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Evening star., 1925-01-17
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN

inquired are from the poem called
"a Complaint" by Wordsworth.
Q. What was Napoleon's capital in
Italy?-A. T. d.
A. In 1897 Milan was made the
capital of the Cisalpine Republic
founded by Napoleon, and in 1905 It
was the capital OF the Napoleonic
kingdom in Italy.
Q. Where did tho term cousin
Jacks" originate?-E. T.
A. Originally the name was applied
TO Cornishmen in the western coun-
ties OF England and also was used
in the colonies where they were &C
customed to work as miners.
O. Why will a fat man float more
easily than a thin one?-T. b Il
A. 1t is because flesh is lighter
than water Buoyancy is a question
Of displacement OF the volume OF
water, therefore, a fat man displaces
more water than a slim man, thus
giving him moro buoyancy or lifting
power.
Q. Why are the stacks OF q. ship
rak ed ?-J. c.
A This Is done in order to secure
a draft.
Q. What must be tho area of
| parachute to allow d man weighing
$50 pounds to descend in safety
]. J. n.
A. A man weighing $50 pounds
should have a parachute 81 feet in
| diameter, having an area Of 652
| square feet. In still air he will drop
at the rate of speed Of from to 10
| feet per second.
~
water displacement or carrying ca
| pacity?-C. J.
A. The tonnage of a ship is cal
| cuIated by measuring the interior OF
| the ship TO ascertain its internal
volume, and then dividing the total
| by 100 TO obtain the tonnage. One
hundred cubic feet is figured, accord
| ing to this system of measuring, as
| being equal to one ton.
@. What is the great circle dis
| tance between Boston and Cape Town.
| South Afrlca?-G. c. B.
A. The great circle distance is
| 6,729 nautical miles. The number Of
| degrees and minutes Of arc of this
great circle is 112 degrees minutes
Q. How is semi-opaque glass
| made?-H. X.
| A. It is due to llization and is
| frequently produced by the addition
| to the glass mixtures of materials
which will remain in suspension in
| the glass.
| (The Star Information BUreGu 1riH
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strictly to Information The bureau cant
not OtUe ddvice on legal. medical and
| financial matters. II does not attempt
to settle domestic troubles, nor under
| take exhaustive research on any sub
! feet Write your question plainly ard
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| the inquirer. Address Frederic j. ROSkfn,
| director, The Star Information Bttreo7t.
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Evening star., 1925-01-17
Makes Plea for Birds.
To the Editor OF The Star.

To the Editor of The Star:
May I make a plea for our birds
through the pages Of your paper?
These beautiful feathered creatures
suffer for want of food and
water In such storms as we are
berry, tender shoot and blade of
grass Is covered with sleet and ice
when all of their drinking pools are
solid blocks of ioe. Game wardens
tell us millions of birds die every
Winter in such storms as these. BY
feeding them we not only save them,
but get the great thrill that comes
from tanning the wild. Shy wood
creatures, with all their beauty Of
plumage and gayety Of song, will
come to the window sill for food
and water. Oh, how 1t charms as
they gain confidence and become less
shy!
This morning when put out
crumbs on the bird shelf hundreds
Of bluejays came flying down before
i closed the window, followed by
many species of sparrows. a flock Of
dainty juncoes or snowbirds, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Cardinal came, a Caro-
lima wren, and finally the mocking
bird. A piece of suet tied to a tree
near the window brings the hungry
birds from the woods with all their
woodland music. The nuthatch,
downy and hairy, and red head
woodpecker dined in close success
sion. And finally the shy red-bellied
woodpecker and the whistling tit
mouse. The bird bath Is the great
est joy! For birds need a great deal
OF water. AS soon as the bowl IS
filled with water, the birds flock to
1t and one by one they quench their
| thirst and often break the ice to
bathe. The cardinals make the most
thrilling picture with their high
crests and brilliant plumage against
the icy snow. The mocking bird is a
| frequent visitor-he never let's one for
get for one moment he is an F. r. ".
among birdh MINNIE I BRIGGS.
Evening star., 1925-01-17

