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Evening star., 1924-06-19
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN


| fruits than those for jams are used
| the smooth consistence desired in a
| butter are used in marmalsde max
ing; By slight differences in prepa-
ration, the same fruit may make
| either a marmalade or a butter For
example. if peaches are cooked until
] soft before adding the sugar, the re
| sulting consistency is that of d but
ter. If the sugar is added at the be
| ginning OF the operation the pulp Is
| preserved in small pieces rather than
being reduced to smooth paste
This results In marmalade.
| Q. What tribes of people live in
| northern Africa?-D. B. A.
A. The principal tribes of north
| ern Africa are the Arab Ber bers, the
| Ethiopians, the FuIah- Zandeh group,
and the Negrtans.
Q. What is loauat?-R- c. II.
A. A loquat is a yellow, generally
oval. plum-like fruit. a near relative
| to the medlar and sometimes, but in
correctly, called the Japan plum
Q. How many officers did Lafay-
cite bring with him to America
"A. He brought with him abou,
twelve.
|
the Old and New Testaments?-J. w.
A. The American Bible Society
| says that according to their informa-
tion, the longest verse i'll the old Tes
lament is Esther. wills. and in the
New Testament, Revelation. xx:4.
Q. How should a chameleon be
cared for?--W. c.
O. Chameleon should be kept in
large wooden box, in which is placed
a small amount of dry sand and
grass. Its food consists Of any small
insects, particularly flies. Meal worms
may be fed when the insects are not
available.
! Q. is George Bernard Shaw Eng
lish or Irish?-C. r. q.
A. George Bernard Shaw was
| born in Dublin, Ireland and spent
the first twenty years of his life
there. Since that time he has lived
In England.
Q. How was the eighteen inch
cable of Brooklyn bridge put in place:
&c. S.
A The eighteen-inch cable OF the
Brooklyn bridge was woven in place.
possible to hoist it to its present
position when complete.
| 9. Does an excursion boat carr,
DdildSI ~ I. -.
| A. Excursion boats are required
to carry ballast
Q. Did Gen. Robert E. Lee own
| slaves?-F. p. F.
A. At one time he ewned slaves
but ten years before the war he set
| them all free. They remained with
| Gen. Lee after they were given their
| freedom, and even stayed on his plan
| tation until after the close OF the
| civil war.
Q. Is the mortality less among
breast fed babies than among bottle
| fed babies?-E. c II.
| A. OF every 100 bottIe-fed babies,
| 25 die in the first year. while of every
\ 100 breast-fed babies only s die in the
| first year. Breasted babies have been
| found to be less liable TO many dis
eases such as summer complaint, con
vulsions and tuberculosis.
I Odd rou eper torite q letter to FTederiC
IJ HGsktns You can ask our Information
Bureau aHy question of fGct aud get the
| anstceT in q personal letter. This Is II
port Of thot best purpose of this neu8-
| pdper-SERFICE There is no charge
| ercept cents in stamps for return post
age. Get the habit Of asking questions of
| The Star Information Bureau, Frederic
j. Hdskin, Director, sfst and streets
| northtoest.)
Evening star., 1924-06-19
Personally Conducted Candidacy.

Mr.. McAdoo's progress to the scene
of action from his California home
has been succession Of receptions.
There is really nothing like it in
American political history. Hereto
fore avowed candidates for a. nomina-
ton have, with very few exceptions,
kept away from the nominating con-
vention. Theodore Roosevelt went to
Chicago In 1912. on the occasion Of
Evening star., 1924-06-19

No mans features are better known
TO all the world than those of William
Jennings Bryan. This fact will en-
able any illicitly enterprising bellhop
TO avoid what might prove an en-
barrassing mistake.
Evening star., 1924-06-19

After all, the demagogue only re.
spends to an environment favorable
to his species. A public that encour-
ages demagosuery Is to be studied in
this connection.
Evening star., 1924-06-19

The fear of demagogues will not be-
come very great so long as the public
continues to take them with as little
seriousness as has been manifested in
the past few years.
Evening star., 1924-06-19

There is reason why Mussolini
should escape the resignation rumor.
1t il the recognized accompaniment OF
energetic statesmanship.
Evening star., 1924-06-19

