used for retention
of the Marines in Nicaragua after Feb
ruary /, 1929. unless Congress declared
war or war existed under recognized in
ternational laws. was defeated. Next
the Senate defeated. So to -. an amend
ment providing for withdrawal of the
Marines by the same date unless special
congressional consent was given for
their retention, but permitting the
President Latitude to land troops tenn
porarily' TO protect American lives and
property. Finally the Senate, by a
vote of so to Is, rejected an amendment
to compel the withdrawal OF the Marines
unless the President secured congress
sional consent for their continued
maintenance.
Thus in three different forms the
Senate has rejected proposals locking to
limit the power of the President to
maintain Marine force in Nicaragua
during the period of the elections in
that country and of instability IN ad-
ministration. While It Is possible that
these votes were influenced somewha;
by recent reports from Nicaragua which
have told of the seizure and IL may b.
the death of an American engaged iii
mine management there, yet doubtless
the result would have been the same
in any case, for II is evident from the
record of the debate and OF yesterdays
action that the policy of maintaining a
Marine force in Nicaragua Is sustained
by a large majority Of the Senate. as
1t is sustained by the country.
American military forces are in Mica
ragua not only with the consent, but
at the request of the established recog-
nized government They are present
for no purpose of conquest or dominion.
They ere there to insure or to secure
order while the Nicaraguan people pro-
ceed with the elections, and likewise to
give protection TO American interests.
which are extensive and which are
menaced by the present disturbances.
One man, Sandino, has set up a brigano
warfare in opposition to the government.
His forces have inflicted losses upon our
troops and upon our nationals engaged
in business in that country Their sup
preston and his elimination BY capture
or by death has become a necessity.
Were our Marines now TO be withdrawn,
or were dates set for their future with
drawal, chaos would result In Nicaragua.
Having undertaken this task, the United
States cannot. in justice 10 the Mica
raguans themselves and in good faith
with It's own legitimate interests IN that
country. discontinue the maintenance
Of a military police whose sole purpose
is TO secure stability and 10 permit a
free expression of public viii IN the
choice Of Nicaraguan executives.
Evening star., 1928-04-26

and. turning from the course, dived into
the ocean. Exceptional bravery on the
part of onlookers was needed to save
his life. and he was dragged from the
pounding surf by willing hands. After
short rest In the hospital for treat
ment for minor injuries and the nec-
essary rebuilding OF his car, Lockhart
determined TO try again. although the
erratic behavior ofNhis tiny mount indi-
Gated that It was almost impossible to
hold It on a straight course.
II was undoubtedly the fact that
Ray Kcech took the world record from
Capt. Malcolm Campbell Of England
last Sunday that mred Lockhart to his
death He knew that he had one OF
the finest speed creations ever assem-
bled and that with good luck he had
a chance to set the mark still higher
The laws OF nature, however. are not
to be trified with and Lockhart has
paid the penalty for his daring.
Evening star., 1928-04-26

prit for test. II he could read a verse
from the Psalms, particularly Psalm
Ill, his penalty was light; that is. he
saved his neck
@. What proportion Of the mechani-
cal devices that are patented come into
successful uss?--H. @. 3.
A. Only or per cent Of the articles
patented are ever comnlcrciaIized.
O. When were headstones -fafst fur
nisfled by the Government for soldi-Ts'
graves?--J. A. J.
A. Under act Of Congress- March 3.
1873, the Secretary of War was AUTHOR
lied to furnish suitable headstones for
soldiers, sailors and Marines buried in
national cemeteries. By an act Of Con-
gress passed In 1879 the order was
extended 10 those who were buried In
private village and city cemeteries.
@. What are thermic winds?-A.
NJ. g.
A. Thermic winds consist of alternate
regions of ascending and descending air
set in motion by differences Of density
due to different temperatures. These
occur practically everywhere. because
the earth's surface absorbs radiant heat
from the sun and imparts it To air BY
by different ground colo-s, the pre5-
ence Of clouds, bodies of water. etc.
O. Why is the Pittsburgh ball team
called the Pirates?--J. NJ.
A. In 1891 the Pittsburgh team Sc
cured the services of Louis Bierbauer BY
tactics which were termed ptratical
The name has chung, but has lost It's
opprobrium.
@. How long has the Department Of
Agriculture been conducting farm dem
onstration work.. R. K
A. This work was inaugurated in 1904
in Texas. In February. 1929, the TWEEN
/ ty-fifth anniversary OF the inauguration
OF this work will be observed at College
Station. Tex Preparations have already
been begun for the celebration.
O. Does the hippopotamus sweat
blood w. @. c.
A. A curious feature of the skin Of
this animal Is the reddish exudation
. from it's pores when IL is excited or In
pain. II Is called bloody sweat, but the
! blood has no part In II.
Evening star., 1928-04-26
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

