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through the open window and chatted
with the wise man, who admitted his
misery. Are you prisoner" asked
the lad. II am" moaned the phiIos-
opher. Why don't you escape?" "Be-
cause the door is locked" answered the
wise man. "Yes, the door may be
locked" said the youth, but the win
dow opens outward and the window
opens wide" Whereupon. it is related,
the solon gathered his cloak about his
knees, stepped over the easement and
fed, and so far as known was never
seen again.
This little anecdote has its modern
version in a fashion in the experience
of Mr.. William Hand. the snapper -up
of unconsidered trifies, who a few
months ago was taken in the tolls of
the law in Washington, made his way
back to liberty by the simplest Of means
and has now been recaptured in Chi
cago He frankly tells his story as TO
his Washington experience. He says:
I woke up in a Washington jail-it
was only a district police station CELL
about 5 o'clock in the morning. I
looked at the door. It was open. Well,
what would you do in case like that?
simply walked out.
Was there a yokel lad outside to call
Mr.. Hands attention to the open door
as the youth of the st. Nicholas tale
pointed out the open window to the
philosopher? That is really, after all,
the most important thing for Washing
ton about the case of the agile, sagacious
and enterprising Mr.. Hand. 1t may not
matter much to him, but it matters a
good deal to the District. and it is to
be hoped that before he goes on his
long journey of seclusion for his numer-
Gus peccadilloes the mystery of the open
door will be solved.
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Mr.. Hand and the Open Door.

Long ago, in the youth of the pres
ent elder generation, an amusing story
was printed In st. Nicholas, that be-
loved galaxy of instruction and enter
tainment of numerous decades, story
that doubtless stimulated many jul
venile reader to distrust the presumptive
and to recognition of the obvious. The
tale was that of q venerable philosopher
who incurred the displeasure of his
monarch and was confined in a cell in
punishment for his sagacity-or per-
haps for his frankness. The cell was
not a dungeon but a pleasant room
with window looking out upon field.
Day after day the sage languished in
this confinement, bewailing his misfor-
tune. At, last one bright sunny morn
ing yokel lad came along and looked
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Highlights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands
~ DICTANEEN, Vera Cruz.-The
- city council has just approved
an estimate Of IS pesos, TO pro-
- vide signs which will he aNixnd

