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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-09

carts and other primitive forms OF Transporter
ton to which the Army has reSorted In the
past. The simple methods win be in strong
contrast to the modern six-wheeled truck haul
ing tanks and enormous guns and the vans
now used to facilitate the transportation Of
cavalry to the battle area
The first successful use Of motor vehicles was
made by the British during the Boer War, from
1899 to 1902 when motor vehicles were used In
q comparatively small way. In 1912, the Ital-
ians put the motor truck to considerable use
in Tr1pol and later motor transportation was
used by the Bulgarians in the Turko-B Balkan
War of 1928. It was not until the World
War, however that motor transportation was
looked upon OF vital Importance to an army.
It might we'll be said that the use of aut0mo-
biles and motor vehicles changed entirely the
character of war. Automobiles have made pos
sible the transportation of tons OF food and
ammunition to millions of men. Motor vehicles
have made possible more rapid attacks and re-
treats, and while unquestiona5iy they have
brought death to added thousands they have at
the same time saved thousands of men who
otherwise would have lain on battlefieldS for
hours or days.
Within 10 days after the beginning Of the
World War, the nations under arms were US
ing over q quarter million automobiles in the
field. Everything that could be needed by the
armies was transported by gasoline machines,
including repair shops, armored care, scout cars,
ambulances, operating rooms and hospitals,
motor Kitchens and gasoline tanks. Some Of
the giant tractors carrying the siege guns we're,
in actuality small forts on wheels.
France gives credit to the automobile for the
defeat of the first German drive upon Paris in
1914, when, in one night, 10000 troops were
transferred by every conceivable motor vehicle,
from taxicabs to private Imousines, from Paris
to The battlefield 40 miles distant.
In 1916 the British in France gave the Ger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-09
Camp Hoabi,d Near BALTIMORE to Be Scene of Remarkable
1hree-Day Shoss--P,ogress of PASTE Fea0 Years.

mans the surprise Of the war by producing
great armored tractors, weighing over 10000
pounds and heavily armed, which could travel
on caterpillar wheels over destroyed trenches
and broken walls. It was in 1916, also, that the
American Army made its first extensive use
of the motor vehicle, when punitive" expe-
dition was sent into Mexico under Gen.
Pershing.
Every form of modern vehicle transportation
known will be shown at Camp Holabird during
the three-day exhibit and, IN contrast to the
present-day vehicles, there will be many old
relics of historical interest and value to the
Army. An old covered wagon which served
throughout the Civil War with Gen. Phil Sher-
idan's division and an old Civil War ambulance
which was the field Office used, the only one
Of its kind now In existence, will be shown
There will be the famous White House carriages
used from the administrations of President
Roosevelt through that Of President Harding
which, rs the Official means Of transportation
of the Commandment Chief win have u place
in the Army exhibit. There viii also be seen
the automobile used by Gen. Pershing in France
throughout the war. An interesting use of a
motor vehicle will be exhibited in the "versare"
bus, which is the headquarters and Office for
the commanding general of a division of troops
One Of the latest acquisitions to the Army
transportation corps is gaS-electric. six-wheel
truck which transports troops and baggage, and
when they get into camp it furnishes electric
power for the machinery or lighting Of the
camp.
THE parade which will pass the grandstand
is expected to take from two to three hours
in the passing. Besides all the modern motor
vehicles, there will be floats carrying groups
IMPLYING by-gone days. and the methods en-
ployed by them in transporting their belongings.
The pageant will begin with an Indian brave,
followed by his squaw, carrying the family pos
sessions OH her back. Following this, there will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-09
Army Transportation Pageant

