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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23
Grade Crossings.

Once again a grade crossing has
taken a terrible toll of human life.
Near Cleveland yesterday a school bus
containing ten happy and frolicsome
youngsters rolled along the road. The
railroad crossing over which the bus
passed every day came into view.
Vision up and down the track for a dis
lance Of mile or two was good, but
evidently the fifty-six-year- old driver
neglected to make use of it. A splin-
tering crash and the bodies Of nine
children and the driver were strewn
along the tracks. Only one child es-
capped the onrushing death, and she is
said to have but a slim chance of re-
covering from serious injuries.
It is of little moment, however, how
this particular accident happened.
Tragedies have occurred at points where
trains could be seen for miles before
they approached the crossing and
others where no vision at all Of the
tracks was permitted the motorist.
Only one factor is responsible for these
accidents, and that is the grade cross
ing itself. Wherever road and rail meet
on the same level, regardless Of warn-
ing devices, gates or watchmen, death
will ride the cowcatcher Of the onrush-
ing engine.
Conceding that grade crossing elimi-
nation is expensive, the dollars that
railroad, State or municipality puts into
it may be regarded as an investment in
human life. The total Of those who
meet death at grade crossings annually
is staggering. Most Of them probably
were careless, but humans must be pro-
tected as far as possible from their
own acts. "Foolproof" crossings can be
constructed and should be. The grade
crossing must 60, to be replaced by via
ducts or underpasses. 1t is only then
that a decrease will be shown In the
toll of fatalities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23
Stephen T. MathAr.

Although he had ceased his activities
in the development and care Of the
national park system Of the United
States for more than q year, the death
OF Stephen T. Mather, which occurred
yesterday in Massachusetts,, causes deep
distress to all Americans who love
nature and appreciate the beauties and
wonders Of this country. Mr.. Mather
gave himself to the park service without
stint. He gave Of his own fortune and
he gave Of his energies. The splendid
development Of the park system accom-
plished during the past two decades is
in large measure due to him-to his
enthusiasm, his practical measures Of
preservation. his wise administration.
50 highly recognized were Mr..
Mather's services as director Of the
parks system that he was honored some
time ago in q Nationwide movement
known as the stephen T. Mather
Appreciation" This movement was
extraordinary In that 1t was aimed to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23
Approves Capper's Plea
For Uniform Divorce Law
10 the Editor Of The Star:

TO the Editor Of The Star:
Referring to a recent article in your
paper relative to the adoption of a
provision for a constitutional amend
ment for q uniform marriage and de
vorce law by Senator Arthur Capper of
Kansas, this subscriber cannot resist an
expression on the subject.
At last, one of our legislators has hit
on q question which in my opinion is
most vital and one more worthy of con-
sitleration than tariffs, prohibition, en-
igration, lobbying, etc, and Senator
Capper sees the necessity Of uniform
marriage and divorce laws.
have often wondered with divorces
pending in the District Supreme Court
why there has not been law prevent
ing husbands and wives involved In
these cases from applying for divorce
in other States.
And I believe it Is only fairly recent
ruling by Justice Gordon, preventing
this.
Marriages and divorces legal in one
State should be legal in all and vice
versa.
Senator Cspper has indeed touched
on an all-important subject. Marriage
state. The seriousness Of marriage
seems to be forgotten nowadays and
divorce makes men and women dis
gusted and unhappy.
These are the evils Of life which Seem
to say,
ooh! What viii be at forty,
If nature should keep me alive,
If am now 50 bitter
When am but twenty-1iveI"
The Senator from Kansas is right. I
hope he starts at once on this long
neglected question and secures the right
remedy.
MRS. WILLIAM H. SIMPLIFY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23
Mrs. Owen Commended
As Member of Congress
DO the Editor Of rhs star:

