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St. Swithin's Lively Forecast.

About this time Of year, expect
snow" ran the old-style almanac
weather observation in reference to
Winter. This might be amended to suit
the Summertime. to read About this
time of year. expect thunderstorms.
Last season this would not have been
appropriate, for there was an extraor-
binary dearth of rain and electrical
demonstration in the Summer Of 1880.
But this year is more normal in respect
to storm and rain. and the electric
manifestations are coming along about
as the almanac would predict if 1t were
to mention the matter. Yesterday was
q typical case of a thunderstorm break
ing the heat of sweltering day. 1t
was rather more lively than usual, and
it did some damage. 1t put the Fire
Department to work in handling small
blazes started by lightning, 1t destroyed
some trees and it drenched some people
who were unprepared for such swift
visitation and it sadly disarranged per-
sonal schedules. But taken all in all
it was a welcome performance.
Incidentally. yesterday was st. Swith-
ms day, which is seriously regarded
by many who believe in the verify Of old
proverbs and adages regarding the
weather. According to the tradition,
the falling Of water yesterday means
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16
Every Hop a Help,

Tn )se who are fortunate enough to
have toads in their gardens should not
be influenced by an ancient superstition
to treat them harShly. Few inhabitants
OF the garden are more friendly and
necessary. The good work they do will
help build bigger and better garden,
and all the reward they ask is to be let
alone. AS he sits beneath plant, look
ing for all the world like some ancient
sponge, thing Of ugliness and fear to
some, the honest toad is strictly mind
ing his own business. In this he gives a
much-needed lesson to many human
beings. In the second place, he harms
nothing but flies and other inimical in
sects, and requires no attention from the
owner of the garden to keep him work
ing efficiently according to age-old
standards. The toad is ancient of an
clients. A shy fellow. he seldom comes
out during the day. but may be spotted
by watchful eyes in the dusk, when he
begins his activities A sort OF frog
is he, but built for land duty. Though
his hind legs are weak. still he can hop
we'll enough for his purposes The acrid
secretion in his hide has had many
legends woven about it. but probably
none OF them is true. any more than
the ancient tale of the jewel which the
toad was said to carry in its forehead.
His jewel Is that of service to mankind.
in the quantities of slugs. insects and
worms which ne consumes. Without
him the inroads of these creatures
would be larger than they are. and
scientists know they are already too
large. Wherefore, II you see toads in
your garden one of these Summer
nights do not be in hurry TO modest
them. nor permit others, especially the
children, to treat them i'll. Remember
that here is one of the oldest and one
of the best friends of the garden and Of
the gardener. and thus of the great city
beautiful movement which depends, in
the last ANALYSIS. upon natural forces,
OF which the humble toad must be
Ieckoned one.
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National Parks Gain
As Vacation Centers
Prom the Chicago Daily News.

From the Chicago Daily News.
Americans engaged just now in PLAN
ming Summer vacations find them
selves embarrassed by the multiplicity
OF alluring detectives. The railroads
are offering low fares to hundreds Of
lake and seaside resorts. Millions of
motorists are studying road maps and
vacation literature. The director of
the National Park Service. Mr.. Albright.
without diSparaging the claims Of other
attractive spots, remarks that the
American people in numbers are dis
covering the beauties and the glories
Of their wonderful parks and reserva-
tons. Whoever has not yet visited
those Fairgrounds. Mr.. Albright in
sists, would make no mistake this Sum-
mer in aSquainting himself with the
delights Of the Nations specially pre-
served places of recreation.
Last Summer the number Of persons
who made the vacation trips to the
national parks reached the remark
able total Of 3,246,oo0. The gain over
all previous Summers was sufficiently
marked to require explanation. One
theory is that the business depression
led thousands to substitute park tours
for European travel. 1t would be diff
Good roads to and In the parks,
comfortable lodges and hotels, relative
ly moderate prices, new paths into the
wilder SectionS-these and other i'm.
provementS combine to account for the
growth Of vacation travel to this coun-
trys own scenic wonders.
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j that water will fall for forty days to
come. Thus runs the rhyme:

