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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

This Ii Q special department devoted
solely TO the handling Of queries. This
paper puts at your disposal the services
OF an extensive organization In Wash
ington TO serve you In any capacity that
relates to information. This service Is
free. Your obligation Is only'2 cents in
coin or stamps incloSed with your in
quiry for direct reply Address The
Evening Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric j. Haskin, director. Washington,
D. q.
Q. When will all the main highways
bear Federal markers2-H. o.
A. II is hoped that the work viii be
practically finished by late Autumn.
There are $1,000 miles Of highway In
eluded In the system.
@. What are the religious afiliations
of the oflcers Of the Federal Council of
Churches Of Christ In America?-A. D.
A. The president, Bishop Francis j.
Mcconnell, Is . Methodist; the general
secretary, Rev. Charles s. MacFarland,
Is q Congregationalist; the treasurer.
Frank H. Mann, is q Presbyterian, and
the radio minister, Rev. 9. PaFkss Cad
man, is a Congregationalist; second sec
retary, Dr. 8. NJ. Calvert. Is a Presby-
terian. and third secretary, Or. John M
Moore, is . Baptist.
Q. Upon what day in June, 1911, was
King George v crowned?-N. X.
A. He was crowned on June az.
Q. Should the phrase "in so far as"
be uSed?-S. NJ.
A. It has merely the sanction Of
usage. The phrase contains q superflu-
Gus word. 1t should read 80 far as.
q. How much is the Arlington Me-
mortal Bridge TO coSt?-P. B. G.
A. This bridge, connecting the City
of Washington with Virginia near the
Arlington National Cemetery, is nearing
completion. The entire project will cost
$14500,00o.
Q. How far South Is the aurora bo-
reals seen?-W. p. G.
A. The frequency Of the aurora bo-
reals varies with the latitude of the
place. It IL comparatively rare within
IS degrees Of the Equtor, but more fire.
quent toward the North, UP to the lati-
tude Of about 90 degrees. where 1t some
times becomes almost Q nightly occur
renee. The aurora is less frequent near
the Poles.
Q. When was Biitmore built?-M. p
A. 1t was built by George Vanderbilt
between 1890 and 1895. Since March
of this year, this mansion has been open
daily to the public. A fee is charged.
The proceeds are designed to help pay
for the upkeep Of this magnificent
estate.
@. What is meant by q piedmont
plain?-N Mel
A, 1t means q plain at the foot Of
mountain.
Q. What race do the Moors belong
to?-T, Z. c.
A. The present-day Moors are q mix
ture Of the Mauri, Numidians, Phoe-
ntcians, Romans and Arabs.
q. How many patients are there in
the leprosarium at Carville, LAS.
A. The average during the last fiscal
year was about 800. There were Ae
new patients admitted during this pc
riod. Nineteen patients were released as
no longer menace to society, and six
more who could have gone forth elected
to stay.
O. With the difference Of height
above sea level Of the various Great
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Lakes, what retains the water IN their
various baSins?-F, NJ. p
A. These differences result from the
restricted passagevays between the
lakes The outlets of the higher lakes
are not OF sunicient depth 10 permit
their surfaces to reach the Levels Of the
lower lakes into which they drain.
O. Please give the early history NJ
! horse raeing.-N. w.
A. The earliest recorded orranized
trials OF speed with horses were the :
cnariot races at the Greek national fes-
tivals, OF which the most notable were
the Olympic games held every fourth
year. Greek sculpture frequently repre-
sentS the horse as used for riding. an
parently without q saddle in most cases
but not as so employed for sport. except
as an incident TO the chariot racing.
On the other hand, the horses In the
Roman contests were to a very great
extent ridden. All the formalities of
entering and of differentiation of classes
and OF starting were minutely laid down
and followed, even to the color of the
riders uniforms. In the earlier times
LneSe Roman races were held on the
open plain. There has always been a
tradition In England that on Salisbury
Plain. just outside Stonehenge. the re-
mains OF Roman race course exist;
ana tne Oldest race which still takes
place IN England Is run over q fiat
meadow just outside the walls of the
Roman city Of Chester.
"a. Is it farther from San Francisco
TO San Diego or to Seattle by water?-
A. 1t is sal miles TO San Diego and
o26 miles to Seattle by water.
@. Was the name Castle real or as.
sumed by Irene and Vernon Castle?--
Z. A.
A; 1t was assumed. Their name was
Blythe.
Q. Is there much drinking in col
leges?-H. D. s.
A. A survey of colleges by the w. c.
T. U. indicates that there Is less student
drinking than ever, an increase In tee
totaler students and Q growing student
trend against liquor.
q. What are the otterlike animals
which are 30 often tanned IN India2-
A. Mongooses are often caught and
tanned. They are quick and sharp eyed,
and live almost entirely upon snakes
and reptiles. They are often kept in
houses as snake killers They are In
telligent and make excellent pets.
q. Please name the Apostles who ap-
pear in Leonardo da Vincis Last Sup
per. B. B.
A. Reading from left to right, they
are SITS. Bartholomew James the
Less, Andrews, Judas, Peter, John, The
Christ; Sts. Thomas, James the Great
er' Philip, Matthew, Thaddeus, Simon.
Q. What kind of a weapon was the
Roman gladius?-A. j.
A. The gladius was generally q
straight two-edged blade, rather broad
and Of nearly equal width from hilt 70
blade. In sketch which was examined
the hilt of the gladius extended about 5
inches above the waistline Of the Roman
soldier and the blade extended almost
TO the knee.
q. When kerosene or turpentine Is
used TO whiten clothes, how much
should be used2-E. r. r.
A. II clothes are very dirty, kerosene
or turpentine (inflammable) may be
added in proportion from one TO six
| tablespoonfuls TO q boilerful Of water.
Evening star., 1930-06-26

