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Evening star., 1928-04-04

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Frederic j. Haskin, director, Washing
ton, ID. c.
@. Which can fly higher, an airplane
or a seaplane?-E. K.
A. Given the same power an airplane
can attain higher altitude than sea-
plane because it Is lighter than sea-
plane. and the landing gear offers less
resistance to the air than the pontoons
Of seaplanes; thus, the airplane Is ca
pable of greater speed which governs
the altitude obtainable.
O. What is slang?-A. A.
A. Slang is vigorous outlaw language
It is constantly furnishing words that
for the moment are in one way or an
other expressive. often humorous. Some
of these words, though heard frequently
today. will be dead before another
tWelvemonth: others within a genera
ton may be in good use.
@. Did the North American Indians
use metal for implements before the
white man came?-P. H. NJ.
A. The Bureau Of American Eth
nology says that Indians and Eskimos
we're not skilled in the working OF metal
previous to the coming OF the whites
although copper had come into use in
the Great Lakes region. However, the
10 %,vVJr
mering the soft metal. Ivory and bone
were used by the Eskimos, and there
have been a few occurrences Of meteoric
iron being worked to a limited degree.
The Indians used stone, bone and shell
implements extensively Metal work
ing in copper and bronze was quite
highly developed among the Indians Of
Central America and Northern South
America before The arrival of the
whites.
Q. What does the Dutch word "Boer"
I mean?-A. B.
A. 1t means farmer" or husband
man.
@. What do "Baraca" and "Philathea"
mean?-A. B.
A. "Baraca" and "Philathea" are the
names of two international Bible classes.
"Baraca" means blessing" and "Phila-
thea" lover of truth" There are 5000
! Of these classes in Protestant churches.
which include 80 denominations and the
membership exceeds 100000.
@. How is the steamer lane protected
| from icebergs?-L. c.
| A. There is an international ice pa
| troll maintained by the United States
| Coast Guard which patrols the New
| foundland Coast and locates the ice
| bergs on ocean routes. The location
| of such icebergs is communicated TO the
| photographic once Of the Navy De-
| partment. which in turn passes on the
| information 10 the different steamship
| companies All nations subscribe TO
| this safety measure and remunerate the
| United States for performing this serv-
| ice.
@. Who built the Notifications for
| the Battle Of New Orleans?-G S.
! A. The famous trench at New
| Orleans was originally canal. At the
| time of the War Of 1912. Gen. Andrew
| Jackson threw up breastworks on the
| near side of the bank. The other forti-
| hcations OF the city were months in
! building. both the British and the
| Americans being responsible for the
| construction.
@. What is zero?-B. NJ. r
A. Zero in the centigrade scale is
! the point at which water congeals. In
Evening star., 1928-04-04
Deception.

Deception.
The first Of April went It's way.
The cold wave romps with glee,
And nearly every other day
Seems April Fool to me.
Jud Tunkink Eays, in common fair
meas, q political campaign ought to be
allowed 10 call for at least as much
money as "a prize ight,
BIRD Songs.
listened To the mocking bird,
Who lays some small eggs, now and
then.
with greater confidence I've heard
The cackle of the honest hen.
We rely on the wisdom Of our an
eest0rs," said III Ho. the sage of China
town, but Loo often lack the wisdom
necessary 10 utilize II"
Wireless sagacity.
Ny radioi My radio
You are 80 wondrous wise
Again the truth you bid mc know;
1T pays 10 advertise"
Suspicion.
ANY bootleggeTs In your neighbor-
hood1"
II suspect there are a0me." said Uncle
Bill Hottletop. Several citizens who
used u he In debt 10 everybody are
now building magnificent homes"
"A lazy man" ssid Uncle Eben. 'lsss
up a hAap Of wiling workers. -..-v
Evening star., 1928-04-04
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

