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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

ments, the scribes found the State De-
partment officials in flannels and white
shoes. They'd been playing deck tennis
most of the afternoon, Col. Stimson eX-
planned. When Ambassador Dawes
called up Woodley on the transocean1c
phone at o'clock-11 pm. Paris time
he interrupted hot match between the
Secretary and his young adjutant.
Stimson spends q good deal Of time at
his sylvan estate on the edge OF town
when diplomatic bees buzz disturbingly
Far from the madding throng, which 1t
wouldn't be so easy to escape at the
department, the Hoover premier finds it
possible to concentrate gray matter to
more purpose amid the secluSion Of the
home setting.
There's to be no boycott of the League
if its Council invites an American to
serve on the Sino-JapaneSe inveStigat-
ing commission. He would function as
be nominally by the League authorities,
though naturally these would consult
with the Government as to the best
man. Half dozen of our people at
one time and another have done League
jobs. Maj. Gen. James G. Harbord was
sent into Armenia on a mandate in
quiry. Henry Morgenthau performed
a League chore in Poland and later
one in connection with Graeco- Turkish
war refugees. Norman H. Davis rem
dered yeoman service in the League
settlement of the Mcneil controversy
Last year a Yankee took part in the
Leagues Liberian slavery inquiry. The
Dawes and Young reparationS plans
were not OF League origin, but Ameri-
can citizens were the principal factors
in both undertakings. No finer League
OF Nations achievement anywhere was
ever recorded than the financial recon-
Struction OF Hungary under jeremiah
Smith, Jr., OF Boston, acting as Geneva'S
commissioner general. So there's no
lack Of precedents if the League wants
to draft. an American for the Man
churian business.
X X
AL Smith has just registered a new
Highland it has nothing to do with
the Empire State Building either. An
upstate New York horticulturist has
named new rose after the idol of
Manhattan. It's said to be the first
time mere politician has ever been
so honored.
Two Presidents of the United States
Andrew Jackson in 1882 and Zachary
Taylor in 1849-declined to appoint a
day OF national thanksgiving. Histori-
cal letters from them both, addressed
in each case to a clergyman, have just
been acquired by famous autograph
dealer, and are believed never to have
been published. Jackson and Taylor
agreed that the setting aside of a day
for expression of public gratitude was
matter for the individual States
rather than the head of the Federal
Government.
Copyright, 1917
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
Protests Destruction of
East Capitol Street Elms
To the Editor of The Star:

10 the EDITOR OF Inc STAR.
wish to thank you for interest The
Star is taking in the wanton destruction
of magnificent elm trees on East Capitol
street.
Architect Lynn's explanation as
given in tonight's Star is the lamest
explanation I ever saw. No legislation
has been enacted providing for the
widening of East Capitol street and
what right has he to assume that 1t
ever will be? That would involve the
destruction of mile of the finest elm
trees in the city, and the conversion
of beautiful street into desolation.
AS beautiful as the Capitol Building
may be, it does not begin to compare
with the arched elms of East Capitol
street and to destroy them to crafty
an ill-advised whim Of the Ma
tional Capital Park and Planning
Commission is nothing short of
a crime. It is to be fervently hoped
that Congress will never consent to any
such dissertation of one of the most
beautiful vistas in the city. If that is
the best the National Capital Park and
Planning Commission can do, 1t had
better be decommissioned. To save one
magnolia tree in the Mall $4,000 will be
spent. but hundreds of beautiful elms,
much more stately than the magnolia,
are to be given the ak! What a
commissionl
Mr.. Lynn had no right to act as if the
widening of East Capitol street had been
authorized and destroy these trees be-
cause it was the most convenient place
to run the tunnel trench. Why was 1t
not placed in the Supreme Court
grounds beneath the location of a walk
or driveway? A little planning would
have avoided the needless destruction
Of those trees.
Only God can grow tree. but.
ALBERT M. LEVERS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
The Attack Is Renewed

If the counter-broadside from the
Navy League fails to make the hit
that is registered by wide public inter-
est, it. will be because the tangible and
understandable issues that provoked
the opening shots in this battle have
been lost in the smoke.
When the Navy League said the
President showed "abysmal ignorance"
the issue was drawn and plain for
every one to see. When the President's
fact-finding commission sought to pro-
duce evidence to the contrary by a
counter blast at the Navy Leagues bat
terry the shots were so directed as to
arouse grave doubts as to the accuracy
of the Navy Leagues guns. But now
there has been a return barrage from
the Navy League, and the ammunition
consists in part of such assertions as
would go to show that the Presidents
commission said Mr.. Gardiner applied
a quota of 1871 to Japan, when, as a
matter of fact, Mr.. GARDENERS quota
of 131 was applied to Great Britain,
And as the man in the street does
not give a hang whether England or
Japan has a quota or 1871 in auxiliary
vessels, or whether Mr.. Gardiner applied
that quota in reference to one or both
of them, or whether the Presidents
commission picked up the wrong quota
and shot it back at Mr.. Gardiner, the
thunder of the big guns has diminished
to the swapping of cap pistols. 1t may
continue indefinitely. but public interest
has turned elsewhere to seek new thrills
and adjectives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
ONLY Willing Givers Wanted

