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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
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population last year was $500, the to-
tai increase being 9i2,592
The rise in the population is due to
the falling death rate and the increas-
ing birth rate. Deaths In 1890 num-
bered iii ,3ss, or $4,000 less than in
1928.
According to the census taken last
year, the population of Japan is co.
395,04l. This figure, however, includes
ell Japanese living In japanese pos
sessions. In the main islands the popu-
lation is about 81. 447 900.
y
Flock Of Butterflies
Outlets Unruly Elephant.
The Bulletin, Sydney. N. 8. W
Travelling by elephant through the
dense Sia1nese jungle. we passed in a
dim twilight through long green tun-
mel, the sides of which for miles
brushed the elephants TANKS as we
passed. Suddenly turn Of the tunnel
brought us to the edge of q deep, mar
row ravine, through which a turbulent
stream brawled over great rocks. A
cloudburst the night before had caused
sudden flood. and the bridge mod
ern concrete structure, lay In ruins.
The mahout spoke to the elephant.
bidding him stand, but the great beast
usually so docile, went suddenly mad
Needless of the mahoutIS voice and
goad, he raised his trunk and trufn-
peted, q veritable scream of despair. a.
shuddering and trampling violently, he
tenSed his mighty muscles to attempt
an impossible leap. we were DOW er1ess
to stop the animal, and to leap from
the howdah in that narrow passage
was to court death by crushing against
the trees or by the pounding of those
giant feet. Seconds seemed as hours as
the elephant screamed and swayed on
the very brink. apparently heSitating to
make the fatal plunge
Then from the green tunnel opposite
o single magnificent white butterfly
scared proudly, and straight as the
flight of an arrow sailed toward the
head. Behind it followed an
immense cloud of similar butterflies.
In an instant they surrounded us like
q dense fog-a palpitati1g. silent. liV-
ing fog Of fluttering wings. The eIe-
plant at once became quiet and stood
perfectly still For some minutes the
dense cloud poured past us along the
pasSageway We had just trayefsed, and
when the last stragglers had gone by
the elephant was once more doeile and
obeyed instantly the commands of the
ulahout.
So narrow was the track and so dense
the jungle that the elephant had to
back over miles before We fotind place
where he could turn. We then pro-
ceeded to our destination by a more
circuit0us route.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
Temptation Lodges
Hero Behind Bars
FROM The Rockford Resistsr4Repubiic.

From the Rockford Resister-aepuhlic
Jimmy Stevens, 81, Of Valparaiso, Ind,
was credited four years ago with saw
ing the lives OF 40 occupants OF burn
ing hotel. Now he is at the State Penal
Farm to serve four months for the theft
Of two jacks from railroad. He
claimed his family was without food.
The news reports fail to indicate just
how much personal risk entered into
Jimmy's one bid for celebrity, but evi-
IDENTIFY 1t did not make him local hero
With special privileges. Nor in these
days of community funds can family
poverty be considered sufficient defense
for theft
Still, il there's any merit In Jimmy
or any truth in his defense. 1t seems
too bad that something better couldn't
have been done for the dignity of the
law. A man at a State Penal Farm
is Of very little use to his family.
There's a saying that he who rerner1+
bers to lock his doors has honest neigh
bors. In these days when many men
who would prefer to be honest are ma
employed and desperate it isn't quite
others 70 leave property lying arouse
as q temptation. 80
An old Illinois law places special re-
sponsibility upon owners of ''tlrn~tahie'
machinery, Of dangerous attraction to
. child. to protect them from injury
Although potential dishonesty may not
command the same consideration as inn
maturity, modern psychology recognize
IL as not entirely dissirniiaf.
Under times Of stress the entire COM
munity unifes to assist the unfortu-
nate to remain honest. individuals and
companies can contribute by removing
temptation whenever possible.
II Jimmy Stevens mental and moral
status u correctly suggested between the
lines Of the news item. he did not wan
der forth hunting for railroad iacAs
70 pawn. The Jacks just happened u
appear at propitious moment and SUI
gest something to eat. Now the SMH
cares for Jimmy and the commun1f8
cares for his family, and nobody cares
very much about the jacks.
The strange combinations OF. circuuf-
stances that make up life would be
comic II they were not so frequently
tragic Men like Jimmy Stevens, wen
but not well equipped. DO
not know how to care for themselves,
and society Is not so great success at
caring for such men when confronted
% conditions beyond their conapfehsn>
sionv-and pefhapa beyond our own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

