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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21

From the Baltimore Evening Sun.
An interesting development in the
struggle between the films and the legiti-
mate theater appears with the an
nouncement that five motion picture
stars will abandon the talkies this Win
ter and ''e seen on the stage. They are
no less than Mary Pickford, Colleen
Moore, Wilma Banky, Lya de Putt and
Rod La ROGUE.
The challenge of the Aims has in past
years caused no little uneasinesS among
those who have the interest of the le-
Ultimate theater at heart. The movies
drained the legitimate theater of many
OF its patrons and also drafted many OF
its actors. Yet the movies were a dis
tinct art, and success on the stage did
not guarantee success on the screen. A
few legitimate stars, such as the Barry
more brothers and Lowell Sherman, &C
complished the transition with consider
able success, but for the most part the
movies produced their own stars in the
Talmadges, Rudolph Valentino, Anita
Stewart, Wally Reid, Charlie Chaplin,
Bill Hart and others who though they
may have originated on the stage, had
not risen to great heights before the
movies made them famous.
The advent of the talkies produced a
new and more serious challenge, for
here was an art far more akin to that
of the stage. It called for diction and it
called for considerably more acting than
the weeping of glycerin tears. Thus
while the talkieS assumed a skeptical
attitude toward the previous Hollywood
colony they looked more than ever
toward the legitimate stage for re-
cruits. There were many who prophe-
sled rush from the stage to the talkies
and the gradual extinction of the legiti-
mate.
Now. however. the stage is getting
recruits from the talkies. How far
these stars of the films go in legitimate
production no one can say. Neverthe-
less, 1t indicates that the stage is not
going to lose everything without some
gain. Those who have periodically
sounded the death knell OF the legiti-
about them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21
The National Air Races.

That should be a great race in Chi
cago the first day Of next month when
the big shots" of speed climb into the
tiny cockpits of their racing planes
and attempt to set up q new record
for the main event of an air carnival
that Is scheduled to last for an entire
week. Flyers from all parts of the
world are preparing to participate and
the entry list is an imposing one, COM
prising such names as Capt, Frank
Hawks, who recently crossed the United
states in less than twelve hours and
half at q speed of approximately two
hundred and thirty miles an hour;
Ex-Lieut. ZAP williams of the Navy,
one of the foremost racing pilots OF
the world; Maj. James H. Doolittle,
crack Army pilot, and Capt. Arthur H.
Page of the Marine Corps, with his
specially built monoplane powered with
n motor that develops close to eight
hundred horsepower. Besides these
eminent aerial Speedsters there will
probably be present Marcel Doret, noted
French racing pilot; r. p. Atcherly of
England, Frederick Loose of Germany
and Marshall Columbo of italy. These
foreign representatives were invited to
participate by Williams on his recent
trip abroad and are bringing the fast
est planes of their nations. In Eng
lands case 1t Is possible that one or
more Of the famous Schneider Cup
racers equipped as land planes will
compete. If they do, it bodies Ill for the
American contestants, because with
these planes England holds the worlds
speed record of more than three hun
bred and fifty-seven miles an hour.
One of the most interesting features
bf the forthcoming tilt which viii end
the annual National Air Races will be
Ghe contest between service planes and
pilots and the commercial planes driven
by civilians. Previous to last year, the
Government services have won every
race, but they were handily defeated
in the 1929 classic by speedy COM
Rnercial ship which attained speed
Just short of two hundred miles an
hour. That the Government intends
to put up a stiff fight this year to
regain its lost laurels is evidenced by
The assignment of crack pilots who will
drive new and especially fast ships
Capt. Pages new plane was given Its
! first tryout only recently, and while
| Ftss maximum speed b hetns held Gloss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21
Schwab's $50, OOOSaIarv
Classed as ssMOderate''

