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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
When Winter Comes.

It Is idle to believe or to hope that
adequate relief for the growing army Of
the unemployed next Winter can be dealt
with as a national problem that has
nothing to do with politics. 1t Is already
written on the books that the campaign
for relief will become. in turn, a cam
paign for votes, on the theory that the
number of votes will increase in direct
ratio to the number of Federal dollars
pried from the Treasury. The food loan
fight In Congress last Winter will be
viewed as a mere skirmish in compare
son with the major battle over the same
principles to confront the new Congress.
The principles, of course. concern the
amount and the nature Of relief to be
extended by the Federal Government,
and whether the Federal Government Is
to shoulder the major part Of burden
that additionally has been viewed as
one that rests on the shoulders of the
local communities.
The greatest weapon in the hands
OF those who must fight against COM
uniting the Federal Government to
program of charitable relief, in the
form of dole, is to establish the fact
that such Federal aid Is unnecessary and
that the various communities will be
able to handle their individual problems
without calling on Washington.
The Presidents series Of conferences
with those who must organize the local
relief indicates that by the time Con-
Gress meets in December work along
this line will have been proceeding for
several months, with very definite in
formation in hand as to the proportions
OF the task remaining. The keynote
of the campign now shaping, with the
help of the Presidents Employment
Committee, the Red Cross, the National
Association Of Community Chests and
Councils, the Family Welfare ASsocia-
ton, Association of Public Welfare OH
Gals, National Travellers Aid, the Rus
sell Sage Foundations research divl-
sion, ETC., Is that properly organized
local relief, with co-ordinated ehort
between all of the agencies formed Tor
its administration, Is the only policy
to pursue. The various communities
may not be able to rely wholly on pri-
vate philanthropy. Allen T. Burns, exec
utiye director Of the National Associa-
ton of Community Chests and coun-
ellis, has already said that private
philanthropy cannot alone shoulder the
increased burden. There remain the
resources that lie in municipal, county
and State tax revenues to swell the
funds raised by organized private
philanthropic effort.
The greatest obstacle with which the
President and those who are working
with him must contend will be not the
difnculty Of organization, but the senti-
ment expressed by watchful waiting to
see what Congress will do. Every rant
ing politician in the land will cater to
this sentiment by promises of what will
happen when he gets to washington.
human misery is great campaign stun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

On the inside Of the front cover OF
the book he picked up ut the second
hand shop the booklover discovered 9
name.
There was nothing startling about
that, 1t was just an ordinary name
meaning nothing to him.
But at the same time there was
something thrilling about 1t, to think
of the sort Of immortality which books
provide for those who love them.
It was an old book. . very old one
with dust thick on its top.
Here. however, safe from the fading
son who had set 1t there.
And here was the book.
y y y
A double immortality--that Of the
book. and Of the name Of the original
owner.
Perhaps the home which that person
| dust.
The furniture long ago. no doubt
found It's way to dealers In old things
and from them had gone on new Jour-
neys. until time reduced them tc
kindiing.
All that was left was a name-ant
O book.
A name in a book, for there was nc
efIacing, except with some strong acid
the bite Of that pen.
There are two sorts Of ink, one which
| traces over the surface, merely. anC
another sort which etches . signature
into the sheet Of paper.
It Is easy to see this sort in sigma
lures written in old books, where the
bite" Of the acid in the ink almost
goes through the sheet.
The signature in the volume under
discussion. being on the back of front
cover, 1t WAS impossible to see this eff
feet, but from the color 1t was easy
enough to see that 1t had been writer
| with non fading ink.
There is something charming. to be
| sure, in old signatures found in ancient
| volumes. No bookplate quite takes Their
place. II was fashionable. in the ole
| days, to make sure of ones books BY
placing the signature Of the owner
either at the top Of the title page, Oh
on the back Of the front cover.
Evidently It was felt that few per.
sons who pined to walk OF with some
one else's book would care to mutilate
| it TO the extent Of tearing out the title
page.
y
How bereft a book Is, when its TITLE
page is torn out!
Preliminary sheets are scarcely
| missed, even covers may be torn away
with less detriment.
The title page Is, indeed. the very
face of the book, the front door of the
edifice which author and publisher
have created between them.
When q book is deprived of its title
! page it has lost something. In tn;
game Of book collecting. a title page
| missing mars a volume. however old l.
may be. In fact, 1t prevents. every.
thing else being equal, a finder from
dating 1t at all.
So the old-time booklovers were
shrewd, perhaps, in placing their sig
natures at the top Of title pages. Mostly
such signatures are small in size. as II
the writer's were struck with the fact
that this was not. after all, quite the
right place for a signature.
No. the fair announcement sheet Is
not the best place. and the custom has
gradually dropped out of fashion, as
booklovers everywhere came to realize
that q well made book. properly han
died. may be, and often is, practically
immortal
1t ought to be that new owners may
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Fame.
Oh. fame is an elusive thing
Men seek 1t day and night;
And, once attained, they quote YOU
words,
But seldom quote them right.
Your pictures they win haunt abroad,
Where all the world may view.
The only dificulty Is
They seldom look like you.
In history, too, your name will b
All formally announced,
In many instances misspelt
And mostly miSpronounced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

