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Evening star., 1923-10-31
Free President
From Handshaking

TO the Editor of.The Star:
Are we going to kill another .Presi-
dent?
There were SIT in our delegation
who shook the Presidents hand, He
looked tired. ! thought he would just
say a few words to us. or ! would
not have gone.
An attendant told me President
Harding was even more liberal In
the number of people received. Il
reckon" he added, "that was one OF
the things that killed him."
I realize that with this custom es-
tablished. and with the constant pres
sure for it's continuance, the Presi-
dent hesitates to stop 1t.
But 1t is nothing short of crime
no to waste the time and the strength
Of the most overburdened man in the
world.
Another convention refused to re.
quest an audience,
The. time is ripe to stop this thing
DELCEvARE KING,
Vice President Granite Trust Co
Evening star., 1923-10-31
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKiN

@. How much gasoline is derived
from natural gas and how much from
oil?-J. w. Med.
approximately 10 per cent OF ali gaso-
hne made is taken from natural gas
and 80 per cent from petroleum.
@. What is the fastest whippet in
the United States?-Y. n. d.
A. The winner Of the American
Whippet Derby this year was Gilligan's
Tommy. owned by Mr.. James GiIIigan
OF Lawrence, Mass. There is another
very fast dog by the name Of Shep,
owned by Mr.. Eddington of Boston.
that won the open race October 13 at
Westbury, Long Island. These two
dogs have never met in q race, but no
lies between them.
@. In duplicate auction. on the re-
play. when all hands pass, what Is the
proper procedure?-L. NJ. NJ.
A. The hand Is checked as played
with no score, and compared with the
original score for the hand. It may
have been played and a score made or
the players may have been set The
first score will be net gain or loss ac-
cordingly.
@. From what animal is kolinsky
fur obtained?-E. b. b.
A. Kolinsky is the name given to
the skin Of several Astatic ninks, espe-
ctaliy Putorius sibirious The animal is
about fifteen inches long and has a
bushy tail. The fur is generally buff or
tawny and is dyed for commercial use.
Q. Who was the first leader of the
Marine Band?-B. r. NJ.
A. During the first years of the Ma
rine Band IL had no regular leader. diff
ferent members alternating as conduc-
tors until July "A. 1924. At that time
John Lewis Clubb, a youth Of twenty
one. born and reared in the District OF
Columbia, who enlisted February II,
1920, was appointed fife ma jor. He
served as such until February IL, 1880,
when, at his own request, he was dis
charged
Q. Why are teas called "pekoe" and
''ooiong" IN. u.
A. These words are corruptions OF
local Chinese terms. "Pekoe" comes
from '.pak-he." meaning white hair,
and refers to the down on the young
leaves. "Oolong comes from ."ou-
fers to the black leaves mixed with
those of greenish yellow.
Q. Where is the expression "as
numerous as the autumna1 leaves OF
Valambroso' found?-J. w G
A. This is in line 303 of the first
book of paradise Lost" Valambroso
is valley about eighteen miles east
OF Florence, Italy.
Q. Was the plural of Chinese ever
formed by adding "s"?-D. W.
a: In the seventeenth century the
form "Chineses' was used.
Q. How did the use of the word
greg signifying liquor origina te p
r. u.
a. An old sea admiral in the
eighteenth century ordered that the
men under his command should no
longer be allowed to drink undiluted
rum. BY his direction the spirit was
mixed with water before being
served. His sailors resented the or
der and christened the mixture .'grog''
in ridicule of the admiral who was
known as "Old Grog'' from his Gus
tom of wearing grogram breeches.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

