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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

ants, save for less than 200. are citi-
zens Of the United States.
O. What kind of crocodiles are
found in the delta or the Ganges
River?--C. MCC.
A. The delta OF the Ganges River
Is cultivated. In the southern part OF
the delta bordering the sea is a dismal
network Of swamp land known "a the
Sundarhans. This swamp land 10 in
tested with crocodiles. tigers and other
wild animals. Three distinct species
Of crocodiles are found in tho GanSes
the fresh-water. long-snouted gavial;
the man-eating koomiah and the mug
gar.
Q. What five cities with q popula
tion Of $4,000 or more. having street
car systems. have the smallest mile
age?-E. E. 8.
A. The American Railway Associa-
ton says that probably the cities
would be Tulsa. Okla: Miami. Fla:
Rockford, ILL.,; Charleston. s. c., and
Ell Paso. Tex. In choosing cities with
the least amount Of track. cases where
several cities were served by one com.
pany were omitted, since the COM
pany Is apt to report total trackage
without allocating it.
Q. What is "Nesselrode?"-R.F r. NJ.
A. The definition given for this is
containing chestnuts, named after a
Russian statesman and epicure."
Q. have heard that the English
word gentleman" has been put into
TIE French language. Is this true?-
W. r. M.
A. Within the last few years the
French Academy has officially re-
celved the word gentleman into the
French language and Incorporated II
into the. famous dictionary of that
institution. An interesting feature
of this is the definition given. since
there has always been more or less
discussion as TO just what Consti-
tutes a gentleman. In this d;ction-
ary he Is defined as "ope in whom
are combined a certain elevation of
character with a certain elegance of
manners This Is believed by many
! authorities to be a most apt de-
| SCription.
! Gen. Robert T.. Lee said. "The
| thorough education Of people is the
! most C6icdCiouS means of promotin O
| the prosperity of the Nation" These
loorLS OF the distinguished Southern
! general are none the less true fo7C
! than Uhen nc spoke them. Our
/ Washington information bureau Is
one Of the Orcdtcst agencies for the
distribution Of free information and
educational data Ia the lcorld It's
SertfCes are free TO readers Of this
paper. All yOu need to do Is TO send
| in your query together tUith e cents
| IN stamps for return POSTAGE. Address
| The EreninO Star Information Blu
rFGu, Frederic j. HoSktn, director
| Washington, ID. &.
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utive, any part in the making Of the
laws under which they live or in the
levying of the taxes they must pay
or in the determination of the man
ner in which those taxes are to be
spent.
1t behooyes all Washington that
can secure admittance to attend the
demonstration at the City Club and
oil those who cannot be present In
person to turn on the radio 20 hear
the speeches. which viii tell the story
fully and effectively. The City Club
Is rendering d valuable service to the
cause by this assemb,age of speakers
and arrangement for general broad
casting.
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A lugubrious Santa Claus some
J., where was mournfully admonishing
| little kiddies" to be good boys and
! girls IL they wanted to be sure of re
| ceiving presents this Christmas.
| A distinctly hird-rate soprano was
| attempting. to hit high c, 500 miles
away, and failing as lamentabiy there
as here.
A band was playing "Kamennoi Os
trow," and hoped to be through In hall
an hour. Surely the brave spirit OF
Rubinstein must moan nightly over
the dragging tempo accorded his fine
| number.
Somewhere gentleman was talking
about barn owls, in q voice that re-
called the solemnity Of those interest
ing creatures.
These were but few Of the offer
ings our dials brought III, as we sat
at the radio set in the evening anc
turned hopefully.
We did not want to hear Santa
Claus. We do not believe In Santa
Claus. Our secret belief Is that Santa
Clause is an impostor. because once we
saw him smoking q pipe at the pacf
door Of a department store, and ne nae
his whiskers off, lying on a barrel.
We did not want to hear the so
prano slide into her notes, ana ther
| fail to hit them. When one slides
up to notes, one by all means ough'
to hit them.
We did not want to hear "kamenno
Ostrow" again COR everl.
Above all, we had no particular de
sire for knowledge as TO barn Owls
There was some sort OF duck honklhs
in our alley early this morning, wheir
we wanted to sleep. and that IS al
the natural history we can stand loi
one day.
What ~.e want to hear In radio
is what we want to hear when we
| want it. -. 49,.
| Like the famous gentleman OF tht
song. I'VE Want What we wan
When We Want It
| Is Il necessary TO Rod that We
! seldom, If ever. get 1t?
| This may be our fault. CndouotealI
it Is.
why do we not stay up long enough
! to hear Il?
Surely, that is fair question.
| We might also ask:
! why do only out of so famiile;
facing our alley stay up to hear 1t?
| F'ifty.six families, evidently, are II
our frame or mind.
They value sleep more than music
| Or they go out to the theater, anf
when they get back they probably arr
too busy getting to bed to turn ON th'
radio set
Anyway. the great proportion Of tn,
| homes within our nightly view posi-
| lively do not listen to radio after
| o'clock II they do, they listen II
| the dark. and there is no particular
fun in that, despite Roxie and Maj
Bowes.
SO whom do the broadcasting sta
| t:ons reach with their interminabl'
! program, not begun until o'clock
! on the average, and lasting untA mid
| night?
| We wonder.
! To go on the cir is one thing. Il
! be listened to. another.
| All Is lifo and animation IN th'
| broadcast,ng station. The 'peppy'
| young fellow who grind oUt foX-tIo
| tunes from 10 80 10 1880 or mjdnigh
are earning their living that way, a
strange rs it may seem to sedat'
| clerks and others.
Evening star., 1926-11-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON


