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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-16
WESCONF|RMED;
|. FIRST LIST SENT IN
President Submits Initial
Group of Appointees
to the Senate.

Within few minutes after President
Hoover today forwarded the nomination
Of Charles Gates Dawes, former Vice
President. to be Ambassador to England.
the Senate confirmed It without q roll
call.
Mr.. Dawes name headed the list Of
the first batch Of nominations sent to
the Senate today by the President. =
Dixon Confirmed.
The nomination Of Joseph Dixon Of
Montana, to be First Assistant secre-
tary OF the Interior, also was confirmed.
In the list were Patrick J. Hurley of
Oklahoma, to be Assistant Secretary
OF War; Ernest L. Jahncke Of Louisiana
and David c. ingalls, Of Ohio, to be
Assistant Secretaries Of the Navy, the
latter to be in charge Of aeronautics;
Rear Admiral william A. Moffett, chief
Of naval aeronautics, and Capt. Joseph
j. Cheathan, to be paymaster general
ana chief OF the Bureau Of Supplies and
Accounts Of the Navy Department with
the rank Of rear admiral
Two appointments contained in TO-
days list OF examinations which had
not been made public previously were
those Of Oscar B. Colquitt, former Gov
ernor Of Texas. to succeed Pat Neff, also
OF Texas, as q member Of the Board of
Mediation, and former Representative
John NORM of Pennsylvania, to be q
member Of the United States Employees
Compensation Commission. Gov. Col
guilt is a Democrat and has been prom
IN IA fAAE
for number Of years, but during the
last campaign was one of Mr.. Hooyer's
strong supporters in that State.
Saltzman Nominated.
Charles Mex. Saltzman OF Iowa. for
mer chief Of the Signal Corps, U. s. A.
was nominated to be member of the
Federal Trade Commission. II was an
dounced nearly two weeks ago that Gen.
Saltzman would receive this appoint-
ment, and it was also announced that
the President hoped to be able to I'LL
the other vacancy on the Radio Com
mission by the time the Senate con-
vened, but had not yet reached q con-
clusion when the assistant nominations
were sent today.
The name Of H. D. Newson Of New
York TO the class six Of the foreign
service was contained In this list. as
were those Of William L. Thurber Of
Massachusetts, to be examiner and chief
Of the United States Patent once:
Douglas r. Burkam, to be a temporary
ensign In the Coast Guard, L. D. tricks
to be senior surgeon OF the United
states Public Health Service, r. A. Von-
derlehr to be past assistant surgeon Of
the Public Health Service and Sidney
G. Brown Of Florida to be collector Of
customs, with headquarters in Tampa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-16
HESSE TO BE HoNoRED.

The Metropolitan Police Relief Asso-
citation of the District win present a
wrist watch and q. set Of laudatory
resolutions to Mai. Edwin 3. Hesse,
former superintendent of police, in the
sqliadroom Of police headquarters at
o'clock tonight.
Maj. Hesse served as secretary treas
urer of the association without pay for
~ years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-16
ny the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, April 16.--Another arrow
Of amour has been fitted to the bow
With which James Barrett johnson is
seeking to rewin the love Of his wife,
Ruth. That arrow. sanctioned by court
Of Law, is punch on the Jaw.
Not on Mrs. Jol1nson's jaw; but on
the jaw or jaws of any man 6r men
who seek for themselves the favored
affection OF Johnson's wife.
Mr.. johnson Is the same Mr.. johnson
who for some time new has been bonn
harding his estranged wife with fiow-
ers and candy In the un'altering hope
that she will abandon her idea of di-
vorCirig him and, instead, return to Mr..
sJDhnSor's hearth. "A court has held II
highly proper, even comnendable, that
johnson should lavish such tokens OF
affection, and has suggested that where
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-16
HAyRE DE GRACE RESULTS

FIRST RACE-Two-year olds; Az
furlongs:
Tom Hill. $24.9o. sl3, $3.50, won.
Ftxit, $l3, $1,000, second.
Frock, e6.10, third.
Also ran-Guilford and Jack Adams.
Second race-4-year- olds; 8 furlongs
Hatbrush, $3.50, $3.50, $3.50, won.
Sun Sweeper. $500. s4.10. second.
Amentra, $3.50, third.
Also ran-Linen King, Sturdy, Apple
Pie, Cherokee Maid. All Blue. Ken
lucky Colonel, Dear Lady, Troll. Fire
Watch, Senator Fiddler. Mary Mcneil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-16

Novelist Argues Pacts Like Kel
logg Treaty Are Ineffective.

