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Evening star., 1931-06-27
Einstein's Plea for Mooney.

Albert Einstein, world-renowned Ger
man philosopher and scientist, was not
we'll advised when he wrote letter to
the Governor OF California appealing
for an absolute pardon for Mooney and
Billings. now in prison as perpetrators
of the San Francisco preparedness pa
rade bombing in 1915. His studies OF
relativity have given him great fame.
His recent visit to the United States
won for him the friendship Of many
Americans. On questions of science in
his field he speaks with authority. But
he is not qualified In any manner to
pass judgment upon the merits OF the
Mooney Billings case, which has for
fifteen years vexed the State Of Cali
fornia, and indeed the American peo-
pie. He could at best express, as he
did in his letter to the Governor, merely
an opinion as to righteousness of their
conviction. That opinion must have
been formed upon the basis and under
the influence of only casual Discus
sion of the matter In the course OF his
visit to the Golden State. 1t was
hardly in good taste for him to express
it, although undoubtedly his motive was
kindly.
The Mooney case has sharply. divided
the people Of this country. Those who
believe these men to have been the vic
tins of persecution are unremitting In
their efforts to obtain their release,
which can be effected only by executive
clemency That action would not Of
itself necessarily establish their inno-
cence Their conviction would still
stand on the records of the pronounce
ment of law, but the grant Of pardon
would nevertheless be accepted by their
champions as vindication and acquittal.
Perhaps Prof. Einstein did not take
into consideration-possibly he does
not know-the history Of the case in
full. Indeed it is hardly to be believed
that he could have learned it in the
course of his very brief visit during
which he was feted and honored
socially and scientifically. His concern
for these men must be one of sentiment,
and If he is to become sentimental over
them there are many others in this
country who are equally deserving Of
his sympathy. He might with as much
propriety declare his belief In the in
nocence of Sacco and Vanzetti, though
they are beyond the reach of pardon.
His action does credit to his heart If
not to his judgment.
Evening star., 1931-06-27
Highlights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

die. 1t must cast aside everything in
its past life which made or permitted
lower standards of behavior. It must
have ideals and labor energetically for
them, despite the handicaps of base
souls and sordid minds in its society.
These last are but the manifesto
tions-and sometimes they seem almost
pernicious influences which have since
Adam always Striven to drag the race
downward rather than lead 1t up.
After ALL the spiritual forces of any
nation are its real and cogent energies.
and any nation that is blessed with a
wealth of sincere conviction and altru-
istic motive is q power for good among
other nations, and impresses every
where its beneficial influence and ex-
ample. Other nations then desire 60
emulate it, and to become great and
prosperous through adherence to. the
same ideals.
Thus Great Britain and the United
States have left their impress on all
the world. They have been the pioneers
in freeing humanity from every shackle
Of traditional custom. cant and su-
perstition, and their constant struggles
to make the ideals of conduct the rule
rather than the exception in life are
being copied throughout the whole
world.
College Graduates
Prefer Life Of Sheep Herders.
The Japan Advertiser, Tokio.-To
settle in Inner Mongolia as traders,
sheep raiSers and farmers, i3 grad
yates of the Colonization College of
Toxic were planning to leave Japan In
May. The hardships to be faced In
their new life and the uncertainties OF
making living, they say. are prefera-
BILE to the immediate employment pros
poets in their native country.
The leader of the group, Seishichi
ShimiZu, has lived in Mongolia and
other parts Of China for 90 years. In
terviewed, he declared that the men
were not going to a paradise where it
would be unnecessary to work hard. As
he remembers the region, it offers nu-
merous opportunities to young men
who are willing to sacrifice many per-
sonal comforts for a time and to de-
vote to their labors efforts to which
Japanese in Japan are not often accus-
toned. No matter what they encoun-
ter, he said, it will be better than
entering the economic struggle in Japan
under the present depression.
The Colonization College, from which
the members of the party have Just
been graduated, was established to
train young Japanese for positions in
Japanese possessions. mostly in the
capacity Of trade representatives Of
concerns with headquarters on the
main island. This year the graduates
number 200. Probably only 20 or 80
per cent of these can obtain work for
which they are fitted, according to
Mr.. Shimizu. The others are now try
ing vainly to find work of any kind.
Evening star., 1931-06-27
Condemnation of Country
Aimed at Reckless Airmen

