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Evening star., 1924-10-22
Press Welcomes Movement
Backed by Masons and X. of C..

The Hamilton Jefferson Associa-
iton, a non-secret, non-sectarian and
non-partisan organization, recently
formed at Utica. n. Y. is approved by
the press as potentially great move
ment. Launched by the Masons and
knights Of Columbus, and composed
equally of Protestants and Catholics,
the organization will look upon the
Federal Constitution as an "antidote
for the evils of the day." and have for
it's purpose the promotion of the spirit
Of tolerance in America.
with an equal number of Protes-
tants and Catholics, none Of whom is
working to further the interest of his
creed or his party, but with all inter-
ested in having better government,
better understanding. more kindness
and helpfulness in ordinary life" the
Indianapolis News believes "a long
step may be taken in the direction of
breaking down bigotry." A combina-
tion of these organizations. the jack
son CitizenPatriot agrees. may we'll
form the focusing point of a clear Wis
ioned and all-embracing patriotism"
and 1.-The example might well be fol-
lowed in every community throughout
the land"
There are possibilities Of immense
good resulting from such an enter
prise, in the opinion of the Dayton
News, which says: "Out of the COM
radeship of citizens who are associat-
ed with different but not rival relig-
ious views and lodges may come SINH
lar associations all over the nation In
which the Constitution shall become
recognized as an antidote for the
evils of the day We need to pro-
mote this spirit of tolerance in Amer
lea, because 1t Is the foundation stone
of our democracy. When such asso-
citation can be engaged in as has been
demonstrated in Utica, there Is hope
that many of the vexatious questions
of the hour can be solved with JUS
tice and charity. The outstanding
evil of the hour in this country is in
tolerance"
"a splendid manifestation Of the
fundamental democracy by which we
live" is the way the Detroit News
characterizes the movement, and 1t
adds: Perhaps it may be the needed
summons to a reassertion of that
sturdy, free-minded Americanism
which staked it's life on an uncom-
promising liberty, and, in doing so,
dedicated to the world a gospel of
social living which has become the
guidepost of modern civilization.
There Is only one 100-per-cent'
American citizen. The Constitution
defines him. No minority group can
outlaw him, for he is the Nation. For
him, the true American, those men in
Utica spoke, and their message
should find an eager audience the
length and breadth of the land"
The Louisville Courier-Journal is sure
much good should result from such
society which aims at fostering patri-
office ideals and q spirit Of tolerance
in economics, politics and religion"
and "any patriotic movement in
spired by the example Of Jefferson
or embodying the tolerant attitude
of our Constitution appears certain
Of success"
"If this movement can gain head
way and spread TO all parts of the
country, as there seems every reason
e. hope that it WILL" the st. Joseph
Gazette 10 confident eft will 70 far
thsE toward promoting future vel
Evening star., 1924-10-22

fare than anything which has occur
red during the twentieth century"
for "the growing distrust between
Protestants and Catholics, which has
been evinced the country over, has
provided a greater menace against our
national security and prosperity than
any single problem since the days of
unnecessary has only made the condi-
ton more bewildering.''
In this connection. the Chicago
Tribune remarks, Americans are
many, and their differences are pro-
found in some ways, In others shall
low. But as Americans they must
learn to tolerate diversity. That is
the binding issue Of the Nation. The
federation League may have fu-
ture or 1t may not. But the centri-
petal forces of this nation must dom
mate the centrifugal forces. If they
do not, there will be inevitable shat
tering and dispersion"
The Miami News Metropolis sees
hopeful sign for better times in the
growing tendency to enthrone toler-
ance in the country, foster justice
and to give to all citizenship regard
less of creed or color equal oppor-
tunity to enjoy life, liberty and the
pursuit OF happiness. Although the
Springfield Union feels that group
organization has proceeded to absurd
lens tbs in this country. 1t neverthe-
less, concludes: 'Strangely enough,
the number Of organizations that
have grown up in the interest Of
tolerance, that greatest of all vir-
tues in modern life, is exceedingly
small. Not only is there room, there
is apparently a necessity even in this
organization-sw country for a
group such as that recently formed
at Utica. One may predict. and hope
that this idea will take hold, that
prominent men in other cities will
see the advantage of counteracting
the bigotry Of the times by banding
themselves into societies similar to
the Hamilton-Jefferson Association" 3"
Evening star., 1924-10-22
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKTN

