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whst Has Happenedg

If Alfred e Smith, former Governor
of New York. attends the Democratic
State convention as a delegate next
month and carries out his announced
intention to nominate Gov. Franklin
Roosevelt for q second term, it will be
with proxy instead of with full dele
gate credentials. For by some mis-
chance or by some malign influence
his name was omitted from the slate
of delegates prepared under Tammany
auspices the other day. When the
omission was noted and inquiries were
made regarding it everybody seemed
surprised. Nobody knew how 1t hap
pened. Tammany Leader Kohler OF
the tenth assembly district, in which
the former GovernoY~ lives now, said he
was shocked to learn that the omission
was not in accordance with "Al's"
wishes. why" said Kohler, "Al never
mentioned to me that he wanted to be a
delegate. I naturally assumed he would
60 as a delegate from the first dis
trict." The fact that the Governor has
not lived in the first district for years
makes the explanation somewhat inef-
fective.
That this omission from the slate Of
delegates was an intentional slight by
Tammany is believed by many of the
political wiseacres of Manhattan. They
point out that Mayor Walker is going
as a delegate from the first district.
Mrs. Belle Moskowitz, Smiths political
adviser, as a delegate from the ninth:
Senator Wagner from the sixteenth and
District Attorney Grain from the seven
teenth. These inclusions would seem
to make the absence of Ais name
the more significant In point of fact
it should be now as it was once case
where Ben Adhem Smiths name lied
all the rest"
What has happened? The Governor
is a perfectly good citizen of Manhat-
tan, is engaged In an important and
lucrative business there, and is still as
nominee Of his party for the presi-
dency in 1928 the titular head Of the
Democracy. Again. what has happened?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31
Tert: 1T the prophet had bid thee

TeTt. ~ EHe ITOpneC ndu Otd LHee
do some great thing, tCouldest thou
not hare done it"?--H Kings, U.13.
The old aphorism that "a half loaf
is better than none" has much wisdom
in It, We cannot always realize our
Expectations, and frequently smaller OPP
portunities that are the open doors to
larger ones are neglected and ignored,
resulting in bitter disappointment.
Great expectations have their place,
so do high ambitions, but refusal to
accept, when occasion offers that which
is presented, is indicative of spirit
that is unworthy. 1t would be diff
cult to say how many men and women
there are in the world who find them
selves at the bottom Of the ladder,
simply because from a sense of false
pride they demanded place of superior
advantage. On the other hand, 1t is
interesting and inspiring to note how
many men who today occupy the fore
most places came to them through ac-
ceptance of a place that was humble
and seemingly out of consonance with
their gifts and talents
The story to which the above text
relates furnishes a case in point. The
field marshal of a great army, who had
been aff1icted with leprosy and who
is described as "a mighty man Of valor,"
came to one who had gained popular
favor as prophet and miracle worker.
seeking to be healed of his dread
malady. He came with all the pomp
that belonged to man Of his place
and power. He also carried with him
a letter from his King to the prophet
setting forth his distinction. Arriving
at the prophets home, he would not
enter it, but sent his messengers, adj
yising the healer that he awaited his
attention With becoming dignity the
prophet Elisha sent his humble serv-
ant, saying to the royal prince, Go
and wash in Jordan seven times, and
thy flesh shall come again to thee,
and thou shalt be clean" Whereupon
the anger of Naaman broke forth, BE
hold, thought He will surely come
out to me, and stand and call on the
name of the Lord his God, and recover
the leper." To wash In the muddy
waters of the Jordan was beneath his
dignity. The torrential streams of his
own proud city. Damascus, we're bet
ter than all the waters Of Israel" In
anger and disappointment, he turned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31
Protests the Proposed
Increased Tax Rate

