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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
World Held to Have Gained
By Effort to Save Germany

stacles OF prejudice and passion and
stupidity, sanity and common sense con-
tinue to prevail.
Extension Of credits may swing the
psychology in Germany from panic to
confidence" in the Judgment Of the
LOUISVILLE Courier Journal. The Sa-
vannah Morning News, voicing the view
that restoration Of Germany means
ness-and perhaps politics-tn the
world, adds, THE other nations viii
go the full limit, as governments and
through private interests, to bring about
economic peace in aiding Germany to
restore the confidence to her own people
and the confidence of the world IN q
normal Germany"
THE effect Of a prompt agreement
at the London Conference" as viewed
by the Pasadena Star-News, should be
most salutary upon the United States
as well as upon Europe. The psyche
logic influence will be wholesome in
this country and abroad. Germany's
plight has been frightening influence.
With the world assured that Germany
is to be helped over the financial sleeps,
the strain is relieved, the suspense is
ended. But far more significant and
more important than any temporary
economic, material advantages is the
victory for international good will, good
fellowship and helpfulness."
Calling the conference "a failure" the
Newark Evening News asserts that "the
economics of the world are lust as
badly muddled as before" The Madi-
son Wisconsin State journal offers the
criticism: The plan adopted may be
said to follow the plan submitted by
President Hoover, but 1t follows long
way after. In place of definite adop-
ton of concrete measures, aside from
the three months extension Of the
500, 00O, 900 credit, it consists wholly Of
tepid recommendations. which may or
may not be carried out"
French ministries" suggests the
Springfield (Mass.) Union ARE depend
ent for their survival on the reactions
of the French state Of mind. More
over, as in Germany there is q multi
plicity of parties within which, In spite
of differences Of policies, q spirit Of
jealous nationalism tends to predolni-
nate. If, because Of political condi-
lions, the cooperative steps taken In
behalf Of Germany should fail, French
political sentiment would undoubtedly
react at once to complicate the din
Guilty and the outcome might be an I'M
settlement Of all the settlements made
since the war. The safeguard against
the effects Of such political results Is
plainly in the better spirit Of co-opera-
ton among all the nations under the
pressure of the necessity Of peace for
the common welfare"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HAsKIN.

Any reader can get the answer tc
any question by writing to our Informa-
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ton, D. G.
@. What was the result OF the first
game Walter johnson pitched In q
major league? When and where was II
A. He pitched for Washington, Au-
gust 2, 1907, on the home grounds. De-
troit was the visiting team. A double
header was played, Detroit winning both
games and going into first place.
Q. How many one-room school teach
ers are there? Is this type of school
still general throughout the country?
L. 8.
A. There are $4,000 one-room rural
school teachers In the United States
Although one-teacher schools are being
year, In favor of consolidated schools,
one-teacher schools still open their
doors to more farm children than any
other type Of school.
@. Did Henry Clay have q popular
nickname?-E. r. T.
A. Clay was sometimes referred to as
the Mill Boy Of the Slashes. When a
boy his home was in a low marshy place
known as the Slashes and he was fire.
quently sent to mill on the Pamunky
River, driving donkey to carry home
a bag Of meal.
@. Why Is pidgin English so called?-
G. F. s.
A. Pidgin is a Chinese corruption of
the word business. hence pidgin. Eng
lish is business English. It Is made
up of English words, mostly mono
syllables, and corrupted Chinese, Portu-
guese, Malay, and other terms, ar
ranged according to Chinese idiom.
@. Why is the Foligno Madonna sc
called?-W. w.
A. Sigismund Cont, papal chamber
lain, was born at Foligno. During his
residence there the city was bonn
barded. Raphael was commissioned by
Bishop Cont to execute the painting
as a thank offering bestowed because
of the bishops escape from death when
shell burst while the city was being
attacked.
@. How big is the Mormon Taber-
nacle at Salt Lake City?-F. j. H.
A. The building is elliptical in form,
$50 feet in extreme width by $50 feet
in extreme length, and the auditorium
has seating capacity of 5000.
@. When did Trader Horn die?-V. L.
A. He died June 20, 1881, in Eng
land. His real name was Alfred
Aloysius Smith.
@. What are the requirements for
the degree Of Doctor of Philosophy
T. F..
A. The Doctor of Philosophy degree
is usually conferred after three years
of resident study beyond the bachelors
degree. An essential requirement, in
addition to the completion of graduate
courses, is the preparation Of a thesis
which demonstrates the ability to pro-
duce an original piece of work in the
field in which the student is special
izing. The degree is not conferred as
an honorary degree in this country at
the present time.
@. How old is Bill Tilden?-L. l..
A. He is now 38 and has Just won
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