From the Knickerbocker Press
Charles M. Schwab, Chairman Of the
board Of the Bethlehem Steel Corpora
ton, is revealed as an underpsid execu-
tive. For long time he was supposed
to be one Of the miilion-dollar execu-
tives. Now 1t is shown that he receives
centive bonus"
Mr.. Schwab doubtless could have re-
celVed a higher salary had be wanted it.
He evidently was satisfied with The divi-
bends he obtained as a heavy stock
holder. He must have been more val
liable to the company. than the salary
ne received, and he is scarcely alone
among executives in large corporations
in that respect
1t is often said no man can be worth
a salary OF 81 ,000, 900 year. This only
represents the deadline idea that pre-
walls regarding salaries. Probably more
pig executives are underpaid than are
Had Henry Ford been working on a
salary basis he never would have re-
ceived any such sums as he obtained as
y Stocknolder. AS matter of fact he
would nave been fired long ago. When
ne deSlreu TO expand several years ago
the other stockholders thought he was
Wuoly imaginative. Had they controlled
the company they would have ousted
him. They went to court instead, and
ne bought them out. There were some
GOOD business men among the stock
holders, and they probably were fairly
representative of business in general.
Inc human equation is what makes
any corporation successful and often
that equation is the executive at or near
tne top, who receives q salary that is
a small fraction of the dividends he is
coming for the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21
WhistleIess Traffic Police.

New York, 1t seems, is to go in for
silent trafic control. Not only will
there be no bells installed on the autos
matte signals, as has been done in many
cities to warn the pedestrian or motorist
of a change, but even the gallant police
men themselves must remain mute so
far as the blowing of whistles is con-
cerned. Commissioner Mulrooney's
official ban on whistles, which was
made after a period of experimentation,
does not prevent traffic policemen from
using their vocal cords in their tradi-
tionally bright and witty manner such
as Where va goin,?" or "Watsa mat
ter. Are yer learnin' how to driver"
1t merely prohibits the use Of what has
come to be known throughout the
country as the useful whistle.
The commissioner, Of course, may be
right but an I'm from Missouri" at
titude is likely to be adopted in regard
to this drastic measure by about ninety
nine per cent of the country's popula-
ton including even those who reside In
whistles was in line with the noise
abatement campaign there might be
some logic in 1t, but the head of the
New York Police Department states
that it has nothing to do with the
laudible effort of the city to reduce the
incessant din. He asserts that he feels
that traffic can be better directed with
the hand than by the whistle method.
1t is difficult to agree with this view
point. In fact, most motorists and
| pedestrians are of the opinion that
policemen should be permitted TO use
not only whistles but their hands and
feet and all other physical attributes
with which nature has endowed them.
Trafic officers come nearest TO uni
formity in the blowing Of whistles, and
J even ut that 1t is surprising to find out
how many different ways q whistle can
be blown. But It ID, nevertheless, a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

