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Evening star., 1925-05-28
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN

deposit Of placer mines the color of
gold-bearing ore prior to the time Of
going to the smelter. differs according
to the ore. Different ores have differ
ent colors, this depending upon the
associated rock. For instance, IL the
ore is filled with quartz, it will have q
white appearance. Raw nugget gold
is yellow. The particles of gold left in
the pan or sluice box used in placer or
hydraulic mines are yellow. Gold mug
gets contain many other minerals.
Pyrite, or fools gold" and yellow
mica are often mistaken for gold.
Q. Why do wasps kill spiders?-L.
N. w.
A. They kill them for food, often
taking spiders to the nest for the
young.
@. Are there any Carolina paro-
|quets now?-W. S. 1
A. The Biological Survey says that
the Carolina paroquet is supposedly
extinct, inasmuch as no specimens
have been seen within late years. II
these birds are existing at this time,
they probably exist in the inland
wooded areas Of Florida.
@. What can be used TO kill grass
on base ball diamond?-C. 0. D.
A A strong solution of sodium chic
ride can be used as a preparation for
killing grass.
@. Can a young foreigner change
his entire name to an American one?
L. K.
A. Legally a person is not under
obligation to bear the surname OF his
parents, nor the Christian name con-
ferred in infancy, and he may there
fore change his name at will. subject
only TO the possible inconvenience ofs
proving his identity if it should be-
called into question.
@. Are the dinky engines and dom
key engines the same?-W. J. S.
A. Both 'dinky' and donkey" are
used in reference usually to contraC
tors engines, for engines used in con.
struction work. In some cases the
term "dinky" engine is applied [,
engines in logging camps.
@. Did Columbus bring some con.
victs on one of his voya ges?-M. w.
A. Columbus did bring some Span
| ish convicts 10 the New World.
@. What was the range OF Calves
voice?-W. F. w.
A. Emma Calve was classified as
a dramatic soprano. Her voice was
| sfogato of 212 octaves from q to CO,
| perfectly even throughout, with con-
| traltolike low register. Mime. Calve
| retired from the stage in 1910 and is
now living in France.
|
! (Let The Star Information Bureau.
Frederic J. HdSEin, director, TtCenty-
| first and C. streets northwest, qnStCer
| uour question. The only charge for
| this serrice is . cents In stamps for re-
| turn p0Stdge.J
Evening star., 1925-05-28
Organized Thuggery.

Yesterday in New York strong
arm" methods were applied in q war
between the garment makers. who are
in a perpetual state Of strife In that
city. A loft building containing seven
dress factories, three Of which are con.
Quoted as union shops and four as
non-union, was visited by a band Of
young "guerillas," armed with paper
wrapped lead pipes, three OF the four
non-union shops were raided and the
employees were beaten severely. Seven
Of the workers were SO seriously in
5ured as to require hospital treatment
A police call was sounded and five Of
the raiders were rounded up before
the gang could mingle with the crowd
and all escape.
This is a return to state Of war
fare that was practiced few years
ago. Rival organizations Of employers
used to hire professional gangsters
and make attacks by proxy. These
gangs were open to the highest bid
ders for their services. Gang feuds
developed, as trade rivalries became
keen. Murders were committed be-
Pause gangs trespassed upon the fields
Of their competitors That the men
who made yesterdays raid were pro-
fessionals. in the sense that they took
on the job for pay, Is hardly to be
doubted, in view of the records Of past
performances.
Prosecution Of these gangsters Is
difficult, because OF the protection
that is afforded them. In few in
stances, save where the gangmen have
turned upon one another and commit
ted murder. have any Of them been
brought to book for their crimes. Some
sinister influence has shielded them In
almost every case.
Yesterdays raid was a fragrant de-
f1ance of the law. 1t remains now to
be seen whether conditions have bet
tered sufficiently TO bring about a sue
cessful prosecution, with perhaps dis
closure Of the persons who hired the
thugs and their punishment in turn.
Evening star., 1925-05-28
Estimates of Amy Lowell
Give Rank ais Pioneer

