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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
Fire Risk at st. Elizabeth's.

Attention is called in an official re-
port by the deputy fire marshal to the
dangerous lack OF fire protection at
st. Elizabeth's Hospital for the In
sane. A description of the equip
ment and the re-fghting organiza.
tion is given in this report, indicating
that doubtless owing to lack of appro-
priations that great institution, hous-
ing several thousand patients, attend
ants and physicians. is exposed to an
unusual fire hazard. especially during
the night. There is but one fire en-
CINE on the premises, and that Of the
fourth class, drawn by horses that are
stabbed remote from the firehouse.
There are four hose reels and a small
hand truck with an extension ladder.
Between 4 pm. and 1880 am. there is
no firefighting force owing to the dis
persal Of the organization, which is
composed of employees Of the mechan-
ical department of the institution. 1t
is recommended that the force be re-
organized, with a definite crew to be
on duty at all times. with new appara-
tus, consisting of triple combination
pumper, a booster pump and hose
wagon and an aerial truck.
These recommendations should be
put into effect promptly. Considering
the conditions at st. Elizabeths. where
of necessity the greater part Of the
population is closely confined, and es-
pecialiy at night, it Is highly hazard
Gus to continue the present makeshift
protection equipment and organization.
There is no cause for reflection upon
the administration Of the hospital.
Pleas have been made in the past for
funds for an adequate fire protection
system there. Many Of the buildings
are old and are not regarded as even
fire resisting" The main building is
Of this type, and It would be diMsNlt
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

North Pole. Steering by the sun
compass and using the same method
Of calculation. he was able to check
the accuracy of his first determine
ton. BY the use Of the double sex.
tant, the most reliable method, he
was able to measure the exact altitude
of the sun in the day and the. stars
at night. and by astronomical and
mathematical calculations could de-
termine again the position of 90
north latitude.
q. A says that the majority Of mar
ried couples are unhappy; B says that
the majority are happy? Who is
right?-E. @.
A. In spite Of the increase in do
vorces and approximate success or
failure Of the marriage relations. the
fact remains that at present there is
one divorce for every 7.3 marriages
This would indicate a majority of
happy marriages. at least to the ex-
tent Of continued relationship, Of over
80 per cent.
Q. What is the legend Of the origin
of the rose?-M. o. X. F.
A. There are many. We quote one
from Customs of Mankind; IAN old
tradition tells us that Venus, hurrying
to Adonis with nectar. stepped upon a
thorn while alighting from her chariot.
Blood rushed from the wound and
stained the bush, and q little nectar
!! was spilled 'ver it also. Where both
blood and nectar mingled on the bush,
| a beautiful red rose made its ap-
pearance. ."
O. Please give the history of the
Baraca movements. p.
A The name "Baraca" was given
to a small Bible class of IS men on
October 20, 1890. at Syracuse. n. y.
1t is from the Bible word "Beracah."
II Chronicles, xx.26. meaning bless
ing"
O. For whom is the John Newberry
medal named and for what is 1t
awarded?-S. G.. f.
A. This award is for the most dis
tinguished children's hook Of the year.
1t is named for John Newberry. an
eighteenth century publisher and
bookseller. He was one Of the first
publishers interested in children's
books.
Hdve 1ce had the pleasure of SERVING
Dou through our Washington Infor-
nation Bureau? Can't ace be of some
help to yoW in your daily problemse
Our business Is to furnish you tcith
| authoritative information. and tCe in
rite you to ask as any question OF fact
in 1chich you are interested. Send
your inquiry to The Evening Star In
formation Bureau. Frederic J. Hdskin.
director, Washington. ID. c.. Inclose
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

