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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-11
Observation-Disclosures at
independence Day Show
To the Editor Of The Star:


Now that the Monument Grounds
have been cleaned up after the Fourth
OF July celebration it may not be amtss
70 say a few words concerning the
aHalr. One wonders Just what sort of
plan the managers had in their minds.
Ihey sold us seats in what we fondlv
supposed was the 'grandstand," where
we were to sit in comfort listen to the
speeches and music and see the torch
light parade" after which the fireworks
were to follow
What we discovered after getting
there was that the "talkies" were to be
over at the Sylvan Theater, and that
our paid seats were simply for the fire.
works. We also discovered very early
that they were not named seats and
that If We left them and went over TO
the Sylvan Theater we would never find
The seats again or at least if we did we
would find somebody else in them. So
we sat from 7:20 until 9:30-sat and
cuSSed and discussed the whole plan of
the show and wondered Just what the
committee had in mind
Also we saw people with two tickets
for seats passed through the gates car
rying with them all the way from one
to six kids of varying ages, each of
whom was soon comfortably seated on
those who came later and had tickets.
I should say that practically half of
the people on the seats were children
for whom no tickets were sold
The fireworks were a success, but
every one was dead tired with waiting
three long hours for them to start.
We all regretted that a policeman
was hurt with falling bomb However,
we in section 2 all regretted sincerely
that if a bomb had to drop on somebody
it did not drop on the heads of three
men, policeman and two Marines, who
stood in a huddle right in front of our
section during the fireworks. interfering
with our view very materially. They
were requested to scatter out, sit down
or fade away by sundry and various per-
sons in the seats without avail Sar-
casm, pleadings threats and even yelled
but expressive profanity from those be-
hind them didn't do bit of good They
were there to the end What a Joy 1T
would have been to see that bomb
descend upon theml We would certainly
have cheered the arrival of the am
bulancC to take them away
WILL G. BARNES.
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A Vivid Memory of
Arthur Conan DOyle
To the Editor Of The Star

To the Editor of The Star:
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has recently
passed over l remember with pleasure.
when in England some Summers ago, Of
having been invited to spend a few
days with him at his estate at Crow
borough, in Sussex. I went there with
DR.. Allerton Cushman, distinguished
Washington scientist, who, too, has
recently died. 1t was pleasant journey
of about an hours ride on the train
from London through beautiful country
Our host met us at the station, dressed
in sporty golf clothes, and we were soon
welcomed at the house by Lady Doyle,
very gracious, and the three children,
very much alive and necessarily doing
things. The house was low, covering
considerable extent, and seemed to have
grown by additions or accretiOns. To
the front were trees and a beautiful
rose garden. To the right, on entering.
a spacious dining room, and on the left of
the central hall an immense living room,
hung with game trophies and arms;
easy furniture, a library of psychic
BOOKS, an open fireplace The boys
loved pets and had a number. One of
these, snake of considerable length,
CURED itself contentedly in front of the
open tlre as we converssd.
The chief characteristics of Sir Arthur
seemed to be force and a quick. nervous
action. His speech was quantity Scotch,
abrupt and direct; his nature. however.
sympathetic and kind. Lady Doyle was
particularly gracious in manner and
conversation, very suave and gentle.
The children were irrepressible. 1t was
simple country home of gentle peo-
pie. without ostentation. In the after
noon our host took us a long drive,
alternating with walks, during which
time he showed us the fine trees, superb
views and places of historical interest.
In the evening there was a seance. 1
was not present on that occasion.
Sir Arthur will be known longest.
think, for his classic of sherlock
Holmes" He was also an untiring
investigator of the phenomena of
spiritualism, but was not himself a
psychic. remember well. as RECENTLY
described in the papers, the locality
where Sir Arthur win be buried. Tt is
a field to the left of the house, where
the boys pony was browsing at that
time, In the far corner is a Summer
house. Weather permitting, this was
frequently his workshop. Near to this
Sir Arthur will be buried. II seems a
fitting place.
