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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07
Blossoms, Rain and Traffic,

The traffic congestion in the streets
of Washington and in the parks yes
terday, due to the simultaneous ar
rival of many visitors from out of the
city and an outpouring of Washington
mans to see the glories of the cherry
blossoms in Potomac Park, was a stu
alton that could not have been averted
by any precautions. There was no way
to prevent the rising Of either tide of
travel. People from outside of Wash
ington, having learned that the bios
SONS display was at its best, came in,
despite the storm, by the tens of thou
sands. Some came in their own We
hicles and some by train and used
Sightseeing" transportation. It was
one Of the largest crowds that ever
came into Washington on single day
that was not an occasion" such as an
inauguration.
Westinghouse, thinking that there
would be little traffic on rainy day,
or escorting guests from out Of town,
added their machines to the long lines
that formed early in the day and crept
through the streets and parks at slow
PAGES. 1t is estimated that there were
no less than $4,000 vehicles in the
streets during the day, most of them
making for Potomac Park at one time
or another.
In these conditions the fact that
there was no serious accident due to
the congestion of sightseers is high
commentator to the drivers and to the
police traffic control. All got where
they were going eventually, with per-
haps a very few exceptions.sf It was
difhcult driving, patience.taxing. tenn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

Clarence Case In Outlines Of Introduc.
tory Sociology says: There is fecun.
dity In certain parts Of the Province Of
quebec which Is not matched in any
other part of the world where there Is
sIch thing as vital statistics"
@. Has Tchitcherin been sent into
exile?-J. H. C.
A. Tchitcherin spent some time in
Germany, but rumors of his exile have
been denied. He resigned as Russian
Commissar for Foreign Affairs on Mo-
vember 10, 1929. He was reported to
have returned to Russia in January,
1880.
@. How large are circus rings?-I B.
A. They are Of uniform size, having
diameter Of AZ feet.
@; How long has carbon paper been
made?-T. D.
A. Carbon paper consists of tissue of
varying weight coated with a color,
generally carbon, and some waxy me-
dunn. 1t has been known and in use
Tor considerable period. 1t is men,
England as early as 1924.
9. Did Martha Washington have any
siSters?-H. S.
A. Martha Washington was the
daughter of Col. John cambridge of New
Kent, at the head of York River, Va.
The William and Mary College Quar-
terly says that his daughters were
Martha, Anna Maria, Frances, Eliza
peth, and Mary. Frances and Mary died
at the ages Of and IA respectively.
anna Maria's married name was BaS-
Sett. Marthas married names were
GUSTS and Washington, respectively,
Elizabeth married John Aylett.
@. Why is air saturated with water
vapor lighter than dry air?-E. C. M
A. Air saturated with water vapor is
lghter than dry air of the same tenn
perature because water vapor is lighter
tnan air. When water evaporates, a
given quantity of water is dispersed
through large volume so that the re-
sulting vapor is lighter than a mass
OF air having the same volume and at
the same pressure.
@. How is the voice carried when q
person in the United States telephones
to some one in Europe?-W. T.
A. The voice is brought over land
wires to New York City, then on by
land wires to the radio transmitting
station at Rocky Point, Long Island.
From this sending station it goes by
NNAo W NuPoAS oCOIldIlu. linen IL goes
by land wire to London, and on the
long-distance wires to its destination.
The radio sending station in England
Is at Rugby. and the American receiy.
ing station is at Houlton, Me.
@. How can I tell when to use the
word healthy" and when to saw
"healthful"?-T. w.
A: Healthy means possessing health.
while healthful means causing health.
A person is healthy, a place Is
healthful.
Q. Are there any skylarks in the
United States?-N. M.
A. There are not. Canada has the
only skylarkS on the Continent of North
America. A colony has been acclima.
tized at Victoria, British Columbia.
@. Who was the FIRST man to fly over
the Alps?-P. e.
A. George Chavez made the first suc-
cessful flight in 1910. He followed the
Simplon Pass. and made a flight which
remains high light in aviation. but
lost his life through mishap in land
ing his plane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Avenue Transformed.

