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Evening star., 1926-01-29

q. How many trees ere used an
nually for telegraph and telephone
poles?-F. r.
A. The American Tree Association
says that it takes about 5000 900 trees
yearly to maintain telegraph and tele-
phone wires.
Q. Who is the Viceroy of India
C. w. c.
A. The presen. viceroy of India is
Right Hon. Edward b. L. Wood.
@. Does the mango grow in this
country?-E. L.
A. The mango has been cultivated
TO some extent I'm southern Florida
and California. 1t has been said that
some S-year-old trees in Florida have
borne as many as 5000 fruits in q
single season.
Q. How much does a bear cub weigh
at birth?-A. V. C.
A At birth a bear cub weighs from
TO IL ounces. which is about 1900
TO 1850 OF its mothers weight. II is
about inches long, blind and
covered with n dark hair so thin that
1t Is practically naked. The mother
bear suckles her young as other ami
mails of this type do.
Q. What does Hohenzollern mean?
r. e. +.
A. The name Hohenzollern Is de-
rived from Castle Zollern, the ances-
tral home of the family. The name
literally interpreted, therefore, means
High Zollern.
Q. Which is the largest airplane in
the world?-H A. c.
A The Barling bomber is the lars-
est alrplane In the world. 1t is a tri-
plane with wing spread of l20 feet,
mas q gasoline capacity OF 4 tons.
or 1000 gallons; an oil capacity Of
III gallons and is driven by six Lib
erty motors. a crew of four is the
smallest that can operate il. Although
1t Is capable of carrying 10000 pounds
OF bombs, a limit of 5000 is set in the
specifications. The weight Of the
plane loaded exceeds 10000 pounds
with which it is able to make 80
miles an hour.
Q. What can be done to brighten
Sheffield plate?-H. L. c.
A. Sheffield plate Is polished in the
same manner as sterling and solid
silver.
Q. What causes small black specks
to appear on solid silver, and what
will remove them a j. D.
"A The small black speckS that ap-
pear on your silver are caused by the
chemical action OF salt on the silver
These may be removed by any cream
silver polish If not eaten too deeply
into the metal.
What 1rould you do IL you qrontcd
to get passport, or stop your shoes
from sQuedhing, or build chicks!
coop, or found G. hospital, or preSerue
persipBlons, or become q diplomat
and you didn't knoto hotr2 Suppose
yoU 1cdnted to knot0 lchy the sun
looks large at sunset, or trhat the
cost Of living in South america Is, or
the total exports of the United States
lost gear, or the income of the Rookie
teller Foundation, or Uho aDrote
"SilUer Threads Among the GoId"P
Our Washington Information Bureau
has nnSlcered eUery one of these
questions aud many other aud more
difficult ones. 1t maintains q big stc1
Of experts and correspondents achose
business it is merely to dnSIcer Ques-
tions-yOur questions. This serUice Is
free. Send in your question, together
10ith 2-cent stamp to couer the re-
turn postage. address The Evening
Star Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Hdskin, director, Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

