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Evening star., 1934-12-15
Pedestrians and Drivers.

In a statement regarding the lack
Of pedestrian control as factor in
the serious traffic accident situation
in the District. Ernest N. Smith, an
officer Of the American Automobile
Association, declares that adjustment
Of conditions must proceed on the as
sumption that motorists and pedes-
trians have equal rights and equal OBJ
legations, and d~that rules must apply
equitably to both. This is undeniable,
but the difficulty lies in the fact that
the traffic rules are disobeyed, or at
least disregarded. by both motorists
and pedestrians. Mr. Smith says:
Lights should be SO arranged as to
give the pedestrian plenty OF time to
cross at intersections, which IL not
now the case. Motorists should be
strictly prohibited from second"
chiseling at the expense of the person
on foot. But, by the same token, Pc
destrians for their own safety must be
compelled to obey traffic signals and
subjected to such control as is neces-
sary to the safety and facilitating OF
traffic as whole.
The pedestrian should have
chance to cross the street without
menace on the green light. This
chance should not be reduced by cor
ner turner's who make the swing at
speed and without regard to those
sfoot. 1t should not be lessened by
the premature starting of waiting We
hicles at the show of the yellow light
On the other hand. pedestrians should
not step into the street until the green
light shows in their favor. 1t is the
common practice of pedestrians-in
consequence Of fear that the green
light will not prevail long enough to
enable them to cross the street-to
press out upon the pavement, thus
blocking the way of drivers turning
corners and narrowing the space for
those making the straightaway
crossing.
At many corners the light interval
is not adequate for pedestrians to make
their way across the street "on the
green" This, as Mr.. Smith states,
should be corrected on the basis of a
study Of conditions in the congested
area. In many cases also the lights
are 80 placed that the pedestrian has
no visual warning of the state of the
signals and in consequence is often
caught unawares in midstreet by
change of light. While the great ma
Evening star., 1934-12-15

Senator Borah'S demand for reor-
ganization of the Republican party
has attracted countrywide attention
to the question of the party's future.
The press refers to him as a natural
critic of G. o. p. policies, and, while
his plea receives praise. doubts are
expressed as TO the part he may play
in the creation Of definite policies.
Quoting several Republican leaders
as agreeing with Mr.. Borah that the
party should be reorganized along pro-
gressive lines" the Milwaukee Journal
independently, adds that 'just as help
fully, the Old Guard, in the person
of Chairman Fletcher. throws cold
water" but that ''all the makings are
here for a thoroughgoing new dec
laration for the Republican party"
THE Idaho Senator's high stand
ing and Nationwide prestige" OBJ
serves the Roanoke Times Democrat
ic). ENSURES that his words will COM
mand respectful attention among the
rank and file Of the party" and that
paper believes that Ibis demand for a
complete reorganization will receive
strong support from the liberal ele-
ment, which has been growing steadily
of late years" The Charlotte IN. c.
Observer CDemocratic). suggests that
the defenders of the present attitude
OF the party may delay until the
American people have another oppor-
tunity to show that the twentieth CEN
tury is well on its way"
Senator Borah," comments the San
Francisco Chronicle CRepublican) !,
proposes q reorganization to liber-
alize the Republican party. That is
desirable object. Yet nothing could
be more certain than that if Senator
Borah were named as the chief re-
organizer. or as one of group to do
the reorganizing. the job would not
be done. II 1t depended at all on him" Z"
The Muskegon (Mich) Chronicle
CRepublican), is convinced that "Borah
does not know how to work with any
body, and that is why he never has
been q leader, and never will"
The Senator is perennial stirrer-
upper" is the opinion of the Newark
Evening News independently, "and
as such, is useful. But his record
shows he is a better starter than I'm
isher for new political alignments.
When election time comes the old Re-
publican party looks pretty good to
him. The young Republicans have
reason to fear that. if they try to
run away with the party, Mr.. Borah
would leave them out on a limb. AS
for the Old Guard, it has heard Mr..
Evening star., 1934-12-15