Q. Can monkeys swim?-R. B. e.
A. The National Geological Park
says that monkeys have been known
to swim, but they are not overload
of water.
@. How many French artists work
ed on the Pantheon de la Guerre"?
ID. c. A.
A. Eighteen French artists worked
on this mammoth painting. Their
leader was Pierre Carrier-Belleuse.
Q. What Is the correct abbrevia-
ton for Wisconsin,. V. n.
A. The Postal Guide gives wis. p"
@. Why do stars flicker while
planets do not?-V. II.
a. The twinkling of stars is a
rapid shaking or vibration of their
light caused mainly by the turmoil
of the tmosphere-currents and
strata of different temperatures inter-
minglng and flowing past each other.
A stars light seems to come from a
mere point, SO that when its rays
are scattered by irregular refraction
at one instant very few rays reach
the eye. and at another, many. This
accounts for the seeming changes of
narily the bright planets are not seen
to twinkle. because of their large ap-
parent disks, made up of a multitude
of points, which therefore maintain
general average of brightness.
@. In how many States in Mexico is
| gold found?-D. w.
A. 1t Is found in Is States. Owing
| to the greater difficulty and expense
| in mining and reducing gold. formerly
| it was produced only when found with
silver. Recently gold-bearing lodes
! have been worked.
@. How many translations were
submitted in the BRAND speech COM
| petition?-S. s.
A. This competition, conducted in
| colleges and high schools, required
| translating from the French Aristide
| Brands address delivered at Geneva
upon the reception of Germany into
| the League of Nations. Students
have sent in 2,576 translations, which
are now being read, scored and judged.
Q. How did Comdr. Byrd know
| when he reached the North Pole?-
| S. E. S.
A. The Navy Department says that
Comdr. Byrd determined the position
of the North Pole by the use Of three
| instruments, as follows: First. by a
magnetic compass; second, by a sun
compass. and third. by double sex
tant. Steering by the magnetic com.
pass and measuring a certain distance
| from Spitzbergen, he could tell ap.
| proximately when he reached 800
north latitude, the position of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
Lindbergh Called
S'Createst'' of FLYERS
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
I am sorry it remained for Mr.. Bris-
bane, whose writings undoubtedly in
fiuence a great many people, to even
suggest that Congress pay Col Lind
bergh for what he has done in the
name of history and aviation.
One of the outstanding features of
this hero's achievement that puts him
in the class with the few has been the
lack of .commercialism in any phase.
Charles Lindbergh did what he could
with the same motive that prompts n
hero Of the "big type" to jump into
danger himself, save a fellow mortal
and leave the scene without a plaudit.
This greatest of heroes, in spite OF
himself, received the homage of the
civilized world. has been showered
with favors and will continue to merit
the respect and admiration Of all
thinking persons, but, greatest of all.
his name and fame will be emblazoned
upon the scrolls Of the immortals!
What more could one ask? How many
Of those who have $4,000 900 would not
exchange possessions with him?
He had nothing to sell and couldn't
be bought. and it seems unkind to him
to even suggest money value for
what he has done and stands for.
MRS. WILLIAM ROSE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
UNITED STATES
IN WORLD WAR
Ten Years Ago Today

American troops in France begin
work on vast aviation field to accommo-
date several thousand pilots.
Plans are completed for drafting first
big Army and Washington is waiting
only for all lists from local draft
boards. Senate, As to 81, passes
amendment to food bill prohibiting
manufacture Of whisky and providing
for seizure Of all bonded stocks, with
recompense to owners. Rush of with
drawals expected before bill goes into
effect. Hoover and cabinet Off.
Gals urge President to limit exports to
neutrals Immediately despite protests
Of diplomatic representatives from
those countries. President
plans working agreement with French
and British to prevent military news
reaching Berlin. German employees
to be discharged, and diplomatic aids
and others formerly at the consulates
must leave America. German
newspapers continue to refer to ar
rival Of American troops in France in
a way to make German people doubt
they have really arrived after all. - .
Hoover's economy rules on saving
foods of1cially broadcast. Hope to
have every householder in nation
pledge to save foods. =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
Two Great Offices.

