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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. H1SKIN.

Q. Which authors lead as the best
sellers'r-P. T. F.
A. The list Of favorite authors is
too long to admit Of complete repro
duction. One recent compilation
names Winston Churchill as leading,
followed by Harold Bell Wright.
Booth Harrington, George Barr Nc
Cutcheon, Mary Roberts Rinehart,
Zane Grey. Gene Stratton- Porter,
Eleanor II. Porter, William j. Locke.
f. Phillips Oppenhejm, Gilbert Parker
and Rex +. Beach, in the order
naned.
Q. Is the hardening of copper lost
art?--k. G. l..
that hardening copper is no secret
from present-day metallurgists. any
OF whom can produce an edged tool
Of hardened copper as good as any
made in prehistoric times. Copper is
not used for such tools because OF
the great superiority of steel.
.. How many species of birds are
there?-H. B. W.
A. The Biological Survey SAYS that
there are 500 species of birds and
200 subspecies.
Q. What is the lowest tempera ature
ever actually measured?-B. w.
A. 1t appears to he the reading Of
A temperature Of 1873 degrees below
zero. Fahrenheit obtained with reg
istering balloon at Batavia, Java. in
1918. The height at which this tenn
perature was recorded is uncertain.
q. Why is the pool in q poker
game called a kitty?-M. f. "A.
A. The proba BILE origin of the term
is the old ia shioned kist from which
we get our modern word chest. \
money box was kist. so came the
pool in poker game to he called
the kist, then the kit, and, finally.
kitty.
Q. What We're the sobriauets of
Presidents Johnson, Arthur and
Cleveland? ?-M. G.
A. President johnson was some =
times spoken Of AS Sir Veto" Arthur
"America's First Gentleman" and
Our Chet." and Cleveland. the Man
of Destiny"
Q. How many national parks are
there III. A. r.
A. There are 19. with total area
OF 1882 square miles, including Hot
Springs tArkansas). Yellowstone
Sequoia. Glacier Grand Canyon and
OlIclS- mere are nh llOndl Illil
tary. etc, parks under the iurisdic-
ton of the Secretary of War. in
cluding Cbickamauga and Chatta
nooga, Gettysburg. Shiloh. Lincoln s
birth place and others. Also a large
number OF so-called ational monu :
ments, including Devils Tower
tWyoming). Montezuma Castle (Ari
I.zona) Petrif1ed Forest lArizona)
Chaco Canyon '(New Mexico) and
others.
Q. Is II unla wful to employ the
symbol Of the Red Cross in connec
ton with articles of mercha ndise >
r. H. 7.
A. II IL unla wful for any one other
than the American National Red
| Cross. its employees and certain
| authorities Of the United States 10
| use the emblem of the Greek Red
| Cross on A white ground or any sign
or insignia made or colored in imi-
| tation thereof. or the words Red
| Cross or Geneva Cross" or any
com bina tion of these words. for the
| purpose of trade or as an advertise
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ment TO induce the sale of any article
whatsoever. or for any business
charita BILE purpose. The only excep-
ton is in favor Of persons. etc. thst
actually used the said emblem. sign,
insignia or words for any lawful pur-
pose prior to January ), 1905.
Q. What are the extents Of the
coast lines Of the United States and
Alaska?-S. NJ NJ.
A. The extent OF the tidal shore line
Of the mainland OF continental United
states, excluding Alaska. is 1914
miles; that of the adjoining islands IL
1853 miles; that of the mainland of
Alaska is 6.542 miles. and that of the
adjoining isla ands is $3.50 miles.
Q. Are all white Persian cats deaf?
o. W H.
A. All white cats are deaf provided
they have heen bred from white stock.
This is also true OF many other white
animals and albinos.
Q. When storm has blown down
fruit tree in March. can it he put hack
in the ground?-.I. NJ.
A. The Bureau of Plant Industry
says that fruit trees may he raised.
after a storm has blown them down. If
they are well anchored and If the soil
is well packed around the roots.
Q. Did Kreisler actually serve in the
World War?-L. NJ. J.
A. Fritz kreisler the great Austrian
violinist, served four weeks in the
trenches during the World War
@. What is meant by salad days.
r. -.
A. DAYS of youthful inexperience
are sometimes so designated.
Q. Does city smoke affect trees and
plants?-T. w. F.
A. The study Of the smoke problem
in one city led the investigator TO the
conclusion that the smoke and gases
emitted by power and heating pls nj
chimneys had harmful effect upon
trees. shrubs and other vegetation.
O. Are cedar chests etfectual as
protection from moths for wool gar
ments?-A. G.
A. Chests made Of heartwood of red
cedar. if in good condition as regards
tightness, will prevent damage from
moths if clothing is beaten, brushed
and summed before being placed in the
chest. The odor of red cedar will not
destroy adult moths or miIlers nor the
eggs. but it will kill the young larvae
or worms.
Q. Can person be compelled to ac-
cept an Office TO which he has been
elected?-N. A. L.
A. There is no such law in this coun-
try, but under the common law all citi-
zens in peace. as well as in war owe
their services To the state when re-
quired, hence, after being duly elected.
may be required TO take oath and
qualify themselves public officers
The only defenses are illegal election
or appointment. legal isaualifica ton
TO hold office or proof that the office is
incompatible.
what do you need to kHOr? is
there some point al bout your business
or personal life tbdt puzzles You2 rs
there something pOn rdnt tn knoW
1rithout d|ldyF Submit your question
to Frederic j. Hdskin. director Of nUr
Washington Information Bureau He
is en- ploged TO help you. Address your
inquiry 10 The Erenino Star Inforptn-
| ton Bureau. Frederic J. Hdskin. di-
rector. Washington. ID. C.. and inctose
cents in stamps for return postage.
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American Culinary Heroes.

