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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
This Means War.

Gangdom, flouting State and munie-
ipal authorities with obvious impunity,
impudentiy challenges the Federal Gov
eminent to war. Two courses are open.
The United States Government can ac-
cept the challenge and declare war and
fight it to a finish or it can surrender
abjectly and admit that it is beaten.
Action taken within the next day or
two ought to show which way the wind
Is blowing.
Last Tuesday Federal agents raided
a brewery in Elizabeth, N. J. The agents
pulled the bungs from watts containing
225,0o0, gallons Of beer, flooding the
streets. Thugs in the beer racket dis
armed a Federal agent left to guard
the plant Yesterday Federal agents
raided the Rising Sun Brewery in the
same city, were admitted after showing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

ticular appeal to us 1t is to be re-
GREETED that more gardens do not pos
Sess that privacy which every garden
should have, If for no other reason than
to permit the gardener to visit his
flowers in bathrobe and slippers.
Sauntering around in undress, one
would be at peace with the world able
to admire the beauty OF flowers which
one is likely to Sneer at on dreSS-up oc-
casions. But here the Japanese may
teach Americans good lesson. They
have legend to the effect that one of
the original workers with the morning
glory had such beautiful gardens that
the Emperor heard of them and an
, nounced his intention to make them a
visit.
When he got there, what was his rage
to find every vine uprooted, with moth
ing left but bare paths and neatly
graveled bedsl With rage in his eyes he
strobe into the house, but his ire turned
to admiration, even generation, the tale
goes, when he saw, reposing in a bowl,
a single morning-glory blossom.
+
Meticulous gardeners may try letting
their gardens 60 from now on. Nature S
hands are gently ruthless. She brings
the frost in due season, but not until
the flowers are tired.
but the work Of Towering is over. The
leaves of the trees have done their SOL
emn duty in the vast nature of things.
Even the grass is on the verge of turn
ing brownish.
Too much clipping and shearing, and
trimming, from now on, will give any
place, and especially the small one, a
bare look.
It is well to remember that, although
the flowers die, the garden goes on.
Although one may spend little time in
1t, the chrysanthemums have yet to
flower. The cosmos has to appear.
Other things are in prospect. But be-
hind these, even, stands the spectacle of
the Winter, with snow upon the ground,
covering bushes, vines, fences, garages.
The more there is to cover the prettier
the yard will be.
For this reason, If for no other, a
garden well may be permitted to go
into the Winter in rather unkempt
state. Even withered Zinnia plants, and
other ANNALS, take on something of
beauty when covered with the mantle
of the snow.
The great gain from letting the gar
den go comes from the profuSion with
which Nature does things
Look at those morning glory vines!
They are everywhere, even running
up the lamp-post and the telephone
pole, giving a touch of the exotic to
otherwise ugly necessities.
The petunias, too, flower until the
last gun Of Summer.
And all Of them are throwing down
seed to sprout and grow and blossom
again next year. Such is the immor-
tally of the flowers.
Yes, the untidy garden has a great
deal to be said in its favor. The truth
is that even the most formal gardens
will gain from the natural brand of
untidinesS which blossoms in profusion.
Plenty is the sign Of peace, for pro-
fusion comes, TO man, beasts or plants,
only when life is let alone. Man advo-
cate of freedom in the universe, may
be true to himself by advocating a free
growing garden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
British GuidebOOks
Warn of Places