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Frederic J. HAskin, director, washing
ton. ID. c.
q. Are erand slams often bid and
mace In contract bridge?-C. T. ".
A. The Oflcial system Of Contract
Bridge" states that even experts rarely
bid for q grand siam. and the less en-
eierk player should never DO 90. No
system OF card accounting provides q
method where lower but frequently es-
sential cards may be located In advance.
a. When In the international night
OF the National Horse Show In New
York City?-E. =. ].
A. 70 win occur on Tuesday, Novefn-
Der 10. IN Madison Square Garden.
@. what Is the largest crowd re-
corded to attend soccer or Rugby
game in Scotland or EngIand?--J. NJ
A. The record attendance for foot
ball RUGBY game IN England was
between Scotland and England, March
23, 1919.
q. How many religious denomina-
tions are there In the United States?--
A. z.
A.. In the last religious census 717
sects were listed. There are some which
are 90 small that they are not counted.
These would probably bring the total
q. why does q lobster turn red when
coOked?--E. A. H.
A. The earapace. or shell, Of the
lobster turns from green to red when
boilei on account of A chemical change
in the Griffin. or hard substance. IN the
she'll, produced by heat. The flesh does
not turn color.
@. At what age are children most
susceptible to diphtheria7---S. G.
A. Most Of the cases occur in the
group Of children under 8 years Old.
The Public Meath Service urges par
ents 70 have children immunised against
diphthefia.
q. VINO was the sculptor Of the
statue Of George washington In front
Of the subtreasury In wall street. New
York City,. o. r.
A. John quincy Adams ward.
@. In war time II q civilian Il caught
in the act Of espionage. IL he tried BY
civil court or Is he p
H. O. w.
A. A person suspected OF espionage
Is tried BY military court
@. whst heur Of the day was the
Declsrr ton Of Independence siened?-
A. At no particular time. 1t was
adopted by the Continental Congres7
on July 4, tits. On August 2, 17f6,
the Declaration Of Independence was
signed by all members Of Congress
present on that day, and thereafter by
other members - they arrived at vari-
Gus times until early In 1T77. Some
who voted for the resolution Of fn5e-
pendence and the support Of the dec1a-
ration did not sign It. Others who were
not present when the resolution and
declaration were adopted became
signers.
q. How do Russians cook their meat2
A. X.
A. They seldom roast it. 1t is usu-
ally boiled. with cabbage and potatoes
added to form q stew. Kvas. a thin
beer, is often the liquid In which meat
or soup is boiled.
Q. Are some birds when Matched
able to care for themselves2-H. r.
A. Terms are applied to birds with
regard to the condition Of their young
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
Rieentennial Tafkc.

Tne conference Monday OF the Ad-
visory Committee Of the National Tour
ing Board OF the American Automobile
Association on plans to handle the huge
volume Of Bieentsnnial franc stresses
che importance Of this feature OF the
forthcoming celebration IN honor Of the
birth OF the First President Of the
United states. washington. already
burdefed with acute trafhe conditions
due 70 the numbers OF cars that ply the
streets. vii be faced with = grave prob
tngn whsn tina Hicentennial gets under
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

1t has not yet been deemed needful
in current negotiations to call on Gen.
Dawes to apply his facile emphasis of
speech to exhortation in the interest of
speed. Should requirement arise, he
may be depended on to respond with
stimulating rhetoric, or, II soothing
persuasion appears more suitable, with
musical composition Of classical dig
nifty. Versatility has attained new and
unmistakable value in modern states
manShip,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

Razors were used in q London riot.
This reverts to type of warfare once
frequently in evidence, in q small way,
in Harlem. N. Y. America desires no
credit for originating a custom whose
obsolescence is q matter for general
congratulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

II there is a way for the departed to
communicate with those who remain
behind, Edison viii find it ous; and his
thought and expression would be so dis
tinetly scientific and practical as to
leave no 4 pbt OF his identify.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

In discussing possible complications
in international finance 1t will be the
privilege OF Congress to introduce as
many verbal entanglements as time
win permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

Even In the consideration of inter-
national debts. 1t Is old friend Tax
payer" who holds the privilege Of the
last word Of protest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
Poets Don't Do So Well.

