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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS

ington career many years ago in the
Office Of the late Senator Lodge.
X X X
The Bureau of Fisheries in the De-
partment of Commerce Is doing noble
work in populating the streams which
fisherman Presidents and followers of
Ike Walton of lesser estate love to eX-
plore. But furnishing fish for anglers
is but incidental to the bureaus major
food supply. Seventy-siX million eu-
genie babies of the famed Potomac
shad family are under the bureaus care
this year to later grace the dinner
tables of million homes, In the great
est shad rehabilitation project in the
bureaus history. Operations at the
fish hatchery at the Fort Humphreys,
Va, station on the Potomac River this
year have set new world record.
X II
New honors in the field of interna-
tional law have just come to DR.. James
G. Brown Scott, who, it is announced,
has been named as president of the
commission on Cancellation between
Poland and Denmark. DR.. Scott has
represented the United States in many
International conferences during the
past decade. He IS at present the
tration commission between the United
States and Norway. He is president of
the Cancellation commission between
Switzerland and Belgium and a men,
Der of the arbitral commission of
Guatemala. He recently succeeded
Charles Evans Hughes as president of
the American Society Of International
Law and is chairman of the interna-
Honal law section of the American Bar
Association. DR.. Scott is professor of
International law at Georgetown Uni
ating international disputes.
DOWNRIGHT 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
Willebrandt Debate Centers
In Responsibility for Speech

paign oratory. the public no doubt
would be ready for full information on
the speech as delivered, as printed, and
as interpreted. on all the hands through
which the draft of the address passed
and what they did to it, If anything.
For that matter, though, it is quite
possible to learn all this without resort
to the process of a senatorial inquiry"
Mrs. Willebrandt is apparently tired
of being made the goat" concludes the
Rock Island Argus independently, a be-
lief which is shared by the Lansing
State Journal independently, with the
added thought that past campaign
strategy, even though classified not
above a trick, may be as honorably told
months afterward as the strategy OF
war" The Scranton Times Demo
that she was used for purpose far
from laudable. left to shoulder the re-
proach, and not only unrewarded, but
made to feel that her services were no
longer desirable"
* X X
"It is hard to escape the conclusion"
saws the Omaha World-Herald Cnde-
pendent), that the effect Of Mrs. VIII
lebrandt'S plea to the clergymen was
not foreseen and that the committee
desired the benefit of it without having
10 SuOulO6I IIlS OleaIIlC- A4OA CONCAs ~ w.
little credit to the intelligence of Mrs.
Willebrandt to believe that she didn't
know what would be the reaction to her
marriage of politics and religion by the
Springfield speech
1.-The effect of the speech" according
to the Brooklyn Daily Eagle dndepend-
ent), twas to emphasize the role OF re-
ligion in the campaign. This was de-
plorable in the extreme. and it matters
little whether Mrs. Willebrandt acted
on her own initiative or otherwise.
Fortunately for the Republican party
and for the country there were other
issues involved in the contest, and the
verdict rendered at the election was so
overwhelming as to lessen the bitter
ness that would have followed a close
vote"
Every line of her articles simply
radiates sincerity" says the Little Rock
Arkansas Democrat (Democratic); and
the Waterloo Tribune independent
progressively holds that "instead OF a
hard-boiled reformer Mrs. Willebrandt
appears as regular woman"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
u. S. Is Urged to Cancel
Debts for World Peace

To the Editor Of The Star:
The question of the war debts owed
to America appears to be finally
answered, but is, of course, always open
for favorable reconsideration by the
creditor nation.
The terms already granted by the
United States are generous in the exc
IRENE; but, nevertheless, am con-
vinced that, at some not very distant
date, the Government at Washington
will consider it automatically desirable
to completely annul its claims. in order
to re-establish the peace of the world
and render possible the solemn pledges
of the Kellogg pact.
BY a cancellation of these debts. the
reparations question would cease to
exist, and the Rhineland would be
automatically evacuated. The Gordian
knot would be cut.
BY this magnificent act Of generosity,
America would justly earn the esteem
and friendship of the world, and would
know that it had efficiently served the
cause of reconciliation and peace.
BERTRAND SHADWELL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
The Horseshoe Epidemic.

