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Evening star., 1925-06-12
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Q; What was Edison's definition of
genius?-F. A. T.
A. He is quoted as saying that
genius lis per cent inspiration and
sS per cent perspiration.
Q. If toast is proposed, does the
person who is toasted drink from his
glass?-T. p. u.
A. The person who IL toasted does
not drink the toast.
Q. Did any meteorites fall in 1885?
L. r.
A. The Smithsonian Institution
says that there were seven meteorttes
reported to have fallen in that year.
Q. When was the rutabaga intro
duced into this country?-F. T. G.
A. The rutabaga is said to have
been introduced into Scotland about
1882, and into England in 1890. It Is
mentioned in 1906 by MacMahon as in
American gardens, and in 1917 there
Is a record Of an acre of this crop in
illinois. The vernacular names all
indicate an origin in Sweden or North
ern Europe. 1t is sometimes called
Hanover, as one variety was grown in
Hanover, Germany.
O. Why were stage coaches So
called?-J. H. L.
A. Stage coaches were so-called be-
cause they travelled by stages. They
ran regularly between certain sta
tions.
Q. How far has George Washing
toms ancestry been traced?-C. o. o.
A. According to Losing, the an
cestry of Washington is traceable
through 900 years to William de Hert-
burn of the Manor of Washington or
WnSSUnDfnn n nf
ham, England. There is, however, in
the Library of Congress a book by
Albert Wells, which undertakes to
give the pedigree and history Of the
Washington family as derived from
Odin, the founder of Scandinavia,
sB. c. 70.
be healthy, but will not sing. What
can be done about it?-J. Z. NJ.
A. AS no disease seems to be ap-
parent, it is suggested that you take
it to a canary dealer, where the bird
can hear other birds singing. FIRE.
quently this has been known to re-
store the song.
Q. In what year was Pete Vaughn
coach of the Notre Dame foot ball
team?-C. J. w.
A. Pete Vaughn has never been the
coach of the Notre Dame foot ball
team. He played on the Notre Dame
foot ball team as fullback during the
season of. 190S-9.
(The mission Of newspaper Is tho
fair, accurate and interesting preSentd-
ttor of the nelcS of its community and
of the aCorid Beyond that there IS
another SerUfce. more intimate and
quite as intportdnt-the meeting of
the needs Of the indiUidudl reader. For
this purpose Frederic j. HdSkin is en-
ployed to direct our Washington In
formation Bureau. There is no ques-
tion of fact too difficult for the bureau
10 dnstCer, for Mr. HGskin and his as
SiStdnts haze access to all Government
bureaus, the Library Of Congress and
to other sources of Information that
felC possess. When in doubt, ask
HdSkin." If he does not knotc the
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close cents in stamps for return
postage and address your letter to The
Star Information Bureau, TtCenty-1irs
and c streets 7IorthICest.J
Evening star., 1925-06-12
Texas Leads in Exports.
Products Make Up One.Sixth of
Entire Foreign Trade.

Texans are invited to have a look
at the little surprise announcement by
Uncle Sam that Texas not only is the
biggest State in the Union in point
OF size, but also in Importance in the
American export trade. For the first
time this year the Department of Com
merce reports have divided the export
business of the country according to
the States of origin. Upon December
81, 1924, these reports revealed the
startling fact that Texas was fore
most, having furnished goods for ex-
port to the value of 7,21S,927, which
is approximately one-sixth of the en-
tire country's total of S4,498,15 ,936.
New York, whose position as the first
State In foreign trade long was con-
sidered unassailable, finished second
with S731, ,593,502, and PENNSYLVANIA
was a bad third, more than $400, ,0OO,-
900 behind Texas.
These are important figures to Texas.
They signify that the day of this
States pre-emihence in every field of
production and commerce, which every
Texan long has believed to be inevita-
BILE, has dawned. They call for an
awakening of consciousness on the
part OF Texans to this States tremen.
dous position in the world of affairs.
To be the greatest producing unit of
the greatest producing country in the
Woriu is no small honor-and no small
responsibility.
Cotton was the chief maker of
Texas pre-eminence for 1924. This
staple shipped abroad brought $685.
270,762. Mineral oil exports followed
with $68,817 $50, and wheat with s45.-
273,167. Thus Texas finds itself in the
position of a merchant who sells the
larger portions Of his chief lines in
other countries than his own. Mani
testify conditions in those other coun-
tries that affect demand and collec-
tions must be of intense interest and
concern to such merchant. These
figures of Texas stake in other coun-
tries should be sufficient to drive out
of Texas minds forever the belief that
what goes on in Europe has no con-
Germ for Americans. 1t would seem
impossible to maintain the fallacy that
America can isolate" itself from Eu.
ropean affairs in the face of figures
such as these.-Fort Worth Star-Tels-
gram.
Evening star., 1925-06-12
Shrinking Postal Revenues.