BERLIN, April 1e Op).--H. q. Wells,
English novelist, lecturing In the
Reichstag last night on Common Sense
of World Peace" argued that pacts
like the Kellogg and others cannot
produce q peaceful world so long as
the idea Of independent sovereignties
rules affairs. Universal peace, he said,
could be hoped for only when there
Is something In the nature Of . world
federation or universal customs union
Several representatives Of the foreign
office and diplomatic corps, including
United States Ambassador Shurmafl,
were in the audience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-16

TOMORROW.
BY the United States Marine Band
Orchestra at 8 o'clock, at the audi
forum, Marine Barracks. Taylor Bran
son, leader: Arthur s. Whitcomb, Sec
ond leader:
Marche characteristique, Parade Of
the Gendarmes" ...............La Lake
Overture, "Semiramide" ....... .Rossini
Andante Cantabile from the string
quartet Opus II. ....... Tschaikowsky
(a) Trees" ................ Rasbacf
(b) 1.-THE Old Road" ......... Scott
Grand scenes from Andrea Chenier,"
Giordano
Oriental patrol Caravan. :. Scharbau
Suite, "At the Fair. Powell
(a) Merry o-Round.
tb) Circassian Beauty.
(c) Hoochee- Coochee Dance.
Marines hymn, 1.-THE Halls Of Monte
yuma"
"The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-16
13 INCENDlARY BLAZES
CAUSE FlREBUG HUNT
Pyromaniac Continues Activities in
Area Guarded by Augmented
Police Squad.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
OMAHA, Nebr., April 16.-Thirteen
incendiary fires since early yesterday
have precipitated city-wide search for
q pyromaniac.
Four automobiles were set afre last
night In Southeast Omaha. even while
augmented police squads patrolled the
territory. Nine stores and residences
we're set on fire yesterday.
In the automobile fires the culprit
pinned down the horn button after he
had set fire to the machines. None of
the fires resulted in heavy damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-16
BY the Associated Press.

By the AssocIAted FISH.
APPLETON. wis.,, April 16.-Fire and
high water have been. conquer, s to save
4-year-old Leona Martin from death.
Leona's clothing caught fire IS she
played with matches In her home, ct
Shicuton. She was burned 50 severe-
" that her life was despaired Of uHl-
less she could be taken TO q hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-16
BAND CONCERTS.
TODAY.

BY the United States Soldiers Home
Band Orchestra at Stanley Hall, at $40
o'clock. John 8. M. Zimmerman,
bandmaster: Anton Pointner, assistant
leader.
March, 1.-THE Banner. Won Blon
Overture, THE Wanderers Hope"
Suppe
Entr'acte, (a) "serenade," Ern; tb)
"rulcinello" ................. Aletter
Excerpts from musical comedy. Hit the
Deck NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. oumannS
Fox trot. I'm Wild About Horns on
AUTOMOBILES .G1aSklll
Waltz suite, 1.-THE Skaters" Lies Patti
neurSl ..s...........s. .WaluIeuIel
Finale, Adorable" .......... .Wynburn
H'.'The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-16
BUTLER EXTENDS LEAVE.
VIII Take Over Command of Ma
rines at ouantico Monday.

riIles at Quantico Monday.
Brig Gen. Smedley D. Butler, who
was scheduled to assume command of
the Marine Corps post at Quantico, Va,
today, has secured an extension of his
leave of absence until Monday and VIII
take over command then. Gen. Butler
has been on leave at his home in West
Chester, Pa, since returning from
China.
Brig. Gen. Harry Lee, commanding
general Of the East Coast expeditionary
force. IS in temporary command at
Quantico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-16
VETERAN WHO MADE
MILLION FROM SIS
WILLS ESTATE TO KIN

Continued From First Pase.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-16
HAVRE DE GRACE ENTRIES
FOR TOMORROW.
a willis Kilmer sharpe entry.

SECOND RAcE-si,7oo; the Climax; 3
year-olds furlones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-22
Constitution Hall.

