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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

Nav, won't" replied the youth
leaning still farther over.
Here. let me help you" she said
leaning and making grab
! All she succeeded In doing was to
drive 1t farther away, The boy re-
monstrated and made q dive for the
board, which he Just managed to grasp
Just as he bent himself upright with
1t, 1t slipped from his hand.
Il told you So said the woman
although she had said nothing OF the
kind.
At this iuncture larger and even
dirtier boy appeared upon the scene.
Watch me get it," he volunteered
trailing one variegated foot in the
water.
But 1t was the small boy who got
1t, after all, and he went down into
the hold with 1t, probably to deposit
1t on the family woodpilc.
There we're a great many Negroes
around, as one might have supposed,
at . place where there were 80 many
watermelons
One shining black fellow raised a fat
melon in his hands and let it drop
on the wharf. where 1t burst with the
pleasant sound of one of these old
fashioned Chinese bombs" made with
wicker wrapping.
He then proceeded TO eat the frag-
ments
The process struck Jones as a rather
neat way of plugging q watermelon,
although 1t wouldn't do for every
day home usage.
y \
Jones was there to buy watermelon
for himself. however, so he gingerly
stepped across the chasm onto the deck
OF the schooner.
There was pile Of melons there,
beneath gunnysack canopy, held in
place by crude framework OF boards
Jones thought to himself that If 1t
had been his boat he would have re-
Trained from mailing into the side of
the ship any more than he had TO.
The owners were not SO finicky, EVIL
IDENTIFY. Despite the protection, some
OF the melons appeared to be the worse
for weathering Jones fiattered him
self he knew wstsrme!ons. even II he
did Look the picture OF the successful
city Teller" with his neat Summer
suit and his jaunty Panama hat
Templeton jones had been born in
the watermelon belt II was a long
time ago. of course but Jones felt
that no true watermelon man ever
forgot his melons.
The captain evidently didn't put
much faith in Jones ability to pick a
good I'm
The first one he brought up out Of
the hold had white streak in 1t an
inch wide.
Look at that streak" said Jones
with his best business succinctness.
What streak" asked the captain, as
blind as a bal.
Bring up another one" countered
Jones
The owner sighed wesriedly, which
did not exactly libe with his huge
muscles. but. nevertheless. slowly went
below, on the short ladder and pres
emily emerged with melon.
Sweet as sugar said the sailor
Pumping it down on the deck.
jones eyed it critically.
Still got a white streak" he said,
but not so Succinctly this time.
Plug it fer ye," replied the man.
And he cut and said: "See?"
Jones saw. and what he saw didn't
look bad but ne wouldn't have ad-
mitted it for the world.
"All right. III take it." he said to
the man; but to himself ne said. IN
bet it isn't any good And If you
want to know whether his optimism
or his peSsimism was rewarded, you
will have TO ask Templeton Jones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.


Templeton Jones could not hell
thinking Of THE Water Gypsies," by A
p. Herbert, when he was down at thu
wharf the other day purchasing himseli
. watermelon first-hand
Many readers, including Jones. fee
that THE Water Gypsies" is quite the
most delightful book which has beer
issued In several years.
Its description Of the English canals
and barges Is merely part OF one of the
most natural works of fiction ever. writ
ten but 1t was this part, OF course
which made Templeton Jones think OF
it at tie wharf.
Not that there were any canal boats
there, either.
But somehow the small schooners
which had run the watermelons uu
from the Eastern Sho' brought to mind
those gayly painted barges. with Their
hearts and castles painted on the
cabins.
The sailboats at the wharf were no,
spick and span.
Hauling produce Is not conducive
perhaps. to that apple-pie order which
is the pride OF all housewives, ashore or
afloat.
Jones didn't see but one lady. She
was standing on the deck of the Ara
bella, q one master with neat cabin IL
the rear. which was tied up with q
three-foot gap between the vessel and
the pier.
Jones didn't know. as q matter al
truth. whether it was wharf or a pier
he was on, but 1t didn't make much
difference. after all.
The dark-haired woman stood on tn,
deck by the mast. which was painted
yellow. but which the elements had
split at several points.
The thickness Of the thing rather
struck Templeton Jones. 1t was as big
around at the deck as his head and
seemed as sturdy as a tree. He forgo.
that some pretty storms can blow up In
Chesapeake Bay.
The woman seemed to be helping a
small boy in overalls u corral a piec'
OF wood floating between the ship and
the wharf
The boy looked to Jones as II Re
might have stepped right out of Max
Twsin's Tom Sawy-r." He was bare
TO- ted and his feet, despite their i'm
mersion in water. were very. very dirty.
The dirt was streaked around his in
step and heel with an almost marble
like pattern, and seemed to be thsre for
keeps, since the water did not wash it
away
Jones did not think the water itself
looked very clean.
There were various bits OF water
melon rind floating in it; there were
pieces Ct paper and small masses of red
watermelon flesh.
There We're straWS and the like, such
as distinguish riversides in London.
Paris Honolulu. New York Baltimore
anywhere at all.
Jones had become so used 10 the
swept streets Of the city that he had
forgot these rolling streets # Wstsr,
and tendency OF floating objects to COL
lect against the sides of piers ard
ships.
The barefooted boy in the blue over
ais stood on the outer rim OF tho deck.
Just outside the absurdly low rail. and
hung on with his right hand while with
his 1T he made a grab at the elusive
board
Just what the value Of the stick was
Templeton Jones could not make out.
1t was about two feet long and perhaps
four inches wide. a piece OF driftwood.
II he could Judge from its appearance.
You'll fall" cautioned the black
haired woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

