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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

stories), a President surely would have
Washington. Roosevelt, certainly, would
not conceivably have permitted Is good
backstairs murder tangles to accumu-
late on him between election day and
Inauguration day"
On the subject Of detective stories,
the Baltimore Sun holds that "a real
President, If we believe the advertise
ments, will finish IS of them OF In q
months evenings, and certainly Mr..
Hoover's successor isn't going to be
asked to face the same old mysteries
that kept Mr.. Hoover awake" The Sun
reveals no prejudice against book clubs,
but asks: Couldn't a White House
Book of the Month Club be formed2
That would keep the President sup
piled and also would give Executive
sanction to the volume, thing publish
ers might appreciate highly"
**
"A library must be built" declares
the Seattle Times, mot conjured out of
nothingnesS. 1t must be gained a vol
ume at time, and each must have
been acquired when none but that par
ticular one would do. You must have
in your hand thumbing through the
pages, noting here and there a sentence
or paragraph, preparing yourself with
these ntbblings for the feast that Is to
come. Then you must have had the
pleasure of finding place for it on the
open shelves, tucking it in there where
later you will have to look for it. and
have the fun of running across lot of
stout old companions whose presence
you almost had forgotten, for half the
charm OF 1t Is its irregularity. There
q ayiH rynRf - -Yttl d.
the new White House library-fetion,
essays, drama, poetry and all the rest,
and doubtless it will be fine thing to
show the callers on a Sunday night"
III In the nature of things" accord
ing to the New York Evening Post, no
independent reader will find the list ex-
actly to his taste, it nevertheless con-
tains many books which. we feel sure,
our Presidents will be glad to pick up
In their quiet evenings at home as a
respite from ofacial reports and the
Congressional Record" The Flint
Daily Journal concludes that now the
Hoovers can read" and offers the COM
ment as to this new development: AT
last President Hoover and Mrs. Hoover
are going to be able to sit down for q
quiet hour with some choice novels.
1t probably surprises a great many per-
sons to learn that the White House has
not mad personally chosen home
library. At last. however, Tom Saw
yer, Sherlock Holmes and a few other
literary notahles will inhabit the White
House for the permanent mental diver
sion Of presidential families"
X X
1t Is feared by the Albany Evening
News that st may even be oyerdone,S
and the News scents the danger that
Americans, as is characteristic of
them, may take to sending books to
the White House. just as they send
other things, including Thanksgiving
turkeys" The Hartford Courant Is
that the idea was not de-
veloped before" adding the thought:
We cannot imagine that the Presi-
dent Of the United States has time To
read for his own pleasure, but if he
has, the White House library should
prove satisfying"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

ton with the legendary French hero,
who held the pass in the Pyrenees. "Ro-
maid" is thoroughly Scotch.
The Chamber of Commerce Of Johns
town, Pa, which had flood once upon
a time. is going to try to get the forth
coming annual meeting of the United
States Chamber of Commerce at WASH
ington to go on record in favor of ma
tional daylight saving. Although from
year to year more and more cities and
States are adopting daylight saving, II
is still very far from being universal
The result is widespread confusion, es-
pecially to the travelling public and the
railroads. The Johnstown business men
think Congress ought to pass a law
about it.
~ **
Nelson T. johnson, who is complet-
ing his first three months of service as
American Minister to China, reports
that he is spending most of his time
committing between the country's two
capitals. Marking, which is on the sea,
Is the official seat of the Nationalist
government, but Picking, the old CAPT.
tai, now called Peiping, in the in
terror, remains the headquarters of the
foreign legations and embassies and
many government departments. Even
tually, it is expected, the diplomatic
corps in China will have to pitch its
tent at Marking. Meantime, ambassa-
doris and ministers must more or less
divide their time between that city and
the ancient habitat of the defunct dy-
nasty at Pektng, which Is a whole day
distant.
u -
Herbert Hoover is beginning to get a
reputation as q standpatter, at least as
FAR as his nominations for Federal office
are concerned Within the past two or
three months the President has been
under heavy bombardment in connec-
ton with the appointments of Mr..
Hughes as Chief Justice, of Mai. Gen.
Crosby as a District Of Columbia Com
missioner and Of Judge Parker as a
supreme Court justice. Attacks on
these nominations generally carried the
inference that the White House ought
70 withdraw them. But the Californian
stuck TO his guns. He's exhibiting the
same kind of ramrod attitude in con-
nect1on with the drive to pry Mr.. Hus-
ton loose from the @. o. P. national
Craftsmanship.
An unofncial observer just back from
the London Naval Conference was asked
by Senator who was the outstanding
personality In the American delegation.
The top sergeant of the Marine squad, !"
was the reply.
(Copyright. 1sso)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