power to set the air cops after them
That MIR. Hoover did just that will
please thousands of his less conspicuous
fellow citizens who have been annoyed
and frightened by similar discourteous
and dangerous flying over large out
door gatherings. 1t seems to have be-
come a fad for some persons in air
planes to fly low whenever they see a
crowd. The fact 1t is against both the
law and the rules of safe flying does not
deter them. One is glad the President
was on hand at Marion to initiate bit
of timely law enforcement"
Authorities everywhere should make
an example of the few who are both a
nuisance and q menace" asserts the
indianapolis Star, with the conclusion
as to the most recent example: THE
public will regret the occurrence, al
though 1t may prove a blessing If it re-
suits in stricter regulation of these air
plane nuiSances. 1t Is seldom that a
solemn service in which the President
participates is marred by overhead
planes. There are few communities.
however, which have not had similar
experiences at gatherings of various
kinds. Where crowds are gathered to
see rather than to hear, the drone of
the plane may not interfere with the
program. The element of danger, how
ever, should not be ignored"
Forecasting greater protection for
the public as a result of the Presi-
dents protest, the Dallas Journal while
condemning an 'ill-timed intrusion" is
inclined to believe that lit will prove
no easy matter wholly to enforce any
law prohibiting low flying and flights
over large assemblages in the OPEN"
but feels that "the effort should be
made" The Journal concludes: There
are State laws and city ordinances COW
ering this offense even now, but all
citizens can bear witness to the fact
that they are often violated. A Federal
law with strong teeth in it will have
restraining effects. If few outstand-
ing examples should be made, airmen
would give more thought to the public
safety and to the proprieties."
Evening star., 1931-06-27

with the result that he became en-
tangled in the tail assembly of the
plane. With the pilot frantically try
ing to keep his ship on an even keel
with the added weight Of the jumper
dangling helplessly thirty feet below in
the rear, the prospect for either or
both coming out alive was none too
bright. Finally, by q daring piece Of
airmanship crew in another plane
succeeded in passing knife to the
jumper, who then cut the cords Of the
fouled parachute and descended safely
but frightened to earth with his other
umbrella"
The sensible pilots will take heed Of
the departments warning. The public
may not be amused by prosaic jumps,
but If it is not, then they should be
discontinued. The public Is certainly
never amused by fatalities.
Evening star., 1931-06-27

What Is your question? Whatever II
may be, unless 1t be a request for legal
medical or financial advice, it win be
answered without cost to you, and you
will receive the reply in a personal let
ter. Write your question clearly and
briefly, inclose 2-cent stamp for re-
turn postage. and address The Evening
Star Information Bureau, Frederic j.
Haskin, director, Washington, D. G.
@. How many daughters OF veterans
of the War Of 1872 are still living?-
E. B.
A. There are ITO daughters of vet
erans Of the War Of 1912 still living.
@. Was there ever hotel in New
Orleans called the Strangers Hotel?-
o. b.
A. According to the Historical
Sketch Book and Guide to New Or
leans" by Coleman, there was in 1889
a Strangers Hotel in New Orleans
which was presided over by famous
caterer known as Marty. This was one
of two hotels of any consequence in that
city at that time.
@. Are the Civil War fractional cur
rency shinplasters still in circulation
and are they receivable at par?-D. j.
A. Occasionally few Of these paper
money notes for amounts less than 81
appear in circulation. They are re-
ceivable and will be redeemed at par by
the Treasury.
@. Why are British soldiers called
Tommy Atkins?-A D.
A. The name came from the small
pocket ledgers, distributed at one time
to all British soldiers. In these man
uals were to be entered the name, age,
date CT enlistment, etc. The war Office
sent with each little book a form for
filling in, and the hypothetical name
selected was Thomas Atkins. The books
were instantly so called, and the name
soon transferred from the book to the
soldier.
@. Where is the United States Rabbit
Experiment Station?-J. H. B.
A. 1t is located in Fontans, Calf.
@. What former big league pitcher
kept a notebook on the kind of ball to
pitch to the several players in this
league?--J. w. S.
A. We are informed by an authority
on base ball that Crazy Schmidt wss
the pitcher who kept a notebook in
which he said he recorded the weakness
VI dAl OdGLSLS. ne Was al ANeIdRG ISIL-
hand pitcher and very eccentric.
O. What will keep grass from grow
ing on tennis court?-C. R. S.
A. Calcium chloride salted or busted
on the court will have this effect.
Q. What Is the meaning of the name
Ellen?-W. A. ON.
A. The name Ellen is derived from
the Greek "Hele" meaning Eight" 1t
is connected with the other Christian
names Helen. Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor.
O. Why is Fleet street SO famous?-
C. B.
A. This London street runs from Lud-
gate Hill to the east end of the Strand
It is named from the Fleet River. In
the early chronicles of London many
illusions are made to the deeds of vio-
lence done in this street. BY the time
of Elizabeth it had become a favorite
spot for shows and professions. It was
noted formerly for its tavernS and cof-
fee houses, frequented by many persons
of literary fame. 1t is now the chief
center of British journalism.
Q. What is the origin of Children's
day?-L. E.
A. Before 1850, the Rev. Charles H.
Leonard. then pastor of the Church of
the Redeener, Chelsea, Mass. began
the custom Of observing Sunday in
June as Rose Sunday or Children's day.
Evening star., 1931-06-27
Quezon Says the Filipinos
Still Want independence

