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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19
The Earth Readjusts.

This mobile earth of ours, as 1t has
been styled, is settling down and read
justIng and, to use the most familiar
term, quaking all the time. 1t is really
never quite perfectly STILL Somewhere, to
some degree, there is almost necessarily
some movement as the crust heaves and
slips and slides, to accommodate the
strains and stresses caused by the un-
equal shrinkages of the solidified matter
that forms the shell of the sphere.
These movements occur more fire.
quently in some parts than In others,
owing to the fact that in the cooling
process the once molten matter has
solidified unevenly, has formed differing
shapes. has settled" unequally. Now 1t
is the presence of an immense body Of
water that puts an exceptional strain
upon the crust. Again it is the fact that
a congenital cleft, as 1t were, has been
formed in the crust, in some particular
zone along which readjustments are
more often necessary than at other
places. These are called faults"
Biologists have discovered and located
them, through study Of the earth move
ments.
This North American continent Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19
Oregon Declared Ideal
Bread and Butter State

From the Portland Oregon Daily Journal.
Granting Oregon'S need of industrial
pay rolls. factories for the fabrica tion
OF the States many raw materials q
recent Oregon State Chamber of Conn
nerce bulletin emphasizes the impor-
Gance OF the great pay roll that can be
developed IN dairying-a pay roll whose
checks can be made to flow in an un-
ending stream.
In Oregon last year 216.O00 dairy
animals produced $28, 1877. 900 in new
wealth, already the greatest single agri-
cultural income in the State, the bulle-
TN declares. 1t was a greater income
IMAM the wheat crop returned. larger
than the income from all the fruit.
greater by far than the vegetable crop.
But 1t is only a beginning. Two mil
lion cows in the State OF Wisconsin last
wealth.
California. at Oregon's doorstep, de-
mands an increasing tonnage Of butter
from other States, and shipped In last
year some 100000 900 pounds, OF
this amount Idaho furnished over 90
goo, 900 pounds. Oregon furnished only
5000 900 pounds.
California is but an instance. Mar
products
With vast wheat domains in the east
EN- part OF the State, and with ideal
Carrying conditions In the valley, the
southern counties and on the coast,
Oregon Is ideally favored 70 supply the
world us daily bread and huftas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19
Selection of Switzerland
For World Bank Applauded

fitting seat for the bank, as 1t Is for
the League of Nations"
The decision is declared by the Hart
ford Courant to represent q compro-
mise between the claims of the British
delegates, who desired the bank to be
established in London, and those Of the
delegates of the continental powers,
who were opposed to adding to the VIC
tories which Mr.. Snowden had already
wrested from them at The Hague" The
Courant also considers another phase
of the report with the statement: THE
attitude of the United States Is en-
phasized by the circumstance that, In
the same week that the charter of the
bank has been completed, CONVERSE
tions have been begun between the
United States and Germany with re-
gard to a treaty covering the payment
OF the costs OF the armies of occupa-
ton. Although the new reparations
settlement contemplated that this debt
of Germany, like reparationS, should be
paid through the new bank, the admin
iStration apparently is determined that
the United States shall remain COM
pletely ASSOCIATED from it, even as q
creditor"
BASEL, which counts $4,000 inhab-
itants," explains the San Antonio Ex-
PiCSoi 10 SCCOIlu OI11y 10 ZuTlcn tZUI,UUU
population) in Switzerland, and is q
little larger than Geneva - 100 miles
southwest. The Swiss government il
expected to accord the Bank of Inter-
national Settlements a practically indie
pendent status, such as the League OF
Nations secretariat occupies at Geneva"
The Jersey City Journal finds as to the
status Of the bank: 1.-The carrying out
OF the Young plan business will be but
part OF its work. It announces as one
OF It's cardinal purposes, in addition to
administering the reparations plan, the
promotion of cooperation of the CEN
tral banks (of the Signatory nations)
and providing of additional facilities for
international financial operations That
purpose holds promise. Much good NAV
come OF banking institution that has
a world perspective, q bank whose
board OF directors is made up of rep
reSentatlVes OF the central banking In
stltutlonS or seven great nations"
II the political problems still re-
naming In connection with certain
phases OF the banks trust agreement
are satisfactorily worked out at the ap-
preaching conference at The Hague"
ACCORDING to the New York Evening
Post, the world bank will thus be def
hlteiy Incorporated in the Young plan
as 1t is submitted to the nations con-
cerned Tor the ratification OF their re-
spectlve parl1aments, A start will have
been made to do for international
nnance what the League of Nations
0oeS tor international politics and the
"orio Court Tor international law"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19
"The Young Guard. F."