What is tine ideal bath?
Some one has said that there are
two classes of mankind-thoSe who
battle and those who do not.
Every one has heard the story OF
the newcomer to these shores who
was seWed into his clothes at the be-
ginning of Winter and not let out
Of them until Spring.
Often at country fairs the astute
observer may see gypsy mother
give her little one bath. The
brown skinned child, perhaps a year
old, is stood on the ground and then
a bucket Of cold water inverted over
its head.
The gypsyette then toddles around
In the fresh air until it Is dry. This
method of bathing baby. however
cannot be recommended for the aV-
erage child.
There have been all sorts of bath
ing cults notably one in which water
was to be abjured. and only oils used
for the cleansing of the skin.
These unusual sorts of baths" have
met with the popular disfavor they
deserve, most of the normal world
restins content with good old water,
than which there is nothing better
for cleansing purposes.
Whether bathing is natural to man
or not does not particularly concern
us any more. The practice OF thou
sands of years Is behind 1t. with
plaques and other so-cailed dirt
diseases" in the background for ma
tions that do not battle.
To the student of the genus man.
poking into the origins OF the prac-
tice Of bathing may be intercstihS'
but for the average citizen the best
a~t,
a question decidedly more interesting.
In other words, what is the best
way TO take bath? ;,
MANY minds, many oplnlonS'
runs the old saw. This will hold gooo
In regard to the bath, too. Every one
will have his favorite way OF washing
himself.
Dogs do not bathe at all. and there
fore NAV be ClaSSed with the grea'
unwas ashed."
Cats, on the other hand, use neither
bathtub nor running water, yet man
age to keep pretty clean.
In the human family the preference
is divided between the hot bath anc
the cold bath. Most Of those who ad
yocate one extreme will not coun.
tenance the other.
"A hot bath Is the only klnd can
take" says one.
"A hot bath Is devitalizing," says
another. Now you ought to take
cold plunge in the morning"
Br-r-r-r,
Very few of those interested in tht
preservation OF their health but have
experimental at some time or othe!
with the various methods of bathing
The enthusiast for n period Will "g'
in for hot baths. He will boil an,
parboil himself. having read some
place what healthy race the Jap
anese are and how they always bath
in steaming water.
II the experimental keeps the proc
ess up for any considerable length
time he is likely to find himsel
rather susceptible TO colds.
Then. reading that the cold bath
the only method to physical saliva
ton, he will "go in" with equal vim
for the cold shower.
Heroically he will arise in the morn
ing and with grim determination
plunge his length under the icy
waters OF a full tub plunge.
The physical resources of his bod,
Evening star., 1926-01-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.
The Heavy Task.

The Heavy Task.
When life grows weary Of the patient
Jest
That strives to check the flow Of
mortal grief.
Somebody still must do his little best
And search for smiling that may
bring relief.
And yet. the burdened heart may beat
so slow
When seeking strength to answer
Duty's call
To prompt smile and keep the lights
aglow,
A Jest becomes the heaviest task
Of all.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

4 trip to Africa Is among William
Mitcheil's plans for the future. When
some mental agitation arises In con-
nection with governmental affairs
there IN always a mysterious psychic
20 and tell his troubles to a rhi.
noceros.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

So many eminent citizens are press.
ing for opportunities to deliver timely
and most Interesting remarks that the
dance orchestras may as we'll face the
possibility of being crowded OF the
radio.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

Like many other matters which
agitate the public mind, the World
Court may vet subside into the domain
OF harmless uninterest. 1t was Grover
Cleveland who invented the phrase
'innocuous desuetude." which still sur
wives in hopeful usage.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

Uncle Sam has shown enough reti-
cence about entering the World Court
to prevent him from being burdened
with the difficult responsibilities of
umpire. The role Of good listener" is
still possible to America.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

Among the duties of the World
Court might be that Of reminding i'm
pulsive diplomats that there are GER
tain obligations Of courtesy where
such little matters as trafhc regula.
tions are concerned.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

The eyes OF Europe are turned on
America. BY this time the Prince OF
Wales should be considering a perfect
y docile electric horse as the safest
means of exercise.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

The Weather Bureau. like some of
the political prophets. Is least agree
able when most accurate in its calcu.
lations.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

The fact that Congressman may
now park as long a. he likes offers no
moral support to any theory that a
diplomatic attache may drive down q
crowded street as fast as he chooses.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

A coal conference might get results
more rapidly if arrangements could
be made for it to hold all deliberations
In unheated quarters.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

A few statesmen are strongly in
favor Of some plan that would enable
Uncle Sam TO be In the League Of Ma
tlons. but not so that he could no.
tice IT,
Evening star., 1926-01-29

One Of the severest tests an Arctic
explorer may have to meet Ia an In.
vestigation Of his reputation for truth
and veracity.
Evening star., 1926-01-29
Workkss But Wonderful.

II have heard you referred to as a
popular idol"
"Yes." answered Senator Sorghum.
But the iIliteracy Is such that some
Of the folks out home spell It IDLE"
Evening star., 1926-01-29

American diplomacy Is regarded as
having entered upon a new era which
revives the old question, Where do
we so from here"
Evening star., 1926-01-29

If motorists have their way over
here one Of the early questions before
the World Court will be the cost Of
rubber to American consumers.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

Florida must sooner or later face a
Of hopeful purchasers with profes-
sional realtors remaining observantly
aloof.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

A hopeful tip goes out that the coal
controversy will be settled In time to
prevent q shortage OF fuel for June,
July and August.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

The brevity Of Col. Mitchells resig-
nation may indicate a desire to hold
his powers IN reserve for long. hard
talk yet to come.
Evening star., 1926-01-29
A Home Builder.