his Non-Partisan League, failed in his
effort to stage a political comeback In
the primary yesterday. He was seeking
the Republican nomination for Congress
against Representative Sinclair. Town
ley was running as a wet He had the
opposition in his campaign, not only
of Mr.. Sinclair but also of the two
North Dakota Senators, who were cam
paigning for Sinclair.
4
Representative George M. Pritchard,
the Republican nominee for the Senate
in North Carolina, is laying his plans
for an active campaign against the
Democratic candidate, Josiah W. Bailey,
who defeated Senator Simmons In the
primary. PT4tchard, however, has his
work cut out for him. II he could
count on the support of the disgruntled
supporters of Senator Simmons, or even
on a considerable fraction of the anti
Smith Democrats who voted for Hoover
In 1926, he might have a fighting
chance. But the indications have been
that the Democrats in North Carolina
are back in their party fold again, and
that Bailey will win hands down. This
situation may change, 1t is true, but
there Is no present expectation for o
heavy swing to the Republicans.
Evening star., 1930-06-26

The Russian language is not easy for
natives of other countries to learn.
What is referred to as Russian propa-
ganda" is a laborious affair requiring so
much translation that the average
reader may be excused for remaining In
doubt as to the original idea.
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japanese cherry trees are things of
beauty and sentiment. 1t is gratifying
to learn from science that they have
nothing to do with the incubation and
distribution of the dreaded Japanese
beetle.
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- ANAAdA = AMERICA, Panama
- Pre-canal days in Panama were
inexpensive. Board and room
MAS 9k AAnakn Annr

inexpensive. Board and room
4 was IS cents O. day, and the
food was better than some of
the hotels have now. Numbers arrived
from all over the world to work either
on the long-heralded and revolutionary
enterprise or to work upon those who
intended to be so engaged. The earliest
birds did not make much profit II of the
latter mercantile classification, for no
one needed to buy any furniture, and
three large loaves of broad sold for a
nickel. A large house of Spanish CO.
lonial architecture rented for SIS
month, or you could have it for moth
ing If you preferred. Meat was 10 cents
a pound in 1908, and a yam as big as
a watermelon the same price. The dig
ging of the canal began in 1904, and
American laborerS on the project were
paid Is cents an hour. Mechanics and
higher classes of labor were paid as high
as IS cents an hour, which was plenty
high enough, considering expenses. Lot
terry tickets. even for the highest prizes,
were only 20 centavos silver, so no lux
uries, either had to be dispensed with.
The laborers could even have servants
on such munificent stipends. All the
latter required was something to eat,
preferably goat.
When wages got as high as 80 cents
an hour, generally, a crime wave came
along with prosperity. Before 1904 any
ones goods were perfectly safe. Thieves
and burglars were unknown then, but
there's no shortage now. Colon was in
habited chiefly by beggars and boarding
house keepers. There we're no restric-
tions whatever on the birth rate, and all
the children that were born not only
lived, but are still living. Rent collectors
and undertakerS had q difficult time of
1t in Panama in the days Of three dec.
ades ago.
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Highlights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