The efforts of the young guard" OF
the Republicans in the Senate to bring
a certain amount of order out Of the
chaos which has developed in that
body in recent months, during the con-
sideration of the tariff bill, are quite
naturally meeting with opposition. Sue
cess on the part of the young guards
men would be distressing to the Demo-
Gratis, whose political planning looks to
continued division among the Repub-
licans. 1t was to be expected, therefore,
that Senator Pat Harrison, Of Missis-
sippi, or another, would rise on the
floor, as Senator Harrison did yesterday,
and ridicule the young guard move
ment.
The young guard" has been accused
of seeking to dethrone the present
leader of the Senate, Mr.. Watson, who
is away because of i'll health. Some of
is members are being charged with
great personal ambition. AS a matter OF
fact. the young guardsmen insist there
has been no movement whatever to dis
lodge Senator Watson. But they must
face the charge. however, because fore
sooth they declined to accede to the
request, which came more strongly from
the Democratic side of the chamber
tnan from the Republican. for an ad-
journment of the special session OF
congress, leaving the tariff bill suspend
ed in the air. Their SHINING lay in sign
ing round robin pledging themselves
to be present at all night sessions Of
the Senate, in order to promote actor
on the tariff bill.
The young guard" has also come t.
the conclusion that the differences be-
tween Western Republicans and thos'
from the East, between the progressive
wing and the conservative wing of tn
Garty. should be obliterated as aAr .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19
Treasures From Fairways.

In the Illuminating Answers to
Questions" column conducted by Fred
eric J. Haskin, which is a daily feature
Of The Evening Star, the information
was recently given that in 1926 it was
estimated that more than $4,000 acres,
valued at an average price of $1,000 an
acre, is given over in this country TO
golf courses. Disregarding the consid-
cradle costs Of clubhouSes and other
equipment. this indicates an investment
Of nearly six millions of dollars in land
alone four years ago. sum doubtless
notably greater today.
Since the royal and ancient game got
its first foothold in this. these United
States, there have probably been sprung
as many jokes at its expense as there
are acres today devoted thereto. These
wheezes and their variations persist and
will naturally continue to do so, for the
field is a fertile one. Furthermore.
certain undiscerning economists might,
at first glance, be inclined to 'view with
alarm" these rather staggering sta
tistics.
At first glance, indeed, the acreage
and dollars invested seem exceedingly
large. However, let the reader pause
for a little and consider all the crops
raised on all the lands, rich and poor
alike. Of this country and ask himself
in all seriousness II in beneficial effects
to the owners and users thereof any
product be more valuable than the In
tangible one annually harvested from
these broad, pleasant and usually high
ly appraised parcels of ground. Viewed
from this angle they are gold mines
rather than golf courses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

London. Born in Bern in 1850, she
was taken to Paris while child by
her uncle. who practiced wax modelling
as a fine art. She became adept and
modelled many Of the great people Of
France. She married q Frencnman
named Tussaud, from whom she soon
separated. Removing to London, she
took with her part Of her collection in
the Palais Royal, and the idea OF her
Chamber of Horrors. Her wax figures
were successfully shown and her exhi-
bition became permanent. -''.--
@. Who were Gen. Pershing's aides
during the World War, and who were
chiefs of Staff?-S. X. S.
A. Gen. Pershing's aides during the
World War were Col. Carl Boyd, Col.
John C. Quekemeyer. Col. Edward
Bowditch, jr. The chiefs of staff during
the war were Peyton G. March, Hugh
L. Scott, Tasker H. Bliss.
@. Do persons look three times their
normal size to animals?-C B.
A. The Biological Survey says that
the crystalline lens varies somewhat in
the eyes of different mammals. Mag
MITIGATION of the object may sometimes
result, but it is impossible to tell the
comparative impression on the retina
and the optic nerve. Should man APP
pear three times his normal size to
animals, all other objects would also be
magnifed three times.
Q. What is meant by a presidential
CongresS?-S. H
A. A session Of Congress preceding a
presidential election is often so called.
It is due to the fact that all members
| of the House of Representatives and
one-third of the Senators will be elected
| when the new President is.
@. How many miles Of coast line have
| the Great Lakes in the United States?
In Canada?-R. K.
A. Lake Superior has shore line in
| the United States of 1892 miles; in
Canada. 910 miles; Lake Michigan, en-
tirely within the United States, shore
line, 1904 miles: Lake Huron, within
the United States, SOL miles; IN Can
ada, LAS miles; Lake Erie, United
States, 404 miles; Canada, SAT miles;
Lake Ontario, United States, 3O3 miles;
Canada, 453 miles.
Q. How are the different navors ana
| colors of apples produCed?-S. +.
A. The f1avorS of apples are natural
to different varieties, but can be tnflu-
enced by water and excessive tree
growth. Much wet weather and heavy
| growth shading the fruit will cause the
flavor to become less pronounced.
Colors are natural to fruit and can
only be changed by shading or pruning
to let in more light.
Q. What was the origin Of the brides
! shower?-L H.
A. 1t is said to have had its origin
| in Holland A Dutch father refused to
give his daughter dowry II she mar
ried poor miller whom she loved. The
friends of the young couple, poor them
selves, decided to make them gifts with
| which they could go to housekeeping.
In this way the young people were pro-
vided for, and the custom OF having
showers was inaugurated.
@. When were the TASKS made which
bear the inscription, Success to the
Railroad"?-A. M. G.
A. These bottles were made between
1882 and 1888.
@. What Is white coal?-J. b. =.
A. Water power is often referred TO
as white coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19