the Fahrenheit scale It Is the point
at which the mercury stands when
immersed in q mixture Of snow and
common salt. Absolute zero In q point
OF temperature at which o body would
be wholly deprived of heat It 70 SUP
posed to be about -274' c., on
-461' F.
@. When are ballots opened that are
sent in by mail?-W II. C.
A. Ballots are sent out TO persons
applying for them under proper condi-
tions and it Is necessary that they shall
be mailed in time 10 be received before
election day, but are not opened until
the date of the election. There are
now 36 States which permit voting by
mail.
@. Can a negative motion be putt
A. D.
A. It does not conform TO parlia-
mentary schedule TO make negative
motion.
@ Why Is iron colder than wood
A. Iron feels colder than wood be-
cause metals are good conductors Of
heat, whereas wood is poor conductor.
Q. Who was the Muse o, Comedy
A. Thalia was the Muse Of Comedy
and Melpomene vas the Muse OF
Tragedy.
O. What is the total paid IN cap!-
tai stock OF banks in the United States?
"A. w L.
A, For the fiscal year ending June
30. 1927, the paid-in capital stock Of
national banks amounted to S1,474.I73.-
no fv1N y,{S af -
other that national amounted 70
81 .902 1925 900.
Q II a person were stung by bees
until the sWellings added one-thtrd 70
his normal size, would ne weigh more?
&C. 2. J.
A. The Public Health Service says
that there would be no increase Of
weight except in the amount OF forn1ic
acid injected by the bee stings. This
would be so little that it should be
disregarded.
Q. What was the appearance Of the
Empress Josephine?-W. w.
A. Constant, the Empress valet de
chambre, described her as a lady OF
middle size "exquisitely shaped and with
an elasticity of motion which gave her
an aerial appearance. She had mag
nificent hair and eyebrows and dark
blue eyes. and her expression was full
Of sentiment and kindness"
@. How many students from the
Philippine Islands attend school IN the
United States?-A ". T
A. The Bureau Of Education estimates
/ that there are approximately 1000 STU
dents from the Philippine Islands at
tending schools and colleges In the
United States.
O. My front lawn is shaded most OF
the day. What can I Go TO make the
| grass grow?-T. T.
A. To produce a good lawn in shade,
especially IN dense shade under trees
and shrubs. is a very difficult matter.
The common lawn grasses are not par
| ticularly shade-loving grasses. but they
/ can be made TO thrive reasonably well
| in light shade If given proper treatment
| BY thorough watering and the liberal
use Of fertilizers the evil effect Of shade
/ can be overcome 70 some extent. Rough
/ stalk meadow grass tPoa trivialisl IS the
/ best shady lawn grass for the North
| eastern part Of the United States. The
/ seed is now commercially available.
! O. In shipping carloads OF live
/ chickens how many are put in a carr
/ A W
A. A freight car constructed for that
purpose usually carries about 5000 full
grown chickens or 5000 young chicks.
Evening star., 1928-04-04

Not only does President Coolidge in
sist that he does not choose" but he
permits 1t to be made clear that ar
rangements have been made for his re-
sponsible occupation in the future.
The United States presidency Is not a
luxurious compliment, but a hard Job.
which calls for at least the relaxation
that may be afforded by change OF in
terest
Evening star., 1928-04-04

Whom do you regard as the greatest
American citiZen?"
George Washington" answered Sem
ator Sorghum you may not be sure
OF your reasons for the choice. but you
at least know that tradition Is strong
enough to prevent any one from giving
you an argument"
Evening star., 1928-04-04

There Is much talent In this District
OF Columbia which could be valuably
employed. II opportunity were available.
in helping TO settle the complications
Of communities who send statesmen TO
Congress.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
SHOOTING STARS.
~ PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Victims Of Opulence.
As go strolling down the street,
/ fear each stranger that I meet.
I cannot tell when some one viii
Slip me a thousand-dollar bill.
And then some more--no one can know
How big, In time. the sum may grow.
The question might impair my health,
When folks inquire. Whence all this
wealth."
The genial stranger l avoid.
And hasten where / am employed,
At moderate wage. a task TO do.
Where none my footsteps viii pursue
To hand me money Of the sort
Which mebbe gets you into court.
A hundred dollar check seems good.
While thousan-4s are misunderstood.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
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Mainland and VIRGINIA


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g. the Use for republication OF al news dis
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Evening star., 1928-04-04

Night clubs In New York are said to
have dropped the salutation to the
gentle stranger. Hello. sucker!" Stand
ards of humor are progressing beyond
q point where the direct insult Is re-
rarded as funny.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
The Washington
Monument

