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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
The Faithful Eighty-Four.

The Senate for two days past has
been discussing the qualifications Of
Charles Evans Hughes to be Chief
Justice. The debate has developed
from a moderate beginning into an ex-
tensive and sweeping exhibition of ora
tory. To meet the requirements of the
debaters the Senate IS sitting in con-
tinuous executive session, with open
doors-fortunately for the country, with
open doors, so that the exact words Of
the profound discussion may be known
to ALL It would seem as though SEN
ators would persist in their presence,
would cling to their seats in order to
miss nothing of the food Of eloquence
and the profundity Of wisdom. But
seemingly, from the story told by the
Congressional Record, a perversity OF
spirit prevails, to tempt Senators out
of the chamber into committee rooms,
into Hobbies, into smoking rooms, any,
where but the great hall of legislation
ITSELF
~ Yesterday, immediately after the fall
Of the gavel a quorum call was sounded
by Mr.. Tess. Eighty-four Senators re-
sponded to their names, thirty-six more
than a bare quorum. Those faithful
eighty-four answered to the roll call five
more times during the day. They would
have had to answer once more, shortly
after Mr.. Dill began his speech, but that
Mr.. Johnson withdrew his proposed
quorum call. Still, before Mr.. Din had
finished Mr.. Norris thought that at least
a quorum should listen to his golden
words, and the bell was rung and the
eighty-four said "Here!" Then when
Mr.. Brookhart took the floor Mr.. Nye
kindly gave him a whole audience by
ssimmonfng the eighty-four from their
hooks and corners. Again, when Mr..
Glenn started to speak Mr.. McNary per-
formed the same Office Of courtesy, and
when Mr.. Blaine turned the tap Of his
eloquence Mr.. Bratton had the bells
r1ng for the eighty-four. And finally
at the conclusion of Mr. Blaines
remarks when it appeared that
vote might be taken, Mr.. john
son, thwarted earlier of his quorum
calling purpose, had a quorum sum-
moned, the same eighty-four.
Far be it from any one to suggest
that this was a filibuster. Still a
quorum call is quorum call and has
its effect upon the clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
Prof. Ragatz and His
Course Are Defended

To the Editor of The Star:
A few days ago you published a news
item in which Mrs. Virginia White
Speel Of the Danes of the Loyal Legion
denounced Prof. "Ragetz" of the George
Washington University and his course
on the history of Europe since 1914.
saying "his name sounds like he Is
Russian" and accusing him of being a
propagandiSt. had rather expected
to see more on this subject, but, as
nothing has appeared, permit me, as
student of the professors during the
past four years and q personal friend,
to deny these absurd charges.
This lady should have been sure of
her ground before making such state
ments. In the first place. his name is
Lowell Joseph Ragatz, not 81. D.
Ragetz." He Is not Russian, but Is
q member of q distinguished Middle
Western family, originally Of Swiss
origin, but many generations in this
country. A grandfather was, I believe,
an ofncer in the Civil War, and among
his ancestors and relatives are found
many prominent bankers, doctors, law
gers. clergynen and professors. One
OF his brothers h now professor Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13

chemistry at the University Of Wiscon-
sin, and another is secretary of the
American Bible Society.
There Is not the slightest truth in
the statement that he Is propaganda.
I have been q student In seven Of his
courses. and he has at all times been
elninently fair in the presentation Of
even the most controversial matters. I
have yet to hear Of a student who has
taken the slightest offenSe at any of his
statements. Prof. Ragatz, or rags"
as the students affectionately know him,
is campus idol, and while he has the
are among the largest on the campus.
But q short time ago he was voted the
most popular teacher at the school.
AS to his scholarship, the fact that
his latest book was awarded a prize by
the American Historical Association
and was published by the Century COM
pany should speak for itself, as should
the further fact that he was appointed
editor Of the American Historical AsSo-
citation last month.
The whole fuss over this course
I myself took 1t of him at George
Washington University three years ago,
and my sister took 1t of him there dur
ing the 1929 Summer school. Why do
folks get upset over 1t at this late date?
He teaches the subject trnpartially, us
ing the latest information available.
The texts, Fay of Harvard's Origins Of
the World War" and Slosson of Michi-
CAMS Twentieth Century Europe" are
used the country over.
These facts can all be verified by
inquiry at the university. would
recommend rSuch action to Mrs. Speel
before she goSs of on a tangent again.
ARTHUR HENDERSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
Electricity as a Commodity.

