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Evening star., 1927-08-23
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS


@. How much did it cost to take
the Army and Navy boys to Chicago
for the Army-Navy game?-G. T. D.
A. The transportation of the cadets
to and from Annapolis and West
Point. the payment of their Pullman
fares, meals on trains. hotel accom-
modations in Chicago and, in fact,
every expense from the time the ca.
diets left their respective academies
until their return averaged in the
neighborhood of Sf00 per cadet, or,
roughly, $4,000. In addition, $40 900
was spent on special entertainment.
O. Why should milk be kept con-
stantly in refrigerator?-F. G.
A. Because when milk Is at a tenn
perature over As degrees the bacteria
multiply with incredible speed.
@. How many bind deaf-mutes are
there in the United States?-M. A.
A. In 1920 there were in the United
States 1863 persons who were blind as
well as deaf and mute. There were
20 in New York State. Is in Wiscon-
| sin, 13 in Ohio and II in Missouri.
| The others were distributed among
| the remaining States in numbers
ranging from / to 9.
| ~. W. mere Is f6IlIl 3 CdVG.-D, ,.
| A. 1t is in the central part of Penn.
tylvania. 1t contains remarkable
subterranean lake.
Q. What is meant by ships hus-
| bandit. d.
| A. He is a person appointed by the
owners of ship to manage on shore
all matters connected with the employ.
ment thereof, such Is repairs and af.
freightment He is the general agent
of the owners in relation to the ship,
and usually, though not necessarily,
a part owner.
Q. Who was the first woman in
Canada to be put to death legality
G. A. NJ.
A. The first woman to be put to
! death legally in Canada in the last
% years was Mrs. Florence Lassan-
dra. % years old, who was hanged at
Edmonton. Alberta, May 2. 1923. for
completely in the murder Of a police
officer.
Q. What kind of musical instru.
ment was psaltery?-S. p.
| A. 1t was stringed instrument
shaped like the Greek letter delta. 1t
was used by the ancient Hebrews. In
medieval times psaltery had from 13
| to 36 strings and sounding board.
1t was played by plucking the strings
with or without plectrum.
| Q. In how many communities are
better homes" campaigns conducted?
II. T.
A. In 1925 such campaigns were
organized in 1866 communities. In
many places the work consisted of
mass meetings, with addresses by
qualified experts; club meetings. with
discussions Of housing betterment and
improvement of home life. special
| project work in schools and like ac-
tivities. There were $50 demonstra.
ton houses reported upon, with a
median cost Of S4.4s2.
has been frozen, and have it come
back to life?-J. T. Fl.
| A. The Biological Survey saws that
it is possible for a snake that has
been frozen to come to life again.
Snakes, however, that thaw quickly
do not survive, but IL the thawing
process is slow they again become
quite active.
| Q. For what is the electric power
at Muscle Shoals being used?-R.
r. II.
A. The Federal Power Commission
says: THE hydroelectric plant a,
| Muscle Shoals is being used for the
development Of electrical energy; last
year about 100000 kilowatt hours
were developed from the 100000
horsepower already installed in the
Evening star., 1927-08-23
SHOOTING STARS
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Cnheeded Advice.

Cnheeded Advice.
"Of course, I feel quite competent
Said Hezekiah Bings,
ITO regulate all discomfort
Concerning earthly things.
But when my best advice l give
And have my little say.
I find that people want to live
Their own accustomed way.
$50, / must let this old world turn
Upon it's course in space,
While lessons new we seek to learn
To help the human race.
They will not wait on my consent
For what the future brings
Although feel quite competent
Said HeZekiah Bings.
Evening star., 1927-08-23

