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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

This newspaper puts at your disposal
corps of trained researchers in WASH
ington who VIII answer questions Tor
you. They have access TO the Govern
ment departments the libraries, mu-
seums, galleries and public buildings
and to the numerous associations winch
maintain headquarters in the Nations
Capital. If they can be of assistance
to you. write your question plainly and
send with 2 cents in coin or stamps TO
The Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic j. Haskin, director, Washing
ton, d. G.
@. BY what authority are some of the
Washington streets being widened?-
&. p.
A. 1t takes specific act of Congress
to authorize the widening of any street
or any section Of it,
@. viii the use of tobacco in any
way affect the development OF the bril-
lance or profoundness of mathemati-
cal intellect after the age OF 2O?-W.
S. C.
A. The Office of tobacco investiga-
ton SAYS: I'VE know OF no means by
which an entirely satisfactory answer
could be obtained to the question as TO
the effect of tobacco on the ordnance
or profoundness of mathematical IN
tellect. 1t is we'll known that many OF
the most brilliant men that the WorId
has produced have been users OF tobac-
CO. Whether any of these might have
achieved even greater things had they
not used tobacco. of course, cannot De
definitely answered. From the stand
point of the scientist 1t would seem that
in questions of this sort there Is no
means of providing the necessary con-
troll subjects for purposes OF compare
son. For example, it is said that SIR
Isaac Newton used tobacco freely. out
with whom among the non-users oil
tobacco may Newton be fairly COM
pared for the purpose Of obtaining an
answer to the question involved?'
@. Is it true that deer do not have
gall bladders?-H. c. A.
A. Deer and elk are characterized
by the absence Of the gall bladder.
O. When we're the first national con-
yentions of the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties held?--A. L. L.
A. The first Democratic national
convention was held in Baltimore May
2l. 1882. The first Republican national
co Ivention met in Philadelphia June
II, 1856.
@. Has London a chamber Of COM
merce?-C. D. c.
A. There is a chamber of commerce
in London. The full name and address
is London Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
/. 2 and 3 oxford court. London, Eng
land.
@. How many feet must be allowed
for the landing of airplanes?-D. S.
A. The minimum length OF a run
way recognized by the Department OF
Commerce is, generally speaking. 1870
feet. If the runway has eight directions
in which It is possible to land; or I:0OO
feet If a plane can land in only four
directions on the field.
O. What form of government has
zechoslovakia ?-D. A. K.
A. 1t is a democratic republic.
@. What was Rembrandt's first
name?--T T.
A. His first name was Rembrandt.
HIS fun name was Rembrandt Herman
zoon van Ryn.
@ How much money does California
spend for municipal music?-S. T.
A. The State spends approximately
$3.50. 900 a year for municipal music
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

and is noted for the excellence of the
programs.
@. How much money did Russell
A. He left his entire fortune, $50
100000, to his wife.
@. What is the correct name for the
children's game known as 'mumblety-
peg"?-G. K.
A. "Mumblety-peg" is correct; also
humble the-peg." The latter is prob
ably the older designation for the game.
and is descriptive of the penalty of the
ground with his teeth. The game con-
sists of a specified series Of plays per-
formed with a penknife.
@. How should a fishhook be re-
moved that has been caught in the
f1esh?-S. s.
A. When the barbed end Of a fish
hook has entered the flesh do not at
tempt to remove It by pulling 1t di-
hook. push the point forward and on
ward, bringing it out on the surface at
another point. The barbed end is then
cut off with a wire cutter or file The
barbed end having been removed, the
hook can be extracted without damage
to the tissues.
@. In practicing dry farming is an
attempt made to train crops to grow
with little moisture?-R. F.
A. Natures demands are fixed Dry
farming addresses itself to the problem
of saving the rain that falls and of see
ing that the roots Of useful plants, not
weeds, get it.
@. Where is the grave Of the IN
known Soldier in England?-E. K.
A. The grave of the unknown warrior
is in Westminster Abbey. Il is in the
center of the nave, near the great west
door. The Ypres flag hangs above the
tomb
O. What is the name of the institute
in Philadelphia devoted to the study OF
tuberculosis?-T w. p.
A. The Henry PhippS Institute is an
institution founded by Henry Phipps
of Pittsburgh, Pa, for "the study, treat
ment and prevention of tuberculosis"
@. What do signs mean out in the
Middle West when they advocate
forty-ninth State?-O. P. N.
A. There is a movement on foot in
that part of the country to form an
other State by combining the city OF
st. Louis, a section of Illinois and sec
ton of Iowa.
@. When did John Wanamaker start
in BUSINESS. B. L.
A. The original firm was John Wan
amaker and Nathan Brown. In 1876.
they opened a store called Oak Hall,
selling mems and boys clothing.
@. Please give definition OF the &C
counting term good viii. &C. d. G.
A. From a business standpoint the
term good will means the established
popularity Of a business house. tending
To maintain its custom; the value that
a business has over and above its stock
in trade and the money invested IN IL;
often figuring as one Of the assets OF
business and sometimes as the prin-
cipal asset.
@ When do canaries motif s.
A CanarieS renew their feathers once
a wear. Adults mott late in the Sum
roer. Young birds mott the juvenile
body plumage after leaving the nest,
but keep the first growth OF wing and
tail feathers for a year. Canaries are
somewhat dull and stupid while mott
ing and should be disturbed as little as
possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29
Marathon Dance Sad Comment
On American Intelligence