Q. Did President Coolidge drop"
the name John after becoming Presi-
dent?-G. K.
A. When he was a boy, the Presi-
dent was called Calvin to distinguish
him from his father, for whom he Is
was, however, not definitely adopted
until about the time of the Presi-
dents graduation from college.
Q. Are the comedians billed as The
Marx Brothers really brothers?-F. T.
c.
A. These comedians are brothers
They are grandsons OF a man who
was at one time the leading ma
gician Of Germany. The Marx broth
ers number five, but one is not on the
stage.
Q. How are Senate pages appoint
ed-H. p. B.
A. The pages Of the United States
Congress are appointed by the sergeant
alarms Of the Senate and doorkeeper
of the House through the individual
Senator'S and Representatives. There are
only 21 pages appointed and they
must be between the ages of IL and
Is years They receive $3.50 per day
for the time they are employed, that
is, when Congress is in session.
@. OF what are the strings Of mus
ical instruments made?-G. T.
A. Formerly strings were made of
catgut, but modern strings are made
from the intestines of sheep, or from
wire, either plain or covered. Gut
strings are still used, however, for
such instruments as ban1os, harps
and mandolins.
Q. Are any Of ToIstoPs family still
living?- c. A
A. A Russian paper at Prague
stated that his children are still liv-
Ing in Russia, for the most part in
great poverty The Tolstoi estate at
Jassmaya Poljana has been nation
allied and is to be made a center of
Soviet culture under the department
Of education and the central museum.
Q. Have women ever invented any
thing?-R. c. 3.
A. The Patent Ofice records show
over 5000 patents granted to women.
Q. How many varieties Of turkeys
are there?-J. r. K.
A. According to the Standard of
Perfection there are seven varieties;
the bronze, Narragansett, white,
Q. Was there ever a real great player
Of the harmonica IF. G
A. Miss Marianne Davies was the
first great player of the harmonica.
There have been others since her day.
Q. Were the Rules Of Civility
which Washington wrote as a boy
original with him ?-R. L.
A. The rules were taken from a
popular book-"The Young Mans
Companion" by w. Mather.
Q. What are the commercial uses
for apple woods. w. S.
A. Apple wood is hard enough that
when stained 1t can be used as an
imitation of ebony. 1t is also en-
ployed in the manufacture of furni-
ture, shoe lasts, small cogwheels,
buttons, Oriental limitations OF olive
wood and other objects.
@. Where was the land that the
government gave to Gen. Lafayette?
E. B. c.
A. Under Act of Congress of De-
cember 2s, 1924. a full township of
land. containing 23,028.50 acres. being
township l north, range l east, ad-
joining Tallahassee. Fla. on the east,
was granted to Gen. Lafayette. and
title formally passed to him on July
4, 1925. All of the land in said town
Evening star., 1924-10-22
Costs Doom All Cities,
Henry Ford Believes

According to Henry Ford, the city,
any city, is doomed.
1.-THE cost Of maintaining interest
on debts, of keeping up water sup
ply, sewerage and sanitary systems,
of traffic control and of policing
great masses of people," he says, Ys
so great as to offset the benefits of
the city"
Even SO, what are we going to do
about it? Assume, for the sake of
argument, that we bundle the family,
with all our goods and chattels, into
the waiting Ford and HE ourselves
to suburban home.
There we find the community in
sisting on better living conditions
on water mains sanitary sewer sys-
TENS, good pavements and sidewalks.
adequate police and fire protection.
Suburban as well as urban dwellers
are demanding modern standards of
living. That means increased taxa
ton.
whittier shall the speeding Ford
take us In quest of primeval dis
somtorts1 1-Buftale GyeninE News.
Evening star., 1924-10-22