There is no other agency In the world
that can answer as many legitimate
questions as our free information bureau
in washington, D. c. This highly or
ganized 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. 1t Is 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 2
cents In stamps for return postage. Ad-
dress The Evening Star Information
Bureau. Frederic J. Haskin director
Washington, ID. G..
O. How may eggs be hard cooked as
distinguished from hard boi!ed?--A. z. s
A. The best method Is to use q double
boiler. In the top part put the eggs
and a cupful Of boiling water for each
egg to be cooked. Cover closely and
keep warm over hot water In the lower
part of the double boiler. Leave the
eggs in the hot water for to min
utes II they are to be soft cooked, oI
for 30 minutes II they are to be hard
cooked. Eggs prepared In this way are
then ready for use In salads, for stuffed
or deviled eggs, or for sandwich mix
tures.
@. How long has the present dynasty
in Siam been in power?--B. G. G..
A. Rama I established the Chakr
dynasty in 1892.
@. What States lead in the produc-
ton of pears? Is much of this fruit
used in the home?-D. w. E.
A. The leading States in Commercial
production are California, Washington
/ Oregon. New York, Michigan. New Jer-
scv. Colorado. Missouri Texas Ohio
| Indiana Illinois. Maryland and Della
ware. For home use the pear is abou
| as widespread as the apple.
O. What verse of the Bible Is thu
neck verse?-W. D. J.
| A. The first verse Of the Firty-firs
| Psalm was given this name. At ont
| time any person in holy orders coulc
| claim exemption from punishment fol
/ certain crimes This benefit OF clergy
vas afterward extended to all who coult
! read. the Bible being handed the cul'
Evening star., 1928-04-26
Floyd Bennett.

Fsoys Eennetta death a. Quebec was
ver.tabiy in the line of duty. He gave
his life ln az en6esYoF 70 rescue otfef
egsa&oEs narooned In L4abfador after "a
fight across the Atlantic. When tho
three rlagigators u the Bremen. pennec
ppop Gree1ly Isle. were In need 0! sue
cor Bennett offered his services, though
tnen suffering from illness, ard, against
raeciGsl advice. he undertook the fight,
bgt eoDle not continue and was brought
selol1eo rapidly and, despite every effort
70 save rim, ne died there yesterday
morning only e few hours sftef Lind
bsFgn had made i1.s gallant fight from
rev York with serum
Bennett vas one 81 the outstanding
figures ~ American aviation. He had
eetDmpieiasd much In mis- career IN the
cir. Es wa c0m6F. Byrds companion
on The eDecnsI flight " the North
j-5la Two years ago, and wss " have
beer bia rigit-hsD1 man On the project
81 exploration by sirplane u the South
Polar regions He wss . warrant officef
et the Hsyy. emo had been given en-
extended Lease ~ absence for the Byrd
expedition southwark And nov ais
Dody vii b. brought mere for interment
st Arlington with full military honofs
fgieh Awards had besn granted this
man. ard y wse felt that higher hon
orr Woun be won by him In future
ssryiGs IN The siT. for he was naturally
equipped for flying Eerni Esici1en, wile
accompanied Byrd on tie AinsIea N
Evening star., 1928-04-26
A Waxing Honeymoon.

