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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
Cabinet Probabilities.

The furry over the probable person.
mel Of Mr.. Hoover's cabinet Is almost
At an end. Despite the desire of the
President-elect that the selections for
membership in his official family be
kept secret until approximately the hour
they are to be 3nt to the Senate, there
h cumulative evidence which points
TO the appointment of a majority Of
the cabinet. For example, failure to
find Henry L. Stinson of New York
listed as Secretary of State, Andrew w.
Mellon Of Pennsylvania as Secretary of
the Treasury. or Ray Lyman Wilbur of
California as Secretary of the Interior
would be a real surprise. Walter F..
Brown Of Ohio is regarded as certain
OF appointment to the Office Of Post
master General, James W. Good OF Iowa
as certain of filing the post of Sec
rotary Of War, Charles Francis Adams
Of Massachusetts, as certain to fill the
berth of Secretary of the Navy and
William D. Mitchell OF Minnesota as
certain to head the Department Of Jus
Gce. There Is less certainty, however
with xAard TO the appointments Of the
Secretaries of Agriculture. Commerce
and Labor.
In connection with the last-named
Office, the retention of Secretary James
J. Davis Of Pennsylvania, who has been
Secretary Of Labor for the last eight
years, would be entirely satisfactory to
organized labor, according to labor lead
ers themselves. Mr. Davis has become
genuinely liked by labor during his long
term OF ONCE in Washington and a
number Of the leaders have expressed
the opinion that Mr.. Hoover would be
wise to reappoint him. William n Doal
of Virginia. a Railroad Brotherhood
man, has been mentioned very fire.
quently for the Office and has beer
under consideration He is an ardent
Republican and played an active par
In the recent campaign, and, further.
more, his appointment would bring {
Southern man into the cabinet How
ever, there are indications that labo
itself Is not united in support OF tn
appointment Of Mr.. Doak.
Up TO today there has been more I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
Canadian Is Declared
G.. US Oldest Alumnus

To the Editor of The Star:
Your issue of Thursday February 81,
credits the late DR.. william r. Good
man with being "the oldest living alum
nus of Georgetown University" With
all respect to the memory of the good
doctor, this statement is incorrect. AS
one who Is somewhat acquainted with
the history of that estimable institu-
ton. I beg leave to correct your mis-
apprehension.
The Hon George Casnir Dessaulles
of Canada is the oldest living alumnus
of Georgetown. This gentleman re-
ceived the degree of bachelor of arts
at the Hilltop in June. 1848. Thus he
was quite old when the late DR.. Good
man was matriculating at the local
institution.
Hon. Mr.. Dessaulles enjoys good
health despite his advanced age of 10l
years. He still takes an active part in
the affairs of the Canadian Legislature,
Of which he has long been a member.
MILBURN PETTY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

