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Evening star., 1925-09-18
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC j. HASkIN.

0. Where was the first golf ciu,
started in the United States?-W.
K. II.
A. The United States Golf Associa-
ton says that the earliest authentic
record Of the first golf club In the
United States is found in an adver-
tisement in the Georgia Gazette of
September %. 1895, when the Savsn-
nah Golf Club. Savannah. Ga, cele.
brated it's anniversary at the
Merchants and Planters Coffee House.
Golf was played by members Of reg
ularly organized club in Savannah
prior to 1895 and continued for about
80 years. eventually lapsing into
quiet hiatus some time about the year
1850. A bronze tablet in the clubhouse
of the present golf club reads: "Savan-
nah. the birthplace of golf in
America.
O. How many taxis have Chicago
and New York?-A. II.
A. There are 4,S00 taxicabs and lit
neys and 420 busses operating in Chi.
cago. There are 23,235 taxicabs and
iitneys and | .227 busses operating In
New York City.
Q. who is the present Ambassador
to Turkey?-E. w.
A. This country lis now represented
L s. 4.
Admiral Mark L. Bristol holds this
position. but is now in this country
on leave.
| Q. How many butchers are there in
the United States?-E. w. K.
A. There are about 200 ,o09 meat
sellers. s~
Q. Who was known as the Shake
speare ciown?-k. G. B.
A. This was q sobriquet bestowed on
Daniel Rice. a famous circus clown as
ISOLATED with Adam Forepaugh for
many years. He was extraordinarily
well versed in Shakespeare and his
quips and sallies were many times
parodies on Shskespeare's quotations
@. Can You inform me who lis the
Oldest English Roman Catholic III. T.
A. Miss Elizabeth Underwood Lisle
is the Oldest. She recently celebrated
her 1o4th birthday.
@. What fruits have small acid
A. Among them are melons,
bananas, currants, blackberries and
pears.
@. Why does one player in the
game of curling" sweep the ice in
front OF the Stones2-P. G.
A. One player on each side. called
the skip. is detailed to sweep the ice
and keep It clean. 50 that the stones
can run freely.
Q. Are salmon caught along the
Atlantic coast?-L. ii. II.
A. In the United States salmon
are rarely seen south of Cape Cod.
although formerly the Hudson and
numerous other rivers were salmon
streams.
Q. Does the British government
maintain bureau like our Philatelic
Agency for the sale Of stamps?-
r. B. L.
a. The British embassy says that
the British government does not
| maintain an Office similar TO our
Philatelic Stamp Agency: in fact. the
United States is reputed to have the
| only agency Of this type.
Q. Does changing the speed at
| which phonograph record is played
| change the key?-F. NJ. F.
A. Increasing or decreasing the
speed of the photograph turntable
Evening star., 1925-09-18
Help Scarce and Food
Is Cheap in Florida
To the Editor Of The Star:


Referring to the article that ap-
peared in The Star of Sunday last,
quoting from letter written by lady
who recently went to Florida, in which
it was stated that Florida is not an in
viting field for those who desire en-
ployment, and warning against going
there for that purpose, and stating
that she paid. $40 per week for room
and that "eats" cost about 50 per day
in addition to 'jitney" and other fares,
I quote for the information of your
readers statement found on page IA
of the last issue of Industrial Employ
ment Information Bulletin by the
United States Department Of Labor,
which reads:
"Florida-The supply of building
trades men Of all classifications con.
tinues below demand in practically all
sections of Florida. There Is q decid.
ed shortage of office help, especially
f1rst-class stenographers. The influx
Of visitors during the Fall and Winter
months may relieve this situation to
some extent. State road work and
municipal improvements under way in
the various counties comprising this
State afford employment to a large
volume Of skilled and unskilled labor. T"
Evening star., 1925-09-18
The New Fraternities Rule.