be group of mounted men. representing the
early Spanish explorers, typifying the intro
duction Of horse transportation into America.
After the Spaniards will be seen a float bear
ing group Of French explorers in crude
river bateau. A detachment Of British soldiers.
in OK carts showing the transportation methods
used by both the British and American troops
In Colonial days, viii follow the Frenchmen.
One OF the most picturesque scenes in the
pageant viii be an elaborate old Colonial coach.
escorted by troop in the uniform Of the Co
lonial Dragons, designating the arrival of Gen.
Washington to take command of the American
Army.
Through the courtesy and cooperation of
the b. & O. Railroad will be shown freight
train Of the period of 1910. carrying load Of
troops westward on their way to take part in
the Mexican War. The Spanish War period
win be represented by q section Of wagon trans
portation used in that day.
Recalling memories to those who saw service
in the days Of Aguinaldo will be q f1oat with
a scene from the distant Philippines. A stuffed
carabas and q rotfgh wheeled cart accom-
panied by a troop Of Chinese cargadors will
wildly portray the manner IN which the sup
plies for the Army were carried over the rough
trails Of the islands, which were impossible TO
other means OF transportation. The section OF
the pageant representing the days of the last
war win show hoy the Army first began to haul
its troops IN tricks; then viii come the repair
carts and an assortment OF World War trans
portation.
One of the interesting features of the three
day program will be the testing of the big Army
trucks, as well as q great many commercial
trucks. When q vehicle passes the test held
at Camp Holabird, this is regarded throughout
the motor world as Of supreme importance.
number Of leading makers of commercial auto
mobiles and trucks have made basic changes in
design to overcome weaknesses or bugs dis
covered during tests made at the camp.
In addition to the 2,o00 Regular Army troops
which will participate In the pageant win be
members of the National Guard the Organized
Reserve, the Marines and representatives and
employees Of the b. & o. Railroad, as well as
other civilian organizations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-09
BY GRETCHEN SMITH.

