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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HAsKiN.

Letters are going every minute from
our free information bureau In WASH
ington telling readers whatever they
want TO know. They are in answer to
all kinds of queries, ON all kinds Of
subjects, from all kinds Of people Make
use of this free service, which The
Evening Star Is maintaining for you.
It's only purpose Is To help you and
We want you to benefit from It. Get
the habit of writing TO The Evening
Ster Information Bureau, Frederic j.
Haskin, director Washington, D. G.
@. When was the play "Hcdda Cab
Ter" produced? "A. T.
A. This Ibsen play was first pro-
duced In 1890.
Q. What is the weight Of cubic
foot of gold? OF silver. cast iron.
wrought iron. and steel?-M. B. B.
A. Pure gold, 1908 pounds per Gu
bic foot: silver, 1851 pounds: cast iron,
$50 pounds: wrought iron. 40 pounds;
| steel, 1895 pounds.
@. Why is the black tie worn by
| American and English saiE,rs?-L L. c.
| A The black tie in use in the Amer
lean Navy has always been used and
/ has no particular significance. In the
British Navy the black silk handker-
chief was adopted after the death OF
! Admiral Nelson as a memorial to him
@. Why are certain words in the
Bible italicized without any apparent
reason?-W. c.
A. Italics are used In cases where
1t seemed necessary to use additional
words TO make the translation from the
original manuscript Ineligible TO the
readers of the English text
@. Since postal cards are two cents
apiece, are as many of them used?-
D. S.
A. The change In price resulted in a
| grea. decrease in sale OF post cards.
1t destroyed 80 per cent Of the volume
of business and changed revenue of
| 1900. 900 to s4.000.000
@. Where was the first City Hall of
New York City?-T. E. NJ
A. The Stadt Hugs was the first. II
was situated at 73 Pearl street. 1t was
a great stone building erected in 1912
for a warehouse and tavern by Gov.
Kieft at the West India Company's ex-
pense. It was converted to its public
use in 1858.
Q. Is the guiliot!ne still used in
France?-E. f.
A. The guillotine is still used as a
method of execution in France.
O. What was the Spanish Fury2-
NJ. A. S.
A. The name was given to the sack
Of Antwerp by Spanish troops In 1876.
O. Which is taller. the redwood tree
Of California or the eucalyptus Of Aus
tralia?-B E. G.
A. The Forest Service says that the
eucalyptus tree and the giant redwood
tree are very similar in al respects
Generally speaking the giant redw God
Is taller than the eucalyptus.
@ Has a ny two kinds OF eyes,
D. A. NJ.
A. The greater part of the heat, Of a
ny Is occupied by the eyes. some several
thousand in number. described rs COM
pound. Between the compound ewes
and near the top Of the head is a t-ian-
gular arrangement of three simple eyes.
O. Who are the three leading Ger
man aces?-M S.
A. They are Capt Won Richthofen.
accredited with so planes: Lieut.. Udet,
s. planes. and Lieut. Lowcnhardt, Sc
planes.
O. Why was the custom of driving
on the right side Of the road cstab-
lished In Arrerica9-J r. E.
A. Gould in his Right and Left
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILASDER JOHNSON.

Winter Rhythm.
Winter wind is BLOWN strong
With q mourntul tone.
Bringin' melody along
Like a saxophone.
Very soon that wind youll hear
Stoutiy hammerin' some
At the door, an bringin' near
Music like the drum.
So We may as well be gay
While we have the chance.
As the tune goes on It's way
Use Il for @ dance!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

Visitors from abroad frequently give
early interviews in which the unsatis-
factory quality OF available beverages is
incidentally mentioned. The informa-
lion no doubts enables the better class
OF bootleggers TO be prompt in supplying
themselves with another name and
address in a de luxe market. A truly
intelligent man knows how to manage
his publicity even in matters OF small
detail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23
Rate ny Nai!-fayahte in Advance.
NarNIanh and N;rHinia
Member Of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press IS exclusively emitted
% the Use for republication ot ali news dis
patches credited Ia Il Or moi GiherNi Se cred
tied In this paaer ard aisu ihe inrai news
published herein Az rlGais Of publication
of spc4,lSl dispatches herein are also rescrt G.!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

