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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12
Control Over BuaseS.

The Public Utilities Commission EVIL
IDENTIFY Is planning to test its authority
to make interstate bus companies abide
by the routes In Washington prescribed
by the commission. One of these COM
panies has deviated slightly from the
route outlined by the commission. The
commission may have authority under
the law to fine the company, but the
matter Of its control over buses en-
gaging in interstate commerce is one
that never has been definitely settled
While the offense may be relatively triv-
ial in the case Of the bus company that
makes an extra trip around the New
Willard to pick UP passengers, the Pub
lie Utilities Commission should 60 to the
bottom Of the matter, levy fine. and II
necessary go into court to collect 1t.
The bus situation in Washington
needs close attention. without a cen.
trail terminal, and apparently no nearer
in their quest of one than ever, the
many bus lines in Washington engag.
ing in interstate commerce are running
pretty much as they please. The parked
vehicles occupy valuable curbstont
space, and the city receives no return
for the rental Of such space. Severa
lines run their. vehicles through tht
densely packed streets where trafic Il
thickest. adding to congestion that al.
ready makes driving In the city q night
mare. The commissions efforts to rout'
the buses on streets where their pres
ence win do the least harm have beer
commendable. II the commissions or
ders are not obeyed to the letter an,
there IL q loophole by which the bu
companies may escape, the hole sloul'
be plugged with immediate legislation
The new personnel Of the Public Utii
ties Commission inherited 81 unsolye'
pecbleu IA the question Of how an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12
Aviation Wins Place
In Archaeology Field
From the pittsburgh Post Gazette.

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
The exploits of Col Charles A. Lind
bergh in carrying trained Psychologists
by airplane over isolated sections of
Central America and even landing at
point probably never before seen by
white man brings aviation into ia
vorable mention in another field of
great possibilities. The worth of the
air lanes has been proved for explora-
ton in unknown regions by the Polar
discoveries of Byrd and others; Lind
bergh now shows that scientific service
can be rendered in the highly special
lied realm of rediscovering lost people
and their works. The trip Just complet-
ed follows a visit made by the airman
ION his own" when he first flew the
air mail route between Miami and
Belize last February. His reports at that
time led inevitably to the trip by men
experienced in delving among the ruins
Of Chichen TIA.
These are the first times that the
Mayan remains have been viewed from
the air, but an English aviator has done
valuable work of somewhat similar ma
ture. o. @. s. Crawford has mapped
old Notifications and walled towns Of
Roman origin in England by similar
means. The sites have been overgrown
for centuries, but photographs from the
air showed, through the outlines of
greener and more luxuriant crops, where
the lost walls and towns had been. In
British Honduras there Is no such prob
lens: the towns, closed to ground access
by dense jungles, are open and easy to
view from the air. 1t may be possible,
through photographs and maps, to de-
tcrnaine routes ITO the vast ruins Of
structures built ~ the vanished tgihes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12