- J. D1CTAMEN, Vera Cruz-The
- city council has just approved
an estimate Of rs pesos, TO pro-
~ vide signs which will be afixed
to designated locations near the
schools, and which will direct the driv-
ers OF all motor vehicles to moderate
their speed while passing schools, in
order to obviate the possibility of hit
ting a child.
The civil junta (council) has also
arranged for plot of ground, central
ly located, where such scholars as de-
sire may practice their agriculture Two
hectares (41a acres) have been allotted
for the purpose to be portioned on to
German Clubs
Boycott Austrian TyrOl.
Neues Wiener, Abendblatt, Vienna
All the German automobile clubs EXCEPT
one, the d. A. c. of Berlin, are boy
cotting the Austrian Tyrol this year on
account of high prices charged for road
and tourist privileges in that district
The Berlin organization, however, is
protesting against this discrimination
on the ground that road taxes must be
high in such region, to keep the high
ways in proper condition for traflc,
and they see no injustice in being called
upon to pay what might be considered
high rates for similar privileges else
where.
The D. A. G. Deutscher Automobl-
Klub) protests the action of the gen.
eral associations as unneighborly and
inconsiderate of the Austrian brother
land. The D. A. G. is urging all the
other automobile associations in Ger
many to ignore the unjustifled discrimi-
nation against such beautiful section
of this friendly republic.
+
Half-Penny
Fare In Glasgow Safe.
Evening Times, Glasgow. Glas-
gov municipal transport department is
to let the fares remain as they are.
The half-pepny fare is thus safe for an
other year. 1t was stated some time ago
that the half-penny fare would be
secured II the department were given
a tramway monopoly within the city.
The department has always been pru-
IDENTIFY managed in affairs of finance.
Depreciation has usually been figured
on the generous side. Consequently
the department is not only financially
sound, but genuinely prosperous. Last
year, 275,256 pounds was put away for
renewal of the permanent way, and
191, 924 pounds was spent. The depart
ment never had to be helped out OF the
~ates. but 1t has helped the rates con-
siderably.
Pensions Cost
Ireland 2,741,8OO Pounds.
Irish Independent, Dublin.-Old age
pensions cost the Saorstat 2,741, 300
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Noise Hunger.
We're getting rather too much noise, >
The scientists explain.
at isn't good for girls and boys,
Since it fatigues the brain"
But when against promiscuous sounds
At night they close the door.
The family will make the rounds
With glee, in quest Of more.
The motor horn, the whiz intense
OF airships in the sky;
The copper who with voice immense
Yells at the passsr-by-
Combine in q tremendous way
To make q startling roar.
There's too much noise, the wise ones
say,
And yet we're seeking morel
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too much the substance and content of
this individuality, of others of It's kind.
Sane, practical. highly gifted, success
full beyond counting, yet with that fell
low feeling which, In exactly the best
way, seeks to give to the public a good
account, substantial and serviceable
account, of his self-elected part in the
current scheme of existence. If were
an Observation-Disclosures that may mean
this is the kind of lift and stir and
inspiration that I'd open to students,
boys and girls-this something alive,
and fine. and igniting, that is right here
among them still carrying on, leader
of men In matters that are vital and
deeply influential to the whole COM
monalty. No, would not ignore his
tory. but would set 1t ablaze now and
then by stories of one and another of
the not overmany great leaders who
are today working valiantly and hero
ically for today and tomorrow. A great
story and a thrilling one.
Just news item in The Star last
week: George K. Eastman of Roch-
ester, N. Y, head of the Eastman
Kodak Co. (his picture accompanies the
news, who was appointed by President
Hoover as member OF the George Wash
tngton Bicentennial Commission" A
feature, one takes it, Of Mr.. Eastman's
newly inaugurated playttme.
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cor Even Nine Million Dollars. -