q. Is the expression dime novel"
used In England?-L. T.
A. England has Its own equivalent
penny dreadful"
@. How does the number Of cattle
west of the Mississippi compare with
the number east of the river?-C. H. 8.
A. Last year the number of cattle
east Of the Mississippi was approxi-
n1ately 10000 900 and the number west
of the Mississippi was about 40,00o,o 900.
@. Who were the three friends" re-
ferred to in Longfellow's sonnet, Three
Friends of Mine"?-G. N. o.
A. They were Cornelius Conway
Fellon, president of Harvard College:
Louis ,Agassiz and Charles Sumner.
Q. Where is the largest steam shovel
in the United States2-B. S. A.
A. What is said to be the largest
steam shovel is in use at Colstrip Mont,
In the Northern Pacific's surface coal
mines. It lifts Is tons of earth at a
time. raises 1t 100 feet in the air and
dumps 1t 800 feet distant. The giant
shovel weighs 100 tons, has a 120-foot"
boom, 90-foot dipper sticks and q
10-cubic-yard dipper. It strips the
earth from the top Of the coal.
O. What is a "Kulak"?-T. S. C.
A. In Soviet Russia at present a
Kulak family is one whose means Of
production" is valued at S700 or more.
In 1928 any farmer who raised $3.50
worth of foodstuffS or more, after de-
Quoting $40 a head for family con-
sumption, was considered a Kulak.
Such farmers are to be taxed until
their wealth is reduced to the common
level.
@. Did the Indians In the Eastern
part Of the United States wear the
feathered war bonnets found In the
West2-M. A. H.
A. The Indians Of the Eastern United
States did not make use Of elaborate
headdreSseS as did the Indians Of the
Western plains region, although a single
feather, or perhaps small number of
feathers, may have been worn by some
of the tribes.
Q. How long does 1t take the Big Dip
per to make one revolution around the
North Star?-A. M.
A. The Naval Observatory says that
the Big Dipper revolves around the
Pole Star once in ash. Sc m, moving
in counter-clockwise direction.
O. Who took the tobacco plant to
Europe?-J. A. H.
A. The tobacco plant was taken to
Europe in 1853 by Francisco Fernandes,
who had been sent by Philip the Second
of Spain to investigate the products CT
Mexico. Jean Moot, the French Am
bassador to Portugal, sent seeds of the
plant to the Queen. The services rem
dered by Nicot in spreading knowledge
of the herb have been commemorated
in the scientific name of the genus
Nicotiana. While the plant came to
Europe through SPAIN its use for smok-
ing purposes spread to the Continent
from England Ralph Lane, first Gov
ernor of Virginia, and Sir Francis
Drake brought it to the notice of Sir
Walter Raleigh, who first used it as
smoking tobacco, introducing it into
England.
@. What Is cretiniSm?-T. s. s.
A. Cretinism is kind of idiocy which
scientists have found to be due to the
inactivity Of the thyroid gland.
| @. Which writer has the larger read
ing public, Victor Hugo or Balzac?-
j. H. S.
| A. 1t is said that outside of France
| Victor Hugo has been more widely read,
while in France Balzac has had the
larger following.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16
SHOOTING STARS.
ny PHnANpER JOHNSON.