70 the Editor Of The star:
Permit me to congratulate Mrs. Ruth
Bryan Owen, through this paper, for
her eloquent and sincere message which
she presented to the House elections
committee recently, in answer to the
attack on her eligibility to Congress.
Let'us be ourselves for just q moment,
and we will see how unfair and unjust
the treatment has been to Mrs. Owen.
She was honored and privileged by
her people of Florida to represent them
in Congress, and she performed her
duties with honesty and sincerity to
herself and to her country, and be-
cause Mrs. Owen finds her life partner
in another country she is denied that
privilege of American citizenship. Isn't
that laughable?
Mrs. owen is q true daughter Of
American democracy, In spite of the
fact that her husband was a British
subject. The proof Is in the pudding,
is it not? Why did not Mrs. Owen join
In the ranks of British war workers
at the time when her distinguished hus-
band fought for his country? WHY did
she remain faithful to her country.
America? She worked untiring to the
end in the interest of the American
Red Cross, together with Mrs. Hoover.
Could any more be expected? Would
not England have welcomed her? To
be sure, every courtesy would have been
extended to Mrs. owen, but her choice
was America, first, last and always.
Mrs. owen remained loyal, true and
sincere to this country, in spite Of the
many hardshipS which she had to over
come-not because of the fact that her
ancestors were the pioneers In the max
ing OF American history, not because Of
her distinguished father, William Jen-
nings Bryan-may his soul rest in peacel
who played such an important part in
the great working power Of America,
but because Mrs. Owen was privileged
TO be born on American soil. Here she
suffered, struggled and achieved her
success, and now this is being denied to
her, that which rightfully belongs to
her.
One Of the meanest, unmerciful and
inhuman laws ever put before a people
was that law which denied equal rights
TO our women and robbed them of their
claim to American citizenship when
they married foreigners. I would like
to ask, Where is Justice? I wonder, If a
search were to be made through the
marriage records Of our lawmakers of
this country, how many would be found
that they, too, have married foreigners.
Why not deprive and rape them Of that
sacred claim to American citizenship?
Why this single standard? What is
sauce for the gander should be sauce for
the goose. At least that Is the fair
minded way Of thinking.
Thanks to Representative Gable, who
possesses noble heart and thoughtful
ness and consideration for others, be-
cause today we American women need
not fear that we shall become an out.
cast If we choose to marry q foreigner,
for better or worse! Certainly some of
are far worse than the marriages of
mixed nations. We can stu be wives to
foreigners and true sweethearts of
America.
MRS. SIDNEY A. WISEMAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23

erations viii be enslaved and the city's
prosperity threatened. The mayor re-
plies that II the outgo Of money Is
reduced. crime and IRE hazards viii
ruin Chicago's fair reputation" Which
remark Is the only bright spot In
distressingly gloomy situation.
It would seem rather futile to discuss
the budget when the instant necessity
is for money to pay long overdue
salaries. But that is the way with
municipal organizations. It is particu-
larry the way in Chicago. The spectacle
of the second city Of the United States
In point OF size losing itself In such
morass of extravaganza and incompe-
tence and thriftlessness, and doubtless
corruption and graft. is deeply distress
ing to Americans who still have the
idea that this country is q highly
efficient political organism.
Some months ago a commission rep
the American Red Cross made
a survey in China to determine the
feasibility of extending famine relief
to the people of that country. 1t re-
ported that it would be useless to
attempt to do so, owing to the lack
of governmental efficiency for distribu-
ton of supplies and administration of
relief measures. Another American
commission, engaged by the Chinese
government is at this time endeavoring
to work out a financial system for that
government and is finding it an ex-
tremely difficult task. China Is, IN fact,
decidedly backward in the matter Of
administration. Yet Chicago, sup
posedly splendid example Of American
organization, has nothing on
China. It's record of Encouragement
and incompetence is about as bad as
anything China has ever produced
under Manchu dynasty or Nationalist
republicanisn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23
Public Sees Hope in Changes
Asked for Dry Enforcement

