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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25
Highlights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

latter people the detectives of their
ambitions are far less theoretically DUR
sued and are far less discernible. The
French temper their proclivitieS with q
certain decorum and consideration en-
tirely lacking in German political and
social procedures.
X X 4
Shakespeare Neglected
At School He Once Attended.
Shakespeare Pictorial, Stratford-
upon Avon.-One of the boasts of King
Edward VI Grammar School, Stratford-
upon Avon, is that Shakespeare was a
pupil there, and a brass tablet COM
memorateS the fact Some like to think
that he was a teacher, too, during those
years of early manhood, when his move
mentS are untraceable
Yet this school, in such a town and
with such traditions, seems to neglect
the cult OF Shakespeare. The medal,
presented by the late Miss Marie CoreIli
for annual Shakespearean essays, could
be given for three years only, because
interest waned. One never hears of the
school qua school attending the festival
performances, although there is no bet
ter method OF studying ShakeSpeare's
works than by seeing them performed.
And there Is certainly no finer way of
enriching a boys knowledge of English
than by becoming acquainted with
Shakespeare If it can be done without
boredom.
Other schools come long distances to
attend these performances and find en-
Joyment in them, too. In America this
taste is cultivated and the brief visit of
the Festival Co. is accepted as a gra-
cious act of Providence Only in STRAIT
rd-upon-Avon is the opportunity neg
lected
There is little intercourse between
town and school, though they should be
complementary, the one to the other.
A certain number of scholarships are
granted annually, as the endowment di-
reefs, but when does the school meet
the town in sport? In this connection
the example Of the Duke of York in es-
tabl1Shing a camp where public school
boys and town boys meet on equal terms
might well be followed.
Stratford Mop is a part of Stratford
life; yet it is out of bounds for boarders.
One might agree with that in the eve
nlngs, but there are periods of the day
when boy who comes to Stratford-
upon-AVon for his scholastic life might
well expect to see something of this relic
OF medieval England.
There is governing body of 10 mem
bers, but when did all of them assemble
together? Some local governors are even
TOO dlsintereSted to attend the annual
Speech day. And the Borough Council.
which sends four representatives. never
bothers to ask what is being done or
left undone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25

What do you need to know? Is there
some point aboNt your business or per-
sonal life that puzzles you? Is there
something you want to know without
delay? Submit your question to Fred
eric J. Haskin. director of our Wash
ington Information Bureau. He is en-
ployed to help you. Address your in
quiry to The Evening Star Information
Bureau. Frederic j. Haskin, director,
Washington, d. c., and inclose 2 cents
in coin or stamps for return postage.
O. What has become Of the tri-motored
plane, Josephine Ford, in which Byrd
few over the North Pole and later
made good will fight around the
country?-G. c. H.
A. 1t is at the present time in n
hangar at Dearborn Field CHenry
Fords Field, Detroit, Mich.
@. How tall Is the Metropolitan BARI
tone and cinema actor, Lawrence Tib-
bett?-R. I. B.
A. He is 6 feet inch tail.
@. Why does oil spread out in thin
film on water?-F. D. s.
A. The surface tension 'of water Is
greater than that of OIL hence the lat
ter is drawn out into thin film.
@. What are the prospects Of my
getting a job II I take q course in
journaliSm?-A. s. F..
A. Marlen Pew of the Editor g.
Publisher says that 10000, or perhaps
$4,000. young Americans are preparing
themselves this year for q career in
some form of journalism and that in
his opinion the writing and editing
profession will not absorb that number
He adds that never in his experience
has he encountered so many jobless
newspaper men and women as at pres
ent. Your chances of getting a lob
however, might be better than the aver
age If you have friendly newspaper con-
facts or connections.
@. What is an ergatokratp-R. M
A. An ergatokrat is one who be-
lieves in ergatocracy. This is a new
term recently coined to describe the
new political philosophy of the Left
Wing Socialists. 1t is derived from the
| Greek word ''ergates," meaning worker,
plus "kratia," meaning rule or govern
ment. Briefly, it means administration
OF the workers, for the workers, and by
the workers.
@. On what date was the Maine
blown up in Havana Harbor?-J. G.
A. February IS, 1898.
Q. What was the fire loss in the
| United States in 1929?-E. K
A. The total amount Of fire losses fol
| the year 1929 is estimated at $422,-
215,128.
@. Is the State House at Annapolis,
| Md, the original one?-F. w.
A. The present State House is the
third one which has stood upon the
same site. The foundation of the first
one was laid April 80, 1896. 1t was
consumed by fire in 1904 The second
was completed in 1706 and used for sc
years, when it was replaced by the
present building in 1772.
@. When was the first workmen's
| compensation act passed in the United
! States?-A. H.
A. The first legislation on the SUBJ
ject of workmen's compensation in the
United States was cooperative insur-
ance law in Maryland in 1902 How
ever, this law was declared unconsti-
tutional in 1904. The first compensa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25
The Presidents merry Christmas. 3"

