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| estimated at 81: 2o were condemned 10
| death. but only 10 were executed; the
remaining 10 and others were impris.
oneo 1or ne. 49,
@. Please give some information
about Charles Crittenton, who founded
the Florence Crittenton Hones.-W.
G. L. #
A. Charles Nelson Crittenton. an
American philanthropiet was born In
Adams. Jefferson County, N. Y, 1893.
| He went into the drug business In New
York City IN 1861. but after 1882, when
| his fiye-year-old daughter died. he de-
voted his time and wealth TO the estab-
lishment OF Florence Crittenton homes
for helpless and unfortuna@ girls and
their infant children, In 1895 the Ma
tiofnal Crittenton Mission was incor-
porated to carry on this work. OF these
mission homes more than 10 were or
ganized In Mr.. Crittenton's lifetime in
all the larger cities of the United States
and in Marseille, Toxic, Shanghai, the
City of Mexico and other cities. The
drug notwithstanding company which
bore his name was one Of the first
States. He was an active member OF
4 the Prohibition party, He died in 1909.
@. Is it true that Queen Caroline
contributed money for Thomas Lees
home, Stratford-on- toe-Potomac?-W.
H. 8.
A. The Thomas Lee estate was
| approximating $4,000 pounds. When
the Jews reached London, sum Of
800 pounds was sent by Queen Caroline,
wife Of George II, Is o gift from her
privy purse. There was also response
| from friends and business associates IA
| the East India Co. These funds were
used in the construction Of strattord.
@. Has the herd Of reindeer pur-
chased in Alaska by the Canadian gov
eminent reached its destination PM.
H.
A. The herd of 5000 reindeer pur-
chased in 1929 Is making its way east
ward toward the delta Of the Mackenzie
River. 1t Is expected 10 arrive in the
Spring Of 1881.
@. Is swordfish increasing In popu-
larity as a food?-N. L.
A. It has caught the popular fancy
and Is considered an excellent food.
@. For what purpose i the wood
called lignum vitae used?-P. D. b.
A. 1t is used for the bearings in ma
chinery and also in bowling alley balls
This most unusual tree Il found in
South America.
@. When was Lincoln Memorial
University founded2-H. p. p.
A. The Lincoln Memorial University
was founded in 1897 near Cumberland
Gap. Tenn. The university was es-
tabished largely through the efforts Of
Gen. Oliver Otis Howard. It Is nom
sectarian. The purpose of the uni
versity Is to furnish educational adj
vantages to the jewellers in the noun
tain regions Of Tennessee and In the
cities. E#
@. What are the names Of the Diff
ferent grades Of lard?--L. NJ! @.
A. They are leaf lard, neutral lard
prime steam lard, choice lard, and
| benzoated lard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
A Creeping Disaster.

The drought was a creeping disaster.
Through the Summer and early Autumn
prediction was hazardous because any
day might bring a notable change in
meteorological conditions that would
alter the entire picture. There was
little to do but wait for cold weather
when the resources of nature would be
sealed finally by killing frosts. AS the
months passed rains came over consid-
cradle areas Of the parched country
new grass spread over the pastures and
rye sprouted In the fields It became
apparent that the disaster was concen-
trating in certain localities-notably
the Middle Atlantic States Of Maryland
Virginia and West Virginia.
Now this section has experienced its
first killing frosts. The growing season
Is done. Very little more Is to b.
hoped for from nature. The picture Il
very nearly complete. Any future
mr. brological development ~ make
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
little difference. There can be stock.

little difference. There can be a stock
taking.
Reports are that Gin Jackson County,
West Virginia-an agricultural county
on the Ohio River-two families out OF
every five will not have SUFFICIENT food
for the Winter" Other counties prob
ably are in situation nearly as seri-
Gus. There will be plenty Of work for
relief agencies.
The distress due to the drought is
found in patches, but it is none the less
real. 1t Is largely confined to the
countryside and the small towns in
the agricultural counties. 1t has added
little to the distress Of the cities and
the industrial towns, for there has
been no notable national food shortage
resulting in higher prices. Such COM
munities.have troubles enough Of their
own.
Thus concentrated in scattered places
the drought disaster is rather mar
ticulate. In q prosperous year much
attention would be paid to 1t which it
does not receive under present condi-
tons. The stricken neighborhoods are
spurred on to greater efforts to work
out their own salvation.
They will receive some help. But in
the rural areas of the Middle Atlantic
States there is a considerable field for
ingenuity and initiative, even in cold
weather, for persons familiar with the
ways of nature. All that can be said
is that the picture Is very nearly
painted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
Gold.