The statement published today from
Elwood Street. director of the Commu-
nifty Chest, ought to help clear an atmos-
phere that temporarily is befogged by
charges of coercion" within the Gov
eminent departments in connection
with the Chest campaign now in prog
reSs.
1.-THE Community Chest does not want
and will not knowingly accept one cent
of money unwillingly given through the
Government unit or any other unit of
its campaign organization" said Mr..
Street. amy subscriber who notifies
the Chest that his pledge has been made
unwillingly may have his pledge i'm
mediately Cancelled and any payment
made on such pledge will be refunded
instantly and without question"
For those within the Government
departments who feel that they are
subscribing to the Chest, not because
they regard it as a duty and privilege
but because they fear the wrath of their
immediate superiors, this statement
should be Of comforting assurance
Their gifts may be recalled, with nc
one the wiser.
1t is believed that there will be a
minimum of such contributions re-
called. The uproar over coercion" be-
comes an unfair reflection upon the
vast majority of Government employees
who welcome this opportunity to share
in whatever proportion they feel is JUS
titled, their bounties with others. Tit
standard allotment of three days pay
has been suggested for the benefit d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
Tilson Versus Smell.

Despite the fact that all chance OF
Republican organization of the House
apparently has vanished, with the Dem
ocratS holding an actual majority In
that body, two Republican House lead
erS are engaged in knock-down, drag
out fight for the one great G.. 0. P
honor still within the gift of the minor
ity party-the floor leadership. Repre-
sentative John @. Tilson Of Connecti-
cut, who for several years, while the
Republicans controlled the House, served
as majority floor leader, and Represent
alive Bertrand H. Smell of New York
who has been chairman of the powerful
House Rules Committee, are the con-
testants. Specifically, they are fighting
for the rather empty honor of being the
Republican candidate for the speaker
ship against Representative Jack
Garner of Texas, Democrat, when the
House meets here on December z. In
reality the prize is the minority floor
leadership.
Representative Tilson, at the caucus
of the Republicans of the House held
last Spring, was their choice to sue
coed himself as majority leader. The
late Speaker Nicholas Longworth at
the same caucus was nominated for
the speakership At first blush 1t
would appear that all Mr.. Tilson had
to do under the existing circumstances
was to sit tight and hold on to what
the caucus handed him early this year.
But after the death Of Nicholas Long
worth It still looked as though the Re
publicans might have chance to or
ganize the House, holding a bare ma
jority at that time. Mr.. TilSon became
candidate for the speakership nomina-
ton and so did Mr.. Smell. The situa-
ton now is that the man who can con-
troll enough votes in the caucus which
is to be held here Monday for the
speakership nomination--empty though
it may be-can also control enough
votes to be named the Republican floor
leader. Both Mr.. Tilson and Mr.. Smell
AlhNC 0CC4aAC0 t4AdO ~ WAC GSCPNbAANOAAE'
are unable to organize the House the
G. o. P. nominee for Speaker should be
the floor leader if the Republicans fail
to elect a Speaker.
No question of party loyalty lies be-
tween Mr.. Tilson and Mr.. Smell; both
are Republicans to the tips of their
fingers. Mr. Tilson came to the House first
in 1909 and with the exception of the
Sixty-third Congress has been mem
Der of that body ever since. His pres
ent consecutive service began in March,
1915. Mr.. Smell became member of
the House first in November, 1915. and
has served continuously since. In point
of seniority Mr.. Tilson has the edge
over his opponent. The supporters of
Mr. Tilson for the floor leadership and
the speakership nomination point to
the unanimous action of the caucus
last Spring in selecting Mr.. Tilson for
floor leader. They argue that it would be
unjust and unfair to Mr.. Tilson now
to take away from him what was SO
freely given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27

schools have all the children. Here Is
the place for such fundamental, nom
Sectarian, unifytng religious instruction
as will give tone and vigor to the moral
sense and conduct OF our coming citi-
zens.
Groups Of broad-minded Catholics,
Professionals and Jews sometimes gather
about tables to confer as to the great
ideas and teachings on which they
agree. and the bearing Of these ideas on
the problem of better human relation
ships. 1t is not too much to hope that
soon some such group will prepare and
present brief manual of religious in
struction for American youth. The
CITY. would be an excellent place in
which to introduce the use of such q
manual. LUTHER K, LONG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
Religious instruction
Is Held Need of TODAY
To the Editor of The Star.

