Evening Star Newspaper, April 20, 1931, Page 10

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In his effort to make these criticisms effectice he dealt in not only g};&smustaoements of fact, but in haif “While Mr. Raskob is a movice in politics, certainly Mr. Shouse is not, and he should know that personal assaults upon the President can be overdone. He knows, or should know, that the country is not so much in- terested in petty fault-finding and deliberate misrepresentation as it is in a program, legislative and administra- tive, which will aid in the present sit- uation. “The Hoover administration has such a program and is effectively putting it into execution. The Democrats are without any program, unless we may regard the recommendations of Mr. Raskob as the party platform. The nubbin of these recommendations is prohibition repeal and the junking of the anti-trust laws—propositions which have created an intense strife within the Democratic party and which led to & large section of the Democracy of Southern California to directly snub Mr. Shouse upon his appearance at Los Angeles for the second in his series of addresses.” Periscopes on Trains, One of the main duties of the guard of the English railway is to act as a safeguard against accident, and there is an emergency brake in his van which enables him o stop the train in an in- stant. The trouble has been that he could not see what was hl;égenlng un- less he put his head out of the window. This sometimes resulted in disaster, and recently pe: have been in- stalled in the vans cn some of the elec- tric trains on the Southern Railway as an experiment, and more are likely to be installed in the future. They go through the roof and give a clear view of the line. The guard just sits com- fortably in front of the instrument, ‘with one hand on the emergency brake, and he can see the signals ahead with- out any trouble. Lake Bed’s (;)Id Bt;ttom. Among the recent boom towns is the Canadian mining settlement of Flin Flon, which, two years ago, consisted of a few rude shacks, some mining ma- chinery and the few dozen men required to operate it. The veins led under a small lake and increased in richness as the work progressed. It was suggested that it might be profitable to drain the lake, which was done, and the bed was found to consist of gold, silver and cop- per ore. The suply is said to be al- most inexhaustible and today the place is a busy mining town of nearly 4,000 persons. Two years ago it was so re- mote as to be almost inaccessible. To- day it is the terminus of a railroad line. — ‘Why the Earth Quakes. ‘There are many theories concerning earthquakes. The most widely accepted one is that there is a disturbance of some kind in the “body” of the earth, beneath the crust, which sets up waves, or “tremors.” These waves travel round the earth and through the crust, until some thin part of the crust gives way under the strain, resulting in an earth- quake. The waves, it is estimated, travel at the rate of from two to three miles a second. Another theory suggests that a vio- lent windstorm, by lessening the air pressure on some part cf the crust, al- lows the earth to expand and “crack.” A third states that the whole earth suddenly spins at a different angle and the additional pressure on the crust at certain places causes a break. Another explanation is that the center of the earth is gradually cooling, and that the consequent contraction of the crust where it is thinnest results in the upset which we call an earthquake. Farm Census of ;Noi-ld. For the first time in history a world census of agricultural resources, for the same year under the same plan, is now being taken. For the first time comparable statistical data will be avallable for all countries. This is especially important in regard to live stock, the numbers of which change greatly from year to year. It is ob- viously impracticable to compare the live stock figures for the United States in 1925, for instance, with those of Argentina in 1914, but that is what statisticians in the past have been doing, because there were available no figures for comparative purposes. David Lubin of Sacramento, Calif., among the earliest to establish a fixed price for merchandise in America, projected the International Institute of Agriculture and spent many years of his life in getting his ideas before Government heads. \Electricity Speeds Growth of Plants In Norfolk Tests Seeds Usually Germinat- ing in 20 Days Made to Burst Forth in Five. By the Associated Press. NORFOLK, Va., April 20.—An elec- trical experiment to promote plant growth, believed to be the first of its kind tried in this country, is being worked out in the gardens of Lawson Hall, the home of Mrs. Henning Fern- strom, president of the Garden Club of Norfolk. Already in this experiment seeds which crdinarily germinate in 20 days have been made to burst forth in five days, and Mrs, Fernstrcm says the experi- ment is a success. On a vist to Sweden last Summer, Mrs. Fernstrom heard of the plans. ‘The experiment is conducted in a small green house whose only heat is an oll stove. In the bottom of the green house are six elements, 2 inches wide and 2 feet long. They are con- nected with a thermostat which regu- lates the heat and automatically shuts off at a given ture and starts up as the temperature drops. Over 100 rows of seeds were planted, cents daily and 5 cents Sunday. If you are not taking advan- of this regular service at FesesiEvane From the Front Row News of Wnshindton's Theaters. f ‘This gifted singer possesses both an understanding of music and a pleasing personality. Her “Will o’ the Wisp” won two recalls, the sec- ond being responded to with “The Cuckoo,” & number that brought much laughter. Miss Anderson sang the spirituals with deep sincerity and much feel- ing, especially Boatner's arrange- ment of “Trampin’” Even at the end of the recital the audience did not seemed inclined to move from their seats, and so Miss Anderson graciously gave two more‘yngml;lers. CATHOLIC SOCIETY REPORTS CHARITIES St. Vincent de Paul Group Spent Total of $15,000 on Poor in Pa- rishes and Guided 300 to Jobs. Montgomery Players Present “The Man From Home.” E Montgomery Players closed their 1930-31 season Satur- day night with an unusually good performance of Booth ‘Tarkington’s “The Man From Homee,” at lhe‘ Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. ‘The pln‘y isa S'h.gr‘i D{b:ntmm can 1 in Europe W] about marry o b a titled Eng- lishman, when along comes the girl's guardian from Kokomo, Ind, prevents the alliance with the titled Eng- lis] and her Moore Converse, as the American girl, probably carried off the honors of the play, although Harrison Hath- away gave & very creditable characterization of Daniel Vorhees Pike, who thinks Kokomo the best town in the whole wide world, and who doesn't think that John Simp- son's daughter needs to pay any man to marry her. In their scenes to- gether Miss Converse and Mr. Hath- away dclivered their lines excep- tionally well. Their love scenes par- ticularly were played with commend- able restraint. 'As a whole the play was well done, and the audience continually showed appreciation of individual work by the cast. Saturday night's performance marked the close of two years of successful work by the Montgomery Players. The group was organized about two years ago for the sole purpose of giving the best plays writ- ten in present-day drama. During their brief career they have pre- Successful Anna Moore Converse S A total of approximately $15,000 was spent on the dependent poor of the 28 Catholic parishes represented in the St. Vincent de Paul Soclety of the Dis- trict of Columbia during the first qua ter of 1931, it was reported at a meet- ing of the organization held in the au- ditorium of Holy Trinity Church yes- terday. The meeting was preceded by solemn low mass, said in honor of the gather- ing, with the Rev. Henry P. White, S. J., of Holy Trinity officiating. Follow- ing the mass, the delegates and lay members of the society were served breakfast by ladies of the church. Special tribute was paid to the work of Rev. J. B. Affleck, chaplain of the District Jail, by the Speciai Works Com- mittee of the society, of which Mr. John Bowman is chairman. Dr. D. Ryan, chairman of the Unemployment Com- mittee, reported that much work had been done toward securing employment for applicants, more than 300 being placed. Rev. W. Coleman Nevllls, S. J., presi- dent of Georgetown University, deliv- ered the principal address, in which he complimented the conference on the splendid showing in work for the poor. Admiral W. S. Benson, chairman of the Catholic Charities: Father White, Dr. John O'Grady of the Bureau of Cath- olic Charities, Col. William Peake, warden of the District Jail, and Thomas Mills, coach at Georgetown University, also spoke on subjects relating to the St. Vincent de Paul work. MAY FLY TO CASTAWAYS Kingsford-Smith, in Sydney, Asks to Rescue Airmen on Isle. SYDNEY, New South Wales, April 20 (). —The National Airways Co.. of which Wing Comdr. Charles Kingsford- Smith is a director, today cabled the Imperial Airways suggesting that he start for the Island of Timor to pick up the crew of the England-Australia airmail, which crashed there yesterday 500 miles from Port Darwin, ‘The airmail plane was named the City of Cairo. Kingsford-Smith may use the Southern Cross, transoceanic plane, in_the projected rescue. TORAGE — PACKING, MOVING. Experts of 30 years® Experience ready to serve you. ka J. KRIEG 904 10th N.W. District 9115 “Palm Beach Beauties” Thrills Gayety Patrons Now. ‘*PPALM BEACH BEAUTIES,” the current burlesque show at the Gayety, headed by Harry Field and Babe Almond, evidently pleas:d and thrilled the audience last night. Fields is a comedian worth while and Babe Almond a comely singing and dancing co-star, and both help to create what the fans call a “comedy riot.” Chuck Callihan, Flelds' companion in fun, is a good pace setter, and the scene in a night club, “by special request,” did all that was expected of it. Babe Almond first loomed up on the local horizon in “Let’s Go,” some years ago, and since then seems to have gone onward and upward, until now she ranks high among the peppy, steppy stars of the eircuit. Billy Holmes, not a “he” by any means, is both good to look upon and entertaining in her way. All told, the “Palm Beach Beauties” have much of which to boast. Marian Anderson Colored Contralto Excellent. BEFORE an audience that repeat- edly recalled her, Marian Ander- son, colored contralto, sang a pro- gram that undoubtedly pleased her hearers. Some of her encores were oratorical in character. Heralded from New York as “a singer with natural vocal gifts far beyond the usual endowment of mortals,” she seemed to feel her responsibility and to acquit herself commendably. Her voice has indeed many remarkable qualities. She is quite able to reach the upper ranges with clearness and to span the gap to almost unbelievably low notes with unvariable volume, at all times under perfect control. Her program ranged fron Mozart and Liszt to Negro spirituals, and all brought hearty applause. Miss An- derson also has grace and style in her delivery. Her sacred numbers, including Mozart's “Alleluja,” were done with marvelous effect, and “Die drei Zigeuner” (The Three Gypsies) of Liszt, and “Zur Johannisnacht,” by Grieg, were beautifully sung. It was not, however, until she sang the recitative and aria, “O, Mio Fernando,” from Donizetti’s opera, “La Favorita,” that the audience's appreciation Tose to the heights of an ovation. LY FURNITURE RENTING OFFICE FURNITURE Just Think of It— The Star delivered to your door every evening and Sunday morning at 1%c per day and 5¢ Sunday. Can you afford to be without this service at this cost? 