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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
Individual FLYING.

Ever since the Wright brothers pro-
duced their first practicable heavier
than.air machine the ideal Vt the indi-
vidual airplane used AS means or
personal transportation has been en-
tertained, Now Il has come. From
London comes a story to the erect
that one Col. Sempill has a flying fiiv-
yer which he and his wife use for
week end trips about England. They
have just completed an S00-mile jour
ney, In the course Of which they Wis
tied several friends, landing wherever
they wished, parking their machine in
local airdromes or in ordinary ga
RACES, and, In some cases, in farmers
barns During the trip forty gallons
Of easoline-they call 1t petrol there,
or sometimes essence-were consumed
At the conclusion OF the flight Col
sempill said that he believed his trip
had proved conclusively the practica-
bility OF the airplane for social flying
1t cannot be questioned that this liz
aviation. Already architects are at
work on plans for buildings with land
ing stages in the large cities. Re-
GENTLY prizes were awarded for such
designs for huge Office structures In
New York and 1t may he expected that
within a very few years such build
iuss will be erected that will afford all
necessary facilities for the discharge
Of VA ssengers from the air.
The personal airplane, IL adopted
generally, will create new problems
thst undoubtedly will be solved as
they as!as. cauraAk akAnatrustsnn n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
New Government Buildings,

The Public Buildings Commission
and the Treasury Department have
acted promptly in directing the begin
ming Of the Government building pro-
gram at Washington authorized by
Congress and known as the $50 900,
GOO hve-yesr plan. OF the sum to be
svails BILE for public construction at
the Capital Sc, cot. zoe has been allotted
for work during the approa ching fiscal
year and the sites of the Archives
Building and the new Internal Reve-
nue., Agriculture and Commerce build
inss have been decided.
The Archives Building, estimated to
cost $500 200. has been allotted
81 400 200 for the year and it's site will
be the square between B and G.
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, a
large block with its longer axis east
and west, and now owned by the Gov.
eminent. The south front Of the
building will face the Mall.
For the Internal Revenue Building,
estimated 10 cost $3.50 900, the sum
OF 81. 100 900 is allotted for the first
year and the building IL to be erected
on the Mall on the south side Of r
street. either between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth or Fourteenth and Fiji
teenth streets.
The Department of Commerce Build
ing will be en- the block between B and
G, Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets
Xhs cost.pt the structure Is estimated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
At SO, 900, 900. and the sum set apart

for the f1rst years work is $500, 900.
Construction for the Department Of
Agriculture In estimated to cost
$S.o75.a Geo and $i.S25,000 is appor-
toned for the next fiscal year. A
marble structure will he built between
the marble wings of the Administra-
ton Building. according to the plan
approved when those wings were built
good many years ago. and a general
office structure for the department
will ais" he built. The site of that
building Is not announced, but the be
lief is that 1t Will be on square
fronting on the south side of r street
south and convenient to the Admins
tration Building.
Provision is made for the purchase
Of land for a large addition to the
Government Printing once and ii Is
thought that the property to be ac-
CURED is on street adjoining the
present building on the west. There
is no doubt that the new structure
will agree in design with the present
building. Two stories will be added
to the Liberty Loan Building, on the
south of the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, and the structure will be
faced with stone.
la the discussion Of the need for
new government housings, the Ar
chives Building has been given first
place. The Public Buildings Commits
sion had before it reasons for the
construction OF hall of records at
the earliest time possible. The COM
mission gave the reasons for such
structure as follows: The documents
must he preserved to keep history
straight; their loss might result in
unjust claims against the Govern,
ment: their presence In existing pla ces
constitutes q Are hazard: the records
are proof of Americas good faith to
the world they show the advance of
science and serve as stepping stones
To further progress; and they now
clutter up valuable space. The Com
mission is aware that agitation for
the building Of ha of records has
been going on In the Capital for more
than quarter Of century and that
the need for such building has been
increasing year by wear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
Great Principle Is Upheld
When Hicksville Stands Pat