TO the Editor of The Star:
The dedication of the Crosby Stuart
NoyeS School was a noteworthy event
well reported in The Star of Saturday,
November IA. Of special interest were
the remarks of Mr. Henry Gilligan, a
member OF the School Board, along the
line OF religious instruction in the
schools.
What this country needs" declared
Mr.. Gilligan, lin this time of depres-
sion, and every other time, is more
religion. I believe there ought to be
way we could see to it that our
young people, confronted as they are
with more intimate temptations than
ever before, can be made to see this
need and provided with the religious
training they need"
The home is the central place of op-
portunlty and responsibility in the mat
ter OF religious training, but many par
ents repudiate, or at least neglect, their
responsibility. Churches and Sunday
schools are doing a tremendous service,
but large proportion of children are
unreached BY these agencies The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
A Five.to.One Jury Ratio.

That the judicial processes of this
country are not as effective as the
public security demands is generally
accepted as a fact. Much thought is
being given to the problem of cor
recting this condition. Numerous
remedies have been proposed, but lit
tie progress has been made toward
their adoption. Nevertheless the re-
search continues and from time to time
concentration upon one or another of
the various proposals Is effected, with
the prospect of adoption, by the States
and by the Federal Government. The
prevalent disposition, however, is to
move slowly, lest through hasty action
the fundamental principles Of the law
upon which the liberties of the people
rest may be discarded.
One of the causes of delay and mis-
carriage of justice most generally
agreed upon is the frequency with
which trials are rendered ineffective
through the disagreement of the jury
or the rendering of verdicts Of &C
quittal contrary to the obvious evidence
Of guilt. The generally prevalent rule
requiring unaninity on the part Of the
fury contributes to this result, and in
consequence occasionally an effort is
made to bring about an amendment of
the law to permit verdicts by the vote
of less than all twelve occupants of
the box. The latest to advocate such
q change is Judge Charles c. Mott, jr.,
of the New York Court Of General
Sessions. who states his view in an
article in 1.-THE Panel" organ of the
Association of Grand Jurors of New
York County, an organization which
has done much to advance the cause
Of greater efficiency in the COURTS
9Aaae Mott recommends, first that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27

II American soldiers are inclined to
repine over the early mechanization of
the old list Cavalry, organized in 1884,
they can imagine the blow to British
military circles when the 18th Hussars,
"the Prince Consort's own" one of
the most splendid and picturesque
regiments in any army, recently had
to exchange the saber for the monkey
wrench. 1t began its history back in
IT'S as "Honeywood's Dragons" Ev-
erybody knows these changes are all
for the best, and everybody dislikes
them cordially.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.

The Obscure.
The men whose efforts win renown
Our gratitude inspire.
We hand their names in splendor down
For others to admire.
Yet names we love full well repose
In sweet and simple rest;
The names unheralded Of those
Who toiled and did their best.
The leader oft Is like the foam
Which lightly floats and free.
Beneath him mighty waters roam,
The great resistless sea.
Though Fortunes turn may ne'er dis
close
Their chance to reach the crest,
The men who move events are those
Who toll and do their best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27

There Is no other agency In the
world that can answer as many legiti-
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ington, D. C..
Q. Do referees at foot ball games
have standard set of signals which
can be read by spectators?-M. S.
A. They do. For example, both hands
raised above the head fully extended
and palms forward denotes a touch
down. Both arms raised above the
head with the arms crossed at wrists
signifies that q touchback has been
made.
Q. How many planes can the carrier
Lexington take?-R. w.
A. She carries 80 planes.
Q. why are Marines called Leather
necks?-P. T.
A. A black leather stock was part of
the early uniform.
q. Please give an address for secur-
ing programs and tickets for the Olym-
pic games next Summer.-L. L.
A. The Olympic Games Committee,
Ticket Department, w. NJ. Garland
Building, Los Angeles, Calf.
@. What were the assignats used
during the French Revolution?-R. H.
A. The asSignats issued during and
Immediately after the French Revolu-
ton were notes, bills or bonds in place
of currency issued by the revolutionary
government Of France, and their value
was based on the security of lands
belonging to the crown, the church
and the nobility.
Q. When were clocks made by Ben
jamin TwiSs?-J. M. M.
A. Benjamin and Hiram Twiss were
clockmakers in Meriden, Conn.,, from
1820-1832.
@. What Is degras?-C. C. H.
A. DegraS Is o dark brown unctuouS
fat derived from crude grease obtained
by washing sleeps wool. It is used
as leather stufhng, belt dressing
compound, producing lanolin, for max
ing printing inks, also special soaps
and varnishes.
@. How much beer was produced In
America before prohibition?-T. M.
A. About 100000 barrels a year.
It had a market value Of about $780,
600, 900.
@. Where was Bosworth Field?-
]. N.
A. This field, on which the last bat
tie of the Wars of the Roses was fought
in 1895, is two miles south of Market
Bosworth. This in turn is IL miles west
by south of Leicester, England. On this
field Richard III lost his life. His OPP
ponent, the Earl of Richmond, was
afterward King Henry VII.
Q. Was Lucullus considered a volup-
tuary?-V. S.
A. Hardly. He was very rich, and
after he retired from politics he en-
joyed an elegant leisure, luxury refined
by good taste and tempered by philos-
ophy, for which he has become pro-
verbal.
M. B.
A. The deformity may be congenital,
but is usually due to ricketts,. Some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27