ton that cannot improve itself with
what Is in the papers. Small wonder
laws are broken when so many people
do not know we have laws, or what they
are, nor of the penalties for infraction
by others.
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Business is regarded as safe 50 long
as the great public continues TO work
willingly to purchase production, re-
gardless of the frank expressions OF
uncertainty regarding stocks.
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The American public has never been
frightened by taxes. 1t is always easier
to work little harder and pay them
unless q sense of justice is involved.
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Archaeology is reminder of the final
democracy that history establishes
King Tut with all his gorgeous power Is
not as important as the Neanderthal
man.
Evening star., 1930-06-26

From the Albany Evening News.
Now 1t Is reported that natives of the
African jungle like to hear American
jazz. But we ought toa civilize those
natives instead ek making them worse.
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Dictator" was once term of patri-
otic reproach. Mussolini has made 1t
a form of complimentary address.
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1t would be unfair TO judge any great
city by the magazines for which 1t is
publication headquarters.
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Rate by Carrier Within the City.
4he EVeHina etaT.........4 45c per month
4he Evening and Sunday Star
(Ehen 4 SundayD ......,.. soc per meDth
The Evening and Sunday star
when S Auadaysl ~. 6Sc per month
The SUNDAY Star .........., SC EeF copy
Collection made ct the end Of each month.
Orders may be sent In By mall OF Telephone
National F000.
Evening star., 1930-06-26
Safety First.

From the San Antonio News.
Princess Patricia, runaway lioness,
voluntarily returned to her cage at Ely,
New. Probably the beast had tried to
cross q highway.
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New Aspects of Truth.

From the Detroit Free Press
If truth is stranger than some of the
fiction offered the public by modern
writers 1t has taken on new aspects OF
late.
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1t has remained for Lindbergh to
prove that genuine fame needs no press
agent
Evening star., 1930-06-26

Many a man aspiring to be rated as
a gentleman farmer wishes he could be
mentioned as a city boy who made good
in the country.
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Publicity and the Baby.

Publicity and the Baby.
There's many parent who, forbid
To keep the public we'll advised,
Thinks his own as fine as Lindbergh's
kid,
Though not so widely advertised.
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Conspicuous.

From the Racine Journal-Nevs.
Nothing shows up as fast IS a weak
tire, unless is the spot the painter
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Jud Tunkins says daylight saving
doesn't make the morning alarm clock
sound any sweeter.
Evening star., 1930-06-26
Truth and Fiction.

Truth and Fiction.
Truth is stranger than fiction"
why shouldn't it be?" rejoined Sen
ator Sorghum. Il have never known q
campaign in which it wasn't scarcer."
Evening star., 1930-06-26

The Small, Important Difference.
The story Of prize well won
Remains a secret hid
'Twixt him who says, II might have
DONE"
And him who says, II did"
Evening star., 1930-06-26
Power of Suggestion.

Power Of Suggestion.
What is your opinion of prohibi-
tion?"
Same as it always was" answered
Uncle Bill Bottletop. ITS grand idea.
but 1t keeps people thinking so much
about licker that they are tempted to
trifle with it,"
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What you believe" said Uncle Eben,
lis whut you wants to believe, an dats
de reason friends ought to be slow an
cautious bout tryin' TO tell all de truth
dey thinks dey knows"
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Many are disappointed in love-, said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown. Some
weep and repine, others laugh and
recover"
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Rate by Mail-PayabIe I'm Advance.
Marula nd and Nfrnfnia
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The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once.
-, lith e and Psnnsy:yspiaa Aye.
New York once. llg East ezra ~
ChtcaRo O8ce: Lake Michigan Buil6ing.
European once IL Regent St., London.
England.
Evening star., 1930-06-26
Bus Speed
EndangerS Passengers.

