davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The border vidette., 1930-07-12

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE
PRESENTS: That we, the under
signed, have this day associated our
selves together for the purpose OF form.
ing q corporation under and pursuant
to the laws of the State of Arizona. and
for that purpose do hereby adopt Arti.
cles of Incorporation as follows:-
The border vidette., 1930-07-12
ARTICLE L

The name of this corporation shall
be "BAOA FLOAT CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-18

\ 'sde more difficult at Dupont Circle
than at Thomas. Yet with year OF
experience at the more westerly point.
some thousands of motorists have
during the past two days acted as
though the light system at Thomas
Circle were some new and strange and
nsolvably complicated puzzle.
1t may be that there are many motor
lists who use Fourteenth street and M
street and Vermont avenue who do
not use Massachusetts, avenue or P
street or New Hampshire avenue or
Nineteenth street--that is to say,
motorists who negotiate Thomas Circle
who never touch Dupont. That how
ever, is almost inconceivable. 1t Is
thousand to one that practically all OF
the drivers who have been tangled up
in the Thomas Circle Jams of these two
days past have at some time or other
rounded Dupont Circle and become ac-
quainted with it's system of lights.
So then here is mystery of motor
ing conduct. The psychologist who re-
Gently wrote a work entitled why We
Behave Like Human Beings might
well study this passing local condition
to get new slant upon the motorist
mind in relation to colored lights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-18
Relics of the Past.

A little time ago some Spanish trav-
elerS in Morocco came across signs OF
prehistoric skeleton. What appeared to
be the bones of dinoSaur were in EVIL
dence in a bank of earth. Distinct
curves were observable, strongly sugges-
tive of the ribs of species of this crea-
ture heretofore known only in the ROCKY
Mountains. With inadequate means OF
excavation they abandoned their re-
search and reported their find to Madrid.
A scientific mission was organized and
dispatched across the straits to the
scene Of the discovery. A very little
probing. with due care to prevent break
age, brought to light the fact that the
ribs" of the dinosaur were not bones
at all. but we're the curved iron teeth
Of hay-making machine of decidedly
modern creation. With true scientific
reserve the investigators from Madrid
have refused positively to identify the
remains" pending further investiga-
ton. 1t "a true that the excavated por-
tions bear traces of the trade mark of
well known Chicago manufacturer OF
agricultural implements, but not until
the entire creature" is dug out Of the
bank will the probers into the past give
1t a definite identification.
The theory tentatively entertained is
that this machine was the property of
Spanish farmer who, during the Riff
War Of 1917, abandoned his agricultural
machinery and fed to safer quarters.
That Winter was marked by heavy rains
and 1t is probable that the machine was
enveloped in a land-slip. At any rate,
whatever the cause, there are the cribs"
and there also is the name Of the Chi
cago manufacturer. In way the "find"
is almost as interesting as would have
been that of a genuine dinosaur, whether
of the Rocky Mountain variety or other
wise. To excavate Chicago hsymaker
from the fringes OF the Sahara Desert is
an achievement. even though the relic
does not 60 into a museum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-18
The Thomas Circle Mystery.

1t would seem as though with the
traffic light system in vogue at Dupont
Circle in operation for more than a
year the motorists of Washington would
have become sufficiently familiar with
its workings to enable them to meet q
similar situation at Thomas Circle,
upon the establishment of an identical
set of lights, without confusion or COM
plication. But, mol With the turning
on of the current at Thomas Circle In
practically the same conditions as at
Dupont Circle a few blocks west, there
has been a series of jams and complexes
requiring the greatest patience and skilJ
in unravelment and involving all the
drivers enmeshed in them in provoking
delays and some damage to fenIers
and running boards.
Dupont Circle lies just six blocks
west of Thomas Circle, about half a
mile. They both are on the lfne Of
Massachusetts, avenue, one of the most
heavily Travelled arteries of me city.
Dupont has virtually two tcar line
on part Of the periphery. whsrep
Thomas Circle has only onel completin !,
the circuit. Conditions VI fact are o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-18

