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Gas Family Troubles.

The gas company and its engineer,
Bert H. Peck, really chose the graceful
way cut of what was becoming most
embarrassing situation regarding the
correct thing to gay about gas pres
sures. Gas pressures long since have
passed from the realm Of tangible facts,
by the layman. Only ex-
perts can discuss gas pressures with a
fair amount OF intelligence.
AS the Public Utilities Commissions
chief engineer, Mr.. Peck last October
had made a report that the mcst
satisfactory pressure from a consumers
standpoint Is undoubtedly from 4 to s
inches of water. This gives him rea-
sonably rapid service and also gives him
the maximum burner efiieiency."
Later, in his report OF February 4
1891, Mr.. Peck stated, These con-
siderations lead me to the opinion
that city-wide pressure limitations
within a range OF three inches mini
mum to eight or nine inches maximum
Will better serve the consumers than
the two-inch TO six-inch limitations
which are now required, even II such
limitations were observed by the dis
tributing companies. This statement |,
predicated upon the assumption that
consumers appliances are properly nd
justed to the general pressure condi-
lions prevailing In their respective dis
tribution areas. The history Of tbs
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washington situation and my ctseryA-
tons indicate generally that such adj
tastments probably do not exist, or, At
best, should be verified
But, on taking the stand as an ex-
pert witness for the gas company, petit
tioning for higher pressures, Mr.. Peck
said that three to ten inches would be
satisfactory.
It required the legal mind Of bright
lawyer to see a way out Of the dilemma
"Mr. Peck, are you an expert on gas
pressures?"
mo, sir
THAT is ALL"
And Mr.. Peck left the stand.
All OF this is relatively unimportant,
except as a commentary upon the duties
involved In serving two masters.
The Importance Of this case extends
above and beyond Mr.. Peck's status as
an expert. It lies in whether the gas
company Is pursuing policy of skirnp-
ing on necessary plant improvements IN
order to pay tribute demanded from
Chicago and whether increasing gas
pressure is an expedient to save money,
not for local consumers, but for the
prof1t-taking owners.
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prohibition. Tnis, they say. does not
qualify him for the nomination. but
tends to weaken him.
But now Gov. Richie confounds
this argument. He has taken, more
over, a stand in direct opposition on
the power issue to that assumed by
Gov. Roosevelt. There is not the
slightest doubt that power and public
utility interests are strongly opposed
to the nomination Of Gov. Roosevelt
for President, but it is equally true that
many Of these interests have not been
able to see how the New York Governor
can be headed off.
Gov. Ritch.e in his speech yesterday
suggested that some of those who are
discussing the power issue so passion
ately" at this time are anxious to keep
it before the public in place Of the
prohibition issue. He charged that
some of them are anxious to use it as
a smoke screen with which they hope
to hide other issues, including prohibits
ton. about which they may not think
it politically wise to speak so boldly"
Here, in word, is the line of attack
upon Gov. Roosevelt developing In that
section of the Democratic party which
is wringing wet. The New York Gov
ernor has been accused of seeking to
curry favcr with Democrats OF the
South and West by soft-pedaling the
liquor question. Certainly he has SO
far received strong backing in both
Of those sections of the country.
With the partisans of various candi-
dates for the presidential nomination
ready to hurl the prohibition issue and
the water power issue into the next
national convention, the Democrats
must watch their step if they are to
avoid a repetition of the 1924 Madison
Square Garden performance.
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The conquering Hero Coming Home.

Tear up the telephone books, save the
old ticker tape, collect all the scraps OF
discarded correspondence They will
be needed in a very few days, to be
scattered down upon a traveller from
abroad newly come to New York City.
He is not altogether a stranger there.
Indeed, he is q native son of Man
haitian. Indeed, again. he is the mayor
OF New York. He has been taking a
hard earned rest in Europe, having
spent fully four, months at his desk
since the last preceding vacation, which
took him to California. New York can
certainly do no less than give him the
reception due to conquering hero,
for that has been precisely his role
during the past six weeks or so on the
other side Of the Atlantic. Germany,
Austria. France and England have
hailed him and wassailed him, have
wined him and dined him, have cheered
him and beered him, have feted him
and medaled him, have sung to him
and GRATED to him. The least New York
can do on his return is to dump q
few tons of ticker tape and telephone
books upon his sleek poll. His tour
has been a triumph, married by only
one misadventure. That was his fail
ure to meet up with Mahatrna Gandhi
In London. Mayor Jimmy tried his
best to see the sage Of India, but he
was just too busy to find the Hindu
patriot at time when Gandhi himself
was not girding up his loin cloth and
throwing his sari over his shoulder and
making calls himself. 1t would have
been extremely interesting to have q
picture, preferably motion picture, OF
an encounter between the best dressed
man Of America and the least dressed
man of the Old World.
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC j. HAsKIN.

