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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-03-13
W. N. u, BALTIMORE, NO. H. 1881.
Part.Time Job

Part.Time Job
Philadelphian-Are you white
collar man?
Pittsburgher-For the first half Of
the morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10
Open Hearings.

The Senate Subcommittee on District
Appropriations has undertaken an in
teresting experiment in holding open
hearings on the District bill this year,
the success Of which will probably de-
pend upon the conduct of the taxpayers
who appear before the committee in
connection with the items under con-
sideration. One Of the chief reasons for
the customary executive hearings on
appropriations bills is the necessity for
haste in getting the measures framed
and reported, and with numerous wit
nesses appearing voluntarily to testify
the smooth course of the bill through
committee is doubtless handicapped.
This Is especially true on the House
side. where the Appropriations Com
naittee must act quickly to complete
consideration Of the many routine sup
ply bills In the beginning Of each ses-
zion.
There Is every good reason, however,
for opening to the pubnc-which in
washington means the taxpaying pub
Hottie hearings on the District bill. In
the House the hearings behind closed
doors are in the main restricted to an
interchange Of opinions and informa-
ton between the committee members
and the oficials of the District gov
eminent. The items for expenditure
Of municipal funds are closely guarded
By strict secrecy, and the taxpayers
never know definitely what their leg
islators or the oficials Of the municipal
government have mapped out for them
until the bill is reported out on the
door Of the House. Then, Of course, it
ls too late to hear from the interested
public.
When the bill reaches the Senate
the citizens have had opportunity to
study Its provisions. The need for
secrecy. IL there was any in the FIRST
place, no longer exists. The Senate
Committee stands 90 q sort Of court Of
last resort before the bill reaches the
anal stages Of legislative consideration,
and interested citizens have usually been
granted permission to appear before
the committee in executive session. The
only Inference this year IL that they
win Be permitted to appear in open SEES
sion, with fun publicity TO their dis
cussions. The citizens who thus appear
should avoid bringing before the COM
mittee the mass Of extraneous matter
that sometimes results with the cppor-
tunity 10 air grievances before members
Of Congress. and carefully restrict them
selves TO points under consideration. IT
win Be well worth while II the open
hearings this year establish q precedent
b Be followed hereafter. They win tend
TO encourage 9 more intelligent inter-
est On the part Of the taxpayers in the
proposed expenditure Of their money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10

report Of their progress tells how
wales" played the part Of Neptune's
barber In the traditional ceremony upon
the crossing Of the "line." He has been
back and forth over the Equator many
times. The rites of initiation are IA
miliar to him. AS q veteran traveller,
as one Of Neptune's favorite sons, there
fore, he was on this occasion elected by
the ships crew for special honors, and,
welding the gigantic razor Of the cher
ished legend Of the sea, he disported
himself with gusto, according to the ac-
counts, and gave each and all of his Gus
toners Q shave quite in keeping with
the spirit Of the ceremony. He prob
ably enjoyed this diversion much more
than his victims and quite as much as
did the spectators. And 1t Is to be
remarked that those who passed be-
meath the princely razor probably now
feel themselves to have been almost
touched by the accolade. Wales may
seek to preserve the razor as one of his
most cherished souvenirs of travel. On
the other hand, the crew of the ship
will want to hold 1t in special regard.
That Titanic wooden scraper may be-
come an historic relic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10
Spain Takes of the Lid.

King Alfonso and his government are
not lacking In nerve. For the hrst
time In seven years there has been re-
moved, by their order, the ban that
barred free speech and Q free press in
Spain. Not since the dawn Of the
Rivera dictatorship in 1924 have
6paniards been at liberty to express
themselves politically, except at peril
Of condign punishment for high trea-
son against the crown. Even the ar
rival Of the benevolent dictatorship of
Berenguer . couple Of years ago did
not materially take on the lid. Now,
ht Alfonso'S instigation, It has been
lifted.
At what peril the free speech embargo
b abolished Is being promptly demon
strated in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville
end other centers Of population. The
demand for q republic h echoinR in
stentorian tones ali the way from the
Pyrenees to the sea. An unbridled press
Is calling Justify for Alfonsos dethrone-
ment and the wiping out of his ancient
dynasty. As yet there is no demand
for violent obliteration Of the mon
archy. Spanish parliamentary elections
are scheduled for March The more
conservative proponents Of a republic
are urging the people to say it with
ballots. not bullets, at the polls next
month.
played It's role In tanning the flames Of
anti-rnonarchial unrest in Spain, though
Il has been smoldering necessarily since
the Rivera regime. Alfonso is q pop
ular king. The time has evidently
arrived when he must demonstrate
whether his personal prestige can ride
the storm and have the throne. Per-
haps he viii run for president some
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10
Blackboard Island.
From the Atlanta Journal.


