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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

did not rise to the CHARGE to reform, to
some extent, conditions in that city"
comes from the Lincoln State Journal,
which holds that the city cannot be
reformed by q police drive, nor can it
be reformed by an election; that sit
takes both the election Of honest and
efficient officers and q long-continued
police drive. The election of one or two
honest aldermen" continues that paper.
will do more toward cleaning UP the
city than half-hearted and brief DO
nee drive. Chicago faces a long, hard
battle. A city Of 100000 people Ia
which huge political machine is firmly
intrenched, and In which powerful
criminal organizations have control.
cannot expect to undo in a day what
mas taken years to build up. It will
take years for citizens of Chicago tn
overthrow this structure"
"The fact that they reduced the
strength Of the mayors clutch upon the
counei may be regarded as proof that
me Will to reform has not been lost In
Chicago" in the opinion of the New
York Times. although that paper admits
that of course, the reduction is only
on paper, for In Chicago as elsewhere.
supposedly reform candidates have a
way OF making peace with the powers
after election" The Saginaw Daily
News finds cause for satisfaction. how
ever, in observing that the city proved
to doubling world that it can hold a
quiet and orderly election" and that
the forces Of Thompsonism suffered
some reverses," even though "Thomp-
sonism remains In the saddle"
Advice that "eitizens OF Chicago
should not be discouraged because
greater results were not obtained in
is given by the Madison Wisconsin
State Journal, which points out that
the machine is well organized" that
public sentiment crystallizes slowly
and that for some reason voters fail to
appreciate that minor Offices often mean
as much in government as major posi-
tons" The Baltimore Sun emphasizes
the fact that in the Illinois city "the
council has large control over the gov
eminent" and says that under the DOM
nation Of Mayor Thompson the Com
sequences in lawlessness, corruption,
and increase of debt have
been deplorable"
Chicago cannot afford to wait any
ACAoSA NOAAihAS W q luC~dtiu-
death struggle with the criminals" in
the Judgment of the Columbus Evening
Dispatch. while the Springfield, H.,
State Register argues: 1.-THE RESPONSE
bility Is not individual. 1t is general.
1t does not rest so much with Thomson
as with others in high places who wear
the mask of virtue but who temporize
and compromise with the powerful
criminal classes to promote their own
business or political interests"
y y ~
The Chicago Tribune concludes:
with few exceptions, the governing
bodies of Chicago are bankrupt. Chi
cago banks. which already have loaned
to the city all the money which they
feel can be advanced with due regard
for the interests of their depositors,
have refused further credit on tax-an-
ticipation warrants. Not since
the great fire has Chicago been in
greater need of high disinterestedness In
public Office"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

