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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
The Passing of Rockville Fair.

Announcement that the Rockville Fair
will be held for the last time in August
next marks the passing of an institu-
ton that has been greatly cherished by
more than two generations. In other
parts of the country also the county
fair has declined, and it may be that
in few years it will have gone into
history as an interesting record of Amer
lean enterprise and entertainment. The
present plan is to make the finale at
Rockville particularly spectacular. as a
farewell gesture, and doubtless there
will be large attendance, for old times
sake at least.
The Montgomery County Agricultural
Society was organized in 1874 and has
held seventy-eight fairs at Rockville.
When it began, conditions were greatly
different from those of today. The
area around the county seat was almost
wholly agricultural. There were no
suburban" residential developments
there. The distance" of the fair
grounds from Washington was much
greater, in point of time required for
travel, than it has been in these latter
days of motor cars and good roads. It
was an all-day adventure to 60 out from
the Capital to the fair. Just so the
farmers of the county, taking their prize
seeking exhibits to the fair, devoted
practically the entire week to the enter
prise.
There were two main interests in the
fair seventy-eight years ago and for a
long period after that-the show OF
produce and live stock and the horse
racing. The biggest pumpkins, the
finest wheat. the largest specimens of
living animals, the daintiest examples
of domestic fabrication, the bed quilts
and knitted work, the choicest pre-
serves" were the objects Of the keenest
attention. Then there were side shows"
and other carnival features that were
the delight Of old and young, furnish
ing almost the only means Of enter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28

This newspaper puts at your disposal
a corps OF trained researchers IN WASH
ington who will answer questions for
you. They have access to the Govern
+ment departments, the Libraries, mu-
seums, galleries, and public buildings,
and to the numerous associations
which maintain headquarters in the
Nations Capital. If they can be OF
assistance to you. write your question
coin or stamps to The Evening Star
Information Bureau, Frederic J. Has
kin, Director, washington, D. G.
Q. Who went on the American tour
with Lindbergh?-D.H H.
A. Phillip Love and Donald Keyhoe
accompanied Col. Iindbergh on his
American tour in another plane.
@. Did Enrico Caruso eves broadcast
over the radio?-L. M.
A. He did sing over the radio for
Lee De Forest in 1909 from The Metro
politan Opera House, singing "sicili-
ana"
@. Does the prohibition amendment
apply to the Philippines?-S. A.
A. The Bureau of Prohibition says
that the eighteenth amendment does
apply to the Philippine Islands, but that
the Volstead act does not. This Is due
to the fact that in section OF the
Jones act, an act Of Congress passed
in 1916, the statement Is made that
thereafter no laws passed by Congress
shall apply to the Philippine Islands.
Q. When was electricity first used
in theater?-L. H.
alter, New York City, in 1882. The
play was "Iolanthe" and King Edward
VII, then Prince Of Wales, was present.
@. Has Soviet Russia entirely scrap
ped the literature Of pre-revolution
days?-M. M.
A. BY no means. While literature
clarifying the capitalist system and the
old royalty and nobility is not permit
ted to be circulated, pure classics OF
certain kinds continue to be admired.
This being the centennial OF the death
Of Goethe, the SovietS are celebrating
the occasion with appreciative observ-
ances and the State Publishing House
has lust issued a memorial edition of
Goethe's works In 10 volumes.
@. Should a bride carry bouquet or
a prayer book at her wedding?-E. A.
A. Either is correct. The choice rests
with the individual.
@. Who was taller, George Washing
ton or Abraham Lincoln?-M. S.
A. Abraham Lincoln was feet
inches in height. At the time of his
death, George Washington was feet
3D. inches. He doubtless was at least
6 feet 4 inches in his prime.
@. Will sharks follow ship for many
days?-P. G.
A. They have a most extraordinary
power of swimming, great endurance,
and a -apidity of motion. Many large
ones inhabit the open ocean, following
ships for weeks.
@. How many American Roman
Catholic Cardinals are there?-A. l.. M.
A. There are four: The Very Rev.
William O'Connell, Boston, the Very
Rev. Dennis j. Dougherty, Phila-
delphia; the Very Rev. George w.
Mundelein, Chicago: the Very Rev.
Patrick J. Hayes, New York City.
@. Where did Thornton Wilder write
1.-THE Bridge Of San Luis Rey"?-C. D.
A. This novel was written while
Thornton Wilder was at the Meadow
ell Colony. at Peterborough, N. H.
@. Why does some paper currency
have a star before the serial number?-
v. A. H.
A. Paper currency is printed and
finished in sheets of II subjects. The
finish includes imprinting the numbers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
America Calls for Action.