Chief Justice William Howard Taft
the only man who has held the office
of President of the United States and
that of Chief Justice, has compared
the life and work of President and
Chief Justice. In an interview, the
Chief Justice has for the first time
given public expression to his views.
And despite the power, the glamour
the vital interest attached to the of.
flee of Chief Executive, it is clear that
his preference is for the more quiet
and orderly Office of Chief Justice.
Some men, as the Chief Justice
points out, are more inclined by nature
to the aggressive action demanded by
an executive office. and others to the
calm determination of the judge. BY
preference the Chief Justice places
PLY for the country. the Chief Justice
combines the qualities and abilities of
both the Executive and the judge. AS
governor general of the Philippines,
when Roosevelt was President, later
as Secretary of War, and finally as
President. Mr.. Taft showed great ad.
ministrative ability. But before he en-.
tered upon these executive offices he
had been a judge. He never lost his
fondness for the judicial office and at
mosphere. President Roosevelt, as he
Lit fx,ko IN
appoint him to the Supreme bench,
while he was still governor general
of the Philippines, but because he was
needed in the islands. he remained
there, and it was not until years later
that he was appointed Chief Justice by
President Harding.
The picture Of life and work on the
Supreme bench drawn by the Chief
Justice has its allure. The nerve
racking Office of Chief Executive of
the Nation is clearly revealed. The
constantly recurring demand for i'm.
mediate, almost snap. decision which
Is found in the Office of President is
in direct contrast with the deliberate
action Of the judge, aided by the other
members Of the court.
The life of a President doubtless is
the more exciting. The plaudits OF
the throng may be sweet to the ear.
the honor of serving as Chief Execu'
tive may tickle the sensibilities. but
the solid satisfaction and comfort of
the judicial position more than COM
pensates for the lack Of excitement
found on the bench. ID.
On the bench the Chief Justice pre-
sides, but his voice in the opinion Of
the Supreme Court ranks with that
of the eight associate justices. The
opinion. though it may be written and
handed down by the Chief Justice, is
the opinion of the court. In the
White House, although the President
has the benefit, If he wishes it, Of the
opinions of his cabinet officers on any
question that may come up, the de-
cision rests finally with the Chief Elk
ecutive. His is the final responsibility.
In the Government Of the United
States this responsibility has become
20 great as to be crushing to any but
the strongest. .... e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

Canada and the U. S. A. will always
be friends. even though they are not
in absolute agreement on matters per-
tanning to prohibition. Summer tour
lists to the North profess to detect q
shade Of regret in the austerity Of Of.
ficials whose duty it is to check ex.
ported convivialities. The impression
is probably a mistaken one. Neigh
bors, in order to dwell in accord. must
respect each others laws and customs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Discomfort.

Discomfort.
I PUNK the ukulele and sing a sad
refrain.
When the sun is shining, I am war
bling for the rain.
When the rain is falling. proceed to
start my calling
For the sun to look us over and be
smiling once again.
Between the "Blues" and Ballads
we're supposed to be In pain.
Regardless Of our real moods, delight
we seem to gain
From Stimulating sadness and dismiss.
ing honest gladness-
So I PUNK the ukulele and I sing a
sad refrain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
Radiant Venus Seen
In Western Horizon

To the Editor CT The Star:
The brightest planetary mirror Of
our sun, whose name is Venus, still
shines conspicuously above the West
ern horizon. When we find it, after
sunset. we see that it is shining
against the background Of the con-
stellation Leo. This Is noticeable
constellation. distinguished by the
we'll defined "Sickle," at the bottom of
which there glitters first-magnitude
star, Regulus. And the planet Venus
and the sun Regulus are. ornamental
ly, near each other. However, re-
specting distances from our earth,
white Venus shines only millions Of
miles away. while white-purplish
Regulus sparkles trillions of miles
distant.
CHARLES MEYERS HOLMES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

The Mississippi food brought about
a Battle Of New Orleans" that in
volved no human. antagonisms. 1t was
q great fight nobly won; a reminder
that conquest of territory is to be
gained less through political quarrels
than by scientific opposition to the adj
verse forces of nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

Bus lines and even airplanes prom
ise, relief from the suburban railway
lines whose roadbeds make every trip
so rough that it suggests the exhilara-
ton Of a storm at sea. The days of
old romance in travel are passing.
The new romance of motors and wings
is far more fascinating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

President Coolidge has been catch.
ing so many fish that members OF his
Summer colony may be tempted ia
steal off occasionally to indulge in a
menu of beefsteak and onions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

A remarkable achievement must be
accredited to Secretary Hoover. who
remains an outstanding figure in at
fairs, even though circumstances have
not brought him into the picture with
Lindbergh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

Assertions are frequently made that
the romance Of journalism is past. II
may be noted, in support Of this sug.
gestion, that editors no longer serve
notice that they will shoot on sight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
After That, the Deluge.

