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Evening star., 1923-12-21
A Revenue Raising" Measure.

When the bill proposing to levy
gasoline tax in the District, framed to
conform to the Maryland require
ments to permit motor reciprocity be-
tween that state and the Capital, was
reported in the Senate Wednesday
and immediate consideration was
asked, senator objected. Whatever
his actual objection may have been, he
couched it in terms of protest that the
bill was a revenue-raising measure,
and therefore should, under the Con-
stitution, originate in the House of
Representatives. The chairman Of the
committee rejoined that the intent Of
the bill was not to raise revenue, and
further, that the bill as prepared
does not propose to increase the rev.
enues of the District of Columbia or
the national government"
This bill was introduced simultane.
ously in both houses. and in its orig
inal form was not a revenue increasing
measure. 1t proposed merely to change
the basis Of motor taxation from per-
sonal tax and license taxes to gaso-
line and tag taxes. to yield. it is esti-
enue. But in committee it has been
changed TO include in the new sched-
ule the personal taxes already i'm
posed. That is to say, to add to the
personal tax that of 2 cents gallon
on all gasoline used. The effect would
be to add, it is figured, about half a
million dollars year to the Districts
revenue, and therefore to take half a
million dollars more from those Dis
rict residents who are owners of
motor cars.
Thus it had become by amendment
a revenue increasing measure. In the
House, where revenue raising meas
ures must originate, however, the
same procedure has been followed thus
far in committee, and the bill has been
amended to retain the personal taxes
while adding the gasoline tax. That
committee. halting in it's consideration
of the bill, has postponed action until
after the holidays, when it is possible
that on reconsideration this additional
revenue feature will be eliminated.
Inasmuch as the sole purpose Of
this proposed legislation is to enable
the District to secure from Maryland
the benefit of motor reciprocity, and
is not in any way intended to raise
additional revenue, it Is hard to see
why advantage should be taken Of its
presentation to increase the tax bur-
den on motor owners in the District
by so per cent. The District does not
need the revenue, in terms Of its per-
mitted expenditures. 1t already has
large surplus of unappropriated tax
funds lying in the Treasury to its
credit, which it has not been permitted
to use to meet it's accumulated neglect
ed municipal needs.
1t has been pointed out to the House
committee that throughout the coun-
try there is a demand for tax reduc-
ton. Congress is expected to respond
to that demand by lowering the Treas
ury exactions. A bill to that effect is
in preparation now. Yet it is proposed
as one Of the first actions Of the
Sixty-eighth Congress to add half a
million dollars to the taxes of the peo-
pie of Washington, with no prospect
meeting the municipal necessities.
Such course cannot possibly be jusd-
fed.
Evening star., 1923-12-21
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN

Q. Where are the most pins and
needles made in this country
H r s..
A. Waterbury. Conn. Is the center
Of this industry. Needles, pins and
hooks and eyes to the value of about
$7,000,000 are manufactured there
yearly.
O. How many letters are sent
through the mails?-C X.
A. The Post Office Department
says that approximately 0,0o0, 600
letters are handled by the department
annually.
Q. What IL considered the unlucky
letter in Greek?-L. x.
A. Theta Is sometimes called the
unlucky letter, from being used in
ancient Greece by the judges on
thesr ballots when condemning. a
prisoner to death. 1t was used pc
cause it was the first letter OF the
Greek word for death"
O. What is the Krupp factory
making now?-L NJ.
A One unit OF this great factory
Is now making milk condensers and
other dairy apparatus
Q. What was the cost OF the
l. S.
A. The costs of the American
army of occupation, including the
costs of the American section. inter-
allied Rhineland high commission,
from the armistice to April 80. 1923,
amounted to 1922, 2,635,4 ,45I76.
O. What are the chemical elements
composing the human body?-A. Z. II.
A. The approximate chemical an
alysis of a man five feet eight inches
in height, weighing l48 pounds
would be: Oxygen, 92.4 pounds; hy-
drogen, 146: carbon, 31.6; nitrogen,
40; phosphorus. Ia; calcium, 2s; sui
phur. 0.24; chlorine, LIZ; sodium, OH;
iron, 1.02; potassium, 0.34; mag
nesium. 0.o4; fourine, COZ; total,
1880 pounds.
O. In 1904, at the st. Louis world S
fair. there was large floral clock.
What flowers were used to make this
ornament?-J. c. D.
A. The floral clock at the Louisiana
Purchase exposition had the dial only
of plants. The center Of the dial and
the rim were OF verbena, artemisia
and coleus. There seems to be no
record of the plants used for the
numbers.
@. Please give some information
about Cecilia Beaux.-W. b. +.
A. Cecilia Beaux is one of the dis
tinguished American woman painters.
She is practically self-taught. Will
liam James said OF her: She sud-
denly became conscious that she was
one of the competent ones OF the
world and that the world acknowl-
edged her as master painter" Dur
ing the years of her novitiate. Miss
Beaux did geological survey work
china painting and crayon portraits
from photographs. In 1895, she took
the French by storm. In this year
she exhibited "A New England
Woman" at the Paris Salon. Miss
Beaux, a Philadelphia by birth, is
we'll represented In the great art col
lections Of America. Her Dancing
Lesson" has just been added to the
works in the Chicago Art Institute.
Q. What mountains are styled "tht
Alps Of America" ?-E. NJ. T.
A The Canadian Rockies are otter
referred to in this way. Glacier Ma
tional Park, in Montana, is so styled
The Canadian Rockies have been bet
ter advertised than those on this sid'
of the line, but are no more beautiful
scenically. 1t is probably true tina
Evening star., 1923-12-21

