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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. H1SKIN.

Q. When Columbus came to this
country for the first time, when did
he start back?-O. RI.
A. He sailed for Spain on January
4, 1898.
y. What was the game known as
Barley Break?-N. G..
A. Barley Break. game once com
mon in England, was played by three
couples of Young people. the pairing
being determined by lot. A piece of
ground was divided into three sections
the central being called hell. This
was assigned to one of the couples.
The couples who occupied the other
places then approached as near as
! they dared to the central space, tempt
ing the condemned couple to capture
them. The couple in hell must not
overstep the boundaries and they must
keep each one hand locked in one of
the partners. When one of the out
side couples was captured, it took the
place in the central space
q. Who established the custom of
ringing the AngeluS?-A. X.
A. St Fra ncis of Assist
q. Will the water moccasin hiber-
nate even in a warm climate?- j
A. The Biological Survey says the
water mecca sin or highland mecca sin
will in all proba ability hibernate in
even fairly warm place because of
the fact that il is the nature of the
reptile to elapse into fairly torpid
state in certain periods of the year.
q. How much does Mary Pickford
Weigh?-D. :.
A. She weighs 100 pounds and is 5
feet tall
q. What percentage of pruteid il
lost when potatoes are boiled?--l. h.
A. When peeled pota toes are placed
al once in boiling water per cent
Of the proteid matter and 10 per cent
of the mineral matter present are ex-
tracted by the water.
q. In serving people at dinner
should the dishes be pa ssed To the
left or right?-G. G.. G..
A. Dishes are always removed
from the right and served from the
left.
=. OF what and how is hammock
made? W. c.
A. As known in scotland. ba mock
was made of oatmeal, barley meal, or
pease meal, baked on an iron plate or
sTluuIe over the Hfe.
u. How does the new radio tower
in Berlin compare in height with the
ElHel ToWer?-M. &.
A. 1t is 92S feet high-nOt quite so
tall as the Paris tower. With the S.
foot antenna mast, ii OVertops the
Eiffel Tower by feet.
u. Where in the world is the rain
fall heaviest a. q.
A. The Weather Bureau says that
so far as known at the present time,
the heaviest precipitation occurs on
the southern slopes of the Himalaya
Mountains in northern India Here
during the monsoon period, usually
from May to September, inclusive, the
heaviest rainfall has been recorded.
AT Cherrapunji in this region. the
average annual precipitation is about
40 feet, or slightly less than 500
inches.
q. Is it proper to thank maid
when she passes food to YOU at a
dinner?-A. K.
a. 1t is not necessary to thank a
maid for such service.
Z. ON whose staff did Col. John G.
Coolidge serve?-L. c. p.
A. He was member of the staff of
Gov. William w. Stickney. who served
as governor from 1900 Ia 1902.
q. What Is the complete number of
stocks listed on the New York stock
Exchange? What percentage of them
paid dividends in 1925?-G. II.
A. On January |. 1926, there were
,045 separate stock issues listed on
the New York Stock Exchange. Dur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01
Public Has No Sympathy
for Coal Dealers Plight.

TO the Editor OF The Star:
An article in The Star of Friday
February 20, concerning the coal deal.
ers in Washington | consider very
misleading in the statement that they
are apt TO lose money on account of
their not being able to cancel orders
FOR coal which they had ordered prior
to the ending of the coal strike. | be
lleVe the public would have some
sympathy for the dealers had they
treated the public fairly, but they
gonged them severely for several
wears ana therefore think | can sa fe-
lN say that hardly any one can have
any sympathy for them. ! therefore
think this article will only help them
To continue TO sOuge the public.
cHAS. f.. WENGENRACH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

)o YOU never resent the con
troNefsial attitude toward your
speeches."
Never" answered Senator Sor-
ehum. The only man | know Of who
can go on talking without risk Of pro
Voking controversy is radio an
nouncer.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

In order Ia prevent war il becomes
The duty vi the League of Nations to
referee some serious arg uments. The
need OF such service il reCos nized.
Aineil,'a base ball, after "A long era
OF skepticisn on the point has proved
that 1t is possible for a conscientious
Ippptilar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY Phu.ANDER JOHNSON.