The measles never broke out with
more abandon than has the horseshoe
pitching epidemic that lately hit WASH
ington and its neighbor towns and
villages.
For this The Star must plead guilty.
It flung the germ carelessly into nearly
every nook and niche of 200-odd COM
munities of the Capital and Northern
Virginia and Southern Maryland by
handing a surprised public its first an
nual metropolitan district champion
ship tournament.
It Is quite remarkable that within
six weeks the old barnyard game has
come from near extinction to a place
among the leading sports Of this part Of
the country.
It is certainly a fact that the shoe
has become more important than the
horse. When that faithful animal was
gaSolined into q soft life the game
engendered by its brogans emulated
perforated tire. But the sport has
been reborn, as 1t were, and by the
use of specially made shoes, uniform
rules and organized promotion it has
been booted out of the barnyard.
It is surprising that a sport with so
many attractions remained dormant for
long. Expense, space and time, draw
backs of many other sports, are COM
paratively insignificant in horseshoe
pitching. AS an exercise it is ideal
and as recreation it is fascinating. A
list Of its physical benefits would smack
Of patent medicine ballyhoo.
It Is a particularly healthful weight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

What do you need to know? Is there
some point about your business or per-
sonal life that puzzles you? Is there
something you want to know without
delay: Submit your question to Fred
eric j. Haskin, director of our Wash
ington Information Bureau. He is en-
ployed to help you. Address your in
quiry to The Evening Star Information
Bureau, Frederic j. Haskin, director
Washington, D. c., and inclose 2 cents
in coin or stamps for return postage.
@. Why has the grooming style OF
singing become SO popular over the
radio?-R. G.
A. This meditation Of the voice is
effective over the radio and less dam
gerouS to delicate radio tubes.
@. In how many wars has the
United States been engaged?-G. N.
A. 1t depends upon the definition OF
war. The Department of War numbers
it's calls to active service at more
than 100.
@. Is there town in Mississippi the
population of which is entirely Negro?
S. o.
A. Mound Bayou is such a town. The
entire population, including mayor and
other officials, is black. 1t is said that
the city Jail is offered for sale, the
town having no use for it.
@. How does the modern locomotive
compare in size with the first ones
NADER. B.
A. The giant Mallet type is about
3 times as long and 20 times as power
full as the early type.
@. What was the size Of the meteor
which fell in Siberia about 20 years
ago?-C. L. C..
A. According to a news article. in
the early morning Of July 80, 1908. a
40, 000-ton mass of iron shot down out
Of the sky and struck the earth a blow
which was felt a thousand miles away
This great meteorite fortunately fell in
the wilderness Of Siberia.
O. How much does the French Cit
roen automobile cost?-H. S. F.
A. Four and six cylinder cars are
manufactured. The price OF an open
four-cylinder car Is 22.600 francs. and
of a closed four cylinder, 25,600 francs;
of an open six-cylinder. $1,000 francs,
and of a closed six-cylinder car, 80, 600
francs. Since the franc is worth about
cents, the prices range from about
5000 to $1,000.
@. What does the name Canada
mean?-J. F. c.
A. It is derived from the Indian
word, "Kanada," which means cabin.
@. Was DR.. Auguste Marie successful
in finding a serum which would prevent
botulism?-W. H. M.
A. DR.. Auguste Marie of the Pasteur
Institute died in search for serum
which would annihilate the bacillus
botulinus which produces the fatal
disease known as botulism. While eX-
perimenting, his left eye was touched
by a drop of liquid containing bacilli
botulini knowing that he was doomed.
he set about recording complete story
of the progress of the disease. Within
a fortnight after the accident. in his
laboratory he dictated the last word.
He was posthumously awarded the
Medaille d'Honneur des Epidemies. as
victim Of devotion to the cause OF hu-
mainly.
O. Are there as many companies
manufacturing airplanes as there are
making automobiles?-W. S.
A. There are about six times as
many airplane companies. The automo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.