From the New York sun
A series Of guidebooks published in
London devotes considerable space TO
cautioning the traveller on scenes and
sights to be avoided In certain old Eng
lish towns. The most recent volume,
on oxford, scandalously exposes the
university towns unsightly spots; IT
pictures not merely the beauteous coun-
tryside but slums and landscapes dec
Grated with billboards and shacks.
Doubtless there is something to be
said in favor of such q campaign
against civic neglect; to accomplish re-
forms in the sloppy neighborhoods, the
purging process frequently must be I'M
sparing. Yet guidebooks in this de-
mandatory manner might spoil tour
lists journey. Are not such books, a1ter
all. reflections and echoes Of that school
in modern literature which purveys the
odorous dregs of life and prefers the
fumes of sewage to mignonette?
A guidebook done perfectly in the
negative style would contain, not an
ecstatic art lovers impressions OF tenn
pies and cathedrals, but descriptions OF
Slaughter houses and Shanties. 1t would
star the tumble down dwellings OF the
mistresses of kings, but overlook the
palaces. It's pages would be enlivened,
not WIN APT llhcS lloAll DioHhAhS oA1N
Thackeray but with accounts OF Qn-
savory episodes in a towns history. 1t
would display with relish the crime rec
ord OF each city and cite every dreadful
visitation of plague. To replace the
conventional catalogue of art treasures,
this guidebook would urge side trips TO
burning refuse heaps. 1t would under
score those meaner hostelries where the
author had sickened from inedible
meals, and recite in detail each petty
inconvenience met by travellers. And
pile such a Rabelaisian guidebook than
one OF those misanthropic travellers, &C.
casionally met. who find cause for
grumbling throughout the most delights
full OF tours, and who, indeed, would be
miserable even Ia ParadiEA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

There is much to be said for the over
grown garden, where rose vines run
riot over the fences and shrubs and
flowers cram every corner.
Neatness has its place, but Nature
knows little of 1t.
Nature is not nice.
The fastidious and the dainty are
introduced into gardens by gardeners.
Nature will take the place" If given
half chance.
Unless one cuts back vines ruth
lessly. trims here and there, even pulls
out by the roots. flowers will take every
nook and Granny.
A stuffed garden has this advantage,
that it has plenty OF life.
Ordinarily, the gardener does not stop
to realize that life is, after all, the basis
Of the garden.
He thinks in terms of activity, when
he should have regard only to life.
Ordered life-that is the home gar
den.
The question is. Does not the aver
age garden contain too much order?
Those neat-edged walks, those pre-
else borders, those metriculously spaced
shrubs. those trimmed rosebushes-
would not all these look better, and
actually be better, if they were left
more to themselves?
The answer to that question must
come from the mind OF each home
owner. Artistic neatness and artistic
disorder both have their places, espe-
cially in gardens.
Even those who praise order. however,
will be willing to admit that Nature
can end a growing season better than
man.
II left to her own devices. without
undue interference, Nature will drape
morning glory vines around yard In
a way which would be the despair OF
the professional flower arranger.
Man may do very well with vase OF
flowers, but when it comes to an entire
back yard Nature still can show him
something.
Consider those morning glories now
twining over far-f1ung rose vines, up
the altheas, the sides Of garages, into
the lilacs.
September knows no finer sight.
These plants of the genus Ipomoea,
as one sees them today in American
gardens, are mostly the So-called Jap
aneSe varieties.
The Japanese showed their original
artistic sense by cultivating this hum
Die, DeallClIul mower ana bringing IL W
q new state of glory.
There are three or four good points
to it. One is that it is at its best
at this time of the year
Most vines are late, both in growth
and Towering, but the members OF this
genus excel most Of the others In late
ness.
Then the morning-glory leaves are a
peculiarly lovely green. The eye sem
sitive to variations is especially pleased
with the morning-glory. Although its
foliage is distinctive, it is a good mixer;
twining among other vines, even, it does
not stand out so much through differ
ence as by reason Of sheer beauty.
Again, the flowers of the morning
glory, being in their prime in the
morning, when most human beings are
at their best, somehow make a par
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
ANSWERS 10 QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

