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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
Farm Board Must Dance.

From the wan Street Journal
Made desperate by the long continued
drought in Saskatchewan, some In
dams reverted to the practices Of the
good old days and held q rain dance.
At the end Of the 4S-hour ceremony
rain came. Large areas Of our own
Middle West are facing crop failure
because of drought; the Farm Board
was organized and equipped to give
agriculture relief: what greater re-
lief could it give than rain in those
parched areas2
There is no doubt that the need is
as great as in Saskatchewan, especially
in the western part of the Dakotas
and Eastern Montana, where the earth
is as iron and the heavens brass" The
Spring wheat crop is q near calamity,
which fact might be a relief to the
board, but not to the farmers, and the
board should be eager to look beyond
its own relief TO that of the farmers.
Furthermore, when the council as
sembleS in the great wigwam at Wash
ington this Winter there Is likely to
be q war dance, with many of the
chiefs striking their hatchets into the
post as q declaration Of enmity toward
the board Now Is the opportunity for
IL to earn the gratitude OF o dry and
parched agriculture.
If untutored red men can call down
rain, would the suggestion be tolerated
that this board could not do the same2
1t is to be taken for granted that the
Great Father at washington selected
this group as the greatest medicine men
in the whole country. None others
could give such relief to agriculture as
they. So now. when many farmers are
faced with loss OF crops, let them get
out and dance for rain.
All other means of giving farm re-
lief have failed. some even were proven
failures before the board tried them.
but the rain dance remains ofilcially
untried. Why doubt Its efficacy? From
the land OF the Sioux and the Sas-
katchewans down to the Southwest,
where The Hopi Indians rake up q few
bushels Of rattlesnakes to add fervor
to the ceremony, the rain dance has
been held for time whereof the mem
ory of man runneth not to the con-
tTary." II 1t did not produce results,
how could II have survived through
all the centuries?
Corn Planter, Sitting Bull and Rain
in-the-Face, noted warriors Is well as
primitive agriculturists. danced for
rain. Our Farm Board members simply
must do their part. Otherwise their
scAlps may be taken before the Great
Council at washington rises this
Winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

are now In use that dwarf 1t to the pro-
portions of a small motor car. but moth
ing lessons its importance in the his
tory of rail carriage in this country,
even though its FIRST trip went unnoticed
and there was no footing Of whistles or
ringing Of bells or pageantry Of COM
memoration. Next month Schenectady,
reminded of the event Of 1881. is to
have an anniversary and the old De witt
Clinton will perhaps be taken out and
sent over the rails--not the rails of
today, however-to show how 1t made
its first trip hundred years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
Electrifying the Rails.

Work is to start at once upon the
laying Of a conduit between Washington
and wilmington which will constitute
the first element in the electrification
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad between
this city and New York. This conduit
which will require the services of about
j 900 men and win be completed by the
end Of the year, VIII carry the wiring
for the signal and communications sys-
tenn. No announcement is made as to
the undertaking Of the other features OF
the work, but It is to be assumed that
they VIII be planned for consecutive exc
rution, TO the end Of the earliest possible
completion Of the whole project the
Host Of which Is estimated at 81 900 600,
Thus actually starts a work that has
Been In contemplation for . long time;
"a fact, ever since the adoption OF cleo
tricity as motive power. The disadyan-
4aaes Of the steam system have long
been recognized The smoke and the
noise Of locomotive engines have been
acknowledged by railroad men as nut
sasaces. furthermore the steam locomo-
tive Is not an eficient power unit, in re-
spect to fuel cost. as compared with
the electric unit. Considerable mileage
pf railway service In the West is now
On an electric basis.
Tho Arst proposal Of eisctEifcation
as met With objections On NE sscrs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

