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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13
ANSWERS TO. QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J, HASKIN.

English. etc. as he perceives the ma
ttonalty Of the one whom he is to ad-
dress.
Q. Can the richness of milk be In
A. H. N.
A. The Department of Agriculture
says that generally speaking the
richness of milk cannot be increased
by feeding cow on rich feed.
O.. What is the origin of the name
OF the Mormons?-J. c. c..
A; The name Mormon" originated
with the name "Moroni." said to b.
that OF an angel who, according to a
statement made by Joseph Smith, the
peared to him September 81, 1923.
Q. How is meat jellied?-F. r.
A. We submit the following recipe
One-half box gelatin, Il cup colo
water, tablespoon lemon juice, cup
STOCK, cup chopped cooked meat, !.
teaspoon paprika, / tablespoon capers,
teaspoons salt. Soften gelatin In
cold water. Dissolve In boiling meat
STOCK, ana add salt. Set in cold pIac1.
and when jelly-like, beat thoroughly.
Aod the other ingredients and get in
cold place to harden.
Tow old the expression "the
TOUR hundred" originate?-J. d.
A. The four hundred is defined al
tne exclusive social set of a city. The
phrase owes its origin to Ward Nc
Ailister, New York society leader,
who gave it as his opinion about the
year 1889 that only that number Of
people were actually in society in
New York city.
Q. Why do the wheels on automo-
biles seem to turn backward in the
movies?-T. NJ.
|. A. Motion pictures are in reality a
combination of still pictures. The
nrst motion picture of the automo-
bile shows the spokes of the wheels
, In one position. If the next exposure
OF the film were made when spoke
number one had advanced far enough
| to be In the position of spoke number
two, the picture would show no mo-
ton, as spokes are identical. If spoke
one had advanced less than half way
to position of spoke two, the forward
motion would be noticed. II, however.
spoke one advances more than half
way, to the observer II would have
the effect of spoke two moving back
ward. as that distance would be
shorter and the apparent motion
would be in that direction.
Q. Are both alligators and croco-
diles found in the United States?-
S. 3.
A. There are only two species of al
ligator. ono of which is found IL
Florida. and other parts of the south.
There are several species of croco
diles, one Of which is also found in
Florida.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13
Politics Ruled Large in the
Release of Lieutenant Criffis

BY cutting short the sentence o!
Corliss H. Griffis, the American con-
victed for his part in trying to kid
dodger, the German authorities have
closed another chapter in this story
of knight Grant" flavor which has
held the attention of two nations and
aroused considerable interest and
sympathy for the knight" That
there is a large political angle to
the action of the German government
most editors agree. Because they
maintain Germany has not been blind
big popular agitation in this country
for Griffis' release.
Berlin knows perfectly we'll that
it's action will be pleasing to America
and will tend to promote a reaction
favorable to It, so the release is a
shrewd move" the Detroit Free Press
points out However, this does not
alter the fact that it Is also a popu-
lar movement in Germany, as we'll as
In this country" For. as the Omaha
of the American troops in Germany
has been in evidence before this. and
apparently the German people found
nothing to admire in the man who
fed from service Of his country in
time of war" The Sioux City Jour
une for helping materially in infiu-
young oficer, because There was
such a strong sentiment in this coun-
Tribune abroad, that German public
opinion was finally impressed" and
"afterward German officials appre-
ciated the feeling that had been
aroused in America" The Chicago
Tribune itself admits that 1T was q
government, forced by the generosity
Of Americans in the Tribune terri
tory who responded with their con-
tribution to Griffis' appeal for help"
At any rate, the Ohio State Journal
holds, there was absolutely nothing
to be gained by Germany in holding
the prisoner, and it was an invest
ment in good viii to release him."
For the action in response to a wide
spread sentiment in this country in
favor Of the liberation Of Grifis, &C.
cordins to the Minneapolis Tribune.
"evidences a friendly spirit toward q
people lately at war against Ger
many" and, "there is not much rea-
son to doubt IL the United States gov
eminent made a strong friendly plea
to the German government for the
delivery of Bergdoll into its hands.
the appeal would be fayorably acted
on" The Grand Rapids Herald feels,
Furthermore. that "by releasing
Griffis the Berlin government demon
strates q fine quality Of chivalry. and
in reverse action let's Bergdoll know
Just what Is Germany's estimate Of
reasonable rascals. The outcome Of
the affair is highly creditable to Ger
many"
cit is a tribute to the quality of
the Germans patriotism that they
could see a worthy motive behind
Griffis' defiance of their laws" in the
opinion of the Indianapolis News, and
'the incident win help to arouse in
this country sympathetic view of
Germany's plight. in defeat, but It
will hardly affect the status Of Gro
YER Bergdoll, in the minds Of the
American people" The Lansing State
journal also thinks the action OF Ger
many should have q good. effect in inn
proving the relations between the
two countries, because ut shows that
the Teutons are willing to come At
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13
IN TODAY'S SPOTLIGHT
BY PAUL Y. COLLINS

