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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

A. The Department Of Agriculture
says that the official record for sheep
shearing Is l64 in one day by machine
operated by one person. This Is done
with Government sheep at the United
States Sheep Experimental Station, Du-
bois, Idaho.
O. What sort Of hat Is Southwestern?
M C. c.
A The. name is applied to a tar
paulin hat with a broad brirn behind.
Q. Why is the "lyre-bird" so called3
A. The tail feathers of the male. Is
in number, are arranged in Tyre shape.
@. What per cent of the pages In the
House of Representatives come from
outside the City Of Washington
P. E. H.
A. About one-half the pages are not
native Washingtonians.
@. Can one date" the beginning Of
experimental science?-F. S. D.
A. Arthur Bostwick says, Expert
mental science was born in 1915 with
Roger Bacon, an English monk"
@. Is standard time computed from
the sun or from the stars?-H. A. M.
tsblished by law. In the United States
there are four standard time zones
adopted by the railroads. corresponding
severally to mean local time OF the
18th. Goth, l05th and 120th meridians
west of Greenwich. 1t is computed from
the sun, not from the stars
@. What quantity of chloroform is
necessary to put a person to sleep?-
B. H. w.
A. The quantity required to anes-
thetize varies with the individual. Great
care has to be exercised in administer
ing chloroform and it must be done by
competent physician, as poisoning
sometimes results when too much iS
given.
@. What was the seating capacity OF
the Colosseum of Rome2-R. G.
A. It seated $1,000 spectators.
Q. Please give me Booker T. WASH
ingtons middle name.-A. w. D.
A. It was Taliaferro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

in all time, and offhand one would be
inclined to say that It is doubtful IL
one would ever be found to take his
place. So the young man to whom
is assigned the task OF carrying on
the work of the wizard of electricity
should be a genius in q class by him
self" Suggesting that the real sue
ceSSor may come from some remote
section, the Star continues: Some OF
our greatest men have come from these
obscure places. The boy with the best
natural end0wments for Q position as
Edison's successor may be now hoeing
cotton or living In the poorer section
Of some city. The governors. indeed,
should exercise all care possible in max
ing their choices"
Some high school dufHer. apparently
possessing a mental vacuum" remarks
the Bellineham Herald, may be the
real successor of the famous inventor.
But the opportunity offered is one of
rare value, and the honor one that
any youth in America might covet and
strive for" The Herald suggests that,
while 1t Is not SO revealed. a fair
assumption Is that the winner of the
scholarship will be given the advan-
tageS that may accrue to him from the
great Edison laboratory. BY the time
his formal education IS finished his
great mentor may not be here-for he
now is 81 years old-but in any event
Edison's benign influence will not be
lacking"
MIR. Edison will not live to see his
experiment fail" advises the Muskegon
Chronicle, so he will be spared that
disappointment. Like other great men,
he has made the mistake here of wan
dering into field in which he is not
a genius and imagining he can be the
authority there that he is in his own
realm, where he is without an equal.
The American Wizard would have
done better to let natural processes pick
his successor, If, indeed, he ever Will
have one
Mr.. Edison may find q genius" con-
cludes the Springfield Ohio Sun, but 1t
will not be because Re was able to
answer one of Mr.. EdiSon's question:
naireS. Mr.. Edison is probably the only
person who can answer any great per-
centage of them" The Brooklyn Daily
Eagle views the Edison talent for asking
questions as among the rare gifts"
and that paper adds: Skill in asking
questions should enable him to find the
right boy. But so much depends on the
questions that the method, for any one
but Mr.. Edison, hardly deserves recon-
incubation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

