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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

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 10 ask us
any question Of fact in which you are
interested. Send your inquiry to The
Frederic j. Haskin, director, Washing
ton, D. C.. Inclose 2 cents in coin or
stamps for return postage.
Q. How long have traffic laws been
in existence?-S. r.
A. According to the National Associa-
ton of Real Estate Boards, the ancient
Romans had traffic laws. The associa-
ton quotes in this connection DR.. John
Henry Wigmore, professor of law at
Northwestern University, who, in his
recently published book "A Panorama
of the Worlds Legal Systems" includes
a translation of a Roman city code
dated BIC. IS. This code reads in
part as follows: I'm the roads which
are or shall be within the city of Rome,
or within the limits of continuous habi-
tation, no person after the first day of
January next following shall be allowed
in the daytime, after sunrise or before
the tenth hour of the day, to lead or
drive any heavy wagon, except where
it shall be requisite for the purpose of
building the sacred temples of the
immortal gods, or executing some public
work, to draw or convey material into
the city, or where, in pursuance of a
contract for the demolition of buildings
from such places and in cases and for
objects for which 1t shall be lawful for
specified persons and for specified causes
to lead or drive such wagons"
@. How long has licorice been used?
C. B.
A. Theophrastus, who is called the
Father of Botany" and who was the
three centuries before Christ: "Scythial
root Oicorice) is also sweet; some, in
fact, call it simply sweet root 1t Is
useful against asthma or dry cough and
in general troubles of the chest, and is
also administered in honey for wounds"
@. Has Cali Quiet on the Western
Front" been adapted to the screen?-
A. Erich Maria Remarque's novel
"All Quiet on the Western Front" is
to be adapted to the screen by Maxwell
Anderson.
@. What is the most favorable age
for one to take up aviation?-J. X. F.
"A. ALEXANDER hleI1ln, director Oh CIle
Daniel Guggenheim School Of Aero
nautics, writing in current magazine,
says: 1T is not good plan to start too
early. Nobody should begin under
eighteen, and twenty is perhaps the
best age. A man over thirty is little
too set in his ways to learn readily, but
he is likely to make up for that handi
cap in thoroughness and caution. Maj.
Gen Mason M. Patrick started at sixty
two"
@. How large is the new st. Louis
Arena and what did it coSt?-N. G.
A. The st. Louis Arena. which is to
open october /, is ATS feet long, 276
feet wide and at its highest point is 135
feet. Two wings, one on each side, add
considerable floor space to the building,
which seats 81 600 persons. The cost is
estimated at 100000.
@. What is the highest point in the
Alleghenies?-A. J.
A. The highest point in the Ale
ghenies is Mount Mitchell, N. c. 1t is
Sill feet high.
@. How long has Coach Howard Jones
of the University of Southern California
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

A certain cynicism has crept into the
popular mind which checks resentment
when a big business enterprise is re-
fe,red to as selfish" Yet the inclina-
ton to unselfishness is always, even
though sharp competition for survival
compels it. ultimately to find its express
sion in fine philanthropies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

1t was free movie show, conducted
with the best intentions. that led TO the
death and injury of many children in
the Bronx. While amateur ideals have
their value, the management OF crowds
should still be intrusted to men Of ex-
perience in the world Of entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

Great Britain's most eminent states
men look forward with pleasure to visit
ing America, but G. Bernard Shaw re-
fuses to travel despite assurances of
courtesy. There is an advantage en-
joyed by authorship over craftsmanship.
Authorship can afford to be tempera-
mental.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

When first developed, the department
store was itself merger to merchandise
the products of a number of lines of
Industry. Each department store de-
.randed a man of extraordinary ability
to administer its affairs. Now depart
ment stores themselves are merging on
a vast scale. The man who can be the
head of this modernly concentrated
business must have an ability amount
ing to positive genius.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

Virginia in control in the Old Dominion
means only playing again into the
hands of the Smith supporters. So Mr..
Curley has placed new weapon in the
hands of anti-Smith Democrats of the
South. 1t was not the most tactful or
polite thing to do in view of the Sit
uation in Virginia, according to some
other Democratic Senator'S, although
thsy decltnsd to comment for quotation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