The municipality Of Strasbourg is
Cook Clause, who Is credited with the
creation of pate de fois gras" In 1857
while in the service of a marshal Of
France. This claim to fame Is dis.
puted. as are most Of such claims
nevertheless the statue is going up.
The French are famous for their
fine cookery. and even more famous
for the high average NJ cookery in
their country. They have Cor centuries
kuswn and pai6 sttanttan T. THAR
Evening star., 1926-02-20
All Is Vanity!

From the New Orleans Item Tribune
Vanity of vanities, saith the
preacher, vanity Of vanities; ail Is
vanity"
nal of the American Medical Associ.
alton, agrees with the preacher.
Americas beauty bill," he told the
Des Moines Federation of Womens
Clubs, "is $50, ,000, ,00e a year" And he
attacked vigorously plastic surgery,
cosmetics. "beauticians" and "cos.
metologists" who share in this great
vanity fund.
The doctor finds no merit In rouge
or even beauty creams. Venus didn't
have any, nor Cleopatra, he said tri-
uunnhsnflYk
Evening star., 1926-02-20
From the Charlotte Observer.

From the Charlotte Observer.
There are visible evidences that the
thinking people OF America-and this
portion OF our population Is constant
ly and rapidly increasing-are becom-
ing impatient at that section of their
National Congress which seems to
seize every possible opportunity 10
play politics. attempt to create class
prejudice or use their position to exer-
else rank and unreasoning prejudice.
The creation of bureaus and commits
siOns and committees to regulate or
investigate this, that and the other
business, department OF Government
or official is not regarded by the citi-
zenship of our country today with the
same complacency with which it was
regarded even a few years ago. The
Federal pay rolls have been swelled
to an astounding degree.
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Rate by Maii-Payabie in advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
All Other States and Canada.
Member Of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
te the nse for republication of all news dis
patches credited To IL or not otherwise cred
lted IN this nSn ner aud also the local news
published herein All rights of puhh"atIon
o. special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1926-02-20

Senatorial questionnaires will not
prevent Secretary Mellon from being
remembered with popular regard as
f1e man who did more than any one
Also to effect a scheme Of tax reduc-
Hon.
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Moral Tulpitude.

Are YOU in favor of keeping people
out of this country because of moral
turpitude?"
II am" answered Senator Sorghum.
Only, what puzzles me is the ques-
ton of keeping people in this country
in spite of it,
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it was never expected in framing
immigration laws that the charge of
tnoral turpitude" would break into
high society.
Evening star., 1926-02-20

The composer who married an heir
ess finds his works so popular as pos
sibly to leave him in doubt whether
he is enjoying a honeymoon or a song
plug.
Evening star., 1926-02-20

Allegation that George Washington
had a favorite recipe for beer threat
ems to draw the Father Of His Country
into domestic prohibition enta ngle
ment.
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In spite of various dispara ging init
nations concerning George Washing
ton, February 90 will be celebra ted as
usual.
Evening star., 1926-02-20

A new soprano is discovered. She
is obliged to sing the "a me old songs.
Instruments are Numerous. Inspira =
tions are few.
Evening star., 1926-02-20
Crtlstv.

From the Norfolk dser-Dispatch.
This two-billion dollar bread com
bine strikes the average citizen A.
being . right orusty proposition.
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Reward Of Merit.