The fight of the Public Utilities Com
mission against the practice Of sub
metering electric current in apartment
hOIises. which will be made in q case
now pending in the District Supreme
Court, receives added interest .,y reason
Of the view taken by Corporation Coun-
sci Bride, who has obtained permission
to intervene on the strength of his con-
tentiCfi that the outcome of the case will
have 9 vital effect on electric rates for
The public at large.
Submetering has led to other court
fights throughout the country where
electric light companies have come up
against the same situation that faces
them here. Electricity is sold at whole
sale rates to the owners OF apartment
houses. who submeter its flow to ten
ants OF the building. The tenants are
charged the usual retail rates and the
apartment house owner pockets the diff
ference.
Mr.. Brides belief Is that submeter-
ing. II extensively .rracticed BY land
lords, wiz come to exercise d general
effect on the returns of the electric light
company. Instead Of receiving the in
creased fee represented in retail rates,
the electric light company will get the
smaller fee represented in wholesale
rates. This win tend to diminish a
potential return on production, and as
rates in Washington are now gagged
on the profits Of the electric light COM
pany. diminished return would inf1u-
ence Q rise th rates.
There would be no nav in this argu-
ment but for the fact that the electric
light company has steadily encouraged
the purchase of current at wholesale
rates. This has increased the use Of
current, and has brought added re-
turns to the company from the sale of
electric fixtures, the purchaser buying
the fixtures on the installment plan.
and paying for them in his electric
light biA. Submetering by apartment
house owners has cut out the direct
relationship between the retail con-
sumner and the electric light company,
eliminating the convenient practice of
buying fixtures and paying for them
through the monthly light bills.
Submetering does create a middle
man, who buys at wholesale rates and
sells at retail rates. It does not affect
the individual retail consumer one way
or the other. II proof exists that the
submetering viii have a direct effect
on the general public's lighting bills,
however, the custom should be abol-
ished. Opposed to this is the fact that
the electric light company encourages
the purchase Of electricity at wholesale
rates, although the company, in the
submetering case, is party to the Pub
lie Utilities Commissions cause.
The root of the matter lies in whether
the company can Justify its policy Of
encouraging wholesale purchase Of its
commodity on the one hand, but at the
same time seek to discriminate against
q class Of those who so buy their COM
modify and resell it at a profit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
horrors and suffering ushered in at

horrors and suffering ushered in at
Serajevo.
Jugoslavia is now counted among the
European "democracies" which tolerate
a dictatorial form of government. But
even relationships cannot afford to
snap their fingers in the face of en-
lightened international opinion. That
opinion is trying its best to forget the
grim and immense tragedy" of l914-l8
and to "refurnish its mind" as Prime
Minister Macdonald picturesquely puts
It, anent all and sundry associated with
it. Owing its existence to the blood
and treasure which the allied and asso-
ciated peoples poured forth in its be-
half, the new and powerful JugoeIav
state can at least now pay q decent
respect for the susceptibilities Of a
world unminded at this late day to per-
petuate the rancors which began with
the crack Of Princip's pistol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
Words of Praise for the
New Peoples Counsel
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
have read with regret your editorial
on the appointment of Richmond d.
Keech as peoples counsel Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia in a recent issue of
The Star. AS one who literally teethed
on The Star, have learned to expect
and I have not often been dis
appointed-a calm, diSpassionate and
fair consideration of matters that affect
the welfare of this city. This editorial
Is not fair to Mr.. Keech; is not a fair
statement of his experience and GER
tainly not designed to encourage him.
Those of us who know Richmond b.
Keech and love him for his high
character and manly qualities, admire
his ability and astuteness in his pro-
fession and respect him for his intelli-
gence, energy and loyalty, know that
he will not be Swerved from his duty to
the people Of the District of Columbia.
He will render high service In this new
Job that will bring credit to the city
and justify the Presidents confidence
in him.
As man and as q native son he
deserves better at your hands. i.
JOSEPH w. SANFORD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Continued Story.
How often will story strange
Through many thrilling pages rangei
How often do wonder why
To Be Continued" meets my eyel
And yet I always wait to learn
Just how the plot is going to turn,
And eagerly attention lend
Until I meet those words, "The End. /"
AS life unfolds, intent are we
On guessing what the plot win be,
At last admitting, with a smile,
The guessing makes the tale worth
while.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
Sentiment Not Laws AccIaims
The Star Spangled Banner

