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Japan Absorbs North China.

Thanks to prompt and abJect sub
servience to Tokio's demands, North
China has dropped like ripe fruit into
Japan's lap and the troops Of Nippon
now rule supreme in the vast region
of Hopei Province, south of the Great
Wall. The territory, inclusive Of the
entire Peiping- Tientsin area, is in as
complete control of the Japanese as
Manchuria and Jehol. The only SEM
blance of authority retained by Nam
king is the empty right of appointing
to various civilian and military posi-
tons Chinese officials acceptable to
Japan. which means, of course. per-
sons wholly amenable to her wishes.
Japanese absorption of this vast
slice of China has been accomplished
without the slightest resistance by
Gen. Chang Kai shek's government,
which recognized its inability to offer
any effective opposition to the crush
ing force Japan was ready to employ
for attainment of her purpose. The
result is that the banners Of the ris-
ing sun float triumphant over that
gigantic region Of Asia stretching
from the border of Siberia in the Far
North to Central China in the deep
South. Thus vanishes all vestige Of
remaining doubt Of Jspan's intention.
despite wealth of assurances to the
contrary in the past, to master China
and, in all but actual name, to make
it part and parcel of the japanese
imperial domain.
Chinese acquiescence in Tokio's
plans is all-comprehensive. The gov
ernor of Hopei Province and his troops
have evacuated North China and
made way for forces ready to accept
japanese domination. The Kuomin-
tang (Nationalist party, along with
the influence Of the Marking govern
ment, has evaporated, bag and bag
gage. All vestige of Chinese authority
at Peiping. military and civilian alike,
despite the city's status as China's
diplomatic capital, has been destroyed.
The Japanese garrison at Tientsin
becomes the supreme power in North
China. The next step is expected TO
be Repatriation" Of the areas new
status by converting it into buffer
zone between Manchukuo and Gen.
trail China. There are reports that
the former boy Emperor" of China.
now Emperor Kang Teh Of Man.
chukuo, may be established by the
Japanese on the ancient dragon throne
of his ancestors at Peiping. +
Japan has taken possession of North
China in cynical disregard Of the
Western powers, obviously calculating
that their preoccupation with domestic
concerns blinds them to this newest
aggression. But Europe and America
have in both Peiping and Tientsin
certain vested interests that they did
not possess in Manchuria. It may be
that sooner or later these different
circumstances may lead to action
designed to convince Japan that her
procedure in Hopei Province not only
is an indefensible outrage against
helpless China, but a further and
violation of international
rights in that country which cannot
be meekly tolerated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
The Chaos Of Clemency.

The criminal records of the two
men now known to have been in
volved in the W'eyerhaeuser kidnap-
ing, one or whom is In custody, reveal
the laxity of the law in dealing with
hahitual criminals. Valley, who was
taken at Salt Lake City, has seven ar
rests on his record--first, at Aberdeen,
Washington, in 1929, for burglary, sent
to the reform school; six months later,
in 1880, arrested for frst-degree
burglary, in Boise, Idaho, and sem
fenced to from one to fifteen years.
paroled, and fifteen months later
was arrested for second-degree
burglary at Olympia, Washing
ton, and given Q sentence Of from
two to fifteen years. which was sus-
pended; arrested three months later
at walla Walla, Washington, and
given the same sentence; q little over
two years later, at Salt Lake City,
arrested for robbery, the charge being
changed to yagrancy and given six
months as 'fioater";; in April. 1884.
arrested 40 q parole yiolator and re-
leased, and Ave months later arrested
in Camden, N. J., for criminal reg
istration. Yet, with all these charges.
investigations, suspended sentences
and paroles. he was free In the State
of washington to participate in the
Weyerhaeuser kidnapping.
Valleys partner in the kidnapping,
William Mahan. has somewhat SINH
lar record: First, an arrest in De-
cember, 1923, az Deer Lodge, Mon
tana, for grand larceny and sentenced
to from two to four years and pa
rolled December 81, 1924; arrested in
Boise. Idaho, for robbery In Sep
TENDER, 1927. and given twenty years;
paroled and wanted" later ~ .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

