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Evening star., 1932-01-11
No Part Time Public Service.

One Of the several propositions ad-
vanced In Congress for the relief of the
Treasury by means OF curtailment OF
the compensation Of Government en-
ployes is that the working week be re-
duced for the individual, with the pay
lowered in proportion. In other words
it is suggested that the Government go
on q six-day, or perhaps a five-day
basis Of operations. This is quite the
most fantastic remedy that has been
conceived. Is it expected that the clerks
would do as much work in the short
ened week as they are now doing in
fve and half days? If so, the author
of the plan has remarkably incorrect
measurement Of the capacity OF the
Federal servants.
Government work is now kept cur
rent with dificulty. II the short week
plan were adopted, 1t would fall seri-
ously in arrears. A notion prevails ir
some quarters that the average de-
partmental employe is q Stacker, doing
only Just enough work TO get by" Al
a matter of fact there is not a more
diltgent, painstaking and industrious
body Of workers In this country thar
those who serve Uncle Sam. Though
they get no overtime pay, many of then
remain at their desks long after closint
hours TO clear them OF documents re
quiring attention and analysis ant
preparation for final disposition. Ant
furthermors. many Federal employees
zhns Altik n~mN snd xeauiIah sakI
Evening star., 1932-01-11

consideration. II balancing the budget
should be made the final criterion for
social legislation, there would be no
limit to the type Of law or license that
might be legalized. Although Finland
has decided to restore the sale of liquor.
1t does not follow that it is on the way
to more healthful or prosperous condi-
tions on that account. Money spent for
aIconoiic beverages cannot buy food and
clothing"
Conceding that majority rule is the
practical and best way humanity has
found for government" the Salt Lake
Deseret News states: while the ma
Jority vote of 100000 people who have
given more than a decade of time to
the experiment is important, yet it must
be considered first, that the decision is
not necessarily right; second, that the
conditions are not those which should
greatly influence nation of 1913 900 900
with different social conditions. The
majority can be wrong. They may have
Deen wrong when they voted for pro-
hibition in the first place. 1t Is mani
testify still an experiment"
Neither vets nor 0rys seem to be
stating anything particularly signif-
cant about the result" in the Judgment
OF the New London Day, which declares
1urther: Some peculiar alcoholic mist
or chemical gas surrounds the prohibi-
ton question, absolutely incapacitating
the mental processes of its friends and
Toes alike. More sophistry, distorted in
formation and stubborn disregard of
perfectly apparent facts have been en-
gendered by the prohibition law on both
sides OF the fence than by any other
question the modern world has dealt
with
Aside from the Moslems. with their
murderous dirks," remarks the Green
Bay Press Gazette, America now stands
alone in its adherence to prohibition.
1t has selected high and naughty seat
atop the loftiest of the HimalayaS. Its
attitude and altitude are austere and
forbidding. It's position is cold and
benumbing 1t has become the hermit
nation of the world. We might be con-
tent to think that they are never alone
that are accompanied with noble
thoughts but such an innocent reyerie
is rudely shattered by the rat-a-tat-tat
OF machine guns, the rumble of beer
trucks or the lurching of children be-
sotted with gin. Year after year condi-
t1ons have grown worse, steadily and
persistently worse. Since the first slight
improvement following the war, the
trend has been straight down into the
pit"
Evening star., 1932-01-11
M. Brands Resignati ton

Nothing could be more unfortunate
for the cause of European peace and
reconciliation at this hour than the
enforced retirement of Aristide BRAND
on account Of illness. His relinQuish-
ment OF the French foreign minister
ship is expected to be announced this
week when Premier Laval formally
tenders the resignation of his entire
cabinet, incident to the recent death of
War Minister Andre Maginot.
There hes rot been time in recent
European history when M. BRAND could
be less spared than now. During his
six years at the helm on the Quai dor
say, throughout the recurring changes
in French cabinets, his has remained
the steadying hand, the continuous and
consistent influence in the direction of
amity, especially with the great neigh
Dor TO the east. M. BRAND did not al
ways find 1t easy to make the olive
branch the symbol of French policy
toward Germany. but II the relations
between the republic and the Reich have
been characterized since 1925 by at least
something more than external cordial
ity, 1t is the BRAND touch that is en-
titled to the credit.
Once again the Franco German sit
uation Is at delicate, not to say q
dangerous, point Chancellor Bruen-
ing's Satfooted affirmation that Ger
many is at the end of her reparation
rope and can pay no more annuities
to her conqueror-creditors has evoked
in Paris the reaction that might have
been expected. When Premier Laval
is reintrusted with a mandate to form
government after President Doumer
has accepted the present ministrys pro
forma resignation he is sure to be con-
fronted in the chamber with demand
for forcible protest against proposed
German violation of the treaty OF Ver-
sailles." Possibly M. Brands silver
tongue would have inveighed vainly
against anything savoring of reprisals
against the Reich. But it would at
least have pointed the way OF consid-
Grafton and caution, lest Europes eco
nonic situation, already gravely awry,
be aggravated to the point of catas
trophe by precipitate action against the
German "defaulter"
With the Lausanne debt and Geneva
disarmament conferences just over the
horizon, Aristide Brands complete dis
appearance from French public life
would amount to a world calamity. 1t
Is gratifying to know that, his physical
condition permitting, he will accept an
inactive post In the reconstructed Laval
government and thus be able to throw
his velvet glove into counsels that
might be prone to rely exclusively on
the iron hand.
Evening star., 1932-01-11
The Convention City.

