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Evening star., 1928-03-20
Erie C. Hopwood.

In the sudden death of Erie c. Hop
wood. editor of the Cleveland Plain
Dealer the profession Of journalism
loses one of It's outstanding figures.
Mr.. Hopwood started his career in
the educational field and joined the
news staff of the Plain Dealer in 1902.
For eighteen years he served in various
editorial capacities. including the posts
OF assistant city editor. city editor.
night editor and managing editor. In
1920, at the age of forty-three. he be-
came the editor of Cleveland's great
newspaper and was actively engaged in
his duties until his death Sunday night
His loss, in the prime of his life, is
heavy one to the profession he loved
and adorned. No one in the ranks OF the
modern newspaper fought more con-
sistently. courageouSly or effectively for
the establishment of and adherence to
lofty code Of journalistic ethics. In
his control of the Plain Dealer and in
his capacity first as secretary and then
as president OF the American Society
OF Newspaper Editors he fought with an
which was at once idealistic
and practical for the standards upon
which his career was founded. The in
spiration OF his leadership will con-
tinue both in Cleveland and in the field
Of national journalism.
Evening star., 1928-03-20
A Novel Sentence

a novel sentence has just been inn
old. Of Muskegon. Mich. by Judge
Ruth Thompson for running down and
killing Floyd Torrey with his sutomo-
bile last month. Instead OF being sent
10 jail or fined heavily for his ad-
mittedly careless driving. John, by the
order VI the court. will assume the role
Of pig brother" 10 the two sons Of his
victim. He has been placed on proba-
tiOn for two years snd viii not be AL
lowed ~ drive sn autOmObiie during
mai perlod Further. hs is 10 pay four
hundred dollars and the Insurance due
f0f thr support III Tie children.
Ia dispDEiBg u the csAs Ia this
antique manner. the Judge asserted that
she found nothing Ut the criminal in
JOHN. but Thai she believed that he
shoiid Ds made 10 pay for his careless
ness Accordingly. she scifd on the
theory that johns Incarceration would
probably DO no one sny good and might
10 harm IN 6ikD0rtiDg his outlook on
life Fsse 10 aid the children Of his
victim, John would develop character
by the new role he would play.
This is simply another case which
demonstrates the dssiIsEilitg u COM
pIis0Ty sut0mobjle insurance John
aud his father are said 10 hsys pooled
their sayingk 10 buy the automobile
which the former gM diving Pre-
Evening star., 1928-03-20

have already come In under the quota
are to be considered as resident actors
In this contest the American thes-
plans will have the decided advantage,
inasmuch as this country Is a far more
inviting field for British actors than
the British field Is for Americans.
Many more English performers have
found employment on the American
stage than Americans who have been
engaged on the British boards. The
Equity ban will not prevent the ap-
pearance Of all-British companies from
touring the States. They may come
here for indefinite periods, but must
remain, as the regulations state, I'm
unit form. Nothing is said about the
replacement Of members of these COM
panies by American actors while on
tour in this country.
Undoubtedly comparisons, which are
usually odious. will be suggested as to
the relative merits of British and Amer
ican dramatic abilities Equity main
tains that the average American actor
is fully the equal of the British per-
former. 1t is interesting to note in
this connection that several OF those
taking part in yesterdays proceedings
in New York, outstanding members of
Equity, are OF English birth and dra-
matte training. notably George Arliss.
UnqueStionably American stage art has
been greatly enriched by British infil-
tration, doubtless TO a greater extent
than the British stage has been aided
by importations from this country.
There is nothing in the Equity code
to prevent continuation of this proc
eSs, but British aspirants for inclusion
in the American stage family must in
effect naturalize themselves by acquir-
ing residence" here under well defined
rules. In view of the allurements of
the American dramatic field, 1t is quite
probable that the British actors who
have precipitated this contest by their
boycott will be soon disposed to ask
Tor an armistice and treaty of peace
Evening star., 1928-03-20
Fight Over Esch Nomination
Is Viewed From Many Angles