Who's Who in America" classic
compendium Of the great and near
great, will celebrate it's twenty fifth
anniversary by q nation wide inquiry
into "the influence of the occupation
and environment Of parents on their
children" To that end the. ques-
fionpatres now being circulated for
the 1924 edition request from ad-
dresses the following information:
l. Chief occupation of father at time
OF your birth whether a farmer
skilled or auskilied laborer, business
man and what business. Clergyman
and what denomination, or profess
sional man other than clergyman
2. Type Of birthplace-whether farm.
country village, small town. large
city or suburb Of large city. The
editors Of Who's Who" will use the
data thus supplied "for an intelligent
study" OF environments effect upon
careers.
* 4 X x ..-e..
Robert w. Bonynge. United States
agent on the eAmerican-German mixed
claims commission, who called on
President Coolidge the other day.
campaigned with the then candidate
for Vice President in New England
in 1920. Coolidge and Bonynge were
Phe ,ateP Mha tRs Rss sams
member of Congress from Colorado,
suggested that he'd like to speak
drst. because il the governor should
lead off. Bonynge was afraid the
crowd would leave the hall as soon
as Coolidge was finished Yes"
drswled Coolidge. with a twinkle in
his eye. that's usually the effect Of
my speeches.
Gen. Pershing is SO determined TO
preserve his incognito in France that
he went abroad without an aide-de-
camp. The generals chief adjuta mt
in Europe. throughout the world war.
sissippian, who is now at the General
Service School at Fort Leavenwortt.
"Quek," who is a dashing cavalry
man and polo. player. had a distin-
guished career in Europe for five
wears. The outbreak OF the war
found him a junior military attache
in London. Later. he was at British
headquarters in France as an Amer
lean liaison oficer. When we took
the field, he became Pershing's aide
and served in that capacity until a
few. months ago.
* X i: x
:. There's been a queer omission in
connection with the portraits of
Woodrow Wilson's three Secretaries
of state-Bryan. Lansing and Colby
which are hung in the diplomatic
at mt -
ment. The walls are adorned with
pictures o! nearly all Secretaries OF
State since the foundation Of the re-
Evening star., 1923-10-31

Q. In the oft quoted saying OF
Lincoln, ''All am, / owe to my moth
err was Lincoln referring to his
mother or his stepmother?-C. r. A.
A. 1t is customary to interpret the
familiar saying OF Abraham Lincoln
as applying to his own mother rather
than to his stepmother. The latter
was, OF course. an unusual woman,
to whom Lincoln owed great deal.
but his own mother lived long
enough to leave the all-important i'm
press Upon her son.
Q. When was Bartiett's Quota
tions first published?-M S. S.
A. The first edition of Bartletts
raniiiar Quotations was a small
tnin octave. consisting of 295 pages.
II was published in Cambridge Eng
land. In 1856
of the three C's?-B. II.
a. Arizona Is sometimes known as
the state OF the three C"s-Copper, Cot
ton and Cattle. A fourth c is fre.
| quently added for Climate.
-a. &: X What is industrial efficiency:
A. Efficiency may be defined q.
the industrial relation between what
| Is and what ought to be. between the
| actual and the standard Another.
definition is that efficiency Is 10 no
the standard performance in the
standard time. at the standard place.
for the standard cost.
! Y. When buzzard sails against
stiH wind. what propels it?--W. a. c.
a. the biological survey says that
Enoun tnG answer psx is is not definitely
J is used by the feathers in turning lp
| which enables the bird to use a form,
! or coasting. 1t Is supposed that the
force of gravity pulling the bird to
the ground also assists the bird
Q. What is the difference in weight
between sea water and fresh water?
T. l..
A Sea water viii weigh abou. one
and a half pounds more per cubic
! foot than fresh water at the same
| temperature.
Q. Please give recipe for chocolate
cream frosting for cake.-A. D.
! "A. Add five tablespoonfuls of mill.
| to one cup granulated sugar. Place
| On fire and stir until il boifs. Boil
hve minutes-remore and add favor
! ing. Beat untl thick and creamy,
| spread on cake and cover with thin
| coating of melted chocolate
/ Q. OF what denomination are tie
| people who give the Passion Play
at Oberarnmergau?-J. J. j.
| A. The Bavarian villagers who
give this celebrated Passion Play are
| Roman Catholics.
@. What is the origin OF the wore
| boycott?-V. l..
| A. Capt. Boycott was tho English
| agent OF Lord Erne in Ireland in
1881. He incurred the i'll will of the
| tenants. AS result the population
for miles refused to deal with him in
| any way.
| (Let The Stor Information Bureau
dnSDer your question. State pon''
: query plainly and briefly aud send it
| to The Star Information Bureaa.
Frederic J. RdSkin, director, 1920
! North CAPITOL street. Irciose =
} cents in stamps for return POSTAGE
Evening star., 1923-10-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PRILANDER JOHNSON
Indian Summer.