States that have capital punishment,
are little afraid Of IL. A State when
confronted by a particularly atrocloua
crime feels the need Of IT. The mali.
cious moron has a shade Of advantage
n q complicated argument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

Many adrniring Americans are desir-
GUS OF seeing Herbert Hoover organize
q political campaign on the lines OF
high efficiency which he has 50 bril-
lianuy demonstrated In other endcavors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

Are you going 10 run as wet or
dry?"
AS a dry" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, but not without hope that a
good many Of the vets will vote for
me on suspicion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

A criminal instead of striving for
concealment is now tempted TO make
his offense as fragrant as possible:
thereby making the work of the alienist
easier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

There Is q growing tendency 70 con-
hsoer national popularity and regard
the 'f&For:ts Son" more or less as local
amateur talent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

The United States Senate has in
time past been rather d!srespectfully
referred to as ''millionaire's club. "
But a man has TO be something more
than a millionaire in order TO get In.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23
1'l,ose NorIIIy Activities

ffo,u the Mijaankee JDnfhat
An attempt IL 10 be made IA mar
movies base hall and other ANUS amsnts
IN Washington Hn Sunday, We take u
'ha. jufsrtampstins " always doas VI
week ds.ys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

The call Down with the trusts!" has
been superseded by The more mergers
the merrier.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

SANDING still survives TO demonstrate
the truth of the adage Threatened
men live long"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

Science has dignified some low-grade
intelligence. A fool with box OF
matches is referred to as ''pyro-
maniac"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

II remained for Indy 10 substitute
the airplane for The onoe famous dove
Of peace"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23
Rate nv Carrier Within the City.

The Even,ne Star ...... iSc yer month
The EvenIrg ami Sunday sta;
twhen SGniayst ..... 6oc per month
The Evening amt sunday Star
twhrn = SnnfaNsi ....... SSc pct month
Tho Sunday Star 900. - per Hopy
Collection maize az The end 81 zach mouth
Orders NAV I've scat an nv mail or telephone
Man 5000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

A night club is regarded by some
eminent authorities as a plain demand
for a curfew law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23
Friendship Ceases.

We try 10 be both kind and good.
Quite free from trivial tricks.
And often wonder why We should
Get rough In politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

Jud Tunkins says II you are looking
for trouble. your trouble Is liable 10 be
that you couldn't pick out exactly the
kind o. trouble you were looking for,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23
Tl,e Eyeninr STAR Ncwsnanrr Compan,

iiih 81 ami reunsyl N anna Ave.
New York Office llA East lS"i ST.
Chrrago oGfie. rowrr Building.
European Ofi.1 Ia Resent ST. l4u1tGon,
Eagland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23
Accurate Exnressinn.

Accurate Expression,
Il told that traffic cop just what ]
thought Of him" said Mr. Chuggins,
Il had inferred that you thought
nothing Of him" said the spouse
You are right And that Ia pre-
ciseiy what I said"
We are told" said I'll Ho, the sage
II Chinatown. mot 10 gfieve about
what csnnot be helped. And yet what
else is there 10 gricvc ab0lt?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23
Misguided .Ieat,

u put some comedy relief IN thu
play" explained the author
THAT wasat n relief That was MI
irritation"
Don't worry bout hidin' yoh light
under biishel," said Uncle Eben
"Mebbe TIN cup Is plenty nun foh al
he e0neealment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23
The Chorus.

