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Evening star., 1924-05-20
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE

Current events lend unusual in
terest to the Incorporation under
California laws of the first japanese
University Of America" 1t has just
been founded at San Francisco by
committee of prominent japanese
and American friends Of. Nippon. An
initial capital Of $1,25o,0oo has been
underwritten for the purpose. The
object of the university is to tncul-
cate a better understanding Of Amer
lean institutions by native United
States citizens Of Japanese parent
age" These, on their part, are ITO
spread the spirit of American de-
mocracy and hasten the cause OF
Americanization among descendants
of the golden race who are living In
dents desirous of "acquainting them
selves with the arts cultures, ma
tured philosophy and civilization OF
japan" will be eligible. DR.. Taihet
Tsuji of Washington, DR.. Russell H
Conwel of Philadelphia and Bishop
Henry B. Restarick of Honolulu are
among the first elected trustees OF
the new university.
Virginia, we'll known Democratic
leader, is conducting an active cam
paign for the United States sena-
torial nomination in her state Her
opponent is former United States
Senator William E. Chiffon OF
Charleston. Mrs. Brown, who is an
exceptionally attractive woman and
was once on the stage, has recently
been betrothed by Dame Rumor to
q prominent West Virginia pollti-
clan. The other night at one OF her
brought down the house by begin
ming her remarks as follows: MY
friends. YOU and I have heard certain
rumors that are flying about l want
to saw Just this to you-I have only
one engagement that know OF, and
primaries on May 27" Mrs. Brown
placed John W. Davis in nomination
at San Francisco in 1920. When she
took the platform the convention
band struck up "Oh, You Great Big
Beautiful Doll"
A bell struck by Paul Revere, who
was a bell founder and silversmith
at Lexington as well as a patriotic
night rider, will soon resume active
service in the belfry of Washington
church. 1t is now being installed in
the tower Of the beautiful new All
Souls Church on northern 18th street,
where Chief Justice Taft expects oc-
casionally to appear as a Unitarian
lay preacher. The Paul Revere bell
has been on duty in Washington for
more than a century. First it was
in a church at 9Th and D streets and
later in another church at 14th and
l. streets. When Washington was
little more than a village it was the
official bell which tolled on the oc-
casion of all funerals, weddings and
high affairs Of state. It has pealed
mournfully. in memory Of all the
Presidents of the United States who
passed during its long career, and
last rang out in honor of Woodrow
Wilson. At All Souls 1t will clang
ON Memorial day and regularly
thereafter.
Oil may not mix with water, but 1t
got tangled up with the newest ele-
ment-radio-in Washington tbs
Evening star., 1924-05-20
Peace Nearer as POincare
Falls, Most Editors Feel

German attitude of the French people
generally"
The Duluth Herald agrees though
it is by no means to be supposed that
the new government will so to the
other extreme and give Germany
everything, still there is good reason
to expect from the new regime n
saner tolerance, a larger vision, and
greater consideration for the ends of
lasting peace" The Canadian view
point as expressed by the Toronto
Star is that .the defeat of Poincare
will not reverse his policies" because
1.-The fact is that his policy as regards
Germany has been so generally sup
ported by all the other parties that
it was scarcely an issue in the
elections"
Whether Poincare went down hc-
cause of domestic policies or not, the
Lynchburg News feels his defeat
means 'in large sense the defeat of
his most important policies in respect
to foreign as well as home affairs"
but sit remains to be seen whether
the opposition parties can bring about
a material modification of the action
which has been taken and the views
which have been held by his ministry
IN respect 10 the 1tunT- ANY Way y
will be easier for the Germans, the
Manchester Union maintains, because
they can go over the same road TO
the same goal, and do the whole thlnS
much easier in company with some-
body whose name is not Poincare
than they possibly could with the
man who had become in their minds
the very embodiment of French
hatred for Germany"
AS the Des Moines Register sees
the election: THE question is not as
to whether France has taken the
other road. She has The question
is how far and how fast she will
be willing and able to go. Ihe
change of direction is certainly prom
ising from the standpoint OF the
things that we in America profess ah
least to want to see done. 1t is quite
likely to give us the opportunity mat
we have professed to want OF CO
operating more effectively with
Europe for world peace" The Brook-
lyn Eagle concludes with the elm
ination of Raymond Poincare the
world passes another milestone on
the road to peace.
Evening star., 1924-05-20
New Marvels of Science.

