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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

toward undoing any harm caused to
the Smith Robinson ticket by the
Asheville boilers.
Fifteen out Of 80 rooms at Repub-
lican national headquarters i'm Wash
ington are set aside for women's ac-
tivities because there are just about as
many eligible woman voters In the
country as there are man voters. The
new national Get Out the Vote Club
asserts. on the basis Of Official figures.
that there are today 29.774.7i2 males
and 28,615,04l females entitled to vote
for President of the United States. In
two regions women outnumber men.
In New England women constitute STA
per cent of the electorate, and In the
Middle Atlantic region sos Else
where the women are almost on a per-
centage level with the male sex. Woni-
en- since suffrage have Stacked on elec-
ton day In about the same ratio as
their golfing bridge-playing and fish
ing brethren But Simon Michelet OF
Washington, president of the Get-Out-
the-Vote Club, thinks the short-skirt-
ed sorority will give superior account
OF itself In 1923.
Every four years politicians have been
In the habit OF saying, AS Maine goes
so goes the country" The Pine Tree
State holds Its State and congressional
elections In September. two months
ahead OF the presidential election. and
Republicans and Democrats alike peel
their eyes In Names direction, In order
to get a line on what may happen In
November. Before the Civil War Maine
repeatedly went Democratic for Presi-
dent. In the early days. 1t cast its cleo
toral vote for Monroe. Jackson and Van
Buren,. Since 1865 it's been Republican
without exception at national elections
except when Wilson won 1t in 1870.
though now and then Maine has chosen
a Democratic governor. Nowadays the
Democrats derive hope from reduced
G. o. p. majority In the State. and
they'll watch the results on September
10 this year as barometer OF Smith
sentiment In New England.
This observer was asked the other
day what was the most interesting ex-
perience he had at the Houston conven-
ton Meeting Capt. Tom Hickman of
the Texas Rangers" was the unhesi-
tating reply. Tom stands feet 4
inches in height and probably hasn't
stopped growing yet. for he's only In his
early thirties. The surprising thing
about the Rangers--as far as Eastern
tenderfeet are concetned~~is that they
wear no uniforms or insignia OF any
kind. Also, there are only 30 or IS
Rangers altogether, instead of the great
mounted troop which most people think
they are, The Rangers are a super
state police force-~a sort Of Texas secret
service organization. Their moral
suasion among wrongdoers Is great. 1t
usually only has TO be known that the
Rangers are on job before the culprit
or culprits kick In" and surrender.
Once a sheriff wired the governor for
the Rangers, to help him suppress a
riot. The sheriff was notified they'd
be there on certain train One man
got off. where are the Rangers?" the
sheriff asked. We're here" reioined
the young giant who'd been sent to the
seat OF trouble.
tcouyright 1881
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
UNITED STATES
In WORLD WAR
Ten Years Ago Today.

