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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27
Too Many Prison Gang
Pictures.

From the Toronto Daily Star.
At the present time there appears to
be greater poverty of invention at
Hollywood than usual. Three popu-
lar talkie houses in Toronto are
showing pictures depicting criminal life
not real, but imaginary-and the
heroes or central figures in two Of the
pictures are prisoners. In the third
picture there Is a gallant and lovable
highwayman and detestahle and cor
rupt lot of police.
Pictures like these, no matter how
clever the camera work nor how realistic
the acting, can but be regarded as bad
pictures, showing life from unWholesome
angles and tending to I'LL silly minds
with the suggestion that the prisons are
full of noble souls while the real crimi-
mails are at large, prosperous society
pets, and some of the worst of them
dressed as policemen or prison guards.
All this, OF course, is pure rot. It Is only
In fiction and on the stage that such
misrepresentation of facts Is possible.
Crime is a dirty business and the GRIM
inal Is not long unsoiled The descent
to the gutter does not take long.
When the "talkies" seek to entertain
the whole continent with pictures Of
prisoners and the supposed comings and
goings of criminals, 1t Is q question
whether the notions which prevail at
Hollywood in such matters ought TO be
allowed free scope everywhere by the
States and Provinces.
Hollywood has plenty Of actors,
actresses and cameramen, but is evi-
IDENTIFY short of authors with creative
minds. No sooner Is one picture sue
cessfully under way than 0 rival pro-
Queer seems to hear of It and tries to
rush out similar one, and another and
another follows the lead. Crime needs
no assistance from 30 popular and edit
cational an institution as the pictures,
not redeem II when rs mole tlasf8e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

The answers to questions printed here
each day are specimens picked from
the mass of inquiries handled by our
great Information Bureau maintained
service is for the free use of the public.
J Ask any question of fact you may want
| to know and you will get an immediate
| reply. Write plainly, incloSe cents in
coin or stamps for return postage and
address The Evening Star Information
Bureau, Frederic j. Haskin, director
Washington, D. C.
@. Who is erecting reproduction Of
Mount Vernon in Paris?-B. G.
A. The Commission of the United
States to the International Colonial and
Overseas Exposition at Paris is erect
i ing fun size replica of Mount Vernon
on the Paris Exposition Grounds as the
official exhibit. 1t is to be furnished
and decorated as was Mount Vernon
In the time of George Washington
The exposition Is supposed TO be ready
in 1881.
@. Should women continue to wear
their hair short, or should 1t be al
lowed to grow?-V. B.
A. The present-day woman Is en-
couraged to wear her hair as 1t be-
comes her, or as 1t expresses her indi-
viduality. The hair may be worn short
or long, waved or straight, fiat or
| fuffed More and more women are
learning the Importance of line and
proportion, and the couture Is studied
as a part of the ensemble effect, its
relation to the shape of the head and
as frame for the face.
O. What are the total, resources Of
Columbia University?-N. z.
A. 1t has resources of over 500 000,-
600. OF this sum about $4,000, 900
is reproducing and only about
$33 900 900 provides income whose use
is non-restricted. The income for the
present year, including students fees
amounts to more than $9,5so,000.
@. When did the first Jews settle in
this country?-C. s. C.
A. The first group of % reached New
Amsterdam, now New York. in 1854.
They came from Brazil, having left
that country when it passed from
Dutch to Portuguese control. Two Jews
had preceded them q short time before.
O. How do the ton-miles of trans
portation compare for motor trucks,
steam railroads and boats in the United
| States?-L. B.
A. TRAFFIC by motor trucks, 1O,276,-
| 100000 ton-miles; steam railroads
| ATT ,244, 000, 900 ton-miles; water-borne,
| 96,514, 270,0 900 ton-miles.
@. Why does balloon that is at a
certain height during the night bound
| upward at Sunrise?-A p.
A. When the sun comes up, the air
| is warmer, the gas in the balloon Is
| lighter, and the balloon rises.
@. What is the National Probation
| Association?-G. p.
A, It is an association Of earnest men
and women who have as q purpose the
development and assistance Of juvenile
courts and probation service through
out the United States. 1t is supported
by memberships and contributions.
@. What is legal precedent?-T. r.
A. One legal authority says: I'm the
Anglo American legal system a deci-
sion by court, made on a question of
| law arising In q case and necessary to
its determination, is an authority, or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