Thanksgivin'.
Waitin' for Thanksgivin
With a cheerful heart.
Glad that we are livin'
TO play a useful part.
AS the days amaze us
With wonders far an wide
Glad when people praise US,
Patient when they ch!de.
Weary OF the wailin'.
Weary of the strife:
There are joys unfaili,
In this mortal life.
Weary of the gray day
With reminders rude.
Waitin' for The play day
And honest gratitude.
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Q. While in Cahors, France. 1 saw
q large cross on a mountain overlook
ing the town. What building Is 1t on?
w. +. H.
"A. 1t is on the cathedral. a vast
medieval building with two cupolas.
Q. Where are meetings of the So
ciety of Friends located?-H. IT. +.
A They are mostly In the United
States and England. Smaller groups
are In about Is other countries.
0. Has asparagus been used very
long as q vegetable?-E. P.
A. 1t is said that asparagus was a
vegetable of the ancient Romans.
While In the United States only the
spears are eaten, in other parts Of
the world the seeds were largely used
for coffee and are still recommended
for that purpose in some parts OF
Europe. A fermented spirit is also
made from the berries.
@. Who was the first woman In
the employ Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad?--L. T.
a. Mrs. Clara Pollock Of Storrs
Ohio. Is the first woman employe OF
the railroad. She entered the service
In 1884.
Q. How many miles Of book
shelves are In the Cleveland Public
Library?-F. S.
A. The linear shelving totals about
1000 feet, or over AZ miles of book
shelves.
Q. What makes the holes in Swiss
cheese?--T. p.
A. Bacterial action is the cause OF
the holes in Swiss cheese. The great
er the bacterial action the greater
the number Of holes in any cheese.
@. How many men fought in the
Revolution?-L. D. K.
A. 1t Is estimated that 395.S53 mer
enrolled in the Continental Army ant
Colonial Militia at the time of the
Revolution, but number of military
records have been lost.
Q. Please give some information
about Thrift week.-H. j. Y.
A. National Thrift week Is observed
annually beginning January II. The
anniversary Of Benjamin franklin,
birthday Is National Thrift day. TIL,
week was established as result o.
cooperation OF various business ant
professional interests with the Y. M
c. A. The week comprises the follow
ing days: Share With Others day
National Lite Insurance day, Own
Your Own Home day, Make WI
day, Thrift in Industry day. Family
Budget day and Pay Your Bills day.
q. Are the citizens Of Porto Rice
citizens of the United States?-M. n
a. Porto Rico Is not incorporates
into the United States. but its inhabit
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An Immunity.

Il understand you have suffered the
great misfortune of losing your voice. -
Maybe it's misfortune and maybe
not" whispered Senator Sorghum.
When q man can't talk he's prevent
cd from saying something he might be
sorry for"
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French government: the Shaw Me.
mortal, the Sherman Victory" the
head Of Farragut, were pointed out.
each of which was listlessly observed.
Then by chance the portrait bust of
John Hay came under observation.
Instantly all were alert and one ex-
claimed: You don't mean to say so.
Well, 1 have always wanted to see
what that moving picture man looked
like. Such, oftentimes. is the fate
ur those who would lead the blind.
other rulers who jump into power
with one greak<leap, he appears to be
on the verge r allowing his ambition
Evening star., 1926-11-11

Some small contributions continue
TO drift into the United States Treas.
ury, addressed to the conscience
fund.- If this fund had all the money
properly coming to 1t. the taxpayers
of the Nation would have little to
worry about for several years.
Evening star., 1926-11-11

European nations are still adjusting
diplomatic situations. 1t seems re.
grettable that plain heart-to-heart
talk cannot be substituted for the
adroit circumlocutions carried on at
the expense Of taxpayers.
Evening star., 1926-11-11

La Plata. Md, is not q great center
of capitalized interest. Yet its sor-
rows claim the deepest sympathy. 1t
viii, no doubt, repeat the history OF
catastrophe aud rebuild or a greater
plan than was before deemed possible.
Evening star., 1926-11-11
Waiting for the Ship.