Efforts to transmit photographs by
wire have been made for a number of
years in this country, but with poor
success. Various devices have been de-
veloped which have given crude results
of noparticular practical value. Butun-
discouraged inventors have continued
their efforts, and now it is announced
that success has been achieved. Yes
terday in five minutes q photograph
was transmitted by a telephone wire
from Cleveland to New York. In forty
five minutes after the picture was
taken In the former city it was ex-
hibited. completely developed. in New
Evening star., 1924-05-20

other night. On the evening in
question, Senator Thomas ]. Walsh,
chief prosecutor Of tho late oil in
vestigating committee. was ION the
air. with a talk on the committees
work. Just before Walsh left his
home foF the broadcasting station. he
received warning letter" 1t was
tling. Irish lawyer, who admonished
his brother Celt from Montana to
remember that the federal grand
jury was then sitting on the oil cases
bers, like the rest of the world, would
probably be listening in" Under the
circumstances, Hogan thought Sena-
tor Walsh ought to LAY or" Evil
IDENTIFY the senator was not impressed
by the lawyers argument, and took
tentions.
According to exclusionist spokes-
men who are holding the fort in
Washington, California is embattled
and embittered with regard to Pres
ident Coolidge, and in mood to threat
en- him with dire vengeance if he We
toes the immigration bill. One of the
most outspoken anti-Japanese on the
&C. oeast d.kd Is John I L; Daxie, former ,I1 mayor
publican, and hitherto a warm sup
porter Of Coolidge. Mr.. Davie has
just stated publicly that if the ex-
clusion law Is vetoed he will take the
stump against the President this
year, no matter who the latter's Dem
ocratic opponent may be. The White
House is said to be "deluged" and
'bombarded" with pro-exclusion tele-
grams, letters and appeals from coast
regions and from labor organiza-
fiOnS in all nartg Of fhe conpfrv The
anti-exclusionistS are also pouring
their viewpoint into the presidential
ear and mailbag.
Despite pacifist opposition and in
trigues, the citizens military training
camp movement is on the threshold
Of its most successful summer.
Secretary Weeks and Gen. Pershing
have been informed that there will
be more applicants than can be
taken caro- of under the appropria-
tions made by Congress. With the
campaign for recruits not yet half
over, IS per cent Of the quota of the
entire country has been filled. There
are now about $4,000 applicants, as
compared with $4,000 for the same
period last year. The Fourth Corps
area, extending from the southern
border of Virginia to the Gulf states,
is leading, with applicants for 93.3
per cent of its quota. A close second
| is the Ninth Corps area on the Pa
cific coast, with 92.2 per cent The
| first state to go over the top was
Florida, with West Virginia a close
second. B. F. Riley of the University
of Florida, civil aide to the Secre-
tary Of War, is the champion 'en-
thuser' in the field Of citizens mill
| tary training. He has been asked to
crusade in the middle west as far
| as Wisconsin. q
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Clarence W. Barron, famed finan-
cial authority of Boston, says that
the reason Henry Ford isn't bidding
for Muscle Shoals on a cash basis is
probably that Henry can't spare the
cash" Explains Barron: People
think Ford is rolling in wealth. They
don't know that he is now buying on
credit or time where he formerly paid
cash; nor do they know that of late
| he has been putting more money into
the expansion Of his works than he
has been earning. ...,-..
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Evening star., 1924-05-20