ship, it might have lacked for a much
longer period
Her unquestionably great services
to the cause Of poetry were invaluable
and will long remain an inspiring
memory" says the New York Herald
Tribune. If her contribution to the
art can be estimated so soon after
her death, it was in her success in
breaking down many artificial rules
that had come to be considered essen
tial; thus she served as one Of the
liberators of the generations of poets
that are to come" declares the BaIti-
more Evening Sun.
x X
aside from the reasoned chaos of
her chosen fields in poetry" the Prov
idence Journal suggests, there were
her sane critical pronouncements to
guide young thought and young en-
deavor. Her energetic presence in the
van of modern pioneers has served
greatly to alter and vitalize the
course of creative writing in the New
World, and has measurably affected
recent European trends as WELL"
"She was undoubtedly the leader
and inspiration Of the modernists of
verse;" the Akron Beacon-Journal be-
lieves. "a vigorous, positive and
pioneering force" is the Judgment of
the KNOXVILLE sentinel The result
| showed" says the Syracuse Herald,
when high standards work in con-
sonance with consummate skill"
Appreciation of the splendid work
done by Miss Lowell on her biography
of Keats Is universal. mo less a
monument to the English poet than
to the American biographer," thinks
the New York Evening World. "An
eminent contribution to biography"
says the Albany Evening News. "Des-
tined to take it's place among the
, really great biographies" states the
Newark News. 1.-THE future cannot
be kinder to her, should it give her
a biographer as understanding and as
sympathetic as herself" concludes the
Louisville Courier-J Journal.
Evening star., 1925-05-28
@. Where was golf first played?-

C. ". " mere was s''- '''
A. Golf is possibly OF Dutch origin.
The Romans had q game called paSa-
Mica, played with crooked stick ana
a ball Of leather, and in England dur
ing the reign of Edward III the game
was called handy ball. The Dutch
game differs greatly from the Scottish.
and 1t is believed that golf is direct
descendant of the game OF shlnty, out
is probably a combination OF both.
Golf was extensively played In Scot
land in 1887.
Q. Has New York City a zoning
plan for building?-T. n.
A. In 1915 a zoning plan was adopt
ed to regulate the use to which build
ings could be put, their height In re-
lation to street widths, and the per-
centage Of the area of the lot permit
ted to be covered.
Q. What does the name "Balto"
mean?-M. e. G.
A. Authorities do not speak def
nitely in regard TO the word. 1t Is
probably an Illyrian or Persian word
and means war council" or prince
Of Splendor."
Q. Does free verse have a meter?-
A. The forms of poetry called ''Vers
Libre," or Free Verse" eliminate
rhyme and meter. The popularity OF
this style of poetry is Of comparatively
recent development.
@. Who got the Nobel peace prize
in 1923-24?-L. x. r.
A. 1t was not awarded in that year.
@. How long has landscape gar
dening been done?-M. S.
! A. The ancients practiced landscape
gardening. but little is known about
| the styles in vogue among the differ
ent peoples. From the early times OF
| the Christian era to the thirteenth
| century the art was mainly practiced
| in the adornment OF walled gardens
| connected with castles or converts.
Lenotre was a celebrated French land
scape gardener Of the seventeenth cen
| tury.
| O What makes a. cake fall?-W.
NJ. C.
A, There are various mistakes pos
sible in the mixing and baking that
will produce this result Too much
sugar or butter may cause a cake TO
| fall, and an oven that is too slow. or
| which does not bake the cake evenly
or sufficiently, will make 1t soggy.
@. Please give the right name of
the chief king Of ancient Scotland and
| Ireland?-P. G. T.
! A. The ancient Celtic title Of the
chief king is variously spelled Ard-ri,
| Ardrigh and Ardriagh.
Q. What does gold-bearing ore look
| like?-M. c.
| A. The Geological Survey says that
| the color of bearing ore, the color
| of the actual vein when disclosed by
| blasting, the color Of the gold-bearinG
Evening star., 1925-05-28
Hylau Feels the Strain.

