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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

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@. Does the Smithsonian Institution
buy heirlooms9-M. w. P.
A. It has no funds with which to
purchase such articles. 1t has accepted
many gifts, and has had many valuable
exhibits lent to 1t for the period of 20
years.
@. Please define the different kinds
of tariff?-E. C.. G.
A. "A tariff levied for the support of
the Government only is called tariff
for revenue. A tariff levied with view
to increase the cost of foreign goods,
and thus to assist native manufacturers,
is called protective tariff. A tariff
so high that it practically shuts out
foreign goods is called prohibitive
tariff.
@. What became of the Savannah,
the first steamship to cross the ocean?
H w.
A. The Savannah made the first
transatlantic voyage In 1919. In 1920
IL cold hr,f he orir Tho
machinery was removed and sold to the
Alliance Iron Works of New York The
vessel was then employed as a sailing
ship between New York and Savannah
until she was wrecked on Long Island
in 1922.
@. Who was called THE Tall Syca-
more of the Wabash?'-N. S,
A. This name was given to the late
Daniel Voorhees,, Senator from Indiana,
owing to his great height and erect
bearing. :.
@. What species of birds build a
counting parlor before mating?-N.
H. T.
A. The different types of bower
birds found in Australasia build various
types of bowers which serve as a stage
"AAIkGOA VIC Ab0AN may aAcRAuJ AAo 81 hLO
and activity before his feminine au-
dience. Some build cabins with lawns
in front, some an arbor and others
sort of platform decked with MOSES,
flowers and bright berries. These bow
ers are entirely distinct from the nests
@. How old is Ida TarbelI?--F. r.
A. Miss Tarbell, historian. writer
and editor, has passed her SEVENTEEN
birthday.
@. BY what name is daylight-saving
time known In England--R. c.
"A It Is called Summer time.
@. Were there any Jewish officers
on the American side In the Revolu-
tionary War?-W. H. B.
A. The American Hebrew says that
the names of 81 Jewish officers who
fought on the side of the American
forces are known. These included Col.
David S. Franks, who was aide-de-camp
to George Washington. Col. Solomon
Bush and others of prominence in their
day. At that time the whole Jewish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HAsKIN.
population In the new United States
WAS scarcelv f)f1G

population In the new United States
was scarcely 1900.
@. Why are the places where pau
pers are buried called potters' fields?
e. G.
A. In England the clay used for pot
terry was dug out by whole colonies of
men, women and children. This was
the origin of the potters' field. The
long trenches were left standing just as
they had been dug. No attempt was
made to refill them. Gradually 1t be-
came common practice to cast into
them bodies of the dead among the
workers and unclaimed dead from other
sources. They were covered with just
enough earth to prevent the suns glare.
@, Please give the history Of the
phrase Grand Old Party."-A. e.
A. The term Grand Old Man" was
applied to Mr.. Gladstone In 1882, and
Is accredited to John bright, who used
1t In a speech made in that year In
Northampton, England. In America
the phrase was appropri ted and
changed by members of the Republican
party, who affectionately called It the
Grand Old Party" This at once be-
came newspaper slogan, and in the
headlines alluding to the party was
shortened into &c. o. P"
@. How can worms for fishing be
kept through the dry season IS. G..
A. Night crawlers and worms may be
kept in wooden box filled with soil.
The box should be placed In a cool,
dark place. The soil should be kept
moist, though not in a muddy condi-
ton. Cornmeal will do as food though
these worms will live several weeks
without feeding.
@. What were the 10 largest cities In
f790?-C. C.
A. New York. Philadelphia, Boston,
Baltimore. Providence (R. L., Rich
mond (Va), Albany IN. ", Cambridge
(Mass.). worcester (Mass.), and Louis
vile tKy). in the order named, were
the cities of the day New York led
with population of 49.40l, and Louis
vile made a small tenth with only 200
inhabitants.
O. When was the Pulitzer School of
Journalism started?-B. l.. K.
A. On August Is, 1903, Joseph Pu-
liter announced that he would give
$4,000 900 to Columbia University. New
York City, for such a school. Glasses
we're instituted in 1912. and the build
ing was finished in 1913.
@. What is the official record for
looping -the-loop in an airplane?-
A. E. T.
A. On March II, 1923, new world
record of 1,433 consecutive loops in an
airplane was established at ST. Paul,
Mimi, by Charles (Speed) Holman of
Massachusetts,. The old record was
LII loops. established IN France by
A. Fronval.
@. Did many of the signers of the
Declaration. of independence live to an
old age?-K. G.
A. Edwin F. Hill says: THE longev-
ity of the signers Is remarkable. Three
lived to be over 80, 10 over 80. III over
10, IA over so, IL over so, 6 over 10,
and died at 30 The signers repre-
sented many vocations. Twenty-four
were lawyers: Il we're farmers; were
doctors: was minister; prepared
for the ministry: l was a manufac-
turer, and were merchants"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10
Smiths Positive Statement
Interpreted In Many Ways