In great allied couater-attack
on % miles between the Aisne and
the Marne, which started early this
morning, French and American troops
recapture more than 20 towns and ad-
vance their lines to within q mile OF
Scissors. - Owing TO the fact that
there was no artillery preparation, the
action was complete surprise for the
Germans and the attack was brilliantly
executed Precisely at 4s4S In the morn
over the top together. Shouting as they
went, the Americans advanced ON Torcv
and at exactly $50 o'clock captured
the town. Then they swept upon Bel
leau, captured II, and sweeping north.
took Givry and MontairS. Other Amer
lean forces. with French detaehmentS,
charged the German positions in front
Of CourchampS and chased the Germans
out OF IL. On the other end of the
sector, in the scissors region, the Amer.
leans. aided by q fleet Of tanks. pushed
toward scissors. The battle is still
raging, but up to noon 1t Is estimated
that the Americans have captured SSS0
prisoners. so big guns and thousands ot.
guns, as well as large Quanti~
ties Of munitions and stores -" The
eagerneSS of the Americans makes u.
dificult for their ofiicerS to hold them
IN check, In the capture of Cor-s
champs. platoon OF Americans pur-
sued the fleeing hoehe clear out OF the
American sector and had to- be called
back by an airplane message. Il. To-
DAYS attack Is the heSt important al. 4
lied offensive in more than one year,
Meanwhile. the British armies
from Flanders to thu SfHNnne REMAIN
tor their operations depend on the Sue
eess OF Fuchs great ecNnteF-eifcnxfve
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years, he said: "There may be factors
which win make IL expensive. In my
opinion every State In the North, East
and West may be considered debatable
ground: that may increase the expense. ~
Considering the rather high emo
tionalism which has attended the NOM
nation of Gov. Smith. induced by GER
tain aspects of his candidacy, it is not
TO be questioned that Director Lehman
will be abundantly supplied with funds
The chairman of the national commit
tee of the party is in close association
with big business" Large resources
are available for drafting purposes.
With no limit put upon the individual
gifts some very large donations to the
cause may be expected. And, according
to the party's pledge in its platform.
they will all be recorded and reported
before the close of the campaign. They
will, likewise. be hudgeted and the OBJ
iects of outlay will be stated.
No statement has come from the Re-
publican side regarding the question of
limitations. That party has slightly the
advantage in time, having presented its
ticket and effected its organization about
two weeks earlier Its financial ar
rangements are even now fairly well
under way Some announcement cor
responding to that of the Democratic
director of finance may be expected
soon. If the sky is to be the limit of
individual giving to the Republican as
well as the Democratic, in this CAM
paign. the country may expect some
record breaking figures. going to show
that politics is one of the leading Ameri-
can industries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHuANDER JOHNSON.

BAND Wagons.
The old Band Wagon came along
With tuneful repetition.
1t tried with many an ancient song
To meet new condition.
1t had to drop the strain serene,
For a new-fangled notion,
While utilizing gasoline
BY way OF locomotion.
The Elephant and Donkey prove
No aid to passing pleasure.
They pose or picturesquely move
In time to some old measure.
Our tunes with glee we syncopate.
Strange rhythms are forgiven.
And big Band Wagons up-to-date
Have TO be Motor Driven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

There Ia no other agency in the world
that can answer so many legitimate
questions AZ our free information Du-
reati In Washington, d. G. This hlgnly
oroa nized institution has been built up
a..d Is under the personal direction OF
Frederic J. Haskin. BY keeping In con-
slant touch with Federal bureaus and
other educational enterprises IT Is In
position to pass on to you authoritative
information of the highest order. SUD-
init your queries to the staff OF experts
whose services are put at your free dis
posal There is no charge except
cents In coin or stamps for return post
age Address The Evening Star IN
formation Bureau. Frederic j. HasK1n,
director, Washington, ID. G.
O, OF what was the ancient Greek
ere made?-T. A. Fl.
A. This infiammable substance was
frst used in war by the Greeks of the
Eastern empire IN the eighth century.
The process of manufacture was OBJ
tanned from India. The fire is supposed
to have been composed Of inter. sulphur
and naphtha.
q. Are any of the dark skinned peo-
pie OF Africa OF white blood?-L. o:
A. North Africa is peopled by tribes
of dark complexion but of white blood.
! They are known as Hamitic group
| The more important are the Berbers
| and the Egyptians. including the Copts
| O. Please give formula for cleaner
such as opticians use TO clean the lenses
| Of spectacleS-L. T.
A. Most opticians use one-fourth
listerine and three parts plain water for
cleansing spectacles.
O. Do all World War veterans get
extra points in civil. service examina-
/ tions?--J. S.
A. The extra FIVE points granted to
World War veterans in civil service
examinations applies only to those who
have incurred disabilities In the service
and are receiving or have received COM
pensation from the Government for
! such injuries.
| @. Are there volcanoes on Iceland?-
! d. L.
| A. The island is of volcanic origin
/ and still has hot springs and at least
one active volcano.
@. How many lobbyists are there in
washington?-R. E. G..
A. It Is estimated that there are over
1000.
| @. Are as many people leaving farms
as there were a few years ago?-R.
| G.. T.
| A. The number has decreased slightly
and the number of city jewellers NOV
| ing to the country has increased. The
| net cityward movement. in 1927 was
| $4,000. compared with 1870 900 in 1926
| and 834, 200, in 1925.
| O. Who was known as the Bobbin
| BOW. r.
| A. This was nickname given to
Nathaniel PrentiSs Banks of Massachu-
sets, at one time its governor and for
many years a member of Congress.
He was Speaker of the. House of Repre-
sentatives for a session. being chosen
| on the 1880 ballot. In his youth he
| learned the trade of machinist and
| worked in factory; hence the nick
| name.
| @. Is sugar found in cows milk as
sweet as cane sugar?--A. r.
A. Cane sugar is many times as sweet
as the sugar of cows milk.
/ @. Do sparrow hawks attack poul-
/ try?--N. T.
A. Sparrow hawks occasionally seize
young chickens. but their depredations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
Campaign Gifts.