That was we'll founded resolution
which the Georgia House of Represent
atives adopted recently asking Con-
gress to turn over Blackboard Island to
the County of Mcintosh for develop
Originally owned by the State, this
island was ceded long ago to the Ma
tional Government, which then used 1t
for quarantine service. In latter years,
however, it has been virtually aban-
doned save for the presence of a
keeper, and Is now of no official con-
sequence.
Yet. in plant and animal life and in
resources for q peoples playground, 1t
is one of the most interesting spots
along the South Atlantic Coast. Rich
in subtropical vegetation and abound
ing in deer, waterfowl and fish, 1t has
an ocean beach some seven miles long
and is altogether picturesque. 1t was
named for a pirate worthy of Steven
sons pen, and to this day kindleS the
imagination of all who behold its hazy
outlines or thread its Hanged interior.
naming island of the Georgia coast
not owned by individual interests and
still susceptible of large developments
as public property Since it lies with
in the bounds of Mcintosh, that county,
1t would seem, is entitled to its custody
If Federal claims are relinquished.
A gracious and entirely admirable act
it would be for Congress to restore the
island, now useless to the Government,
to its first owner. Thus 1t would be
made into a recreation center, where
multitudes of Americans could find
health-giving rest and sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES +. TRAcEwELL.

the vernacular as q swift kick. II one
must kick, Of course, the swifter the
better.
"He evidently doesn't like me-" Il
ones first thought.
Ones second is, well, who cares?"
Ones third action, in this sequence,
is to glare as evilly at the fellow as he
glareS In return.
Usually one recognizes the absurdity
Of permitting the surlineSs of another
to breed like contempt in ones self.
For contempt it Is, and contempt Is
bad emotion, both for the holder and
the recipient. 1t destroys public conf
dence, makes for poor sales, and dis
satisfaction of the customer with q per-
fectly good article.
Not even an inanimate thing Is proof
against visible contempt, or annoyance,
as summed up in the common degree
of surliness which one runs into al
most every day.
4 4 4
Let us admit that it would be a very
fine thing, perhaps, If the average per-
son could be surlineSs-reSistant, after
the manner of certain vegetables which
are "blight-resistant."
Surely surliness Is a blight, destroy
ing good will and the good results
which flow from good will Mostly this
good will is based on small actions, or
such cheap but effective means as
smiles.
Almost any one can crinkle up his
face in a smile If he wants to; and, If
we were running anything, we would
see to it that all our dear employees
learned this smiling business the first
day they were on duty, or out they
would go.
Yes, it would be q splendid thing If
we were all surlinesS-resistant, but the
queer part of the matter is that it Is
the surly ones themselves, probably as
the result of long and intimate contact
with themselves, who are the most re-
sistant in this respect. Surely it Is
more than they deserve.
1t Is the sensitive person. who asks
only normal amount Of courtesy, who
must bear the burden Of widespread
Surliness.
Such a man or woman often builds
up first line of defense, consisting of
mental preparedness for anything.
He expects to find Surliness, and,
alas, too often is not disappointed! 1t
does not, in other words, catch him I'M
prepared. He has met it before, and
knows when to withdraw into his shell.
The joke Of the whole matter is
JIlhJ SuIllHcSS lISell ID b SOII u SIlCll,
or protective device. worked up by its
victim as part of his mental life.
Surliness is a reaction, based upon
ignorance, inferiority, and certain other
mental and physical ingredients of the
human animal.
1t is a sign Of sick mind, and per-
haps Of sick body as well. Therefore
one should feel sorry for its victims, no
matter how irritating they become, or
how upsetting they are in the everyday
walks of life
times remains seated-as q warning
that the first hundred years are the
hardest, and that it's great life If you
do not weaken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10

