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Evening star., 1929-11-15
Lone Gotham Voter
Was Denied Secrecy

From the Manchester. N. H, Leader.
That lone voter in New York elec-
ton district without doubt was person
of some distinction. Very rarely does
a single voter have four election ON
cials and one policeman assigned 70
attend on his pleasure throughout q
whole day. The ordinary voter deems
himself lucky in an election as exciting
as the New York election was this year
If he can perform his civic duty, and
mayhap exercise his spleen on the cam
didates he votes against, II he does
not have to be herded in q long line
for an hour or two.
Recently the lone voter asserted his
independence by strolling early in the
day to the polling place and, after
looking around q moment to see who
was there, walked away without voting.
He found the four election officials
and the policeman on hand, but the
newspaper reporters and photographers
had not arrived. He made arrange
ments to correct that, situation before
returning by notifying the newspapers
of the time he would make his next
appearance to vote.
Thus he obtained his brief celeb
rity. But there were disadvantages, too.
He enjoyed the theoretical right OF
every citizen, that Of the secrecy OF
the ballot. None Of the election OH
cials or such spectators as were on
hand knew how he voted when he voteo'
but the veil was lifted when the vote
was counted and the returns filed. In
an election like that in New York
secrecy is often a real asset to a voter
that Is, to one of the timid type who
wants to be on the winning side. But
this chap had to stand or fall by the
returns.
Evening star., 1929-11-15
Gov. Gardner Wants
Strike Facts Known

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Gov. Max o. Gardner of North Caro-
lima has appealed to the industrial lead
erS of the State to get together and
agree upon a thoroughly rational and
just policy of co-ordinating the interests
of employers and their employees
In view of the recent disturbances in
the textile labor fields of the State, Gov.
Gardner urges that the true conditions
be investigated and made known to all
concerned Whenever inequities exist
they should be voluntarily corrected, for
instance as between mill owners and
their operatives. He knows personally
and officially that actual conditions in
the mill areas of the State have been
grossly magnified and miSrepresented to
the country, and led to invasions by
communistic fanatics not bent upon i'm
proving labor interests but upon en-
broiling the workers in enmities and
'riotous conflicts with lawful authorities.
The governor asks for a full, impair
tial and honest revelation of the policy
of the labor employers and of the actual
conditions prevailing among the work
ers. He wants just and amicabfe
status established between them as nee
essary to the peace and prosperity of
both, as well as the good order and fame
of the State.
Evening star., 1929-11-15
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Take advantage of this free service
II YOU are one Of the thousands who
have patronized the bureau, write US
again. If you have never used the
service, begin now. 1t Is maintained for
your benefit. Be sure to send your
name and address with your question
and inclose 2 cents in coin or stamps
for return postage. Address The Eve
ming star Information Bureau, Fred
eric j. Haskin, director, washington,
D. G.
@. How long have Mary and Bob
been on the air?-W. NJ. B.
A. Mary and Bob have been heard on
the radio ever since the True Story
hour was inaugurated, the first week
in January, 1928.
@. Is the bridge ACROSS the Mississippi
River at VickSburg nearly enough COM
pleted for trains to pass over?-S. E. c.
A. The Mississippi River Bridge at
that point Is not completed But it
Is expected that this bridge will be
open to traffic shortly after the first
OF the year. However, the new $500, 900
highway bridge across the Yazoo Riv-
er on United states Highway No. 81, 13
miles north of Vicksburg, was formally
opened to traffic on July 26.
O. When was the first Hispano-Suiza
car built?-J. b. B.
A. The Hispano-Suiza factory was
started in 1908 and produced cars in
the early part of 1906.
Q. How much silver does one put on
card tables when serving four course
luncheon?-M. W.
A. Since card tables are relatively
ic INrie IN
table only such silver as will he needed
for the individual course.
O. Does the elephants foot have a
heel2-W. A. K.
A. The Biological Survey says that
the elephants foot is all toes and a
pad. The part corresponding to heel
is'up the leg.
O. Was Davy Crockett ever a mem
Der of Congress-. NJ. M.
A. David Crockett served in the
Twentieth, Twenty-first and Twenty
third Congresses.
Q. How many buildings were de-
stroyed in the Chicago fire?-V. D.
A. During this fire 17,45O buildings
were destroyed, causing 200 deaths and
rendering more than 10000 homeless
Property to the value of $3.50, ,000,0 ,00O
was destroyed.
@. Who first wrote hymns especially
for children?-D. K.
A. Isaac Watts Is said to have been
the first writer of children's hymns.
q. Why do some grains have more
pounds to the bushel than others
have?-L. A.
A. For many years grains were meas
ured in bushel containers, or peck
containers. However, in different
States the exact size of these con-
| tainers varied, and they frequently
varied within the same State. Conse-
quently. the Department of Agriculture
found 1t necessary to, set some stand
ard amount to the grain. In compiling
standard measurement it was found
that some. grains took up more space
than others. This necesSitated an
| other form of measurement in order
| to insure accuracy The answer to this
was table of weights. Now all States
use. tables giving the pounds to the
bushel OF the various grains.
A. & h. where 9 does frost come fr0m'-
A. Frost may be described as frozer
! water vapor. When frost forms, the
temperature Is 80 degrees Fahrenheit OF
Evening star., 1929-11-15
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