"HE TRANSFORMATION of equipment and food
stuffs for an army has often been the
deciding factor in the victory defeat
n of the combatants In the wars of history.
Frederick the Great one OF the most capable
generals of all times is known to have altered
his entire plan of campaign on several coca
sions in order that his troops might keep close
70 their food supplies.
One of the first attempts to utilize an artif-
eially propelled vehicle for the use of an army
was made by French engineer, Nicholas Cug-
not, who, in 1853 invented q steam machine for
transporting artillery, as well as to assist i'm
the carrying of wounded men from the battle
fields. Its speed was 4 kilometers an hour and
IL had to be stopped every IS minutes In order
70 refuel. Its carrying capacity was extremely
limited and it never proved a great success.
Although less than 200 years ago, it seems
@ far cry from the days Of Nicholas Cugnot to
modern times when vehicles capable of trans
porting whole armies, with equipment ranging
from cook stoves to operating rooms, at the
fate of IS or 40 miles an hour, are used by the
thousands ana may be seen during army
nnaneuvers travelling over the country side like
enormous animals.
In order to demonstrate what uses the
modern army has made OF the motor vehicle,
As well as to portray the tremendous progress
made in army transportation since the days
when the foot soldier carried his pack ON his
lack, the Quartermaster Corps Of the Army
will stage spectacular pageant at the United
States Army transport depot, Camp Holabird,
outside of Baltimore June II, IL, II.
IT is expected that the Army exhibit will run
close second to the popular pageant Of
"The Iron Horse" which was held with success
asst year by the B. & o. Railroad It win be
3le most comprehensive military exhibit ever
assembled showing every form Of Transports
hon used by the Army, from the earliest day
% the present time, including what the solder
.arTied ON his back as well as all forms Of
inimal and mechanical transportation.
There viii be OK teams, pack mules and
horses, dog sleds, canoes coolies driving carabas
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Spike ragged. 'The boss called up
wants me to 60 to fire and report It
my first day OF since last Saturday d. work
overtime I don't like it %. why
didn't he send some other bozo? I'm not
grabbing about work like to work
>. only It's my legal holiday .. besides.
I don't like fires Z. you get all wet at
fires the cops won't talk 4. +. the
IRE engines and fremen are too busy to talk
i. and q guy has to argue to walk among
the hose lines and ruin my new pants.
Cant they let a guy alone?"
THAT most vital part Of Washington I
olimed UP, lis the citys heart"
Jaw. have a heart" walled Spike. "Here I'm
trying to cover fire by sitting home and
the fires burning w the house probably
the nfe-saving squads doing wonders
maybe a dozen kids saved from burning
insurance inspectors on the scene hope
we have some art to 60 with the story ..
don't feel like going to any FIRE am I a
ham reporter to cover f1res? =. hecki I'm
good enough to write story without seeing this
fire g.. I've seen 10000 fires, haven't /?
+. E.. well, this is no different :"
SPIKE snatched the telephone receiver and
called for the fire chiefs Office.
where's the fire?" he demanded. ooh!
IT'S the macaroni factory on IRE? Good! What
a story thatn make Thanksl"
"You promised. Spike to tell me-"
"FH be with yea IN couple Of minutes" he
put In. take your time. Fires must he COW
cred. This rs the fire of the century. A maca-
roni factory on fire. Can you think Of word
that rhymes with macaroni? III shoot this
story out Of my coffee grinder and We can talk
until until" 10y
The typewriter clicked. squawked, squeaked
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counts face assumed saturnine cast, IS he
lighted fresh flag.
My dear count, We have spent a pleasant
evening" said arising. ALLOW me to thank
you for the splendid interview. When in
formation is rarer than hens teeth I'll never
hesitate to ask your opinion
''Wait!" exploded the count, crashing silence
with touchdown.
What for?"
ST have found 1.-THE heart of your WASH
ington."
Tell it to me-"
ct can't-its impossible" swore the count.
you must listen. Now 1t comes. Hear?"
Yes. I heard. This:
"Ha, ha, hal"
'Ho, no, haw ha, hart"
Tee, heel"
"Haa -ahhh-www ha-a-a-a. Ha haha har
hah har no haaa-a-aaa!"
"Hee.'
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bis glee 1t came eur,siing and tumlt,ng, like
water over q cataract.
What the devil you gargling at?" demanded
Clancy. =
"Haw ha har. 1t wasn't heart-haW haw
that was the Speaker pounding his gayel for
the House to come to order. You see, Repre-
sentative started a gabfest and would
BY this time Clancy was tangoing down the
front steps, four at a time There amt no
justice or respect for intelligence" he swore.
HE thought he was alone but he wasn't
First he stripped his coat, then bent
piece of paper. He paid furtive glances
to things around But he must have been hard
of seeing. I came up the Washington approach
of the Anacostia Bridge. We met at the center
of the span. He was murnbling something TO
himself
why did you strip your coat and throw 1t
in the river?'
Because" he replied, piqued I'm gonna
follow"
Heavens! Commit suicide?"
Gould anything be sweeter?"
He didn't look a man who would punctuate
his life by jumping off bridge wheeling, he
demanded:
We'll, mister, whattaya think you're doin'
here at this hour of the infants NORM"
Me? I'm looking for the heart of WASH
ington. Maybe you've found it. You probably
know something about hearts"
do know about heartsI Mine is broken
into teeny-weeny pieces and scattered over the
city like star dust over the sky. Look" I'm
folding letter that Smelled of the kitchen,
Here's her last-her last one. She's ran off
with the gas meter reader. He came SO often
that made her cook with electricity. And"
I'm your travels haven't you come across the
heart Of the city?"
eff only Clementine would come back" he
sobbed. "Oh, but she won't. That's Why I'm
gonna jump in"
But you haven't told me about the heart OF
the city. The heart of Washington, man.
Think before you leap"
Listen" he interrupted. Some day she'll
come back and flnd me gone. And 4heW he
sorry she took up with that black villain"
Are you going to stop your raving and
tell me whether the heart of Washington is in
this neighborhood?"
oh" he continued, in red gingham tones,
''this is too much!" He placed one foot on the
fence.
"Stop!" commanded. He opened his mouth
and stared
Tin taking one final smell Of her powder
puff" he declared, emphaticaIy. Then over
boardi"
you're not! Under what semblance Of Grass
philosophy do you assume authority TO deprive
society Of your presence? This Is q platitudin-
Gus revulsion An attempt at wholesale and
retail massacre, unparalleled in the history of
crime military tactics, cryptography and in
,dustrial economies. By the law Of the moment
Of momentum, and the planetesinal hypothesis,
you would be convicted of fragrant hypocrisy in
any instance where righteousness and adjudi-
Cation"
Mister, mister. Pipe down! That kind OF
spiel would go before judge, not jury. Us
everyday people don't understand 1t.
Anyway" he went on. Let me thank you
for your kind sentiments In the case. I amt
heard such words since-fOr O long time Too
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-09
LAS anybody seen Spike?