OTTO TORNEY SIMON.
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France and Italy.

France has now replied to Italy's
recent proposal for an indefinite sls-
pension of 1880 naval building pro.
grams. M. BRAND yesterday announced
that the French would cease all con-
Ssruction plans until December, in
order to pave the way for naval neqo.
tiations with the Italian government
Dispatches from Rome suggest that M
BRANDS gesture is considered an insult
fcient answer to Senior Grandrs offer
TO Sidetrack the current years navy
program without date, provided France
does the same, 1t is acknowledged that
Brands suggestion of a six-month
holiday will improve Franco Italian re-
lations, but leaves unsolved the thornv
problem of naval parity, which Mus
Solini demands.
All this cannot obiterata the fact that
Paris and Rome are undeniably getting
together in an effort to bridge the
ominous gulf left open by the failure
Of France and Italy to join in a five
power limitation treaty at Londcn in
April. That their respective statesmen
recognize the dynamite in a simmering
situation is manifest from the Grandi
offer and the BRAND reioinder. Between
indefinite suspension and a half-year
respite there is, of course, a wide mar
gin, but not one that should prove
insurmountable by craftsmanship, if
marked by good will on both sides.
M. BRAND told the Foreign Rela-
tions Committee of the Chamber of
Deputies that another war in Europe
Is impossible and unthinkable." Men
used to talk that way before the World
War, when Anglo-German rivalry at
sea was at it's zenith. Yet Armageddon
came. It is most hopeful sign that
France and italy are coming to terms
with an issue which contains plenti-
fully the seeds Of conflict between
them. Had Britain and Germany
found it possible to do so betimes, 1914
might have been averted.
The naval conversations between Paris
and Rome have timely meaning for
America at this hour and for the United
States Senate in particular. French
men and Italians are gravely ponder
ing the possibilities which lie hidden
In perpetuation of naval building
competition. If the London treaty
were to fail an era of new rivalry be-
tween the United States, Great Britain
and Janan would he aIuoos+ ;,oa,I+.L1.
Ratification of the London pact, apart
from any Of its other aspects, is urgent
ly desirable on that count alone.
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WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

"in person" but wrote him that it was
an exceedingly upsetttng experience.
x X
Senator Reed Smoot, bridegroom, of
Utah, held almost incessant court In
the Senate yesterday, as colleagues by
the dozen rallied around to congratu-
late the tall sycamore of Salt Lake on
his latest matrimonial venture. The
galleries scented the unusual in Shoots
neighborhood,' and soon pages were
scurrying to his desk with autograph
albums sent down by visitors who
craved the Utahan's John Hancock on
so notable an occasion. Uncompromis-
ing partisan and standpatter that he is,
Smoot commands universal respect
among his Senate colleagues. They
particularly admire his industry. At SO
he remains the chambers hardest work.
ing member.
Style scouts in search Of done on
what men are wearing can get an eye
full these hot days by looking down
upon the special Senate session. Every
known land unknown variety and hue
Of Summer toggery are on view. FASH
ion honors go to Senator Vandenberg,
Republican young guard, of Michigan.
The editor-statesman is knocking out
the eyes of his envious confreres with q
double-breasted white-serge suit of i'm
maculate cut, which is apparently i'm
pervious to humidity. Vandenberg claims
it was made in Grand Rapids, which
hitherto has been known only as a
furniture center
Copyright, 1907
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istry out Of ONCE and precipitating a
general election. When the time came
for a division for vote the Con-
seEvatives were solidly aligned for the
amendment and the Liberals were
divided, not all Of the latter following
Leader George into the opposition lobby,
The government won by three votes.
A bit OF strategy which was vertically
stage play in its spectacular quality very
nearly upset the governments applicant.
