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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
HigghIigghts on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

foundation upon which the progress
and prosperity Of any nation are
founded.
If We are looking forward to the flu
ture grandeur and glory Of Colombia, it
is necessary for US TO prepare men for
tomorrow. We must teach our children
how to wage warfare on ignorance and
disease.
We all know the value Of education,
and how that a country is powerful
and successful in exact ratio to the ex-
tent of its culture. But 1t is Of little
advantage 10 be verSed in all scholastic
lore if one is to be handicapped by
sickness. Fortunately for us, we are
not as generally indisposed as We de-
serve to be, considering our disregard
of all the rules and precepts of hygi-
enc. The compensatory characteristics
Of our climate and topography check
many maladies in their incipiency.
Thus. a man who goes into moraSs
to work has nevertheless his home in
the mountains, and there daily he re-
covers during his hours of leisure from
the effects of the pestilential vapors
absorbed during his hours of labor.
Nevertheless there Is much more NOR
tally and sickness than We need To
have, and chief among the treacherouS
perllS confronting our people are tu-
berculosis. alcoholism, syphilis, malaria,
tropical anemia and malignant cutane-
Gus affections. Some of these maladieS,
particularly syphilis and alcoholism, are
transmitted from generation to genera
ton the children mnocently suffering
for the sins of remote ancestors. Our
hospitals and prisons are filled with
such.
Shall we allow such deplorable con-
ditions TO go on, or shall we begin re-
neWed efforts to save future generations
through a broad and thorough educa-
ton, which develops not only the men
tai faculties and capacities, but brings
about improvement in national health
as well, through a better understanding
of hygiene and sanitation?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

idl ~ III II dlACE 1IlO EaA4E4 csAAls Al
regard to the reported naval building
operations Of France and Italy during
the year 1880. Just what grounds there
are tor this CONSERVATION are not quite
apparent. 1t is true that Italy con-
structed 10000 more marine tons than
France, but certainly no restraint was
placed on the French Republic under
the dual agreement which prevented her
building on a parity with Italy. The
entente between France and Italy rati-
fed last July provided that no new ton
mage was to be produced by either coun-
try up to the end of the year. Vessels
beyond a certain point in construction,
however might be finished Apparently
Italy's operations were sufficiently al
vanced on several vessels that she was
enabled to complete them without
transcending the terms of the agree
ment Now, however, to balance her
armament with Italys, though it is al
ready presumed to be on an equality
in the eyes of neutral experts, France
has authorized the expenditure in her
1881 naval budget of the so million lire
(S2,500,000 at present exchange, Tor
the construction of q cruiser. This SIN
gle ship will displace nearly $4,000 mari
time tons. France insists, however, that
she is not building against Italy, but
against worldwide contingencies, Be
that as 1t may, it is q strange adherence
to the letter of an agreement!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
End of Malaria
Seen in Panama.

Estrella de Panama. Panama-Ma-
Iaria is the scourge that has devastated
Panama most fatally in the past, but,
thanks to our own efforts and the as
sistance Of the American Rockefeller
Institute, it appears that in COM
paratively brief time the disease will be
eliminated The campaign waged by
the authorities and the American insti-
tute is both offensive and defensive.
The people are instructed in better
methods Of sanitation, and at the same
time all the breeding spots for malaria
will be treated to destroy yirulence. 1t
is a formidable enterprise, but one well
worthy of the effort, If the interior can
be freed from the causes of this dread
full pestilence. DR.. MallCy is in charge
of the Rockefeller work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

New York has a great deal on hand
in the way of local investigation. This
does not prevent some of its citizens
from being generously willing to offer
advice as TO how the affairs Of the Ma
ton ought 10 be conducted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

Ideas of barring rich men from active
participation in politics are not easily
put into effect. Politics is a complicated
game, often requiring the elaboration
which only wealth can permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

Precise causes Of flrplane accidents
are not easily determined. Flying could
more easily be made entirely safe If
crashing machine did not conceal the
reasons for the disaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
Argentina Acts to Curb
Juvenile Delinquency.