There Is not much more undiscovered
gold in the world, according to volumi-
nous report of a committee Of the
League of Nations.
No more CALIFORNIA;. Australias, South
Africas or Alaskas remain TO be found
and exploited. bringing sudden wealth
to Q few and profound changes In the
economic balance. A eolorful chapter
In history Is very near close. There
II hardly . region on earth which has
not been penetrated and mapped by ex-
plorers. The sunrise tints are duller on
the horizon. The mystical call Of far
lands is less alluring.
The lands still unknown which offer
any financial reward TO the explorer
and prospector are very few. Parts Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
DON'T be a chronic sneezer.

Don't be chronic SneeZer.
With the open season for colds a.
hand, it is easy to fall into the habit
Societys disapproval, for some strangt
reason, has not fallen upon this form
of eruption.
The sneeze Is still tolerated with Q
polite indifference, as is also the cough
Occasionally, in q theater. some ont
will turn around with frown.
The time will come. one may fee
sure, when coughing and sneezing ir
public will be looked upon as inimica
to the general welfare.
Then the chronic sneezer will be-
come scarce.
The man or woman who makes q
habit of sneezing daily Is something Of
nuisance, to put 1t mildly.
He could just as easily restrain his
sneeze, for it is habit, not neces-
sity.
A man with bad cold, one which
has got away from him, as it were
may need the relief of sneeze.
One may catch him unaware. ever
before he has time to pull out hi:
handkerchief.
But the chronic sneezer has no such
excuse. He knows, or at least ought
to know. that he will sneeze exactly
Is minutes after he has boarded his
public vehicle for town.
X *
Now, If he knows this-and surely
he must. for every one else does-why
cannot be take some easily executed
steps to stop It?
Mental persuasion, one might sug-
gest, would do as much as anything
else.
IT am going to sneeze in exactly Ave
minutes" he might say to himself
Yesterday I did it just as we were
this morning, if my timing is accurate
I will sneeze at Seventeenth street.
This means" so he will go on, that
unless do something about this sneeZe
will catch that old crouch unaware
can see that he has me spotted as o
chronic sneezer. He is looking for me
to do it at Sixteenth street.
Instead, will pull fast one on
him a block in advance! But no, that
would be taking sneaking advantage
Of him, one utterly unworthy of me
day. I will not sneeze."
With this heroic resolve, the chronic
sneezer comes to Seventeenth, let us
say. The exact location is unimpor-
tant.
He sees the old crouch, the man
who Is afraid of sneezes, beginning to
hitch in his seat
The old crouch draws over a couple
of inches, getting all ready for the
sneeze. The more inches he can put
between him and the sneeze, the hap
pier he is.
The chronic sneezer, feeling the de-
sire to sneeZe come sover him, gently
places the forefinger of his right hand
firmly on his upper lip.
Just what magic nerve this pressure
effects he does not know, but he does
know that in SO cases in a hundred II
will stop sneeze.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Take advantage of this free service.
| II you are one of the thousands who
have patronized the bureau, write us
again. If you have never used the
service, begin now. 1t Is maintained for
| your benefit. Be sure to send your
name and address with your question
| and incloSe two cents In coin or stamps
! for return postage. Address The Eve
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric j. Haskin, director, washington,
| D. c.
Q. Who were the umpires in this
years World Series?-R. =. j.
A. There we're four-George Mortar
| ity and Harry Geisel Of the American
| League and ]. Z. Reardon and Charles
Rigler Of the National League.
Q. How many radio broadcasting
stations are there in the United States
at the present time?-B. H.
A. There are 615 broadcasting sta
lions.
@. What is meant by the term rem
dering in architecture?-J. H. @.
A. Architectural rendering Is de-
fined as a pictorial art whose object is
to visualize architectural conceptions.
or as the medium whereby the rem
derer communicates sense Of the
reality of a structure in advance of its
! concrete naturalization.
! O. How did Crater Lake receive It's
name?-L. @.
A. The discoveries Of this beautiful
| lekc in Southwestern Oregon quar-
relied on the choice Of O name, dividing
between Mysterious Lake and Deep
Blue Lake. The advocates Of Deep
Blue Lake won the vote. but In 1859
visiting party from Jacksonville re-
named. It Crater Lake. and this, by
natural right, became its title.
Q. why was our domestic turkey
given this name?-J. l.. S.
A. Originally the bird, native to
America. was COMPOUNDED with the
guinea hen, which in 1746 was first
| brought from Numidia into Turkey,
and thence to Europe.
@. What is the average length Of
rural mail routes in this country?-F. v.
A. They average 31.03 miles.
O. Is there q place that a boy can
borrow money to help him get col
lege education?-J. E. B.
A. Student Loan Funds have been
established by privately endowed socie-
| ties, by associations, by States and by
large denominations SO that a deServ-
ing student will have no trouble in OBJ
tanning a loan to pay or help pay his
college expenses. The ONCE of Educa-
| ton has published a bulletin on self
help for college students which con-
| tains complete list of sources of loans
and information in general on this sub
ject.
@. What was Douglas Fairbanks real
name?--R. L. F.
A. His name was Ullman, but he has
now had the name Fairbanks legalized.
Q. How many people live in the Cook
Islands?-E. S.
A. The total population is 1887.
@. How many persons were held re-
sponsible for the execution Of Charles
I?-Y. T. S.
A. The number of the regicides was
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claiming. New Jersey has had its share
of both.
II Calvin Coolidge, the former Presi-
dent, makes a speech for the Republican
ticket in Massachusetts,, as he Is being
urged to do by the G. o. p. leaders,
what is he going to say about prohibit
ton? That is one Of the things which
the voters in Massachusetts, and out OF
If are anxious to know. II Is possible
that Mr.. Coolidge will be able to speak
for the dry candidates for Senator and
Governor without saying anything about
the wet-and-dry issue. Indeed, 1t would
be a surprise 10 some Of the politicians
If he mentioned this issue even though
it Is paramount in the campaign. There
Is q rumor that Mr.. Coolidge advised
william M Butler, the Republican nomi-
nee for the Senate. to come out dry"
when Mr.. Butler was making up his
mind on. that question at the opening
Of his campaign this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

