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Evening star., 1932-02-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
dis or World"

dis OF World"
Dis ol' worlds got its habits. les de
same as you an me,
An one O. dem is sumpin' dat I sho'ly
likes to see:
1t has its share O. troubles; when de
wind begins to blow
An de trees begin to shiver cause dey
know it's gwinter snow.
1t struggles foh de sunshine, but de
struggle ain no use,
De clouds keep CROWN blacker an de
storm keep turnin' loose,
But 1t doen' lose its courage as de days
pass one by one,
Dis oil world keeps a swingin' an q
leanin toward de sun.
Oars got to be some sorrow, like dar's
got to be some storm;
Dis life dat we's livin can't be always
snug an warm.
Awsitin' foh de Summer on bleak an
wintry day
Dat takes a heap O. patience. But de
Summers on de way.
But de heart mus keep a-beatin an a
hopin' through de gloom
Or else de fros' will catch 1t an de rose
will never bloom.
Dis oil world sets de lesson, jes' to show
us how it's done,
An goes ahead a-swingin' an a-leanin'
toward de sun.
Evening star., 1932-02-01
Dance Marathon Ban
Proposed for Capital
To the Editor of The Star.

1t certainly is refreshing to see The
Star come out with an editorial on the
so-called world champion dance mara
thon" just closed. 1 know Commits
stoner Crosby and Corporation Counsel
Bride have expressed themselves de-
cidedly against this thing, and I heard
Mr.. Bride state that something must be
done to prevent the return of such
barbarian performance He is of the
opinion, however, that the matter will
nave to be taken to Congress for spe-
Clal legislation. l do not agree with
MN and offer the following amendment
TO section is (article XV) of Police
Regulations, Edition of 1925. The Com
missloners made this section as it
stands, and they can add the amend
ment II 1t meets with their approval:
section Is. No person shall take part
In any entertainment, play, opera, lee
lure, museum, circus, menagerie or eX-
hlbltion of animals, panorama, exhibit
OF a painting, sculpture, wax works or
other representations, tricks of legerde-
main, gymnastics, game, ball, musical
party, concert or any other exhibition,
entertainment, show or amusement of
whatever name or nature, in any build
Ing, tent or place in the District of
Columbia, whether as an actor, per-
former, director, manager. exhibitor,
lecturer or employe, in which enter
tainment any person shalp-(amend-
ment follows:
take part in a continuous per-
formance or exhibition of any kind for
more than four consecutive hours, and
any recesses or intermissions shall be
considered part of a continuous per-
formance or exhibition"
am hearing from many sources that
another scandal of this type is to open
In Washington on February II, put on
this time by group of New Yorkers,
or New York firm. This recent one
was staged and sponsored by Chicago
firm, so am told. 81 JEAN MENK.
Evening star., 1932-02-01

the House Of Representatives, during
the Seventieth and Seventy-first
congresses are to be disinterred
from their burial in the drv dust
Of the Congressional Record. re-
printed and bound in book form "for
the use Of the House" A resolution
authorizing the printing of five thou
sand copies Of this public document"
was adopted last week Since this al
lows each member Of the House only
eleven copies Of the prayer book, 1t is
said to attest the sincerity of the desire
OF Congress for drastic economy in gov
ernmental expenditures.
If the proposals for Federal aid to the
states IN the matter Of emergency re-
Ilei, as embodied in the Costigsn-La
Follette bill, are enacted into law, Miss
Grace Abbott, chief Of the Children's
Bureau, will become the Gen. Dawes of
the undertaking and have at her dis
posal 375,0000 900 dollars to dole out to
the States, principally ION the basis of
their needs" The bill creates a Federal
emergency relief board to consist of
Miss Abbott c. w. Warburton. director
OF extension work in the Department of
agriculture; John Aubel KratZ of Balti-
more, chief OF the Vocational Rehabili-
tation Service Of the Federal Board of
Vocational Education, and two persons
to be nominated by the President and
TO be paid $25 per day for whatever
time they may devote to the enterprise
Miss Abbott, however is made the real
dictator. 1t is provided that she shall
De charged with the administration of
the law; shall insure that the conditions
under which the funds are allocated are
complied with; shall make studies and
Investigations and reports may appoint
and flX the compensation of experts and
investigators, and shall supply inforna-
tion for the guidance Of the States,
stamp collectors are soon to have an
other opportunity to acquire a uninue
washington Bicentenary stamp On
February % there will be placed on sale
al Mount Vernon special commemora
tive stamp bearing depletion of the
Washington birthplace at Wakefield
Va, and the numerals 1882 1892
The stamps are being issued at Mount
Vernon because there is no post Office
at Wakefield. The first Bicentennisl
cigar has just made its appearance this
week. II Is the Washington LongfelloV
Bicentenary Special and measures
eight and one-half inches.
Copyright, 1922
Evening star., 1932-02-01
Bicentennial Music.