I've read about the Roman folks
W ho treated human lives as Jokes
And yet, when all is said and done,
! don't believe they had much fun.
The money that they spent was vast
Might was obeyed from first to last.
Yet they were dun and freakish elves
| doubt il they enjoyed themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

Uncle Sam. in making tax reduc-
ton. sets good example to the cor
purations tempted to exact more profit
from the public than they actually
need in their business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

A Zee Of only twenty dollars for bath.
ing in ginger ale at a wild party af.
lords another reminder of the sea MT
compensation so often accorded arts.
tic talent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

Items about the Stillman divorce
case continue 10 appear. Apparently
the only persons no longer intere st ed
in it are the Stillmans themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

Ii must be admitted that broadway
rather fumbed any effort to convince
Countess Cathcart that this is a
purItanical republic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

This life of ours is fun of doubt
And Wisdom oft seems dumb.
The more we try to think things out
The sadder we become.
II evolution is correct
That early chimpanzee
Who finds very scant respect
Was happier than me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

When Judge Gary predicts still
Sreater prosperity, the world hears
nin with cheerful confidence. The
judge is none " your idle crystal
Sazefs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01
Safe,

do YOU admire Italian opera?'
Yep" answered Mr.. Cumrox. Me
and mother and the girls don't under.
stand a word of Italian. If there's anv
profsne dialogue we won't understa nd
a word of it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

As competitor with Florida, Cali.
f"rnia stlll holds an advantage, thanks
to motion pictures. in controlling the
world greatest publicity service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

The Department of Justice is begin.
ming to assert the protest that il is
supposed to investigate and moi to de
vote most Of its attention to being an
NeSI lsaINu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

As a versatile traffic director, Mr
Eldridge does not hesitate to send a
well lined blow at the traffic in Illicit
liquor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

"A bootlegger was waylaid out your
way last night"
Who waylaid him." inquired Uncle
Bill Bottletop; police or customers?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

Gov. Ma Ferguson" is convinced
that the State Of Texas needs leader
ship and declines to desert it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

Next tn Pennsylya coal mine
KING Tuts iomb gets the great est
publicity, with the least digging. on
record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01
Just as Rattlv. However

From the Lafayette Journal and Courier
IL YOU wish to he poetical you can
call the little old bus a used" car.
making II hit on both syllables as II
were.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01
Kate by Mail-Payabie in Adj, ance.
Maryland and virginia,
Member Of the Associated Press.

me Assoc ated Press is exclusively entitied
10 the use for republicstion Of all news dis
Patches credited To II or rot otherais" "re6
hed In this paper and also the local news
published herein. All right. OF puhh, alton
~ special DISPATCHES herein are ais0 reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

See America first has become a
mott" not only of local patriotism. but
OF world finance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

A man dat allns says what he
thinks" said Uncle Eben. lis either
mighty coura seous or terrible care
less"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01
Great Consumers.

FIHm the DlIuth Herald.
The American people consume more
coal. coffee. chewing Eum and
propa ganda than any other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01
Practical Service,

The early robin comes again
And for applause will beg.
We more esteem the early hen
Who lays the early egg.
Jud Tunkins says a lot of men re
gard economy as Il theory that other
men ought to put into practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

Germany has had her troubles. but
Russia. after assisting her i'm going
Hver The books, is able TO convince her
hat she still has money TO lend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

q. What kind of wood is used for
wooden horns for radios?--R. p:
A. Mahogany, black walnut and oak
have been used in the construction of
radio horns to a large extent. In fact,
almost any hardwood could be used
However, it is very expensive TO make
wooden horns, and wood compositioH
has been used for the most part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

"A. -. Ia.
A. In 1872 Morris Tobias patented
pinnacle timepiece TO show the time
by bells as watches are kept aboard
ship. His name has been discovered
on back .leVer watch, NJ Tobias &
Co, Liverpool, Engla nd 1905.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

q. How old would watch be that
has the name M. Tobias" inside il? -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

THE Evening Star. with the Sunday morn
WS edition, fs delivered by carriers within
ne city at so cents per month: daily only
20 nenLs per month: Sunday only. 20 cents
per month. Orders may be sent by mail OF
Miepnone N ain 5000. Collection is ms1a by
carrier at the end OF each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

a. What Is the complete number of
stocks listed on the New York stock
Exchange? What percentage of them
paid dividends in 1856. II.
A. On January |, 1926, there were
,045 separate stock issues listed on
the New York Stock Exchange. Dur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

q. What are roselle buds and what
are they used OT?-W. j. b.
A. Roselle buds are buds of a hi
ennial IA Indian hibiscus. cult
waited in most warm countries for its
flowers, it's leaves. its fiber. and
especially for its f1eshv acid calyces
which are used in making tarts, jel-
lies and refreshing drinks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

z. ON whose staff did Col. John G.
Coolidge Serve?-L. c. p.
A. He was d member of the staff of
Gov. William w. Stickney. who served
as governor from 1900 To 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

