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Evening star., 1932-06-17
CHICAGO OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

and 73 degrees, generally below 10.
Whether the Democrats will be similarly
favored remains to be seen. AS Mid
summer approaches things generally
warm up in Chicago with a vengeance.
Dolly Curtis Gam was the recipient
of such an ovation as there was in the
convention hall when Vice President
Curtis denomination became assured.
With her husband, she occupied a box
directly across the floor from the speak
ers' rostrum. Friends crowded around
the second lady Of the land enthusi-
aStically as soon as it became known
that Brother Charley was safe.
Said Dolly: L heard they were try
ing to put the skids under him, and
1 came out here to see that they didn't
get away with it" Later in the day
Mrs. Gam said Thank you" over a
Nationwide radio hook-up.
X
One Of the most eloquent. though
the briefeSt of the Seconding speeches
for President Hoover'S nomination, was
made by Negro Roscoe Conkling Sim
mons Of Illinois. His silver tongue re-
minded oldtimerS of Booker T. Wash
ington. Lincoln came up from the
Rebellion. Hoover has come down from
the Rebellion" was one of the colored
spellbinder's striking statements.
National committeeman and commit
teewomen showered him with con-
gratulations as he left the rostrum.
The G. O. IS famous old-man- without
a-necktie. Joe Tolbert of South Carolina,
vanishes from the picture. He was un-
horSed as national committeeman as the
result OF the Hoover Brown plan to
purify Dixie Republican politics from
black-and-tan patronage pollution. Toll
bert has been party wheelhorse for
more than 40 years. He gives way to
young man, who typifes the scheme
to rejuvenate the Southern organiza-
ton and, as far as possible, make it
lily white.
An important unofficial observer at
the convention was Mrs. Martha H.
Gold. Senator Moses astute and ex-
perienced private secretary. The New
Hampshire Old Guardsman being held
fast in Washington by congressional
duties. Mrs. Gold came out with a
watching brief, and was valiantly on
the job. Her duties called for fire.
quent long distance conversations with
her chief on Capitol Hill Mrs. Gold is
lawyer and no mean politician her
self One of these days she may aspire
to be in washington from her native
Indiana congressional district.
X x
1t was California that released the
swarms of multi-colored balloons that
descended from the roof of the stadium
at intervals during the half hour DEM
onstration following the placing of
Hoover's name in nomination by JOSEPH,
L. Scott. Altogether 1000 Of them were
sent bobbing through the convention
hall Full of wind till they blew up.
balloons seemed highly appropriate in
national convention, which is always
gassy affair.
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transport mechanism. The hills Of San
Francisco. for example, offer serious
obstacles to transit. though never q
chance for inundation. The cable cars
operated in that city overcome these
grades with apparent ease and yet with
a certain risk Of rnishap. Special ap-
pliances are necessary to prevent dis
aster. Those who live in such towns
adapt themselves to the conditions and
do not regard them gravely. Neverthe-
less, as yesterdays accident at Johns
town demonstrated tragically, the force
of gravity will occasionally take its toll
OF human existence.
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White House Symbol of
The American Home