The statement of Senator Borah that
industry needs no further protection
seems easily demonstrated. Every in
dustrialist Of any considerable eminence
expects at least three days of week
for golf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

In the early days of the railroad the
dangers of travel were mentioned with
; great fear. They were comparatively
, slight when airplane crashes were not
vet dreamed of,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Gone to the Bad.
The good old Summertime" was due
To think about reform.
And yet September brings anew
The day that's much too warm.
That good old Summertime" bestows
Some lingering regrets,
Because the older that it grows
The wickeder 1t gets!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

The very large fortune enjoyed by
the former Kaiser shows that with all
his reputed recklessness he was never
so indiscreet as to squander his money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
Maybe. Some Day.

From the Detroit News.
HAS It ever actually rained cats
and Cogs?" asks an inquirer OF
Western editor. Well with planes
carrying race horses I'd gorillas, we
wouidn'f be surnrised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
A Goal for Ringing.

From the indianapolis Star.
That world ciE,Ns combine will con-
fer a great boon fit succeeds In stand
ardixing red Lemonade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
Foreign Trimmers.

From the Pittsburgh Post -Gazette.
While one American tourist sent back
home for his barber, others appear to
have no difficulty in getting trimmed
abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
A Puzzle of the Pave.

From the Louisville Times
Another of life's many unsolved
mysteries is: Where do all OF the cruls-
ing taxicabs hide when 1t Is raining
hard?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

In addition to naval disarmament,
there should be, perhaps, some kind of
a pledge for aircraft enterprise to sign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
A Snoring Proposition.

From the Toledo Blade.
Possibly the world will never know
what there is in the Oklahoma gov
ernorship to attract five candidates.
1t must be game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

According to some financial estimates,
seats of the mighty" are now seats on
the Stock Exchange.
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Unforgivable.

From the Cleveland News.
Chicago gangster made deathbe0
statement as to who killed him. How
the gangs must hate to think Of any !
Such new eiistonal z =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
Seeking Entertainment.

Seeking Entertainment.
why do you try to represent your
self as having money!"
IT enjoy brisk and sparkling CONVEX
sation. The reputation of having funds
is sure to keep the high-power statesmen
on your trail"
mo man is so RICH" said Hi Ho, the
sage of Chinatown, that other riches
cannot combine to overshadow his for
tune"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
Adventurers

Adventures.
The classics are long-lived indeed;
Best sellers seem forlorn.
Robinson Crusoe" still we read,
But where is Trader Horn?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
Prosecuted Male.

The ways that serve man TO hurt
A laundrys favor wins.
It pulls the buttons off his shirt
And fills it full of pins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18
Prudent Postnonement.

Prudent Postp0nement.
when will you deliver your next
speech?"
Not until the base ball season is
over" answered Senator Sorghum. II
want to be sure Of the undivided atten-
ton of the public"
Jud Tunkins says the farmer would
be reasonably happy if crops were as
easy to deliver as speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

de man dat tells his troubles said
Uncle Eben, don't help hisself much
He only calls attention to his mistakes. I"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

washington is so full of women who
like to take hand in the affairs of
state that they'll be interested to know
of a memorial shortly to be erected in,
New York City IN honor Of Mary Muir
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Rate bv Carrier Within the City.
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and VIRGINIA

All nfhar States and Canada
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-18