" considered. outranks every other
advs ntage."
"sneaking sympathy for the Hicks
cause" and throws up its premature
straw hat along with those Of the vic
tors" with the observations: There
are individuals who were afflicted ~
birth with fearful family names. and
Occa sionally they ask and Obtain legal
permission TO adopt borrowed plumaEe.
SO TO speak. More commonly. gentle
men Of the criminal persuasion revel
in aliases for obvious purposes. But
communities have no excuse for shed
ding the title with which fate has
adorned them"
Belief that such thin skinned citi-
Zens do not deserve to live in Hicks.
Vile" is expressed by the New York
Herald Tribune. which believes II
would serve them right II they were
forced to move to Cloverdale, or Val
ley Lake. or Lovelylea or some other
place with name equally lovely.
The people of HiCksville should he
proud. as no doubt most of them are"
continues the Herald. Tribune. "ot q
name that derives from and keeps IN
memory Elias Hicks. the Quaker lead
ef, one OF lne makers ol feHRlOus 0lS-
tory. Keep the old names. one and
all. They will wear we'll long after
the infantile iokesters have ceased 10
wag." The Albany Evening News in
dorses the action Of the town with
the conviction that there will he
more respect for the folks who aren't
afraid OF the cheap laughter Of the
crowd than there will he for those
that vince when folks laugh
The Waterbury Republican halls
the Hicksvilleites as people who have
shown themselves good sports" and
expresses the view: Most important
of all. the very fact that the name has
acquired a humorous significance is
the best OF reasons why Hicksvilleites
should stOutly stand up under the tests
and jibes and refuse weakly TO alter
their towns name merely to escape
the merry ha-ha. One must be able
to take a joke in this life" The New
York Evening World refers to other
names that to communities were
good enough for them" and observes
that ''Hicksville it is. and il the high
hat commuters hang their heads when
the brakeman calls out in strident
tones 'Hicks-ville,' the old-timers are
happy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

q. Are there any INDICATED graves
Of American soldiers on French bat
efields? C. II.
A. There are still on the battle
fields of France the INDICATED graves
Of 1888 soldiers.
q. When was the State inherits nee
tax taken of I'm Florida C. G..
A. The voters in 1924 amended the
state constitution to prohibit Inherit
ance or income taxee.
o. How can a long bar of pure
SOAP be cut In cakes without break
Ing IT to pieces?-W. A.
A. II a string IL put around the
bar at %he place a cut 1s wanted. the
ends crossed and pulled, the string
will cut the bar neatly.
a. Who IL the man whose likeness
is beside that OF Robert +. Lee on
the stone Mountain Memorial coins?
q II. r..
A. Gen StonewaH Jackson is the
compa Mon Of Gen. Lee on the coin.
q. What is used to color brter
pipes? What care should such a
pipe be given r.. X. II.
A. Brier pipes are dyed with
harmless dye, similar to that used for
dyeing Easter eggs. The gloss is
obtained by polishing after the pipe
has been dyed In smoking btlef
pipes the tobacco should he taken
out after each smoking and the pipe
left dry 1t IL essential that the pipe
he allowed to rest a day after being
smoked. A person should have at
least two pipes in order that he can
To
n day.
O. What il mnemOnics?-P. X.
4. This name is applied to the old
est method OF rendering aItif1ciai ala
10 :he memory. 1t In said to have
been invented by the Greek poet ST.
monides, who lived 500 Be.
O. What was the duration of what
was known az the starving time for
the first settlers at Jamestown. ..
A. From October. 1903, to June,
1910. OF about 500 colOnists 50 sur
vived.
q. Should the tissue paper that
comes with engraved invitations he
sent with the invitations To the
guests?-B. J. c.
A. Tissue paper should not be fold
ed in with the invitations.
q. What color is the statue of Lib
erty?-R. II.
A. The Statue OF Liberty on Bed
Ices Isla nd in New York Is construct
ed Of bronze. A long exposure to the
elements however. has resulted in
the formation of deposit on the
statue. which gives 1t a grayish green
appeara nee.
O. Where is radium found in the
United states and how much is there
in the world A. NJ. NJ.
a. The Bureau of Standards SAYS
that there may he s or 10 ounces of
radium In the world today. but il has
no definite figures. Practically all
radium produced in the United
States comes from Colorado.
q. Why IS there an odor of lin
seed oil sometimes when it is used
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
Washingtons National Birthday.

