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Evening star., 1925-01-12

hearted motorman. "He will have to
get off" =.
And then he WIN, be taken up by
the dog catcher and asphyxiated, or
rescued and d--electrocuted" said. the
! woman. bitterly. why don't you let
come back again, when you can put
him of where he got on%'
The soft-hearted conductor, who
must have been a dog fancier, re-
| Tented .
Well" he said, "Til do that"
x #A
| The black pooch all this time had
been nosing around through the car
Remember, the short woman had al
no time spoken to him..
Yet no sooner had she ceased speak :
| ing to the motorman than the dog
| clambered over the legs OF the In
| different business man, and curled
| himself comfortably at the feet OF
| the woman.
was IL her dog?
| Not as far as any one could see
The woman merely looked out the
| window, paying no attention to the
| dog at her feet.
Then the tall woman actively be-
came a participant in the happenings
| of the hour. She was unusually tall
| for a woman, but her perfect form
| prevented her from seeming too tail
Her cheeks CLEANED with the real
blush of nature, not the kind that is
put on out of tiny box.
Opening her handbag, the tai
| lady, who sat in the second seat from
the front. and three seats ahead oi
| the short woman, took out therefron
| bit of bread, and, turning halt
| around, offered IL to the dog.
The black fellow arose from his
| place at the feet of the short woman
scrambled again over the feet of the
| passive gentleman, and ran to the
| bit of bread. This he ate greedily
The tall woman smoothed her hair
| showing under the edge of her thin
BILE hat, then reached down a languid
| hand. This she bestowed upon thu
| tangled hair OF the little dog. giving
| 1t several gentle pats, which the doc
seemed to appreciate. although he still
kept smelling her handbag for more
| bread.
| Did this woman own the dog?
y X y
The car was down in the business
district now. Colored men were a.
| ice from the street as IL 1t had beer
asphalt.
The short woman had to leave the
car, but before she did SO spoke tc
the conductor
you will take the dog arouno
| with you. and let him off when YOU
get back to the place he got on?'
she inquired of the motorman.
Yes, NAM" placated the con-
| ductor. I'll take him clear around. -
He is too nice q dog to fall into
the hands Of the dog catcher smiled
the lady.
Yes, NAM" agreed the motorman.
The car went on. and on. 1t came
| the turn OF the tall lady, the lady
with the dark hair and the pink
| cheeks.
She walked forward to the door,
sat down on seat up front. pulled a
piece of paper and pencil out of her
handbag, started to write.
When she finished, she handed the
| slip of paper TO the motorman, and
then alighted without a word, or q
backward glance at the dog
The motorman spread out the
paper, and read:
The dog lives at - II street
giving a number.
Well, I'll be jiggered" he gasped
''One woman said to take II back up
town, now this one says to leave 1t
downtown! Say, who does this dog
belong to, anyway"
Evening star., 1925-01-12

A. A report by the public dance hall
committee Of the San Francisco Center
of the California Civic League OF
Woman Voters Is to be found in the
July-August, 1924, issues OF Parks and
Recfeations. published at Minot, 3.
Oak. II takes up general consideFa
tions involved in a comprehensive
dance hall policy, covering a his
torical summary OF the dance, the
psychological considerations and sys-
TENS of regulating dance halls.
Q. How many Morrnons are there in
the United States?-G. W. S.
A. The estimated number of Nor
mons in the United States Is 604,0S2
Q. Where and what is the Portal OF
Peace ID ". H
A. The Portal of Peace Is a massive
concrete structure in the form of a
gateway. 1t Is located at Blaine,
Wash, and was dedicated September
5. 1921, in honor OF the peace between
the United States and Canada which
had lasted for more than 100 years
without a break. The memorial,
which cost $4,000, stands 1e0 yards
where the 4sth parallel meets Boun-
dairy Bay.
Q. What is a blind tulip.-L V NJ.
A The Department of Agriculture
says that blind tulip is one which
has reached towering size and does
| not flower. Blindness in commercial
| bulbs may be due 10 various causes.
| such as too high temperature at the
time when the plants are roofing.
! This sometimes occurs when the
| plants are forced Almost without
exception, a tulip bulb of proper size
and ordinary frmness has a flower in
it, and If properly handled will pro-
| duce that flower.
| Q. Why is the quarter or half moon
| visible in daylight?-W. ]. D.
A The Naval Observatory says
when seen by an indirect glance of
the eye. the moon by day is often mis-
taken for a small white cloud. The
visibility whether of moon or cloud is
due to the same cause. Each reflects
| to the eye of an observer noticeably
more sunlight than comes from an
equal area OF the surrounding sky.
The larger the illuminated disk Of the
moon, the more noticeable the moon
by day or night; and this applies par
! ticularly to the time between first
| quarter and last quarter.
Q. Have coins ever been made or
! platinum?-K. L. G.
A. In coinage, platinum was first
used in counterfeits of gold coins.
! From 1928 TO ls45 a bona-f1de plati-
mum coinage was struck in Russia, the
| coinage containing some 2 per cent OF
! iridium. A three-ruble piece was
worth s2.32 of our money, but at the
present value OF platinum it would
| bring $35.
| Q. Was the Continental currency re-
| deemed by the reorganized Govern
ment?-J. r. r.
| A. The Treasury Department says
| that the various issues of Continental
currency were never redeemed by the
| United States as recognized under the
| Constitution. BY the act of August 4,
| 1890. II was receivable at the Treas
ury In subscriptions to a loan at the
rate of 800 in Continental money for
| 81 in specie. BY the act OF March 5,
! 1897, II was declared that said money
| should be receivable as above until
December 81, 1877. and no longer.
fHdue you q question you giant an
Stceredf Send 1t to The StGr Informa-
| ton Bureau, Frederic J. Hoskti,
| director, TtUenty-tirst aud C streets
northwest. The only charge for this
service is cents in stamps for return
! poStaoe.)
Evening star., 1925-01-12
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HAsKlN