Struggling after perfection may make
one sorry. To want to get the most
or the best possible for ones money Is
only natural, but often 1t leads to regret.
Recently a local couple called up a
radio firm and asked for demonstra-
ton of a certain receiving set. The In
strument was brought, set up, turned
on, tuned in.
They liked the tone, but the appear
ance of the outfit was not entirely sat-
isfactory. They thought they might do
better. Yet they liked the set very
much. indeed-but couldn't they find
better one?
Reluctantly they told the agent to take
the set away. And as he was going
down the steps he stumbled, and the
radio set and speaker went bounding
down before him.
It was a very much battered outfit
he picked up at the bottom. The tubes
inside had been shattered to bits OF
glass, the set itself marred beyond rec
ognition, the speaker fairly split through
the middle.
The outfit was wreck The point is
that no matter what set the couple
buy now, they will always think of that
set they liked so well and let get away
from them, to be smashed to pieces at
their own front door.
n
The ability to let well enough alone,
as the old saying has it, Is one of the
rarest in the world.
Sometimes it seems as II a fatalistic
attitude were necessary in order to live
up to the old maxim.
What is the use Of possessing BRAIN
one thinks, If he is not to use it?
The desire to pick and choose lies
deep in the human heart and brain.
Men rush into marriage without any
bargaining, but in the remainder OF the
affairs of life they want to put up
bluff, at least, of acting as II they had
some choice in the matter.
Few are willing to admit that they
are slaves to affairs. or happenings. or
what-comes- They want to hem
and haw, to stand of, to wait awhile.
In the meantime the precious mo-
only regret for their pains. We have
given a very homely example, taken
from the everyday but every reader can
match 1t out Of his own experience.
X y II
Especially In matters Of taste does
the hold-off spirit seem to do poorly
by humanity.
In matters of ones own carrying for
ward there Is much to commend the
search for perfection. but when it comes
to the perfection of things made by
Others we have horse of another color
Few art objects, of whatever nature, are
so well made that there is not some
flaw to be found in them. Whether 1t
is a chair. or painting, or lamp. or
a musical instrument. or book, or
bouquet of flowers, often it seems as
If the first one to +, seen is the best.
WHY paw over the ! est IL the remain
der are no better? Fate offers you the
best at the first choice, and you only
muddle life by waiting
Take the first and go your way. happy
in the conviction that you might have
remained there all day, sorting them
over. without finding a better, or as
good.
The preliminary work Is where the
mind comes into its own. Consider care
fully. make Investigations, shop around.
If this appeals to you, but when it
comes down to the final choice, shut
your eyes and trust to fate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC j. HAsKIN.

- + Il s ~ Coz ~
@. Why did Bryan resign from Will
sons cabinet?-W. A. H
A. AS one biographer puts It: "In-
creasing irreconcilable differences over
the policy of the United States toward
Germany before the entry of America
into the World War, eliminating in a
disagreement over the second Lusitania
note, brought about breach between
Bryan and President Wilson which
never again was closed. Bryan resigned
his post as Secretary of State June 8,
1915"
Q. Is it dangerous to 60 in swimming
while It is lightening?-E. v. M.
A. The Bureau of Standards saws
that it does not consider it dangerous
to go in swimming when 1t is tightening.
This does not mean that one cannot be
killed by lightning while in swimming.
The chances, however, of one being
killed by lightning while swimming are
comparable to the chances one takes
while walking in field and in an every
day working life may be considered un-
important.
@. Who laid the first stone of Notre
Dame de Parts?-H. C. S.
A. The first stone of the cathedral
was laid by Pope Alexander III when,
in 1853, he was passing through Paris.
@. When and why were reindeer i'm
ported into AlaSka?-E. T..
A. The qualities Of the reindeer led
the United States Government to en-
deavor to naturalize 1t among the
ESkimos Of the northern coast Of Alaska
who were in danger Of starving through
the loss Of food and uneconomical hab-
its. The reindeer Is beast of burden
and source Of food and clothing. Un-
der the direction Of the Commissioner
of Education and the personal care of
the Rev. Sheldon Jackson, agents pro-
cured small herd of Siberian reindeer
which, with Lapp attendants, were
landed in Northern Alaska in 1889.
@. When should lockwood and English
ivy be trimmed?-V. p.
A. Boxwood may be trimmed either
in the Fall or in the early Spring. The
same applies to English ivy.
Q. When was glass first made in
Egypt?-F. r.
A. The manufacture of glass was
known to the Egyptians at very early
date. Tombs of the fourth and fifth
dynasties $4,000 B.C.) show glass blowers
at work Glass bowls and other objects
Of glass are found in Etruscan tombs.
@. Why is Bradstreet so called
j. T.
A., 1t takes the name of the founder
Of the firm.
@. Is the Monitor which is used as
a Summer resort in New York Harbor
the one which fought the Merrimac?-
r. M K.
A. The famous Monitor Of Civil War
days foundered OF Cape Hatteras in
| 1862. The floating country club is =
| former United States monitor which
guarded New York Harbor from SUBJ
marines during the World War.
@. Has Henry Ford ever considered
selling his automobile business?-F. r.
A. It is stated that IN 1909 he offereu
to sell it for $4,000, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12
A Belated Memory.

