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Election Betting.

In previous presidential campaigns
for many years past great sums of
money have been wagered on the re-
suits. AS the fights progressed the
quotations of betting odds have been
printed and have been scanned by OBJ
servers keen to discern the trend of
the times. There have been suspicious
that sometimes these odds were manip-
ulated and that some of the money put
I'D was furnished by campaign commit
tees. Indeed. doubts have been cast
upon the validity of many of the large
wagers reported.
This year there is a dearth of bet
ting. whereas heretofore there have
been almost daily quotations of odds
and reports of amounts placed. Now
only occasionally is a bet recorded and
prediction has been made that this
will probably 60 down into history AS
the "betless election" It has just
been estimated as a result Of canvass
in New York that less than $4,000
has been laid in actual wagers. Most
of these bets. it is said. have been on
the basis of two to one on Hoover'S
chances. And all of them have been
made privately between individuals.
In other years the brokerage firms
that are members of the various ex-
changes made a business of placing
election bets. But now the exchanges
60 not permit this practice and also
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08
Misuse of the Courts.

RebufTed In the State courts, Nevada
woman has. through her attorney. asked
the United States Supreme Court to hold
responsible for damages club at which
her husband spent his time and los;
his money at poker She claims that
because of her spouSe's fondneSs Tor
club life and card playing she has been
deprived of riehtful companionsh'p and
fair part of his income, and would
have the club pay her damages to soothe
her wounded feelings.
The courts, both State and Federal,
nave from time to time been used for
many ridiculous purposes by persons
with distorted ideas Of their functions.
This is one of the most absurd. If the
husband chooses to spend his time play
ing poker instead of giving his wife the
companionship which she evidently
Graves it is purely personal matter
between them and aSsuredly not one
10 be aired in public. She has, however,
legitimate recourse to the courts If
he refuses to mend his ways, but It is
the divorce court and no other to which
she should apply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

did any man or beast of Clusters COM
mand survive?
A. Comancke. the horse Of Capt.
Myles Keogh, 18th Cavalry, was the only
animate part of Clusters command that
survived. He had three severe wounds.
but was cared for by the officers and
men of the It'll Cavalry until his death
at the age Of e years in 1891.
@. What is meant by crossing the
Rubicon?-R. s.
A. The "Rubicon" was the old name
of a stream which separates CiSalpine
Gaul and Italy proper. Caesar by
crossing it in 40 &c. virtually declared
war against the republic. For this rca-
son the expression carries the idea OF
taking an irreyocablc step.
O. What is the length of time re-
CURED in college to qualify for holy
orders in the Roman Catholic church,
&C. E.
A. A 5-year preliminary college
course, years of philosophy and 1
years Of theology is required in all, IL
years of preparation for holy orders.
@. How many Secretaries Of the
Treasury did Andrew Jackson hayc?-
S. r.
A. President Jackson changed Sccre-
taries four times. The original Secrc-
/ tAry was Samuel D. Ingham. He was
! followed by Louis McT9nc. then w. j.
! Duane, Roger d. fancy and Levi Wood
bury In turn Roger fancy was APP
/ pointed and. at JackSon's request,
| stopped making deposits Of public
money in the United States Bank and
! its branches. The cabinet was against
| this policy and the former Secretary Of
/ the Treasury had refused to carry 1t out.
! After Taney's action, the Senate re-
/ fused TO confirm his nomination as
/ Secretary. He was afterWard appointed
/ to the bench of the United States
/ Supreme Court.
@. Who first divided the Bible into
/ verses?-C. N.
A. The author of the division of the
/ Old Testament into verses is not known.
/ Robert Stephens cor Estienne). a
+ French printer. first divided the New
/ Testament into verses. in an edition
printed at Geneva. in 1851.
| @. Do the various keys in music ex-
press different feelings or emotions?-
/ G.. w.
A. There is a general belief that GER
/ tain keys do express particular emo
| tionS best, and many composers con-
]
/ The minor keys as a class are sad,
somber and melancholy. each having
particular attributes In the major
keys is simple, naive and common
place: G. is rural. merry: B fiat. noble,
! elegant. graceful; E fiat, sonorous,
| vigorous, chivalrous; and so on.
| @. Are foreign ambassadors allowed
| to bring intoxicating beverages into the
| country?-S. T.
| A. Diplomatic representatives are al
! lowed to bring wines and liquors into
| the United States as an act of inter
national courtesy.
@. What is the size of the California
grape crop?-A. S.
| A. In 1927 it was estimated at
| 2264, 900 tons. Grapes rank fifth in
value among CALIFORNIA; fruit and vege-
| table crops. potatoes, apples oranges
and sweet potatoes coming ahead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHlLANDER JOHNSON.