TALL pillar OF renown mVio-
late
Il OF him II memories. SKY
ward to It's peak
Mems eyes are lifted up, as
those who seek
The measure Of his glory con-
template
Aerial SUBMITS OF illustrious rate
Still pinnaeling the strong
above the weak.
His place the final" Judging years
bespeak
or flames andean heights among
the great.
with time grown clearer, for the
worlds acclaim,
As In the sunlight after gtisty
showers
Yet whittier rlsea this majestic
shaft,
On honor's Acrnll high blagoned
In his name,
With Trenton Valley FORCES
tragic hours;
ny them imperishahly enitaphed.
n. RecuiNN,
Evening star., 1928-04-04

II must occur to former Secretary
Fall that the farmer is liable to have
a hard time in politics, whatever may
be the angle from which he approaches
the game.
Evening star., 1928-04-04

The bears in the New York stock
market are beginning to express a
frank wonderment as to whether there
Is really any such thing as the law of
averages"
Evening star., 1928-04-04

There Is not yet q sufficient response
TO the demand for a $l60,0o0 repay
ment TO suggest to Harry Sinclair that
maybe his luck has changed.
Evening star., 1928-04-04

Remus was insane He Ii no longer
so. What renewed contact with infiu-
ences that upset his mentality may
cause remains to be seen.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
For lemporarv l'se

SR@" sra New IogA Herald rtteuas
Political platforms. like those erected
ON the line eF march oi proeeSSionS, are
intended enly Eeg temporary use.
Evening star., 1928-04-04

One of the dificulties in outlawing
war lies In the fact that war usually
assumes the arbitrary right TO become
utterly illegal
Evening star., 1928-04-04

When he goes 70 Europe Lndbergn
may find himself Ia the position Of
hero VINO has found rev worlds "
NgEaqQef
Evening star., 1928-04-04
1amming the Air.

Fram ths Atlanta EeastttusSea.
Who Wcaid have thought tve er AIN
wears a1u We would have 20 empacy
frame ccps 60 Keep Eadic prcSEanAs rom
laanllng tia ara -
Evening star., 1928-04-04

tries that find IL easy 10 create trouble
instead OF discovering ways TO settle IT,.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
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Evening star., 1928-04-04
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Evening star., 1928-04-04

@. Who was the Muse OF Comedy
D. D.
A. Thalia was the Muse Of Comedy
and Melpomene vas the Muse OF
Tragedy.
Evening star., 1928-04-04

@ Why is iron colder than wood
A. J. NJ
A. Iron feels colder than wood be-
cause metals are good conductors Of
heat, whereas wood is a poor conductor.
Evening star., 1928-04-04

@ What Ia the total paid IA cap!-
tai stock OF banks in the United States?
"A. w. L.
A. For the fiscal year ending June
30. 1927, the paid-in capital stock Of
national banks amounted to $1,474.173-
000 The paid-in capital stock OF banks
other that national amounted 70
81 .902 .325 600.
Evening star., 1928-04-04

@. Can q negative motion be putt
A. d.
A. It does not conform 10 parlia-
mentary schedule 70 make . negative
motion.
Evening star., 1928-04-04

Q. What was the appearance OF the
Empress Josephine?-W. w.
A. Constant, the Empress valet de
chambre. described her as a lady OF
middle size "exquisitely shaped and with
an elasticity of motion which gave her
an aerial appearance She had mag
niflcent hair and eyebrows and dark
blue eyes. and her expression was full
Of sentiment and kindness
Evening star., 1928-04-04

Q II person were stung by bees
until the sWellings added one-third 70
his normal size, would ne weigh more?
&C. 2. J.
A. The Public Health Service says
that there would be no increase Of
weight except in the amount OF fornic
acid injected by the bee stings. This
would De so little that it should be
disrcgarded.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26

Tridsy. the 17ths is Remnant pay at Goldstein's NrhpoFtums
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26
IF SKIN BREAKS OUT AND ITCnES
 APPLY SuLp pHun

Just the moment you apply Mentho-Sulphur to an itching, burning or broken out skin, the itching stops and healing begins, says . noted skin specialist. This sulphur preparation, made into . pleasant cold cream. gives such q quick relief, even to fiery eczema. that. nothing has ever been found to take its place.
 Because of its germ destroying properties. 1t quickly subdues the itching. cooIs the irritation and heaIs the eczema right up. leav- ine . clear. smooth skin in place Of ugly eruptions. rash, pimpIes or roughness.
 z Yoa do not have to wait for Improvement. It quickly ohoW1s fou can set . little jaF Of RDWi6s lGeatho- Sulphur at any 1FGu
 5. .L.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26


