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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

display in the main lobby of the Treas
ury Building in Washington, D. G..
q. Who was the first United States
ofncer to fly over German lines?-M. L.
A. Brig. Gen. William Mitchell.
@. In a weight-for-age race, how is
horse handicapped?-L. H.
A. According to his age. Edgar Wal
lace, writing on the subject, says, "A
pounds, a 4 or will carry
stone-less the weight of the Jockey. of
course-but this weighing is further
| complicated by the distance over which
the race is run and the month in which
1t is rum"
@. What was the normal capacity of
the Greek amphora?-R. N. r.
/ A. About 10 gallons.
@. How long has there been agitation
concerning development OF Muscle
Shoals?-S. N. N.
A. The records Of the American
Philosophical Society reveal that as long
as 1877 years ago the potentialities of
Muscle Shoals were recognized and a
plan for their development submitted.
OF the event the minutes of the So
ciety's meeting Of April 2, 1902, bear
the following entry: Donations: A plan
for Mussel Shoals, Tennessee. Mr..
Vaughan appointed to obtain from Sam
Brown, Of Lexington, some further &C
count OF it for publication" There is
nothing in the society's early records to
indicate, however, that anything was
ever done about it."
@. Where is the Carnegie medal that
was struck in memory of the heroes Of
the Titanic diSaSter?-H. B.
a nd col
appropriately inscribed were deposited in
the National Museum at Washington,
D. G. 1t is a memorial to "those whose
chlvalrouS conduct and self-Sacrifice
have profoundly moved the civilized
world"
9. What are the tops to fruit jars
A. At least 60 per cent Of the caps
for fruit jars are made of zinc with
porcelain lining. Some are made OF
sheet steel coated with lead and some
of aluminium or aluminium alloy.
Q. Does reindeer meat taste like VEN
iSon?-R. I.
A. It Is said to have a little tang but
not the gamey flavor of venison.
Q. How large is the biggest star that
has been measured?-G. N. H.
n. <2uCeI cS ID Lie largest SCaT OF WHICH
we have reasonably accurate measure
ments, its diameter being about AGO.
100000 miles; in volume it is 100, 900 900
times as large as the sun, and 125,00o,-
OO0,O00,0 900 times as large as the earth.
O. What is the celebration that Ice
land will hold next Summer?-M. D.
A. Invitations have been sent to all
representative countries Of the world
to participate In the celebration of the
thousandth anniversary Of the estab-
lishment Of the Althing, or Icelandie
Parliament. The 1880 celebration will
be held at Thingvellir, the spot at
which the Morse Vikings first met in
general assembly in $50 AID.
@. When was coffee first grown in
the West Indies?-R. D. P.
4. A few seedlings, raised from
Arabian berries were brought by sail
ing ship in 1870 to the West Indies.
They were sent from the Jardin DIES
Plantes in Paris to the French colony
of Martinique.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24
The Parking Question.

The Commissioners have not yet
acted on Traffic Director Harland's rec
cmmendation that parking on the south
side of F. street between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth streets. be abolished. They
undoubtedly wish to study the matter
and to sound out sentiment before they
take the first step in what is generally
recognized as the beginning Of the end
as far as downtown parking is con-
cerned. Nothing will be lost by such a
study; on the contrary, much may be
gained.
washington has been particularly for
tunate that 1t has been able to retain
congested district parking up to the
present time. Other cities years ago
found 1t necessary to bar standing
vehicles In order that trafic might
move. Warrington. with It's wide
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24
Cancer Research Study
OF Food Effects Urged
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
It Is claimed that the increase of
cancer Is caused by the rapid pace Of
other change in human habits. To
definitely settle this question, I sug-
gest two instances where scientific re-
search should be Of great value:
First, the study of statistics in re-
gard to longtime penitentiary inmates
throughout the world, who surely are
not susceptible to ailments caused by
rich foods; and, second, to investigate
the health data Of the Inhabitants Of
the Island of Tristan de Cunha. On
this almost desolate island several
scores Of people existed for about 100
years practically without any commune
cation with the outside world.
Z, II. SYMPTOM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24
Authority to Reroute.