From the Sioux Falls Argus-Leader.
If some enterprising want ad man
wants to set q record for number Of
replies. just let him run the follow.
ing: Wanted. O wife. Write Charles
A. Hndbergh, New York CITY,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

Reports Of Fourth Of July accidents
continue to arrive. Safe and sane
threatens to prove another Of those
empty phrases"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
Member Of the Associated Press,

The Associated Press 10 exclusively entitled
TO the use for republication of all news dis
patches credited to il or not otherwise cred.
tied IN this paper and also the Local news W
of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

There are war experts who still In
sist that battleship ratios are not con-
trolling considerations, SO long as each
nation is permitted to build as many
airplanes as it can afford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

1t would be an irony of fate if the
japanese beetle should invade Potomac
Park and attack the japanese cherry
trees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

From the Arkansas Democrat.
Daughter can be such a help to
mother by coming down to breakfast
instead Of having mother bring 1t up
to her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
OverexertiOll.

"a politician" said Uncle Eben,
shakes hands wifi everybody an den
wonders when he's goin' to get de
benefit Of desc fve.day workin' week
ideas." -.-..------.---.-....- .--....-..--.--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

The Evening Star with the Sunday morn.
ing edition Is delivered ny carriers within
the city at 80 cents per nnnth :; daliy only
Der month Orders NAV be sent by mail OF
Telephone Main 5000 Collection Is made bv
carrier al end Of each month
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

maybe we oughtn't to have let this
aviation get so big a start on U.S." said
Senator Sorghum.
whats the objection to it?"
at makes heroes too suddenly. A
little thing like flight of oratory cuts
no figure whatever"
"He who insists on speaking his
mind" said Hi Ho. the sage Of China.
town, SHOULD first assure himself that
he has mind worthy Of being
spoken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07

New Era.
Talkin' bout the good old times!
Good old games an good old rhymes!
I recall not long ago,
When a flivver moved so slow
Speed enough it could not gain
To outrun a railway train.
But those engines. plodding things.
To themselves have taken wings
And they hurry through the sky,
Making fun Of days gone by.
Now the airship roars and climbs,
Laughing at the good old tines
Jud Tunkins says doctor charges
a little for his services, and is entitled
to charge whole lot extra for" being
bored by listening to your troubles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
SThe Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business Ofice

lith ST and Penney anna Ave
New York Office 10 East 42nd 81
European Office IA Regent st London.
England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-07
Shivering July.

The climate Of July is queer.
Some time, no doubt, days will draw
near
To make, beneath the torrid glow,
My old straw hat seem apropos.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-12-29
Old Pharaoh Giant
of Financial World

HerodOtus. DiodOrus and Plu-
tarch give Us few dazzling
giimpses of the wealthy men of an
tiQuity. First of them, almost lost
In the mists Of legend, was the
Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses III--als0
known as Rhampsinitus who
reigned about 1000 years ago. He
surpassed all predecessors in the
wealth he possessed and In his
f0ndneSs for its accumulation. Di-
odorus estimates this pharaoh's for
tune at 100000 talents, which would
be about S5OO.OOO.0O0 in actual
money today. In the purchasing
power Of that period 1t was equiva-
lent to twenty times this amount.
Rameses. therefore. was worth $10,.
600, 100000 in the buying value Of
his day.
To show how far money would go
thousand years before Christ, II
Is only necessary to mention that a
Cat OK could be bought for 81 or
less; that a bushel Of wheat would
bring IL cents In the market; that
q days wage was from IL to 20
cents.--New York Times.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-12-29
Combination More Than
Fifty Per Cent Good