Recipr0cated Confidence.
Twas not so very long ago when wicked
men would stray
Into our native village, causing losses
and dismay.
In confidential spirit, my forebodings
to dispel,
1t was to Policeman that my troubles
I would tell.
Now, when Policeman I see,
say, Tell Your Troubles to Me-"
He tells me of the Bootleg Band that
starts a fearful fray.
And even puts temptation in an honest
Copper's way.
He tells how needed Evidence may
swiftly disappear,
And of the dreadful doings of Reck-
less Racketeer.
And so. to keep mum I agree,
While he Tells His Troubles to Me.
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forbid members acting as Stockholders.
During the Wilson-Hughes campaign of
1916, it is computed, no less than $l0.-
100000 changed hands. mostly through
Wall Street commissioners. The daily
odds were quoted and printed as news.
Practically all of the commissioners
are now out of business. The odds are
no longer printed and there is no or
ganized betting on the campaign out
come.
OF course. there will be many bets
between individuals that do not reach
public attention. PartisanS will per-
sist in backing their judgment-or their
hopes--with wagerS. They will not
however. be guided by public announce
ment of prevailing odds and will be in
fluenced in their offers and demands for
differentlalS by the degree Of their en-
thus.asm. And there will also be prob
ably the usual number of freak bets.
This year it is stated the favorite prop
oSition OF this character relates to the
famous brown derby with which Gov.
Smith is identified, the Hoover hacker
agreeing to wear such headgear in case
of Smiths election ana the Smith IN
dorser accepting the prospective PEN
atty of wearing straw hat throughout
November. There will be Wheclbarrow
pushers and peanut rollers and cos
tune wearers and. perhaps, beard
growers, and maybe shaverS. There
is no limit to the imagination CT the
partisan in proposing penalties for the
defeated. But none of these wagers
has any more influence upon the re-
suit than the falling of the leaves dur
ing the campaign, and probably none
of the recorded money bets has the
slightest effect upon the election.
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. H1SKIN.

Any reader can get the answer to
any question by writing to our lnforma-
ton Bureau in Washington, d. G. This
offer applies strictly to information.
The bureau cannot give advice on le-
gal. medical and financial matters. 1t
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles. nor undertake exhaustive re-
search on any subject. Write your
question plainly and briefly Give full
name and address and incloSe two
cents in stamps for return postage.
The reply is sent direct TO the inquirer
Address The Evening Star Information
Bureau. Frederic J. Haskin, Director,
Washington. D. G.
@. How did geometry originated
II. II.
A. According to Herodotus. it arose
from the need Of surveying the lands
inundated by the Nile floods in Egypt.
@. How many students attend Mag
dalene College at Cambridge?-T r.
A. Magdalene has always been and
continues to be a small college, 1t has
at present 1870 students. Samuel Pepys
and Charles Kingsley were Magdaleno
men, as was Henry DunSter, first prcsi-
dent Of Harvard.
O. What is considered the best eX-
isting portrait of Gilbert Stuart?--L. a
A Gilbert Stuart, the artist noted for
his portraits of George Washington, -
best delineated by John Maggie. one Of
the early American portrait painters.
NaCle married the daughter of Thomas
Sully, and studied under him.
@. Did the Dutch discover Connect
cut?-E G.
A. The claim Of the Dutch to Con-
necticut by right of discovery was well
founded. The accounts Of the voyages
of Henry Hudson in 1909 ana oil
Adrian Bloch in 1914 give the first de-
scriptions which history recofdS oil thiS
region.
@ Who was Davids mother?-P. r.
a It is not positively known, bu:
MANY authorities think she was OF the
tribe of Moab. since David when hard
pressed placed his parents under the
protection of the King of Moab.
O. What is the seating capacity OF
such a circus as the combined Ringing
Brothers and Barnum and BAILEY On
cuS?--F. w.
A. Such circus can seat from 10000
to 1900 spectators.
O. What nation owns the country
around the North Pole?-M. c. M.
A. The territory surrounding the
North Pole is owned by different ma
tions. The United States owns Alaska
Canada owns some Of the land from
Bering Straits westward. Norway owns
SDitzbergen. Denmark owns Iceland
| There is no knowledge of land nearer
the North Pole than the places listed
c. How far can thunder be heard?
T. NJ
A. Thunder is seldom heard at dis
lance of more than 20 miles, and
usually not over 10 or Is miles.
c. How long did it take to raise the
S-4 and S-5I?--D. S.
A. Three months were required to
raise the SD. About 3l2 months were
required TO raise the Ssh.
O. After the Battle of Little Big Horn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