President Hoovers address last
evening on the occasion Of his illumi-
nation Of the community Christmas tree
in Sherman Square was adequate even
though it consisted of only thirty seven
words. He merely expressed his sense
of privilege in joining in the community
effort and in wishing all Americans a
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year. That sufI1ced. A longer speech
would perhaps have been irksome to
those assembled on the scene, and those
who listened in by radio in all parts of
the country. Christmas, indeed, speaks
for itself. The most eloquent acknowl-
edgment Of the occasion is the briefest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25
The Evil of Bank whispers. "

In connection with the closing of two
large New York banks investigations
are in progress with a view to dis
closing If possible how far these mis-
fortunes were due to whispering cam
paigns." Chairman Fish Of the House
of Representatives committee investi-
eating Communist propaganda has
started an inquiry into the matter in
consequence Of the receipt Of commune
cations which specifically charge that
radical agents have been engaged in
spreading false rumors about banking
institutions and that such rumors have
already led to the closing of banks in
Florida and Ohio. The assistant attor-
ney general of New York in charge OF
the State Securities Bureau is proSecut-
ing a research into these reports.
Bank runs are almost invariably the
result Of whispers" alleging the In
stability of these institutions. Such re-
ports pass quickly without publication
spreading far TO undermine public con-
fidence. The old adage that i'll tiding:
travel faster than good is borne out BY
this phenomenon Of almost spontaneous
suspicion. In such circumstances a.
have prevailed IN recent months, with
business In depressed state, with stool
market prices below normal, with idle
ness unusually prevalent. the condition
are favorable for mischief-makers
they wish to precipitate bank troubles.
1t Is quite possible that these tw
reesnt failures in New York and other
in different parts of the country wer
due to whispering" campaigns. Agai
they may have occurred Through nat
ural causes. or bad management, o.
perhaps the dishonesty Of ba4f& I'D
nainist zion. Just 50. 4 3 quite npl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Mind Made I'm,

Mind Made Up.
Way of yonder in the snow
Santa Claus, as time went slow,
Worked away and asked no rest.
Little folk he loved the best.
We speak loudly and declare
That posterity is our care.
But old Sanity, all sincere,
Makes youth happy once a year.
SO when leaders shout aloud
And assume to move the crowd,
I go on my way because
I shall vote for Santa Claus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25

The small boy is quite as happy listen
ing for the honk Of Santa's horn as he
was listening for the sleighbells. The
age Of imagination never ceases for
youth. Having woven present materials
into a fabric of fancy. it Is useless to
seek TO patch it with "reminiscences
which once seemed so picturesque.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25

Unemployment is another way of
spelling hard luck" The man who be-
lieves in the old idea of making the
effort to get work may meet with dis
couragement, but he will be one of the
first to be accounted among the lucky
when human effort is needed, as beyond
doubt it will be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25

1t is agreed the statesmen should have
holidays. Yet it is feared that many of
them will spend the time playing golf
or reading detective stories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25

We're playin' the game called Numbers"
And we're sure we'll find, when the
play is done,
That the luck which so frequently
SlumberS
Goes with 1881"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25
Taught by Experience.


National Council finds that last
minute Christmas shopping is mostly
done by husbands and fathers. They
must find Ways of holding out money
eventually.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25

Political complications are such that
it is impossible to call it a Norris-Lucas
feud and let it 60 at that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25

Unemployment insurance might help
the situation by assisting the men who
make it their business to sell policies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25
Timely Request.

Old Santa Claus, since you're the chief
Of Happyville, we all agree,
Please get bunch of farm relief
And hang it on the Christmas tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25

"Chillun dat don't believe dar is any
Santa Claus" said Uncle Eben, may
find mo- happiness dan pore chillun
dat thinks Sanity has SOMEHOW forgot
an don't believe dar Ia any mo little
eollcRe -, .s,.-~ ,.ha...~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25

Jud Tunkins says that it is wrong to
tell the public how much loot criminal
gets away with. 1t makes crime begin
to look like regular business with
market quotations and the rest of the
machinery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25
Among Small Bows.

Didn't 1 tell you not to play with
the bad boy across the street,"
I'VE weren't playing. That boys
mother said the same thing to him
about me and we were holding an
indignation meeting"
IF you speak what is untrue" said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, 'you will
find dificulty in speaking truly. For
the truth is sensitive and avoids those
who treat it with discourtesy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25
Jazz Concert.

From the Asheville Times.
The concert of the great powers on
disarmament sends forth Q sound Ike
that Of q iazz orchestral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25
Seeking Appreciation.

