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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

den, their blooming times each year
eagerly awaited, and their beautiful
flowers hailed as the greatest Of
floral treasures. Yet yard can con-
tain too many of them. The average
gardener would do best to select a
few fine bushes. and treat them as
they deserve to be handled, rather
than crowd his yard with hopeless
number of inferior plants, to which he
will not give the necessary attention
Among the ANIMALS the petunia and
the zinnia hold first place. These old
reliable "stand-bys" deserve a place in
every garden. During recent years
great advances have been made with
them. especially with the zinnia.
called youth and old age" on ac-
count of their ever-blooming quail
ties.
Probably the petunia takes first
place for blooming. From the plain
single varieties, such as the Rosy
Morn, down through the list of newer
creations, OF ruffled petals and huge
size. this plant simply blooms its
head off"
Whereas other flowers, in many in.
stances, have a tendency to be tricky,
the petunia docs it's stuff" as the
vernacular has it, day after day. week
after week, month after month. If
there is any flower that deserves the
seedsmen's description of "ever-bloom'
ing" the petunia is ''it."
AS for the Zinnia, it is a close Sec
ond when it comes to continued
blooming. and it's somewhat stiff
character offers q necessary contrast
in the home garden. Nothing is pref
tier than a we'll grown bed of zinnias.
A spraying with nicotine solution
now and then, Is about all the care
they need.
X X n X
Some form of daisy ought to go
into every garden. There are many
varieties to select from, including
both perennial and annual kinds
Many persons have a strange liking
for this sort of flower-include some
in your garden.
Every garden ought to have
peonies. 1t is a unique flower, and its
leaves are green all season long, thus
fulfilling a shrubbery need as we'll as
a floral one. Every one loves the
peony.
The hollyhock. classed as a biennial
is another garden essential. Its state
ly character and cuplike flowers OF
clear colors and satinlike texture
meet a universal craving of the flower.
loving mind.
Does not one love flowers with the
mind, rather than with the emotions!
And is not this perhaps the only in
stance of love that comes from the
mind, rather than from the heart?
We have included the pansy and
the violet because they are modest
flowers, inherited from old gardens as
well as from literature. A garden, 1t
would seem, ought to have few Of
them, If not many.
The privet has many uses, from
that Of hedge to specimen plants. Its
unexcelled growth and clean foliage
make it delight. 1t is so common
that some are liable to overlook it in
the garden picture, hence we include
it. Privet makes an excellent substi
tute for more expensive shrubbery.
Yes, we have left out many, includ
ing the beloved gladiolus, at which
some who have read here may marvel
But our aim was to give the 40
standard plants" as we see them. If
any other garden lover has a selection
We shall be pleased to print it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
UNITED STATES
in WORLD WAR
Ten Years Ago Today

Secretary Baker says the new Army
camps will be ready by first Of Sep
TENDER, the tentative date for calling
first army of $4,000 to the colors.
President writes Secretary Ba-
ker he will support air fleet pro-
gram. Within last two weeks
American units have taken over six
Of the British great general field hos
pitfalls. President approves the
amended Federal Reserve Bank act
recently passed by Senate and House.
Measure requires member banks to
increase their reserves in Federal de-
positories. Final figures show
$3.035 ,226,S5 was subscribed to first
Liberty loan by more than 100000
investors. Hailed by McAdoo as an
swer to American apathy.
President upholds Gen. GoethAls In
row over steel ships. but directs hin.
to build as many wooden ships as
possible, Heavy penalty for
food gamblers provided for in House
amendment. Maximum punishment,
$4,000 fine and two years in prison.
Senate committee on inter-
state commerce decides on thorough
investigation of coal situation to get
at causes OF high prices. Sen.
ate hears plea OF Belgian ENJOYS ana
extends warm welcome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22