The Board of Education, by legal
ly'' adopting a new rule to cover the
situation. apparently has not solved
the fraternity problem. The board has
just passed, after due notice to its
members. a rule intended to eliminate
fraternities. sororities and other
secret societies" from the high
schools of the National Capital. A
point of contention seems to exist
right there. Members OF the forbidden
ganizations and their parents take
the stand that the groups at which
the rule is aimed are not high school
organizations They have among
their members individuals who are
not now attending, and never have at
tended, a high school or a public
school here, Or elsewhere. Therefore
those who oppose the action Of the
board insist that the school officials
have no basis TO proceed, even conced-
! ing that they might possess the right
to control the organizations were the
latter made up exclusively Of high
school pupils, and il membership de-
pended on high school attendance.
The Board of Education, by adopt
ing the rule, may believe it has the
legal right to control and dictate the
activities and movements Of pupils
throughout the twenty.four hours Of
the day, beyond. as well as within,
the hours fixed for school attendance.
Interested parents deny the right Of
school officials to enter the home and
usurp what is claimed to be the right
of the parents.
The Board of Education, it has been
demonstrated, cannot prevent mem
bers of fraternities, sororities and the
like from proceeding with the regular
school work, from graduating and re-
ceiving diplomas. 1t stipulates that
such members will not be permitted to
engage in extra-curriculum activities,
such as holding class offices, commits
sions and warrants in the cadet corps,
positions in connection with school
publications and to represent the
schools in athletic competitions. In
reply to the stipulation the interested
parents and organization members
say, broadly, it is not the business Of
the Board of Education what pupils
may do, harmful or beneficial, after
school hours.
1t is to be regretted that the con-
tending sides to the issue did not con-
fer and amicably adjust their differ
ences. The Board of Education un-
doubtedly is convinced that it is TAX
ing the proper action. The pupils af-
fected by the rule, and their parents,
with equal sincerity, must be con-
fident in the stand they have taken.
The result may be further litigation.
The issue should be determined. 1t is
desira BILE still that it be settled out
of court by compromise, or as the
result of amicable conference with
mutual desire to reach a proper un.
derstandins.
Evening star., 1925-09-18

the larger cities Of this country. We
are In this respect somewhat tardy.
In Europe regular airplane service
has been maintained for some years,
notably between London and Paris.
As soon as there il a commercial
opportunity the manufacture Of planes
is assured. Private plancmakers cam
not afford to experiment indefinitely.
They must have prospect of mar
ket either for their goods or for their
services. The Government has by
opening the air mail service to COM
petition greatly stimulated the indus
ry and advanced the day Of practical
airplane use.
Evening star., 1925-09-18
Regarding the statement of the lady

Regarding the statement of the lady
I dare say that perhaps she might
have found a room at higher price or
she might have found a less expensive
one, depending, of course. upon her in
clination. AS for eats" dare say
the cost of such everywhere depends
on the appetite as well as the finances
of each individual. Two dollars per
day seems very reasonable if one eats
three square meals at a flrst-class res
taurant or private home. 1t is true,
however, that the climate of Florida
does create a desire for food which in
turn strengthens the body and mind.
Let 1t be understood that I am not
defending any person or persons in
Florida who may be charging exorbi-
tant rents or prices for necessities, nor
do 1 defend those who do the like in
or elsewhere.
AS to how long the boom will last
l quote the following from "A weiia
known authority: as.u
The development of Florida will
continue so long as the sun shines. the
birds sing and the children play"
w. l.. HILL.
Evening star., 1925-09-18