say specifically just what rates in the
tariff act they would lower. These Re-
publican sharpShooters also ask in their
statements these particular Democratic
Senators to say whether they would
reduce tsrin rates on products Of their
own States, which Is unkind TO say
the least. So far none Of the Demo-
Gratis has answered these pointed ques-
goods from their home States. II the
Democrats are going 10 insist upon
lowering duties on commodities which
other States produce, but not on the
commodities produced In their home
States, they are going to Be N an
awkward position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

Each great diplomatic conference
takes some important step toward bet
ter world understanding. Results do
not usually satisfy the highest possible
hopes. but something is always done.
It is not necessary for the secretary to
limit his minutes invariably, as in the
case of the village social society, to
met and adjourned"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

going Is the best. Liberalism would be
the. heavy loser by. his disappearance
from the scene at . time when the
capricious fortunes OF politics might
easily sweep it back to Downing street.
The thinned ranks Of his followers are
Q threat to the other two and stronger
parties mainly because IL. O." leads
them. II he were TO be. taken, the par.
liamentary picture would assume q new
and wholly incalculable orientAtion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

Take advantage Of this free service
II you are one Of the Thousands who
have patronized the bureau, write US
again. II you have never used the
service, begin now. It u maintained
for your benefit. Be sure to send your
name and address with your question,
and inclose . cents in coin or stampa
for return postage. Address The
Evening Star Information Bureau.
Frederic j. Haskin, director, Washing
ton. D. @.
@. How many rodeos are held in the
United States each year?-T. H.
A. Yayapai Magazine says that there
are over 400, counting cities, towns and
ranches. About 5000, 900 people at
tend them.
Q. VIII you please tell me what Is
to be done with the money recently
given to Bowdoin College by Cyrus
Curtis?-D. X. @.
A. 1t has been decided TO use this
gift of 10000, which was made during
the past college year. for q $500 salary
increase for all professors. assistant
professors. and associate professors on
the faculty and $3.50 increase for IN
structors.
q. Were there windsor chairs ON the
porch at Mount Vernon during wash
tngton's Nfetime?-H. O..
A. Thirty Windsor chairs were pro-
vided for the porch. Here Washington
often received his friends.
q. What Is the distance from Paris
TO the mouth Of the Seine?-F. G. b.
A. About ITO miles.
@. Please give me some information
concerning the water supply for the
New York Aquarium In Battery Park.
w. NJ.
A. The aquarium Is. equipped for
heating sea water for tropical fishes in
Winter, and has q refrigerating plant
for cooling fresh water In Summer.
Flowing fresh water Is supplied from
the city water system, while the pumps
circulate about 100000 gallons Of salt
water daily.
9. Is the proportion Of zoned cities
A. OF the % cities having over 1oo.-
900 population, according to the 1880
census, it has been found that % are
Boned.
@. How much money did tie Com.
IS. D.
A. Up to the entrance Of the United
States into the war, the commission
spent about $3.50, 900 900 In relief work
In Belgium and Northern France.
Q. Who invented the electric fan?
A. It was invented by DR.. SCHUYLER
s. Wheeler In 1886.
q. Why was 9. o. 8. chosen A. a
distress signal?-E. s. M.
A. 1t was selected by the Interna-
tional Radiotelegraph Conference at
London in 1912 because the combina-
ton Of dots and daSheS was 50 simple
that even the most inexperienced radio
operator would have little difdculty in
detecting it.
@. In what year was julius Caesar
aSSasSinated?-d. Y. H.
A. In the year A B. C.
@. Wasn't there treaty of Versailles
prior to the one that marked the close
OF the World Ward. 8. w.
A. There was q treaty Of Versailles
between Great Britain, France and
Spain in 1888, by which Great Britain
ceded Tobago to France and Florida TO
Spain.
@. What city Is considered the GEN.
ter Of the Matchmaking industry?-P. L.
A. La Chaux-de-FondS Switzerland.
Q. What Is a homonym?-L. OF.
A. HomonynS are words pronounced
the same, but differing in spelling and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

Much has been said about the simple
and undertaking honesty Of the Chinese
character. It is a surprise as well as
disappointment to idealistic Aneri-
cans to flnd the young men about
Peiping turning to banditry as easily
as If they were Chicago gangsters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
Am Other States and Canada.


The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
10 the Use for republication of all news dis
patches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred
tied In this paper and also the local news
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
The Blushinp Tadnole.