to about one-half of its original volume
without the addition Of sugar.
@. Is it true that a new paint has
been invented which will indicate
automatically when machinery BE-
comes overheated?-A. NJ. T.
A. P. B. Cochrane, Westinghouse
research engineer, has invented a new
red paint that suddenly turns black
at $50 degrees. 1t remains black until
the machinery on which 1t is used be-
comes cool again, when it resumes
it's brilliant red color.
O. Is the number of libraries in the
United States sufficient to serve the
whole population?-M. A. 2.
A. The American Library Associa-
ton says that only Sc per cent Of the
population of the United States and
Canada enjoy library service.
Q. How many electric signs are
theret on Broadway?-R. T.
A. Arthur Williams of the New
Der to be 1900 below One Hundred
and Thirty-fifth street. Their candle.
power is approximately 25,000,000.
Q. What Is the pronunciation OF
"Italian"?-M. Z. c.
| A. italian" is pronounced Ih-tai-yan.
The "I' and AS" have the short
sound.
@. Will thinning reduce the number
| of apples a tree will produce?-J. II.
| A. Proper thinning will not reduce
the number of barrels of apples tree
will produce, but it will increase the
quantity of fancy and "A" grade fruit.
! @. OF whom did Erasmus say that
she was 'egregiously learned r. X.
| A. The great scholar thus COM
mented upon Catherine, the young
daughter of Isabel of CASTLE.
/ @. Please inform me concerning
the size of Gen. Lees statue in Rich
| mond?-O. P.
A. The height of Gen. Lees mount
| Traveler-and the rider is 81 feet
inches. That of the masonry. 40
feet inches. Total nearly 81 feet.
@. Who was the first Bishop Of
Boston?-M. C.
A. Rev. John Louis Cheverus was
appointed in 1903 and consecrated the
first Bishop of Boston, in Baltimore,
Md, November 1, 1910.
Q. Should a lawn be sprinkled every
day?-R. G. A.
A. The Department of Agriculture
says, Don't sprinkle the lawn; give
it a good soaking. but only when It
really needs one."
@. Can peony bush be raised from
seeds taken from a healthy, mature
bush?-A. o. l..
A. Peony bushes may be raised from
seeds from a healthy, mature bush.
It take from three to five years for
such a bush to bloom.
@. What is the best way to clean a
mounted sleeps head?-E. o. L.
A. The Smithsonian Institution sug-
gests that to clean a mounted sleeps
head. you use gasoline and then saw
dust. The gasoline is applied first,
and the heated sawdust then rubbed
into the head.
Q. How many gunboats were used
during the Civil War?-O. T. NJ.
A. There were 800 or more.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
Gen. Leonard Wood.

Gen. Leonard Wood has returned
from the Philippines to lay down the
heavy burden which he has carried
as governor general of the islands for
the last six years, it is reported in the
press. His health is given as the
reason for his proposed retirement
He is sixty-seven years old and re-
Gently has gone through two major
operations. Furthermore, he was in
an automobile smash-up not long ago.
To Gen. Wood must go the thanks
of the American people for the ca.
pable handling of a difficult job. When
he went to the Philippines six years
ago under appointment Of the late
President Harding, the virus Of in
dependence had been injected into
many Filipino veins by native poll
rather than to the interests Of the
Filipino peoples. The administration
Of Gov. Gen. Francis Burton
Harrison, who was sent to the islands
the Filipinos to demand independence
When Gen. Wood landed in the IS
lands he was faced, therefore, not only
with the task of administering the is
lands, but of allaying the native OPP
position to American rule. With firm
ness and tact Gen. Wood has pro
ceeded with the work in hand. Dur
Ing his regime, the finances of the
islands have been placed on firm
and stable basis. There is a large
surplus in the Filipino treasury. Thu
balance of trade favors the islands
Many improvements have been made
and health conditions there are good
After thirty.siX years service in tn,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22