On last December %. the French
high commissioner in the Palatinate
informed the Rhineland commission
Of the allies that an Autonomous
government Of the Palatinate" had
been formed. as of November II. A
deputation from the new government
attempted to communicate it's coup
d'etat to the Rhineland commission.
but was refused audience except by
the British representative. On January
2 various DEGREES" Of the new gov
eminent were registered by the
Rhineland commission, and thereby
the new government as Independent
Of the German republic. was recog-
nized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANpER JOHNSON.
Hilarious Doom,

Hilarious Doom.
When old Hi Hokum tackled art
Folks said that he was daft.
And yet they took it in good part;
The people merely laughed.
When old Sim Slicker worked around
To certain lines Of graft,
There wasn't any rage profound.
= The people merely laughed.
They're off the map, both Hi and Sim
The signing breezes. watt
The sad refrain; Their fate was grim
The people merely laughed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

least half way; that they are prepared
to honor a patriot, who Is loyal to what
he thinks is right, even beyond the
boundaries Of good judgment" Incl
dent8lly, the news from Berlin, the
Louisville Courier-Journal insists. lis
one Of the increasing signs that the
asperities growing out Of the war be-
tween America and the late imperial
government Of Germany are passing.
Ing is being reached" and "reactions
in this country to Germany's action
Will be helpful to the German people"
+ 4 +
The ST. Paul Dispatch character
ICES the release as - very pleasing
gesture" on the part OF the German
government. It demonstrates fur
ther. the Cleveland Plain Dealer
holds. that although Germany has
given sanctuary to Bergdoll. 1t has
very little sympathy for him or his
plight In this connection the
Wichita Beacon declares "GrifHs may
have been overzealous. but he was
at least patriotic. and in comparison
with the offense Of Bergdoll he vas
guiltless." Moreover, the Albany
News insists. every red-blooded man
III every SOuHIEy ~ klaQ now CndI
Griffis is to have his freedom" The
News also considers the pardon mot
only a gracious act but . significant
one" For, as the Indianapolis Star
maintains, the pardon Is an indica-
ton "of desire to create q favorable
impression in this country" But
perhaps the outstanding circumstance
which enters into the matter. the
Miami News Metropolis suggests. "is
the disclosure that in Germany.
whence Bergdoll fed to avoid the
penalty for his betrayal Of q sacred
obligation which his country had
laid at his door. patriotism Is extoll-
ed above treason, a. exemplifed by
the two men, the one honored even
In prison. the other dishonored even
while enjoying q social liberty" At
any rate, the Jersey Journal con-
cludes. 1.-The pardoning was a cour-
teous act on the part Of the Berlin
and Baden governments that gives q
pleasing commentary on tho DISPOSE
ton OF German offloials toward
Americans"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

