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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24
The London Conference.

Formal invitations to the proposed
five-power naval conference are to be
issued before the departure of Ramsay
Macdonald, the British premier, for the
United States AS MIR. Macdonald
sails for this country Saturday. it fol-
lows that the invitations will be dis
patched to the powers this week.
If the conference is to be held the
third week in January, 1t Is wise to
issue the invitations promptly and with
out further delay. The nations par
ticipating necessarily must prepare in
much detail for their representation at
the conference and for the submission
Of their proposals for naval armament.
Little is to be gained now by delay.
France and italy and Japan will have
more than three months in which to
confer with each other or with the
representatives of Great Britain and
the United States. in regard to the
problems, in a preliminary way, which
must come up for consideration at the
conference.
The British government is to be the
host. The United States has gone
along. and even gone in advance of Brit
ain in this matter. But the decision
has been that Britain is to cali this con-
ference, and that it is to be held In
London. There are good reasons fol-
this, in the interest of success of the
projected conference. The British gov
eminent and the British people will fee
In large measure responsible for the en-
tire affair. And Britain may be called
upon to make concessions in the matter
of naval strength. Just as the United
States made them in the conference Of
1922, held at Washington. In some
quarters it has been suggested that in
ternational jealousy and suspicion may
prevent the attendance Of France and
italy II the conference Is held in Lon
don. that thev would prefer neutral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24
Cemetery for Horses
Is Built by Widener
From the Newark Evening News.

From the Newark Evening News.
Friends Of the horse In general as
well as those whose equine interest
Is confined to the aristocracy of horse
flesh. the race horse should be pleased to
learn that Joseph E. Widener of Phila-
delphiA has razed q million dollar
mansion in Kentucky to provide a
cemetery for horses. Memories of the
heyday Of the running tracks will be
dragged from many mental garrets by
the fact that this resting place for top
notchers Of the genus Equues is over
looked by the grave of no less q hero
OF the track than Salvador, whose
proves has been kept green for the
mass as well as for the talent by
that stirring ballad, in days gone by a
fayorite even at Sunday school enter
tainments, How Salvador Won"
There is an economic feature to Mr..
Widener's destruction Of the great
house built by James B. Haggin on the
Elme1dorf estate in the Kentucky
bluegrass region near Lexington. It
cost too much to keep 1t going. But In
turning the site into q horse cemetery,
he provides an instance of the truth
that the race horse does not usually
become a cart horse when his track
days are over The fact Of the great
Salvatore bones lying there is further
evidence that men who have owned
great horses have traditionally rewarded
them, after their day was done, with
ease in their declining years and an
honored sepulture at the end.
Not all, to be sure, fare as we'll as
Salvador and his SUCCESSORS on the
famous Kentucky farm. But men who
really know and love horses do not
evade the obligations of gratitude and
affection whica great service places
| upon them. AR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24
W TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. nASKIN.