The Democratic National Committee
has decided to hold the party's national
convention in the great metropolis OF
the Middle West. Chicago. In addition
to the large money bid made by that
city for the honor Of holding the con-
vention there we're other impelling rea-
sons. Illinois is the third most populous
state in the Union, 1t is geographically
the center Of the great bulk Of the
population Of the country, and 1t Is
bordered by states of great Importance
politically. In November, $780, Illinois
elected Senator Lewis, Democrat, by
O. huge plurality, more than 100000
votes. But in spite of this feat, the ma
jority OF members of the House from
Illinois then elected were Republicans; +;
the delegation stands Is to IL. 1t is by
no means certainty that the Demo-
Gratis can carry the State in the presi-
Dental election this year. Those who
supported the choice of Chicago as the
city for the Democratic convention de-
clared that the holding of the conven-
ton there would aid greatly in the COM
ing campaign, and would be an offset
to any advantage which the Repub-
hcans might obtain from the G. o. P.
national convention, which is to open in
Chicago on June IA, just about two
weeks before the Democratic conven-
tion.
1t has been apparent for some time
that the prohibition question, which in
part was responsible for the Democratic
debacle in the Madison Square Garden
convention in 1924, was to come up for
consideration in the Democratic Ma
tionM Convention this year with re-
newed force and vigor. With Chicago
as the background, where sentiment
against prohibition is rampant, the
mention of the prohibition question in
the huge convention hall is likely to
evoke tremendous demonstration.
Perhaps that was one of the reasons
why some Of the Democratic leaders,
who believe that the campaign must
hinge upon economic issues and not
prohibition, opposed taking the conven-
tion TO the Windy City. 1t may be that
Chairman John J. Raskob's home rule"
referendum plank for the party platform
may solve the dificulty Of the Demo-
cratic wet and dry factions, but that is
still exceedingly doubtful. The National
Committee shelved the issue temporarily
by referring the Raskob plan to the
Resolutions Committee of the National
Convention.
The nomination by the Democrats Of
d presidential candidate who supports
the eighteenth amendment would be
little short Of political miracle this
year The driest Democratic political
leaders, when expressing their real
convictions, admit that the party nom
tnee will be an opponent of national
prohibition. But these drys in the
Democratic party still maintain that
the platform must remain undehled by
any promise of support for the liquor
interests. And right there will come
the rub, If the drys interpret, as many
of them already do, the Raskob home
rule" referendum plank as wet move.
1t looks more and more, however, as
though a majority Of the delegates to
the Democratic National Convention
will be favorable to a wet plank in
the party platform. and certainly the
atmosphere of Chicago is not likely to
change their sentiments after they
reach the convention city.
Evening star., 1932-01-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Pervasive Power.