La Nacion, Buenos AireS.-A decree
Of the provisional government has just
established an institution to be known
as the 'Patronato Naclonal de MenoreS, .
or National Juvenile Protectorate the
functions and benefits Of which Will be
under the Jurisdiction OF the ministries
CT justice and Of public education. ms
new organization is empowered to IN
veStigate the lives and environments OF
backward or neglected children, with
a view to amelioration Of their diSablll-
ties, physical or intellectual. juvenile
delinquentS found on the streets VIII
automatically come under the SuperVl-
sion and protection OF this new depart
ment. Other children whose apparent
circumstances seem to warrant official
attention will be reported by the schools
and other institutions to which they re-
sort. The gentlemen in charge OF the
program will be commissioned for their
knowledge and experience in dealing
with cases of juvenile misbehaviOr and
restitution. and such children as re-
quire it will be consigned to camps
and homes where they can be taken
care of properly and made into use
full and contented citizens. WHAT
ever refugees appear necessary will be
founded, not only in the capital, but
also in all provinces and territories
Medical care, as well as educational, So
cial and industrial training, will be given
all those coming under the surveillance
of these institutions, with the idea oil
making national assets out OF group
otherwise certain to become national
jeopardies and liabilities. The state
will be a father and mother to those
whose parents are incapable OF caring
for them because of poverty, ignorance
or depravity. In this way the authori-
ties hope to alleviate by mild and
wholesome discipline and instruction
those whose state heretofore has been
more unfortunate than that of orphans
admitted to our asylums No doubt this
most important enterprise will bear good
fruit and redeem these neglected youths
for high social usefulness.
X
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Habit.
Never againl" were the words We said
When the New Year sun shone over
head.
Only quarter Of year,
And the same old foibles again appear
We remark, for reasons we can't ex-
plain,
Alas, Old World, we're at it againl"
Never again" would We theorize
And seek in politics to seem wise.
Never again" would we take q chance
On the mystical methods of high
finance
We now admit with q sense Of pain,
Alas, Old World, we're 1T it againl"
Never again" We SO often say,
But the way we start Is the way we
stay.
We follow the fashions, as they change
In speech or raiment. polite or strange
We're a bit surprised, but we can't
complain
Alas, Old World, we're at it againl"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

Studies Of the glories Of ancient Rome
reveal much that Is to be avoided by
modern civilization. A Roman festivity
was frequently an example of what great
wealth should refrain from financing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

A magazine trust is now regarded as
literary possibility. Periodicals are
already so much alike that the patient
reader will derive little satisfaction from
the idea of seeing them all standardized
under one management.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

A spirit OF Christian humility Is APP
propriate TO Easter and many are will
ing to remain personally unassertiVe
while permitting the dressmakers TO
claim the greatest admiration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

Romance is misleading. The human
vultures now haunting Managua look
ing for loot, are reminders that, in spite
of novalists and poets, there Is nothing
genuinely picturesque about bandit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

Old customs are in many instances
picturesque and admirable. The feud
which continues TO reappear among
mountaineers is not that kind Of Gus
tom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

Thanks to racketeers. the only mar
ket that of late has remained steady
and reliable is the market that has
supplied equipment for gunner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

A bootlegger who uses q smoke screen
is bad One who uses a distress signal
at sea to call of the Coast Guard is
worse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

American aviators are forbidden to
fly over Russia. The Soviet desires rec
ignition, but not inspection from above
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
Colombia Looks
To Health of Nation.

Ell TEMPO, Bogota-We have a num-
Der of grave social problems in Colon
bia, all of them of vast proportions and
of a sort in which women can be and
are the principal factors for good or
evil. We refer particularly to the state
Of the national education and health.
These two elements of public life con-
stitute the chief defense of our nation
toward unwholeSome mental and phys
ical Developments and are the vital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

Its better TO use de longest words
you knows when you gifts excited" said
Uncle Eben. Maxim sure bout de
perzack meanin' may give time fob yoh
temper to cool down." ...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
"Hi1h-HattinE"

When I was an unlearned lad,
And discipline had made me sad,
The Ounce cap proved-it soothed m!
gloom
The Highest Hat in all the room!
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Am Other States and Canada.
Member NJ the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
TO the use for republication OF all news dlS-
patches credited to it or not Otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local news
published herein. All rights OF publication OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

Can Find Flat Tires There.
From the Omaha World-Herald
Sir Malcolm Campbell, the English
speed ace, has gone into politics and
doesn't like it. Well, he's certainly pre-
pared to get out in hurry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

descriptions which are Nhelpful in the
identification of museum pieces of por-
celain. The edition of this Teproduc-
ton Is limited to 800 copies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
Crashes and Splashes.

From the Altoona Mirror.
Eggs are being used in Armenia for
money. 1t must be easy there 70 drop
a fortune.
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Studies in Fame.