Sometimes hero Will appear.
And. ne In pride We congregate.
We earthlngs gather round and cheer
And say Are we not sounding great?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

O. Who are the three leading Ger
man aces?-M S.
A They are Capt Won Richthofen.
accredited with so planes: Lieut.. Udet.
s. planes. and Lieut.. Lowcnhardt. SIS
planes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

@ why was the custom Of driving
on the right side Of the road cstab.
iished in America9-J. r. z.
A. Gould in his "Eigh. and Left
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

Q. Who was the first white Child horn
In Philadelphia C. II.
A. John Key was the first child Of
Enghsn parents born within the p-e.
cincts OF Philadelphia William Penn
presented him with lot in the city.
Key lived 10 De IS years of age
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

O. What vas the hornbock9 p
o. n. O.
A. This is a. elementary school book
in Use IN England down 70 the time Of
George II. II consisted OF q single leaf
on which were written the alphabet tn
large and small letters. the Roman
numerals and the Lords PRAYER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

Q. Where is the French naval base
In the Far East located?-W. 2.
A The only large and important
French naval base in the Far East is TO-
Gated at Saigon. Irdo-China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

O. Where is mercury fcund?-G. 3
A Mercury Is generally found IN this
country N California and Colorado
Abroad It IS found In Spain and Aus
tria- Mercury or quicksilver IS an ele-
ment sometimes found native. but most .
ly derived from c.nnabar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

Q. Can sailor buy his dischar1e
from the Nayy?--E. T.
A. 1t Is no longer possible for a sailor
70 secure discharge by purchase from
the Navy Department. III. Navy De-
partment occasionally issues special or.
ger discharges according to the indi-
vidual case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

@. Which one of Shakespeare's pail
bearers emigrsted 70 Virginia M. y. r.
A. DR. Weldon emigratsd 20 Fred
erlcksourg. Here he was buried. His
tombstone Was recently found
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

O. Has a f1s two kinds OF e;esaa-
D. A. NJ.
A. The greater part of the heat, Of
ny Is occupied by the eyes. some several
thousand in number. described rs COM
pound, Between the compound eyes
and near the top Of the head is t-ian-
guar ARRANGEMENT of three sirnrle ewes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-23

O. Is the guillotine still used in
France?-E. r.
A. The guillotine Is still used as a
method of execution in France
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-28
Martin B. Madden

Martin B Madden had attained such emnence in
the House of Representatives that not until his sud-
den death yesterday did many of his colleagues know
of his stern struggle to gain wealth and power.
Certainly they could not learn of it from him,
for his biography enthusiastically is one of the
shortest in the congressional directory.
His career reflected the man, however Though
the white haired chairman of appropriations moving
through their midst fer twentyfour years. had been
picturesque figure, his colleagues found it difficult
to think of him in casual terms
His life was intertwined with the transaction of
public business so closely that he seemed force
rather than personality.
In the Introductory years of the budget system
it had been Maddens task to prevent Congress from
overstepping the financial bounds set by the Gov
ernments income No man could have been more
consderate of others opinions or more open to con-
Viction, but he could say mo" and with Vgor which
belied his seventy-three years. To him. more than
to any other man. perhaps, is due the restraint shown
by the legislative body in keeping within budgetary
recommendations.
No tribute, in life DEATH would please him
more He gloried in his title of treasury watchdog ="
Few realize that this sixth most powerful figure
in the House foreign born-an Englishman of
Irish parents Coming to this country as a boy he
went to work in a stone quarry. He had the advan-
tage OF only what education he could gain at public
and night schools, Yet in fifteen years after he
quarried his first stone he the owner of his own
company and leading contractor in Chicago
He entered the House in 1905, and had returned
every two years. His district included THE Loop"
and OF late years often had threatened unseat him.
The white population had given way to Negroes, and
it often was predicted that if the latter could unite
on single candidate, Madden would go down.
In the election three weeks ago his foes did COM
bme but admiration for Maddens rugged honesty
and ability won him victory by $4,000 votes
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-28
Rush for Treasure

According to a United Press dis
patch, 5000 people have assembled
beside a Brazilian river to dance,
gamble, dream and wait for the
water to go down.
Diamonds explain it all. This
is just another rush for treasure,
such as occurred in the Klondike,
in California and thousand other
places. Wherever men hear of an
opportunity to make money quickly
and easily, they will go.
The oil fields of Venezuela, gold
in the Sunken Lusitania, old maps
showing the location of ships that
went down 300 years ago, silver in
the Ural Mountains and a hundred
other places where treasure is
known, or has been reported 10 be
hidden are calling men from the
four corners Of the earth, Just as
they always have, and always will.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-28
No Longer a Question

