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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
Mexican Order Recalls
Noted ''LaredO Incident''

From the Fort Worth Record-Telegram,
"As you were!" appears to be the
command issued to the participants in
the somewhat famous Laredo incident"
The Mexican consulate is to be re-
established and the Laredo Chamber of
Commerce will be permitted again to
issue passes across the border for visitors
who are particularly anxious to visit
Mexico. Ais quiet along the Rio
Grande-except in the far reaches
where anybody crosses willy nilly-
purposes and baggage immaterial.
Inc incident reSembled nothing quite
SO much as the boy next door who
found an air gun in his Santa Claus
assortment. The weapon is not remark
able for its accuracy in sending the
missile where it is aimed, but at nearly
every shot the neighborhood may hear
the tinkle of broken glass.
Laredo probably has a number Of
very serious problems. Being q border
city on the Mexican line-particularly
II the line is river-must be somewhat
trying on the nerves. Naturally. the
proposition of attempting to be a dis
trict attorney in an inevitable mecca of
revolutioniStS who are sometimes revolt
ing against revolt winch was q reVOll-
ton against the revolutionary Mexican
government of the moment, would have
tendency to cause a local official N
become fretful and impetuous. BIIt it
should be possible to remain somewhere
between the constituencies. The nroba-
bilit1es are that a couple of hundred
similar "conspiracies" to the one al
legged are awaiting the arrest and trial
OF the participants One George Wash
lngton was revolutionist, a rebel and
conspirator at one period of his
existence. 1t Is possible that a grand
jury indictment might have landed
against him during the time of his
active participation, If the geography
could have been made to fit the case.
The best President Mexico ever had and
the man most directly responsible for
the progress Of Mexico Is a very Diff
ferent parsonage from the participant
in an alleged murder conspiracy" in
Webb County, Tex, eight years ago. In
fact, he has become figure of such
size and Importance that he steps on
the soil OF the United States only when
he crosses the border.
All that seems TO have been the
matter with the event was the inability
OF the leading character to assess rela-
tive values accurately. Having been
treated somewhat similarly to the bow
with the air gun in the neighborhood,
It Is highly probable that there will be
no more "tinkle of broken glass" in the
immediate vicinity Of Laredo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

peculiarly fitted for the defense of the
United States and its outlying possess
sions and of American commerce. The
Japanese have an alternative PROPOSE
ton, however, allowing the United
States to have the eighteen larger
cruisers.
1t is noticeable that in the state
ment issued by the Japanese delegation
there is no reference to an insistence
by Japan on seventy per cent of the
tonnage allotted America in l0,000-ton
cruisers. This omission is regarded as
indicating a probable advance in the
consideration of the cruiser problem be-
tween the delegations representing the
two countries.
The japanese clearly indicate in their
statement that they are anxious to
bring about a real curtailment of
naval building. In this they are voicing
not alone their own desires and aspira-
tions, but also those of the other pow
ers. The economic burdens placed upon
their peoples by the construction and
maintenance of big fleets are a potent
influence at the conference table. The
French, too, while they have exceeded
the figures which may be expected
finally to be allotted them in their pres
ent tonnage demands, are strong in
their support of curtailment. In The
end the ratio question will be the inn
portant one to be solved at the confer
ence. The nations are willing and ready
to cut, but they wish TO maintain ratio
Of naval strength which will be re-
garded at home as caring for their de-
fensive needs when compared to the
navies of the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