the ABE Martin" feature when It was
made generally available through syn
dication. 1t has printed it as regularly
day by day as space conditions have
permitted, and it has always regarded
it as one of its most valuable daily
offerings. Now, when the advance sup
ply in hand, here and at Indianapolis,
is exhausted, ABE Martin must pass
out of sight, and he will be sincerely
regretted. For the passing of his Gre
ator, kin" Hubbard. though in his
modesty he refrained from personal
appearance in connection with his ma
tiona!ly known work, sorrow will be
felt throughout the land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
By FREDERIC J. HASKlN.

| binding precedent, in the same court
or in other courts of lower rank, in
subsequent cases where the same ques-
ton is again in controversy" This is
called the doctrine of precedent. or
stare deciSis ct non quieta Inovere,''
which means ito stand by the decisions
and not disturb what is settled"
@. How much money is raised for
religious purposes in the United States?
B. A. H.
A. In 1925, the latest census figures
of this kind, the total was S817,214,52s.
@. Are more people killed and hurt
in playing base ball or foot ball?-B. B.
A. Foot ball.
Q. How much land is there in
Lafayette Square across from the
White House?-T. S. F..
A. This famous park contains about
seven acres. The name is said to have
been chosen by George Washington.
@. Why is hara-kiri so called?-D. T.
A. 1t is Japanese and combines hara,
the belly, and kiri, to cut. 1t is a meth
cd of suicide by disemboweling. The
first recorded instance of hara-kiri, or
happy dispatch as 1t is sometimes
called. is that of Tamstomo, brother of
Sutosu, an ex-Emperor in the twelfth
century, after q defeat in which most
of his followers were slain.
@. Where is the U. S. S. Den
ver?-N. P.
Guantanamo Bay. 1t is to go to Phila-
delphia to be decommissioned, but az
yet no date has been set.
@. How many persons would It take
to do the work done by machinery in
the United States?-W. K.
A. According to survey by Joseph
w. Roe. professor of industrial engi-
neering at New York University, 1t
would require 10000, 900, 900 servants TO
do the work that machinery performs
each day in the United States. 1t Is
estimated that for every man, woman
and child in this country there is gen.
Grated power equal to that Of 100 slaves.
@. Is the smallest ctate in area also
the smallest in popJlation?-H. r.
A. Rhode Island 3 the smallest in
area, and Nevada has the fewest in
habitants. e
@. Who are atitudinarians?- Wv. L.
A. The term is applied to people who
attach little Importance to dogma and
to what are called orthodox doctrines.
LatitudinarianS were Church OF Eng
land party in the time Of Charles II,
opposed both 10 the High Churcn party
and to the Puritans
@. What country was called the Sick
Man of. the East?-C. r.
A. The Turkish Empire was so char
acterized by Nicholas of Russia in 1914.
@. How many Civil War Veterans
were in the G. A. r. parade at the
encampment at Columbus, Ohio, In
1SSS?-M. A.
A. The secretary of the Ohio head.
quarters Of the G. A. r. says that the
number was not actually counted, but
Appropriated $4,000 men. It took the
parade about 1lve hours to pass the re-
viewing stand.
c. In what country is . criminal
tried for q crime committed on the
high seas2-W. A. Mel.
A. He Is tried under the Jurisdiction
of the nation whose flag the ship flies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

In days gone by the greatest fear Of
Christmas accidents was that the f1eecy
whiskers of Santa's disguise would take
fire and start small conhagration.
Statistics now show that the greatest
holiday dengers arise from bootleg
liquor resulting in motor crashes. The
old-fashioned Christmas still exists, but
it has TO be cultivated by the family
circle without a great deal of encour-
agement from the general public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHuANDER JOHNSON.
Myth and Mortal.