does change the key. in order to
reproduce a record in the kew in
which it was recorded the turnta bIe
must be set at that point of speed
o. What do the words Lock
Sick on the Irish coat;of.arms mean?
Il. c. II.
4. They mean BE sure"
@. Does a body weigh more at sea
level than at an altitude of 900
feet?-E. c. 8.
A. The Geological Survey saws that
according to the law of gravitation the
force of attraction varies inverselv as
the square of the distance. a BODY.
therefore, weighs slightly less at an
altitude Of 900 feet than it does AT
sea level.
Q. Who was chief Of staff in tn.
War Department in MaN. l9'3?-
w w. c.
a. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood
Q. Does 4 suction pump actually
suck the water up or does il exhaust
the air, causing the outside air 10
force the water upr-H. J.
A. The pump exhausts more or less
OF the air and atmospheric pressure
on the surface of the water outside
forces the water up TO fill the vacuum.
Q. How long is the largest snake
ever brought TO a zoo in this coun.
try?-J. il. IL.
A. SO far as we can ascertain the
largest snake exhibited in the New
York Geological Park was one shown
about ten years ago. This was a
python from the Malay Peninsula
weighing 265 pounds and measuring
"a feet in length. AT the present time
the Washington Zoo is exhibiting
25-foot python, but weighing less than
the one mentioned.
@. What is sewer gas?-J. NcM
A. Strictly speaking there is no
such thing as sewer gas. The princi-
pal gases formed by the decomposi-
ton of sewage or other organic mat
ter are methane, carbon dioxide. nitro
gen and sometimes hydrogen sulphids
in varying proportions. Most of the
gases are inodorous. but hydrogen
sulphide even in small quantities Is of
fensive.
O. How far does a bee travel 10
gather a pound of honey?-B. F. r.
A. 1t has been estimated that bee
travels 43.776 miles to gather one
pound of honey, consisting of 29,1s4
drops.
Q. What is the derivation Of
''Britain"?-A. w. l.
a. Britain is from the Latin Rri-
tannia. derived from the name Of a
tribe which inhabited the southwest
ern part of the island. the Celtic tribe
known as the Britanni.
(OUr Washington inforpldtioH hH-
reau is looking for a job-thrt Of On
srcrino the questions about lrhicb
you are in doubt. 1t has O most 1ctirc
and intelligent stdE of researchers
aud correspondents, aud plenty of
1rork is the thing that most pledses
them The bureau triH furnish you
1cttb erdct and definite Information
on any question you may submit II
is able TO offer to Star readers free
service of unprecedented scope and
Talue. Send in your inquiry today and
inclose cents in stamps for return
postage. address The Star IRformd-
ton Bureau, Frederic j. HdSkiH. df
rector, TWenty-frSt and C streets
northfrest)
Evening star., 1925-09-18

After dueling for an hour and three
quarters with swords two Italian Off
Gers, having merely inflicted some
mutual scratches, called it a day and
thus satisfied their honor. Premier
Mussolini may have them court
martiaied for inefficiency.
Evening star., 1925-09-18

Dismissal OF the head Of the hos.
pital from which New Jerseys crazy
murderer recently escaped is perhaps
logical, even though it does not posi-.
lively insure more efficient safe
guard against that particularly serious
menace against public security.
Evening star., 1925-09-18
A Demand Ignored.

I'VE are not to blame for the shows
we present" said the manager. We
give the public what they demand"
MOT always" said the man who
finds fault. "You weren't on hand the
last time when people demanded their
money back"
Evening star., 1925-09-18
TRYING to Be Hopeful.

How are you getting along with
your good roads movement"
WELL" answered Farmer Corntos-
sci. I'VE haven't gone backwards
We've still got the right Of way and
q good deal of raw material
Evening star., 1925-09-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Diorenes and His Lantern.

How do you use lantern in your
search for an honest man." asked the
citizen.
Il lend it to man answered
Diogenes; land If he returns it know
he's one in ten thousand. You see, the
lantern test is the best available. The
umbrella has not yet been invented. -
Evening star., 1925-09-18
No Relief to Him.

When you are angry" said the
man Of gentle instincts, stop and
count a hundred"
"A hundred echoed Mr.. Sirius
Barker. "If I could stop at hun
dred in counting up my wife's mill
liners bills I wouldn't be angry"
Evening star., 1925-09-18

Mr.. Saklatvala's opinion Of the
American Secretary of State is evil
IDENTIFY not shared by his fellow Brit
ish delegates to the Washington con.
ference.
Evening star., 1925-09-18
One or the Other.

The foot ball player from afsr
Now comes to take a chance
On having a triumphaI car
Or Just an Ambulance.
Evening star., 1925-09-18

Already the Tammany politicians
are referring to the snappy primary
fight as the late pleasantness'' in
an effort TO soften the asperitles.
Evening star., 1925-09-18

Gov. Smith has a sufficient political
experience to appreciate that Tues
days victory over the Greater New
York mayoralty has decided Pyrrhic
quality.
Evening star., 1925-09-18

At any rate the barring Of Shapurji
Saklatvala from the United States
will save a good many people the trou-
BILE of learning how TO pronounce his
name.
Evening star., 1925-09-18

A British author having written a
novel about Jonah a theatrical version
may be expected to follow, thus re-
viving the once. popular tank drama.
Evening star., 1925-09-18

Col. Sheriff. promises the Capital
plenty of bathing facilities for next
Summer il Congress will be good
enough to vote the funds.
Evening star., 1925-09-18

. Maryland is disposed to insist that
the automobile license tag should cor
respond to the domestic mailing ad-
dress.
Evening star., 1925-09-18
Rate by Mail-Payable In Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
All Other Sfates
Member Of the Associated Press.