The 100000 petitioners who ask for
legislation authorizing 1.-THE Star
Spangled Banner" as the national an
them have caused considerable COM
ment, but not much serious consider
alton. Most people think that the song
as enshrined In the peoples hearts
needs no law.
What could q law do for The Star
Spangled Banner'?" asks the Mil
Waukee Journal, with the argument:
''Cah It our national anthem Why, If
1t were not that already, a law would
not make us love it more. We have no
law providing for q national Thanks
giving day, but try to quit It'll A law
might forbid the music's use In the
Army for the beautiful ceremony called
Retreat And then, indeed, the coun-
try would be moved. Some 100000
citizens were easily persuaded to sign a
petition to make 1t the national anthem
II 100000 citizens want 1t, The Star
Spangled Banner Is the national
anthem" The Journal also argues
You cannot take. the starry flag out of
the hearts of Americans. Ask those
who have been long absent from their
country, and they will tell you that
Old Glory waving In the breeze, it
brought to their hearts thrill which
nothing else can give"
X Y X X
During the World War" recalls the
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, mo act
of Congress was needed to bring the
people to their feet at the first prelim-
mary notes of The Star Spangled
Banner and there could be no COM
plant of lukewarmneSS toward either
song or symbol. If the revision Of the
music makes 1t more singable, so much
the better. The improved melody will
inevitably work its way into popular
favor. Meanwhile the bill should be
consigned to the limbo of unnecessary
law, to be resurrected only If and
when the American people shall fail in
due reverence for The Star Spangled
Banner and old Glory Patriotic
inspiration cannot be pumped into the
people by passing laws"
With or without law, the New Bed
ford Standard believes that "the pres
ent agitation will have no practical re-
Suits" and that paper contends that
simply an act Of Congress cannot sud-
denly create tradition, and it certainly
could not create strong feeling among
the people for song OF its choosing
only time can do that"
Taking a more favorable position, the
Cleveland News declares: There are
cogent reasons why Congress should
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
A Provocative Memorial.

On February 2 there was solemnly
unveiled at Serajevo a tablet in memory
Of the murderers Of Archduke Francis
Ferdinand and his conSort on June 20,
1914. The tablet was set UP on the very
scene Of the crime which rang up the
curtain on the World War. Speeches
and demonstrations were forbidden by
the Jugoslav government, but the mere
fact that the Belgrade authorities per-
mitted the Qualification Of Princip,
which takes the form Of an enduring
memorial, justifies wonder as to why
they allowed It even to be fashioned and
put In place.
The London Times does not 60 too
far when 1t describes the whole cpl
sode as indecent, ill-advised and in
sulting." Even sincere friends Of Jugo-
slavia, and there are many in the
United States, are shocked by recur-
ring exhibitions Of Serbian nationalist
indifference to the good opinion Of the
world. Their sensibilities are par
ticularly offended by public exaltation
Of political murder on the theory that
it serves national ends. Popular ebul-
litions during the recent trial Of Rat
Glitch for the murder Of the Croat
deputies in the Skupshtina were typical
of the spirit which has now enshrined
the assassin at Serajevo as a national
hero.
II is comprehensive that the deed Of
Princip and his accomplices fifteen and
q half years ago lives in superpatriotiC
Serb memory as an act Of imperishable
glory. But in an age like the present
which already seems almost a genera
ton distant from the war. there is
small understanding for, and less SYM
..nAl... ...aAi. Al...A.I..H ...-.i.-1- -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
The "Crisis" in India,