 COLUMBUS, U., Jan. 26-If there is anything to be done around the Vic Donahey home to make it little more 'homey," !" Mrs. A. V. Donahey does it her self. She is essentially a home builder.
 The. Donaheys have ten chil- dren, and when they moved into the Ohio executive mansion some five years ago, there were several children yet under the parental rooftree, requiring the painstakiDg care that all growing children do.
 The governors lady raked grass, cut weeds and sOwed seed while the sun beat down hotly on their vacation site last summer, and she reveled in it. Then shs and the governor decided to build aInew cottage on an adjoining lot So they helped erect a little stuc- co home with an o1d-fashioned fireplace in the center of it's gen. efo0s living room.
 But when Mrs. Donahey return cd to Columbus, she adapted her sell. readily to the naAsion1s background. receiving in the ap- proved manner and pfesfdihg with impeccab1s manner at maslcalss and the like. 'sF
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26
NEW SEARCH
 ORDERED ] l! FOR
 PLANE DAWN


 NE;. :3::..ii., san.' 26-Organiza- tion of new search for the air plane Dawn and it's party of four has been ordered by M. A. Mosle, friend of Mrs. Frances Grayson, who with her pilot. navigator and motor expert was lost on the first leg of a projected transatlantic flight last December B.
 Mosle wired $500 to Leonard Reid, his representative in St Johns, following receipt of cable gram from Reid, which declared that all evidence and reports pointed to landing by the plane in an inaccessible valley near Hearts Delight, N. F. It disap- peared while flying from Roose- welt Field to Harbor Grace, N. F.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26
IRREGULAR HEMLiNES START DIZZY VOGUE

PARIS Milliners nave caught the zig-zags from which dress makers are suffering and which manifest themselves in things like irregular hemlines and horizontal line.
 New hats with brims as irreg,i- lar as dress-hems are having q big success. One of the newe st felt hats has plain short brim like a cloche at the left side while the right side droops far below the right ear and is full and wavy.
 Veils that are worn diagonally across the face show further ef- fects of the influence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26
FUR VESTS APPEAR AS COAT ACCESSORY

PARIS-The fur vest, which Paris calls a gilet, is one of the latest bright ideas of the style makers.
 It is credited to Jeanne Lanvin She shows small one button vests Of beaver for wear with wool coats without fur collars.
 The high price of fur has be- come serious matter with wo- men who must count the dollars carefully. Paris does not always trouble to be practical but in the fur vest something both attractive
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26
TRIPLE 6uckLEs
 RAISE SHOE COSTS

PARIS-Tw0 and three pairs of shoe buckles are used on some of the new shoe designs and cost of footgear has gone up propor- sionately. Small buckles are not only placed on the shoe. but on each of several tiny straps over the instep. Their addition almos: doubles the price of the shoe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26

and practical has found many ad. mirers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26
AMERICAN NAVY
 STARTS FRENCH FAD

PARIS-Regulation hats and ties of American sailors are the last cry in smartness at French seaside resorts. On tennis courts and beaches where winter is for gotten in spring like sunshine the little white navy hat is popular among men and women alike. Wo- men wear the ties with blouses
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26

thousands of jewels to make one of the bracelets. In real st0nss one costs a small fortune.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26
Cigarettes Instead
 M Candy Given Cirh

MANCHESTER. Eng. Jan. ss. : Decreased earnings in the candy business have been explained At a meeting of the chamber of com merce as follows: "Gallants used to buy chocolates for their faiS friends; now it's cigarettes"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26

old papers for saie at Ths Empire,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26
THOUSANDS or GEMS
 FORM CUFF BaAcElEr

PARlS-The latest jewel sensa- tion is a cuff bracelet made up of a series of marrow diamond set bracelets held apart with small frames of platinum, diamond GOV. cred. The ornament is over six inches wide and sometimes is made deep enoueh to reach from the wrist to the. <:bow. It takes
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26
our YOUR KIDDING

CONsTANTINOPLE. Jan. s. It is dangerous to make fan 0f : proposed statue to President 'Ke- mai. For doing such the manaeer of a humorous periodical VIII have 90 months h the hooste6u to repent. and his wealth wiH oe 137 pounds Joss.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26
German Aviatrix Is
 Preparing for Flight

CHICAGO, Jan. 26-Thea Ras- che, German aviatrix. is preparing for a flight from Chicago to Flu rope with a stop at New York next summer. The aviatrix and her manager have been here dis cussing financial arrangements.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26
CLUBS SPONSOR EDUCATION NEW YORK-A hipb scboo, aa

