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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
Fire Station Changes.

Announcement Is made that the two
establishments of fire apparatus now
located within the Mall-Avenue triangle
area soon to be taken for Government
building purposes will be accommodated
In single structure on K street, in q
central situation. This is a departure
from the earlier plan to place these
companies, together or separately, at q
point quite near to the White House and
Treasury, in order to afford the maxi
mum Of protection to those and other
public buildings nearby.
The situation proposed for this COM
bined engine and truck house is not
likely to lessen the value of the fire force
in speedy response and effective work In
the event Of q blaze menacing the Gov
eminent buildings. The matter of dis
lance Is not as important now as in
former times. The motorized equipment
can be sent q mile almost as quickly
as the horse-drawn engines and trucks
could cover three or four blocks. It is
all matter Of clear streets, and a
blockade can occur In the course of a
short run as well as In q longer route.
A survey of the conditions immedi-
ately adjacent to the Government build
ings now standing and rising and soon
to be erected demonstrates the virtual
impossibility Of placing IRE apparatus
station right at hand, as at present.
The entire space within the triangle Is
to be taken The taking of the space on
the north side Of Pennsylvania avenue
for the municipal center will greatly re-
duce the area available for business uses
along the central axis Of the downtown
section. A utility such as q FIRE engine
house must therefore be placed some
what on the side lines, though still with
in the area Of immediate response.
The frightening Of the fire apparatus
run by several blocks incident tn the
removal to the proposed site suggests
the advisability Of effecting Q clearance
of the streets Of the business area Of the
incumbrance of continuously parked
motor cars. Eventually Washington must
clear its business streets Of all-day park
ing. Perhaps the best time to do this
will be when the fire engines are
changed from their present situation to
a more distant location,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

fact Of all Is that 1t was Q lighting
game" with both sides atoe for o VIC
tory to the last moment when q well
hit ball that for about two seconds
looked like a game winner was snagged
by feet outnelder for the final play
that spelled defeat for Washington.
An initial victory does not mean q
championship. Nor does an initial de-
feat mean a second division team for
the season. There Is no cause for par
ticular distress on the part of the local
base ball public in the fact that the
Nationals were beaten by the lowly
Bostons, tail-enders last year, chronic
trailers In the race. Because tail-end
teams have been known to reverse their
records and from one season to another
develop championship form. The
humble Bostons of last year may be the
pace makers for 1890, and so may the
Nationals. despite yesterdays defeat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
No Mans Land.

While crime, unhappily, is not con-
fined to areas that are Improperly
policed, the brutal murder Of Mary
Baker has served once again to center
public attention upon the condition
that leaves the road between Arlington
National Cemetery and the experiment
farm as a no mans land, falling be-
yond the jurisdiction Of the police
agencies in Washington and Arlington
County. This Military road, together
with the road that runs from Highway
Bridge along the south wall Of the
cemetery, is Federal property. The
only Federal police are the Capital
park police, and they do not cover the
territory. The military authorities at
Fort Myer do not feel that they can
be held responsible for enforcing laws
against civilians except in cases where
civilians may disobey military regula-
lions. Then they are merely put of
the military reservation.
This no mans land should be po-
Iced. Mr.. Moore of Virginia has bill
before the House now to place its
Jurisdiction under the park police. The
extensive Encouragement Of the roads
on the other side of the river which
will take place with the development
of the Memorial Bridge approaches and
the development Of the proposed
municipal airport will eventually settle
the matter Of jurisdiction. But in adj
vance of that time, it should be settled
now and the roads patrolled.
Proper and adequate policing might
not have prevented the Baker murder.
But such steps are reasonable precau-
lions against violations Of law that
are taken everywhere else around the
Capital. There should be no such I'M
protected stretches Of road anywhere
near a great city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
A Plea for a Special Small Job.

There is one bit of highway repairing
in Washington's parks which would
seem almost essential at this time OF
year. It would take but q few hours
and would bring comfort to many
thousands. The stretch which needs
attention is but a few rods in length
and leads from the circular plaza
around the Lincoln Memorial downhill
to Riverside Drive.
Work on the new Arlington Memorial
Bridge has necessitated the closing Of
a stretch of the latter road. The only
river route from the Lincoln Memorial
and points westward to the polo field,
Tidal Basin and Hams Point Is by
traversing this short declivity. Every
car must ascend or descend this, which
is today both a mass and a mess OF
gouged-out holes. Its use once was
optional and one day will be again. It
never was good piece of road, but
traversing it today makes riding in the
best and in the poorest car about the
same.
It is realized that this constant
traffic might make repairs inconvenient,
yet it would be short and easy job
for a crew dispatched thither to utilize
artificial light for the mending of these
pits. Probably either the entire re-
placement Of this stretch or its aban-
donment is some day contemplated; in
the meantime the expenditure by the
proper authorities Of few dollars
would be real boon to the myriads
of visitors to a park where every other
road surface is almost unsurpassed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
Mr.. Hoover and World Court,