1t will be an extraordinary summer
il the weather bureau does not make
fair and warmer" as monotonous as
cloudy and showers" became.
Evening star., 1924-06-19
SHOOTING STARS.
RY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Popular Proxy.
When the summer time is law and
the air is hot and hazy.
Nearly everybody wants to loaf
awhile.
And in winter, spring and autumn,
long experience has taught 'em
That life Of leisure has a pleasing
style.
Well we know that problems thicken
and nations pace must
quicken
To take care OF all conditions that
arise.
So we modestly endeavor to avoid pre-.
tensions clever,
Seeking some one more industrious
and wise.
Well define a high position that i'm.
plies great erudition,
And a nature which dissensions can.
not spoil.
We will offer an ovation as a slight
consideration
For lifetime of anxiety and toll
We will say, Its up to you, sir.
superhuman things to do, sir.
You must solve each difficulty with
breath.
While we tread the merry measure
through the primrose path of
pleasure,
You can go ahead and work Your.
self to DEATH"
Fire insurance authorities will agree
that if women must smoke a bathing
beach is as safe place as any.
Evening star., 1924-06-19

Whether they will be most voted
for or not, Mr.. McAdoo and Mr.. Smith
enjoy at least the present satisfaction
OF being most talked about. g..
Evening star., 1924-06-19

The sum Of 10000 that Leopold and
Loeb said they were after proves
trifiins as compared with the current
expense accounts they are now run
ming up.
Evening star., 1924-06-19

--- Like other liquids, Teapot Dome oil
becomes rather fiat after being al
lowed to stand awhile.
Evening star., 1924-06-19

when o guest whispers me race
horse tip Std. O. giyin' me real
change" said Uncle Ebeh, It feels
purity sure he air. gwinter be at dis
hotel tomorrow"
Evening star., 1924-06-19
Sound StateSmanShin

Sound craftsmanship.
"Isnt there a little discord in the
bandwagon?"
my friend" answered Senator
Sorghum, "a bandwagon is like a taxi
cab. You don't judge it by the sound
of its horn, but by its reliability in
getting to a given destination
Evening star., 1924-06-19
Astuteness Of Capital.

Were you playing poker?''
NO" replied Cactus Joe. 1--WE
were playin', ten-cent limit" l..
isn't that poker?'
Mot SO considered in Crimson
Gulch.' Poker is a game where each
player has a, chance to win. -Ten.cent
limit was invented by the manufac-
ttIrers merely for the purpose of in
ducing you to- wear out the cards"
Evening star., 1924-06-19
Ingratitudes,

The man who gave me good advice
hold in scant affection.
His manners were not very nice,
Though wise was his direction.
1 found acquaintances anew;
But those who talked most sweetly
Have sold me a. gold brick or two
And disappeared completely.
Evening star., 1924-06-19
Defiance.

Friend Lightning Bug, you are a
scamp.
You carry an uncertain lamp,
And, showing law still further scorn,
Leave off both license tag and horn.
Evening star., 1924-06-19

1bs Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition. delivered by carriers within the
city at 80 cents per month: daily only. Is
ents per month; Sunday only 20 cents per
I.onth. Orders may be sent by mail or tele-
ihcne Main 5OO Collection is made by cs--
rers at the end Of each month.
Evening star., 1924-06-19
Rate by Mail-Payable i'm Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
All Other States.
Member OF the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
to the use for republication OF all news dis
patches credited to il or not otherwise credited
In this paper and also the local news pub
lished herein. All rights of publication of
special dispatches herein also reserved.
Evening star., 1924-06-19
The New Accompaniment.

I cannot sing the old songs.
The tunes that I have known
Grow strangely unfamiliar -.
When they hit the saxophonc.
Evening star., 1924-06-19

Jud Tunkins says regulating bath.
ing suits by law is goin' to be diff
cult until the folks read law books as
close as they do fashion magazines.
Evening star., 1924-06-19

"In the state of Washington, for ex-
annie, timherland and the lumber
tApdustry together paid approximately
Evening star., 1924-06-19
Scientific Hone,

Scientific Hope.
Are you interested in psyche
analysis"
Every much," replied Miss Cayenne.
my hope is that the science will be
perfected 30 that it will be useful in
preventing unfortunate occurrences
instead of explaining them after it is
too late"
Evening star., 1924-06-19

Ihe Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business Once. 11th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York Once: ITO East And st.
Chicago Office: Tower Building.
European Once: 16 Regent ST. London, England.
Evening star., 1924-06-19

@. How is "cheechako" pronounced
and what does it mean?-W. H
A This Chinook word means lately
come" or "a recent arrival 1t is
pronounced chee-chah-ko.
Evening star., 1924-06-19

Q. How should a chameleon be
cared for?-W. c.
Q. Chameleon should be kept in
large wooden box, in which is placed
small amount of dry sand and
grass. Its food consists OF any small
insects, particularly flies. Meal worms
may be fed when the insects are not
available.
Evening star., 1924-06-19