To the Editor of The Star:
Your editorial Of June /, 1881, makes
the assertion that the Filipino people
and their leaders have turned around
and no longer desire independence.
AS president of the Philippine Senate
and in my capacity as head of the
Philippine Independence Mission to the
I United States, wish to say emphatical-
ly that the Filipino people are as
anxious as ever for their independence
and that the Filipino leaders. including
myself, have not changed front on this
question.
AS far as / am concerned, my mission
In the United States, In the language
of the resolution of the Philippine
Legislature, by which authority 1 am
here, is ito petition the Government
and Congress of the United States for
the early granting of independence to
the Philippines" This is my fastruc-
tion, and am doing my best to carry
It out MANUEL L QUEzoN.
Evening star., 1931-06-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.
Quantum Sumcit.

Quantum Sufflcit.
Most every phase of human woe
That calls Hopes beauteous bluff
Is due to folks who do not know
When they have had enough.
The flowing bowl has ceased to flow.
Men fool with bootleg stuff,
Because of folks who do not know
When they have had enough.
The monarch's power has ceased II
grow;
Earth teens with problems tough,
Because Of folks who do not know
When they have had enough.
This is my pray'r while bending low,
Where storms are strangely rough;
Oh, teach me only this: To know
When I have had enough!
Evening star., 1931-06-27
The Man Known as Trader Horn.

The death at Whitstable, England, of
Alfred Aloysius Smith, announced on
Friday from London, was of absolutely
no interest to the world. For the man
Of that name was unknown and unim-
portant. When the news bulletin went
on to say that Alfred Aloysius Smith
was Trader Horn" the world sat up
and took notice, for this was man of
romance and adventure and notoriety,
If not of fame, made so by the publica-
tion of a volume of "reminiscences and
adventures four years ago. The. very
manner of the writing of that vqume
vas like the career that has Just esosed
Evening star., 1931-06-27

The presence of Secretary Mellon in
Paris has unquestionably had reas-
suring effect upon an anxious public
respecting the fate of the debt mora
torium proposal Somehow or other
the American people have a feeling that
Uncle Andy" is a most efficient finan-
cial fixer.
Evening star., 1931-06-27

A Chicago society leader was held up
and robbed Of $4,000 worth of iewelry,
which suggests that somebody is carry
ing on during the constructive absence
of Aphonse Capone from the scene of
the crime.
Evening star., 1931-06-27

Annapolis boys for prank entered
vacant house and fred the furnace,
but stole nothing. They perhaps had
never heard of "old Hoss" Hoey, who
made great hit on the stage some
years ago by stealing red-hot stove.
Evening star., 1931-06-27

The next good news to have come
across seas may be that Sir Hubert
wilkins has decided that the Nautilus
is no proper craft in> which to go
voyaging under the ice toward the
North Pole.
Evening star., 1931-06-27
Modern Diplomacy.