From the Miami Daily News.
John Masefleld, once a saloon porter.
became poet laureate, but many of the
former saloon employees have been more
successful. having gone in for bootleg
ging.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

Assurances are offered that trade
is improving. though not necessarily for
the Spectator who makes q business of
trying to guess the market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

Prom the Topeka Daily Capital.
And speaking of the competition the
railfods are having, the wichita Eagle
remarks that the banks are carrying
more people than the railroads are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
Rushing for Wisdom.

From the Cleveland News
Scramble for knowledge is getting
serious these days. Teacher in Elgin.
III, suffered a fractured knee when run
into by student trying TO make q
class on time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

From the LsnehburE News.
The buffers in golf may find they
have won a hollow victory in forcing
manufacturers to make golf balls
heavier what viii they do for an
alibi then?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

From the Toledo Blade
Texas woman legislator wants long
cotton rightshirts prescribed By law.
But that would require inspectors to
see that 1t was enforced. Would that
be nice?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHrLANDER JOHNSON.

Big SpOrtsmanship.
No matter what the place may be,
No matter what The Cause,
There is one character you'll see
Accorded world applause
Not always the swift going chap
With laurels on his brow,
But one who dared misfortune's rap;
Who played the game-And Howl
When one can face the mighty force
Which Clamor may apply
And steadily pursue his course
Though fierce opinions fly
To disconcert and do him hurt,
Admiringly we vow,
Defying criticism pert,
He played the game-And Howl"
Hopefulness.
who is the really great man in his
tory?" asked the friend who likes to
hint at comparisons calculated to re-
duce self-esteem.
What is the use of going on record
just now?" asked Senator Sorghum.
History is far from being complete.
A lot of US may still have chance"
Jud Tunkins says the wrong kind of
friends are the easiest to gain and the
hardest to lose.
Heard in Manhattan.
Some girls still tell with pride that
never fails
OF formal dances with the Prince Of
Wales.
Just now a girl will tell with heart 50
light
OF how she danced with Mayor Jim
one night.
OF personality We often hear
That rules, though even princes may
draw near
And History smiles through pages,
sometimes grim,
To note the girl who danced with
Mayor Jim.
Inevitable Discomfort.
ANY depression in Crimson Gulch?-
Some" admitted Cactus Joe.
What's the cauSe?"
"Overwogk. Business has picked up
50 last, the boys are complainin' that
they don't have time enough any more
TO stand around and listen to the
radio"
Power" said Hi He. the sage Of
Chinatown, is like a mighty stream
, which is dangerous unless wisdom
shows the may to utilize it."
IndOmitable RaeketeeF.
A CRATER Who can organise
The underworld may so to jail,
/ Yet frame tranSa etions taSt surprise,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29
Indomltable Rasketeer.

A CRATER Who can organize
The underworld may so to Jail,
Yet frame tranSa etions thSt surprise,
The same as If he's cut ON bail.
Uncommon SmartneSS" said Uncle
Eeen. may need a heap o. common
sense to keep II from bein' more
Troublesome dan useful"
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3.ss Babies Born in
Janan Every Minute.

Sunday Referee. London.-There we're
20S3 ,e9I babies born in Japan in 1890.
which. according TO government statis-
ties, amounts to s.s7 babies every
minute
The average daily increase IN the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

president Hoover's impressive speech, :"
asserts The Cincinnati TineS-Star, re
stored to the national shrine its real
significance Tor all Americans: For
Hoover Yorktown was one OF the &C.
cisive battles of the void, and wash
tngton's victory there victory not
for American independence alone bus
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@. At what age are children most
susceptible to diphtheria7---S. G.
A. Most Of the cases occur in the
ents 10 have children imrnunised against
diphthefia,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

a. VINO was the sculptor Of the
statue Of George washington In front
Of the Subtreasury In wall street. New
York City,. o. p.
A. John Quincy Adams ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-29

@. In war time II q civilian Il caught
in the act Of espionage. is he tried BY q
civil court or Is he ourt-f1ArtiAled?-
H. @. w.
A. A person suspected Of espionage
Is tried By q military court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06

Scenic Drive So Miles. IO4-F-l2
colonial resort Shenandoah River
Historic; scencally beautiful. Restful. in
spring, romantic. Canoeing. fishing. swim
ming. Three buses daily from washington.
Rooms, 81; Southern Meals, 81
Weekly. SIS. sl8. Booklet. Route 81.
Maurice F. Castleman. P. o. Berryvile, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06