power house. The energy is being
sold to the Alabama Power Company
under a temporary agreement at a
price varying from mills per klowatt
hour up"
Q. Can a rainbow be seen at night?
"A. f. X.
A. A rainbow at night is an un-
usual phenomenon, but not what
should be called a rare phenomenon.
1t only requires a shower with bright
moonlight on 1t when the moon is
not too high in the heavens.
Q. How long is the Niagara River?
%.
A. The length OF the Niagara River
from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario is
81 miles.
Q. What Is meant when an Indian
is classed as on-competent?-M. 5. +.
A. Non-competent is the term ap-
plie1 to an Indian whose property
cannot be disposed of without the
consent or approval of the Secretary
of The Interior The term does not
mean mental incompetency. =
@. What is prothonotary?-M. G.
A. 4 prothonOtary is register or
chief clerk of a court. In some States
a prothonotary acts as probate officer.
@. What is the Talmud?-C. P.
\. Talmud is the name given to the
compilation of the laws and regula-
tions pertaining to rabbinical Judaism.
with a discussion and history of these
laws. 1t is divided into two parts. the
laws themselves, known as the
Mishna, and a discussion and elabora-
tion OF the laws. known as the
Gemara.
O. Why is Gershwin's Rhapsody
| i'll Blue" called a rhapsody?-F. G.,
A. Henry Osgood in SO This Is Jazz
| says "Gershwin purposely chose the
| title Rhapsody to leave himself un-
| hampered by the rules of musical
| form, a rhapsody being. musically
speaking. a ee-for-all catch.as-catch.
can affair. 1t is interesting to note
| that, notwithstanding this, he fell into
a regular form, for the composition,
| though played without pause. has the
regulation three movements of the
concerto for solo. instrument. and
orchestra-the moderately paced open
| ing allegro, a slow section, and brisk
/ tlHdle.
O. Why is the game of jackstraws
| thus named?-C. B.
| A. 1t is believed that the English
| name was originally jerkstraws. the
appropriateness of which is obvious.
Q. Is it true that in England people
say "Are you there?" instead Of
Hello" over the telephone?-L. B.
| A. The English salutations are
Yes" Speaking" Are you there"
@. What are the 10 or IL friend
ship treaties that Italy has made
since 1922?-B. G.
A. In 1928 Italy concluded COM
mercial treaties with Spain. Albania.
the Baltic States, Russia, Switzerland,
Austria, Canada, and CZechoslovakia.
Italy participated in the treaty be-
| tween France. Italy and Hungary,
March IA, 1924. She also made
treaty with Egypt. December s., 1925,
and with Albania, November 27, 1926.
@. When do the city schools open?
| IT. /.
A. The Washington schools open
September 10.
| The resources of our free Informd-
ton Bureau are at yOur service. You
are inUited to call upon, it as often as
you please. 1t is being maintained
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| for youP There is no charge at all,
except cents in stamps for return
postage. Address your letter to The
Euening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic j. Hoskin, Director. Wash
ia0tOn d. c.
Evening star., 1927-08-23

Although he has obligingly con-
sented to don a war bonnet" for the
benefit Of photographers, President
Coolidge remains man Of political
peace. willing to let contestants for the
nomination fight it out among them.
selves,
Evening star., 1927-08-23

Anarchists invariably dispute among
themselves. They might make some
little impression on affairs IL they were
capable Of a "gentlemen's agree.
ment"
Evening star., 1927-08-23
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Evening star., 1927-08-23

New York Journalism has been sur
prised by the loud detonation that re-
suits from the simple matter of firing
"columnist.'
Evening star., 1927-08-23

A flyer appears as the hero Of the
hour. Unfortunately Prof. Langley
could not live long enough to have
the Washington reporters lined up be.
fore him in apologetic obeisance.
Evening star., 1927-08-23

The phrase "mid-Victorian" carries
a supercilious significance. Yet the
old days when women concealed their
knees and men sought rhetorical
graces were not so bad.
Evening star., 1927-08-23
Hardly a Crime.

From the San Antonio News.
Kansas City Southern Railroad has
been fined for borrowing a million dol
lars. Seems more like an achieve.
ment than an offense.
Evening star., 1927-08-23

Aviation tragedies tend to replace
the problem Of the high cost Of living
with that of the high cost of dying.
Evening star., 1927-08-23

Boston was once called 1.-The hub Of
the universe" 1t is just now 1.-The
hub-bub"
Evening star., 1927-08-23
Soap Box OratOry,

"Were you ever soap box orator."
"Only once" answered Senator
Sorghum. 1T was in my youthful
days Of oratory. I found that the
audience objected seriously to the word
SOAP on my PEDESTAL"
Evening star., 1927-08-23

"Old Satan" said Uncle Eben, sis
encouraged to hold out so many
threats to sinners dat de fust thing
you knows he's gineter pose as re-
former"
Evening star., 1927-08-23

The Evening star with the Sunday morn
{rr edition is delivered by carriers within
the city at go cents per month: daily only
AZ cents per month: Sundays only. 20 cents
rer month. Orders may I've sent by mail or
telephone Main 5000 Collection is made by
carrier at end of each month.
Evening star., 1927-08-23
New Sense of Humor.