effecting a serious fall OF the Ira in
foreign exchange. A part of the press
of Italy attributes the sharp drop of
Ira quotations to maneuvers in Ber-
lin, where recently reports of the as
sassination of Mussolini were printed
changes of the world. One of the gov
ernment organs urges that the arti-
ticial depreciation was not justified by
Italy's present political, economic
and financial condition. At the same
time, however, 1t is real deprecia-
tion, and is likely to find it's reflex in
an increase in the cost of living. This
is perhaps one of it's purposes, a move
to start a revolutionary reaction
against the Mussolini regime.
No date has been set for the cleo
ton. Mussolini will choose his own
time, but he must act soon. He has
pledged an election, and he must full
fill the pledge. Recently an anti-Fascist
revolt was narrowly averted by the
announcement that the premier would
submit to popular decision. King
Victor is believed to have exerted his
influence to that end. Much has been
happening in Italy that is not clearly
understood outside, much, perhaps,
that has not been known beyond the
boundaries. The situation there is ex-
tremely difficult, but apparently Mus
Gn1irj ;.
present sign to Indicate that in the
election he will be repudiated by the
people.
Evening star., 1925-01-17

Q. Has the legal whisky trade
with Canada Increased or decreased
since prohibition?-D. b. s.
A. The Dominion Bureau of Statis-
tics says that Canada has exported
29S,S13 gallons of whisky to the
United States in the past IL months.
The whisky was valued at 81 700, 900
The whisky trade with the United
States has grown, as in the preced-
ing IL months only 144,1S4 gallons
of whisky went across the border
In addition, large quantities of ale
and beer went from Canada to the
United States. This official state
ment ignores the enormous Illicit
trade.
Q. What is meant by the Foreign
Service"?-F. S. W.
A. This Is the name that is now
used for what was known as the
diplomatic and consular service.
Q. When the controller of the cur
rency winds up the affairs of an in
solvent bank, what is done with un-
claimed deposits?-M j.
A The receivers Of an insolvent
national bank liqutdate the assets of
the bank as quickly as possible, al
though there is a time limit of 90
for the unclaimed deposits Claims
can be submitted until the final dlvi-
dend is paid any time during the
receivership.
Q. When was Barnum's Circus first
sent on tour?-W. V. 8.
A. 1t first went on tour in 1872.
Q. Did Grover Cleveland coin the
phrase, "a. public office is a public
trust" ?-P q. T.
A. Cleveland did not coin the ex-
preston. He many times gave eX-
preston to the sentiment, but 1t was
w. g. Hudson who phrased it in
aXiomatic form.
Q. Does church pay taxes:
j. L. w.
A All church property is exempt
from taxation in the United States
Q. What furs are most valuable:
+. H. G.
A. OF the European furs, Russian
sable is by far the most valuable
while in this country silver fox is
given this rating.
Q. Is the Fleet Review still pub
lished?-J. w. c..
A 1t was discontinued shortly aft
er the death Of its editor, John r
Cox, about two years ago.
Q. Where is the geographic center
of Alaska?-W. T. G.
a. The Geological Survey says that
the geographic center OF Alaska is
difficult to determine, for the outline
of the territory is very irregular
However, If the outlying islands are
included in the determination, it is not
far from a point 80 miles south oi
Fort Gibbons, in latitude 630 as
longitude 1922 20
Q. What is the poem from which
Francis Thompson quotes: Such
change, and at the very door of my
fond heart, hath made me poor
M. B.
A The lines about which you have
Evening star., 1925-01-17
Flush the Streets!

Washington streets are in a con-
dition of such filth that unusual
measures should be employed to clean
them. The snow that froze after par
TALLY melting remains in places in
mounds and layers thickly coated with
dirt. The ordinary street-cleaning ap-
pliances have rat been used for fully
a fortnight. The rains that have fallen
have carried away only a small per
centage of the dirt, and with the grad
ual melting a muck has formed that
is most unpleasant and Is actually
menace to health.
The Fire Department should be
brought into service for cleaning the
streets. BY the use of hose the pave
ments could be secured of all the dirt
and probably much of the remaining
snow and ice. A few hours would
suffice to put most Of the streets in
good condition, and the public health
would be protected thereby. Ger
tainly the city would look cleaner than
it does at present. The existing con-
dition Of the streets is a disgrace to
the Capital.
Evening star., 1925-01-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
He Who Gets Fed.