1t might have terminated In making q
more stringent dry platform" The
Louisville Times independently declares;
so far as the convention was con-
cerned. the campaign was intended to
be game of evasion: Gov. Smith de-
clines TO evade."
HE would take Office" In the opinion
of the Richmond News Leader tinde-
pendent Democratic) with the mental
attitude OF leader who is willing TO
experiment for better things not with
the mental attitude OF bigot who re-
CARDS the Volstead act as the final sum-
nation of human wisdom" The New
York Evening World says the party has
"a candidate better fitted than any 9TH
er man In the country to clarity that
issue without infiaming IT., to explain it
In a way that will silence fanaticism and
dissipate prejudice" The Baltimore
Sun independent Democratic) holds
that he acted with fine intelligence"
and the Morgantown New Dominion
independent Democratic) calls his
declaration "a masterpiece of party
leadership"
While "admiring Gov. Smiths sim
certify" the Roanoke World-News tin-
dependent Democraticl regrets that he
has found 1t necessary TO make this
statement at this time" with the con-
clusion that the statement will have
the effect OF making 1t more of an issue
than most party leaders now desire"
The Rochester Times Union (independ-
ent) says the candidate believes In
compromise. modification, weakening OF
the enforcement act" The Santa
Barbara Daily News (Democratic)
remarks that mo one anticipat-
ed that the governor would turn the
convention platform into scrap of
paper quite so soon"
"A Smith who stands on Glass
plank" In the Judgment OF the San
Antonio Express independent Demo-
cratic), should not throw stones ut
laws the honest enforcement of which
that plank demands. But before this
candidate gets through with Summer
and a Fall of talking along the lines OF
his acceptance telegram. the country
will be wondering whether the New
York definition of prohibition enforce
ment' really was rejected by the party
at Houston after all" The Little Rock
Arkansas Gazette (Democratic) feels
sure that there Is no likelihood of these
enactmentS being changed by Congress. I"
The Worcester Telegram independently
thinks there seems to be little pros
pect of ciean-cut referendum on pro-
hibition this wear"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10
Electricity at the Sylvan.

Weeks Of effort were spent by many
pabiic-spirited citizens In planning and
arranging for celebration of little more
than an hour In the Monument Grounds
on the night Of July 4. Before the ap-
pointed hour for the ceremonies to
start. which was after darkness had
settled, thousands Of persons had gath
cred on the slopes facing the Sylvan
Theater, Despite the elaborate ar
rangements. however, both the lights
around the stage and the loud speakers
failed to function.
Philosophical children who had
brought along their flares of rcd and
green fires 10 have little celebration of
their own gladly gave them 10 those in
charge of the celebration, but it was
merely n1akeghlft.
Examination TO locate the cause of
the trouble disclosed that the elements
had not been figured ON when the tenn
porary wiring was being put In. The
wires, instead Of being taken from the
source OF the current and strung
through the tresA we're laid on the
ground The heavy shower Of the
early afternoon had left large pools ol
water In the low places In the vicinit,
OF the theater, and the wires had be.
come ter-soaked. Even at that late
hour, their removal from the grount
would not have saved the situation, a,
the insulation had been water soaked
20 the ceremonies had 10 be continued
without the lights or loud speakers. Tn,
result was that those who came to en-
Joy the performance did not get tn
full benefit Of the parade of the coIoi
with the men Of the armed services II
uniform, nor could those more than
hundred feet away hear the speakers.
+, A. the sylvan Theater Is used TO
many ceremonies Of this kind, particli
larry In the evening. some method o
permanent wiring, bringing the curren
up To the point where the temporar
connections can be placed of the ground
should be- found incidentally. all Of til
wiring should lss done hours before sucl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10
One, two--three. O'Leary,
Four, five--six. O'Leary;
Seven, eight---fline, O'Leary,