Of the exposure of the public to the
peril of shocks from the current.
Long since the use of the electric cur
rent has been established on elevated
and subway lines. with practically no
danger. The methods Of conduction
and protection have been perfected now
to the point where it is perfectly safe
to run q large system Of transport by
means Of the current, on the general
level Of travel. Only the trespasser up
on the right of way Of the railroad is
in danger, and even he must seek out
the contact which may cost him his
Life.
A question arises in connection with
the identification of this line-which
is likely to be followed by similar equip
ment on other lines in the East
whether 1t will result in speedier serv-
ice, which is now necessary to enable
the railroad to compete with the air
lines, already o serious rival for pas
senger patronage. The rail time be-
tween New York and Washington has
been reduced considerably below the
point of former service. The air time,
however, Is much shorter. The chances
are that the air service can be cut
further in point of time, and that the
rail service cannot go much below the
present rates. which are close to the
limit of public safety. However with
the Strengthening of tracks and the
improvement of roadbeds, somewhat
higher speed may be developed on the
rails with the electric power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
Jack Diamonds Sentence.

The mills are grinding for Jack Dia-
mond, alias Legs He has escaped
the law pretty regularly heretofore, but
now he is feeling its nip. Just con-
victed of offenses against the Federal
Government, he has been sentenced to
serve four years in the penitentiary and
to pay a fine Of s11 900. Barring sue
cessful appeal, this probably means the
end Of Mr. Diamond as a going con-
Germ In crime. He must now take his
rap" He must abandon his highly
profitable fackets and eschew the GO
ciaty of the gangs. He will probably
relish the security Of Federal prison,
where he will be immune from the un-
welcome attentions Of rivals and foes
who have showered him with souvenirs
of their distaste rather frequently in
the past few months. There is a fair
chance that by the time he comes out
Of stir" these gentry. of hostile spirit
may have themselves Passed into limbo.
or indeed may have gone the way of
the gangster to their graves. And
there is, of course, the possibility that
four years in jail may effect a spiritual
reformation on the part of Diamond
and then upon his emergence into
comparative freedom-there will always
be lot of charges hanging over him.
unless the pardoning power is evoked
he will turn straight and live the life
Of lsw-abiding citizen, perhaps in
trade or in some of the learned pro-
LESSONS. One never knows what the
effect of few years Of quiet contem-
plation in confinement will do to a
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
William L. Mclean Is Lauded
AS One of Great Publishers

Tributes to the unusual qualities of
william l.. Mclean, publisher of the
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, are paid
by other newspapers OF the country as
death ends the career Of one of the
conspicuous representatives of modern
American journalism. He Is credited
with a substantial share In the crea-
ton of the kind of newspaper work
that has won the confidence and 10y
atty of the public through constant
search for truth in the news. His in
fiuence was exerted also as a director
Of the Associated Press and the Ameri-
can Newspaper Publishers Association.
The esteem in which he was held
on his own paper, The Evening Bulletin,
is expressed editorially by that publica-
ton in the statement, I'VE called him
Chief" And in that word there was
expressed loyalty, trust, devotion. We
knew his worth, appreciated his ex-
perience and wisdom, were inspired by
his vision. He was a chief; leader as
we'll as director; friend as well as an
employer; his counsel was sound, his
criticism helpful. Those who have had
personal contact with him may have
known him best, but there was no
place in the organization to which
influence did not reach or where
his personality was not felt. There
was IN him the quality OF leader
ship that did more than secure service;
1t invoked zeal and cooperation. Twen-
ty-three years ago, May 4, 1908, the
employees of the Bulletin, through q
committee, presented to Mr.. Mclean
q testimonial of their association with
him, then for a period of Is years, in
which 1t was said: We wish to express,
and here record. our appreciation of
the good will. the sense OF justice, the
patience, the helpfulneSs and the manly
simplicity which have invariably mark
ed your relation to each and all OF us,
in our comings and goings, in the
course of many years. We have ever
found you kindly in speech, wise in
counsel, considerate in criticism, just
in reproof, and we have felt firmly,
from day to day, the impress Of your
directing hand on every part OF our
organization and never heavily or
harshly' Twenty-three more years
have passed Men and women have
come and gone. But this testimony
stands, and, without the change Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