could ship with the cars returning
loaded with ORE
What effect such a persistent sena-
torial attitude such as the committee
has taken toward Mr.. Esch." suggests
the New York Times independently .
would have on the willingness of men
Of high position and ability TO accept
the office Is an unpleasant considera-
ton" The Times feels that lit is not
difficult 10 imagine a weak commission
losing its independent Judgment under
such coercion, and strong commission
progressively weakened through the
elimination of It's conscientious men,
bers as their terms expire" The In
dianapolis Star independent Republi-
cam contends that lit would be Just
as reasonable 10 expect the Supreme
Court to cater TO political opinion in
stead of acting on facts and justice"
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (independ-
enD suggests IAN investigation of the
question where the commission gets
the authority for any discrimination be-
tween competing economic sections of
the country that the question Is 'of
more Importance than the future OF
any aspirant for public office"
The position taken by the Cleveland
Plain Dealer independent Democratiel
Is tnat 'IOr SeFefa years group III
Congress has been attempting 10 under
mine the rate-making power OF that
body" and concludes. by every one
conversant with the history OF rail reg
ulation and the long fight which pre-
ceded the legislation extending to the
commission the power 10 regulate rates
this activity In Congress Is regarded as
unfortunate. Experience before 1910
demonstrated that regulation OF rates
was essential To the best interest not
only OF the shipper, but OF the carrier
as well. and the highly technical char
acter OF rate problems has long since
rendered regulation by any but spe-
cially trained group impractical"
The people can't be sure that the
game SHOULD be played at ALL but they
would far rather have II played by the
legislative than by the executive branch
OF the Government" asserts the Hous-
ton Chronicle (Democraticl. which re-
calls that "Mr Coolidge announced In
so many words that the various COM
missions were In reality
agencies OF the executive branch OF the
Government and In duty bound To rep
resent administration opinion and poll
cies. Needless 10 say" continues the
Chronicle, the Senate is not going To
concur In any such view II the Presi-
dent appoints men 10 commissions for
the purpose OF doing his will. then II
may be taken for granted that the Sem
ate will assume the same prerogative
In so far as 1t has the power"
Evening star., 1928-03-20
UNITED STATES
IN WORLD WAR
Ten Years Ago To-day

Gen. Pershing approves the award of
three Distinguished Service Crosses for
extraordinary heroism. the flrst 10 be
presented Shell bursts dam
geronsly near Secretary Baker while
lac Is inspecting front line trenches.
Talks with privatcs. peers into no
mans land. ana later makes an ad-
dreas To the soldiers OF the Rainbow
Division President Wilson
orders the Secretary of the Navy 10
hoist American flag ON all Dutch Nes-
sells In territorial waters of the United
States, declaring further narley usee
less, inasmuch as German pressure
prevents Holland from exerttng ITS own
tree will in the matter. Ad~
miral deddes, First Lord at the Ads
miralty. IN House nf Commons speech,
says German u.boats during 1917 de-
stFoyed d,000 900 tons nf allied ship~
ping Allies are replacing 40 per cent
of their LOSSES and. together with neus
trail nations, have ~ 900 tiuu ions LETT la
service Ambassador Francis
says he viii not leave Russia until cam~
PEELED by force Ia dn 81, IN spite at
lreaty iust made with Germany the
United states Is slill Russias ally,
Evening star., 1928-03-20

This is a special department devoted
to the handling of inquiries. You have
at your disposal an extensive organiza-
ton in Washington to serve you In
any capacity that relates TO infOrma-
ton Write you question, your name
and your address clearly and inclose
2-cent stamp for reply. Send to The
Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic j. Haskin, Director, Washing
ton, d. G.
@. When one finishes a meal. where
should the napkin be placed? How
should one dispose of knife and fork
when the dinner plate Is removed
w r.
A. When one has finished meal,
the napkin Is laid at the right or the
left of the plate, preferably the right
side. The knife and fork are laid a
little to the right OF the center OF the
plate. The tines Of the fork point up
ward. The sharp edge Of the knife
faces the center of the plate.
G. G. B.
A. 1t is an Indian word meaning
"Hog River"
"a. Is IL al OliCtiSC VI d0FCi bASC HAA
article as patented which has not been?
p. C.
A. 1t is illegal for any one to ad-
vertise an article as patented which
has not been granted patent rights
through the medium of the United
States Patent Once. Any one found
manufacturing articles so advertised is
liable to severe prosecution by the law
@. Why Is a person who Is fooled
on April l called an April f1sh"?-
N. G. l..
A. This is literal translation from
the French. An April fish is. in other
words. young fish and therefore easily
caught.
@. Who opened the first public
dance hall?-C. M.
A. It was opened in 1888 by an
Englishman named Tickson. The first
shelter soon proved inadequate and he
built large hall known as the "Grande
Chaumiere."
O. What kinds of seals are found
in Antarctic regions?-S. K. B.
A. Six kinds of seals are found
namely: The Weddell seal, the white
crab-eater, the Ross. the sea leopard.
the southern fur and the sea elephant.
@. When a meteor falls TO the earth.
TO whom does it belong?-N. J. S.
A. Courts have decided that me-
teorites belong to the owners OF the
land on which they are found.
O. Who discovered electrons?-
E. c.
A. The diScoverer of what Is now
called the "electron" was Sir j. j.
Evening star., 1928-03-20
Snappy Ball Games.