Myth and Mortal
The gangman makes his stealthy way
Into the honest home.
We looked for Santa and his sleigh
So generously to roam.
And childhood's happy years we find
Were very swift and small.
There is," we said with cultured mind,
mo Santa Claus at ALL"
The gang1nan found his time to come
And rob the house with glee.
He even took the presents from
The family Christmas tree.
The facts we have to reckon with
Cause mortals to repine.
Dear Santa Claus is but a myth;
The gangman's genuine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

A Pennsylvania man poured gasoline
on the kitchen fire and wrecked his
house. Explosive material should be
confined to language in political affairs
and not permitted to intrude into house
hold duties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

There will not be much encourage
ment in Russia for a Ponzi. There is
great opportunity for the man with an
original financial scheme, but vengeance
is summary in case his theories work
out wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

American voters do not insist on long
hours for those who represent the Ma
ton. The situation filled by a states
man is a comparatively easy one if he
can refrain from overwork and always
manage to say just the right thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

Mayor Jimmie Walker thinks that
censorship will reform the theater. No
doubt many managers whose plays are
now languishing hope there will be a
vigorous censorship with all It's inci-
dental publicity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27
How Not to Work.

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
Some men are born unemployed, some
achieve unemployment, and only the
willing workers have unemployment
thrust upon them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

AL Smiths interests are rapidly and
unanimously increasing. Instead of
being referred to as the happy war
rior," he may become known as a tired
business man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27
Difference Of 1O2.745,283
In China's Population.
Take Your Choice.
.kron Beacon Journal.

From the Akron Beacon Journal.
A scientist says there is no such thing
as perfect climate. Californians will
retort that there is no such thing as a
perfect scientist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

A Chicago date line has become so
long associated with startling narrative
that it has come to figure by itself as
a sensational feature of the news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27
Rain.

When moisture flows from yonder cloud
Drought souls grow bold and
proud
And men so much in need of rain
View an umbrella with disdain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27
Sad and Difficult Job.

From the Rutland Herald
Our idea of a sad and dtfiicult job IS
being the head of labor government,
pledged to remedy unemployment, with
no remedy In sight. 8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27
Nor With a Road Hog.

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Present-day Americans have no time
for hating, says an author, who may
have had no recent experience with
streek-car whistler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27
No Diversion.

No Diversion.
you took your small son TO the ZOO"
YES" answered Senator Sorghum.
by way Of recreation?"
1T didn't seem like that Before they
got through asking questions felt as
If 1 had landed somehow as the
principal witness before an Investigat-
ing Committee"
Jud Tunkins says times don't change.
You can't believe a man in fiivver
trade any more than you used to could
in a boss trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27
They Hold High Rank.

From the Miami Daily News.
Sir Thomas Lipton may be the
worlds best loser hut you have 60
admit the red Eox aren't bed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

@. In what country is . criminal
tried for a crime committed on the
high seaS?-W. A. Mel.
A. He Is tried under the jurisdiction
of the nation whose flag the ship flies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

@. What country was called the Sick
Man of. the East?-C. r.
A. The Turkish Empire was so char
acterized by Nicholas of Russia in 1914.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27
Hopeful Opinion.

st told you that I loved you"
II found" said Miss Cayenne, that
you had copied your eloquent words
from magazine"
81 suppose you are offended"
mot at all. The incident gave me
rather hopeful opinion Of you. 1t
showed at least that we both read the
same literature
when we say that words fail us"
said Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, I'VE
may take consolation in the fact that
some of the poets and philosophers
have found that words did not convey
their meaning"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
to the use Tor republication of all news dis
patches credited to it or not otherwise cree-
tied in this paper and also the local news
published herein. All rights of publication of
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

A. The secretary of the Ohio head.
quarters of the G. A. r. says that the
number was not actually counted, but
approximated $4,000 men. 1t took the
parade about five hours to pass the re-
viewing stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

@. How many Civil War Veterans
we're in the G. A. r. parade at the
encampment at Columbus, Ohio. In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27
Keeling Along.