John v. A. MacMurray, whom he viii
succeed, as our foremost authority on
Chinese affairs. One of Johnson'S ac-
complishments is that he speaks
Chifese-a talent in itself that deserves
the Congressional Medal Of Honor for
linguistic valor. Native of the Dis
trict of Columbia, but calling Oklahoma
his home State, Johnson has completed
his twenty-second consecutive year in
the United States Foreign Service. He
passed his examinations as a student
interpreter in China in 1907. After
that he served successfully as consul
general or vice consul general at Muk-
den, Harbin, Hankow, Shanghai, Chung
king and Changsha. For the past IL
years Mr.. johnson has been in the
state Department. He became CHIEF
and an Assistant Secretary of State III
1927. johnson is bachelor His
offlcial host at Marking may be his
sister, Elizabeth, who was with him
in China before.
+ 4 \
Representative Charles G. Edwards,
Democrat, of Georgia, who wants to
bring the Army and Navy foot ball
teams back to the gridiron by act OF
Congress, says there's far more involved
than a mere renewal of the pigskin
CLASSIC. 1IlE WOI0 IldS SOllC OuH W OAAS
world" says Mr.. Edwards, that the
officers or officials of our two great
services are at such loggerheads that
they can't even agree to play games
together. That is an unfortunate and a
discreditable state of affairs. 1t should
be remedied." The Georgia Congress
man, who was once a foot-baller him
self, wanted his bill Oh. r. 5059) re-
ferred to the House committee on the
judiciary, but it went to military affairs.
Representative Britten of Illinois, chair
man of the naval affairs committee,
believes the bill will be passed by the
House If 1t is reported out.
X X X
Is lobbying expense deductible in a
tax return? A case coming up from
Alabama, through the District Court
and the Board of Tax Appeals. Is now
under consideration in the Department
of Justice on the question whether an
appeal shall be taken from a decision
of the Board of Tax Appeals to the
United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
The issue involved in this case is
whether q taxpayer may claim deduc-
ton in his return Of an amount paid, as
so-called lobbying expenses, to prevent
the passage of certain legislation which
affected his business. The Board OF
Tax Appeals decided that the expense
was deductible.
(Copyright. 1927
Evening star., 1929-11-15
Would Credit Wilson
i'm Armistice HOnOrs

To the Editor Of The Star:
The greater part of November 10
and IL was spent by me reading in the
newspapers and listening to the radio
accounts of the significance attached
to this great Armistice day. MY re-
action to it all is one of doubt.
As an ex-Marine can truthfully say
that Armistice day IL years ago to me
was godsend. 1t meant the end Of the
long, bloody fight. 1t however. also
meant victory. - victory achieved not
alone through the speedy mobilization
of an efficient and valorous force, but
in addition by the magnificent and In
spring leadership of onr commander
in-chief, Woodrow Wilson.
1 am far from being Democrat ana
therefore cannot be accused of being In
spired by partisan motives, but chaI-
lenge any ono to cite me one instance
in history of a war having been sue
cessfully waged by nation where the
commander -in-chief of that victorious
nation was so Systematically and bru-
tally relegated to the background as was
Woodrow Wilson.
Those celebrating Armistice day
should recall that its coming on the
18th day of November and not
months later can be directly attributed
to wilson's powerful and compelling
notes directed to the German people. IL
was these notes, In great part, tnat
haStened the decentralization among
the German civilian population and
helped to bring about a complete
capitulation by the German military
authorities.
The world knows woodrow Wilson as
a great exponent of universal peace,
but the American. people owe him a
debt of everlasting gratitude for lead
ing it to victory in the greatest war
of history.
Despite the above, looked in vain
those two days for some sincere
vocal or physical expression, or ges-
ture in the form of noble experiment
in what might have been termed non
partisan patriotism" in commernorating
the courage and idealism OF woodrow
Wilson.
Instead. I found that the only cere-
mony in honor of one who belongs to
history. but who should be selflshly
claimed by real true Americans. was
that conducted by his loyal friends in
Washington at Bethlehem Chapel,
Mount st. Alban.
JOHN KENDALL.
Evening star., 1929-11-15
SHOOTING STARS.
ny PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
ROIlin' Along.