that water will fall for forty days to
come. Thus runs the rhyme:
st. Swithin's Day, gif We do rain,
For forty days it will remain;
st. Swithin'S Day. an We be fair,
For forty days twill rain nae MAR.
So the glass Is set. according to st.
Swithin, for nearly six weeks "mair"
Of rain in Washington. Yet other To-
calities will have a different experience.
For instance. New York was watching
the skies on st. Swithin's day, and
when the night came and no rain had
fallen it set itself to face forty days
Of drought. Maybe st. Swithin is not
infallible. however, If today. or to-
morrow for example. were to pass with
out moisture his prophetic prestige
would suffer seriously. 1t might be well
to carry an umbrella for the next forty
days, just as an insurance. and then
again, there might be no need.
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Corvallis.

Elimination Of the CORVALLIS sur
render feature from the Yorktown
sesquicentennial pageant, by whonso-
ever proposed, is bound to evoke severe
criticism throughout the country. The
suggestion was at first attributed to the
State Department, the ground given
being that the representation of such
an incident of the War of the Revo-
luton would be painful to British
visitors. Now it develops that the
thought was not q State Department
ennanation, but came from an eminent
Virginian. whoever the prepayment, the
director of the George Washington BIZ
centennial, Representative Sol Bloom,
files objections to the omission.
II American history is to be por-
trayed on special occasions, in pageant
form or otherwise, 1t should be true,
and 1t should be complete. The omis-
sion of any essential feature-and GER
tainly the surrender at Yorktown was
decidedly an essential feature of the
Nevolution-is not justified on any
gscund, diplomatic, social or political
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

Celebration Of the Yorktown sesqui-
centennial is in truth the celebration
Of CORVALLIS surrender, which took
place there after a battle which won the
Revolution. The old suggestion Of play
ing Hamlet" without the Prince OF
Denmark is quite as logical as to cele-
brate the battle of Yorktown without
the surrender scene.
If sensibilities of other peoples are to
be consulted and are to govern the
representation of American history on
anniversary occasions, much revision
will be necessary. Bunker Hill day must
be observed without any reference to
the early phase of the tight In
which the Redcoats were beaten.
George washington must never be
depicted as crossing the Delaware,
because it was that act OF enterprise
and valor that took the trick from the
British forces at that important juno
ture of the conflict. Certain paintings
in the Rotunda of the Capitol must be
effaced or covered, including particu-
larly that which represents the very
scene which 1t is now proposed to omit
from the Yorktown show.
1t is not too late to change the pro-
gram back to its original form. Indeed,
il the show Is put on next October, 1t
should assuredly contain as its
most striking feature a representation
Of the climax of the American Revolu-
ton. And British feelings will probably
not be hurt in the least, for the British
are not bad losers and do not carry
sore memories for a century and half.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