New Sense of Hum0r.
The sense Of humor we have thought
Laid high upon the shelf.
It is not lost, since we are taught
To laugh at Death himself.
Evening star., 1927-08-23
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business Office

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Chicago Office: Tower Building.
European Office: IA Regent St.. London.
England.
Evening star., 1927-08-23
Rx No Means or the Man,

BY No Means on the Map.
Old locomotive, comm down an goin'
back!
Better round your cattle up an keep
'em off the track.
Motor folks an flyer have a pull that
is immense,
But the old locomotive still retains its
influence.
Jud Tunkins says he reckons that
song bout the good old Summer time"
must have been worked up some time
along in Midwinter.
Oversight.
did you go to Paris for a divorce?"
"Yes," answered the busy wife.
But l had SO many clothes to attend
to that forgot about it,"
Great riches" said Hi Ho, the sage
of Chinatown, "mean power, some of
which is too often delegated to an
impudent office boy"
Evening star., 1927-08-23

Q. When do the city schools open?
IT. i.
A. The Washington schools open
September 10.
Evening star., 1927-08-23

Q. What is prothonotary?-M. G.
A. a prOthonotary is register or
chief clerk of a court. In some States
a prothonotary acts as probate officer.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19
Local Woman and
Child Burned

Mrs. Julrona Llamaz is in the J.!
"cntro hospital in serious condition
9,ffcring from burns which almost
"nVrr her entire body. Her infant
daughter is also in the hospital, one
leg being badly burned.
Mrs. Llamaz was building a fire
t her home at tn" corner of State
and Second streets this morning
Th" fire failed TO catch readily and
>he poured a quantity of coal oil
INTO the stove. 1t burst suddenly
'nto flame, enveloping her in its
h'aze. Her clothing caught fire.
Her screams attracted neighbors
20 the scene but she had managed
% put out most Of the flaming
"iathing by the time they arrived
They quickly threw blankets over
her. smothering the remainder of
the blaze. The mother had the child
i'll her arms at the time but manag-
ed to protect it from the flames,
save for one leg which was burned.
Lemons ambulance was called
"ni rushed the woman and child tc
he hospital where the mothers cor
i'tion was reported as critical.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19
OPEN LETTER BY
SENATOR NORRIS
FLAYS HEARST
Py Vr,Nod press LEASED Wire

WASHINGTON, Dee. 19.-Sena-
tor George Norris, Republican, Ne
braska, issued an open letter today
declaring an analysis of William
Randolph Hearst's recent Mexican
expose articles and his subsequent
senate committee testimony "led to
the inevitable conclusion that YOU
are not only unfair and dishonest,
but that you are entirely without
honor
Hearst newspapers recently pub
lished documents purporting to show
among other things plot of Pres
ident Gales of Mexico to bribe four
United States senators. This led to
senate investigation which today
was in recess, pending investiga-
tions by detectives into authenti-
city of the documents.
The Norris letter was read to the
senate at the request of Senator
Howell, Republican, Nebraska, who
obtained unanimous consent to have
it placed in the official senate rec
ord.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19
Swiss of Valley
Enjoy Program

Members Of the Impcrial Valley
Swiss Club. their cnthuiasm not les
sencd by the cool weather, gather
I'd at their club grounds near Holt
lille Yesterday for their annual Al
nine festival. where an address by
Consul Warthenweiler. Swiss consul
70 Southern California, was the fea-
ture Of the dav.
Giving his address both in Eng
llsh and in their native tongue. the
consul spoke of the fine qualities
nf the Swiss as loyal citizens of
their adopted country, and present
ed the club with a flag. The con
ST, who visited the valley week
ago, when the festival was put off
ny rain, told of his visit to the
M;d-Winter fair at Brawley, speak
ng in most plimentarv terms of
the products displayed.
Henry Zurcher of Calcxico was
another speaker on the program,
and explained the significance OF
the flag. which was formally dedi-
Gated. The fact that the flag was
that of the club only, and did not in
any way indicate less love for the
stars and Stripes of the United
states was emphasized.
Wrestling, races and other out-of
door sports were enjoyed, big bar
hecue served and music supplied by
the Swiss Clubs band and singers
Dancing in the evening completed
the successful day.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19
Bravo Held For
Superior Court

