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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10
Anniversary of the Scouts.

One Of the amazing things about the
Boy Scouts Of America, this week cele-
brating its twentieth anniversary as an
organization, has been the tremendous
growth OF the movement throughout the
world and the sustained popularity OF
an appeal to young boys Of widely diver
SIZED interests and experience. Within
the space Of two decades the Boy Scout
idea has inmigrated to America and
grown and prospered to the extent that
there are more than 100000 boys now
wearing the uniform, while the hope of
some day becoming a Boy Scout IS the
cherished ambition of other hundreds
Of thousands Of youngsters Just reach
ing the age when they can do a small
amount Of shifting about for them
selves.
The Boy Scout idea was to give boys
some Of the fundamentals Of citizenship
and to develop character by emphasizing
the right ideals. But its popularity is
due to the fact that this training Is
based upon the legends of knighthood
and chivalry and, especially in America,
upon the lore Of the frontiersman and
the romantic Indian. Tell boy to do
q good turn daily and the advice will
slide of like water from ducks back,
but make q game out of doing good
turn and enlist the boy as player and
the trick Is turned. Boy Scouting Is q
game that offers tangible rewards to
the skilled winners and more boys are
playing it every year. 1t gives the boy
an opportunity to learn, under expert
teachers, some Of the things that every
normal boy wants to learn-how to
build q IRE without matches, tell the
time by the sun, find his way through
the woods without compass, cook q
meal over an open FIRE, handle boat
or canoe or save . life by irst-aid
methods.
The appeal has been as enticing to the
country boy as to the boy Of the city and
the fact that some $4,000 boys from
every part Of the world journeyed to
England last Summer for the World
Scout Jamboree IS an indication Of how
far-fiung are the ranks of the Interna-
tional Scouts.
Boys who finally outgrow the uni
forms Of the Scouts may or may not
carry their ideals into later life, though
It is only natural II some Of them stick
But whether they do or not the Scout
vwyfI -
by Offering safe refuge to the thousands
Of young boys whose inheritance hae
been . world that is pretty much cut
and dried, and where leadership is
needed to prevent the thousands OF
youngsters corralled in city streets and
alleys from stampeding in the wrong
direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10
Free Discussion the Rule
In ID. A. r. Chapters
70 the Editor Of The star:

TO the Editor Of The Star:
20, wad some pov'r the giftie gle us
To see ourSel's as ithers see US.
It wad frae monte q blunder free US
And foolish notion"
The above came to my mind after
reading the plumbers" made by the
ex-D. A. r. Ada II. Davidson in letter
to your paper February 6. She EVIL
IDENTIFY knows little Of the executive and
legislative branches Of the D. A. r. I
doubt If the lady ever held an Office In
her chapter or attended many meetings
Of said chapter, as she displays such de-
plorable ignorance Of the constitution
and bylaws of the D. A. r. Society.
She says, "AS far as the d. A. r. is
concerned, the national board decides
what the membership shall or shall not
sanction" Only the Congress Of the D.
A. r., a delegated body, can sanction
any policies of the organization. The
national board Of management is COM
posed of "a members, representing every
State in the Union and some foreign
d. A. r. organizations. This board rec
ommends to the Congress, D. A. r., for
action. I had the honor to serve on
this board as State regent. 1.-THE ma
tional officers" she writes of could not
If they wished control the policies Of the
D. A. r. They are simply a part of
the national board OF management and
have one vote each on the board and
in the National Congress, D. A. r. The
D. A. r. policies are determined by the
Congress, d. A. r., q delegated body
sent by the chapters throughout the
country to carry out the policies of said
chapters by vote. have been q dele
gate to 10 Congresses. I have heard
one delegate from the floor of the Con-
gresS change the vote Of said Congress
by her arguments against recommended
tons sent to the Congress by the ma
tional board, D. A. R., with said boards
Endorsement. Ada H. Davidson writes
that she was not allowed to discuss
national defense" in her chapter. This
Is the first time have ever heard of
such timid D. A. r. as this one, Ada
II. Davidson. I am chapter regent
Free speech "iS free In every chapter
meeting In the Union" mot allowed
to discuss" Is q phrase which was re-
sented to the fighting point by the pa
trtotS OF the Revolution and equally re-
sented by their descendants in the D. A..
r. ranks whom have known, and I
have been active in the D. A. r. organi-
cation Tor % years. Ada H. David
son Is evidently not O true descendant
OF her brave patriot ancestor, for she
was afraid to speak in her chapter bv
her own confession. Ada Davidson is
as far of in her knowledge and judg-
ment Of national defense, the naval
conference and Of Mrs. Virginia Spells
patriotic remarks as she Is in her D. A.
r. knowledge. agree with Mrs. Speel
that some college professors should be
investigated.
MAUD L. GREENAwALT,
Regent, Ruth Brewster Chapter, D. A. r.
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A Plea for Starlings
AS Our Benefactors
To the Editor Of tn. s,.-.