@. How long has Coach Howard Jones
of the University of Southern California
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pears to have put his foot In it." Just
when the Democratic leaders have been
making efforts to convince the rank
and file Of the party that Al Smith is
not an issue along comes the former
mayor with declaration that Al Smith
will surely be elected President in 1892.
Mr.. Curley made his declaration at a
meeting of the Democrats in Boston.
arranged by the State committee and
attended by Jouett Shouse. chairman Of
the executive committee Of the Demo-
cratic national committee. This was
enough for Senator Thomas j. Helm
of Alabama. He Immediately put out
a statement In which he asserted that
there need no longer be any doubt in
any ones mind that Smith would be q
candidate for President three years
hence He added that 1t was now time
for John j. Raskob, chairman OF the
Democratic national committee and
appointed at the instance OF Mr.. Smith
to run his 1928 campaign, to step out
of the picture.
Mr.. Heflin's statement doubtless is in
tended for distribution particularly IN
his own State, where he La facing q
contest for denomination and re-elec-
ton. It is Mr.. Helms contention that
the group in the Democratic party
which brought about the nomination Of
Mr. Smith last year is still in control,
and that the drys and anti-Tammany-
ties in the party need not consider
themselves safe as long as that control
is maintained. His statement will be
used freely also in Virginia. where there is
now a campaign for the election of q
governor, with the anti-Smith Demo-
Gratis and the Republicans supporting
William Mosely Brown against John G..
Pollard, the regular Democratic nominee
for that Office. The supporters of Brown
among the Democrats are doing all they
can to revive the issue OF Al Smith.
They point in their speeches to the fact
that Raskob still retains the chairman
ship of the national Democratic COM
mittee. And they insist that to retain
The present Democrats orkanization Of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-18
HOOVER PLANS
TO PUT BOSSES
IN BACK SEATS
President Elect Expects to
Work Directly With State
Chairmen.
BY RAY TUCKER
Times staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.-Herbert
Hoover's efficiency ideas already
have been applied to the twin
problems of handling political ques-
tons in the various states and
building up the Republican party
throughout the nation.
He is understood to contemplate a
decentralization program such as
he has resorted to in all his enter
prises. In the belief that it will
strengthen the party nationally, it
is said ne plans to concentrate
power in the various state organiza-
tons and their responsible heads
rather than in uncrowned and I'M
official bosses who have exercised SO
much authority in the past.
While Hoover does not contem-
plate infringing on the preroga-
tives of national and state figures
who have climbed to prominence
and power through years of serv-
ice, he is reported as feeling that
the hason officer between state
headquarters and the White House
during his administration should be
duly elected state chairman.
This~does not mean, according to
the new theory, that the state
chairman would become a political
car. 1t simply would be his duty to
discuss all major political matters
with spokesman of groups entitled
to consultation, iron out all difficult
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-18
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

airy procession of local leaders I'M
able to settle their difficulties except
by bringing them to the White
House.
The first state SO to be treated
may be New York, where several
groups carried their feud right
through the pre-convention cam
paign. The national committeeman,
Charles D. Hilles, opposed Hoover
to the last and held in line the state
organization.
Under Secretary Mills and other
important leaders handled Hoover's
fight before the party met at Kan
sas City, and New York's ninety
votes eventually went to the Presi-
dent-elect. Hoover now is holding
conferences with all those concerned
in an effort to reconcile any differ
ences that may still exist, and to
recognize the elements which stood
by him.
All will be represented under the
reported plan, but it will be the
state chairman to whom the next
President will look for presentation
Of the organizations suggestions
and candidates for Office.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-18
U. S. TO AUDIT
BILLI0N-DOLLAR
POWER RIGHTS
Plan to Eye Leases on Sites
for Legal Dura-
biIity.
by ROSCOE B. FLEMING
lines STAFF Corresnondent

WASHINGTON, Jan. 98.-Tht
federal power commission antici-
pates having to audit billion dol
lars in accounts of power COM
panies, which viii affect future
government rights and the prices
charged for electricity. and lacks
facilities to do the work.
Attention of congress was again
called to this situation by Oscar G.
Merrill, executive secretary Of the
commission, during appropriation
bill hearings just made public.
The accounts to be audited rep
resent the sums power companies
say they have spent in developing
water power sites held under lease
from the government.
Their validity must be determined,
Merrill said, because the water pow
er act anticipates possible recapture
by the government of the power
plants, and the commission is re-
quired to find actual investment
costs.
Also, he said, the costs enter into
the bases upon which rates are de-
termined.
The commission has settled or
audited approximately $64,000,000 of
accounts, he said. Approximately
S255, 100000 remains to be audited.
1.-THE total of claims involved in
projects already under license will
aggregate approximately $1,0O0,00O,-
O00," Merrill said.
He used as an example the pre-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-18