Adrion Bravo. -, of FL Centre
was ordered held to answer to su-
perior court on a charge of unlawful
possession of marijuana following a
preliminary hearing held before
Judge |. Mayfield this morning.
Bail was fixed in the sum of $500
and the prisoner ordered remanded
to the county Jail in default.
Bravo was arrested some time ago
by city police. He was committed
to the county Jail upon vagrancy
conviction and served a short sent
ence. A few days after his release
he was caught apparently trying to
pass something into the Jail and
brought inside and searched he was
found in possession of some alleged
mariiuana. The charge was then
brought against him by Jailor Chris
tian.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19
Big Plane Still
Up In the Air
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. 10
With its three motors throbbing in
perfect unison, the Spirit of Cali
fornia continued its flight over the
San Francisco bay region TODAY aft
er being in the air more than q
hours.
The "a hour mark was reached at
H:23:3S a. m. At that hours vester
day the FoFker monoplane piloted
w Captain Charles Kingsford Smith
ard Lieutenant George Pond took
If from the Mill Field airport here
N an atternt to break the world 's
.ndurance flight record.
After circlng above Stockton the
olane headed back toward San
Francisco. A message received
,iortlv befor" noon read "Rack in
'he bay rcoion. OK, but running
low on gas
To capture the endurance record.
which is now held by the German
aviatars Edzard and Risticz. thcv
Will have to remain in the air until
1916 p. m. Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19

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and going to investigate, discovered
the body.
1t was at first believed by police
that Morrison might have killed
both Easson and Gibson but it was
later learned that Easson had gone
to Los Angeles by train. The last
seen of him was when he steDDed
off the train at Los Angeles. His
trail from that point was never un-
covered.
In the meantime Morrison had re.
turned to the Gibson ranch and
when captured following an all night
vigil on the part Of county author
tiles and Calipatria police he denied
having shot Gibson. He said that
Easson did it but admitted that he
had helped take the body to the ir-
rigation ditch and then gave Easson
money with which to got awav H
said at that time he liked Eassoa
but held no love for the man that
had been murdered.
1t is believed that Morrison will
be called to the stand to testify
either late this afternoon or tomor-
row morning.
If the court finds Morrison guilty
of fl rst degree murder it will be
within the jurisdiction of the court
to determine whether the penalty
will be death or life imprisonment.
The term prescribed by law in sec
ond degree murder is from 10 years
to life imprisonment.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19
Rum Runners
Shoot Officer
by United Press Leased Wire

san PEDRO, Calf, Dee. 10
An attempt by rum runners to land
holiday liquor on the ocean side of
Terminal Island, resulted in the con
fiscation of more than 200 cases of
liquor and the slight wounding of
one policeman here today.
Two harbor policemen, walking
their beat on the island, came upon
a huge pile of cases which had al
ready been landed and left un-
guarded. As they waited a dory,
carving more rum, hove into sight.
When t he smugglers became
aware of the presence of the police
men. they opened fire and one bullet
creased the scalp of Officer B. F.
Mulvey, but did no serious damage.
Apparently unable to head their
craft toward the outer harbor again,
the smugglers jumped overheard
and escaped among the ships in
the harbor In the darkness the
officers could not see where the
fleeing figures in the water went.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19

We Have Not raised the price Of
Bread. National Bakery. adv
The Gertrude N. Bower School.
Tuition, $l2 per school month.
Books furnished. Gertrude ". Bow
sr, B. A., A. NJ, 603 Park Ave.
Phone 3S5. adv
Genuine Pyrex Ware and Holders,
Christmas patterns. Edgar Bros.
Hardware. adv
Wanted. Position in Imperial Val
ley by Al office man. Five years
clerical experience. Ten years exc
rutivc experience. Address Box PA,
Calexico, Cal. adv
Gas Heaters, Gas Floor Furnaces.
Hot Water Boilers. Steam Radia
tors. Call 24l. Cheapest and best.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19
Brunner Again
At Oregon Hotel
'Thev all come back'.

'Thcv all come back.
John Brunner, former owner of
the Oregon hotel, made the quota
tion this morning in announcing
that he has again taken over the
property which will hereafter be
under his personal management.
Drummer was owner and operator
of the hotel for several years, sell
ing the hotel business about three
years ago, but retained ownership
of the property.
The hotel will be put in first
class condition, he said today, add
ing that he had given instructions
to plumbers, painters and decorators
to get busy. Among other improve
ments will he a large electrical sign
on the roof.
cit seems good to be back -
Drummer said "While I have other
property interests elsewhere, l ex-
pect to spend the greater part of my
time here in FL Ccntro.'
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19
Quiz of Power
Trust Deferred