ANG-olAs ~ AGHTyt
Seven, eight--nine, O'Leary,
Ten, Leary. postmani
No. dear reader. this is not propa-
ganda for Gov. Smith, but simply the
song the children are singing on our
block as they bounce rubber balls on
the sidewalk.
The little girls are singing It, that Is;
you would catch the boys of our block
spreading the fame of the O'Leary FAM
lily or any other hereditary group In
song.
We have made careful inquiry of sew
eral OLearys. and none of them seemed
to know how 1t got started. One even
went to the extent of saying that he
thought 1t should be prohibited.
Like most children's games, 1t has no
history.
1t just Is.
The song is sung to the accompaniment
of the bouncing of rubber ball In
strict time to the singing, as We have
tried to indicate above.
the ball. we have forgotten which, &C
companies the three" six" and
nine"
The tune is elemental, almost sort
of chant coming to an orthodox halt,
with a, rising infection, In the last line,
Ten, ,Leary, postman."
In the first three lines the 20" Of
O'Leary comes In for a subaccent.
holding second place to three" six"
and mine" In the fourth of the
quatrain the 20" Is left out entirely,
and the designation of Mr.. O'Leary's
job is given staccato, "post-man.'
Hearing the girls singing, the OBJ
server fell to wondering who the un-
known OLeary might be whose fame
continues to ring out in childish voices
on a thousand streets every day.
Was his name jeremiah. Aloysuis or
Just John? Did he live In New York.
Holyoke or Washington? Whatever his
given names were. and wherever he
carried the mail. no doubt he was a
iovial, happy fellow, whose greeting to
the children along his route has been
forever immortalized.
Perhaps 1t is lust as well that the
little ones omitted the first names. and
left to posterity simply the last great
name.
O'Leary!
Today one will hear 1T throughout
Washington. Northwest. northeast.
southwest, southeast. the girls are
singing "One. two. three. OLeary," as
they bounce the rubber balls In unison
with the rhythm.
Never having heard the song before.
our first impression was that IL was
something new. but few moments
consideration brought us to the un-
escapable conclusion that 1t Is very old.
Children's games are handed down
from generation to generation without
the change of so much as a syllable.
Boys and girls and ultra-conserva-
tives.
There is not the slightest doubt that
they have been playing high spy" in
exactly the same way for centuries.
Selection of him or her who Is to be
lit" is done according to an unvarying
rigamarole. which may vary nation from
nation. or section from section. but
which Is forever the same in the same
place.
81
1t might seem, at first blush, that
little creatures OF the family man.
without experience, would be radical In
tendency, willing to experiment with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

John %. Rockefeller. IT., is credited
with more pililanthropic donations than
even his eminent father, who has re-
Gently been more interested In counting
the candles on his birthday cake than
In counting dollars. Human need has
not increased 1t Is more candidly
recognized. The family traditions es-
tablished by the house of Rockefeller
viii live In history as most honorable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

number of statesmen who proved
entertaining In convention procedure
may not be literally heard from in CAM
paigning. 1t is we'll recognized by
political managers that there is danger
of putting more pep" into a speech
than is really desirable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

The world might hope to dwell In
peace for an indefinite period If an UNI
Outstanding could be reached by which
no new war could be undertaken until
questions growing out of previous war
we're authoritatively settled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

Campaign preparations indicate a
strong possibility that this Summers
golf is going to miss some of its usual
distinguished attention, Politics Is one
of the few things that can take a mans
mind entirely off the game for while,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

BY pHILANpER JOHNSON.
The Obliging Old world.

The Obliging Old World.
Old World dom OF his best
To alleviate unrest.
When the Winter sky was gray.
Old World piodded on his way,
sayin'. Just be patient, son,
Long before July Is done,
Flow'rs will give Beauty Show
Where the perfumed breezes blow"
Old World trying hard to please,
As We falter. i'll at ease,
With the Summer goin' strong;
He says, "I'll just piod along.
Bringin' you your wish at last.
When the torrid days are past.
Through the snowdrifts we will ride
And be still dissatisfied"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

Conditions have expanded. The an
Gent lobbyist who bestowed large cigars
and organized convivial entertainments
is q slight figure compared to the prop
agandist who directs his efforts to In
tellectual suggestion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

When the United States Senate re-
convenes some of its members may be
disposed to regard this Summers cam
paign as one of the most caloric inves-
legations ever undertaken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

The former German Emperor calls
forth little resentment. He is dismissed
as of small importance In current dis
cussion. The cry Hang the Kaiser!"
has changed to THE Kaiser be hanged"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

A New York might club" may depend
for its prosperity on its distribution of
free meal tickets. charged to the pub
licity account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

II Is often difficult to convince
practical engineer that the natural
beauty of a waterfall is as valuable as
Its possibilities for the production of
industrial power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

Ordinary seagoing vessels and rail-
way trains still have their disasters.
Calamity is by no means limited to
aeronautics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

1t may prove difficult TO give any
speech of acceptance the thrill that
followed President Coolidge's announce
ment that he did not choose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

Like many another capable man, Her.
bert Hoover flnds 1t not altogether easy
to quit a place which he fills with adj
mitted competence in order to proceed
to higher responsibilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

Modern business is offering sugges-
tons that the farmer may And 1t adj
vantageous to study system of chain
farms similar to that of chain stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

An element of doubt asserts itself as
TO whether prohibition is to be regarded
as a vital issue or only as hold
over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

The Associated Press is sxelusiveiy entitled
10 the use for Republication OF all news els
PATCHES credited 20 it or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local news
ruhI.she6 herein All rights Of publication OF
epecfai dispatches herein are also reserved,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

DO you want farm relief"
Il do" answered Senator Sorghum
Some of the farmers out home are
worrying me most to DEATH"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10
Fascinating Fiction.