In sketch of John Hay by
Charles F. Thwing, president emeri.
tus of Western Reserve university.
included in his book, "Guides, Phi
los0phers and Friends" is this Lin
coin story told to Doctor Thwing
by Hay:
II know that most Of the anec-
dotes told about Lincoln are apocry-
phal." said Mr.. Hay, shut this one
is true. In the campaign which led,
as 1t proved to his election, was
out with Mr.. Lincoln on the stump
ave had a reception given as
In one of the cities Of our cam
paign. In the line there came up
man who, getting close to Mr.. Lin
coin, said:
"'Mr. Lincoln, down our way, in
Buffalo. we kind o. think IL we can
have you and God we can pull the
old thing through
Getting close, himself, to the
man, Mr.. Lincoln replied:
at kind o. think you are more
than half right kansas City
Star.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-12-29
Pine Dresser Finally
Got Back to America

There Is no telling how much aA
antique piece may travel before 1t
comes to rest In the hands Of an
appreciative collector or museum
Recently q pine dresser was i'm
ported from England with some
English furniture. The dresser
stuck out like sore thumh aunng
the English pieces. and the dealer
quickly spotted 1t. The w,md the
hardware. the workmanship, the
style, all proclaimed II tm.ii,an
A wealthy collector purchased q
and then set out TO End hoa the
dresser had ever straypd from fiie
shores of America lie discovered
after lengthy correspondence THAT
an American family had snn" IN
England about 1878, taking .,,f,
siderable furniture with them
among which were several pisres
which had been handed dawn from
generation to generation and the
pine dresser was one nf those
pieces. Now It has an honored
place In the collection, and may
finally be returned to the destend-
ants Of the original owners. who
are residing in Middle Western
city.-From the Antiquarian.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-12-29
Gulf Streams Width
Put at Fifty Miles

The Gulf stream flows out Of the
Gulf Of Mexico between the coast.
Of Florida and the Bahamas, and
then enthusiastically along the
American coast. Its width In
the narrowest portion Is about fifty
miles, and Its depth some 1000 feet.
After II has passed between the
Bermudas and the coast of Carolina
II Is divided into several streams,
about 100 fathoms deep and alto.
gether $50 miles wide. Its tempera.
ture up to this point is several
degrees warmer than that Of the
surrounding ocean. +.
Beyond the 10th parallel Of north
latitude and the meridian 60 de-
grees west. the Gulf stream can no
longer be distinguished from tf,e
rest OF the ocean drift by tempera-
ture, motion. color. saltiness or
otherwise. II has no further sepa-
rate existence, but IL lost In the
general drift of warm water from
the southwestern Atlantic toward
Europe "a general phenomenon
having little or nothing to do with
the Gulf stream proper.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-12-29
Antiquity of Bagpipes

Jacques de Morgan. during his
excavations In Persia, found some
terra Gotta figures, dating from the
Eighth century B. c., playing on
what appears to be bagpipes. Again
we find the bagpipe in Persia In
the Sixth century A. d. on the
great arch at Takht-i-Bostan.
While crude, the representation
serves as evidence that the bagpipe
was In use during the ID centuries
which elapsed between the time the
terra Gotta figures discovered by De
Morgan were nodded and the carv-
ing in the rock at Takht-i-Bostan
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1927-12-29
Sea.Oeed Harvest OF
Importance in Japan

Japanese soldiers do not give
much trouble TO the Quartermaster's
department. In the field they are
capable Of great endurance on
diet of dried rice. dried fish. dried
seaweed. and picked plums. The
seaweed Is wrapped round the rice
and used as q "reIish" to 1t. Given
q tiny fire, a stewpan. and the ra-
lions mentioned. they are perfectly
content, whatever the weather and
however long the marches.
Seaweed Is grown especially for
food purposes, being cultivated with
as much care as any other crop
After the typh0on season, the wom-
en- may be seen bearing great loads
of young trees which have been
stripped of their leaves. though all
the small branches are. left intact.
These are drawn into the weed on
the shore, acres Of brushy saplings
being arranged In long, parallel
rows where the tide GIBBS over them
twice daily.
Gradually, the green ferniike
weed collects on the branches, and
flourishes there until the farmers
harvest It. 1t Is then carefully
picked over and dried for future
use.