Frcb the Seattle Daily Times.
Biologists are trying to find out Why
tadpoles blush. Maybe biologists use
that kind Of language while examining
the sensitive Little animals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

Rate cutting by taxicabs must end
soon to avoid the absurdity Of offering
the prospective passenger bonus for
the privilege of his patronage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
Higghlights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

human being before. A sublime affec-
ton and sincere reverence for this
most gifted and peculiar mcn prevails
unalloyed throughout the entire popu-
lace. Never have I heard q word of
hostility or Disagreement in allusion
to him"
Just what arrangements the Ven
ezuelan government will make in par
ticipation with the universal homage
soon will be determined, despite the
TACT that the contemplated functions
will not commence until nearly nine
months have elapsed. = Is likely.
however. that large delegation, COM
priSing both officials and private citi-
zens. will carry our affectionate re-
CARDS and fluctuations to the United
States in recognition Of the second
centenary Of their patriots birth.
Priest Employs
Liquid Air in Ceremony.
lie Soir, Brussels.-A curious cere-
nony has just been reported from
Heidelberg. The rector of the uni
versity has proceeded with the baptism
OF new sort of aerial apparatus with
out motor. designed for the use of
student aviators, but instead OF fol-
lowing the custom generally prescribed
1or the event-participated in by . god
tather or godmother, diversified In the
case OF an atrplane or other kind of
snip by the use of champagne instead
OF water-the rector drew from his
pocket flask containing liquid air and
broke 1t upon the machine The evapo-
ration was immediate. This probably
is the first' time that an aircraft has
been baptized with the element in
which 1t Is to make its evolutions.
Mixed Camping Parties
Prohibited in Austria,
NeueS Wiener Tagblatt, Vienna.-The
ministry OF the interior at Prague has
uttered decree forhidding mixed
camps OF those who tour the country
on loot for exercise OF. recreation during
the Summer months. This embargo
mas caused much objection and criti-
ciSm in Czechoslovakia, where these
week end excursions have become ex-
tremely popular. The government,
however, Is determined to put q stop
TO these proniscuous "campings," and
has organized special branch Of the
rural police to visit all such groups,
especially the smaller parties in the
forests and along the rivers near
Prague, recurring them to produce Gre
dentials Of matrimony. or to return
nome. These raids have produced q
number Of arrests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

Demand for more moratorium Is ex-
pected even at the risk Of causing Ger
many to be rated as the oliver Twist
among nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

Wealth means power. Yet its pos
SCISSOR is not always able to draw =
will that enables him to do exactly
what he likes with his money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

1t is only reasonable for the Soviet
leader to regard Trotsky as q Russian
bear perpetually preparing to raid the
man Of STEEL market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

Railroads demand higher rates. As
fewer people ride, accommodations be-
come more exclusive, and, therefore, 1t
Is apparently assumed. more valuable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
Mixed Camping Parties
Prohibited in Austria,
Favortisnl Shown.

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gasette.
The Memphis citizen whose home
has been robbed so times in two years
may finally believe that some one is
playing favorites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

Prosperity is scheduled to return
soon. The temporary absence repre-
sented one Summer vacation that
everybody begrudged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
Arms Dilemma.

From the Charleston Xyening Post.
What with cruisers being built too
light and dirigibles too heavy, it's a
wonder President Hoover is urging o
disarmament conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
Honest Confession.

Honest Confession.
AT any rate" said the woman who
sneers, II am not a parvsnue."
Neither am l." said the up-to-date
person. But hate to think Of the
foolish investments I have made trying
to become one"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
Comfort.

II would like him better" said the
confiding girl, III he were not so slow In
conversation"
Never mind" answered Miss Cay
enne. THAT may seem a defect now,
but 1t may give you . mortgage on the
last word later on"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
Germans Responsible.

From the Charlotte IN. c. News.
A couple Of infant prodigies recently
gone by the boards: Young Plan and
Young Stribling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
-. Supply and Demand.

ct wonder why there are so many
mendacious people in the world" says
the person who is. always more or less
grieved.
ut is merely question of supply and
demand" There will always be peo-
pie to tell falsehoods 30 long rs there
are foolish people to believe them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

pate Nv CarrIer Within The city.

The evening star. .4Se per month
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Collection made at the end Of each month.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
Peace Cost Vies With War.

From the South Bend Tribune.
A 500, 900 national peace budget
Is suggested. At that rate peace may
be as costly as war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
A DanEeF.

II all men thought before they spoke,
Their words would seem so small
That presently-this is no joke
They wouldn't speak at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
The Cuisine.

It'd like to be in position to employ
q Chef" said the epicure.
IT don't know" said the dyspeptic.
IF the habit Of artificial nourishment
goes en-, what you'll want Is not chef,
but n chemist"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
At the Zoo.