Have we had the pleasure of serving
you through our Washington Informa-
ton Bureau? Can't we be of some help
to you in your problems? Our business
is to furnish you with authoritative in
formation and we invite you to ask
us any question of fact in which you
are interested. Send your inquiry to
The Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic J. Haskin, director, Washing
ton, D. c. Inclose 2 cents in coin
or stamps for return postage.
@. How many cities are on passen-
ger airplane lines?-S. r.
A. The American Air Transport As
ISOLATION stated on February % that
passenger lines reached l02 American
cities, and flew 33,458 miles daily on
AZ schedules.
@. What cigarette Is the mildest2--
M. F. B.
A. Denicotinized cigarettes are the
mildest-that is. they contain the least
nicotine. Ordinarily manufacturers do
not test their cigarettes for nicotine
mildncss Cigarette tobacco is natural
ly a mild kind of leaf tobacco.
@. Which of the Mississippi floods
came the nearest to the flood height es-
tablished in 1927?-T. B. w.
A. That of 1882 came close to 1t. On
a twin tree on the Mississippi a home
made food gage shows the mark set
in 1927 as the highest. Below it are
1882, 1884, 1897, 1922 and 1912 in the
order named.
@. What is meant by corn stover2"
p. N.
A. This is the name given to stalks,
tassels, leaves and shucks used In max
ing pulp.
@. What is the smallest state in the
World?--F. B.
A. The new Vatican City, comprising
los acres. or less than one-sixth of a
square mile, is now the smallest indie
pendent state. The population of this
territory is estimated at 500.
@. What place does wheat hold In
the diet of the American people?-S. K.
A. 1t contributes about one-fourth
the calories of the American diet.
@. How long has it been that women
A. ]. @.
A. The skirts began to shorten about
1915. With the exception of one or two
seasons, the tendency has been to short
en- them an inch or so each season. At
present. women seem to be adapting the
length of skirts to their ages, older
women wearing dresses that cover the
knees amply, while flappers incline to
quite abbreviated skirts.
Q. What is round Of ammunition?
H. D. C.
A. 1t is ammunition for one shot by
each soldier, gun or cannon.
@. Are the magnetic poles directly
opposite each other?-M. Fl.
A. The magnetic poles are not CO.
incident with the geographical poles,
nor are they Numerically opposite to
each other. Recent Investigations of
the magnetic observations made in polar
regions lead to the conclusion that the
north magnetic pole may cover a region
of considerable area, and that the pres
ent approximate mean position is lati-
tude 70.8 degrees N. and longitude SO
degrees w. For the south magnetic
pole, from a consideration of all the re-
suits available, according to the United
States Coast and Geodetic Survey, the
position of latitude 1877 degrees S. and
longitude a156 degrees. E. has been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

EHSWuEhs LHat F&ACS'
We had the eeremonials; we had the
great parade.
We listened to the music which SO joy
ously was played.
But the Fireworks in the ev'ning--we
were Mortified to learn
The moisture was so heavy that the
powder wouldn't burn.
Our visitors are signing as they turn to
go away,
What is life without the Fireworks on
Inauguration day."
Concerning policies, it Is our privilege to
plan.
We think that Mr. Hoover should re-
prove the weather man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06
RADIOTORIAL,


Nothing Being Taken Back.
Said Dawes, For senatorial rules
We need new parliamentary schools,
And as lay this gavel down
I'll say. though some old friends may
froWn
And hint that judgment fine lack,
That am Taking Nothing Back"
And Curtis next the gavel raised.
He vowed those rules were to be praised
Which only Senators can make
For Courtesy and orders sake.
Well travel on the good old track,
The Senate will Take Nothing Back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06
INAUGURATION Weather.

Washington has no apology to offer
to its inaugural visitors on the score of
the weather. 1t is not responsible in
any degree for the conditions in which
the Presidents of the United States are
indicted into Office. Many years ago 1t
was recognized that the constitutionally
prescribed period of change of admins
tration was unsuitable for public demon
STATIONS aaa ceremonies AZ effort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

Greater personal comfort might have
been attained by Trotsky If he had been
content to turn his industrious talents
for writing to the production of best
sellers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHmANDER JOHNSON.

Letters.
In reverence, let us not forget ,,.
Inventors Of the alphabet,
Who brought a brush or chisel out
And records made. with fingers stout.
While words show foolish thoughts or
wise,
One thing we ought to recognize:
These are the men who made secure
Foundations of literature.
Those ancient scholars bring us ease
Who taught us all our a b c's.
The statesman wise-the warrior bold
A story has which must be told.
Biography, historic lore,
Come to attention, more and more:
And they who struggle and endure
Find rest at last in literature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

Private enterprise is regarded as more
desirable than governmental admins
tration of resources. Merger promoters
have been insisting for long time that
the processes of financial evolution can
not be interfered with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

Throngs who visited Washington, D
c., for the Inauguration leave no doubt
of the sentiment in favor of Seeing
America first"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

The patriotic picture for Inaugural
ton day might have been improved If
manufacturers had thought of. provid-
ing red, white and blue umbrellas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

When Mr.. Coolidge takes his pen In
hand as a contributor to print there
must be some eager curiosity as to
whether he will decide to tell all he
knows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

Perhaps Mr.. Dawes would have been
more sympathetic with the Senate's
attitude toward rules if he had been
in service like Vice President Curtis,
under long influence of senatorial ira
dition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

When Mussolini develops plans for
restoring ancient glories he will have
to take into account some new factors,
such as airships and submarines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

1t will remain the privilege Of SEN
ator Jim Reed to ask questions. The
established motto of Missouri is SHOW
me-"
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Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and virginia.
All Other States and Canada.
Nfemhsr of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press 4 EXCLUSIVELY entitled
to the use for republication of all rews dis
patches credited 80 it 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, 1929-03-06
They're Bigger, Anyway.