Especially If he Is particular about
| his hair II he wears it brushed well
back off his forehead. the thing to dc
is to rumple it forward and if he likes
it forward, to rumple it backward.
The thing is as simple as that.
Men who wear fancy handkerchief
for show in their vest pockets are easy
marks for the practical joker
When it is seen that he has the square
of linen folded just to nicely and ex-
actly to his liking. the thing to do is
to unfold it. Of course.
| A quick yank at one corner will drag
it forth. unfold it, and rumple it in one
neat motion.
What more could you ask?
Then there is the ass who insists or
slapping you too heartily on the back
in an excess of fellowship.
| He calls it friendliness. but in reality
| 1t Is nothing but meanness, for all these
| little pleasantries are branded with the
mark of the bully"
| Women say that men never grow up
and some of them never do, that is sure
There is the Peter Pan who insists on
| leaning heavily on your shoulder when
| he meets you, especially If his hands
are dirty and you have on nice new
light-colored suit.
The man who gives you bears grip
when he shakes hands with you per-
| haps ought to be included In this rogue's
gallery. although often enough he is
perfectly unconscious of the fact that
he has nearly crushed the bones in your
| hand.
What can be said in extenuation OF
| the sap who tips up your derby or stiff
straw hat over your eyes. especially just
when you are trying to impress lady
| friend in serious conversation?
| Such a crazy tilt on ones hat in
stantly upsets all ideas of serious talk
giving the hat wearer the attitude and
appearance of one who has inbibed toe
freely of unlawful liquors.
Something ought to be done, too
about the playful gentleman who keeps
an electric chair in his Office. For the
benefit of feminine readers. we will say
| that this is usually an innocent-appear-
ing chair with a cane bottom. but that
beneath the seat is hitched a small
electric battery of the "shocker" type.
When the victim sits down he gets
considerable of shock. depending on
his innocence, his susceptibility and his
physical and nervous condition.
X X X X
The most serious of these "jokes" Is
that which consists Of pulling chair
out from under one just as he attempts
to sit down.
More than one person has been In
jured by this bit of-horse play. we were
about to- say, but horses have more
sense. We have heard of one woman
who went through life with a broken
back as the result of such Joke
played upon her at the age of 10 years
All of them are manifestations of the
bully" instinct In mankind. and depend
chiefly upon their unexpectedness and
the fact that most bystanders will laugh.
glad that the thing wasn't tried on
them.
Somehow the world resents the serious
man, so these tricks work" best on
serious men who mind their own bust
ness and who expect-alas, foolishly!-
that others will mind theirs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

Nothing untoward would have hap
pened, but the axle, of which the
wheel had dropped, struck hummock
and over they went, upside down.
Ais we'll that ends we'll and a few
minutes later they were driving away
from the field. No tale Of lovers in
distress ever ended more happily. And
while Col Lindbergh will be showered
with encomiastic praise for his skill as
an Observation-Disclosures with all that!
Our Indy rescued his lady. she came
off unscathed. and he has romantic
ally bandaged arm to show for 1t. And
what she thinks of him for what he did,
and what he thinks Of her for what
she did-that is what paints the clouds
with roses and keeps this old world
smiling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
Gen. Dawes.

It has been said Of recurring months
Of March that they came in like lions
and went out like lambs. Charles Gates
Dawes is relinquishing the Vice Presi-
dency under conditions which recall
that celebrated aphorism..
On March 4. 1925, Gen. Dawes stag
gered political mankind with an inau-
gural outburst that shivered every tim
Der In the Senate chamber. His de-
inand for reform of the rules Of pro-
cedure, particularly in the direction of
curtailed debate, was the overtowering
feature of the day. In popular interest
certainly in emotional appeal-it
dwarfed the incoming Presidents adj
dress. 1t was Coolidges SHOW" but
Dawes stole" it.
Four years have come and gone since
that tempestuous scene. But the Senate
rules, like the Rock Of Gibraltar, are
still aforementioned. Prince Bis
marck once Numbered that they who
essayed to snap at Germany would bite
on granite" The rules permitting I'M
limited debate in the Senate proved to
be Of the same lmpervious fiber. Gen.
Dawes tilted against them in vain. Be-
yond existing provisions for cloture, he
found the Senate unwilling to muzzle
itself.
Wise man that he is, the Vice Presi-
dent. in the course of time, folded up
his reform tent and proceeded to con-
tent himself with the perpetuation of
traditions. A true statesman faces
realities. He concentrates upon the at
tainable. Gen. Dawes has promptly
demonstrated his capacity to cement
friendships in the body which he had
assailed hip and thigh and accused of
Evolutionary practices "subversive of
the processes Of government" 1t is no
small tribute to his finesse that he is
about to return to private life strongly
fortified in the esteem of the ninety-six
gentlemen whose Niagara of eloquence
he vainly sought to harness.
Though the presiding officer of the
GCAAooC 40 SoAOCtikiC0 W cllcIlCG cACcpt
for parliamentary rulings, his role is
far from innocuous. President Coolidge
and Charles Beecher Warren, for exam
pie, have eternal cause to remember
that the Vice Presidents power for good
or for evil can on occasion be Of most
decisive importance. The privilege
which is his, Of voting to break a tie
was established by the founding fathers
With full recognition of the vitality of
the deciding vote in given emergencies
Gen. and Mrs. Dawes, whose vice
presidential duties included almost in
cessant dining out on their country's
behalf. leave behind them in Washing
ton q host Of devoted friends. AS for
himself, the man who made the under
slung pipe world-famous quits the Sen
ate with no embitterments on either side
Of the chamber. Gen. Dawes Is a per-
sonality unburdened with common
place qualities. They are assured a
secure and honorable place in the an
mails Of our Vice Presidents, even though
an unkind tradition condemns these
responsible officials Of the Republic to
Q swift oblivion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
Motorist Liability.

