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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21
THIS AND THAT

Now that the annual seed catalogues
have begun to come in. the home gar
dener may decide which plants he will
grow this Spring, and, what is more
important perhaps, which ones he viii
not grow.
There are far too many kinds o.!
flowers for even the most ardent en-
thusiast to think of including them in
his home garden. Only the scotsman
can grow them alive who love flow-
ers must make choice,
It is pleasing. therefore. in looking
through the catalogues, to spend time
on the flowers we shall never grow.
What, never? Well. hardly ever!
There is not enough room. for one
thing. and. in the second place. many
of the varieties are not so good as the
old favoritcS. Why plant an imitation
ainnia, when the time-tricd flower Is
available?
Aerostcmma. for irstancc--wc have
seen that name in the catalogue for
years. bnt we have never planted any.
and never expect to.
Bright, SNOWY flowers produced dur
ing May and June. White. rose and
crimson shades, The plants grow =
feet tall and grow well in any garden
soil"
Here is the Anthems, which. II is as
serted. produces golden yellow flowers
from July until frost"
Yes, we have heard that before!
And, frankly. we don't believe a word
Of it. II all the flowers that are sup
posed to bloom from July TO frost" did
Il. the gardens of the world would have
twice as many flowers in them as they
do. Mostly the plants bloom until tn"
last of August. then they spindle away.
Perhaps the growers. under ideal con-
ditions, and with perfect cultivation,
can make the plants bloom as long as
they say they do. but the fact remains
that the average amateur docs not give
h;S plants ideal growing conditions. no.
docs he cultivate them to perfection.
= Il i
Arabs is another flower ono alwav-
NCtoS III the catalogues. Yet perhaps
few persons plant It. Not that there
may not b. many to whom it is per-
tectly familiar. Of course. Most Of us
have dabblcd with few of this sort.
Arabs alpha is dwarf perennial
covered with small white blooms. We
still stick to Sweet Alyssum. We are
held back from trying Arabs by our
knowledge Of Alyssum. The latter docs
bloom all season and adequately fills the
bill.
Here Is Aubrietia in the large flow
cring hybrid types. said to present the
hopeful gardener with rose, blIo and
lilac colored blooms. ChNiranthus. too
which blooms in May, with swcct-sccut-
cd flowers.
Heuchera, the alImroot, is another
plant which shall remain in the cata-
lognes, as far as we are concerned.
Something tells us so. This is anothe:
short p!ant--we like them tall
Gaillardia--hold! We planted this
one. and can recommend il for bloom
inc qualities. although its flowers are
not the prcttieSt in the world
No matter what happens n II. the
blanket flower as II is sometimes
called. continues 10 bloom freely. from
Spring 70 Autumn frosts. probably beat
ing the pctunia and zinnia IN this re-
spect, It's red flowers with yellow tips
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21
The Diploma Mill" Evil.

In the course of a hearing before the
Senate District committee yesterday on
the bill designed to correct the diploma
mill evil at the Capital, evidence was
given sufficient to prove the need of
legislation of this character. 1t has
been repeatedly disclosed that Wash
ington is the mecca of the fake school
promoters. Many specific cases have
been brought to light It has been
demonstrated that shrewd promoters
have set up establishments from which,
for fees Of varying size, they grind out
certificates or degrees" to people in
all parts Of the country. cstensibly en-
fitting them to practice medicine. or
law, or any other profession, giving
them nothing whatever in the way of
education or training.
The evil of this practice is grave.
In many cases the victims of the
fraud are innocent in their purpose.
They actually think they are acquiring
an education in some special line. But
more OF them are not dcludcd in the
least. They arc aware that they cam
not possibly derive any educational
benefits from courses OF study that are
conducted III this manner. All they
want is a certificate Of graduation. -
a degree Of sorts. which will give them
a showing Of authority to practice or
10 teach.
A vicious circle is set up by this
fraud. 1t starts uncounted people in
fraudulent business enterprises, in some
cases of the same nature. thus null
tiplying the fakes OF so-called educa-
ton.
II is proposed by the pending meas
ure to subject all schools of learning to
certain standards of instruction and
responsibility before permitting them 10
solicit students. resident or cor
respondent. Some question has been
raised as TO the authority or body b.
which this supervision is to b. main
tanned. The bill may require amend
nent In this respect 70 insure perfect
confidence that the standards will be
adequate ana the practices of the
supervisory body will not be unduly
narrowed. But in some form there
should be legislation that will stop this
public nuisance. OF fraudulent diploma
granting.
Washington has suffered severely
from this evil. AS the Capital of the
Nation it has peculiar prestige. The
adoption OF certain words as part Of
the title Of some of these institutions,
suggested by their location at the seat
Of government has led TO much mis-
chief and confusion. The implication of
association with the Government has
been evident These frauds reflect
upon the community Washington Is
helpless, under the laws as they stand
and should have the protection Of the
more stringent legislation that Is now
proposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21
Air Chaos Threatened.

