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Evening star., 1929-12-21

Negro slaves and free mulattoes far out
numbered the white land owners.
"A brief golden age in so far as the
exploiters were concerned. the arousing
OF envy on the part of English and
French buccaneers; wars which divided
the sovereignty between Spain and
France and finally left the latter in
complete control-these were chapters
that followed one another rapidly in the
history of Haiti. BY the time of the
and mulattoes in the Western Republic
Of Haiti outnumbered the whites Is to
/: while those in the part of the is
land now under the Dominican Repub-
lie outnumbered the whites to /.
"The seeds of oppression bore fruit
under stimulation of the French revo-
luton, and in 1871 the slaves rose.
ushering in decade Of bloodshed and
revolving cruelties on both sides. FL
nally in 1904 independence was obtained,
slavery was abolished, and the Negro
Republic of Haiti was born. The coun-
try passed through the stages of a
Negro empire and kingdom before a
republic became the accepted form of
government. Haiti at one time con-
quered and annexed the Spanish part
Of the island, but in 1874 the latter
separated from the Negro republic and
established the Dominican Republic.
X n II y
"The history of the Republic of Haiti
as well as the empire and kingdom,
has been a series of revolutions, assas-
Sinations of rulers and general strife
between factions in control Of the gov
ernment and those desiring forcibly to
gain control. OF 28 rulers of Haiti
since its first. Emperor Dessalines, only
four completed their terms Of office
Five were assassinated and most Of the
others were driven from office and even
from the country. After particularly
bloody incident in 1915, when President
Guillaume Sam was taken from the
French embassy and drawn and quar-
tered in the streets of the capital by an
infuriated mob, the United States has
occupied the island. A treaty was en-
tered into similar to one with the Do
minican Republic, but going further In
that it provided for an American-ofh-
cered constabulary. regulation OF mat
terS pertaining to arms and ammunition
and the appointment of an American
sanitary engineer to recommend meth
ods for cleaning up the cities OF the
republic. The latter were said by globe
trotters to offer greater af1ront to
human nostrils than any other COM
munities in existence.
"The entire island Of Haiti, with its
two republics, has an area OF approXi-
matelv $4,000 square miles--slightly
less than that Of Ireland or the State
Of South Carolina. The Republic of
Haiti covers an area a trife greater
than that of Massachusetts, and has q
n0nlIlatino of abollt 1000 0O0."
Evening star., 1929-12-21
The Gamer Award.

Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas
has instituted an annual award for
Distinguished Service to American Ag-
riculture. 1t Is In line with the Kansas
Senator'S efforts to aid the American
farmer, which have covered period
of many years. Through his publica-
tions, through his initiative in estab-
fishing organizations of farmers and Of
the sons and daughters Of farmers for
the improvement of crops and of live
stock, and through his interest in legis-
lation designed to aid the farmer since
he has been a member Of the Senate,
Mr.. Capper has proved himself a valu-
able friend to the American farmer.
The Capper award will consist of a
gold medal and five thousand dollars in
cash. Any living American who has
rendered distinguished service to the
agriculture of the United States Is
eligible for consideration, and no time
limit is imposed as to when the service
was performed. The first award is to
be made in December, 1880, and no one
receiving an award will De ellglpie 10
receive 1t again.
In explanation of the establishment
of this award, Senator Capper has said:
MY objective is to provide a con-
crete expression of gratitude to some
of the people who make contributions of
national importance to American agrt-
culture and To assist in stimulating pub
lie appreciation of unusually fine service
to our basic industry"
Other awards have been set up by
public-spirited men for literary work,
for work in the interests of peace, for
advancement in science and for ex-
ploration. The man, or woman, who
performs distinguished service for agri-
culture certainly deserves recognition.
The agriculturalist has been the back
bone Of every nation since the beginning
Of time. Without him the people could
Evening star., 1929-12-21