ROIlin' Along.
Roilin' along toward tomorrow,
The world travels on through the
night;
Rollin' away from the sorrow
OF the day that has drifted from
sight.
Rollin' along through the cleaning
OF stars that shine steady and strong
To light us to pathways Of dreaming
And so we keep rollin' along.
Rollin' along past the May day,
Rollin' through Summer so fair
Passing full many play day
And many a moment of care.
Autumn and Winter may send us,
In greeting, sigh or a song.
We accept what the seasons extend US,
And so we keep rollin' along.
Evening star., 1929-11-15
Poor C. 0. P. Organization
Blamed for Walker Victory

&inues the Union, there seems to be no
reason why he should not continue his
wiSe-craeking for the next four years,
in the serene confidence that he is
what two-thirds of the enrolled elec-
torate of the city desire and expect
of mayor. AS for the government of
the city, early in the campaign Mayor
Walker pledged himself to take his
advice and leadership from John F.
Curry, grand sachem of Tammany and
symbol of the Tigers dropping of the
temporarily affected high hat, and
Sachem Curry undoubtedly will see to
it that New York City is well gov
erned, according to the priced traditions
of Tammany."
Party politics really had little to
do with Walkers victory" asserts the
Wheeling Intelligencer Republican,.
He owes his all to old reliable Tam
many, which has exacted enough graft
In the present administration to elect
rag doll to the mayoralty." Walker
was elected, according to the Great
Falls Tribune (Democratic), mot be-
cause he deserved reelection, but be-
cause La Guardia could not command
the united support of his own party,
and was incapable of conducting the
sort of campaign that would attract
independent voters" The Norfolk
Ledger-Dispatch independent Demo-
/, ~
Walker had been opposed by stronger
candidates, his sweeping plurality would
be much more significant than it is"
The weakness of La Guardia is attested
also by the Savannah Morning News
Democraticl. The Milwaukee Journal
independently gives the verdict, THE
loud speaker failed to displace the
comedian"
The Atlanta Journal Detnocratic)
sees more in the result than meets most
eyes. Mayor Walkers majority" it
declares, was so marked a gain over
his party's showing in the metropolitan
district last November that it stands
out as an extraordinary omen. More
over, the Democratic ticket won in IL
other cities in New York State, most of
which are known as Republican strong
holds-Ithaca, for instance, which has
been such for is successive yearS-and
also in Springfield, Mass; Bridgeport,
Conn. and Indianapolis, Ind.
The voting, whether in States or In
municipalities, had a broad import
which the far-seeing student of ma
tional politics will not overlook. The
conclusion seems well warranted that
the country is Soberly reaSSessing party
records and party values, and the more
these are weighed the more will it ap-
pear that Democracy is found not
wanting"
Evening star., 1929-11-15
Urges More Power
.. Be Given to Judges

From the San Bernardino Daily Sun.
According to the National Economic
League, the most important step to be
taken in the administration OF justice
is to give more power to judges in in
stfucting juries.
This would help, no doubt, to pro-
cure better verdicts. Often jury Is
confused by the testimony of the law
and needs more assistance than 1t gets.
Many a layman, though, would sug-
gest as a matter of greater Importance
that the Judge take firmer control OF
the trial itself, to suppress petty legal
the full ana orderly presentation of
testimony. If necessary, there. should
be legislation allowing our judges great
er latitude along the lines familiar in
British courts of justice.
It Is said by some legal authorities,
however, that American judges at pres
ent have q great deal more power of
this sort than they use.
Evening star., 1929-11-15
College and Life.