President Hoover has lost no time in
disabusing the minds of the anti-World
Court element as to his attitude on the
subject that causes them insomnia
Following the recent Illinois Republican
primary, In which American entry into
the international tribunal was some
what Of an issue. there was promptly
injected into political gossip the SUCCESS
ton that the administration, having
seen the handwriting on the McCor-
mick-Deneen wall, would abandon its
project to lead the United States into
"the League Court"
Mr.. Hoover took occasion, while ad-
dressing the Daughters of the American
Revolution last night, to blow up that
theory. The President is still pro-
court. He recognizes that there is
contention" over the special stipula-
tons" under which we should Join. But
he is convinced that the objections are
removable and that 1.-THE United States
will some time become member of the
court
The acknowledgement group in and
out of the Senate doubtless will take
heart of grace from the circumstance
that the D. A. r. speech conspicuously
fails to reveal any definite intention on
Mr.. Hoover's part of asking the Senate
to ratify the resolution of court adher-
ence. The White House has never gone
;,,k;
course ratification would be sought. But
delay, it is now plain, denotes no fading
faith in the court.
The President holds, as strongly as
ever, that a tribunal for settlement Of
Incidental controversies of justiciable
character" is a logical step along the
road to international peace. He de-
picts it as a natural supplement to the
Kellogg pact and to the three-power
treaty for limitation Of naval arma-
nents. Mr.. Hoover subtly challenges
the sagacity of our irreconcilable
patriots by pointing out that "adher-
ence to the World Court has been
earnestly recommended by every one
of our Presidents and every one Of our
Secretaries of State since its inception"
He insists that no one has a right to
impugn "the patriotism Of these ten
men" or question "the ripe wisdom
which is theirs from having borne the
actual burden Of responsibility for our
foreign relations"
The majority Of the Republican
voters of Illinois indicated week ago
today that they believe American lib
erty would be put in jeopardy if Uncle
Sam goes to The Hague. President
Hoover takes firm issue with that anx-
iety. He Is persuaded that "safeguarded
membership" In the World Court in
wolves mo ENGAGEMENT or limitation Of
the independence of the United States"
On that line the administration takes
its stand. To what extent it is ready
to "go down the line," as the politicians
say, and battle for the right as it sees
the right, Mr.. Hoover does not disclose.
What he does avow Is that his World
Court colors have not been hauled
down, and that now-when the nations
are bending every effort to annihilate
the war psychologists not the time to
lower them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
"The Potomac Be Damned 7"

It has remained for the American
Institute Of Architects to coin an apt
paraphrase Of famous dictum and
apply it TO the controversy over Great
Falls development as summarizing the
argument against the Cramton bill.
1.-THE Potomac be damned expresses
the attitude Of those opposed to pre-
serving the river and the Great Falls
and the spelling Of the verb Is left to
taste ana ones concept Of the issues
involved. Those who favor the Cram
ton billiard the allegiance Of the
American Institute Of Architects IS q
valuable asset to those who do--are
willing to accept as q possibility, at
some future date, that 1.-THE Potomac
be damned" They are not willing,
Aewsyas that "Ths Potomac be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
Yesterdays Base Ball "Ifs."

Base ball has been said to be mostly
contest of offs" Take yesterdays
combat at the Washington ball yard,
which opened the season of 1880. It
was, in the first place, singular con-
test In that it was the only scheduled
championship game played in the coun-
try, in either league, being special
advanced date for the sake of presi-
Dental opening toss Of the ball. Now
eff" that game is to be taken as a
precursor of the performances Of the
Washington club the season of 1880
championship performance. But "if''
the game is sample Of the kind Of base
ball that is going to be played this year
the season Of 1890 will be hectic and
interesting and altogether attractive for
the local fans. IF" certain individual
performances on the washington side
are samples Of the kind Of base ball
that will be played in the name Of the
Capital this year there will be some
loud booing throughout the season and
there will be some chronic grievances
against particular individuals. Again,
"if' the breaks" Of the game such as
those that gave yesterdays match to
the visitors are fairly evenly divided
washington patrons of the sport will
not have any particular cause for
complaint.
It was good game Is q spectacle,
even though it resulted in . loss for
Washington. It was full Of sparkling
plays and it had some dumb spots.
There was some clean hitting and some
lucky hitting and some snappy fielding
and some silly fielding. There was good
base running and there was one par
ticularly absurd exhibition Of how not
TO run bases. But the most important
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