II truth were told by all mankind.
What pleasures we would leayesbehind.
And find ourselves required to skip
The joys OF high-power craftsmanship!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

Are you going 10 vote for prohibit
tion?"
top.
DO you practice it?"
Il try 10. But prohibition Is like
music, II often takes heap of prac-
tice before you get anywhere near per-
feet"
ITO forgive an injury" said Hi Ho,
the sage OF Chinatown, lis moral
duty. TO forget 1t may invite Its repe-
tition."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10
Salute to Leadership.
The brass band well respected

Salute to Leadership.
The brass band we'll respected
VIII show no sign OF grief.
No matter who's elected,
II plays, Hail 10 the Chief"
The cost OF food inspiring
The bass or treble clef,
May bring 10 ears admiring
The tune, Hail 10 the Chef"
we all has an ear loh music" said
Uncle Eben, IAN many a man Is heard
VIII attention, simply because he has .
sood basa voice."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10
Playing Safe.

Playing Safe.
You talk on both sides OF these ques-
tionS"
Whichever way the election goes,
desire the satisfaction of saying ! told
you So
Jud Tunkins says he has shaken
hands with many politicians, but he
always had the hard luck TO be so far
back In the line that everybody was
gettin a little tired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

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THEODORE W. MOVES. :. Editor

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once:
nth Sc. and PENNSYLVANIA Ave.
New York once ii0 East 42nd st.
Chtcago once: Tower Building.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

All Of this work by the foreign
devils Is suspended by war,
Some non-rellgionist critics discount
the converts by termine them "riee
Christians, who pretend conversion.
because II gives them 4 living" de-
elaring that they are not convinced
OF the truth through any argument,
Similar allegations BY eynicS have been
heard regarding church members in
America, The wonder Ii how they
know,
tcanyYieht f1eS hv pail = ksAllfA.a1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

Certain critics Of the American
Government discount our disinterested~
mesa In proposing the addition 0f the
2ia and per cent to the Federal GUS
toms, on condition that the llkln would
he abolished SO far AS foreign goods
were concerned. for the iikin itself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-10

During the war, practically all mis-
sionaries were withdrawn. According
TO a report at a recent Methodist board
meeting, the accomplishment of the
Christian missionaries, up 20 the time
Of withdrawal, amounted to the follow
ing
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16
HOWL|NC ALASKAN DOC
 GIVES MUSICAL TREAT

Has Steve Mulcher any more hus- ky pups?" writes Frank Richardson Pierce, nationally known fiction writ CT in letter to Mel Horner, manager of the Overland hotel.
 Meaning of course has MT. Mulcher any more dogs for sale!
 MT. Richardson says he has an old friend who wants a pup about three or four months old. He wants one that's pretty and male.
 Speaking of the dog he took South with him he writes it is doing fine. Down in California he made quite a hit-particularly one quiet, moon light night when he discovered he had some wolf in him and began to howl. "It made me homesick for Alas ka and nearly cried. The neighbors got a kick out of it, they'd heard of Alaska dogs bowling; had read of 1t, but never actually experienced the pleasure"
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16
JACK BAILEY BUYS HALF
 INTEREST TRADING POST

Jack Bailey, former Sewardite who, for the last two seasons has been buy ing furs and trapping in the Lake Clarke country. has purchased the in terest of J. D. Kinney in the Hans Stevenson trading post, at the portage of Iliamna and the Lake Clarke re- gion News of the deal was brought to Seward by Captain Berger. of the M. s. Discoverer.
 This is the largest trading post at that point, it was said. and it is ex- pected the new partnership will be a prosperous one. Bailey has been in the district trapping the past winter.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16

The longer you deal with this old established market of carstens the ,etter you will like 1t
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16

See our window. Seward Trading Go.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16
PERENNIAL PRESIDENT

PWLLHEL, Wales, Mar 15. R- David Lloyd George now is president of the Pwllhel Liberal association for the fortieth successive year.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16
MANCHURlAN OIL STALE

SHANGHAI, Mar. 15. (R)-A plant for the distillation of oil shale is be- ing planned by the South Manchuria railway for treating Manchurian oil shales.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16
GOES HOME WELL MAN

Alex Duskin, who had been under treatment in the Seward General Hospital for some days past, depart ed last night for the Westward on the s. s. Starr, MT. Duskin had his tonsils removed while in the hospi- .al he also underwent ear treatment
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16

MT. Johanson of Kodiak, recent patient at the Seward General Hospi- tai, departed on the Starr last night
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-16

OOLlGAN NETS, J. L. GRAEF