DR.. Cloyd H. Marvin, president of
George Washington University, ex-
pressed forcefully one important phase
of the philosophy Of education in his
talk to the mothers Of freshman girls
yesterday.
He clarified a subject upon which
there have been many fallacies in
popular thinking. The university presi-
i's dent explained that three reasons are
advanced by parents for sending their
boys and girls to college.
The first is thoroughly human, fire.
quently advanced, and entirely falla-
9 cious. 1t is, in effect, that the father
and mother, battered, weary and heart
sick over the endless struggles of life
Z wish their offspring to have Pm easier
existence on a higher social level. They
regard the price they pay for the educa-
ton of their sons and daughters as a
legacy OF comfortable leisure anC
kpertia.
s,,,., The sc cond regards college as sort
,o9, glorifled kindergarten where youth
" is protected during its formative year,
- from contact with the groSSer anS
. harder aspects of life. Parents of thiI
s.tYpe seek to shield their children from
AcSesallty. Their effort probably is q
----ft4ile as trying to teach swimming b!
classroom lectures. 1t is also as un
desirable.
The third considers college as plac
of preparation for more struggle, TO
harder and more efficient work, TO
greater service to the world. Persona
ambition may be satisfied at the sam
time The student may attain to
higher and more desirable economic po
sition and to happier life. But thes
ends are incidental.
Colleges, are institutions establishe
by society for its own welfare. Societ
cares little for the ease and aecurit
Evening star., 1929-11-15

lower at the spot where the frost occurs.
The temperature a few feet above the
surface of the earth, on still clear
mornings, often is several degrees
higher than it is at the surface. Hence,
frost may occur on the grass ana III
low places when the temperature on
ones porch, for instance, Is distincty
above the freezing point.
@. Why were the steppe regions
called SteppeS?-V. H.
A. They are so called from the
Russian word step" or "stepi," mean
ing waste or heath.
@. Were the spires on any American
churches designed by Sir Chrst0pS-~S
Wren?--L. M.
A. There is comparatively no evil
dence to prove that there are. Certainly
he did not visit this country. Sir
Christopher Wren was born in 1880
and died in 1723. Between the years
1910 and It'll he designed So London
churches. There are comparatively
few churches In this country that were
built prior to 1923. Among the early
churches or meeting houses, erected In
are Christ Church, Philadelphia (A,D.
172D; st. Philip, Charleston (A.D.
1880 st. Paul, New York (A.D. 1767(,
and st. Michael, Charleston CAD. 1752),
of which the probable architect was
Gibbs, the designer OF the Radcnne
Library, oxford.
O. When was the first town clock
made in this country?-L. r. r.
A. The first tower clock in the
United States, which was for the gen.
eral benefit of the townspeople, was
the one, according to N. Hudson Moore,
in the church at Ipswich, Mass. Ine
new meeting house was built in 1899
and in 1704 the clock and dial were
added.
@. How many soda fountains. are
there in the United States?-P. 3. @.
A. THE Soda Fountain" estimates
that there are 81, ,241 soda fountains IN
the United States. OF these, 33,l5O
are rated at $4,000 and up. doing IS
per cent of the annual volume OF bust
ness amounting to about q billion
dollars.
@. What part of the cost Of the
Union Station in Washington was porne
by the Federal Government?-M. 3.
A. The Union Station cost $40 O,O00,-
| 900. The Federal Government tur-
nished $3,0O0,000.
@. Why are English walnuts so called
when they really originated In PERSIAN
j. B.
A. The Persian walnuts brought to
England were small and inferior to the
nut that was developed in England. The
present size and flavor are the result OF
cultivation in England, hence the name
@. Is the expression "of that ilk"
correct?-R. T. D.
A. 1t depends upon how the express
sion is used. Ilk is Scotch word,
meaning same" One could say Fair
fax of that ilk," meaning Fairfax of
Fairfax If the estate bore the same
name. ''Of that ilk" does not mean OF
that sort, kind or class.
@. Is the Soviet Government inter-
ested in fostering athletics?-N. G. T.
A. Athletic contests in Russia are
restricted to athletes who also work.
The Red Sport International held
meet in Moscow last year in which
worker-athletes of 20 nations partici-
pated.
| @. Is it possible for natives of the
polar regions to have blindness
L. T.
A. Natives of the polar regions are
not immune.
Evening star., 1929-11-15