In the passing of Jerome X.
Jerome the world of letters mourns
a great humorist who lived to full
fill a dream of serious writing taken
seriously.
1.-THE author of Three Men in g
Boat humorist, essayist, playwright
and thinker, is dead at the age of
6S," records the Brooklyn Daily
Eagle, which says of the famous
Welchman: Jerome was not pri-
marily a Jester. What he wrote or
said compelled thought just as does
the satire of George Bernard Shaw,
the master of paradox-leSS glitter
ingly but more warmly and perhaps
with a wider appeal"
Analysing the quality of Jerome's
humor. the Binghamton Press says
he possessed an essentially gentle
and whimsical mind, lacking the ele-
ment that is productive of savage
satire" and the Detroit Free Press
says, There was an individuality,
clarity, kindly humor and a Keen
ness of characterization in his work
that make Three Men in a Boat,
and the rest, refreshing reading after
all the years that have wrought
marked changes in the literary field.
In the estimation of the Hartford
Courant, his "humor was clean and
clever; his satire, though frequently
sharp, was never biting; he was
honest, sincere and lovable in his
expression of sentiment and human
to the utmost in his philosophy of
life" AS the Albany Evening News
puts 1t, He had insight and pleas
antly contemplative mind. He was
an interesting. entertaining fireside
companion. You could leave him as
YOU willed and you could come back
to him. You found him responsive
to some of your moods.
The Manchester Union, also.
emphasized the fact that Jerome
was far more than a funny man.
adding: There was a serious side to
his nature; he had genuine good will
for his fellows and was deeply con-
cerned in their welfare. His appeal
reached q far greater element than
that which so eagerly hailed him as
a prophet of the lighter things of
existence" On this point the Spring
field Republican says: Jerome K.
Jerome had, like many humorists. a
deely serious nature, which in his
case found expression in an intense
hatred of cruelty and unkindness of
every sort. His serious writings al
ways made propaganda for humanity
and good will, and he regretted that
thew attracted less notice than his
humor, to which he did not attach
too high a value"
X X
The Cincinnati Times-Star, recalling
that Jerome's difficulties in living down
his early reputation as a humorist,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

.. Do the chemical composition and
the nutritive value of an egg diff
fer according to what the hen is
fed?-N. T..
A. The chemical analysis of eggs is
only very slightly affected by the ra-
ton. very deficient ration will af-
feet the analysis slightly. but moder-
ate variations do not affect it. The
vitamin content of eggs is affected
materially by the character of the ra-
ton.
Q. How is "Guadalquivir" pro-
nounced?-J. +. F.
A. f. Allison Peers, in his book,
Royal Seville" says 1.-The word is
accented on the last syllable and not
on the last but one, as we were led to
believe in our school days"
Q. / have a German coin on which
appear the words spiel munze." Can
you tell me what these mean?-A.
K. S.
A. The German words "spiel munze"
mean counter as used in games of
chance. In Germany these counters
were formerly made of metal. hence
they are frequently confused with
coins.
Q. Please tell me something of the
flight of Alan Gotham to Australia
+. G..
A. A fight from London to Mel
bourne and return was made by Sir
Alan j. Gotham, X. 3. Z. The start
was made from England on June 30,
1926, and on his return he reached
London October 1. The plane used
was a De Haviland SOL, with Arm
strong Siddeley-Jaguar 385-horsepower
motor. Some intermediate landings
made were Bagdad, Calcutta and
Singapore. Melbourne was reached
August Is. Fourteen days later he
began his return flight. The total
flight distance was &c, 900 miles; flying
time, 800 hours. He had brilliant re-
ception when he alighted on the
Thames near Westminster on his re-
turn. King George bestowed the honor
of Knighthood on him for this feat,
October 5.
Q. How many Presidents have had
their pictures on postage stamps?-
w. G. T.
A. Sixteen Presidents pictures have
appeared on postage stamps. They
are: Washington, Jefferson, Madison,
Monroe, Jackson, Harrison, Taylor,
Lincoln. Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Cleve.
land, Mckinley, Roosevelt, Harding
and Wilson.
Q. Will you kindly inform me how
the number of gallons of gasoline re-
quired is ascertained for an airplane--
whether by mileage or time?-A. G. r.
A The number of gallons of gasoline
required for an airplane is computed
by the time and not by the mileage.
Q. What is the heat value of oak
and maple?-W. A. P.
A. The heat values of some com
mon oaks and naples in millions. Brit
ish thermal units, are: Post oak
(Quercus minor, 24.0; reds oak (Quer.
Gus rubra), 21.7: white oak (Quercus
alba), 23.9; black oak (Quercus Velu-
tina), 22.0; sugar maple (Acer saccha-
RUM, 21.8; silver maple (Acer saccha-
rinum), 17.9; red maple (Acer rubrum)
1871.
O. What is the difference between
condensed and evaporated milk
F. G. A.
A The difference between evapo
rated and condensed milk is differ
ence in the sugar content and method
of preparation. Commercial sweetened
condensed milk is usually made by
adding cane sugar to fresh milk, heat
ing the milk to dissolve the sugar
and then evaporating the whole until
it's bulk is about one-third that OF
fresh milk. Evaporated milk is
known in the trade as whole milk that
has been condensed in a vacuum pan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
Prison Comforts.