In the light of the statement made
before the House by Representative
Cramton last Thursday, Immediately
following the adoption Of a resolution
for the appointment Of a Committee OF
Seven to consider the District Federal
fiscal relations, it is to be wondered
why the House took the trouble to refer
the question Of the equity of the So
100000 lump sum to such an inquiry,
II the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth" Is the objective.
For the Michigan Representative, the
originator of the Iump-sum plan as
former chairman of the District appro-
priation subcommittee, declared in plain
terms, to the accompaniment of plau-
dts from members, that the increase
Of half million resulting from the COM
promise with the Senate was "a contri-
button for which no necessity what
ever has been shown" that it was sim
ply an addition to the surplus in the
District treasury" that there was mo
logic back Of it." that it was mot prec-
edent," and finally that it did not mean
that Gin the future the House will agree
to $500 900, or even to 100000 as
the contribution Of the Federal Gov
eminent"
The most significant phrase Of this
statement by the former chairman of
District appropriations is "or even
$4,000 ,0o0." Coupled with the action
Of the House in adopting the resolution
for the appointment Of Committee Of
Seven, it may have a sinister meaning.
Il may bet may have been intended
asa cue to the committee to find that
the nine-million lump sum is too large.
If the House wanted a full, fair in
duiry into the fiscal relations Of the
District and the Federal Government,
without prejudice and without regard
for the precedents set in its own per-
sistent ignoring Of the substantive law,
all it had TO do was to agree to the
Moore resolution, providing for q joint
committee to investigate and to report
to both Houses in season for next years
appropriation. It refused, however, to
adopt such an expedient. It yielded
with bad grace to the insistence Of the
Senate for slight increase in the lump
sum, and then, too late for any cor
responding action by the Senate, it put
through plan for a House Committee
OF Inquiry.
Was this action, accompanied as 1t
was by the remarks of the former Dis
trict Appropriations chairman, step
In the underwriting Of the House on
the score Of District funds? Can it be
possible that the plan is to have this
Committee of Seven bring in a report
based upon Mr.. Cranton's brief speech,
with "or even to $4,000 900" as its key
note, recommending reduction in the
lump sum for the 1882 bill? With such
q report. regardless Of history, law and
facts, the House appropriations COM
rnittee as guardians of the Federal
Treasury could proceed to write Dis
trict bill in terms of drastic economies
in Federal funds, and defy the Senate
to add a penny to the lump sum, point
ing to the inquiry as justification.
So it is that much depends upon the
personnel of the Committee of Seven.
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There is no other agency in the
world that can answer as many legiti-
mate questions as our free Information
Bureau In Washington, d. G. This
highly organized institution has been
built up and Is under the personal d.
rection Of Frederic ]. Haskin. BY keep
ing In constant touch with Federal
priSes 1t Is in a position to pass on to
you authoritative information OF the
highest order. Submit your queries 10
the staff Of experts whose services are
put at your free disposal There is no
charge except cents in coin or stamps
for return postage. Address The Star
Information Bureau. Frederic j. Has
kin, director, Washington, D. c.
Q. Is Charlie Chaplin a musician?
A. 1t is stated that Mr.. Chaplin's
new picture, City Lights" Is TO have
special music and lyrics written by the
comedian. He has completed three
numbers which are to be sung and is
now preparing incidental music.
Q. What recognition did the King
give to Amy johnson, the English
fiyer?-S. B.
A. Amy johnson, who few In q Sec
ond-hand plane from London to Aus
tralia in 1912 days, has been made a
commander of the British Empire by
King George.
Q. Is there to be radio station in
Vatican City?-B. G. r.
A. A station is almost completed, and
it is expected that Pope Plus XII will be
heard on the air some time in July, II
his health permits.
Q. What is an Irish dividend?-R. D.
A. This is humorous term for an
assessment levied on stock.
@. Does the Government inspect vac
cines?-F. w.
A. The United States Public Health
Service, in connection with its inspec-
ton Of biologic products, as required by
law, performs a service of inestimable
value to the general public. Before a
biologic product, such as a serum, toxin
vaccine or aTtitoxin, may be sold In
the United States in interstate or in.
ternational commerce a license must bt
obtained from the Public Health Serv.
ice. The granting of a license mean,
that inspection of the establishment
concerned and laboratory examination.
OF samples of It's products are made
regularly to insure the observance o,
ouAC VI IfldI1uIdCLuIe, 10 aSCeT'
tain freedom from contamination anC
to determine the purity or safety, Of
both, of the various products, and tn,
potency in cases where standards exist
@. Is there a good motor road from
the United States to Mexico City?---H. F
A. The Mexican government is build
ing modern highway from Laredo *
Mexico City, and it has been completed
as far as Monterey. The remainder O.