When Tunney protested against pub
licity, London editors politely complied
with his desire by leaving his name out
OF the papers. A good Snowman never
quarreis with his press agent. Tunney
has ceased to be a Snowman and may
learn to enjoy exclusiveness which limits
his hopes in the way of print to possible
references in the society columns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

Many years have elapsed since
Thomas Mast pictorially interpreted
suggestions of the elephant and donkey
as political emblems They survive. in
spite Of competitors, such as the bellig-
camel. There is a strong trend to con-
servatism in Americas political humor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08
Not Stationary.

Where do you stand in this cam
paign?"
Il don't say l am exactly standing
anywhere" said Senator Sorghum. II
have been obliged to change my posi-
ton with such swiftness that l almost
feel as if were on rhetorical roller
skates"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

Henry Ford and the president OF
General Motors have come into agree
ment in politics regardless of competitive
attitudes IN commerce The problem of
keeping business and politics separate
is, after all, not so hard to solve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

There is to be no mud singing in this
campaign. But when a candidate is
suspected of taking a convivial drink,
there may be a little gin singing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

The Pennsylvania Railroad may help
to establish an airship journey as a
matter of regular traffic apart from the
"hop-off" as a superdangerous semi
sporting event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

The ad writer's in Philadelphia have
not yet felt called upon to include
mention of markeddoWn prices on
bulletproof vests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

Racketeers have become alarmingly
impudent. but have not gone so far as
to organize an effort to paddock police
stations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

Maine is always regarded as sure
to go Republican. The question of i'm
portance in the minds of forecasters is
IF so, how much?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08
The AII-Imnnrfant FLYER.

The Dove of Peace across the sky
Now sets his course again.
We trust more safely he may fly
Than many an aeroplane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

Prohibition agents are expected to
keep out of politics as individuals.
Collectively and impersonally they are
in deep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

Philadelphia is said to be a wicked
old town at present, with no desire to
send to China and page Smedley Butler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08
All Kinds of Words.

hear the orator intense
Repeat his words anew
Some Of them are good common sense,
And some are Ballyhoo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

Jud Tunkins says he is glad his boy
can play the banjo. He can see him
in the orchestra for hours at time
and be sure he is out of mischief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

II don't see de use of a political
speech" said Uncle Eben. None of de
folks 1 know goes to heAN EN- unless
dey knows beforehand dat DER opinions
is gineter be agreed VIII"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08
Mental Agitation.

Your mind is unduly agitated.'
What do you adviser
See psychoanalyst.
Il have done So His mind was worse
agitated than mine. He was all wrought
up on the subject of psychoanalysis.'
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Rate nv MaiI-Pavable in Advance.
MAINLINE mud Hirpinia.


The Associated Press is exclusively entltieu
matches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred
tied il. This paper and also the iocai ..ewS
n,I5rSbao herein All richtS OF nun,ltatlon G.
special dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

What VIC proudly call our princi-
PIES" said Hi Ho, the sage of China
town, sometimes prove only preju-
dices."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

Ludwig Iewisohn again treats the
problem of the Jew as he sees it. i'm his
novel The Island Within" The doc
trine which he breaches is that the jew
should be proud Of his race and should
make his racial tradition a part OF his
modern life. This idea is worked out
in the story through the character OF
Arthur Levy descendant OF Polish Jews
but born in America, who is super
sensitive about his race and ancestry.
His life is nearly wrecked. but is saved
by the development of race devotion
which inspires great self-sacrifice.
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W AsHIN GT N, D. c.
SATURDAY. September s. 1928
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TIL. Evening Star Newspaper Company

THE EVcnlng NIar Newspaper NUHIFdHl
Business Once.
mn St ard Pennsylvania ave
New York once ITO East 42nd st.
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Evening star., 1928-03-25
EVIDENCE SOUGHT
IN LEHMAN DEATH
Fowler Leaves for New Ier-
sey to Talk With Mrs. Mon
roe. Who Is Held in Jail.