This newspaper puts at your disposal
q corps of trained researchers in WASH
ington who will answer questions Tor
YOU They have access to the Govern
ment departments, the libraries, mu-
seums. galleries and public buildings
and to the numerous associations which
maintain headquarters in the Nations
Capital. If they can be of assistance
to YOU, write your question plainly and
send. with 2 cents, in coin or stamps,
to The Evening Star Information Blu
reau, Frederic j. Haskin, director,
Washington, D. G.
@. Is IONA Gale, the author and
playwright married?-G. F. d.
A. IONA Gale in private life is the
wife Of William L. Breese, a Wisconsin
stocking manufacturer.
O. On what grounds are most of the
Reno divorces granted2--J. @. V.
A. Last year, of 2,071 divorces granted
in Reno 1886 we're for mental cruelty
S88 for desertion, 376 for non-support
284 for insanity, 81 for adultery, "a for
drunkenness, for felony conviction and
l for ifnpotency.
O. What IS the name Of the water
fail portrayed on the 24-centavoS stamp
of the Republic of Salvador issues of
1896 and 18TH. r. Q.
A. The Pan-American Union says
that the waterfall is Atehuasillas. This
waterfall is located in the Province OF
Ahuachapan.
O. In what years of the nineteenth
century were there important meteoric
showerS?-.-N. M.
A. Great showers occurred in 1888
1866, 1898 and 1900. The most impress
sive was the star shower on November
IL. 1888, which lasted five or six hours
and was seen everywhere in the United
States.
@. What was the occasion upon which
King Kamehameha of Hawaii marched
his army off the famous Pail, near
Honolulu?-R. F. A.
A. After King Kamehameha had
gained control of his own island, Hawaii,
he was eager to rule the whole group.
He first conquered the Island of Maui,
then MoIokai, after which he sailed for
Oahu, landing at Waikiki, in February,
1875. The Oahu soldiers were posted
in Nuuanu Valley, and here the great
battle was fought. The enemy, or
Oahu men, were driven over the Pail,
not Kamehameha's men. Kauai and
Niihau were later coded to him, and
in this way he brought all the Islands
under his guidance or rule.
@. How did Capt. Sir George Hubert
wilkins gain his knighthood?-W T. K.
A. Capt. Wilkins was born in Aus
tralia. He has been engaged IN Arctic
exploration for many years. In April,
1928, he flew from Alaska to Spitz-
bergen, and for this feat was knighted
by King George v of England.
@. To what country does Fiume be-
long?-M. S.
A. The town Of Fiume belongs to
Italy. 1t was reincorporated with that
country after a series of arrangements
conducted at Rome between Italy and
Jugoslavia, January 81, 1924.
O. What is a glyptothek?-S. w.
A. The term is applied to building
or room for the preservation of sculp-
ture. The most famous museum to
bear this name is in Munich. There is
another in Copenhagen.
@. What is the meaning of the word
"robot?"-J. E. K.
A. 1t Is a Czechish word which
means literally a very hard-working
man doing heavy manual labor. The
word came into use in "R. U. r. play
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
Business Woman Fails
To Endanger Homes
From the New York world.

From the New York World.
William M. Steuart. Director Of the
Census, tells a radio audience that more
women than at any previous census
period are engaged in gainful occupa-
items. The number of these between
the ages of 16 and 50 he gives in round
numbers as 100000. The number OF
girls under is gainfully employed is
smaller than it was 10 years ago. When
more exact figures are available, they
apparently will support the statement
that in proportion to the total popula-
ton the percentage of woman wage
workers has not greatly changed in 10
years; or, for that matter in 20. The
tendency OF young women to enter
gainful occupations is no new portent
III American life.
MIR. Steuart points out that side by
side with this army of 100000 wage
working women marches the vaster
army of 100000 women within the
same age limits who are listed as house
wives How many even of the 10000, 900
do light housekeeping besides their paid
work We shall never know. In the face
of these figures, it can hardly be said
that the business woman is endangering
the American home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
Higghligghts on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