and five in New Jersey are equipped
with centralized radio systems. The
introduction of radio into the schools
all over the United States Is expected
to be given impetus by Secretary VIII
bur'E appointment of a committee of
educators 10 Study the possibilities of
radio az a part Of the curriculum.
@. How many Ringing brothers
were there in the famous circus family?
A. There were seven brothers In the
Ringing family. Their names were
John, Otto, Charles, Al, A. g., All T.
and Henry. John is the only surviving
member.
@. Is there a species of sheep with
a broad tail that has to be supported?
j. J. M.
A. The broad = tailed or fat : tailed
sheep found In many parts of Asia
are chiefly characterized by the enor-
side Of the tail bone. The tail is es-
teemed a great d~elicacy, and to pro-
tect 1t from being Injured by dragging
on the ground 1t Is sometimes support
ed by q board or small pair Of wheels.
The fat Of the tail is often used in place
Of butter.
@. Is the United States Monitor still
In existence?-C. I.
A. The former United States Mont
tor Is now used as a floating country
club for Long Island society.
@. What is the name of the pool in
Paris where artificial sand and sun are
used?-A. 6. G.
A. The subterranean Lido in Paris
has a swimming pool with all Of the
accessories such as artificial sunlight,
synthetic sand and cooling winds pro-
vided by electricity.
@. What is the meaning Of the
"Dieciocho" celebrated IN Chile?-H. D.
A.. The "Dieciocho" Is the Chilean
Fourth OF July" It's annual observ-
ance was celebrated September 10 in
commemoration of the 10th anniver-
sary of the day on which Chile wrested
her freedom from Spain. This Inde-
p%endence day ushers in q three-day
festival Of a patriotic, social and re-
ligious nature.
q. Who originated the saying. Moth
ing succeeds like success"2-K. C. /.
A. The words were used in reference
to the first operation under ether per-
formed by DR.. John Collins Warren at
the Massachusetts General Hospital on
october 16, 1916.
@. Was Gov. Smith the first Catholic
to run for President Of the United
States?-M. L.
A. Charles O'Conor, a Roman Cath
Ole, was presidential candidate on the
Labor Reform ticket in 1872.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24
Mr.. Rover's Recommendations.

United States Attorney Rover has
added his voice to the pleas made
to Congress for many years for
Strengthening the laws in the District
against the sale Of worthless securities
and the operation of bucketshops. Sen
ator Capper, who has co-operated with
bankers, stock brokers and business
men Of Washington in the preparation
of suitable legislation, indorses Mr..
Rover's proposals and promises to have
them incorporated, as far as possible,
in bills that will be- offered at the COM
ing session of Congress. Senator Cap
per and MIR. Rover both have the in
| dorsement Of the community behind
them. The lack Of adequate safe
| guards to the investing public in Wash
ington has long been emphasized, chief
~ by contrast between conditions in
the District and the adjacent States
where there are stringent laws that
serve, as far as the District is con-
cerned, to drive large numbers Of fake
! stock promoters into the open and I'M
protected field of the Capital City.
Mr.. Rover also discusses with SEN
ator Capper the need for strengthening
laws against the loan sharks and the
gamblers, and the weapons that he sug-
gests, including higher penalties and
| the use Of the Governments pad
lock" injunction against premises used
for illegal purposes, would probably as
sist him in his campaign against these
lawbreakers.
But, possibly because Of his enthuA
siasm, Mr.. Rover is guilty of trespass on
dangerous ground when he recommends
a prohibition here against sale Of mag
azines, newspapers and pamphlets con-
J tanning racing news and information.
Aside from the question Of the extent
of moral disintegration to follow the
placing of a bet on a horse or the
reading in a public print of the re-
suits in the third at Laurel, and leav-
ing aside the prerogatives Of the press
in making available news concerning
the sport of racing, Mr.. Rover would
not accomplish a great deal to wipe out
gambling in the District II the ban he
seeks were granted. A gambler can
bet on more things than horse races
or the serial arrangement of figures
showing the daily Treasury balance
He can bet on the weather report, for
instance, and unless Mr.. Rover is able
to change human nature along with the
accepted theories regarding freedom of
the press, he would make nc great
strides toward the desirable end Of
abolishing gambling.
Enforce the laws against gambling,
provide higher penalties and exercise
a rigid and unceasing vigilance over
the bookmakers n their operations
and Mr.. Rover will have done his part.
with the police, toward curbing a
recognized evil that was probably being
practiced extensively long before man
found that a horse could be made to
run a race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24