more Of a possibility. The opinion is
ventured that labor leaders might els
Germ q practical opportunity for such
project In current agitation for re-
vision Of the Constitution. Hitherto
American workers have frowned upon
the idea Of political organization on
the British model, preferring to keep
the movement" non-partisan and BIZ
partisan and adhering to the prin-
ciple of rewarding labor's friends and
Furnishing its enemies. Democrats and
Republicans alike, at election time.
Incidentally, politicians are wondering
how N. r. AS blow-up is going to
affect the membership Of trade unions.
Under the wings Of the Blue Eagle,
locals" Of thu A. r. Of L. and the
United Mine Workers sprang up ike
mushrooms, giving both organizations
the biggest numerical booms expert
enced in years.
One certain result Of the slump in
brain trust stock as the result Of re.
cent Supreme Court decisions is that
plore with q microscopic eye every
legislative proposal that reaches Capt.
toll Hill with any suspicion Of having
originated in one of the alphabetical
legal divisions It Is an open secret
that In 1888, on the theory that the
emergency justified speed. regardless
Of any other consideration, little time
was devoted by members of Congress
to study Of the legal aspects of prop
ositions batted up to them with be-
wildering rapidly. It was conceded
that more than once Representatives
and Senators voted for measure
without knowing exactly what it was
all about, to say nothing of the finer
constitutional points involved. Them
days are gone. Until further notice
Congress will look before leaping. It
will be from Missouri It will have
to be shown" cast-iron evidence Of
constitutionality. One suggestion is
that both Houses might do well to re-
quire approval of measures by their
respective Judiciary Committees, which
are made up Of legal lights, before
proceeding to the enactment stage.
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observation-disclosures a, 4. for,,.- ~. 80.
interested IN news that naorc : q
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rstarv - ro,.as go -.
master nsr.rai 80 soaras 100 80 ~.
Treasury during the Thsodors p >, se
welt administration, viii on July / re-
tire from the presidencv of the Con.
solidated Gas Co Of New YORK. after
20 years in that ONCE The announce
ment follows the decision ~ the coyo.
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n,ire All ofscsrs snd s,,,nio.s. - -
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next month,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

Two distinguished figures were
threading their way along q very
much torn-up wisconsin avenue, now
In the throes Of widening.
They were Templeton Jones, presi-
dent Of the Treadle Club, and Col.
Jesse Bilberry, well known man-aboit-
town.
They had Just come over on one Of
the new street cars. No. 1901, to DO
specific.
Col. Biiberry could not resist his
little joke
II have always heard about the
1,00l," he chuckled, but this is the
first time ever rode In IT,
President Jones greeted this With
cism with the reserve It merited.
You are In very poor form today,
colonel" he said.
Col. Biiberry completely ignored the
sally. ~ia :
well, how do you like ita" he
asked.
Templeton Jones looked significantly
at q large. uncouth fellow hanging
precariously over him, his right hand
round the urge hand grip on the
side of Jones' seat, his right elbow
almost In Jones eye.
Same old thing" he replied.
YEARLY.
Col. Bilberry grinned in reply.
You're an old Crouch" he said.
you're reading the signs" replied
Jones.
These told how many lights, of
how much capacity. were lighting the
patrons, how much rubber was used
to pad the wheels, or something; how
much steel. and how much good man
agement, etc.
Col. Bilberry, who was o trusting
soul, took 1t all ut Its face value, as
the company had intended him to do.
But Templeton Jones, who was a
cynical person. If one ever existed,
sturdily refused to be much impressed
by the signs.
"They are NICE" he admitted. "but
I like the old ads better. want to
see that idiotic boy who Is looking
squarely at dish Of spaghetti, yet
insists on asking his mother: Spa
ghetti, mom?' You know what she
ought to say7 Certainly. you little
idiot"
Col Bilberry looked panied.
He preferred his own jokes.
TT rides very smoothly. One can
read on this car"
Always could read on cars" re-
torted Jones. TITS the bus you can't
read on. It's like q horseback ride.
Good for the stomach. Shakes you
up"
This car starts very easily" con-
tinued Col. Bilberry, stroking his long
white beard.
The dapper president Of the Treadle
Club gased refiectvely at his shining
left shoe, awkwardly out In the aisle.
"Ail street cars have started easily"
he grouched. Say. Bilberry, what are
the stanchions for7"
"stanchions?" asked the colonel.
''What stanchions?"
"Oh, those tall silver posts, where
the standing passengers can hitch
themselves"
Col. Bilberry looked inexpressibly
panied.
why, I have to tell my association
what think Of these cars, and here
you-"
We'll. you tell 'em they are just as
crowded as ever, even more So"
49,
"You. are the worst fellow I ever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
A Rhyme at Twilight
BY
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Dusky Day

