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remember their experience during thu
blizzard Of 1899, when o minimum Of
fifteen degrees below zero was registered
There have been other occasions or
which the local temperature has gone
somewhat below zero. The cold Of the
1899 visitation, however, was desperately
trying because Of the high wind that
prevailed and the heavy snow that
marked the storm. The suffering was
more intense on account Of those fac
tors than If the temperature had been
even lower without wind and without
snow.
Arctic explorers have found it pos
sible to maintain themselves in temper
atures even below that reported from
Little America Camp. When they dig
In, making ice huts for Winter shelter,
they are in point of temperature really
very comfortable, for these houses :
like the igloos of the Eskimo, are wind
proof and coldproof, despite the fact
that they are made of frozen materials.
or course, exposure to the air in tenn
peratures Of twenty, thirty, forty and
fifty degrees below zero Is highly danger
Gus. Men must be covered with skin
garments so made as to keep all the
bodily heat within. Only the slightest
surfaces are exposed. The newly de-
vised polar region garments, with Cog
giles and breathing apparatus, make 1t
possible to face the lowest temperatures
without serious risk Of skin frosting,
Byrd's men at Little America Camp
are not in any danger, therefore, from
the terrific cold - which win be more
severe later, as the Antarctic Winter
advances - but their risk will come
from any expeditions they may under
take away from base. They are now
digging in for the long, long night, for
months Of darkness, but with their radio
they will keep In touch with the rest of
the world, and the tedium of their long
wait will be relieved by amusements and
entertainments and diversions never
before enjoyed by polar travellers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
A Boon TO Safety.

The 1ong-awaited time when insur-
snce companies would offer to careful
automobile drivers with clean records a
policy for liability and property DAM
age much below the regular premiums
seems to have arrived with an an
nouncement from Hartford of the estab-
nshment of plan under which some
fifteen million dollars would be saved to
motorists To secure the reduced rates q
driver must show that for two years
previously he has not been convicted of
driving while under the influence of
liquor, reckless driving or avoiding re-
sponsibility after an accident, and to
demonstrate an otherwise clear record
Of careful and intelligent operation of
his motor car.
$ II all companies adopt this form of
select class insurance it will prove a
boon for traffic safety. A reckless driver,
If he Is able to procure insurance at all,
win have to pay dearly for it, while the
other type. careful and considerate Of
the rights of others, will ind that the
cost Of motoring has been much re-
dnced. The new plan, therefore, puts a
premium on safety, and win doubtless
sbe whole heartedly welcomed by traffic
authorities and motorists alike.
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Rate by Mail-PayabIe in Advance.
MARYLAND and virginia.
AM Other States and canada.
Member Of the Associated Press.
Double Edged Weapons.

Within a few days Congress, con-
vened in special session by President
Hoover, will tackle the question of tariff
revision. From the other side Of the
world has just come timely reminder
that tariffs nowadays are douhle-edged
weapons.
Japan proposes to impose customs
duties on lumber, which, it is commended
by certain American producers, will
practically destroy their market in Nip
pom. A formal protest has been made
at Toxic on their behalf by the State
Department It is based on the claim
that Japan's action is discriminatory
in effect and violation of the United
States treaty with her, guaranteeing us
INSTRUMENTATION treatment.
Assurances are forthcoming from
Toxic that no hostility to American
lumber is contemplated and that it will
continue to compete on equal terms
in Japan with the lumber of all other
countries. But the incident has inter-
esting implications that should not be
overlooked in Washington this Spring
when the drive for higher tariff walls
Is on.
Turn about is fair play in interna-
tional relations as in other walks Of life.
If the United States feels the urge, as
it has a perfect right to do, to make
1t increasingly difficult for foreigners
goods to enter the American market, it
must be remembered that two can play
that game. Foreigners, in other words,
can-and inevitably will-make it hard
er for things emblazoned Made in
q. s. A." to squeeze through their Gus
tomhouses. Nations would be less than
human If they were governed by nom
retaliatory impulses Ter such provo
cation.
Canada, our nearest foreign neighbor
III, indeed, Canadians are to be looked
upon by us as "foreigners"-h
also to be the nearest case in point.
The Dominion, with nearly a billion
dollars o year spent in this country,
ranks as Uncle Sans best customer.
She sells us less than half as much
roundly, $3.50 ,ooo, 900 worth-and a third
of that total, or $15o,ooo, 900. represents
Canadian farm produce exported to the
United States.
Canada fears that agricultural tariff
increases now proposed in Washington
may wipe out her lucrative farm prod
uct business on this side of the border.
She is in precisely the same mood as
the Oregon timber people who are now
setting up a howl at Toxic. From the
threatened regions in our Northwest
comes demand that America should
proceed to bring the Japanese to terms
by imposing stiff tariffs on their tea
and silk. From Canada there are init
nations that even interests hitherto
idolatroIsly devoted to the principle of
free trade now advocate vigorous pro-
tective tariffs as reprisals against the
United States.
President Hoover is on record in favor
Of limited changes" in the tariff. AS
a seasoned man of the world, in the
broad Interpretation of that term, he
knows the perils to American overseas
trade lurking in tariff policy which
Is m ostrich policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
Forty-seven Below.