Mayor Hylan, in his candidacy for
denomination, is finding himself being
hemmed In by his opponents, both
within and outside of his own party.
Yesterday he emitted an outburst
which plainly indicated that he feels
alarmed by the steadily increasing
pressure.
Last Tuesday night the New York
City Republicans selected Charles D.
Hilles, national Republican committee
man for the State, to direct the
party in the coming municipal cam
paign, and evidenced complete har-
nony among the leaders IN taking this
first step toward an active fight for
the nayoralty. This action stirred
Evening star., 1925-05-28
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

children, their dogs. their purchases
the topics that interest US.
The women, OF course, are more In
terested in the so-called "glad rags"
When Mrs. Manderville Huntington
Manners appears in a dress distinctly
a la mode. every eye follows her.
Come look at Mrs. Manners in her
new dress"'
look-you can see her without doing
that. Besides, 1t makes them sag"
Pretty snappy."
IL do not think she looks as well In
it as in that blue dress she wore last
week"
Bet 1t cost her husband pretty
penny"
Sometimes you can pick up dress
like that comparatively cheap"
So 1t goes.
The criticisms Of the second class
we will pass up here. since such dis
! cussions are usually based upon lack
or knowledge, ignorance, to use a
short and ugly word.
Lie" for instance, Is not the only
short, ugly word in the dictionary. al
though 1t is given that position. Our
language is full OF these short, ugly
| words, expressed with all the vigor OF
our ancestors.
The word Ignorance" Is not SO
short, and perhaps not SO ugly, but it
gets there just the same. In relation
to our neighbors for whom we have
no particular liking. it mayhap fits the
bill.
Perhaps If we could know them
better. we would come to like them
| better, and thus free ourselves from
the ugly habit Of criticizing them,
Let none assume a self-righteous nose.
for we all live in glass houses. when
| 1t comes to this matter, and a lifting
| or the curtain would show us in MANY
| ridiculous postures.
Perhaps the greatest fun in watch
| ing the neighbors comes with those
| whom we do not know. Here we are
not obsessed by friendship, or any
| talnt OF III Will. These netghbors
| simply put on daily shows for our
peneft, and we occupy grandstand
| seats.
Some OF them would be tremen
dously astonished If they knew our
| names for them. THE Man That
Goes Along at O'Clock" serves as q
| cheap, effective and correct time
piece. He is never late, he is never
early, he never requires any wind
ing up.
| we 10 not nave TO take him to a
JeWeler, or buy him a new main
| spring, but he keeps us informed OF
the hour as correctly as il he were
some wonderful new walking clock
invented by Father Time himself. and
run by our house especially for our
| benefit.
Then there is "The Woman Who
Comes Home at 5 O'clock" She is
even more punctual than the early
morning gentleman, and serves the
very useful purpose of marking the
time to begin to get dinner.
| Moving time" always finds the
grandstand full. Certainly MOVING
displays ones belongings In Their
worst light. Furniture that appeared
very nice indoors suddenly shows ur
every scratch as It stands huddled or
the sidewalk preparatory to being
| placed in the van.
| Why do moving men find 1t neces
sary to stand all ones household
goods on the sidewalk and lawn?
| No doubt they have good reasons
for doing it, but the procedure is try
ing upon the good housewife. although
undoubtedly edifying to the neigh
bors.
| The neighbors, It must be remem
bered, watch our comings and goings
much in the same way that we watcf
| theirs. We do not resent it.
We have our turn,
Evening star., 1925-05-28
Law and Volunteer Diplomacy.

Representative Hamilton Fish Of
New York proposes the invocation of
an old statute to punish the 'volun-
teer diplomats" who have been re-
Gently making unauthorized comments
in Paris and elsewhere upon the
American debt-collection policy. This
statute is known as the Logan act.
passed when Benjamin Franklin was
Minister to France. 1t is section 5
OF the United States Criminal Code Of
1906. 1t provides that any American
who without authority communicates
directly or indirectly with any foreign
officials with an intent TO influence or
defeat the policies Of the United States
shall be fined s., 600 and imprisoned
not more than three years. Its enact
ment was due to difficulties encoun-
tered by Benjamin Franklin in France
in securing aid from the French gov
ernment because OF the interference
of certain of his fellow citizens In his
diplomatic work.
A specific case Is cited by Repre-.
banker. in a speech before the Inter
allied Club in Paris. in the presence Of
Premier Painleve. said:
If at times you hear words that Of
1end you, you will always put it down
as the fact that they do not come from
the soul of the American people, but
from the politicians, who do not repre-.
sent the Nation.
This is unquestionably an attempted
interference and an unauthorized com
munication indirectly with a foreign
official, with an intent to influence o,
defeat the policies OF the United
States" But it is doubtful whether
action will be taken. Probably the
banker was totally unaware Of the
statute. Very few people indeed have
any knowledge Of such a law. OF
course, ignorance of the law Is no de
fense and does not justify its infrac-
ton. But the case nevertheless hard.
ly warrants prosecution.
Reputation Of this bankers mes
sage to the French people. and indi.
rectiy to the French government, has
already been effected. It has been
demonstrated that he does not speak
for the soul of the American people, /"
and, indeed, his speech has proved
actually helpful rather than harmful
to the execution of the policies of this
Government. Representative Fish has
rendered a service by citing the old
law, even though his proposal for its
invocation to punish a detractor of
this Government may not be adopted.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