Legion and 0 wise leadership can pre-
vent action at Detroit this month de-
handing further bonus payments. And
II such leadership fsils, 1t means an
other bonus drive an the new Congress
1t msy mean much more. This Legion
heretofore has been victorious. It an
joys the prestige of the victor. It's sue
cess In the past has given II an eStraor-
binary power and, fortunately for the
Nation. It has been. IS . rule, wise In
the exercise of this power. II It launches
another bonus nght it risks more than
mere defeat of a bonus measure. II
risks the loss of Its influence and public
esteem. Statesmen may find that even
the American Legion can be defed and
no thunderbolt will strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

The resources of our free Informa.
ton Bureau are at your service YOU
| are invited to call upon 1t as often al
| you please, 1t is being maintained sole
ly to serve you. What question can We
answer for you? There Is no charge al
all except cents in coin or stamps
for return postage Address your letter
to The Evening Star Information Blu.
reau, Frederic j. Haskin, Director
Washington. D. G.
Q. Has any person taken the place OF
Walter Camp in selecting all-American
] foot ball elevens?-C F.
A. The foot ball fraternity and public
regard those selected by Grantland Rice
as the quasi-offlcial continuation of
Walter Camps teams. Walter Camp of
| Yale invented the all-America idea and
| selected a team each year until his
death, in 1925.
@. Where are the dogs that vent on
| the Byrd eXpedition?-W. B.
A. Most OF the dogs which were used
with the Byrd expedition to the South
Pole are now on the farm Of Mr..
Arthur T. Walden, at Wonalancet, Il. H.
O. Who was our first civil Governor
Of the Philippines M. D.
A. william Howard Taft. In 1900
President Mckinley chose him to head
a commission TO establish civil govern
ment in the Philippines, and on July
4, 1901, he became the first civil Gov
ernor.
O When did the great checker player,
James willie. live?-M. T.
A. He was born at Pierskill Barracks,
near Edinburgh. Scotland, July 6. 1918.
He died at his home. at rs Thistle
street, Glasgow, Scotland. April, 1893.
O. How many more men than women
are there in the United States? How
many in England?-H. C.
A. There are l,499,ll4 more men
than women in the United States. In
England and Wales the situation is re-
Neraed, and there are l,67o,243 more
women than men.
@. What is the figure called that is
put on the fl ont of vessel?-M. G. c.
A. If the image is figure projecting
from the stem of the vessel. 1t Is called
hgurehead. If it is an ornament in
the form of an embossed shield that
does not project in any way, it Is called
bow ornament.
Q What are called the Three Pill
lars Of the British Constitution "?-B. F.
A The Magma Charta. the Petition of
Rights and the Bill of Rights have
been so called
@. Do the roots of trees continue to
grow after the trees are cut down.
K. d.
A The roots do continue to grow.
@ When were prunes first raised in
this eountry?-D. w.
A. The prune industry was started in
the Eastern United States in 1854. but
failed because the climatic conditions
were not favorable for the production
of the desired qualities About 1863 the
industry started in California and grew
rapidly. In 1910 the annual output was
$50, 100000 pounds. of which nearly half
was exported Before the industry grew
in California France was the chief pro-
ducing nation OF the world Oregon.
Washington and Idaho also grow good
prunes. as do Serbia. Bosnia. Germany,
Spain, Australia and South Africa.
G. Did Ellen Terry belong TO q the
atrical family?-C D.
A. Both of her parents were actors
and she went on the stage at the age
OF g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
Cranedom Flappers
At Washington Zoo