Q. What are the longest verses in
the Old and New Testaments?-J. W.
A. The American Bible Society
says that according to their informa-
ton, the longest verse i'll the old Tes.
lament is Esther, wills. and in the
New Testament, Revelation, xx:4
Evening star., 1924-06-19

Fire insurance authorities will agree
that if women must smoke a bathing
beach is as safe place as any.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
RADIUM GOWNS FEATURED
IN CHIEF ACT AT PALACE

Leda Enrol Will be one Of the prin-
cipals who Will appear in The Sun
Dodgers" an act which will be on
view at the Palace the last half of
this week
This act is q novelty produced by
c. B. Maddox. in which the famous
radium gowns, made from radiumized
paint, and which cost the producer
$4,000 for the four minutes that they
are shown. is the featured number.
The gowns are billowy affairs of fold
upon fold of lace. while the head
dresses are turbans capped with pea
cock feathers. Beneath the glare of
the arc lights the dresses appear of
pure white, simple to the extreme. but
the minute the lights are switched off
the scene changes. The tall turbans
wave weirdly in the dark while the
white gowns suddenly develop bizarre
designs in red, blue, greens and yellow.
The first gowns Of this kind ap-
peared in the Follies Bergere theater
in Paris. The descriptions and de-
signs Of this novelty were quickly
telegraphed to America by the pro
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
THOMAS ]. KIZER
BURIAL THURSDAY
Railroad Man to Be Laid to
Rest in Winchester,

Funeral services Of Thomas J.
Kizer. SO. who died at his home. 1907
College Ave, Monday, will be held at
Winchester, Ind. Thursday.
Mr. Kizer had held various clerical
positions in the freight division Of the
Big Four for the last thirty three
years. he was born at Winchester.
He was member Of the Indianapolis
Board OF Trade. Independent Order Of
odd Fellows. Knights Of Pythias and
Oriental lodge No. 500, Masons. He
was a sonii-law of the late Judge Lee
ander j. Monks OF the Indiana Su-
preme Court.
Surviving are widow, two sisters.
Mrs. John O'Hara OF Columbus. Ohio,
and Mrs W. NJ. Ross of Winchester;
and brother. E. b. Kizer of Los An
Geles, Cal
Friends may view the body on
Wednesday afternoon and evening at
the Flanner & Buchanan chapel, 800
n. Illinois st.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
LOCATION OF NEW
WEST SIDE HIGH
STILL UNCERTAIN
Two Delegations Appear Be-
fore Board to Press Ad-
VantageS,

Residents of West Indianapolis and
Haughville are still wondering where
the board Of school commissioners
finally will locate the proposed west
side high school A delegation from
West Indianapolis, headed by the Rev.
Clarence c.. Baker, director of the
West Park Social Service House, 2440
w. Ohio St, and a delegation from
Haughville, headed by Mrs. o. D. Ed
wards, director of the Christamore
College Settlement, 9O1 King Ave,
presented reasons for locating the
school in their respective communi-
ties Tuesday night.
The Rev. Baker declared the site at
Belmont Ave. and w. Washington St.
was the most logical location because
it is in the center of population. He
said elevation of the Belt railroad
would make the school more accessible
to children of all sections Of the west
side.
Mrs Edwards presented a petition
signed by 3,541 Haughville property
owners, asking that the school be 10
Gated there. Sites at Tenth St, and
King Ave, or Twelfth ST., and Arnol-
da Ave, were recommended by Mrs.
Edwards.
Carl II Mote, attorney for the Aetna
Trust & Savings Company, wrote the
board that the property at Belmont
Ave. and w Washington st. had been
offered for SO. goo. He said the prop
erty has been plated and will be
put up for sale April l. Board mem
bers said they were waiting to see
what action the city would take in
proposed elevation OF the Belt railroad
and opening of Belmont Ave. north
OF Washington St.
A request for an additional portable
for school No. IS was made. If adj
ditional room is not provided by next
September. approximately thirty pu-
pills will be forced to attend school in
another community, according to the
request
The Illinois Library Bureau was
granted a contract for additional book
stacks at the city library, on a bid of
s16,919. Henry Magg was awarded
a contract for providing an outside
area stairway for school No. Q.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
The Best Cough Syrup
is Homemade.
Here's an easy way to save 81, and
yet have the best cough remedy
you ever tried.