Il am waiting for my ship to come
home" said tho imaginative person.
stop talking about It, Iou will be
suspected of being a rum runner"
Evening star., 1926-11-11
As History Repeats Itself.

The worlds a f1eeting show, we hear,
1t brings us thrills SO very queer;
The same old incidents we view
Interpreted by actors new.
Evening star., 1926-11-11

From the mystical Orient come
many visitors bent on telling the peo.
pie of this continent how to be good.
Missionaries now travel in all direc-
tiOnS.
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Kate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
All Other States and Canada.


The Associated Press is exclusively entitled.
~ the use for republication OF all news dis
Patches credited so IL or not otherwise cred
i.ed in this Daper and also the local news
published herAtn. Al rights Cf pUbi'cation
nf special dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star., 1926-11-11

The italian royal family is no doubt
grateful to Mussolini for setting him.
self up as the person to be shot at
by revolutionists.
Evening star., 1926-11-11

The train that carries Queen Marie
proves the most exciting feature of
transportatio since Rosika Schwin.
ners peace ship.
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great success, but when she attempts
silences she finds her embarrassments.
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Nothing Unusual.

In sorrow on it we reflect:
And yet" the North Wind seems Il
say.
Just now what else could you ex
pect""
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l.oie Fuller is IN line to be renleno.
hei ed US u good dancer, but no yrea,
stage manager
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The royal family of Italy still exer-
cises superior privilege. It's members
wear silk shirts while Mussolini has
TO keep on his iron vest.
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DE Russey lane has succeeded in be-
coming more famous than any OF the
Atlantic Coast boardWalks
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ANY man" said Hi Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, can enforce prohibition
to a valuable degree simply by refus-
ing 20 buy from bootlegger."
Evening star., 1926-11-11

"All dis life.' said Uncle Eber. IFS
like listenin' to de radio. wifi certain
amount of bad news allus on lnpd to
represent de static u
Evening star., 1926-11-11

Jud Tunkins says friendship Is al
ways liable to depreciate when you
try TO use ii as collateral for loan.
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The Evening Star Sewsoaper Compan,

TIA Evening STAR. with the Sunday morn.
Ng edition. is delivered hy carriers within
sa@ ,oty A. go cents per month: daily only
per month. Orders may be sent by mail or
'e!epnone Main 5000 Collection is made by
''arTier at eni Of each month.
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time in Washington and 1t should not
be forgotten that he was a member
of that now famous commission ap-
pointed by the Senate to replan Wash
ington, the Burnham Park Commits.
sion, which recommended a return to
the chief features of the L'Enfant
plan. long since forgotten, and whose
recommendation (which for years,
because Of a hostile Congress, had to
be slipped in at one time and slipped
on at another" as our great Chief
Justice once said) have gradually been
put into effect and thus contributed
TO the permanent Identification Of our
Capital City.
Mr.. Saint-Gaudens also at one time
had a studio here, executing a mum.
her OF portrait commissions, among
others a large double portrait plaque
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne MacVeagh.
The studio he occupied was a lower
room in the old Art Students League
Building. S08 Seventeenth street, and
when visitor ttnidly knocked he
opened the door himself and quickly
dispelled all shyness by his gentle
courtesy. No one who ever saw Saint.
Gaudens will forget the beauty of his
brow. the light in his eyes. No one of
sensibility who ever visits Aspect will
look back upon 1t as other than a
precious experience.
OF course. there are those who en-
ter here led by curiosity, and, lack
ing sensibility, miss the key to the
whole. Such group was discovered
by lady from an adjacent New
England city, a genuine art lover.
Feeling that these chance visitors
were missing much through igno-
rance. she kindly constituted herself
for the moment mentor and guide
Tbs beautiful "Caritas." owned by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-04
Announce
A Great Annual Summer Sale
HOME FURNISHINGS
comprising