Modelled somewhat on the lines of the
"safety-responsibility law" of the Amer
lean Automobile Association, a bill has
been introduced in the Maryland Legis-
lature which will bar from the roads
motorists who fail to satisfy judgments
against them of $1,000 for property
damage or $4,000 for personal injury or
death. Ninety days is given, under the
terms of the Maryland measure. for the
payment of judgments. If the motorist
does not In this period pay his obliga-
ton. ne is given ten days to appear be-
fore the Commissioner of Motor We.
hicles, whore he must either show proof
that the Judgment has been satisfied
or his license to operate an automobile
Will be revoked. Failure to surrender
an operators permit Is punishable by
fine Of from one hundred dollars to
one thousand dollars and Imprisonment
for not more than q year, or both. The
law also provides that operators holding
licenses Of other States are liable under
the same conditions.
While the Maryland bill undoubtedly
carries most of the main features of the
American Automobile Association pro-
posal, which was worked out after more
than a years intensive study by COM
mittee Of experts, it tends to lock the
door after the horse is stolen" mas
much as it gives each motorist one free
accident. the law not beginning to op-
crate until the accident has occurred
and the Judgment ignored.
For this reason the A. A. A. law is
superior, as it operates to compel re-
sponsibility the moment recklessness is
shown on the part Of the motorist. Any
driver convicted of reckless operation of
his car. driving while drunk, leaving
the scene of an accident without max
In his identity known, or any of the
major violations of the traffic regula-
tons, Is Immediately required to show
financial responsibility, else his permit
is revoked. Except that the A. A. A. bill
goes further to bar from the highways
the driver who cannot, or will not, nav
for his recklessness the proposals are
much alike.
Sooner or later similar laws will be
in effect in every State Of the Union
and the District of Columbia. The un-
restricted career of the reckless, ire
sponsible and insolvent automobile OPP
orator is about to end. Massachusetts,
attempted to bring drivers of this kind
to book by the enactment of the COM
pulsory insurance law, but, due to
causes which could not be foreseen and
which were outside of the actual adj
ministration of the act, 1t has not
proved a conspicuous success. The
Maryland measure, however, and the
A. A. A. law have most Of the advan-
tages of the compulsory insurance stat
ute with practically none of its disad-
vantages. Before acting on its bill Mary
land could, with benefit, study the Three
| A proposal. in order that at least good
percentage of the recklessly inclined
would be compelled to prove financial
responsibility before an accident involv-
ing personal injury or death occurred. II
is this feature that would add strength
| to the proposed law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
Coolidge and His Dogs

A dogs affection is so deep
His master in his heart he'll keep;
And separation makes him grieve
For one he is compelled TO leave.
Among the problems Of the day
Here's one for the S. P. c. A.
One in which sentiment Is strong
Can Coolidge take his dogs along?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
Entrance Into World Court
Nearer Through Root Missio,

