davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1923-08-02
Jersey Trolley Strike.

A trolley strike is on which affects
145 New Jersey municipalities, and
fleets OF busses, trucks and jitneys have
been modified. Every kind of vehicle
with wheels and a gasoline engine to
turn them is being called out Com
munities have set going in the public
service all available buses. jitneys
and other cars, and big corporations
have arranged or have attempted ar
rangements to get their workers to
the plants in trucks. The car lines
wholly or partly tied up have been
carrying about million and a half
passengers daily, and the gasoline cars
are being called on to take up a big
task. AS usual, there are conflicting
reports. Officers of the unionists on
strike say that not wheel is turning
while the traction company officials
say that they are doing business as
usual. 1t was ever thus. 1t is harder
to make a trolley strike successful
from the strikers point of view than
it was few years ago. There has
been such great multiplication Of
motor vehicles and lettering of roads
that when the emergency arises it is
possible to transport armies of people
by gasoline power. This has been
done on a number. of occasions, and
as time goes on the transport power
of privately owned motor vehicles will
increase and will no doubt increase in
greater ratio than the part Of the
population requiring transport to and
from their work places. But, notwith-
standing this. trolley strike is bad
enough. 1t turns a community topsy.
turvy while 1t is on
Evening star., 1923-08-02

Q. How old is the cotton-weaving
tndustry?-J. r. H.
A. Cotton weaving is one OF the
most ancient practices. 1t was known
in India 1,500 years before Christ.
The East Indians spun yarn and wove
cloth as diaphanOuS as the best ap-
pliances of today have been able TO
produce. Alexander the Great intro
duced the vegetable WOOL into Eu-
rope.
Q; What makes wood petrify?-
A. Petrifaction is produced by the
infiltration of water containing dis
solved mineral matter. as calcium car
Donate. silica. etc, which replaces the
organic material particle by particle,
sometimes with ordinary structure re-
tanned. Silica gives the most perfect
results, as seen in specimens of silici-
fed wood.
Q. What causes the report of a
gun when il is discharged?-T. p.
A. 1t is caused by the rapid expan-
sion Of the heated gases as they leave
the muzzle of the gun.
Q. Did any foreigners help build
the Library of Congress?-T. W. D.
A. 1t is essentially American. It's
conception. design and execution are
art. Fifty architects. sculptors and
painters received commissions for
work on the building.
@. Does a trolley car turning a
corner swing out further at the rear
end than the front?-S. +. g.
A. The swing will be the same, pro-
vided that the distance from king pin
of rear truck to end of car is equal TO
that of the front truck.
@. What makes all the colors seen
in crude oil?-L. B.
A. The iridescence seen on a thin
film of oil is due 70 certain phenomena
| which result from the action of the
rays of light on one another.
Q. How are unbreakable glasses
made?-A. G. F. A.
A. So-called unbreakable glasses
are made from boric acid glass. com
positions of which are usually pat
ented. The chief factor in their
strength is the method of cooling. this
being done by dropping the lenses in
oils of various mixtures.
@. Are the dining cars a profit or
loss to the Railroads.&c.. B.
a. The bureau of railway econom-
les says that dining cars as operated
on tirst-class railroads are run at a
! loss of an average of 26I9 cents a
meal In other words. on one of the
standard eastern roads il costs $143
per meal to serve and the average re-
turn is about sl16.
Q. Where are the most steel and
! iron products made in China?-J. T e.
A. Fachan or Fatshan. about TWEEN
~ miles west by south of Canton. has
! been called the Birmingham of China
because of its iron and steel products
. How much does il raise the
temperature of a refrigerator to open
! the doOr?-M. NJ
4. 1t has been found that opening
the door raises the temperature from
l to degrees.
We hare numerous inquiries 1Chich
| toe cannot drtStoer. due to lack of proper
address. IN tcTiting this bureau plenSe
make certain that your fulE name and
address is included. together tcith a ttno-
cent stamp for return postage. Address
The EreniH0 Star Information bureau.
Fredertc J. Hdskm. director, 1890 North
Capitol street, Washington, d. C.)
Evening star., 1923-08-02
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
By Frederic ]. Huskin