Are you still devoted to your radio
set?"
"Yes. It keeps my husband at home
nights"
Listening in?"
mo. Trying to make it work"
Evening star., 1926-01-29
Defiant Of the Winter.

If intellects were all immense,
To grief we'd b compelled to cling.
The mocking bird lacks human sense.
That's why ne manages to sing.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

Bootleg licker," said Uncle Eben.
lis Dc latest reminder Of dat famous
old remark, n fool and his money y
soon paStoAs0
Evening star., 1926-01-29
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Business Office.
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ing edition. is delivered nv carriers ~ltnlh
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Evening star., 1926-01-29
The Final Peace.

All language impo1ite will stop.
a fight will be a crime
When no one has to face a cop
For parking overtime.
Evening star., 1926-01-29
Coercion,

why did you give that inferior
servant such splendid references,
u was obliged to give them." ex.
planned the weary housewife. "in order
to persuade her 70 90 peaceably."
Evening star., 1926-01-29
Rate by Mail-PavabIn in >dranrr.
NfaryIand and Virginia.
her States and Canada.
Memher ~ tbs Associated Press

TIE Associated Prese Is rSciusiyel" snil.,eo
"a the use for republication OF all news dls'
patches credited TO II not otherwise 'Tf'i
lted in this naner and also the ENal he"s
Evening star., 1926-01-29

Jud Tunkins says a Socialist Is al.
ways ready to tell the kind of govern.
ment he doesn't want without giving
an accurate description Of a kind that
would b practical.
Evening star., 1926-01-29

Q. When will February have five
Sundays again?-T. G..
A. There will be five Sundays in
February in 194S. then in 1876. then
in 2604. The regular interval is 2S
years. In case of a century inter-
vening that is not divisible by 400, the
interval is 20 years.
Evening star., 1926-10-19

Esmond Mills Cortex Brand Crib
Blankets, size 30x40 inches; fine
grade cotton that feels and looks
like wool. Blue and pink Teddy
Bear and other nursery designs
Evening star., 1926-10-19
$3.50 and $4 Blankets
$2.4S

Heavy weight Blankets. sizes
64X76 and 66xS0 inches. for double
beds; gray and tan with blue or
rose borders. A warm bed cover
ing at very low price.
lccnIfnta Invited.
The Alaska fisherman. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1923-1932, 1926-12-15

A. J. Dimond.-All the in
fuence of Republican Judge
Richie, the Press of the Third
division, the scheming of the
Democratic National Commit
teeman, and the Doodle of the
Big Interests, avai1ed me much
but not enough. No longer
can I shine as high-class lob
byist sitting before a Senator
ia1 desk. Now I can serve my
masters only by browsing on
the outskirts with the common
The Alaska fisherman. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1923-1932, 1926-12-15

they have for the improvement
of the Alaska Game Regula-
tons.
At the meeting held in Jun
eau February 1926, several per-
sons appeared before the Com
mission with valuable sugges-
tions and a large number of
communications and recon-
mendations were given careful
consideration. Many of these
were the basis for change in
the Regulations.
The Alaska fisherman. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1923-1932, 1926-12-15

Alaska Game Warden Frank
Dufresne, of Fairbanks, has re-
ported to the executive office
of the Alaska Game Commits
sion that recently when on pat
rol on the Yukon River, he
found that William Ben, a ma
tive Indian of Stevens village
had recently shot beaver. The
case was taken before the US,
Commissioner at Rampant on
September 9th where the In.
dian plead guilty and was fined
twenty-five dollars and costs.
The skin was confscated.
The Alaska fisherman. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1923-1932, 1926-12-15

Editor of Time, (News Mag
aAine of Cleveland, Nov. 15.-
From far-Aung igloos, from
scraggly frame houses, from the
curves of lovely harbors, came
alert Alaskans to the polls.
Without the aid of s1ush funds
they reelected Dan A. Suth-
erland, Republican, as Dele
gate to Congress.
The Alaska fisherman. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1923-1932, 1926-12-15
ALASKA CAME Commission