lapse of the Tardieu ministry, how
ever, leaves France without any effective
representation at London, although its
present delegation there may carry on
temporarily as observers and non-au-
thoritative delegates. A new ministry
will probably be formed by the week end,
so that there is likely to be little delay at
London after all. If, however, there
should be difficulty in forming a new
ministry, If the opposition should block
all Efforts to make working combina-
ton for the national administration and
government of definitely opposing
views should eventually be created, the
London meeting would be seriously at
fected and the conference might con-
ceivably fail
The French system of government is
perhaps entirely suited 10 the tempera-
ment of the French people. It's rapid
changes, its frequent turnovers, its
crises" upon immaterial issues render
progress along definite constructive lines
difficult. Yet France carries on" and
meets the real crises in national life ef-
fectively In this country, with fixed
tenure of administration and with po-
litical partisans grouped into two major
parties between which the elections are
controlled and decided. with infre-
quent occasions when third-party groups
hold the balance of power, government
overturns are rare and comparatively
harmless as affects the national well
fare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-18

hold of this supreme matter with in
sight and outSight. Instead we fall
back upon mother love" and "father
pride" to support the weak case in
hand. There is something about the
parental 'aura'-however kind and un-
selfish her parents may be-that is
deadly to q girls nature"-Ill not go
on with this. I'll do as John Powys
does at this point-recommend to us
all the reading OF Dorothy Richardson
for the subtlest possible understanding
Of this matter of children and parents,
particularly the matter of girls and
their mothers. apologize for Stressing
Q single point in q big book of rich
thought, of wide cultural essence, Of the
citing OF many a genius in example
and inSpiration-but, after all, nothing
Is more vital to the culture and the
happiness of the future than sincere
attention to this matter OF the family
as the first source of such expanding
possibilities as every human Is made
better and stronger by finding and
using.
A book to read in joy--in the Joy OF
both agreeing and disagreeing. A very
noble book for one to return to, in spite
OF himself, again and again. Homage
to JchH Cowper PowyS for ''The Mean
ing ofeRaodern Cultursl" ] recall Moth
ing like 1t In beauty and power and
immediate applicabilityss-ua. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-18
SHOOTING STARS.


The Bold Fisherman.
The fisherman again is home.
The tribe is gay
And hopes he will not care to roam
Toward them another day.
With seriousness those things ar
fraught
That occupy the sea.
To battleships he'll now give thought
And let the Sailflsh be.
The sailfish Is a creature great;
Yet when the tale Ia done,
We don't find scales OF armor plate
Nor weigh him by the ton.
And in the days now passing by
With duties all their own,
For bigger sport he'll have to try
And let small fry alone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-18
France Changes Again.

The instability Of French MINISTRIES
has become traditional. The average life
OF government" in that country is
only few months, owing to the facil-
ity with which adverse votes are cast and
combinations are broken. Yesterday the
Tardieu ministry, organized about three
months ago, was defeated on a question
of confidence by the slender margin of
i've votes-2S6 to 2S1. The immediate
issue turned upon a financial meas
ure with relation to ministerial refusal
TO accept an increase in pensions for the
widows Of officers and soldiers killed
during the World War. This adverse
vote merely means that the opponents of
the Tardieu government found a ques-
ton upon which it was possible to mus
ter bare majority.
A new ministry viii be formed, pos
sibly, it is indicated, by Tardieu himself,
perhaps by Poincare, who has Cancelled
his engagements for a trip to South
America. He has now recovered from
his recent illness and it is quite possible
that he will return to political activity
and In this "crisis" consent to undertake
the difficult task of forming govern
nent. It is suggested that If he does not
take the premiership he will join Tar
dieu and serve as minister.
Were it not for the London Confer
ence on Naval Reduction ere would be
no particular interest in tina latest par
siamentayy oyerturn In France. The col
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-18
Army Man as Commissioner
Stirs Vigorous Controversy