Headlines.
You can't be sure of what they'll say
These Headlines printed every day.
Warriors may seek the world to rule
Who really need language school
To help them to clear command
OF words they scarcely understand.
And politicians bravely strive
To show the poor man how to thrive
The aviator boldly hops
And then pathetically hops.
The market tells how values range,
With small excuse for every change.
The blimp sails in the Arctic air
And only sights a Polar Bear.
So, in dissatisfied dismay,
We Read the Headlines every day!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

reducer. A portly participant in The
Stars tournament reported the other
day he'd shrunk thirteen pounds in a
week; another that he'd shed nine
pounds in nine days-mostly amidships!
More horseshoe fiinging and bigger
and better tournaments, says the Wash
ington public. For playing the game
an hour day will keep, the doctor
away, maybe, and the satisfaction of
seeing a double ringer settle down on
the peg can make one 60 to sleep with
smile, even on nights like these.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

The Kaiser is rated as one OF the
richest men in the world. There are
so many rich men in public affairs
that he may be inclined to regard the
distinction assigned to him as rather
slight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
Necessity's Child.

From the Sioux Falls Daily Argus-Leader.
Dieting is popular in Los Angeles, a
dispatch from that city says. Judging
from the unemployment reports Of that
community, some of it may be involun-
tary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

Dauntless Years.
The Aviator who is ever bold
Explores the distant sky
And no one intimateS he is too old
To undertake to fly.
The Aviator cracks! In discomfort
Youths rashness we deplore,
Until we learn he is fine old gent
OF Seventy Three or Four.
'Dar ain nobody has ever seen,
said Uncle Eben, whose high mora
principles kin carry over FUN one camp
meetin' to de next"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
patches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local news
published herein. All rights of publication OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

Presidential preference clings to fish
ing and hunting lands near Washing
ton, D. c., despite the magnificent
allurements of press agents for the
California coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

Many Hollywood screen stars are
slated to lose their jobs. The public
likes old favorites and may not well
come the efforts at change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

British sense of humor remains Sc
cure in contemplation Of Ambassador
Dawes with an eccentric pipe and long
trousers at court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

A television expert makes bad
landing and leaves it clear that his
teleyision was not reliable in showing
him how he was going to alight on the
air field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

In European relationships Owen
Young appears to have let himself in
for a great deal of hard work, with
rather little reward Of personal glory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

When a sixty-year- aviator flops,
age and experience do not appear to
count in the air world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

Trotsky keeps writing, but continues
to lack the services of an aggressive
and up-to-date publisher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
Neighbors Thought So.

from the Dayton Daily News.
A scientist announces that noise does
not disturb sleepers and our ne1ghbors
have been operating on that theory Tor
some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
MOSQUITO Tactics.

From the Toledo Blade.
A sturdy attack is conceded to be
the best defense, but where did the
mosquito learn it?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
This Ought to Get a Prize.

From the Arkansas Democrat.
Another thing that the world needs
Is an alarm clock that knows whether
the boss viii be in the office when you
show UP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

All the good publicity is going to
California. Florida cannot be blamed
II she feels bit neglected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
AS IT Should Be.

From the Terre Haute Sunday Star.
A veterinarian says lapdogs are short
lived, which seems to be one of the best
things that is to be said about some of
them,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
Not a Repair Bill.

From the Louisville Times.
A motor cycle cop doesn't charge you
anything for overhauling your car, but
the Judge does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
Tragic Monotony.

From the Dayton Daily News.
Wealthy bachelor is suicide. Life
becomes monotonous when you have
nothing to fight for OF with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

New motors cause a demand for new
and improved ambulances.
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Rate nv Carrier Within the

Rate nv Carrier Within the City.
The Evening star. .45c per month
The Evening and Sunday Star
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Orders may be sent in by mail or telephone
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
New Prison Fad.