wan iess than Two months remaining
III control u the ether lanes By lie
Federal Radio Commission, and action
toward elimination ~ u number Of ln~
tefiefing Lr0ancasting stations post
poned because III lack ~ confirmation
u the nominations III three members
~ the commission. Government feglIla
ton 81 radio il literally up IN the air.
A prospect even worse IL possible II the
Senate falls ~ confirm Commissioners
Caldwell. t'icFsfd ann La F0Int snd
relapse INTO The stale u chaos that
marked the BREAKDOWN u Federal tcn~
tfoj u broadcaAting early ~ 1920 IL
not beyond the bounds Ot probability
II ths nominations ~ The three msm-
bers Of Tie commission fail 81 canf1lms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21

have been watched with more than
ordinary interest and sympathy on this
side Of the water In New York yes
terday he described his visit as one
actuated by good will, friendship, love
and admiration of his people for the
people of this country.
Such a mission is naturally devoid
of politics, but it would be too much
to expect that President Cosgrave's
coming will not be made the signal for
some manifestations Of disapproval from
Irish Republican sympathisers That is
their right. But the differences Of
opinion over the extent of Irish freedom
will be lost sight Of. for the most part
in the greater privilege Of welcoming
TO the United States for the first time
the constitutional head of an Irish Free
State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21
A Deterring Example Ignored.

If an arrest Just made In Baltimore is
justified by the facts. the deterrent eff
feet OF capital punishment for homi-
eide may be brought again into ques-
ton By those who hold that the death
penalty does not lessen crime. The po-
der charge OF being the leader OF a
gang Of thieves who have during the
past few weeks been robbing private
homes Though he and his associates
taken also. deny completely in these
crimes. It Is stated that numerous
articles that have lately been stolen
were found In their apartment.
The alleged leader OF this gang is
the brother OF Whittemore, the man
who was executed In Baltimore in 1925
scr murder. after long career of law
!essness He had been the leader OF
gang. was 81 one time called the mas
ter mind" OF a bard Of deSperadoes. In
the course o! his criminal activities he
killed man and paid the penalty OF
death. His family was o. good stand
ing and there vas sincere sympathy
tor the parents and other relatives.
II would surely Seem as though this
horrible example Of the consequences
Of evil doing would serve 10 keep A
brother straight. But II this present
charge Is well founded not even the
shocking demonstration that death
awaits the crook has apailcd TO hold
the young man from crime The bur
2lar and the hoid-up man may at any
time become the slayer II surprised at
his work Of rifiing premises he Is apt
10 shoot 70 XIII. II is on that accoun,
that In some jurisdictions in this coun-
try the law imposes the death penalty
for burglarious entry by an armed per-
son.
Notwithstanding this evidence that
tIle possibility u incurring the death
penalty does not aeSuredly deter men
from etnbarking IN criminal careers,
there VIII be no general weakening Of
the feeling, which now prevails ~
strongly Ia this country IN consequence
81 Tie prevalence III crime, that the
sterneal measures are necessary 10 safe
guard Iife and property
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21