From the Fort Worth Star-Teiegram and
Sunday Record
With a boundary dispute on their
hands, Texas and Oklahoma should be
CAD they are not in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

The weather is a conventional topic
OF conversation, excepting around in
auguration time, when it becomes a
historic subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06
There Are Cats and Cats.

From the Cincinnati Times-star.
Fur-bearing wild animals probably
rejoice in the fact that the house cat
can be made to do service for almost
any of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06
That's a Rich Discourse.

From the Wheeling Intelligencer.
While there is nothing provincial
about young Mr.. Rockefeller, 1t took him
SO pages to express his opinion Of the
Continental "aiytae.ss. : rs .i.;ssys.
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Rate nv Carrier within the CITY.

The Evening Star. .45c FER month
The Evening and Sunday Star
twhen Sundays 49,. SOC per month
The Evening and Sunday Star
(when 5 sundays. Csc per month
The Sunday star e.. ...........5c per copy
Collection made at the end Of each month.
Orders may be sent in by mail or telephone
Main 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06
Or a Slush Probe.

From the Muneie Morning Star,
The burglar who stole a pair Of
galoshes may have feared a pair Of
criminal cold feat -. .,---.-- 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06
There's Plenty for En-.

From the Lansing state Journal.
Moving vans from Northampton may
be expected to back UP 10 the rear door
OF the White House now almost any
aAA $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

One historic tune the bands neglected
to play is Never Mind the Weather"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06
Intellectual Connection,

Intellectual Competition.
"You told some things worth think
ing about"
Il am sure of that" answered Sena-
tor Sorghum. But I am doubtful
whether any oratory of mine can lure
the public mind from its jazz music
and its crossword puzzles"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

Facts is what counts" said Uncle
Eben. you kin tell de time O. day jes'
as we'll by dollar clock as you kin by
a diamond studded wrist watch"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

1--WE speak with reverence Of our an
cestors," said Hi Ho. the sage of China
town, hoping to imply that we are
ignorant Of their vices and are initiating
only their virtues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

Jud Tunkins says he always hopes
for the best, except when he Is talking
about Inauguration weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06
Fisherman.

A man of high position
Sits on the rivers brink.
He says he has gone fishin'-
But he only wants to think.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-06

nc IeluSeQ 10 De ieUI away, lluWtVCI,
into the support of Democratic nomi-
nee for President by Senator Blaine,
during the last campaign. Mr.. Levitan
called upon the President yesterday and
was much impressed, he said, with the
kindness and humaneness of the new
President. Last night Mr. Levitan went
to Baltimore, where he delivered an adj
dress before the Chamber of Commerce
in the city where, 40 years ago, he was
peddler with pack on his back. He
has a strong belief in America and
American opportunity.
X \ X
The so-called progressive group on
The Republican side of the Senate cham
Der, which has for a number of years
held the balance of power in the upper
house, Is likely to find itself less po-
tent in the coming special session OF
Congress. The political makeup of the
Senate at present is 81 Republicans,
80 Democrats, l Farmer-labor and 2
vacancies. both of which eventually
will be filled by Republicans. One va
cancy, that caused by the retirement
OF Charles Curtis to become Vice Prest-
dent, is to be filled almost immediately.
through appointment by Clyde Reed,
Republican Governor of Kansas. The
other vacancy is in Pennsylvania rep
resentation-due to the attack made on
Senator-elect Ware When the Senate
meets next, it will, in all probability,
nave 55 Republican members. The OPP
position can muster only 40 votes, II
Senator Shipstead, the Farmer-labor
Senator, IS listed with the Democrats.
The Republicans have a margin of is
votes. Eight Senators must swing from
the Republican side to the Democrats
in an OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES fight. And
eight Republicans who will oppose
President Hoover will be difficult to find
at this stage of the game. When the
last Congress assembled, so evenly di-
vided We're the political parties in the
Senate that Senator Shipstead held the
balance OF poWer-with vacancies from
Illinois and Pennsylvania Former Pres
dent GooltQge had to contend with, this
@lkae3 a. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
CATHOLIC WOMEN
T0STUDY WELT ARE
Advancement of Peace Also
Is to Be Discussed at
Sessions Here.