Avenue Transformed.
When down that dear old Avenue
I glanced in days of yore,
I saw the signs of German brew
Which years cannot restore.
No more is shown convivial glee
To cheer the daily scene,
And nearly all that can see
Are trees and gasoline.
The statesman in abstemious mood
Drives past in studious care.
He might attract policemen rude
If he should linger there.
The lobbyist no more displays
What old-time taste admires,
And in the haunts of bygone days
Are gasoline and tires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

important duty. His services were on
several occasions sought by large in
terests and corporations, but he pre-
ferred to devote himself to the develop
ment and administration Of the Federal
Reserve system, in which work he took
the keenest interest and In which he
rendered invaluable service to the
country. During his connection with
the Reserve Board he was a resident Of
the. Capital and became identified with
its life, so that there are now many
Washingtonians who mourn his pass
ing as the loss of cherished friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07
X-Ray Scientist Needs
5Oth Surgical Operation

Dr. Frederick II. Baetjer, information
ally known Hopkins Roentgenologist, UNI
dergoes his f1ftieth operation at Balti-
more hospital, necessitated by his X-ray
experiment. He has lost, one by one,
learly all his fingers, as we'll as an eye.
His arms are affected and number of
Ski1-grafting operations have been nee
eSTary.
DR.. Baetjer remains the "last of the
old guard" in his field. Other pioneers
have already paid the penalty of their
dangerous Investigations. DR.. Baetjer
refuses to relinquish his research, cost
what it may. This is no new story. The
list of scientists who have lost their lives
lighting disease Is a long one. Yellow
human scourge:, have taken their toll.
Danger Of death for he cause does not
deter the scientist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

and Mrs Mccormick. But down-State.
in the rural sections, there is strong
dry sentiment and the votes of the drys
are most important in primary.
Deneen has always favored the dry
cause during his service in the Senate
and shift. even If he desired to make
woman vote and many Of the women
are drys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

Russia, once the most inhospitable
Of countries, must credit Soviet in
fluence with at least one move in the
way of liberal enlightenment. Realizing
the profit in tourist travel, it not only
abolishes visa fees, but adopts the
motto, welcome, stranger!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

The Nebraska girl who lifted the
mortgage from the old home by raising
$4,000 worth Of potatoes did more for
farm relief than hours of oratory could
have accomplished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

For while the idea of an inter-
national merger for the movies seemed
easy. Audiences, however, insist on
hearing native speech and another
prospective trust collapses through
sheer force of natural circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07
Spell.Binding Not Spelling.

From the Raleigh News and Observer.
It was demonstrated In the spelling
bee at Washington that editors can spell
better than Congtessnlen. But Con-
gressmen can beat editors spell. binding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

Twelve weeks of discussion at London
with no words of serious harshness is
in itself peace record of some
distinction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

Judge Parker of North Carolina en-
counters a dissenting opinion, voiced by
labor leaders, early in the proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

Diplomatic parties wear formal attire
while awaiting. 1t may become possible
to preserve an impressive appearance
even when making a parachute landing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

In politics Ruth Hanna Mccormick
has the benefit of distinguished
heredity. But Charles Deneen has the
advantage in environment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

In accusing children of drinking too
much, Mr.. Lynn drew attention to the
fact that elderly persons talk too
much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
patches credited to 1t or pot otherwise cred
TIED in this lper and also the local news
special disr'..cheS herein are also reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07
Dies to Escape Death.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
An Illinois man put the laugh Ola
gangsters who he feared would Kill him.
He killed himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07
The Horse

The horse we call faithful friend.
Fidelity he oft viii lack.
He disappoints us in the end
When he gets out upon the track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

"Tain' much good bein' handsome, .
said Uncle Eben. Folks at de zoo will
pass right by de pretty $azelles to look
at de hippopotauus."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

Rate by Mail-PayabIe in Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
Paily and Sunday. ! W.. si9.00: mo. sSc
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

Paily and Sunday. ! yr.. 5000: mo. ST.!
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07
Family Spirit.