To the Editor Of The Star:
For some time, during the con-
troversy which has been waged in
Washington over the ito be or not To
be" of the innocent offender. the
starting, I have been tempted to suo-
gest to those of my generation to
think back to the days when the
ugly caterpillar was about to destroy
our city trees, so that in sheer des-
peration we appealed to England for
the gift Of few of the so-called
"pesky birds" Some disagreeable child
hood memories are of certain strolis
that took along "the sidewalks of
New York." where would take on
several dozen caterpillars as COM
panions, and where the trees were bar
rem. Can we not think better, If not
well, ''of the bridge which carries us
safely over" and make some provision
for our English friends? I have never
seen bird in Rock Creek Park, except
In cages. Perhaps some of "the con-
scientious directors" can contrive a
method by which the starlings might
be decoyed to the park, where their
harmless gatherings and quarrels would
be only their own affair.
A. L. FLETCHER,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10

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solely to the handling Of queries. This
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ington to serve you in any capacity that
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inquiry, for direct reply. Address The
Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic j. Haskin, director, Washing
ton, D. G.
@. What theme song introduces
amos n Andy" on the radio2-T. OBJ.
A. It is THE Perfect Song from
1.-THE Birth Of Nation"
@. What is the term for the sign on
the front Of q street car to indicate
where it is going?-H. B.
A. It is usually called the "destina-
ton" sign.
Q. What is the design on the new
airmail stamp?-N. S. D. -.
A. The new purple scent airmau
stamp has central design which is q
reproduction Of the insignia OF airmail
pilots-a globe, with extended wings on
either side, with rays Of light forming
the background. The globe bears the
words so. S. Airmail."
@. When was the first electric light
plant established In Kentucky2-I. B.
1851.
Q. Can a person be punished for vio-
lating the prohibition enforcement act
by both the State and Federal govern
ments?-M. N.
A. This can be done. Like counter
feiting and robbing mails, the infrac-
ton Of law may bear both national ana
local aspects.
@. What American in early history
escaped the enemy by riding down a
steep cliff?-J. G.
A. Israel Putnam, who was surprised
by the British under Tryon at Horse
neck, Conn, in ITO, made his escape
by dashing down prectpttous height on
his horse. Later he overlook Tryon and
captured so prisoners.
@. Are wire spokes on an automobile
stronger than wooden oneS?-J. w. r.
A. Wire wheels are considered
stronger than wooden ones, because
Spokes are apt to crack or split under
sudden strain caused by bumps in the
road, while wire spokes prove more
durable.
@. Who wrote Drink to Me Only
With Thine Eyes"?-C. A. A.
A. It is from the Greek Of Philo-
stratus, translated by Ben Jonson.
Q. Are the parents of Dorothy Ar
mold, the missing girls, still living?-
S. T.
A. On December az, 1928, Mrs. Mary
Parks Arnold, widow Of Francis r. Ar
mold and mother of Dorothy Arnold,
died Of heart disease. Dorothy Arnold
vanished ct the age Of II on December
10, 1910.
Q. How is q marcel iron tempered?-
N. s. H.
A. First heat to high degree and
dip it In olive oil, rinse in lukewarm
water, and 1t is ready for use.
@. Do the planets have atmospheres?
H. w.
A. The planets do have atmospheres
Observations of Venus have led to the
conclusion that It's atmosphere Is more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10
Thanks to the Commissioner.