of the drafts made in i2l5 are still in
existence. Two are in thek British
Museum, one in Salisbury Cathedral.
and one In Lincoln Cathedra The last
named is the most perfect.
G. Who invented the samesdiabolo7
IF. G. r.
A. It is not known. The game APP
pears TO have originated in China. 1t
first became popular in France in 1919.
and had a revival of popularity when
French engineer. Gustave Phillipart in
1905, devised a top with double cone.
@. How many miles does an average
postman walk on his rounds?--W. F.
A. 1t is estimated that postmen cover
on foot about IL miles and deliver mail
to about $500 people on their daily
rounds Some carriers have shorter
routes than others, but the results are
the same, as two trips will be made on
. Smile route, four trips on emile
route and three trips on 4-nlile route.
@. Has George Bernard Shaw ever
written anything for the movies?-E. 7.
A. The famous playwright, who for
is years refused the tempting offers OF
American producers for Aim rights to
his plays, recently has signed his flrst
Aim contract. His production is called
How He Lied to Her Husband" and
will be filmed in the Elstree studios of
British International Pictures.
Q. How large is the Free City of
A. The Free City of Danzig has an
area of 79l sqCa>"e miles and popula-
ton (1s20 of $4,000.
@. Are the waves on the Great Lakes
ever as high as on the ocean?-D. B.
lTnN In
rious parts of the ocean reaching
heights of from 80 to 40 feet. In the
South Atlantic and South Pacific 1t Is
thought that storm waves in their full
est development have reached so feet.
Lake Superior has the largest waves and
1t is thought probable that during Sc
we're storms waves may be encountered
in deep water of height of from 40
to rs feet.
@. What bird has the greatest wing
spread?-J. II. G.
A. The albatross, specimens of which
have been known with q Widespread OF
II feet.
J. W. ' 'S' "''4 '' u
A. The Chinese are believed to have
been the first, and these implements
gradually found their way westward
and were brought into Europe by the
Moors.
@. What is a mustang?-H. D.
A. This name is given to the hardy,
half-wild horse Of the American plains,
descended from stock introduced by the
Spanish conquerors.
@. When was the first Alpine club
formed?-W. G. C.
A. In London, in 1857, was formed
the first Alpine club to foster the COM
munity Of feeling among those who In
the life of the high Alps have shared
the same enjoymentS, the same labors
and the same dangers"
@. Who suggested the installation of
rural free delivery?-D. Z. G.
A. 1t was first officially suggested by
Postmaster General Wanamaker in his
annual report for the fiscal year 1891.
The first rural free delivery of mail was
established October /, 1895, simultane-
ously at Charleston, Uvilla and Hall
town, w. Va.
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Indian i'm Traditional Role
Appeals Strongly to Country

an educational value for the beholders
and offer profitable and honest en-
ployment to the participants
This matter is of considerable inter-
est in South Dakota" declares the Sioux
Falls Argus-Leader. Indians are numer-
Gus in this State and they are frequent
ly employed at rodeos and other festivals.
They usually appear at these events in
picturesque costumes and present native
dances. Often, they participate in
parades and various horSe-riding events.
The Indians enjoy these appearances
immensely and so 10 those who observe
them. This may not be dignifed, as
Commissioner RhoadS says, but It is
quite necessary to the proper develop
ment of the Indian. His spirit Is one
that Is far removed from that OF the
average white man"
The hope that "the Indian will not
be too much standardized" is voiced by
the Kansas City Times, and the Times
draws the comparison: I'VE believe 1t
would be found, on close scrutiny, that
If the Indian has come to be regarded
as q show and an entertainer, there are
other Americans in the same category.
Shall these latter be taken in hand, too,
and induced to speed the wheels of in
dustry? Where, we wonder, would gov
eminent start on that job? With the
Marathon dancers, perhaps, the cabaret
singers or the tree-sitters?" The Times
also pays the tribute to the typical
representative of the red race: HE is
a link with our past, with the times
when nobody was standardized in our
free-for-all country, and as such is a
noble figure of independence and in
dividualism, especially when standing
wrapped in his blanket on the roof of
his pueblo at Taos. watching the sun
go down. There Is a poise about him
then. a calmness. one might say an
that contrasts favorably
with the unreserve of the American
business man who has just read that
his stocks are down five more points"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21
Time-Wasting DELAY.