From London, England. and from
Greensburg. Pa, come widely varying
news dispatches having TO do with
marriage. II seems that London's latest
wedding party idea is for the bride
as well as the groom to give a bachelor
dinner" at which she entertains her
particular men friends, while the groom
throws a party for a crowd OF fair
ien.ninity. The item from PennEyl-
vanla Is not quite 80 ultra-modern IN
theme, but perhaps carries more gen.
eral appeal
Forty years ago r. J. Burch. nov
sixty-five years OF age, and hts wife
Anna. just married. were successfully
and IL was thought permanently, sep
araied by obiecting parents The cou-
ole. after their brief dream OF happi-
ness. lost trace Of each other. Re-
Gently Burch, nearly blind, was sent
TO the county home at Greensburg. In
the dining room Of the instih on he
recognized his long-lost wife's voice
A happy reunion followed,
The phrase gone 10 the poor house
usually connotes a certain degree oi
sorrow. One Is inclined 10 pity the un'
fortunates wilg must spend their de-
clining years IN such surroundings. In
this case great mutual happiness is the
unexpected accompaniment Of whai
must have seemed st FIRST q tragedy
10 each person involved. Hearticst con
gratulations are In order on this proW'
Dental and genuinely oompanionste re-
sumption Of a long ago youthful ro'
nance.
Evening star., 1928-04-26
Should BE "Great War;
and Not "World War

10 the Editor of The star
Visiting your beautiful and courteous
city, notice In your public buildings
and travelling facilities that the late
gigantic war Is referred Ia as the World
WAR" IL not this term somewhat mis-
leadingP Should IL not be the Great
War? Some countries were not In
volved. Serving on memorial eom~
mission In our home city, VIC had occa"
sion 10 consult authorities and gath
cred that the great majority OF unts
veraal and prominent writer's use the
term Great War" Has the term
World War" been adopted by our
country
ALEXANDER j, MAcIVER,
Newport. II, t.
Evening star., 1928-04-26
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AIarylSnd and virginia.
All Other States and Canada
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Evening star., 1928-04-26

Lockhart sacrificed his life as a racing
motor driver. making two hundred miles
sn hour. The world turns 70 Musso-
inl's idea Of reviying the giories Of
ancient Rome 50 far as ieopardizing
human life in the name Of sport may
be concerned.
Evening star., 1928-04-26

RESEARCHES on this continent have
pFoye1 10 rewarding that 1t mag not
b. necessary 70 go 70 Egypt for pre-
historic relics. The motto. Bee America
Eagst y ettll laolda Roo1.
Evening star., 1928-04-26

The King Of Italy Is prevented by
certain traditions of dignity from as
Serting himself as a political boss.
Evening star., 1928-04-26

Biographies are often calculated 10
encourage the student TO proceed with
his athletics. even at the neglect of
historical study.
Evening star., 1928-04-26

Flood control" gets into politics de-
spite the fact that Its proper sphere
should be philanthropy
Evening star., 1928-04-26

Superstitious gamblers may be tempt
ed TO follow the Sinclair stables. SIN
clair is a remarkably lucky man
Evening star., 1928-04-26

The pneumonia germ has again as
serted itself as lacking patriotism and
sentiment. 1t is one of the anarchists
of the microscopic world.
Evening star., 1928-04-26

Lindberch could not save the life Of
Bennett He hattlcd bravely. but claims
to be only an airman and not a physi-
clan.
Evening star., 1928-04-26
IIardness.

FfoB ,he aansaf Daily cemmefasi
IT'S a hard world, And about TN
time man learns IN be hard heedee
ais arteries get thai way, too.
Evening star., 1928-04-26
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Evening star., 1928-04-26

Omen sea at the North Pole cnmpels
students of exploration TO face an open
question.
Evening star., 1928-04-26

Ohio Is dominant influence In
ps residential politics HerbeE HooVer&
friends take the benefit Of al old and
powerful tradition.
Evening star., 1928-04-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHiLANDER JOHNSON.

Dark Horses.
Each one. although his life may be
obscure.
Has cherished dreams which fondly
must endure.
/ said unto a man whose fame Is great.
Tell me. good sir. are you a candt-
date?"
He answered, why desire me To con-
feas
A longing which you easily should
guess!
Since earliest boy1ood. friends were
wont 10 say
That maybe I'd be President. some day.
A candidate? Hope never is forgot.
Before ! answer. tell me who Is not?"
Evening star., 1928-04-26
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Evening star., 1928-04-26
Popular Appeal.

Your popularity Is not as strong as
IL used TO be"
Il have served many years said
Senator Sorghum. You couldn't ex-
pect me at this time 10 break into the
spotlight as an aviation favorite."
Evening star., 1928-04-26
Passive Patriot.