Indian Summer.
Indian summer-dreaming days
When the hours just go their ways,
Leaving present care behind.
To the land of Nevermind.
Just pause. to drift and wait
For the summer glow too late,
Yet too early for the blast
Winter time will bring at last.
Faded fiowers-falling leaves
Nature smiling while she grieves
For the beauteous DAYS OF yore
Seems more radiant than before.
Indian summer-memories sweet
Soothe foreboding that they meet,
When the world from blossom glow
Turns to silence and the snow.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

Reference by Senator Mccormick to
"lotophagi' is likely to renew the pro-
test that all bills of fare should be
printed in plain English.
Evening star., 1923-10-31
Halls New Farm Era.

From the Topeka Capital.
The. trouble with the world, ac-
cerding to Secretary Hoover is that
IL Is producing too much grain and
too little dairy products and animal
food. This hard time for agriculture
will probably he looked back upon.
rs ushering In q new agricultural
era and q new prosperity for FARM
eYs. - >s--
Evening star., 1923-10-31

In referring to the reparations con.
ference Poincare intimates that so far
as his own views are concerned the
assemblage need expect nothing novel
or surprising.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

Norway, in considering change of
name for it's capital from Christiania
back to the original name, Oslo, may
congratulate itself if it has no more
serious topic of popular agitation.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

4 number of eminent republicans
signify their readiness to accord un-
stinted applause to any one among
them who can positively guarantee
prohibition enforcement.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

Science, with all its magnificent
achievements, has to acknowledge it
self often defeated by so tiny thing
as pneumonia germ.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

The admiration expressed by Lloyd
George for the Liberty Bell is re-
minder that truly great nations do not
needlessly harbor historic grudges.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

When Uncle Sam is free from his
national debt in 1852 he can depend on
finding abundant advice from all quar-
ters Of the globe as to what to do with
any superf1uous income.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

The chrysanthemum. now in its
glory, IL a reminder OF the sorrows
now surrounding the beauty.loving
japanese, who developed the flower.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

Army planes scatter flowers On
ceremonial occasions: which is better
than scattering bombs In warfare.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

Automobile disasters are sufficiently
to call Immediately for an
other "Safety-First" week.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

America is looked TO for valuable
aid in establishing state of peace as
well as in settling a war.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

Announcements from several coun-
tries would indicate an impression that
organizing republic is one of the
easiest enterprises imaginable.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

loween pranks so long as they remain
innocent.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

The German paper mark. once a
jest, has become tragedy.
Evening star., 1923-10-31
UnimpOrtant Episode. /.

ImMpOfthHt DPsSOVes
How many times has Aigernon pro-
posed to your"
Il. haven't kept count" replied Miss
Cayenne. He is not a very gifted
conversationalist, and proposing is
only his way Of trying to say some
thing pleasant -
Evening star., 1923-10-31
Expanding Responsibilities.

"Sonfe day You farmers will get to-
gether and run the country"
When We do" answered Farmer
Corntessel. Il hope we1l be luskier
with the job than a good many of us
have been runnin' farms"
Evening star., 1923-10-31

de hardest housin' problem in our
settlement" said Uncle Eben, sis git
tin de people dat sho' nun belongs
dar, IN jail" 3 -
Evening star., 1923-10-31
Courtesy.