seem to be those most affected, and
while this delicate health, or even
high rate of mortality, among the peda-
gogues is not Objectionable to the chill
dren, who in many instances are thus
freed temporarily from their lessons,
the ministry of education Is averse to
retaining in its employ tutors who
function more or less internationally,
and have advised all concerned to this
effect in a circular letter signed by
the minister, Senior Navarrete. Here
after, as we have intimated, hygienic
as we'll as cultural attachments will be
required of all desiring to train or
instruct the young.
X X
American War
Picture Thrills Berlin.
Cologne Gazette.-Gustav Pabst's new
moving picture, entitled The Western
Front in 1918," appalled, the audience
in a Berlin theater when shown for the
first time. The audience, and espe-
cially those who had sons or grandsons
in the war, were overcome with the ter
rible scenes portrayed, which included
all the destruction, tragedy and horror
of the conflict. Regiments Of men were
shown amid bursting shells and hail
of machine-gun bullets, and also per-
oOA4dl GttCOu1ibClo Will NAACAAAy
of which combats there was never but
one survivor. Scores of people could
not endure some realistic parts of the
spectacle nor the sounds of death and
struggle accompanying the action. Hos
pital scenes reproduced we're likewise
distressinT, especially when too real
istically the agonizing shrieks and dy-
ing means Of the wounded were revived.
4 *
FilipinOs COmplicate
Hawaii Crime Situation.
Honolulu Star-B Bulletin. The impor-
tation of 10000 Filipinos to Hawaii has
complicated the crime situation, accord
ing to Arthur PowliSon, superintendent
of recreation and Fairgrounds. Unem-
ployment also is responsible for much
Of the present disorder in Honolulu. In
addition to thousands of men, 20n boys
are out Of work, and have no notion of
anything beneficial to do with their idle
time. People who condemn one form
of recreation" said Mr.. Powlison, never
substitute any other form of recreation
fo~ it. The dance hall, for instance,
when 1t is closed, simply drive its habit
ues to even worse places of resort.
Some innocent and interesting forms of
amusement should be made available as
a bulwalk against juvenile delinquency.
Many Of the boys and girls of Oriental
homes are tempted by the streets to
escape the unpleasantries OF their home
life.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

their search warrants, went through the
plant. arresting the employees, and lined
up their prisoners in the boiler room.
few minutes later twelve armed gang
Sters descended to the boiler room, dis
armed the agents and shot down in cold
blood another agent who, returning from
an inspection of the building, entered
the room while the rescue was in prog
ress. John @. Fienello, the murdered
man, v5s killed by eight bullets fred
simultaneously from the guns of as
many gangsters. He was forty-four
years old. He leaves a wife and two
young children.
The gangsters who control the beer
industry have shown that they do not
intend to be stopped by interference
from the Federal Government. Not
content with civil war among them
selves, nor with defensive strategy that
makes use of hush money and corrup-
ton and trivial fines as the ordinary
overhead expense of the campaign, they
have launched a bold offensive with
powder and bullets, retiring as victors
from the field of battle.
No incident in recent years so sharply
draws the issue between government
and anarchy. No government that is
worthy Of the name can afford to ignore
such challenge, or to let the matter
slide. Let the endless debates between
the advocates and the foes OF moral
experiments proceed, and let the people
register their wishes at the polls. But
clean out these rats Of gangsters who
f1aunt their power by murder and
thuggery!
Who is going to emerge victor from
this war that has been declared in
New Jersey?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Advancing Year

The Advancing Year.
Old Year travelling through the sky,
Much too wet or much too dry;
Dancing through the blooming May,
Doing on Summer day,
Till a drought kills happiness
AS you battle with distress.
Recklessly you moved along
With the careless dance and song,
Till maturity drew near
To discourage reckless cheer.
And the SHOWS will soon descend
Like q venerable friend;
You'll regret the follies past,
Seeking to reform at last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

A few authors arrive at the cherished
distinction of being everybody's favorite.
Booth Harrington. thanks to scientific
skill, has evaded the threat of blind
ness. And everybody, whether a book
worm in the library or an attendant
at the theater, rejoices at the prospect
Of continuing so valued q usefulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

Bowed in grief" is phrase applied
to Sir Thomas Upton, who has been
dependent on the competence and good
faith of subordinates in the eliminating
adventure in his career as yachtsman
Perhaps Sir Thomas was in his trustful
kindness q little negligent about call
ing in the right kind of business doc
tor" and checking up in the matter OF
efficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