| there Is no wonder in the Alps that
is not surpassed in Glacier National
a[h' While the latter is on bigger
ground.
z. Are the boys who were at West
Polnt during the war entitled to the
$50 bonus ?-F. d.
A The War Department says that
| the cadets at the National WiIitarv
Academy were not entitled to the seCl
bonus. ~
@. How far apart are the geo
graphic north pole and the magnetic
c. r. w.
A. The geological survey saws thar
the latitude OF this magnetic pole IL
70' 05' and the longitude, Sc 46' "
II is nearly j 400 miles south Of the
north pole. True north is the point
en- the true meridian directly north
The true north means the geographic
north pole.
Q: What is the origin OF Xmas
K l.. c.
A. The X used in the abbreviation
Xmas is derived from the fact that
Christ was crucified. The symbol or
the cross was thus introduced into
the word Christmas. The custom IS
so ancient as to be lost in antiquity.
Q. What was done with the old
charter oak tree of Connecticut?-
c. L.
A The tree was blown down on
August 81. 1856 A marble slab
marks the spot where 1t stood. The
handsome chair, which is preserved
in the capitol at Hartford
@. What is the curvature Of the
earth per mile?-L. W. *.
A. The Naval Observatory says
that the measure of the curvature Of
the earth is approximately eight
inches per mile.
Q. What is an easy method of
making dill pickles?-G. V. A.
A. Pack fresh cucumbers in stone
jar, placing between each layer =
thin layer of dill plant Grape or
| cherry leaves may be, mixed with
made Of one gallon of water and
one cup salt. Cover, weight and let
stand for theree or four weeks.
Q. Does the government regulate
| the hours that post Offices open and
Closet. B.
A. The Post Of1oe Department says
/ that the hours that a post Office is
| tions. Post Offices generally follow
| the hours of opening and closing Oh
served by the business establish
| ments in the community.
Q. In what states are cranberries
f, grown?-k. L. L.
| A The bulk of the cranberry crop
| is grown on the acid soils and peat
! bogs of Massachusetts, parts Of New
Jersey and New York. Wisconsin.
| Michigan. Washington and Oregon.
! The mountain districts of Virginia
! and West Virginia yield some cram
81, Berries.
@. How many different species Of
! insects are there in the National
| Museum ?-J. F. n.
| A. No data more recent than June,
! 1919. are available on this subject
| At that time there were $685. species
| of insects represented in the division
| of insects, New National Museum.
The total number of specimens
amounted to 2,125,1S9.
! CReGders of The Euening Star
should send their questions to The
Star Information Bureau, Frederic
J. HdSkin, director, 1920 North Capt
tol street TncloSe 2 cents IN stamps
for return poSt1ge)
Evening star., 1923-12-21
Oysters.