Reds, when they beat Roman Cath
Ole missionaries in China almost to
death with strips Of iron. fail to further
to speak mildly, their cause among the
many million communicates of that
faith. Most people do not like, admire
or sympathize with them anyhow. 1t
might be we'll for their leaders to 60
into conference, and PROFOUND to one
another not the question, What shall
we do next?" but the question, WHITTIER
are we getting?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

Whiskers are having q rousing re-
vival at the University of Kentucky.
There is little doubt that fierce whis-
kers inspire awe in certain sorts of
breasts, and also furnish q modicum
Of facial protection in foot ball But
the old boys who mixed it UP in line
play back in the 7os and Dos can tes-
tify that too luxuriant crop may prove
q boomerang. A beard makes q fine
handle for q quick-fingered guard or
tackle intent on breaking through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

Light and radio waves can go COM
pletely around the earth ever so many
times in one second. The ancient Joke
about the man who, viewing the gigan-
tic mounted fish, announced that its
captor was a liar, is not quite that
speedy, perhaps, but makes up for this
lack by its regularity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

An outstanding New Jersey business
executive declares that the cause of our
business Ills has been removed and
that period Of steady convalescence is
at hand. Perhaps. However. many
persons think there remains a chronic
though sometimes quiescent cause. and
that it is plainly visible from Trinity
Church Tower, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

A neighboring barber rescued the
woman proprietor of novelty store
who had unintentionally set fire to her
emporium up in Connellsville, Pa. If
any singing is to Be done in that block,
he Is prepared to do 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