Dawn had the hues Of dusk. no rising
sun,
Only q slow, soft coming Of the light,
Tracing the outline Of the full-leafed
trees
And the deep blues Of every storied
height,
Etching In chrome q sunless city way
And yelling river-lil1e IN shades Of gray.
All through the day the twilight hues
prevailed.
And now the dusk Is quiet and as
dim.
A gradual going Of the misty light.
Each tree and spire batlaed IN purple
rim.
The byways blotted slowly out q
sight
And town plunged back again 70 star
less night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

steadily and punctually plying back
and forth. arriving perhaps q day or
so later, but at far less cost and earn
ing good profits for their owners In
normal times. They do the real work
OF transporting passengers and fast
freight without all the jazz and fuss
Of the nossier queens Of the Atlantic"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

Rights to ''life. liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness" were stressed by the
founders Of this Government. The
pursuit Of happiness is an item that
receives just consideration Aby the
Mobiles who have assembled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

A. 1t was formally opened as Q
public historical museum July 4, 1879.
@. What Is the extent Of George
Bernard Shaw's education2-E. r.
A. Halleck says: "AS boy Shaw
was willful and took refuge In Idle
ness at school. His education con-
sisted in studying music with his
talented mother, in haunting picture
galleries and in vice reading"
@. What causes shellac to foam
when applied with q brush?-A. N. s.
A. The foam Is caused by air bub-
bles entrapped In the brush or in the
shellac. They should be worked out.
q. What Is the population Of the
Isle Of Pines?-H. r.
A. About $500.
q. On some Southern mansions
there are detached wings. Why were
they not connected with the house?
-E. N.
A. The explanation Is made that
guests arriving late could be put up
for the night" without disturbing
host and hostess who already had re-
tired in the big house"
@. How many States have old-age
pensions?-J. K.
A. Thirty-two States have old-age
pension laws.
@. Why Is the Ninth Christian
Science church in London popularity
Id raSI n
A. Because several members Of the
church are titled.
@. What Is the oldest national as
sociation of accountants In this coun-
tTy?-R. o. c.
A. The. American Institute Of Ac-
countants Is said to be.
@. What are Purkinje's fgures?-
A. In optics they are figures pro-
duced on @ wall Of uniform color
when q person entering a dark room
with candle moves it up and down
approximately on q level with the
eyes. From the eye near the candle
an image Of the retinal vessels will
appear projected on the wall.
q. How many people inspected Old
Ironsides on her cruise TO various
United States ports few years ago?
j. Z. H.
A. About 100000.
@. OF the homes which are wired
for electricity. how many are without
mechanical refrigerators?-J. q.
A. In January, 1885, there were
5000, 900 mechanical refrtgeretors In
use, constituting refrigerator In 20
per cent Of the electrically equipped
homes in the country. This leaves
14.500,8 homes electrically wired
but not equipped with mechanical re- =,
frigerators.
@. VINO said, He who would bring
home the wealth of the Indies must
! carry the wealth of the Indies with
him Pm. F.
A. The inscription appears on the
Union Station in Washington, D. c.
1t was suggested and edited by Presi-
dent Eliot of Harvard University, and
was taken from 3oswell's Life of Sam
uel johnson. where 1t Is spoken of
as q Spanish proverb.
@. How old Is the disease pellazra7
IT. C.
A. The nalady dates back In Eu-
rope to the beginning of the eight
zenith century, soon after the intro
duction Of maize into Spain, where 1t
was frst observed and described BY
Gaspar Casal Q691-l75sl. This work
was written In l735 but not printed
until 1852. The first published report
about peilagrA in the Jurnai de Mede- !
cine Paris) In l755 was prepared by
Francois Thiery, but based upon Cas-
ais experience. CasaI called the dis.
ease NAL de la rosa, while the name
/ pellagra originated In Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