To the Editor OF The Star:
The Monument is still there" is re-
ported as the comment of President
Coolidge as he looked out of the White
House windows, when conversation had
turned to some criticisms on George
Washington.
II We conceive of the spirit of our
first President viewing from the Monu-
ment reared in his honor the city which
bears MS name, the Capital Of the Ma
ton OF which he was the chief founder.
We might let our imagination run riot
| amid the astounding physical develop
ments especially of recent years. Yet
would not his comments, If We could
hear him speak. turn us back to the
plans Of LEnfant and the vision Of a
city. then invisible, beautiful and ef-
ficient for noble living which had
formed in the minds of the two en-
gineers?
If. before his vision. there came the
line of the bonus marchers. and ques-
tions arose from the financisi and other
problems of these trying days. so full of
perpleXity that the wisest minds are
driven to the silence of further thought
can We not ina gine after a long pause
the assuring voice of him who Is still
first in the hearts of his countrymen, "
as though saying, We'll, I see the
, White HouR is there"
Underneath all the stress and strair
OF the last few years. what is the feal
deepest in the hearts of the American
people? Is it the loss of money? No
unless loss of money imperils the home
Where has crime done its blacklist work
in the last few months? In its pene.
tration of the sanctity and the supposed
security of the American home. Wha,
will be the status of prohibition, wher
the voters think first in terms of the
| welfare of the American home? Annie
the confusion of ideas as to nationa
finance, relief methods. taxes anc
wages, what portion of legislation
enacted or proposed, has had the fulles,
measure of approval? Has it not beer
the provision to save the homes, which
are more than the total of what has
been paid for them and the indebted
ness on them?
1t is customary to make special OBJ
servance of the 25 and so year periods
in many human affairs: why should
not the attainment of the third of a
century receive some recognition? June
10 marked the conclusion of such a
period in the married life of President
and Mrs. Hoover. When has the Ex-
ecutive Mansion been more the White
House" the constant symbol OF the
American home, than during the pres
ent regime? The occasional visits OF
children and grandchildren, even the
weekend outings. blending the neigh
borliness of the home with such official
duties as must be carried along. the
innumerable little acts of courtesy and
contacts which illustrate American
home life at its best. all these have
lifted an official residence into the
transcendent position of our most in
innate social symbol.
1t may not be too late to extend to
the President and the gracious First
Lady of the Land congratulations on
the rounding out of this third of a
century of their married life and to ex-
press appreciation OF the inestimable
service which they both have rendered
in behalf of the American home.
WILLIAM H. ALLISON.
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The Perils of Hill Towns.

An unusual accident which occurred
the other day at Johnstown, Pa, recalls
a greater disaster there just little more
than forty-three years ago. A large
motor truck plunged down one OF the
steepest hills in the city, which is built
OIL roughly broken country, and crashed
through several buildings, destroying
them and causing three deaths. This
was an avalanche of one heavy unit.
The visitation of 1889 was of i'm
mensely greater proportions. A dam
across a branch of the Conemaugh
River, forming lake mile and half
wide and two and a half miles long.
gave way under the pressure Of heavy
rains and a great flood descended upon
Johnstown, seventeen miles away. More
than twenty-five hundred lives were
lost and property was damaged to the
extent of ten million dollars. The
Johnstown flood stands as one Of the
greatest. catastrophes that has ever
occurred in this country.
Cities that are built on hills are ex-
posed to grave dangers. The steep
grat8 put . severe strain upon all
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An Economic Puzzle.
ON the St. Louis Times.

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Official figures given out by the
American Petroleum Institute show
that the refining industry Of the coun-
try is operating at 9s per cent Of its
capacity No other business, In all
probability, is doing this. The news
is puzzling.
1t is to be assumed that all Of the
gasoline refined is being used. Storage,
as we know. has declined somewhat,
which is another way of saying that
consumption has kept up with produc-
ton. We know. indeed, that last year
was big gas using period, despite
slowing down in the sale of motor
vehicles. If, therefore. we are using
more gasoline than ever, we are going
somewhere. All of it cannot be mere
pleasure riding. and if even fair pro-
portion is employed in that happy FASH
ion, some one has the money to buy 1t.
Somewhere. in some head trained for
economics and statistics, there Is re-
ply to the question thus raised. We are
rather inclined to the thought that the
oil business is already looking up; that
it may be one Of the leaders out Of the
land of low prices and national poverty.
Evening star., 1932-06-17
The Republicans Renominate.