Y. OF what and how is hammock
made? W. G.
A. As known in Scotland ba nnock
Was made of oatmeal. barley meal, or
pease meal baked on an iron plate or
griddle over the fire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01

y. L. il proper to thank maid
when she passes food to YOU at a
dnner?-A. X.
A. 1t is not necessary To thank a
maid for such service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-01
THEODORE w. MOVES. Editor
The Evening Star Newspaper COmpan,
Business Ofipp

IIth ST. and Penney Yania Ave.
New York Office: 40 East 42pd st.
Chicago Office Tower Building.
european ONCE: IA Regent ST. London,
England.
Evening star., 1926-01-11
MINERS TURN Down
HUGHES AS ARB|T{R
REJECT Peace Plan and 0per,
ators Disapprove Coun-
ter Proposal.
E' The Associated Press


NEW YORK. January iI.-Tro.
n"Sals that tn" anthracite dispute bc
referred 10 Charles T. Hughes have
hoen rejected hv the anthracite wage
conference
After breaking a precedent in hold.
ING SUNDAY session, the Confereee
ma themselves practically where they
we're When peace negotiations were
resumed December %. All plans offer
ed since then have been rejected bv
one side or the other. There were
renewed predictions today that a final
break was imminent.
Chairman Alvan Markle proposed
that his peace plan. that of the op,
orators, and one advocated by the
miners be submitted to Mr.. Hughe>,
with the request that he take the best
part of each and draft a contract.
Mr. Hughes was formerly chief Coun-
sci for the United Mine Workers.
The miners rejected the proposition.
II was stated, because il contained the
principle of arbitration. to which they
are opposed.
They proposed that a fvc-year con
tract he drawn by two operators. two
miners and three outside representa-
tives to he selected by Mr.. Hughes
This board would determine whether
the operators could pay wage in
~rea Sc
The operators disapproved the
counter suggestion. regarding il as
4 revision of Gov. PinChot's plan.
\ resolution adopted at Wilkes
Barre by the general scale COMMITTEES
Of District /. United Mine Workers. to
call out maintenance men at the
mines. will probably have no effect on
the present negotiations. it is said
The 'nitp5 Mine Workers I,.,-a
agreement with the operators for the
employment OF maintenance men dur.
Ing the suspension and il is said this
will not he abroCated unless there is a
general violation of the pact through
out the region
Evening star., 1926-01-11

that country accorded recognition TO
Mexico.
1t Is said here, however. that it Is
the purpose of the Mexican govern
ment TO maintain its sovereign riSh-
under the Mexican constitution 10
enact, without foreign interference
any legislation 1t may desire.
Senior Saenz says that there is no
intention to injure foreign rights in
the enforcement of new laws. and that
II any American interest or individual
complains of injury the Mexican
courts and the Mexican government
will adjust them properly.
The protest of the Amba ssadOr ere
ated much interest in the capital.
The newspapers made a feature of
the dispatch from Washington an
Evening star., 1926-01-11
Hills Closed to Autos.

ciritous inclines to the business soc
ton.
Hills Closed to Autos.
The police closed some hills arb
trarily. one of these was the steep
incline on Thirteenth street. betu cen
l. and + streets, and again between
New York avef.un and * street The
hill from r street down was closed
To all traffic after one of the biz
husSes Of the Washington Rapid Tran
sit Co. went down the incline side
wise. The other hills on which traffic
was forbidden were in outlying sec
tions.
Should tonight b. ln- snow Wash
condition it encountered last Winter.
WhCE tlp streets We're Caked for weeks
with snow. Millions of dollars worth
Of damage was done to the thorough
fares by the snow being permitted TO
stay on the surface SO long. and il is
feared great damage will result this
Winter.
Although narrow lanes have been
cleared in some Of the streets in tho
business section. great banks Of snow
are piled up along the curbinG. and
what snow does melt has difficulty
reaching the sewers through this mass.
Evening star., 1926-01-11