perience in, for example, both New
York and Philadelphia" The Charles
ton Evening Post adds: THE most
successful military policing of the Dis
trict, however impressive It might be
OF the possibilities of enforcing an UNI
popular law, would prove nothing as to
what could be done in q self-governing
community. 1t might be made the
basis for an argument in favor of abol-
ishing universal suffrage and Of put
ting In the hands of the President
supreme and dictatorial authority to
enforce prohibition by military rule.
The sacrifice OF political lib
erty would be, in the eyes of dryS,
small price to pay for the enforce
ment OF a law which is unenforceable
among a free people,"
Several generals, and even an adj
mtral or two" advises the New orleans
Item, might not be too many to han
die the problem of wet Washington,
from all We hear and read. Gen.
Crosby will retire to civilian life in
March. He won't have the Army behind
him, unless it be that army of righteous
public opinion. of which we often hear
put rather seldom see in action. Any
thing may be expected If he invades
friendly little parties of Congressman
and their appointees In the bureaus,
irritates major statesmen in connection
with traffic rules, or gets fusSy about
what becomes of Sundry importations to
the various embassies. Anyhow, it will
be interesting at watch"
So
"Along with the problem Of enforcing
the dry laws" remarks the st, Louis
Post Dispatch, "in a city drenched with
embassy liquor, moonshine from the
Maryland and Virginia hills, and varied
products-Jamaica rum. Scotch from
the Bahamas, Canadian bourbon and
rye, tequilla from Mexico-that find
their way through Chesapeake Bay to
the Potomac-along with this problem,
he must answer alarms and catch Griy-
erS who make left-hand turns. 1t is like
asking him to take Gibraltar with a
troop of r-wielderS."
Citing the form of government that is
established in Washington, the LYNCH
burg News, the Springfield Republican
and the South Bend Tribune defend the
Crosby selection on the grounds~;Sat he
will not be obliged to contend with such
political conditions as existed when Gen.
Butler was in charge in philadelphia.
The Louisville Times assumes that lit
is not beyond the capacity of an honest
civilian to handle such a situation as
Washington presents" but adds that
perhaps the President selected Gen.
Crosby as an honest man. rather than
because OF his being military officer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-18

Wide national debate has followed the
announcement that President Hoover is
in favor of making Maj. Gen. Herbert
B. Crosby one of the Commissioners of
the District of Columbia, upon his re-
tirement from the Army. There are
strong differences of opinion as to the
probable results. One objection Is that
a retired Army officer cannot be con-
sidered a civilian, required by law for
the post.
The Crosby selection, in the opinion
Of the Charleston Daily Mail, repre-
sents real, sincere attempt at enforce
ment by the President of the United
States" while the Manchester Union,
holding that there are presidents for
the employment of military men as
directors of public safety under one title
or another" states that "the British
have not hesitated TO follow this course
and Lord Byng, who won distinction in
France. is now head OF the London
Police Department. On this side of the
ocean," continues the Union, "there
have been similar instances, perhaps not
marked by unvarying success, yet max
ing very fair average of accomplish
ment But the chances are that Presi-
dent Hoover chose Gen. Crosby because
he believed him fitted for the task
rather than because he looked upon
military service as a first considera-
tion."
y y y
1.-THE action of Mr.. Hoover" as viewed
by the Lexington Leader, will appeal
strongly to the best elements in the
country, and Gen. Crosby will 60 into
office with the best wishes and sincere
sympathies of the whole Nation" The
Chattanooga News predicts that ''he
will make the fur n.y." and the Char
lotte Observer suggests that 1.-The PTesi-
dent is minded to repeat in Washington
the experiment in Philadelphia, where
Gen. Butler of the Marine Corps tried
the military hand to some success-at
least put Philadelphia on the front
pages" The Observer adds that 1.-THE
Washington job appears to be one call
ing for military principles"
ultimate success cannot come
through needless surrender to the auto
cratic principle" AYERS the Memphis
Commercial Appeal. while the st. BoulS
Globe-Democrat asks us it a good
thing for the Army to have its officers
OF either active or retired list mixed
up in politics and other affairs of
municipalities"
THE protests" thinks the New York
Times, have come from sources which
cannot possibly be suspected of inter-
est in the free flow of bootleg liqucr.
These people believe that it was the
intent Of Congress, as it is the funda-
mental American idea, that civilians
with civilian methods shall manage our
civic affairs. This Is confirmed by ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-18
Highlights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