Should the wonder be, that there are
surly people, or that there are not more
Of them?
whichever it is, there are an amaz-
ing number Of surly persons In the
world.
One runs across them in the streets
in all public places, In Offices, etc.
The man or woman who honestly
tries to see the best in others often
Consider this bus driver. He Is one
Of the surly ones Of earth.
He seems well fed, is well dressed, Is
good looking, and has good job.
When some elderly woman halls his
vehicle, and asks him If his bus goes
to a certain point, he pretends that he
does not understand her.
Now every other person aboard the
bus understands exactly what the
woman is asking about.
The driver, however, does not seem
to comprehend.
Instead of replying directly to her
in the world to bubble, the middle of
the street.
One feels inclined to shout ooh, you
know very well what she is asking
about. Tell her, for heavens sake, and
drive onl"
Usually some passenger is prompted
to tell the woman what she wants to
know, after which the driver shuts the
door, with self-satisf1ed smirk, and
the vehicle goes forward.
X X
But the question which fingers In
the mind of every one aboard Is simply
this:
What makes this type of man surlyp
Maybe he had a poor breakfast, or
got in q quarrel with his wife, or Is at
odds with his sweetheart.
Perhaps there Is some queer combi-
nation of molecules in his blood stream
which sets up constant irritation
finally affecting his mental processes.
In any event, such a person is a nui-
sance, especially in public relations.
No one would demand that every one
go around grinning like Cheshire cat
but surely every one who has anything
to do with the public ought to be civil
The word "surly" is believed to come
from sour, plus ly.
Thus he who responds to a~question
in a surly manner actually responds
sour-ly, or in a sour-like manner.
Now sourneSS Of all kinds with GER
tain exceptions. has long been frowned
upon by mankind.
Between sweet and sour, or their ex-
tremeS, there has been a certain good
point, generally recognized by most
civilized beings.
It is perfectly possible for any one
in his public relations, to be ordinarily
civil and decent without either bend
ing over backward, as it were, or going
to the other extreme.
+
Every one has met-and no doubt suf-
fered from-the clerk or Office boy who
did not thoroughly comprehend his
duty, both to his employer and his GUS
toner of the moment.
He waited on one, it is true, but in
such q resentful manner that one felt
inclined to give him what Is known In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10

Of concern TO the Government Of the
United States just how the premier Of
italy feels toward Gen. Butler. Yet
II there was an intimation that it would
be more to the satisfaction Of the
italian chief Of state to drop the case
and not proceed to a trial which would
protract the incident and possibly lead
to recriminations In respect to the re-
ported episode, which has been formally
and specifically denied, it was but an
act Of grace to conform, especially as
Gen. Buffers offense was, after all, only
q technical one and not in itself grave
infraction Of naval discipline.
So 1t is that the story Of the Musso-
lini "hit-and-run" scandal viii not be
exploited in the course of court-mar-
tial which, If conducted, would engage
the attention of the entire country and
doubtless of Europe as we'll NIussolini
has specifically denounced the tale as
fabrication. 1t has not been verified
in refutation, save by partisan anti
Fascist periodical which has asserted
that the incident occurred and was wit
messed by certain Fascists, who after
ward disappeared" so that specific
proof is lacking. AS a matter of fact
the tale itself, so imprudently repeated
by Gen. Butler, is regarded by most
people as fable. It is certainly not in
keeping with the known character of
I'll Duce," and it is quite assuredly i'm
probable in its setting. That the ruler
of the italian state should in the pres
ence of visitor have given such a
demonstration of utter heartlessness
and cruelty as that described in the
apochryphical narrative is too unlikely
to be accorded credence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10