After demanding that officers in pur-
suit Of gangsters shoot to kill, Mayor
Jimmy Walker Of New York announces
that he viii go to Germany for the sake
Of his health. The proximity of the
two items is, of course. the sheerest CO.
incidence. Mayor Walker has never
been accused Of lacking the courage
which would sustain him even as an
innocent bystander in q promiscuous
street battle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHMANDER JOHNSON.

A Conservative Confession.
know I'm kinder out o. date.
I'm willin' to go slow.
fear the possibilities of fate
When things are rushin' SO.
When all these rapid schemes view
My feelin's kind O. balk.
So, If it's all the same to you,
I'll jes' get out an walk.
They're whizzin' people through the air
And underneath the ground.
There isn't any tellin' where
Next minute you'll be found.
So go 1t in your motor car.
An never mind my talk,
I'll travel safe, though not so far,
I'll jes' get out an walk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

Aviation records resemble hot weather
records in one respect. There is always
a previous comparison available in a
multitudinous array Of data to permit
the almost daily announcement that, In
one way or another. q new record has
been established.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

Songs submitted for official indorse-
ment in connection with the George
Washington celebration may be ex-
pected to limit themselves to that SIM
plicity in versification that often exerts
the greatest charm. No poet. however
deft, could be expected to find a salts
factory rhyme for ''sesquicentennial. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

I There will be widespread and un-
derstanding sympathy with the Graf
zeppelin's difficulty with engine trou-
BILE. Everybody now has experience
with motors and engine trouble" has
a meaning that can be universally
comprehended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

If dividends are seriously curtailed,
there may be less curiosity impelling
American tourists to see the wonders of
the Old World, including the extraor-
binary prosperity that France Is at
present enjoying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

Investigation win be made of the
causes OF o rise in the price Of ciga-
rettes. Once referred to with indignant
scorn as a coffin nail, the cigarette rises
to economic significance and is studied
as an index Of commercial conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

A white-collar man is sometimes at
disadvantage in, private employment
but 1t is generally agreed that the
white-shirt police of1cer is to be con-
graduated at this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

In addition to being admired for his
fame. Lindbergh will be envied for his
privilege of getting to places where he
can, If so disposed, amuse himself by
throwing snow balls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
His Share In the C1axetx.

"Do you think you will pay much
attention to social matters this coming
season."
mo-" answered Mr.. Cumrox. ~ won't
pay attention. I'll simply pay bills"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

A Midsummer nights dream Is ma
terial for pleasant thought. In actual
Summer. the heat is likely to be too
great even for dreaming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
OF No AVIAN.

zone of her ancestors came over In
the Mayhower and another signed the
Declaration Of independence"
'What difference does that make" re-
joined the censorious woman, when
her progeny smokes cigarettes9"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

It is not made exactly clear whether
Cspone intends to reform or merely to
invest his fortune conservatively and
retire from business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

IAN the bright and startling things
are said by our prominent educators"
"Yes," answered Miss Cayenne. "we
have no professional humorists any
more; only professor humorists."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
The AutOcrat.