The statement by a Chicago beer
baron that he has had q large salary
offer from London picture producers to
play the part Of a gangster must excite
doubt. Conditions are viewed by the
British people as requiring strict
economy and a regard for usefulness in
the employment of money. 1t Is not
likely that large expenditure, even in
private commerce, will be applauded
when its purpose is merely the celebra-
ticn of the American underworld.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
Highlights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

coming noticeably fewer. and trade
generally is passing away from the
private bar and patroniEing the pub
lie bar, where the drinks are cheaper
and bigger. Take o look inside" said
a city hotelkeeper at the fashionable
hour Of $50. Where are the men who
are making easy money and are proud
to let their friends know it2 You are
quite right; there are none. And where
are the men who Lsed to be my daily
customers? They are now tri-weekly
and bi-weekly customers" The hotel
keeper, looking rs though he expected
Auckland to 90 In for voluntary pro-
hibition overnight, pointed to . stock
of imported English, Dutch and Ger
man beers and double row Of English
stout. Not bottle sold IN a week"
he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

The loss of 100000 worth Of jewels
was reported to the police Of Milan by
an American actress, who explained
that she left them in taxicab. So
much display merely for taxicab ride
does not suggest the sense CT propriety
to be expected from legitimate actress
in the matter Of costume
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

farm marketing act is net SUFFICIENT.
President Coolidge vetoed the McNary-
Haugen bill carrying the equalization
fee once or twice while he was in the
White House, and President Hoover has
strongly opposed this plan, too. on the
ground that Ii Is unsound would prove
disastrous for farmers themselves and
could not be operated.
-
Speaking Of Mr.. Coolidge, the Chi
cago Tribune not long ago reoiseovered
the former President SIS q statesman,
declaring that his theory of Govern
ment economy was, after ALL the really
sound principle, which should be fol-
lowed. We are beginning" said the
editorial. ITO see that Coolidge was
right. We must return to the Coolidge
methods. Perhaps We must return 70
Coolidge" The political snapper Is IN
the tan of the editorial. But not even
Government economy than has Presi-
dent Hoover. Mr.. Hoover has belabored
the Congress and the executive de-
nartments for prodigality and demanded
economy. His efforts have been re-
sented, particularly by Democratic
members of Congress, however. Some
of the Republicans, apparently some
among the directing force OF the CHI
cage Tribune, would like TO so back to
Coolidge as a nrasldential candidate
next year. Several things have hap
pened recently TO indicate that aEpol-
idRe movement may get under way IN
less the former President steps on
one OF them was the declaration ~
Col. Coupal Mr.. Coolidge's physicfafA
while he was in the White House, that
Mr.. Goodies would be glad to run for.
m1AraetA
cons q him Ion the pecnle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