the Articles) or according to popula-
ton? Madison moved for abolition of
the old system and thought his sugges-
ton was much "relished." Then George
Read of Delaware, speaking for the
small States, objected, and the fight
between the large and small States;
which was to continue for weeks and
threatened to wreck the work Of the
convention, commenced.
BY the first week in June, certain
striking individual viewpoints emerged.
Sherman felt that "the people should
have as little to do as may be about
the Government. They want informa-
ton and are constantly liable to be mis-
led" Gerry felt that he had been too
republican, heretofore" He remained
republican, "but had been taught the
danger Of the leveling spirit" Mason,
admitting that I'VE have been too
democratic" warned against running
in the opposite extreme. I'VE ought,
he Said ito attend TO the rights Of every
class of the people," Randolph saw in
a strong Senate check on the follies
and turbulences of democracy.
There was current among the dele
gates a rumor that q group of Ameri-
cans had sent to Europe to secure a
prince to serve as king over the new
Government. That fear and the gen.
eral distrust Of authority caused the
delegates to watch closely the phrasing
of the clauses relative to the Executive.
Randolph, who favored dividing the ex-
ecutive power among three men,
thought that in a single Executive the
people would discern 1.-THE form at least
Of little monarch"
However, the chief question, the rela-
tive power of the then sovereign States
in the proposed government, soon
pushed all minor issues, such as the
distribution of authority in the differ
ent branches of the government, into
the background. The main issue would
not be downed.
The Virginia plan was also q large
State plan, in that it distributed among
the States control Of the Central Gov
ernment according to only one of two
tests, population or wealth. Finally
Cunning Bedford, taking up the argu-
ment advanced by his colleague, Read,
brought the discomfort Of the small
States clearly before the gathering by
bluntly saying: "It seems as If Penn
sylvania and Virginia, by the conduct
of their deputies, wished to provide a
system in which they would have enor-
nous and monstrouS influence"
Copyright, 1917
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10

This newspaper puts ut your disposal
q corps OF trained researchers in
Washington who viii answer questions
for you. They have access 10 the Gov
eminent departments. the Libraries,
museums, galleries and public build
ings, and to the numerous associations
which maintain headquarters In the
Nations Capital. II they can be Of
assistance to you, write your question
plainly and send with cents in
coin or stamps to The Evening Star In
formation Bureau, Frederic ]. Haskin,
director, Washington, d. G.
used in the Tastyeast testers program?
&C. c.
A. It is called . mandoluts and Is
the creation Of the testers themselves.
q. Did the income tax yield as much
revenue in 1880 rs it did IN 1s29?--R.
E.. v.
A. It did not. In 1929 It amounted
to $2,502 ,805, 1887. In 1880 it amounted
to $2,332, 968, 1896. This was . loss In
revenue Of $l69. 1887, 564.s1.
Q. What part Of the total number
of automobiles is owned by people liy-
ing in cities and towns?-T. d.
A. OF the 26,7OO,000 passenger cars
and trucks on the Nations highways,
all but 100000 are city-owned.
@. How many States do not have
provisions for adult probation?-C. M.
A. The National Probation Associa-
ton says that there are is States with
out laws for adult probation.
@. Can q coatless man enter the Ed
ward Box Sanctuary in F1orida?-T. b.
A. It Is required that men wear
coats.
Q. Why are the edges Of our coins
A. The ONCE of the Director Of the
Mint says that the edges on gold and
silver coins are milled in order TO pre-
vent persons from scraping them down
/ and thus reducing their weight.
@. II the body Of an Army oficer is
cremated Is he still entitled to burial
in Arlington?-R. w. 8.
A. He may be buried I'm Arlington.
The. ashes are placed in the grave
which Is assigned the same as though
the body had not been cremated.
Q. Please give the history of bowling.
A. Bowling has been played for CEN
eSAASo 40 $1CAAA0AAy uAA4 VIC Inv SOOA~
tries, where 1t Is still In high favor, but
attains its greatest popularity In the
United States, whence it was introduced
| in Colonial times from Holland. The
Dutch Inhabitants Of New Amsterdam,
! now New York, were much addicted to
1t, and from 1923 to 1910 1t was played
! on the green, the principal resort of
the bowlers being the square just north
Of the Battery, Stil1 called Bowling
Green. The first covered alleys were
made Of hardened clay or of slate, but
the modern alleys are built UP Of
| strips Of pine or maple wood, about
by 8 inches in size, set on edge, and
fastened together and to the bed Of the
alley. the surface being carefully leveled
and polished.
@. How many groups are afaliated
with the American Standards Associa-
toms. D.
A. The American Standards Asso-
citation, which was established by the
i've major national technical societies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10
No Hit.and.Rnn Trial.