Unto a theater I CHANGED to stray.
Three reels" described the great pic
torial play.
AS departed trembling through the
door,
I got three reels and maybe several
more.
1T never shoots crap on New Year."
said Uncle Eben. IT can't see de sense
of wishin' a friend Happy New Year
an den tryin' to take his wages away
FUN i'm"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

@. Who are atitudinarians?-W. L.
A. The term is applied to people who
attach little Importance to dogma and
to what are called orthodox doctrines.
Latitudinarians were a Church of Eng
land party in the time Of Charles II,
opposed both to the High Church party
and to the PuritanS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

@. What is legal precedent?-T. r.
A. One legal authority says: I'm the
Anglo-American legal system a deci-
sion by q court, made on a question of
law arising In case and necessary to
its determination. is an authority. or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27
The Evening Star Newspaper COmpany

18th St. and PENNSYLVANIA Ave.
New York once: 10 East 42nd st.
Chicago ONCE Lake Michigan Building.
European ONCE: Ia Regent ST., London,
ENGLAND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

PROCEEDINGS In the conference are *
pected by tAe Fort Wayne News-SentiNel
to add to the probability that many u
the State legislatures will enact addf1
ti0ual measures for the regulation az
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

@. Is the smallest Ctate in area also
the smallest in popJiation?-H. r.
area, and Nevada has the fewest In
habitants. .e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

@. What Is the National Probation
Association?-G P.
A. It is an association Of earnest men
and women who have as a purpose the
development and assistance of juvenile
courts and probation service through
out the United States. It is supported
by memberships and contributions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

O. Why does a balloon that is at
certain height during the night bound
upward at sunrise?-A. P.
A. When the sun comes up, the air
is warmer, the gas in the balloon Is
lighter, and the balloon rises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-27

@. Where is the U. S. S. Dem
yer ?-N. p.
A. 1t is at the present time in
Guantanamo Bay. 1t is to go to Phila-
delphia to be decommissioned, but az
yet no date has been set.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-19

spending several days at Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka Mrs Fohn Hansen and MT. Gasser will return to the Interior in time for the fair held at Fairbanks August 28, 29 and 30 and will then attend the fair at Anchorage September 9 to 13 inclu- sive. MT. Gasser will then return to the college to continue in the classroom as professor of agricul- ture and will take up the extension work at the end of the first Semes- ter. Mrs. Fohn-Hansen will con- tinue in the extension service until January I. According to present plans she will be back in Seward about the middle of September at which time she will organize home demonstration work among the women here. Instruction will con-
 sist of lectures and demonstrations
 in sewing, nutrition and child care
 and training.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-19
Legal Notice
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALAS
 rra TyIEpn DTVCION ST.

THE TERRITORY OF ALAS
 KA. THIRD DIVISION, SE-
 WARD PRECINCT, AT
 SEWARD. In the Matter of the Estate of CHARLES T. DAGGETT, Deceased.
 No. 156. NOTICE OF HEARING UPON AND SETTLEMENT OF FINAL RE- {.
 PORT AND ACCOUNT. Public notice is hereby given that on July End, 1880, 4. J. Di- mond. administrator of the estate of Charles T. Daggett, deceased, filed in and submitted to the above named Probate Court his final report and account as such executor of the administration Of said estate and that said Court has. by order, appointed the place and a day for the hearing of ob- iections to and settlement of said final report and account, to-W1t: At the courtroom of sad Court at Seward, in the Seward Precinct, Third Division, Territory of Alas ka. on the 4th. day of Octo- Der, 1880, at the hour of ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day; and notification to all IS hereby given that the said Court at such hearing will adjudicate and decree who the heirs and dis tributes of said deceased person are.
 Dated at Seward, Alaska, this 2nd day of July 193O.
 A. J. Dimond
 Administrator of the Estate of Charles T. Daggett, De-
 ceased
 Publish July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st, 193e.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-19