Q. Why are the flags at half mast
on the schoolhouses in the city?-
X. L. I.
A. This is a mark of respect to
the memory of the late W. V. Cox,
board of education. The flags will
fly at half-mast for a period of ten
days.
@. What is the cost of producing
bank note?-M. V. r.
A. The bureau of engraving and
printing says that the cost of pro-
ducing national bank notes is $.O155
per note, and for United States notes
and certificates so09.
Q. Does a mole have eyes?-J. NJ
A. The mole has minute eyes,
which are often covered with skin.
Q. Is any country building more
ships than the United States at pres
ent?-K. l.. o.
A. Lloyd's Report on Shipping
says that Great Britain is first in
shipbuilding, Germany second, France
third, Italy fourth and the United
States fifth.
O.. What is the thinnest thing that
can be measured?-L. NJ. l..
A. Prof. Perrin, the French au-
thority on atoms, has measured a film
or OIL on water that was fifty-mil- J.
lionth of an inch in thickness. This
Is said to be the record.
Q. What is the export of Goldfish
from Norway?-L. f. IT.
A. AS far back as 1872 Norway ex-
annually. She now sells to other
countries more than thirty times that
amount.
Q. How many submarines and
crews were lost by Germany?-L. g.
A. The Navy Department says that
a recent report quotes the loss TO
Germany in submarine vessels as 17S
and the loss of officers and crew as
5,S54-5l5 Of these being officers.
Q. Is polygamy practiced on the
Island Of Java2-Y. T
A. Polygamy still flourishes there.
The e>Crown Prince of Solo. who is an
educated man and speaks English and
several other languages. has two
wives. and his father, the sultan, has
many more.
Q. Will natural gas make a room
damp il the fumes are not carried
off M. p.
A. Natural gas in burning forms
about as much water as the weight
| OF gas burned, because the hydroyen
IN the gas unites with the oxygen in
the air 10 form water. Dampness can
only be avoided by connecting the
stove with a chimney in such a way
that all the fumes from the burnin z
gas are carried out through the Chin
ney instead of escaping in the room
Q. Are any American battles list
cd among the decisive battles of the
world?-L. J. p
A. Historians disagree on the list
OF battles that have turned the des-
TIMES of race, but two have been
selected by common consent from
American history. These are the vic
tory of the Americans over Burgoyne
at Saratoga and the battle Of Gettys-
burg.
Q. What is the terminal of the
National Old Trails road, the one
with the red. white and blue markers
| that starts from Washington?-L. F.
A. This road leads through thir-
| teen states and ninety counties to
Los Angeles Calf
Evening star., 1923-08-02
New Home for Old Actors.

There is to be another actors home,
endowed by the will of a rich theater
owner. For a neutrality-suspicious. for
two generations-we have read many
accounts of the Actors Fund Home at
New Brighton, Staten Island. 1t is a
famous place. Great stage names
which all delight to honor are asso-
ciated with 1t. Millions Of people have
Clipped in their mite or considera-
BILE sum for benefit performances given
Evening star., 1923-08-02

Intellectual Germany Is still justly
proud of DIR. Einstein's attainments,
regretting only that he cannot extend
his efforts to the establishment of a
workable theory Of relativity in the
responsibilities Of financial and social
organization.
Evening star., 1923-08-02
ImnrOvcneuf

II see Crimson Gulch has put a
gasoline station where the saloon used
to be-
Yep" replied Cactus Joe, "and it's
an improvement. Every now and
then sentimental old-timer drives
up and insists on having a drink at
the familiar spot. But it don't seem
to hurt 'em as much as the old stuff
used to.
Evening star., 1923-08-02

When a discontented populace de.
mands dictator to curb profiteers
it gives no thought to the inevita BILE
future question as to who is going to
curb the dictator.
Evening star., 1923-08-02

An eminent Mohammedan said his
prayers before allowing himself to be
photogra phed after arrival here Many
prominent people on seeing the results
Of snap shot probably wish they
had done likewise.
Evening star., 1923-08-02
Testing Out Conditions.

MY hat is in the ring" exclaimed
the aggressive politician
That" said Senator Sorghum, sis
a prudent move. Wait and see what
happens to the hat and maybe you'll
decide to postpone going in after it."
Evening star., 1923-08-02
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
20 the use for republication OF all news dis
patches credited TO II or not otherwise credited
in this paper and also the local news pub
lished herein. All rights of publication of
special dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star., 1923-08-02

The form of dance referred to In old
novels as the ''quadrille" has vanished
without leaving a trace. When d
dancer wants to change partners she
stops the music long enough to apply
to the courts.
Evening star., 1923-08-02

Preparations for the county fairs
are already under way. In addition
to the rivalries for prize pigs and
pumpkins there will be the usual con.
political speech.
Evening star., 1923-08-02
PERPETUAL Education

1--WE are never too old to learn"
said the ready-made philosopher.
mo" replied Miss Cayenne. There's
some new style of dance or a novelty
in games coming out every year.
Evening star., 1923-08-02