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Billboard and radio advertising will recelve attention when the American Association of Advertising Agencies assembles here for the fourteenth annual convention, to be held at the Mayflower Hotel April 30 and May 1, with newspaper relations and the changing advertising problem billed as the major topics for discussion. John Benson, the association's presi- dent, will head the imposing list of speakers, which includes Col. Frank Knox, former general manager of the Hearst newspapers, who will discuss newspaper relations from the publishers’ viewpoint; Stanley R. Latshaw, presi- | dent of the Butterick Publishing Co., who will talk on “Adventures With Media Departments”; Ralph Starr But- ler, vice president in charge of adver- tising, General Foods Corporation, whose topic is “Keeping Faith With the Reader of Advertising”; Frank Braucher, vice president of the Crowell Publishing Co., whose address will be devoted to “Pub- lishers’ Control of Copy Standards,” and M. L. Wilson, partner in the Blackman Co., who will discuss “What Advertising Can Do in a Period of Depression.” ‘Three of the four sessions will be closed, these being given over to dis- cussion of radio broadcasting and papers. The Thursday afternoon ses- sion, the only one open to non-mem- bers, will turn the spctlight of discussion on newspaper relations and the chang- ing advertising ‘problem. The annual dinner will be held Thursday evening, entertainment being furnished by Na- tional Broadcasting Co. artists. All of Priday’s sessions will be for members only. Subjects for the fore- noon will be screen advertising, agency handling of display material, agency operation, agency costs, research and outdcor advertising. Just before lunch- eon the election of officers will be held. ‘Three group meetings for members only will occupy the afternoon. The South African python and the monitor lizard are the only creatures in the cane-producing areas that will de- stroy plague-carrying rodents. ‘The python is non-venomous and is said not to attack humans unless it is fighting for its life. MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1931. Army Barber Is a Plutocrat. 50 that there is always work for the |drills and such, he i barber and his opportunities for col- | the lecting coin are rather numerous and | escapes rather the custom the Army remunerative. While he is called upon | that his smooth faces and close-shaven heads, to give a certain amount of attention to attend to. On Knowing Your Victuals ALTHOUGH we’ve been in the food business for nearly three- quarters of a century, we've never seen so many people worked up over victuals as they are right now. Truly, it seems as if every newspaper, magazine, and radio sta- tion in the country is being conducted for the sole purpose of teaching the American woman how to buy wisely, cook wisely, and eat wisely.. Bureaus and Committees by the hundred vie with one another to show housewives how to get their money’s worth from the grocer and the butcher. All of which is highly satisfactory, so far as we are concerned. The more women know about food, and the shrewder buyers they are, the more customers A&P will have. For A&P is run for women who are keen judges of food; who know food values when they see them. A&P stores are for women who make a business of running their households well at low expense—and are proud of it. The Great ATLANTIC & PACIFIC Tea Co. TWO OUT OF THREE GRADUATE TO A ACKARD Did those who buy the Packard Stand- ard Eight turn in lower-priced cars? Thipk of it—two out of every three of our Standard Eight sales are made to people none of whom ever before owned a Packard! Of course Packard has a long-estab- you know that two-thirds of Here is what we can show you with actual figures: That it costs no more to maintain and operate the Packard than any other car of like size and power, no matter what its first price. And that depreciation amounts to no more when youm keep the Packard longer, as most Packard owners do. lished clientele. Records show that not one out of ten Packard owners ever leaves the Packard family for S able record when the changing fortunes of life are considered. But expected. The surprising fact is that s0o many owners of lower-priced cars are turning to Packard trans- Packard cars are built for long life and complete reliability. This applies to the Packard Standard Eight, priced at the factory from $2385 to $2885, no less than te the larger, heavier Packard DeLuxe Eight, factory priced at from $3490 to $4285, and the Individual Cus- tom Creations ranging up beyend $10,000. other make of car. A remark- repeat order business is to be portation. The reason is that they have found it costs no more. Give us the opportunity and no doubt we can show you that you, too, are paying Packard costs while not enjoying Packard own- ership. Why not telephone, or drop in at our salesrooms to see us? Why not, then, take the first step toward Packard ownership—get in touch with us? Your present car, if of average value, will more than make the down payment on youwr Packard Standard Eight. If you are paying Packard ownership costs— why not have the Packard? Packard-Washington Motor Car Co. ©O. COOLICAN, Presidenh, ADams 6130 Connecticut at S