The decline Of over $12,000,000 a
year in postal revenues Is Indicated by
the receipts reported for the first six
weeks elapsing since the new rates
became effective. Those rates were
adopted by Congress as means of
producing higher revenues in order to
meet a salary increase OF $6s.000,000
voted to postal employees. If the pres
ent estimate of a s12, ,0oo,o 900 shrinkage
in revenues is verified there will be
a deficiency of $50 200. 900. Fifty
post offices were selected for this COM
parison, turning In more than half of
Evening star., 1925-06-12
Tax Reduction and Prosperity.

Senator Smoot, just returned to
Washington from Utah, predicts re-
duction of Federal taxes by Congress
at the next session which may amount
to $3.50 900, 900 or possibly s4O0, 900, 900.
The surtaxes, he says, will probably
be cut to 25 per cent, or even less
Belief in the equity and the wisdom
Of tax reduction, he declares, is spread
ing. Congress has come to the con-
clusion, he ayers, that high surtaxes
interfere with business and prevent
capital from reaching out into new
fields and taking new chances.
Tax reduction can come, Of course,
only In proportion to the reduction of
Government expenses. If the budget
can be further reduced taxes can be
further cut. Great progress has been
made toward regaining the pre-war
basis Of Federal administration. The
country Is now, says Senator Smoot,
within 100000 900 or 100000, 900 of
pre.war appropriations leaving out of
consideration the appropriations grow
ing out Of the war.
While Congress is at work on both
budget and tax reductions the States
must likewise get busy In the same
manner. The Federal tax burden is
not the only one under which individ-
uals and business corporations are
now laboring. The war produced a
spirit of expenditure that affected
practically all of the States. Bonds
were issued by them for public works
that were executed at top prices, and
the taxpayers are now bearing the
burden Of liquidation. Municipalities
did the same. and the owners of prop
erty in the cities are paying heavily.
It will perhaps never be quite pos
sible to return to pre-war conditions
in the matter of either Federal or
State expenditures and taxes. for even
though conditions may be restored to
normal the growth of all Common.
wealths and communities and Of the
Federal administration by natural
processes entails higher costs. Rela-
lively, however, the normal economic
situation may be restored. The tax
reductions now contemplated as part
Of the work of Congress at the next
session will be step in this direction.
Relief of business from surtax and
excess profits tax exactions Is to be
regarded as a means of stimulating
commercial and industrial activity. In
turn that means more general EN-.
ployment, better compensation and
generally better times. The relief of
the individual taxpayer is not so i'm
portant as a measure of prosperity as
the relief of the business concerns. If
the process of reduction is carried out
as Senator Smoot indicates this coun-
try is virtually assured of period of
increasing economic health.
Evening star., 1925-06-12
Saturday Half-Holidays.

The half-holiday season in the Fed
eral departments at Washington will
begin next Saturday. At the District
Building the time has been advanced
from July to June 13. Three months
of the weekly alf-holidays will be a
relief to thousands Of workers. They
will have the chance to take that form
of rest and change which has come
popularity to be called week end.
The half Saturday gives city people
the chance to go to the country and
attend to their religious obligations on
Sunday. 1t gives many an opportunity
to leave town, visit the former home
sleep Saturday and Sunday nights in
the old farmhouse and come to office
refreshed on Monday morning. 1t
gives an improved chance to make
preparations for the Sunday auto trip
a fishing expedition or a picnic in the
woods. There are some persons who
will use the extra freedom hours on
Saturday to work in the garden and
help along the tomatoes and potatoes
of the table.
Saturday half-holidays have many
advantages, and 1t is believed that in
the course of a year the average en-
phoye will do as much work with
Summer half-Saturdays off as though
putting in a full day at the office. Per-
haps more work is done with the Sum-
mer Saturdays than would be
done without them. The Summer
weekly half-holiday was an important
piece of human progress, and 1t is
possible that some time there will be
half Saturday workdays throughout
the year.
Evening star., 1925-06-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Natural Selection.