At the Zoo.
The stalwart simian on the limb
I hout with safe, contemptuous glee,
For, while I'm criticizing him
He can't say what he thinks Of me.
He utters strange and chattering calls
And shakes his fists TO bid me fear.
His wrath on me UNDECIDED falls
just as my speech moves not his ear.
But Though the matter We discuss
In mystery dark is shrouded quite,
This much Is wholly obvious
Each one Of US Is sure he's right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

Rate by MaiI-Payable In Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

DE man dat knows what he Is talSin'
about" said Uncle Eben, don't use near
so much Language as de man OATS tryin'
to keep you FUN discoverin' dat he Is
mo- or less In d daEk. ny
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

Q. Why is ga =. lie more explosive
than kerosene?-E. C.
A. Because gasoline is more easily
vaporised. The air near gasoline be-
comes full of gasoline vapor, and this
makes an explosive mixture. Kerosena
gives of very little vapor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30


OF him. He, too, has to run for re-
nomination and reelection In Penn
sylvania next year. Already there are
two potential candidates and possibly
third and fourth who might enter
the lists against Davis In the primary.
Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler, u. s.
Marine Corps, who is to retire this Fall,
has already indicated he might seek the
senatorial nomination. Chairman FIetch-
er Of the United States Tariff Commits
sion is resigning that Office in Septem-
Der and has intimated that he may seek
to remain in public life. And then
there is the Governor Of Pennsylvania,
Clifford Pinchot, who may Sidetrack
presidential aspirations to make a try
Tor the Senate, particularly If there
are enough candidates for the nomina-
ton in the field. Joseph F. Grundy,
who served In the Senate for q few
months under appointment by Gov.
Fisher, was defeated by Senator Davis
In the last primary. He, too, might have
desire to stage a comeback, or at
least have something to say about the
choice Of q nominee. He has backed
Gov. Pinchot on both occasions that
Pinchot has been elected Governor OF
the state. Under all the circumstances
1t u little wonder that Senator Davis
wishes to have the Investigation before
the Lobby Committee wound up.
+ \ \ y
The battle over the Hawley:Smoot
tariff law between Democrats and Re
publieans Is going forward with ex.
Graordinary vigor, considering the MOI
weather. Democratic StatemenH, QUOT
ing Senators Robinson Of Arkansas,
Hull Of Tennessee, Harrison of Missis.
sippi and George Of Georgia, have been
issued through the Democratic National
Committee. All Of them tell OF the
iniquities Of the tariff act and declare
the rates must be reduced. The Re-
pubncans, however, are reS0nrceIul'
From Senators Watson Of Indiana,
Dickinson of Iowa and others nave
come challenges 70 the psmocEaM a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

No. the fair announcement sheet is
not the best place. and the custom has
gradually dropped out of fashion, as
booklovers everywhere came to realize
that q well made book. properly ham
died, may be, and often is, practically
immortal
It ought TO be that new owners may
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

O. What Is the distance from Paris
TO the mouth Of the Seine?-F. 6. B.
A. About no miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

G., How large Is the elevator IN the
Washington Monument?-H. o.
A. The new elevator. which was IN
stalled in 1875, has q capacity Of IS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-11
JOIN THE RED CROSS.

Today sgnazed the opening of the Annual American Red Cross Roll Call, the fftieth year in it's history Workers have been assigned to every community in the Juneau Chapter of the society and it is to be presumed they will extend to every individual in it's jurisdiction an opportunity to be- come member It is an opportunity that every one should welcome. It is indeed privilege to be associated with the Red Cross and to make it possible for it to continue its great work that has caused it to be known throughout the world as Americas answer to humanity's ills.
 It is a great organization in every of the word It is great because of the character of the service it renders It is great in scope of action and in the spread and numbers of its membership Juneau Chapter is of 3,603 similar branches in the United States and nsular possessions which with their branches touch almost 15,000 communi- ties Last year these chapters enrolled 4,075,649 members. Membership in the Junior Red Cross to- tailed 7106268 All of these might be termed stock holders in the worlds greatest corporation whose dividends are declared not in money but in goodwill from all and every nation because Of it's benefcent deeds.
 Last years relief work by the society was the heaviest since the World War. It required the largest expenditures of funds since that time Fol the next year, the extent of it's succor and it's dis bursements promise to be large as for the year just ending. At time, during February of this year, the Red Cross was giving drought assistance alone to 2,O71 900 persons, and this but ont branch of its activities. It is apparent that il needs all possible revenues and these must come from memberships.
 Juneau, in fact every Alaskan community ha always been in the forefront of the society's line of support It will not do less this year than 1T the past, and it can afford to and probably vii do more On this Fiftieth Anniversary Roll Call all of undoubtedly will be glad to answer, "Here' and contribute make it possible.