Naval Conference delegates in London
and the numerous American observers
on duty there at this time express
anazement over the conspicuous alb
sence Of anything savoring Of British
excitement or anxiety with respect to
events in India. Recent happenings IN
the realm Of the rajahs, such Is the
declaration Of independence" proclaim
ed by Gandhi and his followers. led
people in this country to believe that
developments OF cataclysmic magnitude
were isnminent In India. II they are.
Ra 81 ACE manifestations Of then are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13

for about 10 years, having factories in
Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County,
and in Mannheim The products were
sold to merchants in nearby towns.
The output was chiefly bottles from q
gallon to pint III size. Other articles
included bowls, saltcellars, cream pitch
ers, sugar, dishes; flower pots candle
sticks. Sweetmeat Jars and drinking
glasses. Steigel glass pieces in any coll
lection are considered gems.
Q. How large have hailstones been
found IN this country?-W. N. N.
"A. Probably the largest OF which
fell in a storm In Nebraska in 1928. It
was IT inches in circumference and
weighed n pounds.
9. Are there skylarks in the United
StateS?-W. B. -
"A. The skylark has not been intro
duced into the United States.
@. Is the airline, New York, Rio and
BuenoS Aires, IN operation?-H. s. A.
| A: A feet Of IS airplanes Is being as
Sembled in South America preparatory
to inauguration before March I Of pas
Senger, mail and express service on the
New York, Rio and Buenos Aires fine.
The project VIII connect Santiago and
BuenoS Aires with Miami, Fla. Bases
VIII De selected later for q continuation
OF the line to New York. This line
VIII be 5000 miles long. The trip from
Miami to Buenos Aires will be made
IN seven days, flying only in daylight.
while the trip to Santiago from Florida
VIII TAKE eight days. William p. Mac
Cracker, jr., formerly Assistant Secre.
tary OF Commerce for Aero1autics. q
chairman OF the board OF the transport
line. Most Of the planes, which repre-
sent an investment In excess of $2.Sf6.-
600, are flying boats or atnphibians. AZ
all OF the routes are over water. ex-
cept the tranScontinental route across
the southern part Of South America.
9; What is the rarest book in the
A. 1t is said that the worlds greatest
printed treasure is the Gutenberg Bible
IN three volumes, owned by the famous
German collector, DR.. Otto H. r. Volls
pehr, who in 1926 paid $685. 900 when
ne purchased 1t from the Benedictine
ABBEY OF st. Paul In the Valley Of
LaVant In Carinthia.
9. Are all atoms the same sizep
A. Different kinds of atoms NAV
vary m size. but atoms Of the same
Q. In making vinegar rinse for
nalr, how much vinegar should be
used?-J. w.
A. About half cup of vinegar TO
Tour cups Of water makes a mild vine
gar rinse.
9. How is rhubarb made pink when
cooked?--C. b. - - "--S-.
A. If the rhubarb Is not peeled he
iore cooking, the sauce win have an
attractive ptnkish color. The skin is
Guide. 20 ~
q. What were the names of thn
tnleves who were crucifed with Jesus
ChrtSt?-E. w. T. Se0eo
a: tradition has attached the names
o. Dtsmas to the thief who reuenfsd
on the cross and Gestas to ti,~ IN!
improbable. AiAsAuy
abroad often?-C. N, r. 90
a; MI. Schwab says that he has
made 80 visits to Europe. AS he .'1 Il
81 years old, the record IS rather hiah'
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC j. HASKIN.