Natural Selection.
Some ancestor of mine, I'm told,
Went out in quest Of pirate gold
And staggered, far beyond his rank,
While making victims walk the plank.
He really was an awful man!
Yet, such Is Natures curious plan,
1 feel a queer. pernicious pride
In what the family ought to hide!
The kind and gentle Chimpanzee
Was never known, on land or sea,
To drink and swear and tell untrutl,
In bad example to our youth.
But. none the less, and just the same,
1 hate the Chimpanzee, so tame:
And, while his ill.repute I fear,
I call the Pirate Grandpa, Dear"
Evening star., 1925-06-12

@. How far is New York City's sup.
ply of fruit and vegetables hauled?-
II. F. N.
A. California and Florida ship more
OF these commodities to New York
City than other States do, providing
one-third of the supply. The average
haul for all fruit and vegetables for
the city is 1900 miles.
Q. Was Mergenthaler an American?
e. v. r.
A. He was born in Germany, but
came to the United States at the age
Of IS. In his youth he was employed
by the Government to keep the clocks
and electrical bells in Government
paratus used in the Signal Service and
later patented the linotype. He is
classed as an American inventor.
Q. Were rocking chairs first made
in America?-W. S. A.
A. This article of furniture so sell
dom seen abroad is distinctly Ameri-
can. There seems to be no record.
however, of the first rocking chair.
Bureaus are also Of American origin.
Q. What Is pulque made of?-N. NJ.
A. This Mexican drink is made from
the agave or maguey. The drink con-
LdiiiS eDoul per cent dlCOIOl anu Is
intoxicating when drunk in large
quantities. 1t possesses some medici
nal qualities.
Q. Why did the men of China wear
queues?-Q. w. r.
A. This practice, which has recently
been abolished, was introduced by the
Manchus when they conquered North
ern China in the twelfth century. 1t
was at first the outward mark of the
subsection of the Chinese to the Man
chus.
Q. How much has the length Of the
day decreased in 1000 years?-G. 7.
A. 1t is thought that the length of
as .O1 second in 1000 years, which
would amount to only .005 second in
1000 years.
Q. Does Canada have an air mail
service?-C. M. E.
A. Airplanes are used in carrying
mail, patroiling forests and fisheries
and other government service. Last
year, in 3,340 hours of actual flying
hours, there was not a fatal accident.
Q. Why is England often called
Merry England" "A. G.. n.
A. The word merry is used, not in
the sense OF gayety, but with its
earlier meaning of agreeable and pleas
ant. This meaning applies also to the
expression, ''the merry month of May"
O. What commission did Garfield
hold in the Army?-K. r.
A. He entered the Civil War as
lieutenant colonel and rose to major
general. He resigned his commission
to take his seat in the House of Rep
resentatives in 1863.
Q. Did the Owen Society at New
Harmony have any especial religion?-
S. H. H.
a. When Robert Owen purchased
the property of the Harmonists and es-
tablished his Preliminary Society" he
replaced the religious worship with
moral lectures
Q. What chemicals are used in MAX
ing Welsbach mantles?-S. r. M
A Cotton fabric is saturated with a
proper mixture of nitrates of thorium
and cerium. The cotton is then burned
out and the mantle tempered.
Evening star., 1925-06-12
Georgetown Pageant
Body Thanks The Star
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
At the final meeting of the George
town pageant committee held last eve
ming, by unanimous vote, you and
your organization were extended a
vote of thanks for the splendid co.
operation which you gave in publicity
through your excellent paper to the
pageant which was given in Montrose
Park on the 30th of May.
The whole demonstration was q fine
success from both civic and artistic
standpoint, and for the wonderful
crowd of between three and four thou
sand people we are to a great extent
indebted to you through the notices
given in your paper from time to
time for week or two previous to
that event.
J. A. OLIVER, Chairman,
Evening star., 1925-06-12

The Chinese are feared as the pos
sible promoters of cataclysm when
apparently they are only trying to get
rid of a system of local graft that has
become unbearable.
Evening star., 1925-06-12
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 it not otherwise cred
lied in this paper and also the Local news t;vls
of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1925-06-12
DisputatiOn.