Theoretically, at least. the Govern
ment has merely to prove that Herbert
M. Campbell, now in Jail in Alexandria,
is the man wanted by the District on
q charge Of numbering Miss Mary
Baker; that he was in the District OF
Columbia. the jurisdiction now seeking
him, on the day the crime was COM
mitted and that there is probable
cause" to show his connection with the
crime. These things shown, Mr.. Camp
bell should be brought across the river
to Washington and tried here for the
crime for which he stands indicted.
AS matter of fact Mr.. Campbell has
admitted that he is the Herbert M.
Campbell named in the two warrants
that have been sworn in the Govern
ment's efforts to bring him back to
the District. He has admitted that he
was in the District of Columbia on
the day of the crime. And the fact
that he has been indicted by a Dis
trict grand jury would ordinarily con-
stitute probable cause of his connec-
ton with the case.
But on August Mr.. Campbell was
released from the Arlington County
jail and, rearrested on fugitive war
rant, lodged in jail in Alexandria. On
August a hearing was held before the
United States commissioner in Alex
andria on the Governments effort to
remove him to the District. Next day.
August 7, the hearing was continued
before the United States district judge
in Norfolk, Judge Groner, who sent
the case back to the United states
commissioner in Alexandra, and in
effect, told him to recommend what
action should be taken. On August is
MIR. Campbell was indicted for the muir
der of Mary Baker. Yesterday another
hearing was held before the United
States commissioner in Alexandria, the
Government submitting q new warrant
for Campbell, sworn to by an agent of
the Department of Justice. The de-
Tense introduced testimony from wit
nesses who sought to prove an alibi for
Campbell on the day of the crime, the
commissioner ruled the evidence was
irrelevant, would not hear all of the
alibi witnesses and decided to certify
a recommendation, to be approved by
the Federal judge, for Campbell's re-
moval to the District.
The defense has announced that it
would appeal from the decision of the
United States commissioner and con-
tinue its fight before Judge Groner in
Norfolk. Judge Groner is on his vaca-
ton and is not expected back before
September 2. It will probably be
full month, and more, from the time
that Campbell was arrested in Viz
ginia on a fugitive warrant, charging
him with murder, and the time that
some decision will be reached on
the question of whether he can be tried
in the District.
All this delay may be highly inter-
esting to the lawyers and possibly to
Mr.. Campbell, who is in jail while they
continue their talk. But to the layman
it sounds like a lot Of time-wasting
foolishness. The guilt or innocence of
the accused has nothing to do with the
case, because the United States COM
missioner is not the person to decide
that. If the legal machinery were
functioning eficiently Campbell would
be preparing for his day in court right
now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21

There is no other agency in the world
that can answer as many Legitimate
questions as our free Information Blu
reau In Washington. D. C.. This highly
organized institution has been built up
and is under the personal direction OF
Frederic j. Haskin. BY keeping in con-
slant touch with Federal bureaus and
other educational enterprises 1t is in q
position to pass on to you authoritative
NIT your queries to the staff Of experts
whose services are put at your free dis
posal. There is no charge except
cents in coin or stamps for return
postage. Address The Evening Star In
formation Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin,
director, Washington, D. c.
@. Where is the course over which
the Americas Cup Races will be run?-
c. Nice.
A. The starting and finishing line of
the Americas Cup Races will be at
point miles southeast of the Bentos
Reef Lightship near Newport, r. I. The
races will be held over courses 80 miles
in length. The first one will be Is miles
to wtndWard and return; the second
will be over triangular course, 10 miles
to each leg, and as alternating until
either the challenger or the defender
has won four races.
Q. When copyrighted music is used
over the radio. is royalty paid?-W. C.
A. 1t is. The royalty varies with
the size of the station and the amount
OF music used.
@. Please give me an idea of the APP
proximate cost of an automobile trip
from coast to coast for q family of
Three. S. P.
A. A general estimate of the cost Of
travelling by automobile in the United
States has been made by the American
Motorists Association. A trip from Los
Washington, New York and Boston,
and return via Niagara Falls through
Canada to Detroit. Chicago, st. Louis,
Kansas City, Denver, Zion National
Park, and thence to Los Angeles, was
found to total $1,041, or an average of
$23.13 per day for three people This
included gasoline, Oil, accommodations,
meals and incidentals. The total time
consumed was As days; the actual
travelling time, 80 days.
@. Please describe the English sys-
tenn of living upon rnanorS.-N. s.
A. The manors were a degree less in
importance than the castles, and fire.
Quently one earl or baron would also
be a holder OF several manorS. Accord
ing to English records feudalism reached
its height In the thirteenth century.
There were included in the manor proper
the lords demesne, the land of free
tenants, and the land of the villeins
A virgate, which was the average
amount of land cultivated by a land
holder was about 80 acres, and in ad-
dition to this the villeins, the free
tenants, and the lord himself Cor his
work people, gathered what might be
available in crops or pasture from the
waste lands which were unallotted.
Q. How large were the big stones in
the Temple Of the Sun at Baalbek?
&c. H.
A The limestone forming the Temple
of the Sun was quarried in that vicinity.
Some of the stones were so feet long
and IS feet thick. Fifty-four columns
supported the roof, and these were 70
feet high.
@. Is the original Magma Carta in
existence?-A. N.
A. The rough draft is not, but four
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whistle, sharp and clear, unless the
ofhcer is inclined to twitter bit with
it as If he were playing the mouth
organ, and this blast indicates a GER
tain, definite thing, a change in signal
or warning of forthcoming change.
All users of the street have become
accustomed to the whistle and it locks
very much as If New York is taking
step backward in the dificult matter
of traffic control Even in that city
there is comparatively little uniformity
III the manner. in which trafdc is
handled, although the officers go
through an intensive period of train
ing, especially for the purpose of har-
monizing the method 1t is fervently
to be hoped that Washington will not
take leaf from the note book of its
biggest neighbor, as nothing but con-
fusion and congestion and danger is
likely to result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-21