A group of the younger Conservatives,
estimated at from fifty to one hundred,
aosented themselves from the chamber
prior to the final vote, leaving the gov
eminent in substantial ajority on
the preliminary ballots. It was hoped
that this apparent ease of victory would
cause some of the government suppo =
ers TO drift away from the session before
the last division. Just before that divi-
sion occurred these absent Conserva-
tiVes. who had been hiding in a club
across the street, poured into the Par
lament Building and the Commons
lobby by back passages and but for the
precedence Of the Laborite whips, who
had tip that something was doing and
held every man in line, this last minute
accession of opposition votes would have
carried the amendment and caused the
governments resignation.
Thus the responsible ministry system
was put to test by a trick. The little
by-plot of the young Conservatives was
a bit of British humor, a sporting prop
osition. a game of politics. Had not
somebody in the Liberal. ranks been
wise to the scheme the ministry would
have been defeated, Premier Macdonald
would have resigned and a general cleo
ton would have been ordered for which
England is not prepared and which
could not conccivably ameliorate the
economic conditions from which that
country is now suffering.
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Protest Against Protest
On NOn-MaiI Deliveries
To the Editor Of The Star.

To the Editor of The Star:
OF all the silly. selfish, nonsenSical
articles submitted to your paper think
the one protesting against the so
called three-day mail stoppage which
appeared in Wednesdays edition of The
Star heads the list.
First Of all it was silly because Con-
gresS granted the holiday. Evidently
that body of distinguished lawmakers
considered that suspending Government
activities on that particular Saturday
would be for the good of all concerned;
the ones who received the holiday were
thankful and likewise concurred; so
why should one person pretend that his
Judgment outranks the combined iudg-
ment Of thousands? Inasmuch as the
quantity of mail handled at this time
OF the year falls far short of that ham
dled during the Christmas season be-
lleye the postmen were glad to get the
extra time, even though the load was a
little heavier on Monday.
Second, it is selfish to ask few en-
ployeS to work when others are enjoy
ing vacation just because some in
dividuals feel that regardless of the
rights and comforts of others their mail
should be delivered. There is a strong
presumption that no harm was done
by mail going undelivered until the fol-
IoNAi4S NtChNdy. Inc street. cars and
BUSES did not suspend operations be-
cause their largest business is on holi-
days. The same can also be said of
other public carriers and we must not
forget that provisions in the charters
under which they operate deal with this
particular question.
All in all, the protest might have
been overlooked had not a reference
been made to our good President WHY
shouldn't man who is at the head of
great Nation like ours, and who is in
touch with the whole world. receive
mail at all times regardless of HOLIDAYS?
And shouldn't the people of the United
states show courtesy to the various lega-
ions here in Washington by permitting
their mail, both personal and official. 10
be delivered promptly? It must not he
forgotten that 1t was a representative Of
foreign country who rendered such
lnestimable service to our country dur
ing the Revolutionary War.
Last, I want to ask our good friend
three questions. Why did he not protest
when this same thing happened MAY
81? Did he stay at home and refuse 10
enjoy the prolonged holiday lust to see
II he would receive mail on Saturday
morning? Does he still remember the
excellent service rendered by the postal
service last December? M E. READ.
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A Trick That Failed.

Advocates of a responsible ministry
form of government such as that pre-
vailing in Great Britain are net encour-
aged by the latest happening in Com
mons when the Macdonald Laborite
government by the narrow margin OF
three votes escaped defeat and conse-
quent resignation. There is, of course
no earthly likelihood Of a change from
the present American plan to the British
mode. yet from time TO time this
departure is proposed as remedy for
certain ills and ineptitudes Of the flXed-
term system.
The present Laborite government OF
Great Britain is minority party
organization. The Labor party has not
enough votes in Commons to stand
alone It must have the cooperation
of Conservatives or Liberals. In the
present instance the Liberal party is in
quasi alliance with the LAborites. Yet
It u q precarious support. David Lloyo
George, the Liberal leader, prefers tc
maintain a Labor ministry to a Con-
sentative government, which woulc
probably follow a, general election. Yet
his support of Premier Macdonald il
whimsical, cratic and at times unwel.