What do you need to knowP Is there
some point about your business or per-
sonal life that puzzles you? Is there
something. YOU want to know without
delay2 Submit your question 70 Pred
eric j. HaSkin, director Of our wash
ington Information Bureau. He u en-
ployed to help you. Address your in
curry to The Evening star Information
Bureau, Frederic J. Haekin, Director,
washington, d. c., and inclose . cents
IN coin or stamps for return postage.
q. II base ball game N forfeited
what Is the score?-P. q.
A.. II q forfeited game shall be de-
ciared by the umpire the score shall be
SO IN favor Of the club not in fault.
Q. Is is true that President Roose-
yslt was an unusually rapid reader9--
~. z. G.
A. 1t was frequently said Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt that ne had photo
graphic mind. At glance he could
take in the contents Of an entire page
Of q book.
q. What was the FIRST church built
in Wilmington, Del Pc. X.
A. 1t was the Old Swedes' Church
tHoly Trinity, built Of brick In 1898.
Q. Please give . short biography of
Paul Roheson.--E. M.
A. Paul Robson, coIored bass, born
at Princeton, N. j., April ., 1898. B, A.
Rutgers University, 1919; IL. b. Column
bia University. 1898. He has appeared
in Emperor Jones'" "AlI Gods Chillun
Got Wings" 'RoseAn1lS," and BLACK
Boy" In London ne appeared in
Othello. He is . member Of Phi Beta
Kappa. Cap and Skull (Ruteers), Alpha
Phi Alpha, Sigma Tau StknnG and
Actors Equity Association.
O. In peelins peaches in I've is the
flavor and food value iInpaifea?--L. M.
A. The use of I've solution for peel
ing peaches does not impair the flavor
or food value of the peaches.
Q; How is Hawaii pronounced'-
A. Either "hah-vy-ee" Or "hAh-
wy-ee."
@. Who was known ~ tho "Pathef
OF Ridicule"?-E. NJ. G.
A. Rabelais.
Q. Please give some facts about the
glider school near Philadelphia
w. L. X
A. The school Is operated by Wings
Corporation at Wings Field, near Chest
nut HILL The school started rs an ex-
pertinent last october and nov has so
students ranging in age from IA TO so
years.
@. What Is q "life-lock" Pr. J.
A. 1t Is a new device which enables
the driver to have absolute control over
the rear door locks, thus preventing
children in the tonneau from opening
the doors.
@. Who was Ann Hathaway?-E.
e. G.
A. She was the wife ct Shakespeare.
The marriage took place when he was
between 10 and 10 and the bride was
about eight years older. She was the
daughter OF farmer In Shottery. and
the house In which her father Richard
Hathaway. Is supposed TO have lived
was bought in 1892, as ShaEespeare's
birthplace, In Stratford, had bean bought
in ls4s, for preservation In memory CT
the poet.
@. What are the lines Of the famous
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limerick ending. And thus did the hen
reward Beecher' &c H r.
A. The limerick with regard TO Henry
Ward Beecher Is as follows. "A preacher
named Henry Ward Beecher Said the
hen was beautiful creature. The hen,
pleased with that, laid an egg in his
hat, And thus did the hen reward
Beecher."
q. How many FISH are caught yearly
in Yellowstone National Park?-E. 9.
A. Anglers have taken 1850 Ash
this season from the lakes and streams
OF the park. For the same period in
1880, 54.915 were caught, while In 1929
the figure vas 27.500.
q. what place is called the land Of
steady habits7-W v. S.
A. Connecticut IS so-called from the
supposedly puritanical character OF It's
people.
@. How many people have won the
Gregg diamond medal?-T. B. N.
A. Since this award was inauglrated
In 1924 it has been won by the fol-
lowing writer's, writing at 200 words q
minute on solid, literary matter, with
an accuracy Of IS per cent or better
1928, Charles l.. Sven, Martin j. Du-
praw and Reuben Speiser: 1925. AL
bert Schneider. Louis j. Lirtman and
Helen W. Evans; 1927, Anna Pollnaii:
1929, J. e. Broadwater, T. A. Couple;
1880, Pearl Hough: 1881, Estelle Mason,
Herman Lauter and Sam Sklarew.
Q. How old Is the idea Of the steam
engine2--N. b.
A. Hero of Alexandria In $50 &c.
invented . rudimentary steam engine
which embodied the same principie AZ
that employed In the modern types.
q. When is the national dairy ex-
hibit?-A. NJ.
A. The National Dairy Exposition
viii be held in st. Louis, Mo-, october
10 TO Is.
q. What is Germany's tariff on
wheat?-C. p
A. 1t is $1.s2 bushel.
@. Where are most Of the olives raised
In this country. s.
The olive industry Is centralized
In California, where q total Of 10000
900 tons Of olives was produced In 1880.
Q. Which Indian trail was the long
est?--H. L. D.
A. The War Trail Of the Six Nations
from Chautauqua, N. Y, to Georgia, "a
the longest trial known.
". EACdSC uCoNAADC Ok4C uSfA Il1k1f---
M p.
A. Devil fish are huge rays Of the
family Manitoba, which have a lo1enge-
shaped disk broader than long. with
the head free from the pectoral fins
and provided with a pair of anterior
processes and the tail long and whip
like. The two genera and six or seven
species are confined to warm seas. The
best known species are M. birostris,
sometimes called the blanket fish by
tropical American pearl fishers, from
their belief that it attacks and devours
men after enveloping them in its great
wing-like pectoral fms. which reach
breadth of 20 feet. It Is common In
tropical American waters and occurs on
both the Atlantic and Pacifis Coasts of
the United States. The name applies
to the octopus and allied eight-armed
cephRlopoda.
@. What is a tramp vessel?-J. 4. p.
A. It Is one which picks UP cargo
wherever possible.
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himself, digging in. displaying what
foot ball coaches call the old deter
raination that makes an unbeatable
spirit" The Fort Wayne News
Sentinel holds that his najesty's ofer
Is praiseworthy indeed" though be-
lieying that he has only done the
decent thing. and has done 1t volume
tafily." The News-Sentinei believes
that "a diffusion of purchasing power
other country and as such should be
welcomed and cheerfully adopted"
THE King is doing his part" states
the Baltimore Evening sun, land It Is
not beyond belief that II may have two
important effects. In the first place,
it may tend to strengthen the throne.
The implicit admission by the King
that he Is q part Of the country and
must share IN its distresses as he shares
in its gIories viii certainly do nothing
to lessen his popularity with his sub
jects. In the second place, considering
the attitude Of the ordinary English
man toward the King, this retrench-
ment may do something to dissipate
ignorance of the true state Of Affairs.
When the Kings income Is cut every
Englishman viii realize that the sitla-
ton must be serious indeed. So. al
though Mr.. Windsor's act viii not bal
dllcS Tic DuuECt, " may D1lAS GhSAASAT
men in general to realize that they are
facing q crisis of the first magnitude"
THE Kings example is of inestima-
bic value" according to the Columbus
Ohio State journal What the eHner-
gency cabinet Of England is trying 10
impress upon the minds Of the people
Is the need for cooperation. Because
Ramsay Macdonald has dared to sug-
gest that even the unemployed must
join in this cooperation by taking
slight reduction in the dole he has lost
out politically. The King, by voluntarily
suggesting that his own salary be cut,
mas made it impossible for any subject
70 object to similar economic measures
on any logical grounds. The Kings
sacrifice represents real as well as a
4 hanrntiaaY y,an.,a
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Ritchis.powsr.Roosevs