and the United States iron curriers' are
sometimes used in place of stones.
O. How old was Willard Metcalf be-
fore he arrived" as a landscape
painter?-T. C. T.
A. The American landscapist, Met
calf, was 81 before he really attained
success.
@. Why are fish found dead in forest
streams after forest f1res?-P. c.
A. After the fire is over and the en-
bers have cooled, rains wash tons of
the alkali ashes into the streams and
lakes. This fundamental change in the
water content kills thousands Of fish.
@. What is the plural of the word
"menu"?-M. K.
A. The plural form is menus.
Q. Will parrots that have been in
this country a number of years contract
parrot disease?-J. p.
A. Parrots are subject to parrot dis
ease regardless of how long they have
been in the country. However, this dis
ease is not common. Like anything
else, it seems to sweep the country by
waves. Parrot fanciers have known
about 1t for many years and have
guarded their own birds against it, since
1t usually proves fatal to birds.
Q. Do mountainous States have more
area than States which are flat2.-
A. d. S.
A. The Geological Survey states that
when land is surveyed for division 1t is
treated as a plane surface. Therefore a
quarter of section of level land con-
tains the same amount as a quarter of
a section of rolling land, but there may
be actually more surface or earth in
the rolling section than in the level
section.
Q. Who has succeeded Dwight Nor
row as Ambassador to Mexico?-D. NJ.
A. AS yet an appointment has not
been made.
@. How far is it from Constantinople
ITO Paris by rail?-T. M. H.
A. 1t is about 1900 miles. This is
approximately the distance from Wash
ington, d. c., to Denver.
O. Which is the proper side of the
mortar board on which to wear the taS-
sci while senior?-J. G. b.
A. The tassel is worn on the right
side until the day of graduation. After
the degree is conferred the tassel is
changed to the left side.
O. When and for what purpose was
the Federal Council Of Churches Or
ganiZed?-W. C.
A. The Federal Council of Churches
held its first meeting at Philadelphia,
1908, when it was organized. Thirty
denominations were united by this act
! for the purpose of enabling churches
to do together what they could not
hope to do alone: to express the fell
| lowship and unity of the Christian
church; to unite the Christian bodies
of America into service for Christ in
the world; to encourage devotional fell
lowship and mutual counsel, and to Sc
cure larger combined interest for the
churches of Christ in all matters af-
fecting the moral and social condition
of the people and the world at large.
@. When were clinical thermometers
introduced in hospitals in the United
States?-F. M. D.
A. They were introduced into a few
hospitals in 1867.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
Kind Words for a
District Traffic Cop
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
The past year or so seems to have
been open season on cops. Not often
these days does one read eulogies Of
them in the papers. To many, espe-
cially motorists, the trafic cop APP
parently is pain in the popular neck.
In my case, however, have not (yet)
made oficial contact with any cop since
came to Washington a number of
years ago. I am not a motorist. My
observation Of them is the worm's-eye
view I get as hop, skip and jump at
precarious crossings. I may therefore
be regarded as Tin neutral"
But to irate motorists and fellow Pc
destrians would respectfully direct at
tention to traffic officer No. 1854, Mr..
E. S. Guptill, who does his bit along
about O'Clock pm. at Dupont Circle.
If an answer is desired to the query,
What is the ideal traffic cop, or does
any such eXiSt?" watch this young man
as he goes about his duty in his mimi
table way. He loves his work. He is
conSiderate of the public. He is a sue
cess. Can perfection claim more?
ARCH. D. MONTEATH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

Did you ever write a letter to
Frederic j. Haskin? You can ask him
any question of fact and get the answer
in a personal letter. Here is great
educational idea introduced into the
lives of the most intelligent people in
the world-American newspaper readers.
1t is part of that best purpose. OF a
newspaper-service. There is no charge
except cents in coin or stamps for
return postage. Address Frederic j.
Haskin. director, The Evening Star In
formation Bureau, Washington, D. c.
@. Is the musical signature of the
Amos N Andy program phonograph
record or regular music?-G. K.
A. 1t is not record. 1t is played
by an orchestra.
@. When and where was the first
United States naval nag holsteo!-
c. c. M.
A. The first commander in chief of
the American Navy, Comdr. Essex
Hopkins, used for his standard yellow
silk flag with a reproduction OF a
rattlesnake in the act of striking
Underneath it were the words DO not
tread on me-" One description OF this
flag says the rattlesnake was at the
loot of pine tree. 1t was used in
1916. The exact place it was first
hoiSted is not recorded.
Q. Which is richer, cocoa or
chocolate?-S. J.
A. Chocolate and cocoa are both
made from the cocoa bean, the main
difference being that cocoa has had q
certain percentage of fat removed
Consequently it is less rich and nutrt-
tious. However, in the making OF the
beverage 1t is a little easier to mix
If cocoa is substituted for chocolate in
cake or candy recipes, additional but
ter or fat may be added.
@. Has there ever been a photoplay
called sally" other than the new one
starring Marilyn Miller?-M. w.
A A photoplay by this name was
made a number OF years ago starring
Colleen Moore.
Q. How long will fingerprint last?
! "A. M. S.
/ A. If a fingerprint is untouched ano
is not exposed to outside influence, II
will remain indefinitely.
Q. Why is tannin used in tanning
| leather?-C. P.
A. It is this extract which make.
leather durable and pliable.
@. How many visitors are received
daily by the Pope?-L. M.
A. Robert Davis in Bob Davis
Abroad" says an average of 5000
people is daily received by the Pope a.
the Vatican Aside from this, there
are numerous private audiences.
! @. How is curling done on the ice?-
D. M.
A. The game is played on rinl
marked out on the ice with large
smooth stones to which handles are
fixed. The stones weigh from 80 to Al
pounds. There are usually four play
ers on a side or team. Each player
uses two stones, which he slides along
the ice toward mark AZ yards distant
The object is for a player to lay his
stones closer to the mark than those OF
his opponents. After all players have
"curled" or played. the side having
stones nearest the mark scores point
for each stone so placed. In Canada
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
CertaintieS.