HAS anybody seen spike9
Spikes a newspaper reporter, and knows
more people in the Capital than you can list In
one volume Of who's Who" Besides, Spike
buz2es around In the under currents, when they
come up for air. He knows so many rumors and
untold stories that If they were printed the
pile of wood pulp would mount higher than
Mount Shasta.
I found Spike in his room. He wore pair
Of Arabian sandals and was reading o book,
''The Adventures Of an Arch Reporter"
Spike" said. sis there any rllrlor, legend,
saga, or undercurrent in Washington that you
don't know"
mo, sir" he answered. I'm the walking
Washingtoniana division of the press"
Then have an easy question for you. I've
chased it from one end of the city 70 the
other" .s'=
Jaw, cough it up. I'll answer it In two shakes
OF dogs tail" he assured.
well, I'm looking for the most vital part Of
washington. You know"
There went the telephone.
Hello" cooed Spike. Then his face waved
Ivid with fright. When he banged the re-
ceiver, he unleashed torrent of invectiye that
would have confounded Webster.
II was telling you about Washingten's most
vital part, and how"
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much whipped cream. The next time you foam
that way. hope you choke!"
You thankleSs scalawag! Just for that, III
let you drown yourself"
"Oh, please do" he murmured smelling his
wife's powder puff. - .
whirled on my rubber heel had walked
but i've PAGES when heard "plOpio The river
gurgled and swallowed him alive. Ttirning
saw the powder puff bobbing In the current.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-09

\ HE transportation Of equipment and food
stufIs for an army has often been the
deciding factor in the victory or defeat
The Washington times., 1929-01-02
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3

r. WENTY-SECOND day of the This should be good
business especially real The influence
the afternoon may be propious than those the
forenoon especially money feminine
and by far the promising be those that cnate
at 125 p. m, 2:45 p m, and 1888 p.
1t be best to avoid writings visits journeys signing docu
ments conferrng might be advisable employ
accountant at 10 a. m.
It likely unfayoable day general for those
under the sign of Virgo and in particular impractical under
taking may fan to their lot during the forenoon
Children should able develop thorough
practical deliberate methods business Their inherent fore
sight dscernment should them very successful in life
them avoid literature their pursuits Yet
notwithstanding their handcaps in these respects be
aspect Mercury they may have strong
intuition along these lines and make attempts to establish
themselves in writings They better make
study estate for which they win be likely have real
genius.
Your birthday: Your year good excepting that you should
be careful about confdng strangers You may also waste time
money This to be particularly good birth
day practically engaged bakers cooks
domestcs; they find good to advance in their line
Nativties: DOUGLAS JERROLD English writer and
dranatist: MARCUS TULLIUS CICERO, Roman orator
LUCKY HOUR: 1:25 mDeal with the old folks and in
real estate o rentals
The Washington times., 1929-01-02
What Is Your Lucky Hour?
nx, rrrrTN xyUrT Nh DpTrcrE,cc
THE YELLED PRIESTESS


NoTE-Ths applies
Suttac for mountain two hours; for Pacific s three
The Washington times., 1929-01-02

The Sun q. Capricorn December 81 to January 10.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-01-23
Shoe WORKERS
MEET TOMORROW
Will Make Plans for
Strike Activity

The Joint Council of the indie
pendent Shoe Workers Union of
Greater New York has arranged a
mass meeting for tomorrow evening
in Brooklyn, at a hall to be an
nounced in the Daily Worker to-
morrow. The purpose of this meet
ing will be to intensity the cam
paign which the union is at present
carrying on among the shoe work
ers to resist wage reductions which
are being made in the entire trade.
One of the main single purposes
of the meeting will be to continue
the organizational work connected
with the strike the union has de-
clared against the Feifer Brothers
Slipper Company.
This company, located at SAP w.
18th St., was under union control
for three years, until recently, it
decided to establish an. open shop.
In spite of the fact that the firm
had an agreement with the union
which does not expire before Sept.
l, it submitted demands to the crew
which were: no union shop, securi-
ties of 5000 from each employee,
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-01-23
What to Do With Sd?
3 Workers Ponder and
Give 1t to the "Daily"

