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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07
The Cause of the Drought.

Many theories, some of them reason
able and some utterly fantastic, are
being advanced to account for the
exceptionally dry weather and the long
stretch OF excessive heat from which
virtually the entire country is now
suffering. Among the fantastic n.y.
potheses Is the one that the universal
use Of the radio has had an effect
upon the suns Galleries and the natural
evaporation Of moisture and It's repre-
cipitation In the form Of rain. Just
how this occurs Is not worked out, and
probably never will be. Again, 1t was
recently suggested that the emanation
Of hydrocarbons from oil wells is ct
the root Of the evil. though with no
convincing argument TO show the pre-
else procedure. OF the same kind Is
the theory that the constantly increas-
ing use OF automobiles, with their
discharge Of carbon monoxide gas, has
had O deleterious effect upon the
climate.
There have been heat waves and
droughts a. far back - man can re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07

margin Of fuel he could perhaps have
driven his ship OF An even faster pace.
Fuel capacity involves considerations
Of structure and Of motor power. The
machine with the largest tanks, how
ever, Is not necessarily the speediest
Indeed, 1t Is likely to be. the slower
boat" II there should be q decided
gain In the matter Of structural weight
saving, through the use Of q lighter
metal than that now available, such ~
the newly developed beryrium. fuel
capacity could be increased without
diminishing speeds.
Hawks, with his fastest time and his
five fuel stops. has set a mark that will
probably incite emulation with little
delay. The American flyers are keen to
score new achievements. They are max
ing aviation history constantly and fire.
Quently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Jews In this wholesale naming the
two most common sources Of names
were the Bible and the occupation OF
the person.
q. What kinds Of fish are found In
the Potomac River?-C. II. II.
A. The following are some OF the nsh
usually found in the Potomac River:
Shad black bass. six species OF suckers,
about six species Of catfish, carp. spots,
pike, yellow perch and sunfish.
@. When was the pon-combustibls
characteristic Of asbestos first recog-
niZed?-A. X.
A. The non-combustible character
and spinning quality Of asbestos fber
were undoubtedly known 70 the ancient
world. Plutarch mentions perpetual"
lamp wicks used by the Vestal virgins.
@. Were any American Indians ever
cannibals?-S. Men.
A. Cannibalism was not unknown
among the Indians Of North America.
The almost extinct Tonkaways OF Texas
have the reputation OF being the iast
of the cannibals," and the AttacapaS
owe their name to this practice, at
tributed to them by their neighbors.
Cannibalism has been rarer In America
than is generally supposed. AS one
writer says, Outside OF its occurrence
through necessity in ways known TO
civilized peoples. 1t was chiefly martial
and ceremonial"
@. How many people were killed In
the explosion at the Washington Arse
nal during the Civil War?-B. j. @.
A. The explosion occurred June IT,
1854, and afterward II charred bodies
were found. Funeral services were held
at the arsenal for is victims. Two
were given private burial. d.
q. How many degrees are granted IN
year by our colleges?-C. r. p.
A. Colleges and universities report
ing to the once Of Education in 1928
granted s3065 baccalaureate degrees.
1927 professional degrees, 1.447 Pm. D.
degrees and 1,245 honorary degrees; TO-
tai. 105,674.
@. On which side did Missourians
| fight in the Civil Ware. r.
A. Forty-seyen per cent Of her men
of military age fought In the Union
Army and 23 per cent were in the Con-
federate Army.
@. How Is q leg Of lamb boned?-
A. In boning first take out the irreg-
ular aitch, or pelvic bone, at the large
end. Cut into the meat on the thin
/ nest, or "sttde," side and lay back
flap Of meat deep enough to expose the
leg bone and permit its removal. You
will have q pocket here for stufflng, or
the leg may be sewed together and
roasted without stuffing. A good sharp.
/ thin knife is needed for boning. A
boned leg of lamb goes farther" as the
slices are more even and attractive.
@. What will keep gasoline from be-
| ing inflammable?-R. NICK.
A. Carbon tetrachloride will make
gasoline non-inhammable If enough is
added.
@. What Is q "baldachin"?-A. H.
| A. It Is a rich brocade. The name
is therefore given to a canopy made OF
baldachin or other rich material car.
ried over an altar in a procession. and
also is sometimes applied to bed
canopy.
@. Can sailor at sea distinguish the
Gulf Stream?-C. P. T.
A. Sometimes, but not always. At
times it is as distinguishable as . curve
in street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07
Making Aviation History.