WASHINGTON, Dee. 19.-The
resolution of Senator Walsh. Mon
tana. Democrat, for an investigation
of the alleged power trust, was re-
ferred today to the Senate commit
tee on interstate commerce by n
vote of 40 to sc.
Party lines were disregarded in
the vote.
Walsh h"l asked instead to pro.
co''. at once t. n vote IN the reso-
lrtion itself
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19

troop has on display in Richmond
Brothers window.
Under the direction Of r. G.
Grant, scoutmaster of the troop, 81
specimens of knots were studied by
the boys in the last few weeks, and
the result of their work has at
tracted considerable attention.
GA knot is not knot unless
knotted properly" the boys say,
and indications care that they know.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19
Two Couples
Get Licenses

Two marriage licenses were issued
at the county clerks office this
morning. They were as fellows:
Edward F.. Jordon, 80, native of
Kansas and resident of Campo. r.
Kathleen johnson, IS, native of
Pennsylvania and resident of Ca
lexico.
Emilio Trevino. 4s, native of Cal
ifornia and resident of Calipatria.
Rosa Acosta, "a, native of Mexico
and resident of Calipatria.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19
Local Scouts To
Direct Traffic

Wanted-30 Pov Scouts in UNI
form, to help handle traffic Christ
r.as eve.'
That is the renuest sent ont b.
Chief of Police Sterling Oswalt, ~
s. L. McCrorv. scout executive, AMI
repeated in turn by McCrory to tn"
Press.
"ROY Scouts who wish to assist
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19
Governor Young
Offers Reward
BY United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, Col, Dee. 10. =
Governor Young TODAY announced
he would offer a reward of $1,000
on behalf of the State of California
for capture of the slayer of Marion
Parker
The amount offered is the limit
permitted under the state law, the
governor explained.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19
PAGE THREE

in this work are to meet AT police
headquarters, in full scout uniform,
IN Thursday afternoon, Oswalt an
nounccs. The boys win reeeiv'
their instructions at that time, and
viii be given an opportunity to
practice traffic direction on Thurs
day night.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19

Local Woman Dies-Mrs. Betty
Face of 145 He'll street died at her
home early this morning following
a short illness. She is survived by
her husband, Frank +. Pace. The
body has been removed to the y. +.
Lemons undertaking parlors where
arrangements are under way for
burial. 1t is planned to hold fun
: eral service from the home at >
! o clock Wednesday afternoon with
burial in Evergreen cemetery.
Heat in a Hurry. Call 2il. adv
Grapefruit Cu1ls for sale at
wholesale prices. Packing House,
Commercial and n. Third. adv.
El Centre Plumbers for plumbing
needs. Fnore 529J. adv
Local Car Robbed-A report was
filed at police headquarters Satur.
day night to the effect that a quan-
tity of clothing, including two suits
of clothes, shirts, hat and flash
' light, had been stolen from ear
parked in front of n Fifth avenue
rooming house. An investigation
was conducted by police and the
boxes which had contained the suits
we're found in the basement of the
house. No clue as to the identity
of the thief, however, was found by
the police.
Barbara Worth Hotel Club
Breakfast. 25c up Mechants lunch
. soc; Table d hote dinner, $l.00.
adv
We Have Not raised the price Of
Bread. National Bakery. adv
Eucalyptus and Mesquite wood,
IL or lG in. lengths. Ed Royce. adv
Electric Waffle Irons. Well made
with attractive nickle finish. Fully
guaranteed for one year. S7G5. Val.
ley Lumber Co. adv
Stolen Car Recovered.-A Ford
coupe belonging to Miss May Walk
or, Js2 Wenslcy street, was report
ed stolen this morning and was re-
covered soon after the report was
received at police headquarters by
Patrolman Lemon. The machine
was found abandoned on the high
way near the Wire Service Station
, by the patrolman. 1t was returned
ITO the owner.
We Loan to Build. buy or refiu-
anee. Tyler Insurance Agency. adv
Picture Framing. 639 Main st. =.
adv
Phone e6o, Todd Poultry Ranch.
1852 Woodward. Turkeys. fat hens.
frvers. soft bone roosters, dressed
10 order. adv
Man Believed Insane. w. New
ell, Al. of Holtville was brought to
the county Jail late yesterday by
Patrolman PRYOR Of the Holtville
police. According to information
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19
Boy Scouts Knot
Lots OF Knots

Knotty problems are simple to
members of Boy Scout Troop No. T,
sponsored by local Elks. to Judge
from the exhibition board which the
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19

Gen. Chang Kli.sh"|l was ,r.
led the other ily. Experience Just
can't teach goirc men.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-12-19

Some men ar hoin = fame. snd
'thcrs give daughters in rompan..in-
"te marriage.