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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

The triumphant life-how does one
live it?
one of the secrets, undoubtedly, Is
to let others do the Tuning for you.
Be sure they will.
AS we look around upon the "scene
of man." as Pope called it, with its
thousands of characters, its manifold
activities, its motives, its successes
pleasures, disappointmentS, pains, pen
altieS-
AS we see the completely called civil
Iization, and realize that we are a part
of it, the one thing that strikes US, if
we happen to be in the mood to be
struck, is that some people seem to get
more out of the show than others.
They live the triumphant life.
And the strange thing, as often as
not, is that they may or may not be
>;ch, or successful, or hold prominent
positions, or get their names in the
papers.
indeed, many of the most triumphant
are nobodies, in the worldly sense ex-
cept to themselves.
Neither education, nor money, nor
place, nor power seems to have much to
do with the triumphant lives they lead.
There is an expression on their faces,
that somehow they have managed to
discover something which many thou
sands of their fellow men do not seem
to have found.
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They have discovered, among other
things, the inestimable worth of very
simple procedure, namely, permitting
others to do the Tuning in life for
them.
Now there is danger in this process,
of course.
What that is worth while is without
danger?
Everything good may be done to ex-
cess. There IS no fine thing but which
can be run into the ground" or made
detestable by too much of a good
thing"
The man or woman who rebels at
chronic indignation, as mode of con-
duct. surely runs some risk of becom-
ing Indifferent to the plain duties of
his station in life.
If. however, he keeps these well In
mind, but at the same time is de-
termined not to get the Tuning COM
pick, he will be in an excellent position
to lead our triumphant life without
much thought, not regarding himself
as hero on one hand, or a Stacker
on the other.
X X X X
There are so many ways to become
excited today that one should keep a
leval head on his shoulders
Too often one gets excited about
nothing.
Every one has known a friend or
good acquaintance to become very in
dignant over some outrage" as he
n Ia%O IAaA
he had been misinformed.
The facts, alas, were just the other
way round!
The acquaintance had got red in the
face, and used wild words, and made
plain and fancy threats, without first
taking the trouble to find out what
he was talking about.
He did a pretty piece Of tuning, but
it was wasted; wasted, that is, unless
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14
Who Got IT.

Memories Of Crokerian days in New
York are revived by the disclosures that
are being made In the course Of an in
quiry now in progress into certain police
and judicial activities. One of the
judges Of the higher bench is sitting
as referee" in an investigation that
has already virtually wrecked the
careers OF several comfortably ensconsed
occupants of oflcisl posts and promises
to do much more damage to regulations
and perhaps even to add TO the popula-
ton Of some OF the institutions OF in
hoSpltable detention. The latest revela-
ton to attract attention relates to the
extraordinary thrift Of police lieu
tenant, who In the course Of six years
has, by his own acknowledgment, de-
posted In bank no less than 1921, 235r
with his mother contributing to this
interesting total It also is established
that In that same time he and his
mother have withdrawn $1z7,246 from
their various depositaries, payable to
Is yet unidentified persons.
Now the question is being asked, who
Is the higher up" beneficiary of all
this ,bouaty? For hcm have ;lls police
lieutenant ana his mother been act
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14
Exit the Marines.

Barring unexpected developments de-
handing their longer retention, the
United States Marines will be entirely
withdrawn from Nicaragua by the end
Of 1882. That means they will be
there, in more or less serried ranks,
for the better part of the next two
years. BY June, next, the force now in
the country will be reduced to 500 men,
and it is this small detachment, ap-
parently, that will remain in Nicaragua
as the rearguard.
Voices are already raised in the Sen
ate clamoring vociferously for bring
ing out all the Marines forthwith and
without ado. Senator King, Democrat,
Of Utah announces the introduction of
an amendment to the naval appropria-
tons bill which would withhold ex-
penditure of any more money on the
Marines Occupation" of Nicaragua
The Utah statesman suggests, in IA
miliar tones, that the Leathernecks
continued presence on that little coun-
try's soil is IAN improper invasion Of
its rights"
1t must be assumed that Senator King
is aware that the Marines now in Mica
ragua, far from being invaders, are
there at the specific and urgent request
of the Nicarsguan government. Fol-
lowing the Stimson agreement, whereby
the warning political forces Of the repub-
lie agreed henceforward to hold free
and fair elections and pool the nations
resources in an effort to suppress ban
ditry and preserve order, the Manaeua
authorities asked the United States to
station force Of Marines in the coun-
try until the government itself felt that
tranquility was definitely established
The Marines were desired, in particu-
lar. to train Guardia Nacional and tc
remain on that job until such local ccn-
stabulary, in Dsvil Dog language, has
the situation well in hand. 1t is. or
that duty, and solely on that duty, that
our sea soldiers have been engaged dur
ing the past two years. Now and ther
Sandino's guerrillas pick some of then
OF. They are casualties of service,
which evoke senatorial lamentations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14
THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION
ssl787 and Today
BY RANDOLPH LEIGH
Director National and International OraoricdI Contests