| Many readers send In questions
signed only with initials, asking that
the answers appear In the newspaper.
The space is limited and would not &C.
commodate q fraction of such requests.
The answers published are ones that
may interest many readers, rather than
the n who asks the question only. All
questions should be accompanied by the
writer's name ard address and q cents
In coin or stamps for reply. Send Your
question to The Evening Star Informal
ton Bureau, Frederic ]. Haskin, de
rector, Washington, D. G.
@. Has Ethel Barrymore's daughter
ever appeared or the staged. G. w.
A. It is stated that Ethel Barrymore
Colt will make her debut in Julia Peter
kin's Scarlet Sister Mary" Only last
June Miss Colt graduated from Notre
Dame Academy in Moyland, Pa.
q. DO many people visit the Little
Church Around the Corner?-C. A.
A. The Little Church Around the
Of sightseers. This Summer over 10000
persons have visited this famous place
Of worship.
q. What State was the most i'm
portant at the time Of the Revolution?-
d. e. q.
A. In 1870, when the first census
was taken. Virginia ranked ahead both
In population and commerce. At that
time Virsinia's population was twice as
great as that Of New York, and she was
q far more prosperous State.
O. When was the first publication
copyrighted In this country?-D. j. I.
A. Noah Webster was the first TO
take advantage OF the copyright Law.
His Grammatical Institute Of the Eng
lish Language" published In 1888. was
50 protected.
Q. Has an ocean liner an electric
sign?-F. A.
A. The German steamship Bremen,
speed queen of the sea, has an electric
this ship are electric directories to guide
passengers about the ship, magnetic
clocks and 10000 electric buttons to
facilitate safety and service.
@. What was the name Of the In
dian chief who was cremated recently
in ASizona?-D. E.
A. A~chachavara. hereditary chief Of
the desert tribes Of Mojave. Chemehuevi
and Walapai and connected with So
other California clans, was crenated
near Needles, AriZ. The cremation was
in accordance with the ancient death
ritual of the Mojave Indians.
@. How many Eastern States have
schools with centralized radio equip
ment?-H. c. 8.
A. Eleven schools In New York State
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24
Mussolini Mystifies Public
By Quitting Several Posts

knows. but that it will be original and
piquant and wholly Mussolinish may be
| accepted without extended debate" ad-
viseS the st. Louis Times, while the
Butte Montana Standard draws the
conclusion: THE famous Italian leader
will devote himself to political ma
neuvers. He will ~reorganiZe the Fascist
party and undertake to cement the
strength which his remarkable person.
atty has brought to the administration
of the government" The Standard,
however, emphasizes the fact that Mus
solini is not restoring the monarchy
of italy"
whether n agrees or diSagrees with
some things hat Mussolini has done
declares the Memphis Commercial APP
peal, 1.-The development Of his career is
a matter of historic interest. 1t might
be analysed and set down in the simple
proposition that he, having made him.
self, is now determined to make his
political party. And he merely proves
that men make measures rather than
that measures make men," The Bangor
Commercial concludes that by this move
he has created the material belief that
he is concentrating authority" The
Jersey City Journal says: Perhaps this
Encouragement of the cabinet is only a
gesture. One thing likely is that Mus
solini will continue to be the boss"
H must die" remarks the Norfolk
Ledger Dispatch, "but, he thinks. Fas-
cism must go on. And it Is his task to
see to it that there are strength and
wisdom and experience enough in some
man OIL men to carry it on" The
Charlotte News sees only an empty
gesture" which Is insignificant" and
that paper adds: Seven hand-picked
secretaries, doubtless we'll trained in
their routine, fill the vacant posts.
What will happen to those underlings
should they have the audacity to move
against the will Of their master is pain
full to contemplate"
"Mussolini's fingers will pull the
strings that move the new ministers"
thinks the Ann Arbor Daily News, but
doubtless there will be some slack and
consequently . chance to display in
itiative: Among the appointees to the
new cabinet it is conceivable that a new
strong man., an able understudy to
Mussolini, win be found"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24
The Lost CAbIegram.