The denomination Of Herbert Hoover
the Republican party has been assured
practically from the beginning of his
present term Of Office 1t is, in fact.
the almost invariable practice in recent
years thus to present again to the cleo
tors the man who has once won their
votes, if he is willing to continue in
the Office if again chosen at the polls.
Tia Republican party goes to the peo-
pie With him as leader on his record
as Chfec Executive. 1t approves his
course in she conduct of his Office, 1t
presents him As its most capable rep
resentative, 1t asks for his continuance
IN the discharge of the greatest trust
that can be reposed in an American
citizen.
President Hoover's denomination in
wolves in the campaign the defense
Of his performances as Chief Executive
since March 4. 1929. That has been
a period of great national difficulties,
of economic distress, of grave anxiety.
Never before in time of peace has an
Executive been faced with such prob
lens of administration and Of cor
rection. He took Office at the climax
of a period of prosperity, when the skies
were clear, when the spirits Of the
people were high, when there seemed
to lie ahead an indefinite stretch Of
happy years. That was false hope,
The very forces that were making for
good times, for abundance, for active
trade. for virtually universal employ
ment we're soon to react to bring about
disaster.
In the reaction that followed this turn
IN affairs the President was put to the
severest test He was held by many OF
the people to be responsible for the
troubles that came tumbling upon their
heads Of course, he was not respon-
sible. No one man was responsible. NO
particular group was responsible. In
deed, the people themselves in their
needless pursuit Of gain through specu-
lation and unwise promotion and un-
stable disregard of fundamental eco
nornic laws were responsible. But there
must be some vent for indignation and
rebuke, and the President became the
object
In the course of this conflict against
the adverse conditions President Hoover
has demonstrated constructive states
manship He has sought the advice and
the cooperation of the country's indus
trial, financial and labor leaders. His
Office has been the clearing house OF
the forces making for recovery. 1t Is
upon the record of this protracted en-
deavor to restore the economic health
of the Nation that he is again presented
to the people for election.
The ticket which the Republican
party presents to the people is the same
as that which was elected in 1928. The
Republican party asks its Endorsement
upon a platform which, with the single
exception Of the question of prohibition,
is practically identical in principle with
that Of four years ago. 1t is probable
that the campaign will be fought upon
economic issues. upon the question OF
the responsibility of the Republican ad-
ministration for the evils which have
befallen the country and upon the per-
formances of the administration in
meeting those evils and seeking their
cure
Evening star., 1932-06-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Convention Gratitude.
To classic phrase We turn once more
Amid convention pranks
That thrilled the land from shore II
shore
For this relief much thanks"
The man who stole his neighbor's Wifi
Or burgled unashamed
No more in fame's notorious strife
A hero is proclaimed.
In print there is no hint Of crime.
The patriots righteous rage
Succeeds in gaining for time
The whole of the front page.
The cargoes gone the hi-jack way.
The criminals and cranks
Were for q while not on display
For this relief much thanks!
Evening star., 1932-06-17
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

This newspaper puts at your disposal
q corps Of trained researchers in Wash
!ngton 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. II they can be Of assistance to
you, write your question plainly and
send with cents, In coin or stamps. to
the Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic ]. Haskin, Director, Washing
ton, D. G.
@. Which can be driven farther an
expensive golf ball or a cheap one?-
B. r.
A. The more expensive> golf ball can
be driven noticeably farther than the
cheaper types. The more expensive
balls are known as high-powered balls,
the term being used more or less to ex-
press the extreme degree Of hardness
OF resistance to compression to which
the centers are wound.
@ Who developed free wheeling for
aCtomobiles?-G. H. K.
A. The Studebaker Co. developed and
perfected free wheeling.
Q. Why was a flag called union
JACKIE. c. B.
A. A jack is small nag used as a
signal hoisted on jackstaff at the bow
OF vessel. The union jack was so
called because it was a union of the
emblemS Of Great Britain and Ireland.
O. What Is the velocity Of the river
at the Whirlpool Rapids below Niagara
Falls?-R. B. H.
A. At the Whirlpool Rapids, at Nj
agara. the velocity of the stream is over
28 miles per hour. The crests of the
waves are often 40 feet above the level
at the edges. The Whirlpool is a little
more than 3l4 miles from the Horse
shoe Falls. Here the river rushes into
an elbow with tremendous force in
northwesterly direction, but has to turn
in northeasterly direction, and the
impact of these two currents meeting
forms the rotary movement.
@. What university is the southern
most in the world?-L. S.
A. Otago University. Dunedin, New
Zealand, has this distinction.
@. How many members Of Congress
u.
A. There have been 90 members of
Congress named Smith. Of whom II
have been Senators, and also mem
bers named Smyth.
@. What Is Goose Goslin's real name?
What kind Of bat did he attempt TO
use in the first game Of the season.
A, Goose Goslins full name is Leon
Allen Goslin. The camoufiage bat
which Goslin carried to the plate in the
opening game Of the season in Chi
cago, only to have it thrown out by
/ the umpires. was a zebra bat described
as such because it had stripes painted
on it resembling zebra.
@. How much trade do we have with
Japan?-D. K
A. In 1891 it is estimated that we
sold Japan over $3.50 900 900 worth of
goods and bought about 5000, ,o00, 900
worth.
@. What became Of the wooden ships
operated by the Shipping Board during
the World War; McC
A. A large number were sold in 1922
for scrapping. A few were sold for
operation.
O. Where are the bones OF the Java
ape pe-man?-T. H.
A. They are in the possession of DR.
Eugene Dubois. the discoverer. at
Harlem, Holland. Tney are supposed
| to be the remains of creature who
lived about 100000 years ago
@. What prompted the people of
Charleston, s. C.. to erect a statue to
Evening star., 1932-06-17