Inc AutOCrat.
II suppose you can go where you like
whenever you like IN your new motor
carp"
my friend" answered Mr.. Scudds,
you mistake. I am merely the owner.
I am not the chauffeur"
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
The Modern ophelia.

The Modern OpheIta.
All incoherently she speaks.
She gases in the air
And vainly signs since what she seeks,
Alas. u never there.
She babbles or-pathetic dini
oh, melancholy scenel
She's working out the puzzles in
The latest magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
Family Trouble

Family Troubles.
Father plays the horses.
Mother plays bridge whist.
And pork and beans is all there Is
Upon the dinner list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

"some men, said Uncle Eben.
pears to git so much fun out o. tellin'
hard luck stories dat 1t don't seem like
it was dom EN- any favor.to help 'em
along IN LIZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

A keen observer, just returned from
o political trek across the country, Is
authority for the statement that about
q year ago the tip reached Western
farmers that 4 per cent beer was just
around the congressional corner. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

could hold the presidency beyond eight
years and continue to be highly re-
garded by the American people.
y 4 X Il
The Republicans out in Minnesota
have sustained real loss in the death
of former State Senator Edward E.
Smith. Mr.. Smith, who for years had
been q power In the q. o. p, was
taking an active part Ia an effort to
bring unity and harmony into the Re-
publican ranks Of the State when he
died last week. He was widely pop
ulaf and an able counselor. Mr. Smith
out the country who viii mourn his
death.
Bishop James Cannon, IT., is out
with statement that al Smith in
all probability will be the nominee Of
the Democratic party for President In
1882, or, If Smith Is not himself the
nominee, then he may consent to the
nomination Of Gov. Roosevelt by the
Democrats. Bishop Cannon says that
neither one Of these wet Democrats
win be satisfactory to the Democrats
Of the South, and that q majority of
the electoral votes Of the South viii
be cast against any wet Democratic
time the bishop said that the wet
Democrats probably will have enough
votes In the next convention to write
wet plank into the party platform.
Apparently he sees no hopes for the
drys in the Democratic party next
wear. Bishop Cannon was prominent
figure at the last Democratic National
Convention, which nominated Smith.
It will be interesting to see whether
he attends the next convention and
what he Is able to accomplish there.
y anE3Sn&
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

@. How old is Bill Tilden?-L. L.
A. He is now 38 and has just won
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
BRONCS BEAT
EDCOUCH FIVE
WhitIockians Eliminated
From Contender Post
In Upper Loop

EDINBURG, Feb. 21.-Humbled
and defeated BY the Edinburg
College Broncs, the Edcouch quint
returned TO their homes thorough
" vanquished BY a convincing
score or IS TO "a.
The Edinburg cagers slipped into
action easily and confident and
began their march into enemy ter
ritory; the Edcouchers retreated,
intercepted, fumbIed and lost a
goal to the Broncs. Such q proce-
dure continued throughout the
game but with the tables often
turned. The situation at the half
stood rs to 3 favoring the Broncs.
The long successful heaves of
Powell somewhat encouraged his
teammates and they outplayed the
Edinburg men IN the last half by
a slight margin. Captain McKin-
non. for the Broncs, oozed by his
forward. Ramirez. to place high
with Is. and Powell carried the
honors for the visitors tossing 7
points.
Edcouch is no more in third place
in the league-thanks to the reiuv-
enated college men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
FIREMEN DOWN
TT. RINCCOLD

EDINBURG. Feb. 21-What re-
suited in a lop-sided score was q
cage contest between the Edinhulg
Firemen and the quint from Fort
Ringgold, the local firenen easily
swapping the soldiers so TO II.
An animated little dynamo ap-
peared In the ranks Of the Firemen,
who eased down the floor to ring the
basket incessantly-he was Chand-
Ter. Playing the position of for
ward, he was everywhere interfer-
ing with the efforts Of the exas-
perated soldiers and building up his
record for first place in the score
book, which finally totaled him up
for "a points.
Outclassed every minute, the SOL
diers managed for eight points the
first half but made only three the
second while the firenen over
whelmed them with 80 the first
period and 10 more the rest OF the
game. luck made 5 points for hon
crs for the R~inggolders.
Tom Winningham was unable 10
play as he is suffering from an in
iured foot.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
FIGHT CARD
SET MAR. .