This Is a special department devoted
solely to the handling OF queries. This
paper puts at your disposal the services
of an extensive organization in Wash
ington to serve you in any capacity that
relates to information. This service IS
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inquiry for direct reply. Address The
Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic j.. Haskin, director, Wash
ington, D. G.
Q. Name the first photoplay in which
John Barrymore appeared.-G. T. V.
A. His first screen production was
"Raffies, the Amateur Cracksman."
Q. Does a person get a charleyhorse
in the arm or leg?-A. A.
A. This is slang expression and in
dicates stiffness Of the arm or leg.
Q. Why are jewels used in watch
movements?-C. w.
A. They are there to make the bear
ingS wearproof. Watches Of II or
more jewels are considered high grade.
@ What Is the difference between
time money and call money?-R. M.
A. BY time money is meant money
which Is loaned on condition of re-
payment at a certain specified date.
Call money is money loaned which is
payable on demand.
@. What color of eyes is particularly
pleasing to Spaniards?-A. T. F.
A. Longfellow calls attention to the
fact that the Spanish people greatly
admire emerald eyes" and celebrate
them In song.
@. Do any women belong to the
National Academy Of Sciences?-N. S.
A. DR.. Florence r. Sabin, famous re-
search worker of the Rockefeller In
Stitute, Is the first and only woman
member of this body. Besides this dis
tinction DR.. Sabin was the first woman
member of the staff of Johns Hopkins
Medical School and the first woman
admitted to European research labora-
tories She won the 1928 Pictorial Re-
view award for the most significant
achievement by woman and is direct
ing the search for . cure for
tuberculosis.
@. What is the purpose Of the Book
Trade Protective Association?-D. w. d.
A. It Is stated that the purpose Of
this organization Is to put an end to
tions of semi-private and extra-legal
organizations that harass booksellers
and publishers by spectacular raids. It
opposes the distribution of obviously
indefensible books that have little or
no artistic merit"
Q. Who was Clemenceau's first wife?
S. A. w.
A. While teaching French in q girls
school in Connecticut, M. Clemenceau
fell in love with one of his students,
Miss Mary Plummer, whom later he
married.
@. How many miles are travelled
daily by airplanes?-W. C. A.
A. A quarterly report Of the Ameri-
can Air Transport Association shows
that 1856 miles are being Travelled
daily by planes of airmail and pas
senger companies. It is estimated that
of this mileage approximately 10000
miles are flown at night. Night travel
has been made safer by 1913 miles Of
blinker lights placed along 29,227 miles
Of charted airlines.
q. Is there law regarding fringe on
the American f1ag?-G. G.
Il. For a number Of years there has
Evening star., 1929-12-21

nations of the utmost severity, yet
trains run on tracks, are properly
spaced, and engineers receive every aid
that modern science has developed. On
the contrary. motor car operators, with
only the f1insiest knowledge of what it
is all about, have been showed in droves
upon the streets of every city, there to
attempt to guide their machines through
the maze of pedestrian and motor traf-
fic, generally with disastrous results.
No State can make its examination
for operators too rigorous or the penal
ties for violation of major traffic regu-
lations too severe. 1t is the only way
that some semblance of order can be
brought out of the milling mass that is
observed today in all parts of the
country. It is distinctly a privilege to
drive an automobile and not one Of
the rights of the people. This privilege
should come high and should be re-
tanned only by exemplary conduct.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
A Progressive Stcp.

Massachusetts,, long noted for its pro-
gressiveness in dealing with motor car
problems, has scored another triumph
5n its preparation of list Of rigid re-
Quirements for those who would drive
automobiles in that State. In fact, SO
rigid are the new examination tests
which became effective during the past
week that seventy per cent of those ap-
plying for operators permits were un-
tremendously turned down, thus almost
doubling the percentage of those who
failed to pass under the former method
oil examination.
All students of traffic will congratu-
late the Bay State on its new attempt
10 bring about better traffic conditions
and to provide higher class of opera
tors. 1t has long been recognized that
one of the fundamental evils relating
to traffic was the ease with which oper-
ntors' permits could be secured. With
few notable exceptions, States have
issued permits with only cursory ex-
animation OF the applicant after the
payment of a small fee, and unfortu-
nately this method has nurtured in the
public mind the thought that driving
an automobile was a right rather than
a privilege.
In these days of crowded traffic con-
ditions in every city and hamlet and
even on country thoroughfares it is i'm
perative that every operator of an auto
mobile should be able to pass a rigid
examination as TO the rule of the road
and driving conduct. The person who
knows no more than how to shift gears
or how to stop or start car is not
wanted and cannot be tolerated in this
day and age. There can be no justice
to careful, intelligent and competent
drivers If they are continually menaced
by the actions of the stupid and in
Competent.
The fact that seventy per cent OF
those taking the examination in Massa-
chusetts failed to pass should be glar-
ing example of what the States have
come to In the issuance Of operators
permits to the unfit. Engines on rail-
Ssaa trau.s are required to pass e1ami-
Evening star., 1929-12-21