ing what lifelong harm is done to
hearts and nervous systems by the
vrrelinQ strain" The Boston Tran
Script concludes: That there Is dan
ger OF Serio,.s injury 10 health IN such
q state Of exhaustion goes without say
ing. One of these dancing contests
may vet be transformed 'into a dance
OF death"
Some now are saying quotes the
Baltimore sun. that the marathon IS
against the penal code: but persons
who agree with Huxley about the Sill
ness of common sense are not likely 20
be fretted by codes Anyway, 1t al
goes to prove that we still like our
sports rough and that. however ehete
foot ball and boxing may become, why.
thank Heaven. something brutal. some
thing like dancing is still left 70 US.
With news quotation carrying the
statement that the survivors are made
Of the stern. myStifying stun OF which
bunion derbyiStS are constructed, the
Louisville Times states. without the
allure OF cash and without publicity.
except on neighoorhood scale. II Is
likely there would still be marathonerS
OF one kind and another Ever since
Methuselah's time. and probably before,
the idea of doing something or other
simply for longer consecutive period
Of time or over a greater distance
than anybody ever did it before has
seemed to have an irresistible faScina-
ton for a certain element Not every
one. OF course. cheriSheS this stern.
myStifying stuff; indeed there are.
comparatively, only few who do. And
that Is the least myStifying and the
most gratifying thing about 1t"
Inability of city authorities 20 meet
the situation is subject OF comment
By the Chicago Daily Tribune. which
suggests that when they had gone
long enough 70 make it appear as 8
specific OF Seii-torturc 20 be taking
sleep in SnatcheS of less than Is min
uteS and spending the rest of the "A
hours lifting their feet and puttjng
them down again. the crowds IN
creased, That paper, however, adds
The contestants may be taking some
foolish chances With their health 81
though even that seems not 70 o.
proved. but In measure il is their
own business, and not even public
decorunl Is much hurt. II we except the
PAIN which ludicrouS pleasures alwayS
give the judiciouS"
IL Is but test OF how long r,en
ana women can so without sleep with
oNt cellapSing," concludes the PaSSaic
Daily Herald. with emphasis upCn The
utility OF the contest,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

Difference of ideas extended even to
the slight matter of pronouncing the
word national" The Republican con-
vention called 1t "naytionar'; the Demo-
cratic, "gnashional" Modern diction-
aries are obligingly comprehensive. and
authorities can doubtless be discovered
for either form Of speech
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

A process Of social evolution Is in evi-
dence. The ancient days when an ora
tor found all the people Of his country
assembled 70 hear him have been re-
stored in some degree. Radio permits
speaker 70 be heard by his entire public.
even though il may number millions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

Mr.. Bowers keynote speech indicated
a large sense Of moral responsibility,
starting with Alexander Hamilton and
working down to the present national
canaps41r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

One of the contests relating to the
establishment OF authority is that in
which John D. Rockefeller Is evidently
determined to show Standard Oil inter-
ests exactly who is boss.
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Rate hy Mail-Paysble in Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
an Other States and Canada.
Member of the Associated Press,