IT'S the very best Congress the cOun-
try has known"
SAYS Gary, lin many day."
So again I'm in favor-since facts thus
are shown
OF boosting congressional pay.
Evening star., 1926-02-20

The Evening Star. with the SUNDAY morn
INF edition. Is delivered hy curriers' ~ltnlh
the ~ty at so cents per month. daiiN on'E
40 cents per month: Sunday only ~ cents
per month. Orders may he sent 10y MAJ "i
telephone Main 5000. Collection is mace ny
carrier at the end of each month.
Evening star., 1926-02-20

Jud Tunkins say the small offender
is easiest to catch. The feller with
the hip flask gets arrested instead Of
the bOotlegger.
Evening star., 1926-02-20

",rhe male is still crude" remark ed
Felix the barber. "A lady says, I'd
like q boyish bob but q man still
merely remarks, Gimme a hair cut. /"
Evening star., 1926-02-20
DissinSs.

Science now its work resumes,
Digein' in Egyptian tombs.
Diggin' in q coal mine is
At present more impOrta mt biz.
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: congressional pay.

"'Tain' no use blamin' Noah" said
Uncle Eben: but he might have stop
ped dis evolution argument II he had
latt d zaankoyu a,tsu - ax3sf
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Overwhelming Influence.

Crimson GuIch seems to have lost
its pep"
"roo many of the boys have been
selected az types for motion pictures.
answered Cactus Joe. "Them film di-
rectors have got 'em cowed."
Evening star., 1926-02-20

Q. Did kreisler actually serve in the
World War?-L. NJ. J.
A. Fritz kreisler. the great Austrian
viOlinist, served four weeks in the
trenches during the World War
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Q. When A storm has blown down
fruit tree in March. can il he put ha ck
in the ground?-.T. NJ.
A. The Bureau of Plant Industry
says that fruit trees may he raised.
after a storm has blown them down. If
they are well anchored and If the soil
Is well packed around the roots
Evening star., 1926-02-20

@. What is meant by salad days?-
7. -.
A. DAYS Of youthful inexperience
are sometimes so designa ted
Evening star., 1926-02-20

.. Does city smoke affect trees and
plants?-T. w. r.
A. The study Of the smoke problem
in one city led the investigator 10 the
conclusion that the smoke and gases
emitted by power and heating plant
chimneys had harmful effect upon
trees, shrubs and other vegetation.
Evening star., 1926-02-20

Q. Are all white Persian cats deaf?
o. w. H.
A. All white cats are deaf provided
they have heen bred from white stock
This is also true OF many other white
animals and albinos
Evening star., 1926-02-20

that something Of value has been lost
from our lives II for one Spring we
miss seeing the cherry trees in bloom
about the Tidal Basin will have no
scorn but the deepest sympathy for
Lord Grey's feeling over his loss Of
one Beech Sunday"
Again the war in another novel by
Philip Gibbs-"Unchangin Quest. .
The murder Of the Archduke Ferdi
nand of Austria introduces horrible
change into a fairly happy family. The
young men are all swept into the war
and most of them are killed. The
armstice comes and those who rema in
alive try to adjust themselves to new
conditions. 1t is all very realistic
and journalistic. Mr.. Gibbs ideas on
the uselessness. waste and wickedness
Of war, the desirability Of international
treaty of Versailles. familiar through
his former novel, THE Middle of the
Road" and his postwar journalistic
book, Now 1t Can BE Told" are all
present in this latest novel.
Modern life Ia becoming so compli-
Gated, rapid and artificial as to be
very unwh0lesOme for young people.
This is the opinion of Mrs. Jessica G.
Cosxrove, mother of daughter and
head Of school for girls. In her
book Mothers and Daughters" she
tries to tell mothers what they may
do to protect their da lighters from the
prevailing influences which tend to
youth have fairly begun. Il am sure"
she says, that we ahall have to sim
plify the lives of eur children delib.
oentAlN"
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-28
Hospital Bazaar Today