to- stand sponsor fer Grundy and what
he stands for?" The Atlanta Journal
offc"s an answer: THE fact is, he
stands as a perfect type of the DO
litical cult which for more than so
years has been the inner shrine Of the
Republican creed-the cult whose usage
it Is to tax the many for the few and
to make government, first of all, the
instrument of privilege"
The Roanoke World-News argues:
THE interests that now control the
Republican political machine in Penn.
sylvania didn't want Ware. He beat
their candidate, Pepper, in the Re-
publican primary. But they carried
their candidate, Fisher; for governor.
Since Gov. Fisher couldn't name Msi.
lon, he has named the other man who
had most to do with putting him into
office" The Newark evening NGWw
holds: "Mr. Grundy must represent
what Pennsylvania Republicans cqaO
slider the essence of sound economics
and political morals; otherwise GOV.
Fisher would not have appointed hisA
was denied. 1" Senator Grundy
does not sail under any false colors.
AS the lobby committee reported. his
business Is politics. Protection Is his
god. That contributors to campaign
funds should be reimbursed by politicAl
favors is his dogma. TIA
right of Mr.. Ware. who talks Of r,ns
as Mr.. Grundy'S. Mr.. Ware has not
been prescribed forever. It would bs
a cheering spectacle to see the Ware
machine function without an aroma
of suspicion"
Condemnation of the appointment
comes from the Great Falls Tribune.
the Asbury Park Evening Press ana
the Richmond News Leader. The
"Mr; Grundy's influence in the Senate
must necessarily be impaired by his
sectional, not to say contemptuous.
attitude toward parts of the West"
The Louisville Courier-Journal charges
a "blunder" to the Republican party.
and the Lima, Ohio. News calls the
Senator a party liability"
system and a school of political
thought" contends the Columbus
Ohio, State Journal, (which is wrong.
His appointment is bound to aggra-
vate the spread of sectionalism and
other national irritations that are not
conducive to the well-being of the
United States" The Altoona Mirror
says of the Senator's policies: His
peculiar methods are supposed to be
opCCldIly LiC1pIu1 W 1clIlSylNdIlId
terial interests. But are they?"
The Dayton Daily News concludes:
1T is bad break for President Hoover
and the Republican party. How can
ever the party of Borah and Norris,
even the party of Allen and Hiram
johnson, make common cause with the
party of Bingham and Grundy?" The
New Bedford Standard, however, sum-
marizes the arguments: He is an
honest and estimable gentleman who
believes in the Republican party and
in O high protective tariff and who
Is interested in politics to the extent
Of exerting himself to raise money 10
help his party in elections. These
things are not proof of virtue and
nobility, but neither do they indicate
the depravity his critics pretend they
see in them"
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Private Building Control.