by Czechish writer, Capek, and was
applied to a mechanical man.
@. How long have people in England
had SurnameS?--W. H. l.
A. 1t is believed that surnames came
to be adopted in England about the
| year 1000 AID, coming mainly from
| Normandy. After Henry II, in 1850,
had enfranchised the land, hereditary
names became common and were used
more generally. Surnames were legal
ly recognized in England by the statute
OF additions passed during the reign Of
Henry V.
@. How many public school buildings
are there in the State of New York;
G.. S. w.
A. There are 12,1O1 public elementary
ana high school buildings. There are
2,058, TIC students in public elementary
and high schools in New York.
O. What is the proper metronome
mark for a wedding march, and Is II
! proper TO take one or two steps to a
| bar?-A. T. G.
A. According to the Lohenerin bridal
march and other standard wedding
marches, the proper metronome is "a in
| quarter notes. In a professional, one
| step Is taken to a bar of music.
Q. What actress sang the song, "Td
Like to Be Monkey In the Zoo"?-F.
E. r.
A. Frances White, member of the
vaudeville team of Rock and White.
O. How many States are getting re-
duction on freight in live stock feed?-
L. K.
A. The Department of Agriculture
has certified 703 counties in 19 States
as benefciaries of the freight rate re-
| auctions on live stock feed.
O. Can person to whom a check Is
given have it certified?-B. v. S.
A. A check may be certified at the
request of the holder as at the request
of the drawer
@. What was the date of the battle
of Lake Champlain2-T. H. B.
A. The naval engagement on Lake
Champlain was fought September IL,
| 1914.
@. What countries are the greatest
platinum producers?-S. P.
A. Russia ranks first. Then comes
Colombia, followed by Canada. South
African mines are producing little OF
the metal
@. At what age did Mozart start
writing music Pm. M.
A. This gifted musician composed
pieces of merit before attaining the age
of 5. His first symphony was composed
at the age of 8, his first opera at IL,
and before he was 20 he was acknowl.
edged to be one of the greatest mu-
sicians of his time, Mozart died In his
thirty-sixth year, and had completed
some 600 compositions up to that time.
@. How much salt is used in the
United States in a years.. o. S.
A. The value of salt sold or used In
1928 was $26, 772,568. The total amount
sold was S,074,700 short tons.
@. Can mirage be photographed
I T. B.
A. 1t is possible and has been done
several times.
O. Which mint was the FIRST to be
used in the United States?-A. j. M.
A. The mint at Philadelphia was the
first to be established. Coinage OF Gov
eminent coins began there in 1898.
Prior to that time, Spanish coins, Brit
lsh coins, colonial and foreign coins
were used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

If the straw hat manufacturers could
have foreseen this September climate
they might have asserted themselves as
a most prosperous branch Of industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
. That's Enough.

From the Detroit News.
In certain cases you don't have to
know much more about judge than
that he wisecracks at the expense Of a
helpless defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

Musicians object to canned music"
So far as original production goes. even
the canneries are entitled to join the
farmer in protesting that the current
crop is a failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

tits responsibly stated that President
Hoover will not 30 fishing on Sunday
All good fish should be grateful for at
least the one day of immunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

Facetious comment on U. S. politics
is limited to American humor. Only
Americans retain the lghtheartedness
that permits regarding politics as funny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
He STAYS Recalled.

From the oklAhoma. City Daily oklahoman.
Detroit voters may have their faults,
but when they recall mayor he stays
recallsA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
How Times Have Changed (!

From the Boston Transcript.
WATERFOWL reminds us that in this
age of mass production high school stu
dents strike instead of playing hockey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

Count Stands-Right or Wrong.
From the Oklahoma City Daily oklahoman.
It seems that the law of Oklahoma
Is that when vetse are counted they
must stay counted the way they were
first counted whether they were count
ed right or counted wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

Loss of yacht race will appear to
many a hard-hit farmer as, compare
lively speaking, nothing. TO worry about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
A Haunting Thought.

Have you ever thought Of retiring
from politics?"
II think Of It," answered Senator
Sorghum, before every election and al
ways with the gravest apprehension
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

Jud Tunkins says he worked hard
marking his ballot, even if he did feel
like he was putting in considerable time
trying to get jobs for people he isn't
even acquainted with. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

1t has apparently remained for Hitler
to introduce the idea of high power
craftsmanship into German politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

when man keeps talkin' bout
bein' his own boss said Uncle Eben,
4he's most generally lookin' foh de
chance to treat hisself to a perpetual
holiday"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
Too Much Hot Air?

From the Oakland Tribune.
Energy now being expended in ex-
Naming what's wrong with business
may be, in its misapplication, exactly
what Is wrong with business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
Cordial Invitation.

Sir Thomas Upton says he'll give
The game of racing yachts a rest.
Sir Tom! Come over here to live
And simply be an honored guestl