SHOULD. not the world become a great
family of nations?"
Perhaps" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. "And you know family quarrel
can be just as bad as any other kind. y
Jud Tunkins says Communism doesn't
appeal to him. The people who haven't
stake to put into the game are the
ones who are trying to make all the
rules.
Where the Time Is Consumed.
The Zeppelin, they say, will take
But two short days the trip to make
The speeches that resound so pat
Will surely take more time than that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

Rate by Carrier Within the City.
The Evening Star. .45c er month
when Sundays 80. -, soc per month
The Evening and Sunday Star
when Sundays ......... .66c per month
The Sunday Star .............. SC per COPY
Collection made at the end Of each month.
Orders may be sent in by mail or telephone
National 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

Columbia, s. c., Senator Blease's
home town, Is first in the field with a
Woodrow Wilson museum. It consists
of the house in which Wilson as boy
lived for four years. With funds pro-
vided by the State of South Carolina,
the property was bought and restored to
It's original design and appearance.
The museum viii shortly be dedicated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

ITO have more money than you know
what to do with" said Hi Ho, the sage
of Chinatown. sis to possess a garden
for wiser men to cultivate"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07
Where the Time Is Consumed.
Discreet Chatter.

do you ever talk about your
friends?"
"Only a little" said Miss Cayenne
Just enough TO prevent them from sus-
pecting that do not find them in
teresting."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

=, @. Who was the first man to fly over
the Alps?-P. E.
A. George Chavez made the first sue
cessful flight in 1910. He followed the
Simplon Pass. and made a flight which
remains a high light in aviation. but
lost his life through mishap in land
ing his plane
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

O. Are there any skylarks in the
United States?-N. M.
A. There are not. Canada has the
only skylarks on the Continent of North
America. A colony has been acclima.
tized at Victoria, British Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

@. How can I tell when to use the
word healthy and when to say
"healthful"?-T. w.
A. Healthy means possessing health.
while healthful means causing health.
healthful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-07

Q. How large are circus rings?-I. B.
A: They are Of uniform size, having
a diameter of AZ feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
CURB SHARES RISE
IN HEAVY TRADING
Price Changes Narrow in
Most of LiSt-Some New
Highs Scored.
BY CLAUDE A. JAEGER,

Associated Press Financial Writer.
NEW YORK, March 29.-Heavy week
end profit taking was readily absorbed
and several leading shares were ele-
waited to new high levels for 1880 in
the busiest Saturday session of the year
on the curb market today The ticker
fell nearly half an hour behind trading
Save in few high priced issues price
ranges were mostly narrow, limited to
q point or so, as the large buying orders
Offset the week end selling by only a
small margin. Several shares closed
moderately lower.
American Superpower was a strong
spot in the utilities, selling up about
a point to a new high close to IS in a
huge turnover. American Gas was also
strong, closing up 2 points. Electric
Bond & Share on the United Gas issues
barely held their own in heavy trading.
Motor and airplane shares were firm
spots in the industrials, Cord Corpora
ton, Fokker and Ford of Canada SELL
ing up a bout a point to new high
ground for the year. Deere new stock,
American Cynamid B and American
Chain eased little in profit taking.
A high flyer was Great Atlantic g.
Pacific, which shot up nearly IA points
to $50 within a few points of its peak
1880 price. This stock is closely held
and normally fluctuates over wide
range.
Indian Territory was firm spot in
the oils, selling up more than a point
to new top for the year. This COM
pany's profits are expected to benefit
substantially from completion of pipe
line connecting, its natural gas wells
with Cities Services distribution Sys-
tenn in the Middle West Cities Ser
vice sold up a fraction to 4l34. new
1880 top, then lost it gain. Humble
Oil and Standard of Indiana sagged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
WHEAT MARKETING POOL
HAS TEST IN AUSTRALI IA

BY the Associated Press.
'CANBERRA, Australia, March 29.-
Australia'S proposed wheat marketing
pool under government auspices has re-
ceived setback due to the decision of
the state government of Tasmania not
to join the pool.
The exact effect of TaSmania's defec-
ton cannot be known until Official
advices have been received from the
remaining governments. 1t is believed
most of the states are willing to join
the pool. Premier McPhee of Tasmania
said that state would neither join the
pool, arrange the guarantee of about
81 per bushel of wheat, nor accept
the joint responsibility for possible loss.
The scheme of a compulsory wheat
marketing pool acting under federal
board with boards in each state, based
on a federal guarantee of 81 a bushel
for wheat at country sidings, was put
forward at a great gathering of COM
monwealth and state representatives
and representatives of wheat growers
and wheat associations recently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
GOODYEAR MENTIONED
IN MERGER REPORTS
By the Associated Press.