ments in the gathering. His was case
of overStatement as a prelude to COM
promise. The proof Of this Is in his
strenuous and decisive efforts in behalf
of the Constitution a few months later,
when it was up for ratification by the
New York convention.
Charles Pinckney made a vigorous
reply to Hamilton's British plan, and
in so doing placed on record a remark
able presentation of the point Of view
of the Virginia and South Carolina
leaders of the most conservative type.
His address also contained searching
analysis Of the British system.
"a governmental system" he said,
must be suited to the habits and genius
Of the people it Is to govern, and must
grow out of them. The people Of the
United States may be divided into three
groups, professional men, commercial
men and the landed interests-the last
named of whom, the owners and cultt-
vators of the soil, are and ought ever
to be the governing spring in the SyS-
tenn. These three groups, how
ever distinct in their pursuits, are in
dividually equal in the political scale
and may be easily proved to have but
one interest.
For people thus circumstanced are
we to form government, and the
Will it be the British government? No.
Why? Because Great Britain contains
three orders of people, distinct in their
situations. their possessions and their
principles. Each must be represented
by itself. or the sign of itself. This
accidental mixture has certainly formed
in England a government admirably
balanced. But the United States con-
tainS but one order that can be as
simulated to the British nation, the
Commons. Why, then, attempt to
form a government of three branches
so constituted that two of them will
have nothing to represent? Why shall
we try to set up an hereditary EXecu-
tive and Senate, merely because the King
and lords of England are so? We must
suit our Government to the people it
is to direct. These, I believe. are as
active, intelligent and susceptible of
good government as any people in the
world"
(Copyright, 1879
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14
Who Advises Style Advisers?
From the Kansas city Star.

from the kansas City star.
An interesting phenomenon Is the
change in clothing styles during given
period, change usually brought about
so quietly and cautiously that those af-
fected do not realize until too late that
they are being experimental upon by
imaginative and trade-Stimulating ap-
parel designers. The success of these
dress innovations has been due largely
to the extreme slowness with which
they have been engineered.
Hence it is with real concern that one
notes the announcement within sin
gle week of no less than four radical
style changes for men, to wit: Green
suits for Spring, vivid orange berets. no
knickers for the golf course and white
linen tuXedos for Summer. What is the
significance of this barTage of startling
style statements? Does it mean the
fashion designers believe men now are
so weakened by insidious methods that
no longer is there a need for unobtru-
sive clothing changes?
The answer must wait, at least, until
1t is seen how many men wear green
suits and orange berets next Spring. In
the meantime, the collective man well
may rejoice that style leaders have not
yet decided to do away with trousers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14
Still a Gamble.

After spending an entire week on a
compromise agreement of the drought
relief item in the Interior Department.
bill the Senate votes today. 1t has
ben to-e3one conclusion since the
agreement YVES entered into that it
would be adopted by the Senate by a
large vote. Yet the conversation con-
tinued steadily. If the opponents
OF special session of Congress this
Spring can get any hope out of such a
performance they are entitled to be
placed in the optimists class. Yet the
vota today on the drought relief pro-
posal is hailed as eliminating" all
chance of a special session of the new
Congress after March, 4.
The jam, as always, is in the Senate.
There the rule of unlimited debate pre-
walls. The only appropriation bill which
has been finally disposed of and sent to
the President is the first deficiency bill
except an emergency construction
measure. All the rest have still to be
given the finishing touches by Con-,
gress and approved by the President if
special session is to be avoided. The
Congress closes two weeks and two DAYS
hence. And now, to make the situation
still worse, a soldiers bonus bill has
been reported to the House, which is
opposed by the administration. How
long the bonus fight will last in the
Senate, between Senate and House. and
between the Congress and the Presi-
dent is an unknown quantity. There
is demand for passage Of a bill still
further limiting or doing away entirely
with immigration into this country, and
also for a naval construction program
which will at least be step In the
direction of building the American
Navy up to the London treaty strength.
The very inertia of Senate debate is
likely to prevent final action on all the
appropriation bills by March 4, even
were it not for the resourcefulness Of q
small group Of senators who are actu-
ally in favor of holding special session
Of the new Congress after March 4.
WIN VIC DSSI AlCcl4CtOIlS III the WOElQ
Of avoiding special session of Con-
gress, the leadership in the Senate
seems to be permitting itself to be
lulled into feeling of false security.
Time is fleeting and Senate debate is
long. Only the greatest vigilance on
the part Of the Senate leaders, with
perhaps night ressions, can bring the
appropriation bills all to President
Hoover in time for his approval by
noon March 4. There seems to be still
gamble in this special session issue,
despite the assurances passed out that
now the drought relief compromise is
to be voted on today all danger of a
special session has passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14

