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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08
Too Much Sunburn Nav
Iniure Coming Child
BY z. f. FREE. Phi. D,

Club feet, hands contracted like the
claws of a lobster, six fingers or six
toes on each side instead of five, spinal
columns forked at the lower end like a
split stick, and other not infrequent
deformities of babies at birth, instead
of being due, as ancient folk tales say,
to something that frightened the pro-
spective mother, may be caused by too
much maternal Sunburn. So suggests
r. j. Dittrich in a note published in
the second issue of Prof. Raymond
Pearls new quarterly, Human Biology.
Such deformitieS at birth have never
been adequately explained, Mr.. Dittrich
says, although they are fundamentally
not unlike deformities shown by insects
and lower animals born of mothers
which had been exposed to X-rays or to
other kinds of powerful and penetrat-
ing radiation. Such rays cannot be in
voked, however, to eXnlain human birth
deformitieS, since human mothers are
seldom exposed to these rays while the
child IS developing. Ordinary Summer
sunlight does contain, however, the
potent ultraviolet rays. In small
amounts these rays are healthful. In
greater intensity they cause sunburn
and may do other harm. To determine
whether excessive exposure Of pro-
spective mother to ultraviolet rays In
Sunlgnt mlsnt nave anything 10 90
with the later birth of q deformed
child Mr.. Dittrich studied the birth
dates of 20 such deforned children. If
too much slnburn OF the mother is to
be blamed for abnormal development
of the child. that accident ought to be
most frequent. he points out, during
the Summer months, when the ultra
violet rays are strongest and when the
increasing fashions Of sun bathing and
sea bathing may lead prospective
mothers to expose too much of their
bodies to sunburn. Mr.. Dittrich finds
some evidence that this Is so, although
his cases are not numerous enough for
certainty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. H4SKIN.

Have we had the pleasure of serving
you through our Washington 1nforma-
ton Bureau? Can't we be Of some help
to you in your problems? Our business
Is to furnish you with authoritative in
formation, and We invite you 10 ask US
any question OF fact IN which you are
interested. Send your inquiry TO The
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O. What cheap toys DO children like
best?-T. E. S.
A. Among those for which there is
great demand in the shops are dolls.
| rubber balls, marbles balloons, har-
monicas and sand pals and shoyels.
are apartment houses with garages on
each floor?-A. H. N.
| A. The Chicago Chamber Of Com
merce says that building ordinances OF
that city do not permit such conStruc-
| ton. However, there is an ordinance
contemplated permitting the construc-
ton of apartment houses over garages,
but this is not as yet reality; The
Pure Oil Building, 35 East Wacker
drive, an Office building, has a garage
on each floor of the building, access 70
| which can be had only by elevator sery-
ice to the first floor.
@. When ocean water freezes at the
! Poles is the ice salty?--E. j. H.
| A. The ice thus formed is practically
fresh, the salt being deposited as the
| freezing occurs.
@. How many State banks are in
Guided in the Federal Reserve SYSTEM
A. on April 81. 1929. 1871 state
banks and about 1857 national banks
! were members.
@. What compression is required to
| ignite fuel in Diesel engine? What is
| the ordinary compression used in auto
| mobile engines?-K. B.
A. The average compression ratio for
| Diesel engines is at least 13 to l, while
for the average automobile it is about
| to !.
@. Have any of the Presidents of the
| United States served as diplomatic rep
resentatives to Great Britain?-R. N.
A. Four Presidents have been diplo-
matte representatives of the United
| States prior to their presidency. They
are: James Monroe, who was appointed
Minister Plenipotentiary to Great Bril-
! tain April Is, 1903; John Quincy Adams,
who was appointed Envoy Extraordinary
! and Minister Plen1potentiary February
! %, 1915; Martin Van Buren,, who was
| appointed August /. 1881. as Envoy Ex-
| traordinary and Minister Plenipotenti-
airy, and James Buchanan, who was ap-
pointed Envoy Extraordinary and Min
lister Plenipotentiary April IL, 1858.
@. How is Derby" pronounced?-
| C. M
A. In America it is pronounced as
though spelled durby; in England,
darby.
@. Please give a short biography OF
Rosa Ponselle, who has made such a
success in London.-J. 3. M.
| A. Rosa Melba Ponselle, dramatic
soprano, was born at Meriden, Conn.,,
! and educated at the public schools in
Meriden and under private tutors in
| New York City. She joined the Metro
politan Opera Co. in November, 1918.
| She was the first American to make a
debut in leading role with Caruso.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08
Hoover's Call for Sincerity
In Peace Aims Stirs Debate