Music should play part in the COM
memoration Of the bicentennial Of the
birth of George Washington. The
official United States Bicentennial
Commission has music division. The
music Of Washington's own time has
been collected and published. Two
booklets Of musical data relating to the
celebration have been issued. Musical
settings for school plays and pageants
In honor Of Washington have been
made available.
The occasion naturally suggested the
composition Of original musical works,
and the Commission requested John
Alden Carpenter, an artist Of high repu-
tation, to produce an official choral ode.
John Philip SouSa has written a George
Washington Bicentennial March"
But George M. Cohan, for good or
III, has run away with the laurels. He
has written a so-called popular song
entitled Father of the Land We Love, -
and this ballad has been authorized by
the Commission as "the representative
bicentennial song"
Tns editors Of Musical America,
Evening star., 1932-02-01
International Unity at Shanghai.

With assurances from France and
Italy of participation in the movement
at Shanghai, initiated by the United
States and Great Britain, to prevent
encroachmentS upon the international
Settlement in that city by japanese or
Chinese forces, the situation in the Far
East becomes less menacing. Those
powers have been somewhat reluctant,
1t would seem, to engage in any pro-
tective action but now there is evidence
of a purpose to fulfill the obligations
involved in the maintenance OF the
Settlement as a place OF security.
Orders have been given for the dispatch
of additional ships of war, with landing
forces, and these acceSsions to the pro-
tective organization should be sufficient
to assure peace.
From Marking comes a correction OF
the report that the Chinese government
has declared war on Japan. The expla-
nation is given that the Chinese char
acter" used in the announcement was
misunderstood to be a declaration" Of
war, whereas it was intended to signify
state of war" without declaration.
1t has occurred heretofore that the
Chinese official proclamations have been
subject TO mistake, owing to the elusive
differentiations between slight shades
of meaning The fact appears to be
that the Marking government has
merely accepted the japanese onset as
involving a state of war. There is no
material difference between the two
conditions, as far as the immediate
situation is concerned. China is evil
IDENTIFY seeking to avoid making a record
of having itself declared war, leaving
the burden of responsibility for the
condition upon the Japanese.
Efforts have been made to establish
a neutral zone in Shanghai, but Japan
declines to agree to give up its own
defense" OF its sector Of the Interna-
tional Settlement against the Chinese
to third power. Not unreasonably
it is pointed out that Japan fears that
the withdrawal of japanese subjects
from that area would be required and
that this would arouse japanese feel
ing through its occupation by the
forces of another nation. II the net
effect is to keep the Settlement free
from fighting it makes little difference
whether the peace maintaining force
Is japanese or international, assuming
good faith on the part of the former
Taken altogether, it would seem that
at least for the present the tension has
been lesSened, although there remains
the possibility of sudden flare up of
hostilities close to the International
Settlement or even within its bound
aries. No truce has been declared be-
tween the Japanese and Chinese SOL
diery. The latter are not well disci-
plined and their leadership is somewhat
vague. The Chinese government is in
disorder. Removal Of the capital from
Marking to Loyang has caused new
political split, Cantonese leaders at
Shanghai accusing Chang KaiShek
of flight" Disintegration Of author
ity in China is feared, with disappear
ance of responsibility. In such case
a grave burden would rest upon the
international powers to prevent utter
chaos.
Evening star., 1932-02-01