& .. Barnard, new president of the
American League, is determined that
II faster ball games can be PLAYED the
eight clubs In that circuit are going TO
play them. Mr.. Barnard is now max
ing tour OF the clubs in training to
impress upon managers, players and
umpireS that the new slogan of the
league is to be Past games and snappy
ones!" Pitchers, under the new rule.
are TO be penalized for stalling. batters
must not step out of the box except
for a legitimate reason, base balls are
not to be thrown promiscuously around
the diamond between innings or after
q play, and the next batter must take
his place in q specially designed box
and not wander aimlessly around be-
hind the plate. Two-hour ball games
is the aim of the new league head. and
by his vigorous tactics 1t looks as IL he
VIII succeed in reaching his goal.
There Is no question but that the
average base ball fan desires a snappy
game, and. inaSmuch as the nerves of
the average wife are sorely frayed when
hubby returns late for dinner from a
long-drawn-out contest, 1t appears that
there wiz be little disagreement with
Mr.. Barnard's plan. OF course, some
Of the ardent "booers" who have been
in the habit OF exercising their vocal
chords when Ty Cobb leisurely strolls In
from the outfield to confer with a i1ar-
ried pitcher, or when Babe Ruth steps
! out Of the batter's box to disconcert the
hurler. may be a little disappointed.
Considering the fact. however, that for
every "booer" perhaps three or four ear
drums are strained, its advantages
should outweigh its disadvantages.
It is probable that only under one
condition does Mr.. Fan approve of dila-
tory tactics on the ball field and even
then he does not approve voluntarily.
1t is when an exceptionally tight game
is being played with q rally In pros
pect and the pitcher In q hole that
slowness Of play adds the dramatic
touch which makes the spectator sit
stiff as q ramrod in his seat, specu-
lating on the potentialities OF the situa-
ton. Then. and then only. does he for
get time. money. wife. business prospects
or the sweltering heat OF the Summer
day. His eyes are glued on the diamond
and his mind is occupied In conjuring
up visions Of base hit or q strike
out. according TO the way his sympa-
/ thies lie.
Under the new regime. however, there
is no reason to suspect that the game
viii lose any OF its color Al crucial
periods the play viii naturally be more
deliberate. but there viii be no kick
with this II the waste motion can be
eliminated from the rest OF the game.
The American League base bali world,
therefore, Is snxiousiy awaiting the bell
| for the first game 10 see its favorites In
action in well conducted and speedy
contests.
Evening star., 1928-03-20
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

Thomson Of Cambridge. England He
called it "corpuscle." The name "elec-
tron" Is credited TO Sir q. Johnstone
Storey.
@. Exactly what Is meaut by Cen
tile?-B. r.
A. The term Gentle" has different
meanings among different peoples. To
the Jews. 1t Is one of a non-JeTish
nation or non-Jewish faith; with the
Christians, one neither Jew nor
Christian-a heathen; in India, non
MOhammedan; among Mormons, non
Mormons.
O. How can a person judge whether
a tablecloth is all linen?-R. E. T.
A. Linen absorbs water immediately
and feels heavier than cotton. Linen
IL freed from dressing. becomes trans
lucent when treated with olive oil; cot
ton remains opaque. II torn quickly
linen threads will be smooth; cotton
threads will curl.
@. At what period was the Roman
Empire at its height?-A. ".
A. The rule Of Trojan, 90 to III
AID. marked the height of the Roman
Empire. The rule following, that o.
Hadrian. was memorable for its peace
fulness and for the fact that II va.
the most splendid era Of Roman archi-
lecture.
@. Was a parasol ever carried by
men as well as women?-G. H.
A. 1t is only since the eighteenth
century that the use Of the parasol has
been confined 10 women in Europe. IN
Asiatic countries it is used today DJ
members Of both sexes.
O. How many paid fremen are theri
in the fire departments in the Unite
States?--H. NJ. NJ.
A. At the time Of the 1920 censua
there were .50,77l.
O. Did Staten Island ever belonr
to New Jersey?-W. J. G.
A. Staten Island was properly
part of New Jersey until 1863, at which
time the Duke of York decreed that
all islands which could be circumnsvi.
gated within "a hours should belonc
to New York Capt Christopfe.
Billopp made the trip around Staten
Island in the required time and re-
ceived a reward of 1853 acres at the
south end of the island. and Slater.
Island was thereafter considered a part
of New York Territory. which later BE-
came New York State.
O. Should son or Sidney" take
the pOSseSsive in the sentence. MY
son. Sidney's, credits have been ac-
cepted"?
A. When two words are in spposi-
ton the sign of possession is usually
/ added 10 the latter.
Evening star., 1928-03-20