stitutions Of nearly all foreign coun-
tries. The functions Of government diff
fer in them all in many interesting
particulars, but they are unanimous in
the respect that the chief executive
must have the accord of the Chambers,
and thus derivatively OF the people, be-
fore he can proceed with any public
measures.
1t would be well for us to study the
functioning of all the different types OF
republic, that we may avoid the de-
fects OF some and adopt the advantages
OF others, when 1t comes, as It must, in
the course OF the years. to further revi-
sionS OF our own constitution In the In
terests OF harmony and the obsolescence
Of conflict.
Turkish Women
Emerge From Chrysalls.
Les Nouvelles Yougoslaves. Belgrade
The liberty of womenl Behold a con-
summation worthy OF all admiration.
an attainment OF which our age and
civilization may well be proud! Even
the Turkish women are emerging from
the chrySalis in which they have been
confined for ages. What progress this
isl There has been nothing in all the
centuries that have gone before. In the
history OF man. to compare with It.
How horrible was the former con-
dltion OF womenl The poor things
had to stay at home. ensconced upon
silken cushions, eating cake and rails
Ing children, their beauty forced to
bloom within four walls, not able to
be seen by any one except the brutal
and jealous husband, No wonder poor
women used to complain!
Today all that is changed. The
woman leaves the house alone and
goes where she pleaseS. In five min
uteS, by auto or tram, she finds herself
IN a neighborhood where no one knows
her, but where every one notices her,
especially II she Is good-looking, young
ana Wen dressed. What woman does
not enjoy this new-found independence,
whether her little journey is of a senti,
mental order. or along the prosaic and
practical lines of busineSsl
Nor Is 1t only the pretty women who
pro1t by their liberty. Others, the
serious, the ambitious danes, can do,
too, just about what they want. There
Is not much difference any longer be-
tween men and women of the world.
A woman may become doctor, lawyer,
professor, or even legislator. She
can write books, interview editors and
take the initiative in many other
trod before.
In short, woman has entered fully
into mans domain. and il so fully
occupied, either with her diversions or
with her work, that she is scarcely
ever home. and has absolutely no time
for children. A baby is a burden to
a modern woman. The numbers of
women without babies increase daily.
In acquiring liberty. women have lost
their familiesl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-18

ANY reader can get the answer to any
question by writing to our Information
Bureau in Washington, d. G. This
offer applies strictly TO information.
The bureau cannot give advice on legal,
medical and financial matters. 1t does
not attempt to settle domestic troubles,
nor undertake exhaustive research on
any subject. Write your question plainly
and briefly. Give full name and address
and inclose cents in coin or stamps
for return postage. The reply is sent
direct to the inquirer. Address The
Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic J. Haskin, director, Washing
ton, D. G.
O. What is the strongest radio
station in the United States?-J. j.
A. The Federal Radio Commission
says the largest stations for broadcast
ing programs are 50000-Watt stations.
Such stations as WGY WEAF, and
KDKA are the highest powered stations
operating in the United States. The
General Electric Co., however, has
short-wave station 2XCG. which Is 200.-
900 watts, but this is used only for
experimental purposes.
@. Please give the meaning Of the
Indian names, Quantico and Occoquan.
w. p. B.
A. Quantico means dancing, or place
of frolic. Occoquan means hook-shaped
or hook.
@. What are considered the best
| pictures of 1929?-F. L. G.
A. Such selection must be based
to some extent on personal opinion.
The following, however, we're listed by
the Film Daily as the best ten pictures
of 1929, as selected by 327 critics
throughout the country: "Disraeli,"
Broadway Melody" Madame X" Rio
Rita" cold Diggers of Broadway"
Bulldog Drummond," "In Old Arizona, 4"
1.-THE Cock-Eyed World" 1.-THE Last Of
Mrs. Cheyney," and "Hallelujah."
@. How many Jewish farmers are
there in the United States?-H. T.
| A. The Jewish Agricultural Society
has estimated that there are 10000
Jewish farmers operating million acres
of farm land. 1t is largely due to the
efforts of this organization that the
number is so large. Thirty years ago,
at the time of its inception, there
were barely a thousand Jews on Amer
lean farms. The Agricultural Society
not only offers scientific advice, but
lends money and assists the farmers
in many instances in securing a suit
able location.
@. How many veterans are now on
the pension rolls?-C. w. S.
A. On December 81, 1929, there
were 472,9l7 old soldiers on the pen
sion rolls of the Bureau of Pensions.
OF this number 1880 we're Spanish
American Veterans, 55,716 were Civil
! War Veterans; and the remainder
were regular service men, and veterans
of the Indian Wars.
@. What are the names of the Three
Wise Monkeys?-J. w. A.
A. The Little Apes of Nikko are
| Mizaru, who sees no evil; Kikazaru,
who hears no evil, and Mazaru, who
speaks no evil.
@. How long is the Kongo Riyer?--
A. 1t is about 1900 mi'r- =.
@. What is the ceremony IN
| ing battleship?-L. j.
A. 1t is the custom for the launch
ing party to stand upon platform
beside the ships stem and at the in
slant that the vessel starts toward the
water the sponsor breaks a bottle of
champagne-or, since prohibition. water
against the bow, pronouncing the
name of the ship and saying 81 name
thee in the name of the United States"
@. If raw milk is brought to brisk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-18
Campaign Speakers
Could Answer This
From the New orleans Item.