Detective Sergt John Fowler left for
Hackensack, N. j.. last night to In
terrogate Mrs. Dolores Monroe. held
there at the request of authorities here,
in connection with the death OF Miss
E'eanor Lehman. 30 K street, In the
Office of Louis w Hoffman. a physio-
therapist. in the Victor Building. Hoff-
man has baen held for the action of
the grand jury.
Mrs. Monroe has been held on war
rant charging her with manslaughter,
issued bv Miss Pearl Mccall. assistant
United States District Attorney Miss
Mccall explained that an accessory
may be charged with manslaughter.
Mrs. Monroe, arraigned yesterday oe-
fore United States Commissioner AgneW
in Hackensack. was held without bail
and committed to Jail to await removal
to Washington. She denied any part
in the treatment of Miss Lehman.
Tenants of the rooming house at
$40 d street southeast. where Mrs.
Monroe had roomed. stated last night
that there was nothing mysterious
about Mrs Monroe's leaving for Pat
erson, N. j.. where she was arrested.
They said that her husband. a former
Navy man, had been discharged here,
and failing to find employment, had
returned to his home at Paterson, TAX
ing his wife with him.
Police communicated with New Jer-
sey authorities who said that Mrs.
Monroe related the same story that
she told here: namely. that she had
taken Miss Lehman to the Office of
DR.. Hoffman, after Miss Lehman had
complained of suffering with a head
ache. Mrs. Monroe said that DR.. Hoff-
man had treated her successfully for
headaches on several occasions.
Miss Mccall stated previously that
relatives OF Miss Lehman had produced
evidence which differed in several de-
tails from the story related by Mrs.
Monroe.
Evening star., 1928-03-25

3. F. Keiths Theater-the last local
fort of strictly vaudeville entertainment
to succumb to the spirit Of the times
closed its doors last night on policy
it has adhered TO for the last Is wears.
Tomorrow's matinee performance
marking the passing OF washington S
last strictly vaudeville house. viii IN
aucudate the new Keith -Albee- -Orpheum
policy in competition with the combined
feature films and vaudeville in vogue
in most of the larger motion picture
theaters.
Durinp its IS years successful Vauce-
willie nolicv Keith's Theater became
nopular rendezvous for public men IN
Washington. It's most noted iegular
patron was the late President wilson, a
lover of vaudeville. who rarely missed a
Saturday night performance during MS
eight years in the White House
Popular During War.
Even after the illness tnat finally
brought on his death President Wilson
had a special arrangement with the
theater MANAGEMENT whereby he oc-
cupied an aisle seat on the rear row
Of the orchestra on the Saturday nights
he was physically able to attend He
entered and left the theater by side
entrance.
It was during the World War. per-
haps. that Keith's Theater enjoyed its
greatest popularity From its stage
during the days of the great Liberty
loan drives, many of the most impor-
tant men in public life sold bonds and
made speeches Among these num-
bered former President Taft. Secretary
of the Treasury McAdoo, Speaker Can
non, Senator Reed of Missouri, Senator
Walsh OF Massachusetts, and many
others.
The Keith management took over the
old Chase's Vaudeville Theater, which
occupied the present quarters in the
Albee Building for q year after 1t had
moved from, what is now Polls Theater
Evening star., 1928-03-25
LISTS D. C.. BILLS
FOR HOUSE STUDY
ZihImsn Sets Order Of Considera.
ton for Nine Measures
Tomorrow.

The nire District measures scheduled
for consideration On District day IN the
House tcr0cryow are 70 ne called up by
Chairman Zihlnasn of the District COM
Yniftee ~ the following order:
Authorizing Commissioners 20 settle
g1Jsts sRsinft Pennsylvania Railroad On
account q Fsygt street ggIosidence
Regulating execution ot bonds IN
criminal csses
Concerning liability for participation
Sc breaches of fiduciafy obligations.
PyoY5osng penalty for giving tslse in
formation In relation TO the commits
Eso9 Of cg3nge
Providing for dstention u fDgitlges
from Justice In ti9e D5Str.cs
Anencsng Incorporation act q Cath
GI31 University
Granting power 10 administer oatas
10 cooperation counsel
Permit 10 open grave 81 geli3e Rich
arcs
70 establish womaDe Llirea1 i1 the
metropolitan police department
Evening star., 1928-03-25
FIVE PERSONS ARRESTED
IN FOUR LIQUOR RAIDS
Sergt. Letterman and Aides Also
Seize 35 Gallons Of AL
legged Wine.


