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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Prophecy and Procrastination.
Friend Katydid! Friend Katydid!
You bring promise gay
That Summer stress will be forbid
So. wherefore the delay?
OF fruits that hang upon the tree,
Though blossoms fade away;
OF these you tell in rhythmic glee.
But, wherefore the delay?
Friend Katydid, your tunes are rare
Kind words they strive to say
OF frost that soon must touch the air
But, wherefore the delay?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

O. Is Bernt Balchen an American
citizen?-H. Fl. II.
A. Ba1chen, who has been much in
the public eye as an intrepid aviator,
associated with many of the impor.
tant flights. is a Norwegian by birth.
He has lately taken out his first Amer
lean citizenship papers.
@. Where are the largest sugar fac
tories?-E. A. Fl.
A. The largest beet sugar manufac-
turing establishment Is at Spreckels.
Calf, and the plant has rated ca
pacity of $500 tons of beets per q
hours The largest cane sugar manu-
featuring mills appear to be the two
mills in Cuba, Delicious" and MA
napi." both of which have a rated ca
pacity of 100000 bags of sugar per
season. One bag OF sugar Is equal to
325 pounds. The largest sugar ref1n-
cry is one located at Crockett, Calf,
which has a daily melting capacity of
5000 900 pounds of raw sugar. While
these are the largest capacities, 1t does
not necessarily follow that they pro-
duce that amount of sugar or that
they produce more than any other
mill or refinery.
O. What was the first commercial
submarine to cross the Atlantic?-A.
G.. NJ.
4. The Deutschland was the first
submarine to make the commercial
transatlantic trip. reaching the United
States in 1916.
O. What metals does the horseshoe
magnet attract?-A. L. B.
A, The Bureau of Standards says
that iron, nickel and cobalt are metals
that the ordinary horseshoe magnets
attract.
O. Is Marcus Carney a white man
or negrO?--J. K.
A. Marcus Garvey is jamaican
negro, who came to the United States
in 1915 for the purpose of co-ordinat-
ing all societies and movements for
the Improvement of the African people
in America and other countries into
one great federation of the African
people.
@. Is it true that a jackass wanders
away or disappears, not dying nat
| ural death?-J. S. B.
A. The National Geological Park
| SAYS that the jackass dies q natural
death. The story of it's mysterious
disappearance has no foundation.
@. What size microscope is used
| to see bacteria w. T. r.
A. The Bureau of Chemistry says
| that ordinarily a microscope which
magnifies 500 times IS used to see
| bacteria.
O. Is a person at so too old. to
| learn a foreign language?-A. E.
| A. Prof. Thorndyke says that ex-
| tensive experiments with adults learn
| ing algebra, science, foreign languages
| and the like in evening classes. and
with adults learning typewriting AMI
shorthand in secretarial schools, sup
| port the general conclusion that abil'
| ity to learn rises till about 20. and
then. perhaps after stationary period
of some years. slowly declines. The
| decline is so slow lit may roughly be
| thought of as / per cent per year,
| that persons under so should seldom
| be deferred from trying to learn any
| thing which they really need to learn
| by the fear that they are too old. And
to a lesser degree this is true after so
also.
O. Does small electric fan con
sumo more electricity than large one
during the space of an hour?--L. G..
A With the same motor and volt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11
No Chance.
From tina Detroit Free prsss

From the Detroit Free Press.
The greatest boon Congress could
give the country this year would be 8
session In which 1t would congcien-
tiously consider the affairs and wei.
fare OF the Nation without regard to
politics, Unfortunately. there is not
the slightest chance that the United
States win receive that blssslpg. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11
Superabundance.

In Summer, as In hope we dream
OF Winter. with its frosty CLEAN,
The snowflake, falling from afar,
Seems like a tiny frozen star.
In beauty it will gently pass
Beneath magntfying glass.
1t does not make so great hit
When, with it's kind, you shovel it.
de man dat talks de loudest," said
Uncle Eben, "is liable to drown Out
do gssll. small voice Of conscisnce." -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

II don't pretend to know much
about art" said the lady who remem-
bers something and thinks she origi-
mated 1t, but I know what like"
I'm that way, too said Miss
Cayenne. And I'm frank enough to
say that at an artistic reception the
things 1 really like are chicken salad,
ice cream and fudge"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