A glimpse of pictures of the old quar-
tiers for both officers and men now be-
Ing properly replaced at Camp Meade.
Nc, tends toward the conviction that
not only war but peace, also, may be
hell. An alley-dwelling elimination
campaign would scarce produce more
depressing views.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

History of the past decade proves
that when Chicago North Side gane
chief comes into power and affiuence
he has in reality been tipped the black
spot" just as surely as was Capt. Billy
Bones of Treasure Island" And his
chances of living anywhere near as Ions
as that bloody pirate did are slim in
deed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

That just-uncovered salary boost
for several New York City officials
totaling $4,000, was not secret, it is
claimed. Certainly not; it is just that
there are so many things to talk about
in and around "Walkerville" that
somehow, this never got mentioned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

October.
There's no use o. sighin' fur roses that's
dyin'
An fields that are turnin' to brown
An birds that were singin-there's nc
good in bringin'
Their memory back with a frown
Nor to tell how you're missin' the breeze
that was kissin'
The flowers meath the big yellow
moon.
When you think Of the present so crisp
and so pleasant,
Well-honest, it's better than June
Somehow, every season has moods that
are pleasin'.
An the leaves as they drop in your
way
Have businesslike hustle; they crackle
an rustic
An bid you take heart an be gay
The air is that bracin' your blood starts
a-racin
An your pulses beat time to a tune
That makes you feel brighter an
stronger an lighter.
It's great! It's lots better than
June!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
A Slowness Explained.

you English are slow to see a joke"
said the forward young woman.
Perhaps" answered the Londoner.
But, you see, real jokes are so scarce
in our country that one has to take
little time to inspect any article that's
offered"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
Dignity and Cash.

Those wheelbarrow and long-whisker
election bets are very foolish"
Yes" answered young Mrs. Torkins
with a sigh. They are foolish, but
they're a great deal less expensive than
the kind Charley makes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
New Art of Listening.

From the Omaha werld-Herald.
There are 13,47S, 900 radio sets In use
In the United States, and yet 1t Is said
that good listeners are rare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
Autumn Leaves.

How nournful seem the Autumn leavesl
Our souls are most distressed
When some one in our favorite books
Has put them to be pressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
Dumping Red" Salmon

From the Hamilton Spectator.
Soviet canned salmon is being
dumped In the British market This
Is one of those times when red salmon
isn't best. t~aF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
Pleased.

"Are you pleased with the educational
progress your son is making?"
YES" answered Farmer Corntossel.
After seem him in the foot ball game,
mother lows there won't be any trou-
BILE with tramps when he's livin' home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
Cheering.

Didn't those hideous campaign carl
eatures make your wife angry?"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum.
After studying them carefully, she has
concluded thSt ] am not nearly as
homely as I might be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
The Font Rail PLAYERS

My envy their prowess does not COM
mand;
On their triumphs look askance.
It's better to cheer from the big grand
stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
Than to ride in the ambulance.

Oar ain no downin' de average
mans self-esteem," said Uncle Eben.
When he wins at de races he gives
his judgment de credit an when he
loses he blames de boss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

One at the great broadcasting sys-
tens, In q spirit Of all-around political
fairness, offered Senator George w.
Norris of Nebraska its Nationwide
for reelection. The underlying theory
was that as long as the regular Re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

@. What are the names Of the Diff
ferent grades of lard?--L. NJ! @.
A. They are leaf lard, neutral lard
prime steam lard, choice lard, and
benzoated lard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27