license costs, incurred before dol
lar was spent in actual construc-
tion," of the $5o,O0o,OOO Conowingo
dam in Maryland, built for the
Philadelphia Electric Company.
Claims aggregating about $780,
600 were made by the company, he
said. Auditors working for the COM
mission have found about half the
claims to be justified, $4,000
doubtful, and between $2,500,000 and
100000 to be unjustifed.
Merrill asked for funds to hire a
chief counsel and auditors for the
commission.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-18

ties, and then present suggestions
to the President.
The effect, however, would be to
increase the prestige of the state
chairman, and through him, of the
other leaders in the state organiza-
ton. 1t is felt that it would elimi-
nate the possibility of unnecessary
factional strife, and end the custom
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-18
SEEKS J0BLESS CENSUS
Couzens Would Have Count Made
During 1880 Checkup.

BIZ Times Special
WASHINGTON. Jan. ia reso-
luton requesting the director of the
census to count the unemployed
during the 1880 census probably will
be introduced by Senator Collzens
Of Michigan.
Such a count, if made, would be
the first in history. Couzens, as
chairman of the senate committee
on education and labor, which is
surveying the unemployment stu
alton, has found that there is now
no way by which the number OF
unemployed can be ascertained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-12
AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.
A" i4si Eye street Northwest.
TRUSTEES, SALE Or VALUABLE ABLE, IN

THos OWEN YEN ss-. s3E So, AsSTCTtoNEERs'
s SoY YSls J HFAsH sssEA S9ME ~
recorded in Liber No eo2s. folio ls1 ct. seq.
Of the land records Of the DISTRICT OF Co
s s q ths
Vii ssiI At paSI!e suction. il front # II, AS
RaisS@ 5SsssaT Il, H. ,si5~i ESgE
sSribed lang and premises: . situatss IN the
being lot nnmbsrsd four hundred and
twenty eight (f2Sl. In John J: sulliyan's
subdivision Of part Of square numbered sig
hundred and seventy-four (67D, IS per plat
recorded In Liber No. 2s, folio ls6. OF the
District Of Columbia. tosether with the Inn
provements thereon. consisting of two
story and cellar, tin roof, brick dwelling
Terms of sale: One-third Of the purchase
to Re- pa,d in cash !, balance IN two two
years, with interest at six per centunn per
annum, payable semi annually, from day Of
sale. secured by deed Of trust upon the
property sold, or all cash, ct the option o.
the purchaser. A deposit Of 5000 90 will be
a. =. q
Of sale TO be complied with within thirty
days from day Of sale, otherwise the trustee
reserves the right TO- reEell the property at
the risk and cost Of dsfaultiny puEcha ssI:
In some newspaper published in washing
NATIONAL SAVINGS g. TRUST CO.,
BY WILLIAM D. HOOVER.
(Seal) Attest: Trustee.
iySlnu2,5.7.012
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Automobiles m
By Auction S0S
At Weschler's
920 Penna. Ave. NV.
WEDNESDAY
August 14th 10 AM.
au1213
ADAM A. WESCHLER & son, Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE OF A Two-sToRY
FRAME STORE AND DWELLING. NO.
514 FOUR-AND-ONE-HALF STREET