"You have often said that the two
great influences in thought were the
Bible and Shakespeare
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum,
land 1 haven't any doubt that when
we get tired of disputing about the
literal Interpretation of Genesis Wen
have to interrupt public business still
further in order to revive the row over
the Baconian theory
Evening star., 1925-06-12
Safeguarding a Star.

What has become of Mesa Bill?"
Hes a motion picture actor" an
swered Cactus Joe. 1--WE never expect
to see him again, except in pictures"
Doesn't he ever come back to the
Gulch?'
His managers won't let him. He
has made hisself so plum ridiculous
that he wouldn't be safe among his
old acquaintances."
Evening star., 1925-06-12

The difference between theory and
fact is illustrated by the decision in
Winter to abolish bathing beach and
the demand in Summer for its re.
establishment.
Evening star., 1925-06-12

Current journalism is not as con-
siderate as it might have been in en-
couraging Harry Thaw's efforts to re.
tire to private life.
Evening star., 1925-06-12

When Florida exhausts its present
still have the old story of Ponce de
Icons fountain Of youth to fall
back on.
Evening star., 1925-06-12

The Weather Bureau is one branch
Of the Government that never plays
politics. 1t permits itself no idle
threats nor intangible optimisms.
Evening star., 1925-06-12

A discussion Of debt may be found
to operate as a wholesome check on
any militaristic impulse the world
over.
Evening star., 1925-06-12

Control of the Arctic ice supply
would tend to place Canada in a COM
manding position with reference to
the supply of soft drinks for Summer
Evening star., 1925-06-12
DfsillusiOn.

A man will rise in progress slow
To heights Of great esteem.
One speech across the radio
May spoil the public's dream.
Evening star., 1925-06-12

Congressman obligingly contribute
free seeds, but cannot guarantee a
water supply to keep them in growing
condition.
Evening star., 1925-06-12

Plasterers and bricklayers go on
strike. This action will assist the land
lord to explain why there is no de-
crease in rent.
Evening star., 1925-06-12
Specialist for France.

From the Baltimore Sum-
What France really desires is a
man who will get her well without
making her take the medicine.
Evening star., 1925-06-12

Jud Tunkins says he guesses the
bathing belle of the future will con-
slider herself, fully clad for the season
If she waves the American flag on the
Fourth of July.
Evening star., 1925-06-12
No Polite EvasiOns,

The Weather Bureau praise doth win,
Though oft it makes us nervous.
I'm glad they never put it in
The diplomatic service.
Evening star., 1925-06-12

"a friend" said Uncle Eben, tries
to correct yoh faults. An enemy pats
you on de back an tells you to stick
to EN-"
Evening star., 1925-06-12

The Evening Star with the Sunday morn
Ing, edition, is delivered by carriers within
the city at 90 cents per month. daily only.
40 cents per month: Sunday only. 20 cents
per month Orders may be sent by mail or
telephone Main 5000. Collection is made by
carrier at the end of each month.
Evening star., 1925-06-12
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business Office:
11th st. and Pennsylv ania Ave.
New York Office: 40 East 42nd st.
Chicago Office: Tower Building.
European Office: l6 Regent ST.. London.
England.
Evening star., 1925-06-12

Q. What chemicals are used in MAX
ing Welsbach mantles?-S. r. NJ.
A. Cotton fabric is saturated with a
proper mixture of nitrates of thorium
and cerium. The cotton is then burned
out and the mantle tempered
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
FLOCK
To GAMES At
LIONS CLUB
PLAY PARK +.
Inter-city Net Tournament
Planned for Boys and
Girls Under II.