/ Q. How many OF the washington
high school pupils are white and
how many are .colored?--E B.
A. On November /, 1924, g,2t6 OF the
pupils In the public high schools were
white and 3,o55 colored. About one
fourth OF the population of ths Dis
trict is colored and about one.fourth
of the high school pupils are of that
race.
Q. On automobile tires I have no.
ticed this staten enent-passenger cars
keep inflated to 85 lbs. or as kgs
trucks so lbs. or 5S kgs. Kindly tell
me what kgs. neans-A. H. 8.
A. This stands for Kilograms, a
| measure Of weight in the mertic sys-
tenn. The directions are given in
both svoirdupois and metric measure
since the, tires bearing them are used
both here and abroad
Q. Where did the custom of watch
night on the last night of the old
year originate?-P. H. s.
A. II has been the custom from
time immemoriai to maintain watch
on the night preceding any great
event. References to this are found
in the Gospel of Mark xivs7 Psalms
| cxxx.6. The watch night services
for the new year were popularized
| by John Wesley, founder of the Metho-
dist religion, and by the Moravians. with
whom Wesley was at one time affilia ted.
Q. In checkers, is jump compul-
sory?-M. F. w.
A. According to the rules of check
ers it is compulsory for a player to
jump his opponent IL he has the op.
portunity.
Q. Can base ball be thrown that
will hop?-R. NJ S.
A. There is a fast ball thrown by
right-hander. side-arm pitcher
ing the pitchers glove goes straight
and then hops up higher.
Q. Is helium more elastic than air?
Is it dangerous under high compress
sion?-D. ". L.
A. Helium is gas, less inert than
air. The expansion and contraction
is greater than air. From the effect
of heat the gas expands, and from
the effect of cooling it contracts.
Helium is not dangerous under any
conditions.
Q. Could an American officer re-
duce the rank of an officer under
him ?-J. W.
a An OInCer cOulo not De reduced
in rank by his immediate superior A
recommendation would be made to
the War Department that this be
done. In time of war the general of
the Army could probably reduce the
rank of an officer, but this is gen
orally done by the War DEPARTING ent
upon due consideration.
Q. For whom was Albuquerque
nam ed ?-E. P. H
A. Albuquerque, y. Mex, was named
for the Spanish Duks OF Albuquerque,
who visited that spot in 1903 TO 1710.
Q. In the early years of the.fourteenth
century what kinds of time were
| used by composers ?-D. L. o.
A. At this period there were in use
three kinds of time-lively, moderate
and slow, so-called. These correspond
to allegro, andaRte and adagio. -
Q. What State has the largest road
building program?-G. 7.
A. One of the largest, If not the
largest. is that OF Illinois. where a
$I00,000,000 road bond authorization
| was passed at the recent election.
Q. Where can 1 get some data re-
garding public dance halls.-W. T. G.
Evening star., 1925-01-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
A Serious Moment.