What . thing is memory. indeed!
A Washingtonian, rather well
known to thousands Of persons, re-
Gently found himself In quandary.
He knew that some one had in
vited him to lunch, but he could
not recall who, nor exactly the day,
although he thought 1t was Thurs
day.
Even the occasion OF the invitation
escaped him.
All that he could remember, and
this somewhat uneasily, was that
some one was expecting him to lunch.
That was as far as he could 90 In
the matter.
1t may be necessary to add, for
the information Of some readers. that
no, he had not imblbed in any form,
and that he was not one usually to
forget his dates.
This particular one, through press
Of other business. simply went out
of his mind.
Those who found occasion to laugh
mildly at his perplexity were in
formed that the thing was not funny,
but serious.
Forgetting, truly, is q serious matter.
The other person involved never
sees any reason for it.
In the case of the above cited gen.
tleman, for instance, 1t was impos-
sible for the host to understand
clearly that the guest had many
things TO do and many such invita-
tions.
The host, or intending host. had
nothing on his mind for that period
and so had no trouble In remember
ing 1t, but the guest was In another
category.
He was an active man. one who had
many irons in the tire, all OF them
needing tending.
1t was unusual for him, however,
to forget; no doubt that was why the
matter irked him.
What was he to do about 1t?
He first called those of his familiars
who might have invited him.
Tacitly he was informed that none
had, although all issued immediate
and pressing invitations.
The field was narrowed, but still
the question was:
Who?
The upshot or this affair was as
amusing as the rest Of 1t.
The well known Washingtonian
suddenly remembered!
Now why had he forgotten, and
why had he remembered?
The only answer is the mystery of
memory. Some persons have good
memories. especially for such things,
others have recollectionS not so good.
Even the best memory will fail, at
times. as every one knows.
Take the case OF the local man who
recently wrote letter. and after
ward could not recall whether he had
mailed it.
He called his secretary, and asked
her To look on his desk.
She reported no letter there, he
must have mailed it.
He was not SO sure.
4 -
The reason he was puzzled was
that he had no mental picture Of
himself mailing the letter.
He could see himself writing it, even
putting 1t in its envelope, but there
memory ceased to function.
Evening star., 1934-12-15
jority of drivers are considerate oi
padestr;ans en- situatad the DANGER 1,

jority Of drivers are considerate Of
pedestrians so situated, the danger is
always present that some may not be
so minded but may start their cars at
the flash Of the green signal and make
the pedestrians jump and run to clear
the way.
t The timing of the lights Is not In all
cases adapted to the needs Of the traf-
fic now. The placing Of the lights,
Furthermore. might well be changed
to insure the fullest view by pedestrians
as well as drivers. II this situation is
thoroughly studied with regard for the
rights Of both walkers and drivers and
proper correctives adopted the accident
toll In Washington will be lessened.
Evening star., 1934-12-15

and arbitration, to all of which they
are party.
On the Bolivian side the warriors
have been led by Germn- trained
generals. while the Paraguayans have
been under the tutelage and leader
ship of the French school of strategy.
Mercenaries out for money and ad-
venture have fought with both sides.
That applies especially to aviators.
What part munition manufacturers
have had in prolopging the war is
as yet undisclosed. That they have
prof1ted, regardless of how free they
may be of keeping the war going, is
certain.
Evening star., 1934-12-15

A comparison of taxation in other
large cities with that in Washington,
D. c.. may assist in calling attention
to the fallacy of assumptions that the
National Capital. owing to its prox-
unity to Federal Government. has
managed to arrange some adroit sys-
tenn Of mercenary advantage.
Evening star., 1934-12-15