snip not disposed OF by Gen. La
fayette or his agents under his dl-
rection. passed on to his heirs. and
1t is believed that they have disposed
of all the land in this township.
Q. Where was Joaquin Miller
born %. L. d.
A. Cincinnatus Heine Miller, bet
ter known as Joaquin Miller, was
born in Wabash District of Indiana
in 1841. The name Joaquin is sup
posed to have been taken from
of whom Miller wrote a defense
Q. Please give comparative yield
per acre Of Porto Rico and Nancy
Hall sweet potatoes?-J. c. V.
A. The Department of Agriculture
says that the yield of Porto Rico and
Nancy Hall sweet potatoes is as q
rule about equal on the same type
of soil They generally consider $50
to 220 bushels Of either variety a
very fair crop. However, they have
records of 400 or more bushels to the
acre. The Porto Rico variety is in
clined to produce a good many over
sized potatoes, but these are usually
of fine quality.
Q. When did the monthly pay
ments of pensions begin?-H. S.
A. Pensions are now paid monthly,
this schedule having started in Sep
tember. 1922.
Q. What is the Commemoration
Ode?-C. J. r.
A. In 1865 an ode by James Rus
sell Lowell was read at exercises held
at Cambridge. Mass, in commemora-
ton of Harvard men who had served
in the Civil War. This ode is known
as the Commemoration Ode.
@. What month Of the year are
maple trees tapped for sugar?-J. 4.
A. The customary time in the
Spring for tapping maple trees Is
when the weather has reached that
stage when it freezes at night and
thaws in the day time The first in
dication Of the rising sap in the trees
is the signal for tapping. The season
may begin any time from early Feb
ruary until the first of April, depend
ing upon the particular conditions
each year Sometimes the season is
very early and again 1t may be ex
ceedingly late.
@. Was Burchard's Rum, Roman
ism and Rebellion" statement made
in a campaign speech ?-R. T.
A. On October %, 1884, just before
the election, Samuel d. Burchard was
one of a deputation visiting Mr.
Blaine and assuming to speak for the
deputation he said. I'VE are Repub-
Iicans and don't propose to leave our
party and identify ourselves with
the party whose antecedents have
been rum, Romanism and rebellion"
Q. How large is the furniture IN
dustry in the United States?-R. H. /
A. The annual output Of this in
dustry averages about s300,0o0,000.
Q. Has an amendment to the Con
stitution ever been repealed d?-H. A. {.
A. No amendment to the Consti-
tuition has ever been repealed. This
could be accomplished with exactly
the same procedure as that followed
in the passage and adoption OF an
amendment.
(Haue potI asked HGsktr' He does not
knotO oil the things that people ask him,
but he knot0s people tcho do knoto. Trp
him State your question plainly and
briefly Write plainly and incLose 2
cents In stamps for return postage. Ad-
dress Frederic J. HGsk'in, director, The
Star Information Bureau, Ttcenty-frst
and c. streets ftortha0eSt)
Evening star., 1924-10-22

children exercise their clippers and
frigates in the bathtub. With this vast
expanse Of sea in Rainbow Pool chill
dren can send little boats on more ad-
venturous voyages than the Argo-
nauts made to bring back to old Greece
the golden fleece.
The superintendent Of public build
ings and grounds also says: ut may
be possible to allow the children to en-
JOY the basins by wading along the
edges during suitable seasons, as the
water is very shallow and slopes off
so gradually that wading could be
done without danger" Can any
grown-up get more fun out Of Atlantic
breakers or the gentle ripples Of the
Potomac or the more or less imposing
swells of the Chesapeake than q tot
can get from wading in knee.deep
water In the wading season?
Then there will be ducks and swans
to feed. The superintendent says that
there are plans to introduce into the
rejecting basin certain ornamental
fowl, such as swans" The few ducks
and swans in Rock Creek Park lead
fat lives because Of contributions from
children. Graybeards and baldheads
may not see much fun in passing cake
to a goose, but little children under
stand such things better. and the
ducks and swans flap their wings in
applause. When these ornamental
fowl such as swans" come to live in
Rainbow Pool they need have no fear
of famine.
In winter Rainbow Pool will be a
skating pond when the Washington
climate turns out bit Of old-fashioned
winter. Already there has been Ice
skating on the pool, and when freez-
ing weather comes young persons and
others will be invited to the ice.
Evening star., 1924-10-22

Scientists are figuring on how much
time will elapse before the resources
OF agriculture will be inadequate to
meet the food requirements of hu.
manity. When that situation arrives
prices should be high enough to meet
the requirements Of the most exacting
farmer.
Evening star., 1924-10-22

The betting odds are not always re-
liable. If they were, the contest to
which they refer would be decided in
advance and rendered unnecessary.
However, as related to the coming
election, they afford Mr.. Coolidge
every encouragem to go on keep
ing cool.
Evening star., 1924-10-22