the elevation of virtually all prohYhi-
ton violations to felonies, however, It
y also difncult to see how q change
VIII save much time in the Federal
courts and grand jlries,"
proposed changes, in the Judgment
OF the Kansas City Journai-post.
would be preferable to the creation of
new Federal judiciary to deal spe-
cincally with liquor and narcotic
cases. That paper holds that 'the
extremes, as usual, will be most vocal"
and concludes: 1.-THE more moderate.
who believe In what the Supreme Court
called the rule Of reason In q famous
trust case, will see prospects Of better
ment or conditions through following
the general line of the recommended
tons. But their voices may be drowned
IN the clamor from the extreme drys
ana the extreme vets" The Rock
Island Argus adds that public opinion.
ana that "the people are divided into
two camps" The Duluth Herald be-
neveS that, unless this action Is taken.
visible"
The Admission, Ala. Star contends
that the suggestions for the relief of
this condition appear practical" and
the Grand Rapids Press states: "Yt
concentrates on trial and conviction Of
Offenders. That is the task that win
get us somewhere in the war on crime
In general"
'The alternative would be the crea-
ton OF q Federal subjudiciary," adj
viSeS the Fort Worth Star Telegram, cor
system Of Police Courts, for the trial
Of the smaller cases. This expedient
would be subject to number Of grave
objections, coming from both drys and
vets, that do not apply when present
machinery Of the courts would be used,
as Is the case with the commissions
plan. The Oakland Tribune says Of
the plan that 'if the laws are to be
codified, and action taken to relieve
the congestion In the courts, the sooner
. start Is made the better It will be-"
Opposition is expressed by the Chat
tanooga Times, which thinks that the
scheme would involve an obvious
evasion OF the Constitution" while the
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette states: THE
public that has tolerated the third de-
gree frequently applied only on sus-
piclon, should have no great qualms
own free will, to be tried by Judge
or examined by q commissioner without
IF carried to its logical conclusion"
says the Asbury Park Press, ''this would
represent change in prohibition en-
forcement, It would mean, flrst of all,
that the severe Jones law, carrying 4
heavy fine and jail term for infractions,
would be nullified to large extent.
Petty offenders who are now ar1enable
TO this statute, according to the plans
OF the commission, would be subject
TO q fine not exceeding $500 and TO
Imprisonment not exceeding six months.
This Is q change from the $4,000 fine
and 10 years penalty now In effect"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23
Chicago's Crisis.

Chicago's financial crisis grows more
acute daily. The banks have refused
to advance any more money to the
municipality on tax anticipation war
rants. Bonds cannot be f1oated, as the
security Of the city is questioned.
Meanwhile, pay rolls are due and over
due and with their recurrence the
arrears are rapidly piling up to an i'm
mense figure. Chairman Strawn of the
citizens committee finds the local gov
ernments, city and county, to be
100000 in debt, with an estimated
daily interest charge of $4,000. The
pinch Of actual acute hardship is being
felt by thousands, employees of the city
and county, school teachers, hremen,
policemen, hospital workers and admin
istrative employees. No county pay rolls
have been met for q month and no city
pay roll has been paid since the FIRST
Of January. The school board, already
behind one pay roll, announces that it
viii not be able to meet the next one,
due tomorrow, when 10000 teachers
win fail to get salaries totaling $780,
600. Unless extraordinary means Of
relief are effective, hospitals must close
and patients in them turned out for
lack Of attendance, fuel and food.
In this great emergency Mayor
Thompson and the City Council are ct
loggerheads over the question of the
budget. The council desires . reduced
budget and the mayor wants to carry
on at the old rate Of expenditure. The
council contends that II expenditures
ARE not cut down Chicago wiz become
$50 thoroughly involved in debt and
'usurious interest rates that future gen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23