belief of the Mormons that 1t was the
last stand of the wild horse.
q What do sea shells contain that
are dug out OF the sand-hydro-
carbon or oil?-F. f.. e.
A. The bureau of fisheries says
that the composition of sea shells,
or the shells of any rnollusks, varies
WIN the KIND or species. In general.
, the shell is composed of about 80 per
cent calcium carbonate, 6 per cent
organic matter and per cent water.
me organic matter present in mus
Ser se, snelis n;,l1ii Is conchiolin, substance
very slmliar to keratin. keratin is an
alpumlnold, or sclero-protein, very
rlch in sulphur, insoluble in neutral
solvents, but which may be dissolved
upon warming with concent trated al
kalIs. 1t is not believed that shells
have any appreciable amount of hy-
drocarbon Or oil.
Q: What is the most important in
playing golf-correct stance proper
club or proper swing?-M. C. G.
A Jim Barnes says that all three
are part of a good game Of golf but
that no one of them is the most i'm
portant thing in golf He emphasizes
the very great Importance of mental
| control. Decide upon the cIuh n
use, decide upon the stance. decide
| upon the swing, and then decide to
hit the ball. After the stroke ;s
started think of nothing else but hit
| ting the ball.
O.. What is the most common meat
food with the Chinese2-W. NJ D.
A. While cattle, hogs, sheep and
fish provide part of the meat diet in
China, probably the most common of
al meat food is poultry. Many va
rieties of chickens, ducks and geese
| are raised and eaten.
Q. Does damp air weigh mora than
| dry ark. r. M
A. The weather bureau says that
damp air weighs less than drv air
The dampness is due to the vapor Of
water in the air, and vapor OF water
| is lighter than most of the other
gases of the atmosphere.
Q. What kind of a card game is
all fours?-W. d. T.
A. All fours is the original form IF
the game called seven-up or old
siedge. The all fours family also in
cludes such variations as California
Jack, auction pitch, smudge, Pedro
Q. What is the difference between
an iconoclast and an iconoplast p
N. E.
A. An iconoclast has come to mean
one who attacks cherished beliefs as
meaning was a breaker or destroyer
of icons or images. An iconoplast, on
the other hand, is maker Of images.
@. Do hummingbirds live on
honey?-F. o. NJ
A. Hummingbirds are supposed to
live on the nectar of flowers While
this does form the principal part of
their food, they also eat insects and
spiders.
Q. How often should a person
have his teeth examined?-T o.
A The public health service says
that every one should have a careful
examination made of the whole mouth
by a qualified dentist at least twice
a year
(Let The Star Information B1reoa n7t-
stper your questions. There SIS no charge
for the service ercept cents In stamps.
LIZ replies are sent direct to the inquirer.
Write your question plainly and briefly.
Address Frederic j. HGskin, Director,
1920 North Capitol street,
Evening star., 1924-05-20
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN

Q. What is the highest temperature
that has ever been recorded in Wash
.ngton. D. C.?-E. L R
A. The hottest day that Washing
ton has had since records have beer
official temperature reached 1os de-
|grees.
Q. Must I have a fishing license in
order to fish at Benedict, Md. 1T. C.
A. The Department of Agriculture
says that it is not necessary. There
was a talk of fee for nonresident
fishermen in Maryland, but no action
has been taken.
Q. If the government builds an
archives building, will the employees
be under civil service?-E. l. W.
A. Since Congress has not yet
passed the bill for such building, it
Is too soon to know what form the
enterprise will take. However. 1T is
would send clerks with their files
who are accustomed to them. These
are under civil service.
Q. Was Nome ever the capital of
Alaska ?-F. E. K
"A Nome never WdS tHe capital, out
Sitka was. Juneau is the present
capital of Alaska
@ Which are the ten greatest
chapters in the Bible?-A. D. n.
A The answer must be largely a
matter of personal opinion. The fol-
lowing are suggested: Creation, Gene
demption, Genesis, iii; Command
ments, Exodus, Xxx; the 23d Psalm
David's Psalm of Repentance, Psalm
Ii; birth Of Christ, John, i; Sermon
on the Mount, Matthew, chapters v,
vi and vii Counted as one); cruci-
fxion, John, xix; resurrection. John,
Xxx; revelation, Revelations, xxi
Q. Why is nautical mile longer
than a statute mile?-P. r
A The statute mile is based on the
arbitrary fixing of the length of a
smaller unit Of measure, while the
nautical mile is the unit itself. 1t
tor. There are 60 minutes in each
degree, $50 degrees in the circum-
ference; therefore, there are 21,600
minutes or nautical miles in the dis
tance around the earth at the equa-
tor. Dividing a nautical mile into
there are $3.50 feet in the nautical
mile, while there are but $3.50 feet
in the statute or land mile.
@. What is the name of a sail
rugged out from the boom on the
beam of a government ship?-P. r. I.
A. 1t is called the lower studding
sail.
@. Can a soldier ranking as tech
nical sergeant also be on the officers
reserve liSt?-M. Z.
A.. The War Department says that
enlisted men in the service can hold
commissions in the reserves.
@. What is the meaning Of 'putsch"
as used in connection with the Gen.
Ludendorf trial at Munich?-E- o. W.
A The German word "putsch"
means an unsuccessful or abortive
uprising. The reference is to the
recent uprising in Bavaria.
Q. In Utah there is a mesa called
the wild Horse" Can you tell me
the origin of the Names H.
A. The secretary of Zane Grey says
that the name is derived from the
Evening star., 1924-05-20
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Few Million Years.