One OF the dispatches from the Ant
arctic region, where Comdr. Byrd is
making ready for his polar explorations
next season, tells that the men at Little
America Camp are now digging In for
the Winter, with the thermometer at
1orty-seyen degrees below zero. To
many people living here In the United
states this temperature is beyond con-
ception. TO many others forty-seven
below Is not an extraordinary record. In
the area Of the Great Lakes and the
Northwestern country. below the inter-
national boundary marks of forty and
nifty degrees below zero are frequent
enough to be familiar it not exactly
commonplace. AS matter Of fact, Is
far as human feeling Is concerned, the
difference between ten degrees below
zero and nfty degrees Is not particularly
1paieEiah enue NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

Happy Is he who can see from at least
one window In his home some sort OF
vista or perspective which deserves tc
be called sceneryl
Ordinarily. city living Is all too nat
In the sense that one can never see
anything but streets and houses.
The grand panorama of Nature Ii
bound; perhaps this Is one OF the real
reasons why most men and women think
q vacation is necessary.
II one Is happy in his work, and that
work Is well balanced, there Is no par
ticlllar necessity for an annual vacation,
as it Is called.
Hundreds of men have proved this for
themselves, although its loud announce
ment by any one Of them would prove
highly unpopular.
What no man can get along without,
however, Is the grand view with which
TO feed his mind, heart and soul.
We are put into this world, not TO be
grubbers on a plane surface. but to ex-
tend ourselves In the vertical.
We may either go up or down, and we
may do it either physically or mentally,
but up or down we must go, II with
no more than our eyes, II we are to get
the most or even something out OF life.
y y
The annual vacation is simply an ex-
tension Of the eyesight for the thou
sands who are held down by the nat
ness Of ordinary city living.
The vacation puts once more within
the reach of Grass horizontalists, as
city men and women may be called, the
grand ups and downs Of Nature, the
tall mountains, the rolling hills and
plains, the vast horizon of the sea, with
the eye climbing to the clouds and even
to the very sun itself high In the
One may see clouds and sun In the
city, 1t Is true, but stolid solid buildings
and unimaginative walls block off the
necessary side lines - perhaps some
artist can tell exactly what we mean;
we have the feel" Of the subject, but
not the exact lingo.
Nomenclature makes little difference
in this subject; every one feels the
need for this extension, along the lines
Of the eyes. The rolling expanses of
natural scenery fulfill need Of heart
and mind which no length Of beautiful
avenues can satisfy.
Only by going on housetop, or into
some high Office building, can one ordi-
narily secure this reward in a city.
ECELdPo tAA1o may AlcAp W uCCOullb, W
some extent. for the popularity Of the
modern skyscraper. In New York,
where they constitute a real problem,
nevertheless they continue to construct
them.
May it not be that every one loves to
work in them II for no more than the
occasional glance they get from those
lofty windows, with the view of the
harbor, and the ships, and the Statue
Of Liberty?
X \ II X
Those who are fortunate enough to
own city homes, with attics or garrets,
know that children especially love to
thus go aloft in the confines Of the
home circle.
Nc, 1t Is not alone just to have a
good time, or to romp unconfined. He
who will recall, If only momentarily,
his own childhood, will know that many
a child really loves the attic because
he can get new view of things. From
the pinnacle of this third or fourth
story an imaginative boy can see miles
and miles beyond his ordinary horizon.
He recognizes familiar things in I'M
familiar aspects, and sees farther than
is his wont. His mind is unclaimed,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
Passing Of Yacht and Horses
Applauded as Economy Lesson