Thousands Of Government experts
are working constantly for the benefit
of all citizens of the United States.
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Haskin, director, washington, D. G.
@. In descriptions of contract bridge
hands what cards do KS stand for?-
c. w.
A. An x means any card lower than
10 and lower than any card named
in the suit.
@. What is the area Of Little America?
Does it belong to the United States?-
M. G.
A. Since Little America is only the
| name of a temporary camp, it cannot
be said to have any area, nor Is the
territory in which it was located prop
erly United States territory, since this
part of the Antarctic Continent border
Ing on the Ross Sea had been visited
before by various explorers from other
countries. The portion of the Antarctic
Continent (Which has total area equal
approximately to that of the United
States and Mexico combined) which
has been claimed by the United States
is Marie Byrd Land which was flown
over by Admiral Byrd and was also
partially explored by his party on foot.
@. At what time of day do hens lay
most eggs?-C. S. @.
A. The most eggs are laid between
the hours of 10 and 2 in the daytime
@. How many coal mines are there
in the United States?-D. G.
A. There are approximately 5000
active coal mines in the United States
Q. Please compare the wood pulp
pproduction of Canada and the United
States.-J. F. u.
A. The total pulp production in
Canada has risen from 1,7l6,000 tons
in 1919 to 100000 tons in 1928. In
the United States the Production in
1919 was 3,517,000 tons. and this pro-
duction has risen steadily up to 1923,
when it amounted to 4,510,0O0 tons.
@, Are provisions made for dull or
backward children in the schools of
large cities?-E. S.
A. Twenty-Five cities having a popu-
lation of 100000 employ special teachers
for backward and on-progreSsive chill
oren in the public school system.
Q. What makes a chef especially
valuable to a hotel?-S. P.
A. Basically, he must be an excellent
cook. Added to this, he must have
ingenuity and the ability to create
novelties. He must add to the science
Of cooking through constant expert
mentation.
Q. What was the native costume of
Ireland in the early days?-J. c. H.
A. Costume Throughout the Ages"
says: Since Elizabethan days the
dress of the Irish has had little to
distinguish 1t from that worn in Eng
land, but before the time of that
Queen who, like Henry VIII, made
many laws pertaining to the clothing
Of her subjects, Irishmen wore kits
similar to those of the Scotchman, ac-
coHpanied by leggings laced in by
string tipped with bronze, shoes of
brown leather, and a plated linen
shirt. Over all was a sleeveless loose
cloak that was long and made of
bright colored WOOL Some wore fitted
coat, much like the present-day frock
coat with tight sleeves, no collar, and
a broad girdle at the waist. Thh
women wore a linen undergarment and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14
but cause no whimpers in the Marine

but cause no whimpers In the Marine
Corps.
Uncle Sam has permanently vested
interest in Nicaragua which cannot be
left unguarded. That is the canal route
covenanted to us under the Bryan
Chamorro treaty. A detachment of
United States Army engineers is now
surveying that route, destined some day
to give us waterway In Central Amer
lea which will parallel the Panama
Canal. 1t needs always to be remem-
bered that this situation of itself, other
considerations entirely aside, might at
any time suggest the advisability of
some form of defensive American inter-
vention in cline amid which sporadic
unrest seems to thrive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14

one considers moral indignation as a
fine thing in itself, just as a mental
and spiritual exercise.
u X X
Now one cannot be sure, of course
that it isn't. Proper indignation is all
too often lacking in human character
These unruff1ed souls who can look
at an abused child, dog or kitten and
turn away with a pleasant smile and
an expressed belief that they will turn
out all right somehow or other are the
solid bases for a great deal of the
wrong and suffering in the world.
If more persons kicked" and raised
cain, as the saying is, because some
thing they heard or saw was not to
their liking, the world would be farther
ahead than it is.
But-and it is a large one-fuming
and fretting do make a great wear and
tear upon the human spirit Often
they degenerate into mere nagging, and
into worry. that useless curse of hui
mainly. The animals never worry, they
cannot, and they are to be congratu-
lated.
What one may cease Tuning about
are matters over which one has no con-
troi, happenings which one cannot
change, affairs which are too far away.
Does any one think this program
heartless?
Permit us to remind him of the ire
mendous growth of communications,
and avenues for the transmission of
knowledge.
The sorrows and woes of the world
come in on the wings of song, and no
trouble anywhere beyond the seven seas
but has its landing place in the ear or
eye of humanity at large.
Thus modern man Is oppressed with
a weight of sorrow which would over
power HIM if he did not exercise his
Oh right Of a certain lnsensitiveness,
which is, after all, a matter of Self-pro-
lection. This is not selfishness, or cal
lousneSs; those who would brand it SO
are merely seeking another outlet for
their frett!ng and Tuning.
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Sensible people may feel quite sure
that if there is any matter which ap-
peals either to their mind or heart. or
both, it will appeal with similar force
TO thousands of other hearts and minds.
Many Of these minds will De better
equipped for working on the reform
than your own. II is a delightful
thought, just now God-given many of
these minds are for just this sort of
work.
You, for instance, may be a timid
soul, hesitating uncertain, but this man
is bold, brusque, able to burst into a
meeting of the board and tell the chair
man himself just where and how he is
wrong
He will be able to get the wrong
righted before you could have begun
your feeble career of righteous reform.
Let us thank God, then, for these
champions, and help them in their
work, just as we help the Red Cross.
Few Of US could, personally, turn a
hand to help the drought sufferers.
We let the Red Cross attend to it for us.
We are not selfish, but otherwise, be-
cause we refuse to fume.
1t is only by keeping our spirits free
from this vice that we are able to lead,
at least in a measure, the triumphant
life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Adjustment,