Interpreting the genuine desire of the
people Of the United States for disarma-
ment results at Geneva, Ambassador
Gibson, chairman of the American dele
cation, opposes adjournment until con-
crete action Is taken. He informed Mr..
Henderson, president of the conference,
to that effect yesterday. Mr.. Gibson's
declaration was called forth by the
plans of various European delegations,
which favor putting up the shutters for
several months, leaving the conference
suspended, like Mahomet's coffin, be-
tween heaven and earth.
The American people could wish that
Ambassador Gihson's pressure for a
continuous performance at Geneva con-
tanned the possibility of eventual agree
ment on lines denoting progress toward
disarmament. Everything which has
happened at the conference so far sug-
gests that establishment will be the
lot of those idealists who thought, and
may still think, that the world is mil
lennially-minded. Only this week the
differences that separate the powers on
naval questions-the only ones under
consideration which carry real interest
for the United States-were revealed in
all their disconcerting nakedness.
The Conference Naval Commission,
which for weeks has been engaged in
O Diogeneslike search for points Of
common agreement, submitted a re-
port showing that the principal sea
powers not only are at odds among
themselves, but also hold views on vital
points contrary to the views Of small
powers. The submarine and battleship
situation Is classic instance. The
American delegation considers the sub
spariAe specifically to be an offensive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
A Pure and Profitable Friendship.

Will they ever come again, those
good boom times, when stock pools can
be formed by altruists for the benefit
Of their friends? When philanthropists
can start speculative investments in
securities to which they will admit
deserving public officials, who can
not manage to make both ends meet
out OF their salaries, SO that they can
live more f1ttingly from the profits of
these adventures in values? When
these benefactions can be conducted
without responsibility on the part of
the participants in case the market
goes wrong? They were wonder times,
conducive to the prosperity of hard
working mayors Of great cities whose
scale of living could not be trimmed
to the limits Of their normal incomes.
It Is not unreasonable to suggest that
inasmuch as these buoyant days Of
soaring stocks may be slow In return
ing, perhaps not for decade or so, the
people Of the great cities should see
to it that the stipends of their mayors
are brought to the point at which they
can subsist properly on them, so that
they will not become objects of the
warm generosity of their charitable
friends. For with all possible credence
in the purity of the motives Of these
thoughtful friends-whether they act
upon their own initiative or upon the
suggestion Of their children, innocent
themselves Of course Of any but the
friendliest interest in the welfare Of
their fathers intimatesEthere will in
escapably be thoughts Of motives that
could not be squared with the fullest
consideration of the public welfare.
Mayor Walker of New York has such
friends, and they have been very good
to him. They have helped him, without
hint of solicitation, to rich returns from
speculative investments which have not
called for the risking Of dollar. One
of these friends has just explained how
it came to pass that he included the
mayor in a remarkably successful pool.
He has reluctantly avowed that his urge
was simply to enable the mayor to have
an adequate income. He admits, rather
plaintively, that his idea was "just a
little silly and sentimental" It is re-
freshing to find, in these hard, selfish
days, that kindly emotions still prevail
in business. This friend told the mayor
that he wanted to make little money
for him"-just little, 1t would seem,
and yet the total ran to nearly a quar-
ter of million dollars. What wonder
full friendship! What wonderful days
those were!
However the lease" against Mayor
Walker may turn out-whether he Is
removed from Office by the Governor or
permitted to remain, whether reelected
after removal or allowed to lapse into
the innocuous desuetude that Grover
Cleveland made famous-this incident
in American political history must stand
as q demonstration that kindliness and
unselfishness and genuine friendship
still prevail, to the sweetening Of human
relations and the maintenance of faith
in the essential goodness of man. The
golden days of stick booming and swift
and rich profits out Of philanthropic
pools may not return for many years,
but the lesson of this beautiful bounty
will remain an inspiration to all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28

A young man in London is to change
his name to Sir John Rutherford in
order to comply with the conditions Of
his great-uncles will. His name is
Chalmers" The fortune is consider
ably over million. There is no rea-
son to hesitate, for he might have
had to work hard for many years to
give the old name the prestige which
the new one carries Immediately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Journey.

Journey.
While riding in a railway car
I saw the sunset and the star.
And next the landscape took slump
saw the smokestack and the dump
I heard a song bird on the hill
And next I heard the whistle shrill.
Amid the rattle and the roar
The car sped onward as before.
The travel brings us many thrill,
From Cradletown to Elderville.
In spite of the resentments small,
LIES fine journey, after all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
Higghligghts on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands
Egyptian Y. NJ. c. A.
Helps Uncover Jobs.