Don't be afraid to buy useless things.
Too many people are working under
what might be called spending In
| feriority complex.
And besides, you never can please
your friends, anyway
There seems to be a sort of belief
held by many otherwise intelligent per-
sons that every article purchased in the
daily life should be for utility, either
something to eat or to wear or TO
otherwise use.
In this list they normally include
amuSements of various sorts, so that
they do not regard themselves as ex-
travagant when they go to show. or
to a movie. or buy gas for their car.
If one of their associates, however,
iares to spend some of his own hard
earned money for pair of fancy book
ends, they look upon him as an extrava-
CANT devil who really ought to have
a guardian.
The curious part of 1t is that they
are so pathetically eager to tell some
one else how he ought to spend his
own money! Or her own money, for
no doubt women meet this sort of men,
tai opposition even more than men,
since many men seem to harbor the
earn money of her own.
A gentleman with artistic leanings
was much struck recently by pair OF
book ends which he saw in shop.
Theye were made in the image OF the
Egyptian cat Mish curious, conven-
tionalized figures. with their forelegs
stiff and straight before them, their
long ears pricked up. their faces round
al .VNtH hn almost
The finish was in soft, very dark
green, beautifully done. veritable
patina. so exquisitely did the surface
harmonize with the spirit Of the sub
iect.
The gentleman wanted those book
ends the moment he saw them. Being
a cat fancier as we'll as a book lover,
he rightly felt that no more appropri-
ate figures could grace a certain row
of books on table in his home.
He resisted their appeal, at the time,
but all that morning the twin cats kept
floating in the back of his head. in
that tantaliZing way a desired OBJECT
has.
In the afternoon he made special
trip to the store and purchased the
two cats He went away happy. He
even boasted OF his purchase to
friend.
What" glared the other, outraged,
do you mean to tell me you spent
seven dollars and half for those
things?"
Certainly 1 did" returned the other.
Did you think they were going to give
them to me?"
Il can't see seven dollars and a half
for those things" commiserated the
friend. as II the money had been fore
IDLY extracted from his own pocket. ..
The spending inferiority complex is
little cousin to the straight "inferi-
ority complex" about which most per-
sons have heard in recent years.
The psychologists tell us that prac-
tically every person in the world Is
born with some touch of this COM
pick" or set OF inhibitions which makes
for restraint
We are forever abashed. not only be-
cause OF the teachings of the down.
fall of man but also because of human
traits, because of lack of position. or
money. or power. or something or other
So the world is full of ''yes-yes" men,
''timid souls" gentlemen who laugh
louder at the boss jokes than at those
OF their associates. those who use an
entirely different tone of voice in speak
ing to one whom they secretly regarded
ax "ahnVp" them those who will mt nm
Evening star., 1928-03-20

sumably, the four hundred dollars will
be difficult for them to secure. and II
1t was not at the specific order Of the
court, 1t is doubtful whether the money
would ever be paid. Two children are
made fatherless by the careless driving
of a youth Of sixteen. Is there any
warrant for Johns and Dicks and
Harrys all over the country going scot
free under these circumstances? There
is not. But unless they come before a
Judge such as Miss Thompson, or are
operating their automobiles under a
financial responsibility law, they will
get off easily to continue their mad
careers regardless of the suffering and
deprivation they impose on helpless
persons.
Evening star., 1928-03-20
AngIo.Amsriean Stage War.