Can your small daughter name the
Presidents OF the United States?"
She wouldn't even try. She said she
was not interested. None OF them were
ever movie actors"
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Rate by MaiI-Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
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Self distrust," said HI Ho, the sage
OF Chinatown, is dangerous falling
since 1t seems to base on intimate In
formation a warning to others to with
hold confidence"
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Activity Postponed.

do you expect to go to Heaven?"
asked the very serious friend.
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum.
But at present I am not planning any
active campaign in that direction. It's
about all can manage, to keep on
going to the U. S. Senate"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

Jud Tunkins says one way to handle
unemployment is to get yourself a
p'litical job an be paid for dom
nothin"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
Eascinatinn Of the

So many beauty prizes" grace
The present annals Of the fair,
homely girl around the place
Would have a charm as something
rare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

@. When was the great stock market
crash?-M N.
A. october % and %. 1929, are the
days that go down in history as mark
ing the collapse Of the market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

. @. When did the last troops leave
the Rhineland?-P. NJ.
A. The last French troops left on
June 80, 1890.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04

O. What is "angelology"?- M
A II refers to a discourse on angels
or a body Of doctrines in regard to
angels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-04
ORRIERE DELLA sERA. Milan.

w uDII tNCIElIII- TINS UE-IE
noted in governmental circles
all over Europe, but particu-
larlY in France and England. in
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In THE Diaries of John Bright" Is
recorded the strange association that
existed so long between Bright and Dis
raeli. The magnetism that drew to-
gether these two personalities from alien
and utterly incompatible worlds is elu-
Sive. On political matters, they some
times agreed on a point of detail or tao
tics. but on no ground of principle had
they thing in common. But the aSso-
citation continued-with kind OF half
earnest, half amused liking on both
sides-for more than 20 years. Bright
read DiSraeliS books as they appeared.
and his comments are sometimes cauS-
tic. He records conversation in which
Disraeli told him that the shilling edi-
ton of his novels had sold more than
100000 copies in less than year, and
added that 100000 copies would give
him a profit equal to his salary as
chancellor of the eXchequer.
A fac-simile reproduction of the Lon
don account book of William Duesbury
Q75l-53), now in the British Museum,
has recently been published in England.
The editor is Everilda MacAlister, who
has written an Introduction to the
book. There is also a foreword by r. l..
Hobson, c. E, Keeper of Ceramics and
Ethnography of the British Museum.
William Duesbury was the founder of
the Derby Porcelain Works, and had, in
1851, a decorating establishment in Lon
don. His account book Is full Of quaint
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c. What is the weight of the skeIe-
ton of an individual of average height
and mature age?-H. G. w.
A. The weight Of an adult male skel-
eton is usually from 10 to IL pounds.
A skeleton with light bones would weigh
a pound less; a skeleton with heavy
bones would weigh pound more.
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
Removing Speed Limits on
PASSENGER Elevators

Passenger elevators in this country fully pro-
tected by safety devices that the national safety code
for elevators announced by the American Standards Associa
t0n, of which Bureau Of Standards member eimi-
mates all speed limits.
Elevator people, it appears going to put on some extra
stunts in elevators too the code provides for twostory
consisting Of two separate cages above the other to
floors simultaneously from the shaft Express
and local and the operation Of than ee
vator in shaft also provided for.
Washington has high buildings but skysCrapers,
and speed limits Of elevators here not be increased
although many could be speeded up Our people do not rush
they do in syscraper cities and make few kicks about
elevator service.
Our District Building is good illustration. It has four
elevators in each shaft that about lesurey
cames walk The operator at the top floor Of shaft starts
downward when gets the signal that the operator at the
bottom floors has started upward The at the bottom
floor starts upward only when it seems to be an absolute
necessity.
Elevator speed often depends upon the operating personnel
and there little danger here that any Of elevators will
make much 1900 feet per minute because at that speed
there discomfort to passengers resulting from rapid change
air and descent At 800 feet per minute
operators read floor numbers that four feet high
The Washington times., 1931-08-10

umbrella In anger raises these rods which in turn raise the
fr dog raises the hair above its back when ready to
fight or as peacock raises the rods supporting its tail when
it wishes to impress its mate.
The frled lizard when danger threatens will always run
he can trusting to his protective colorlng But when
cornered he suddenly wonderful actor assuming
savage ferocity far from his real nature.
This lizard its hind legs did some of the extinct
monsters Of olden days. and is probably degenerate de-
scendant of one of them perhaps of the IgudnodOn
The "frl is green and brown in color The interior OF
the animals mouth bright yellow and nature has arranged
to make him look dangerous than he is Just why he
needs all this protection in Australia where there no
savage animals isn't clear Perhaps his appearance terrie
his prey.
The female "frilled" lizard has only tiny little fril
around her neck that cannot be raised.
Nature pours lavish decorations the male in the
animal kingdom You notice it in this lizard fri the lions
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
Virgin Islands Free Music
The Tunes of the Chief of the Bureau of Efficiency