The Park and Planning Commission
has renewed its Endorsement of and
plea for the passage of legislation CIV
ing to the Federal Government a
measure of control over the appear
ance Of private buildings facing or ad-
joining land on Inch there are Gov
eminent structures. Such control. vested
in the Commission of Fine Arts, is al
ready provided under the terms of the
Shipstead bill which was considered
by the last Congress, but was not en-
acted. The President mentioned the
need for such legislation in his mes
sage to Congress. 1t has already been
Endorsed by local bodies of citizens and
the neet, so wiI1ly recognized, becomes
urgent with the Governments progress
in building development. 1t is difficult
to see how Congress can longer delay
the affirmative action that should have
been taken last year.
While zoning regulations have be-
come generally accepted and their
value is universally recognized, the log
ical extension of zoning that lies in
placing the power of approving the ap-
pearance as well as use and height of
buildings in the hands of a regulatory
agency has been viewed with some
suspicion. But so natural and readily
understood are the reasons behind such
control as that sought in the Shipstead
bill that practically no opposition has
been expressed in Washington.
The control sought by the Shipstead
measure is based on the recognized con-
tention that the Government is spend
ing millions of dollars on buildings that
will provide, by their appearance alone,
distinct asset to the Capital city. The
investment thus made by the Federal
Government should not be endangered
by architectural whims on the part of
private builders who own sites facing
or adjoining these Government building
areas. The value of such sites Is en-
hanced by governmental construction.
The owners should recognize this fact
by seeking the advice of the Fine Arts
Commission on plans for new buildings
In furnishing this advice the commits
sion would establish liaison between
private builders and those In charge of
the public buildings that would prove
mutually helpful. The owner of q
private building would stand to gain,
rather than lose, by the advisory con-
troll of the Commission of Fine Arts.
The Park and Planning Commission
suggests another argument in the fact
that the Federal Government is itself
making a sacrifice to esthetics and set
ting good example, for, while utilizing
a height of 97.5 feet, 1t is designing it's
new structures with floor space equiva-
lent to a building only 80 feet high.
''If the people of Washington did not
recognize and appreciate the self-re-
straint of he Federal Government in
the construction of its departmental
buildings" said the planning commits
sion report. lit would not be long before
the Government would argue that its
self-denial was not appreciated and
that it was justified in making fully as
intensive a use Of its property as was
made by private, and sometimes very
short-sighted, owners"
Evening star., 1929-12-21

not exist. A sudden arrest of farming
in this country would starve the entire
people. Today more than half the
population live in cities and towns and
are employed in pursuits other than
farming. This vast population, which
has no part in the production of the
foodstuffs which it must consume, thinks
little, II at all, of the labor of the
farmer. Indeed, too often there is the
feeling In the heart of the city dweller
and industrial worker that he is forced
to pay too high for the food he must
eat. Such a feeling has manifested
itself at tir IS through the representa-
tives in Congress of great urban popu-
lations when legislation has been up for
consideration.
The American farmer has played a
part of vast Importance in the history
Of the Nation, from Massachusetts to
California. In the industrial and COM
mercial development of the country, the
farmer must not be lost to sight and
memory. The country must still rely
upon him. The Capper award is a
fitting recognition of the men who
strive to improve and to develop further
the agricultural art. The committee of
awards to pass upon the qualifications
and the value of the services rendered
includes some of the most distinguished
students and practical men in the coun-
try. Among the members of the COM
mittee are F. D. Farrell. president of
the Kansas State Agricultural College;
Frank o. Lowden. former Governor of
Illinois and owner of one of the greatest
farms in the country, end Carl r. Gray,
president of the Union Pacific Railroad
system.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Christmas Lights.

Christmas Lights.
The lights upon the Christmas tree
Bright rays of hope will send,
Enabling lad and lass to see
How future joys extend.
And in our more mature estate,
We greet the gentle glow
That softly will illuminate
The paths of long ago.
Although the cleaning gay and free
A tiny flame appears,
Each light upon the Christmas tree
Sends radiance through the years.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

Comment on an airplane crash can
point only to the fact that human
courage is so strong that disaster con-
veys no warning that will be needed.
Air achievements are brilliant, but the
price paid for them is indeed heavy.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

1t is now the privilege of Pope Plus
XII to leave the Vatican when he de-
sires Freedom is valued by every man,
but 1t is not expected that the Pope will
find any place that pleases him so
much.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

America Is leader in the manufac-
ture of mechanical toys, while Germany
asserts herself in quaint and picturesque
holiday productions. Nations, like in
dividuals, run pretty true to type.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Chance for Prison Reform.

From the Worcester Telegram.
What the amateur penologists see In
the Auburn outbreak is evidence that
we have simply got to make our pris-
ons 80 pleasant Che prisoners won't wish
to get out of them.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
They Died Happy.