A Serious Moment.
Although we lead merry pace
Or one of usefulness.
Our steps, whatever path we trace
Unto one end must press.
Howe'er your efforts you extend
In any chosen line
OF work or thought, some day, oh,
friend,
You're going to resign.
When first you tossed your toes in
play,
A baby much admired,
Fate had decreed that one fine day
From earth you'd be retired.
So let's be useful while we can,
Be Fortune harsh or fine.
This rumor waits on every man:
Some day you must resign
Evening star., 1925-01-12
Bryan's Move to Join Scientists
Gives Food for Editorial Thought

The decision Of William Jennings
Bryan to join the American Associa
tion for the Advancement of Science
has furnished basis for conjecture,
misgivings and fun in the editorial
sanctums OF America. Reports said
that in sending the check for the
S5 membership fee, with his appli-
cation, Col. Bryan neglected the de-
tail of affixing his signature. That
point gave more sport to the editorial
reflections.
The fact that Mr.. Bryan failed to
sign the check covering his fee for
m EN- bership in the American Associa-
ton for the Advancement of Science"
declares the New York Herald-Tri-
bune. "or even the fact that Mfr. Bryan
applied for m membership at all, is per-
haps the least relevant piece of news
that could possibly be sent out re-
garding the annual meeting Of that
body. But its dispatch is slmptomatic
Of a public attitude which stfll re-
Quires a Mr.. Bryan to make science
interesting" In the opinion of the
Baltimore Sun: Mr. Bryan undoubt-
edly belongs in the association il an
nouncsd Intentions count for any
thing. He has been a leading exponent
of what he offers as a true theory Of
mans biological relation to the earth's
other inhabitants. That is. he Is a
would be scientist himself and active
in the advancement of the particular
brand that he favors. That ought to
entitle him to membership in the as
ISOLATION. The present members are
by no means in agreement on all
questions and the introduction of ad-
ditional discord will do no HARM
Despite the fact that his check
arrived unsigned" says the Savannah
News, at was taken for granted that
William Jennings Bryan was sincere
when he forwarded the paper to pay
his membership fee in the association,
many of whose members earnestly
defend the Darwinian theory of the
survival Of the fittest,' or natural
selection The apparent comment is
that Mr.. Bryan is applying this late
in life for information about scien-
tific progress. Mr.. Bryans mind Is
not scientific. He doesn't depend on
cold reasoning to win such victories
Evening star., 1925-01-12

sympathy with the oppressed tenant
is widespread and dominating. The
task of Congress Will be to give de-
served protection to the tenant in
such fashion as to infiict minimum
Of destruction or deprivation of prop
erty values without just compensation
upon the $4,000 real estate owners Of
the District. and to violate as little as
possible the constitutional rights and
to debase to a minimum degree the
permanent constitutional status Of all
Washingtonians, including tenants,
landlords and home-owners alike
Evening star., 1925-01-12
THIS AND THAT.
BY CHARLES e. TRAcEWELL.

"The Mystery of the Small Black
Dog" might be the title of this story
since 1t involves the ownership of q
canine, Its home and what the two
ladies knew or. did not know about
1t all. The conductor couldn't solve
1T. Maybe You can.
In the light of subsequent events
observers wished they had noticed
when the short woman and the tai
woman boarded the street car, run
ming cityward that cold Winter
morning.
All they can remember is that the
dog, fluffy black fellow, with
bright eyes cleaning out of mass oi
hair, got on the car far uptown
Whether the ladies came in with hin
or not nobody remembered after
ward, not even the conductor.
The conductor was~the motorman
/ or the motorman was the conducto
| either way you choose to put 1T, fol-
this was a one.man car, one of Tho
type which some people prefer and
others howl about
The terrier evidently belonged tc
the former group. He wageed hi,
tail vigorously, running up and dowr
in the aisle as II seeking some one
AS far as could be ascertained, nj
biped paid the least bit of attention
to the little dog, which continued tc
sniff up and down, until at last 1t at.
tracted the attention of the motor.
man.
whose dog is that?' inquired the
motorman. pivoting on his controller
| handle. The conductor glared bacl
into the recesses.
Passengers of the crowded cal
manifested slight interest in the
problem of the dog, leaving the sub.
ject to the combined motorman and
| conductor. That worthy, for som,
| reason or other dimly understood a.
the time, seemed perfectly willing
| even anxious, to probe the thing tc
the bottom. Now dogs are permittet &c
to ride In Washington street car,
free of charge, IL In the keeping oil
a paid passenger In some Other
cities CANNES are denied admission tt
street cars, and in still others the
owner must pay dog fare.
i; X *#
who owns that dog?' repeated the
conductor. The motorman eyed the
crowd. as his car plunged downtown
Nobody said a word. The blacl
dog, sensing that he was the center
of attraction, in that dumb, mysteri.
Gus way of animals, began to cavort
as much as the crowded aisle woule
allow him.
I'll have to put him off, said the
motorman. In this verdict the con
ductor agreed. The two men spoke
with but single voice. so perfectly
in accord were they upon the course
of action to be pursued.
I'VE Will have to put him off, then,
was the verdict.
At this point the short woman ac-
lively entered the scene. She hat
been sitting quietly by the window
her fellow passenger in the seal
being a staid business man who never
once during the course of this drama
OF daily life gave the slightest evi.
dence that he heard a word or saw
bit OF the play.
Don't put him on suddenly spoke
up the short woman. her pale face
cleaning with apprehension.
The motorman turned his eyes
front, saw that the way was clear
then turned around. .-...
rs he your dog, madam" asked the
conductor.
No. he Is not my dog" she re-
torted, her faded blue eyes cleaning
with even more apprehension. But
If you put him of here, he will not
know where he is, and will be lost
Il can't help that" said the hard
Evening star., 1925-01-12