With interest in the art of fist
icuffs being revived along the bor-
der BY the Godfrey olsel bout In
Laredo Monday afternoon, Tex
Goetz has lined up a card for
March / In the Matamoros Square
Garden across the Rio which will
bring Dynamite Young Clark OF
san Antonio and Cullen Red Of
Harrington together IN the main
mill.
Clark IS well recommended in
Alamo City circles and fight fans
OF this section need no introduce
ton 70 Red, who has fought II
Matamoros on numerous occa-
sions, being beaten but once.
Clark Is out OF SPEEDY" Davis
stable and the San Antonio hand
Ter says he feels certain that his
boy can flatten the Valley battler
in short order. Red has suffered
but two reverses in his whole ca
reer and is anxious to get a whock
at the Dynamic one.
The semi-final. carded for eight
rounds, should be almost as good
as the star bout, judging from the
principal involved. In this mill,
Jack Burns. popular post puncher.
will take on Newsboy Firpo OF san
Antonio. Burns has been coming
along rapidly and his aggressive
work has drawn him a good fol-
lowing. Firpo is q willing mixer
and should give Burns a hard
fight.
A four-rounder between Babe
Parker and Cyclone Houdine Is on
the docket and this should be q
whirlwind affair. Both are strong
starters and they pitch everything
until they n winded. For two
rounds Parker looks like a champ
ion, using q pole arm left to good
advantage. Houdine works along
the same lines and their mill
should be good
The other bouts include: Kid
Reyna rs. Beto AvaloS: Kid Mon
terrey vs. Kid Gonzalez and Kid
Huerta VS.. Nrevo Leon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
KID FRANCIS is
= 4 y y
VICTOR IN ROLE
= = = .
OF UNDER DOG

NEW YORK, Feb. 2l-P- Kid
Francis, another Of those we'll
known under-dogs, has voerturned
the dope in Madison Square Gar
Gen where S~hort-enders in the be.-
ting have won with monoton0us
regularity in recent months.
The rugged little italian. held on
the short end OF 8 to 5 odds, showed
the utmost contempt for expert
opinion BY betting Eddie Shea.
clouting Chicago featherweight, all
over the ring last night and win
ming the unanimous decision OF the
referee and two judges.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
GAME AT Fl.
BROWN ESQ
Large Crowd Expected To
See Boy Cagera I'm
Titular Scrap

The opening shot IN the three
game series between the Westerns
and the Jacals for the champion
ship Of the Brownsville Boys Bas-
kethal league viii be fired at also
p m Sunday when the two teams
will tangIe on the Fort Brown
court.
The Westerns finished first IN
the league after going through It's
schedule undefeated. The Jackals,
last years champions. finished sec
ond. dropping but one decision all
season and that went to the West
erns. Since that encounter the
Jackals have picked up strength
while the Westerns Have been
weakened by the loss OF williams,
so the championship of the league
Is not In the bag by any means.
The game Sunday afternoon Ia
expected TO fill the Fort Brown
court as the league has built I'D q
strong following among the young
sters Of the city. An admission fee
of 10 cents will be charged for the
purpose Of purchasing trophies for
the finalists.
Westerns Strong
The Westerns. VINO have breezed
through all opposition by scoring
10l points against 81 lone game U
forfeit, are newcomers to the lea
grrn thFr rnomrm Nnn~Yv ~ ~nw.
bers Of the club r high school
boys, some Of whom play with the
high school cageTS. One or the
chief cogs In the quint is Avis Boil
ton, center. Bolton also played
with the high school Eagles. He Il
q smooth tip-off man, a clever
floor worker and an accurate goa
shooter. Chester EaSterly, forward
Is another high school eager. IL
performed with the Eaglets las
season but was not eligible this
season.
other forwards are Dave West
Thomas Glenn and Walter vii,
Hams. Williams, however, hai
been lost as he has returned Il
Fort Worth. Dave has had junioI
high experience. Glenn lettered II
basketball at Los Fresnos last sea
son.
Guards are Donald Bennett. Six
Bennett, Robert Warner and Ca,
West. Gay, captain OF the. club
played with the Eaglets last yea
and the Eagles this eason ST
and Don both have played with tn
high school this year. Bob, who !
playing his first basketball, has de
veloped rapidly this season.
The Jackals, defending champ
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
LOCAL GIRLS
OFF TO TITLE
Eagle SeHtet UndefeAted
With Few More Games
On Schedule