The Charlotte Observer independent
Democratic) analyses the opposition 20
the national chairman: The pressure
for his retirement from position that
has embarrassed the party does not
come so much from the leaders as from
the people back home There is one
fact, however, that may be accepted as
one OF considerable unanimity, and that
is that the desire on part of Democrats
who have the welfare Of their party at
heart to see Raskob retired, while it
may be somewhat more silent is not a
whit less than the desire on part Of the
Republicans to get rid of Huston" The
ASheville Times independent Demo-
cratic) holds that neither Mr. RaSkob
nor any other chairman of the Demo-
cratic national committee should take
part in the campaign against prohibit
ton. If Mr.. Raskob'S convictions lead
him to this course. he should resign as
chairman" The Spokane Spokesman
Review (Republican) points out that in
1928 the Democratic National Conven-
ton was overruled on prohibition by
its candidate and by Chairman Raskob,"
and that "the Association Against the
Prohibition Amendment, of which Mr..
Raskob Is a director, has greater infiu-
ence with him and with Gov Smith
than was eXerted by the national con-
vention." The Newark Evening News
independently believes that leadership
must be found nearer the center Of the
party that can draw the extremes to-
gether."
There is some reason" states the
Springfield Union (Republican), ito as
sumo that Senator Simmons is speaking
not merely for himself and the North
Carolina Democrats but also for the
anti-Smith and anti-Raskob elements
throughout the South, and that his
reputation of RaSkob for the latter's
wet contributions is merely the first
step IN movement of the Southern
Democrats to try to take over the party
management in the 1882 campaign"
Discussing both sides of the case, the
Charleston Evening Post Independent
G'lpported a Republican because his
Democratic opponent was wet. Why
should not Mr.. Raskob support one be-
cause his opponent is dry? It is con-
celvable that Mr.. Raskob sets as much
store by wetneSS as a political philoS-
ophy Is Senator Simmons sets by dry
ness In like significance"
The contention that the RaSkob con-
tr1bution was not party matter but
purely personal is voiced by the Ann
Arbor Daily News independently and
the Hartford Times independent Demo-
cratic). The Chattanooga Times Gin
dependent Democratic) charges that
Josephus Daniels. "as a contributor to
the Anti-Saloon League, even helped to
elect Herbert Hoover while at the same
time he was supporting Al Smith, NOM
malIy at least" The Little Rock Ar
kansas Democrat CDemocratic) calls
the demand upon Mr.. Raskob "ridicul-
ous."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
Higghligghts on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

fitted up with low, broad sofas" There
the wise reclined in felicity, and the
inscription, Cigar Divan," still fingers
upon some doors. There was, until last
year but one, brass plate announcing
"Cigar Divan" under the now departed
Tavistock Hotel in the piazza Of Covent
Garden. Thackeray's London Is aro-
were not to be left behind, for the
"penny-whiff" was the Cockneys bliss,
and when the brisk young fellow bought
himself Q one and ninepenny hat or
"caddy" in the flasher shops Of the
mean streets he expected to find cigar
tucked into the brim. OF course, the
cigar had to endure the scolding the
best Of pleasures had to endure upon
occasion. Ruskin denounced 1t as the
chief sign of decadence in contemporary
youth.
To Satisfy Alsatians.
lie Matin, France.-It Is going TO be
difficult to satisfy all parties in Alsace.
Some factions are for autonomy and
independence, the province to be Gre
ated a separate state. Others want a
gradual, retarded restoration to France.
Accustomed to half a century Of Ger
reunion with France in all matters of
politics, government, language and GUS
tom would be too difficult. Others, the
AlSatian Socialists, accuse the French
government of being too slow in taking
back this daughter of France. They
want speedy and complete reunion,
they desire the extinction of everything
Teutonic and the restoration Of every
thing in administration and technique.
But this means hardship for all who
have grown up under the German re-
girne.
+ r X
Citizens Demand
Punishment for Criminals.
Diario del Commerce., Barranquilla
From day to day we publish accounts
of felonieS and fobberieS, with clues to
the perpetrators of these dark deeds and
full information as to the circumstances
and victims concerned, without any ac-
ton being taken, in many cases, by the
police. The police should be in posses
sion Of as much information as we are
ourselves, but we have no objection to
giving them the reports Of these crimes
If they cannot get them direct. What
the citizens Of Barranquilla want, If the
commission Of crimes cannot be stopped,
Is ct least the clearing up Of such rob-
berries, ETC., as are committed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

When the Illinois campaign gets
under way Mrs. Mccormick will be ex-
pected to touch on international rela-
lions while Mr.. Lewis may be permitted
to limit himself to the great domestic
topic known as the eighteenth amend
ment. Mr.. Lewis may need to show
some experiences, but Mrs. Mccormick
task will require more erudition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

Police records show that Commission
er Crosby will at once have an excep-
tional amount of new business coming
under his branch of the District Of Co
lumbia government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
No Danger in Making Salt.