Only about half OF the fund necea.
sary to finance Washington's celebra .
ton Of the 150th anniversary Of the
Declaration Of Independence OF the
United States on the 9Th OF July next
has been provided by public sub
scription. The budget for the Cap
ital's national birthday party In 50, 500.
At a meeting held the other day of
the committee or finance In charge of
this subscription Ii was disclosed tina
to only $l.77s. 1t Is necessary to ma Ike
the plans for the affair well In advan nee
anu II Is only due TO those I'm charge
Or the program who are giving Of their
tiiile ana their energies to make the
occasion worthy OF Washington that
the funds be fully assured. Orders
must be given for the pyrotechnic dis
play which alone will cost 1880.
other expenses must be incurred In
anticipation unless the program is TO
1e skimped and limited ~ an uu.
worthy degree.
Washihston's budget for the 5th OF
July Is far below those of many cities
or smaller size that are now arranging
similar celebrations. Still. It will he
possible with this amount assured TO
give Wa shineton a national birtbds,.
party that will thrill the community
a M set high standard for patriotic
q ffairs Of this character. A very smaI,
contribution from each person will
meet this requirement.. The fun
amount should be in hand within the
present week 50 that the work OF pren.
can proceed with confidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

and at other times not ?-J. T. A.
A. Raw linseed oil leaves an odor
for some time. while boiled linseed
OIL In odorless.
=. What is gelatin?-A. NJ. +.
A. Gelatin il a purified. dried. in
odOrous product Of the hydrolysis ny
treatment with boiling water of Ger
tain tissue, such as skin. ligaments
and bones. from sound animals. IL
contains not more than per cent of
ash and not less than ~ per cent Of
nitrogen.
q. Where II the province 81 "Sval-
ba rd"?-C X
A. Svalha rd is the new name for
SpitZbergen. which Sas formally pro
claimed Norwegian territory nm An
gust IA. 1925 Svslbard. which means
The Cold Coast is the old name OF
the province.
q. Has the story that Betsy Ross
made the first American reg hesn
disproved?- II. y. r.
A. Dr. George f.. Hastings OF the
University Of Arkansas In his hook.
THE Life and Works of Francis Hop'
klnson." credits Hopkinson. sien'r
Of the Declaration OF Independence.
with having designed the stars and
stripes While examining the papers
Of the Continental Congress. in tho
I.ibAary Of Congress at Washington
DIR. Hastings found Mr.. HOpkinson'i
bill for designing the nag. which was
adopted by the Continental congress
I'm I117 The claim was never paid.
A board which passed on The account
was 81 the opinion that The pubic
is entitled to those little assista nreF
given hy gentlemen VINO ENJOY very
considerahl salary under Congress,
without fee or further reward.
q. How did chicken Ia knE
come TO he So called?-R. y.
A. II il claimed that this dish Vas
first prepared for Edward VII. kinE
of Ensla md according 10 his own
recipe. md subsequently became ver'
popular. About 90 years ago the
College Inn Eests urant in 'hiraE" N
troduced it to this country ~ 'ior-
city.
O How much time per DAY dtd
Francis Parkman devote tn his writ
ines?-N. F..
A. When Young man Parkman
spent a Summer living life OF ex
posure and hardships among the IN
dams This brought on wasting III
ness. which permanently impaired ME
health. Parkman's sight was als"
seriously affected. Al the hest. me
doctors allowed him hut brief work
Ing day. Sometimes he had Int three
or four isolated half hours in when I"
work. At times months passed with
out his being able 10 continue ms
study and dictation
The resources Of OUr Free iHfof-nH-
ton bureau are at HoTr SERVICE. oh
are intitrd tn coll upon IL rs often -
you pledsr. II IS bring maintained ~
The Erenin0 Stnr soisly tn serr~ you.
What question cHn trr H"s"er nv
uoup Thsre is M charge ~ Ill 'T-
cent , c~Ms in stamps for rsturn
hostage. address voUr letter IN The
Erenin0 stnr Information bureau.
Frederic j. Hnskir. director, Vnsh-
irOf0n. u. e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
East meets West at the Sesquicen-
tennial in the spectacular display of
porcelain, textiles. bronzes, jewelry
and all manner of native fabrication
in bewildering profusion. A single
day has brought in a consignment OF
pearls and rubies valued at $4,000
the pearls from Japan and the
rubies representing part Of consign-
ment Of Jewels from India worth
twice the mentioned sum.
Millions phrase connecting the ORR
ent-"barbaric pearl and gold
comes at once to mind: but the diner
ence three centuries after he wrote Is
that many of the princes OF India are
highly cultivated aristOcrats, making
use Of all civilized contrivances and
inventions for the welfare or their
subjects. The Oriental countries that
are sending here the product or their
workmen will in turn import from
us whatever we have to show them
that they can use to advantage. In
this meeting place Of the two hemi-
spheres there will be an important in
Of technical knowisdes ahs
artistic feelinE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