O. When oil Is used In gasoiins rh.,e
car Is new. how much oil should D,
added?-E l.
A. About one pint % Of! a IscE
fiye gallons Of gasoline for the first s.
miles.
Q. How does the number o. acGuit'a
and convictions for offenses IN Chicae
compare With Canada?-A. l.. C.
a. In Canada in two successive year
mere were for indictable oferses -
proximately 20 per cent OF accuitta..
and 30 per cent Of convictions. Thiie n
Cnlcago IN the same time there we're
approximately II per cent o. disrn!ss az
or acquitta!s and only % or 20 Der cent
Of convictions.
O. How deep vas shakespears's zra4e
dug?-C HIT
A. The poets grave IN tie N-.'s
church at Stratford. was dug II .se:
below the pavement Of the cnancsi.
o When was setebos. the patazor IN
god. first referred 10 in print2-W. e. 4.
A se'ebns vas first mentioned n
print by Thevet in his Cosmog-sph.s.
O When was New YORK CRY &c
~NCiShi WI ti4N Cl4kEU CJSJF5 "A. =
A. New York vas the CAPITAL % -re
Nation for approximately one year ard
haN. George Washington vas i-aI-
zurated IN New YORK the goth .. An-!l.
1888 New York ceased 70 De the PED
era! Capital August. 1890.
9. Who introduced cotton 70 Euro2s?
4 It vas one o: he oriea.a, c.-.os
Tnirn Alexander TIE Great brought
6a~k from his invasion Of INDIA, 81
O. What is the water pressure ~
fec: below the surface q the sea- r;--~
thick was the hull o: TIE S-4:-H c z.
A The pressure q, deo:h o. 20
feet under normal acm1s-hs-!- cr--
r'!''o7s would b ~ pounds - s-,:z-s
in"h. The hull ot ths So = seen
S'y;eenthS Of ar !noh thick:
o How Is a7p'- cats,Io nade7-r II
A Use one Gun Of thick apple saucs
( or"-fa't CUP cider vinegar 1ra-ha'
"u1 brown sugar. one small r-:o7. red
pcpper. black pepper. salt, cloves ani
cinnamon 70 taste.
@ How lonz has Georges Carpenter
been fGht!rZ in the prize rinE7-E. ".
A The fi-st recorded fight % Georges
Carpenter was in 1907.
o. Was Y ever PROPOSED % came a
Sta-e for Thomas Jefferson &c. .. =.
/ A. In 1889 delegates crer ard adoo.cd
a constitution Cor STATE % JeEe-so-,
with an area so-sTha: larger tran
Colorado and the cppcs:.;o- hs!6
second convention and established re
Territory ~ Jefferson which Laser be-
care the Territory 81 Coso-ado
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afford a contrast which some do not
like and which certainly does not per-
NIT 1t to be called a beautiful flower
but at the same time II Is such pro-
fuse bloomer that 1t must win admira-
ton.
The Lobclia. or Cardinal flower. Is
another we shall not plant. Nor does
the picture Of Lychnis, Burning Star.
intrigue us It is too much like so
MANY other flowers.
Lythrum. called Loose strife." and
1,unaria. called Honesty" intrigue the
fluttcring interest through their COM
mon names Why Loose strife" Heaven
only knows
The folk names of the flowers offer a
curious study for tho curious minded.
Perhaps the reason the Lunaria Is some
times termed Honesty" is because the
seed pods. when dried. reminded som"
lively imagination Of silver coins. and
money. in turn. called for honesty.
Well, maybe
y Il 81
1inum, the perennial fax. with its
bright blue flowers in the Summer,
seems to be one that might be worth
trying. The catalogue informs one that
the blooms last only for a day, but are
borne continuously for many weeks.
AS this Is something common to
many fine plants. the gardener cannot
hold 1t against II" fax. Somewhere we
have read that a bed OF this Is a fine
sight.
Pentstomon. to most amateurs. Is
chiefly notable because Of that curious
"tst' combination. none too often found
Statice-sea lavender-which the
catalogue Of the moment labels "a love-
ly, quaint perennial" is perhaps too
lovely and too quaint for us! We shy
| from these quaint" flowers Flowers
OUGHT not to be too quaint. There Is
Nothing curious about a rose. or a glad
lotus, or an iris
Turic2 saXifrage the reader is in
I formed. grows & inches toll. Well that
is tor short. What is tn use OF plant
tH- som thin" that won't grow any tall
II thHn that?
Have YOU ever planted any SteVia?
/ This is said to have small white flow
RS punched together in we'll shaped
heads Or Angels Trumpet tDatura
/ The Vinca. or PeriWinkle. is better
known, but perhaps most gardeners
will not plant it.
Here we find Leptosiphon and To-
| rCnia. ANIMALS also Senecio.
SanVitalia-"a lovely free-blooning
annual producing a wealth of flowers
about 6 weeks after the seed is soWn. y
This sounds better-any flower thai
blooms is six weeks is unusual. TIL"
Covers are said to be not unlike SINAI
finria in appearance. and are bright
ora ncr- yellow in appearance
The list Of lesser known flowers con
/ tinueS-Leptosyne Phacelia, Viscaria,
Cvnoglossum. Ana CALLS. Erysimum
D!aScia. Anthems Lantana.
Perhaps sore Of these are very well
/ known, indeed. to some. but probably
to most they will represent strangc
names, as they do 70 the present writer
II gardener has plenty cf land and
even more patience. he may try them
al, bat most homa owners Will be wis
, to confne their experiments to a few
nov ones each year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HISKIV.