Germany is said to be making strides
toward prosperity in spite of her dis
advantages. 1t may occur to her citi-
zens that their affairs would be in
much better shape if years ago they
had disregarded the imperial family
and selected a harnessmaker as head
of the government.
Evening star., 1925-01-12
Music and Oratory

Italy. Italy! Mother Of art.
In politics oft you will make a new
start.
Andante--Allegro-a movements you
But somehow your music is going
Italy! Italy! Center Of song!
Debates have been going peculiarly
strong.
We hope that conditions ere long will
be right
To let you just sing and not have to
recite.
THE trouble bout bein' yoh own
boss,' said Uncle Eben, lis dat you
Is liable to show all yoh authority by
givin' yohsef holidays"
Evening star., 1925-01-12

In the suit against Ibanez alleging
defamation of the King Of Spain it
may be found impossible to find a
penalty, in case Of conviction, that
will outweigh the value of the adver-
tising.
Evening star., 1925-01-12

When a Republican Senator attacks
ocratic Senator defends it. those who
have hoped for the effacement OF party
lines find renewed encouragement.
Evening star., 1925-01-12

There is no way of being sure that
the suppression Of drug traffic will en-
tirely eliminate certain wild dreams
that have been more or less evident
in international politics.
Evening star., 1925-01-12

The departure from public service of
Secretary Hughes on March 4 will
add touch Of serious regret to an
occasion of general rejoicing.
Evening star., 1925-01-12

Insistent reminders of the expense
Of the recent war should have their
effect in stimulating efforts to prevent
another one,
Evening star., 1925-01-12

That ancient suggestion of bringing
the ex.kaiser to trial was disposed Of
quietly without going to the trouble
of bringing in the alienists.
Evening star., 1925-01-12

The Office of Ambassador to Great
Britain is coming to be regarded as
a great training school for American
Evening star., 1925-01-12
Studying Popular Taste.

Studying Popular T4Ste.
Are you going to participate in
any investigations?"
II don't know" answered Senator
Sorghum. investigations don't seem
to be so very popular any more. I'm
wondering whether l can't in some
way work in on this extraordinary
interest in crossword puzzles
Evening star., 1925-01-12

Jud Tunkins says the world is un-
doubtedly getting better, only a lot
Of the people in 1t insist on being be-
hind the times.
Evening star., 1925-01-12
Elevations.

A very subtle question runs
Through hints Of foreign quarrels;
Now, shall we elevate our guns,
Or elevate their morals?
Evening star., 1925-01-12
Remembrance.

"She used to say she would never
forget him."
.She never does" said Miss Cay
enne. "She sends for her alimony
with absolute regularity"
Evening star., 1925-01-12
u. S. Cabinet Seance. .

Mysterious tunes are. straying!
With feelings all perplexed
We wonder while they're playing
Who's going to come out next.
Evening star., 1925-01-12

Q. Where can l get some data re-
garding public dance halls.-W. T. C.
Evening star., 1925-01-12

Q. In checkers, is a jump compul-
sory?-M. F. w.
A. According to the rules of check
ers it is compulsory for a player to
jump his opponent IL he has the ops
portunity.
Evening star., 1925-01-12

fHove you question you cant an
SWeredf Send 1t to The Star Informa-
ton Bureau, Frederic j. Hosk+t.
director TtUenty-f first aud C streets
northwest. The only charge for this
service is 2 cents in stamps for return
poStuoe)
Evening star., 1925-06-06
CONVERTED BRAHMIN TO
PREACH AT EPIPHANY
DR.. Phillips, Rector, Will Occupy
Pulpit at Morning Service
Tomorrow