From the indianapolis News.
A prison that hasn't had riot IS
likely to lose social standing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
Case of "Shoo Fly."

From the Oakland Tribune.
Announcement that small automo-
biles are to be made suggests a time
when pedestrians will swat back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
Seems TO Be a Dispute.

From the Little Rock Arkansas Democrat.
Thousands Of families are two-car
families-that is, If you can call that
other one a car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
Stampeded Morals.

Stampeded Morals.
The Novelist is impolite.
The Readers take a look
And wonder, still, if it was right
For them to buy the book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

Jud Tunkins says he is still waiting
for some efficiency expert who will show
how to make the old farm pay up in
terest on the mortgage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
Some Are Worth 6 Cents.

From the Dayton Daily News.
You never realize how valuable some
people are until they file suits after an
auto accident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
Primeval Thirst.

Primeval Thirst.
"Are you a wet or a dry?"
"I play no favorites," said Cactus Joe.
ct never saw a wet who could not get
a drink If he wanted it, nor dry who
could not refuse one if so disposed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
Bulls.

Bulls.
did you ever attend a bullfght?"
mo" answered Senator Sorghum
"I have never personally attended the
New York Stock Exchange"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
Optimism Personiied.

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
The most optimistic manufacturer in
America exported macaroni and spa
ghetti in the amount Of SIS to Italy
last April.
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Rate by MaiI-Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
All Other States and Canada.
xx.r,h.- ~ tho Assoc;ated Press.

BsiIy and Sunday yT g. &C. mo mo- 81 7 So
sunday only .......1 yr., $500; ] mo- e0c
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"Our ancestors" said Hi TIo, the sage
of Chinatown, taught us many things
we must reverently forget, along with
firecrackers and kite flying"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16
THEODORE w. MOVES. :. Editor

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business ONCE:
18th st. and Pennsylvania Ave-.
New York ONCE: 10 East 42nd ST
Chicago once: Lake Michigan Building.
European ONCE IA Regent St., London
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-16

O. Are there as many companies
manufacturing airplanes as there are
making automobiles?-W. S.
MANY airplane companies. The automo-
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-19
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
1T IS THE LAW"


Although like other newspapers, are dedicated
to upholdng the law and urging readers do the
which proves the rule and earnestly urge big
neighbor to the north = Los Angeles county to break
the law.
1t is the case of Jimmy Blackmon which causes
to feel that if Los Angeles does not break the law
this particular instance is guilty of downright crmi
naty mere serious than any Of the crimes for which
the county sends hundreds of men and women to the
state prison each year.
Jimmy Blackmon is little coored boy six years
old His father and mother dead, and it is report
ed ne has no near relatives For the past year he has
been patient at the county hospital suffering from
tuberculosis Of the thigh. The doctors say he has
three years spend there, before he be
sidered we'll
Recently Jimmys half brother Leon Blachmon,
insurance, which the government awarded to Jimmy
as the dead veterans next cf kin.
But Los Angeles county is going to take the money.
Jimmy heard in the superior court last week
and the Judge decided that in the eyes of the law per-
son cannot he considered poor if he has more than
$4oo Therefore the county cannot the burden
of Jlnnys hospital bills and this Indebtedness is TO be
met out of the money left by his half brother
Los Angeles, with its millions of wealth, with all
its power and majesty, is going pick the pockets of
poor little coored boy alone in the world and vic
tim of dread disease, who lies encased in plaster
cast suffering night and day and must continue to do
If that is the law We don't hesitate tc say it is
mighty poor one. We don't believe that Theodore
Roosevelt would consider nAnerican to set aside
such ruling. We dent think the people of Los An
gees county will approve carrying the letter of the
law, which without doubt violates the spirit of it.
We don like to think that the hundreds of in
fluentla and learned attorneys cf Los Angeles county
are willing to stand idly by without volunteering their
services to little Jimmy Blackn,on and making ef-
fort to have the ruling modified in some way so that
the little fortune which the services Ct his dead brother
purchased for him may be his to take care of him
when he leaves the hospital corporation finds little
difficulty in ferreng out oopholes in almost any law
We hope some way may be found to keep little
Jimmy inheritance intact Every Californian should
hang his head in shame if this little colored bcy has
to be robbed because 1T is the law
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-19
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of I'm
perlM Valley for this Data
In rasr Years
TyYENTY YEARS AGO
March 10. 1909