Studying the Evidence.
A shot resounded sharp and clear.
Another rent the atmosphere.
A motor car came rushing by.
In anguish came a woman's cry.
Then there was silence, grim and deep.
The neighbors vowed they could not
sleep.
And in the car quite senselesS lay
A form in piteous disarray.
A brave policeman hurried near,
With eye alert and voice severe.
A stanch offlcial of the law,
Who studied all he heard and saw
For clues; and then in accents grave
His erudite opinion gave:
my friends, venture to assert
That some one has been badly hurtl"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

Interest In an ancient drug store In
New Jersey as an addition to Henry
Fords Museum Is reported A Jersey
drug store dating far back of days
ordinarily known as "pre-war" might
be expected to excite so much local in
terest as to destroy possibilities Of find-
ing any of the wares for which it may
have been famous In the past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

1t is unanimously agreed by anti
prohibitionists that nobody wants the
return of the corner saloon. If prohi-
bition should by any possibility be dis
pensed with, the corner saloon will be
referred to after the manner of Kipling
as another story"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

It is the announced purpose Of Philip
Snowden to increase Ensland's taxes
without adding to the burdens Of the
poor. If he can do this, he will surely
earn his title of financial wizard of the
Labor party"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

Election prophecies are often uncer-
tain, but those who predict the election
Of Mr.. Roy in Haiti are credited with
knowing positively what they are talk
ing about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16
City Need Overlooked.

From the San Bernardino Sun.
An obvious truth was strangely over
looked until bystander at swimming
pool remarked that what city traffic
needs is springboards for pedestrians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

In order to be true to American type
all Presidents of the United States have
been expected TO enjoy fishing and to
be base ball enthusiasts. The leader
ship of public opinion asserts itself
strongly in sport as well as in legis-
lation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

There was great enthusiasm when
President Hoover tossed the ball into
play at the opening game. The score
made 1t clear that presidential efficiency
as q mascot must be demonstrated later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

A gray cap Is among the clues in the
most recent murder mystery. It would
not be surprising If gray caps were to
be eliminated from local fashions in
mems wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

Enormous enrolment Of new member
ship from year to year proves that the
D. A. r. is an organization In which
earnest interest increases as time
goes on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16
Census Takers Troubles,

From the Dayton Daily News.
Census enumerators are having their
troubles with so many women away
from home playing bridge and Others
thinking the man at the door Is q bill
collector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16
How to Stop Civil War.

From the Waterloo Tribune.
Chinese banks have come to the res
cue and stopped the latest civil war. All
that was necessary, perhaps, was to pay
the soldiers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16
Getting Early Training,

From the Buffalo Evening News
Why shouldn't boy 60 in debt for
might as we'll get part Of his training
before marriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

The U. s. Senate in considering Judge
John ]. Parker's appointment does not
hesitate to remind him Of the laws de-
LAYS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16
Nearer But More Remote,

From the Louisville Times
Europe is 10 minutes nearer America
as result of the existence of the Eu-
ropa, but about 5000 more remote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16
Evidence of Piano Fight.

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
The piano Is said to be fighting g.
It's life; the one next door is certainly
taking some heavy blows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16
Air.Minded Pop Bottles,

From the Oakland Tribune.
With the opening of the base san sea-
son pop bottles and cushions viii be-
come a4r-mtnded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16
Talk Material.

Should no more problems deep and glun
Disturb the Nation,
We pause to ask what would become
OF conversation?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

Oar is Sech thing" said Uncle
Eben, "as bein' too cautious. A certain
'quaintance Of mine most kilt hisself
tryin' to swallow chicken feathers. SOS
to conceal de evidence nj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

Rate by Mafl--PayabIe I'm Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
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me Associated Press 10 exclusively entitled
patches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local rews
special dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16
Only the Weather Man.
Concentration.