PervaSfve rover.
Dat old typewriter keep a-clickin away
With somethin' new to say,
A-clickin' every day
When try to take my banjo, a-singin'
at my ease,
Dat old machine keeps goin' jes as
lively as you please,
A-keepin' up chatter
Bout mos every kind O. matter,
Tell has to stop de playin' SOS to
listen to de clatter.
Clatterin' in de kitchen foh to write de
bill O. fare,
Clatterin in de Office an a-clatterin'
everywhere,
Dat OF typewriter keeps a-clickin' SO
fast
I 'spects it's gineter be de only noise
we'll hear at last.
I hopes wifi all its clickin'
1t will mebbe put trick in
All de fussin' dat brings up de cannon s
roar,
An de world may be politer
When we takes dat OF typewriter
An jes' turns it loose an lets it hab de
floor.
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their work home at night in order tc
meet schedules Of official action.
To slice time and pay in order to
save expenses would merely mean the
piling up of work to be done later by
even an increased force when the pres
ent depression passes. There is no
economy in such procedure. If there
is needless detail in the Federal offices,
If the service Of the Government costs
too much because much Of it is worth
less-which is not established as the
case-the remedy Is to cut the forces
and lessen the requirements, to adopt
a new scale Of Government operations.
Consolidation of some of the bureaus
and perhaps even of some of the de-
partments of the Federal organization
would undoubtedly permit economies.
The President has urged the adoption
OF measures to this end But until there
is Sore such reorganization there can
be no curtailment of the personnel, and
there should be no thought Of shorten
ing the working week or reducing the
pay scale.
Evening star., 1932-01-11

Readers of this newspaper are re-
minded that this department does not
undertake to give advice on legal, nedi-
cal or financial matters. Any question
CT fact, however, will be answered by
personal letter without cost to the
reader. save a 2-cent stamp for the
reply postage. Writers must give their
full names and addresses, and state
| their questions clearly. Address all in
quiries to TIE Evening Star Information
Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin director,
Washington, D. c.
@. What are the highest prices
brought in the sale Of thoroughbreds in
recent years?-W. H. D.
A. The Thoroughbred Record fur
rishes the following: Tracery, $685.
000 Rock Sand, s150,000; Friar Rock,
$3.50 90; Whiskaway, s125,0o0; Inch
cape, Sl15,000. and The Finn, $4,000.
The famous stallion Fair Play fetched
100000 at public auction in the Bel
mont dispersal in 1925, when 20 years
old. The record price for yearlihg-
in fact. worlds record-was estab-
lished at Saratoga in 1923, when colt
by Whisk Broom II out of Payment,
bred by Mrs. T. J. Regan of New York
and Lexington. was sold at public auc-
tion for $4,000.
Q. What is the origin of the name
Sylvesterabend. which the Germans
give to New Year eve-V. c.
A. Sylvesterabend is named in honor
Of Pope Sylvester I. whose feast in the
| Roma Catholic Church is celebrated
: on December 81. He died December
81, 335.
Q What is the bonus for scoring
game in progressive contract?-T. K.
A. A game is made when one side
bids and makes a trick score of 100
points or more in one hand. In addi-
tion to the trick score the premium for
game is 800 points If not vulnerable
and 500 points if vulnerable. The side
having the higher score after four
deals gets bonus of $50 If both
sides have exactly the same score. each
Of the four players receives a bonus of
rs points.
@. How does fare for airplane travel
| in America compare with the price
abroad?-D. S.
A. The average fare on American
air transport lines Is 7 cents a mile.
/ Foreign rates vary with the different
companies. The Winter rates are be-
tween 6h cents and 9 cents a mile
and Summer rates between 7 and II
cents a mile.
@. Can the old submarines be pur-
chased?-K. M.
A. The Navy Department says that
/ old submarines may be purchased from
| the Navy Department provided they are
purchased in competition. There is no
| law fcrgidding ownership of a subma-
rines provided the person proves his
ability to operate it and complies with
all the conditions.
/ G. Are there more people in our in
sane asylums than ever before
| w. r.
A. There are. In 1880 there were
4l5,042 patients in mental hospitals,
an increase Of 1885 over 1928.
q. How many varieties of stamps are
| there In the world?-A. B.
A. There are approximately $4,000
! varieties of stamps of the different
countries Of the world.
| 9. How many Presidents Of the
United States have been the sons of
ministers of the Gospel?-C. McC.
A. -Four. President Cleveland's father
was Presbyterian minister, President
Arthur's father was a Baptist minister,
President Wilson's father was Pres
| oyterian minister, and President
: Hooyer's mother was a preacher in the
Friends or Quaker Meeting.
@. What business were the Packards
Evening star., 1932-01-11
Democratic Cheer in History.