Jud Tunkins says too much advice
sounds like wisdom that a man can't
use himself. He hates to see it going
to waste, so he tries to give it away.
Evening star., 1923-08-02
An Early Danarfure

Said Eve: MY fig leaf is the sort
OF dress the world calls cute.
Let's move and find a beach resort
To At this bathing suit"
Evening star., 1923-08-02

When America announces an over.
supply and Europe shortage of
grain the situation is obviously one
that ought to be capable of easy ad.
justment.
Evening star., 1923-08-02

Oil experts fear that their product
will not continue to be profitable
This apprehension has not developed
sufficiently to quiet international
rivalries for undeveloped oil fields.
Evening star., 1923-08-02

The democratic party may need
traffic regulations to keep presidential
band wagons from colliding.
Evening star., 1923-08-02

They shut up Tutankhamen's tomb
for the summer, but not the fashions
in clothes that swarmed from il.
Evening star., 1923-08-02

Currency printing in certain parts
of the world has become less a funC-
ton of government than a habit
Evening star., 1923-08-02

If there is to be any search of for
eign vessels for liquor it would be
only courtesy to conduct it with as
little publicity as possible.
Evening star., 1923-08-02
Three Shy.

What do you consider the ten best
books"
wait a few more years." replied
the author. I'm only at work on my
seventh"
Evening star., 1923-08-02

The frequent gloomy termination
makes the term Joy ride" a grotesque
miSnomer.
Evening star., 1923-08-02
THEODORE w. MOVES. Editor m
,he Evening Star Newspaper Company

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition, Is delivered by carriers within the cit
at 60 cents per month: daily only. A cents per
month; Sunday only, 20 cents per month Or
ders may he sent by mail, or telephone Main
5000. Collection is made by carriers at the
end of each month.
Evening star., 1923-08-02

Such is human ingratitude," said
Uncle Eben, dat when you goes out
of yoh way to help a man he's liable
to think you ought to be terrible ap-
preciative OF de chance he done give
you to show offs.
Evening star., 1923-08-02
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance
Marylsnd and virginia,
All Other States

Daily and Sunday. 4 yr., SO 90; mo-, S5c
Sunday only......1 yr.. $500; mo-, CSC
Evening star., 1923-08-02

.. What causes the report of a
gun when il is discharged?-T. p.
A. 1t is caused by the rapid expan-
sion Of the heated gases as they leave
the muzZle of the gun.
Evening star., 1923-08-02

Q. What is the export of Goldfish
from Norway F. IT.
A. AS far back as 1912 Norway ex-
ported 100000 pounds Of dried cod
annually. She now sells to other
countries more than thirty times that
amount.
Evening star., 1923-08-02

@. Does trolley car turning
corner swing out further at the rear
end than the front?-S. +. q.
Evening star., 1923-08-02

spires Wnlcn Will make more bedutt-
full the edifice. more inspiring our
city picture.
take the form of skyscrapers, or vice
versa. The great buildings in Ner,
York are in many instances but mag
nified towers and as such have more
than an element of picturesqueness
The West Street building. best seen
from the river front. is one of the
finest Of these. 1t was designed By
Cass Gilbert some years ago and If
remains still among the best exam
Piles of skyscraper architecture. Mr.
Gilbert also has to his credit the
beautiful Woolworth building, inter-
esting because Of the fact that it is
Gothic in design but made of terra
Gotta, and. in spite of its gigantic
height, is embellished by elaborate
sculptural mouldings and figures,
representative of cut stone. The
Metropolitan tower i'm New York is
another interesting example. Nearby
still. fortunately, is the tower Of the
Madison Square Garden, inspired by
that of the Giralda at Seville, de-
signed by Stanford White and origi-
nally surmounted by the lovely little
Diana by st. Gaudens. The tower
of the new municipal building by
McKim, Mead and White Is another
instance of chaste beauty in a work
Of gigantic scale.
OFTEN 1t is said that American art
lacks in originality, that there is no
art typically American. but the sky
scraper is essentially a development
Of our own time and land and 1t has
q beauty all its own, az well as q
kerry practical use
Evening star., 1923-08-02

tWe hare numerous inquiries 1ohich
i0e cannot dnSloer. due to lack of proper
address. IN tcTiting this bureau plense
make certain that Your fulE name and
address Is included, together tcith q ttpo-
cent stamp for return postage Address
The EreniH0 Star Information bureau.
tredertc J. Hdskin. director, 1890 North
CAPITOL street, WdShinoto1L. d CT
Evening star., 1923-08-02