You've probably heard of this we'll
known plan of making cough syrup at
home. But have you ever used it?
Thousands of families the world over.
feel that they could hardly keep house
without 1t. It's simple and cheap, but
the way II takes hold of cough will
soon earn it permanent place in your
home.
Into a pint bottle. pour 2I5 ounces of
Pinex; then add plain graduated sugar
syrup to fill up the pint Or II desired.
use clarified molasses, honey, or corn
syrup. instead of sugar syrup Either
way, 1t tastes good. never spotls and
gives you a full pint of better "ough
remedy than you could buy ready made
for three times it's cost
1t is really wonderful how quickly this
home made remedy conquers a cough
usually in "a hours or less. 1t seems
10 penetrate through every air passage.
loosens a dry. hoarse or tight cough, lifts
the phlegm, heals the membranes. and
gives almost immediate relief Splendid
for throat tickle. hoarseness, spasmodic
Group and bronchitis.
Ptpex is highly concentrated COM
po9ad of genuine Norway pine extract,
and has been used for generations for
throat and chest ailments
To avoid disappointment ask your
druggist for "215 ounces OF Pinex" with
directions. and don't accept anything
else. Guaranteed to give absolute salts
faction o. money refunded, The Pinex
Co, IT. Wayne. lnd<--Advertteemank
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
DRY AGENTS GET
80 IN ROUNDUP
Thirty-Three Now Under Ar
rest at Evansville,

By United Press
EVANSVILLE. Ind, March 90
With thirty-two men and one woman
under arrest here. Federal prohibition
agents forged ahead today lit liquor
round up which promises 20 exceed
anything OF its kind since the liquor
conspiracy of several years ago.
Thirty-nlne ahfidaWts. as a starter,
were filed late yesterday in Circuit
Court. The accused were invited pub
licly to surrender and arrange bond.
Most of the aHldavits charge sale Of
liquor. The others charge mainte-
nance Of public nuisance.
The Federal agents. led by Denton
Bass, have been working here two
weeks, Independently of county or
city authorities. They promise many
more arrests.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
PROPOSEDLAW OF
NEW KHAN WOULD
ABOLISH MASKS
Simmons Faction May Block
Organization of Dissent
ing Body,
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
MUNCIE. Ind, March 26.-Admis-
sion of foreign-born prOtestants who
have been Americanized and abolition
Of the mask are radical changes from
the old Ku-Klux Khan regime EN-
bodied in the constitution of the hide
pendent Klan of America, now in SEES
sion for the purpose Of perfecting a
permanent organization.
After an all-night session the by
laws committee announced this morn
Ing 1t was ready to go before the con
vention today to ask adoption Of the
constitution.
Only legally appointed delegates
will be admitted to this meeting, but
several Of these are openly favoring
Rmalgamation with the knights of
the Flaming Sword" headed by Col.
William Simmons. banished founder
of the Khan. a heated battle is antici-
pated and it is admitted there is a
possibility of this faction blocking the
organization plans.
The convention will close with the
slection Of officers this evening.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26

Queer. c. B. Maddox, and Nine Hav-
erstick Immediately started work on
these costumes. the French designer
of the same being Homer Conant.
The cast is headed by Harry Cole
man, and supported by Leda Enrol,
Helen Tarr, Lillian Lester, Edward
KINNEY and George Hannah.
Attractions on view today include:
Breitbart at Keiths. Spring Festival
bill at the Lyric, O'Brien Sextette at
the Palace, Molhe Williams at her
show at the Capitol, Heads Up" at
the Broadway" THE Girl and the
Thief" at the Lincoln Square. THE
Fighting Coward at the Ohio, Eyes
of the Forest" at the Apollo, Flow
ing Gold" at the Circle Fashion
Row at Mister Smiths and THE Gun
Fighter" at the Isis
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
FAMOUS OLD DANCER TO BE
WITH LITTLE NELLIE KELLY

Eddie Girard. who has the role Of
the dancing butler In George NJ
Cohan's new song and dance show
Little Nellie Kelly" coming to Eng
lish's Thursday, is the Oldest song and
dance comedian in the world. having
celebrated his 18th birthday recently
Girard is Of the old team of Donnelly
and Girard, who starred in Natural
Gas" many years ago, and while Eddie
has danced his way In and out Of
many mansions and palaces in every
country in the world. he keeps his
dancing right up to date and can out
dance many Of the younger genera
ton. 1t is said that Eddie taught
George NJ. COhan his first dancing
steps more than thirty-five years ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
China Versus Russia

Soviet Russia wasn't satisfied with
her official relations with China That
is. the Chinese weren't giving Rus
slams all the concessions they wanted
So Russia fixed up a new set Of rules
and asked China to sign on the dotted
line. China neglected to do so.
The Russian government at Pekin
gave the Chinese government three
days to attend to it. 1t was an
ultimatum. China's so meek, gener-
ally, it never occurred to him she d
balk. Without hesitating q minute
she ordered him out Of the country,
causing what diplomats call "a
strained situation"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
500 ATTEND VAUDEVILLE
Temple SisterhOod Entertains al
Knights of Pythias Hair.