From the Ann Arbor Daily News.
The "rebels" Of India have started
manufacturing salt, and it has caused
lot of anxiety in London. Personally,
we see no cause for worry unless they
begin making saltpeters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
Omits Sunday Drivers.
From The Roanoke ,r,mes

From The Roanoke Times.
The courts have upheld the new Cali
tornia law making It unlawful to use
gas and oil wastefully. But it Is under.
stood that the statute doesn't apply to
sunday drivers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

Haiti continues to be an example of
the enormous amount Of politics small
area can produce when it concentrates
on that particular line Of development.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

deal of q politician does not come out
in the present book Guignebert's
Christianity" in true Gallo clarity In
PRODUCES one to that side of the
Apostle. These two books might proflt-
ably. b rad togetheR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

Investigations are still demanded, but
statesmen, as a rule, find Summer re-
sort advertisements moro attractive than
documentary and oratorical formalities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

A peaceful session is expected by the
D. A. r. this year. It's members in
addition to being good patriots have
become excellent parliamentarians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

Russia is said to be expecting another
war. Looking for trouble has been one
Of the chief Soviet occupations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
Linrerine Reminders.

A worthy citizen I met
Who paused moment to complain:
"The war is not all finished yet.
A few war taxes still remain"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

Seems to me-" said Uncle Eben, "like
dem hosses might git up BE Kind to
Humans week fob de benefit Of folks
dat can't Git over hettin. O. De raOes.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
Contentment in Isolation.

From the Pittsburgh Post-GaSette.
The lighthouse keeper who reported
by letter to the Census Bureau that his
marital status IS 20. K" showed there
Is contentment in isolation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

From the Des Moines Tribune.capitaL
A new tire rides nicely, but it's the
old one that knows its tacks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
Raily and Sunday. ~ ". sio00: mo. CSC
sunday only ...s..... i VI. $500; mo-. zoe
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Rate by Carrier Within the City.
The Evening Star. ......4,..4 CSC Z er month
when sundaysl -. :, zoe per month
The Evening apd Sunday Star
when Sundays) ....,., csc Der month
The Sunday Star ...,..,.......6c per copy
Collection made at the end Of each north
Orders may be sent In by mall or telephone
National 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
Fair Success.

what success did the police have
with their investigation"
every fair. Several went Immediately
to the scene of the homicide, but they
all escaped with their lives"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
Beware the Lobbyist!

Beware the Lobbyist!
I turn my face into the air
And look nor right nor left,
For fear of reputation fair
I'll find myself bereft.
He sometimes tries to speak to me.
I shun him and insist
That he begone! For he might be
A wicked lobbyist.
His manners always are polite.
His language is correct.
His clothing Is exactly right.
He is quite circumspect.
But with a disapproval grim
I cross him from my list.
He is--or 80 I've heard OF him
A wicked lobbyist
A prize-ring slueger have met.
I've talked with horse-race boys.
Some night clubs have my PAGES set,
And cards are 'rnongst my joys.
Unto the underworld I move
That favors gun or fist.
A man of manners good might prove
A wicked lobbyist!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
:WAIrnrna Evnlnrnn.

The bold explorer with his crew
His happy homeland reaches.
Hes even glad to listen 70
The After-dinner speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

Sure of Machine Gunners.
From the Muncie Star.
In the event Of another war Uncle
SAM can always rely on the Ranaste1n
1nG h1e WAehtnoSRan eWn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

"TIe who seeks only his own adj
vantage" said Hi Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, must not be surprised If
he finds himself without much capable
assistance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
One Auto Means Hard Times.

From the Toledo Blade.
Modern hard times ajofity Of the
people reduced TO the necessity OF get
ting along with one automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
Chance for Farm. Relief.

Spouting oil well In Oklahoma Is said
to have ruined crops for miles around,
meaning many damage suits. 30 FARM
ers there may get some relief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

Weather Story for Candidates.
From the Muncie star.
The zero hour for candidates Is past,
but most Of them will ind It still colder
In May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
An Other States a

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90 the use for republication Of all news dis
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published herein. All rights Of publication OF
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The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once:
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

Jud Tunkins says with few more
doctors in Congress maybe we can hope
for fewer laws and more prescriptions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15

THEODORE W. MOVES. i. . Editor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-15
Realms Of the IncomprehensibIe.

Realms OF the IncomprehenSlble.
"You should avoid trying to tell the
people things they don't understand"
"How can II" rejoined Senator
Sorghum. "some Of the things don't
understand myself