@. Do the officials Of race tracks
from day to day?-J. K.
A. They do not. 1t is estimated
from past experience. A fine, dry
track is called fast and a wet, soggy
track is called heavy. A track half
way between these conditions is called
fair.
@. What city has the most beauti-
full harbor in the world?-L. A. S.
A. BY many, Rio de Janeiro is
thought to have the most beautiful.
@. How Is cayenne pepper made?-
R.Y
A. Cayenne pepper is a hot and
pungent powder made by drying and
grinding the fruits or seeds OF several
species Of the genus Capsicum, espe-
cially Capsicum annuum and Capsicum
frutescens. There are about 80 species,
natives Of Central and South America.
They are now grown in various parts
OF the world both for the fruit and for
ornament. The principal source of
cayenne pepper is C. annuum, the
spur or goat pepper, dwarf shrub,
native Of South America, but COM
monty cultivated in the East Indies.
1t produces a small, narrow, bright
red pod, having very pungent proper
ties. Cayenne pepper is manufac-
tured from the ripe fruits, which are
dried, ground, mixed with wheat -four
and made into cakes with yeast; the
cakes are baked until hard like bis
cult and then ground and sifted. The
pepper is sometimes prepared by
simply drying the pods and pounding
them fine in q mortar.
@. How long has the Thomas Reg
lister of American Manufacturers been
published?-E. S.
A. For Is consecutive years. 1t has
its original name. ownership and di-
recting personnel.
@. What does a baby elephant
weigh?-J. ].
A. The approximate weight of an
elephant at birth is 100 to 200 pounds.
@. What was the Supreme Court
decision regarding military training?
k. r.
A. The decision Of the Supreme
Court sustained the right of land
grant colleges to require military
training as part of their curricula
and to deny admission to students who
refuse to comply.
@. Is there any difference between
baggage and luggage?-E. C.
A. They mean exactly the same.
The word baggage is in general use
in the United States. while in Eng
land luggage is usually heard.
Q. In some springs, lighted match
seems to ignite q gas. What is the
explanation?-6. L. M
A. Sometimes quantities of me-
thane or marsh gas are present in
springs. If match is tossed into
such a spring there will be a slight
puff of fame which will then go out.
@. What was the Academia Brazil
EZRA dos Esquecidos?-H. A.
A. Translated, the name means
Brazilian Academy of Forgotten Men.
1t was a sort of literary hall of fame
established in Brazil in 1742.
@. Where did the expression, hoist
on his own petard. come from?--J. M.
A. 1t is from shapespeare's Ham
let."
@. Is there q difference In compass
between an alto and contralto voice?
H. P.
A. There u practically no distinc-
ton made between alto and contralto.
although formerly the latter meant
the deeper voice.
Evening star., 1934-12-15
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

A reader can get the answer to
any question OF fact by writing
The Evening Star Information
Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin, Direc-
tor, Washington, d. c. Please
inclose stamp for reply.
@. How many engineers were used
on the record trip Of the streamline
train across the continent?-F. L. NJ.
A. The engineers ON the Union Pa
cif1c Streamliner on its recent trip
from Los Angeles to New York were
c. M. Beard, o. j. Mitchell and II. D.
shifts of two hours on and four hours
of.
@. How many golf courses and golf
players are there In the United States?
$ Z T.
A. There are about 1000 golf
clubs and $500 courses in this country.
The number Of people playing golf Is
estimated at over 2,500,000 and less
than 100000. They play, yearly, be-
tween 9O,00O,00O and 100, 900. 900
rounds of golf, using about 10000, 900
new golf balls.
@. What are the principles Of Sun
Yat-Sen, by which China Is supposed
to be guided?-N. H.
A. They are: Nationalism, democ-
racy. economic modernization and
well-being.
@. What Is an indeterminate SEN
tence?-B. F.
A. In criminal law, 1t Is a sentence
which fixes the period or amount Of
punishment only within certain linn
its, leaving the exact term or amount
of punishment to be determined by
the executive authorities, usually a
board Of managers. The term is ap-
piled TO such sentences where the re-
lease before service of the maximum
period is upon parole as well as where
it is by absolute discharge.
@. What Is a ceroOn?-H. F.
A. A seroon or ceroon is a package
or bale Of goods. such as fruit, wrapped
in the hide Of an animal.
@. Please give a biography of Joe
Penner. the comedian.-C. r. c.
A. Born at Nadgybeck Kereck,
Hungary, Joseph Pinta. early became
a comedian in vaudeville. Before en-
tering vaudeville he had been a maga-
zine salesman, choir boy, filing clerk
and property man. His success in
vaudeville led to a radio engagement
and recently he played in the picture
college Rhythm" Penner married
Eleanor May Vogt. q former chorus
girl.
@. What Is the name Of the man
in Texas who has compiled diction-
ary of Shakespeare G.
A. Anderson Baten OF Dallas, Tex,
has spent six years compiling his l.
500 000-wOrd Complete Dictionary Of
Shakespeare, which contains defini-
ton and discussion Of every word used
by Shakespeare.
O. What is the full! name of Father
Coughlin?-C. T.
A. His name is Charles Edward
Coughlin.
@. How did the poinsettia get its
name?-H. F.
A. 1t was named ior Joel Roberts
Poinsett. As Secretary Of War under
President Van Buren,. he gave close
personal attention to Florida on ac-
count of the Seminole Indians. A
student of botany, he called scientific
attention to the plant which now bears
his name.
@. Who invented the character
Peter Rabbit?-F. B.
A. Harrison Cady, the artist, de-
veloped the character of Peter Rabbit.
Evening star., 1934-12-15