Another beautiful building will be
added to Washingtons equipment on
Wednesday, when Bishop James E. Free
man will consecrate Constitution Hall,
the auditorium of the National Society
of the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton. The new structure takes its
place with Memorial Continental Hall
of the society, and with it will occupy
solid block facing the parkway south of
the White House. Seating accommoda-
tionS are provided for $500 persons in
the body Of the auditorium and 200 on
the speakers platform. Costing more
than 1000, 900, Constitution Hall was
promoted, financed and constructed by
10000 organized American women.
The chapters of the D. A. R., to the
number Of 2,40o, participated in the
undertaking that is to give the society
an adequate place for its meetings and
the National Capital a fine building
that enhances the beauty of the city.
Filling a long-felt need of the So
ciety, Constitution Hall not only con-
tains the large auditorium, but a IL
brary for the historical collection and
genealogical reference used by the So
ciety and the public. In addition, there
are numerous committee rooms and
lounges. Projected in 1925, Constitu-
ton Hall will forever stand as a monu-
ment to organized womanhood.
washington congratulateS the So
ciety on its achievement. It is proud
that twenty-four years ago it was Sc
lected as the headquarters of the society
with the erection of Memorial Cont
mental Hall, and with each forward step
of the Daughters this pride increases.
Washington, therefore, awaits the con-
secration Of Constitution Hall as an
event Of notable Importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-22

| This is q special department de-
voted to the handling of inquiries.
! You have at your disposal an extensive
I organization in Washington to serve
you in any capacity that relates to In
| formation. Write your question, your
name and your address clearly and in
| close 2 cents in coin or stamps for
reply. Send to The Evening Star ~
| formation Bureau, Frederic j. Haskin
director, Washington, D. G.
@. Has Byrd's Antarctic Expedition
taken many motion pictures?-N. S. B.
A. Up to date it has taken about
| 100000 feet of film and expects to in
| crease production as the season OF day
| light returns.
/ @. Is it possible to take up home
! stead land near the site OF Boulder
Dam?-W. j. S.
A. The Land Office of the Depart
ment of the Interior has withdrawn from
| homestead entry all areas designated
| in the Swing johnson Boulder Dam DILL
Most of this land lies in the Imperial
! and Coachella Valleys.
O. What are some of the indications
| Of a good education?-N. 7.
| A. Five evidences of an education as
! are as follows: First among the evil
dences of an education name correct
ness and precision in the use of the
mother tongue. AS second evidence
| I name those refined and gentle man
ners which are the expression OF f1xed
| habits of thought and action. AS a
third evidence I name the power and
habit of reflection. AS tourth
evidence of an education I name the
| ,.z-,o,- 81 There lie a TYNE of
mind which when trained to certain
point crystallizes. as it were, and re-
| fuses TO move onward. This type OF
| mind fails to give one of the essential
evidences of an education. AS a NTH
| evidence of an education I name ettl-
cheney, the power to do"
@. What was the name of the Indian
runner who was used in the search for
| the lost air liner City of san Fran
| cisco?-S. A. P.
A. Flying Eagle, a sturdy Hopi run
ner, assisted in the quest for the CITY
of San Francisco.
@. Did George Washington believe
| that a navy was necessary to protect
nations conmerce?-D. w. K.
| A. President Washington in his IN
augural message in December, 1896,
said, in part: ITO an active externa!
| commerce the prOJectlOn Oh AaEaA
| force is indispensable-the most sin
! cere neutrality is not sufficient guard
against the depredations of nations at
war. To secure respect for a neutral
flag requires naval force organized and
ready to vindicate 1t from insult or ag-
erosion. This may even prevent the
necessity of going to war, by discourage
] ing belligerent powers from committing
| such violations of the rights OF the neu-
trail party as may, first or last, leave no
other option"
@. Does the fish known as the pelican
come to the surface of the ocean,
| @. A. E.
A. This eellike fish, with stupendous
| Jaws similar to those of a pelican, is
never found at the surface unless it is
dead and floating It lives in the depths
and is found in both the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-22

Does it pay, Mr.. Employer, to push
your workers with a stimulant of noise,
whether Syncopated or just bang,
amounting to an expenditure of 10 or
20 per cent extra calories Of energy, in
| order to get only 3 per cent increase
of output? This Is not a question Of
humaneneSS, but of economics.
In fact, with 81 as the basis, the in
crease because of noise to II calories
amounts to an increase of AZ per cent
of energy required, while the output is
raised only 3 per cent. What Is DEM
onstrated for typists applies with equal
force to all mental workers, if not all
routine mechanical work.
DR.. Moss adds that it is of special in
terest to note that the effect of noise
was even more noticeable upon the
skilled typiStS than upon the unskilled-
which was possibly attributable to the
higher development of nervous energy
in the skilled.
Taking these laboratory tests as the
basis of computing the price of limoges
sary noise inflicted upon whole city or
all cities, the cost can but run up to
astounding figures This is only con-
sidering the actual economic output Of
labor products. What then must be
added for the shortening of lives through
the fraying Of nerves and breaking down
prematurely Of physical and mental en-
duranceP
tcODyrisht. 1929. BIZ Paul v. collaA, \
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-22
Light and Progress.