There is no other agency In the world
that can answer as many legitimate
questions as our free information bureau
In Warrington, 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 II Is In
a position TO pass on TO you authori-
tative information Of the highest order
Submit your queries to the staff 81 eX-
perts whose services are put at Jour
free disposal There is no charge except
Q cents in stamps for return postage
Address The Evening Star Information
Bureau. Frederic J. Haskin, Director,
Washington. d. C..
O. What was the result Of DR. Heyl's
attempt 70 weigh the earth?-W J. l..
A. The Bureau Of Standards says
that the result obtained by DR. Paul r
Heyl in his recent experiment Of weigh
ing the earth is 5,997 900 900 900 800
600 900 tons.
o Is It true that thc Aurora Ro-
! reals ran be heard?-B f. T.
A. This is still a debated question
but the idea persists that the aurora
is accompanied by characteristic sounds
variously described as rustiing or crack
ing Some authorities admit the exist
ence Of the sounds. but claim that they
do not come directly from the aurora.
Q. When we're balloon tires frs:
| used?-O. o. E.
A. They were first developed ana per-
fected by the Firestone Tire and Rub
Der Co. in 1923.
| O. What is the heuristic methods
! A Heuristic is derived from the Greek
heuretikos, meaning ingenious. Heuris-
/ tic method is one which incites the
pupil to find out things for himself and
use his own initiative.
@. What is meant By the Street o.
+ The Ouled Nails"?-S. E
A. The Street of the Oulcd Nails
, is tho quarter in Biskra inhabited b.
the tribe from which the dancing gi.!'
/ Of northern Africa are recruited.
O Please give some facts about the
( Spitz dog-C. H. NJ.
I A. The Pomeranian sheep dog better
! known as the Spite dog. Is bred in most
countries as a house pet, small and use-
/ less. But in its own home on the shores
/ Of the Baltic this dog Is the local sheer
! tender. He has foxiixe face and very
/ long hair. In color he ranges over a
wide scale. but black or white is most
/ common. and the average weight is
about eight pounds. The Spite stand:
! cold weather much better than warm
@ Why is Good FRIDAY so called7-E
c. S.
/ A. The name is probably a.con.rac-
( ton Of Gods FRIDAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21

Fam thu iuofha tapltat
II coolidge's successor wants to M /,
good amhaAsadorlal position when he
comes IN hr might do well to consider
Mis-. Coolidge for the post We haven't
any better diplomats II Is reported of
Mis- Coolidge that At the request Of a
Boston musician the President asked
her what her tavorite musical comno.
stion ia lie came back and irpottea
that she said her t<mite piece ~
music In The Star apansled Kramer "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON
Close iarmouv.

Close Harmony.
Little bit o sunshine, pcepin' through
a cloud
II surely can't be long
TIL the robins an the bum1y bees are
gatherin' 50 proud.
Singin' the Summertime song.
A little time o. Winter when the discord
hangs around
To hint that the times go wrong
II makes the harmony more sweet when
faithful ones are found,
Singin' the Summertime song
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21

Selection OF Houston. Tex. as the
Democratic convention city shows a
disposition to recognize this coun,ry's
wide appeal even In competition with
New York city. There may easily be
sensational incidents IN Houston. In
the meantime the radio audience will
please stand by.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21
rersonalit, ". Learning,

tsom the lupeha tsPttAi
A achoni teacher dled the cthet daN
III indianapolis 1T whom the toasan,
anallS News editoftalS stated that 'She
was greatly beloved by her pupils A
teacher who IA steatlN beloved ~ het
pupils q gteat TEACHER. na matter
whether she Is d Nv.N learned person nj
not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21