This paper has charged many times that the power
industry, working in hidden places is financing oppo
stion to Boulder Dam, and within the last few days
disclosures before the Federal Trade Commission leave
little doubt about the matter
1t is being made clear to Congress and the coun-
try that objections made to passage of the bill
are paid for in power trust coin.
The dam is necessary to control floods and pro-
tect lives and property. 1t is necessary to provide
several million people with drinking water. The
project has been studied for years and declared
feasible. 1t will not cost the Federal Government
cent. 1t has been recommended by all departments
of the Government.
With the merits of the proposition thus squarely
set forth and the nature of the opposition thus clearly
revealed, the Swing johnson bill constitutes real
challenge to Congress-
1t is, as Senator Hiram w. johnson has declared,
test of whether legislative body has power to
act for the relief of its people in the face of de-
ermined opposition from strong private interests and
enormous wealth.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-28

sending up small balloons which carry recording Their
mometers They find that at a height of about seven
miles, there layer Of air which has practically the
same temperature above any portion of the earths
surface.
Consequently, this layer has been called the iso-
thermal layer. Its temperature is approximately 60
degrees below zero.
The thermocouple measurement on Venus may be
taken to correspond, roughly, to the temperature
measurements obtained on earth with the recording
thermometers in the balloons.
1t VIII be seen, therefore, that the sotherma layer
on Venus is four times as the same layer on
the earth, 10 below zero Venus against 60 be-
low the earth.
This is not surprising, for Venus is closer to the
sun than the earth. Venus is approximately 81 OOO,-
600 miles from the sun, while the earth is 900
miles from the sun.
1t begins to look therefore, as though Venus might
be inhabited. The planet is about the same size as
the earth. 1t has an atmosphere which contains
water yapor and oxygen, The temperature measure
ment looks good.
But let us not be too optimistic Let us see. nex
what there is to balance the other side of the ledger
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-28
Kokomo Dispatch


Politics supplies a source Of
speculation for everybody. The
present primary certainly is no
exception to this general rule, as
voters who are in the ranks OF
both parties will have to admit.
For instance. ordinary Republi-
cans in Howard County, who
make no pretense of being on the
inside of the condolences of the
local bosses, are asking each
other why Senator James Eli
Watson happened to be given
the Endorsement of this county
for the presidency.
It seems a most unusual pro-
cedure, especially when we reflect
that Howard County was the only
one in Indiana which Watson
LOST in the primary election two
years ago. and that later in the
fall election this rock-ribbed Re
publican stronghold was carried
by Albert Stump over Senator
jim"
It is indeed a subject for study
to see how a community which
has repudiated the Senator would
want to promote his candidacy
for the highest Office in the giving
of Americans.
On the Democratic side of the
fence, there also is cause for
thought. If Thomas Taggart has
the best interests of his party at
heart, why should he be exerting
his energies toward defeating a
man of demonstrated business
ability and unquestioned integ-
rity. like John z. Friedrich Of
this city?
Why are SO many stories in
circulation and why is so much
plotting going on, in an endeavor
to embarrass Mr.. Friedrich in his
own community? Everyone who
has taken the trouble to investi-
gate, knows that Mr.. Friedrich re-
ceived more than ninety-two per
cent. of all the Democratic votes
cast in the primary two years
ago, although there we're four or
five other formidable candidates
for the same office.
Knowing this, why is there so
much bipartisan scheming here,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-28
Art Of Making Money

New York is entertaining Capt.
Alfred Loewenstein, the mystery
man Of Belgium. who was heralded
as one of the worlds three or four
greatest plutocrats.
Whether this is libel. Mr.. Loe-
wenstein wastes no time proving
how much money he can spend.
Though on a pleasure trip, he
rises early and spends most of his
time attending to business.
Though he has forty secretaries
and seven villas and pays $4,000
week for the upkeep of his air
squadron, he shaves himself.
Such habits go with the art OF
making money.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-28
BRIDGE ME
ANOTHER
Copyright, 1928, BY The Ready Ref
erence Publishing Company
BY w. w. WENTWORTH