He Who Gets Fed.
Whene'er a man of fame draws near,
The same old plan we view.
He banquets with extensive cheer,
Most every day or two.
And every other afternoon
Receptions claim his care
AS with knife and fork and spoon
He fondles fancy fare.
His old alarm clock he must wind
Although his hours were late;
An early breakfast he may find
Classed with affairs of state.
All, he who would his country serve
With fAithfulness complete
Must exercise both brain and nerve
And eat, and eat, and eat.
Evening star., 1925-01-17
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Cleaning off snow is getting to be
a regular household occupation in
Washington this Winter. Real snow
shovels-made in Michigan. where
they have big SHOWS, are In demand
hardware stores reporting brisk sales
If you ever have tried to clean the
snow off your walk with a small coal
shovel, you will know just what that
means.
'Oh, papa, see the beautiful snow
chortles little Billy. rubbing his
chubby nose against the cold pane
while his cleaning eyes take in the
whole fairyland into which Our Street
has been transformed.
Father, however, somehow fails to
enthuse over the lovely snow. To him
it represents hard work, hazardous
automobiliRg, slush, wet feet. maybe
a leaky roof.
Papa, ain't the snow beautiful%
Yes, my son. very beautiful"
What makes it beautiful papa"
why, ah, nature makes 1t beauti-
full, Billy. That's it-nature makes i,
beautiful"
Nature makes what beautiful
papa"
Why. the snow, my son, the snow
If. little boys play In 1t too much, they
will get wet feet, and maybe they
VIII go to Heaven, and be angels"
will there be any snow In Heaven
papa?"
Why, ere-ere-oh. yes. there is
snow in Heaven"
And will the angels get wet feet
too, papa?"
II suppose so, suppose So
IF they get wet feet, where will
they go, papa"
Cleaning off snow with a coal
shovel is n task reminiscent of Her
cules and his famous job in the
Augean livery stable.
Householders in the National Capt.
tai are so used to petty SHOWS, with
perhaps one big fall year, that or
dtnarily they do not possess them
selves of proper wooden snow
shovel.
Now there is no more useless thing
In the worlds than wooden snow
| shovel when there is no snow. 1t is
like a phonograph without a record
a radio receiving set without tube
a furnace without coal.
A snow shovel without snow ia
! worse than a Gibson girl of the 1906
vintage without an admirer, more tc
be pitied than a puppy without q
small boy to wool II around, much
worse off than an automobile lacking
skid chains on a slippery street, more
useless than a bee without flowers
Forelorn the snow shovel stands
during Spring, Summer and Autumn
and perhaps most of the Winter, but
when a big snow comes down, then
it comes into its own. And If, as
seems to be the case here this Win
ter, snow follows snow. the wooder
shovel proves to be real good In
vestment
For something less than dollar
| the intrepid home owner who is deter
mined to abide by the police regulations
which call for the removal of snow
within "a hours after it ceases falling
| can get himself a very capable shovel.
He will bless his own foresight the
minute his left hand falls on the han
die, and his right slides down the
| shaft.
Ouch" he is likely to exclaim
as several splinters enter his hands
Makers OF snow shovels seem to go or
| the theory that users Of the same have
very tough hands.
Such q thing as smoothing of the
| handle and shaft never seems TO oc'
cur TO the enterprising manufac'
turers. Perhaps they intend them fol
horny handed sons of toll rather
than for white collar workers.
So the first thing necessary, after
purchasing your big wooden shovel II
Evening star., 1925-01-17
Mussolini's Confidence Vote.

Premier Mussolini was given an
overwhelming vote of confidence in
the Italian Chamber Of Deputies yes.
terday, 3O7 to 33. Opposed to him
were the three former premiers, Clio
litti, Orlando and Salandra, the latter
2 not present on account of illness. but
aligned with the opposition. Absent
from the meeting were the 100 Aven-
tine insurgent deputies who are boy
Cotting Parliament in protest against
the Mussolini policies and program.
The session was stormy, but the out
come was assured from the be-
ginning. The effect of the vote is
to insure a general election at
which Mussolini will submit his
fortunes to the popular vote. His
enemies contend that he is plot
&. ting so to frame the election law that
victory will be insured. He declares
\ that he contemplates an election at
which all qualified voters may express
themselves without coercion or re
preston. At yesterdays session he
shouted to one of the eX-premiers
who was charging him. with planning
cOercive measures: You may rest as
sured we will not use the artillery in
cur election; you have done even
that"
1t is charged by the Mussolini gov
ernment that a conspiracy against the
2talians fiscal egedit. lha.Aa been &=Nogk
Evening star., 1925-01-17

In her various complications Ger
many has felt it desirable to forego,
at least temporarily, the responsible
ties attached to a system of prohibi-
ton enforcement.
Evening star., 1925-01-17

People who demanded trial for the
ex-kaiser did not realize how little
time the world would have for inciden
tai demonstrations of retributive senti-
ment.
Evening star., 1925-01-17
No Choice.