with both Of the major political par
ties pledged in their platforms To the
systematic reporting Of their campaign
fumes. there Is now in progress
the sssemblsge Of the money-Taising
machinery Of the two organizations
Finance directors have been named and
they are 81 work on the formation Of
their respective squads Of solicitors and
collectors. An announcement comes
from Col. Herbert II. Lehman, who is
U guide the financial destinies OF the
Democratic campaign, which Is OF par
sac,llar interest. He states that there
will be 30 limitation on the size OF the
individual contributions, Amy amount
from, ten cents up viii be thankfully re-
ceiYed When asked II he did not ex-
pect the campaign " be expensive, ne
stated that ali presidential campaigns
ocs, great deal" Asked II ii is prob
sble that Coy Smiths campaign will
cost mere thar those Of oiheT Demo-
cratic presidential candidates In recent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
Referendum i'm North Dakota /.
Pleases Both Drys and Vets

tuition. "If II were true that the women
are almost solidly behind prpllioitior,'
asks the 4Courant, 'how shall We account
for the ,closeness of the vote? II they
all voted dry. most of the male voters
must have voted wet. which seems I'M
likely In both instances. 1t Is more
probable that the women divided about
as did the men. Thus Is another myth
about woman suffrage and prohibition
ciispelled. All in all. We should say that
this North Dakota referendum snoun
make both the prohibitionists and the
other politicians stop, look and listen.
THE people OF North Dakota arr
nearly equally divided on the prohibition
question. Yet North Dakota has han
a longer experience with this expert
ment than any other State, save Maine
ans Kansas" argues the Chicago Daily
Tribune, with the added statement that
organized prohibition Is so conscious o.
lack of support that II repeatedly refuses
to submit prohibition even TO the sess
of majority rule" The st, Paul Pio-
neer Press is convinced that IF the vote
shows anything. 1t is that the women OF
North Dakota are becoming increasingly
disconnected with the operation or in
operation of the prohibition law, This
from State that has been under pro-
hihition for 80 years. Is striking indi-
cation OF the trend OF public opinion IN
what has been the driest OF all dry
States -
THE United States as whole" N
the Judgment of the Fargo Forum, VIII
interpret 1t as one of the definite proofs
of unrest and dissatisfaction with things
as they are. 1t will hearten and en-
courage the wet forces, spur them on
to renewed activity. not only IN North
Dakota. but in other States. especially In
the West" The Springfield Union con-
eludes: The vote in North Dakota.
brought out by no partisan movement
and unattracted by the appeal OF per-
sonaiity, indicates that the people of the
country are thinking deeply on the suo-
ject Of prohibition and are preparing TO
express themselves upon IL In effective
WAYS without regard to politics. In TINS
method. rather than any other. the pro-
hibition Issue is likely to be the most
satisfactorily settled"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

cutions rather than In the Leopold
Loeb. Hall-Mills and Snyder-Gray
cases.
Until figures are given OF the per-
centage of convictions and punishments
In the criminal courts of New York
state. there Is no ground for taking
comfort from this statement that the
homicidal crimes are a trifiins per-
centage of the whole record OF lawlsss-
ness there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