To the Editor of The Star:
I have been very much interested in
your editorials concerning the proposed
increase in the rate of taxation In the
District of Columbia.
/ think it is time that the residents
and taxpayers of the District give voice
to their feelings in this respect. In
other words, the residents of the Dis
trict instead of being undertaxed are
overtaxed, and when one thinks of the
contemplated increase in the rate of
taxation I, as a resident of the Dis
trict and taxpayer, wish to enter a
vigorous protest.
Most properties in the District in
stead of being assessed at 100 per cent
of their actual value are now taxed at
125 to lao per cent, and with many
vacant properties it is very hard for
property owners to pay their taxes, and
know a large percentage are unable
TO do so,
To put 1t another way: The assessor
assessed properties IN the District at
100 per cent of the high value of some
years ago, and we are still paying taxes
on this high, excessive assessment.
Property therefore today is not worth
within rs or 40 per cent Of the as
sessed value, and TIE assessed value
should, therefore, be reduced instead of
increased
For example, If one purchased stock
at 178 some years ago and the market
value today is 70, the owner of the
stock pays a tax on 70, and not 178,
while the reverse is true with respect
to our tax on real estate We are pay
ing a tax on an excessive assessment
that is not the true value today, and
contend that the assessed value
should therefore be reduced instead Of
increased.
Regardless of whether or not our tax
rate is increased, contend our assess
ments should be reduced to the true
100 per cent value.
PERCY H. RUSSELL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31

most efacient In the country. It has as
complete and advanced an equipment
as is to be had. 1t lacks only high
pressure service of water to supplement
and to save the drinking water supply.
At yesterdays FIRE, especially, such an
extra source would have been of high
value.
In the reckoning of merits in the
handling of yesterdays blaze credit
should be given to the Police Depart
ment for its eficient work in the keep
ing of order at the scene. The condi-
tons made for possible confusion and
congestion, the departments and BUSH
ness establishments having closed for
the day shortly before the alarm
sounded So we'll were the police lines
held, however, that the spectators, ir-
risistibly attracted by the clangor of
sirens and the spectacle of a dense
volume of smoke, were kept in perfect
order and beyond the danger point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31
IMPROBABLE STUBBORNNE,SS
BY RIGHT REV. JAMES E. FREEMAN, d. d., LII. D.
Bishop of Washington.

from the prophets house. Presently
one OF his servants spoke to him say
ing: MY father, If the prophet had
bid thee do some great thing, wouldest
thou not have done it2 How much
rather then, when he saith to thee,
Wash and be clean?" Yearnirlg for re-
covery from his awful aff1bction, he
complied with the prophets direc-
ton, securing the cleansing he sought.
The incident is not only dramatic,
1t has in it a deep lesson that bears
upon the most vital concerns Of. life.
All of us may with propriety conceive
of what the world owes us in the way
of living. We may appraise our own
worth at standard Of value, frequently
at too high standard. Our demands
may fail of satisfaction simply be-
cause of our willful stubborness. We
shall not have to seek far in our per-
sonal experience and observation to find
the application of this. The tide, If
taken at the food, so Shakespeare re-
minds us, leads on to fortune. The
opportunity that seems small and in
consequential may prove to be the open
gateway to field of ever broadening
and increasing service. There is a
kind of humility that is indispensable
to all true attainment. It Is not q
grace that is overconspicuoils today.
We seem to forget that
The heights by great men reach'd
and kept
Were not attained by sudden fight.
But they while their companions slept
Were toiling upward in the night"
When applied to our religious expert
ence, the word spoken to the great SOL
der has deep significance. It is rea-
Sonable for us, no doubt, to expect great
things from God, but it is likewise rea-
sonable for us to dare great things for
God. The gifts and blessings which he
bestows may at times seem poor an
mean, far below our expectations.
There are few evidences of excess gifts
that come in answer to prayer. It may
be that the seemingly small things He
gives are but the precursors of larger
gifts to follow. It is our part to be
sobedient, If need be to accept with
humility that which seems irlcommen-
surate with our claims. If we want
to do great things, we shall find our
satisfaction and our peace In the full
nllment OF the smaller duties that He
presents to lis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31
Revolutionary Turmoils Unusually
Rife in Latin American Countries