mate skill and artistic knowledge.
then the artists in their studios must
look to their laurels. Without going
into detailed criticism and apprecia-
ton such as this noble work deserved
land which space, alas, forbids), 1t Is
enough to say that 'Parsifal,' with Its
glorious music. did not make so deep
and true an impression upon me as
has been made by this silent black
and white work, in which the only
captions are carefully selected pas
sages from the New Testament. The
actors are not only the best I have
ever seen since Duse, but also such
splendid physical types and so simple
and untheatrical that one wonders
who and what they are. No names
are advertised. One inagineS that
this film is more important as a work
of art than even the performances
of the Passion Play at Oberammer-
gau."
Evening star., 1925-05-28

Evolution.
really don't object to evolution,
Though many folks regard It with
frown.
To me It seems noble institution
Designed to lift the lowly to renown.
My one regret is the ancestral bungle
Arising from a lack Of legal skill.
No doubt I'd be the owner Of a jungle
II Grandpa Monk had only made a
will!
Evening star., 1925-05-28

Canada, once POLITICALLY referred to
as "our lady OF the SHOWS" appears
to have interested herself in prosaic
profit and, equipped with a bung-
starter, to be ready to preside over
the refrigerator as the barmaid Of the
Western Hemisphere.
Evening star., 1925-05-28
An Advocate Of Change.

An Advocate Of Change.
"Do you think the Senate rules
ought to be changed?"
"Of course I do" answered Senator
Sorghum. "If great statesman feels
conscientiously disposed to filibuster
there ought to be some way OF his
doing it without firing his voice out"
Evening star., 1925-05-28

More modern ideas as to costume
have been found desirable for pur-
poses Of presentation at the English
court. However, 1t will be a long
time before London is as liberal in
such matters as Atlantic City.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

In late May, when foretaste OF
ton has rather overdone itself in the
effort to retain its reputation as a
cool and bracing Summer resort.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

The theory Of evolution affords Col.
Bryan another opportunity for his
well recognized gifts for the practice
Of elocution.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

Such is the remarkable influence
Of Henry Ford that he found no diff.
ficulty whatever in securing parking
space in Wall street.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

Soviet Russia has a certain linger-
ing regard for Trotsky owing, appar-
emily, to his long association with the
genuinely influential Lenin.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

Soldiers who paraded before Won
Hindenburg may have accomplished
no more than to convince the old
general that the goose step no longer
means anything.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

United States Senators would be less
willing to filibuster II the audience
were composed Of constituents instead
Of a few patient though inattentive
fellow Senators.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

While Col. Bryan interests himself
in evolution, Florida must be patient
in facing the possibility Of a slight
lull in real estate.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

The Hawaiian Islands observe with
interest japanese inclination to come
East and grow up with the country.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

Germany and France may yet be
persuaded to pay OF new deots instead
Of cid scores.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

Students Of evolution find difficulty
in making clear the widely accepted
opinion that the monkey is not direct
ancestor. but only a poor relation.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

In view Of local climatic conditions
an Arctic explorer might be pardoned
for delaying his return trip.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

Another aid to longevity is little
closer attention to brake Innings
Baltimore Evening Sun
Evening star., 1925-05-28

Human nature won't change" said
Uncle Eben, ''an' dar amt anybody
on earth influential enough to make
economy stylish"
Evening star., 1925-05-28
The Wilderness,

"Oh, for lodge in some vast wilder.
ness
Where could wander from the
morn till dark,
And never fear a moment Of distress
Because Of any lack Of space to
park.
Evening star., 1925-05-28
Rate by NIalI-PayabIe in Advance.
M...=I.l Y-:xuixaia
All Other States.
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
patches credited to II or not otherwise cred
tied ed. in this paper and also the local news news
ef special dispatches herein are also reservsd.
Evening star., 1925-05-28
Hard Analysis.