TRq TsAM S s5kE s SE bwE IX2sr9 ~
81 Fop g B.. STREET
BY virtue Of 9 certain "a, deed ID, Of trust Re.
land records of the District of Columbia:
default having been made in the payment OF
the debt secured thereby, and at the
request Of the party secured. we, the unS s,;c
auction. in front Of the premises. on FRI
1928. AT FoUR-THIRTY O'CLOCK PM. ali
that parcel Of land situate and being in the
and described as part of original lot num-
bered thirteen S13) in square numbered $685.
beginning on Four and-one-half street IL
feet 6 inches north from the southwest cor.
ner Of said lot and running thence north lS
south 16 feet 6 inches and thence west 100
feet to the beginning, together with all the
Improvements thereon.
Terms of sale: One third OF the purchase
in two equal installments payable in one
and two years from the date of sale. with
interest at the rate of Sc per annum, until
paid. payable semi-annually. and the said
first deed Of trust on the property sold. or
all cash. at the option of the purchaser:
A deposit of $500 90 will be required OF the
purchaser at the time Of the acceptance OF
the bid. Examination of title. conyeyanc.
compiled with within thirty days from date
Of sale. otherwise the trustees reserve the
cost Of the defaulting purchaser: after at
least three days advertisement Of such re-
sale in some newspaper published In the
A'S'''~' "a CHAPLIN B. BAUMAN.
CHAS. w. SCHAFER.
au6-dS,ds exSu Trustees.
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NEAR GRANT CIRCLE.
BIG 20-FT. NEW HOME.
E ROOMS-3 PORCHES.
GARAGE-So.25O.

A beautiful new colonial tapestry prick
home with mansard roof and covered con-
Grant Circle and close to Soldiers Home;
convenient to schools stores and transpor.
BY 80 f.. deep, on q beautifully Handicapped
lot, and has . separate .gabled-roof garage:
mirror door; large living room. attractive
dining room, bright kitchen Gully equipped,.
iet large Sedroo room With master SS BEDROOM
across entire front. Of house: commodious
wardrobe closets; black-and-white tile bath
screened porches; in excellent condition;
hardwood floors, natural trim. paneled wall
screens. hot-water heat, automatic hot-water
heater; All modern conveniences.,. Only
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ADAM A. wEscHLER & SON, Auctioneers

TRysTEEs SAFE ,S OF TWo T rys ESs
WASHINGTON STREET NORTHWEST.
BY virtue Of two certain deeds of trust,
both recorded in Liber 1896 at folios 1856 and
1870, respectively. one OF the land records OF
the District Of Columbia. and at the request
Of the party secured thereby. the under.
on FRIDAY. THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF
AUGUST. 1929. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM.
the following described lapd and premises,
e cGl1mSa erisHS S in
BY q depth Of 80 feet, improved by premises
No. 428 Washington street northwest, and
Immediately thereafter, another part Of
Original S IN street s aep
feet, improved by premises No. 426 WASH
ington street northwest.
Terms Of sale: One third Of the purchase
money for each parcel in cash and the bal
interest ct the rate OF 81 per annum, pay
able semi-annually. secured by q first deed
Of trust upon the property sold or all cash.
Sspos Of :sS 90 will b pfsp.TsS
the time Of the acceptance Of each bid. All
coiveyancing, examine tion Of title, record
ing and notary fees at the cost Of the pur-
chaser. II the terms Of sale are not COM
Piled with within thirty days from t the day
sell the property at the risk and cost OF the
defaulting purchaser or purchasers. after at
least three days advertisement Of such re-
sale IL some neyspaper published in the
lns'f''' Oh ooiucmHGEsrER A. SNOW, Jr.,
STACY M. REED,
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NEAR GRANT CIRCLE.
T-ROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOME.
10 FEET W1DE--CENTER-HAI PLAN.
ONLY S0,5O0-TERMS

A charming red-brick colonial semi-de:
awnings. Just on New Hampshire ave, near
Grant Circle and close to schools. stores
large rooms and tile bath, large Kitchen with
pantry and General Electric refrigerator;
concrete cellar with laundry trays and tot:
let, two covered rear porches, awnings. and
hardwood doors, hot-water heat. electricity:
al modern eonvenienSes paved street and
terms csn be srranged to suit. Cali Ma
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of Bu Excellent Class Of Homes
$85OO-Detached Home earC Circle NV. 49,.
Of
and tn nods %
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A New Detached Chevy Chase Home
s as o ' Ens sns 'a s.ss rel D &
the best
95O-Detached in Beautiful 10th Street Heights.
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