One Of the many important changes
made by the Public Utilities Commission
in rewriting the old merger agreement
is the insertion Of the following pro-
vision:
Approval of this agreement by joint
resolution or act Of Congress of the
| United States shall constitute and con-
| fer jurisdiction on the Public Utilities
Commission to issue any order reason
ably necessary to secure the operating
and other economies contemplated by
this merger. And said orders shall have
the same legal effect and be enforceable
in the same manner as other orders of
the said commission"
The old merger agreement contained
no mention of the benefits to be Sc
cured by the public through rerouting
or other conveniences under merger
other than the guarantee Of free trans
fers. There was great deal Of talk
about recruiting plans, and there were
lengthy documents drawn by transpor-
tation engineers setting forth proposed
changes. But these were left in the air
until the merger would be ratified. And
they were so high in the air that no
unanimity Of opinion existed as to what
changes would be made, while the Pub
lie Utilities Commission itself was with
out authority to initiate changes except
for the rather hazy and indefinite Ian
guage concerning the powers Of the
commission to order joint use of utilities
equipment that Is found in the public
utilities act.
The addition to the merger agree
ment, recited above, gives the commits
sion definite authority to order and put
into effect reasonable changes in oper-
alton to bring about the conveniences
to the car-riding public and the econ
omies of merged operation that are
held out as the chief benefits Of merger.
It is probably intended as an instru-
ment to force such changes, or to settle
controversial points If rerouting, If the
necessity should arise. Responsibility
for the initiation Of changes would rest
with the new company and its operat-
ing experts. But If their plans are
considered unsatisfactory or inadequate,
the commission would be equipped to
take the necessary steps. The commits
sion Is understood already to have
given thorough study to routing
changes. When the merger is ratified
it will be able to advance number of
definite suggestions for change and can
speak with authority for their adoption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

making them up out Of the whole cloth
one is inclined to half believe him.
Some one says that he read in the
paper that an explorer had been forced
to eat rattlesnake, and found 1t not
half bad. Walter pipes up at once, "Oh,
1t is pretty goodl" -.
You have eaten rattlesnakes?" Every
one looks at him again. Walter ex-
food and drink to him.
Eyes," he admits modestly, smacking
his lips, land it Is not bad, either" The
comparative merits of beef and pork
are discussed at length.
What does 1t taste nke?" some one
asks.
This ought to floor Walter, but it
doesn't. He is always ready with an
answer. No one has ever caught him
mapping yet.
Just like chicken" he replies.
"Just like chicken" runs around the
board. No one else has ever eaten rat
tlesnake, and no one else proposes to
eat rattleSnakeS, so there Is no diSput-
ing the omniscient Walter.
Maybe rattlesnake tastes like chicken
and maybe it doesn't, but at any rate
Walter has won again. You can't beat
that boy.
-
ct hear the So-and-So stocks have
gone up you say. carelesslike.
Walter cocks restless ear.
THAT SOP" he asks.
Eyes," you add. Selling for 325
now"
Guess I'll just call up my broker,
tell him to get me 5000 shares" says
Walter, very carelessly.
And If you didn't know Walter you
would honestly think he meant 1t.
Waits adventures all seem to have
taken place around the rim, as it were,
away off in borderlands where it is
pretty hard to check up on him.
That was where he flew an airplane
some tail spins that would have made a
ring-tailed monkey gasp for envy.
1t was away down yonder somewhere
that he drove his automobile more than
500 miles while sound asleep.
Sure he was asleep.
No, he didn't mean maybe. He was
as sound asleep as you have ever been
in your nice soft bed.
OF course, he did wake up at the
curves, through some luck or provi-
dence or something, but no sooner was
he around the corner than he would
60 right back to sleep again.
He would come out of it to find HIM
self just about to go off the road. Then
he would give the wheel wrench, get
the car lined up in the right direction
and give her free rein again.
Dropping soundly to sleep. he would
go spinning along the dark road for
another 136 miles. The funny thing
was how he always walked up Just at
the next curve. Yes, it's a wonder he
didn't break hts fool neck.
Every one loves Walter, though, He
adds immensely to the JOY of life. The
rest Of lis have such plodding imagina-
lions that we are content to negotiate
an automobile trip awake, but Walter
shows us how it might be done while
enjoying nice little snooze. He enjoys
it and, of course. it doesn't hurt any,
body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JOHNSON.