by tn0 AbSOClateO EEcNb'
AKRON, Ohio, March 29.-Increase
in Goodyear common stock from 1,45O,-
900 shares authorized to $4,000 shares
to be asked of Goodyear stockholders in
annual meeting here Monday has in
spired persistent rumor of merger plans.
President p. w. Litchfield of Good
year Tire & Rubber Co. has declared
that the Goodyear company has no
immediate plans or definite program of
expansion involving a merger embrace
ing Seiberling or United States Rubber. J"
He said request for authority to in-
crease common stock Is intended as q
sensible precautionary measure to pro-
vide directors Of the company with COL
lateral to take advantage of any OPP
portunity offered in the rubber indus
try to increase prestige and economical
production of tires"
Close observers here agree that the
purpose back Of the stock increase to be
urged is identified with plans of Otis
e. Co. and the Cyrus Eaton interests to
effect merger later on, first with the
Soldering Rubber Co., of which r. A.
Seiberling, former president of Good
year, is head, and later with the Dupont
organization, the United States Rubber
Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
RELIABLE STORES.

BALTIMORE, March 20 Especially -
The Reliable Stores Corporation, OPP
orators Of 20 retail furnishing stores in
IA cities, reports for the year ended De-
cember 81, 1929, net earnings before
taxes, interest and dividends, Of 81, $685.
868, as compared with 81, 210,663 on a
similar basis for 1928. President
Aaron Straus states that there will be
applicable to 1876, 598 shares of common
stock outstanding $500 per share, as
against $2.06 per share on 2S6,27
shares outstanding for 1928. After
most conservative reserves and write
offs" said Mr.. Straus, met tangible as
sets for the 336,598 shares of common
stock were $5,589,542 or $3.50 per
share"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
DRY ICE CORPORATION
CLOSES BIG CONTRACT

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, March 29.-The Dry
Ice Corporation of America has closed
a long-term contract with Commercial
Solvents Corporation at Peoria, ILL.,,
which makes available to it 100 tons
of pure carbon dioxide gas daily for
the manufacture of dry ice" Con-
struction of the plant is already under
way. Peoria is located in the center
of the great food-producing area of the
Central West, is strategically situated
for shipment of carload quantities in
the Dry Ice Corporations privately
operated cars to its branches in Chi
cago st. Louis, Kansas City and Gin
cinnati and to large customers in this
area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
COMMODITY PRICES.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Weekly studies of commodity prices
compiled by the Census Bureau indicate
a check in the rate of price fall which
has been noted in recent months.
Figures which follow give the COM
modify price index for last week and
comparable periods, constructed on the
basis of considering average prices Of
1925 as representing 100. Prices of a
composite ton of steel products for like
periods are also given.
AL commodities: Week ending March
%, 90.7; preceding week, 900; same
week last year 98.3.
Steel: Week ending March %, $34. SO;
preceding week, $34.94; same week last
year. $3637,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
NEW YORK SAVINGS BANK
NOW IN ITS 18TH YEAR

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, March 29-The Bank
for Savings, Oldest savings bank in New
York State, is celebrating the 111th
anniversary of its incorporation this
week with a new high record of de-
poSitS. At the end of last week deposits
for the first time exceeded $158,550 900
and have gained steadily since. The
previous high record was a total of
$158,531 900 April l, 1929.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
RIGHTs-EXPTRE.