The country's reaction to the mission
OF Elihu Root abroad, in connection
with the statutes of the World Court
indicates a general belief that the pres
ent effort to bring about American
membership in that tribunal Is likely to
be successful. The sending of Mr.. Root
J is viewed as an outstanding last act OF
| the Coolidge administration.
In the opinion of the New York Times
"the country is warranted in believing
that a real effort will now be made to
| open the door for our entrance into the
/ World Court. 1t has been long and
unnecessarily delayed, but it is sure to
| come. The court is fitting and needed
sequel to the kellogg peace treaty. 1t
Is an effective agent of the League of
Nations and of the countries compos-
ing it. In time the United States will
probably go the whole figure and join
the League Of Nations. For the present
1t Is encouragement enough and salts
faction enough to see this country pre-
pairing to take its place as a member
of the World Court"
"Elihu Root is due to reach Geneva
soon." says the Charlotte Observer,
land well informed circles there are
confidently predicting that as soon as
Mr.. Roots voice Is heard results will
follow. The one trouble is formulating
a plan by which the fifth reservation
by the United States Senate can be rec
onciled and the Geneva statesmen be-
/ lieve Mr. Root is coming with the for
mula. This committee of judicial ex-
perts, of which Mr.. Root Is a member.
is likely to bring a desired situation
through revisionS of the World Court
statutes to fit developed conditions"
X X * X
"It is inevitable that this country will
sooner or later enter the court" asserts
the Rock Island Argus, which reviews
the progress of the matter: Originally
favoring our entrance into the World
Court, President Coolidge seemed for a
time to be less enthusiastic about advo-
eating American entrance. Now that
he is about to retire from office. he re-
sirous Of seeking basis for our
entrance"
The Chattanooga News voices the
judgment, "Of course. it is hardly pos
sible that anything further can be done
during the Coolidge administration along
this line, but Mr.. Hoover Is friendly to
the World Court, and the Kellogg
Coolidge identical note can be taken as
a definite step toward bringing the
United States into the tribunal"
Referring to the fact that Mr.. Root
sailed for Europe on his eighty-fourth
birthday, the Long Beach Press
Telegram comments, He Is undertake
ing a gigantic task, but he has the
courage and the hopefulness Of youth
as he makes his quest" The Sche-
nectady Gazette points out that what
is plainly most needed is agreement
among the other members of the court
upon the moot point in the procedure
involving advisory opinions. The
United States is little likely to change
its attitude upon the matter. President
Coolidge expressed the sentiment Of the
country and the Senate in his address
at Kansas City when he approved the
reservations of the Senate as necessary
for the protection of American inter-
ests.'
* X X X
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANpER JOHNSON.

. Mercenary Valor.
Heard about the cruel blows
That landed left and right;
Sacrificed my sweet repose
Upon a Winter night?
Heard about a winner new
Who, with his fistic pow'r,
Made a dream of wealth come true
Within a fleeing hour.
While upon the honored list
OF Fame he must appear,
We ask, us he a pugilist-
Is he a financier?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

Many American citizens have attend
cd previous inaugurations On their
return this year they cannot fail to be
gratified by observing the extent to
which the Capital of their country has
grown greater and more beautiful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
RADIOTORIAL.

PugiIists Declare National Holiday.
Who cares for the weather that leads us
a dance?
Who cares for the perils of modern
finance?
We cast all our usual troubles away
Big men are declaring new holiday
Each pugilist. with hospitality's hunch
Instead Of a cocktail, will hand out a
punch.
A peaceable public takes note with
delight
OF Stribling and Sharkey engaged In 9
fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

Literary expression and not oratory
has been Trotsky's main reliance. Per-
haps he would have more to tell If some
one would hand him a typewriter in
stead of a megaphone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
Keeping Family Intact.

From the Seattle Daily Times.
A Missouri court has sentenced an
entire family of five to the same prison
Well, it is a stern but effective way of
keeping the family circle intact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

Good as New.
Haven't you said the same things
many tin1es?"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum
so little attention was paid to them
that the same old talk remains good
as new"
Jud Tunkins says, In the midst Of
the splendor, the patient man with an
umbrella and a raincoat also has the
uniform of true patriotism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
Most Superlative Scarcity.