Explanations of the manner in which
The quashing Of the Butler case was
brought about were prompt in appear
ance after the announcement that the
court-martial order had been with
drawn when Gen. Butler explained the
circumstances of his utterance and ex-
pressed regret for his conduct. There
Is some range 70 them. Some Of them
are fantastic. some are reasonable. The
favored hypothesis Is that word came,
very discreetly, from Rome to the effect
that the closing Of the case would be
agreeable to "n Duce," who did not
desire the punishment OF the officer
whose indiscretion brought the reported
incident into such wide notoriety. OF
course, It b not Ia the last . matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
By FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

in 1918 to coordinate industrial stand
ardization work, now includes in its
membership III technical societies, 26
national trade associations and the fol-
lowing Federal divisions: The Panama
Canal, United States Department Of
Agriculture. United States Department
OF Commerce, United States DEPART
ment of Interior, United States De-
partment Of Labor. United States Navy
Department., United States War De-
partment and the Government Printing
Once.
@. What State flrst observed Arbor
day?-F. B.
A. Nebraska was the first state 10
observe this day. The first Arbor day
was on April 10, 1872. on which occa-
sion more than 100000 trees were
planted.
q. What Is Q jackerooP-H. D,
A. An apprentice sheep herder in
Australia.
q. Which one of our national songs
was written in honor Of George WASH
ington?-W. d.
A. When washington was first In.
augurated as President In New York In
1859, the orchestra leader, q German
named Pheil, at the John Street The
alter, composed THE Presidents March,"
In honor OF George Washington, and
played 1t when Washington attended
the theater. The march Immediately
struck the public fancy In the sum-
nier OF 1889 young man in the the
ater company for whom q benefit con-
cert was to be given, asked Joseph Hop
kinson to write an original song for the
occasion. This song, set to the tune Of
THE Presidents March," was Hail Co
lumbia," as we know It today. It was
called THE Presidents March" in con-
tradistinction 10 the march Of the Revo-
luton called ''Washingtons March,"
q. Who was simon Lesree and for
what was he noted?-R w. S.
A. Simon Iegree Is q character IN
Harriet Beecher Stoves book Uncle
Toms Cabin" He is q brutal and vi
cious man known for his cruelty as a
slave-dealer and slave-driver.
Q. Why does dog stick its tongue
out when 1t pants?-S. T.
A. This Is an unconscious effort 20
increase the evaporating surface Of the
body. Heat required to eYaporate per-
spiration caused by exertion cools the
body.
Q. VINO determines the size, shape
and color Of postage stamps?-D. x.
A. Postage stamps are designed by
the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing,
subject TO the approval Of the Post
master General.
@. Why was John Trumbuu I'M
prisoned In London?-A. @. s.
A. After serving In the Revolution.
Irumbull went to London. Arrested
there, he announced that he had been
on the staff of Gen. washington.
This occasioned his being confined in
the Tower Of London for about eight
months. The artists life was saved by
direct appeal to the King, made BY
Benjamin West, with whom the artist
had studied.
q. What state has the greatest
number Of clear days IN the year,
w. H
A.. Arizona has the greatest number.
The rainfall varies from 20 inches per
annum In the mountains In the north.
ern part of the State to less than 5
inches In the ella Valley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10
Wales as Nentuns,s Barber

Maintaining his natural role of a
regular fellow" Edward, Prince Of
Wales, Is having jolly good time on
board the ship that Is bearing him and
his brother George to South America.
These two young Britons are travelling
together for the first time on q long
route. and they have been reported Is
COMFORTING themselves with democratic
iiaturalness Of demeanor and as enjoy
ING their outing ksenly. The latest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10

Fears that young people have become
Indifferent to religion may be due only
to the fact that they try to keep up
with the confusing comment that older
people have to offer on the subject.
Young people are now exceedingly wise
and are not inclined to believe every
thing they read In the best sellers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10

Active volcanoes near Iceland are
causing earthquakes throughout the
world. Iceland has not been very con-
spicuous in the affairs of the world.
Nature evidently intends that this small
but remarkable country shall have its
share in the publicity so highly valued
at present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-10

AS q diplomat and statesman the
Italian premier recognizes the unde-
STABILITY of insisting on long-drawn
apologies containing possibilities of ex-
preston which might go on almost in
definitely requiring more explanatory
detail.