Fast flying, far flying, high flying and
1ong-sustained flying are the order Of
1880. Records in all branches Of avia-
ton have been made anew this year.
which has yet almost half Of its span
TO run. It may be that this twelve
month will itself stand as a record year
In respect TO advance in the air. But
not for long. Whatever has been the
result Of efforts at aerial advancement
IN 1880. further advances are certain
to come, and perhaps Immediately.
The steadiness with which new marks
are being scored in altitude, in distance,
In time and in speed conclusively indi-
Gates that the art of human flight Is
still in the stage Of development.
The latest achievement in this re-
New York to Los Angeles In IS hours.
IS minutes and As seconds, actual time
IN the air, and IL hours, so minutes and
IS seconds in elapsed time from point
TO point. This elapsed time Is hours.
50 minutes and IL seconds less than the
One-SLOp ulBHt Oh ftOsCUe 1uIHcH III
May, which until yesterday was the
fastest flight across the American Con-
tinent. Hawks made five landings for
fuel, spending one hour and fifteen min
utes on the ground for this purpose.
That man will soon fly from coast
TO coast In twelve hours. or just half a
day, is q reasonable expectation. He
win probably make this time within q
year or so, perhaps, indeed. before the
close Of the present year. 1t is even
possible that Hawks may do it on his
Return TO the East. as he now proposes
Machines are being tuned to higher
speeds and pilots are learning rapidly
to get the utmost out of their mounts. y
with the least risk.
Hawks experience points to the facj
that the fuel problem is the chief one
remaining for solution. Had he beer
able TO carry gasoline enough for non.
stop flight he would, at the rate Of hi'
actual progress on the five-stop basis
have made the distance in the lower
time of the two, 10 hours, IS minutes
and As seconds. With an abundant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07

The Winona Lake, Ind, Fire Depart
nent, deeply moved by a sense of ap-
probation of art, turned their hose on
and completely washed away some ivy
worthy woman had planted at the
feet Of statue of the Venus de Milo
with the pious hope that it would grow
and cover "this indecent figure" Very
civic and very arty, indeed-but when
American outdoor statuary is carefully
surveyed 1t is seen that there is plenty
OF worthy work for the ivy vine plant
ers. There are statues right here in the
National Capital that would be all the
better for an ambuscade Of the thickest
of greenery, the most tenacious and
copious Of climbing plants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07
An Other States and Canada.
Member Of the Associated Press.
williamstown and Charlottesville.


Words of wisdom are emanating by
the ton these hot Summer days from
Williamstown, Mass, where the Insti-
tute of Politics is holding forth, and
from Charlottesville, Va, where the
Institute of Public Affairs is getting the
times These two superchautauquas have
set an example that has been seized
with avidity by other centers of learn
ing, and institutes of various character
and degree have sprung up almost over
night
The function of these institutes was
typtfied In Q dispatch from The Stars
correspondent at Charlottesville the
ether day. The reporter, working on the
principle that when a man bites a dog
it is news, came near having a first
rate story when a speech on prohibition
was not Immediately followed by debate
and discussion. Unfortunately, from
the reporters point of view, a discus
sion and defense followed in the nick of
time. So there was not much of a
story. The dog had merely bitten the
man.
At Williamstown and Charlottesville
forums have been provided, under ex-
traordinarily inviting auspices, where au-
thorities or theorists, workers or dream
ers, may have the hall and air their
views. The airing Of such views is
naturally followed by a counter-attack
Of conflicting views, and the result is a
sort of intellectual orgy in which the
appetites Of the speakers and the au-
dience 60 uncurbed. The Government
Of this proud and happy land is torn
asunder. shaken to pieces, put under
the microscope and analysed. No one
Is fearful over the process, because 1t
Is obvious that In few moments some
careful builder will rise to take the
pieces, one by one, and put the Gov
eminent together again before time for
adjournment has arrived. Some one
seises the Kellogg pact, stamps on 1t
viciously, ridicules it, holds 1t up at
arms length and shoots it full Of holes.
but before 1t can be torn up and Thrown
In the wastebasket . defender rescues
it and lovingly fills up the holes and
puts it back where 1t belongs.
Those who attend Williamstown and
Charlottesville to drink In wisdom, and
those who speak from these rostrums.
are Q selected group. The speakers are
men and women whose achievements
stand as comforting assurance that
whatever they say will be worth listen
ing to. What the country needs, as
well as o good fve-cent cigar, is Q
whole pack of little wiuiarnstowns and
Charlottesvilles scattered throughout
the land, where one may always be
assured of an audience and platform;
where one may rise in righteous wrath
and get OH his chest whatever 1t is
that is hothering him. They would
provide . safety valve for q steam
engine that, like other good steam en-
gines, sometimes suffers from too much
pressure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07
Clear Issue lin Texas Run-Off
Is Seen by State and Nation