Scientific Life.
This Is the scientific lifei
We figure and we plan.
In hours Of pleasure or Of strife
The same old talk we scan.
Even the criminal who tries
On shooting to insist
Will call, to give us a surprise,
The psychoanalyst.
And we, the public, must admit
We are a bunch Of rubes,
When some inventor makes a hit
With new-style radio tubes.
Though old-tirne sentiments we hout
Where simple joys were rife,
We say This is, beyond a doubt,
The scientific life"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24

neglect Of a policeman's orders to 60
to q police station or Police Court will
inevitably bring him before Judge who
is prepared to punish him for his Of
Tense and to make him pay double for
the additional work his case has caused
the government, the motorist will think
twice before running such risk. The
Police Court judges are in an excellent
position to direct the attention Of Of
tenders to the penalties in store for
them. Their continued zeal in fixing
these penalties will accomplish more
than changing a very satisfactory sys-
tenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24

Religious discussion too often results
in little that impresses the respect for
religion. Representatives Of churchly
influence too often go beyond the ex-
pressions permitted in ordinary political
debate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24

The widow of Tex Richard is said to
have been left an estate Of about five
thousand dollars. The claim is in line
with the frequent impression that much
of the money involved in sporting enter
prises is imaginary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24

The business Of Henry Ford may seek
some world area where there Is no alco-
holic temptation. Such discovery will
mean much and immediate immigration
will be assured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24

Even diplomatic circles are not exempt
from the embarrassment Of the servant
who, seeking better wages, summarily
turns over the latchkey and the can
opener,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24

Soviets find that the Chinese people
heard all about Communism centuries
ago. The Chinese have had strange
history because of willingness to try
anything once and because Of a tend
ency to regard war as something eco
nomically inevitable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24

Travel by dirigible is expensive. but
there is evident expectation that the
comfort and safety will be worth the
money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24

Possession of extraordinary wealth by
the former Kaiser may arouse some
curiosity among German economists as
to what he intends to do with all his
money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local hews
published herein. All rights of publication Of
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24
Another Job for the League.

From the Seattle Daily Times.
A Brazilian Of Portuguese ancestry
will write play in German on the life
Of George Washington. The League of
Nations probably will be invited to act
as q board Of cenSors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24

The Graf Zeppelin is on Its way to
make what was once considered an i'm
possible journey appear comparatively
short trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24
Perhaps They Read Mysteries.

From the Omaha evening World-Herald.
New York convicts seem not to have
read the poem telling that 'sstone walls
do not q prison make nor iron bars q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24

Some Of the voices from the screen
sound as If the "talkies" might be made
the means Of promoting business for
gentlemen who sell cough drops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24
Others Benefited.

From the Fort Worth star-Telegram..
Experience Is worth lots Of money.
At least the experience we have gotten
has been worth lots to the people who
sold it Ia laM. - a. s5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24
Difference of Opinion.

The New York State food authorities
say you mustn't call an egg fresh after
80 days. The fellow who opens 1t
doesn't.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24
Variability.

what are your political opinions?"
"Ask me later" said Senator Sor-
ghum. cts long time till next cleo
ton"
Jud Tunkins says he never lost a
friend, but. he has met several folks
who started in friendly, for business
purposes, and afterward strayed Off on
their own account.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24
Guessing Contest.

The conference was a blessing,
With hope for you and me.
The public kept on guessing
What the result would be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24
ENHANCED.

Entranced.
did you dance with the Prince of
Wales when he was in this country?"
eyes," answered Miss Cayenne.
els he a good dancer?"
"How could I know? was so fiat
tered and enthused that I could not
possibly take notice."
ITO speak," said Hi Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, 'brings on argument. Our
ancestors seem wise because they are
now silent and cannot be contradicted."
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24

Passing Of the Truly Rural.
Now rural life has lost its charm.
The hivver, mournful to relate,
Has turned what was happy farm
Into suburban real estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24

"You can't Judge by sound" said
Uncle Eben. de locomotive whistle
often makes you. think dat de ingine
must be sufferin' great pain"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-24

yellow lever ana malaria, Palfrey'S
slaves increased steadily, and he seems
to have treated them well. In 1911 he
owned 70, and at the time of his death,
In 1843, the number was more than
trebled. After the death Of Palfrey,
Forlorn Hope was sold. Mr.. Phillips
says of the son Of John Palfrey: "This
planter was often hampered by illness
In his crops and his family, by hurri-
canes and excessive rain. His low lati-
tude, however, gave his sugar cane a
long growing season, and sometimes a
wholly frostless year end brought the
luxury Of leisured harvesting in a fully
such as occasionally to yield 800 hogs
heads of sugar. He was expert, steady
going and never unprosperous, and his
liking for plantation life caused his lines
to lie in pleasant places"
x* 4 X
Amateur de luxe cruising, favored
with science, is described by Mrs. John
Borden in "The Cruise Of the Northern
Light" The authors husband, wealthy
Chicagoan, built schooner and took
his wife and party of chosen friends
on cruise from San Francisco to Una
laska and Wrangel Island. The skins
of the bear. walrus and smaller ami
mails which they shot they brought back
to the Field Museum Of Chicago. The
book is full of pleasant stories Of camp
ing, fishing, visits to natives and anus
ing escapades.
The Catholic Press Association has
recently awarded to Jay william Hud-
son, professor Of philosophy In the Uni
versity ofNMissouri, . prize for the best
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-12
Sulphur in Meteorite
That Fell in Arizona