a vaudeville show was given by the
Temple Ssterhood in the auditorium
fthe knights of Pythias Bldg, Tues
day night. More than 500 persons
attended
Those who took part in a short
sketch written by Mrs. Arnold Spen-
Ger: Mrs. Isadore Feibleman. Mrs.
Jerome Meyer, Mrs. Edgar Kiser Mrs.
Philip Fishbein, Mrs. Philip Efroym-
son. Mrs. Samuel Hahn, Mrs. Melville
Cohen, Mrs. Bernard Landman and
Mrs. Samuel Mantel.
Others on the program: Roltare Gg-
gleston, Miss Helene Sternberger, Miss
Beatty Segar and Jerry Schlesinger
and Mrs. Louis Segar.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
VETS AGAINST PAY ORDER
Legion for Continuance of "Buddies' -
Support During Summer.

Disabled "buddies' attending educa-
tional institutions are entitled to Gov
eminent pay during summer vaca-
tons. commanders and adjutants of
American Legion posts In Marion
County voted Tuesday night Action
Of the United States Veterans Bureau
in cancelling 1924 pay was con
demned A telegram to that effect
was sent to Frank T. Hines. bureau
director
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
POISON VICTIM SINKING
Mrs. Ada LOwery, 1916 Barth Ave.
Not Expected to Live.

Hospital authorities said today that
Mrs Ada Lowery. SS. OF 1915 Barth
Ave. who took slow poison in an al
legged suicide attempt, is not expected
to live through the day. When the
police responded to a call to the home
Sunday they were told by the hus-
band. Dudley Lowery. that his wife
had made previous attempts to take
her life.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
ENGLISH FLIERS CARRY-ON
Hop on From Lyons on second Leg
of World Flight.

BIZ Htfed TTCSs
LIE HANRE. France. March 20
The British round-the-world fliers took
off for Lyons shortly after II a. III.
today. The weather was cloudy and
unfavorable.
The British fiers. headed by Com
mander MacLaren, left Calshot aero
drome, near Southampton. England,
at 1909 p. m. Tuesday and crossed the
English channel, but We're forced to
descend at Octeville, from where they
continued to lie Havre.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
ROBBERY SUSPECTS HELD
Auto Used by Harvey Qn) Mail Ban
dts Found at Hammond.

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO. March 26.-More than a
score of suspects were held by police
today in connection with the $3.50, 900
mail robbery at Harvey, Ill, yester-
day. One of the prisoners is Carlo
Fontana, owner of the automobile
used by the four bandits The ma
chine was found in South Hammond
Ind. Four thousand dollars in 81 bills
was found in the car.
Fontana denied knowledge OF the
affair.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
Bullet Victim Improves

Albert Winters. colofed. 316 W.
Thirteenth St, is improving at the
city hospital today from a bullet
wound in the leg received when he is
said to have attempted escape from
arrest late Tuesday. Detectives
Barnaby and Marren. both fired at
the fleeing man.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
WINKLER'S ORDER FILLED
Federal Agent Puts In Request for
Liquor and Gets 1t.

George Winkler, Federal prohibition
group chief, telephoned an order for
liquor. He received a ready response,
he said.
As a result. officers said Floyd
Frazer IS. Davlan Apartments, 430
Massachusetts, Ave, is under arrest.
His automobile also is held.
Winkler. who was assisted by Po-
lice Lieutenant Hudson and squad and
two other Federal officers, alleged
that a small case which Frazer said
was civil engineers instrument con-
tanned five samples of liquor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
Tongue Shows if
Bilious, Constipated

Hurry Motherl Even a fretful.
peevish child loves the pleasant taste
Of California Fig Syrup" and #
never fails TO open the bowels. A tea
spoonful today may prevent a sick
child tomorrow.
Ask your druggist for genuine
California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children Of
all ages printed on bottle. Mother,
You must say California or you
may get an imitation fig syrup.-Ad
vertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-26
MINERS APPROVE PACT
Union Vote Shows Huge Majority for
Three Year Agreement.

The three-year wage seals agree
ment recently negotiated at Jackson
Vile, Fla. between John L. Lewis, in
ternational president Of the United
Mine Workers of America, and opera
tors has been approved by an enor-
nous majority. union officials declared
today.
The vote stood 164,S5s1z to 1928.
District No. H. comprising bituminous
fields near Terre Haute, voted l liz to
81 for the agreement.