The Navy is calling for assistance
upon all existing governmental research
organizations which are equipped to
handle these problems or separate
phases of the problems. The National
Advisory Committee for Aeronautics has
been asked to conduct the investigation
to determine the best form for high
speed seaplane floats in its new $500
foot seaplane channel. The high-speed
wind tunnel and other facilities of the
committee at its Langley Field labora-
tories also will be pressed into service
to aid the Navy in carrying on its re-
Yard and the Bureau of Standards also
may be called upon for assistance In
parts Of the program.
Problems Are Many.
Though the development of a purely
high-Speed plane. in which all possible
sacrifices are made to attain the one
objective, presents many troublesome
problems, the application Of the results
of high speed development to standard
service planes presents still further
problems, likely to be even more vexa-
tious. This has been explained by Ad-
miral Moffett, who said few days ago:
1T will be understood that all avia-
ton development Is toward high speed,
commensurate with the requirements
OF load to be carried (guns, gasoline,
etc., maneuverability, low landing
speed, size, and the many other ele-
ments that are combined in an air
plane. Whether an airplane be Of 90
horsepower or 900-horSepower, the de-
signer OF the airplane endeavorS to in
clude in its construction every element
which will make for the highest pos
sible speed. while giving full consider
alton to the necessity for the machine
being paying propoSition-that is. as
a military machine. 1t must be able to
carry gunnery equipment for a given
range and employ that equipment. For
commercial machine, passenger and
freight must be carried for a reasonable
distance.
THE military airplane IS of wide
variety Of types, each having some spe-
cific mission to perform. Some are
primarily OF high speed with relatively
little offensive power; others of low
speed carry very large bombing load;
still others stay in the air for a great
length Of time, but have only moder-
ate speed and limited armament. So
the military airplane has some one at
tribute dependent on the primary mis-
sion OF the type. but each with due
consideration to its primary mission is
just as streamlined and capable OF
just as much speed as its designer can
incorporate in 1t.
The peculiar geographical position
of the United States has made it nee
eSsary that we have aircraft capable
of carrying out offensive and defensive
missions over tremendous coastal and
sea area, making necessary in our naval
planes a compromise between per-
Torrance and endurance. None of the
IN h 10 fVHY-n
speed as primary element such as
would be the case, for example, were
our principal industrial centers within
a few hundred miles of a major power
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-06

which was q potential enemy.
Thus we have never brought out q
service airplane In which speed was
predominant: however, our service ma
chimes Of the types found in the coun-
tries of all major powers-single-
scatter fighters, patrol, bombing and
observation planes-have a performance
which Is not surpassed in speed or in
climb by the similar types OF any ma
ton of the world, and at the same
time they are not surpassed by their
foreign counterparts in reliability,
sturdineSs and maneuverabiEty.
Unfair Speed Comparison.
sit is manifestly unfair to compare
the speed of naval carrier plane, car
rying the gasoline necessary for five or
six hours operation over the open seas,
radio equipment and life-saving gear,
which includes flotation gear for the
planes and rubber boats for personnel,
to that of light foreign landplane
with a gasoline capacity of less than
half Of that Of the American carrier
plane.
"A fair comparison can be made only
between machines performing the same
mission. It must be constantly borne
in mind that American carrier planes
require q stanch and rugged construc-
ton for the use of arresting gear, thus
taking on additional weight, which re-
suits in the few miles per hour loss Of
speed.
However in view Of the fact that
the arresting gear permits the oper-
carrier than on foreign carriers, with
a shorter landing interval between
successive planes, 1t has been held in
the United States Navy that the dis
advantage occurring from the small
reduction in speed has been amply
counteracted by the greater number Of
planes which can be SO swiftly put into
action
High speed in aircraft. having In
mind what has already been said about
every type being developed for the
maximum speed commensurate with
its mission. is almost entirely a mat
ter of horsepower. It is possible with
the rapid development in strategy
and tactics of aviation that high speed
as a primary characteristic may be-
come OF particular Importance to our
service. Accordingly, our engineers
have followed with the keenest interest
OF extremely high power. This has
not been done with the immediate ex-
pectation of installing such power
plants in service types of machines, but
rather with the idea Of being prepared
to provide such plants II required.
The British interceptor fighter Is
the only machine today which now in
corporates the principles Of the racing
machine. but this machine was de-
signed entirely as defensive weapon.
Its development was deemed necessary
by the air ministry of Great Britain for
the defense of London. due to that city's
proximity to many alien countries.
THE power plant of this type is
highly supercharged and cannot be
operated at full power near the ground.
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