A Few Million Years.
In a few million years-so the scien-
tists say
burned away;
The forests will fade from the north
and the south
And the weather will be either deluge
or drouth!
sit and I sigh till I'm almost in
tears
About what may befall in few mil.
lion years.
In a few million years all the tales
will be told;
All the songs will be sung; everything
will be old.
And even the money we like to pursue
Will all lie inert in the hands Of a
few.
No wonder we shudder while facing
the fears
About what may befall in few mil.
lion years.
'In a few million years" That's a
long time to wait.
And life has been gracious and kind
up to date.
So why should a frown cross the citi-
zen's brow
Who has the good fortune Of living
right now!
I'm heartily glad when birthday ap-
pears
That it wasn't postponed for a few
million years.
Evening star., 1924-05-20
Monroe's New York Home

Effort has not yet succeeded in saw
ing the New York home Of James
Monroe as historic relic and as q
memorial to that distinguished Ameri.
can, but it is not likely that the effort
will be given up. Last December there
were ceremonies Of public recollection
on Monroe's message sent to Congress
December 2, 1923, which contains the
passages that when construed to-
gether constitute the original and
Evening star., 1924-05-20

German ships will bring into the
ports of the United States liquor only
under seal. America is gradually con-
verting the sailor ashore Of every ma
tionality to the soft drink which turns
away headaches.
Evening star., 1924-05-20

The resignation Of Ambassador
Cyrus Z. Woods is to be regretted. A
tages of personal acquaintance. is es-
peciaIly needed in Toxic as the repre-
sentative of this government at this
time.
Evening star., 1924-05-20

Prohibition has its exhilarating pos
sibilities. Reference to DIR. Nicholas
M. Butler as "the autocrat of the But
ler's pantry discloses Col. Bryan in
one Of his merriest moods.
Evening star., 1924-05-20

Tammany Hall cannot work a. fast
in selecting leader as the Democratic
national convention will be expected
to do.
Evening star., 1924-05-20

Science IL making rapid strides in
controlling the forces Of nature, but
a long time must elapse before science
can do anything with the volcanoes.
Evening star., 1924-05-20

Differences of opinion are becoming
so direct in the United States Senate
that senatorial courtesy itself may
yet be threatened.
Evening star., 1924-05-20
Calmly Considered.

would you marry a man for
money!"
Never" replied Miss Cayenne. cat
the same time wouldn't feel much
confidence in q man 30 reckless as to
be willing to marry when he was
broke"
Evening star., 1924-05-20

Earnest admirers expect Robert La
Toilette to step forward at a few
weeks notice and organize a Grand
New Party.
Evening star., 1924-05-20

If time permitted, a. joint debate by
Col. Bryan and Gov. Smith would be
an attractive feature Of the New York
convention.
Evening star., 1924-05-20
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Evening star., 1924-05-20
Tentative Socialism.

'Why are all the boys in favor Of
Three-Finger Sam for postmaster
1--WE think that it would be an ad.
vantage If the salary was distributed
around" answered Cactus Joe. Sam
is the worst poker player in the
Gulch."
81 knows q LADY," said Uncle Eben,
whose husband quit playin' de banjo
an took up de ukulele, OWN to de
latter not bein' liable to hurt so much
when she throws it."
Evening star., 1924-05-20
Restrictions.

"Why don't you throw your hat in
the ring?"
Accommodations are growing limit
ed" answered Senator Sorghum. mo
ring is large enough nowadays for
more than one hat at time"
Evening star., 1924-05-20
T0morrow:
Senator Samuel NJ. Ralston.