ment headquarters in Canton, the city
from which SO per cent Of the Chinese
revolutions begin, President Chang re-
signed late last year and went back to
his native province with his family,
leaving the republic without a govern
ment for the time being.
Q. Why were the Athenian soldiers
called 'Hoplites" "?-C. K.
A. The Hoplites were the heavily
armed foot soldiers Of ancient Greece.
The word Is derived from the Greek
"oplon," which originally meant an
implement, and the plural "opla" used
to designate implements Of war and
armor.
Q. How much linen is used by the
Pullman company and what is the an
nual laundry bill?-C. L. NJ.
A. There are 100000 pieces of
linen in the stock on hand. The laun-
dry bill for one year is s3,973, ,359.08.
Q. How much of the water Of the
Niagara River can be used for power
purposes?-R. B.
A. BY treaty Stipulations the amount
OF water that may be diverted from the
Niagara River for power purposes has
been limited to $4,000 cubic feet per
second on the Canadian side and 10000
cubic feet per second on the United
States side.
Q. What was the Pythagorian phi
losophy as applied to given names?-
N. K.
A. This was the teaching that the
soul of one person at death entered
into those called by the name Of the
dying man Hence the custom Of giving
children the names of relatives.
@. Who was the first person whose
life was saved by the Pasteur treatment
for hydrophobia?-C P.
A. A young Alsatian lad, Joseph
Meister, was treated on July 6, 1885.
This is the first recorded case of
human being rescued from death from
hydrophobia, He later became con-
cierge Of the Pasteur Institut in Paris.
O. How did the United States come
into possession of Hawaii?-A. j. c.
A The Hawaiian Islands became a
Territory Of The United States of Amer
lea at the request of the Hawaiians on
July 7, 1898. This was after a previous
request for annexation had failed and
a republic had existed from 1894 to the
above mentioned date
@ Has Irene Rich a daughter on
the Stages. L.
A. Her daughter. Frances is playing
in Brief Moment" with Francine Larrt-
more at present.
Q. How is the notification Of a pri-
vate funeral sent?-T. G. B.
A. 1t is telephOned or the friend in
charge mails his or her personal card.
inscribed Mr.. Blanks funeral will be
at the First Presbyterian Church Mon
day at IL am"
@ What was the origin of the ex-
preston "Half-past kissing time"?-
G. F.
A. It's haf-past kissing time and
time to kiss again" is an old English
slang phrase used as a smart" retort
by male to a female who had asked
the time.
@. Is Frank B. Kellogg a native Of
Minnesota?-V B. N
A. Mr. Kellogg was born at Postdan
N. Y.
Q. Was Johnsons Island in San
dusky Bay Lake Erie) used as a prison
after the Civil War?-J. T.
A. JohnsOns Island was abandoned
as prison post IN September, 1855.
D. w.
A 1t is the passage into the Red Sea.
and was so called BY the Arabs because
of the number Of shipwrecks that hap
oened there
Evening star., 1932-02-01
Eddie Stinson.

In the death of Eddie Stinson, who
was killed recently in crash on the
lake front in Chicago, America loses
one of Its pioneer airmen, who has con-
tributed much to the advancement of
aviation. President Of the airplane COM
pany bearing his name, Stinson had
more hours in the air-a total Of six
teen thousand-than any other pilot in
the history of flying He was only
fifteen when his famous sister, Kath-
crime, one of Americas first aviatrixes,
interested him in the art of plotting the
boxlike contraptions Of those days. Since
then, with practically no cessation, Ed
die Stinson rode the skies and was at
the forefront in making aviation what
1t is today.
Perhaps he will be best remembered
for his drastic action with his then
struggling company In refusing to sell
planes to those who were contemplat-
ing over water flights In the orgy Of
dangerous flying after Col. Lindbergh S
successful crossing of the Atlantic.
Stinson claimed, and rightly, that the
land plane had not been developed to
a point of dependability necessary for
long trips Of this kind and turned his
back squarely on those who wished to
purchase his ships for stunts" Of peril
GUS nature. In view Of the many deaths
that occurred following Lindbergh's
exploit, Stinson was proved absolutely
correct in his stand.
Beside his record accom-
plishments in the air-and at one time
or another he held many world titles
stinson was the designer Of the brakes
now required on all transport planes.
Evening star., 1932-02-01

prefer Fred Lands, for example, for
mer member of the House and news
paper columnist. There Is talk, too, of
James M. ogden, attorney general as
possible gubernatorial nominee Col.
Paul McNutt, former national COM
mander OF the American Legion and
at present dean Of the Law School of
the University Of Indiana, s after the
Democratic nomination for Governor
and probably will be nominated un-
less Daley hould get into the race.
Evening star., 1932-02-01

Eurythmic dance recitals have at last
ended at old ST. Mark s-in-the -Bou
werie Church, New York, and Bishop
Manning and the rector are said to
have buried their nine -year-old hatchet
Oh, Just suppose that, on the threshold
of this reconciliation, the congregation
should go in for steeple- sitting!
Evening star., 1932-02-01