There is no other agency in the world
that can answer as many legitimate
questions as our free Information Bu-
reau IN Washington, D. G. This highly
organized institution has been built up
and is under the personal direction OF
Frederic j. Haskin. BY keeping in con-
slant touch with Federal bureaus and
other educational enterprises It is In a
position 10 pass on 70 you authoritative
information of the highest order. Sub
NIT your queries to the staff of experts
whose services are put at your free dis
posal. There is no charge except 2
cents in coin or stamps for return post
age. Address The Evening Star Infor-
nation Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin, d.
rector, washington, D. C..
Q. How tall is Frank Fay and what
does he weigh?--P. T. N. p
A. This well known actor is feet
tall, weighs $50 pounds and has red
hair and blue eyes. He has played in
vaudeville, legitimate, musical comedy
and motion pictures.
@. How often does the United States
Marine Band broadcast?-J. E. w.
A. 1t usually broadcasts twice q week,
once over WRC and once over WMAL.
q. ~
ular comic strips.-H. S. S.
A. Chula Vista is the most southerly
municipal incorporation on, the Western
Coast.
@. Name some women who draw pop
ular comic strips-H SIS.
A., So far women have not excelled in
this field Of expression. All Of the well
known features az this sort are drawn
by men.
q. Where was Charles Evans Hughes
educated?-D. r.
A. He attended Colgate University,
Brown University, Columbia University.
He received the degree of LII. d. from
Brown in 1905. Columbia, Knox and La
fayette in 1907. Union and Colgate in
1908, Georgia in 1909, Williams College
and Harvard and University Of Penn
sylvania in 1910, Yale in 1915, Univer-
sity of Michigan in 1922, Dartmouth in
1928, Amherst and Princeton in 1924.
He was doctor honoris cauSa University
of Brussels and University of Louvain
In 1924. He was admitted to the New
York bar in 1884 and practiced law in
New York until 1891 and again from
1893 to 1906. At various times he has
lectured at colleges and law schools.
W. 01lOulo y oog De VaugnC 10 Drlng
game to his master?-F. II.
A. A dog should not be taught to
bring in the game. The reason for this
Is that when the dog points where the
hunter gets the game, it is extremely
annoying to have the dog dashing back
and forth looking for the game and
bringing it to the master. In the case
Of birds, If the dog goes after the
first bird killed he will usually brighten
the rest Of the flock, giving the hunter
poor chance Of bringing down great
number.
Q. How much gold and silver money
Is there in the world?-J. j. 3.
A. The world monetary stock IN gold
and silver for the year ending June
80, 1929, was 10,526, 000, 900 In gold
and $4,000,0O0, 900 In silver; for the
United States $4,379, 000, 900 In gold
ana $S45, 100000 in silver.
q. How many molds did Steigel use
when making glass?-R. G. e.
A. The exact number Of molds used
by William H. Steigel in forming GLASS
is not known. Mr.. Steigel was In the
glass-making business in Pennsylvania
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13

Colleges encourage discussion Of stand
ards Of morality. This does not suggest
an abandonment Of interest In the
classics. which offer arguments on all
sides of the subject. There is, however,
the possibility that this line of express
sion win cause literary censors to add
to the difficulties Of an already perplex-
ing matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13

Machinery is said to be making en-
ployment scarcer. Inventors are doing
everything possible to create enough
new machines to keep an unlimited
number of persons busy running them
and keeping them In repair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13

Farmers are being advised to take up
banking on the theory, perhaps, that a
man who can hold down mortgages
sufficiently to let him keep on farming
must have latent talents calculated to
make him a high-power financier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13

When Charles E. Hughes is again In
stalled in the Supreme Court it is prob
able that ne can hear q political band
wagon roll by without even going to
the window to see what it looks like.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13

Doubts are expressed as to whether
IL VIII be as easy to make Congress
model assembly as it will be to make
Washington, D. c., a model citv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
And a Grand Slam.

From the Seattle Daily Times.
When the bridge player who has tax
en- his lessons by radio meets the man
who has learned from the weekly pc
riodicals-then win come the tug Of
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
But Not Reduced.

From the Pittsburgh Post-onsstts.
CALI Curci Is quoted as saying that
opera Is q relic Of the past.S The
nigh cost Is now. explained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
Satisfactory Discussion.

SSSAoCSOEy DASCuSSlOns
How did you come out in your tariff
argument?" inquired the unworthy
person.
First rate" answered Senator Scr
ghum.
Did you get 1t finally settled?"
Certainly not. It is all there and
as good as new. You know I have de-
pended on that argument for many
years to keep me in public attention"
Jud Tunkins says he hopes they'll get
ornaments measured up so that they
can decide who has the best hand by
means OF a showdown instead of a
fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
Words and Principles.
To words Of public quarrels
High principles you fix.
And some of them are morals,

''Dar is mo- true love shown" said
Uncle Eben. ain chopin wood fob de
kitchen stove dan dar is n maxim up
a Valentine"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13

Friction and Truth.
Detective fiction that you dead with
glee
May often leave you feeling rather
sad,
When IN so many real crimes you see
Detective smartness going to the bad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13
It's a Sign of Sometime

From the Terre Hauts star.
The round robin at the naval parlev
should not be mistaken for another
early sign OF Spring. 1'-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13

Rate by Mail-PayabIe in Advance.
MARYLAND and Viraffia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-13

g; Does Charles M. schwab 70
a; MT. Schwab says that he has
e eg oz VISITS to Europe. As he Is
OF wears old, the record Is rather hian