What do you understand by sena-
torial courtesy?' .z.-s
IT'S like any other courtesy" an
swered Senator Sorghum; IAN intuitive
feeling that makes person want to
avoid row by saying out aloud some
thing that most everybody is think
ing
Jud Tunkias says he never Yet saw
a dancer as graceful as his facial ex-
preston shows he inaagines he is.
Easy Money.
If paper marks were any good
In a. commercial neighborhood,
A fortune I'd enjoy, / guess, :,
If l could buy a printing press.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

@. OF what denomination are tie
people who give the Passion Play
at Oberanmergau?-J. J. X.
A. The Bavarian villagers who
give this celebrated Passion Play are
Roman Catholics.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

Q. Please give recipe for chocolate
cream frosting for cake.-A. D.
"A. Add five tablespoonfuls of milk
to one cup granulated sugar Place
On fire and stir until il boifs Boi.
nve minutes--remore and add favor
ing. Beat untl thick and creamy,
spread on cake and cover with thin
coating of melted chocolate
Evening star., 1923-10-31

Because the enterprise of the
Quezonites approaches threat" the
Evening star., 1923-10-31

.e by Maii-=Payable in Advance.
Mary land and Virginia,
Evening star., 1923-10-31

Then the republican national COM
1nittee makes this fiat charge: His
efforts in this respect were seconded
by the better class of ,FiIipinos. They
were opposed by the faction which
was in control. by the emissaries Of
foreign powers in the Philippines and
by the democratic politicians in the
United States who formed q working
coalition with the dominant faction
in Philippine politics to oppose Gen.
Wood and embarrass the Harding
administration In its efforts to clear
up the Philippine situation"
Evening star., 1923-10-31

OF the three C's?-B H
A. Arizona is sometimes known az
the state Of the three C"s-Copper, Cot
ton and Cattle. A fourth c is fre-
quently added for Climate.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

(Let The Star Information Bureau
dnS!oer your question. Stdte pou,
query plainly and briefly aud send it
to The Star Information Buread,
Frederic j. RdSkin, director. 1920
North CAPITOL street. Ihcloss .
cents in stamps for return postage
Evening star., 1923-10-31

boycott?-V. L.
A. Capt. Boycott was tho English
agent OF Lord Erne in Ireland in
1881. He incurred the i'll will of the
tenants. AS a result the population
for miles refused to deal with him in
any way.
Evening star., 1923-10-31

Q. What is the difference in weight
between sea water and fresh water?
II. l..
a. Sea water will weigh about one
and half pounds more per cubic
1oot than fresh water at the same
temperature.
Evening star., 1923-10-04
9ARMS OF SERVICE
TO STAGE BAT TIE
Army, Navy and Marines Will
Take Part in 1924
War Games.

In connection with the spring
maneuvers of the battleship feet in
January. 1924. a program of con-
certed activity ! by the Army. Navy
and Marine Corps has been worked
out by the Navy Department. This
will bring the three defense branches
of the government together in war
games for the first time.
Operating from the Island of Guile
bra, in the Caribbean, the most COM
pIete naval force organized under the
American flag since the world war
will defend eastern approaches of the
Panama canal. Prior to the final phase
Off the canal, however. the combined
fleets will have carried out over a
period of ten to twelve weeks. the
various stages of problem" drawn
up by the joint Army and Navy board
after survey of the position OF the
United States in relation to its poten-
tial enemies.
A marine evolutionary force, fully
equipped, will be rushed to Culeb-a
on transports to take part in the land
maneuvers, and the Army will be CIV
proved defenses Of Panama. Aviation
arms Of both services are to be re-
resented in unprecedented force. the
ZR-1 being included in the air con-
tingent scheduled to participate.
Commanded by Admiral Samuel s..
Robinson, the first line battleships,
orgnaized at "the battle feet" will
leave Los Angeles January 4. ac-
companied by the fleet base force.
En- route to Balboa this force will
spend the twelve-day voyage in bat
tie practice. The scouting fleet Is
scheduled to leave Hampton roads
January for the canal. under Vice
Admiral N. A. McCully. Naval forces
gathered from the east coast stations
are to reach Colon. January IA. where
they will mobilize for the first joint
battle game.
Evening star., 1923-10-04
EXPERTS TO ADVISE
FORESTRY POLICIES
Advisory Board Of Twenty Named
4 to Aid in Work of De-
N partment.