CONS.
This latest crisis was brought about
by motion made by one Of the Lib
erals, acting as agent of his party, *
amend the finance act by exemptinl
from income tax certain corporations ii
the amount of funds expended from
proits on replacementA, improvement!
and extensions of plant. This amend
ment was resisted by the Liberal chan
cellor Of the exchequer and his part.
stood as unit against it. The Con
Eervatives who are now in state o
6isorganisation over the tariff question
naturally favored the amendment as
likely les" fcr fcr A. n L-h:rel min
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News From the Front.

Dispatches from three cities give bull
letins regarding the latest development
in gang government in the United
States. In Chicago a gangster, evident
ly accused and convicted of treachery
to his organization, was put on the
spot in his own apartment. His wife,
in an adjoining room, heard him pro-
testing just before pistol cracked and he
fell dead. The police say that they
know who his killers are and that they
VIII shortly be put under arrest. This
Is the forty-seventh gang killing in Chi
cago since the first of January.
From Baltimore comes word OF an
exchange Of shots between two rival
gangs representing Philadelphia and
Baltimore racketeers who are competing
for the privilege of furnishing girl en-
tertainers to Baltimore cabarets. The
casualties seem to have been confined
to two wounded gangsters. No arrests
were made.
From Binghamton, N. Y, comes an
nouncement of an outbreak of gang
warfare in Sullivan County over an as
yet undisclosed lawleSs privilege or con-
ceSsion. One man has been mortally
wounded and three men with interest
ing criminal records have been arrested,
while conferences are now in progress
between the prosecuting attorney of the
county and the commander of the local
unit of the State police.
From Detroit no bulletins are lately
forthcoming. The gangsters there,
however, are quite active, but at present
are not executing any Of their recreants.
This lull, however, Is not likely TO be
protracted.
New York has no news TO report save
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Many readers send in questions signed
only With initials, asking that the an
SWerS appear in the newspaper. The
space is limited and would not accom-
modate fraction of such requests The
answers published are ones that may
interest many readers, rather than the
one who asks the question only. All
questions should be accompanied by the
writer's name and address and 2 cents
in coin or stamps for reply. Send your
question to The Evening Star Informa
ton Bureau, Frederick J. Haskin, direc-
tor, Washington, d. G.
@. Where did Earl sande learn to
ride?--O P.
A. Earl Sande learned to ride in
Idaho when he was IL years old From
neighbours boy in American Falls ne
bought a little pony for SIS, and with
this pony he raced the other boys and
their ponies. A few years later at a
Fourth of July celebration he rode in
race for the leading horseman Of Amer
lean Falls. For year and a half this
horseman and Sande worked the state
at the county fairs and finally came to
Phoenix. Ariz. Here Sande entered the
employ of a ltveryman. and, whenever
opportunity offered. raced two Of the
livery's horses. At a worlds fair in
Arizona he won 26 match races in one
day.
Q. What is an American-plan hotel2
M. I. NJ.
A. 1t is one where the tariff charged
covers both the price of room and
meals.
@. What is the word for the twining
of vines to the right as they climb
J. d. B.
A. 1t is described in science as geo.
tropism.
O. How many cones can be filled from
a gallon of ice cream?-A. M. H.
A. It depends upon the size of the
dipper. The usual size allows IS cones
to the gallon.
O. How old is Emil Ludwig?-K. j.
A. Emil Ludwig was born January IS,
1881.
@. How much difference would it
make in the speed of an airplane If it
did not have to carry landing wheels
and gear?--T. NJ.
A. Engineers say that if planes could
pull up the landing gear into the body
Of the plane while in fight it would in
crease the speed of fast planes as much
as so miles an hour.
o. When were newspapers first pub
liShed at ea?-H. @. p.
A. MarConi inaugurated the first
daily newspaper, the Cunard Daily Bull
letin, in 1904, on the r. M. S. Cam
pania.