The Maryland constable who is &C.
cused Of shooting at, stopping, search.
ing and aSsaulting young Washington
law student the other night nea,
Laurel has not benefited himself to q
marked degree in the investigation
which is now going forward by suddenly
remembering that the student wa.
speeding on the night in question. and
arresting him as he appeared In Mari.
boro to press the charges against the
ofncer. In fact, such retaliatory tactic.
are likely to lend support to the story
told by the student Of being fired upon
from an automobile occupied by two
ununiformed men, whom he took to be
highwaymen, Of fleeing from the scene
OF being overtaken and forced to sub.
NIT to rough search of his person and
car, ostensibly for liquor, and on asking
the identity of his capturers, receiving
no answer.
On his arrival In Washington. with
the number Of the car that pursued him
fresh in his memory, the student i'm
mediately started an investigation and
took the case up directly with Gov
Richie. On the advice Of the States
attorney, he swore out warrants against
the two officers, who were identified
by the license number on their car
Yesterday when he went to Marlboro
to press the charges, one of the officers
put him promptly under arrest for
speeding and reckless driving, which,
strangely enough. he did not consider
necessary on the night Of their frst
encounter.
Whether the young student was
speeding or driving recklessly is quite
beside the point. but the fact that the
charge is placed against him at this
late date will doubtless assume signifi-
canoe to the Investigators of the con-
stables conduct. No sane motorist will
stop at the command of ununiformed
men on country road at night. and If
the student made q run from what he
thought was to be q hold-up, he Is to
be commended rather than 'ceiisured.
The arrest Of the youth under these
circumstances, therefore, is hardly call
culated to place the officer in q favor
able light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12

There is no other agency in the
world that can answer as many legiti-
mate questions as our Free Information
Bureau in Washington, d. G. This
highly organized institution has been
built UP by and is under the personal
direction of Frederic j. Haskin. BY
keeping in constant touch with Federal
bureaus and other educational enter
prises it is in position to pass on to
you authoritative information of the
highest order. Submit your queries
to the staff of experts, whose services
are put at your free disposal. There is
no charge except cents. in coin or
stamps, for return postage. Address
The Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic J. Haskin, director, Washing
ton, D. G.
Q. Who is the strongest man in
Hollywood?-B. T. S.
A. Tom Tyler Is considered the
strongest man in Hollywood, as one
pounds in one hand. He is an expert
horseman. having spent much of his
time at his fathers ranch in Wyoming.
He has also played lot of foot ball
and is field star of note.
make the sounds they do?-E. w. A.
given. Singing sands are found In vari-
Gus localities under such different con-
ditions that no general conclusion has
been reached.
@. Are the various denominations Of
French and English paper money the
same size?-J. j. M.
A. The size of the notes varies with
the denominations.
@. What did the original form of
chow-chow contain?-M. s..
A. This mixture of pickles was orig
inally Chinese Sweetmeat, consisting
of pieces of orange peel, ginger and
numerous other articles put up in sirup.
@. Is college attendance increasing
yearly?-C. Y.
A. Since the World War college at
tendance has increased greatly. Last
year, however. attendance increased
only 2 per cent.
O.. How large was the Trinity Church
tract? How did Trinity Church acquire
it?-R. ". B.
A. The Trinity Church tract con-
tanned about 81 acres and was variously
known as the Kings Farm, the Dukes
Farm and the Queens Farm. Van
Twiller, the Dutch governor of New
Amsterdam, sold this tract in 1886 to
Roelof JAMS and by his will it became
the property of his wife, Anneke. She
died in 1868. leaving eight children, all
of whom but one, Cornelius Bogardus,
in March, 1910, executed an instrument
known as a transport" conveying the
property to Col. Francis Lovelace, then
Governor of New York. Trinity Church
was incorporated by royal charter on
May 6, 1897. In 1908 Queen Anne for
mally presented the tract to the Trim
ity Church.
O. Do the days vary at all in length
at the Equator?-R. B.
A. At the Equator the days and
nights are of equal length throughout
| the wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12