Many literary critics have not ex-
pressed high admiration for the poetic
quality Of Kiplings verses entitled
IF" Nevertheless. the present Is q
time when many men concerned in
public affairs may do well to study
them carefully and take them to heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney
will endeavor to hate each other as
much as possible, in spite Of the fact
that the terms of prize1ght look
more or less like a gentlemen's agrae-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

age and setting. the currept used with
small electric fan is the same as used
in the large one. The speeds are not
equal.
Q. What is the meaning of A. p. A.
as used in "Abie's Irish Ross"?--J. NJ.
A. The abbreviation A. P. A. stands
for American Protective Association.
Q. Are medical examinations re-
quired when entering a college or
university?-R. E. V.
A. The Bureau of Education made
a study Of 1872 representative colleges
and universities in this respect ard
found that 10 per cent of that mum.
Der required medical examination
upon entering. This examination Is
prescribed in order to find out the
exact physical condition Of the various
vital organs of the body, including
eyes. ears, nose, throat. heart and
lungs. IL any condition is'found need.
ing medical attention. 1t is urged i'm
mediately.
q. Is the use of brush in growing
oysters a new invention?--S. S.
A. This method was known TO the
Romans.
q. Expressed in years. how long
did the following ages last: Siiurian,
Carboniferous, Reptilian. Mammalian
and age of man to the present?-P. n.
A. The periods of the geological
time. as adopted by the International
Geological Congress. are az follows:
| Cenozoic, the age of mammals. began
approximately 40 000, 900 years ago and
extends to the present time: Mesozoic.
| the age of reptiles. about 140 900. 600
years ago: Paleozoic, which includes
| the Silurian and Carboniferous pc.
RODS, began about $50. 900. 900 years
| ago. Scientists generally believe that
man existed at the end of the GLACIAL
| period. The earliest appearance Of
| actual man. the genus Homo, occurred
probably 100000 years ago. this esti-
mate being based on the antiquity Of
| the Heidelberg man, the Oldest known
| type.
O. What is meant in law by nova
| tion?-O.
| A. The word "novation" is from the
| Latin word meaning new and its
use in legal phraseolOgy means a sub
| stitution of a new obligation, indebt-
| edness, creditor, ETC., for an existing
| one.
| O. What real estate dealers are
entitled to call themselves realtors?
N. w.
| A. The National Association of Real
| Estate Boards and It's member boa rdS
! i'm est cities claim the exclusive right
| to the use of the membership designa-
| ton "realtor," coined for the associa-
| ton to indicate active members of itX
constituent boards in good standing.
| O. What ship is the flagship OF the
| United States Lines?-W. B.
| A. The Leviathan.
| Ann reader cdn pet the dnsrer to
AMI question by 1UritiH0 The Erening
| Star Information Bureau, Frederic j.
| Haskin. director. Washington. ID. c.
| This offer applies strictly to informd-
| ton. The bureau cannot glue ddtice
| on legal, medical and financial mot
| tiers. 1t does not attempt to settle
| domestic troubles nor undertake err
| hGustire research on any subject
Write pour question plainly and
| briefly Giue fun name and address
and inclose 2 cents in stamps for re-
| turn postage. The reply is sent direct
| TO the inquirer. Address The Erenln0
| Star Information Bureau. Frederic ].
HGskin, director, Washington, d. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

President Coolidge wears his new
"war bonnet" with serene dignity and
permits no inference that he Is going
on the warpath in connection with a
candidacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

If the Anti-Cigarette League retains
any influence 1t may contribute some
support to Mr.. Dawes, in view of his
custom Of appearing in public with
a pipe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11
Rate by MaiI-payable I'm Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
Member of the Associated Press

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
~ the use for republication of all news dis
patches credited TO it or not otherwise cred
itet IN this naper and aieo the local news
nuh she'd herein All rights ~ publication
OF special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

Apparently any political Importance
retained by Trotsky depends on recol.
lection of the fact that he was once
associated with Lenin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

Cynical opinions may doubt whether
Mr.. Tex Richard owes his pecuniary
success to his pugilists as much as to
his ad writer's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

In addition to being a recognized
center of culture. Boston retains a
great deal of prestige as a trouble
starter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

The phrase "I do not choose" has
released to public attention number
of distinguished statesmen who are
perfectly willing to be chosen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11
Situation and Job.

what do you think of the political
situation?'
Il am concerned about It," answered
Senator Sorghum. "But I am even
more concerned about my own politi-
cal job.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

Admirers are hopeful that Lind
bergh will make enough from his book
to pay for storage for all the presents
he has received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11
Choosing.