From the Detroit News.
Four Of the large circuses have
merged during the Winter. 1t had been
felt for some time there we're not ad-
jectives enough to go round
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

A half million Is no great return for
ring encounter. This shows the ad-
vantage Of avoiding loss Of temper. A
fight conducted in inpulsive anger
yields no returns and incurs penalties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

Workmanship will be given up by the
Prince of Wales after enabling him to
demonstrate that while he may some
times lack skill, he always has nerve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

Heavy penalties for bootlegging may
create risk calculated to put the price
Of liquor out Of the reach Of the ordi-
nary ultimate consumer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

A number Of slight mishaps have be-
fallen Lindbergh. However intrepid an
aviator may be. bridegroom is natu-
rally little nervous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

His difficulty in changing his abode
must suggest to Trotsky that he made
a mistake in not becoming an aviator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
Or Lard Advertising.

From the Wheeling Intelisencer
News that a Huntington wpman
found a S700 diamond in pail Of lard
is probably anti-bakery propaganda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

Hammer and nail work on the re-
viewing stands has disposed once and
for all of any idea Of quiet inaugu-
ration"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

Theater contentious open up ques-
ton as to whether the actors or the
stage hands are in reality giving the
show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

The Nicaragua plans call for wa.
terway activities beyond the fondest
dreams of the old-time rivers and har-
bors experts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

President Coolidge will soon be able
to go fishing without fear Of undue
publicity for the fish that got away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

Pugilism has kept pace with the
humane spirit Of the time. A success
full prize fight is one in which nobody
Is seriously hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
Another Worry Is Over.

From the Sioux Falls Daily Argus-Leader.
We presume that the early worries
about the ice crop have subsidized by this
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

Restraining Influence.
"You never dance!"
Never" answered Miss Cayenne. IT
am trying to set sedate example for
mother"
"A few friends" said Hi Ho, the sage
Of Chinatown, ARE true and many
enemies are only imaginary"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
No: lust in Hard Luck.

From the Terre Haute Star.
A motorist arrested twice In one day
for speeding should be Q semi-habitual
speeder.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
The Wages of Gin. So to Sneak

From the Hartford Daily Courant.
The Hoboken man who took a drink
In his own saloon and became tempo
rarily blind should congratulate himself
on not being one Of his regular Gus
toners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

1.-THE public is justified in inferring,"
it appears to the Ithaca Journal-News,
that the stumbling block may be hur-
died before long" The Trenton Eve
ming Times feels that ct is much to be
hoped that Mr.. Root will be success
full In obtaining q clean-cut definition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28
Unanimous Tribute

Unanimous Tribute.
All kinds of men, both high and low,
Respects will surely seek to pay.
Even the pickpurse haunts the show
Upon Inauguration day.
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"A man who works wishes he was
loafin'," said Uncle Eben; but not as
hard as de man dat loafs wishes he was
Workin'."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-28

The French had been forced to re-
treat at the first battle of the Marine
until Marshal Joffre was prepared to
face about, and he issued this rally:
las we are about to begin the battle
on which depends the future Of our
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1929-02-01
'MANDELL COMES
RIGHT BACK AT
IN. B. A. MANDATE

, ROCKFORD, H., Feb. 1.-Sam-
my Mandell is ready at any time
! to defend his lightweight title, but
he would like to know from Paul
Prehn, president of the National
Boxing association, just who he
! is supposed to defend it against,
and who will take care of the guar
antees.
Prehn announced that the titles
Of four champions, including Man
dell, would be declared forfeit in
the 81 states members of the N. B.
A. if the men did not defend them
within 60 days.
Does Prehn want to take the re-
sponslbility OF finding somebody
for me to fight?" inquired Man.
dell will he put UP the guaran-
tee?"
Other champions named in the
Association order were Tommy
l. ou s hr an. light heavyweight;
Mickey Walker, middleweight; and
Joe Dundee, welteY0 eight.