! Governors race, West Texas can look
| back upon the record of last Saturdays
voting with a great deal OF satisfaction.
BY demonstrating that West Texans can
think along with one another and back
up their thinking with the ballots. the
political status OF West Texas Is vastly
improved. Politicians, of6ceholders ano
the State government will be compelled
to cease to regard as q political orphan
| a section which can weld itself into Q
solid political unit whenever the occa-
sion arises. A region which can conS
centrate on one condition or one issue
and record better than loo, 900 votes Ia
the process cannot be ignored"
Referring to Senator Smalls refus
ito dictate to his supporters as TO hov
they should vote in the run-of," tn
shares Senator Small's confidence "a
the intelligence of West Texas voters.
And because they are that sort they
can be depended upon to vote with
acute concern for the better interests,
the welfare and the progress OF Texa&s
which an eficient and safe administra-
ton OF its government alone can
assure
The Raleigh News and Observer
thinks Texas is too wise to invite q
return to such government as Jim Fer
guson gave" and that the State will
nominate and elect Sterling, who is well
named" The st. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat, however, believes that what is
often referred to most disparagingly and
even contemptuously as Fergusonism' IL
still vital force in Texas" and "Au-
gust % may even show 1t to be doni-
mating force"
1T will be a contest in which good
government will be pitted against Fer
gusonism, and Texas understands Fer
gusonism too we'll to be in doubt as to
the outcome" in the judgment of the
Texarkana Gazette. A succession of
queries from the Houston Chronicle
voices its sentiments as to the final
contest: Can Texas afford another
Ferguson administration? Can we af-
ford two years of strife that it Is sure
to bring? It is not Just some
thing that we might as we'll try. There
Is no experiment about it. We have
tried 1t three times. We know what IL
Is. In all kindness to everybody, can
Texas afford to 60 back to it?"
Ma Ferguson's prospects" accord
ing to the Louisville Ccurier-J Journal,
ARE not roseate If Gov. Dan Moody,
who defeated her four years ago, has
not lost his leadership. He announced
that he would support any one who
goes into the run-off against the Fer
gusons.' Under the Texas sys.
tenn efforts at coalitions are inevitable,
but defeated candidates are not always
able to deliver their followers. The
division of sentiment expressed by the
returns leaves Mrs. Fergusons propor-
ton Of the total unimpressive in view
OF Gov. Moody'S declaration"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07