Prisoners in the Kansas Penitentiary
coal mines have defied officials of the
institution, overpowered guards and
rioted because they were not allowed
to smoke cigarettes. With a slogan
of mo Cigarettes-No Coal!' the con.
victs barricaded themselves into the
lower workings of the mine and ere.
ated serious disorder. Since the Kan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22

Even in the air world there must
be a star. Many valiant figures in
flying are being crowded out of the
spotlight. There is a mission for each
and the turn of each will come to claim
grateful recognition. But a star once
established remains star and no turn
Of events can change the world wor-
ship of the unpretentious lad who ar.
rived in France with the diffident
announcement, II am Charles Lind
bergh."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22

London does not hesitate to put the
leader Of an American jazz band into
Jail for not paying income tax. This
seems to be the only method of dis
ciplining a jazz leader. The idea of
falling him on general principles has
long since been abandoned, even by
the most earnest advocates of the
classics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22

Pugilists are actively preparing to
take Gene Tunney's championship
away from him. In the meantime the
pre.eminent pugilist is paying less at
tention to thrifty Ben Franklin than
to the Marquis of Queensberry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22

Many an aviator would not be fly.
ing today If, in addition to being an
expert airman. he had not been an
accomplished parachute performer.
The less spectacular details of a plane
outfit may eventually prove the most
conspicuously important.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
TO the use for republication of all news dis
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
TIED in this paper and also the local news
published herein All rights of publication
OF speciaI dspatehes herein are also resolved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22

Gratis are anxious for is an agreement
among the Democrats to forget the
wet and dry issue, the religious issue,
and to get back to the issues between
the Democratic party and the Repub-
lican party and it's progenitor. If
this can be accomplished they believe
the party can show united front
and smite the Republicans hip and
thigh. Where could such harmony
better be found than in the city which
is redolent with the memory of
Thomas Jefferson?
From Kentucky comes the word
that the delegation to the Democratic
national convention next year will Of
fer the name of Gen. Henry T. Allen,
u. S. A., retired, who commanded the
American forces in Germany during
the postwar period of occupation.
Gen. AlleRis widely known in Wash.
ssNO~Se~s -@----~4=-5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Fisherman's Luck.

Fisherman's Luck.
What's the luck? Perhaps the fish
Were not biting as you'd wish.
But we've heard the whispering song
Where the waters glide along,
And the sunbeams brightly CLEAN.
Flinging jewels to the stream;
Tossing treasure from the skies,
Which far more than gems we prize,
AS we hold tranquil mood
In the splendid solitude.
What's the luck? Some call it bad
But remember what we've had;
Therefore, be it understood,
Fishers Luck Is Always Good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22

In some parts of China the war will
Of earthquakes. There is fighting
enough for mankind to do in combat
ting the adverse forces of nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22

Game laws may have to be broad
ened to provide proper penalties for
miscreants who take swans from the
swan boats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22

Washington, D. c., is proud of its
parks. 1t will be prouder still of the
great airport which it must surely
have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
On the Scent.

From the Miami News and Metropolis.
Senator Jim" Reed is off to the
West and South, just looking around.
He may decide to settle there and go
to growing delegates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
Forethought.

From the Wichita Beacon.
A Scotchman sent his sweetheart
package of flower seeds with these
directions: "Plant these now and you
birthday" H. ,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22

It is a hopeful era when nations
amicably seek to reduce navies, in.
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
This Mercenary Age.