Using practically the entire line
up. the Brownsville high school
girls sextet continued its undaieat-
Ell sweep here Friday BY taking the
measure NJ the santa Rosa girls
BY a score OF 27-I2. The Browns
vile girls now have ten victories
under their halts with only four
more games 70 20. Every other
team In the girls league has lost at
east two games making he Locals
almost certain tc capture the
county championship.
The Brownsville girls may 10
entered in the WOmen's state tour
nament TO DO conducted at san
Antenio " present slans work out
according 10 schedule. The local
team. coached By Hiss Margaret
Va-enta, IL one Cf the strongest
sextets ever TO represent Browns
vile high. The handspring tn the
machine lis The scoring work OK the
twin forwards, Katherine and
Elizabeth Cherry.
Fridays line-upS.
Brownsville
Forwards-K. Cherry DAD, E
Cherry tl4).
CenterS-J. ". Ccfer, IVY. Creager.
Seaman. Creager, George, MEDIA
witt, Seaman.
Guards. Cabler, R. SanbOrn.
George, Sanborn and Robinson.
santa Rosa
Forwards-N0lan CAV, Davis t8l,
Richardson ca.
CenterS-Duncan and Vance.
Guards-Morgan and Nolan.
Referee-Red Irvine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
(Bv Ataff Correspondent.

MERCEDES, Feb. 2l-Announce-
ment has been made or the reap
pointment OF II. z. Hager to the
position of local postmaster. Mr.
Hager has occupied that position
since 1922 and during that time the
business handled through the Of
flee has more than doubled.
According 70 Mr.. HageT postal
receipts handled In the local office
in January or 1891 have shown an
increase over 1880. The first month
this ear showed receipts totailing
$2.73oi2 and s2,5Sg.s2 the same
month OF 1880.
Since Mr.. Hager took charge Of
the postoffice two clerks have been
added. also. two city carriers and
two rural delivery carriers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Court House Closed

CBy staff Correspondent
EDINBURG, Feb. 2l.-All public
offices in the court house will be
closed Monday. IN observance Of
Washington's birthday. which falls
on Sunday. thus making Monday
the legal holiday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Brownsville Is
Eliminated By
Los Fresnos )

SAN BENITO, FEB. 2l.- Jack
Barron's plucky little Los Fresnos
quint took another hurdle cleanly
here Friday In the race for the
Valley district championship when
1t took the measure Of the Browns
vile high school Eagles BY a score
Of 1922 on the San Benito gym.
Los Fresnos will play Weslaco.
Eidalgo champions, at $3.50 D. m. IN
the second game or the tournament.
Erf(nvsr h0w.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-22
Herald Cagers To
Play Matamoros

The Herald cagers. members of the
Brownsville Boys Basketball league.
viii take on the +. ID. M. quint In
Matamoros st 5 p. n. Sunday. Il
has been announced. The Herald
boys finished third In the boys lea
que and are now playing extra
games.