trol. about faced and sought less pre-
cipitous inclines To the business sec.
Evening star., 1926-01-11
BACK BROKEN IN FIGHT,
PENN STUDENT BETTER
Table Thrown in Scene Over Girl
According to Reports Made
by the Police.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, January 1.-THE
condition of Charles Nicholas Kessler,
jr.. 10 years old, of Los Angeles, who
is in the Polyclintic Hospital here with
broken back. was announced Ia
night AS more favorable although
doctors say his injuries are extremely
Evening star., 1926-01-11
MEXICO TO SEND
REPLY WEDNESDAY
Reported Firm Answer Com
ina From u. S. Protest
of Land Law.

By the Associated Press.
MENICO CITY. January lit is
reported unofficially that Foreign MIN
lister Saenz will send A note on Wed
nesdav to United States Ambassador
Sheffield in reply TO the Amba ssa doris
formal protest against the retroactive
features of the new Mexico anti-alien
land law This law and the new petro-
Ieum act arc held to violate pledges
given the United States at the time
Evening star., 1926-01-11
Merchants Are Blamed.

Referring to the problem of the high
banks of snow that clog the cutters
and prevent melted snow from run.
ming off. Mr.. Hacker said the mer-
chants had been asked. and agreed
not to throw the snow there in clean.
ing their sidewalks. but had failed to
keep their promise. and as result
there is nothing the city can do now.
Asked whether most of the snow
in the cutters had not been pushed
there by the snow plows that were
put into operation by his department
MIR. Hacker said the pIows do not
shove the snow quite that far" They
throw The snow To the side. he added
but leave the cutters clear and the
District government was counting on
the merchants keeping them SO.
Mr.. Hacker said the snow remova !
squad of $50 men got busy at y
Evening star., 1926-01-11
serious. He is student at the Univer-
sitv of penpeyIy

serious. He is student at the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania.
kessle +, according to reports upon
which police are working, was hurt in
A fight in a fraternity house during
the progress of a New Year party Po-
lice say there was drinking at the
party, which was participated in by
other students and Young women. A
fight over girl is said to have taken
place, and kessler was struck by q
small table thrown during the strug
gle.
kessler refuses to discuss the affair
or to disclose the names of others in
NolVed. The young mans father. who
has come from Los Angeles, also de
clines to talk about the case.
Philippine revenues are increasing
Evening star., 1926-01-11

nouncing the American Government s
action In ordering Mr.. Shefield to lay
before the Mexican government its
representations against the retroac-
tive features OF the antialien land
law. The belief prevails in well in
formed circles here that there will he
no early Qualification of the situation
but that ultimately there will be
an amicable adjustment The .conver-
sations of Mr. Sheffield and Foreign
Minister 1aenz are said to have been
pleasant thus far.
Evening star., 1926-01-11

Philippine revenues are increasing.
Evening star., 1926-01-11
ENTIRE HYMN BOOK
PERFORMED IN II HOURS
74s Sung or Read in. Continuous
Service by Methodist Concre-
cation in California.
Nv the Associated Press

nv the Associated Press
REDLANDS, Calf, January IL
All the hymns in the standard hymn
hook of the Methodist t;piscopal
church were read, recited or sung in
the Methodist Episcopal Church Al
Yucatpa during an l1-hour period
which ended at II o'clock last night
A total of AS hymns were used in the
service.
Walter fritts. Redland High School
student, recited 81 hymns. About 100
persons participated in the service
Each family in the congregation haG
been assigned 10 hymns. The hymr
book was arranged by Rev +. d. Ra
lev pastor of the church for the pur.
pose, he said. of revealing the the.
oIogv. beauty and inspirat tion of the
50 cred songs
Eus drivers in London are being
ftted with broad white armletS So
that their hand signals may he seen
more easily day and night.
Evening star., 1926-01-11

Nearly IS per cent of the 5000 900
barrels of cement produced in this
country last year was consumed in
paving and road b"i'ding
Evening star., 1926-01-11

o'clock this morning, as soon a. the
ice had melted sufficiently 10 permit
their working.
Evening star., 1926-01-11
MERCURY PLUNGES
TO II, SETTING LOW
MARK FOR WINTER

Il rontinued from First Page.)
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Below i'm Cumberland Valley,

Special Dispatch To Tho star
HAGk,RSTOWN Md. January IL
Cumberland Valley CXperie need the
coldcst weather OF The Winter today
when the official Government ther-
mCmeter At Keedycville. near this city.
registered ; beloY zero. The fruit
was not damaged.
Evening star., 1926-05-30
0hedient.