"Some Of your words will live in
history"
Perhaps ! have been financially
careless, said Senator Sorghum. IF
ever said anything that good ought
to have had 1t copyrighted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22

1--WE can't all be Lindys," said Uncle
Eben, but you kin keep de wheel
barrow movin' an claim the same
kind of credit he did: les fob doin'
yoh best" ...s.. a. .a scass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
Annoying.

HHIIUy IHS.
From the Montana Record-Herald.
What could exasperate man more
than hitting a pedestrian with his new
car and getting the fender all bent!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
Different.

From the South Bend Tribune.
OF course, American aviators have
flown over Germany before, but not
from so far away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
Permanently Discussed.

The fashions come and swiftly flee.
They're scarcely in before they're
out.
And yet the bootleg" seems to be
The garment still most talked about.
Archaeology discovers tombs whose
neglected magnificence shows the
helplessness even Of sanctifled maj.
esty in contending with a bum JAM.
tor.
Jud Tunkins says he guesses he
won't go up in an airship. He isn't
as much afraid Of the airship as he Is
of his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
Return to Ordinary Cares.

It's old-time worry life retains,
Though sometimes 1t relaxes.
We've talked so much bout aero
planes,
We most forgot the taxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-22
Illumination.

care there any moonshine stills
around here?"
NO" answered Uncle Bill Bottle.
top. Most of the stills have moved
lights"
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-12-31
SANTA Is HUMOROUS
AT NEVADA PRISON

An ironIcal Santa Claus visited
the state prison In Carson City to
decorate the Christmas tree which
had been prepared for the inmates
of the place at their annual cele-
bration, it was learned in Reno
last night.
The gifts which were hung on
the tree, according to the informa-
tion, were to some extent mocking
but at least appropriate.
The prisoner who was serving a
sentence for roVvery was present
automobile theft received a speed
ster, and the former -forger was
handed a check obok.
But in spite of the irony OF the
gifts, the prisoners were reported
to have enjoyed a pleasant time.
Among the features of the pro-
gram were music and sketches by
George Breece's Majestic orchestra
which was taken to the prison by
c. Alton Tompkfns, manager Of
the Majestic. Tompkins also pres
ented cigars and cigarettes to the
inmahes.-Nevada State Journal.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-12-31
DAD PAUFF RETIRES
AFTER IA YEARS

With the coming of the new
year, there will be a familiar face
missing from the court house halls
for at that time Peter Pauff, af-
feCtpnatsly known as Dad will
retire from active service. dad"
has faithfully filled the position of
custodian and caretaker of the
court houss ever since the building
was constructed in 1914. For four
teen years he has kept the big
building presentable, arising be-
fore daylight in the cold winter
mornings to light the furnace, and
often remaining long after dark to
complete the many details of his
work, and it Is hard to imagine
county affairs moving along with
out his guiding hand. However
Dad feels that he is entitled to
take. things easy since he has liv-
ed a most active life for all of his
eighty years. During his service
TO the county, he has held down a
job that would be a burden for
many a man half his age, and now
that he is retiring for a we'll earn
ed rest we predict for him another
score of years of enjoyable leisure.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-12-31
JOHNNIE MILL
IN COMMISSION

The mill at the JOHNNIE mine in
the Johnnie district out from
Death Valley Junction is operat-
ing steadily, it is reported. The
property is now owned by a close
corporation mainly composed of
New York people represented by
William Fahnstock. E. R. Muller,
superintendent under the Johnson
regime, still retains that position
and is said to hold an interest in
the new company.
The johnnie is one of those
mines where mine car of the ore
often contains a small fortune in
gold, but the operators have al
ways been retioent as to actual
figures of production.
]. B. Cleary, manager for the
people who recently purchased the
Frank Otto property, is said to
have developed a fine showing
and contemplates installing a
small mill.
Two outfits are at work dry
washing ON the placer ground be
low the Congress mine, which is
owned by Coe and Buol. = Reno
Evening Gazette.