buS Spce0
Endangers Passengers.
Diario del Comercio. Barranquilla.-
AS the result of our recent editorial ad-
dressed to the trafic inspectors, with
special reference to the bus line running
to the Boston quarter of the city,
number of gentlemen have called at our
offlce and asked us to give similar pub
licity to the bus service between the
Plaza de Mercado market Square) and
Las DeliciaS (another suburb of the
city,. This line is conducted in such
a way, say these witnesses, that one
who travels by 1t in the hope Of safely
reaching his home Is tormented with
grave doubts of such happy finale to
swiftly and without due caution, and
any suggestion to the conductor that
the speed be moderated is acknowledged
by brusque response, even in the
presence of the agents of traffic.
Naturally, if these defects In service
continue the public will not only lose
its confidence in the authorities who
permit these jeopardieS, but will also
cease using the busses, considering
it preferable to walk home, even from
the center of the city. to the most
outlying precincts. This will relieve
them not only of the expense of the
trip, but will also insure their arriving
home in safety and without having to
endure the rudeness of the chauffeurS,
who resent any comment whatsoever
derogatory of the service.
X \ y
Author Sponsors
Move for Library.
El Telegrafo Guayaquil.-There is a
movement under way, sponsored by the
national author Senor Vinicio, for the
establishment Of a public library at
Quito (the capital of Ecuador). 1t has
been suggested that this building be
erected on the Plaza de San Francisco
for the use of the whole population.
Glasses for those who can't read are
also part of the program-that is, for
those of mature age who have had no
schooling.
There is no denying" says Senor
Vinicio, that the sight Of all the books
and newspapers that would be assembled
In a public library would inspire the
illiterate part of the population with o
longing to read, the first step In an in
creased culture and intelligence for
them. II is freely admitted that the up
lifting efforts of the press count for
little when confronted with the indif-
ference Of . large part Of the popula-
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q. What are the otterlike animals
which are 30 often tanned in India?-
NJ. q.
A. Mongooses are often caught and
tanned: They are quick and sharp-eyed,
and live almost entirely upon SNAKES
and reptiles. They are often kept In
houses as snake killers They are In
telligent and make excellent pets.
Evening star., 1930-06-26

@. Upon what day in June, 1911, was
King George v crowned?--N. X.
A. He was crowned on June az.
Evening star., 1930-06-26

Q. Is there much drinking in col
leges?-H. D. S.
A. A survey of colleges by the W. c.
7. U. indicates that there is less student
drinking than ever, an increase in tee
totaler students and q growing student
trend against liquor.
Evening star., 1930-06-26

q. Was the name Castle real or as
sumed by Irene and Vernon Castle?--
Z. A.
A.. 1t was assumed. Their name was
Blythe.
Evening star., 1930-06-26

q. Please name the Apostles who ap-
pear in Leonardo da Vinci's Last Sup
PERI. B.
A. Reading from left to right, they
are SITS. Bartholomew, James the
Less, Andrews, Judas, Peter, John, The
Christ; SITS. Thomas, James the Great
er, Philip, Matthew, Thaddeus, Simon.
Evening star., 1930-06-26

q. How much is the Arlington Me-
mortal Bridge to coSt?-P. B. c.
A. This bridge, connecting the City
of Washington with Virginia near the
Arlington National Cemetery, is nearing
completion. The entire project will cost
S1A 500 mn
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O. Should the phrase "in so far as"
be usedp-S. M.
A. It has merely the sanction of
usage. The phrase contains a superfiu-
Gus word. It should read 80 far as"
Evening star., 1930-06-26

A. g. Townley, who a dozen years ago
dominated North Dakota politics with
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"a. Is it farther from San Francisco
70 San Diego or to Seattle by water?-
J. Q.
A. It is sal miles 10 San Diego and
926 miles to Seattle by water.
Evening star., 1930-06-26

Q. What race do the Moors belong
to?-T. Z. C.
A. The present-day Moors are mix
ture OF the Mauri, Numidians, Phoe-
nicians, Romans and Arabs,
Evening star., 1930-06-26

q. When kerosene or turpentine Is
used TO whiten clothes, how much
should be used2-E. r. r.
A. II clothes are very dirty, kerosene
or turpentine 0nhammable) may be
added in proportion from one to six
tablespoonfuls TO q boilerful Of water.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-31

who recently made her debut. ard
an suspicious one 1t was too, with
Maurice Chevalier In that gay
musical play The Love Parade"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-31
B MOvTE. \
HSlDEllGHfS
RIvoLI-sAN BENITO