Delegates TO represent the county
medical association ut the ssato cor.
vcntior vii HE DR.. Baupgaracr, IT,
perial. DR. Brooks, iIo!tNsGe; d..
Peterson, Il Gcntro
Mr.. and Mrs q. T.. THews en-
trr;ained the 1em5cr, oi the Nctho.
1ist CHOW 1t ~ f&tr.eE s d2T
n7rfv lase n,2A.. MIS-. NJ, II,
Arnold Won the potato poaI:ng prize,
Mrs. Natt Mitchell tie prize for til"
taSt potato carving and ErF,
Mitchell won the prize for ,he btsr
Irish story Prof. Hatch. Mrs. i.
Hnav!3n, Miss Dcavil'r. MI.
Mitchell and katherine GQnser sang
irish songs.
Amon2 those invited to Il very
pleasant dinner party held At the
nanlev home recently and raaperon.
ii ~ Mrs. Arthur I'd dfae were
Nales. I. L. Stevenson aud Forrest
-. Ni-~e~ Grazs. Lard Eaa4, WI
SON. Stevenson aai t.ge'@uad and
Iessrs. Edear, Pgtrie, How.
Farnsworth, JoWJH, KeWp5h7me
argad'oye and poaIey Diamond :
nmIo5N orchestra furnished music
aas.az th erering.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-19
FIX THE RESPONSIBILITY

Somebody bungled when the big air transport Of
the Colonial Airways, Inc crashed at Newark Sunday
taking Toll of fourteen lives And we don't think it
the pilot who, this is written, lies fighting for
his life in the hospital.
From all accounts he made valiant attempt to
bring his craft to safe landing after at least two of
its three engines had gene dead him.
!heSe accounts also point out that on SATURDAY
TIE bic ship had difficult time when it unable to
buck heavy head winds and terrified fourteen other
passengers aboard it when it had to remain aoft long
after its allotted time before landing could be made
Officials of the company assert that the engines
were IN good condition before the plane started its
final and fatal flight yet spectators assert that it
barely cleared obstruction at the end of the
sartaltitude. a ~ 'i'S Obtained ""7 Is CONSIDERED as
Investigations under way to determine
who responsible for this major disaster in the history
OF heavier than air flying machines in this country
II these investigations prove any l2yity cn the
part OF officials OF the company, they should De pun
lshed severely not Only for their responsibility in this
present tragedy but warning to air transport
Dane that they cannot afford TO take chances FvnC
IS still confronted with enough natural hazards with
out haWng the lives Of passengers douby endangered
nv careessnesS, or by sending into the air equipment
that has not been carefully inspected.
Also, there the carefully operated cornr-rrcia
ar companle9 to be considered. disaster like Sun
DAY naturally has detrimental effect upon their
business Ihey are entitled to consideration for their
efforts made al great expense, eliminate all possible
hazards from air travel.
J., The fellow feeling thankful that he has at last
illed his income tax, still has to learn urt how many
mistakes he made in it II in his own favor.
Quite convention rail- would be necessary appar-
entity to provide for ali the generals in the pres
cnt Mexican ruckus
The decalogue Of the ycIng Fascist asserts "Mu.-
solini is always right" That mans modesty is
founding.
Pop. having Just finished paying he Christina
bills and Inc income tax, now get ready for the
Easter onslaught. Then vacation, Christmas again
and ad infintum.
u,;4h 1I 4L.l ca.;4L cait.,-. ..t. .
know Of lots places than Northampton in which
10 have plenty of leisure time