Passive Patriot.
used 10 give an argument
On topics OF the day.
But nov | walt TIL word Is sent
For me TO say "Hooray!"
hasten where the joyous throng
VIII dance the hours away.
Ny voice, In story or In song,
Says only this "Hoorayl"
jid Tunkins says some men stay In
Congress because the way folks votes
gets 10 be habit,
Mastery of Language.
His parents think he has a literary
career before him"
rs he solving any great social prob
lems7"
MOT yet, But he Is wonder at
crossword puzzles"
"temorse," said Hi Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, "is a state ~ mind which
Too frequently requires policeman 10
I8ll attention 70 H."
Chestera.
Although the game be- small or great
That honor guards.
Eomebody always lies IN wait
To stack the cards.
And history wilI still relate
OF strange capards,
And of some "hero" merely state,
s"He stacked the cards"
Patience" said Uncle gben. "is
mighty fins~~lIniess us only q form Of
| iaziuess"
Evening star., 1928-04-26

J1d TunkinS says some men stay In
Congress because the way folks votes
gets 10 be habit,
Evening star., 1928-04-26
(thenIerA.

patience" said Uncle Eeben. "is
mighty fine~~nniess us only form Of
lazIuess"
Evening star., 1928-04-26

"Remorse," safd Hi Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown is a state of mind which
Too frequently requires q policeman 10
oaIl attention 70 IT,"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
coMrpv. DRAMA ANp
 susPfNsa, Af slisehrA

q 4
 For those who enjoy a blending of comedy and drama, with sus- pense and action q predominating feature, Bertha, the Sewing Ma chine Girl" Fox Films latest, is Recommended as flllins the bill fin every particulsr This old time play, reviyified and brought db to date has its showing at tie Liberty Sunday.
 ..This Ia asfife pist0re and splen. did enttktainmeni. The story is of''abs0fbins interest. interpreted Dy | east of stars Including Madge B6iikmy, Allan binapson. Sally lhipps, J. 1rraren Mcdonald Paul Nicholson. Anita Garvin, Ar. thur Housman, Ethel Wales and Harry Bailey. It deals with the fortunes of a little East Side girl played by Miss Bellamy, her dis satisfaction with her sordid sur. rouudin8s and her upward climb to happiness. It is the kind of phorodrama that appeals to every type ; of theatre lover Irving Cummings directed this produc- tioh and it wfi add greatly to his already large reputation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
NOSE BROKEN,
 GIRL. FORC|vES

LOS ANGELES. March 3-Bob. bic Wolfe. twsnty-eight, is per fectly willing to let bygones be bygones.
 She so informed detectives last night when they came upon her in her apartment in response to a report that woman answering her description had been brutally beaten and kidnapped by two men at dawn.
 Bobby exhibited broken nose, a pair of blackened eyes and a body covered with bruises. But she also showed forgiving spirit and declared that she would sign no complaint against her friend, a wealthy Oklahoma oil man, who was her companion on a party.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
RED PEPPER FOR ]. RHEUMATIC PAIN

Red Pepper Rub takes the ouch" from sore, stiff, aching joints. It cannot hurt you, and it certainly stops that old rheu- matism torture at once.
 When you are suffering so you can hardly get around, just try Red Pepper Rub and you will have the quickest relief known. Nothing has such concentrated, penetrating heat as red peppers. Just as soon as you apply Red Pepper Rub you will feel the tingling heat. In three minutes it warns the sore spot through and through. Pain and soreness are gone. Ask any good druggist for a jar of Rowles Red Pepper Rub. Be sure to get the genuine. with the name Rowiss on each pack age. --ady
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-03-03
Son of Famous Guide
 Is Forests Guardian

MINNEAPOLIS March 3-Up in the big woods of Minnesota. where Pierre Bottineau, famous northwest Indian guide, directed missionaries and traders, son of the scout is utilizing his wood craft to suppress the forest fire evil.
 He is Noah E. Bottineau. To him is entrusted supervision of a forest protection project of sev- eral large lumber companies. They maintain system of lookout sta tions, connected by private tele- phone and trails. The tract is difficult of access and is pene- trated only by private logging railroad.
 A graduate of an Indian school, Battineau has deep love for books and music, appeased some what by programs brought into his log cabin by radio.