Now comes the new British adj
ministration, Prime t1inister Mac
donald. with an announcement of
the British program, which includes.
as one of it's most important party
planks: More cordial relations with
France and settlement of the Rhine
land-Palatinate question:.
The French occupation of the Ruhr
has been most unpopular among
the English laborers. for they have
attributed their own unemployment
France with German markets. Hence
the attempt of the Macdonald gov
eminent to come to cordial terms
with the French and to encourage 4
settlement of the Rhineland-Palati-
nate unrest is puz5iing.
Il !. x
What is the drift of ali these
changes of party and national en-
tentes cordiales? Is the German re-
public actually breaking up? Presi-
dent Ebert has welcomed Crown
Prince Wilhelm of Prussia. returning
to his home in Silesia. Bavarians
have acclaimed Crown Prince Rup-
precht as King of Bavaria-and Ba-
varia owns the Palatinate.- Bavaria
Is IN dehance or the German republic.
VIII Austria. Wurttemburg and Ba-
varia unite In a new nation under
King Rupprecht. II is so forecast.
In the meanwhile the citizens OF
Coblenz. in the Palatinate. awake to
find that during the night a motley
army" OF bandits has taken possess
sion of all their public buildings and
that the French cavalry is supporting
the invaders and proclaiming that the
Palatinate is free" and "independ-
emit"
!; !: s.
France is conniving with the sep
aratists who seek to pry apart from
the German republic the Palatinate
and the Rhineland lying north there
of. These two provinces or states ad-
Join the Ruhr and apart from Ger
many would form g. most valuable
buffet to allay the fears which the
French profess Of the menace of Ger
man revenge.
Correspondents of the London
Times. writing from various points in
the Palatinatc. quote their interviews
with that very obvious band of hooli-
gans. the separatist army" and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

>, 1t. is admitted by Mr.. Thomas Edi.
son that the questionable is not sui.
fictent as q means Of picking out good
men. This should not lead to its utter
q rejection. 1t is pleasant means Of
Willing away long winter evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

Without asserting that he will be
candidate Col. Bryan admits that he
will be at the democratic convention;
and then there is no telling what may
happen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

Whenever one presidential POSSIBLE
ity drops out of the list large mum.
Der OF fellow patriots try to avoid an
air Of self-consciousness in calling at.
tention to the fact that there are
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

1t seems impossible to arouse any
popular pathos in connection with Mr..
Falls efforts to lift the mortgage from
the old farm. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

The wicked element Of Philadel.
phia's population is getting what lit.
tie satisfaction 1t can out Of the fact
that Smedley Buffers leave Of absence
will not last forever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

A presidential boom that has to run
six months before the convention
naturally causes its financial hacker to
pause and consider.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

Henry Ford got out Of politics in
time to escape efforts to embarrass
him merely because his commercial
speciality is dependent on Oil products
for motive power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

No comment from Mr.. Charles
Dawes on. the oil situation have been
cabled. Perhaps words fall him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

Ordinarily President Coolidge is a
silent man, but II a few remarks from
him are insisted upon they are likely
to be highly significant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

- In investigation Of fuel conditions
inquiry as to the cost Of anthracite
has dwindled to the proportions Of q
minor episode.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

Mr.. Sinclair has finally decided to
come back, but he is not as rapid a
traveller as Zev.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

The United States Senate il earnest.
ly invited to revise its resignation
schedule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13
SleepIess Retiring,

Sleepless Retiring.
Would you consent to retire from
public life If you could be assured of
a fortune?". inquired the cautious
lobbyist.
TITS foolish question" answered
Senator Sorghum. Whats the use of
talking to a man about retiring un-
der circumstances that 'ud cause his
conscience to keep him awake nights"
Jud Tunkins says poetry is beauti-
full, but just the same he's mighty
glad he and Mrs. T. weren't Romeo
and Juliet. ,-~
/: Statistics.
Statistics are leaving the world i'll at
ease,
1t is said by both lowbrows and
scholars,
"In billions we figure with wonderful
But we're baflled in earning So"
A True Fan.
He comes to see you every night"
YES" replied Miss Cayenne.
HE must be terribly in love-"
II fear not. Our radio outfit il the
only one on which he has been able to
get Havana" Il
Financial Interchange.
"I understand you have invited that
bunch Of bootleggers at Snake Ridge
to come over and play poker"
yep" answered Cactus Joe. Grim.
son Gulch is entitled to some kind Of
9 chance to get It's money back"
Everybody makes mistakes" said
Uncle Eben. "but some folks pears
like dey was tryin' to manufacture 'em
~ a regular business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13
A True Fan.
Financial ,Interchanse,