Stop q minute and think about this
fact. You can ask our information
bureau any question of fact and get
the answer back in a personal letter.
1t is q great educational idea introduced
into the lives of the most intelligent
people in the world-American news
paper readers. It is part of that best
purpose of a newspaper-Service. There
is no charge except 2 cents in coin or
stamps for return postage. Get the
habit of asking questions. Address
your letter to The Evening Star Infor-
nation Bureau, Frederic j. HaSktn,
director, Washington, D. G.
@. How many people travel by air
in the United StateS?-B. d,
A. Figures indicate that more than
So, 900 persons will have purchased air
passage in 1929.
@. What was the name of the
Villanova College foot ball player who
died last year?-M. M.
A. Leo Goodreau, brilliant quarter
back of Villanova, was injured so serl-
ously in f21s ball practice last year that
he died az a i~...'C.
@. Is "All Quiet on the Western
Front" popular In Italy?-G. A. N.
A. Mussolini has forbidden the ap-
peararce in Italy Of this novel.
q. Why is Dom Byrne characterized
as an Irishman when he was born In
Brooklyn?-H. N
A. While the late Dom Byrne was
born in Brooklyn and attained his hrst
literary recognition in America, MS
parents took him back to their home IN
South Armagh, Ireland, when he was
| but a few months old. There he spent
his boyhood days, later attending Dublin
University.
@. What Spanish-speaking countries
are members of the League OF Nations?
A. S. p.
A. The following are members: Chile,
| Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras,
| Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru,
Salvador, Spain, Uruguay and Venezuela.
@. In what city Is there a suburb
called Shaker ViAage?-C. @.
A. Cleveland, Ohio, has suburb Of
this name which occupies the site OF an
early Shaker settlement.
O. What money is legal tender in
our detached territorieS2-M. G.
A. American money is the only legal
| tender in Alaska, Hawaii, Porto Rico
Canal Zone, American Samoa, Guam
and in Wake and the Midway Islands
| The Philippine Islands have their own
currency, the unit being the peso. On
the Virgin Islands Of the United States
| in addition to United States currency
Danish currency Is legal tender until
1884.
@. Is Canada a free country?-P. A.
A. Canada is not an independent
nation in the same sense as is the Unit
ed States. Canada is a self-governing
dominion within the British Empire,
At the imperial conference Of 1926 the
position of Canada and other self-gov-
erning dominions was defined as fol-
lows: "rhey are autonomous COM
munities within the British Empire,
equal In status, in no way subordinate
one to another in any aspect of their
domestic or external affairs, though
united by a common allegiance to the
crown, and freely associated as mem
bers Of the British commonwealth Of
nations"
@. Who was Nine. TuSSaud?-N. L. G..
A. She was the founder of Mime.
Tussaud's exhibition Of wax figures in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19
Great Plans in Jeopardy.