What Is your question? Whatever
it may be- unless It be a request for
legal, medical or financial advice, II
will be answered without cost to you
and you will receive the reply In q per-
sonal letter. Write your question clear
ly and briefly. tnclose 2-cent stamp for
return postage, and address The Eve
ming Star Information Bureau, Frederic
J. Haskin, director, Washington, d. C.
@. When was Joyce Kilmer's Trees
set to the music which Is now so popu-
lar?-J. G.
A. This setting is by Oscar Rasbaeh
and was published in 1922.
Q. Is saxophone used in the Amos
m Andy orchestra?-G. c.
A. The orchestra has been augment
ed and now consists Of three violins,
piano. cello and saxophone.
Q. What percentage of virgin tim
Der tracts still exist in the United
States?-W. e. C.
A. About 20 per cent of the forest
land of the United States Is still COW
cred with virgin timber.
@. Is the gas tax distributed ac-
H. E. C.
A. This is a matter of State control
and various methods are used.
@. What is the rule for the use
Of which" and "who"?-S. o.
A. In referring to an object the
adjective which" is used and in re-
ferring to a person the adjective who
Is used. The adjective that" may be
used for both objects and persons.
O. How can I get in touch with the
distributors Of the Carnegie Hero Fund
H. E. r.
A. Acts of heroism may be called
to their attention by addressing the
manager Of Carnegie Hero Fund, 2307
oliver Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. Grants
from the fund are always accompanied
by a suitable medal. In cases where
monetary aid is not called for. an ap-
propriate medal is given in recognition
of the heroic deed.
@. Did Tunney fight any one after
the return bout with Dempsey?-R.
E. S.
A. He had one more fight. This
was the fight with Tom Heeney on
July rs. 1923. Tunney won by a tech
nical Knockout in IL rounds.
@. Will green vegetables keep better
IN sealed container or a slightly venti-
lated one in refrigerator?-C. H. L.
A. They keep better If containers
are slightly ventilated.
Q. When will the Yorktown postage
stamps be issued?-L. F.
A. About October 1881.
@. How did the United States nav
Great Britain for carrying the Ameri-
can troops to France?-T. G. B.
A. The cost Of troop transport was
paid in cash.
@. What is meant by giving q SOD
to Cerbcrus IN. J.
A. 1t carries the idea Of giving
bride or gift to quiet a troublesome
customer. Cerberus, in Greek mythol-
ogy, vas the three-headed dog that
guarded the entrance to the internal
regions. When a person died a cake
was put in his hand as sop to
Cerberus. in order that the dog would
let him pass without molestation.
@. In what circumstances was the
first Congressional Medal of Honor
given?-J. M.
A. The first one was awarded to
Capt. Thomas Truxtun on March 90,
1900. On March II in that year Mr..
Parker observed in the House of Rep
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Babcock, World Benefactor
Lauded for Rejecting Riches

sins income. What bonuses big buSi.
mss could AFFORD to pay if it could pro-
duce creators Of wealth like DR.. Bah
cock!'
HE proved-though none cut the
blind need proof of it-that the right
kind OF men can and will do great
work without thinking of the reward"
says the Gary Post Tribune. The San
true scientist. he toiled for hui
msnity,' and recognizes that "the Uni
versity Of Wisconsin has helped miti-
gate the rigors of hot Summers for
countless millions: that now the
heat gods have taken their revenge
upon the Sava1ht. for physicians at
tribute his sudden death to the pro-
longed. severe, hot wave. which ag-
gravated a heart malady." The Port
Huron Times-Herald refers to him as
"one OF the great humanitarianS of
the age" and the Kalamazoo Gazette
thinks there Is hardly any one any
where who does not owe this quiet
and unassuming servant Of humanity
. lasting debt Of gratitude"
Some of the honors received by DR..
Babcock are described and an appre-
citation Of his services to the people
OF the world is given by the Appleton
people all over the world. in gratitude
to this man for his useful unselfsh-
ness, attempted to show their appre-
citation. Wisconsin in 1899 conferred
on him a medal-'tvas all he'd take
in recognition of the great value to
the people of this State and the whole
world in the inventions of Prof.
Stephen Moulton Babcock and his UNI
selfish dedication OF these inventions
to the public service The French
government awarded him a prize Aus
tralia presented him with a marvellous
painting. the farmers from distant
New Zealand sent him a volume of
New Zealand pictures, the cover of
which contained the statement that
the Babcock test is now in universal
use in this country and your name has
consequently become household word
among the New Zealand dairy1nen'
Prof. Babcock did not stop at one in
vention, but the list of his inventions
Is long and their merit great"
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NJ UNIVERSAL. Mexico City
Surely the most discussed paint
ing IN the world today is the
wonderful canvas of Sir Mark