From the New Orleans Item.
On the stage at Washington. Our
mlnds eye sees a judge awaiting un-
niappuy on MS rostrum with a pack Of
tllustrious servants of the public veal
in front OF him. The Job is to determine
what Is q Republican. In the pack are
bucolic Brookhart and urban Bill
thompson. standpat Moses and foot
loose Norris. CouzenS and Ware, Smoot
ana Grundy. Couzens and Mellon, etc,
etc. II one of them Is q Republican,
what are all the rest?
When the Democrats 60 on parade,
Al Smith leads the line, with Bishop
Cannon at his coattatls, and-oh, we'll,
WHAT'S the use? What Is q Democrat,
anyhow-or a Republican, either9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-18
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

boil, is this the same as pasteurizing
it?-E. v. b.
A. Raw milk brought to a boil is not,
correctly speaking, pasteurized milk
However, that is about as well as can
be done in the home, since the house
hold equipment does not permit the
milk to be boiled any length of time
withoHt impairing the flavor or scorch-
ing it.
@. Is there complete separation be-
tween church and state in Chie?--
M. b. T.
A. The final payment due the church
under the separation agreement pro-
vided for by the constitution in 1925
has been paid.
@. Is Henry Handel Richardson an
Englishman?-T. II.
A. The author Of ultima Thule" Is
an Australian woman, born in Mel
bourne.
@. How many times does a person
breathe each minute?-H. B.
A. The average adult breathes IS to
10 times minute.
@. Please name some pieces of furni-
ture which are purely American in type
IS. N. r.
A. The butterfly table. the comb
backed Windsor chair and the rocking
chair originated in America.
@. Did the first Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt die at the same time as
Theodore Rcosevelt's mother?-S. D.
| A. The first Mrs. Roosevelt died Oc-
tober IA, 1884, within a few hours of
the death of President Rooseyelt's
mother.
Q. What was Beethoven's last COM
position?-P. B.
a reference, dated December 2, 1925,
which concerns music now preserved
in the Royal Library at Berlin. This is
sometimes mentioned as Beethoven'S
last composition. On March 81, 1927,
the composer wrote Of "a symphony
completely Sketched lying in my desk,
as we'll as new overture and other
things" This was Beethoven's tenth
symphony.
@. Who named the American flag
odd Glory? Where is he buried?-
A. M. T.
A. william Driver gave this name to
the flag. He is buried in Nashville.
Q. Was there a famous actor many
years ago by the name Of John Gilbert?
A. John Gilbert (real name Gibbs)
was a popular actor. born at Boston In
| 1910, died there in 1889. Among his
best roles were Sir Anthony Resolute,
| Sir Peter Teazle and Mr.. HardcaStle.
He gave, writes william Winter, the
best performance Of Caliban ever seen
in America.
@. How many magnolia trees are
there In Mountain Lake Sanctuary
B. P.
A. There are 1000 magnolia trees
and 500 dogwood trees in this garden.
More than q million trees, shrubs and
flowers have transformed this waste Of
sand into one Of the loveliest spots In
the world.
| O. Why was the word sampler APP
piled to a certain kind of cross-stitch
needlework?-L. G. w.
! 8 A. The word is derived from an old
! English word meaning original" or
model" A sampler was supposed to
exhibit various patterns for future copy
| ing.
@. Who supplied the building which
houses the Gorgas Memorial Institute?
ID. M.
A. The Republic of Panama pre-.
sented the institute with a building
! originally erected as school Of medi-
cine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-18

Literary censorship has been frequent
ly attempted. Shrewd publishers and
book sellers do not seriously object TO it
in view Of the market it creates by
means of unusual publicity. Censorship
unfortunately arouses more curiosity
than indignation.