in that direction are Of little conse-
quence.
@. What is the English expression
for states evidence?--A, l..
A. In England this is known as
kings (or queen's) evidence.
O. How Is incense made?-P. J. F.
A. There are many formulas. II may
be made by mixing olibanum, Ia
pounds; benZoin, 6 ounces: cascarilla
bark, ounces; cassia bark, 2 ounces;
cloves. 2 ounces.
@. Did Egyptian weaving differ from
that Of other ancient peoples?--K. A.
A. Elizabeth Sage, an authority on
costume, says that the thread was
thrown downward instead of upward as
was done by all of the early peoples.
Q. Where was Lars Hanson born?
How tall Is HER. F. S.
A. Lars Hanson was born in Goth
enberg. Sweden, June /, 1895. He is
6 feet tall.
O. Does the Mexican eagle face the
same way that the American eagle
does?--N. d.
A. The eagles on both emblems face
the same way. The head Is TO the
observers left.
@. What kind of liquid can be
spread over printed pages to preserve
them?-H. E. NJ.
A. The Bureau of Standards saws
that in large libraries, it is customary
TO paste very thin silk fabric over
the pages using good mucilage as the
adhesive. The fabric is like chiffon.
The bureau does not know of any liquid
that is entirely satisfactory. Varnish
would be good If it did not penetrate
the paper more in some places than
; in others, and thus cause a blotchy
@. Why can Spanish moss grow on
a telephone pole?-M. B.
A. Spanish moss can thrive on tele-
phone poles because it Is true cpl
phyte. An epiphyte is plant which
derives the moisture required for its
Development from the air.
O.. What does it cost to secure copy
right registration?-D. H.
A. Beginning July /, 1923, the fee IS
81. Prior to that time the fee was 81.
@. Please explain how a person can
blow hot or cold at will.-H. c. w.
A. Dr. Slosson says that heat is
| its loss. When you blow through nearly
| closed lips the breath is expelled so
rapidly that, passing over the hand it
cools 1t by evaporating the perspira-
ton from the skin, whereas when YOU
breathe upon it more gently from the
open mouth the hand is surrounded BY
the warm air. and hence feels hot. IF
thermometer were used instead of the
hand. you would find that the effect In
the two cases is the same, or often the
reverse, because the thermometer has
no moist skin. and registers the actual
temperature instead Of merely Changes
of temperature.
@. When do the British hold memo
rial services for their World War dead?
N. M. o.
|. A. The British embassy says that
ArmiStice day is the day on which the
memorial services are observed in Eng
land. ~ @5~s,5~t;sf>
@. Where is licorice groWn?-C. E.
A. The chief licorice producing coun-
tries are Turkey. Russia. Italy. Greece
! and SPAIN The cultivation Of licoriee
was attempted In the United States,
chiefly In California and louisiana but
cid not succeed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
Sticking 10 DUTY.

why do you fight shy OF the camera
men?"
II want 10 keep out OF the way OF
temptation" said Senator Sorghum. II
feel that I am Of great service TO my
country. Supposing some movie con-
Germ should recognize great talent In
me and offer salary which my family
would insist on my accepting"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

Formal invitation to lay ceremonial
brick vas declined by Gov. Al Smith
for fear that genuine bricklayers would
laugh If ne pretended 10 expertness In
the trade. II brick tbrowers associa-
ton we're to request Senator Jim Reed
N lend a hand, he could DO 50 with
perfect grace and propriety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

Regardless OF Mayor Walkers warn
ing that movies should keep out OF
politics. 1t might make candidates
rather unhappy to find themselves COL
lectively boycotted by the cameraman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
Juvenile Literature.