A lady friend Of Count Salm Won
Hoogstraeten is quoted in these cpl
grammatic terms: America Is no
place for a gentleman to make a liv-
ing" Again the old matter of word
definition arises as a decided factor.
What is a gentleman"
Evening star., 1924-10-22

Financial institutions report a year
ly increase in savings deposits. In ad-
dition to the slogan Of 1.-The full dinner
pail' there is now that Of the growing
bank account.
Evening star., 1924-10-22

Up to the present time no man
could be more disinclined to grab the
center Of the stage than Gov. Bryan.
Whether his self-effacing mood con-
tinues may depend on circumstances
as they develop.
Evening star., 1924-10-22

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Evening star., 1924-10-22

1t will be many years before any
body laughs again when it is stated
that Washington expects to win the
base ball pennant.
Evening star., 1924-10-22
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Evening star., 1924-10-22

Chinese are at present SO thorough
ly imbued with a war spirit that these
tong demonstrations in America may
be regarded perhaps as sympathetic
demonstrations by homesick patriots.
Evening star., 1924-10-22

AS usual the prophets who an
bounced that there would be no re-
yuction in coal prices were correct.
Evening star., 1924-10-22

Publicity can accomplish much, but
not everything. No race horse ever
had better press notices than Epinard.
Evening star., 1924-10-22

The Chinese war may stop the sup
ply Of f1recrackers for America. There
is no unmixed evil.
Evening star., 1924-10-22

The Prince of Wales might have
had an even better time on this con-
tinent if he had known more about
base ball.
Evening star., 1924-10-22

There is at least one point Of agree
ment. All candidates are positively in
favor of the United States Constitu.
ton.
Evening star., 1924-10-22
Ordeals.

What rest can weary mortals know?
When we've concluded this cam.
paign,
In four short years we've got to 70
Through the sarne process once
again.
Evening star., 1924-10-22
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Evening star., 1924-10-22
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Cherries Companion.
When we are filled with gentle glee
And life is smoothly gliding.
There comes a man who hates to see
A world in Joy abiding.
The Weather Prophet brings regret
Amid our gay endeavor
And tells US we are going to get
The Coolest Winter Ever!
We've struggled with ta1aton's cares.
We've braved the higher rental.
We're nearly through campaign af-
fairs
The task was monumental.
Just when we need repose complete
That Weather Man so clever
Informs us we're about to meet
The Coolest Winter Ever!
Evening star., 1924-10-22
The Voter,

why don't you run for Officer
Haven't time" answered Farmer
Corntossel. 'An' besides. the feller
that does the votin' is the one that
gets the most compliments before
election an the least responsibility
after"
Evening star., 1924-10-22

de TRUTH" said Uncle Eben. els
easy. to tell. but hard to discoveE."
Evening star., 1924-10-22

leadership.
Are you asserting yourself as a
leader Of the people?"
"Not exactly" answered Senator
Sorghum. There are moments in this
campaign when I don't feel absolutely
sure which way I am going myself"
Evening star., 1924-10-22
Remainder,

Remainder.
A dressmaker, charmingly deft,
Made costumes of substance bereft,
Curtailing them yearly,
While charging more dearly,
Till only the waistband was left.
Jud Tunkins says it's get to be a
wonderful show that makes as big an
impression as the electric lights and
the billboards.
Morals.
The drama old a moral brought,
Quite plainly understood
"You WILL" it very plainly taught,
Be happy II you're good.
But now its morals are but sad
And just bit grotesque.
"You may" it says, IF you are bad
Be rather picturesque"
Evening star., 1924-10-22

CRuue po1G asked HGsktnf He does not
Eno,O oil the things that people ask hint,
but he knot0s people tcho do Enotc. TT-p
him State your question plainly and
briefly Write plainly and tncLoSe
cents In stamps for return postage. Ad-
dress Frederic J. HGshcit, director, The
Star Information Bureau, Ttce1ty- first
and c. streets northaCeSt)
Evening star., 1924-10-22

Q. When did the monthly pay
ments of pensions begin?-H s.
A. Pensions are now paid monthly,
this schedule having started in Sep
tember, 1922
Evening star., 1924-10-22