where TO establish q central bus termi-
nal. There Is no debating the need for
such terminal, and every new bus line
running into Washington increases that
need. Instead Of combining to build one
terminal, the companies still depend on
curb space and separate small ticket
offices to meet their requirements. The
result is q number of scattered termi-
mails in downtown Washington In place
Of the one union terminal that long ago
should have been established. Private
interests are evidently not enticed by
the opportunity to build and rent such
a terminal to the bus companies, even
with the commissions promise that the
buses would be routed to it. The for
mer commission decided that 1t did not
have authority to compel the compa-
MES to erect and use their own termi-
nal. II that authority is lacking, the
present Public Utilities Commission
would do well to investigate the posi-
bility Of obtaining 1t. 1t is unthink-
able that the existing condition should
be allowed indefinitely to continue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12
The Lucky Break.


That old adage about the base ball
game which is never won or lost until
the last man is out In the last inning
has been proved true many, many times,
with sensational rallies In the ninth,
with games that were apparently hope
lessly lost won by desperate and totally
unexpected concentrations Of batting
and error-making. And in a measure
the same Is true Of world series con-
tests. No series is over until the last
man is out in the last inning of the
last game, which gives one Of the con-
testants four victories.
Take the current case of the Chicago
Cubs. now battling the Philadelphia
Athletics for the supreme sonfalon OF
the sport. They had lost two straight
games, in their own home town, and
had moved on to the enemy's country
for the next sequence. BY all the hy-
potheses Of the pastime they were
through" Every bit of base ball
dope" wrote them down as sure losers
The betting odds were greatly length
ened against them, against their win
ming even one game Of the possible
seven to be played.
But the other thing happened. The
lowly Cubs, seemingly about 70 be driven
| into Understanding corner, turned
on their aggressors and took the third
game. It was not much of ball game
from one point of view. There wal
nothing sensational about 1t. On form
for several innings 1t looked like ar
eventual win for Philadelphia. Their
came the lucky break. The Cub pitcher
was walked. always a distinct tactlca
error On the Part Of the oficiatinl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12
World Debt to Stresemann
Outstanding Fact in Death

Tribune, the Scranton Times, the Char
lotte Observer, the Kansas City Times,
the Memphis Commercial-Appeal and
the Great Falls Tribune. The Des
MONIES Tribune Capital lauds him as
''one OF the few men who knew what
to do and had the courage to do it,;
the San Antonio Express as "a most
courageous sincere statesman, who de-
sired friendly relations with all lands"
and the Indianapolis News as one who
has been climbing steadily toward the
foremost place among European states
men,"
1T was given to him." according to
the Birmingham News, Ito envision his
beloved Germany once more recon-
Structed, once more kindled by an in
tellectual renaissance, once more en-
emored of its mission to liberate the
human body, to emancipate the human
spirit" The Toronto Star is convinced
that "the world outlook today would be
gloomier If he had not lived and that
1T has been made less rosy by his
DEATH" The New York Evening Post
emphasizes the belief that "a lesser
man could not have carried Germany
with him through the concessions he
was forced to make In meeting allied
terms"
That he sacrificed his life to the
cause of German and European recon-
struction Is the opinion of the Column
bia State, the Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal. the Akron Beacon Journal, the An
niston Star, the Cincinnati TimeS-Star
and the Omaha World-Herald. The
Hartford Times feels that he carried
upon shoulders that were so soon to bow
almost the weight of the destiny of his
nation, in so far as one individual
could" The Duluth Herald holds that
lin difficult place he served his coun-
try and the world nobly."
Confidence in the carrying out of his
policies Is expressed by the Cleveland
News, the Topeka Daily Capital, the
Chicago Daily News and the Providence
Journal. The Milwaukee Journal sug-
geStS that ''the world has to hope, first,
that there is another man of his under
standing, and, secondly, that such a
man will command the support at home
necessary to dealing effectively with
other nations"
Germany has been unfortunate in
the loss OF modern leaders," remarks
the Newark Evening News. "In 1921
the fiery Matthias Erzberger was assassi-
mated, and In the following year Walter
Rathenau, one of the greatest figures
postwar years produced, also fell be-
fore assassins' bullets. Now Stresemann
passes when he is still greatly needed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12