of Latin American commentators that
his attempt to override the mo re-
election" rule would eventuate In an
open and successful rebellion against
him were it not for the universal Cuban
belief that such rebellion would be
put down by the United States Marine
Corps acting under orders of our State
Department in the name of the "Platt
amendment and for the security of
Cuban sugar plantations owned in New
York City.
In Argentina the apparent discomfort
with President Hipolito Irigoyen, evi-
denced by the precautions which Iri-
goyen has taken against possible assassi-
nation, Is not directly the result of
reelection" because a considerable
interval occurred between Irigoyen's last
term and his present term. But it
would seem that this second term has
gone to Irigoyen's head and he has
become an inconSi6erate and arbitrary
and surly character who refuses. for
instance, to name an Ambassador to
the United States, and who similarly
refuses in Argentina to perform any of
his duties that irritate him. He would
seem to be rapidly on his way to being
one OF the Latin American rulers who
have overstayed their welcome and
thereupon get thrown into the "tyrant"
classification.
X 4 u
In Venezuela the top-notch "tyrant"
of the whole Latin American scene.
Gen. Juan Vicente Gomez has been In
direct or indirect supreme power ever
since 1908. When he is not President,
he is commander in chief Of the army
and gives orders to the President. He
remains supreme, but he is obliged to-
suppress incessant little outbreaks and
to exile continuous complainers. His
condition of omnipotence, having been
so protracted, Is troublous.
In all remaining Latin American
countries the Presidents, whether in
their background there is ar. armed
revolution followed by an election or
else only an election, are in their first
elected terms, and to date the popu-
lations over which they hold sway are
reported generally quiet and llnrecep-
tive to any idea of any important up
rising efforts. The general situation is
reelection" and trouble, and mo re-
election" and relative peace.
(Copyrisht, 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31
Plans to ''Sell" America
To European Travellers
BY HARDEN CoLFAx.

The National parks of the United
States have had more visitors this sea-
son than ever before. This indicates
that Americans are Seeing America
First" or, at least, that they are
travelling extensively. Now the Depart
ment OF Commerce is gathering a huge
amount OF data in order to be pre-
pared for campaign to attract foreign
visitors to this country Heretofore
few If any governmental efforts have
been made to attract foreign visitors,
although other countries were reaping
a rich harvest from the expenditure
OF Americans attracted by advertising
and travel promotion plans.
At the height of the season nearly
100000 visitors passed through the
National parks each week. This trend
is distinctly pleasing to officials of the
Department of Commerce, who feel
that the travel habit is one which aids
in the distribution of money and Is of
advantage to retail trade in practically
every section. They are heartily in ac-
cord with the slogan which, Sc far as
can be learned, was originated by the
late Fisher Harris of Salt Lake City.
But they also hope to gain fair share
Of the travel undertaken by foreigners.
A tentative plan for the formation of
Travel Bureau in the Department
has been formulated. II would provide
services for American transportation
and travel companies to aid in en-
couraging and facilitating travel both
at home and abroad and would special
ize in methods of attracting foreigners
here on business as well as pleasure.
A bill authorizing some such form of
bureau has been introduced by Repre-
sentative Dyer, but 1t is believed by
some authorities in the department
that its provisions could be made more
comprehensive.
The foreign offices of the Depart
ment are now studying how the foreign
governments attract visitors. It Is an
almost universal habit, these Offices re-
port, to f1ll public places both abroad
and in the United States with brightly
colored and attractive advertising mat
ter. It Is frankly said in some quarters
that the transportation companies of
the United States have been asleep and,
until lately. in so far as travel of for
eigners here has been concerned Theirs
has been orie-way haul. They took
Americans abroad and brought them
back, but now they are anxious 10 bring
Europeans here and take them back in
addition
There will be no formal travel division
organized in the Department of Com
merce at least until the next session
OF Congress, when authority can be
given by legislation and the necessary
funds appropriated. But the depart
ment is all ready to put such a bureau
to functioning on almost q minutes
notice. It Is estimated that approx
mately 10000, 900 Americans viii visit
Canada by the end of 1880. Iii other
nations the amount spent BY Americans
will approximate se00,00o,0o0
France Germany and England have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31