! is probably the highest, being 10, 100 feet
above sea level. Calipatris. IN Southern
| California. is probably the lowest-l75
feet below sea levG
Q. Did the wearing Of steel helmets
lessen the loss Of lA'es in the World
War2-W C
A. Steel helmets IesAsned scalp and
skull wounds and injuries Of the upper
portion Of the face and mack by q large
percentage.
Q. When was the Casino at Monte
Carlo opsned as a gambling establish
ment2-B NJ
A. In 1883, It is said to be the most
luxurious gambling establishment in the
world.
@. Has the comic opera. The MI
kado." another naIne2-G. s.
A. 1t is The Mikado,' or The Town
Of Titipu."
@ What Is the inscription over the
entrance 10 the crypt where Napoleon Is
buried?--T. N
A. II is taken from NapoIeon's viii:
banks Of the Seine. in the midst of the
French people that have loved so we'll"
@. When was the British National Art
Gallery founded?-E. L. N.
A. The National Gallery originated
in a collection Of paintings. 20 by old
masters and 9 by British painters, pur-
chased with public funds in 1924 for
$3.50. 900.
@. Have colored sidewalks ever been
used In city paving?--J. A.
l. A Canal street, New Orleans, La. IL
said to be one Of the first cities 10 use
colored pavementS They are terrazzo-
like. made OF Clipped rock. laid in q
series of diamonds. shaped with brass
stripDing and then sanded down and
polished.
Q. When is grouse shooting season In
Great Britain?-E. ID.
A. Grouse shooting begins in August
partridge shooting in September and
pheasant shooting In october. Fox hunt
ing begins in November.
@. What disease has appeared most
often in the United States in epidemic
form?-G. G.
A. Until recent time yellow fever
has been one OF the most dreaded and
frequent visitors. 1t appeared liz times
between 1702 and 1878.
O. When We had the simplified spell
ing craze several years ago, did any
newspapers adopt the new formsP--
T. r. E.
A. One newspaper. the worcester.
Mass, Telegram, tried the new spelling
for one day.
@ What were the seven grounds for
divorce under the old Chinese code?--
l.. o.
A. The seven justifying causes for
divorce were barrenness, Righteousness.
disregard Of the husbands parents, talk
ativeness. thievishness, envious and
suspicious temper and inveterate in
trinity.
@. Can you give me the excerpt from
Ingersolls famous speech in which he
characterized James @. Blaine as q
plumed knight?-C. b.
A. Our country, crowned with the
vast and marvellous achievements of its
first century, asks for a man worthy
OF the past and prophetic Of her fu-
ture, asks for q man who has the au-
dacity Of genius: asks for q man who Is
the grandest combination OF heart con-
science and brain beneath her flag
such a man is James c. Blaine
Like an armed warrior, like a plumed
knight James @. Blaine marched down
the halls Of the American Congress and
threw his shining lance full and fair
against the brazen foreheads Of the de-
tanners Of his country and the maligners
OF hts honor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

In the earlier days of political ora
tory a speaker could SO modify his re-
marks as to adjust them to different
localities and If Inconsistencies were
pointed out, protest that printed &C.
counts we're garbled. This is no longer
possible. The radio puts man on rec
ord for all the world to hear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

Policemen who defend the use Of the
third degree naturally stress the fact
that gangsters show no sentimental for
bearance when they get an oficer Of
the law cornered. The third degree,
ruthless as 1t seems, at least gives its
victim chance to get OF with his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

Indifference as to whether he goes on
indefinitely being Mayor of New York Is
expressed by Mr.. walker. The position
is one which has discouraged many
men. The charm Of CHEEKY DISPOSE
ton is too valuable an influence to be
sacrificed to a mere matter of ONCE
holding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

When doctors tell patient that his
age leaves him little chance he may
prove himself old enough to know bet
ter than to believe them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

you call that horse race a SUGGEST"
asked the American in Europe
"A marvellous success. 1t took months
of the most careful preparation"
But there was no remarkable speed
developed"
Certainly not, But didn't you observe
that the horses finished in the exact
order in which their owners would 20
In 10 a state dinner?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

Present conditions are not strictly
favorable 70 kings of any kind. The
market is compelled 70 announce TO the
faithful retinue OF Southern planters
that good old King Cotton is again
having his troubles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

Il wonder" said Farmer Corntossel,
who had Just returned from . trip TO the
big city. why 80 many young men insist
on not gettin' rich"
What do you meant" asked hts wife.
They ali want to Be lawyers or
doctors instead o bein' walters or
policemen"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

80 you have black eye again" said
the young mans father.
IT have"
Didn't l tell you to count 20 before
you utter an angry vord?"
That's what was doing when he got
In the frst blow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

When the revolution habit becomes
established In small country. there are
only two political parties. the "ins" and
the outs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

oh, life may be a song, they say,
Where various themes converge.
Some yearn for jazz time every day
And others want q dirge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Rolling Along.