Hoover once held dear and sacred" is
the Lynchburg News summing up, with
the added comment: What instrument
talities? He does not name them. He
sounds no ringing call He does not
seek to capitalize the high aspirations
for peace which he finds in the hearts
of men and women the world over"
But the Trenton Evening Times feels
that lit is apparent, as result OF the
Arlington speech, that the Hoover ad-
ministration is in a receptive mood
toward the World Court concept" that
this may be inftk'ed from the Presi-
instrumentalities of peaceful adjust
ment that will enable us to remove dis
putes from the field of emotion to the
field OF calm and judicial considera-
ton" The Cleveland Plain Dealer
lauds "a timely. logical, encouraging ad-
dress" and voices the hope that sit
means that Mr.. Hoover intends to use
the influence of his Office to promote
Americas early adhesion TO the World
Court" The Plain Dealer continues,
1T would. one assumes, be too much
to expect that any step will be taken
in the direction of membership in the
League Of Nations"
Mr. Hoover went so far as to .nti-
mate" states the New York Times,
that he has prepared a 'yardstick' by
which the strength OF navies may rs-
tionally be measured and compared
From this it appears to him to be nat
ursl and easy to proceed to agree
ments. not only for establishing parity
between fleets, but for reducing them
Such plan, such public message,
coming from the President of the
United States, is certain to be heard
round the world "
The Albany Knickerbocker Press
views the 'yardstick measure as the
first new thought injected INTO dis
armament discussion since the Wash
ington conference" and says that 1.-THE
President is warranted in his hope
that it will prove to be the formula
for which the world has waited to re-
adjust all ornaments on a basis OF
strict fairness"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

ricnce in the ranks of work PEOPLE. At
home and abroad she has been in the
forefront Of activities In their interest
No woman in the world. probably, has a
deeper or more sympathetic knowledge
Of laborS problems.
Voted into power mainly on the un-
employment issue, the Macdonald gov
eminent will, of course, major" in its
solution. Miss Bondfield naturally will
be a potent figure in the Labor cabinets
paramount program. Women through
out the woodland mere men, no less
will watch her career with unnaggng
interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08
A Last Stand.