The neither regions, traditional source
of fire and birthstone" are not alone
in their quota of sulphur. A meteor
lite, which descended from the sky to
a group of Indian ruins about five
miles from Winona, Ariz.. and which
was discovered by a Flagstaff filling
station operator, has been found to
contain more than per cent of sui
phur. This has been determined after
analysis by two biologists.
The meteorite was egg-shaped, but
badly decomposed as a result of the
years that have elapsed since it fell
1t was buried ten inches below the
ground. 1t is of the stony type, but
contained small amounts of iron. The
sulphur was present in the form of
iron ulphide.-Kansas City Stars Sci
ence Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-12

4 Famine and gluttony alike drive ma
kure. away from the heart Of man,
leodore Parker.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-12

l..| his money.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-07-12

fact that a highly entertaining book
could be written on the names of
Texas towns, said:
For instance. Bug Scufle, little
community up near the Red river,
probably was not inspired by anv
physical conflict of insects. The name
Of this community has been changed
to Bath, but the folks still call 1t Bug
Scuffle, and Bug" for short. Possum
Walk, in Walker county. may have
come by it's name honestly, as likewise
Hogstown, in the Ranger oil field.
whose name was changed from the
ridiculous to the sublime-Desdemon
but to little avail
other places are named for struc-
lures, as Bee House and Board House
Money, the root of all evil, is the
basis of several community names.
Gonzales has its Cheapside, but on thA
other hand Hunt county has caa
Live Oak county has Dinero,a2 ~
county is saving up With
Energy is a snappy town III cent?
Texas, Fort Spunky Is a brave onV
Gay Hill and Happy are Scareffee.
There's a hint of romance in Love-
lady one of sternness in Necessity and
one of patriotism in Old Glory. Al
town in Travis county is named Mud.
but hopes are bright in Rising Star
Eastland county knows its Okra. and
prohibition doesn't worry Liberty
county as long as it has its Rye.
Saspamco is a contraction of Smith
Asphalt Manufacturing Company" or
something of that sort. Smithville is:
not the home of the Smith brothers,
but Sugar Land is the home of sugar.
Sabine county enjoys a good Time,s
Veribest claims to surpass all other
towns; Austin county extends a We'll!
come 10 the world and Zephyr is a.
breezy little place in Brown county.
But the Western states aren't the
only ones which have queer names
for their towns. short time ago the
New York Times printed an article
about the odd names of towns in
New Jersey whereupon loyal Jersey
man wrote as follows:
May 1 take the liberty to say that
our towns have no more peculiar
names than some of those in New
York state?
For instance, in northeastern New
York is a little village called Alpas.
Eastern New York has Bliss. while
western New York has JOY and
Friendship.
The old proverb More haste. less
speed" seems to have been reversed,
for New York has Ushers, Speeds
VILE, Rushville and Gallupville. Every
New Yorker must speak the truth be-
cause I see Sayville and Truthville.
Up in Wayne county there is place
called Lock Berlin, where they present
visitors with the key to the city and
then change the lock. An automobile
trip from New York to Buffalo by nu-
merous back roads would take one to
many strange places. After crossing
Golden Bridge in Westchester county,
one would pass through oregon, Storm
vile, Salt Point, Silver Nails, Blue
Stores, Athens, HalfmCon, Damascus,
Killowag, Dundee, Italy. Naples. Pif-s
fard, wyoming and Wales, One
might return via Holland. Java. Cuba
and Cairo.
1t must be admitted that New
Workers are patriotic. There is
Union. Freedom, Victory, Eagle. Co
lumbia and Liberty.
Such odd names as Steambprg,
Painted Post, Fly Creek, Burnt Hills,
Modeltown, Owls Head. Households
and Hunters Land grace some of the
quaint little villages throughout the,
state.
1t was William Shakespeare who
once said whats in a nanie?"