Welfare measures for the protection
Of women and children in industry and
the advancement of international peace
will be the main subjects to come be-
sore the National Council of Catholic
Women at the Mayhower Hotel Septem-
Der 29 to October 3.
In addition TO two bishops-Right
Rev. Joseph Schrembs of Cleveland and
Right Rev. Christopher Byrne of Gal
veSton-the convention will bring to
Washington q large number of officials
and laymen of the Catholic Church in
this country, as well as representatives
OF the Catholic women Of England and
Mexico.
Rev. DR.. Fulton ]. Sheen Of the Cath
ollie University is scheduled for an adj
dress on Monday night. September 80,
On the subject Of THE Spirit Of Con-
querors."
Leaders TO Assist Council.
The Womens Council will have the
assistance OF leading Catholic educa-
tors, economists and sociologists, cleri-
cal and lay, In formulating the program
Of activities to which it will devote IT,
self during the next IL months Among
these are Rev. DR.. John A. Ryan, dt-
rector of the department of social ac-
tion of the National Catholic We'll
fare Conference: DR.. Sheen; Rev.
DR.. Edward v. O'Hara, director of the
Catholic Rural Life Bureau; Rev. DR..
George johnson. secretary general of
the Catholic Educational Association:
Rev. Daniel Lord, S. j., director of the
Sodality Union: Thomas F. Woodlock,
commissioner of the Interstate Com
Inerce Commission; DR.. Parker T. Moon
Of Columbia University and DR. Edward
A. Fitzpatrick of Mount Mary College,
Milwaukee.
Women conspicuous in Catholic edu-
cational, civic and sociological activities
will deliver addresses on subjects in
those fields. These speakers will be DR..
Margaret Nicholson. Washington; Mrs.
Frank MCGOWAN, Canton, Ohio Miss
Elizabeth Morrissy. professor of Notre
Dame University, Baltimore; Miss Ger
trude McNally, secretary-treasurer of
the National Federation of Federal En-
ployes. Washington: Miss Alice Conway.
New York, representative of the Girl
Scouts of America: Miss Mary c. Duffy,
national regent of the Catholic Daugh-
ters of America, and Miss Anna Dill
Gamble Of York, Pa, member of the
executive committee of the Catholic
Association for international Peace.
Mexican Peace to Be Studied.
In addition to the welfare of women,
girls and children, the convention will
consider also the recent settlement of
the differences between the church and
state in Mexico, the adjustment of the
Roman question and the religious, edu-
cAtional and economic condition Of
Mexicans in the United States. DR..
Parker T. Moon will speak on Inter
national Relations" and DR.. Edward A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
U.S.. WOMAN BENEFACTOR.
Mrs. Kerchoff Donated Fund for
Disease Research in Germany.