A more intensive program Of recrss ;
alton and physical education than eves
before attempted at the Lions club
playground will be inaugurated now
that school work has settled to routine.
according TO r. c. Oliver, supervisors
OF the grounds. )
Since school has been In session ,
slightly more than a month, mauyss
children who otherwise would have not
visited the Lions playground have
done so in company with others who
were regular visitors there during tho
summer, Mr.. Oliver said. In thas
manner, the number of boys and girls
who have been given the benefit of tha
training afforded at the field has beer
increased greatly, he said.
$500 REGISTER.
Fear Of many children that thein
lessons would interfere with their ac<
customed activity at the playground
has been dispelled by the system used
by Mr.. Oliver since school commenced.
Mass play, as well as individual
coaching in different kinds of sport, is
being conducted for San Antonio kid.
dies at hours when they are out OF
school and they do not need to study
their lessons.
A campaign boosting sports has
been instrumental. also, in increasing
the attendance. according to Mr.. Oil
YER. 10 the extent that 23O0 have regis'
tered since the opening of school.
PLAN TOURNEY.
Mr.. Oliver conferred here recently
with Z. d. Evans. supervisor OF Fort
Worth Fairgrounds on the advisability
of staging an inter-city tournament for
tennis players of II years and under.
The tourney as planned would include
PLAYERS from Dallas, Fort Worth, Aus
tin, Waco and San Antonio. No def
mite date has been set for it yet. Pet
shows like those held on August %
and October will be held every two
months.
SHOOT MARBLES.
Some Of the things planned include
a marble tournament, a gifts track
meet. a kite tournament, formation OF
an orchestra of boys and girls, greater
development of girls clubs with a def
mite object for services as well as So
cial enjoyment, and the teaching OF
sports to those unfamiliar with thu
different games.
For children of eight years and I'M
der, the story telling hour every Tues
day and Thursday at 5 p. M, clay
modelling, making Of doll. furniture
and doll carriage displays form tho
main attraction.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
CUPID is WORSTED
AS SWAIN ACCUSES
LADY FAIR FALSELY

Love hit Il snag Thursday night for
"Rasius."
And even after Detectives Harris
and Dwyer had sought to patch up
the quarrel, Cupid fled with badly
shattered wing.
He went to call upon his "lady
fair" with $2S in his pocket and she
suggested an immediate marriage.
An agreement was reached, but a
celebration decided upon before the
ceremony.
At the end of pint, he missed
the money, accused her and called the
detectives.
The officers found the money in
his shoe but
"C'mon, honey, ives getting mar.
ricd."
NO we amt" she said. Il doIe
see yuh amt de trustin' kind"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
WAR DEPARTMENT
HONORS S. A. YOUTH

David Il. Baxt. 30l Seguin street,
San Antonio, has been named by the
War Department as an honor gradT-
ate among those graduated from the
distinguished colleges. Young Baxt
graduated from Main Avenue High
School in February. 1921, and is 4
graduate of A. and NJ. College, class
of 1925.
Mr.. Baxt's citation as an honor
graduate is contained in Bulletin l.,
War Department. dated September
10, 1925. Nine other graduate of A..
and NJ. also were named as honor
graduates by the War Department.
Distinguished colleges are those in.
sttiutions which excel in training in
military science and tactics.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-16
Again Mere Man EXerts Influence
Over Milady as Fashion DEGREES
Comfortable BallOOn-tOe Shoes
Wide Jellybean Trousers
Find Companion in
Fall 0xfords.

Has man lost his influence over
woman, now that feminine indepenl
cncc has been established beyond the
shadow of doubt" Nossir, he
hasn't-for it remained for the "jelly-
bean" youth to inspire the latest style
in woman's fall shoes.
The "balloon toe oxford, long an
accepted style for men-not only for
"flapper" boys, but for business men,
has been exaggerated just a bit for
Milady and is now her smartest shoe
for walking and sports.
Made in Russia and gunmetal calf,
the exfords are brown or black, round
at the toe, short and stubby in front !;
with a decided hump" over the place
where the big toe is supposed to
snugglc.
Wider vamps are being used in the
balloon-toe style, and hereby hangs a
decidedly new decree on Fashion Row
-corns are TO go, with the deceasc
of ultra-narrow shoes, and comfort is
once more to reign oyer styles Of shoes
for women.
With the coming Of the opera toe"
the point of the extremely narrow
shoe vanished, but never has woman
worn such a decidedly comfortable,
"common-sense" shoe as the balloon
toe-not since the long-forgotten days
when pioneer women thought first OF
comfort for their feet, and then OF
beauty. For even in ante-bellum
days when bustles were in fashion
shoes were worn several sizes toe
SWAZILAND when small shoes were
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