CertaintieS.
Though many melancholy rhyme
Finds utterance anew,
I know the sun will rise and shine
Just as it used to do.
Though oft the hours go hurrying by
With many toilsome test,
know a splendid twilight sky
Again will bring me rest.
While doubt memorable clings
To problems here below,
I'm thankful for some little things
I'm really sure know.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
Preliminary Figures.

The powers assembled in London are
entering another stage Of the Naval
Limitation Conference. They are stat
ing their demands in actual tonnage
figures. Both France and Japan yester-
day, through their delegations at the
ting forth their views of naval require
ments. The Japanese were less specific
than the French. In some quarters the
proposals advanced by these nations
are regarded as auguring a gloomy
and stormy future for the conference.
But both statements contain asSer-
tons that France and Japan are
anxious to meet the other nations in
effective manner to bring about real
Limitation Of naval ornaments. Fur
thermore. preliminary statements of
tonnage figures may be subject to COM
promise when they are taken up at
the conference table.
A suggestion from Japan, although
1t was contained not in its formal state
Iment made public yesterday, but in a
memorandum submitted through the
Japanese Ambassador in London TO
Senator Reed of the American delega-
ton, goes more into detail regarding
tonnage of the various classes Of naval
craft. In this memorandum the Japa-
nese made the proposal that the United
States shall be content with fifteen
10.O00-ton cruisers carrying eight-inch
guns instead of the eighteen proposed in
the statement recently issued by Secre-
tary Stimson, head Of the American
delegation, and agreed to by the British
IT is not likely that this suggestion OF
japan will find favor in American cir
cics. The larger cruisers are regarded as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

past ten years great improvements have
naturally been made. but the two
uageoles coming so close together
brought realization of the necessity for
concentration on safety devices. And
WIN the work progressing so satisfac-
toriiy there would appear no reason to
DOUBT that at some future time much,
II not all, of the natural hazard will
he removed from the submarine service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

A story to the effect that the Prince
Of Wales has invented a new dance is
no doubt as unauthentic as it is friv-
olous. Proceedings in the London Con-
ference are necessarily marked by de-
liberation, but this fact does not imply
so much leisure that special diversions
are needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

Policemen who arrest one another
for trivial parking offenses appear to
proceed on the gladstone assumption
that the general public has become so
we'll disciplined that it no longer de-
mands all the vigilance officers are
prepared to exert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

When information is demanded by
Senator Wheeler, he has the moral sup
port Of memory that he did not
shrink from the investigation ordeal as
a personal experience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
Add: Embarrassing Moments.

From the Detroit News.
A purse snatcher in New York round
ed a corner into the arms Of $50 patrol
like 1t had occurred since Tony Uansa
started around left end at the Tour
nament of Roses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

It is more merciful in some cases for
statesman to debate about THE Star
Spangled Banner" than it would be
for him to attempt to sing it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

A versatile and adaptable statesman,
Mr.. Hughes may decide to remain
silent for time without being tritely
referred to by political observers as a
sphinx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
That Would Be Worth While.

From the Lowell Evening Leader
Beggars are reported to have a union
in China. But it occurs to us that
they must have some difficulty in or
ganizing anything in the nature of an
effective strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

William Howard Taft is reported to
have recovered his famous smile. This
much of a recovery is in itself tri-
umph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

Prohibition has been compared to
whist, which at the outset seems the
simplest of all games and yet one
whose complications may prove entire
" battling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

BY contributing a few pages to the
Congressional Record, Mr.. Liggett may
expect to create an increasing demand
for his anti-Volstead articles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
And He Did III

From the Hamilton Spectator.
That boy who flew in a tiny airplane
powered by a motorcycle engine, prob,
ably decided that something had 10 he
done to keep insurance agents from
Fostering him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
Member nj the Associated Press

The Associated Press is exclusives entitled
70 the use Tor republication of all news ciS-
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
lted IN this paper and also the local news
published herein. All rights of publication of
special dispatches herein also reServed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

AS one who runs true to form, Mr..
Hughes is not expected to regard a
contest as anything other than a usual
incident Of the game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
A Pessimist.

From the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel.
We know bird who's so pessimistic
he worries over all the things he didn't
get to buy with the money he would
have lost If he'd had money enough
to play the stock market last Fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

Polar explorers manage to remain
admirably cheerful, despite the tempta-
ton to talk by radio about the weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
Yes; Course of Events.