A movie actor kissed the great Greta
Garbo the first time he ever saw her.
Of course it was on a set, but 1t must
have been a thriller, just the same.
Rockies" used to get hits off Walter
Johnson and Christy Mathewson their
first time up at bat against them. But
seldom again!
Evening star., 1932-02-01

A broadcasting company which ad-
vertised for man possessing the Har-
ward accent" had to give up its quest
because nobody could adequately ex-
plain just what this accent is. All that
many people know about 1t is that 1t
is often placed on the first person, both
singular and plural
Evening star., 1932-02-01

A party Of English choir boys has
been touring the world for three years.
Many departing soprano will return
as basso. And their parents have been
spared the agonies of the transition
period.
Evening star., 1932-02-01
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Evening star., 1932-02-01
Suspicion.

What you want" said the stranger,
us more centralized form of govern
ment for Crimson Gulch."
Stranger" answered Broncho Bob,
don't start anything. Whether it's in
a poker game or elsewhere, we're allus
suspicious of a man who knows what
we want afore we have expressed our
selves. He's too blame dextfous."
Evening star., 1932-02-01
ENCOURAGING,

"Of course you entertained during the
social season."
Well" answered Mr. Cumrox, moth
er and the girls didn't think much OF
me as an entertainer, but I overheard
several visitors say I was one Of the
most amusin' people that ever broke in."
Evening star., 1932-02-01
Invariably the Case.

Strive on, o toiler, as you may
To make mankind your debtor;
Some other man will always say
He could have done 1t better.
Evening star., 1932-02-01
One of the Many.

There is great deal of talk about
you as a presidential possibility" said
the friend.
Il know it," answered Senator Sor-
ghum.
Doesn't it mAe you proud7"
mot especially proud. But own 1
should have felt sighted If had been
overlooked in so general distribution
Of glory"
Evening star., 1932-02-01

In charity rattle held recently at
Wandworth, England, a teetotaler won
bottle Of fine whisky Vegetarians
often win turkey raffles, too The solu-
ton always is easy; a hospital will
gladly find use for both.
Evening star., 1932-02-01

Apparently Japan is convinced that
the Great Wall OF China is made of
nothing much stronger than ginger
bread.
Evening star., 1932-02-01
AZ Not So MANY.

From the Dayton Daily News
A New Jersey man wants a divorce
because his wife laid down At rules OF
conduct for him. Somebody should
wise him to the fact that Al is really
the minimum.
Evening star., 1932-02-01
Should Be Sharper.

From the New York Sun.
Senator Carey Of Wyoming has in
troduced bill to provide for the COM
meroration Of the battle OF Dull Knife.
If he means Thanksgiving, why does1ft
he say so2 4
Evening star., 1932-02-01

Mrs. Rudy Vallee, married last July,
has in her brief married life made three
trips home TO California. The click of
the rails must have proved pleasant
relief from the sob of the Groom.
Evening star., 1932-02-01

IT ain got no patience" said Uncle
Eben, "wif de kind O. patience dat con-
sists In jes' settin' down comfable an
waittn' foh good luck to strike you3
Evening star., 1932-02-01
The Partisan's Profession.

I love the right With courage strong
I'll ever battle 'gainst the wrong.
And they are always right, you see,
Who in their views agree with me.
Evening star., 1932-02-01
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Evening star., 1932-02-01

The prayers offered daily by the Rev.
James Shera Montgomery, chaplain Of
Evening star., 1932-02-01

A. This was the teaching that the
soul of one person at death entered
into those called by the name Of the
dying man Hence the custom Of giving
children the names of relatives.
Evening star., 1932-02-01

@. Who was the first person whose
life was saved by the Pasteur treatment
for hydrophobia?-C. P.
Evening star., 1932-02-01