Politics VS.. Farm Relief hobs up again
in the Senate. A final desperate effort
OF the gentlemen who are seeking to
put the Republican administration in
o hole is about to be launched. Demo-
cratic Senators are to hold conference
on Monday TO discuss the farm relief
bill, stripped of the debenture clause,
as it has finally come back 10 the
Senate from conference. Only by q
partisan appeal were some of the Demo-
Gratis prevailed upon to support deben-
ture when the bill was originally before
the Senate. One distinguished Demo-
cratic Senator made the situation clear
when he announced he would vote for
debenture though he was compelled 10
hold his nose" while he did so. That
method OF legislating Is scarcely calcu-
lated to win the approval of the Ameri-
can people.
The farm relief bill conference report
emitting the debenture clause was
agreed to by an overwhelming vote in
the House yesterday. In that body
Democrats who have taken a real in
terest in farm relief declined absolutely
to be drawn into the report of the
debenture plans. They were more in
terested in bringing about the passage
of a farm relief bill than they were in
embarrassing the Republican President
The House Democratic conferees stood
out stoutly against the debenture plan
in conference and worked with their
Republican conferees to perfect the
measure which is now before the
Senate.
The Democrats of the Senate in
combination with a group of insurgent
Republicans have it in their power to
deny any farm relief legislation to the
American farmers if they desire. The
debenture plan, unsound and uneco-
nomic, without any surety that it would
be workable, has no real demand among
the dirt farmers Of the country. The
agitation for the debenture has been
here In Washington rather than out on
the farms. Indeed, members Of the
Senate say that there has been little
appeal to them for the debenture from
the farmers in the States they represent
II the Democrats really wish to make
the grant Of bounty, such as is the
debenture, an issue in the country the
Republicans doubtless will welcome the
issue. It is not an issue upon which the
Democrats can solidly be aligned. That
is evident from the attitude of leading
Democrats in the House and from the
fact that some Of the Democrats in the
Senate have declined absolutely to fol-
low the leadership which has sought
to place the party back Of the deben-
ture. After all. the real issue in this
Senate fight is to be found in the desire
of some Of the Democrats and some Of
the administrations Republicans
to prevent the adoption of the Hoover
plan Of farm relief.
The Democratic leadership, which is
now seeking to tie the hands Of the Re
publican administration, is much the
same leadership that united the Demo
Gratis of the Senate with the insurgent
Republicans back in 1928 and 1924
How little that combination succeeded
was indicated in the presidential cleo
ton Of 1924. When the Democratic
party adopts a constructive platform
rather than mere obstruction, it viii
stand a better chance Of winning it,
way again into the good graces of the
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

@. Please give the origin OF the sx-
preston, cock and bull storv.'-F.
E. E.
A. There are various so-called ex-
plantations of the origin OF the term.
but the most likely IS that It Is con
nected with the old fables In which
cocks. bulls and other animals dis
coursed in human language on things
in general.
@. Why is Graham -four so called
and what does it contain?-A. H. K,
A. Graham -four is named for Dr..
sylvester Graham, an American ply
sician who was born in 1894 and died
in 1851. He advocated crushing the
whole wheat and soaking it in water to
| initiate it before it was used in bread
making. What is known on the market
today as Graham flour Is made BY
different process, but the name Is still
retained.
O. What was the name Of the Rough
Riders used in Cuba?-W. w.
| A. Henry l.. Stoddard says that they
were called Woods Weary Walkers.
| @. Is there a self winding watch on
| the market IN the United StateS?--
! S. T.
A. A watch which winds automa5,
y.
can be bought in this country.
@. Should fruit be ripe for pickle
making?-F. j.
better for pickles.
@. How warm should water be before
swimming is healthful?-E. 3.
| A. A temperature below IS degrees
Fahrenheit is usually too cold for
! swimming A half-hour Is long enough
to remain in the water.
O. Did the Roman generals mas"
slaves of the prisoners taken N war;
C. K.
A, All armies sent out from Rome
were accompanied by spectators N the
slave trade, who bought the captlves as
they were put up to auction after bat
tie and then undertook the transport 70
Rome of all who were suited for en-
ployment in Italy or were not ooughJ
10 in the province which was the seat
of war Fowler says: After the cam
paign of Pydna and the overthrow OF the
Macedonian kingdom, Aemillus PauIIuS'
one of the most humane OF the no
mans. sold into slavery. under orders
from the Senate, 10000 free inhaol-
| tants of communities in EpIrus Whlch
had sided with Perseus in the war
Caesar. like Aemilius Paullus,
| one of the most humane OF roman
tells us himself that on single occs-
sion, the capture of the aduatlcl, ne
sold $4,000 prisoners on the spot.
@. Why is a joDber so called?-B
E. N.
A. He was given this name because
he bargained with the manufacturing
plant for a job or lot of commoolty'
undertaking to resell it.
@. What cities have the widest
streets?-B. L. H.
A, Some cities which are known Tor
the width of their streets are WASH
ington, D. c., and Berlin, Dusseloorf
and Cologne, Germany. Many Of the
cities of Europe have some very wide
streets. but also some extremely mar
row ones. The aforementioned cities
are noted for the uniformity OF the
width of their streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