Fifty years ago young man who
had been experimenting in a small
laboratory In a persistent search for
means of making an electric current
| produce illumination reached a success
| full conclusion. He touched q wire to
a generator connection and caused a
glass bulb to glow with a steady bright
ness. A revolutionary discovery had
been made. A light had been devised
that could be multiplied indefinitely,
that was safe, that was penetrating.
Thomas A. Edison in his hour of
achievement probably did not realize
fully the Importance and value of his
own invention. Last night at Dearborn,
Mich, he reproduced the scene of his
final accomplishment at a semi-centen-
NAL observance Of that event. in dis
tinguished company headed by the
President of the United States.
BY means of a marvel as great as
the Harvesting of electricity to mans
service in illumination the story Of last
nights celebration was told in words
to countless millions Of people through
out the United States and across the
seas in distant lands. 1nstantaneously
the voice of a broadcaster describing
the scene move by move and word by
word spread throughout the country
and a vast multitude of listeners saw
in their imagination the picture of that
historic reproduction. Doubtless long
before another half century has been
completed a device now in its early
stage of development will have been
so perfected that scene Of this char
acter can be actually reproduced and
viewed by the eye at great distances
and by hmitless numbers.
When Edison completed the contact
that made his newly found filament
glow in 1879 he had no thought Of radio
or of television. He was after a means
of universal illumination with safety
by means of the electric current. No
one will really know how far his dis
covery then stimulated other researches
and inventions. Probably if he had not
found the precise means Of turning
current into a glowing, harmless light
others would soon have done so. The
period was quickened with Che spirit of
research and invention. The time had
come for advance. Every scientific &C
complishment was making to the same
end of using electricity and the then
unclassified etheric tides and currents
for communication.
Will the next fifty years be as fruit
full OF accomplishments and advances
as have been the past twoscore and
ten? There are those who believe that
the golden age of scientific achieve
ment has been passed. There are
others who hold that greater marvels
yet are to come and that what has
been developed in the last half century
is but a means to this end of further
and fuller Harvesting of the forces of
nature to the service of man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-22
Railroad Electrifcation.

WaShingtonians and no doubt all per-
sons who travel between the National
Capital and New York City are probably
much gratified at the announcement by
the Pennsylvania Railroad that cleo
IRRIGATION Of its lines will take place
between the two cities in the near fu-
ture. Work Is now going forward on
the New York-Wilmington electrical
ton. Between five and six years, it is
expected, will be consumed in this con-
struction. During this period electrifi-
cation Of the lines near Baltimore will
be begun. With the completion of the
entire project the Pennsylvania Rail-
road will have nearly three thousand
miles Of track electrically operated
For years Baltimore, because of the
long tunnels leading in and out Of the
city, has been spot of discomfort for
all railroad passengers. Smoke, thrown
of by the putting engines, fills the cars
and the eyes and Threats of travellers.
windows down." has always been a
necessary rule, but even with this pre-
caution the few minutes required to
negotiate the tunnels are anything but
pleasant.
Identification. which is coming more
and more into general use for both long
and short hauls, will end the smoke
nuisance, and will provide comfortable
jerkless trip between Washington and
New York. 1t is distinct step forward
and Washington eagerly awaits the
completion of the project.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-22
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