The Associated Press is exciusiveiy entitled
4n the use for Republication of all news els
matches credited to IL or not otherwise cred
itec in this paper and also the local rewS
published herein All RIGHTS Of publication OF
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

AS Madison Square Garden is COM
pared with Sam Houston Hall, 1t be-
comes evident that the Democratic
party is appearing under new stage
management.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

and everything else connected with the
local convention arrangements 1t Was
found bit unSportsmanlike Ito put
comment in It's most charitable terms
that he should have resorted to SO pail
pahle piece OF personal propaganda,
The galleries. which were packed with
Jones home folks" were thrilled But
tho convention proper WAS . little dis
gnsted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

Eloquence so ably employed In COM
mending favorite sons could not fail to
provide valuable suggestions for vice
presidential material.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

The so-called steam roller at Houston
is regarded by Al Smiths friends merely
as fast-going machine that was run
ming on schedule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

Great statesmen favor good habits for
the populace. Nevertheless, national
party gathering is an inducement to
keep the latest possible hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

with Democrats In Houston and air.
men in the Arctic Circle, current In
terest runs to extremes of temperature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

Many women champion farm relief.
Maud Muller becomes something more
than a poetical myth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

Houston is so far away that President
Coolidge may be comfortably confident
that the noisy disturbance will not keep
the fish from biting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

Some of the accusations at Houston
promise q campaign text book that viii
read like best-seller biography.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29
BY way Of Variety.

BY way Of Variety.
You don't care for dancing?"
No" answered Senator Sorghum.
MY idea of a joyous occasion Is big
convention. 1t Is better than a society
event and enables the political writer's
instead Of the society writer's 10 an
nounce that 1t kept US up until the
wee. sma' hours, and pleasant time
was had by all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

Party harmony depends on the good
loser as much as on the peerless leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29
Novel Effects.

/ heard the delegation haste,
With bands and voices In roar
never had real taste
For futuristic Jazz before.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

"A politician" said Uncle Eben, wins
a bunch OF VOTES by shakin' hands an
den nehbe loses EN- by few minutes
OF talk" .... -.e.aaa.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29
Temptation.

Temptation.
Are you In favor Of prohibition
very much" answered Uncle Bill
Bottletop. And we may get It II we
can persuade the ultimate consumer TO
stop putting pecuniary temptation In
the way of bootleggers."
Revenge" said HI Ho, the sage oil
Chinatown. lis an imaginary pleasure
which wastes great energy which might
have been applied to useful labor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

Jud Tunkins says a good politician
knows when and how to say nothing
In a loud tone Of voice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29
Political Harmony.

Political Harmony.
A different tune by every band
Was raised In mighty glee
They also blew wild whisties'-~and
They called II Hart -eel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

After midnight two OF the Democratic
partys oratorical champions, John w
Davis, 1924 standard bearer, and Sen
at0r jim Reed took the platform
Each did his utmost 10 rally the tagging
spirits Of hot. tired and worn-out con-
vention, or what was left OF II, but sig
nally failed 10 do so. II must have been
a brand~new experience for Davis 10
have part OF an audience walk out On
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29
The Eveninr Star Newsraper Company

THEODORE w. MOVES. :. Editor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

@. When did John Wanamaker start
in business ?-L. B. L.
A. The original firm was John Wan
amaker and Nathan Brown. In 1885,
they opened a store called Oak Hall
selling mems and boys clothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

@. What do signs mean out in the
Middle West when they advocate
forty-ninth State?-O. P. N.
A. There is a movement on foot in
that part of the country to form an
other State by combining the city Of
st. Louis, a section of Illinois and sec
ton of Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-29