WOnQoTIul canvas OF DIT N1dIk
Symcns. r. A, inspired. we hear,
BIZ the utterance of Richard lie Gal
lienne, I'VE meet the Savior daily IN
every street. and cruelty Him as often
as we meet"
This picture. which is at present ex-
hibited at the Royal Academy Of Paint
ers in London, represents the Savior
surrounded by a vast throng OF people,
passing through a modern thorough
fare. Each individual in the curious
crowd exhibits. in one form or another.
the exercise of all the vices and scandals
with which we have become only too
familiar Of late years.
His sad face ard ma jestic figure are
the center of the scene, and it appears
that each one in the mad multitude
encompaS sing Him half pauseS in his
keen pursuit CT fT!vClity and pleasure,
and conter,plGtes the august presence
of the Master with an anxious. yet I'M
friendly eye. as if confeSslng unwilling
ness TO give up his debauchery and
wickedncsS, despite his apprehension of
lifelike and vigorous, each individual in
the fevered ccnglcneration depicting
his particular obSeSSion or depravity.
Here is the gambler. there the sot,
and there again the libertine and
usurer. The atheist. the faithless
spouse, the unjust judge, the venial ad
vocate, the inditer OF filthy books and
lustful plays for screen or stage. the
outlaw, the abortionist. the trafficker
in drugs and alcoholics, the publisher
of all false cults and doctrines: all
these, and the inhritude of those
caught in their nets, fatuously singing,
and dancing, and feasting to their doom
are spread upon the crowded, constrain-
ing vistas of this dreadful picture.
Here and there one beholds the Savior
wistfully, and seems about to cast aside
his sin or weakness, but the majority
have forsaken their vices and vanities
only for the moment the eye of the
Master rests upon them
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.
UNIFORMED.


l don't pretend to know for sure
What RELATIVELY" may be,
But lack of knowledge I endure
In matters closer far to me.
do not know what calls the smile
Into a little baby's face,
Nor why wars relentless guile
Should horrify the human race.
I do not '>low why men defy
The precepts they themselves unfold
And are bereft of honor by
The mystic influence Of gold.
And so, philosopher, pray
Do not disprove my wit so slow,
Since I encounter every day
SO many things I do not know.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

Einstein is a marvellous mathemati-
clan. Those who make world debt COM
putations may easily regret that his
genius wandered out among the stars
instead of settling down on earth to
the prosaic task of expert accounting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

In an era Of controversy like the
present the most eminent authorities
in various fields must be prepared for
an argument. The only man who can
speak without fear of contradiction is
the radio announcer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

A complete settlement in some man.
ner is necessary to the definite termi-
nation of any enterprise. 1t is only
reasonable to expect that European ma
tons when they are out Of war will CO.
operate sincerely in an effort to stay
out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

AS an official observer. Mr.. Hugh Glib
son brings to his task the reputation OF
one who sees about everything that
goes on and yet is never found de-
ficient in the artistry Of discreet ST.
lenceS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

England finds that the dole system
has produced a new leisure class rather
too numerous to be comfortably pro-
vided for at the expense Of taxpayers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

Futuristic pictures that sch for large
sums DO not imply that the artist Is
going insane. They only suggest that
picture purchasers may be a little
foolish
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Ups and Downs.

THE public is always ready to pick
up a new idea"
YES" replied Senator Sorghum,
land the public is always ready to
throw it down again as soon as 1t looks
it over and decides it doesn't suit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

Chicago authorities have made 1t en-
eouraginsly plain that they will per-
NIT no further experiments in an ef-
fort TO establish government by rack
steers
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Overseas Lure.

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
A wrist watch weighing IS pounds
has just been made in Switzerland, pos
sibly as a sign that the affiuencs
among the vrestlers has been noticed
overseas.
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Confirmed Worry.

why don't you quit work and go
hshing?"
Worry is worse than work" replied
the gloomy person, land 1 invariably
worry because I can't catch any FISH"
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The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local rews
puHlished herein. All rights of publication OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

Even the weather forecaster adds his
bit to the good news that is now ex-
pected to relieve a sense Of depression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16
Caution.

oh, have a care when you pursue
flames path OF hopes and fears.
Ten minutes talking may undo
The work OF patient years.
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Where to Get 81
A Week on Which 10 Liyeo

The Evening Post, Wellington
Xavier X PiiSener" somewhat cap
tiously promu.gates the following: ::
Now that we've been told how to live
on 81 week, we are anxious to know
how to get the 81 a week on which to
live.
In recent divorce case in the States,
plaintiff informed the court that he
could get no peace because his wife
talked all day.
He should come over here where the
days are becoming shorter and shorter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia,
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All Other States and Canada.
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In dishere life" said Uncle Eben.
de man dats looking fob trouble mos
always doan' hab ter put on is spec
tacles ter 6n' T."
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Eat. Nv Carrier Within the City.