the road is not good at present.
Q. Where wss the first law in tn,
United States Furnishing drunkenness,
"A. A.
A. The colony of Maryland passed
law in 1912 Furnishing drunkenness
by flne Of 100 pounds Of tobacco.
@. What kind Of a musical instru
ment was psaltery?-S. B. X.
A. 1t was q stringed instrumen
shaped like the Greek letter delta, I
was used by the ancient Hebrews. II
medieval times q psaltery had from 1:
TO 80 strings and q sounding board. I
was played by plucking the strings will
or without a plectrum.
@. When was the Internationa
Peace Arch at Blaine, Wash, built?-
w. r.
A. The Portal Of Peace is a nnassiv
concrete structure in the form of
| gateway. 1t Is located at Blaine, Wash.
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! pounds in 1929. This is the second larg-
est item in our national expenditure
primary education being the largest.
Kinema Habit
Of Children UepIOred.
Manchester Guardian.-The influence
| OF the kinema on children was discussed
at conference of the Incorporation AS
| ISOLATION of Head Masters in London
recently. DR.. W. Edwards head master
OF Bradford Grammar School. sent some
notes which were read by Mr.. Jenkyn
| Thomas. DR. Edwards said figures If
| the attendance of children at kinemas
were such as to allow of one attendance
q week for every school child in Great
Britain. Such frequency of attendance
was to be deplored, because Of Lne
physical effect on children who were
forming the hnema- going habit, when
they would be much better employed
| playing games in the open air.
Still more important and objection
able was the psychological effect of the
emotional disturbances caused by watch
ing dramas OF crime and passion. It
was no answer to criticism to say that
the film had good moral ending, ne-
cause the ill-effect was produced by
watching the incidents depicted They
also had to consider the talkies, and
their powerfully debasing influence on
the speech of the children, in vulgarism,
profanity and exotic dialects.
DR.. Edwards could see no other rem
edy than a more radical exclusion
of children from kinemas. Those re-
sponsible for the industry must Coop
crate In that way, and he could rot
believe that they were sc without con-
science as to refuse to cooperate.
\
Peru and Chile
Thrilled by Race Sentiment.
Ell Mercurio, Santiago.-There will
soon arrive at Valparaiso the squadron
Of Peru; it will come from the same
country whence arrived, in the times of
| the conquest and the colony, almost all
the enterprise and vitality which, a
little later, brought this poor Southern
captaincy of Chile into full fruition Of
life and progress. From Peru first came
to Chile those reverend judges and
most noble magistrates whom Spain
sent out, and vessels which had piled
the most distant seas.
Chile looked to the North for her de-
liverance, and it was from the vice-regal
city of Lima that Francisco Pizarro sent
forth those intrepid generals and COL
SAAASCaSt A|ACBO AiIndIED FeuTO Qe
Valoivia, who extended far to the South
the culture and the religion of the
Spanish race. The glorious advance of
Plzzaro and his soldiers. Frightening
with Christian art and learning. tie
darker and ruder civilization of the
abor1gtnals. constitutes one of the most
beautiful epics of the New World. With
the soldiers came the cross, its ministers
seeking not to destroy or despoil, but to
teach and save
Now comes t. Chile another squadrH-
from Peru, a~d more even than befor-
upon an en cassy purely of good win
and peace. After four centuries, the
two countries are still thrilled with tbs
mutual sentiments of their common
race. The radiant sun Of Peru flames
cnce more upon the peaceful waters of
the Southern seas which bore so gladly
in bygone years the keels of her saving
ships. The capital of Chile welcomes
again the noble navigators Of Peru.
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that Italians may become self-support-
ing and grow the food requisite for the
sustenance Of the increasing population.
The expansion Of italian industry, to
the same end, Is another Mussolini
ideal.
To attain his goals, II Duce tells
the world that Italy's paramount need
is peace. He denies aggressive designs.
He contends that while peace is "abso-
lutely essential" the geographical posi-
ton Of Italy makes 1t necessary that
she should be prepared to defend the
country against such potential enemies
as exist East and West"
Mussolini presents an undoubtedly
strong case for Fascism, which is about
to celebrate its eighth anniversary.
Some Of the methods by which the
Black Shirts have intrenched them
selves in impregnable power are open
to grave question. But If the proof
OF the pudding is the eating, MuSso-
lini's regeneration of Italy since 1922
is bound to loom In future as an amaz-
ing achievement. Perhaps. in the
calmer light of historical perspective, it
will be reflected as an era made great
by at least no more indefensible meth
DDS than the Roman Emperors in
voked when the Eternal City was the
hub of the universe.
Striking evidence OF the Fascist
peace policy is supplied by the reply
the Italian government has just adj
dressed to France on M Brands
scheme for a United States of Europe
italy stresses disarmament as 1.-THE
fundamental point of departure" for
any project looking to European feder-
alton on the basis of common security
and moral cohesion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08