An advisory committee of twenty
leaders In the American pulp and
paper Industry has been appointed
by Secretary Wallace to work with
the Department of Agriculture in for
mulating and carrying out its for
estry policies relating to the supply
and use of timber in making paper
and kindred products.
Hugh p. Baker, secretary OF the
American Pulp and Paper Associa-
tion, has been active in the formation
of the committee, and has conferred
Forester Greeley and E. H. Clapp,
director of research for the forest
service,
Evening star., 1923-10-04

This special Anniversary
who noeums large quantities prices
nony replace
quality will
Plain Linoleums Regularly Sl75 Friday, S1.49
English lnlaid Linoleums. Regularly S95. Friday
Heavy Iad
Armstrong; Printed Lnoeum Regularly Friday
BRO.
Evening star., 1923-10-04
Blanket Values
Increase With, the Anniversarv
Sales

Increase Win, the Anniversary
Sales
Block Plaid Blankets, 7OxSO, and all.wool
closely woven and we'll finished. Shown in
sns s'sf r.s..sssasl ss.s, a1s sFiy F:, '.. SO.
AH.wooI White Blankets, size 66xS0, for,
use on single or double beds. A very good
quality, neatly bound with 90 O.
soisette. Pair ............. swOs OO
AH-wool Block Plaid Biaskess. for sinsle
or twin beds; size 60x60 In all the favorite
coiors to match your room 90 OF
scheme. Pair ......,...... @O. 70
Payf.wooT Blankets, 66x8O. In prettiIy
shaded block plaids, or plain
white or gray with pink or OsI OF
blue border. Pair. r.......... @fs 70
Parf-wooI Blaskefs, extra size for Iarfe
beds; 72x84. Attractive
block piaids in the favorite o. 90
colors. Pair .............. sWOsOO
Block Plaid Biasksts. all wool, with wide
soisette binding; size 66x80.
Many colo! effects to choose &7 "a
from. far .............. sp NV
"Ye Old Towne" Blankets, 7Ox80; all
wool and 5A-pound weight. Pink, laven-
der blue, tan, cray and &11 %
Capitol Brand Mattresses, of all.layer
ieIt, covered with tan striped
or fancy art ticking. Com 90 90
Portable beyond question:. @ IsOIa
Capitol Brand Mattresses, of aIl-Iayer
felt. High quality with Imperial edge
and and fGSs Ff,,.S...s rs.: st rsss; .s;ish $1505
Khaki Army Blaskefs. all wool; 60x84.
A good four-pound blanket,
for outdoor sleeping and O. OE,
other practical uses....... smCsIO
FIFTH FLOOR, LANsBuRGH & BROTHER
Evening star., 1923-10-04
DRY VIOLATORS FINED.
Seven Enrich Police Court Golfers
:. by $3.50.

Seven defendants, charged with vi
olating the national prohibition law,
paid into the United States branch
Of Police Court yesterday $3.50 in
fines. They were: Mabel Anderson,
AIS: Lidie Edady, $50; James Chan
dier. $3.50; William H. Bassett. 800;
Rfchard Perry. $50; Elizabeth Bowie,
shG. and Mary Hawkins, $75. s.,
Evening star., 1923-10-04

PABCOL1N
has weight and
durability sell
don, found in
floor covering
selling at much
higher prices.
The surface is
heavily enam-
eled, w h c h
adds years to
its service.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-28