Rolling Along.
Dis world goes travelin' th'oo de SKY,
Rollin' along
1t keeps on a-goin' an we don't know
why,
Singin' a song.
We lift our voices an we has our say,
An we gifts excited on election day;
But de world don't notice an It goes its
way
Rollin along.
De world is happy an de world is sad,
Rollin along
It's good when you's lucky; when you
amt it's bad,
Travelin' strong.
When folks git to scoldin' an a-talkin'
rash,
You feels 1t wobble an you waits fob
de crash,
But she turns corner an dar amt no
smash
Rollin along.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
Plenty of Talent.

From the HARRISBURG telegraph
The story that gold has been dis
covered near Reno sounds reasonable,
there are 50 many goiddiggera out there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

'sDais one thing likes about prize
fights" said Uncle Eben. 'Fone Of
q fighters tries 10 fool anybody ~
psrtendln' he's nshtin' ~ : osincipass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
Running Down Rumors.

do you think women improve
politics."
Well" replied Senator Sorghum,
after listening TO the conversation on
the front porch I'll say this for them:
II they ever start an investigation they'll
ind out something"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
Rate by Carrier within The City.

The Evening Star. .45c per month
when I Sundays soc per month
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Collection made at the end Of each month
Orders may be sent In by mail or telephone
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13
Zero.

From ths Sioux FAns Daily Arsus-Laader.
Pretty soon well hear about Capt.
Hawks going somewhere an nothing
- 49, .-.--...-.--.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once:
18th st. and Pennsylvania Ave-:
New York once: ITO East 42nd st.
ChicaEo once: Lake Mehigan Building.
European once: IA Regent st., London
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

@. When was the British National Art
Gallery founded2-E. L. N.
A. The National Gallery originated
in collection Of paintings. 20 by old
masters and by British painters, pur-
chased with public funds in 1924 for
$3.50, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

An Inconsistency.
How oft the politician
Demands in accents grim
Reform for other people.
But none Of It for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

@. Have colored sidewalks ever been
used In city paving?--J. A.
: A. Canal street. New Orleans. La. IL
said to be one Of the first cities 10 use
colored pavementS. They are terrazzo-
like. made OF Clipped rock. laid in q
series of diamonds. shaped with brass
stripping and then sanded down and
polished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

Gov. Roosevelt can strengthen him
self greatly with the run-of-the mine
voters In New York and throughout the
country If he calls q special session of
the Legislature to put the law required
to meet the needs of the investigating
committee. It may hurt him with the
New York organization. He, 1t appears
must decide for himself whether he is
to hang onto Tammany or go ahead
without regard to what may happen to
some Tammany leaders of New York If
the investigation Is carried on vigor-
ously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

Q. What Is the inscription over the
entrance TO the crypt where Napoleon Is
buried?- 1T. N.
A. II is taken from Napoleon's viii.
II desire that my ashes shall rest on the
banks Of the Seine. in the midst Of the
French people that have loved so well. I"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

@. Has the comic opera. The MI
kado." another name2-G. s.
A. 1t is The Mikado," or The Town
Of Titipu."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

@. When We had the simplified spell
ing craze several years ago, did any
newspapers adopt the new forms?-
T. r. E.
A. One newspaper. the Worcester,
Mass, Telegram, tried the new spelling
for one day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

@. Which States were first settled by
Spaniards ?-W. L. H.
A. The following States were first
settled by Spaniards: California-San
Diego, 1859: F1orida-St. Augustine,
1865; New Mexico--Santa Fe, 1882;
TeXas-San Antonio. 1890.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

Q. When was the Casino at Monte
Carlo opsned as a gambling establish
ment2-B NJ
A. In 1888, II is said to be TIE most
luxurious gambling establishment in thu
world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

II there were special session of Con-
gress the old fight to put through the
equalization fee plan Of aid to the
farmers of surplus crops would bob up
again. This has already been indi-
Gated by Progressive members of Con-
gress from the West. And now the head
az the Farm Bureau Federation. =. A.
n nAans deslaxsnG tbs ths present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-13

Q. When is grouse shooting season In
Great Britain?-E. ID.
A. Grouse shooting begins in August.
partridge shooting In September and
pheasant shooting In October Fox hunt
ing begins in November.