Furniture Oriental and Domestic Rugs-Carpeting
Draperies -Decorative Accessories Lamps Mirror
This Sale transcend, importance previous offering that have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-04
A Word About
Comparisons

Some advertisers consider the
policy of inviting comparisons as
bad practice, on the theory that it
should not be suggested that any
one look elsewhere. Such an atti-
tude, we think, betokens a certain
lack of confidence in their own
values, a reluctance to have them
measured by concurrent oppor-
tunities. Inasmuch as we are
endeavoring to bring to public
attention what we sincerely con-
slider the genuine advantages of
dealing with us, we do not hesitate
to ask you to compare these values
with any similar merchandise
offered elsewhere. Look where
you will-we only ask the favor of
a visit here as we'll it will be
more convincing than all that we
might say. We are sure that you
will find it to your advantage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-04
Discounts Are
Sometimes Confusing

A wag once said that a discount
reminded him of an overcoat, as
it had to be put on before it could
be taken off. We do not entirely
agree with his opinion, for in the
conduct of business discounts often
serve a legitimate purpose and fire.
quently result in distinct savings
to customers:
But they may be confusing, for
no matter how generous the dis
count may seem, it is of no advan-
tage to the purchaser unless it
brings the Net Cost lower than that
at which the article may be pur-
chased elsewhere.
To avoid confusion, we refrain
from any reference to discount
percentages, preferring to have you
compare and pass judgment ON
these values by the simple and sure
method of considering only THE
NET COST IN DOLLARS THAT
YOU ARE ASKED TO PAY.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-12-31
THE DANGER OF OWNING
A NEAR IRON MINE

A Duluth man who is interested in
iron mining was discussing taxation
of iron ore properties in Minnesota,
says Skillings' Mining Review, and
among other things said:
81 am interested in forty which
was optioned to a good operating
company to explore. The company
discovered somewhat in excess of
half a million tons, and dropped the
option because the amount of ore
was not sufficient to warrant the
sinking of a shaft and making a
mine of it. My associates and l still
have this property. We cannot sell
it, we cannot lease it and we cannot
afford to mine it for the same reason
that THE operating company that
dropped the option cannot. But the
effort to bring this property into the
producing class has accomplished
something has increased the
taxes on THE forty $4,000 a year
Years ago, a man who owned prop
erty which was suspected of con-
tanning iron ore was eager to have
it explored, but they are not so keen
now."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-12-31

puck. Early indications seem to show
that it will be~tough battle between
the Sophomores and the Seniors for
first honor. The Freshmen will also
make strong bid for place although
they were beaten by the Seniors in
their opening game.
The first game was played Tuesday
the 21st in which the Sophomores
handed the Juniors a 13 to 0 beating.
Gouze was running wild and scored
z of the 13 points fod the Sophs.
Next in scoring came Lauren Pietila
with a and Lowell Anderson with two
goals. Much of the honor, however,
goes to Elmo Lepisto the goalie as he
made several spectacular stops which
would have been sure counters. For
the Juniors Lampi was carrying the
heavy duty as left wing. Billy
Coombe took care of the goal and he
too, made some good stops.
In the game between the Seniors
and the Frosh Thursday the Seniors
came out victorious with score of
2 to 0. John Majerle was the big
scorer with 5 and Jokinen with two
goals. Jokinen was first playing goal
but HIS duty as such was later taken
over by Clint Coombe who played a
good game at wing in the first two
periods and made severa assists
Majerle and Coombe wede the stan
performers for the Seniors and
Lloyd Carlson, George Dolan and
Bill Harri for the Freshmen. Prac.
tice will be continued duding The
vacation but no game will be played
before Jasuary 18th when the Sen
iors meet the Sophomores-a game
that will be well worth seeing. The
game will start at a :15. NH
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-12-31
SLOVENIAN SOCIETIES NAME
OFFICERS FOR NEW YEAR.

The several Slovenian societies OF
he city have chosen new officers
rhe following elections have been
eported:
St. Cyril & Method No. l.
President|oseph Spreitzer.
Secretary-Josep Mertel.
Frank Erchull.
Serca Jerusa No. 2.
President|oseph Champa.
SecretaryJoseph Kolenc.
Treasurer-John Hutar.
Slovenec No. ia.
President-John Tauzel.
SecretaryJohn Boldine.
Treasurer-Joseph Komatar.
St. Anton No. II.
President-JohnP ucel.
Secretary-Joseph Palcher.
Treasurer-Joseph Zgainer.
St. Joseph No. liz.
President-Frank Jerich.
Secretary-Joseph Agnich.
Treasurer-oseph Peshel.
St. Barbara No. 2.
President-John Otrin.
Secretary|oseph A. Mertel.
Frank Pengal.
St. Frances No. 1927, c. o. o. F.
President-John Kovach.
Secretary-Matt Vertin.
Treasurer-John Lozar.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-12-31
AMERICAN LEGION
NEW YEARS BALL