The answers to questions printed here
each day are specimens picked from
the mass Of inquiries handed by our
great Information Bureau maintained
In washington, d. G. This valuable
service Is for the free use Of the public.
Ask any question of fact you may want
TO know and you Will get an immediate
reply. Write plainly, inclose 2 cents In
coin or stamps for return postage, and
address The Evening Star Information
Bureau, Frederic j. HaSkin, director,
Washington, D. g.
q. How old was Nora Bayes at the
time of her death?-H. H. G.
A. She was born in Joliet, Ill, In 1880
and died in New York In 1928, at the
age Of 90. Her first big success was in
vaudeville, when she. sang Down Where
the Wurzburger Flows"
Q. Is basket ball played outside the
United States?-E. G. v.
A. While basket ball was invented In
this country, 1t Is becoming increasingly
popular in foreign lands.
Q. Who started the Chautauqua IN
Stitution?-M. l..
A. It was founded in 1874 by Lewis
Miller and John H. Vincent. It was
chartered as an educational institution
without any element of profit to indi-
viduals.
Q. Why is England considered part Of
the European continent?-H. M. @.
"A. Great Britain was formerly Joined
to the main continent Of Europe, It
forms part Of what is known as the
continental shelf.
Q. How long had Susan B. Anthony
been prominent in woman suffrage be.
fore she attempted to cast a voter
r. e. F.
A. Susan B. Anthony became a leader
in l84S, but 1t was not until 1872 that
she made the test by voting at the polls.
She was arrested and fined but was not
jailed for refusing to pay her fine.
Q. Who founded the colony at Peter
boro, New Hampshire?-I. j. O.
A. Marian Nevins Mcdowell, pianist,
founded with others the Mcdowell
Peterboro Colony at Peterboro, N. H.,
for fostering creative talent in all
branches. She tours the United States
and Canada annually giving interpre-
tationS OF Mcdowell music and using
the proceeds for the associations ac-
tivities.
O.. When was the mining industry
ueVelOpeQ IN UCah?-M. u,
A. The mining history Of Utah began
with the advent Of the railroads in 1853
and 1870.
Q. Is there an island In the south
Pacific that has high tide at the same
time each day?-A. w. 8.
A. Tahiti is the island, which has pc
culiar tides.
q. What Is the regulation size Of a
pool tablet. L.
A. The regulation size Of q pool tn.
BILE Is 412 feet by o feet. The height of
such table from the floor to the TOP
OF the rail Is 80 inches.
Q. What Is the derivation Of the word
"heterodyne"?-D. K.
A. 1t Is composed Of two Greek words
which mean another" and force"
9. How IS the Presidents salary paid
to HMM. D.
A.. The President Of the United States
receives his salary once . month BY
check.
9. What religion do Gypsies follow?
-. L.
A. Gypsies have no well defined re-
lgion and frequently adopt the reli-
gious customs Of the people among
whom they live. They attach little I'M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23
Citizen Sees No Need
For Central Market
To the Editor Of The star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
Yesterdays Star had the statement
that merchants favor a new downtown
Center Market TO cost 81 800. 900. To
which announcement, surmise that
tens OF thousands will ask, What forp"
The writer had in mind the Arcadia,
uptown, an ideal market. so large that
one-third of its stalls are vacant. And
with various other good markets cater
ing 70 various other neighborhoods, plus
the hundreds Of chain stores, supplying
meats, groceries, vegetables and kindred
needs. what Is the need Of an out-ot~
the-way downtown market?
], Is 1t not fact that washington TO-
day y oyercrowded with markets and
stores, catering to all needs, and Is It
not true that II there were fewer the
majority would not be struggling to
make both ends meet?
know this Is true Of upper Four
tenth street and believe other sections
can be included. What about it?
w. q. KENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23

come a savage in that respect again, at
least.
y 80
Sentiment Grows
Against Bullhghting.
Ell Dictamen, Vera Cruz.-If the bill
introduced by Senior Fernando Sotslo
Regn, representative from the State of
Campeche, obtains support In the legis-
lative bodies Of the government there
will be no more bullhghts or cock
nights in Mexico. In the House Of Dep
uties yesterday Senior Regil denounced
both these pastimes as barbarous and
immoral spectacles. Senior Regil ad-
dressed his resolution to the personal
attention Of the President. There is a
growing sentiment against both these
sports, and 1t Is not impossible that
bullhghttng, at least, will be suppressed
by governmental edict The proposi-
ton Will be discussed in the present
sessions OF the chambers.
X + \ 4
Are Welsh
Folk Turning Lazy?
Daily Herald. London-There Is a
feeling among our metropolitan popu-
lation that Welshmen have lost their
punch: The people Of Wales are fast
becoming anemic and listleSs compared
with their robust and FLOODED IA
theirs and grandfathers.
Possibly the evidence Is based on the
lazy modern habit of pronouncinr q
certain Welsh town ''Llanfair," for ex-
ample. instead Of 'Llanfairpwilgwynry
acknowledgement" Cor letters to that
We think this really proves that
Welshmen are finally becoming more
kind-hearted and considerate rather
tllan OF more delicate and effeminate
physique. People aren't weaklinrs
merely because they are mindful of the
capacities Of others.
II II
lnsanitary Buses
Arouse Concern.
impartial. WORCESTERSHIRE popu-
larity Of the autobus, as contrasted with
other means Of municipal transporta-
ton, is causing a great menace to the
health of the city. The bus eouipment
mas 70 be employed SO continuously, with
cnange OF crews. but not of vehicle,
that many Of these units are getting in
. terrible condition sanitarily. These
coaches should not only be cleaned, but
thoroughly disinfected periodically, re-
CARELESS OF the Interruptions to service.
It Is better for us to be late for our app
pointments than on time for our obse-
quies, and 1t is an admitted fact that
many diseases and epidemics have
their origin In the crowding and def
Gent ventilation and renovation of pub
lie vehicles.
\ X
Uruguay to
Let Women Vote.
La Nacion, Buenos Aires-The entire
executive department. consisting Of the
President of Uruguay and his council
(cabtnet), have sent a recommendation
to Parliament that women be invested
with the right to vote. This message
expresses unanimous approval Of the
project on the part Of all these officers,
and asks the legislators to make early
consideration of the matter. in order
that the privilege may be. extended to
women as soon as possible. InaSmuch
as this Is trend that has had uni
versal approval, 1t is very likely that q
bill comforting the right upon the female
sex will be passed after debate in the
next session Of the Chambers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23
Starlings Less Harmful
Than Soft Coal SCOT
40 the Editor Of rhs s.Ar.