BAD NAUHEIM, Germany, Septem-
Der 10 (R.-It was announced today
that the donor Of 100000 marks (S1.-
O8O,0OO) to this spa for research OF
heart diseases is Mrs. Louise E. Kerck-
hon of Los Angeles. widow Of William
D. Kerckhon.
The gift was announced Monday as
from o grateful American woman
patient" whose identity would not be
revealed until she left Nauheim.
Under the donors terms, 100000
marks will be available to found an in
stitute for research and to combat heart
diseases, while 100000 marks will be
used for stipends to research students
of cardiac science. The new institute
will place an extensive library ut the
disposal of local physicians and COM
prehensive medical museum also will
be established.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
achievements

Fitzpatrick on achievements Of
Science"
The convention will open with pom
tifical high mass at the Shrine OF the
Immaculate Conception, Catholic Uni"
versity, the morning of September 20.
Following this religious function, dele.
gates and visitors will be entertained
on trips through the city and at recep-
tions. In the afternoon q party or om-
GERS and delegates will visit Arlington
/ Cemetery to deposit wreath on the
tomb of the Unknown Soldier. After
mass at 81. Matthews Church Monday
morning, September 80, the delegates
will participate In memorial ceremony
at the monument to the Nuns OF the
battlefield on Rhode Island avenue.
The formal sessions of the convention
will begin at ESQ Monday morning
Bishop Schremhs. chairman of the de-
partment of lay organizations of the
National Catholic Welfare Conference,
will address the convention In the after
noon.
Election of officers will be Thursday
afternoon, October 8. A banquet at
the Mayfiower Hotel Thursday evening
will close thu. convention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-29
The IIcr of Rum from Canada.
New York World. ]

Conferences have been begun in Ottawa be- tween groups of American and Canadian officials with a view to taking action to curb the flow of liquor from Canada into the United States. The American group includes Admiral Billiard of sioner Of Prohibition, and E. w. Camp Com missioner of Customs; and the problem which took these gentlemen to Ottawa is a thriving traffic which is extraordinarily estimated bring ing S100, ,000,000 worth of liquor across the bor- der every year In itself this figure throws some light the status of enforcement nine years after the inauguration of prohibition
 Two possible ines of action suggested in he despatches reporting the conferences which under way in Ottawa. There has been talk of efforts to persuade Canada ro make conspiracy to violate the smuggling laws of both countries extraditable offense. but this suggestion is appaently not taken seriously on either side On the American side apparently. moro hope attaches to the possibility of convincing Canada of the necessity of alter clearances. Success in this respect might add to the difficulties of motor boats transporting liquor from Canada the United States But there would still remain several thousand miles of border and practically unlimited opportunities for smuggling.
 The Canadian border constitutes major prob lem for the United States in an era of prohibi- tion Bnt prohibition in the United States con stitnes major problem for Canada For we have wished onto that nation criminal element which thriyes along the border on an illicit trade
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-29
More Or Less True

Daughter would make every bit as good a cook as she does dane. er-if she only liked cooking as much as she does dancing.
 It used to be common enough, but now the only thing rarer than snob with an inferiority complex is home where mother rests in the living room while daughter struts her. stuff as diswasher.
 When Nature wanted to create something interesting to look at she decided on female underpin' ning-and when she wanted to pro vide something that would be funny to look at, she decided on the same thing.
 Another thing that is paid for on the installment plan is the free. dom a grass widower enjoys.
 Thinking her nose shines can make woman feel as uncomfort. able as a four-days' growth of whiskers on his face can a man.
 When mother was young she wanted her clothes to show her good taste, but what daughter wants is for her clothes to show how grand Nature was to her.
 If they ever can bring up gen. eration of women who'll dote on
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-01-29
DEVELOPING B. C. WATER POWER.

Canadian power corporations are al least op- timistic over the prospects for development in coastal British Columbia. The Power Corpora ton of Canada has acquired the municipal water and power plant at Prince Rupert for $375,000 1t binds itself to add 5000 horse power to the capacity of the plant within two and-a half years and to continue adding units as fast IS the de- mand increases until 100000 horsepower shall have been developed In return 1t is to get a 25-year exclusive Franchise.
 The British Columbia Power Company has completed arrangements to develop the power potentalities of State River at Ruskn 35 miles from vancouver by the installation of a 172.0O0- horsepower plant there. The same company is increasing the Bridge River power scheme, 13O miles north of Vancouver, to 220,O0o horse power