The decline Of the oyster and the
increase in It's price are often dis
cussed. The oyster business in Wash
ington was once of much importance.
Many oyster boats came into our f,ar-
Dor. When Washington had half its
present population it probably had
more "oyster houses" than now. It is
perfectly safe to say that not so large
part Of our people eat oysters as
used to eat them. and II IL perhaps
fair to say that although Washington
has douh3ed In population IN the past
Evening star., 1923-12-21

Sun Vat Sen, the Chinese dictator,
resents American warships at Canton
at time when he contemplates per-
sonal supervision of customs collec-
tions. The theory that the United
States Navy is negligible force finds
no consideration in China.
Evening star., 1923-12-21

The fact that Congress has not yet
done much does not prevent several Of
its members from feeling that they
have transacted quite large amount
of political business.
Evening star., 1923-12-21

The statistics already available as
enough to compel the hard-times
shouter to admit that he has no argu-
ment.
Evening star., 1923-12-21

Some of the statesmen most con-
fident in their assertions that the
bonus is a foregone conclusion, veto
insist on making long speeches about
H.
Evening star., 1923-12-21
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Evening star., 1923-12-21

Fortunately for the interests of the
country, a tie-up in the Senate inter-
state commerce committee does not
Immediately affect the transportation
facilities Of the country.
Evening star., 1923-12-21

4 A bonus to the soldiers and tax re.
Suction both at once represent too
much Of problem, according to the
Secretary Of the Treasury, even for a
financial Santa Claus.
Evening star., 1923-12-21

The world has at last reached the
happy stage where it can proceed
with usual business without getting
daily report from the seismograph.
Evening star., 1923-12-21

. The italian artistic temperament
may have influenced Mussolini in de-
Gliding on no election where it ap-
peared impractical to call satisfactory
rehearsals for 1t.
Evening star., 1923-12-21

Republicans are intinating to lib
erals" that there is danger In a liberal.
ity that becomes reckless.
Evening star., 1923-12-21

There will be no limit to the achieve
ments of Magnus Johnson If he be-
comes eventually as influential as he
Is now famous.
Evening star., 1923-12-21
Out Of His Jurisdiction.

Out OF His jurisdiction,
When Santa Claus reveals delights
That charm us more and more,
We know 1t is not he who writes
The price tags in the store.
Evening star., 1923-12-21
Polite Security.

"Did you enjoy the play in Italian?"
very much," answered Miss Cay
enne. 1.-THE fact that I do not under
stand the language left me perfectly
confident that nothing in the dialogue
would shock me-
Evening star., 1923-12-21
Cautious Campaigning.

$50 you are a candidate for the
presidential nomination."
mot irrevocably," answered Sena-
tor Sorghum. Until I decide which
band wagon offers the most favorable
inducements I'm going to leave my
hat in the ring. After that I'll stand
with it in my hand"
Evening star., 1923-12-21

Patience is a virtue" said Uncle
Eben. ''until It gets to be an excuse
foh dom uu61sc
Evening star., 1923-12-21

Jud Tunkins says when a man al.
ways agrees with you it's sign he's
not paying much attention to what
you say.
Evening star., 1923-12-21

eE The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition, is delivered by carriers within the
city at 10 cents per month; daily only. 40
cents per month; Sunday only, 20 cents per
month Orders may be sent by mail or tele-
phone Main 5000. Collection is made by car
riers at the end Of each month.
Evening star., 1923-12-21

there is no wonder in the Alps that
Is not surpassed in Glacier National
Park' while the latter is on a bigger
scale scale than is the European play
Evening star., 1923-12-21
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Evening star., 1923-12-21

@. What is the curvature Of the
earth per mile?-L. W. *.
A. The Naval Observatory says
that the measure of the curvature Of
the earth is approximately eight
inches per mile.
Evening star., 1923-12-21

Q. What is an easy method Of
making dill pickles?-G. v. a.
A. Pack fresh cucumbers in stone
jar, placing between each layer q
thin layer of dill plant. Grape or
cherry leaves may be mixed with
the dill. Pour over them a brine
made Of one gallon of water and
one cup salt Cover, weight and let
stand for theree or four weeks.
Evening star., 1923-12-21