No mental picture can be drawn
Of Happy Days" all star, all talk
ing Fox Movietone song romance
which began an engagement at the
Rivoli theater, San Benito, yester-
day. Il IS the most lavish picture
yet TO reach the screen and the
cast includes such well known per-
sonages as Will Rogers. Janet Gay
nor, Charles Farrell, Walter Cat
lett, George Jessell. William Col
lier. ST., Victor McLagen. Edmund
Lowe, j. Harold Murray. Ell Brendel.
Warner Baxter, George MacFarlane,
Ann Pennington. Marjorie White.
Sharon Lynn, Dixie Lee, Richard
Keene. James j.. Corbeit and a host
OF other celebrities.
The story concerns a minstrel
troupe that plays the locale opera
Houses along the Mississippi River.
travelling by steamboat. Colonel
Billy hatcher. a lovable old charac-
ter owns the show and when IL
goes on financial rocks, the COL
onel'S old friends. now stars on
Broadway. come to his aid and put
on a minstrel show that rehabill-
tateS his fortune.
Charles X. Evans, dean or Amer
lean comedians. enacts the role OF
the colonel and the love interest
centers about Marjorie White and
Richard Keere.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-31
Lee Simmons Manager of Pens

Texas prison pens and farms have a new man.
ager. Lee Simmons Of Grayson county has accepted
the place. He is a member Of the prison board. For
months and months the board and the governor did
their level best to draft one Of the most successful
farmers and bushes men Of Texas. He turned a deaf
ear time and again. Finally he yielded to the pres
sure and now he is the Mussolini OF the prison system
and 5000 convicts.
Legislative appropriation Of $575.000 is at his
disposal. There is an item OF $4,000 for construction
Of a system OF highways on prison properties. Gov.
Moody has a plan to relieve the overcrowded housing
situation. He would work several hundred convicts
on the state highways. and he has asked members Of
the highway commission to designate roads prison.
ers could be assigned to work.
1t is for the highway engineer and the commits
rioners TO accept or reject the proposal Federal con-
victs have been ordered from the Atlanta peniten-
tiary to North Carolina to be utilized as road builders
on government property. Why not state convicts or
state highways? Why place all the load Of taxation
on the gasoline users OF the commonwealth?
Lee Simons is not a practical politician. He has
been given a free hand. He will not permit practical
politicians to interfere with his program. He has
bluntly stated that partisan politics shall not be per-
mitted to interfere with his program or its workings.
He is a man of his word. He has the courage to
back up his words and q backbone that has never
bent to the pleadings Of friends or the threats Of
foes. This is his record where he Is best known. He
is facing a tough problem and he knows it.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-31

The Prince Of Wales. according to dispatches,
saw a white rhino the other day. And that elephant
that charged him the other day, it is a safe bet,
saw an exceedingly white Prince.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-31

observation-disclosures charges. His message was not
couched in olive branch vernacular. He entered a Wig
orous denial and invited an investigation by fair
minded men.
his latest achievement Is the smashing Of a bic
whiskey ring in the Nayarro-F reestone section. His
friends say that it was the best organized and fin
anced conspiracy to evade the pro laws uncovered in
Texas since the adoption Of the 18th amendment. All
the ring leaders were convicted and sentenced to the
federal penitentiary.
II . political boss and leader cannot dispense
tne federal patronage, what inducement is there for
a man to play for the position OF federal boss under
skies Of Texas? Creager had the ear Of Harding. He
named the federal office holders. He had the ear Of
Coolidge. He placed the plums in the hands Of his
iieutenants. He has the ear Of Hoover. Now, viii
Hoover come across or ~sidestep?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-31

to draw a comparison, but In the
case OF The Vagabond King, cur-
rently showing at the Harrington
Arcadia Theatre, a comparison
would be a pGltry means OF express
ing the glamorous wonderment Of
the screens unlimited advantages
over the stage. Don't talk COMPARE
son, but By all means see and hear
The VagabcLd King during its
engagement OF the Arcadia today
through Thursday.
Dennis King, who sky-rocketed
to fame in the well remembered
New York production The Vaga-
bond King" again creates the fas-
cinating role of the dauntless
Francois Villon in the screens en-
chanting adoption Of this gay
musical romance. Photographed
throughout by the improved tech
nicolor process, The Vagabond
King" emergeS az captivating en-
tertainment; in which lifting mel
odies OF a distinguished and last
ing pattern. romance. adventure
and breath-taking splendor are
blended into harmonious entertain
ment.
Playing opposite King Is the
fair-haired. lovely jeanette Mac
Donald, also a Broadway favorite,