all protited extensively from foreign
travel and all are blowing back a part
of their profits In advertising to in
crease the volume of visitors. Germany
has taken decided lead in this
matter, according to recent visitors who
declare that the German advertising
and promotion material is remarkably
attractive.
It is believed that radio odd motion
pictures will be used fairly extensively
IN the American campaign together with
newspaper and magazine advertising
and maps, leaflets and folders.
X X
Cities and transportation companies
are taking a leaf from the book of for
eign experience. Shopping centers are
now encouraging the formation of shop
ping parties, which are personally con-
Quoted and not only given a chance to
buy what they require, but have an
attractive sightseeing and entertain
ment program laid out for them. These
personally conducted tours often cover
radius Of several hundred miles from
the shopping center.
This idea was originated by a former
English Army offlcer living with diff
culty) in London after the war. He had
wide knowledge OF the people of the
different sections Of England, Scotland
and Wales and of their desires, tastes
and needs. He hired bus and took
a party from Cornwall 70 London on a
three-day tour. The scheme was an
immediate success and has been taken
up widely by others. The travellers are
conducted TO the shops they want, are
told where they can buy the particular
articles they wish and hew much its
approximate cost win be. The time
saved Is utilized for amusement and
sightseeing
1t Is possible that such trips win be
made feature of the Christmas trade
of the larger American cities this year
with the aid and sponsorship Of the
local merchants and hotel men,
(Ccpyright. ta20.l
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Shifting the Personnel.

SnlIbhuB S1Ac EcESOhi1A'
Into a chain store I proceed.
Politeness greets my little need.
And yet I miss, as draw nigh,
The friendships Of a year gone by.
Among the statesmen and the clerks,
New people seem to run the works.
I ask. in accents sad and slow,
Where are the folks used to know?
The poet asked, in song so clear,
Where are the SHOWS of yesteryear?
While plodding on from day to day,
A friendship CLEANS; then fades away
AS spoken by a voice brand-new,
It's not the same old "Howdy do?"
I ask, when purchasing go,
Where are the folks I used to know?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31

Numerous members of her following
intimate that Mrs. Mccormick can be
as dry as she likes without making any
difference in their favorable opinion.
In Chicago, regardless Of offlcial an
nouncements, the vets appear to be
perfectly confident that they can man
age the situation for themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31

A word of sympathy is due Albert
Payson Terhune, who suffers genuine
bereavement because his favorite collie
was killed by a motor car. No man has
written more Interestingly about dogs
than Terhune. He has contributed
much to the enjoyment of life by
enabling men and four-footed compan-
ions to understand each other just a
little bit better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31

England admits that India is a hard
problem, at the same time dwelling on
the fact that only Englishmen have
given it the time and attention that
point to hope OF its solution.
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Variability.

Are you a wet or dry?"
May speak In personal confidence?"
asked Senator Sorghum.
Certainly"
my sentiments on that subject must
depend on whether we refer to the
hilarity of the evening before or the
remorse OF the morning after"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31

sovietism processes humanitarian pur-
poses, but has not yet worked free from
the suspicion of rough politics disguised
ae philanthropy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31

Long Summer months never prove
discouraging in Washington, D. C..
There Is always another place to go
fishing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31

From the Ann Arbor Daily News.
Bandits who held up Chicago dem
fist didn't modest the patient whose
tooth was being filed But the patients
turn will come, about the first Of the
month.
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proper subject for punishment
The three men, Bedford Queenan
and Pinn, were later In the week re-
proved, a -espite being granted until
November 10. On that day Bedford
and Cueenan were hanged, Pinn,s sens
tence having meantime been come
nanted 10 innpEisonnlent for Life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31
The Tireless Robot.