Stop o minute and think about this
fact: You can ask our Information
Bureau any question Of fact and get the
answer back in q personal letter. It Is
Q great educational idea, introduced
into the lives Of the most intelligent
people In the world-American news
paper readers. It is q part of that best
purpose of a newspaper-service. There
Is no charge except 2 cents in coin or
stamps for return postage. Get the
habit Of asking questions. Address your
letter to The Evening Star Information
Bureau, Frederic j. Haskin, director.
Washington, d. c.
@. Where did John Mccormack re-
ceive his education?-M. d. A.
A. John Mccormack. the tenor, was
born in Athlone, Ireland, June IA, 1894.
He was educated at Summer Hill Col
lege, County Sligo. Ireland. He studied
voice under Signor Sabatini at Milan,
and won first prize at the Dublin Music
Festival in 1904. After two years of
study in italy he made his London
debut as Turiddu in "Cavalleria Rusti-
cana"
@. How far from Los Angeles is the
art gallery which contains THE Blue
Boy"?-F. r. q.
A. The Huntington estate. where the
art collection of the late Henry Hunt
ington Is located, is in the city Of San
Marine, about Is miles from the heart
OF Los Angeles.
O. What States have bank deposits
guarantee laws?-W. G. B.
A. Nebraska Is the only State which
has bank deposit guarantee law. In
1925 Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska
Texas, Mississippi. South Dakota, North
Dakota and Washington operated under
q bank deposit guarantee law, but all
have been repealed with the exception
of Nebraska.
@. For which cause are more arrests
made-intoxication or trafic law viola
tions?-B. s.
A. A survey of 80 cities made by the
Travellers Insurance Co. shows that
439,357 arrests were made because OF
intoxication and liquor law violations
and traffic law violations led to / ,091 1868
arrests. Only 1880 arrests were made
for such offenses as robbery and
burglary.
@. What does the word rendering
mean when applied to architecture?-
M. c. N.
A. Rendering, as used in connection
with architectural drafting, means tc
complete q perspective drawing OF ele-
walton by nlling in the shadows, sky
| hills, etc.
@. Did Queen Victoria dance?-
M. w.
A. Maj. Gen. Sir George Ashton says
that Queen Victoria was an excellent
dancer and very fond Of the pastine.
@. What island Is Defoe supposed to
have had In mind as the one on which
Robinson Crusoe was marooned?-S
r. w.
A. Robinson Crusoe" is based onsthe
adventures of Alexander Selkirk, who
was cast away on the Island Of Juan
| Fernandez.
Q. How long have Jews had sur.
names?-F. E.
A. The American Hebrew says thai
Jewish surnames date only from 1912
when Hardenb rig. the Austrian, devised
specious and ingenious form of tyr
amy by which to aff1ict the Jews. Since
they had never had surnames and had
preferred to remain without them In
the thousands of years Of their exist
ence, Hardenburg saw a new means
whereby to infiict discomfort upon the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07

Many mature residents OF the Capital
recall with pleasure the tenure Of office
here Of Senior Jose F. Godoy. diplomat
and author. who died at ripe age
recently at his home In Mexico City.
He and his family found American
life and ways thoroughly congenial,
especially the younger members Of his
family, who, like their father, were
exceedingly popular with the younger
set. Senior Godoy was q credit 10 both
countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07
Twas a Numismatist,
Not a Philatelisi

To the Editor of The Star:
In the editorial column of Mondays
Star you have paragraph beginning
"Philatelists are puzzled over strange
coin, just discovered. which is abso-
lutely smooth on both Sides, without
mark of any kind" etc, the etc. con-
sisting of somewhat humorous remarks.
Now, will you kindly inform us what
philatelists have to do with coins?
Mayhap your paragrapher viii soon
inform US that numismatist has dis
covered a. new stamp.
HARRY B. MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07
Highlights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