The resources of our free Information
Bureau are at your service. You are
invited to call upon it as often as you
please. It Is being maintained solely to
serve you. What question can We answer
for you? There is no charge at all ex-
cept 2 cents in coin or stamps for re-
turn postage. Address your letter to
The Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic ]. Haskin, director, Washing
ton, D. c.
@. Are the talkies proving more pop
ular than the silent movieS?-L. M. s.
A. One motion picture producing
company has conducted a Nationwide
survey to settle this question. 1t found
that at present public opinion Is equally
divided between talkies and silent pic
lures. For this reason, this company IS
taking the precaution to make both
kinds of pictures until the public re-
jects or unqualifiedly accepts the talkies.
@. Does Germany still rank as a
first-class powers. C.
A. Germany still ranks as q first
class power The others are the United
States, Great Britain, France, Italy and
Japan.
O. Who was called the "Cincinnatus
of the WeSt"?-W. C.
A. This was a nickname given Will
liam Henry Harrison in allusion to his
having retired from the Army to live
on a farm like the ancient Roman die
tator Cincinnatus.
@. Is the wife Of Grieg, the COM
poser, still living?-W. M.
A. Nine. Nina Grieg is living. She is
now 80 years old. She was once an emf
nent pianist and only a year ago took
part in a concert composed of Grieg
selections.
@. How long has sericulture been an
industry in Japan?-E. N.
A. The silkworm is mentioned in
japanese mythology, but its historical
record begins in 1879 AID, when Chi
nese named Koma-O came to Japan
bringing silkworm eggs with him.
Ninety years later several Chinese ex-
perts in sericulture went to Japan, and
from that time the industry flourished
@. How many sheep can be sheared
in A day with a n1achine?-G F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

certain national causes celebres draeKcA
their interminable lengths to inconcm-
sive ends, that there is crying need to
cope with the laws delays.
Speakers at the Law Institute yes
terday submitted concrete plans for ac-
complishment of that purpose. Three
mai or propositions were discussed-op-
tional waiver by the defendant of trial
by jury; examination of prospective
jurors by or through the presiding Judge
only, and the equalization of peremp-
tory challenges between the State and
the defense. If the best minds of the
institute favor these time-Saving devices
for criminal courts, the provisions will
be formally recommended to the Legis-
latures of all the States and to Con-
gress for incorporation. respectively, In
the law codes of the Unions separate
commemorative and of the District of
Columbia.
The Law Institute was told of an ex-
pertinent, by consent of each side, which
was recently conducted in an Eastern
jurisdiction, whereby examination Of
jury talesmen was left exclusively to
the judge. 1t was estimated that, under
existing procedure, two court days
would have been consumed in filling
the jury box. Under the experimental
scheme, q jury was secured in less than
an hour.
We live in an age of speed. even
though current history In the United
States Senate may belle that assertion.
There is no reason why the courts.
along with the rest Of American man.
kind should not step on the gas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11
Gracious Georgetown.

How wish 1 could get . good look
into the fascinating old garden!" is
remark made practically every day in
the year by visitors to Georgetown and
many times o day in the vernal season
when these beauty spots are ut their
best. Next Tuesday, or, in case OF rain,
on the day following, the wish can
come true. On that day the historic
old section, now an integral part of
the National Capital, but still retaining
much Of the favor Of the days when
1t was . Maryland Colonial town, will
throw open many Of her finest gardens
to all and Sundry who love such re-
treats.
This special exhibition has been ar
ranged under the auspices Of the
Georgetown Garden Club. 1t is in line
with the recent opening, for limited
period, Of ancient and lovely gardens in
Virginia and elsewhere.
All the person DESTROYS of viewing
several of these famed Enclosures has
TO do Is TO note q poster attached to
some old house announcing that its
garden is open for inspection. There
he may purchase q ticket which en-.
titles him to admission to all the others
or the list. more than. a. score in num-
Der, and to enjoy tea in one Of them.
The complete list of those opened will
be attached to each ticket SO that the
rest OF the tour is made easy.
1t would be invidious 20 mention any
few, or even all, of the gardens to be
viewed, inasmuch as each possesses
some feature not enjoyed by any OF
the others, and because, II certain ones
are excluded from the exhibition, 1t Is
for good and sufficient cause. The
complete list has been published else
where. Generally the cooperation has
been ample and enthusiastic. In some
cases representatives Of the original
families still occupy the premises Of
which these beauty spots are features,
in others newcomers and recent pur-
chasers are in possession, but no one
buys or leases places like these unless
actuated by love of gardens, 50 that
appreciative care is apparent in con-
nection with all Of them.
Georgetown has become somewhat
modernly fashionable lately and has
more or less come into its own again.
| Nevertheless, it has never lost and, 1t
is hoped. never can lose that atmos-
phere of the days when Thirty-nrst
street was Fishing lane and Wisconsin
avenue was High street; when It's pave
ments. its Waxed floors and its garden
walks were trodden by Writ, Decatur,
Calhoun, Key, Randolph, Fulton, Irving
TalIeyrand. Martha and Eliza Gusts,
Dolly Madison, Humboldt Louis PHI
lippe Of France and the Father Of Hts
Country himself.
! Proceeds from the sale Of the neces-
sary tickets viii be expended for vSrt-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