Concentration.
do you think the magazines give a
faithful picture of our timer"
II hope not" answered Miss Cayenne.
Judging by the advertising pages,
young men put in most of their time
experimenting with new kinds Of Gig
arettes and shaving materials"
Sudden wealth" said Hi Ho, the sage
of Chinatown, us often likely to reveal
new responsibilities and cause more per-
plexity than happiness"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

Rate by Carrier Within the City.
ne Evening Star. CSC eT month
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16
Keeping Close 70 Home.

Keeping Close TO Home.
Are you going abroad next Sum
mer?"
mo" answered Senator Sorghum.
What's the use of travelling around
among people who don't speak my Ian
guage and who couldn't vote for me
even If they did"
Jud Tunkins says he feels like a gam
bier when he pays his taxes-always
hopin' he's goin' to win something In
the way of improvements. The only
trouble is that he has to keep on play
ing the game whether he likes 1t or not.
Only the Weather Man.
Perhaps fine clothes I'll have to show
When out upon parade go
On Easter day.
Perhaps I'll be compelled to use
A raincoat and my overshoes-
All, who shall say!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-16

@. In going from Sydney, Australia,
to London, Is it nearer by way of the
Suez or the Panama Canal?-M. Cd.
A. It Is a little shorter through the
SueZ Canal. The distance is approx
mately $4,000 miles by way of the Suez
Canal and $4,000 miles through the
Panama Canal.
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someone hidden in the old Chatter
shaft barn, and she spent two :
three hours there every evening, af-
ter dark. If the sheriff didn't believe
this story about this colored beauty
he could investigate for himself.
So the sheriff decided to follow
this stray Tip" But he sent col
ored deputy instead. His time was
taken up with a series Of bank rob-
berries that were infesting the county
And the deputy, Homer Strawe,
armed with a sawed-off shotgun and
an army automatic pistol, occupied
hidden position not far from
Lorane's abode.
When the moon came out. the
woman came out, it seemed. and she
carried a market basket on her arm
Strawe followed her She walked
slowly, as if she wasn't in ally hurry
at all. However, she didn't follow
the road. She took shortcut through
the hay field, and as soon as she
got out of sight of the road she in
creased her gait.
Sure enough, just as the snitch had
said, she entered the Clattershaft
barn with the basket and was out
of sight for an hour before the depu-
ty took it upon himself to see what
she was doing in there.
Strawe was in somewhat OF ques-
tionable predicament. If there was
anything foul about this thing, and
there happened to be man hiding
in the barn, his life would be in
danger the moment he entered the
building and demanded to know
what was taking place.
Consequently he exercised little
caution. He crept up to the building,
on the side of the machine shed,
climbed one of the thin poles that
supported the roof, and crept across
the roof to the barn.
The sight that met his gaze al
most stopped his heart.
In the glare of a lighted lantern,
squatting on the floor eating, were
Lorraine Larkins, and her former
sweetheart, Bob Cole!
The deputy stood there with his
automatic drawn, peering through
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1irted With Prison Save Her Ghost Murderer- over

the crack as he grappled with his
amazement.
But he knew his eyes did not de-
ceive him. He had depended upon
them too many times before, and
found them dependable.
There was a loose plank in front
of him. He discovered it and was
sure that he could pull it away with
his hands. How much noise he'd
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board gave way. 1t left an opening
large enough for him to squeeze
through into the loft of the barn
No sound had disturbed the lovers,
who sat with their backs to him.
: Hands up!" he said. as he paused
with his back to the opening he had
made, his form framed in the circle
of the honey colored moon that rose
above Bold Robbers Hill.
The lovers Sprang to their feet. Bob
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CONTINUED from last week)

Continued from last week.
At the tap of the gong felt all the anxiety that
feel when is supporting boxer who has not
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holster at his side, and Strawe fired
with deadly aim. The explosion shook
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