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by North American Newspaper Alliance. AL
rights reserved.)
Evening star., 1924-05-20

The Great Contention.
The politicians disagree.
A battle they rehearse.
The public is the referee
Who never wins a purse.
Evening star., 1924-05-20

Jud Tunkins says one of the hardest
workers is the man who has nothing
to do and is trying to keep from being
lonesome.
Evening star., 1924-05-20
THEODORE w. MOVES. g. Editor c
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Evening star., 1924-05-20

Oil may not mix with water, but 1t
got tangled up with the newest ele-
ment-radio-in Washington tbs
Evening star., 1924-05-20

Q. Can a soldier ranking as tech
nical sergeant also be on the officers
reserve liSt?-M. z.
A. The War Department says that
enlisted men in the service can hold
commissions in the reserves.
Evening star., 1924-05-20

@. What is the name of sail
rugged out from the boom on the
beam of a government ship?-P. r. 7.
A. 1t is called the lower studding
SaiJ
Evening star., 1924-05-20

@. What is the meaning Of ''putsch"
as used in connection with the Gen.
trial at Munich?-E. 0. W.
A. The German word "putsch"
means an unsuccessful or abortive
uprising. The reference is to the
vacant ,prisinp in Rayaria
Evening star., 1924-05-20

decently patriotic there would be
quite another story to tell. But $50
long as 81 per cent of the nations
voters are content to remain ina.rticu-
late the country is getting exactly
what it deserves in the line of legis-
lators and laws. but it most emphati-
caIly isn't getting what it deserves"
r + 4 +
Out in Grand Rapids, a few years
ago, the folks woke up to the fact
that less than half of their voters
were doing their duty. 1t was clear
that on election day the control. in
stead Of being held by the electorate,
as we Americans like to say, was
held pretty completely by self-seek-
ing as,,,s demagogTes and professional
banded their local agencies together
in the business of promoting good
citizenship. They got busy, as de-
cent, Self-respecting community can
get busy when it wants to, to size
up the general situation. to define
the special duty and obligation of
each voter. The churches. the schools,
the clubs took hand. AS a result
the vote rose from less than half to
IS per cent Good for Grand
Rapids In the present zeal for Amer
icanization why not begin with the
American himself, to the end that
he may realize his part in the game
of good government, that he may
play the game with ardor, to the dis
comfiture and overthrow of the radi-
cal "Constitution-buster You would
better read this book-you American
citizen. + N
Evening star., 1924-05-20

O.. What is the most common meat
food with the Chfnese2-W NJ ID
A. While cattle, hogs, sheen and
fish provide part of the meat diet in
China, probably the most common Of
all meat food is poultry Many va
r1et1es OF chickens, ducks and geese
are raised and eaten.
Evening star., 1924-05-20

g. What kind of card game is
all fours?-W. d. T.
A All fours is the original form Of
the game called seven-up. or oid
sledge. The all fours family also in
cludes such variations as California
Jack, auction pitch, smudge, Pedro
and cinch or double Pedro.
Evening star., 1924-05-20

A. An iconoclast has come to mean
one who attacks cherished beliefs as
impositions or shams, but its first
meaning was a breaker or destroyer
of icons or images. An iconoplast, on
the other hand, is a maker of images.
The Kusko times., 1924-01-26


 M. L. V. (Sport) Smith, formerly of Nome, Seward and Anchorage, cabled Seward friends recently that he is on his lease near Vernon, Texas, where he is associated with Joseph E. Brady and others. They have just tested tho oil sands at 100 feet, and from the show ing have producing we'll. Mir. Smith has been successfully interested in several properties in Wilbarger county, Texas.
 A fire few days ago at Juneau de- stroyed the old Heidelberg saloon building, occupied by the Palace of Sweets, the and cafe, and O'Brien's barber shop. The loss is estimated aJ Sl2,000. The Heidelberg saloon, aita- ated in the heart of the downtown 8ec- tion, was one of the best furnished sa- looms in Alaska in the old days.
 John Ramon, better known as "Mar- tin River Johnston, ? an old time resi- dent Of Alaska, died few days ago at Cordoga, while being taken from his home to the hospital, after having sui fered paralytic stroke.
 According to uneonfrmed reports, Karl Theile. surveyor general of Alaska, will seek the nomination on the republican ticket as republican national committeeman at the April primary.
The Kusko times., 1924-01-26

will see the largest tout ,o traffic to Alaska in the history of the Territory. Three large tourist parties from the East gre already booked for Alaska trips on July lst, numbering l80 per- sons each, and several others which number over 100.