About your record all men will en-
thuse.
Your reputation--none will dare to
play with it,
II you can simply say, 81 do not
choose"
And, having made the statement, get
away with it..
Jud Tunkins says a man who abso-
lutely refuses to take advice Is very
foolish, specially If his wife is the one
who Is giving it.
Some traditions" said Hi Eo, the
sage Of Chinatown, "are like our an
cient eggs. The longer they are pre-.
served, the less acceptable they be.
come"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

The Evening Star with the Sunday morn
me edition is delivered toy carriers within
The city At 90 cents ncr month, daily only
per month Orders NAV ba sent Nv mail or
Telephone Main 5000 Collection is made bv
carrier at end OF each month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

@. Does small electric fan con
sumo more electricity than a large one
during the space of an hour?-L. G..
A. With the same motor and volt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

Q. What is the meaning of A. p. A.
as used in "Abie's Irish Rose"?--J. NJ.
A. The abbreviation A. P. A. stands
for American Protective Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

age and setting. the currept used with
small electric fan is the same as used
in the large one. The speeds are not
equal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

q. Is the use OF brush in growing
oysters a new invention?--S. S.
A. This method was known TO the
Romans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-11

q. What was the first commercial
submarine to cross the Atlantic?-A.
G.. NJ.
4. The Deutschland was the first
submarine to make the commercial
transatlantic trip. reaching the United
States in 1916.
Evening star., 1927-04-05

The Gray Phantom. hero OF many near
criminal adventures. is wanted hU the police
ciuse tobacco dealer, who had whispered the
name of this beloved rogue" when officer
Pinto had found him dying. In order to
clear his name IN the eyes Of Helen Hard
himself to seek out the real ;culprit. Visiting
the scene of the crime he discovers secret
tunnel leading from the tobacco shop TO
the laboratory of DR.. Bimbles eccentric Grim
nism the Phantom witnesses. through the
secret door the murder of the Gage house
keeper but sees only the hand of the MUIR
Next day the newspapers announce the
on the Sphere, who so closely mples
the Gray Phantom that he had been taken
at the house of Peng Yuen, an old Chinese
whom he had once befriended. and changes
clothes with him. emerging from China
through Dan the Dope. the Phantom re-
ceives a cryptic message from the Duke
an old enemy whom he had been instru-
he is apparently Granger. the Phantom re:
alzes that the reporter is member OF
the Dukes. gang Returning TO the Gage
shop, he witnesses officer, Pinto uncover the
old store room. Again he outwits the
who recognizes him. and leaves
Pinto handcuffed to the Dukes messenger,
while he brazenly, goes 20 the Sphere office
Hearing. that Helen .Hardwiclt has van
ished, and suspecting foul play from the
Dukes gang, the Phantom wrings from
Granger the gangs hour and place, OF meet
and take up the trail OF Helens kidnapers
should he be downed, the Phantom sets off
for certain coffee house In search of Matt
Lunn. chief gangster.
Evening star., 1927-04-05
A'oAM A. WEsCHLFR & son. AuctioneeIs.
Trustees SALE. of Semi Detached
English-T Stucco Resi-
dence, No. 1892 And Street
NV. with GARAGE

By virtue f1f q certain deed of trust dated
August 3rd. 1926 and recorded August 4th
1925. instrt9 nent No. 20 Of the land records
OF the D1sV let of Columbia, and at the re-
quest OF the party secured thereby the
undersigno trustees win offer for sale by
pubic auf ton. in front of the premises on
THURSDl ", THE FOURTEENTH DAY OF
APRIL, 1927. AT -FOUR O'CLOCK PM
the tols owing described land and premises
situate I'm the District of Columbia to-wit
Lot ~ in square 1864 in Wilbur w Bills
subdrv sion Of part of tract OF land called
Erlep dship as per plat recorded in the
Coluplbia, in Liber SO. at folio 81. subject
to tie, building restriction lire as shown
ON hend plat, improved by modern dwelling
eon9ining Z rooms tile bath with shower.
hardwood floors. finished attic inclosed
slefElng porch and buit-in garage.
Terms of sale: Property will be sold
su beet to a prior deed oR trust for S. $50
e taa per cent due October 29th. 1925;
bsfSnce cash. A deposit +of 100000 required
OK purchaser at time OF sale. All convey
imcing. recording and yotarial fees az cost
of purchaser. Terms of sale to be complied
with within thirty days from day of sale.
fotherwise the trustees reserve the right to
resell the property at the risk and cost of
the defaulting ,purcE Eiaser after five days
advertisement OF SUN resale in some news
paper published in the city of Washington
D. c. CYRIL c. HALL
AUSTIN G.. SHAFFER,
ap4-d&ds.exSu Trustees.
Evening star., 1927-04-05
THos. J. OWEN & SON. AUCT1oNEERs.
Trustees Sale of Desirable Two
Story Brick and Tile Dwell
ing Situate No. 2207 Naylor
Road Sc.