The people in the Virgin Islands, which Uncle Sam now
governs through DR. Paul NJ Pearson prosperous
even though prosperity the manufacture and
sale Of whislies and runs.
Forbidden by this Government to toy with strong drinks
the inhabitants had other industry fail back upon and
most Of them in bad state, without work money
The governor seems is mighty sympathetic Being
unable encourage them with helpful industries business
vocaon he seeks to distract them from their troubles by
operettas under director Of public entertainment appointed
by him without authority of Congress- claimed Theatrical
equipment costly and natives give their services Free
Under the sway of familiar opereas the natives gaining
in morale" it is claimed
In this city the head of the Bureau of Efficiency
always fighter expressing dsapprova Of this appeal to
the souls of the Virgin Islands folks and the fight will be
carried the next session Of Congress There the chief Of
the bureau will play verbal that do harmonic
with operettas
Well unemployment gets better in this country this
winter Congress may appropriate funds appeae the hungry
and destitute with musical and other entertainments
prove their morale
The Washington times., 1931-08-10
New Laws Piline Up

has come when national and State legislators instead Of hunt
ing for subjects for laws should their attention to the
prevention Of enacents laws unless apparent exist
ing laws will not answer 80 ~.
This country adding about 10000 printed pages Of laws
each two to the million national State city and
county laws already in existence.
New members Of Congress- members Of State legislatures
and members of city councils all have conscientious urge
to put through laws that will give them credit for duty well
DONE There always from voters for the enactment
Of new laws. ,,..-.
world No matter how hard they try to observe all laws they
sometimes fail because Of ignorance Of the existence of
Nearly every law adds to official functions and creates
new offices Public payros increase right along Taxes in
crease to take Of increasing functions and
Every law adds to costs charged against taxpayers
The Washington times., 1931-08-10

Strange and rare this fred lizard its scientific name,
CharydOSaurus KingH is presented here for your pho
sophie musings.
These lizards found only in the hottest driest part of
Australia rarely captured alive Londons Zoo proud
of the three males that it possesses
This is big lizard almost three feet in length and while
perfectly harmless it able these pictures prove to present
like of professional prize fighters and politicians
appearance Of great ferocity.
The three pictures of this fled lizard show how nature
gives appearance of strength and danger to defenseess
creatures
small child could terrfy this lizard with slap Of the
hand But when in the second picture the lizard alarmed
and stands up developing the fr around its neck it looks
rather awe-inspiring. ..-
And when the third picture rises to the full height
its imitation fury and is calculated to arouse
alarm in the bravest.
The lizards cape, fr scarcely visible in the top
picture hangs from the shoulders limp not noticed when the
creature is not frightened. -;
It provided with cartagnous rods like the ribs of
The Washington times., 1931-08-10

Women are supposed to be
timid. But often men are far
more tin1id than women. All
men have secret streaks Of
cowardice. All women have
amazing streaks of courage.
Men are supposed to be fiery
and women are supposed to
be cool. That is another
laugh. For women are fire.
quently far more ardent than
men. Any many a gentleman
has remained bachelor rather
than reveal his tepid tempera-
rnent to a too-enthusiastic lady.
Life would be much simpler
and happier if we would admit
these facts and permit our
selves. and others. to act ac-
cordingly. But we won't-So
great is our fear of the fierce
taboos which have arisen from
our ignorance.
We expect men "to act as
men" and women 'to act as
women" and If they dare to
act otherwise we deSpiSe and
persecute them and make them
feel abnormal. even monStrous.
We say q woman who plows
her own fields is "a nut
though she may have the mus
Gle of 10 men and a natural
talent for agriculture. And as
for a man who likes to make
lamp shades. :. :!
Why Should It?
Yet there is no reason why
plowing should be exclusively
male craft or shade making an
exclusively female occupation.
But, Of course, few Of us have
the courage to assert this fact
and brave ridicule. So we end
by living lies-waSting half the
power within us and losing the
full beauty of life.
Be yourself. Be BOTH your.
selves. Be a man when you
feel like a man and a woman
when you feel like a woman.
Cast aside the stupid sex dis
tinction which we have made
between male and female. and
live ALL sides of your nature.
AND LET THE OTHER FELL
LOW DO LIKEWISE!
Copyright, 1891, King Features
Syndicate Ine.)