Q. What is the Commemoration
Ode?-C. J. r.
A. In 1865 an ode by James Rus
sell Lowell was read at exercises held
at Cambridge. Mass, in commemora-
ton of Harvard men who had served
in the Civil War. This ode is known
as the Commemoration ode.
Evening star., 1924-10-22

Q. Has an amendment to the Con
stitution ever been repealed III. A. c.
A. No amendment to the Consti-
tuition has ever been repealed. This
could be accomplished with exactly
the same procedure as that followed
in the passage and adoption OF an
amendment
Evening star., 1924-10-22

that Roosevelt can beat Gov. Smith
when they get down to brass tacks.
The betting men, while putting their
odds at to 1 on Coolidge carrying
New York, hedge their bets and will
not wager on Roosevelt coming
through with him. In New Jersey
an emphatic Coolidge victory is prac-
tically conceded by the best informed
politicians when they get away from
their political prejudices. Senator
Edge, Republican candidate, also Is
regarded as assured of reelection
by vote larger than he received on
his first election.
x X X x
AS the country at large Is s,,rveved
from New York headquarters it pre-
sents very o-Republican aspect
looking forward to November 4. From
East Port, Me, to the banks of the
Mississippi River a solid phalanx of
sure Republican States is viewed with
the possible exception Of MARYLAND.
which is yet considered as a Republi-
can possibility. Beyond the Mis-
sissippi, with the exception of pos
sibly Minnesota, which, however, has
not yet been abandoned and surely
with the exception Of North Dakota.
the Republicans see no break in their
ranks. The latest news from Cali
fornia is exceedingly hopeful, likewise
from the State of Washington, Okla
homa is probably lost, but Kansas is
regarded as certain, Colorado prob
able and Wyoming and the mountain
States sure. Kentucky Is regarded
as a Republican possibility, but the
old timers do not pin much hope
upon Tennessee.
If Coolidge gets clear cut majority
in the electoral college, thus prevent
ing the election being thrown into
Congress, a large part of the credit
will be laid to the conservative DEM
ocratic vote now being more
thoroughly aroused to the menace of
the possibility without their aid to
the Republicans of the election going
to Congress, which would spell disas-
ter to every material interest OF the
countrH
The Washington times., 1924-03-19

dent would be chosen not by the
House at all, but by the Senate and
it might happen, accordingly, that
the next President would not be
any of the men who had been
nominated by the President but
some man who had been a candi-
date for the Vice Presidency.
Divisions In the House.
Out Of the forty-eight state dele
cations in the House Of Representa-.
tives there today are twenty three
which are controlled by the Repub-
Leans. twenty which are controlled
by the Democrats and five which
are evenly divided between the Re.
publicans and the Democrats and
which by precedent therefore
would not be permitted to cast any
votes. twenty-five State delega-
lions would be necessary to a choice
and neither party has twenty-five.
Speculation mere has turned &C.
cordingly to what would happen
then in the Senate which according
to the Constitution would mean
while be endeavoring TO choose a
Vice President who, in case the
succeed in choosing a President by
Inauguration day, would himself by
provision of the Constitution be.
come President.
BlOcS Control Senate
In the Senate today the Demo
Gratis plus the Farmer.Laborites
plus certain radical Republicans
constitute a majority. This ma.
jority, including the radical Re
publicans. might vote for the Vice
Presidential candidate Of the Demo
cratic party in case the Vice Presi
Dental candidate Of the Republican
party was conservative.
1t might accordingly happep that
In the Electoral College tho Re
publican Vice Presidential candi
date might lead the Democratic
Vice Presidential candidate while
subsequently in the Senate the
election might in fact get finally
won by the Vice Presidential can
didate of the Democrats.
In these circumstances it Is ex
pected that unusually acute inter
est will be taken by both parties
at their conventions next June il,
the selecting Of Vice Presidential
candidates tinged with progressiv.
ism.
The powers of the House of Rep.
resentatives and of the Senate in
these matters are not diminished or
shifted in any way by the Norris
amendment. which the Senate has
just passed. That amendment is
directed primarily simply to the
abolishing of lame duck Con-
crosses and it causes each new Con.
gress to convene and each new
President to be inaugurated in Jan
uary, instead of in March.
Its merits were regarded in the
Senate as being so manifest that
there was little final opposition to
it and its friends hope that it can
be ratified and adopted by the
country promptly and through spe-
cial sessions Of State legislatures,
if necessary.
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