From the Charleston wv, Val Daily Mail.
Columbus youth of nineteen Is a
magazine editor; but there's nothing as
tonishing In that. Judging by some
magazines their editors must be mere
babes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
Tyranny.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
The broadcasting stations that h.
suffered a revocation Of licenses are sate
ting up the cry that not even the air
In free America Ia free,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

The brave man never lives in vain.
The fate of Carranza has brought
about bond of sorrow and sympathy
between Mexico and the United States
that must long endure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

No mud singing" is expected in the
campaign. Thanks to more or less re-
sponsible print, the available supply OF
mud" appears TO be about exhausted,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

An abundant peach crop Is In evil
dence. but the politically wise know Il
viii need more than peach crop to
mollify the farmer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

In sophisticated night club circles
what was once termed the gay life"
is now referred to as 'the jay life"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
The Underworld.

from the Detroit News.
The last of the ginnias having nov
been pushed under by the tail weed the
incident gardener refers TO the enter
prise o. l.is sunken garden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

President Coolidge and Secretary
Hoover tied their fishing scores. thus
demonstrating the diplomatic discretion
of the fish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

A raise OF pay for Government work.
ers calls for revival of the philosophic
maxim. small fsvors thankfully re-
ceived."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

In Mississippi the political dance has
6isregarded the black bottom and re-
viYed the ol6-fsshioned shake down. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

Rockefeller influence helps to I'm
press the fact that big business Is not
necessarily divorced from big-hearted-
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

Texas, once famously sverse 10 fancy
mixtures, now positively refuses TO take
tts politics straight,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
Rate hr Carrier Within the civ

The Evening Star 49,. &5c rer month
The Evening and Sunday Star -,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
MOnOLNEist.

A speaker said. without success l try
To prosper by my oratoric skill
Instead Of politics. / wish that I
In youth had ventured into vaude-
ville!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

Jud Tunkins says man who Is al
ways agreeable isn't necessarily good
friend. He is a good actor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
Prophecies.

In July
The jannty robin sings.
The bluejay's chattering cry
A gay defiance filings.
In July
Each bird A message brings.
THE days go swiftly by;
Let's hope for better things!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

"A good cook" said Uncle Eben.
"a, So 10 be entitled 10 iife-savin'
t..s4Hl, foh not givin' whole lot o.
folks dyspepsia"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business Oflics
nth St and Pennsylvania Ave,
New York Once. ITO East 42nd sc.
Chicago once. Tower Buildtng.
European once, "a Resent ST., LONDON,
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18
Pride and Gratitude.

TTIUt NHU oTdFItuUN'
you have reason to be proud OF your
wife"
II am proud OF Henrietta" answered
Mr.. Meekton. And l am also grateful
for the fact that her remarkable talents
enable her To keep an audience awake
half the night instead Of me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

evolution is fascinating theory"
said Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown
yet we cannot be expected IN go too
far back In worshiping our ancestors"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

Q. Where was Lars Hanson born?
How tall Is HER. r. S.
A. Lars Hanson was born in Goth
enberg. Sweden, June /, 1895 He is
8 feet tall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

@. Did Egyptian weaving differ from
that Of other ancient peoples?-K. A.
A. Elizabeth Sage, an authority on
costume, says that the thread was
thrown downward instead of upward as
was done by all of the early peoples.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

O. Does the Mexican eagle face the
same way that the American eagle
does? -N. d.
A. The eagles on both emblems face
the same way. The head Is TO the
observers left.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

@. Where is licorice grown7-C. E.
A. The chief licorice producing coun-
tries are Turkey. Russia. Italy. Greece
and Spain. The cultivation Of licoriee
was attempted In the United States,
chiefly In California and louisiana but
lid not succeed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-18

@. Why can Spanish moss grow on
telephone pole?-M. B.
A. Spanish moss can thrive on tele-
phone poles because it is a true cpl
phyte An epiphyte is a plant which
derives the moisture required for It's
development from the air.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-29
NEW HOTEL PLANNED
Four Story Structure to Be Built
on E. Washington.

East Washington and New Jersey
Street Realty Company today an
nounced acquisition Of a ninety
nine-year lease on the southwest
corner Of E. Washington and New
Jersey SITS. as a site for four-story
f1reproof hotel structure. Rentals
for the period will total about ST.
100000, it is said.
Eastgate will be the name of the
new hotel. The building will con-
tain ninety eight guest rooms and
twelve Storerooms on the first floor.
Hotel quarters of the building have
been leased to Fred G. Terry for
twenty years. Rental approximates
100000.