To the Editor of The Star:
Passing through the Geological Gar
dens a couple of days ago was amused
to watch the Siberian crane, after eye
ing his neighbor, the little brown crane,
carefully for some moments, suddenly
begin to jump in the air, Tapping his
wings the while, in the direction OF
his neighbor and first picking up q
piece of dried weed with his beak. The
little brown crane began to reciprocate.
but did not keep 1t up as long as the
other. Wonder if these we're ull-fledged
flappers in cranedom!
Not far away. an axis deer was try
ing determinedly to push out of his in
closure with his antlers a wooden box,
which seemed to worry him considers
bly. He was not successful, although
he tried to toss 1t over several times.
II, e. BROCKWAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

Europeans are making diSparaging
jokes about Americans. They have
been following this practice for many
years and will continue to do 80 as long
as Americans continue to pay with
good natured liberality for this particu-
lar style of humor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

Many Europeans say that American
temperament Us hard to understand. An
impression apparently exists that one
sure way to keep a distinguished Amer
lean abundantly entertained is to give
him plenty OF opportunities to make
after-dinner speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

1t Is generally ad ritted that aviation
will take dominant part in war
If war eventually becomes inevitable
Chilean operations in bombing the ma
tons feet finds the airplane impet-
uously inclined TO get ahead of its own
story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

The number OF special lifeguards
along the Atlantic coast Is being re-
duesd. Rum-running rumors indicate
that the old Coast Guard will have more
business to attend 10 than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
A Destructive Success.

What has become Of that man who
said Mars is habitahle?"
He made the mistake of convincing
too many people. There wasn't enough
skeptieism to keep up . fairly inter
esting controversy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
Combines Many Sounds.

From the New London Day.
A report from Berlin tells the world
that a new quintuple instrument has
been invented which combines the grand
piano, radio. harmenium, spinet and
photograph with q loud speaker. Oh,
Tor q lodge In the wilderness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
Wclcomers Beware!

From the Worcester Daily Telegram.
When Messrs. Herndon and Pang-
born return home we must be careful
not to welcome them too wildly. Japan
might think We were cheering them for
fortihcatiens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

When = gossip book appears the nrst
question asked Is Who wrote it?" The
question that follows q short period of
curiosity is Why should anybody have
written it?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
A Real Actress.

From the Dayten Daily News.
A prominent actress has been sued
by her butcher for a .$2.046 meat bill,
showing that when one IS a reel actress
one doesn't have to bother about going
on q diet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

Methods Of expression are not exactly
the signature Butler" that might re-
feet the intellectual intuitionS OF either
Nicholas Murray or Smedley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

Opposition to wage-cutting is 3 prin-
cipls that hnds universal Endorsement
to the extent that the possessor of an
income, great or snail, earnestly resents
its diminuton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
4 Nominee.

From the Goshen dndD Daily Eeva-TiHss'
A Norwegian explorer proposes to %
10 the North Pole ON q motor cycle. III
We could only sell that idea TO the fellow
who goes past the house every night
with the eutAut Ooeni M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
Critical Sense.

That youngest son of Higgins seems
to have the making of true musician
in him"
Does he sing or play?"
No But he cries piteeusly when
Bliggins tries to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
Making Jobs for Plowmen.

From the Cleveland News.
Reducing cotton production by plow-
ing under every third row might have
the merit Of making more employment
for the ploWman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
Confused on Wickersham Probe.

From the Des Moines Tribune-Capital
The Wickersham Commission must
have as many lives as the proverb:al
eat, tn. way lis reports keep appear
Ing after the expiration tf the inVesti-
eating body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
Nevertheless They Do.

Prom the Wisconsin State Journal tMadison).
If there Is no such thing as telepathy,
how does a weak tire know there isn't
o shade tree within a mile?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

Fame often forgets rapidly. A re-
markable number of Nobsl prize win
ners cannot be called by name and de-
scribed offhand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
Lack Pedestrians Nerve.