Stunt flying causes admiration. but
not much confidence in the mind of
the person who thinks of buying a
plane. 1t means spectacular glory for
the aviator, but not much practical
publicity for the manufacturer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12

Suggestions that Sinclair has been
favored as o prisoner are met by the
positive information that jail has not
been made 50 pleasant that he does not
wish to leave it at the earliest OPP
portunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12

While enterprising policemen face
complications in investigating homi-
cides. the patrolman content to take
his piece Of chalk and mark motor cars
to prevent parking overtime leads an
industrious and comparatively placid
existence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12

60 much serious thought resulted
from the Macdonald interviews
that it is not unreasonable to suspect
that the fishing pastime was more or
less neglected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON


eff You Were l."
III I were you" a friend declared,
I'D shun the ways that you have dared
And, wisely. should have been afraid
OF the mistakes that you have made. -
III you were l." said to him,
You'd have my recollections grim;
And for my old mistakes you'd sigh,
Or else, you'd really not be l."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12

Lindbergh discovered Maya cities
long forgotten. The flying man can
assist science to such an extent that
he may not be needed in war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12

International questions are begin
ming to take precedence in national
consciousness even over a world series
base ball contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12
Cotton Field Is Best.

From the San Antonio Evening News.
New Chinese grass to be tried in the
South" To make sure that IL viii do
its best, Just plant It IN . cotton 3ield.
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Measuring Influence.

Measuring Influence.
Didn't tell you not to allow me
to be disturbed except by some one of
importance?"
Yes" answered the secretary.
The man you just let in had his
pants tucked in his boots and was In
his shirtsleeves."
Il had sized him up He looked to
me like man Of the people who might
| control large number Of votes"
Jud Tunkins says he is always willing
to laugh at an old story rather than
offend q friend.
UnattainabIe.
Dear Friend-you wish that you could
say
Each thought that in your heart is
hid
And dream that you might to today
What all the poets never did.
Cupid Dcposed.
Isn't Cupid the little god of love?"
THAT is merely mythology" answered
Miss Cayenne. THE genuine influence
in that line is a Reno judge"
Friends who quarrel" said Hi Ho,
the sage Of Chinatown, "are still friends,
seeking an explanation to permit con-
tinuance Of the friendship"
Treachery.
The mushroom is
An honest friend.
The toadstool gets you
In the end.
Il heard 3 man ask de blessin' at q
Sunday chicken dinner said Uncle
Eben. III de chicken could have spoke.
de man 'gould 1--we prayed for
forgiveness"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once:
18th St and Pennsylyanis Ave.
CHICAGO once: Lake Michigan Building.
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England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12

THEODORE W. MOVES. !. Editor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12

Jud Tunkins says he is always willing
to laugh at an old story rather than
offend o friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12

The preliminary work Is where the
mind comes into its own. Consider care
fully. make Investigations, shop around.
II this appeals to you, but when 1t
comes down to the final choice, shut
your eyes and trust to fate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-12

Friends who quarrel" said Hi Ho,
the sage Of Chinatown, "are still friends
seeking an explanation to permit con-
tinuance Of the friendship"