home economics to persons not at- tending or residents in said college in the several communltiS and i'm parting to such persons informa- tion and said subjects thru field demonstrations publications and otherwise; and this work shall be carried on in such manner as may be mutually agreed upon by the Secretary of Agriculture and the state agriculture college or colleges received the benefits of this act
 Tn order to carry out the provi sions of the above act. the board Of trustees of the Alaska Agriculture College 81 School of Mines named the president of the eolleaa- Dr- Charles K. Bunnell, director of eX- tension service without salary Pro- lessor G. w. Gasser was appointed assistant director for agriculture extension work and Mrs Lydia Fohn-H Hansen was appointed as- sistant director for extension work in home economics.
 w. A. Lloyd, agriculturist of Washington, D C., who is i'm charge of the western division consisting of II western states and the Territor- ies of Hawaii and Alaska, came to Alaska the latter part of June to help organize and initiate the eX- tension work in Alaska
 Mr. Gasser and Mrs Fohn-Han- sen. who called at The Gateway of- flee yesterday, report very favora- ! ble progress. At Fairbanks a All 4 garden club and a All sewing club were organized. At MatanuSka a
 home demonstration club and an-
 other All garden club was started
 While at Eklutna they organized girls sewing and canning club. Ali Anchorage several home demon
 stration clubs were formed; one il
 sewing, one in nutrition, one in in
 terior decoration, one in handworE
 and three in child care and train
 ing. Also two boys and girls AT clubs, one in sewing and the othe
 in lawn improvement Anothe All club for girls was organized yesterday afternoon at the Jess , Lee Home with Mrs. A. s. Anderson
 as club leader.
 MT Lloyd. Mrs. Fohn- Hansen an MT. Gasser left on the s. s. Yuko- [ last night for Juneau MT Lloy ], is returning to the States Afte
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-19
EXTENSION WORK
 IN AGRICULTURE,
 HOME ECON|lN'C'!c
All CLUB ORGANIZED TESTER DAY AT JESSE LEE, MRS. "A. s.
 ANDERSON, LEADER

III cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, the Alaska Agricultural College & School of Mines began extension work July !. The funds for this work is provided by the smith Lever act of 1914 and carries an an nual allotment of $1o,ooo. The purpose and purport of this act is clearly set forth as follows:
 Section 2-The cooperative ex- tension work shall consist of the giving of instruction and practical demonstration in agriculture and
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PAGE F
AT THE THEATRE

This evenng will be the showing Of that fine court ac play "The Bellamy Trial' The showings of this feature proved entertaining value. It also show, the highly dramatic mechanisl and working of a murder case. I is also an education in the fallacy of circumstantial evidence For Sundays program there is a rue to life story Of back-stage life One .of those very interesting plays of player people A picture showing human nature under the mask Llt- tie Bessie Love is the star.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-19
AT TIE HOTELS

VAN GLIDER Mrs. F. Roycroft Frank E. Towle, c. E. Alexander, L F. AtkenS
 SEWARD-H. Beebe, Herny He'd berg, Fred Erickson, Mrs Mary Dittman, A. w. Hackwood
 OVERLAND wv. D Fuller, Harry Brown.
 GILL1LAND James E Archer
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-19

Never in the history of Cook Inlet has there been such a fine run of red salmon as is now un- derway, according to the local report from Anchorage where the canneries are operating full blast.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-19

cooper's Cash s Carry Store now open for business. Staple groceries at lower prices
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WANTED TO BUY

Hundreds have sent us discarded jewelry, old gold, false teeth, bridges, crowns, silver, platinum, diamonds, antiques. Mail yours today. Money mailed promptly. Goods returned if offer refused. UhIer. Sta. E. Brooklyn, N. Y.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-19

FOR SALE-One burglar proof safe; one National cash register, modern; one Burrows adding machine and stand; all kinds of new scaIes-all sizes including four large Fairchilds weighing up to 2,O0O pounds; redwood store shelving, mahogany coun- ters; Royal typewriter, large carriage. Write Sjoberg X Ment- ger, Unga, Alaska.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-19
Classified Advertising

RATES-Fifteen cents per line Count six average words to a line. Minimum charge 50 cents. first insertion. 7I2 cents per line for subsequent insertion
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