Rev. DR. Z. r. Phillips. rector of
Epiphany Church, will preach the
Trinity Sunday sermon at the II
o clock festival service tomorrow
morning. There Will also be ceIe-
bration of the holy communion at
this service as at s am.
The special preacher at evenSong
at S o'clock will be NJ. H. Joachim.
convert to the Christian belief. Mr..
Joachim is a native of Calcutta, India,
the son of a prominent Brahmin of
high caste and served during the
World War with the British army in
its eastern campaigns. Upon his re-
turn from the front he became dis
satisfied with his previous religious
belief and took up the study Of
Buddhism. ConfucianiSm, Zoastrian-
ism, ETC., spending much time and
thought upon each, and finally dis
missing them all with deductions; he
then read the gospels and as re-
suit found the God he was seeking.
Mr.. JoaChim's message will be fine
connecting link with DR.. Phillips
series of sermons on comparative
religions which he has delivered at
the Sunday evening services during
the past Winter and Spring.
The last regular sessions of the
church school will assemble at $50
a m. and pm. The Summer session
Of the school will convene, beginning
next Sunday at 9:45 am.
Evening star., 1925-06-06
B. Y. P. u. NOTES

The regular monthly meeting of the
executive board of the Columbia Fed
Grafton was held Tuesday evening on
the roof of the Central Union Mission.
Plans were made for the Summer ac-
tivities, including the graduation exer-
ciseS of the intermediate unions, June
10, the annual moonlight boat ride June
'26, the annual picnic at Chesapeake
Beach August l and the first meeting
of the federation in September. 1t
was decided to organize missionary
department to centralize the activities
of the unions in this work and to en-
courage more of it. The base ball and
tennis leagues are getting their sched-
ules prepared and under way.
A program on State missions was
given at the Fifth Church Union under
the leadership of Miss Emma Joe
Sparks. The travelling group of Fifth
held services at the lexington car
barn. The topic of the meeting was
Miracles of the Bible" and was pre-
sented by Forrest Neal, Roger Davis,
L. c. Caldwell and Herbert Reamy.
The intermediate Union of West
Washington Church gave a lawn par
ty June 5 and the Senior Union is
planning one for June Is. The Junior
Union won the federation banner for
the month of May. The Senior Union
will present 'Ihe Red Lamp IueSday
under the direction of w. f. Becker
and Il. c. Hodges. Miss Meta Craig
and Miss AnSee Adams will render spe-
cial solos and Mrs. Loren Matthews
will give recitations.
At a recent meeting of the Brook
land Union the following officers were
elected: Ruth Fisher, president; Mar
tha Cook, vice president Beulah
Greenstreet, recording secretary; Mrs.
o. o. Dietz, corresponding secretary;
Irene McMullen, treasurer; Paul Fish
er, Bible readers leader; Geneva Dye,
pianist.
The Chevy Chase Union held a
strawberry festival Memorial day on
the new church lot, Western avenue
and Belt road, and gave the proceeds
to the building fund of the church.
Sunday evening the union gave a
pageant on THE Creation of the B. Y.
P Il"
Evening star., 1925-06-06
DR.. LAMBETH TO PREACH
AT EMORY UNIVERSITY
Pastor of Mount Vernon Place
M. E. Church Now at Geor-
gia Institution.

Rev. DIR. W. A Lambeth. pastor
of the Mount Vernon Place Methodist
Episcopal Church South. has left this
city for Atlanta, Cd. where tomorrow
he will preach the baccalaureate ser
mon Of Emory University. on the
way back he will stop over for com
mencement at Duke University.
Rev. DR.. +. o. Watson. a former
member of the South Carolina Con.
ference, and who for five years was
Washington secretary of the Federal
Council of Churches. viii preach at
the II O'Clock service at the church
Ills subject will he The Eleventh
Commandment" Dr. Watson is now
secretary of the Friends of Greece.
. The sermon at the evening service,
at o'clock. viii be preached by Rev
Dr. j. t. Meyers, for many years in
charge of Methodist work in Japan.
His topic will be The New Call"
Rev. W. A. Mckee, assistant TO the
Church. his topic being The Covered
Wagon"
At the Thursday evening prayer
meeting. at which DR. Lambeth will
preach, the subject will be "A Trip
Around the World" in which the
activities of Methodist missionaries
viii be discussed.
The Jaynes class of the Sunday
school has presented the church with
a number of additional trays for the
communion service. trebling the ca
pacIty of the present set The service.
which is of silver. is a gift in its
entirety of the Jaynes class, the for
mer gift having been made some time
ago. The set will he used a week
from tomorrow at the communion
service