From the London Passing Show.
Lady of the house Ito maid)-Ah,
Alice, I'll give Tibby her saucer of
milk this morning-the doctor says I
need more exercise.
Evening star., 1926-05-30
MAINE.
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For Sale or Rent-Delightful Summer home
on the water front. overlooking Penobscot
Bay. House has IA rooms. baths ana iava-
cotta1e. garage. open and closed porches.
Locaaed half mile from quaint historic town.
nections unusual Summer colony. 1S.hole
golf course: country club with courts Ealing ling
motor boats or canoeing from pr1vss9 n g;sr; pier
trails through balsam woods. An unusual
combination of country and seaside pleasure;
Rent fully furnished, excepting linen ana
silver, SI,b0O Call N. 10000. apt. 701.
for further particulars.
Evening star., 1926-05-30
FOLIES TO MOVE.

PARIS, May 90 R-Everything is
moving westward in Paris-even the
Folies Bergere. Frances last word in
up-to-date music halldom. From the
site near the grand bouleyards it has
occupied for more than 40 years the
FolieS is on the westward march OF
other theaterS toward the Etoile. 1t
has acquired a new site in the Avenue
building this Summer.
Under combined American and Brit
ish influence, the Etoile and Champs
Elysees quarter is in a fair way to
become another Monmartre, with fits
own theaters. cabarets and Nance
halls.
Evening star., 1926-05-30
REHOBOTH BEACH, Dn.

HOTEL HENLOPEN Ocean front on:
rates. good food dancing surf bathing fsh-
ing. horseback riding: nearest ocean resort
to Washington. Booklet with map.
NEW ENGIANL
Evening star., 1926-05-30
GOLF IS PLAYED NOW
ATOP PARIS BUILDING
Six-Holes Course Arranged on Big
Department Store-Seven
Pros on Duty.

4AOo OA 00tys
By the Associated Press.
PARIS, May 29.-"Housetop golf"
Is the latest contribution Of Paris to
civilization. A six-hole course on the
roof of a big department store in the
heart of the city Is giving tired busi-
ness men country club recreation
just around the corner from their Of
fees.
Several professional golfers are in
attendance to give lessons and DEM
onstrations. Amateurs are tested out
before they are allowed to play or
else they are accompanied around the
course by an expert. AS yet there
has been no report Of a sliced or
hooked ball going out Of bounds and
landing on the head Of some pedes-
trian in the busy street below, far out
of range Of the customary warming
"fore!'
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-10-08

Local No. s17, u. B. C. & ]. of A.
meets every Wednesday at 7:30 P. M.
1t 400 East Wishlkah street. Presi-
dent, v. CcCormick; recording secre-
tary, H. J. Cunning, phone sos, los
No. Washington street, business
agent, ]. J. Blake, phone sos, 400
East Wishkah street.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-10-08

Montesano Carpenters, Local No.
1874, meets at Carpenters Hall, PIT E.
Pioneer street. Montessno, every Mon
day evening. President, =. 2. Fon-
taines North River street. Secretary,
@: G. Moak, phone 20i-W, o04 No.
Church street.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-10-08

The Lathers' International union,
10. go meets At Gfayport Press the
first Monday Of the month at T:30 P.
M. President Theodore w. Kirklie,
phone 2s40-W; address, Aberdeen. Sc
phone 2340-W; address. Aberdeen.
Secretary, F. N. Boyd. Aberdeen.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-10-08
BricklaHers and Maaons

Bricklayers and Masons Union No.
II meets at Labor Press Hall the
third Wednesday Of the month at SEQ
p. N. President. Luther Shaw, phone
2915-J, 17Oz Simpson avenue. Sec
retarys A. n. Hall, 1905 West Sixth.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1926-10-08

Laundry Workers Union No. lat
meets at A. o. q. W. han. corner Msr-
ket and + streets. the second and
fourth Tuesdays OF each month. Pres
idsnt, 3. J. Mccde; secretary. Lelah
Christianson. go West First street.