TO the Editor of The Star:
I am glad to see some Of your CORE
spondents come forward In defense Of
the starlings.
:, In this age Of machine standardiza-
LION ana nervous rush strains 1t Is re-
Ireshing to ind any survival Of cheer
Iui innocent woodland life Ia our great
Let those that are so concerned
about cleanliness devote their ener0ieg
to combating the soft-coal smoke rui-
sance which drops q pail of SCOT and
CRIME all over the city, doing q thou
sand times more damage than the un-
fortunate little starlings.
THERESA RUSSELL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23
Doubts That L'Enfant
Likeness Is Existent
70 the Editor Of The star:

TO the Editor Of The star:
Recently In New York City what was
bronze Statuette Of Mai. LEnfant. the
designer Of the plan of the City of
washington, was presented to a patriotic
society. A day or two previously the
newspapers gave an account Of the
presentation to another patriotic society
IN the same city Of a profile portrait In
bronze Of L'Enfant.
And yet thoroughgoing research has
not found, as am informed, an au-
tnentlc representation Of any sort of
the personal appearance Of the French
engineer. w. d. BRYAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23

Debate on the memorial parkway
from Mount Vernon to Great Falls
makes pleasant reading at q time Of
year when the skid chains rattle and
the windshield is covered with frost
The delights of motoring will be in
creased as the climate permits them to
be more freely enjoyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23

An Arctic expedition has its advan-
tages in being prepared for the condi-
tions of cold that must be met. In
this part of the world every touch Of
real Winter seems new hardship
One thing that experience does not
teach is the fact that no Winter re-
mains mild" for very long periods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23

Nine children and the driver were
killed when railway train crashed
into school bus at Cleveland, Ohio.
Even the effort to provide q proper edu-
cation means risk In the present era Of
reckless speed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23
SHOOTING STARS.
By PH1LANpER JOHNSON.

BIZ PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Another New Year.
January, hurry,
Shiverin' on yer way,
Seekin' as we worry
Another New Year dayi
In the snow scurry,
Blossoms hid away
Promise mid the worry
Another New Year day.
Skies are cold and bury,
Till the smile Of May
Signals us, why worry
Here's your New. Year day!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23

Madrid students went on strike and
dismissed professors from the class
rooms. The world no longer has place
for the school teacher who sat with
q birch rod In easy reach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23
Similarity of Ideas.

From the fsan Antonio Evening News.
A cotemporary remarks that the 1880
automobile license tags are better look
ing than the 1929 issue. Most trafic
officers. 1t appears, are Of the same
opinioM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23

Another bomb plot draws attention to
the work Of prosecuting official in
Chicago as calling for a rating as extra
hazardous occupation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23
Uruguay to
Let Women Vote.
On the Right Track.

From the Toronto (ontariol Daily star.
Mr.. Lloyd George says perorations
are all right in their place, but, like
most OF US, he probably doesn't like
them in conversations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23

Chicago is experiencing pay roll
hold-up which does not involve the
professional gangsters Of the under
world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-23
Member Of the Associated Press.

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to the use for republication Of all news dis
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published herein. All rights of publication Of
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