william Pitt, Earl Of Chatham, during
the Revolutionary War?-E. A. S.
A. Chatham, although a member Of
the British House Of Lords, was friendly
to the American cause. Charlestonians
were especially fired by sentence in
one of his speeches saying: IF were
an American as 1 am an Englishman
while foreign troop was landed in my
country I never would lay down my
arms-never, never, neverr
Q. Is earmarked gold in a bank
vault considered part Of the banks re-
serve?-J. J. r.
A. 1t cannot be counted as part Of
the banks reserve nor can any use be
made OF it. Earmarked gold is merely
in storage.
@. When was Sara Bernhard first
given the title of The Divine Sara?
B. NJ
A. On her first appearance In Lon
don as the Queen in "Ruy Bias"
@. Is there any civilized country
where the men OF today wear earrings?
j. A. B.
! A. Earrings are still worn by some
/ fishermen on the Belgian coast. They
are very rarely worn by men elsewhere.
but are sometimes seen in the ears Of
/ Gypsies and few Italians and Span
iards.
@. Is it true that George Washington
was fined for contempt Of court?-J.
| D. r.
A. According to some historians,
George Washington during hearing on
land dispute il li84 protested the
decision of a justice Of the peace and
| pf
however, succeeded in winning the law
suit.
O. Why is Radio City so called?-
N G.
A. The official name is Metropolitan
Square 1t is called Radio City from
the fact that the largest single trans
action in floor space is in the form OF
contracts under the terms of which the
radio rulers of the Nation have leased
some 1000 900 square feet OF space In
the central Office building.
@ Where Is the tomb Of Virgil?-
A. In Naples The Neapolitans are
embarking on new public work scheme
providing for its restoration and also
restoration Of the church and catacomos
of San Gennaro and the Castel Nuovo.
@. Whose signature Is most OFTEN
forged?-R. L.
A, Madeline Laurier says that prob
ably the Signature which has been
forged more often than any other IN
history is that Of Antonius Stradlyarlus.
@. In discussing calendar reform,
what date is being considered as per-
manent one for Easter?-P. A.
A. The tentative date suggested is
the first Sunday after the second Sat
urday in April.
O. How many people were lost when
the Lady Elgin sank on Lake Michigan?
e E. NJ.
A. The steamer Lady Elgin was
sunk on Lake Michigan. September o.
1860, after collision with the schooner
Augusta OF the 385 persons aboard,
287 were lost-among them MI. Herbert
Ingram, member Of the British Parlla-
ment and founder Of the London Illus
trated News, and his son.
@. Did a Roman Catholic cardinal
ever become King?-N. NJ.
A. John Casimir, member Of Polish
| family, but who had been priest in
France most of his life and had risen
to the dignity of a cardinal was sum-
moned to the throne Of Poland in l648.
| He reigned 20 years with his nation IN
constant warfare.
@. How many great roads led into
ancient Rome?-P. D.
A. Rome had five great avenues OF
approach-the F1aminia Praenestina,
Aurelia, Ostensis. and Appian Ways
Evening star., 1932-06-17

There is reason for journalistic pride
IN the fact that the only man who gave
the pronunciation Of alternative" most
generally Endorsed by dictionaries. is a
radio newspaperman. Although in a
Republican gathering he did not shy at
making the first syllable sound like the
'Al" in "Al Smith"
Evening star., 1932-06-17

No doubt some good old stories were
told in leisure moments at Chicago.
The one about the county official who
did not care what color the school
house was painted so long as it was
painted red must have occurred to
some of the delegates.
Evening star., 1932-06-17

The understanding was clear that the
nomination Of Vice President Curtis was
deemed politically wise apart from
merely social considerations. When he
is offcially presiding there is no pos
sible question about where he or any
body else is to be seated
Evening star., 1932-06-17
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A few delegates went so far as to
speak a kind word for the despised
old saloon, which shows the truth Of
the poets remark about vice being en-
dured, then pitied, then embraced.
Evening star., 1932-06-17