Publication in the course Of a maya
zine biography of the late Ambassador
Herrick OF the text of a "lost" cable.
gram sent by him July 20, 1914, to the
Secretary Of State regarding the peril
Gus situation in Europe at that hour
brings again to international attention
a mystery Of the Great War. In This
cablegram Mr.. Herrick suggested that
a strong plea for delay and moderation
should be made by the President Of the
United States, in the belief that 1t
would meet with the respect and Ap-
prevail Of Europe. Mr.. Herrick is quoted
by his present biographer, who was
military attache at Paris, as saying that
the Secretary of State never answered
or acknowledged the %cablegran:. and
that when the Ambassador was in
Washington q few months later he
asked President Wilson whether he had
received it, and the President replied
that ne had never seen it.
All three Of the men dire city asso-
| ciated with the sending and the Inys-
FERROUS pigeonholing Of this C~ablesrafn
are dead-President Wilson. Secretary
Bryan and Ambassador Herrick. Is
there some one, then or now, in the
state Department, or at the tins 'oii.
nected with the White HJase idniiiis-
! tration, who can throw Any light upon
| the fate Of this message?
In making the suggestion to the Pres.
| ident the Ambassador was by all the
rules and traditions Of the diplomatic
service required to communicate with
the Chief Executive through the Sec.
rotary Of State. It would have beer
improper for him to initiate q GORE.
spondence directly with the President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY ~PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The New Sport.
What's the great big game
In the Nation?
And we all e~xclair1,
"Aviationi"
With d cloud bank for a prop,
For the signals go" or STOP"
We will bid the traf1c cop
Take his station.
What's the great big play
In creation?
And the wise ones say,
"Aviation!"
Wen dismiss the passing doubt
As the world we roam about
And we swiftly move without
Perturbation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24

Even when engrossed in world diplo-
macies, Charles E. Hughes does not per-
NIT himself to grow oblivious to the
responsibilities of local politics. Mr..
Hughes has shown his ability to wear
the high hat and the judicial robes,
and also to appear in shirt-sleeve de.
bate among the hecklers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24

knowledge that enables Lindbersh to
become so brilliant a flyer is now more
valued as a public asset than his ON
tinued career as a practical performer
in the air. Aviation for him seems easy,
ever when perilous. The technical part
of his job is, in reality, the hardest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24

There is apparently an intention to
burden AL Smith with so many financial
responsibilities that he would not have
time to repeat his presidential candi-
dacy even If he were so inclined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24

The vet or dry question comes along
to afford relief to the statesnan's mind
that may be becoming temporarily over
burdened with the tariff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24

Pursuit.
ANY excitement In Crimson Gulch?"
asked the travelling salesman.
"A little" answered Cactus Joe. I'VE
chased a bootlegger all the way to
Stony Ridge last night"
ITO arrest him?"
"No, afraid h. would sell out before
as got to him"
1.-THE dragon nc longer seems terrify-
ing" said HI Ho, the sage OF ChinA-
town. "We now have airplanes."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24

Excited persons sometimes permit
themselves to be called Communists"
without being able to explain precisely
what they mean by that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24

One of the objections to William B.
Shearer appears to be that he was one
Of those propagandists who collect but
Go not function.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24

Farmers will never think they have
been properly relieved until they grow
rich enough to W seats On the Stock
Exchange.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24

There can be little disagreement with
Harry Sinclair's objection to jail as Q
Summer resort with a long extended
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24

of ZEAL ana pressing moment. the stu
alton would be one away past control
or direction. Most interesting book for
some to read. for many to agree with
but, iuckgs1ai Il Is o book instead OF
q more Aui% medium Of communication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24
A Long Search.

The diplomat must travel far
In quest Of peace,
Discovering that no lands there are
Where troubles cease.
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Changing thoughts.
=. you tell your constituents exactly
what you Think"
Exactly" answered Senator Sor-
ehum-"at the time and place I happen
to be talking
Jud Tunkins says the original high
power salesman was the serpent who
sold Eve the apple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24

"De friend who tells you to laugh at
yon troubles" said UncleS EaDe1, "a
liable to Get mad If you iaashs ct his.e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24

The Evening Star Newspaper Compan,
Business once:
nth st. and Pennsylyania Ave.
New York ONCE: ITO East 42nd st. .
Chicago once; Lake -Michigan Building.
European once: IL Resent St. london
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-24
Passing OF the Buck.