The French Chamber of Deputies
has a plan to turn surplus wine into
motor fuel. An economic situation
has been reached in which a man who
can afford garage should also be
able to support a vine cellar.
Evening star., 1934-12-15

Assistance will be given by Gen.
Hugh johnson in code revision, at
least to the extent of pointing out
codes that cannot be expected to work.
Evening star., 1934-12-15

How hard 1t is 10 settle an argument
is Illustrated by Newton D. Baker. who
Is still carrying on the controversy he
had with the Du Pont Powder Co.
seventeen years ago.
Evening star., 1934-12-15

Uncle Sam can frown ON munitions
TO the extent Of refusing to accept big
foreign ornaments as loan collateral.
Evening star., 1934-12-15

Large cities are making a drive on
small gambling, which will enable
citizens to enjoy little more currency
for the purpose of Christmas shopping.
Evening star., 1934-12-15

Owing to the crime wave, Christmas
holidays will be automatically cur
tailed for grand juries.
Evening star., 1934-12-15
Radio Performers.

From the saginaw Daily News.
Walter Damrosch denounces par
ents who let their children perform
on the radio. What this country
needs Is more Walter Damrosches.
Evening star., 1934-12-15
Halloween.

From the Toledo Blade.
If the calendar reformers ever come
to life again they should be reminded
to cut about Il days Oh Of Halloween.
Evening star., 1934-12-15
TIE WESTWARD STAR. By Frank
Ernest Hill. New York: The
John Day Co.


John Day Co.
A vigorous novel of the settling of
the trans Mississippi West. 1t deals
with the loves, hates, murders and
starvation Of group of pioneers who
made their way across the prairie in
a string Of covered wagons in lS47,
crawling toward the Pacific. And It
is in verse, the form into which Long
fellow put his stories of "Evangeline, -
"Hiawatha" and "The Courtship Of
Miles Standish," Scott his Highland
tales of "The Lady of the Lake" and
"Marmion." and Stephen Vincent
Benet his Civil War saga, John
Browns Body"
-
GAY CRUSADER. BY Magdalen
King-Hall. New York: ID. Ap-
pletOn-Century Co.
The author Of '"The Diary of a
Young Lady of Fashion" written un-
der the name of Cleone Knox now
imagines the frivolous side OF the
Crusades, which, in spite of their re-
ligious motive, undoubtedly had their
frivolous side, unless they differed
from every other great movement in
history. She shows gay and adven-
turous men and women journeying
from England to the Holy Land be-
cause there they expected to find re-
lief from boredom and possible haz-
ards Of an amorous or financial ma
ture. Perhaps some such motives ac-
tuated = small proportion Of those
who did war work" in France over
six centuries after the Crusades.
THEIR OWN COUNTRY. BY Valma
Clark. New York: q. p. Put
mans Sons.
Back from the shores of Lake Cay
uga in the lovely lake region of Gen.
trail New York, where Miss Clark her
self grew up. live Jim Thorpe, his
wife Claudia; his sister Pauline and
his niece. Abby Wipslow. Between
Evening star., 1934-12-15

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Evening star., 1934-12-15
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Evening star., 1934-12-15

O. Is there a difference In compass
between an alto and a contralto voice?
H. P.
A. There k practically no distinc-
ton made between alto and contralto.
although formerly the latter meant
the deeper voice.
Evening star., 1934-12-15
Happy Innocence.

so you told your boy that you had
been impersonating Santa CLAUSE"
Eyes"
did it not grieve you to destroy
his general illusiOns?"
Eyes"
'How did he take it?"
"He said he knew it all the time.
But as long as / seemed to enjoy it
he didn't see any use of speaking up
and spelling good thing"
Evening star., 1934-12-15
FancifuI Finance.

