Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-18

Mau maGtek, AZ conslderable loss TO
the post once revenues. This Is a
usurpation Of privilege on the part of
those last alluded to which deserves to
be terminated immediate as an aid in
obviating our increasing postal deficit.
Nah Jong Held Menace
To japanese Morals.
Japan Advertiser, Tokio.-Mah-j ong,
that Chinese game, Is q menace to the
morals of Japan, according to local po-
lice. The authorities declare that not
only men. but women, too, are engaging
in the vicious practice of actually wa
gertng sums of money on the vagaries
Of the winds. the dragons, the elbows
and the pungs. Accordingly, the police
have started a drive to dislodge the
monster Nah Jong from his hold upon
the social vitals of the capital. Last
year the popularity of mah-jong COM
menced to revive, and the game has
spread again like wildfire throughout
Toxic. There are more than 800 NAH
jong clubs here, and all-night sessions
are being held all-over the city. While
gambling is strictly forbidden in the
clubs, much Of 1t is going on, so the
police have decided to hand down a new
set OF rules to preserve the Toxic health
and morals.
Llama Characteristic
Of Bolivia.
Bolivia, La PaZ and New York pub
lished Intentionally in interest of the
country by the Bolivian consul to the
United States When one considers
animals. one notices that there are
many animals which are found in
nearly all parts of the earth, whereas
there are some few animals which are
characteristic Of certain regions. For in
stance. there is the polar bear, found
only in the very coolest districts; the
camel, SO essentially part of the des-
ert, etc. In the highlands OF South
America, and particularly in Bolivia,
there is an animal, called the llama,
which Is always linked with this ter
ritory.
The llama is an animal which stands
from Sla TO 4 feet In height, with long
neck. which makes her seem much
taller. She Is covered with q very fine
wool-black, white, gray or brown in
color. She is graceful animal, with
the step Of q woman and having the
timidity of the gszelle and the arro-
gance Of the camel.
The llama Is the faithful companion
OF the Aymara, or Bolivian Indian.
Everything she has Is for him; he eats
the meat OF the llama; he uses the wool
to make ponchos (blanketS) or cloakS,
hats and stockings; he makes horns and
flutes from her bones and ropes and
sandals from her hides. The llama un-
derstands, recognizes and likes her mas
ter, running instantly at the sound OF
his voice and obeying his commands ike
child, for she has no reins nor halter.
For any one else, stranger or enemy
Of the Indian, she does not conceal her
dislike and will have nothing TO do with
him, often splitting In his face. She is
an economical animal for her master
never has to worry about her food. She
takes 1t when she wants 1t from the
wayside, eating straw and vegetation.
Like the camel, she, too, can go many
days without water, The llama is used
more for transportation than anything
else. She carries from so to so pounds.
Some carry 80, or even 100. pounds. but
! she knows her capacity and refuses an
extra ounce. She is dear to the hearts
Of all Bolivians.
Appeal 70
Superior Court"
FL Nuevo Diario, Caracas,-Senor
MelenendeE had q case at law. But
having 10 depart on business journey
he confided the entire proceedings TO
his attorney During his absence the
case was decided In the court. and the
verdict was favorable TO Senior Melenen-
des. Overjoyed. the attorney wired to
his client. Justice has triumphedf
Whereupon Senior Melenendez inlmedi-
ately telegraphed back, In great excite
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