In the extraordinary interest and dis
cusSion over the selection of new Com
missioners, the unSelfish and praise
worthy conduct Of the incumbents In
acceding to President Hoover's expressed
wish that they carry on after the expi-
ration Of their own terms is apt to be
overlooked. The cheerful compliance Of
Commissioners Dougherty and Talia-
ferro In continuing In once through the
most difficult period Of city administra-
tion-the defense of their estimates and
their argument for appropriations
serves the sincere thanks Of Washing
tonians.
The preparation Of the city's finan-
esal program really begins In the Spring
Of the year. II involves lengthy hearings
with the heads Of departments, discus
sion Of the justification Of their requests
for funds, and. most important Of al,
cutting the budget TO At the size Of the
etty's pocketbook. But after that there
d the friendly battle with the Bureau
Of the Budget, mere warming up for the
- tnssls that follows on ca cl Hi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10

buried overseas, and who do not elect
TO avail themselves Of the all-experAs-
paid trip to the battlefield cemeteries
provided for them by q grateful Nation
ana generous Congress, will receive
In lieu OF the trip the cash equivalent
OF Its cost, If Congress enacts the bill
being pressed by Senator Harris, Demo-
crat, OF Georgia. The War Department
mas assembled the names and addresses
OF $40 mothers and widows who are
entitled TO participate In the European
pilgrimages. OF these $3.50, or a little
more than half, have signified their de-
sire to go either this year or next. The
War Department estimates that the
expenses Will average $840 each. Con-
greSs has Just appropriated $4,000, 600
ood TO meet the expenses. Senator
Harris and those who share his view
contend that 1t is rank discrimination
70 give one mother q European trim
and another mother nothing, so they
propose to give the cash to those who
stay behind.
Back in the early nineties Senator
JACOB II. Gallinger Of New Hampshire.
q national figure Of his era, once held
the floor Of the Senate for three con-
Secutive days delivering a speech on the
subject. american Tariffs From Plyn-
outh Rock to Mckinley" It Is a
tariff classic. Near the close of the
third day the Senator paused for breath
and remarked, I'm a brief discussion
IKE this 1t is impossible to examine
the tariff question in all its "details. :"
from this it may be seen that pro.
Ionged tariff debate is no new phenome-
non. After nearly a year of it the pres
ent Congress is now pretty well talked
out on the tariff, and a final vote on
the bill in the Senate Is now near at
hand, probably before the Ides of March.
X X
Just as the name of DR.. Harvey w
Wiley Will ever be associated with the
crusade of decade ago for pure foods
and drugs, SO history may preserve the
name OF Representative Sol Bloom as
the man who insured to the Nation
uniformly true and accurate clinical
thermometers. The New York member
has put in a bill to set up a Federal
Licensing system for thermometer man
ufacturerS to guard the public from
possible imperfections in these delicate
and important instruments.
Copyright. lo30.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10
The New Peoples Counsel.

a young man, relatively inexperienced
and with his legal career in front Of him
Richmond B. Keech, whom the Pres
ioent has chosen from the ranks of the
assistant corporation counsels to fill the
important post Of peoples counsel, has
been given q task that will tax his ener-
gies and resources. The fact that he
mas had little. II any, dealing In the In
tr1cate form Of litigation and argument
involved In regulatory control of pub
lie utilities should not, Of course, be
held against him. He has been given
big job and his own conduct in an
ONCE that Is vitality important to the
people OF this city viii furnish the best
answer as to his capability. He de-
serves the best wishes and the loyal
support Of those whom he must serve
No series Of events could more strik-
ngly emphasize the need for an able
and alert peoples counsel at the Dis
trlct Building than those that have
marked the course Of the street rail-
way fare case into the courts, where It
now rests.
Ralph B. F1eharty, peoples counsel
until his resignation a short while ago
attended the long-drawn-o ut hearings
on the street railway case during the
summer, at times assisted by Robert
e. Lynch, an assistant corporation coun-
sci. who has been generally associated
with utilities work involving his Of
flce.
Some time after the hearings closed
and the case was headed for the courts
Mr.. Flehartys resignation left the
people without the services Of any one
who could I'LL the role Of peoples coun-
sci TO the exclusion Of all other bust
ness.
When the case got into court the
argument on the motion to dismiss was
conducted by Vernon e. West, principal
assistant corporation counsel, again as
sisted BY Mr.. Lynch. Mr.. West, who
had not attended the street railway
hearings during the Summer, was at
natural disadvantage. Opposed to
him were the able lawyers Of the petit
tioning corporations who had the con-
tents Of the hearing record at their I'm
gertips. and whose thorough knowledge
Of the issues involved In this and other
such cases has been gained through
many q day spent IN court.
Despite these handicaps, Mr.. West
was again called upon to argue the case
q week or so ago before Justice Wheat.
when briefs were submitted, however,
the brief for the Public Utilities Com
mission was written by Commissioner
Hartman, the lawyer member Of the
commission.
Now Mr.. Keech, whose work In the
corporation counSels ONCE has been for
the most part In the Juvenile and Po-
lice Courts, and who has had no expe-
rience In public utility matters, must
step into harness and shoulder the load
at rather critical period. In addition
to the car fare case, matters concern
ing other public utilities are due soon
before the Public Utilities Commission.
II Mr.. Keech succeeds and becomes
the able peoples counsel that the peo-
pie Of Washington have q right to
demand, his accomplishment viii be al
the more praiseworthy. The Star
wishes him the best Of luck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Leadership.