The Womens Auxiliary to the Lutheran Hospital
Association will hold its annual bazaar Thursday
and Friday Nov 4, 5. at Parkview Girls Club
312 South Spruce street. The following committees
in charge:
General committee: Chairman, Mrs. w. j. Oh
son, Mrs ]. Lillivold, Mrs. f. Krauel, Mrs A. o.
Swinehart, Mrs. Eric Johnson Mrs. A. l. Butler,
Mrs. NJ Odegaard, Mrs NJ Jensen Mrs. A. J. Olson
Needlework: Mrs. C. Chyden, Mrs. F. Page.
Pillow slips Mrs. p. Groschupf.
Aprons: Mrs. H. Kline Mrs. G. Sillman Mrs. c.
Hendrckson.
Parcel Post: Mrs. H. Viste, Mrs. P. A. Carlson
Post cards: Mrs. F. Egger, Mrs. J. Goettsche.
Grab bag: Mrs. c. Ingram.
Candy: Mrs. G.. X. Andeen.
National Booths in charge of following ladies':
American, Mrs. ]. Redlin, Mrs. C. Hillman Nor
wegian, Mrs. NJ. Wickman, Mrs E. Rolefson; Ger
man: Mrs. Warsinske, Mrs. J. Stark; Swedish,
Mrs. August Johnson. Mrs. G. Benson.
Luncheon and light refreshments will be served
from national booths each day from IL to D. m.
The following ladies will be in charge of dinner to
be served from $3.50 to p. m.
Thursday: Mrs. c. Raymond. Mrs. G. Kjosness,
Mrs. Mathise, Mrs. J. Olsness, Mrs. e. Skone, Mrs.
w. Ristau, Mrs. L. Mortimer, Mrs c. Wallner, Mrs.
A. Kramer, Mrs. A. Rudy, Mrs. j. Husom, Mrs. A. j.
Olson, Mrs p. Hole, Mrs. J. Stark.
Friday: Mrs NJ. N. Johnson, Mrs E. Skone, Miss
w. Wimey, Mrs. B. Guse, Mrs. August Johnson,
Mrs NJ Wickman, Mrs. p. Eide, Mrs. J. Audeberg,
Mrs p p Settler, Mrs. r. Schimanski, Mrs. w. Ris-
tau, Mrs A. S. Odegaard, Mrs. l.. Mortimer Mrs.
r. Z. Parker
Cashiers are Mrs. ]. Lvold and Mrs. T. Nestle.
Mrs G. Reese Mrs. r. Parker are in charge of
advertising.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-28
Greenongh Would Continue Efficiency

Although | am a candidate for prosecuting at
torney the Democratic ticket" said Charles w.
Greenough, Il shall base my campaign on my quail
fications for the position, my record as deputy
prosecuting attorney and the record of the present
administration, of which have been part
1T to be conceded generally that the
present administration of the Office has been one
of the most efficient and economical in the history
of the county. ] am in utmost harmony with the
policies that have been inaugurated during the
past four years. and because of my familiarity with
every detail, feel that am in position to carry
on and increase the effectiveness of the office.
refer not only to policies respecting enforcement
of the criminal laws, but also to civil litigation al
ready initiated by the present administration
which. if carried to successful conclusion, will
save the taxpayers many thousands of dollars
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-28

To readers of the Spokane Woman: We
judge of men of what they can and will do, by
what they have DONE The record of Senator
Wesley l.. Jones in his % years in the United
States congress is one of clean, consistent and
constructive craftsmanship, he always stood
above reproach or suspicion as an honest man
He has done much for irrigation and the
reclamation of arid lands, and nothing could
be of greater benefit to Spokane and the In
land Empire than the Columbia Basin project.
He is and has proved himself loyal friend
of the farmer, and organized labor admits
that he has voted for 70 per cent of the meas
ures they have asked for
With nothing in his whole life which could
be honestly attacked, his opponent has re-
sorted to misrepresentation. Sunday clos
ing law for the District of Columbia was in
troduced by him at one session. yet this was
the same law that Democratic Senator from
the South had previously introduced and
which had twice passed the Senate
But the real issue before is whether we
believe in national prohibition or not. Our
state has proved itself in favor of prohibition,
in three statewide referendums they have
always voted for it. / have no doubt but that
the women of Spokane, and many of our best
men, will decide that the statewide issue is
has always voted for it, and has always lived
it, not one who has advocated in his speeches
modification of the Volstead act
Sincerely,
FLORENCE S. BIRDSEYE.
Vice Chairman, Republican Central Commit
tee, Spokane County.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-28
MILITARY ESCORT FOR ROUMANIAN
QUEEN DURING VISIT IN SPOKANE