@. What is the name of the institute
in Philadelphia devoted to the study Of
tuberculosis ?-T. W. p.
A. The Henry PhippS Institute is an
institution founded by Henry Phipps
of Pittsburgh, Pa, for the study. treat
ment and prevention of tuberculosis"
Evening star., 1928-02-21
BROKERS' VICTIM
| BEGINS RECOVERY
Bullet Removed From Skull OF
Col. Springs With.
out Danger.
6y the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHARIoTTE. N. c.. February 2l.-
Col. r. lie Roy Springs, finaneier and
textile mag,iate. who was shot In the
face Yesterday by Eldred Griffith. 40,
cotton broker. was resting we'll today. 1t
was said at the hospital. where he was
treated.
Col. Springs was not critically in
a,,red The bullet shattered cheek
bone and lodged at the base Of the skull
without causing a fracture. 1t was re-
moved yesterday and DR.. Addison G.
BreniZer said his patient would be able
to be about III few days.
Griffith today was free on bond.
Neither man has made any statement
as to the cause Of the shooting. which
occurred when Griffith accoSted Springs
On a street corner. Efforts to see Grit
nth at the police station and afterward
resulted in all inquirers being referred
10 the aged brokers' attorneys. They. IN
turn. said they would have no statement
until Griffith was brought into court.
Members Of the Springs family said
that the shooting occurred after Col.
Springs had declined to discuss business
matters which. they said. had been clos
ec five or more years ago.
Col. Springs. who has homes at Lam
caster. S. C, and Charlotte. is president
Of a number of South Carolina cotton
mills. director IL a Charlotte bank
and a director Of the Mutual Life In
Surance Co. OF New York.
Griffith for many years vas broker
on the New York Cotton Exchange for
various New York cotton houses, He
has been regarded AS one Of the best au-
thorities in this section on production
and marketing of cotton.
Evening star., 1928-02-21
ADJUSTMENTS
THE LETTER"-Belasco.

"The Letter" at the Shubert- -Belasco.
b play in three acts by ". Somerset
Maughani gives to the Washington
theatergoer another opportunity for
close study of the motives and fruits
OF crime, matters in which he should
hy this time be well educated. But
while the crime of murder is the vehicle
which carries The Letter" along, the
play Is more correctly and apprcpri-
ately called the study Of woman's
soul-not every womans soul. but the
soul Of one woman. Katharine Ccrneii
has been chosen to portray the soul
workings of a remarkable woman, and
she does it remarkably well. The cur
tain rises with the bangs and the
orange tinted flashes of revolver in
the dark. It lowers after the third act
heavily upon the mind. But in the
interval between the rising and the
fnal descent OF the curtain Mr..
Margham has left to Miss Cornell the
responsibility for some deep digging
INTO the emotions of the woman's heart.
or soul or mind Whatever it is, she
leaves nothing unturned.
The plot owes its strength to the SIM
plicity Of its structure. It deals with
D rather ordinary murder and an ordi-
nary motive. if one may describe such
40 y. anu ~ pluflQtc
little action OF that sort which usually
accompany such melodrama as The
Letter" Once woman almost
screams. but 3aintS instead. Once
man roars, with the masculine roar of
nrloosed anger. But except for such
sports the play runs its course and is
carried along at high tension by the |
skilled talent Of Miss Cornell in the |
fole Of Leslie Crosbie.
Mrs. CrOsbie kills a man during the /
overnight absence Of her husband To |
her husband and 10 his friend. Howard |
Joyce. lawyer. she advances a per- |
1eetlv reasonable explanation of the |
crime. But letter, which by devious |
processes Is exposed, throws an entirely |
ciderent light On the crime and In the
end We have the picture Of a man whose
HE. built on faith in and love of his
wife. Is wrecked and shattered, but who
goes 70 work picking up the pieces to
put 1t together again. As the action
takes place near. and at times In, Singa-
pore, the play receives added color from
the cieveriy devised atmosphere Of the
Orient.
Miss Cornell has the style OF role
tnat nts her abilities best and she re-
ceiVes able assistance from a we'll
chosen group OF actors. The work of
Allan JeaTes as the lawyer is particu-
larry outstanding, while James VINCENT
es Ong Chi Seng. his capable clerk, adds
TIE one touch OF comedy. While il is
only touch, IL comes as relief to an
otherwise extremely depressing train OF
events.
Evening star., 1928-02-21
RATE FIXING DISCUSSED.
Public Utilities and Service Condi
tions Topic at Conference.