Gus worthy civic ends. That this
Spring opening may be held under smil-
ing skies, may be fully successful and
may be annually repeated is the hope
of every one who has ever been fortu-
nate enough to wander through the
enchanting and enchanted premises to
be thrown open.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

Applause is regarded by psychologists
Is q rather mysterious demonstration.
Even Congress should not be expected
to explain it invariably in terms of
cold, analytical rationalism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

Although former President Coolidge
gave the veto much exercise, President
Hoover may hnd that a little training
will put it in good form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Queen Of the May.
The May Queen is arranged
In splendOr sparkling gay
With Beauty on parade
To grace q holiday.
A diamond may move
Our thought to envious quest;
An icicle will prove
More splendid than the rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11
Both Might Serve.

From the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
There is a demand in various big
cities for voting machines. to insure
an honest count. They seem even pref
cradle to cash registers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

Preparations plans resolve themselves
gradually into a recognition Of the we'll
known antipathy to an l. o. U. Of any
kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

Monte Carlo is represented a. not 80
much favored as in the past. Possibly
what the old place needs is good
press agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

A new party alignment may SnbSti-
tlte Vets" and "Drys" for "Repub-
hcans" and Democrats"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

Having been presented at court, Helen
Wills resumes her undisputed position
in popular esteem as queen of the tennis
court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

Political affairs go on as usual. ANY
little misunderstanding that arises
brings up another discussion Of the
tariff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

1t Is honestly feared that many a
guileless farmer would not know what
to do with q debenture If he had 1t.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

A cold estimate of war expense Is
likely to lead to the conclusion that
it was not worth the price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11

Charms Of EIOquence.
"You have made some great speeches"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum.
But have been embarrassed by
doubts on the part Of the boss whether
TO rate me Is q statesman or an en-
tertainer."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11
Getting Into the Rn,

Getting Into the Rough.
My Radio! My Radio!
I stay awake at night
And wonder at the talk you show
That scarcely seems polite.
Jud Tunkins says the only time he
can get his wife really interested is
when he talks in his sleep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11
Compulsory Advice.

Compulsory Advice.
"A man should always seek the adj
vice Of his wife"
"of course" answered Mr.. Chugsins.
IT'S perfectly understood in our fam
lily that the old niv is going to be driven
from the back seat.
Hatred" said Hi Ho, the sage of
Chinatown, lis only imagination that
has turned sour"
Guessing Contest.
I know that all will turn out well
And Luck will not be slow,
If each four years 1 can foretell
Just how the votes will go.
You gotta respect de piety of
man." said Uncle Eben. dat kin shout
jes' as loud ut a camp meetin' 90 he
does at . crap game"
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-11


daughters of soldiers
=
In Lincoln or Lee" by Prof. William
E. Dodd of the University Of Chicago,
Is presented series Of dramatic cpl
SodeS of the Civil War. Some current
ideas are disputed. There is also much
reasoning about what would have hap
pened II certain other things had hap
pened differently. For example, II
Sherman had not made his victorious
march to Atlanta, the North would
have returned the peace party to power
and allowed the South to be victor.
And Sherman would not have been vic
torious If Jefferson Davis had not de-
posed Johnston and put Hood In his
place.
The regime Of the Irish Free State
has found another defender in Denis
Gwynn, author of The Irish Free
State" Mr.. Gwynn's interest is politi-
cal rather than economic, though he
does give some attention to economic
development under the rule of the
Dali. He pronounces the state CO.
operative creameries not altogether q
success, and says that the coast fisher
les are badly of, though the salmon
industry, under state supervision, is i'm
proving.
\
Sir Gilbert Parker, veteran novelist,
has gone to the Old Testament for the
background of his novel, THE Prom
Used Land This is a story of Saul
David and Solomon and their kingdom
of Israel. The old familiar Bible stories
are woven into the plot. without attempt
at modern interpretation-the stories
of David and the lion, Goliath. Saul
and the javelin throwing. the witch of
Endor. Bathsheba, David's dancing be-
fore the Ark, Rizpah and Absalom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15