Dean Cross is insisting that it is time
the public utilities grip be shaken on
the State government. For he insists
that, whoever the Republicans may
make Governor. Rorabach will be the
power behind the throne.
There is no senatorial election IN
Connecticut this year. Senator Hiram
Bingham, who, by the way, was also
professor at Yale, does not come up Tor
reelection until 1882. But there is
brisk fight not only for Governor, put
also for seats in the House between the
Democrats and the Republicans. The
Democratic platform is frankly wet, de-
claring for repeal of the eighteenth
amendment The Republican platform
does not use the word repeal in con-
nection with the eighteenth amend
ment, but 1t urges return OF the con-
troll of the liquor traffic to the States,
which amounts to the same thing In the
end. Rogers. the candidate OF the Re-
publicans for Governor. is personal
dry, but he has declared he stands on
the platform of his party. The liquor
issue does not appear to be paramount
in Connecticut, so far as the guber-
material race is concerned.
The Connecticut delegation in the
House is at present solidly Republican.
The Democrats are making desperate
efforts to cut lnCo Vne uelesdIlon ana
are hopeful of electing Augustine Loner-
gan in the first congressional district.
Ionergan served three terms in the
House in the past. He Is running
against Charles w. Seymour, who is the
nominee In place Of Representative
Penn, the incumbent. Lonergan was
the Democratic nominee for the Senate
two years ago, but was defeated by
Senator Wolcott.
If the politicians and observers are
correct, Dwight w. Morrow Is likely
to win the senatorial election in New
Jersey by a tremendous majority-the
Republicans say half a million votes.
If that is the case. 1t does not look as
though the depression and unemploy-
ment issue Is so effective this year as
the Democratic leaders have been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-27

q. Is swordfish increasing I'm popu-
larity as q food?-N. L.
A. It has caught the popular fancy
and Is considered an excellent food.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-12
HOUSE GUESTS ARE


Mrs. A. c. Statham gave a de-
lightful afternoon bridge party Fri
day afternoon in honor Of Mrs.
Clark Janson and Miss Grace Faye
Miles Of Mosheim, who are house
guests at the home Of their aunt,
Mrs. II. u. Miles.
Roses and daisies we're p~rofusely
used in the card and living rooms
and the bridge tables presented a
charming variety of gayly colored
score pads and TALES.
At the games the hostess scored
high and presented the favors TO
the honorees, one Of whom, Mrs.
Janson, also won the cut favor. with
Mrs. j. A. Keller making second
high score.
The hostess served a refreshment
course
Those present were Mesdames
Douglas Mackenzie. II. u. Miles. "A.
A. Nielsen. Il. r. Terry. George
Walton. B. Fl. Hooks, L. G. New
man, r. M. Edwards. j. A. Keller,
II. L. Montandon. Miss Estelle En-
merling and the honor guests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-12
AUXILIARY
ANNIVERSARY

The anniversary OF the rationai
Presbyterian Church Auxiliary was
celebrated by Edinburg Presbyte-
rians Wednesday evsning at the
church: The principal feature Of the
entertainment was a ministerial re-
lief pageant IN which Mesdames
Ed. r. Smith. A. NJ. LaFever, r. w.
Rentz. j. E. Berry and Cooper
Smith. Miss Dorothy Smith. Miss
Dorothy Rentz and Master Gene
Stephens portrayed the several
parts.
Preceding the pageant the devo-
tionaI was given by Rev. r.. 4. Por-
terrified, and Mesdames Cooper
Smith, r. w. Rentz and Miss Belle
Boynton were presented with their
Sunday school training credits to
apply on the final certificate. Mrs
j. j. Clossner gave an interesting
history Of the Auxiliary and q
musical number was rendered by
Miss Esther Rentz.
Each member, in accordance with
the national auxiliary custom. con-
tributed a number Of pennies equiv
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-06-12

as important divisions of the gen.
eral program.
Miss McClench vas presented a
bluebonnet painting by Miss Mary
Jane Higgins from the state fedora
ton. and Mrs. Blanche Fulgham,
Valley Federation president, was
given an ornamental bronze statue
clock, presented by Mrs. Artie Suggs
of Mercedes. newly elected fedora
ton head, as appreciation from VAL
ley clubs.
Frolic Luncheon
Delegates were entertained at
noon yesterday at luncheon at the
Matamoros cafe. Miniature pot
terry pieces were table favors, and
the menu included Spanish dishes.
Miss Rhoda Murray, Fort Worth,
was chairman Of the impromptu,
surprise frolic program, in which
club representatives participated on
short notice. The afternoon was
sent in inspecting Matamoros Gu
rio shops and points Of interest.