Diplomatic melody is expected to
turn to Drink to Me Only With Thine
Eyes" with Sir Esme Howard as leader
OF the choir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

A point that requires careful stage
management has been reached in the
career of Lindbergh He desires Sc
clusion, but should be careful not 10
oyerdo it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

Statistics are issued as to the profits
of a might club" While her income
is large, Tex Guinan would have been
further ahead Of the game II she could
have planted herself in seat on the
Stock Exchange.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

A simple solution Of q delicate mat
ter Is suggested by turning the obliga-
tons OF Germany over TO the expert
attention Of the bond salesman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

British elections have solved the
problem of feminine recognition, frank
ly admitting that there are problems
still to be solved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

A talking movie" labors under the
same disadvantage OF MANY q, political
orator who had nothing to say in the
f1rst place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08
SHOOTING STARS.
ny PHuANDER JOHNSON.

RY PHILANDER. JOHNSON.
Simple Endeavor.
Ii 7, some day, should chance 10 see
A jocund bird upon the tree,
While listening to the song, I'd say
What kind Of egg is it you lsy?"
And SO, in spite of plumage bright
And f1eeting melody SO light,
yield my homage, now and then.
To You, O Faithful, Flooding Hen!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08
Weather Man EaYors.

From the Terre Haute Star.
This has been Hsflderful season so
far for the menberssof the family dele
gated to sprinkle the lawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

An embassy comes to be regarded as
a place for business and not with ap-
peal to those thirsting as for an oasis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08
Just Can't BE Done.

From the Columbus Ohio State journal.
Another pathetic little feature of
everyday life Is a person with no sense
Of hunnor trying to have one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

MusSolini has great deal OF power.
AS he begins to grow old q doubt arises
as to who shall inherit it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

When international debts are dis
cussed the inevitable conclusion seems
to be that our Uncle Sam should worry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

Chain stores have engaged in COM
petition, offering an interesting expert
ment in group psychology"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

China never declares a war. 1t only
resSserts an old one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08
gree With Lloyd George, But


From the Saginaw Daily News.
Those Laborites seemingly approve
Lloyd Georges ideas conforming en-
ployment. but prefer to attend to the
Job themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08
Ample Supply.

hHhptc supply
Are you a fundamentals or 9 mod
erniSt?"
Neither" answered Senator Sorghum
I'VE have political parties enough with
out trying TO start any new ones"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08
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Jud T'unkins says seat in the Stock
Exchange costs a lot OF money, but il
doesn't look from here like any easy
chair.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08
Contacts.

The Underworld may quickly take
Position consequential,
II Jail becomes the place to make
Acquaintance influential.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

@. Should fruit be ripe for pickle
making?-F. j.
A. Fruit that is slightly rnder-ripe Is
better for pickles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08
Efficiency.

Emciency.
went s-fishiny on Summer Gay.
I loitered as the hours stole on their
way.
I caught no fish, whatever.
I admired the stout endeavor
OF the fish that saw no reason for delay.
IF YOU wants compliments" ea!d
Uncle Ebcn, "au you got to do Is wait
Everybody gifts handed bouquet at his
funeral"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08
Destinies.

Destinies.
What are you going to do about your
boy, Josh?"
He has got to be awful smart" said
Farmer Corntossel. Me and Ma are
wonderin' what he is goin' to do about
U.S."
"To rail at another's misfortune, "
said HI Ho. the sage of Chinatown, sis
to pave the way of Remembrance for
corrows of your own"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

O. What was the name Of the Rough
Riders used in Cuba?-W. W.
A. Henry l.. Stoddard says that they
were called Woods Weary Walkers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

@. Is there a self-winding watch on
the market IN the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

A. A watch which winds automat,-
cally. through the action OF the wrist,
can be bought in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