Of the individual. 1t cares only for the
Advancement and security Of the whole.
It has no concern whatsoever that eny
boy should go through life with less
hardship and sacrifice than his father.
Enrolment at George Washington, or
any other college, automatically is an
enlistment in the service of society, how
ever vaguely this may appear to the
individual.
There is no doubt that this point
often is lost sight of entirely. 1t Is diff
hcult to realize the truth that the pur-
pose of higher education is not to give
additional privileges, but to impose ad-
ditional responsibilities and to render
the boy or girl capable Of bearing those
Evening star., 1929-11-15

America is the richest country In the
world-so rich that its people feel from
time to time that they can afford to
gamble heavily. The plain citizens who
follow old Ben Franklin's maxins on
thrift go their accustomed ways and
continue to have rather the better Of
the argument.
Evening star., 1929-11-15

A Rockefeller purchase Of Standard
Oil on large scale is nothing surpris-
ing In selecting Standard Oil as a
buy a Rockefeller puts his money into
something he knows all about.
Evening star., 1929-11-15

As a personal wet and political dry
Cole Blease carries water In one hand
and "hard ticker" in the other. He
provides an interesting example Of
anbidextrous craftsmanship.
Evening star., 1929-11-15
How to Solve Mysteries.

From the Toronto Daily Star.
One explanation given for the popu-
larity of detective stories in the United
States is that it is only in fiction that
the people can read of q capital crime
being detected and punished.
Evening star., 1929-11-15

Prolonged diplomatic discussions are
hopeful. So long as people can be kept
interested in an argument there is no
immediate danger of violence.
Evening star., 1929-11-15

The stock ticker will soon register in
close accord with the market. 1t Is
regretted that some o. the margined
accounts cannot catch up as easily.
Evening star., 1929-11-15

All other States ana Canada.
Member Of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
patches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local ewS
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1929-11-15

Many persons discuss the stock mar
y ket who know little about it. Many
= more equally i'll informed back their
opinions with real money.
Evening star., 1929-11-15

A tax reduction is an indication OF
basic prosperity of the kind that assists
thrift. with no temptation to speculate.
Evening star., 1929-11-15
Gradual DiminutiOn.

"when you first came to washington
YOU said you knew all about the tariff" :"
MY confidence was long since shak-
en-" said Senator Sorghum. Speeches
are supposed to tell you something, but
If you listen to enough Of them. you
finally decide that your accurate in
formation is growing less and less"
Evening star., 1929-11-15

Jud Tunkins says he has heard that
history repeats itself, but his daugh-
ter's schoolbooks don't show anything
like the airplane or radio news that
is going around.
Evening star., 1929-11-15
Nature Knows Best

From the Rochester Times-Union.
Nature does it better. When wild
things get too fat, they don't eat until
they're lean enough 70 catch something.
Evening star., 1929-11-15
Quiet in Cemetery!

From the Duluth Herald.
Outside Of cemeteries, anN-noise
campaigns do not accomplish much.
Evening star., 1929-11-15
Diet Supervision.

Diet Supervision.
"You must be careful about what you
eat" said the physician.
MY wife told me that this morning" !"
said the worried man. "She reminds
me that the market money can't pos
sibly go round unless limit my ex-
pensive tastes"
1--WE pray to a joss," said HI Ho, the
sage of Chinatown, mot SO much in
reverence as in the hope that he may
have some mysterious and far-reaching
political influence"
Evening star., 1929-11-15
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Virtue VS.. Publicity.
From the Grand Rapids Press.
Virtue Is its own reward, but vice
gets more publicity.
Evening star., 1929-11-15
Shifting Opinions.

AS wisdom I set out to seek,
I heard q politician speak
And what he says does not appear
The same as what he said last year.
Evening star., 1929-11-15

He played the market till he found
Anxiety kept hovering round.
He said, "If that's what you call play,
I'd rather work from day to day"
Evening star., 1929-11-15

"A hoss race" said Uncle Eben,
makes winner take credit for bein
smart. Den he perceeds to use his
imaginary intslleck to Fpn his dumb
luck"
Evening star., 1929-11-15

eff Jimmie Walker is the sort of
mayor New York City wants, then,
popular government being what 1t is,
he is the sort Of mayor New York City
is entitled TO have" says the Spring
fleld (Mslzs.) Union (Republican).
With this handsome vindication." con-
Evening star., 1929-11-15

@. What part of the cost OF the
Union Station in Washington was borne
by the Federal Government?-M. 3.
A. The Union Station cost $2O,OOO,-
600. The Federal Government tur-
niShed So 600 600.
Evening star., 1929-11-15

Nelson r. johnson, Just appointed
American Minister to China. ranks with