A personal wager made last week
resulted yesterday in the contribu-
ton of four dollars TO the Daily
Worker. Morris Berkowitz and Sam
Sherman. two workers, wagered two
dollars on something or other (the
subject of the wager was not di-
vulged to the Daily Worker re-
porter) and +. Frank was chosen as
referee and bet-holder. Sam Sher-
man won.
Meeting on the question of what
to do with the money, the unani-
nous decision was that the two dol
lars wagered, plus one dollar each
from the winner and referee should
be contributed to the Daily Worker.
Yesterday the sum was presented to
the office.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-01-23
Sandlno Agent Denies That
He Would Divide Nicaragua

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Jan.
22.-The poet and author, Froylan
Turcios, representative here of Gen.
eral SANDING, has published the fol-
lowing statement regarding the ru-
NOR that SANDING has proposed to
] resident Moncada of Nicaragua that
that country be divided, with Mon
cada in one jurisdiction and SANDING
in another:
II do not believe that SANDING has
proposed to divide the territory of
Nicaragua. As soon as l have proof
of the falsity of that report, will
advise the press. SANDING never was
so strong as at present. His army
is today more numerous and more
warlike. He will give terrible and
bloody lessons to the Nicaraguan
troops, who, betraying their land and
their liberty, unite with the Yankee
buccaneers to insult and enslave the
land that gave them BIRTH"
Turcios, in addition, publishes a
letter he has written to SANDING,
urging SANDING that the only condi-
ton SANDING should demand before
he lays down his arms and ends his
campaign, is that all armed Yankees
leave Nicaragua. Turcios, himself,
evidently desiring only a thin form
of bourgeois national independence,
says he would be satisfied with Mon
cada as president if only there were
no Yankee marines around, appar-
emily somewhat blind to the fact
that it was by the grace of the
marines Moncada was placed in
power.
That with Moncada in the presi-
dency, broadcasting sycophantic eul-
ogies to the Yankee marines who
put him there and who have been
massacring Nicaraguans, erecting
monuments to the Yankee marine
commanders and ready at any in
slant to summon these marines back
again, Nicaraguan independence
would be totally lost if SANDING,
trusting to the semblance of indie
pendence, would be tricked into sur
rendering his arms, seemed to be a
viewpoint that Turcios, the bourgeois
intellectual, does not share.
Even with the ver-advertised
Withdrawal" of marines now sup
posed to be going on, there are $40
new marines coming into Nicaragua
to take the place of those leaving,
and it is admitted that at least $500
marines are remaining.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-01-23
S274,000,000 More for
Dry Spies and Bunk

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The
senate late today adopted the Harris
amendment to the first deficiency
appropriation bill giving an addi-
tional 1924, 100000 to the treasury de-
partment for prohibition.
The amendment was adopted over
the protest of Secretary of the
Treasury Mellon, supposed to enforce
prohibition but actually connected
with distillery interests.
Immediately after this vote the
Senate adopted the Glass amend
n1ent without a record vote, appro-
priating another S250,000 to be used
by President-elect Hoover when he
takes Office for an investigation of
prohibition enforcement.
More For War.
A S5,l30,306 programs for con-
struction of army air corps build
ings during 1891, a part of the
army housing program, was intro
duced today by Representative
James. Republican, Michigan.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-01-23

discrimination and reductions rang
ing from to 35 per cent.
When the demands were reported,
the officials of the union attempted
to negotiate with the concern and
settlement was almost in sight,
but the firm changed its mind at
the last moment and broke off all
negotiations. A strike was declared
by the Joint Council at it's Monday
night session and the crew began
picketing the shop yesterday after
noon.
The strike at the Vincent Hor-
WITT now enters it's second week and
the spirit among the strikers is very
good. The workers at the Vincent
Horwitz are striking against wage
reduction which the bosses demand,
cuts ranging from 10 to so per cent
The strikers are holding daily meet
ings and are determined to carry on
their struggle.