davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

This great service is maintained by
The Evening Star for the benefit Of its
readers, who may use it. every day
without cost to themselves. AL they
have to do is ask for any information
desired and they will receive prompt
answers by mail. Questions must be
clearly written and stated as briefly as
possible. Inclose 2-cent stamp for re-
turn postage and address The Evening
Star Information Bureau, Frederic j.
Haskin, director, Washington, D. G.
@. How many people in this country
have incomes Of more than $5,OOO-
A. About 8 per cent Of the incomes
in the United States is in excess OF
$4,000.
@. What was the famous remark
made by World War general which
began, my right has been rolled up?"
A. The following was written by Gen.
Foch In q letter to Marshal Joffre dur
ing the Battle Of the Marine: my
right has been rolled up, my left has
been driven back, my center has been
smashed, I have ordered an advance
from all directions!"
@. About what period of English his
tory Is Lorna Doone" written?-B. L.
A. It is q romance Of Exmoor in the
Stuart times from about 1873 to 1887.
@. Where was the first European
colony established IN China?-V. 8. =.
A. The first was Portuguese colony
established at Macao in 1857, when it
was given two and one-hah square
miles Of territory. The permanent oc-
cupation Of Macao and the nearby
islands of Verde, Teipa and Coloane by
Portugal was not confirmed by treaty
until 1887.
@. How many Galleries are there IN
a cake of yeast?-B. G.
A. A pound Of yeast contains 625
calories. There are 80 cakes to the
pound, therefore a cake contains ABOUT
20 calories.
@, Do people who live In Monte
Carlo gamble in the Casino?-W. j. H.
A. The inhabitants Of the city are
forbidden access to the gambling tables
but are exempt from taxation and de-
rive large profits from the visitors.
@. Are there any chimney sweeps
left in London?-K. A.
A. London still has chimney sweeps.
@. Why were totem poles erected?-
A. M. B.
A. Totem poles were erected to com
menorate events; wedding, victory
a birth, a death. long trip. any major
event in the life of the erector, were
thus recorded.
@. Who decided 'lpon the location
of the Roman Forum?-M. M.
A. The Roman Forum was situated
between the Palatine Capitoline and
O1lirinal Hills. Originally 1t was
swamp or marsh. Romulus and TatiiIs
are said to have drained it and set 1t
apart, after filling it, as place for the
administration of justice, for the as
semblies Of the people. and for other
kinds Of public. business.
@. Should married woman sign her
name Mary Smith Jones or Mrs. Paul
Jones?-M. C. C.
A. It is not correct to sign anything
except a hotel register Mrs. Paul
Jones. A woman's signature should read
Mary Smith Jones, and if it Is necessary
that she be identified as her husbands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JOHNSON.
BlisSfuI RepOse,

BlissfuI Repose.
An old-tirne song to me is dear,
A Rip Van Wrinkle lay.
The humble rhyme we used to hear
In careless hours and gay.
The loiterer doing at his ease
No vigil cared to keep,
And all he had to say was, please
Go way and let me Sleep"
Prosperity, I'm sure, prevails
Through all the poisoning land,
OF comfort II one climate fails,
Another's near at hand.
When big debates disturb my ease
With theories so deep,
All that ! have to say is, please
Go way and let me sleep!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

they sufdce to make plain the circuni-
stances In which the agent Of the law
was killed. He had followed the liquor
laden car into an alley and interrupted
the two men Is they were about to
discharge It's contents. They ned and
the ofdcer took possession Of the car
and, to attract attention and call for
assistance, he sounded the siren for
several minutes. A crowd gathered and
eventually the fugitives returned. Then,
according TO disclosures by the police
regarding the statements of the men In
custody. followed a negotiation for the
release Of the car, the bootleggers Of
fering the agent first $50 and then 500
If he would let II 60. He refused. Then
q shot was fred and the officer fell
dead. The crowd scattered, the two
now In custody leaped into the car and
drove away. Now they both admit
participation in the affair up to the
point of the firing of the shot, and then
mutually deny that act.
Assuredly there will be plenty of testi-
mony in this case to determine the guilt
Of the crime. The shooting took place
in the presence of large number of
people. The scene was comparatively
dark alley and the hour was late, but
probably the participants were known
personally to many Of those who had
been attracted by the sound Of the siren.
It is now the task of the district attor-
ney's Office and police headquarters to
get the evidence which will without fail
fasten the guilt upon the one who fired
the shot and determine the degree Of
culpability Of his companion.
Meanwhile the question remains, as
stated in The Star yesterday, why did
not the sound Of siren blowing con-
tinuously for twenty minutes in a no.
toriously tough" part Of the city draw
police attention? Is there any field in
the Capital into which the police will
not venture unless specifically called?
Is there any disposition on the part Of
the police to refrain from Intervention
in prohibition enforcement activities by
those specifically assigned to that task2
These are questions that Gen. Crosby as
Commissioner In charge Of police affairs
may wish to have answered in the in
terest Of fuller knowledge of the or
ganization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14
Cosgrave's Goodwill Policy
Made Factor in His Success