lima" declared Grand, Chancellor. j.
w. Jones of Winston-Salem, in address
sing the grand lodge of Knights of
Pythias, but we should all dwell to
gether in unity making this the gar
den spot Of the world as God intended
it should be-
I'VE have reached TIP place in lite
and history in this state where the
two races should find common.
ground on which they can meet and
talk to each other, and spend less
time in talking about each other. OF
course, we can only appeal to the
white people OF North. Carolina be.
cause they make the law. construe
tue law. and execute the law, and they
must see to it that law is supreme
Ire social question has long been SCI
tled and we are satisfied with our own
and believe that we must build alons
our own lines"
The report of Prof. j. M. Avery, of
Durham showed the balance brough.
forward from 1922 was $74573. O3 and
collections for ttk fiscal year ending
June 80, 1923, $1O3. 794.O1; total, SITS,
81 9.O4; expenditures $92.575.O3; bar
ance $75 792.O1.
Addresses were delivered by DR..
r.. Shepard, j. NJ. Jones, and DR.. Kelly
j. vi. Jones was reelected Grand Chan
ceilor; Prof. j. NJ Avery, was elected
G'and Master of Exchequer by unani
nous vote.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-28
FIRE R0UTS FAMILIES IN
CINCINNATI,

Cincinnati Ohio. July GA score
OF families occupying the Lincoln,
apartments, in Lincoln avenue. fled
fr"m their homes, Thursday night.
when fire threatened the building. Pc
lice said the fire started in the flat &,
Mrs. Flora Williams, third floor. Mrs.
williams is hair dresser and was
Hing an oil heater when the oil i.njt
Ell In an effort TO prevent the fire she
picked up the heater, forgetting that
screen was on the door, she hurled
the heater. 1t struck the screen and
fell This broke the heater and the bIaz
i;.g oil scattered over the floor. Mrs
iiliams was burned on the trlnds
ara race. F1remen succeeded in exiting
u'Shlng the fire after it had caused a
'oSs' estimated at more than $4,000.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-28
DEATH CLAIMS GAS EXPLOSION
VICTIM

Pittsburgh, Pa. July 27.-John De.
Famous aged 81 years. died last Tues
day morning in the ST Margaret s
Memorial hospital of burns suffered
Oil his body when an explosion of gas
occurred in his home in Butler street
last Monday morning. His brother.
William was also seriously burned
and is in serious condition at the hos.
pital where little hope for his recov.
cry Is held out.
The explosion by which the young
men were injured, blew out two walls
of their fathers home causing 81 500
damages. 1t is said that the explosion
was caused by gas that had Leaked
from hose leading to stove, ignit-
ing when one of the boys lighted a
match to find their clothes to dress
for work
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-28
ONE COLORED, ONE WHITE;
STICk-UP WALKER PRATT
preston News Service)

NrVStuh news SeFvice)
Pittsburgh. Pa July 26.-WhiIe bur
d'eds OF Office workers and shoppers
looked on two men at Penn and Sixth
avenues attempted to rob and be 1t
Nalker Pratt OF Webster avenue las,
Wednesday afternoon. Pratt is said to
maze just emerged from a jewelr =
sore where he had purchased watch
and bracelet. The two men were arrest
ch after chase by the police. They
gave their names as A. b. Collins, of
richmond. Va. and Charles Morgan of
Williamsburg. Collins is a white man
both men were held for court without
bal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-28
GEORGIA A M < MINISTERS
TO DISCUSS MIGRATION.
preston News Scrvice)

Atlanta. Ga, July 2O.-Discussion OF
Tie causes and effects of the migration
or Negroes from the South is one ~.
ire subjects of the five days program
OF the South Atlantic distric, cunven
t'oI of the A. M. E. Church, w, &c. ms
senbled here last Wednesday morning
hav, j. III. Hadley, organized The con
Ventlon and will preside over it's ses-
S'"Es. among these particle ting n
the convention are Bishop s FlinLer
Bishop w. A. Fountain, Pres. !. IT.
Lewis. of M iris Brown University.
wee President D. r. Forbes, HI. III.
Canady. j. Fl. McFarlin. r. III. Ward.
w j. Williams j. Harmon, &c.
Brown. r. ID. Stinson r. III. Singleton.
Il "A. Townsley ]. A. Fleming. T. J.
Wilkinson, c. G. Gray, B. V. Thornton
MRS. Florence l.. Hadley and many
o hers.