From the Ann Arhor Daily News.
We notice that aviators always GO 10
and from their planes in automobiles.
They haven't the nerve a pedestr'"'l
requires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
Poor Judgment.

From the Toledo Blade.
Fashion authorities don't Use good
udgment-tslking Of bringing back the
hustle In 0 period Of dedAtion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

In order to be right the D. C. mo-
tnriEt will now take lessons in turning
10 the left.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

One advantage that gangster cam
net compel either by ins!dious threat
o. active coercion, is a reduced rate on
o life insurance policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
No Choice.

What is the name of that selection
your daughter sang?"
That wasn't q selection" replied Mr..
Cumrox. 1T was forced on u.s."
The Weather Prophet
He guesses like hero
BY changes undismsyed
At anything from zero
To ninety In the shade!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
M.mh.r NJ IN. Associated Pres,

Tina Associated Press IL exclusively er III led
70 the Use for republication of all news dis
patches credited tn II or not otherwise cred
tted 81 rhls paper and also he loca! news
gpesteI dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09

Experience, fob some folks" said
Uncle Eben. rs like hayin' q tseth
pulled. All it teaches is dat its g'ineter
hurt jes' as bad next time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
he Evening Star Newspaper Company
Rate hx Carrier Within the City.

Rate BY Mail-Payable In Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
Wouldn't Wear EN-.

SO ycu got rid Of your pretty pet
dogs"
Yes replied Mrs. Flimsilt. They
were such unfsshionable little hrutes
They would insist on shedding their
furs during the Summer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

As Time Passes.
Truth Is stranger than Aetion-you' We
heard 1t of yore.
once knew q youngster so small
His presence Id scarcely taken note Of
before,
forgot he existed at ell!
And now he has grown to be taller
than me,
And certain respect IL his due.
Since he's manly and honest and frank
as can be.
It's exceedingly strange, but It's true.
The acorn is nothing at all like the oak,
And the grub from the moth differs
far.
looked on him once as a bit Of a joke.
How sadly mistaken we are!
I envy his earnestnesS. also his mirth
And I know that he thinks ! am due
To make room for him and get of the
earth!
The things that seem strangest are
true!
The Washington times., 1931-07-08
RAINBOW VETS
!. CO TO MACON

The Washington unit of the
Rainbow Forty,second) Division
Of Veterans is expected to charter
a special car leaving here Satur,
day at 2:2O p. m. for Macon. Ca,
where the annual reunion Of the
Rainbow Division will be held
July IS, ii and IS in the home
city of the divisions president,
Col. Cooper D. Winn, jr. Around
1000 veterans are expected at the
Georgia meeting.
Gen. Douglas Macarthur, chief
of staff, and Maj. Gen. John l.
Dewitt, quartermaster general,
are plannang to attend. The
Washington deI cation will also
include the chapter president
Walker H. Colston, Brig. Gen
Henry J. Reilly. DR.. Herbert j
Bryson, Bernard v. Rhodes, Leslie
J. Hines, John w. Shepherd
Harry M. Ford, Paul A. Sebastian
and Howard E. Black as elected
delegates.
The Washington times., 1931-07-08
CERTAIN
and SAFE
Feminine Hygiene

XXTHY measure mix tx, and ch'nc:
w inaccuracy. possible injury and
disappointment Why carry
bulky, leaky bottles when traveling-oe
90 without needed intimate feminine
hygiene7 Many such preparations
contain carbolic acid. bichloride or
other forms of mercury which are
unsafe and injurious to delicate men,
branes, often cause scar-tissues and
may necessitate surgical operations.
Through negiectins intimate feminine
hygiene, or improper. harmful methods.
many women lose attractiUeHess and dVieor,
Iu6er discomfort, pain, MheGkh, unhAp-
pineSs; sometimes AHOinS to "UbmI to
IeriouS operations.
A special prescription for intimate
feminine hygiene. known as "Femite"
and used in private medical practice
for over l8 years with remarkable SUc-
cess, is now available to all women. It
is very effective, beneficial. harmless
and-safe. Also an instant deodorant.
"Femite dainty little cOnes-packed
in a small metal box. is ready for i'm
mediate use anywhere, anytime, with
out inconvenience.
Write for feminine Facts" written
by an eminent physician. Mailed free
of charge in a sealed. plain envelope.
Every woman should read this booklet.
Address son-Neilly Company, Inc,
Dept. &c. Hagerstown, Md.
"Femite" is on sale at all Peo-
pies Drug Stores and all good
druggists.
The Washington times., 1931-07-08
MOVIE EMPLOYE.
BURIED IN PIT