Q. Did any foreigners help build
the Library of Congress?-T. W. D.
A. 1t is essentially American. It's
conception. design and execution are
all products of American talent and
art. Fifty architects, sculptors and
painters received commissions for
work on the building
Evening star., 1923-08-02

Q. Where are the most steel and
iron products made in China?-J T G.
A. Fachan or Fatshan, about TWEEN
~ miles west by south of Canton has
been called the Birmingham of China
because of its iron and steel products
Evening star., 1923-08-02

.. How much does il raise the
temperature of refrigerator to open
the door?-M NJ
4. 1t has been found that opening
the door raises the temperature from
l TO degrees
Evening star., 1923-08-02

Q. What is the terminal of the
National Old Trails road, the one
with the red. white and blue markers
that starts from Washington?-L. F.
A. This road leads through thir-
teen states and ninety counties to
Los Angeles Calf
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06
SPECTACULAR ERUPTION
 MT. PAvL0F XMAS DAY

Another eruption of one of Alaska's volcanos was reported in Seward with the arrival of the Steamer Starr last Friday afternoon. Offices of the yes- sel. in relating the occurance, stated that neye. have they witnesses more beautiful sight than that of Christmas Eve, when the glow and flames from the volcano attained height of over 800 feet. The sky was illuminated with the reddish hue for a consider able time, enabling the passengers to enjoy what few persons have ever seen. In addition to the fire glow huge masses of red hot lava were seen flowing down the mountain side.
 At the time the eruption was noted the Starr was in the vicinity of Bel kofsky, on its way to Unga, and for many miles the crew and passengers gazed upon the awe-inspiring sight. In making the harbor at Unga the falling volcanic ash was so dense that it re- sembled fog. and for time was be- lieved to be fog until the vessel en- tered into the thick of 1t, when her decks were covered with ashes.
 Mt. Moses, near Chignik. Is also erupt1ng. vast columns of smoke and flame arising.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06
FEEBLE BUT STILL
 DOING BUSINESS

The Seward Chambe:: of Commerce is still funcuoning at least in the of flee of the Secretary who in answering correspondence lets outsiders know that there is such a thing as a com mercial body in Seward even if the people of Seward are a little forget full of the fact.
 There is still some outstanding bills against the Chamber of Commerce in cured during the past season which must be paid The Secretary has is sued a call for the payment of the dues which the members agreed to pay during the season of 1922. These bills must be paid to clean up the ob- legations of the past year; when this is done then the people of Seward can determine if the Chamber of Con- merce shall continue to function dur ing the year 1923.
 All members are requested to pay their dues up to December 31st, 1922. Dues can be paid at the office of A. E. Fucker, who is secretary of the Cham Der.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06
REPORT ON MOOSE
 TAKEN IN SEASON

Game Warden George G. Cotter, re- ports that during the season which closed December 31st, moose were leg ally taken as follows: by non-residents hunters on licenses, five; on Bilog- ical Survey permit, 2; by Alaskan res idents, in the region between Kasilof Lake and Kachemak Bay, fifty; local ity of the town of Kenai thirty; re zion including from Mile 45. Alaska Railroad, Moose Pass. Kenai Lake and Upper Kenai River, Snow River, and Resurrection River, sixty-four; total, 151.
 For propagation purposes. five live moose were taken on permit held by the Alaska Packers Association, and shipped by the Star of Russia, Septem- Der 18th. These animals are now in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. On similar permit, one live moose was taken near Kenai River. Five speci- mems of sea lions, for group mounting. were taken on a permit in August, and shipped to the National Museum, N. r., together with group of three brown bears. The two moose referred to in the first paragraph went to the State University, Columbus. Ohio, with a group of two brown bears.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06
HUNTERS RETURN WITH
 LIMIT BAG OF MOOSE

Donald H. Tyer and Dr. o. A. Braa- fladt returned yesterday from Juneau flats where they have been on two weeks moose hunt. They were unusu- ally fortunate killing two moose each the first few days out, but taking the rest of the time in packing out their meat, and getting to the railroad. Ow- ing to the lake freezing over. the men were compelled to come around by Moose pass, long arduous trip.
 They had a five-dog team with them or otherwise the deep SHOWS would have prevented them from taking their meat out of the woods until the coming spring.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06
IS BURIED
 IN WYOMING CEMETERY