Would you marry a man for
money"
mo" answered Miss Cayenne.
Even II were cold and mercenary
person, I should not think Of such
q thing. My reading Of the current
news has convinced me that one Of
the most difficult ways Of inducing g.
man to part with money IL to be mar.
ried to him."
Evening star., 1925-05-28
SHOOTING STARS.
Evolution.

By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Evening star., 1925-05-28
Tho (,entIe Suringtimn.

Tho GentIc Spr1ngtime.
The gentle Springtime was q merry
season
That used to bring contentment to
the soul;
But now 1t merely offers us a reason
For ordering In another ton Of coal.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

Jud Tunkins says he's goin' to read
his Bible regular. as usual, but he
won't tell nobody, for fear Of starting
an argument.
Evening star., 1925-05-28

The neighbors' new clothes, their
Evening star., 1925-05-28
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business Onice:
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Evening star., 1925-05-28

rule, only one place. Obviously for the
artist the one-man showing offers the
greater opportunity. The prevalence
of these one-man exhibitions is sug-
gested by the statement that no less
than 20 such opened simultaneously In
different galleries in New York last
Winter in a single week. Works pre-
viously shown In New York are not
available for the academy exhibitions;
therefore, the artist must make q
choice Of reserving his best work for
the academy, to the detriment of his
one-man show, or sending his second
best to this mixed gathering. Often
times the decision Is the generous one
and it is for this reason that in spite
of the conflict, Mr.. Cortissoz. himself
the most astute OF critics, declares to
have found much invariably in both
the annual and the Winter show to
allure and reward inspection.
X X X
All art is not encompassed in the
museum or the exhibition gallery
The London correspondent of the
American Magazine of Art, in a re-
cent communication, says: 1.-THE
greatest work Of art at present In
London is not in the modern art
galleries or the studio Of any artist
but in a cinema hall. At the Phil
harmonic there is film called
I N. r. l., presented by Mr.. Van
Damn, which was forbidden by the
censor; but it was afterward wit
messed by certain of the bishops ir
private and they were so enthusiastic
about 4 that the censor withdrew hit
structure upon 1t and made 1t free tc
the public. Where 1t came from Il
not clear: who are the artists re
sponsible for 1t is not told; the
nationality Of the actors In it is
likewise hidden. 1t tells the life o,
Christ, and I venture to state that. ir
all probability, it has never had such
a telling before in history. This film
will do for those who see it land ths
world ought to see it) what the grea
mural paintings of medieval time:
essayed to do. 1t Is a new phase in
art; and II the movie Is to be uset
In this war ard with such consum
Evening star., 1925-07-01
HAYNES MAY QUIT
PROHIBITION POST
Will Confer Shortly With
Backers on Entering Race
3. for Ohio Governorship.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Roy A. Haynes may soon close -four
aventful years as prohibition commits
Sioner to contest for the governorshir
of Ohio. The commissioner is not yet
ready to make any formal announce
ment, 'but conference of his sup
porters will he held here soon to con
Sider the move.
Mr.. Haynes, who was said to have
been persuaded by President Coolidge
TO abandon his plans OF run for the
governorShip last November as pro
htbition candidate, would seek the Re
publican nomination for the Office now
held by Gov. A. V. Donahey, Demo
crat, in his second term.
If he enters the primaries, Mr..
Haynes will be campaigning at the
same time as will Senator Willis, Re
publican, Ohio, If the latter adhereS
10 his desire to seek reelection. The
commissioner and the Senator are old
friends, and it is not expected that
Mr.. Willis will oppose the arrange
ment.
Will Stay Till August.
With his plans still indefinite. Com
missioner Haynes expects to hold his
office until August l, at least, when
new procedure in prohibition enforce
lnent ordered by Assistant Secretary
Andrews of the Treasury, becomes
effective. The new system provides
for radical reorganization, and Mr..
Haynes desires to remain here Ions
enough to see it we'll underway.
Mr.. Haynes is known to have sought
several times to resign his post since
he was appointed in June, 1921, by
president Harding, but each time was
persuaded to stay on. He survived,
100, reports on numerous occasions
that he would be retired, and for much
nf his term of office was subjected to
considerable opposition in and out of
Congress.