difficulties. The fund, as originally es-
tablished, consisted of 3,505,00 francs
but In recent years, due to the depre-
citation OF our currency, the relief avail
able has been much curtailed. The
original instructions of Mr.. Carnegie
provided for the assistance of ali In
digent persons who had lost their earn
ing power or other sources of pecuniary
remuneration as the result of their
heroism."
An increase Of 800 per cent in awards
deemed worthy resulted in the cases OF
the widows and orphans of war heroes
and such unanticipated acquisitions
upon the interest from the fund have
resulted in grave diminution OF
awards to the heroes Of peace or to
their dependents.
However, the commission has func-
toned as literally as possible during the
last year with its depleted capital and
has paid out $50, 1881 francs 40 centimes
In the war annuities alluded to and
1895 francs for awards in specific and
new cases Of heroism. The commits
sion also awarded gold medals for
heroic acts, 25 silver medals for similar
deeds, as well as 80 bronze medals, 2
diplomas of honor and is letters OF
congratulation to others who risked life
or limb to save others.
One hundred and eighty-three cases
were considered and rejected as SUBJ
JectS for pecuniary rewards which might
have been recognized substantially had
the finances Of the commission permit
ted. Some of the cases presented, how
ever, did not quite come within the
Limitation Of "heroism," as defined by
the establishment. Naturally, those who
become incapacitated for further self
support, through acts Of self-sacrifice
In behalf OF others, receive first con-
sideration.
&N*
United States Consuls
Compile Bolivia Facts.
FL Diario, La Paz.-The consuls of
the United States in La Paz, Senores
Eduardo Trueblood and Sheldon r.
Mills, have compiled, in the form Of an
informative leafiet, an epitome of b.
livia. as regards its chronological, geo.
graphical, administrative, commercial.
climatic and economic features. which
is being profusely and gratuitously dis
tributed in the United States
In addition to the foregoing infor-
nation there are data regarding living
conditions in Bolivia. the language
spoken and the customs and traditions
of the people. The little pamphlet is
very complete and interesting, even to
us who constitute q part of the pic
ture, and 1t is hoped will be the means
not only Of acquainting people in the
Grand Republic Of the North with con-
ditions in q country very little known
to the vast majority of them, but also
OF bringing greater numbers OF them
here to cast their lot with an enter
prising and progressive nation. The In
dustry OF Bolivia, particularly, would be
the better for the application of Amer
lean methods, and we trust that, in
this respect, as we'll as in many others.
the little leafiet will be of the benefit
it should.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Get Busy.
II dis world seems goin' slow,
Get busy.
1t might be yoh fault, you know.
Get busy.
Now an den de loafin' throng
Merely waits fob some one strong
To be pushin' things along.
Get busy.
If dis world appears too fast,
Get busy.
faint no use in bein' last.
Get busy.
Though yoh disappointment vex.
Keep on tryin' to get mex.
Chillun, listen to dis tex
Get busyl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07

H. Hill, former member Of the House
from upstate and leader Of the Hoover
forces in the preconvention campaign
In New York In 1928, has declared, too,
that anti-prohibition sentiment Is on the
increase among the Republicans out
side Of New York City, and that the
drys might rs well face the fact and
admit IL. Upstate Republican men,
bers of the House have in a number
Of instances declared against prohibi-
ton, among them being Cook of Buff
falo. Whitley OF Rochester, Hancock of
The two leading Republican candidates
for nomination for the House from
Westchester County have announced
themselves - opposed to prohibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07

Whatever were the true circum-
stances Of the death up in Maine of
AL Lassmann, giant New York University
athlete, they cannot besmirch his grid
iron and boxing arena fame. Followers
Of intercollegiate athletics will not soon
look upon his like again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07

Thomas Edison asked the group Of
boys taking his question test which Of
q stranded and varied party they
would save. Judging by the odd things
grown men and women save from burn
ing buildings, they might. In sudden
crisis, devote their energies to poodle,
q pillow or pipe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07

A pretty good design for a flag for
the United States of Europe could be
had from the rainbow, which combines
every visible hue, and at one of whose
ends Is pot of gold, while at its other
will be found said United States OF
Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07

The far-fung Roosevelts are spread
ing steadily. Theodore Is holding the
fort in Porto Rico and now Nicholas is
to be Vice Governor of the Philippines
not to mention Franklin Of the Empire
State. Are we slowly acquiring o
PATRON dynasty2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07

Any seaside bather would much rather
witness running fight between Coast
Guardsmen and rum-runners than see
the sea serpent, which contented our
grandparents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07

A blimp lands on q liners deck.
Modern mariners will find that, as in
the case of the ancient ones albatross,
1t Is bad luck t. shoot them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07

Big dope rings are broken by ones,
twos and even hves with great regu-
larity, but apparently the angleworm
has little on them when it comes to
self-multiplication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07
Queer Human Beings.

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
People are queer creatures who think
great man greater every time he saws
some obvious thing they say among
themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07
Holidays and Navies.

From the Indianapolis Star.
A naval holiday Is just the reverse of
the ordinary variety when II comes to
financial output.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07
Checks Likely Meant,

Prom the Seattle Daily Times.
French doctors have devised q way
to diagnose q patients ailment by the
way ne writes. Possibly by the Wy
he writes checks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07

Oil was the basis Of royal fortunes in
ancient Crete. America seems to be
getting that way, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07
Statue to Memory.

From the Morgantown CIV. Val Dominion
News.
A man may be terribly absent minded
and still have statue erected to his
memory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-07

And Only Skin Deep, Too
From the Duluth Herald.
Woman sues Q beauty shop. for
81, 100000. We never imagined there
was 50 much facial beauty in the world.