By virtue of 8. decd OF trust recorded as
instrument No. 10 of May IS, 1926. of the
land records of the District o9 Columbia, we
snail sci. IN front of the premises on TUES
DAY, THE TWELFTH DAY OF APRIL.
AD. 1927. AT FoUR-THKRTY O'CLOCK
division known as. "Randie Highlands" as
per plat recorded in the Office of the sur
Eeyor for the District of Columbia in Llber
County Ii. folio 50: and part of lot a. IN
Joseph G. Herbert's subdivision OF lots in
recorded in said surveyors Office in Liber
10 at folio 8. described in one parcel as
follows: Beginning for the same at the
northeast corner OF said lot 90 and running
thenee. ina g. Ssoutheass,erlg along the so9theriy
9s44 feet. thence west and parallel vita
the north line of a 15-foot alley 43.9S feet
70 the east line of q 15-foot public a4ey.
thence north along the east line OF said
public SlleY 10 feet to the northertS line
9f tosa sad tb lot 6 thence northeast JaeS6 feet
lor Td. ana the place of heginninE; accord
ing, to plr OF survey dated May II. 1925.
and recorded IN the said surveyors Office in
survey book 81, page BAL: Said property
taXatlon as square $500.
Terms OF sale: One-foupth cash balance
IN one, Two and three yeaua with interest at
SIX Der. cent per annun. payable senli-annllA
any DeUoslt OF $500 required at time of
SAFE, 9nld the purchaser allowed fifteen days
rom date of sale TO COMPLETE the purchase
furtlfer particulars at tings of sale. All con.
veyaAces, recording, etc, Ut cost of purchaser.
EDWARD G. BALTZ.
VERNoN G. OWEN.
- An1 -d&ds exsu Trustees.
AIakM yvEcrtyr ~ roo~ -. -.
Evening star., 1927-04-05

T~WELVE or more pairs of eyes
looked up as the Phantom
walked into the coffee house.
/ They gave the newcomer a
long. stony stare, followed his
brisk progress across the floor to a
table in the rear, then looked down
again into coffee cups and pipe bowls,
as If the new arrival had been COM
pletely forgotten.
With a view to obtaining an unob-
structed view of Matt Lunn's face, the
Phantom had chosen his position care
fully. We wished to study the man
before he approached him. A glance
told him that Granger's description
had been apt but incomplete. He was,
a wicked-looking creature, with coffeer
brown complexion, eyes that were as
hard and emotionless as bits of col
ored porcelain, and thick, coarse Ups
that were fixed in a perpetual sueer
and gave him a look of sullen ferocity
that was set off strikingly by the scar
over his eye.
The Phantom noted these details
and made his deductions while he
gave his order to a gaunt, hunch-
backed waiter. So far Lunn, who sat
alone across an aisle between the
tables. had not even looked in his
Evening star., 1927-04-05
WILL SPEAK ON STAMPS.
James F. Duhame1 to Talk to High
School Stamp Club.

James f. Duhame1 of the Washing
ton Philatelic Society will deliver an
address ON stamp Collecting as An
Aid to History Study" before the High
School Stamp Club in Central High
School tomorrow afternoon at 2.30
o'clock, it is announced.
Announcement also iS made that the
Philatelic Society win hold it's annual
banquet in the Franklin Square Hotel
Wednesday, April 20. Charles J.
Phillips of London and New York,
widely known authority on stamps, IL
to be the principal speaker
The committee on arrangements for
the banquet is composed of Mr.. Duha.
mel, chairman; Col. w. ". NcKelvev,
p. s. Warren, Charles Waugh, v. Weir.
gang and T. 3. Forbes.
Evening star., 1927-04-05
OLDEST INDIANA LIBRARY
CONTINUES IN OPERATION
Public Institution, Founded i'll
Wayside Inn 100 Years
Ago, Still Serves.
By The Associated Press.