Elimination Of boundary lines In the
matter o! rate FIXING for public utilities
serving this city and the metropolitan
Areas Of Maryland and Virginia was
proposed last night al the meeting of
the Intertederaiion Conference, which
was held IN the Hamilton Hotel
Col. A. Il. Barber. president OF the
Montgomery County Civic Federation.
was instructed 70 make an investigation
Of the proposal and 10 report 10 the
conference
Increased sewerage dumping into the
Potomac River from the metropolitan
area Of Virginia was discussed and
RoDeyt z. Piymals and l.. C. McEenar
we're delegated 10 Investigate any plans
Lieut.. Col. y. s. Grant. %, director Of
the Office Of public buildings and pub
be parkK. may have for handling the
situation.
The Brown bill which would turn
over 70 the Secretary VI Agriculture the
f<07 .3zi 1851 realizy6 from the sale
Of surplus war supplies to France Tor
q creation of a rational State aid high
way fund. was referred 10 The member
bodies for action.
Evening star., 1928-02-21
Widows Pensions Passed

The Fitzgerald biil " !tcreaSt iAn-
2lons for 'C!Fii War Ye.Efans' WIDOWS
over the sge VI rs years from $40 u, tlg
nfoFltn Was passec by tiie House yeti
trc2y and seat " tiaf Eenah
Evening star., 1928-02-21
Hats Underpriced
for Anniversary Selling

for Amniversary Selling
S4.25-A group of Gage Hats and
other well-known makes.
Felts and straw, in sports and trim
med models for street and afternoon
wear. New Spring Colors. Sizes for
Misses and Women.
S8.75-Large Hair Hats. for wear
now and later. New Toya
straw. felts. large novelty straws.
bankoks and crochets. Variety Of
charming styles.
X12.75-From one of our best max
ers-crochets. straws. COM
binations. stitched silks. satinx, BALI
bnnt and felt tin every desirable
color. Large and small head sizes.
MILLINERY 6Ec-7ox. THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-02-21
Dress Accessories
From First Floor
Specially Priced

White Stone Bracelets. Pins. SIS
Smart Bracelets. 81. &
Pearl (replica) and Crystal Neck
Ropes Of Pearls (replica) ... $50
Woren's Bordered Silk Umbrellas,
S4.4s
Women's lo-rib Silk Umbrellas. .S4.os
Linen Handkerchiefs. s for. 81
Hand-embroidered Initial Handker-
chiefs. s. 6............. Sis
Washable Two-plex Fabric Gloves. CSC
Washable Capeskin Gloves $3.50
Fancy-cuF Glace Gloves $3.50
Was shable Suede and Doesknn
Gloves .............. sos
Corsase Flowers $3.50
Costume Flowers ST
Boutonnieres and Costume Flow
Silk Triansles crepe de chine. .$l.7S
Chiffon Scart> Observation-Disclosures .Se.oS
Chiffon Scarfs. in onbre colors ,Ss.es
Metal Cloth Evening Shawls. .Sle.es
ACCESSORY SsrrmSs. Fsssr fioo&.
Evening star., 1928-02-21
Costume Slips-Special

Lrepe de Chine Slips smart styles. ...... .$2.D
Crepe de Chine Slips ps................$ $40
Fine Quality Crepe Slips. $50
Crepe de Chine and Miianese Petticoats. .31.7
COSTUME 6LIr SECTION. THIRD FLooa
Evening star., 1928-02-21
IS Silk Specials

Au-Silk Broadclo,h. colcrs: yard. sl.sS
Shan,ung Ponsee. range Of eclors.
yard ,,..,.,..,....,. .,.>>..,.>, Csc
Japanese Pongee. natural cclcrs:
yatu NSS
Honan Real Chinese ponsee. wash.
able. yard. 81
Crepe de Chine: - shades; yard. SisS
Marillyn Crepe de Chine. yard ,S,.ss
Marillyn Satin Crepe. yard -. ,&,<s
Truhu Printed Crepe de Chine.
NStN >t'NN. .>,>> ,.-.>.s.,#, ,st, wv
Printed Crepe dc Chine ,..,..$i&S
Flat Crepe. ealorS; yard ,$ess
Crepe Roma, range Of eclors
Beld,nss pure-dye Georse,,e. yard.
$s.sS
Printed G~orSetse. yard ,.,,,,, ,SlyeS
Flat Crepe; hae ausi,sy; yard Sis>
Black Satin Crepe; yard ,,,,,,.$l,sS
SILK Sserses SseoNs sacos,
Evening star., 1928-02-21
Light Luncheon
and Refreshments
In the Fountain Room

Until l o'clock (the closing hour). you
will be able to have luncheon and re-
freshments right in the store.
FOUNTAIN RooM, Down STAIRS STORE