Are you going to educate your sons
to become United States Senator's"
ST am" answered Senator Sorghum.
And also my daughters. The only way
for a man to be honestly appreciated
by his own family is to let it under
stand the trials he has been through
In order to make an honest living"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25

Q. Are Sea Scouts a part of the Boy
Scouts organization ?-W. NJ. G.
A. They are. These boys wear the
blue uniform. For the most part they
are associated with the regular Boy
Scout troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25

mot forms of government, but the
kind of men who conduct government
and the kind who support them deter
mine success" says the Grand Rapids
Press, as 1t points out that "for a
republic there must be a bedrock of
give-and-take, good sportsmanship, ac-
quiescence in government by law, admin
istrative honesty, general education and
unSelnsa patriotism, Spain doe6n'A ap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25

Q. Why does oil spread out in thin
film on water?-F. D. s.
A. The surface tension of water Is
greater than that of OIL hence the lat
ter is drawn out into a thin film.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25

@. How tall Is the Metropolitan bari
tone and cinema actor, Lawrence Tib-
bett?-R. I. B.
A. He is 6 feet / inch tail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

President Rubic Of Mexico sent his first message
to the opening session Of the Mexican congress. he
declared In the foreword that sincere understanding
and solidly cemented friendship between the people
OF Mexico and the United States were hailed rs the
result Of his visit to the United States last January.
he forecasted q revival Of the oil industry in Mexico
within q year. He reported rapid progress In carry
ing out Mexicos agrarian and educational program.
He added that measures were being studied for the
purpose Of revising the import and export duties 50
as to bring about q reduction Of imports and favor
exports. especially those likely to find q continued
market in the United States despite the American
tariff.
Regarding the religious question President Rubio
said the governments firm purpose Is to respect and
demand respect for freedom CT thought. ut the same
time being firmly resolved TO enforce strict cornpl-
ance with the laws. IN summing UP his report Presi-
dent Rubio said Mexico had entered definitely into
a period OF peace. reconstruction and hope"
Those who know him best say that President Ru-
bio Is not a firebrsnd; that he has a constructive
brain. a well balanced mind and that It = his am
bition TO establish a stable government in Mexico that
viii be supported by all the people and during his
reign to win for his country the respect a. well IS the
confidence Of the nations OF the earth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
TIE NAN. STEM
Intimate Glimpses Of the Valleys Alley
BY J.. K.

Along Elizabeth -. A Warning 70 UndesiabIes 49,. Keep Out go.
Things We Could Do Without 500. Very Easily $500.
Rono the Rodent .-.Q Question.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Money Paid to Tax Collectors

All property owners, indeed, all taxpayers are in
terested in knowing where their money goes. Almost
cne-sixth OF the entire earnings Of the American citi-
zens are paid over 10 tax collectors. according TO
Merle Thorpe. In an article In Nations Business OF
which he is editor. Total earnings, he reports, are
around 80 billions d year and the nations tax bill Is
13 billions. Out or every II persons ~gainfully en-
ployed. one is a public employe. Just q few years ago.
when the United States hadn't as many people rs il
now has the ratio was one out or % and Editor
Thorpe figures from the present trend that soon there
viii be one out OF every five In some phase Of public
work.
He brings out the point that every dollar taken in
taxes from any business must in turn be collected
from customers, as it Is a considerable factor in the
cost OF doing business. Modern civilization comes high.
Isn't it worth the price? This i a s300.o00,000,000
nation. It's national income is $50. 100000 q wear.
There is q modern saying which covers all the grounds,
Those who use the highways must pay for them"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

COL A. ?. Woodbridge. most worthy citizen Of AUS
tin and distinguished citizen Of Texas. has passed on
TO his reward. re was pre-eminent In the ranks Of
the builders Of Austin. He was q civic leader at All
tires. an advocate Of the city beautiful ~ I'll times.
a champion OF righteous government At oil times and
the monuments that he reared while In active life
are reminders o. his achievements for the Food az
his elIovmen He was mayor Of Austin for 10 years
under the commission form Of government. Re was
responsible for the Identification projects which h7ve
made the capitol city one Of the show places Of the
Southwest Woodbridge park Is q monument. An ele-
mentary school is q monument. A prominent city
street Is a marker to his memory.
There are others.
Why enumerate them? He was one Of the pioneers
q Austin. He was one OF the builders Of the University
Of Texas and ever It's loyal friend. Re was one o. the
founders OF the Austin public school system which
ranks with the first Of the country and was one Of
the organizers OF the League Of Texas municipalities
md served as its first executive. He was an able man.
a modest man. an honest man, ne had q ~construc-
tive s-ain, he used il ct all times. he never violated a
trust. he never broke his word. In all fields a. en-
ceavor where he was called ne acquitted himself as
only the man acquits himself and his death will be
mourned by thousands here and elsewhere
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Aiding U~nfortunates