MADISON. Ind. April 5.-The first
public library in the Northwest Terri
tory, established 109 years ago in Il
wayside inn along the Ohio river,
ministers today to the community
which has grown UP around 1t.
Across the Appalachians and down
the river to southern Indiana a group
Of men of learning came soon after
1910.
Led by Alexander Meek, attorney,
they formed a circulating library fol.
mutual exchange Of books. In 1918
the men Of the hamlet met at the inn
and formed there public library OF
voluntarily contributed books. Twenty.
four subscribers paid S5 apiece in its
first year for borrowing privileges. 1t
outgrew quarters in the inn, moved
to store, and after the Civil war
became a county enterprise.
Today it occupies an entire floor
OF the Masonic temple. Its shelves
still hold most of the worn and rare
volumes which started it-notably a
French atlas published in Amsterdam
in 1888.
Evening star., 1927-04-05
Trustees Sale Of Valuable Brick
Corner Brh$iness Property
Known as Premises 39I Flori-
da Ave. Jaw, With Apart
ment on 'lhird Floor.

BY virtue Of a certain deed Of trust duly
SEQ. ot the and records OF The District Of
Columbia, ard at the request Of the party
securfd,, thereby, the undersigned trustees
premises. on WEDNESDAY, THE. SIXTH
Dn.ttY OF APRIL. A,D. 1927, At FIVE I'VE
end premises situate n the District of Co
EImhia. and DESIGNATED as and being lot
E6 in John II Lanes subdivision of part
.of BLOCK 9. lie Droit Park" as per NJ It
recorded in Liber County No. z. folio So Of
the records of the Office Of the surveyor OF
the District of Columbia.
Terms: Sold subject 10 three pridr deeds
fun particulars of which will be announced
At time Of sale; the purchase price above
OF $500 required, Conveyancing, recording,
etc at purchasers cost. Terms 70 be conf
rlied with within 80 DAYS. otherwise deposit
forfeited and the property may. be advertised
and resod at the discretion Of tle trustees.
JAMES j. BECKER.
THOMAS WALKER.
nlha6-d&ds exsu Trustees.
Evening star., 1927-04-05
Trustees Sale of Valuable Bricyk
Dwelling Known as Premises
1874 Sixth st. NE.

BY virtue CT a certain deed of trust dated
yune 2S, 1924 being instrument No, 123
recorded July 3rd. 1924, among the land
records of the District of Columbia. and at
the request of the party secured thereby
the undersigned trustees will sell at public
NFSnAYs THE SIXTH DAY OF APRIL.
AD. 1927. AT FIVE O'clock PM. the
Tate in the District of Columbia. and iesig-
mated as and being lot 5S IN Bertha Hearle's
per plat recorded in the Off .e OF the sur
veyor for the District of Columbia in Liber
10 az folio 90: subject to right of way for
alley purposes over the rear three feet of
said lot.
trust for $4,000. further particulars of
which will be announced at time of sale:
the purchase price above said trust to be
paid in cash. deposit of $500 required.
Conveyancing. recording, etc, at purchasers
cost Terms to be complied with within
80 days. otherwise deposit forfeited and, the
property may be advertised and resoid at
fhe discretion of the trustees.
HARRY K BOSS,
H GLENN PHELPS.
uoh26-d&ds.eyCu Trustees.
Evening star., 1927-04-05
AUCTION SALES.

FUTURE DAYt

ItOS. J. OWEN d SON. AUCTI0kEERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
STORY BRICK DWELLING. BEING
PREMISES NO. 100 STREET NORTH
BY Etrtue OF certain deed OF trust duly
recor4ed in Liber 6603, at folio "A, among
the And records of the District of Columbia,
aud at the request of the party secured there
~ the undersigned trustees win sell at
l(stblfc auction, in trout of the promises o.
MONDAY. THE ELEVENTH DAY OF
APRIL, AID. 1927. AT FIVE O'CLOCK p NJ.
she following -deseribed land and premises;
DESIGNATED as and being lot II inn, Joseph
Papls subdivision of part of block 4,
c5,,osr cBloesminngdale n as per plat recorded II II
the office OF the surveyor for the District OF
Columbia. The ahove-descrfbed property
now DESIGNATED on the records Of the as
SCISSOR OF the District Of Columbia for tax
alton as lot So4. square 3104, Subject to
covenants of record.
TerWs: SOLD subject to a prior deed Of
trust for SO. .500.00 further particulars of
which viii be announced at time of sale :
the purchase price above said trust TO be
paid in cash. A deposit of $4,000 required.
C0uveYancing. recording. etc. at purchaser $
cost; Terms TO be complied with within
thirty days otherwise deposit forfeited and
tbs property may be advertised and feso1d
al the discretion Of the trustees.
WILLIAM s, PHILLIPS.
mh3f ~d&ds exSu Trustees