Roosevelt was one of the most ener-
getic of our Presidents. He was q fiend
for exercise. He took it in many forms,
but one Of his favorites was horseback
riding. During his incumbency the
stable was an important feature, of the
White House regimen. He not only
rode but he cozened many Of his friends
and subordinates In the Government
service into riding. Since his time the
stable has fallen into disuse."
- ~
"Mr. Hoover apparently has his own
ideas about recreation" suggests the
Memphis Commercial Appeal. Because
he has sailed over practically every sea,
steaming up and down the Potomac
would probably seem tame sport. He
likes fishing and solitude, and within q
few hours ride of washington he may
enjoy these to his hearts content" The
Charlotte News concludes that Mr..
Hoover docs not expect the presidency
to furnish him with the opportunity to
have very much fun, and he sees no
reason to hold in readiness institutions
of pleasure which he never expects to
have time to fool with"
Looking at the practical side, the
Cleveland Plain Dealer records that the
President decided Ito lay up the May
flower In order that more sailors might
be available for the feet" and that this
calls public attention to an acute
shortage in Navy personnel" That pa
per adds: Instead Of needing the re-
quest Of the Navy Department for at
least 1000 additional men, the last
Congress increased the number by 500
and advised the decommissioning Of
some ships. Under the condition now
prevailing It is admittedly impossible to
maintain an efficient naval organiza-
ton, and with feet expansion on the
way with construction Of new cruisers
and the growing demands of naval avi-
alton the situation will become worse
instead Of better unless change In
policy Is effected eoon."
1T u very possible, ;" forecasts the DeS
Moines Register, that Hoover viii out
strip in the matter of getting about
regularly any President in our history.
At least, coming originally from Iowa
and more lately from California, his
voting residence. he has as his back
ground not section but the country
as q whole. He has long been habitu-
ated to travel, and thinks nothing of
covering thousands Of miles whenever
he wants to go somewhere, and he has
the energy, He appardltly intends to
get his kind Of recreation on the Jump,
and he probably knows well enough by
this time how this In his own case
works out"
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oh for Laughing Gu. Loud!

A Chicago man has Just collected
damages from q motion picture theater
manager because he had been thrown
out Of the show house for laughing at
the wrong time during a performance.
The fiim, It is reported. was . sad one.
Mr.. Pillion, the jocund one. stirred by a
different emotional reaction from most
Of the patrons. INDUCED in q hearty
laugh while others about him were
shining in sympathy. This so annoyed
his neighbors that complaint was made
against him and he was ousted, at the
cost. Of $500.
II mas now be wondered whether
laughing in the movie Is going to be-
come form Of speculative enterprise.
NJ. giliona sood fortune IN Chicago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

President Hoover's action in putting
the yacht Mayfiower out of commits
sion and sending the White House
horses back to the cavalry Is applauded
by the press, which likes the example
in economy and also feels that Presi-
dent has a right to choose his own
forms of recreation.
1.-THE public is in favor of increased
'Hooverizing' by the men who are ex-
pending public money. Let other
officials follow the Presidents lead. 1t
is a popular move" says the Toledo
Blade, explaining that "Mr. Hoover en-
joys the inexpensive recreation Of toss
ing a medicine ball when he Is In
Washington" and that trout fishing
is his pastime when he can md q
suitable stream"
The Pasadena Star-News views the
action taken as notice to all executive
departments and to Congress that
President Hoover will not tolerate
wastefulness or extravagant expendi-
lures while he is President" that ''it Is
we'll for the country that sound, bust
nesslike economies In Government are
to be maintained"
"Tt IS reasonable to believe" accord
ing to the Worcester Evening Gazette
that the President, instead Of reaching
for a comparatively petty economy
has decided, after . forecast OF his
probable activities during the coming
four years, that M win have little on
no use for the Mayf1ower, and con-
sequently that It would be wiser to put
the yacht out Of commission and to
save the expense involved"
= y X X
The Columbus Ohio State Journal
observes: These minor economies,
achieved at no sacrifice to anybody
except the officers and crew of the May
flower and the caretakers of the horses,
who may not have so easy jobs here
after, are worth while and commend
able. With farm relief, food control
and Is new cruisers and an airplane
carrier looming Just ahead. the "a.
mipistration does well to save what
little It can"
"The Mayfower assessed an expense
that can be eliminated without seriously
inccnveniencing President, Z" remarks
the Dallas journal "Wnat some sue
cessor to the presidency may. elect 70
do Is q matter for later consideration
It Is to Mr. Hoover's credit that he Is
actually practicing economy" The
kalamazoo Gazette, however, expresses
the hope that This action will not gain
the force of q precedent that viii be
binding upon future heads Of the Ma
ton. II another President should feel
50 Inclined" the Gazette thinks, The
should be left free to revive the form
Of diversion so greatly enjoyed by Mr..
Hoover's predecessor"
ION the decision to demount the
- ...A4f - @rsa 49,
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A regular chauffeur may be employed
for the transportation of alcoholic
beverages designed for the tables of
foreign representatives, If accompanied
by an official Of a legation or embassy.
In order to be q diplomat, 1t viii not
be necessary to qualify Is skilled
motor driver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

Scientists are going to great pains to
explain the theory Of evolution, In spite
of the fact that some politically inspired
teacher is liable at any moment to draw
a ruler and deliver a slap on the wrist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

After many years Of conspicuous
service, Elihu Root might be pardoned
II he decided to insist on giving himself
a little time to improve his golf game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

Advocates of q change of date for
inauguration will have to look further
ahead than early April for a climate
that seems reasonably secure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

Mathematical calculations do not
work out with precision In regulating
Wall Street speculation. There is hui
man temperament, even in money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

No system Of reparations can be ex-
pected to prove perfectly satisfactory to
those depended on to produce the alb
solute cash.
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Probably.