Though warm phrases most polite
Mark both diplomacy and fight,
The real proposition is
The fact that business Is biz.
Evening star., 1931-06-27

"Tellin' de plain truth" said Uncle
Eben, "ain't always as easy as it seems,
OWN to de natural tendency of a
human to get his personal 'pinions
mixed up with the simple facts"
Evening star., 1931-06-27

Vice President Curtis discussion of
the hotel rates in Washington with a
Kansas publisher will probably have
no effect upon the local entertainment
market.
Evening star., 1931-06-27
AN Other States and Canada.
NFember Of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
to the Use for republication of all news dis
patches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred
ited in this paper and also the local news
published herein. All rights of publics Liun OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1931-06-27
A Sporting Streak.


Hiram" said Mrs. Corntossel, "our
boy Josh seems determined to live with
out workin'.''
"Humor him along" replied Farmer
Corntossel, land let's take chance.
That kind Of feller always turns out
to be either terribly poor or wonderfully
rich."
Evening star., 1931-06-27
Mavors Get Experience.

From the Haverhill Evening Gazette.
Those American. mayors in France,
having investigated Paris sewers, may
nov be expected to tackle comparative
political methods.
Evening star., 1931-06-27
It Nav Go on Forever.

From the Worcester Daily Telegram.
Headline in the year 2031 A.D.':
France Denies Germany Needs Repara-
tions Cut-Britain Denies Favoring War
Debt Cancellation-America Denies
Change in Stand"
Evening star., 1931-06-27

Perhaps Trader Horn did not have
all the adventures described In his
book, but at least it could be said that
he did not lead a sedentary and passive
life
Evening star., 1931-06-27
Noah's Oversight.

NOah's Oversight.
Don't forget to feed and water the
canary birds" said Mrs. Meekton as she
started for the train.
II won't. Henrietta" replied her hus-
band; though I can't help wishing
sometimes that Noah, when planning
to perpetuate animal life, had decided
to leave canary birds out of the ark"
Evening star., 1931-06-27
Small Town Rumor Peril.

From the Duluth Herald.
One of the constant dangers Of living
in a small town is that of being run
down by hit-skip ruInor.
Evening star., 1931-06-27
Ex.Oneen Wants More Paw.

From the San Antonio Evening News.
The exiled Queen of Moheli demands
that France increase her pension. Fail
ing. she might appeal to the Akhoohd
Of Swat.
Evening star., 1931-06-27
Sort of Perpetual. Motion.

From the Hamilton (ontario) Spectator.
Henry Ford will grow melons to get
alcohol to make paint for his cars,
which will yield more melons.
Evening star., 1931-06-27

the returned soldier. The form is again
autobiographicaI. The young men Of
the story, who came back to world
which seems to have no place for
them. are German, but they typify all
the youths who went out to the World
war and came back prematurely aged
and disillusionkd,
Evening star., 1931-06-27
How to Discover Muscles.

From the Toledo Blade
You might like to know without riding
a horse that the human body contains
about 500 muscles.
Evening star., 1931-06-27
Rule Works Other Way.

From the Birmingham News.
Clothes make the man. Ifrsyou look a
little shabby. there's no danger Of being
mistaken for gangster.
Evening star., 1931-06-27
One.Way Vacation.

From the Akron Beacon-Journal.
outing: A day spent watching a
spare tire bob up and down In front Of
yosi.
Evening star., 1931-06-27
Personal Viewpoint.

ISUAAdK VACW POAAHIs
This world around is swiftly spun.
Ths fact occasions no dismay.
Each thinks his part the only one
That's right side up both night and
day,
Evening star., 1931-06-27
"'More Votes,' Party Slogan.

From the springfeld CMass) Union.
A Democratic orator declares that
what the party needs Is a good slogan.
We suggest More Votes
Evening star., 1931-06-27
Deficit Needs Sitting On.