The Assoc ated Press is exclusively entitled
N the ue- for republication of all news as
Matches credited to IL or not otherwise cred
lt.d IN this nsper ard also the locs! rsws %
ut spacin' tlisnstrhes herein are also reserved
Evening star., 1925-09-18
Respect for Art.

How do you know those people are
sincere lovers Of music?"
"By the fact" replied Miss Cayenne,
that they compelled their youngest
boy to stop trying to learn the piano"
Evening star., 1925-09-18
SymDAthy.

SympdIny.
"Spiffins says he is terribly worried
about the grocer's bill"
Never mind SpifIins. Think Of how
the grocer's worrying
Evening star., 1925-09-18

@. How far does bee travel IN
gather a pound of honey?-B. F. r.
A. 1t has been estimated that bee
travels 43.776 miles to gather one
pound of honey, consisting of 29,1s4
drnpa
Evening star., 1925-09-18

Q. Can You inform me who is the
Oldest English Roman Catholic III. T.
A. Miss Elizabeth Underwood Lisie
is the oldest. She recently celebrated
her 104th birthday.
Evening star., 1925-09-18

.. Who was chief Of staff in tho
War Department in Mav. l913?-
w. w G.
4 MAI Cen Ionnard Mood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-03
BILL NYE MEMORIAL FUND

Rev. Clarence Stuart Mcclellan.
rector of Calvary Episcopal church
at Fletcher. North Carolina. is do
Ing most valued and timely Wort,
in the promotion of the Memorial
to Bill Nye. which is to be establish
ed at that church, at the resting
place of that famous son of Maine
who was one of Americas really
great humorists.
The Nye Fund in Maine is grow
ing. but If the sum of $3.50 is to be
raised in this State there should be
more steady response to the an
peal put forward by the memorial
committee. 1t is hoped that the full
amount will be solicitated by July
4 of this year, although the date of
the unwilling of the Nye memorial
tablet is August 25, 1925.
Journal readers are urged to con-
tribute to this cause and may do so
by enclosing their. donations with
the coupon printed below and send
ing to the Journal Office, Augusta.
Contributions to the Fund
Governor Ralph o. Brewster $500
kennebec Journal .......... 1000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-03
BETTER MAILING
WEEK OBSERVED

June 1 to June is designated
Better Mailing Week." when a ma
tion-wide campaign will be under
taken to reduce the appalling loss oc-
casioned by carelessness in addressing
mail matter, according to an an
nouncement made Tuesday by POST
master John c. Arnold. In connec-
ton with the campaign. the following
pertinent questions are asked:
Do you know: That 21,000,000 let
tiers went to the dead-letter Office last
year? That 100000 parcels did like
wise? That 100000 letters go into
the mail yearly in perfectly blank en-
velopes? That $4,000 in cash is
found annually in misdirected let
tiers? That $4,000 in postage stamps
is found in similar fashion? That
because letters are misdirected 3d.
900 900 in checks. drafts and money
orders never reach the intended own
ers? That 1t costs Uncle Sam ST.
TAO, 900 yearly to look up addresses on
mis- directed letters? That 100000
900 We're given this service last year?
That in one city alone $500 daily is
spent in looking up mis- directed let
ters?
And do you know that this vast
sum could be saved If each piece Of
mail carried a return address and If
each parcel were wrapped in stout
paper and tied with strong cord?
Every man knows his own address.
Slogan; Put your address in the up
per left-hand corner OF all mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-03
To Attend Session
Kindergarten Union
Altos Angeles