Egyptian Gazette, Alexandria-When
you have place in your Office to fill. it
is worth remembering that the Alexan-
dria Y. M. c. A. telephone 3370) has
list of its members available for all
kinds Of positions. Expert English and
French stenographers, typists, ac-
countants. bookkeepers, general clerks
and young fellows just out of school
English, Egyptian. Greek, Armenian
and SYRIAN are among those enrolled.
Practically all of these men have been
known by the Y. NJ c. A for consid-
cradle time and can therefore be thor
oughly recommended. Only regular
members of the association whose quail
fications have been examined are in
cluded in this list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28

One satisfaction remains to Uncle
Sam in his study Of foreign relations
No one can be tempted again to refer
to him as Uncle Shylock. His position
as sharer in financial difficulty might
even call for that fellow feeling that
makes us wondrous kind and revive the
old salutation, Brother Jonathan"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
Merciful Oblivion.

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
Some Of the politicians are making
pleas for "the forgotten man." From a
reading Of the newspapers the last few
days we should say that some men
would pray to be forgotten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28

The Gettysburg College paid timely
compliment to President Hoover in
making him a doctor of science No
expert and authoritative business doc
tor was ever called upon to be so
scientific.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28

In two cases detailed descriptions Of
costume are, for some reason known
only to journalism, always expected: A
fashionable social event and public
appearance of Mayor James Walker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28

The ancient elephant and donkey
have been worked to an extent that
should cause them to thank the pork
barrel" for suggesting q new political
symbol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28

Once regarded as a well-spring Of
campaign eloquence, his party now
finds that Senator Borah is not only
dry, but positively arid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28

Public imagination is receptive and
adaptable. In the course of time it
will be able to think along with Con-
gress in terms of billions as easily as
it used to think in millions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
Slams Crisis.

From the Lynchburg News.
Siam Is suffering from an economic
crisis, too even though 1t hasn't as
many white elephants as We have.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
Sure Cure for Nudism.

From the HARRISBURG Telegraph.
might not be 50 difficult If they were
simply shipped a few miles nearer the
Hudson Bay district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28

Parents" said Hi Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, seek to make fortunes for
their children in the hope they will pre-
fer ease to adventure. Yet children de-
mand to learn life for themselves-its
disappointments as well as its pleasures. !"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28

1t begins to look as If star performers
in base ball, pugilism and films were
about the only people who could be
sure of liberal wages next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
The Real Land of Opportunity

From the Des Moines Tribune.
II this is a land of opportunity what
of France, where every little citizen has
a chance to grow up and some day be-
come premier from to IA times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
A Sure Winner

From the Kingston Standard.
The most successful debater In this
world Is time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
Authoritative Art.

do you enjoy politics?"
Eyes," answered Miss Cayenne. "Only
I think some of our statesmen would be
more entertaining and influential If
they would initiate Paderewski and
learn to play the piano."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28

The oratory starts anew
When there is little work to do;
And people on holiday
Amuse themselves as best they may.
There's opportunity immense
For gifts of public eloquence.
Its charms may freely be enjoyed
BY those who loiter unemployed.
de foolishest of all men," said Uncle
Eben, lis one dat plays all kinds of
games cause he honestly believes he's
smarter dan anybody else"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
Patriotism and Business.

Patriotism and Business.
ut is said that George Washington
was a fairly good business man." said
the historian.
HE wasn't" said Senator Sorghum,
IF he had been he would have patented
his portraits and would have forbidden
their use on postage stamps without the
permission Of the original copyright
owners"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-05-28
Result Of Argument.

Result Of Argument.
In argument I once aspired
To settle some grave doubt.
I merely found had acquired
More things to think about.
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Jud Tunkins says the only good thing
about having your nose to the grind
stone is that it helps you to keep it out
Of other peoples business.
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Combined with style ana1a power of
interpreting nature which 81 lest Thorn
as Hardy, John Cowper Powys possesses
a morbid imagination which seems to
be characteristic Of the Pa5ys' family.
His latest novel, "a Glastonbury Ro-
nance" is q medley Of various kinds
Of alteration. The subject matter, far
less simple and coherent xhan that Of
Mr.. Powys' previous novel, wolf Solent,"
is so voluminous, and the characters
are SO numerous (abot1s 50), that it is
doubtful II q large number of readers
will find their way through the mazes,
often dark and muddy, Of the book.
\ X
king, Queen, Jack, by Milton Wald-
man, Is not digest Of either by the
Culbertson or the oficial system of
contract bridge. It Is the story of the
counting of queen Elizabeth by Philip
Of Spain, widowed husband Of Eliza
beth's half sister Mary, who preceded
Elizabeth as Queen Of England. The
Jack" Is Robert Dudley, Earl of Leices-
ter, one Of Elizabeth's many favorites.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-08