Responsibilities today
Are passed around anew;
To one another folks will say,
"Knd fIisnd, It's up to you'll"
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AN Other States ana CANADA.
Member ~ the Associated Press.

Member Of the Associated Press.
The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
to the use for republication OF AL ews DIS
tied in this paper and also the local rews
published herein. All RIGHTS OF publication OF
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venture and an equally fine outcome.
YOU CAN'T PRINT THAT. George
Seldes. Payson & Clarke.
The foundation of this book is press
censorship. No, It does not discuss the
practice. That would be endless and
futile. 1t accepts 1t by making use OF
this volume to tell the truth behind
Tfhe news" between 1918 and 1928. The
Aruth" here set down begins with CEN
sored Notwithstanding incidents and
armistice situations. From this fruitful
field it moves out into other regions
where a certain despotism is active in
the high art of suppressiing facts-into
Russia as well, out into the inundated
territories besides. A visit to Mexico,
where censorship exists from time to
time" not a tenth as Stupid or vicious,
however as -" A very o%utspoken
man, having the time Of his life saying
exactly what he wants to say in fulfill
ment of an earlier Self-promise, Some
day I am going to take q holiday and
write the truth behind the news"
Every newspaper man could tell much
no doubt that he wants to tell, that he
yearns to tell-but, despite censorship
that is often weak, often ignorant, fire.
has much to be said on Its own side
on the side of danger in utter frank
ness with the man and woman on the
street, all making diverse and often
dangerous interpretations of even the
plainest report, of even the most harm
less of news items. Nobody knows this
better than does George Seldes, or any
other journalist Of his quality. TO tell
the truth IL q magnificent gesture.
Buff It we're told literally In respect
to national and international matters
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-12
ARB

President Hoover used to be trea.
surer Of the Stanford football team,
but somehow he escaped publicity in
the Carnegie Foundation report on
substituting Of athletes.
+ 4 =
They call it contract BRIDGE" but
quite often It's contact"
Children aren't the only ones
frightened now by bear stories-since
the recent Wall Street show.
Senator Cutting Of New Mexico is
said to be the best piano player in
the senate. But the lobbyists seem
to be best at drumming up business.
The average man has one idea.
says . well-known professor. The
professor doesn't say what 1t is, but
We imagine prohibition has somc-
thing to do with 1t.
i
They called this bear market a
readjustment. That's . good word to
remember II you ever happen to 20
broke In . poker game.
The original Wailing Wall is in
Palestine. but there hasn't been n
great deal Of laughing done recently
along the walls Of Wall Street, eth.
O..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-11-12
A False Alarm
New Republic


When jeanette Rankin interrupted the roll cali on
April 5 Of 1917 to say, Il want to stand BY my country
but I cannot vote for war" the feminist movement ~.
ways got q knockout blow. Women. bawled the patriots,
would infect politics with pacifism; an alarm which the
present situation In congress proves false.
There are eight members Of the softer sex In the lower
house today, who disagree on the tariff. prohibitton and
farm relief. but are uncontaminated on the issue Of M.
tional defense. Mn. Norton Of New Jersey believes IN
preparedness % passjonately Is she does In Tammany
Hall because, as she once put It. ut never brought on
. war"
Mn. Rogers Of Massachusetts not only spoke for the
Norm educational munitions bill Ito make war products
In time Of peace) but introduced . few obscurer ones
Of the same kind hersef. The dear lady Is constantly
waving : Nag over the citizens military training camp
In her district and actually believes her country has
never fought In any war but q Just one." Mrs. Lang.
ley Of Kentucky has been working on Z Wal memorial.
Of the possible expense Of less patriottc issues: Mr..
tasy affairs committed. where she can work for hes chAef
interest: preparedness
Word pence" she once said. rs . dream, talked ahout
since Noses" and On. another occasion. I'VE have disaSm.
q enough. nov ets sous q tn others - u"