6N SM Con Gas Bait Apr 6h ~ 6 = q
" Foote &M....Apr4 u
1O% ~ Eng T. Apr. ION go 1Ok Z
Exdividend in stock Pavnpa An
cash stock Payable preferred ock
Dividend quarterly or ssm,.
annual - - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30

the gains recorded IN recent weeks and
is well ahead of the same period last
year, according to the Engineering
News-Record. Awards for all classes
Of heavy construction work during this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30

period totaled $se.15s,O0O, compared
with $751; ,ss6,0oo in the previous week
and $65,25s,ooo in the corresponding
week Of last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30

UNLISTED DEPARTMENT.
1000 Metropolitan Club AIss, 1885 ...............
80 Park SAVINGS Bank ............ 90 Ioo Tsh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
BONDS.
PUBLIC UTILITIES.
MISCELLANEOUS

1900 Barber Ross. Inc 6Ias, 1897 .............
5000 District OF Col. Paper Mfg. LIST S. 1897 49,.
1900 Potomac Joint Stock Lard Bank IS, 1934-5A.
1000 Washington Market Sc, 1888 :. ..........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
Engineering Activity Gains.

NEW YORK, March 30 CP.-Engt-
neering construction activity In the
United States continues to maintain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE
YEAR 1880 TO DATE

uepOred by B q sundin Washing D.
The Washington times., 1930-10-17
ARGUES REPEAL
PREMATURE

BALTIMORE, Oct. 17.-Hinting
that the prohibition laws had
been passed too quickly and that
the social values of the dry move
ment should have been impressed
upon the populations Of the larger.
cities before the measures were!
adopted DR.. Alva w. Taylor Of
Vanderbilt University, speaking
before the annual convention of
the Maryland Delaware Council Of
Religious Education last night
stated that if repealed the peo-
pie would demand the return Of
the Eighteenth Amendment with.
in a year.
DR.. Taylor is secretary OF the
board of temperance and social
welfare of the international con+
vention of the Disciples Of Christ
now meeting in the District Of
Columbia,
The Washington times., 1930-10-17
FLORISTS HERE
WIN 5 PRIZES

Three prizes were awarded Guide
Brothers. Washington florists. at
the fourth national show Of the
American Orchid Society, now be-
ing held at the Willard Hotel. The
local organization won the awards
for the best effect secured in ar.
rangement Of basket Of orchids,
the best dining table decoration
and the best corsage bouquet.
The show will be open today
and tomorrow from 9 a. m. until
10 p. m.
Prof. David Lumsden, chairman
Of the judging committee, who
viewed the exhibit of beautiful
blooms, valued at more than ST.
600, 900, also awarded Major and
Mrs. H. P. Erwin, of Washington,
the silver exhibition medal for six
models in flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. e. Dixon, Of
Philadelphia, were awarded the
gold medal Of the Royal Horticul-
tural Society of London for q cat
tleya fitz, judged the best exhibit
in the show.
The Thomas Young Nurseries,
Bound Brook, N. j., were awarded
the gold medal for the best orchid
in the show. w. II. Jewell, New
Rochelle, N. Y, received an award
for the most original exhibit, and
Albert c. Burrage, Of Boston, was
awarded a prize for the most artiS-
tic exhibit.
Mrs. Herbert Hoover and group
Of members Of Cabinet families
and the diplomatic corps attended
q preview yesterday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1930-10-17
'R|TCH|E SPEAKS
IN KENS|NGTGN.

SILVER SPRING, Md. Oct. II
The Democratic countrywide rally.
with Gov. Albert c. Ritchie as
the star performer, begins today
at 2 p. m. at the Kensington ar
mory, where it is believed the
largest crowd ever to attend a
political meeting in Kensington
will assemble.
The armory was selected on &C
count of its seating capacity. and
Kensington was chosen because
four State highways from every
section of Montgomery county
converge there.
After Governor Ritchie. comes
David j. Lewis in Importance,
since he is opposing Representa-
tive Frederick n. Zihlman for
election to the United States
House of Representatives from
the Sixth Maryland district.
Other candidates on both State
and county Democratic tickets
will address the expected throng.
These include Miss Lavinia Engle,
legislative candidate. and Sted-
man Prescott, running for States
attorney.
Preston B. Ray, candidate for
reelection as clerk Of the Circuit
Court will preside at the meeting.
Following the KepSington meet
ing, night meetings will be held
in the State Theater, at Bethesda,
and in the new armory auditor
ium at Silver Spring at 8 p. m.