those who want to know what amount
is considered proper. 1t is in no wise
binding. The amount given rests en-
tirely with the giver.
Overzealousness in seeking money
for the sake Of the sick, the helpless
and other unfortunate members of this
community may be a human mistake.
but it is certainly not a high crime
for which the spirit of giving should be
indicted and made to suffer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27

The looming war between China and
Japan has so put out Of joint the nose
Of the Iowa cattle testing war that four
hundred "Hawkeye" National Guards
men are out of the trenches and ate
their Thanksgiving dinners at home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27

It is said that no less than four
fifths of all Americans between the
ages Of fourteen and twenty-four read
the comic strips. If true, that explains
a whole lot Of things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27

Britain, it is declared, is shocked
by the attitude of the United States
toward her new tariff act. Did not q
certain Mr.. Aesop once say something
pertinent to this very situation? Some
thing or other about an OK?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
A Difficulty.

What we want" said the reformer,
sis men who go into Office without any
mercenary motives whatever"
"Yes," answered Senator Sorghum
that's the kind of men I have been
looking for. The only trouble find
Is that the man who Is willing to work
free Of charge seldom turns out reli-
able goods"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27

A new breed Of rabbit is declared TO
produce fur like that of the beaver. The
old-fashioned Molly Cottontail" breed
has long been pre-eminent in producing
fur like that of the beaver and almost
every other fur-bearing animal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27

Vienna reports the discovery of i've
Of Haydn's lost works. One of them IS
an octet for wind instruments. Their
rendition does not call for a single saxo-
phone, cowbell, dishpan, derby hat or
sheet Of sandpaper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27

Most adults. and also Q surprising
number of young people, think that the
absolute zero in campus distinction Is
reached when some college girl is chosen
as the "cutest" In the institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
A Cynical Reflection.

You don't seem to care for the
numerous compliments extended to this
work of yours" said the admiring
friend.
NO." replied the artist, "in order to
secure a first-class advertisement, a
picture has to be roasted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
A Holiday MisRt.

OF man Crouch, he come along.
He hear de chillun sing a song.
He see de turkey hangin' high
An smell de pork chops as dey fry.
He do his very bes' to frown
An be the terror Of de town.
But everybody smile SO kind
He's n'ble fob to change his mind.
His feelin's shift so mighty fast,
His face gifts tired. 1t jes' can't last.
He packs his grip an hollers ouch!
Dis ain no place foh oil man Grouch!"
"a man is mighty unfortunate" said
Uncle Eben, IF he's one o. dem folks
dat thinks dey can't show der indie
pendence wifout actin sassy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
Changes in History.

From the Haverhili Evening Gazette.
Now, we are told, Eoah's flood lasted
$50 days instead of 40; and we expect
to hear soon that Jonah's whale swal-
lowed his family, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27

Raw oysters, science announces, are
a cure for anemia. They are also
splendid cure for that hollow feeling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
In Danger.

The Dove of Peace exclaimed, "Ir
truth,
My pulses wildly throb.
fear they'll catch me in my youth
And eat me for a SQUAD"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
Curtailment in Order

From the Lowell Evening Leader,
The latest play of Eugene ONeill
suggests that our dramatists NAV he
tending toward the f1ve-day week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
Cangster a Necess;,v

From the GAINESVILLE Daily Gazette.
A cartoon says that Chicago has been
aiding the United States Government
in getting rid of gangsters. The only
aid Chicago rendered was to furnish,
the gangster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
Point Of View.

1.-THE point Of view makes a great
deal Of difference" said the ready
made philosopher.
Yes" replied Mr.. Chuggins. when
you are walking you think every auto
mobile is trying to hit you. When you
are driving car you get an idea that
every pedestrian is insanely ambitious
TO get run over"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-27
Ais Fair in War.

From the Louisville Courier-JournaI.
East is East and West is West. but
they seem to have about the same ideas
when 1t comes to jumping on weaker
country. :
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q. Please give an address for secur-
ing programs and tickets for the Olym-
pic games next Summer.-L. l..
A. The Olympic Games Committee,
Ticket Department, w. NJ. Garland
Building, Los Angeles, Calf.