nations will be made in party conven-
tionS instead OF in primary elections
The law has been changed. The State
conventions follow the primary cleo
tions in which nominees for Represent
ativeS in Congress and county and local
officials are nominated. That being the
case, it is possible for Ludlow and
Greenwood to go into the primaries in
their congressional districts, win renom-
ination and later become candidates for
the senatorial nomination at the Demo-
cratic State Convention. And it seems
likely they will pursue that course if
they are to be senatorial candidates.
denomination in their own districts
will add to their prestige in the State
convention.
There Is one Democrat outstanding
in Indiana who might easily have the
Democratic senatorial nomination or
that for Governor II he went after 1t.
Frank c. Daley, former United States
attorney and the prosecutor of former
Senator Newberry Of Michigan in the
contest made against the seating OF
Newberry.
So far however, Mr.. Daley has not
indicated any intention of seeking
public ONCE. He was the Democrat1C
candidate for Governor in 1928 and ran
1000 votes ahead of his ticket, losing
by only $4,000, while Smith was losing
to Hoover in Indiana by 100000 votes.
What the Republicans do about a
gubernatorial candidate may have its
effect on the general election and the
fate of Watson and the presidential
ticket. M. Bert Thurman, Republican
National committeeman, who managed
campaings for Watson in the past, has
announced for the Republican nomi
nation. He Is not considered par
ticularly strong candidate, however. by
some Of the Republicans, VINO would
Evening star., 1932-07-14

are won by experience, but you have
shown a fair for color and for line,
and you have pleasing personality.
Your cultural grade, too, is above aver
age You may try for the place left va
cant by that migrate Berthe"
migrate! Tony knew that Berthes
feet would have been twice their nor
NAL size had she dared release them
from their leather castings during busy
day; and that the pain in Berthe's side
was sometimes so agonizing that little
beads of perspiration gathered in the
shadow of dark down on her upper lip.
Berthe kept her two children in a part
pay orphans asylum on Staten Island.
Tony had reason to remember her
first client" The prospect was a tight
Tipped woman Of indefinite age. with
heavily rnascaraed eyes and diamond
bracelet two inches wide. She wanted
an evening gown Tony lost the sale
you should have talked up the pink
lame, Brookes" Simone was sharp,
frankly displeased Couldn't you see
she wanted the pink lame?"
But tit wasn't right. She was
thick through the hips and the lines of
the pink lame accentu2ted her thick
ness. The color was bad, too. 1t made
her look old-as old as she is-showing
her back with dry, crinkled skin to the
waist The mulberry was lovely. Femi-
nine and svelt"
Nine Simone flushed with anger,
with impatience. She snapped:
Never mind about that, Brookes
We're not In this business to cultivate
Evening star., 1932-07-14

taste. We're In II to sell clothes. Give
'em what they want If we don't give
it to 'em-our competitors will. An
other loss like that and I'll have to let
you out"
In silence. Tony gathered up the Of
Tending pink lame and the mulberry
lace and handed them to her helper.
She was thinking that the upward path
of saiesmanship was far from an in
viting one. Lies. Bald, blatant lies
frothed over with gushing adjectives
and sugary persuasions. Truth was SO
much easier and SO much more be-
coming. Heigho! She would try. One
must live.
Less than a month later the sales
path took a sharp turn 10 the left then
ceased altogether. A lumpy woman
with imperious eyes admired an ermine
coat being carried to the "fuis" by a
Simone helper. She asked Tory to slip
il on.
you're about my figure" the lumpy
woman concluded. studying Tony's slim
length with appraising eyes. Yes" &"
illst about. A bit taller perhaps"
Tony Judged the about" meant a
difference of at least 40 pounds added
to the woman. She slipped on the
coat. 1t sheathed her Ike calyx;
clung lovingly to the delicate curves of
her firm young body. Above the soft
white collar dusk brooded in the undu-
lations of her hair. Her dark eyes
flashed the torch which only those who
love beauty for itself and not for its
effect may carry.
Evening star., 1932-07-14

ating. II she only dared tell this shrew
the truth about her lunppiness
You? A saleswoman? That Ia
funny" The woman laughed derisively.
She wriggled out of the coat and tossed
1t across a chair.
we have other models in errnine-
II you'd like me to"
Don't trouble. Ill look elsewhere"
The woman f1ounced from the room.
Tony picked up the coat and turned to
face Simone. A Simone shaking with
anger, with thwarted avarice
You killed that sale Brookes. The
most expensive coat in the shop. Mer-
ciful heavens. whatever made me think
you co-ld sell anything?"
The coat dion't Iit--it was too
small"
What's that got to do with it? Too
small OF all the-why Ounce woulc
have known when she said she hac
your figure that she was cracked on her
weight. A Ounce would have known
enough to" Simone made a gesture
of futility. mo use. You won't do.
Brookes. Get your weeks wages at the
office. It's closing time, anyway. You're
through"
I'm sorry" Tony carried the coat TO
the main salon and handed it to help
er. so much for truth she said. She
had managed to save a few dollars.
She would have to find another place.
To Be Continued.