aeronautics are already being estab.
lished in some Of the institutions OF
learning. Private schools OF airplane
pilotage will doubtless he established.
The demand. Of course, will lie for
small planes easily housed and safe in
management. Extremely high speeds
will probably not be desired at first.
safety rather than speed will he the
chief requisite. especially in the early
stages Of this new era OF individual
flying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

Science seeks no quarrel with rail-.
sion. being willing to ascr,be "a a.,
Advise divinity the authority for the
system which regulates this earth
ana the universe. The controversial.
ist cannot be restrained from assert.
ing hiihselI IN a manner which tends
10 conipilcate matter which to fair.
fhlhaed reason should seem simple
enough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

A fallscy that must eventua,Iv y.
exploded is the persistent idea that
when nation IL in financial difficulty
its troubles may be solved merely nv
issuing more paper money. 1t has
been tried 80 often and with .o u,t,e
success that old Nox Popul is justified
IN demanding a little originality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

" fs matter Of natural State
pride tn assume that every local cleo
ton is highly significant as an in.
dcrsement or a repudia ton OF the ma i.
tioDal administration. Nevertheless
ate neishhorhood retain their old in
fuence in debating a decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

The enforcement Of prohibition Ia
rendered slightly more dificult bv tho
fact that it excludes a perfectly good
agent from participating in those al,
Turing convivial gatherings which close
with the chorus, He's a jolly good
fellow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
Open.Miiltied.

Are you a funda mentalist or
modernist?"
I'm BOTH" answered Senate
Sorghum. II believe what l was
taught in my youth; but I'm not going
to assume that there is nothing more
to be learned"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

The Naval Academy finds it neces.
sary to deal with a new kind OF bunco
game which consists in securing a
highly valuable education under false
petenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

A reconciliation between Harry
Thaw and Evelyn Nesbit would again
remind the great American public that
it Ia occa sionally subjected to great
deal Of needless worry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

1t Is not likely that the corner saloon
VIII ever return. All the desirable
corners are now perms nently reserved
to lines OF business that are lucrative
and entirely unobjectionable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
Rate hy Mail-Payabie In Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.


The Asaotaated Press - xclusiNely critu'ed
70 the use for rennhll"atjr9 Ct all rews dis
patches credited To il or not otherwise cred
tied in this nauer and ais" the local news
published herein All nights Of publication
81 spac1a dispatches herein also ieserN ed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

Should Congress take its poker meta
uhors seriously, it may be necessary
to request Uncle Joe Cannon to make
a return trip for the purpose OF serv-
ing az a referee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

bd-el-krim Is another Of those
sta tesmen who create enormous trouble
and then retire and leave the difficult
details OF settlement to others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Refuge.

Refuge.
I wonder why
l can't know more.
To learn I try
AS folks explore
The various facts
That appertain
To reckless acts
Or greed for gain.
My mind goes lame,
It's in q buzz.
Oh, base ball game.
Oh, crossword puzz!
You bring mid noise
A comfort great
When Congress boys
Investigate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

Every converse ton reverts to the
trafnc problem. This proves the case
even in congressional investiga ton
Of District of Columbia affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
A Nation of Scribblers.