Q. What is the origin OF Xmas
K L. c.
A. The x used in the abbreviation
Xmas is derived from the fact that
Christ was crucified. The symbol or
the cross was thus introduced into
the word Christmas. The custom IS
SO ancient as to be lost in antiquity.
Evening star., 1923-12-21

z. Are the boys who were at West
Point during the war entitled to the
$50 bonus?-F. u.
A The War Department saws that
the cadets at the National WiIitary
academy were not entitled to the $50
Evening star., 1923-12-21

CReGderS of The EueninT Star
should Send their questions TO The
Star Information Bureau, Frederic
J. HdSkin, director, 1920 North Capt
tol street. IftcloSe cents IN stamps
for return poSt1ge)
Evening star., 1923-12-21

Q. What was done with the old
charter oak tree of Connecticut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
MA TIERS OF STATE
 MAY BE SUBJECT.
International Affairs To Be Discussed By Ex-President
 At Armistice Pilgrimage

WASHINGTON, Nov 1o.-Hundreds of the friends and admirers of Wood row Wilson, who will make a third Armistice Day pilgrimage to his home here. tomorrow, look for the former President to deliver brief address on international affairs.
 There will be the usual program of singing and the presentation of flowers, after which Senator Glass of Virginia. who was member of Mir. Wilson's cabinet, will address the former executive. ,l
 On the occasion of the first pill grimage to the Wilson home in 1922 23-the day of the burial of the Unknown Soldier"-A1r. Wilson spoke only q sentence or two in ap- preeiation, but last year he made a several minutes speech, in which he again assailed those in the Sen ate whom he held responsible for the isolation of the United States in world affairs.
 Tomorrow's demonstration will be preceded by a parade, which will form at Dupont Circle and march over Connecticut avenue to the s street home of the former Presi- dent. It will be headed by a band and disabled veterans of the World war will have the place of honor.
 The demonstration will be distinct from the Armistice Day address to the American people tonight, which officials of the Chesapeake and Po- mac Telephone company had ar ranged with MT. Wilson to make for transmission to all parts of the country by broadcasting stations in Washington and New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
DOC COOK IS AGAIN ON WITNESS STAND
Testifies That He Did Not Make A Dollar Out Of
 His Company

FORT WORTH. Tex, Nov. 10.-(By Press.)-Dr. Frederick A. Cook, who has never been able to prove to scientists his claim that he discovered the North pole, and in- dicted oil promoter, arose to the eli max of hls trial in federal court Sat urday in an effort to clear himSelr of the governments charge of fraud.
 It was the big moment of the COOK trial, a legal battle which has spread over many hours. enlivened only by the frequent clashes of counsel. Dr. Cook resumed the witness stand ano testified concerning his intentions in the oil promotion schemes which caused his indictment.
 He made not one dollar out Of his now famous Petroleum Producers as- sociation. he testified, and rendered as a gif. land worth s30,000. accord ing to it's own valuation. never eX- pectinr to be reimbursed for 1t,
 Frequcntly, former Senator Joseph Bailey. c.sief counsel for the witness prefaced his interrogations with the emphatic and pointed phrase: DO you mean to tell the jury thatY
 And invariably Dr. Cook smiled, made 8 deprecating gesture and re- piled: "Yes, sir; do."
 lie QlSCldllntu tne dutAVA oAiAP OA flamboyant advertising letters and claims laid to him previously by gov ernment witnesses. In fact. the doc tor testified that he warned one of his chief letter writers that he must be sure of his facts and that he (Dr. Cook). would not assume respon- sibility for them"
 pr. Cook admitted lending money to one Fort Worth oil paper; admit ted the purchase outright of another oil paper published in Arkansas. But on the latter transaction he said he lost $1,o00.
 You must be an easy mark, doc tor?" said Senator Bailey.
 Yes, sir: am," replied the pro- moter.
 He went into the much mentioned merger system. He explained the special trustee plan. But to all of 1t he replied that every cent expended was done so on the thought that the future development of the Petroleum Producers association would return money invested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
HEADS OF GRIEVANCES ORGANIZE ASSOCIATION
Work Of State Baptist Orphanage At Troy Is Praised
 STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
MOntg0mery. AIn.. NOv. ]