Leadership.
He stands before the listening tlarong
That lends attentive ears.
Emotion, rising swift and strong,
On every hand appears.
IT'S not with oratory fraught,
This art that's all his own
Requires no words, nor even thought
He plays a saxophoneI
We listen closely, or we move
With swift responsive feet.
Nothing Is lacking that might prove
His leadership complete.
When eloquence has lost its pow'r
OF magic phrase and tone,
The real leader Of the hour
VIII play q saxophone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10
Reaction Against Baumes Laws.

Reaction against the drastic provisions
Of the Baumes laws, enacted o few
years ago In New York to give greater
effect to the criminal statutes, has set
In and modification Of certain features
Of the system Of rigorous punishments
may be the result. The particular pro-
vision against which objection Is raised
and for the amendment Of which q
movement has been started Is that
which requires the giving of q sentence
Of life imprisonment for fourth Of
Tense. A recent case has brought about
q commotion Of sympathy that may re-
suit In the repeal Of this clause Of the
law or its amendment to differentiate
between felonies. The case In point
was that Of young woman who was
convicted Of a fourth offense, the theft
Of dresses and perfumery from q shop
She is q drug addict. and this fact adds
to the strength Of the feeling that her
final sentence to life imprisonment "a
an habitual offender is altogether too
severe. Other cases have occurred
under the operation Of this provision
Of the Baumes law In which the penalty
seemed to be wholly disproportionate.
The life-sentence feature Of the
Baumes laws-a series Of enactments
constituting Q veritable criminal code
for the State of New York-was de-
signed to correct an evil arising from
the inadequate penalties prescribed for
chronic violators Of the laws, men and
women as well, who cannot be cured
Of their criminal tendencies, who pass
In and out Of prison only to repeat
their lawless acts. It was enacted In
the belief that II an offender was not
redeemed from criminal tendencies
after three convictions he was unit fol-
further association with the Iaw-abid-
ing members Of society.
But this feature Of the law made nc
discrimination between the crimes fol
which habitual offenders were con-
victed. In Michigan, where Q similar
statute was enacted, Q case occurred
which aroused Nationwide interest and
sympathy for the offender, Q woman
who was sentenced to life imprison-
ment for q fourth offense against the
prohibition laws. This present New
York case Is somewhat Of the same
character, the crime consisting Of thu
theft Of few articles Of clothing d
only . trifiing value, just enough u
constitute grand larceny.
Warden Lawes Of Sing Sing Prison
who has taken the lead In the move
ment for the modification Of the Balimel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10
Suspects Marauder
Is Tammany Tiger
To the Editor Of The star:

TO the Editor Of The Star:
I note that q portion of the District
OF Columbia and neighboring Maryland
Is very much disturbed over the pres
ence OF q strange catlike animal.
This animal may be none other than
the Tammany tiger that has made its
way out Of the Jungle Of Greater New
York into Southern Maryland. You
must know that there will be an cleo
ton for Governor Of Maryland at an
early date and the tiger may have es-
capped from Mayor Jimmie" Walkers
confines and arrived into the neighbour
hood Of the National Capital seeking
support for Gov. ZAP Ritchie, or per-
hapS only here looking over the Capt.
tai, seeking q permanent lair here, ex-
pecting to move in some time in the
future. Or only seeking Senator Tom
Helm as O running mate for Gov. CAP
Smith In 1882, which is quite likely.
THOMAS r, MECHEM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10
Poor Coal Cause of
The Smoke Nuisance
10 the Editor Of ma star.