Word was recently received by Sec retary c. NJ. Brosius, of the Pioneers of Alaska, of the death and burial of Lars NJ. Olsen, at Jackson, Wyoming According to the information the de ceased had taken up homestead in an isolated place and passed away without anyone being in attendance His remains were discovered by per sons who chanced to pass by. Rever- end Arthur H. Beatty, of Jackson, conducted the funeral services and mo- tified the local Igloo, the identity of Olsen being established by Pioneers receipt.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06
INFORMATION WANTED

Chief of Police Paulson received in the last mail request for informa- tion which would lead to the location of Reuben B. Allen. His description is as follows: White man, dark com, plexion, heavy set, now 55 years of age; born in Alliance, Ohio, moulder by trade; violinist and B-flat tuba player. MT. Allen is wanted because he is heir to an estate. Address all information to Chief of Police Paul son, Seward, or Chief of Police, Ali, ance, Ohio. Reward given if located Alaska papers please copy.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06
JUDGE R|TCH|E HANDS
 OUT STIFF SENTENCE;

The following list of senterc's was handed out at ne Anchorage term of court 3s Ju,tsr I:itaI;e.
 Antone Johnson, illegal possession of liquor; guilty; six months and fine of $500 Dixie Robbins and Alice Hammond. illegal possession of liquor; fine of $175 each. w. P. Murphy. plea of guilty to sim pie assault; fine $50. Robert Kleeman, illegal possession of liquor: three months and fine Of s5OO. Gus Holstrom, technical burglary. five months in jail. to wound; three years McNeills Is land. Antone Dolchak, second degree mur- der; life imprisonment. Adolph Olson and Fritz Lund, liquor fraction; each three months and fine of $500. Chris Pappadementro. Gus Grabbas and George Pappadementco, liquor in- fraction: Chris, six months and fine of $500; George, fine of $500tt Grabbas fine of $10O.
 Gus Shusterid, liquor infraction; 3 months in jail. James Powell, moonshining; thirty days and $1,OO0 fine.
 Frank Keever. liquor infraction; 30 days and fine of $500. c. F. Peterson and Clinton, Mael- horn; liquor infraction; Peterson, one year and fine of $1,OOO; Maelhorn, six ty days and $500.
 Adriza Wukichevick. liquor infrac- tion; six months and $500.
 F. L. Nehf and George Bringe, moon shining; Nehf acquitted, Bringe three months. Louis Hertle, liquor infraction; six months and $500. George Gates, liquor infraction; 30 days and $500. | c. F. Peterson, liquor infraction; g months and $900.
 Chris Pappadamentro. liquor infrac- ton; six months and $500. J. M. Collins, assault, fine $500. The following cases were continued over to the Valdez term of court; J. J. McIsaacs, liquor infraction; U. $. vs. Alexander, nuisance; U. s. vs. Metzdorf, liquor infractoin.
 The following verdicts of acquittal were returned: Andrew Ness, illegal shooting, dismissed by court; Mrs. FL len Anderson, shooting to wound; F. L. Nehf, liquor infraction; Chris and George Pappadementro, liquor infrac- tion; instructed verdict on illegal search
 1 The total cost of the term of court is approximately $1S,000 and the az gregate of fines imposed is s8,400. Not including prisoners sent to McNeilPs island 1,290 days will be the total time served by those sentenced to jail. If not paid the total of $S,400 in fines will entail additional services in
 jail, at the rate of s2 per day, for each day of default, or 34,200.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06
CLOSED SEASON NOW ON
 FOR KILLING MOOSE

Game Warden George Cotter an nounces that the open season for kill ing moose closed at midnight Dec 31 and that from now on it will be il legal to kill tNese animals. MT. Cot ter will give the Gateway a report O the number of moose killed in this vi cinity this season, which is consider able.
 Owing to the vigilance of the war den moose are rapidly increasing 1T numbers on the Kenai peninsula, a: are sheep.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06
OUT ON HONEYMOON

Dr. and Mrs. G. V. Gregory. of An chorage, were listed among the pas sengers sailing on the Victoria Sun day morning, going to Hollywood to spend their honeymoon. Adyices re- ceived from the States say that the Hollywood friends of the bride are preparing to give the newlyweds big reception the bride being we'll known there. ..
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

E. A. Thede of Seward, is an old time Alaskan, having come to the ter ritory in 1910, landing at Nome. Af ter remaining at Nome for time MT Thede came to Seward, landing here the 7th of March, 1906. He is a char ter member of Seward Igloo. MT Thede is one of the oldest subscribers to the Gateway having taken it seven teen years.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-06

H. J. Rolfe, an oldtimer of the Sew ard district, was a Seward visitor to- day. MT. Rolfe Is one of the first set tiers on Resurrection flats. and has a nice ranch out there. He first came to the territory in 1897