The members of the Alaska
Game Commission are mailing
to individuals and organizations
in the Territory interested in
wild life perpetuation, invita-
tions to submit comments and
constructive criticisms relating
to the Alaska Game Regula-
tions now in force and sugges.
tions for their improvement.
All such recommendations will
be given careful consideration
by the Commission at it's meet,
ing in Juneau next January.
Many persons realizing the
value of resident hunting
license for detecting and elm.
mating ineligibles have recon-
mended that a resident hunting
license be required. This sub
ject will be considered by the
Commission at it's meeting and
the Commission invites Alas
kans to submit their views re-
garding it.
The Commission cordially in
vites all persons interested to
attend the meeting at that
time and present their views
in person, or, if they cannot
appear in person, to write eth
er to member of the Commits
sion or to the Juneau office of
the Commission, such ideas as
The Alaska fisherman. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1923-1932, 1926-12-15

Stroller White.-We had the
Northern Light, the Red Light
and the Fireside Light, and the
combined brilliancy showed the
way in Juneau toward the
White Mans Party. But few
of the sheep wandered into the
enemy camp and from now
onward Marquamism and Doodle
will here continue to be the
beacon light of accomplishment
in dirty politics. And why
not? We got we'll paid for
our subserviency and mud sling
ing. Just see how many of
the workers" got easy money,
and the law can't touch us, ex-
cept of course those who IL
legally voted and otherwise
committed election frauds.
The Alaska fisherman. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1923-1932, 1926-12-15

H. L.. Faulkner We seek to
take the cash and let the debit
go, and that is utterly impos-
sible, for as we SOW, we reap.
Righteousness and honor is as
important in politics as it is
essential in our every day life.
But, oh, that easy money is so
hard to resist.
The Alaska fisherman. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1923-1932, 1926-12-15

herd. Alas, alack, how soon
will those large retainer fees
fade a dim recollection of past
glories. :.
Evening star., 1926-12-08

kaya, who sang the role OF the
countess. The part is not large
one and 1t was not until toward the
close of the second act that she had
her opportunity. But then she availed
herself to the full, doing remarkably
fine singing. Another feature OF her
performance was her splendid his
trionic display. -,
"Of the remaining characters. all
of which were highly satisfactorily
given. Ivan Ivantzoff, who took the
part of Yletsky, perhaps stands out
rather prominently on account OF the
singing of a Cavatina in the second
act. Not only is it a beautiful piece
of writing, but the singing is most
artistic.
1.-The performance was worthy of a
larger audience"
1t was enormously stated else
where in The Sun that this would be
the last performance by the Washing
ton Opera Co. this season. The next
opera to be presented will be La
Boheme," in Washington, Janu-
ary 10.
Evening star., 1926-12-08
BALTIMORE CRITIC
LAUDS 'P|QUE DAME
Opera Presented Before
Small But Enthusiastic Audi
ence in Lyric Theater.

The second performance of the Rus
sian opera, "Pique Dame" presented
last night at the Lyric Theater in
Baltimore by the Washington Opera
Co., with practically the same cast
that sang the roles here Monday
night, was received with enthusiasm
by a small audience. but one which
showed much interest in the produc-
ton, remaining practically intact until
the end Of the opera at midnight.
Many persons prominent socially were
present and the boxes had quite the
authentic operate glitter" of fine
gowns and jewelry worn with dfstinc-
ton.
The general reaction to the produc-
ton is well mirrored in the criticism
which appeared in this mornings Sun
of Baltimore, written by one of the
ablest music critics in the United
States, w. G. Owst. himself we'll
known as a composer, as well as
q critic. Deems Taylor former
music critic of the New York World,
and also a composer, thought so much
of the production Of this opera, so
rarely heard in America. but so pop
ular in Europe. that he went to Bal
timore last night to hear the second
performance, and spoke afterWafd OF II
Praised i'm Sun.
Mr.. Owst wrote: 1.-The production
presented very many points of real eX-
cellence and not one point that could,be
said to mar the performance in any
way. The scenery and general stage
effects were good, while the costumes
were the most brilliant in coloring and
formed a strikingly effective picture
on the stage. AS to the music
throughout, it was peculiarly and un
mistakably that of Tschaikowski, in
harmonic progressions and also in the
atmosphere of melancholy that per
vaded the entire opera. This atmoS-
phere of melancholy was particularly
applicable, seeing that the plot was of
q somewhat gruesOme nature and in
volved the death of the three principal
characters.
1.-The vocal element exhibited re-
markable eyenness; not one single
voice could be said to be so far out
standing as to overshadow the others.
But, Of course, there were one or two
that were more prominent, chiefly on
account of the Importance of their re-
spective roles.
Herman, the leading mans part,
was taken by Dmitri Smirnov, a tenor,
who possesses q voice of extreme
beauty and evenness through the
whole gamut. But not only is it an
exceedingly worthwhile voice, but it is
easily produced and has a splendid
carrying quality. 1t is also a SYM
pathetic voice, which enables the sing
er to impersonate the character to
perfection.
Praises RakOwska.
ELENA Rakowska, who took the
role of Lisa, the heroine, sings with
considerable authority. She knows
how to use her well-placed voice to
splendid effect and infused much
meaning into her vocal work and into
her histrionic impersonation.
Possibly the most outstanding
presenta ton was. that of Ina Bours-
Evening star., 1926-12-08
OCELOT GIVEN TO zoo.
Texas Capture First of Kind In
u. S. for ANY Collection.