Everybody makes rnistakes,'' said
Uncle Eben. but some folks pears
like dey was tryin' to manufacture 'em
as a regular business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

The democratic national committee
continues this week it's campaign Of
charging that President Coolidge must
have known Of the progress OF the
leasing Of the oil lands. and insisting
that he mast share responsibility for the
action in those cases.
( Senator La Toilette 10 Joining with
the democrats in the onslaught upon
the President in this connection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-13

Jud Tunkins says poetry is beauti-
full, but just the same he's mighty
glad he and Mrs. T. weren't Romeo
and Juliet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-07
GEORGIA WILL. GROW
BIG TOBACCO CROP

ATLANTA, February 7-Georgia
will produce thirty million pounds Of
tobacco this year against ten million
pounds last year, according to re-
ports received here. The railway, it
will be called, introduced tobacco
growing in South Georgia many
years ago.
) 1t was clearly indicated in reports
/ hat this season low grades of to-
oacco would bring low price as
compared with last season, although
he high grades will bring as much
f not more. Information is that in
some sections now growers would
not have just the expert directions
needed and might, therefore, ex-
pect poorer grade of tobacco as
result.
1t is said that the Carolina crop
last year had an unusual proper
ton of low grade tobacco and this
had been largely absorbed by bly,
ers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-07
BREWER CHARGES
BONDS DUPLICATED

WASHINGTON, February T.
Charges of wholesale duplication Of
Liberty bonds, involving every Lib
erty loan issue since 1918, in which
he claims high officials of the treas
ury are implicated, are made by
Charles B. Brewer, special assistant
to the attorney general, in a suit
filed in the District of Columbia
supreme court Tuesday.
The evidence gathered by Brewer
was turned over to Representative
King, and was locked in the safe in
the congressman's office in the CAPT
toll. 1t consists of large stack of
duplicated bonds.
A complete report of what he has
gathered was laid before President
Coolidge by Brewer several days
ago. The information had also been
brought to the attention of Pres;-
dent Harding, who ordered destruc-
ton of the bonds in the treasury to
be stopped,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-07
JUDGE CRISP ASSERTS
TAXES TOO HIGH AND.
EUROPE MUST PAY us.
IF France Is Able to Make
Loans, She Is Able to Pay
Debts, Georgian Says
DEBTORS HAVE NO EXCUSE
Nations of Europe Must Pay,
Regardless of Whether Ger
many Pays Preparations

WASHINGTON, February T.
Representative Charles r. Crisp, Of
Georgia, who is member of the
foreign debt funding commission,
is demanding that debtor nations
which have failed to fund their debt:
to America do this at once. In voic,
ling this demand Representative
Crisp assaulted France especially TO.
her failure to fund her $4,000, 000,-
loco debt, Declaring that during the
last year France made loans to Po-
land, Jugo-Slavia and Rumania total
ing 80O,O00,OOO francs.
He insists that tire government
use honorable economical and dip
lomatic methods possible to collect
our foreign debt so that the people
of the United States may be reliev-
edSof the tax loads they are now
bearing.
According to Representative CRISP
taxes being paid today by Ameri-
cans are higher than those Of smost
of our allies" "Our people," be
says are being taxed millions of dol.
lars to pay interest on the bonds
sold to raise money loaned to the al
lies. When the loans were made it
was distinctly understood that the
borrowing nations would pay inter
est promptly that American taxpay-
rs might be relieved Of it.
There is no excuse for debtor
nations longer refusing to fund
their indebtedness. By this procraas-
tination they are alternating the SYM
pathy and friendship of American
taxpayers
According to the French" Rep
Iresentative Crisp says, ~loans were
made by that governments to Po-
land and Juggo-Slavia for the pur-
pose of stimulating sympathy for
France in those countries and to
Rumania that she might maintain
well equipped army to insure
peace in the East.
IF France is able to make loans
to the nations she is able to make
some payment on her indebtedness
to the United States
Representative Crisp protestssthat
the United States dealt directly with
the allies and that they must settle
directly without regard to what they
may receive from Germany.
/ was understood to be the attitud
of some members of the debt com
msion that no definite action should
be taken by this government until
the results of Preparations meetings
in Paris and Berlin take definite
form. France and other debtors
take the stand that they cannot pay
the United States until they o.
taim. settlement with Germany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-07
TAFT'S PHYSICIANS
ADVISE HIM TO REST
Chief Justice Stricken at Wilson
Funeral Hour Must Remain
Quiet For a Time