Adjustment.
In ages past the creatures strange,
Could they have known how life would
change.
Would have put up protest strong
And beloved, Something's going
wrong!"
Barbaric man, could he have known
OF weapons we have made our own,
Would have walled often, loud and long
In terror, Something's going wrong!'
And yet this old world always finds
Some way to satisfy our minds.
Often the breeze will bring the song
There's nothing really going wrong"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14

Speech from the Vatican that reaches
by radio throughout the civilized world
represents a triumph of modern science.
1t utilized new methods in impressing
some old and respected ideas of which
it is feared many persons are becoming
forgetful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14

From the Pasadena Star-News.
II the foreigners in this country
who are Communists and other forms
OF violent radicals would do the thing
most logical and most in keeping with
the theories and opinions which they
PROFOUND, they would hotfoot it for the
seaboard and take the first ship out Of
the United States. There is no law or
ordinance or regulation anywhere in
the United States to prevent any dis
ccntented alien who essays to abuse
America and its institutions from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14

A peculiar attitude Of the public
mind emboldens publicity seeking writer's
to attack the memories of great Amer
leans. Europe has often wondered why
Americans appear to enjoy being in
suited. If there are no foreign sneers at
our historic men and institutions some
publishing enterprise will hasten to
provide sneers of domestic manufacture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14

An unsolved murder mystery is
especially discouraging in view of the
throngs who listen eagerly to all de-
tails without developing a single
amateur detective who is any better
than the professionals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14

It is predicted that silent films will
be revived in manner which will leave
no further demand for sound pictures.
Having largely dispensed with music
the cinema is expected to dispense with
words as well
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14

Bandits who went to great pains in
stealing mutilated bills due for destruc-
ton by the United States Treasury
again demonstrated that criminals, as
q rule, are not clever. IN this instance
they did not even avoid taking bad
money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14

The Prince OF Wales and Prince
George are using airplanes in thel-
present travels. They are strictly mod
ern in their methods and deserve TO
be regarded as high-power statesmen OF
good will,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14

When nominating conventions are
drawing near it is not easy for an
eminent man to express even the mos:
careful generalities without having his
words scrutinized for indications of his
attitude toward a candidacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14

Bakers fear no competition excepting
homemade bread. Apparently there is
opportunity for the cooking school to
step forward as an important economic
influence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14
Weary Student.

The statesman thinks his lot i'll starred
And longs for a vacation.
He thinks no lesson is as hard
To learn as legislation.
For when at last law is passed,
And he should be in clover,
He hears demands from regions vast
To do the work all over,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14
Chronic Performers.

From the Charlotte News.
And now that Bishop Cannon and
Gen. Butler have escaped retributive
action the world will settle back and
wait for them to Get ia tRoUhaa agaAn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14

NOTE-This is one of series OF
articles dealing NTH the making
and expansion of the Constitution
and designed to aid participants in
securing background for their
10crE In the National Ordtoricdl
Contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14

"a good sermon" said Uncle Eben
needs a loud voice. To wake up de
conscience precautions must be took tc
keep de congregation fun goin' tc
sleep"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14
Tempted to Agriculture.

Tempted to Agriculture.
ST believe I'll go in for farming, /"
said Mr.. Meekton
Haven't you enough to complain
about?"
"Plenty-and so has the farmer. But
the farmer mas at least gotten around
to a point where when he complains
folks sit up and take notice"
I'VE desire to be envied," said Hi Ho,
the sage OF Chinatown. yet envy
easily turns to hatred, and we should
not be surprised if success brings more
foes than friends"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-14
No Chance to Plead GarbIing.

DO you enjoy talking over the radio?"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum.
But it has its disadvantages. Your
remarks go direct to the public. It
isn't like the newspaper interview that
lets you get out Of a tight place by
saying the reporter had misquoted you"