From the New York Eyenins Post.
A Massachusetts society offers $3.50
for plan to train dogs to keep out Of
the way of automobiles. Have pedes-
TRANS been given up as a bad job?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

From the indianapolis star.
Twelve Wabash students received
STRAIGHT A in class and perhaps their
proud parents will show them q little
class with straight Fights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
How's That?

From the New York Sun.
The Geological Society wants $780,
900 to study deafness. They'll have to
speak q little louder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

Old Porfirio Diaz was man of ruth
less ideas. But many Mexicans remem-
Der him with respect as fast worker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

The Mayf1ower should be desired by
souvenir seekers. It is a craft asso-
ciated with many historic significances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

Prohibition points out that men who
assist in making laws should be among
the last to forget about them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

Insistence on liquor privileges has
thrust into the background the man
who boasted that he could take 1t or
let it alone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
who Said They Had?

From the Fort Wayne Nsws-sentinel
II the men on Mars also have six legs
per capita, 50 to speak, they must have
an awful time lodging the electrical
connections for the noor lampsr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
Hardly Possible.

From the ST. Paul Pioneer Press.
South Dakota has new sirmplified
primary law, but the politicians are al
ready at work on complications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
Couture for Statue.

FroLl the Springfield Ohio Sun.
A hAirdressers' convention In New
York voted to design a new couture
for the Statue. Of Liberty. The next
step would be 70 give the nag q perma-
nent wave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
AsYe Sow.

From the Florence Herald.
wise farmers will not allow that spec
cial farm relief session OF Congress 70
interfere too much with their Spring
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Ever Optimist.
My friend, the Ever Optinist,
Says, Never mind the weatherl
And do not think of what you've.missed
When Troubles get together,
To hand you out fate unpleasant,
With each day tougher than the pres.
ent." kt =
This Ever optimist, my friend,
Assumes a pose quite sanity,
And seeks his comfort to defend
BY proverbs fashioned quantity.
Yet frequently we say. Good Gracious!
Philosophers are so mendaciousl"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
Relieved Of One Worry.

From the Indianapolis News.
Another thing Q Mexican rebel never
worries anolst i q War bonus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

one point Of advantage over Lenin,
with ell his fame. is established by
Trotsky, who Is still alive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
You Can't Blame Them, Either.

from the Dayton Daily News.
You can't blame the Chicago police.
Just when they are ready to arrest
"Scafface Al" Mr.. Capone says he does
not think he wants to be arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
Oh, what a Pun!

Nov that London has banned the
asheik" dances, It's only q matter of
time till some one opens up s.sheik-
easy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
Mnsic and Words.

My Radio! My Radiol
You sometimes leave me sad.
Your tunes alluring rhythm show,
But your erammar,s mighty bad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

Back TO First Principles.
To grab the center of the stage
Is easy for audacious men;
Yet humble worth they must engage
To help an encore. now and then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

IF you would have the means to
buy" said Hi Ho. the sage Of China
town, you must labor In order to have
something to SELL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
Remembrance.

Rosemary is for remembrance,
quoted the reader Of poetry.
I "Yes," answered Uncle Bill Bottletop,
land so does mint patch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
The Plays the Thing.
II Bacon wrote Shakespeare.
Oh, why should I sob?
It must be admitted
He did a good job.

Civilization took big step forward"
said Uncle Eben, when de safety blade
took de place Of de straight razor in
preparation fob party"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03
DESTINATION in Crimson C.ulcb.

Dissipation in Crimson Gulch.
"What has become of Cactus Joe?"
Hes still desperate drinker. He
ordered four ice cream sodas In success
sion and said he didn't care hang
what they might do to his digestion"
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Utilizing the Immediate Supply.
Have you some new laws you want
passed."
mot at present." answered Senator
Sorghum. II am mostly concerned In
looking for means Of persuading peo-
pie to obey the laws we already have"
Jud Tunkins says he had great luck
last night. He dreamed he was in an
airplane crash and all that happened
was that he fell out of bed.
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Elinor Glyn, who Is about to leave.
her home iii Georgetown, Wasi1ington's
ancient and aristocratic residential
quarter, for q visit to England tells
her friends she 'adores" the capital
and Capital life, The 1T, lady intends
to pitch her tent on the Potomac for
keeps. The author of Three Weeks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-03

Q. What city In the United States Is
the largest in area?-D. T.
A. Los Angeles has the most terri
tory. It covers 440.68 square miles,
which makes II one-third the size Of
Rhode Island.