Miss Henrietta G. Hanson. kinder
garten teacher at the Williams school
Of this city and vice president Of the
Maine Kindergarten Association will
leave this city about the first of July
for Los Angeles, Cal. where she will
attend the International Kindergar-
ten Union convention, which is to be
held in that city. Miss Hanson is the
Reporting Maine Delegate" to that
She will take to the convention q
letter from DIR. Augustus o. Thomas
state commissioner of education and
president Of the World Federation OF
Education, in which he extends to the
International kindergarten Union ar
invitation to affiliate with the World
Federation Of Education. AS the
kindergarten Union has thus far
been a separate organization this in
vitation may result in the merging Of
the kindergarten Union with the
World Federation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-03
County Real Estate
Transfers on File

The following deeds conveying real
estate were received and recorded
Tuesday at the Kennebec county
registry of deeds:
Acknowledgement L. Fellows to
Irenee j. Pomerleau, land and build
ings on State street; Ethel Bither to
Joseph F. Shirley, land and buildings
on State street: Catherine e. Shirley
to Gedeon NORM, land and buildings
on State street.
Benton-George Blaisdell to Alden
e. Robinson, land.
Hallowell-Ellen D. Pierce Of Hon.
olulu to Carrie S. Frank Of Sherman
Mills, land and buildings on Union
street.
Oakland-Elmer Knox to William
L. Perkins, land on the Magrath pond
road.
Vassalboro William King to
Archibald III. Strout, both of Water
vile, land ond buildings on the, shore
of Weber Pond.
Waterville-Peter H. Boudreau and
Frances A. Boudreau to Elizabeth
Joler Of Waterville, land on Gilman
street, $1,380.56; Doris, Elizabeth and
Gladys Joler to Hugh S.. Davidson,
land and buildings on Kelsey street.
Winslow-N. p. Dodge, Jr., and
Laura w. Dodge to Sargey Nabarow-
sky, land in the Belmolt Reynolds
tract, $179.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-03

The marriage of Miss Grace War
rem Whitney to Mr.. Robert Byron
Williamson which was solemnized
yesterday at high noon at st. Marks
Episcopal Church by the rector, Rev.
Stuart 3. Purves, was of unusual in
terest not only locally but to the State
at large. Miss Whitney is the niece
of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Warren
Whitney of las State Street with
whom she has made her home from
childhood and since graduating from
Pine Manor last year, she has been
very popular socially and active in
the work of st. Marks Church. Mr..
Williamson Is the son of the late
Joseph Williamson and grandson of
Gov. Edwin c. Burleigh, who not
only served his State as governor
but as representative to Congress
from 1897 to 1911, then as Senator
up to his death in 1916. The beau
tiful interior of st. Marks with it's
decorations of white summer flowers
and evergreens made perfect set
ting for the bridal party, which car
ried out an exquisite color scheme
in pale yellow and delphinium blue.
The bride, who is quite petite,
wore a girlish short gown of soft,
white satin heavily embroidered in
white silk and chenille; her long
trailing veil, dotted with clusters of
orange blossoms, was most becom-
ingly held in place by a circlet of
the same lovely flowers. She car
ried bridal bouquet of lilies of the
valley and white orchids and her
only ornament was the groom S
gift, a platinum and diamond bar
pin. Miss Whitney. who was escort
ed to the altar and given in mar
riage by her uncle, was attended by
Miss Dorothy Hill, as maid of honor.
wearing delphinium blue chiffon
with picture hat to match and
carrying huge bouquet of yellow
snapdragon.
The bridesmaids were Miss
Katharine Hill (who will be a bride
ferself on Saturday, the Misses
Dorothy Wyman and Dorothy Viles
and Miss Sally Hodges of New
Haven, the brides roommate at Pine
Manor. Their frocks were pale yell
lew chiffon with ruffles attached by
tiny blue flowers. They wore broad
hats of yellow leghorn, banded with
blue flowers set on both outside and
VI Oliti, anu SdLItCN Oh III
bouquets of blue larkspur.
Mr.. William Williamson stood
with his brother as best man: the
ushers were his cousin, Mr.. Lewis
A. Burleigh, Jr., Mr.. William
Lauderbeck, Jr.. of Chicago, Mr..
Herbert Barry, Jr., of Orange, N. j,
and Mr.. Edward Allen Whitney of
Cambridge, who is a cousin Of the
bride.
The Church service was i'm