The Evening Star. 45e per month
when SundaysI -. soc per month
The Evening and Sunday Star
when 5 6rndays) .0Se per monIn
TIA SUNDAY Star ....,.,..... SC per copy
Collection made at the end Of each month.
Orders may be sent in by mail or telephone
Rational 5000.
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Foreign Travel.

The tourists way all merrily he wends
He loafs along in bliss without flaw,
And sends a lot of post cards to his
friends
OF things and places that he never
saw.
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AutOgirO May Change
Style Of Garage Architecture.

irish Independent, Dublin.-Maria
Edgeworth recalled the prophecy of a
bishop that men about to go on a Jour-
ney would one Gay call for their wings
as regularly as they now call for their
boots The prophecy may be fulfilled
if all that Mr.. ingalls,, Assistant Secre-
tary OF the U. S. A. Navy, says about
the autogiro be justified. After years
Of rigorous tests an American firm is
now about to place on the market an
inexpensive model of this Spanish in
vention, which has been called the
backyard flying machine" The plane
has revolving wings which lift it YER
tically from the ground. it is small and
light and Is asserted to be so safe that
1t Is almost foolproof to unframed
pilots. If the goods live up to the ad-
vance notices the side entrance and
garage may cease to be a recommended
ton in the auctioneer's advertisement
OF the suburban residence,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16
Art and Truth.

Art aims to reveal the absolute
truth" said the idealist
Well" replied Farmer Corntossel,
1.-The truth is all right. But I don't
see anything so artistic about a Their
mometer."
"Some men, said Hi Ho, the sage
of Chinatown, succeed in life by mind.
ing their own business. Others man
age to draw large salaries for neglecting
other peoples business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

Thief Hopes to Repay
Stolen Money to Merchant.
Berliner Tageblatt. = Thieves are
after all mcst delightful people and
ought never to have q mean word
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once:
18th ST. and Pennsylvania Ave-.
New York once: 10 East And ST.
CHICAGO once: Lake Michigan Building.
European once: IA Regent st. London
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

@. In what circumstances was the
first Congressional Medal of Honor
given?-J. M.
A. The first one was awarded to
Capt. Thomas Truxtun on March %,
1900. On March II in that year Mr
Parker observed in the House of Rep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

part of the crop be sold instantly, to
give them part payment, If not the
whole amount. Vi
The Democrats are sitting back at
present, waiting to see what the devel-
opments are to be this Fall and Winter,
not alone in the wheat fields OF the
West, but in the industrial centers of
the country. Every now and then
Democrat breaks out with the state
ment. issued by the Democratic Ma
tional Committee. painting black pic
ture Of conditions in this country and
accusing the Hoover administration of
doing nothing to alleviate the troubles
of the farmers and the laborers. Some
of them already are beginning to sug-
geSt that the Hoover administration
has been at pains to aid the Germans,
but has done little for the American
farmers. And there you are. The Re
publicans will reply that by aiding the
European nations to weather the f1nan-
cial storm the President has also aided
greatly the American people, who not
only have investments reaching into
the billions abroad, but also must have
European markets for their goods.
Whatever they may be saying of the
Hoover administration in Kansas today,
If reports be true, the President has
risen very considerably in the estimation
of New Workers since he came forward
with his plan for an intergovernmental
debt suspension plan. 1t is in New
York that Mr.. Hoover has been most
severely criticized since the crash of the
stock market in 1929. But now New
York business men are taking another
view of. the President. confidential re-
ports indicate, and believe that he has
done a bold and timely thing in pro-
posing a moratorium and in going to
the aid of Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-16

@. What size hat does Prof. Einstein
wear?-W. c. c.
A. His secretary says Prof Einsteins
hat size Is So centimeterS. A centimeter
equals 33937 inches.