War has been declared between Eng
land and America and the first guns
have been fired. II will be- q bloodiess
contest II may last for years OF II
may be quickly settled. II Is being
wageo between the Actors Equity AS
s0cistsOn Of this country and the Brit
ash stage producers. Recently 90 Amer
team actress went 70 England. sbs had
nc contract for stage appearance, being,
ss the theatrical phrase runs, at lib
srty." She was engaged for a part In
Q Ionoon production. but wss later
dropped from the cast because Of pres
sure brought 10 bear upon the pro-
6sieey Of me plsy ~ British tkespisns,
VINO regarded tbis invasion Of their
territory with apprehension. Yestsr-
Gay ths Actors Equity Association met
SO Rev YORK snd sdopte1 resolutions
3a retaliation Jhs usS code may be
tnas SUMMARIZED
EQUITY viii I4ot interfere sill tAs
entry ~ GOApletS coiHpaAlss ID aiarn
actDgk VINO should uyHIs Lsft ~ play
Gnc lfhte - uDItz DtIDfE uitiI nj -
rival Equity must TreFiSF lbs name ~
fEsE Production and tnf eSst, and n 3
yspSFLOFy aOnnDsDy tDs nsuleS Of tf1s
plays ttlsy INTEND ~ present. upon 81
rival tiis meBbsTs ~ these eonpsnief
naust soin Equity, any individual alien
may enteT foE 3 particular psrt tn .
epee4hsd play and may remain iof the
d0FstiOn of iiE Fpn, 81 the expiration
Of 9tsAeb bs must return ~ MS netise
country % remain inactive for SIX
months. alien actors who snail hsyf
played 100 weeks ip this country "
tseen January !, 1879. and January J.
ygxs sTe " 1t considered as resident
scigTs time pfi0T ~ January ], 1873
81 ~ aalI companies n0t ~ be -.
counted tLrse regulations are ~ spDIs
an future whether alien saDJrs enter
utdsF iflf iB9iBieJ eti0D asl0ts ~ not
bat thSas alien actors p0H mere Bhs
Evening star., 1928-03-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

From Comedy 70 Tragedy.
He fipped a lighter for his cigarette,
With lghtsome jerk.
We see him in confusion and regret.
1t wouldn't work.
He planned hop-on In an aeroplane.
Where dangers lurk.
In tragic measures comes that same
refrain:
1t wouldn't work.
As plans both great and small are going
wrong,
Come griefs We cannot shirk.
This is the burden of the sorrowing
song:
1T didn't work"
Evening star., 1928-03-20

Arrangements are already being made
for far-reaching hook-up to carry re-
ports OF national conventions. In the
meantime the public eagerly seizes upon
every rumor and suggestion and refuses
to please stand by"
Evening star., 1928-03-20
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Evening star., 1928-03-20
VIII Know Himself Now

From the Richmond Times DlsBstah
Whether he wins or loses, a presi-
Dental campaign is essential 10 Hoo
sers education. He has lived too long
without having heard syllable Of dis
appreciation.
Evening star., 1928-03-20
Moral Turpitude Strong.

From the Cleveland News
British authorities are reported as
barring an American actress from APP
pearing IN new play. but there seems
~ be no question Of moral turpitude.
Evening star., 1928-03-20

Much Of Herbert Hooyeris future de-
pends on whether he can find aS wise
and conscientious an organizer as him
self 70 conduct his campaign for him.
Evening star., 1928-03-20

perhaps |, howeyer, 10 not seq any
one right ut hand Mhe could 81 sleSent
the Whale tremendous matter "a kgal
In It's sum N Implications, With the
spirit 1T adventure apoA Ii. with the
Romance of = great country coming %
lite NndeT the Eialoh at this great
American Who Went his Way lons he-
lore realisation III SNen Sn1all deKgee
VAS to Ne deceraed fine wogk tloaA
every pelnt at view,
Evening star., 1928-03-20

Peace negotiations have had con-
spicuous value in assisting an analysis
of impulses that might possibly lead to
another war.
Evening star., 1928-03-20
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Evening star., 1928-03-20
Just Hate 10 Ouii.

Fgsia ibs Detroit hess,
Another stirring sight, hi this time,
is The gallant crew Of Lhs Coolidge band
wagon remaining aboard after Calvin
has removed the magnetic,
Evening star., 1928-03-20

The man who had more money than
he knew what to do with" has often
been mentioned in fiction. Harry Sim
clair appears TO present him in fact.
Evening star., 1928-03-20
Southern Chiyalry,

from ihs kiis ate Inl9gB hsws
a Bowling Green personal item mem
ii0ns former Eiiznbetht0Wn lady rs
having her mother ~ her "honse gilsSI. "
Up has we never lake EN- 10 the barn.
Evening star., 1928-03-20

There Is limit 70 what wealth and
engineering can do. A dam requiring
years 10 construct may be wrecked by
ten-minutE cloudburst
Evening star., 1928-03-20

Aviators start with brilliant farewelIs
and in a few days are forgotten. It
may be asked whether the public grows
cold-hearted or only dased.
Evening star., 1928-03-20

The copybook motto. Wealth does
not bring happiness" may still be writ
ten In ink, but not In oil.