O. Who keeps up Mount Vernon, the
home of George Washington?-L. w.
A. 1t is maintained by the Mount
Vernon Ladies' Association, which is an
organization of women from all parts
of the Union. The small entrance fee
goes to the upkeep of the establishment.
O. What is the size of the White
House grounds inside the fence?-J.
o. r.
A. There are 1872 acres within the
fence.
O. What is the Young plan"?-H.
B. r.
A. It is the scheme finally worked
out by which the payments of Germany
to nations injured in the World War
may be finally determined and settled.
@. What color is visible in the dark
ness?-M. N.
A. There is no color that is visible in
absolute darkness.
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Many people kick against the hot
| weather, when, as matter of fact
there are a great many reasons for
praising it.
Mostly the crouch of mankind against
the heat is due to physical discomfort
which cannot be gainsaid, but which
may be mitigated
| hand, why the Summer is the pleasant
est time of the year. Here they are
| as the radio announcer says:
| /. There is not so much illness
! 2. There are no heating problems.
3. Cold drinks taste better.
| 4. Windows and doors are open.
| 5. Pleasures Of outdoor sports, in
Guiding bathing.
6. Playing with lawns and flowers.
Z. Leafy shade helps eyes and minds.
| 8. General and helpful 'let-doWn" in
living,
9. Pleasurable contrast of hot DAYS
and cool nights upon occasion.
10. Relief after heavy Thunderstorm
ers, both mental and physical.
%* X X
These merits of hot weather perhaps
require some explanation.
There is still plenty of sickness in
Summer, of course. This season the
common cold seems almost as widely
spread as during the past Winter.
Bus and car passengers Sneeze fire.
quently. and mostly without taking the
precaution of placing their handker-
chiefs before their mouths.
No doubt there is much infantile
and other illness, some of it brought on
by the very season which we are prais-
ing. This is inevitable, and is COM
bated by modern science, better living
conditions and the diffusion of knowl-
edge.
In the main, there is less sickness,
although probably more discomfort
The latter, as we have attempted to
show before here is mostly a question
of skin discomfort. and can be helped
materially BY supcrcleanliness, light
eating and thin clothing. the latter
reduced to a minimum during the day
and at night to nothing.
Even the advocate of closed windows
and doors during the cold months will
be willing to admit that the plenitude
of fresh air during Summer perhaps
helps keep people healthier during hot
weather.
Although no air may be stirring.
closed windows on a Summer night
seem to suffocate one. The moment
the windows are raised one seems to
breathe better. although actually 1t is
question whether any more air is
coming in.
Every one knows the sense of op-
preston which one suffers when a rain
storm comes up on hot night, neceSsi-
tating the closing of windows until the
deluge is over
The very air seems red hot until the
moment arrives when the windows may
be raised again. But we anticipate our
tenth virtue of hot weather. 1t is
enough to say that living conditions
help toward better health in regard to
the major complaints when the trees
are in leaf, thermometers rise and hu-
mainly perspires.
X X X X
The lack Of heating problems may
seem curious reason to adduce for
liking Summer better than Winter. Yet
every one knows that heat in Winter is
problem, whether one resorts to coal,
oil, gas, wood or whatnot.
In this climate one must have arti-
fetal heat about eight months out of
the year, If he wants to be sure of
being warm all the time. If he does
not mind being uncomfortable in the
mornings and evenings, he can cut off
his heat by the end of March.
To the man who runs furnace of
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hat trouble is brewing among the
laundry racketeers in BROOKLYN and IA
talities are feared in the near future.
REWRITING to Chicago, it is to be noted
that there are no new developments In
the Lingle case save that one of the
suspects supposed to have been arrested
in Los Angeles for extradition to Chi
cago seems to have vanished and no
body in the coast city apparently knows
what has become of him. That is not
a particularly thrilling happening, but
it has its part in the complex of gang
government that is now a phenomenon
Of American civilization.