From the Akron Beacon Journal.
Vaudeville artists who fail to interest
their auditors ought to try the funny
story that caused two Los Angeles citi-
zens to laugh so hard they fell out of
a window and were killed.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
A Dreadful Liability.

From the Muncie Star
Those Dartmouth debates on the
value of an alumnus should recognize
that he is a wonderful asset in the
presidents commencement day address.
but a dreadful liability for foot ball
liquor and slush fund proclivities.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

In city planning there is satisfaction
in knowing that spaces purchased now
for parking purposes will be of inesti-
mable value to the public in very
short time.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

Springlike weather in early Decem-
ber Is like bull market on the Stock
Exchange. Human optimism fails to see
why the agreeable experience cannot
last indefinitely
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Scouts Enough in Senate.

From the Chicago Post.
The youthful movement" in the Sen
ate might be carried to the point of
organizing a Boy Scout troop with the
resulting daily good turn for the tax
payers.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Spiritualism,
/, Morrnonism,

Kluxism, Spiritualism, Mormonism,
Christian Science, the House of David,
Buchmanism, the Doukhobors, Theoso-
ply, Unity, the Swamis and Yogis. the
Shakers, the Swedenborgians, the Men
noniteS and Aimee Mcpherson. Satir-
ically characterizing atheism, Mr.. Fer
guson says Atheism is by several howls
the most fervent and evangelical cult
in the United States today" Believing
themselves to be irreligious, he says,
those .Eho call themselves atheists are
really fabid sectarians, fighting against
Christ as Antichrist.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
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The time for early shopping has
passed. All that remains now Is to get
into line and take chances.
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Paying and Opening,

From the Albany Evening News.
And besides do Not Open Till
Christmas" there should be another
slogan at this time, namely, "Not to
Be Paid for TIL After Christmas"
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Flyers Should STAY Up,

From the Elmira star-Gazette.
It's q perilous world for aviators.
Bert Acosta, after 20 years Of flying,
sprained his ankle getting out Of an
automobile. -
Evening star., 1929-12-21
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Order More of the Kind.

From the Detroit News.
II we use up all our freezing weather
&C this time. what will we have left f0r
the opening weeks Of the base ball
season?
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Penalty.

Soon will the man with troubled brow
Seem in a .urry.
He who doth not shop early now
Must fret and hurry.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

Experience teaches" said Uncle
Eben. but years Of experience ain
fought me how TO pick winners IN
hoSs races"
Evening star., 1929-12-21
Capitalizing Appearances.

Capitalizing Appearances.
"Why do you refuse to have an inter-
view with that lobbyist?"
Because" answered Senator Sorghum,
IF be can show his employers that I
said 'how-dy-do' he'll enlarge on it and
charge them fifty thousand or so for
winning me over"
Evening star., 1929-12-21

After the Party.
1T was beautiful party"
Beautiful" agreed Miss Cayenne.
What was the object In giving it?"
ITO have the distinguished guest list
printed in tomorrow's paper"
He who seeks riches In the hope Of
repose," said Hi Ho, the sage Of China
town, finds he must live in wakefulness
trying to protect them"
Evening star., 1929-12-21

Policy Of Concealment.
No matter what suspicion deep
OF him is being limited,
He's satisfied If he can keep
The facts from being printed.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

Jud Tunkins says he has heard some
talk about stock speculation and is
looking forward to an extra heavy crop
Of New Year resolutions.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

In "The Confusion of Tongues:
Review Of Modern Isms," Charles w
Ferguson shows that cults and philo-
sophical fads, as well as established be-
United states. There are chapters on
Bahaisln, Atheism, New Thought, Ku
Evening star., 1929-12-21

Q. What Is the difference between
time money and call money?-R. M.
A. BY time money is meant money
payment at certain specified date.
Call money is money loaned which is
payable on demand.
Evening star., 1929-12-21

@. What color of eyes is particularly
pleasing to Spaniards?-A. T. F.
A. Longfellow calls attention to the
fact that the Spanish people greatly
admire emerald eyes" and celebrate
them In song.