From the Calgary Herald
The chief objection to the school of
experience is that it thinks up a new
course every time you graduate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
Exercises Woman's Prerogatiye

From the Butte Daily Post.
Here's a Newark woman who shoots
her husband and then tried to save his
life by blood MISUNDERSTANDING, so
to speak, from the ssanguinary to the
sanguine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

The high court of public opinion ap-
proves without dissenting voice Mr.
Taft'S determination to recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
Supply and Demand.

supply anu UeIHdHus
There is not as much genuine elo-
quence as there used to be-"
There's just as much eloquence,"
answered Senator Sorghum, but there
isn't so much audience for It,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

Jud Tunkins says workin' hours
simply have got to be shortened If folks
attend all the meetin's and see all the
motion pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
Peaceful FliVver.

The farmer has his share OF fun,
Though wealth has been denied;
No gangster goes and gets a gun
And takes him for ride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

THE lady who has all that wealth
can bestow," said Hi Ho, the sage of
Chinatown, as fortunate indeed If she
can go on being as lovely as her jewels. I"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
Old. Fashioned Remedy.

Have you tried aviation?"
"Only once" said Miss Cayenne. IT
had hiccups and nothing else would
scare me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

Questions and No Answers.
One Senator will know a lot,
Another you will find
Who's kept from being quite forgot
BY his inQuiring mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

II specks one reason a great man
likes to go fishin'," said Uncle Eben, sis
dat he kin meet any number of fish
without bein' expected to shake hands"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

even as the inquiry is being made"
says the Oakland Tribune. the public
may expect to hear demands that the
Marines be recalled and the Haitians
allowed to care for themselves. 1t is
the easiest thing to say on the subject,
but not necessarily true or Just" The
South Bend STribune offers the verdict:
Protection Of life and property after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

@. Which is the proper side of the
mortar board on which to wear the taS-
sci while senior?---J. G. b.
A. The tassel is worn on the right
side until the day of graduation. After
the degree is conferred the tassel is
changed to the left side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-14

O. How far is it from Constantinople
to Paris by rail?-T. M. H.
A. 1t is about 1000 miles. This is
approximately the distance from Wash
ington, d. c., to Denver.
The Washington times., 1930-01-18
HOOVER RtFORM
PLAN STAYED

The first congressional attsmpt
to carry out President Hoover's
ambitious program for reorganiza-
ton of the Federal Government
today faced defeat as a result Of
the refusal Of veterans Of the
Civil and Spanish-American wars
to come under the wing Of the
Veterans Bureau. which admin
listers benefits to War World SOL
dierS.
The unexpected vigor of the
protests lodged with the House
Committee on Expenditures in
the executive departments may
also effectively check other pro-
posals to carry out the Presidents
program. Prohibition reorgani3a-
ton alone appeared unaffected
by diSSenSion.
Departments Jealous
Jealousy Of departments and
differences of even cabinet Off.
GERS already threaten defeat Of
the second proposal before the
committee, which is the creation
of a bureau Of public works. This
plan also is said to have Mr..
Hoover'S approval.
Maj. Gen. Frank T. Hines,
director of the Veterans Bureau.
has approved the Williamson bill
which would bring the Pension
Office and the national soldiers
homes under the Veterans Blu
reau.
Arrayed in opposition thus far
are representatives Of both Civil
and Spanish American War vet
Grams, Secretary Of Interior Viii.
bur and Earl D. Church, Com
missioner of Pensions.
The Washington times., 1930-01-18
CONSOL|DAT ION
Of RAILS, |. c. c.
PROBLEM

The question whether the Inter.
State Commerce Commission win
permit piece-meal consolidation Of
railroads or will demand conSoli.
dations enmasse as outlined in its
recent tentative consolidation plan
probably will be answered when
the commission rules on the APP
plication Of the Baltimore and
Ohio to acquire stock control of
the Buffalo, Rochester and Pitts
burgh, it was indicated today.
There are strong indications
that the commission will act IA
vorably in the Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore, Rochester and Pitts
burgh case.
The action of the Commission
in ordering the Baltimore Il Ohio
to dispose of its holdings in the
Western Maryland as being in
violation Of the Clayton Anti.
trust Act, opens the way for the
Wabash to apply for stock control
Of that road. 1t has been given
that road in the general consoli-
QHLlOn SCI1SuG hLlu pUoSAuy Will
make formal application for the
necessary authority shortly.
The Commission is expected to
prevent the Pennsylvania Railroad
and the Pennsylvania Company
taking large holdings in The
Wabash and Lehigh Valley Rail
roads.
In the meantime the House
Interstate Commerce Committee
plans to go thoroughly into the
question of holding companies
controlling railroad securities.
The Commission has asked for
such an inquiry because it appar.
emily is without Jurisdiction over
such holding companies as the
Allegheny Corporation, which acts
for the Van Sweringen interests
and the Pennroad Company,
which holds securities for the
Pennsylvania and the
Pennsylvania Company. 1