Recently every day there are protests
being made Of the smoke nuisance. I
wonder II we have ever considered why
we are SO annoyed with this Condition
OF smoke. Well, IS long as the local
other larger concerns, continue to rse
dirty, cheap and inferior soft coal. lust
SO long win we be bothered With che
smoke nuisance.
Should any one inspect the coal hina
OF our local schools and public librarie1
and OF some Of the Government deuarf-
ments and see the coal dust that are
men and Janitors must use, the protesk
would Dc against the use Of certain coai
and not smoke. -.
hope some day q law win bo raado
against the use Of these nWeepinSs a.
the mineA 701KRT HAM,
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JAN riots In Galveston, Tex, add an
other reminder that 9 prisoner usually
suffers from lack Of early opportunity
to learn the advantages of judicious
restraint. The greatest foes to prison
philanthropy are the prisoners them
selves. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10

His assertion that he will continue to
be senatorial candidate indicates that
Mr.. Ware Of Pennsylvania sees no rea-
son why he should give up the one
great game that he really enjoys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10

Deliberation continues on matters OF
world concern In the face Of the fact
that @. Bernard Shaw always feels
competent to explain them completely
at q moments notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10

Senators Con and La Toilette are ex-
pected to manage the chemical sched-
ule in q manner that will not produce
explosions in the legislative laboratory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10

As q feature Of economic ana" hnan-
cial affairs, industrial alcohol never
permits itself O vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10

In the matter Of prohibition en-
forcement, the Treasury and the De-
partment of Justice are agreed that
ehere is glory enough.
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Nor Bulge.

From the Asheville Times.
The best way to curb personal and
governmental extravagance Is to con-
struct budgets that won't bulge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10

Dropping Wages Would Go Up.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A union for air pilots il suggested
Time and q half when they step over
in q parachute sounds reasonable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10

From the Tulsa World.
Prohibition and farm relief are alike
in one respect: Both prescribe re-
strained production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10

Lobby Psychology.
DO you permit yourself to be ad-
dressed by q lobbyist?"
"oh, yes" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. "a statesman Of course refuses
to be Influenced by lobbyists. Yet If
they neglect to notice him, he becomes
. little fearful that he is losing his
influence"
Jud Tunkins says everybody likes to
be an entertainer. If you keep hard at
work, you get lot on your mind with
no audience for 1t.
Durability.
Hour after hour the SPEAKER stood,
With talk both loud and strong.
know his arguments are good,
Because they last so long.
The Pursued.
Were you q bull in the recent
market?"
NO." answered Mr.. Dustin Stax. 81
was the fellow who got into the wrong
pasture by mistake and climbed the
fence IN hurry"
'To be implacabls In seeking re-
venge," said HI Ho, the sage Of China
town, els to admit that you are capa-
BILE Of rejoicing in another mans mis-
fortune"
The Continued Story.
Alasi It leaves me In . plight.
Each week I haste to grab it.
Once an experience Of delight,
It's now an awful habit.
"You has q right to speak yoh mind, "
said Uncle Eben, but choose yoh au-
dience an don't pick out . trafac police
man,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10

"You has q right to speak yoh mind"
said Uncle Eben, but choose yoh au-
dience an don't pick out . traf1c police
man,
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Durability.

Hour after hour the SPEAKER stood,
With talk both loud and strong.
know his arguments are good,
Because they last so long.
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The Pursued.
The Continued story,

Alasl II leaves me in q plight.
Each week I haste to grab it.
Once an experience Of delight,
It's now an awful habit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-10

@. In what year was Twas the
Night Before Christmas" written?-.
H. L. r.
A. It was written in 1922.