Los ANGELES, July 8 ONSD
Mysteriously beaten, drenched
with gasoline and buried alive
in a pit in the garage at his
home, Jack Greed. motion pic
ture property man. was found
near death by his wife yesterday
and rushed to a hospital.
Greed had been missing for
nearly 16 hours. Mrs. Greed
had been leading neighbors and
police in an all-night search.
Police said they believed Creed
had been Slugged over Che head
as he worked on his car in the
garage. His unccrscionS form
was then thrown into the pit
and drenched with the contents
Of five-gallon can Of gasoline.
The Washington times., 1931-07-08
REDUCED OCEAN
FARES LIKELY

PARIS, July 8 dNSJS-A re-
huction Of rs per cent in first
class fares on transatlantic liners
Ahis winter was indicated today
BY shipping men attending a pre-
Aiminary session here Of the
north Atlantic conference.
Diminishing tourist travel was
given as the cause. It was said
thls years seasOn has been the
worst since the WOrld War.
) Most transatlantic lines were
said to be in favor of the Is
per cent cut. while the United
States line was believed to favor
an even more drastic reduction.
The only opponent Of the move
Is the North German Lloyd line,
whose fast new ships, the Bremen
and the Europa. have carried the
majority of the seasons first
class passengers.
z The minimum first-claSs fare
on the Leviathan, of the United
States lines, is at present S27O.
It was said that this line favored
reducing the minimum to about
$500. only $40 above the current
cabin class fares.
AS tourist third-claSs traffic
has held up we'll this season. it
was said no reduction in that
grade was contemplated.
The Washington times., 1931-07-08
George Eugene Sly
Victim of ApOpLery

ST. LOUIS, July 8 O.N.SO.-
The body Of George Eugene Sly,
so, of Asheville, N. c., who died
yesterday in a hospital at st.
Charles, Mo-, west of here, from
a stroke of apoplexy, was en- route
to Fredonia, N. Y, today for
burial.
Sly was former vice president
of the United Publishing Com
pany Of New York.
The Washington times., 1931-07-08
Obliging Pickerel
Helps Fisherman
Land 2 in Net

WINSTED. Conn.,, July D
0NSD Over at Lake Wonk-
sunkmonk, just west of this
city. the fish are continuing
to mark the fishing season
with considerable interest.
Frederick B. Skinner went
fishing there of a bright day
recently and caught a very
nice yellow perch and a nicer
pickerel, all at one Swoop Of
his landing net.
The pickerel seized the perch
as Skinner was landing the
latter.
The Washington times., 1931-07-08
Landlord COnfesses
He Exploded Bomb

CHICAGO. July 81. h n
Graft, owner Of an apartment
building next to the elevated
yards, has confessed that he set
three bombs in the terminal Sun
day.
One black powder charge ex-
ploded, breaking car windows and
rocking the neighborhood. The
others were found and fuses
Snuffed.
Noise Of the trains cost him
nine tenants, was his excuse.
City and Suburban homes for sale
all sections. all prices, are Rd-
vertiaed for sale In tOdRy's Classified
Section.
The Washington times., 1931-07-08
$4,000 FOR RIVER WORK

An allotment of $50, 900 from
ehe rivers and harborS fund for
Improvement of the Missouri
River from Sioux City, Iowa. to
fort Benton, Mont, was an
noumced by the War Department
yesterday.
The Washington times., 1931-07-08
Banker Out on Bond
In SI.OOO,OOO Theft

SEATTLE, Wash, July 8
GN.SD.-A. E. Pierce, vice-presi-
dent and secretary of the Home
Savings and Loan Association
and treasurer of the Washington
Loan and Securities Company,
today was at liberty on $4,000
bond, charged with embezzling
funds: The defalcations may total
$1,0OO,0OO
The Washington times., 1931-07-08

Twenty.three days left to file
your personal tax return. Persons
residing temporarily in the Dis
trict of Columbia should inquire
at room 1O3, District Building, as
to their taxable status to avoid
nOSsihIe inconvenience.