II the visitors to this city desire TO
see a crime wave splashing, they can
crafty their curiosity by taking q
street car to the Rockville Court
House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY rH1lANpER JOHNSON.

bI Eh1LANDEH JOhNSON.
Latest Information
Good News marching
Along the Avenue:
Overarching
The rainbow shines anew.
Ole Man Sorrow
Lingers far away.
Each tomorrow
Means q brighter day.
Cares, protesting,
Cease for a while;
We're requesting
Just q generous smile.
Good News bringing
News that's really new
Now comes swinging
Along the Avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

Not only the street spectators are
cheering the Shriners. Many little
children to whom hope has been re-
stored by their philanthropy are hear
ing of their pageant, and wherever
they may be are saying, Hi, Nobles!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES =. TRAcEWELL.

saw" rejoined Col. Bilberry. 'Yol
would find fault with the Pyramids.
The colonel must have been ui1del
the shriner influence.
Imagine they are pretty hard" re.
torted Jones. "But I thought you
said this car was going to Rosslyn."
1T is"
'tIt Ia not"
Before Col. Bilberry could remon.
strate, the stream-lined car that look,
like q bus began to make the turr
into the barn. near Key Bridge.
WELL" he said, stroking his beard
nov you can see how the payment
works"
Hitherto our worthless had been re.
posing In the front, or goat section. Of
the car.
Now they paid their money to thu
conductor, located at the middle door
and prepared to get on, with all tbs
righteous feeling of men who have
done their duty.
Some dozen citizens OF assorted
sizes remained In the front section
while President Jones and Col. Bill.
berry smiled at them from the secur.
| ity Of the sheep section, where sii
those who have paid.
Our worthless, having paid, were fret
to step OF.
This Is as far as this car goes,
shouted an inspector, running UP
Put them OF here"
Obligingly the motorman, from hi,
neat chair, opened the front door
and the assembled goats went down
the steps without paying cent.
well, guess we better get on, too
colonel" grinned Jones, "even II We
have paid"
They walked east on M street, past
the famous cobblestone street with
the steep incline, past the hundred
and one shops Of all kinds lining the
narrow sidewalk.
So this was old Georgetown, and
what q hosnelike, small-town atmos-
phere 1t had, as If the proximity of
the great National Capital, of which
1t Is part, had little influence on it.
II like Georgetown" said Jones
Like the atmosphere, like the dust"
They had come to Wisconsin ave-
nue.. the old High street Of many,
many years ago.
Here's some real dust for you, -
remarked Col. Bilberry. pointing.
The whole street was dug up, as
far as you could see, which was not
very far, because there 10 q bend In II
few blocks north, q bend In the
happy, old-fashioned manner.
Men and machines were toiling
widening the historic street, making
1t into q genuine thoroughfare.
cit would be nice thing" opined
Jones. IF they would put a big fence
around Georgetown, and not let any
automobiles In"
Absurd" groaned Bilberry
"Oh, it's absurd, all right, but
wouldn't 1t be nice?"
The colonel made no reply. He wa,
too busy stepping over a huge mound
Of sand left by some careless artisan
Washington crossing the Delaware
had nothing on Col. Bilberry cros,inS
Wisconsin avenue that afternoon.
Let US return to the new stree
cal" he said, finally. II see 1t cem.
ing yonder."
"And they will let you hang onts
one Of their best silver stanchions
colonel" twittered Templeton Jones
! with his usual blitheness. Let's go!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

Certain German newspapers which
had been banned by Mussolini will
again be permitted to circulate In
Italy. With two dictators on the
lookout, they will possibly be censored
twice as much as before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

Whatever might happen to the
United States Constitution, the
Fourth of July will remain an annual
reminder that the forefathers pro-
duced better literature than anything
recent craftsmanship has had to offer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

In the course of time sentiment Is
often modified. Lobbyists may be reg
istered, in defiance Of the old idea
that lobbyist was expected to pre-
tend that he did not exist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