@. How warm should water be before
swimming is healthful?-E. 3.
A. A temperature below IS degrees
Fahrenheit is usually too cold Tor
swimming. A half-hour is long enough
to remain in the water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

@. When ocean water freezes at the
Poles is the ice salty?-E. j. H.
A. The ice thus formed is practically
fresh, the salt being deposited as the
freezing occurs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-08

THEODORE W. MOVES. Editor
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-27
Three found SLAIN:
NEGRO GETS BLAME
Servant Charged With Beating
Employer. Wife and Boy 70
Death Christmas Day

Knoxville, Tenn. Dec. 57.-A-
Jun Harris. =. . negro servant vas
arrested today on ! warrant charRinr
nim with killing his employer. ~,
Barclay J. Jones, the physlcian's
wife and her young nephew, ueoree
Lane.
A reward of $500 was Offered IA
the arrest Of Harris after the findine
Of the three beaten to death at tl,olr
home on Christmas day. The neero
was located BY police 1t the residence
q his father-in-law and denied anv
knowledge Of the staying Officers
said he had been married recently.
various motives were advanced hv
Investigators. The coroner's Jury sa,e.
eested robbery. valuables IN the
house were undisturbed althoueh the
pockets Of the elderly doctor and ~
boy had been riflcd. 0herife ". g.
Anderson offered the theory tlae kill-
Ing was the outgrowth o. an attack
upon Mrs. Jones. The bodies q -
woman ana the boy were discovered
10 the basement where tho noero
slept and where police repoeted ind
Ing . pair Of bloodstained ovoralls.
Finger prints we're found on an -.
4 pair Of hedge clippers iay $3.50
the body q the physician III tn -
rage.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-27
CABINET GATHERS IN
EMANCIPATION ROOM
Presidents Advisers Meet n
Write House Office 70.
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-27
SECRET Warning BY
LATE MARSHAL ROCH
PERTURbS DEPUTIES
Opposed Early Evacuation Of
Rhinsland; 'vanquIshsd Ma
ton Wishes Revenge

Paris, Dec. H.-lR-eecret warn.
ing BY the late Marshal yoch agains,
premature evacuation OF the Rhine.
land was revealed In the French
chamber Of commerce today and pre.
ctpitated . parliamentary storm.
Aristidc BRAND, foreign minister
expressed amazement that he had
known nothing Of the document.
The marshals warning was made
In . note to President DoumerRue
and Premier Poincare In October,
1875
N. BRAND reproached M. Rebel,
former under-secretary Of state for
the liberated regions. for reading the
note. He said It created . .sorry Sit
uation."
Marshal Fochs letter said that
Germany daily was becoming ! more
populous and stronger "vanquished
nation which wishes revenge"
Guided BY . temperament differ.
ent from ours, for her might u fielat. !"
he wrote, she remains . redoubtable
neighbor and peace viii be MAIN
tanned only BY the risk she runs In
revenge"
Tho letter declared the Rhineland
occupation guaranteed Frances e.
curity but added that when the
French troops return to their tern.
tory France would find herself IN IN
Exceptionally grave situation.
The letter continued 70 explain that
. the French army was being reor-
gani1ed and the frontier undefended
the time Of the evacuation provided
for In the treaty Of Versailles must be
advanced.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-27
Crimes Is Plaintiff
In Divorce Litigation

Canton. Ohio. DEC. N.-(F-Dur-
leigh A. Crimes, hurler Tor the Pitts
burSh Pirates, is plaintiff n m &C.
ton for divorce On file here today
against his wife. Florence Ruth
Grimes, whom he married IN Chat
tan0oge. Tenn., n 1919. 10 her IN.
tsflefence n his work he attributod
his wtthdrawal from IL Dsooklyn
club.
ae says his wife = unreasonable
and extravagaut n the expondifure
q money. that II tho past several
years she has purchased between
oe000 ana 1500o - joWohy
1r. and Mn driu,oS Uvo n0ae hero.