Research into the records, promoted
by the choice of Chicago as a meeting
place this year by both Republicans
and Democrats, has disclosed the fact
that on only two previous occasions
have the leading political parties in
this country assembled in the same
city in their National Conventions for
the naming Of their presidential tickets.
In 1882 the Democrats and the Wings
met in Baltimore, the former nominal
ing Franklin Pierce for President and
the latter Winfield Scott. Pierce was
elected. In 1884 the parties met again
on the same ground in Chicago, the
Democrats naming Grover Cleveland
and the Republicans James @. Blaine,
Cleveland was elected.
Thus it Is that the choice of Chicago
by the Democrats following the same
selection by the Republicans, for the
1882 conventions, is hailed by enthu-
siasts Of the former party as token
of victory in November. A bit Of his
, tory, however, may affect the judg-
ment on this score. In 1852 the Whig
party was shot to pieces" and, more
over, 1t picked about the most un-
promising candidate to be found. Its
defeat was foreshadowed ere the weak
cheers that greeted the ticket in the
convention hall died away. In 1884
Democratic victory was the result Of
Republican betrayal in New York State,
where Roscoe Conkling's friends knitted
Blaine Just enough to turn the electoral
vote of that State over to Cleveland
giving him the victory.
There is always. in retrospect, fairly
clear reason for every political result
That reason does not spring from the
place where the nominating convention
is held. Democratic prospects for sue
cess In 1882 would be as bright as they
are believed by the members of the
party to be today If the convention were
TO be held in Philadelphia or Boston
St Louis or San Francisco, II not Chi
csgo. The Republican task Of a sue
cessful campaign would be as heavy II
the meeting we're to be held IN Cleve.
NAnd @ Baltimore. Omaha or Detroit
Evening star., 1932-01-11

The geographic factor Is no longer-ii
1t ever were-of moment in this equa-
ton.
However it is likely that much will
be made of the coincidence Of the con-
ventions in Chicago. There will perhaps
be much rustling Of the pages of politi-
cal history Maybe the stories of the
two campaigns which were started in
the same cities, in 1882 and 1884, will
be retold over and over again between
now and the time when the gavels fall
on the shore of Lake Michigan. After
that there will be no use in looking
back eighty and forty-eight years
There will be politics enough in 1882
to hold the attention of everybody.
Evening star., 1932-01-11
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. H4SKIN.

in before entering the automobile busi-
ness?-N. S.
A. Two Packard brothers are manu-
facturers of electric lights and electric
supplies in Warren, Ohio. In 1893 they
decided to 60 into the moter car ousi-
ness.
Q. What does the expression "Ths
goose hangs high" mean?--M. C.
A. 1t is believed to be corruption
of The goose honks high, as in fair
weather" The expression Is used to
indicate that the prospect is good.
c. When was the American Mercury
founded? What was It's circulation?--
F. w.
A. In 1924. In 1926 its circulation
was 24,367.
@. How many portraits did Thomas
Sully paint?-D. E. L.
A. There are more than 1000 listed
portraits by this artist. IN addition he
executed many miniatures and about
500 subject paintings.
@. What is the area of jerusalem
J. o. N.
A. Jerusalem is on a quadrangular
plateau one-half mile square, sur
rounded on the three sides by steep
valleys. The walls Of modern Jerusalem
inclose 2l0 acres.
@. When did the Vestris sink? What
became of the mail she carried?-J. j.
A. The steamship Vestris foundered
at 125 pm. November IL, 1928 The
mail went down with the ship.
@ Do the patents in the Patent
nfHr0 Va -
facturers of the articles?-C. w.
"A. They do not.
@, Was John Bunyan In prison when
he wrote Pilgrims Progress"?-H. F.
A. Before John Bunyan left prison
ne had begun his great book, Pilgrims
Progress" Bunyan's formal pardon Is
dated September 13, 1872. The frst
issue OF Pilgrims Progress" appeared
in February, 1878.
Q. Are Chinese temples older than
Egyptian ones?-S. K.
A. Chinese temples are rarely very
old. Being built of wood, they have not
had the lasting qualities of marble and
granite.
@. What products are yielded by a
barrel Of crude oil?-L. S.
A. The Bureau of Mines says that
The average yield would be- Gasoline, 2s
per cent; kerosene, 8 per cent; fuel and
gas oil, A8 per cent; miscellaneous oils
s per cent; lubricating oils, 4 per cent:
losses, per cent; wax, coke and
asphalt per cent.
@. Do civilized men still wear ear
rings?-M. L.
A. The custom of wearing earrings
Is observed by the men in several ORR
entail countries which are included as
among the civilized nations. Certain
types of East Indians wear earrings, as
well as certain Of the North African
peoples. This form Of adornment u
also traditional among pirates.
Q. Please give some facts about the
Ferris wheel at the Chicago Worlds
Fair.-G. G. P.
A. The Ferris wheel which Operated
at the Worlds Fair in Chicago wa,
designed and built by George w. Ferris
OF Pittsburgh, Pa. It had a diameter of
250 feet, circumference of 825 feet
and width of 80 feet. The ends rested
upon two skeleton iron towers sup
ported upon concrete foundations. Two
wheels In combination formed the re-
VolVing structure, which depended for
strength upon the bicycle wheel prin-
clpie. Iron rods 212 inches in diameter
were substituted for wires. 1t had 3s
carriages, with a seating capacity of 40
each. The total weight with passengers
was estimated at 1900 TONS
Evening star., 1932-01-11