manufacture and sale of beer and proposed con t itutional amend ments.
 Although the present Congress was elected two years ago, many members have changed their views in the interim and many more will search the election returns for an indication of sentiment upon which their future stands will be based.
 FIoodtide of Ballots
 A floodtide of balloting threat ened to override the record total of four years ago, inundating the nations polling places. Dispatches of thousands of Associated Pressre- porters showed voters turning out in tremendous throngs, weather con- ditions, unfavorable over wide areas, having little effect.
 Early and inconclusive returns showed Democratic gains in Kan sas City, Kans., where 27 precincts 6dsC AiOofCl 1UO anu ltOOSctclt ZOo. In New England the voting is heavy.
 In Oklahoma City, polling places were swamped, and election offic- ials closed the doors temporarily in order to handle the crowds of eager voters.
 Martial Law in New Mexico
 From Santa Fe, New Mexico, Gov. Seligman issued a proclaim ation placing four counties-San Nigel, Valencia, Guadalupe and Sandoval-under martial law. In the order the Governor said there is a condition existing in those counties which is affecting the welfare of the State. There is im- minent danger of instruction, tu- mutt, riot and breach of peace con- stituting threat of serious harm to the citizens, he added.
 May Know Early
 Sunrise, saw the issues of the campaign submitted to the voters 100000 strong. Nine o'clock, Pacific Standard Time, may dis close the winner Only an ab-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-08

Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Wash ington and Wisconsin.
 Returns will not be available from Kentucky until tomorrow, as the Kentucky law requires day to elapse.
 Governors will be elected in the following States:
 Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Con- necticut, Delaware, Florida, Geor- gia, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Ne braska, New Hampshire, New Mex ico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
 Maine elected Lewis J. Brann, Democrat, Governor in it's local election last September.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-08
CRUSHED BY COLLAPSE OF
 JUNEAU HANGAR
North Bird Will Be Out of Commission Some Time
 Pending Repairs

On the seaplane North Bird this morning, the hangar of the Alaska Southern Airways off Willoughby Avenue collapsed, and the aircraft was crushed and damaged by the roof of the structure The plane Will be put out of commission for some time. Her wings were smash cd, several of her struts broken, the center of her body put out of alignment and most of her glass shattered or cracked.
 Engine Not Injured
 Her engine escaped injury, so when structural repairs are made she will be as efficient as ever.
 A strong on-shore wind whipped the surface of Gastineau Channel inso waves. The wind and waves buffeted and beat against the ham, gar in which the plane rested. An unusually strong gust of wind and sudden succession of exception ally high waves shortly before 3 o'clock made the hangar, whose weakness was unsuspected, give way.
 Hangar Is Braced
 Workmen were assembled immed- lately. The hangar was braced with heavy timbers to prevent it from further collapse and further damage to the aircraft.
 J. V. Hickey owner of the North Bird declared the plane will be repaired as quickly as possible. A survey Of the damage has not determined whether needed substi- ute parts will have to be brought from Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-08

normally close decision will mater ially delay the unofficial announce ment Of the outcome.
 The voters will also decide which of the major parties will dominate the Seventy-third Congress, control of 34 States, the next national step to be taken on the Prohibition question.
 Record Registration
 The country wide registration of voters exceeded by 4,500,000 the 1928 figure which, in itself, was a new high. If the nation follows precedent, Is per cent of the quail fled voters will not exercise the privilege of the ballot, and the vote will aggregate about 40,0o0,000.
 Adverse weather conditions may affect the rural vote some East of the Mississippi Valley rain was general and may keep some farm CAo dI 4iOlllCs HI bliC WCot Adh weather was expected to prevail. In the seven far Western States, the total registration was 5,00O,0OO.
 If the classifications of the Vets and Drys are correct. there are 641 major party candidates for Con- gress who favor repeal or resub- of the Eighteenth Amend ment. 94 for continuance of Pro- as is, and 136 whose views are not known.
 States Electing Senators
 One United States Senator will be elected in the following States, except Georgia where two are to be chosen:
 Alabama, Arkansas. ..rizona, Cali fornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Flor ida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas Kentucky, Louls- lana, Maryland Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Da- kota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, South
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-08
J. M. SALOUM, DAUGHTER
 LEAVE FOR SEATTLE TODAY

Accompanied by his daughter, Eleanor, whom he is taking to the States for medical treatment, J. M. Saloum left on the steamer Alaska for the South today. He may not return to Juneau until March.
 During his absence the store on Seward Street will be managed by Mrs. Saloum.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-11-08
MARSHAL LYNN SMITH IS
 HERE ENROUTE TO SOUTH

Enroute to Portland, Ore, with two insane patients for Morning side Sanitarium, United States Marshal Lynn Smith, of the Fourth Division, visited local friends while the steamer Alaska was in port today. He will return north on an early steamer.