The climate puts In evidence
A Robot" with a vogue immense.
That old "Thermom" keeps on display
And never takes holiday!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31

Jud Tunkins says it's good idea to
keep a diary. 1t reminds you Of how
little Importance things are that you
once made a fuss about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31

Keeping Lawn Mowers.
From the Detroit News.
One place where the drought has
helped Is that fewer lawn mowers have
been borrowed this Summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31
Real Cowboy.

Real Cowboy.
Are you a cowboy?" asked Farmer
Corntossel.
IT am" answered Cactus Joe.
Il brought the family to these here
fair grounds and we don't want TO be
fooled. Have you any papers TO show
you're real cowboy"
Certainly. have salary contracts
with several of the leading motion pic
ture concerns"
"Ali right. Wen sell some more
cows and buy tickets TO see your show"
life is game said Hi Ho, the sage
OF Chinatown. "He who plays it hon.
orably may face financial disadvantage;
yet he is never truly loser"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31
Joining in the Demand.

The city chap needs grain and milk
As well as ease and garb of silk.
The city man needs pork and beef.
He's hollering now for farm relief. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31

when you goes to camp neetin' .
said Uncle Eben, you leaves yoh sins
behind you; but you's liable To- hnd EN-
waitin' same as yoh overcoat an hat In
de check room"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-09
PROGRESSIVENESS OF TRAFFIC
REQUIRES CONSTANT SOLUTION
Yearly Increase So Rapid That Adoption
of Perfected Facilities Are Negated
by Newer Problems.

first one, In study and consideration Of
the matter, have devised the uniform
vehicle code as a pattern for State
trafic control legislation, and the model
municipal traf1c ordinance, as supple
mentary to it, for use by municipalities.
This code and ordinance have been
accepted in whole or In part by num-
Der of States and municipalities. A
general adoption of these measures will
assure that degree Of uniformity in
traffic control, rules and regulations
that is so essential to maximum safety,
and to practical and effective handling
of the trafhc problem as a whole.
The average citizen, who probably
possesses only q limited knowledge Of
the magnitude and ramiflcations OF the
traffic problem, Is quite justified in seek
ing information about it, and inquiring
how he individually may assist in the
solution. This problem directly affects
every man, woman and child in the
Nation.
While the legislators and police devise
or enforce laws and regulations, the road
builders construct more durable and
safer roads, and the manufacturers
produce sturdy and well controlled
vehicles, yet, in the last analysis, it is
the conduct of the individual-both
driver and pedestrian-that must either
help to build up. or tend to destroy the
traffic safety structure.
Statistics of recent years seem to
definitely demonstrate that approx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-09
TIRE COST
FIGURED FOR 1929
Motorists Found to Have
Spent About S28.97 Each
on Car Rubber.

An average Of approximately $2s.s7
was spent by each motorist of the
United States last year on his tires and
tubes, according to compilation just
made by the American Motorists Asso-
citation.
The associations estimate is based
upon production figures furnished by
tire manufacturers to the Census Bu-
reau, showing that the average value
per tire last year was $3.50. while the
average value per tube was $l.21. Each
motorist used an average of 3.04 tires
and 800 tubes per capita in 1929, the
figures show.
Tire Costs Lower.
Largely because of the decline in
crude rubber, coupled with competition
among the tire manufacturers, the price
of automobile tires today is lower than
during any year since 1924, an analysis
OF the figures show" declares Thomas
J. Keefe, general manager of the
A. M. A.
the motorists tire bill today is the con-
tinued increase in highway improve
ments and the consequent reduction in
blowoutS and other injuries to tires.
Mergers Held Responsible.
1.-THE merger Of tire manufacturing
concerns has also played an important
part in the lowering Of tire prices. In
1925 there were 125 manufacturers Of
tires and tubes. Today there are less
than 40.
Standardization of sizes, especially in
the balloon types. has likewise resulted
in economy of production and distribu-
ton, which economy has been passed
on to the consumer. Two years ago
there were 43 sizes of balloon tires, COM
pared with today'S Standardization Of
IL Sizes" the statement points out.