From the Waterbury Democrat
The report that billion lead pen
ellis ara used ZACH year In the United
states rev1eee q lonk. stAnAlne auerv,
Who buys Lad pencils:"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

Hints are offered that debts NAV be.
come historic traditions instead Of
obligations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
Inside Base Ball.

From the Saginaw NEWCOMER.
There must be something truly
secret in that inside base bail" lc64.
IT, newar seAa a TIA 6Al3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

"Shootin' crap said Uncle Eben,
"allus encoura ges a man to holler at
de bones. One of the advantages OF
de game is dat it's an outlet fob
oratory."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
Tyranny Of Attire.

women have asserted their SUI.
periority."
"They have" answered Miss Cay
enne. The men are still wearing
tight collars and suspenders.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07

Jud Tunkins says the genuinely
pretty gals are getting the worst of it
by being compelled to disguise them.
selves in the ordinary fashionable
makeup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
Summer Prediction.

Weather experts leave us GUNNER
As their prophecies we note.
ut will be a long, cold Summer
And. you'll need your overcoat."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-07
Crude COnviviality.

Crude COnvfviaIIfy.
Old hospitable grace
We must dismiss, insta inter-.
The bootleg takes the place
OF the sedate decanter.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-12
Expert Fitting of
Trusses, Surgical Supports

ment, conveniently located ground floor, 22S Lo-
soya street. with the latest appliances, private fit
ting rooms and trained filters, provides service
which heretofore has been obtainable only in the
metropolitan cities. And remember SOMMERS
filters are here permanently, to you personal
ly. until you thoroughly satisfied with results
and COSTS
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-12
OCIETY

La Placeta was the scene Monday
night of one of the outstanding post
holiday parties when DIR. and Mrs.
Fred J. Combe, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam G.
Bennett and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Portland entertained with an elab-
crate dinner dance complimentins
Misses Mary Lupe, Olive Graves FL.
lis. Ellen Bell Newton and Agnes Ter
rell. ss
The honor guests AID their escorts
were seated at an individual table
abloom with a mass of poinsettias ana
crimson carnations. Three other long
tables also adorned with the crN lson
blossoms were presided over by Mrs.
Combe, Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. For:-
rand. Down the length Of each. brass
candelabra held cleaning green tapers.
Mrs. Combs was attired in q lovely
Joseph model pink georgette gown
trimmed with rhinestones Mrs. Fort
rand wore pink chiffon trimmed with
rhinestones Mrs. Bennett, pink sat
in; Miss Lupe, bouffant blue taffeta !;
Miss Newton, yellow chiffon trimmed
with varied colored beads; Miss Ellis.
beaded white crepe; Miss Terrell,
white chiffon trimmed with rhine
stones.
Is - -
Mr.. and Mrs. William Chaundy Of
Put1ey, London. England. who have
been guests in the city for the past
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-12
FARMER NEEDS
DISCUSSED
BY AGENTS
Chamber Host to South
Texas Agricultural
Experts.

Agricultural problems that con-
front South Texas farmers were taken
mp Tuesday morning at the opening
meeting of the County and Home
Demonstration Agents Conference at
the st. Anthony hotel. The confer
ence will last through Thursday
Fred w. Mally, secretary Of the
agricultural department of the cham
Der Of commerce extended the well
come to approximately 80 agents from
two districts in South Texas that are
attending the conference.
G. H. Alvord, director Of extension
work Of A. & M. college, in an adj
dress to the agents, outlined the poll
cies and principles of the A. & NJ.
extension department work.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-12
SEEK 1000 MEMBERS
FOR WESTERN {. OF e.

With the idea of creating interest
for San Antonio as q marketing cen
ter for West Texas and the estab-
lishment Of chambers Of commerce in
outlying towns Of West Texas, the
trade extension committe of the cham
Der Of commerce and heads Of various
business organizations Of the city met
Monday to start q campaign for 1000
memberships in the West Texas
Chamber Of Commerce.