One feature OF the Presidents pro-
gram Of social improvement indicates
the desirability Of encouraging people
to 60 out in the Summertime on recre-
alton instead of on strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

President Roosevelt went TO Hyde
Park for relaxation. He will find
still more carefree enjoyment when
he returns to this city to review the
parade of the shriners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

Owing tc, suspicion Of Communism
in schools, commencement essays viii
be heard with more seriousness than
usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

George Washington was . leader in
Free Masonry, but he never got the
entertainment that he might have
found had he lived to become q
Shriner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

Kidnapers are 30 controlled by
avarice that any kind Of money looks
good to them, although they must be
aware that any kind Of bills can al-
ways be identified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

A parole system naturally finds q
lack of appreciation among convicts
whose offenses were caused by ina
bility to keep faith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
Ventilated.

From the Lowell 1Mass,) Leader.
Juoging from some Of the displays,
the conditioning idea has also
been applied to feminine fashions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
Bathing Laws.

From the Albuaueraue IN. Mex.> journal.
A London newspaper offers q prize
for song to be sung In bathtub.
We agree with the London paper that
songs previously heard sung In
bathtub are not prize winners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

The staying of a Soviet sentry may
cause friction between Russia and
Japan. China hopes for no more at
present than q rineside seat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
The Easiest WAY.

From the Miami tFia.) Herald. :.
Two men back to back In q New
York ONCE talked to each other by
telephone around the world. 1t was
probably to much trouble to turn
their chairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

In order 10 prevent any suggestion
of politics, there win be neither ele-
plants nor donkeys In the present
pageant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
Alternative.

From the DanviIle nl) commercial-Nevs.
Hitler says Germany wants her
colonies back, but has no intention
one alternative-an anti-bandit ex-
petition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
G-Men.

From the chester fPs.l Times.
The applicant whose chief qualifia-'
cations TO be G-nari Is that he Is
bachelor probably hasn't . chance.
The Government needs men Of en-
darance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
Brand-New Expenses.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The chief cost OF government Is the
support Of necessary institutions that
our fathers never heard about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
Limit to Endurance,

"You are firm in your opinions?"
II am" answered Senator Sorghum.
1.-The political situation Is . variable
affair. can't undertake to make a
brand-new speech every time 1t
changes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
Making Free.

MAKING free.
Freedom of speech all men desire,
And yet our spirits sometimes sink
When men we're called on to admire
Talk so much they cannot think.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

Jud Tunlxins says these Shriners are
handsome boys, but they'll never set
the fashions for mems everyday
clothes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
A Solution.

From the Sacramento Bee. -
The problem Of keeping the wolf
from the door might be solved b.
putting the wolf, on, relief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

Little Links and Little Golf.
From the worcester nxsn.l Evening Ga
sette.
Miniature golf courses went out long
ago. but about half the gents on the
Links are stin playing miniature golf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
Enumeration.

Enumeration.
Remember" said the earnest coun-
selor, 'that the hairs Of your head
are numbered"
That's not so important In case OF
q crime wave" said Cactus Joe, cas- to
remember that every twenty.dollar bill
Is numbered"
"A reckless squanderer," said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, 'imagines he
has found Aladdin's lamp when he is
only burning the candle at both ends"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
He ana She.

A bride may far too thrifty be
For public peace of mind,
And Cupid sometimes viii agree
To keep man near behind.
A marriage Is . solemn thing.
It surely Is no fun
If when he buys . wedding ring
She purchases . gun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

"De smartest man." said Uncle
Eben. SIS de one who remembers dat
maybe he kin be fooled some time or
other. same as other folks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

18th St. and Pennsylvania Ave
New York once: ITO East 42nd, 81
Ghicaeo once: Lake Michisan Huildine
European once: IA Regent St.. London
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-12

Army folks, always o wee BIT en-
vious Of President Roosevelt's fond
ness for the Navy. derive great grati-
ficaticn from his participation IN to-
days graduation exercises at West
Point. The commander In chief at
tended the Annapolis graduation two
years ago, and the soldiers nov feel
that he has evened the score.
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