Fanciful Finance.
"Time," remarked the wise person,
"is money"
Perhaps" answered Mr.. Sirius
Barker. 'but 1t shouldn't be brought
to the attention Of some banks I have
heard of. Instead Of clearing house
certificates they may find it comfort
able and convenient to issue eight
day clocks"
'It ain near as foolish" said Uncle
Eben, ''foh boy to believe in Sanity
Claus as it is foh q growedup man
to sit down and trust to luck"
Evening star., 1934-12-15

@. Where did the expression, hoist
on his own petard. come from?--J. NJ.
A. 1t is from Shapespeare's Ham
let"
Evening star., 1934-12-15
Rate by Carrier Within the City.

Tha Evening Star .45c ,er month
when 4 Sundays t0c per month
he Evening and Sunday Star
(when 8 Sundays) CSC per month
The SUNDAY Star sc per copy
Evening star., 1934-12-15
A Wonder.

There was man Of wisdom great
He made, with diplomatic skill,
No enemies in harsh debate
And many friends by keeping still
Evening star., 1934-12-15

O. What is the full name Of Father
COughlin?-C. T.
A. His name is Charles Edward
COughlin.
Evening star., 1934-12-15

@. What was the Academia Brazil
EZRA dos Esquecidos?-H. A.
A. Translated, the name means
Brazilian Academy of Forgotten Men
1t was a sort of literary hall of fame
established in Brazil in 1742.
Evening star., 1934-12-15

The Associated Press is exclusively en-.
Titled to the use for republication OF all
news dispatches credited to it or not other
local news published herein All rights OF
publication Of special dispatches herein
are also reserved.
Evening star., 1934-12-15

@. Who invented the character
Peter Rabbit?-F. B.
A. Harrison Cady, the artist, de-
veloped the character of Peter Rabbit.
Evening star., 1934-12-15
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Evening star., 1934-12-15

@. Is there any difference between
baggage and luggage?-E. C.
A. They mean exactly the same
The word baggage is in general use
in the United States. while in Eng
land luggage is usually heard.
Evening star., 1934-12-15

Q. In some springs. lighted match
seems to ignite gas. What is the
explanation?-6. L. M.
A. Sometimes quantities of me-
thane or marsh gas are present in
springs. If a match is tossed into
such a spring there will be slight
puff Of fame which will then go out.
Evening star., 1934-12-15

The reason he was puzzled was
that he had no mental picture OF
himself mailing the letter
He could see himself writing it, even
putting 1t in its envelope, but there
memory ceased to function
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1934-05-04

Gordon, first vice-pres.; Mrs. VIM.
Schaubel, 2nd vice-pres.; Mrs.
Sheets, treas.
Leslie Schroeder and Junior
spent the weekend in Sheridan.
The condition Of Mrs. Schroeder,
who has been i'll with diphtheria
at the Sheridan hospital, is very
much improved.
Misses georgia and Jane Spear
spent Saturday night at their
home near Wyola, returning Sun
day morning to Sheridan, where
they are student nurses at the
Sheridan hospital.
There is a meeting called, Fri
, day evening. at the school house
in Wyola. to make a plan for re-
lief work. Mrs. Frank Arnold, who
is chairman, wishes every m in
the community to attend.
Miss Margaret Woodley under
went an emergency appendicitis
operation. last Wednesday evening.
Her condition is still critical. Mrs.
T. B. Woodley, her mother, has
been staying with her at the
Sheridan hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Taylor en-
| tertained at a picnic on the Upper
Little Horn in honor Of Martha's
| birthday. Their guests we're Mr..
and Mrs. Tony Pankovich, Jack
and Fred Burks, Mr.. and Mrs.
Parker. Gerald and Junior Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Sheets en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. T. H,
Burke, Mary and Paul of Billings,
and MI. and Mrs. Charles S. Elder
and Charles. Mark Kerscher and
Robert Hahn at dinner, Sunday, at
their cabin in the Little Horn
canyon.
Robert Yellowtail was elected as
superintendent Of the Crow reser-
walton by a large vote. Monday
Those in charge at Wyola were
Ralph Jones Of Busby. judge and
J. J. Sloan of Crow Agency identi-
fled the Indians. The voting was
held at the government Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dickinson
and son. James Theodore, Pearl
Walter, Bob and Clint Dickinson
have moved from the Badgley
ranch to the VIM. Neil ranch on
the Rosebud. Mr.. Neil returned
Monday from taking the last load
of furniture and machinery to
their new home.
Watch and Clock Repairing.
16-3t S,