The annual New Years Ball of the
American Legion takes place this
evening at the Washington Auditor
ium. The annual event given by
these noted entertainers is looked
forward to by ladge number and
guests are usually at hand from all
the neighboring towns. For the oc-
casion this evening the Rainbo Orch
estra of five pieces will furnish the
music and balloons and novelties
have been provided and several old
time dances will feature the party.
The ladies Of the w. B. A. will serve
the lunch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-12-31
SKI-JUMPERS TRYOUT-
CROSS-COUNTRY RUN.

Twenty-Five active members of the
Ely Ski Club will have tryout on
Sunday for the purpose of selecting
jumpers to compete in the Coleraine
meet within "a few weeks. The pub
lie is cordially invited to witness this
tryout.
"A cross-country run will take place
tomorrow and this feature will also
be in the nature of a tryout to get a
line on the cross-country skiers fol-
competitive runs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-12-31
ELY YOUNG MAN
DIES WEDNESDAY

Joseph Scufsca, the 81 year old
son of Mr. and Mrs. John Scufsca,
died Wednesday at the Shipman Hos
pital of heart ailment followed by
embolism of the brain. The young
man had been i'll for some time.
He is survived by his parents and
two brothers and a sister. The sister
is Mrs. L. F. Zupan of Musselshen,
Montana. She is expected to arrive
for the funeral which will probably
not be held until Monday. A brother,
John, arrived from Chicago Monday,
having been called by the Illness of
his brother.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-12-31

The S. F. of A. had their election
of officers at their regular meeting
Monday evening. The following
were chosen to the respective pos
itions:
Past Prest.-Anna Anderson.
President-John Nordstrom.
Vice Prest.-Ernest Jackson.
Secretary-Ida Abrahamson.
Chaplain-Helmi Olson.
Inside Guard-Alvin Sundholm.
Outside Guard-Art. Nyman.
Marshall-Ethel Klobuchar.
After the business meetisg fine
Christmas program was given for the
members and their families.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-12-31

While scholars have never quite de-
cided upon the origin Of this word,
1t Is generally accepted as being a
corruption Of "Habt ihr dasf" the Ger
man for slave you thatT" the sort Of
phrase that a peddler would use OF
the small general utility articles In
his pack. Germans very largely made
up the peddlers of the Middle ages,
and the old-time haberdasher was q
person who peddled In every conceiv-
able type of trifie.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-12-31
Moses Called an lnuentor

Jens Juergens, German engineer.
has written book In which he pro-
duces biblical references to prove his
assertion that Moses was powder.
nftroglycerin and dynamite merchant"
He maintains that Moses held back
the Egyptians by laying land mines.
which he exploded by well-timed fuses.
The writer says the tabernacle was
q well-eQuipped laboratory.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-12-31
Trees Thut Cure Lepers

Numerous kinds of leprosy-curing
trees exist in Brazil, including one
species which is thought to be more
eflcacious than the famous chaul-
moogra tree Of Hawaii. The seed is
called "leper fruit" or "leper bread"
indicating that the natives believe
that It cures the disease.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-12-31
Away With Wailsl

1t Ii claimed that new sound-ab-
sorbing plaster will revolutionize hos
pital construction, one drawback Of
which has been noise. The plaster alb
serbs from eight to ten times as much
sound as ordinary plaster. 1t is re-
ported to be excellent for smothering
high-pitched tones, even the wailing of
infants.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-12-31
"Gridiron" In Football

A gridiron is grated utensil for
broiling food over a fire. Hence any
network, as of pipes, railway tracks,
etc., Is called a gridiron. For sim
ilar reason the term was applied In
this country to a football field, be-
cause every five yards the field is ira.
versed by white lines.-Exchange.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-12-31
CHURCH NOTES
METHODIST CHURCH.

ME FfODISI OHONOF1.
COMING DIR. Charles Nelson Pace,
Duluth.
Arrowhead Quartet, Duluth.
DIR. c.. H. McRae, Duluth.
Bishop Charles Edward Locke, St.
Paul.
Watch for dates.
Sunday morning the district sup
erintendent's New Years greetings
will be delivered to the congregation.
The evening service will close with
candle service and the fellowship
song.
B. E. WILLIAMS. Minister.