uperintendents of orphan ges Of the state will form a permanent as- sociation as a result of conference of these leaders in philanthropic work held at Troy Thursday and Friday, according to Miss Mariette A. Smith, head of the institutional division of the state child welfare department. who attended the con ference, The superintendents at their meeting welcomed assistance from the child welfare department, and authorized Miss Smith to appoint & committee to perpare regulations to govern the newly formed organi- zation. A second meeting will be held at Montgomery June 24-25 at which time permanent organization will be effected.
 The conference of superintendents went on record as unanimously de- siring the help of the child welfare department in Investigating homes and follow-up work. Several in- teresting addresses were elivered on problems confronting the superin- tendents. Rev. J. o. Colley presided.
 The superintendents inspected the new Baptist orphanage at Troy. and Miss Smith upon her return to head quarters of the child welfare depart ment spoke in the highest terms of the Baptist orphanage and its equip iieiil anu tHe pOliCleS dpp4lcus bNt4y progressive movement we can think of is being put into effect there" she stated. and referred particularly to the equipment of the institution, and to the vocational training which will be given the children.
 Those Attending.
 Attending the Troy conference were:
 Mrs. c. R. McClay of the Protestant orphanage, Mobile; Mrs. George Ma lone, children's homes, Montgomery; Mrs Margaret Ramsay, Mercy home, Birmingham; Rev. c. ". Northcutt, Alabama Methodist orphanage, Sell ma; Rev. F. B. Robinson, Presby terian orphanage, Talladega, and Rev. J. o. Colly, Baptist orphanage, Troy.
 Miss Smith appointed on the com mittee to arrange for permanent or ganizasion of the superintendentss association. George Thigpen, snperin- tendent of the Masonic home. Dr. Colly and Mrs. McClay. A.--s-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
WILHELM LONELY ON ANNIVERSARY
His Contribution To World Is Cords And Cords
 Of Wood

DOORN, Nov. I0.-The spirits in Doorn castle today, on the fifth an niversary of the Kaiser's flight to Holland. were carried at half-mast, though no outward sign recalled the black day ,n 1918.
 The eX-Kaiser and his wife spent nearly the whole day in seclusion,
 Instead of his usual morning wor6 in the wood yard. Wilhelm prayed, together with Hermine. At the meals even the usual companions, such as the chamberlin, did not assist.
 The ex-Kaiser, who has shown signs of deep disillusionment for the last few months, made a particularly down. hearted impression today. His son has returned "home,' put there has been no cry for the return of Ger n.anys former ruler. His proud war, which to his idea should have secured her "the place next to the sun's--is hopelessly crippled, with Its economic life on the verge of an in- ternal discord threatening to tear into pieces what the Versailles treaty has left over.
 Most of the Kaiser's adherents, who formerly were so proud of the i'm perial favor, have turned their backs on the ex-ruler.
 Napoleon had filled the tine of his exile by writing memoirs, which raAk among the worlds standard works. William, too, has written book, but even benevolent readers are amazed by the insipidness of the work. The -Kaiser's theological and archeo- logical studies are mere hobbies of an idle man. which serious students pass by.
 Thousands of cords of wood are, II one comes to the point. the only ac tive balance on the books of the Kafser's last five years
 Tn a word, he Is being forgotten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
Authorities Are Surprised

AMSTERDAM, Nov 10.-(By Asso- ciated Press. )-The Dutch authorities were completely surprised by the sudden departure from Holland of the former Crown Prince Frederick William Of Germany who, it is con- firned, passed over the German frontier today in an automobile en route to his estate at Gels. Upper Silesia
 When Dr. Kahn of the ministry Of the interior, who had been especially charged With surveillance of the former kaiser and his son, was asked shorty before noon if the rumor of the latters departure was true, he expressed doubt and said that per sonaIly he did not believe it. ater the report was confirmed in semi official statement.
 The Wieringen correspondent o1 the Healesdingbad described the de- parture of the former crown prince, saving that at 10 o'clock last night the burgomaster told the captain or a small steamer and the police to be ready at 4 o'clock in the morning to take Frederick William over to Van Ewiiclx sluis on the mainland.
 The spondent adds that when the former prince left he was com posedly smoking cigarette and that he distributed few souvenirs to those who saw him off.