Authorizations: A-ace; K-king; O.
queen: Jack; A-any card lower
than TO-,
l. Partner bids one spade. Second
hand bids two hearts. Should third
hand raise when holding: spades
x X; hearts-K x X; diamonds
x X X X; clubs--A . X X?
2. Holding x X x in dummy: A
j 10 X x in hand how do you
finesse?
3. Holding x X in dummy; A @
10 x x in hand. how do you
finesse?
THE ANSWERS
I. Not on first round.
2. Lead small from dummy; fin
esse 10 first time and second
time.
3. Play small from dummy; fin
esse 10 first time and @ second
time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-28

THE Senate passes the record OF
Il Colonel Robert w. Stewards
testimony to the district attorney ab
Washington.
1t wants that official 10 decide
whether he committed perjury in a
legal sense.
There is no question but what
he told different story in April
from what he did in February,
or that, according TO ordinary
standards, he fibbed. Ordinary
standards have little bearing Oh the
law.
AS can be demonstrated by a
thousand records, it is possible to
mangle the truth even on the wit
ness stand and yet not commit
perjury.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-28
With Other Editors

among discredited men in both
parties?
We cannot feel that the men
of mystery who are so assid-
uously attempting this political
legerdemain, are slipping some
thing over" on the enlightened
electorate of Howard County.
We have an abiding faith that
the primary vote on May will
prove this.
Reports from all parts of How
ard County and from all sections
of the city of Kokomo indicate
that the people are awake and
know what is being attempted
1t is evident that voters do not
intend to permit a few schemers,
who fear the strength Mr.. Fred
rick would give to the Demo-
cratic party in Howard County
should he be nominated, to COL
troll
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-28
Ready Praise, Sympathy

America has been deeply touched
by the feats of her fliers.
Her unstinted praise for those
who have won is matched by her
sympathy for those who have lost.
If her emotions have seemed eX-
travagant at times, they have al
ways been sincere. What appeals
to America more than anything else
is the element Of individualism.
Aviation offers such an oppor-
tunity for men to go forth and ac-
ccmplish things single handed as
has not been known since the age
of mechanical power came into
being.
In these days of mass production.
machinery and organized effort,
when youth is supposed to make It's
way by slow stages and seniority
rules, it is nothing less than a God
send to find field in which per-
sonal skill and courage count for
so much.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-28

l. The idea of letter golf is to
change one word to another and
do it in par, or a given number of
strokes. Thus, to change COW TO
HEN in three strokes, COW, HOW,
HEW, HEN.
2. You can change only one let
ter at time.
8. You must have a complete word
of common usage for each jump.
Slang words and authorizations don't
count.
4. The order of letters can not be
changed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-28
Make Good at Home

Meanwhile, people grow rich By
living in their own door-yard.
There is hardly a town or village
in this land but what can point
to some solid citizen who has made
good by staying at home.
While fortune sometimes comes
to the rover, it generally waits for
those who work.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-28
Outlet for Ability

Such men as Lindbergh, Cham
berlin, Byrd and Bennett, are made
national heroes not only because Of
what they have accomplished, but
because their profession furnishes
3. new outlet for the individual.
Though approaching the blessings
of this machine age. America has
become tired of the restraints 1t
imposes, tired of system, tired OF
time clocks, tired of the goose step?
Conquest of the air appeals TO
her not so much for the material
benefits it promises, as its moral
effect Whether rightly or wrongly.
the people of this country regard it
as reopening the realm Of romance
and adventure which mechanical
life was threatening to close.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-04-28
One Way Rule

Why is Uncle Sam so slow in pay
ing damage claims?
To be specific, why have the peo-
pie who suffered in the Picatinny
arsenal explosion two years ago re-
ceived nothing by way of compen-
Sation?
What is the matter with this
wealthiest Of all governments that
it can not do better than that?
When Uncle Sam wants the in
come tax, he names the day. and If
a citizen is five minutes late. ne is
fined.
1t is poor rule that does not
work both ways.