Gov. Albert G. Richie Of Maryland
has the courage Of his convictions. In
an address before the Public Utilities
Law Section Of the American Bar Asso-
ciation. at Atlantic City, Gov. Richie
took o strong stand in opposition to
Government ownership and operation
OF power plants and the distribution Of
power and electricity. He took the posi-
ton notwithstanding the fact that
many leading Democrats in many States
ere urging that power" be made a
leading issue in the coming national
campaign and that the Democratic
party range itself nationally on the side
Of Government operation III 1t be neces-
sary." Notwithstanding the fact that
Gov. Richie Is quoted as declaring that
his remarks were not intended specih-
ealiy as an attack upon Gov. Franklin
D. Roosevelt Of New York and the New
Workers. position on the power question,
they will be generally so interpreted.
Furthermore, it appears that there may
be wide divergence of opinion among
the democrats over lIhS power AeSuS
when the Democratic National Conven-
ton assemblies next year TO pick candi-
dates and TO draft party platform.
Gov. Richie is a contender for the
presidential nomination OF his party.
So Il the Governor Of New York. In
deed. the claim has besn made recent
u that the selection Of Democratic
nominee for President practically has
been settled and that the choice viii be
Roosevelt SO far, although he is an
opponent Of the eighteenth amend
ment and the Volstead act, Gov. Roose-
welt has indicated that the campaign
next year should be waged over eco
nolnic issues, including the tariff. tax
alton, unemployment relief and par
ticlIlariy water power. The Governor
OF Maryland for years has been a de-
termined assailant Of the eighteenth
amendment and a defender Of States
rights. 1t has been charged by those
Democrats who do not fancy Gov.
Richie for the presidential nomination
klart be stands for Just one thing in the
tuilie mind opposition 70 national
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Friend of Cats Asks
Their Protection
TO the Editor Of The Star:

70 the Editor Of The Star:
The large number Of cats found dy-
ing from poison and injuries in many
yards and alleys of Washington has
increased recently to such an extent
that some action should be taken -
the humane citizens Of washington ans
its humane societies to endeavof to find
the perpetrators of such cruelty so that
they can be punished by existing law
which prescribes fine or Imprisonment
or both. The agony suffered by the
poor helpless creatures when dying
from poison is distressing, and would
move heart of stone (which would
appear many have), when witnessed.
Their value as catchers of mice and
rats is well known and generous credit
Is given them for their valuable serv-
ices In killing the destructive rodents.
From Dublin, Irish Free State, comes
b statement that it honors its cats, of
which there are thousands. a recent
survey having shown that, were it not
for the feline rat catchers many tene-
mentS would be uinhabitabie, and that
cats keep the municipality from ems
ploying human rat catchers IN all parts
Of the city at great expense. A tribute
and an appeal from the Daily News
Medford, Ore, says: "A cat is one OF
the greatest mothers IN creauon, ~ IS
one Of the most helpless of all dumb
animals. 1t is one OF the most CRATE
fIll of animals. All 1t asks in life Is
food, shelter and kindness All these
things can easily be accorded. Re is nos
on earth Of its own accord. 1t must
play some part In the divine plan. Sc
why not rescue cat when It is III
trouble? Why not feed it when it
hungers? Why not give it water when
1t thirsts? Why not be kind to 1t when
it does not intentionally annoy? The
prejudice against cats rests upon ig%
norance. Every lover of cats, and there
are many Of them, knows that they
are among the most attractive ani-
mails God has placed on earth. You
are merely carrying out a part Of the
divine plan when you are kind to
cat"
The cat has many enemies, but 1t
also has many friends, who will con-
tinue to look out for their welfare and
viii fight for their right to live.
ELEANOR w. HTTE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-18
SHOOTING STARS.


Daydreaming.
Dreamin through the daytime,
As the minutes slip along;
Maxim life q plsytine
An q story an song.
Hear that ROSTERS crow ascend
AS day begins to peep!
Get up an set busy, friend,
An don't you oversleep.
Loafin' up the highway
An loafn down the lane;
Loafin' in the byway
Far away from toll an pain.
Amt you got no chores to tend,
No promises to keep
Get up an get busy, friend,
An don't you oversleep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-18
Frozen Assets.