Are you in favor Of economy"
''It doesn't make any difference
whether you're in favor of it or not"
answered Senator Sorghum. when
you're working on Government
salary you've got to have it,
Evening star., 1925-01-17

A man with an iron will as an or
ganizer OF voters, the late Richard
Croker could not provide against a
lack of harmony in his own family
circle.
Evening star., 1925-01-17
Critical Moments.

While op'ry singers make their choice
The world uncertain runs.
We wonder il they'll lift a voice
Or elevate their guns.
Evening star., 1925-01-17

So far as changes Of personnel are
concerned the Inauguration on March
will look almost like set of New
Year resolutions.
Evening star., 1925-01-17
The Lonely I.augher.

"Why don't you like him?"
HE lacks dignity and repose," an
swered Miss Cayenne. Hes the sort
that will put on the headphones and
laugh out loud all by himself at radio
COMICS
Evening star., 1925-01-17

Scientists are still announcing dis
coveries that may prolong life, pro-
vided the individual escapes the reck-
less motor driver.
Evening star., 1925-01-17
Literary Decadence.

Literature is at low ebb."
"It is" answered Uncle Bill Bottle
top. Even the label on a Ticker bot
tie doesn't mean anything worth
noticin'.'
Evening star., 1925-01-17
suppressed Demonstration.

With no inaugural display
We may seem shy and shrinking,
There'd be a mighty noise, they say,
II we could hear the thinking.
Evening star., 1925-01-17
Versatile Date.

Next Fourth Of March will bring to
view
Inaugural display.
The date, with various changes due,
Is also moving day.
Evening star., 1925-01-17
All Other States
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70 The use for republication OF all news dis
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1SH,H herein All rights Of publication of
special dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star., 1925-01-17

As time elapses the average citizen
recalls the income tax publicity and
wonders what real difference it made.
Evening star., 1925-01-17
Kate by Mail-PayabIe i'm Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.

I)aily and Sunday. j yr., $40; 1 mo, roc
Daily only. y........1 yr., $500: mo, soc
Sunday only yr., S2.4O; l mo-, zoe
Evening star., 1925-01-17

Muscle Shoals debate is beginning
to recall the babbling brook of poetic
fame.
Evening star., 1925-01-17

I'm too many cases." said Uncle
Eben, "'tain' necessary fob Satan to
go after sinners. All de old boy has to
do is to leave his eddrssz."
Evening star., 1925-01-17

Jud Tunkins says it's all right to
laugh at your troubles, but you'd bet
ter not do it in the face of g. traffic
cop.
Evening star., 1925-01-17
The Evening Star Newspaper Compan,

Business Office, 11th st. and Pennsylvania Ave
New York Otice: 10 East +2nd ST.
Chicago once: Tower Building.
European Of1ce l6 Regent St, London England
Evening star., 1925-01-17

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition, IS delivered by carriers within the
city at 80 cents per month: daily only. 40
cents per month; Sunday only, 20 cents per
month. Orders may he sent by mail or tele-
phcue Main 5000. Collection is made by car
tiers at the end OF each month
Evening star., 1925-01-17

Q. Why are the stacks OF a. ship
rak ?-J. c.
A. This is done in order to secure
a draft.
Evening star., 1925-01-17

A. A man weighing $50 pounds
should have parachute "a feet in
diameter, having an area of 652
square feet. In still air he will drop
at the rate of speed Of from s to 10
feet per second.
Evening star., 1925-01-17

Grace Richmond's hardworking,
conscientious doctor, Red Pepper
Burns. reappears in another novel,
Red of the Redfields" In this book
DIR. Burns is asked by a friend to find
a. home in reliable family for a
young man who is suffering from a
mysterious ailment, consisting of
profound apathy. Red Pepper" finds
a place for the apathetic Felix Rowe
in the home of his cousin, Marcia
Redfield. Among the Redfileds Fe-
lix gradually awaksns interest in
life. OF course, q girl has something
to do With tA
Evening star., 1925-01-17