A pyronan!sc likes 70 see the engines
run. He might be harmless enough II
he could be restrained from personal
enterprise and compelled 10 wait for
events that recur IL natural order. The
abnormal mind assumes dangerous
authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21

Aviation has taken so strong a hold
on popular imagination that the kind
OF motor man drives does not appear
to matter much SO long as it is no,
attached TO an aerop!ane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21

a murder mystery Is no longer con-
cerned with the actual crime. 1t is
concerned with the mysterious methods
oy which the criminal may escape
punishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21
New Work Grow e,l,

! ,utu tho New tnth nwt Att r,Ihune
The new census gives the population
NJ New YORK Giiy as 4 0Hn 900 Mos,
New Nnthers Netr petauadtd tina, thefe
NtIe That many IN iheIl own blocks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21

The G. o. p. shows an element of
strength In having rather larger as
semb-ase Of possibilities in the nresi-
Dental ned than the undaunted de-
mocracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21

The irresponsible individual Is the
conspicuous figure in crime. ETH.
ciency' has failed TO eliminate the
FACTOR OF personal desperation In affairs
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Peril al the Crossings,

From Tho fuprha tapltai
More than 20 900 deaths ftom autn-
mobiles occurred last year A new
aneslton pr"msea to he, Why does a
pedestrian cross the loads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21

II criminal sHaiss II begins 10 appear
that an alb! is not Of much serfice
unless IL IL well financed
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21

LincbeYgh, In addition 10 his Other
accompilshnsnta. shows marvellous
gift 10. keeping out Of politics.
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Attitude

VIII you be "a candidate?"
Certainly not" answered Senator
Sorghum. "A candidate In order 10
MAKE the proper political picture must
assume the attitude OF being more
cosxed than coaxing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-21

Election to the u. s. Senate is no
easy matter. The good old States.
mems Club is still inclined 10 be a BIZ
exclusive.
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AdmlrinE Alfentlnn.

An artist gains our great applause.
The kindly audience hollers~~
hH fof his art but Just because
lie aetA a million dollarsi
We give praise Ia de preacher" an Id
Uncle Eben, hut We ana never YET lei
him take Ms much money FUN de con
ltibt'ion plate ~ DE- prize fiahtsr sils
FUN de gate
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Anticipation.

Anticipation.
thought ] heard robin bird
n CHEEKY note he fiings.
And giaddens all who may have heard -
Said Hezekish Binge
His prophecy may all be wrong
The CHEEKY note he brings
MAKES me admit I'm kind O. strong
For Hezek!ah Blngs.
Jnd Tunkinh says you trust n friend
and get kirk out Of Tie finish in
learning whether you displayed good
0f bad judgment
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Csttntst!on of wealth H. always ,0 he
dsplDred particularly in the case u an
oil Juror
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Efficiency Lsprrt.

EHtHHty IANffI.
Il am All efilciency expert"
What are your duiieay"
TO report that everything Ia going
on o. X In the shop"
Bat Is that The cahe2"
You are behind the times Modern
business requires imagination"
Debt, said III iio. the sage III China
town. Ia II mysterious Influence which
eompels person 10 be polite 10 all
kinds 0f people
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Another Importation.

MAURICE CHEvALrER, favorite OF
Paris music halls and one of the
most magnetic artists of the European
theater. is coming TO America In Octo-
Der to make moving pictures for Para
mount
This announcement. made by Jesse
L. Lasky. states that the popular French
star is considered probably the greatest
artist to sign up to cross the ocean for
the screen since Emil Jannings came
over nearly two years ago.
Chevalier speaks English In fluent and
colloquial style. according to Mr.. Lasky,
and will be cast in sound productions
as well as in silent films, speaking dia-
Iogue lines and singing. His voice is
considered perfect for mechanical re-
production. The French star has youth.
a physique suggestive of Richard Dix,
a Gallo deftness of humor. glowing
and conquering smile and great dra-
matte talent.
The story for his first American pic
ture now is being written in Paris by
a famous French dramatic writer. whose
name I am not permitted to reveal At
present" said Mr.. Lasky.