@. Is snow counted In measuring .
years rainfall?-C. s.
A. The Weather Bureau says that
snowfall that occurs at the Government
observing stations Is reduced to its equiv
alent in rainfall and included with the
latter in determining the amount OF
precipitation during the year. AS rule
the ratio of unmelted to melted snow
is / to 10-that is. 10 inches of snow
will ordinarily make about l inch Of
water.
@. What is meant by tontine insur-
ance dividends?-E. Nice.
A. 1t refers to some forms of life in
surance under which, at some desig-
mated time. usually 10, Is or 20 years,
the surviving and persisting policyhold-
ers share in the accumulated surplus.
@. Who is considered the greatest
song writer that America has produced?
IT. r.
A. Stephen Collins Foster is usually
given the honor. He wrote more than
100 songs, of which are still known
around the world.
Q. Please give some records for cross
ing the ocean, starting with Columbus
and ending with the Bremen.-S. L.
A. Columbus, II days, 1892; May
A4O"SAI VI NoyS, 4OGOp AOofoAAAAoAAf 90 0dJSR
1919; Sirius, 1912 days. 1898; Great
Western, 1872 days, 1888; Britannia,
II days hours, 1910; Pacific, days
10 hours, 1851; Persis, 9 days l hour,
1851; Scotia, days hours, 1866; City
of Brussels, days % hours. 1869: Bal
tic, days 20 hours, 1878; City of Ber-
lin, days Is hours, 1875; Arizona, Z
days 7 hours, 1880; Alaska. days 10
hours. 1892 Etruria, days hour. 1888:
Mo iocfip douS 10 hnJIrs 1901
cania, 5 days hours, 1894; Mauritania
(Queenstown). 4 days 10 hours; Maure-
tania (Cherbourg), days hours,
1928; Bremen, 4 days II hours, 1929.
@, Do any trolley cars operate with
out trackS?-C. L. T.
A. Trolley buses have made their
appearance. Rubber-tired buses able
to operate 8 or feet from the side
Of the overhead trolley are found to be
more mobile in traffic and capable Of
keeping faster schedule.
Q. Do the Canadian people have the
same moving picture favorites that we
have in the United States?-J. r. S.
A. An authority on the subject says,
''The favorite stars of Canada are such
players as Alice Joyce, Mary Pickford,
Douglas Fairbanks, Norma Shearer,
Janet Gaynor, Give Brook. Percy Mar
monG, ana tnat type or player"
Q. How long ago did the sculptor Of
the Statue of Liberty nve?-J. e. N.
A. Frederic Bartholdi was born In
1884 and died in 1904.
@. What can be used as a lacquer on
silver articles?-D. L. w.
A. Silver articles may be lacouered
with white shellac and alcohol or q
thin solution of dammar and alcohol.
@. Is Lord Byng living in England at
present?-M. P.
A. Lord Byng, former British Army
general, is now commissioner of the
metropolitan police at Scotland Yard,
LOndon's police headquarters.
Q. How many fishermen are there In
the United States?-L. B. j.
A. There are 126,910 who follow the
calling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-22
General Disapproval Greets
Fill pino Freedom i'm Tariff

ponents of independence as unfriendly
to the Filipino. They regard those pro-
ponents as primarily business men,
pledged to deliver a mortal blow to
Philippine industries in defense OF cap
italists Of their own states. But bust
ness interests out there agree that indie
pendence is far from being around the
corner, despite the gestures in the
United States Senate"
Defeated by only O few votes" ac-
cordtng to the Pueblo Star journal, cit
Is claimed that some Senators voted in
opposition because they felt that the
matter should be dealt with in q sep
arate resolution. Although the
Filipinos were promised that they would
be given their independence when fit
Tor self-government, there are many
Americans who object to giving up the
islands. Sentiment along this line I'M
doubleday will be heard vigorously when
congress begins a serious discussion of
the resolution providing for independ-
ence."
THE Senate has done we'll not to be
stampeded into ill-advised action that
would lead them away from the main
purpose Of Americas presence in the
Philippines" in the Judgment of the
Manchester Union, which offers the ex-
planation: ut is true that Americas
poiicy ~ the PnllpplneS has been beSet
with difficulties and that it has not
proved wholly satisfactory, but this is
no reason for abandoning the islands.
Much less does the imaginary menace of
Philippine imports constitute a reason.
America has set herself definitely to the
task OF bringing the Filipinos I'D to
the level OF self-determination. A COM
nendable progress has been made in this
direction, but the task is not finished.
To abandon the task now would be a
confession Of failure to all the world 1"
1T must be evident" suggests the
Salt Lake Deseret News, "that the in
PRODUCTION of eXtraneous or slightly re-
lated features into the discussion of the
tariff bill is grievously delaying prog
ress. Those who are becoming impa-
tent feel that the Filipinos can better
afford to wait a few weeks or months
for their independence than the United
States can afford to prolong its present
tariff uncertainty"