Having overwhelmed the theatrical
pages, motion picture news has gone
after more or less sensational headlines
in the financial columns.
Evening star., 1932-06-17

There was no evidence OF radio con-
sciousness among the regular orators Of
the occasion. Not one of them in pre-
senting candidate prefaced his speech
with Hello, Everybody"
Evening star., 1932-06-17

Threats to clear the gallery at Chicago
were necessary, in spite of the disap-
pointment that might arise should many
purchasers Of ringside seats demand a
refund at the box Office.
Evening star., 1932-06-17

Gangsters were sufficiently polite to
remain away from the convention.
Their effrortery was not quite equal to
q public plea that certain amount of
bootlegging was good for their business.
Evening star., 1932-06-17
The Delegate Trade.

From the Ashland Daily Independent.
A few more world conferences and
the depression will be over as far as
the steamship companies are concerned
Evening star., 1932-06-17

A great favor would have been
rendered had the Wickersham report
been made sufficiently lucid and direct
to be copied verbatim into the platform
Evening star., 1932-06-17

Former Senator France may have had
fine ideas for dramatic moment, but
he lacked good stage management.
Evening star., 1932-06-17

When Gen. Dawes decides that he
does not choose, he can be quite as
positive about the matter as Mr..
Coolidge himself.
Evening star., 1932-06-17
Mental Wealth.

From the Duluth Herald.
Mr.. Schwab says there are no rich
men any more. He has reference, of
course, to the possession of money. In
valuable experience there are more rich
men than ever before.
Evening star., 1932-06-17
Omission.

From the Detroit News.
An odd oversight is noted in the ar
chitecture of new hotel in the West.
No post was erected in the lobby for
the mail box to be behind.
Evening star., 1932-06-17
Distanced.

From the Miami Daily News.
The only real trouble with Congress
soak-the-rich idea is that Wall Street
beat them to it.
Evening star., 1932-06-17
Still Time.

From the Hartford Daily Times.
The base ball season is still only in
its infancy. Nobody has yet stolen
second with the bases full.
Evening star., 1932-06-17

Suspicious as to bootlegging make 1t
necessary to choose whether prohibition
is to be discussed as condition or
a theory.
Evening star., 1932-06-17
Nlisftted.

From the Schenectady Gazette.
They say stripes will be worn this
season, but not, alas! by the right men,
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A Hero.

From the San Antonio Express.
Congress should not neglect to vote
q distinguished service medal to the
citizen who has no five-year plan.
Evening star., 1932-06-17
Bobbles,
From the Duluth Herald.

From the Duluth Herald
Be charitable toward the shortstop.
Remember, he has as many opportuni-
ties for making an error as a Con-
gressman.
Evening star., 1932-06-17
Love Aloft.

From the Omaha world-Herald.
Feature of air show is wedding in
an airplane. Would you call that q
marriage made In heaven?
Evening star., 1932-06-17
Indepcndent Bunnies.

From the Ashland Daily Independent.
Russias new rabbit farms won't need
q 5-year ple..
Evening star., 1932-06-17
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Music Criticism.

Music Criticism.
What did you think of the music at
the big political gathering?"
The bands were all right" answered
Miss Cayenne, "but the vocalization was
out Of proportion. There were too
many bassos and not enough tenors."
Vanity" said Hi Ho, the sage of
Chinatown, "the man who believes him.
self to be all his imagination desires,
Is too easily deceived"
Evening star., 1932-06-17
Confession.

COn1eSSlOn.
Most of your activities consist OF
telling the people of unpleasant conse-
quences If they fail to take your ad-
vice. And you draw Government wages
merely for prophecy"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum
meekly. I'm afraid I'm what you
might call one Of the propheteers."
Jud Tunkins says it seems tough
when the ablest minds get together and
find not much to talk about except hard
times.
Evening star., 1932-06-17

Appropriate Selection.
BY hundreds and more
Men marched round the floor.
The band should have played
II love a parade"
"You kin learn to read an write
said Uncle Eben, but you gotta decide
foh yohsef whether de 'complishments
is goin' to git you comfort or trouble. -