WASHINGTON. February 7. -
Chief Justice Taft, who was pre-
vented from attending the funeral
of Woodrow Wilson by an attack of
gastraI indigestion, has been adj
vised by DR.. Thomas A. Clayton,
his physician, to remain quietly
at home for several days. he is
not confined to his bed. The chief
justice was attacked just as heSwas
preparing to attend the funeral
services for ex-President Wilson
and was forced to remain at home.
The upset is attributed to over
work partly on his opinions to be
presented the Supreme court Feb
ruary rs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-07

WASHINGTON, February Z. =
Further efforts of questioning Al
bert B. FAN, the central figure in
the senate oil investigation was
abandoned today by the oil commit
tee.
This decision was reached upon tho
advice of special government coun-
sci in the, oil cases, Silas Strawn
and Aelee Pomerene. They recon-
mended against permitting Mr.. Fall
to testify unless he waived immun-
ity.
Ever since the announcement by
the White House of appointment of
Silas H. Strawn and Atlee Pomer-
enc as special counsel to prosecute
the oil eases, a fight of intensive
proportions has ben smoldering in
the Senate over the selections. Open
warfare is expected the moment the
President forwards the names to the
Capitol for confirmation. by the up
per chamber.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-07
CRUISER RICHMOND
At VERA CRUZ WILL
KEEP rider THERE
Radiogram Received at Browns
vile, Tex, Announces Change
of Headquarters
VERA CRUZ ABANDONED
Tuxpam Named New Rebel By
De La Huerta Authorities
In Mexico

BROWNVILLE, Texas, Feb T.
General Adolph de la Huerta has
moved the capital of the revolutions
airy government to Tuxpem, Vera
Cruz, going to that port accompan-
jed by the stsff of the Aguilla Oil
Company boat, according to a radio
gram to The Associated Press.
s All revolutionary forces left Vera
Cruz city yesterday going by the
way of the Isthmus railway. Tho
United States Cruiser Richmond an
chered at Vera Cruz harbor, said
the radiogram, and was given tho
city assurance that it will aid in
surprising lawlessness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-07
WILSON'S WIDOW WITH
ACHING HEART TAKES
..UP BURDEN OF LIFE
Body of Former President to
Rest in Cathedral During
Months to Come
TO REAR BIG MEMORIAL
Task of Deciding Final Resting
Place Now Faces Mrs.
Wilson
TO REAR BIG MEMORIAL

WASHINGTON, February Z. -
Wrapped in the glory of death,
Woodrow Wilson has found a sane
tuary under the towering arches of
the Washington cathedral, acclaim
ed by his countrymen and the world.
He was laid to rest in the silent
vault with only solemn and simple
rites, as was his wish, often spoken
of to his sorrowing widow, who to-
dayssought again to take up life's
burdens with IAN aching sense of
loss in her heart. Before her il
still the task of deciding where shall
be the final resting place of her
honored husband. For months prob
ably he will lie in the vault to which
he was Committed yesterday. just
as night came slowly over the ma
tons capital, but greater me-
mortal will one day be reared for
him to show the honor in which men
held him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-07
ATLANTA HAS POWER
OUTAGE DELAYS. TOO

ATLANTA, February 7.--Consid-
cradle delay to business was occa-
stoned here during Tuesday night as
the result of failure of electric
lighting and power facilities in its
building following trouble on a sup
ply cable in the downtown section.
The trouble resulted from an ex-
plosion in the cable connections at
Broadway and Alabama streets.
Lights were put out in numerous
other downtown buildings.
The light went out at 8 40 o'clock
and emergency repair crews rushed
to the scene of the explosion did
not repair the damage until exactly
midnight.
AS result of this two hours Of
idleness in all departments of The
Constitution, editions of that paper
reached subscribers at later hour
tran usual and with late news re-
ports in condensed form.