A telegram received yesterday morning by the
Chamber of Commerce gave the hearty approval
of the Queen of Rumania to the plans made for
her reception in Spokane November 2. She will
arrive at 30 and military parade of troops from
Fort Wright will escort the royal party from the
depot to the Davenport where reception will be
held for her The queen will stand on a raised
dias in the lobby built before the fireplace and all
Spokane is invited to pass in review before her.
Later she will go to the Spokesman Review build.
ing, where she will watch election returns come
in before leaving at 1880 o'clock.
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
was the reflection of an editor at some
time other when he up against it, as we
are this week Bravely, last week we proclaimed
the fact that The Spokane Woman's New York rep
resentatve met Marie, Queen of Rumania, at quar-
antine that she had secured an exclusive picture
and would forward it with exclusive story in
time for this weeks paper. Telegram came just
a few minutes before press time and we braved
the wrath of the shop by having page un.
locked and made to tell you of this good news.
The story has not come though mail after mail
eagerly awaited and then-finay another tee-
gram, this one not good news at all: I'LL cannot
write story, Rose Van Sand"
The attention of the entire country has been fo.
cused Queen Marie since her arrival in New
York a week ago. Long proclaimed Europe's most
beautiful queen, she won the love of her people
by leaning down close to their hearts, sorrowng
with them in their sorrow rejoicing with them
in the festivals and the joys which came into their
humble homes.
The queen has a birthday tomorrow and we are
rather aghast when look at this beautiful woman
and realize that she married at 16 and at is
already the mother of two children.
Known throughout the courts of Europe
Missy the daughter of naughty Russian Grand
Duchess, Marie Alexandrovna, herself the daugh
ter of emperor, and the Duke of Edinburgh,
later the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha fiji
teen when she met the Rumanan Crown Prince
Ferdinand. He was ten years older than she, but
January TO- 1898, at Sigmaringin she ceased
to be Marie, Princess of Edinburgh Great Britain
and Ireland, and became Marie, Crown Princess
of Rumania
But it is as mother that she has distinguished
herself. Always the care of her children came
first and they grew up she did not fail in seek
ing thrones for her daughters. Elizabetta mar
ried in 1922 to George, the Duke of Sparta, and
Mignon married Alexander, the King of Serbia
Princess Ileana and Prince Nicky, who making
a tour of the country with their mother, still
unattached, at least the world has not been let
in any court secrets, but for the beautiful lie
ana, the queen has let it be known that she has
great dreams.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-28

Mrs. Lenora b. Simpkins. president of the Wash.
ington Humane Education and Administration
Society is attending the International AntVivisec-
ton and Animal Protection Congress in Philadel-
phia this week. Tuesday night she a guest at
a dinner at the Copey Plaza in honor of the dele.
gates and later attended the meeting at Hunting.
ton Hall where the Duchess of Hamilton and Miss
Lnd-af-Iiageby delegates to the congress from
Great Britain speakers.
Mrs Simpkins the speaker in Boston, Octo-
Der 14th, before the members of the New England
Anti-Vivisection Society. The Boston Evening
Transcript carried synopsis OF her address com.
menting also the growth of the movement in
the West.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-28
SENATOR RE8A HuRN IN DEMAND
AS CAMPAIGN SPEAKER

Reelected in the primaries when she had two
opponents. State Senator Reba j. Hurn has been
much in demand and has been able to devote her
time talking for other candidates on the Republi-
can ticket. Special requests for Miss Hurn
into headquarters from all parts of the county
when plans under way for political meet
ings, according to Mrs. Charles A. Campbell,
rotary of the Spokane County Republican Central
Committee. --
Candidates for national, state and county offices
who attended the massmeeting called in the Cres-
cent auditorium yesterday by Mrs. A. A. Salmon,
legislative chairman for eastern Washington, heard
the views of the members of the State Federation
on several outstanding issues expressed by repre-
sentative speakers. Mrs. Salmon explained that our
elected representatives should have clear idea of
the stand taken by women's organizations legis
lative questions, and that the meeting was called
to place these views squarely before all the candi
dates for office.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-28

Charles IL. Leavy, candidate for Judge of the
perior court, whose record prosecuting attorney
has commentator from men and women in
all walks of life regardless of party affiliations is
winding up active campaign. His work in
moving Objectionable literature from the
stands and record of enforcing the laws regulating
public dance halls is especially interesting to wom-
active in civic affairs.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1926-10-28

Honorng Mrs. Arthur Curtis James of New York,
Chairman of the national world service council of
the Young Womens Christian Association. members
of the local Y. w. c. A. will meet at luncheon in
the Davenport Tuesday, November g. twoday
program is planned here, with representatives from
all parts of the Inland Empire. The regional world
service council will study many phases of work now
in progress in international fields. Mrs James, who
will preside, will be accompanied here by num-
Der of distinguished women, among whom will be
Mrs. James Cushman, vice chairman of her COM
mittee; Mrs. Charles Weyerhaeuser and Mrs. Louis
Hill of St. Paul. committee members; Miss Anna
E. Caldwell of New York. secretary of the world
service council; and Mrs. S. B. L. Penrose of Walla
Wala, past president of the national Y. w. G. A.