II adverse sentiment carried any
weight, an oil companys scheme to
erect wharfage and storage tank facil-
tiles on the Virginia shore of the
Potomac, just above Key Bridge, would
long since have been frustrated and
abandoned. The Board of Supervisors
of Arlington County and the petitioning
oil company seem to be the only pro-
ponents of the plan. Opposing 1t are
the organized citizens of Arlington
County, the county's coming commission,
the National Capital Park and Planning
Commission, officials of the Virginia
Park and Planning Commission and,
according to action taken yesterday, the
Commission of Fine Arts.
But sentiment, in this case, Is
evidently powerless to change or defeat
the plan. If its realization depended
alone upon the granting Of the permit
by the Board of County Supervisors,
construction might now be under way,
for the permit has been granted. But
construction of the proposed wharf In
States claims jurisdiction extending to
the hieh-water mark of the Potomac
on the Virginia side of the river, and
the wharf, regardless Of its possible tres
pass on Federal property, cannot be
constructed without permission OF the
United States district engineer.
Mai. Brehon Somervell, the United
States Engineer for this district, now
has the oil company's proposal under
consideration and decision in the
matter is to be expected within a short
time. If the Federal Governments
claim of title to land on the other side
of the river extending to the high-wa-
ter mark is upheld, it would be strong
enough to constitute grounds for veto Of
the proposal, involving, as it does. the
use of Federal property. But II the
claim is not strong-a matter now be-
ing considered by the Department Of
Justice-Maj. Somervell may have to
base his decision upon the effects on
navigation involved in construction OF
the wharf. If these were found not to
be deleterious or to constitute men
ace, it is conceivable that the United
states District Engineer might find no
good reason to refuse the oil company
the permission it seeks.
In the case OF the Key Bridge devel-
opment, Just as in the case Of the pro-
posed Great Falls development, oppo-
sition to commercial enterprises Is
based solely on the plans Of the Fed
eral Government. At some future day
the Federal Government proposes to de-
veIop or to assist in the development
of parks and parkways on the Virginia
shore above Key Bridge, just as 1t plans,
at some future day, to develop, for park
purposes, the gorge Of the Potomac,
Including Great Falls. How long can
these plans, as intangible as they are,
be expected to stand IN the way OF
commercial development? Public SYM
pathy is correctly on the side Of the
Government and its plans. There Is
general realization that carrying them
out is altogether desirable. But they
should not be allowed indefinitely to
continue as paper plans alone. The
Governments intention should be in
terpreted by definite action. If this Is
not done the paper plans may have to
be consigned to the waste basket and
opportunities that exist today irretriev-
ably lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Overwhelming Topic.

Overwhelming Topic.
The gossips all are silent now;
The night club tune is done,
And orators who raised a row
New methods have begun.
In vain our various artists bring
To our respect a claim
Nobody talks about a thing
Except the foot ball camel
In vain the modern Romeo
To Juliet speaks fair.
The girl turns on the radio
And scarcely knows he's thereI
November always has It's fling
At big athletic fame
Nobody talks about thing
Except the foot ball camel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19

catching up with any novelist of today,
or tomorrow. 1t is not possible to state,
without a hint of overenthusiasm, the
persistence with which this work stands
around and stays by long after it has
been put aside. All, too, in sheer de-
fiance of the fact that this is yester-
days book, to be set aside in an out
reach for tomorrow's printing. A rich
theme and It's thoroughly Illuminating
treatment combine to make the i'm
mediate past, represented by Nathaniel
Hawthorne and his work, come square,
ly into the present, despite the theory
that 1t Is only the onrushing future
that counts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19

Students in European universities who
insist on riottng should introduce foot
ball, which gratifies the inclination for
a struggle, but does not necessitate any
serious hard feelings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19

Success is predicted for the London
Naval Conference. There are, of course,
discussions of obstacles to be overcome
But every great conference that puts
men on thei- mettle is likely to be dis
tinguished by a little preliminary stage
fright.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19
Ready for Novelty.

Are you one of the old guard?"
mo-" answered Senator Sorghum.
"Of course, I have had long experience,
but I am as much interested as any
body in new ideas that seem practical"
Jud Tunkins says there is no use
wishing you could live your life over.
You might not make the same mistakes,
but you'd make others just as bad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19

Harry Sinclair leaves jail Just in time
to make preparations for q good old
fashioned Thanksgiving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19

For variety's sake, men with the Ma
tons interest at heart are expected to
discuss business relief as well as farm
relief,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19
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NInmhnr nf the Assnciafed Press.

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20 the use for republication Of all TewS dis
patches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred
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special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19
New Political Emblem.

4NCW AUHIVIChI ELIUICH1s
The laughing jackass" is a bird
OF which the naturalists have heard.
Each creature needs his chance to
chaff--
SO why should not a jackass laugh?
The Laughing jackass" claims anew
Mirth for himself and children, too.
The world he deems too grim, by half
So why should not a jackass laugh?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19
Business in the Home.

BUSINESS In the Home.
1T try to take an interest in my hus-
bands business"
Don't try too hard" said Miss Cay
enne, unless you are sure you won't be
asked to invest your own money in q
heavily margined account"
"Our ancestors" said Hi Ho, the sage
Of Chinatown, were little different from
ourselves. Just as we do, they spoke
wisely and often acted foolishly."
Taxpayers Permanent Privilege
I'm truly happy in the guess
That soon my taxes will be less.
And yet warn you, men Of fame,
I shall keep kicking just the same.
when quits work to 60 huntin', /"
said Uncle Eben, II know why O rab-
bits foot is called lucky. De rabbit kin
most always use It handy In gittin'
hisself to safety"
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@. When were the TASKS made which
bear the inscription, Success to the
Railroads.&c.. M. G.
A. These bottles were made between
1892 and 1898
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-19

@. What is white coal?-J. B. =.
A. Water power is often referred TO
as white coal.