Army baliistic expert, after months Of
microscopic examination and scientific
analysis, testified before the coroner's
jury Saturday night it Is possible to trace
the slayers through certain markings
on the bullets, and at the same time
caused to be reopened investigation OF
slayings that have been marked "un-
solved" on police records for years.
Much Information Received.
one was the staying Of Thomas john
son gambler, year ago. Maj. Goddard
said he could prove the bullets That
killed johnson were fired from the
same gun that was found on George
Maloney after the latter Is alleged to
have slain Hugh McGovern and Cum
ner" McPadden here recently.
The inquiry was adjourned over the
week end before further testimony was
given. but Coroner Bundesen indicated
that through the balliStic investigations
much information has been revealed.
There have been sic Of the gang
murders here during the past 10 years.
all closely linked. one leading to the
ether" the coroner said, land we pro-
pose to show their connections and
sponsors"
:. Citisens Are Impressed"
The coroner, prior to renewing the
inquest, had selected jury composed
of the city's leading business men and
they were sworn In last night In the
oa,,n%x, x,aa~e,,a au,av %I%a kNAfas ~ fu,a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15
WAR MINISTRY UPHELD.

MADRID. April Is DP).- Thousands
Of Spanish citizens gathered at the min
istry OF war yesterday to proclaim adj
herence to the regime Of Primo de
Rivera. Cards announcing support Of
the government were deposited In Q box
at the war once. as.ss. u II. -ss ii
Many persons came from out Of town
to show their allegiance. Strong forces
Of police were on hand to prevent dis
turbanceS. ,e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15
Man Held for Beating Boy.

william Smeadley, SO, OF s35 New
York avenue, Is under arrest at the
first precinct charged with assault as
q result of an alteration yesterday
afternoon at his home with Charles
r. Rowell, 10, of ais Z street. Police
say Smeadley struck Rowell with a
heavy glass paper weight. The youth
was taken to Emergency Hospital In
the first precinct police patrol and
treated there by DR.. Leonard Mccarthy
OF the staff for severe decorations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15
SCARED BULLETS
MAY SOL We DEATHS
SIugs Taken From Bodies of
Chicago Gang Victims Yield
Probe Clues.

By LHE A8NUCIdVtU 1INboe
/ CHICAGO, April 15.--A collection OF
assorted bullets that carried out their
death mission may hold the solution OF
4 string of Chicago gang slayings.
] The SCARED pellets in possession OF
Coroner Herman BundeSen, who has re-
opened the investigation of the mas
$acre of seven Moran gangsters here
February II, were taken from the bod
les of the latter and a number Of other
eangland victims.
/ Carefully indexed, they have been
stored away for use In a widespread in
vestigation Of slayings.
Mai. Calvin Goddard, United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-15

Of the latest gang victims, Michael
Riley and william Clifford, for the psir-
pose of impressing them with the seri-
BUSINESS OF the situation that confronts
their city,
The Washington times., 1929-02-23

Mr.. Church's supposition, based
on the reports made to him, is that
many diseases and sufferings now
prevalent in different sections are
caused by an accumulation Of pois.
onous waste material in the body
due to constipation and imperfect
digestion, causing liver and kidney
trouble and many other ailments
and that nine out of ten of these
diseases are directly attributable to
constipation, which is a more seri-
us realize. If the eliminating Or
gans are working properly the food
is converted into rich blood. If they
are not working properly, the fer
mented mass generates poison that
is absorbed into the blood and may
cause more serious trouble. The
great Herbal Preparation that Mr..
Church is introducing in the city
Of Washington is an Herb extract
nature remedy, the liquid properties
of plants discovered by celebrated sci
entists. His theory is that drugs
and chemicals should be done away
with whenever possible and the heal
ing extracts of natures herbs be
used to erect the same results in
q harmless, mild manner. Nature
has provided for us q remedy and
we cannot afford to pass unnoticed
the warning she gave US. Being
free from constipation, and good
digestion means good health, consti-
patton means bad health. Probably
so per cent Of all diseases are now
attributed to constipation and the
lack Of eliminating organs to prop
The Washington times., 1929-02-23
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