Sergt. Letterman and his vice squad
made four raids yesterday.
Visiting apartment 206. at 1712 Six
teenth street, they arrested Bess Dod-
son, 30 years old, and charged her with
the sale Of liquor.
A raid on apartment "a, 1885 Elev-
enth street, resulted In the arrest Of
Katherine Lambert. %, who was
charged with the sale and possession
of liquor and with keeping disorderly
house.
John Drummond, 80. 1114 Four
teenth street, was arrested at 1888
Fourteenth street and charged with the
sale of liquor.
A raid at 50 Decatur street north
east resulted in the conhscation Of 35
gallons of alleged wine and the arrest
of Alfonso and Grace Benedict. who
we're charged with sale and possession
of the wine.
The raiding squad comprised Sergt.
o. j. Letterman and Plain C1othesmen
r. j. Cox, w Burke and r. J. Nc
Carron.
Evening star., 1928-03-25
KEYSERLIhG TO ADDRESS
LLUMHAE ASSOCIATION
German Author 70 Speak Before
Mount Eoiyoke OTgs liza tton
On April IL.

Count Hermann KeYseT.ana Germs q
sutber. sall lecture here Friday night.
April 10 an the ballroom VI the May
fever hoFsl ~ sl5 O'Clock. under the
auspices of ne Mount HGiyoke Alum
ns& Association ~ Washington His
lecture. arranged by ti1e local Hoiyoke
sGunna2 viii he for tile benefit of the
scElolaFssqlE fund of the association ~
wnch hFG Frederick Il. harrington is
president.
Other officers 81 tke association in.
clude Mrs. EcWzrc n, Browne fTsi
ylee president hrs. Nait4g L. Clark
second wee president MrS William
e Gordon. treasurer Mrs. George ".
weyeonsise recording secretary. and
Hrs McF&li Kertsey, corresponding SEC
8e4aFY
4isS Jeaa Dear Cole of Mount YER
g1n Seminary. chairman gf ttlR casnr
na5ttss mas ihf lecture ID charge Other
members INCLUDE II addition ~ alla
onloers. Hfs Ffsnk wilkins Mrs e
Leroy Parker. Mrs Eugene r. Stevens
Nrg J J Myers. Mime stephen Pans'
yefee MKk Jesse r.. Hlldsorsno Ms
nenrE Whaae. Miss Cstfer3nf s Blats'
i4e Miss Elizabeth r. Defandof Misi
Eptn Il. Etsuifsf ana nlks Eaaii3
En4sEs
Evening star., 1928-03-25
SCHOLARSHIP fund
SOUGHT AT BALL
Annual K. of c. Event viii Be
April 9 at Willard
Hotel.

Ten free scholarships in the Catholic
high schools of Washington will be pro-
vided from the proceeds of the annual
charity ball of the Knights of Columbus
of the District at the Willard Hotel,
April 0.
The money raised at the ball will go
for the benefit OF the Archbishop
Curley scholarship fund for Catholic
graduates from the eighth grade Of
any school in Washington
Raising of the fund Is under the
general direction of the State deputy
of the knights of Columbus for the
District, Charles w. Darr. The ball Is
In charge of Anthony j. Scullen, grand
knight Of Washington Council.
The executive committee on arrange
ments is composed Of William q. Feely,
District deputy; John E. Burns. grand
knight, Keane Council: Fred S. Martin,
grand knight, Spalding Council: Albert
Mccarthy. grand knight Carroll Coun-
cil Walter /. Plant. grand knight, Poto-
mac Council, and J. Eugene Gallery.
past grand knight, Washington Council.
John J. DoWney is chairman Of the
ticket committee: Thomas j. Fitzgerald
is secretary Of the committee and j.
Z ridHCho I1AIydlu - dSoISIdLit ocClcCdI I.
William A. Mulligan is chairman of
the souvenir committee; Joseph Degnan
of the floor committee, and John F.
Murphy of the publicity committee.
A general meeting of all committees
and members of committees has been
called for Thursday at O'Clock at the
K of c. Hall
Tickets may be had from any of the
members of the committees mentioned
or application can be made to the finan-
cial secretary of Washington. Keane,
Spalding Carroll or Potomac Councils.
An association of chinchilla rabbit