Q. What must be tho area of
parachute to allow d man weighing
$50 pounds to descend in safety
Evening star., 1925-01-17

O. Why will a fat man float more
easily than a thin one2-T b Il
A. 1t is because flesh is lighter
than water. Buoyancy is a question
Of displacement OF the volume OF
water, therefore, a fat man displaces
more water than a slim man, thus
giving him moro buoyancy or lifting
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-09

s sc0t Ghiea sne sn an s9nEf Glenn T
Talks music. Timely Topics" WQJ
(447.5). Chicago-Dinner concert. WRC
t46S.5), ashington-Smithsonia In
stitution talk. WTAS (302.S). Elgin,
nl.-WTAS Orchestra, songs five hours.
WIFI (394:5l. Philadelphia-William Blu
rioux. cellist
s:15 p. M.-wJY (4o5.2l. New York
Guarantee Glee Club. WREo (2S5.5l .
Lansing Mich.-Musical program. WIFI
(394.5), Observation-Disclosures Terrasi.
= 30 T. M.-wLs (344.e). Chicago-cias-
steal program, baritone.
2 :25 p. M.-WJZ (454.3(. New York
Sixtieth anniversary of battle of Apo
1880 II. M;-CKAC (411l, Montreal-Con-
Musicale. WRAP (475.9l, TT. Worth
Thorp s Spring Christian College concss't.
do grogrsm; WGBs $3.50, New YORK. :
and a hall WY (4O5 ~, New York
Organ recital. WRC (46S.5). Washing
ton--Princeton Musical Club concert.
800 p. M.-KDKA 1909 J, East Pitts
burgh-Specal program. KYW 1884
Chicago-Twenty minutes OF good read.
ing WCBD GA o.. Zion, -nl.-Muscal
program, reader. WHB 1860, Kansas
City-Muscal program. WIP (50S.2)
Loews vaudeville headliner. WMAQ
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. M. f. Choir.
\Lenten music. WIKI (273), Cleveland
Karnival Klub frolic. four hours WIZ
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-09
Radio Editor Times:

Radio Editor Times:
Have been reading the radio Sec
ton of the Times with interest and
will say that it is great. I sure
look forward to Thursday eve when
1 can get the good interesting radio
news and events to read. 1 do not
know if there is anything SO wonder
full about my log, but here goes,
WFBM, KDKA, WRBO, WLW.
1880 to 1890 March 80, WBBZ,
WOS, WCCO, and three more that
cannot find listed, but I under
stood the announcers to say KMKD,
WMWU and VIVA. These were
received all on a single tube using
22h "B" battery and one dry
cell. Using a low loss coil of my
own make tuning with two Var.
Condensers.
A. w. JOHNSON,
1894 Lockwood ST.,
City.
P. S. Please give the location of
the last three sets Of letters if posi-
BILE. l also heard some on talking
loud ana clear saying 1884 hello
1894. Who was it?
The stations that you refer to are
perhaps WWJ, Detroit, KFKB,
Milford, Kan. and WMAQ Chicago.
The 1924 calling was one Of the
local stations testing.
Radio Editor Times:
VIII the local station Of the
Merchants Heat and Light Company
broadcast the Speedway races this
year? r. L. JONES.
City.
The Speedway races win be broad
cast this year by WF'BM the local
station and also by WGN Of Chicago.
Radio Editor Times:
What broadcasting station of 500
watts or more has the lowest wave
length, and where is it located?
TIMES READER
KFWA at Ogden, Utah has the
lowest wave length of any 500-watt
station in the United States 214.2
meters or 1,4O0 kilocycles.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-09
Radio
Today's Best

CoDrri0ht. 1875. bu United Press
KSD, St. Louis, p. M. CST-Holy
Thursday services.
WHIP, Philadelphia, p. NJ. EST
Lenten cantata, THE Risen King
KGO, Oakland, p. M. Pest
Radio drama, Civilian Clothes"
WEAF, New York; WIFI, Phila-
delphia; WEAR, Cleveland; WWJ,
Detroit; WCCO, Minneapolis-St. Paul;
woo, Davenport; WSAI, Cincinnati;
WEEP, Boston; WAR, Providence;
WGR, Buffalo; WCAE, Pittsburgh,
9 P. M. EST-Rossini's oratorio,
"Stabat Mater" followed by an hour
Of symphonic music.
WIZ, New York; WRC, Washing
ton; WGY. Schenectady, p. M. EST
United States Marine Band.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-09

Columbia University, New York
City, is spending $4,000, 900 In new
buildings, one of which costing al
most 100000 will house the uni
versity radio section.
When the airplane express be-
tween Boston and New York begins
in May, cabins of the twelve pas
senger machines will each have
a broadcast receiver. This airline
express will fly from New York
to Boston in one hour and fifteen
minutes.
Entirely too much time is being
taken up by various stations read
ing telegrans over the air. The
average listener of today does not
care to sit and listen to an an
nouncer read scores of messages
that the program is coming in
fine" Several of the larger stations
refuse to acknowledge messages or
cards over the air and they are to