Tsha amount of frozen assets IN Lie
United States today, some 'Irozen' VOL
unfairly and others involuntarily, Is
enormous. These frozen assets are
contributing factor to the doldrums In
which business and industry find them
selyes. with accompanying unempioy-
r,ent AZ labor. The administration. It
Il reported, is seeking to And some way
in which at least part Of these frozen
assets may again become liquid. Esu-
mates have been made that $500 o0o,-
o00 Il tied up in deposits in closed
ranks, that another $500, 100000 may
~ in frozen real estate assets and
$500, 900, 900 Is out of circulation because
Of private boarding. If this money could
be brought again into circulation II
would in large measure give relief both
10 individuals and to business.
The oficials OF the administration
"a cooperation with the Federal Re-
serve Board and its advisory council,
are seeking some avenue OF approach
some means Of loosening the log jam
which ties up this vast sum OF money.
Nationwide movement among the
member banks OF the Federal Reserve
system and other banks to bring
about cooperation with the receivers
Of. closed banks is said to be under
vay. The hope is expressed that 1t
viii be possible TO advance to the re-
e.,vers Of the closed banks very con-
siderable percentages Of the values OF
the assets Of these institutions so that
the receivers in turn may make pay
nneuts to the depositors in those banks.
In some localities such steps have al
ready been taken by the banks. The
desire now is to make the movement
carry into every part Of the country
and into every community where banks
have been closed. Under such q plan
the depositors not only would be oene-
fted through greater period OF time
for the disposal Of the frozen assets
Of tie banks. but large amounts Of
money would be again placed in circu-
tation, aiding many corporations and
companies as well as individuals.
The suggestion has been advanced
that legislation be enacted granting
the Federal Reserve banks additional
powers so that they may so to the aid,
With their great assets. Of closed banks
and others which are hard pressed.
Under the existing Law the Federal
Reserve banks may rediscount ninety
day commercial paper that passes
muster and nine-month agricultural
paper and may accept Government
bonds. The matter may be taken up
when Congress convenes.
It Is obvious that huge amounts Of
money are lying practically idle in this
country today. withdrawn from circula-
tion and from business activity. II
this money could be employed IN In
dustry again, the Unemployment prob
lem would vanish quickly. Lack Of
confidence plus overproduction in
recent years has been responsible in
large part for the freezing. OF these
assets. That they can emerge from their
hiding places is readily discernible be-
cause of the oversubscription of the new
issues Of Government securities when
ever Mr.. Mellon puts them forward.
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A call by this country Of parley
to revive trade will, 1t is understood,
meet with worldwide welcome, Uncle
Sam being perhaps somewhat in the po-
sition Of the affable onlooker who might,
If he could be persuaded to buy chips,
help to revive languishing poker game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-18

Interruption of routine of living is
sometimes regarded by physicians A.
unfavorable to patient. This may be
why Jimmy Walker, while seeking
health abroad. has not been required to
abandon his customary program OF late
hours and after dinner speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-18

Some Of the far. northern nations
think that adventurous explorers should
be required to supply financial guar
antee to indemnify relief expeditions.
Rescuers are heroes also, who may
be excused for hesitation about bearing
most of the expense while the recipients
of their attentions get all the glory.
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Danger Ahead.

From the San Antonio Evening News.
DR.. Robert A, Millikan, Nobel prize
winner, sees "a revolution in the fisld
Of IDEAS That is serious. Remem-
her what Emerson said Beware when
God lets loose . thinker on this planet
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Might as well be kind and gentle
In the things you do or say,
Even slightly sentimental,
Till you have to change your way
When you catch shifty party,
Speak to him In tones polite.
Even give him greetings hearty,
Eut--Hand 1t to him right
If you find it is your duty
To condemn a man for crime,
Speak in phrase Of simple beauty.
Save your temper and your time.
DO not add single wrinkle
To your brow as time takes fight
Give your eyes n genial twinkle;
But Hand 1t to him right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-18

Caution as well as speed is being
studied in aviation which. though de-
scribed as "in its infancy" Is not TO be
encouraged in regarding an airplane as
q play toy for reckless youth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-18

1t Is made clear by Gandhi that an
irreducible minimum Of attire does not
necessarily indicate Intentions to par
ticipate in a ballet or beauty contest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-18

do you fear q censorship"
NO" replied Senator Sorghum. I'm
used to It. I've worked for years under
campaign managers who rigidly super
yised everything I had to say"
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Foolish Frankness.

From the Toledo Blade.
Canadian visitor said he saw five-
headed fish, You'd think he would
have been reluctant to say anything
about 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-18
Darwin Disputed.

DO you believe In the survival Of the
fittest?"
NO" replied Miss Cayenne. when
several men call on the same evening.
the greatest bore is always the last to
60 home"
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Peace and a Clean Slate.

From the Pasadena Star-News
If the great powers of the world
adoptsd the rule Of not starting an
other war until they had completely
paid for the last one, all would be well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-18

From the Goshen Daily News-Times
Sing Sings foot ball team is out for
practice and already the back field is
doping out how TO get past the guards.