81 think will go to France" he said.
Then you don't like America" came
the foolish question, number something
or other.
He wondered why some persons are
permitted by God to have such minds.
What had ones desire to see France
to do with liking America?
Every educated man wants to visit
France before he dies.
France! The home of great books,
great paintings, great history, great ro-
nance, great love!
France! More filled with Roman
ruins than Rome
France! The intellectual capital of
the world!
The desire to travel turks In all men,
even the most lethargic.
See America first" has never been
an acceptable substitute for See Eu-
rope at least once"
No matter when our ancestors came
to this country, early or late, the blood
Of the old country--some old country
flows in our veins.
But that is not all
Our very education is based on Eu-
rope. For Greece is Europe. in sense,
at least; Rome is Europe; Gaul is Eu-
rope: Caesar and Charles Dickens be-
come one, in relation to what Is, 10 us,
the eastern side of the Atlantic.
There is glamour about Europe which
no person of sane mentality can resist.
Only he or she who lives as the an
finals do can forget Europe. And that
is a SANDER upon the brute creatures;
If they could know as We know, no
doubt they would go to Europe in
shoals, focks, herds and packs.
Frenchmen have written the greatest
fiction in the world.
The list of their productions is the
catalogue of genius.
Just why the typical French novel
once so feared by proper Englishmen
and Americans, is as great as 1t is con-
stitutes a most difficult task of eX-
PLANTATION.
Perhaps better than explanation is
direction, placing other readers on the
Go read the accepted French master
pieces. and know life reduced TO its
wordy terms in novel form.
There is something about the best
of their work which sets it apart. Great
may be the Hardy of England, the
Goethe of Germany, the Lewis of Amer
lea. but their work lacks a certain
Al PAdSSASoAy SFS4y
one of the great French writers.
Honesty.
That is the quality which shines
in the typical French romance. The
fact that the booi, may or may not
be bordering on what the Anglo-Saxon
mind likes to cali "salacious" has moth
ing at all to do with it.
The real point lies in the honesty
of mind, the intellectual honesty, which
pervades it with shining light. That
Is why the French writers are writers
for maturity alone.
X
Then these curious peoples have man
aged to saturate life somehow with q
spirit of fun. romance and love. sur
prisingly mingled. These may be all
one, or three separate entities, we do
not know. 1t mostly depends upon the
way one looks at it.
The French have managed to get fun
out of their romance, romance out Of
their fun, love out of both, and life take
the three of them. They have lived so