long. And II the Democrats do not 60
to Roosevelt, to whom will they go?
None of the "antis" are willing to leave
their own particular candidates SO far.
Baker Is carrying too much League and
debt cancellation weight. Smith is not
so popular in New York as he used to
be. White Of Ohio is too dry. Ritchie
of Maryland Is too wet. Roosevelt, in
the opinion Of many Of the Democratic
leaders, can carry more States than any
other Democrat who has been suggested
for tia nomination. ..---..---..-----
Evening star., 1932-01-11

According to question and answer
column, the United States Military Acad-
emy was the first school in the country
to use class rings. According TO Har-
ward, Princeton was the first to use
them in foot ball games.
Evening star., 1932-01-11

The Swedish match king" called
to reassure President Hoover as to the
general situation in Europe. 1t is
hoped he is not in error, but possibly
the pocket lighter Is not yet prevalent
in Sweden.
Evening star., 1932-01-11

Again it Is said of Lindbergh that
he has arrived somewhere, but his
plans are rigid secret" 1t is Won
dered II it be barely possible in these
days that, did he once let them out,
any world cataclysm would ensue?
Evening star., 1932-01-11

Heavy rains have damaged the
foundations and the rock base Of q
famous Rhineland fortress that was
occupied by American troops for a
while after the Armistice. Do we have
to pay for these repairs, too2
Evening star., 1932-01-11

VIII Rogers writes that the Equator
runs right through his hotel bed room
in Singapore. Boy, take these sand
wiches over to that party in the North
ern Hemisphere"
Evening star., 1932-01-11

1t begins to look as though far
seeing citizen might just bequeath his
entire estate to the Government of the
United States and be done with 1t.
Evening star., 1932-01-11

Mussolini is gallant as well as a
forceful character. For a day he re-
mains unobtrusive and permits Italy
freely to celebrate the birthday Of her
admirable Queen.
Evening star., 1932-01-11
Poor Production.

From the Lynchburg News.
The pessimist points to the fact that
5000 bills have been introduced during
the present session of Congress, and the
optimist to the fact that only six OF
them were passed.
Evening star., 1932-01-11
No Hurry.

No Hurry.
When are you going to tell the people
just where you stand on this important
question:"
mot till have to-" replied Senator
Sorghum. I'm going to let everybody
express opinions before I do, and then
select the one that seems most popular" I"
Evening star., 1932-01-11
Hard Boiled.

From the Fort Wayne News-sentinel.
"Tell me what you eat" said Brillet-
Savarin land I will tell you what you
are" kindly note that Alfalfa Bill
Murray likes his eggs boiled tor 80
minutes. .---, -
Evening star., 1932-01-11
Flirting With Fear.

Some men will frame with gloom intense
Forebodings Of some future i'll,
Not based on fact or inference,
But just because they want thrill.
Evening star., 1932-01-11
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Evening star., 1932-01-11
The Pessimist,s Yiexpoint.

Father" said the small boy, what's
an optimist?"
An optimist, my son, is man who
tries so hard to be cheerful that you
feel sorry to see him overworking him.
self"
Evening star., 1932-01-11
The Upper Pitch.

From the Toledo Blade
High taxes are making it easier for
Americans to reach that squeallng note
III the national anthem.
Evening star., 1932-01-11
Sure of One Thinx.

What is your favorite musical COM
position7"
Haven't picked it yet" replied Mr..
Cumrox. But I'll say right now it's
going to be something my daughter
doesn't try TO sing or play"
Evening star., 1932-01-11

About how often Is that credit poo
to be cleaned out?
Evening star., 1932-01-11
OFF Again, On Again.

From the Topeka Daily Capital.
Gsndhi has colorful life-nrst IN
Jail, then an honored guest In a KING
palace, and then, plump! in jail again!
Evening star., 1932-01-11
Never Considers It Possible

mo man ever likes to think he Is
being fiattered."
quite true" replied Miss Cayenne.
And no man ever thinks So"