From the Oakland Tribune
Now that Secretary Mellon has crossed
the Atlantic, who is going to sit on the
Evening star., 1931-06-27

Radio pictures from overseas are not
yet much as art. but they are certainly
rnarvels of modern mechanical advance.
Evening star., 1931-06-27
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Evening star., 1931-06-27
The Momentous Silence.

you don't talk as much In Washing
ton as you do in your home town"
NO" replied Senator Sorghum
when a man succeeds in getting sent
to Washington it is sometimes lis best
play to convey the impression that
he is engaged in intense and silent
thoughts"
Evening star., 1931-06-27

Jud Tunkins says a real patriot is a
man who devotes as much thought to
the welfare Of his country as he does
to the base ball pennant race.
Evening star., 1931-06-27

Rate by Mail-PayabIe in Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
Evening star., 1931-06-27

"These airmen," contends the Cleve-
land Plain Dealer, should have known
the President was present, and that, as
the head Of the Government, he has the
Evening star., 1931-06-27
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

rHEoDoRE w. MOVES. Editor
Evening star., 1931-06-27

small infusion of genuine melody of a
soulful quality which will undoubtedly
preserve them from oblivion. No care
full analysis is necessary to show that
these creations of the American Negro
are far superior to the fragmentary
chants Of his jungle ancestors. While
the same elementary musical form is
found underlying nearly all the devo-
tional songs and many of the folk
songs produced by the American Negro.
it cannot be denied that the develop
ment of his musical proclivities owes
much to the civilized environment he
has known Stree the time of his intro
duction into Virginia in 1920"
y X X
The identity of Henry Handel Rich
ardson is no longer a secret Living
Authors" the book of biographies just
published, reveals that the Australian
novelist'S nom de plume is really only
the thinnest of disguises. Henrietta
RichardSonAfor that is her maiden
name-was born in Melbourne, the eld-
est daughter of Lindsay Richardson
an English doctor. When she published
Maurice Guest" in 1908, after terni-
mating her piano studies, Miss Richard
son feared she would be judged toe
tolerantly If her sex were known. By
converting the Henrietta to Henry and
adopting Handel for its musical asso-
citation, she created the masculine
pseudonym. that completely deceived
her early critics. Living Authors
adds that Miss Richardson is the wife
of London university professor and
has a Summer cottage at Dorset. She
is still apparently unwilling to have hel
married name published.
X 4
The physical and mental horrors OF
war, which make every one question
why any nation ever finds it necessary
to enter on a war, are the theme OF
Erich Maria Remarque's "All Quiet or
the western Frcnt.' In his new novel
"The Road Back" he hes written the
spiritual sequel to the first, showing
the depressing after-effects Of war upor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-20
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GERMAN SEA WARFARE

GERMAN SEA WARFARE
Oct. 20
.NN Tuesday, Oct. 20, German
~ warships bombarded Dunkirk
and German raiders sank two
British destroyers and nine mer-
chant ships.
No civilian casualties were re-
ported in Dunkirk.
Sinking Of the ships by the Ger
man raiders took place in the
North Sea between the Shetland
Islands and the Norwegian coast.
England's losses for the week
ending Oct. 20 included II ships of
over 1000 tons.
Meantime the British began an
enveloping movement northeast of
Bagdad and drove the Turkish
forces in the vicinity of Kill
Robat across the Diala river.
On this date President Wilson
issued a proclamation specifying
Sunday, Oct. %, as a day of prayer
for war success, and asked his
"countrymen to observe the APP
pointed day, according to their
several faiths, in solemn PRAYER
that Gods blessing may rest upon
the high task which is laid upon us.
to the end that the cause for which
we give our lives and treasure may
triumph and our efforts be blessed
with high achievement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-20
Balance Is Sought

NTORLD-WIDE economic dis
w tress has resulted from fail
ure to recognize the inter depend
ence of various interests, Green
contends.
Within our country we find fail
ure to balance interests and prog
ress," he continues. Custom has
established certain priorities for
material interests that have worked
for unequal distribution of wealth
and income and absence of security
for many. Wage earners belong to
the groups denied priorities in Sc
curitieS.
Because all interests are inter-
related, we must work out principles
of balance; increasing output
against capacity to buy; increasing
productivity against increasing leis-
ure; technical progress against the
available supply Of labor; output
against the incomes of buyers; VOL
ume of business against available
credit, etc:
I'VE can attain sustained business
prosperity only if we understand
and apply principles of balance. We
can advance the welfare of man
kind safely in this complicated age
only when we understand the prin-
ciples of balance between forces
which work for progress and retro
erosion"