China continues to carry on q war
which calls for tribute to different fac
tons. 1t is difficult to ascertain who is
decisive victor, because there is no
way of getting the expert accountants
together to compare notes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08

Having been convinced by Mussolini
that Italy can dominate all her neigh
bors, many thoughtful Italians take the
liberty of pausing to wonder why any
thing Of the kind should be undertaken
when italy has so much business Of
her own to attend to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08

A fish has no intelligence. Other
wise it might gather an astonishing
amount Of wisdom from the remarks Of
surrounding personages on a week end
holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08

Climate may be evaded In Summer.
Adjournment Is more generous than In
auguration day. when everybody is COM
PEELED to stand by, regardless of the
weather
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08

Political economists who say that war
Is inevitable are met by arguments that
the frank and universal intelligent de-
nand for peace is eventually certain to
succeed
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20 the use Tor republication OF all news dis
patches credited to IL or not otherwise cred
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published herein. All rishts of publication Of
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08

Airplane records continue to be made
and challenged by new flyers. Lind
berghs flight remains unique. Even
Lindbergh himself does not attempt to
surpass 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08

Criminals are VIGOROUSLY vain. Some
of them would rather be captured even
tually than be permanently omitted from
the news illustrations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08
Capitol Hill Exemnted

From the san Antonio Express.
Washington's police ban on needless
noises doesn't extend to Capitol Hill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08
Janitors Should Take Notice

From the Dayton Daily News
That chemically treated wood which
acts as its own fire extinguisher should
prove popular with apartment janitors
as a fuel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08
Harnessmakers Still Flourish.

Prom the Des Moines Tribune Capital
motorists and aviators, please take
notice: There are still enough harness
makers left in Iowa to hold a State
convention with a hundred delegates,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08

The Literary Statesman.
The statesman likes to write for gold
A serious editorial.
He's luckier than the scribe 50 bold
With genius reportorial.
His wisdom he may place in print
To make mankind his creditor.
With never a sarcastic hint
From some harsh city editor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08
Bathing Beach Girl Improving

From the Springfield, Mass, Union.
A writer says that the bathing beach
girl of today Is quite different from
what she was six years ago, One We
saw recently has gained at least Sc
pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08
Iceland Not Always Freezing
Prom the

From the Omaha World Herald.
Program of the millepnial festival
shows that they know How 10 have q
hot old time in Iceland when they want
one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08
Blow Aimed at Sucker Fans

Prom the Lynchburs. Va, News
There will be foul blows in the prize
ring just so long as sucker fans come
back with money to see more foul blows
struck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08
Opportunity for North Star

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
Now that the Southern Cross has Wis
lted Newfoundland, perhaps some avia-
TOR VIII set forth In North Star to fiy
to New Zealand.
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Attorney Fees Serve as ..Check,

Attorney fees oerVe as Check
From the Hamilton, Ontario, Spectator.
One of the reasons you can't put a
million dollars in jail is that by the
time all the appeals have been heard
the legal gentlemen have most Of the
million.
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Plunges and Plunget Compared

For pure recknessness, the chan WIN
dropped over Niagara Falls in a barrel
has nothing on the guy who took q
plunge in the stock market without
one.
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A Hanny Holiday.

Happy Holiday.
did the Fourth of July make you
nervous7"
"On the contrary" answered Senator
Sorghum, 'of all holidays it's the one I
most enjoy. 1t enables me to feel that
my oratory is on firm ground. Nobody
is going to object to a eulogy of George
Washington or an Endorsement of the
policies announced in the Declaration of
Independence"
Jud Tunkins says q stock market
furry shows that the country's so pros
porous that whole lot of people have
the spare change to do little gambling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08

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Not Working SeIectiveIv.

Not Working SeIectiveIy.
Alcohol Is poisoning great people. !"
Undoubtedly" answered Uncle Bill
sottletop. But it doesn't seem to work
selectively. The worse the citizen. the
worse the alcohol he seems able to
stand"
"A leader" said HI Ho, the sage of
Chinatown, sis one who makes the best
guess as to what new idea will next
appeal to the fancy Of the thronE."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08
Claim TO Fame.

Inc Congressman must go his way,
And candidly he will confess
His greatest claim to fame today
Is still Unfinished Business"
1 likes mule" said Uncle Eben
even when he quits work. He don.t
stand around an try to make an areu-
ment fob general unpleasantness."