HV 1VItN h IISH SCHOOL pu- ucation for every business girl will be the slogan of the educa- tional committee of tho National Federation of 'Busincss and Pro fessional Wor2n's clubs for 1923. Hester Smith national chairman, makes the announcemcrt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26

which have sailor collars, and men use them as scarfs or belts on white trousers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-01-26

I.D0lON3AInHo aA1x1NIIoN
 Ynefe MilI b nhAetlat q ths American Lsgioa touight in the Duxoat at 7':oo o'clock . enable tho uon6bers to attend tho bas< ketball game -adv.
Evening star., 1928-11-22

IS: !; :: !: g; :s:+;;; :;; f: !: Csc
and earrings to
match. Also pearl and crystal
chokers. An unusual Birthday
value.
Evening star., 1928-11-22

dren with a Thanksgiving dinner this
year. Plans are on foot to serve as
many youngsters as the finances per-
nit The organization is also preparing
to distribute Christmas bounty, consist
ing of holiday dinners, clothing and
fuel
Applications for this attention during
the Christmas season will be received
at Volunteer headquarters after No
vember 30. Applicants will be investi-
gated and served regardless of race or
creed according to officers.
Evening star., 1928-11-22
Will Rogers Nomination Withdrawn
From Exclusive Club for Stealing Show

accusation that while Rogers was q
distinguished guest" of the club at its
annual high jinks last August, he "stole
the show by occupying the limelight
for an hour and half instead of keep
ing to the minutes allotted him.
Rogers, it was said, kept in the mid
die of the calcium lighted circle so long
that numerous other celebrities were
crowded off the schedule. The article
further declared that Rogers aroused
the feeling of the members when he re-
ferred to the high jinks in newspaper
article as a form of week end divertisse-
ment for tired business men from which
it took them about two weeks TO re-
cover.
The humorist's sponsor was not
named
Evening star., 1928-11-22
PEASANTS RECEIVE AID.
Ukrainian Commissariat Apprt

Ukrainian Commissariat Appro-
pirates Fund for Relief of Needy.
KHARKOV, Ukraine, November %
LP).-The commissariat of agriculture
has appropriated 100000 rubles
approximately $6O,O0O,O0O) for the aid
of needy peasants. Last years appro-
priation for the same purpose reached
81 ,0000 rubleS.
About 100000 households will be
freed from taxation and $4,000 rubles
will be used for radical agricultural i'm
prOVementS.
Evening star., 1928-11-22
BY the Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, November a.
The Examiner today said that the name
of Will Rogers, actor and humorist, had
been withdrawn by his sponsor from
nomination as an associate member of
the exclusive Bohemian Club of San
Francisco.
The newspaper reported than among
the reasons for the withdrawal was an
Evening star., 1928-11-22
Extend Service Later.

Almost every town in Chile of 1000
or more population uses electricity for
light and power
Evening star., 1928-11-22
VOLUNTEERS WILL GIVE
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Plan to Serve as Many Children as
Finances Permit-Christma
Feasts to Be Held.

The Volunteers or America, 1903
Pennsylvania avenue southeast, are
seeking fund to provide needy chill
Evening star., 1928-11-22

J GLueS TO 95.UU
OF suede, In black d ~ or
and brown. Also ~I.OO
calfskin, alligator
and lizard, with
back strap and handles. Birth
day special.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-07-12
City Hall Janitor
Returns TO Job

Nathan Hudson, 81, colorcd, of
FL Ccntro, was convicted this
morning in city court ON a charge
of petty theft He was sentenced
to six months in the city Jail and
took up duties as trusty at city
hall Immediately. Hudson proved
very efficient at the same post up
until the time of his release from
imprisonment on similar charge
short time ago.
The evidence was to the effect
that Hudson had entered a store on
Main street this morning and at
tempted to get away with five pairs
Of trousers.
lie pleaded not guilty when ar
raigned and waived jury trial. Judge
Mayfield gave him immediate hear
ing Harry T. Klure and Ray
Frankland appeared as witnesses
for the people while the defendant
made a short statement in his own
behalf. lie claimed that he had
merely picked up pair of trouscr-
to examine them.
The court, however, ruled that
the examination was much too
strong and imposed the six months
sentence.