There i q great zeal OF patient bravery IN the
wogid today. IT isn't 50 glamorous. to be sure, Is the
klnc that meets q sudden flaming danger while hands
strike up q martial sir. flags wave and sun shines
down 81 sseel-plue arIlor.
The heroes are never given medals or page one
stories.
BIT Their l--.eIy = infinitely more heartbreaking
because Q. Us ys-y anonymity
= ILL., 4a-Atsa - : 1ac-oTy the other day. due TO
mAlnut.ls4oA. This isn't unusual. Men and women
and Children lave G--e lAa. often
But ms story Is Z l.ts.e more pathetic than the usu-
81 tales someone looked into the mans pail to see
what be had brought tor luncn. Instead Of the e-
pected-or maybe not expeesed-thick meat sand
wiches. fruit. eggs and coffee. the searcher found the
skins Of the potatoes which me mans children had
eaten for supper the night before.
He had gone without food quite cneerfully until his
strength gave way. He hadn't wanted to ask for aid.
he had too much pride. II a man had a family it was
bis duty to support that family, he reasoned.
The other employees in this mans department i'm
mediately took q collection and bought food for him
and his family. In most instances it was a case Of
sharing, not giving. for they. too. were counting calo-
ries. To share is infinitely more blessed than to give,
we have been told, but It likewise is a harder strain.
Human nature is very kind at bottom and most
people are willing to help those in trouble when the
Eases are called TO their attention.
1DWcfeEf "a great LlGlly pcOp4G nave lOO LHuIA pAAAC
to let anyone witness their little tragedies unless the
curtain inadvertently swings open, as 1t did in the
factory story.
That is why an impersonal machine which will rem
der assistance without lowering a mans or woman's
self-respect Is q splendid agency through which help
may be given to those who have earned the right 70
appeal, by carrying on when there were only skins Of
cold boiled potatoes In their tin lunch pals.
The Family Welfare Association Of America, q fed
grafton OF 24 societies in as many cities, recently held
d banquet In Boston in honor OF its fiftieth year Of
service. The keynote o. every speech centered around
q desire to help poverty-stricken and disorganized
antilles get back on the road to self-respect and self
support.
This organization is cesseiessly busy caring for the
thousands whose stories OF bravery are pitifully shah
by and pitifuly gallant. We are al willing to help
when q direct case meets our attention. It viould
be infinitely wiser 70 take such cases for granted and
let an agency serve those OF whom we never hear.
helpless valor very frequently can run parallel to our
paths without crossing H.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

And now leading citizens OF East Texas have APP
peaied to the Texas g. Pacific railway TO begin i'm
mediately its construction IN West Texas as a means
Of relieving the unemployed situation. These phil
anthropists OF the hour insist that Gov. Moody and
Ross s. Sterling and Sens. Tom Connally and Morris
Sheppard 20 to Washington and urge the Interstate
Commerce Commission TO give its immediate approval
to all rail building projects In Texas. They are re-
minded that the age OF handlers OF picks and SHOW
els In rail construction passed out some years ago
and that inventive genius furnished new labor-saving
devices which turned adrift the pickers and the
shovelers OF early rail construction days. Regardless
Of this. now is the time for the big rail operators to
push work on their extensions and to turn the money
loose In the channels or trade.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

her-she had done wrong III nor
saying something long before this.
she was forlorn. feeling that she
had lost d CAV conrade.
Mona came un presently. loud ana
breezy and cheerful. and they talk
ed. but Anne followed Dan Fori-
mer horne In her thoughts
And Dan finding the apartment
empty when Tie cot there. left i'm
mediatelv and walked down Holly
wood Boulevard tn Henry'S There
Nv found Paul Collier and Johnny
Riddle and "A couple or very pretty
girls. lingering over coffee and
sandwiches; and he Joined them
RE talked "A great deal. and laugh
Ell ~boisterously az Johnny Riddles
newest stories. ard when the oth-
$50 left ~ remained and ordered
more coffee.
And finally Ne vent home and
went 70 bed
CTo T. Continued
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

promise 20 See her at the studio on
the morrow. she waited at the
open door until ne had climbed into
the car, and then she waved 10 him
and called Eoodby % him again.
Mona vas not yet home and ne
place suddenly was cherries. Anne
sat down 10 wait for Mona and
she found herself. for some strange
reason. wondering what she would
have done if Fo-irer had kissed
her She had not expected him t0
try N, but she wondered neverthe-
less because Dan had said some
thing about "nid times. referring
to their first evening at Santa
Nor IN. and she had not forgotten
that it was that night that Dan
had kissed he-
Perhaps. She argued to herself.
he had not been fair "a Dan. If
he really cared Is much ~ ne SEEM
ft tn-an1 size knew that I've had
been trying 70 hide part or II from