An American ocelot, captured near
Raymondville, Tex, by II. II. Adams
of the locas office of the General Elec-
tric Co, has been presented to the
Zoo.
The ocelot is known to come as far
north as Texas and New Mexico, ac-
cording to Zoo officials, but this is the
first time one captured on American
soil ever has been included in col
lection. They seldom are captured
north of Central America.
Mr.. Adams also presented bobcat
20 ,+,,rod in Texas
Evening star., 1926-12-08

many years an active worker here
for the Visiting Nurses Society and
various charitable organizations, died
in New York yesterday after a long
illness, according to word received
here.
Miss Smith Is survived by her broth
er. Capt. Stewart Farrar Smith
Evening star., 1926-12-08
MISS CLARA F. SMITH DIES.
Daughter Of Late Major General to
Be Buried in Arlington.

Miss Clara Tarrar Smith, SO years
old daughter Of the late Maj. Gen
William Farrar Smith, U. s. A., fol-
Evening star., 1926-12-08

U. s. N, retired. who was with her
at the time she died.
Private funeral services will be con.
ducted in this city tomorrow. Inter.
ment will be in Arlington Cemetery.
Evening star., 1926-12-08

It pays to read the want columns OF
The Star. Hundreds of situations are
obtained through them.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-05

For some time we listened to wBZ and the Capitol theater orch estra without noting one Of the se- Iectiors. We marvelled at the depth Of tone, in fact, we haven't got over that yet. The bass notes and the sound Of the deeper instruments came through with as much tullness as f we were sitting the customary 20 feet from the stage right there in the theate-. The tympani came through especially true, if you must, the KETTLE-DRUMS.
 It's MarkeTs EXCLUSIVE Society orchestra nov. That's what WJz's announcer said last evening when that band decided to once again ia vo- the listeners with program. Well, there should be no kick com ing. The orchestra is all right. "Ka- unka," Lucky Day" that other Russian number, "Patriska" or Pa truska" CT some such name. and a group Of others helped to liven up the stations offering considerably. 4 particularly graceful trumpet duo finds occupation with this band.
 WLW, Cincinnati, offered the Rainbow Four, quartet O. no mean ability. This group, working against statical interference, success ! euly offered The Holy Hour" and Sweet Kentucky Babe" The station came through well.
 Through WTAM, Cleveland, we heard one selection by the A. and P. Gvpstes, one ot the numbers being "Black Eye" q typical gypsy song. The buzzing was something fearful on that wavelength-
 Seeing as we have only q little more space it might be well to men, ton the volume with which every station came in around dinner time | last evening. WAAM, Newark; i; WFBH, New York; WBAL, Balti- more; WIN, New York; WMSG, New York; KDKA, Pittsburgh. and WMCA, New York, all of them came in with almost unprecedented power. We also brought in WTAM, Cleve- land, at about o'clock. The Hotel Hollenden orchestra, assisted during the interludes by an organ, offered For My Sweetheart" About g. choruses, if we didn't miss count.
 But we wish to say that Louis en- ,ertained US royalty last evening and 10 him we extend our hearty thanks. l That's all for today thanks | P. E. L.