party would then, If the situation is UNI
derstood, strike out for less Of British
interest in Irish affairs"
y
Notwithstanding the fact. as pointed
out by the New York Evening Post, that
De Valera, opponent of Cosgrave, was
hailed as the only man likely to re-
store the lost confidence of the people
and as the outstanding Irishman.'"
the Post states, These pfauditS could
not avail him much against the record
for constructive craftsmanship which
is to the credit of President Cosgrave."
The Detroit Free Press sees a diff
ference between the possible influence
of De Valera, if he had been In power,
and that of CoSgrave, and AYERS, Cos
grave has done much to soften the Bit
terneSS in Irish hearts which England's
long rule of Ireland had engendered to
her own discomfort and in the field Of
domestic legislation has shown a degree
Of enlightenment that seems to make
it unnecessary to seek further for
man to save the Irish nation"
DE Valera has never become recon-
ciled," says the Memphis Commercial
Appeal, Ito the idea of the Free State
He will be satisfied with nothing less
than a sovereign republic. He says so
quite frankly. Fortunately for Ireland,
ne dOeS not command majority In the
Dali. President Cosgrave does not ex-
actly fire the imagination of his coun-
trymen, but he has put them on the
road to stable and satisfactory gov
eminent, and SO far they have stood by
him."
AS to whether De Valera could ave
been stronger with the country il he
had been at home, instead of travelling
in the United States, the South Bend
Tribune expresses uncertainty, but finds
as one factor that the break came at
time when the Republican party was
weakened by internal dissension."
Adverse conditions are emphasized by
the Atlanta Journal with the statement:
Business depression, widespread unen-
ployment, an unfavorable balance Of
trade, and threatened deficit in the
treasury call for the utmost wisdom the
government can command. A time like
this, while it tends to bestir popular
unrest, would be i'll suited, as far as
the public good is concerned, to the rad
ical experiments of De Valera, nor is
1t likely that he and his group would
care to assume responsibility at such q
juncture. President Cosgrave, though
he may reconstitute the council is ex.
pected to hold the even tenor of his
policies"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14
The Moore Bill.

The decision to hold hearings within
the near future on the bill by Mr..
Moore Of Virginia for appointment of a
commission to study fiscal relations be-
tween the Federal and District govern
.ments will be welcomed by Washingto-
mans. Mr.. Mcleod of Michigan, acting
chairman Of the District committee, and
Mr.. Beers Of Pennsylvania, chairman Of
the subcommittee on fiscal relations, are
to be congratulated on their willingness
to start this meaSure-of great impor-
lance to Washington-on its course.
The suggested changes in the bill,
understood to have been made by the
retiring Commissioners, and upon which
the hearings will naturally develop fur
ther discussion, are all good. The pro-
posal that the field of the commission
Of inquiry be limited strictly to the d.
vision of expense is natural and proper.
In addition, it is proposed that three
year residence requirement for the three
Washingtonians who would serve on the
commission be inserted in the wording
Of the act and that the commission re-
port on its findings every two years in
stead of every four years, as the bill
now provides.
There should be no opposition to Mr..
Moore's bill in Congress. Its passage
entails no usurpation of the rights Of
the House appropriations committee,
which, while determining by rigid and
infexible rule for the last seven fiscal
years the division of expenses, could not
consistently champion that rule as equi-
table and at the same time oppose i'm
partial investigation of its merits by the
fact-finding agency to be set up under
Mr.. Moore's bill.
It is only logical to regard the Moore
bill as an instrument the purpose of
which is to assist, by research and
report, the houses of Congress which
have the exclusive and important re-
sponsibility of legislating for the Fed
eral City, No appealing or persuasively
worded arguments are needed to bolster
its obvious merits. These become ap-
parent by the recognition Of certain
facts that stand on their own legs.
These facts are that, without rhyme
or reason and in defiance of SUBJ
stantive law, enacted by Congress in
1922, and never repealed, the Federal
appropriation to expenses Of the Fed
eral City has remained virtually sta
tionary while the local contribution has
increased nearly so per cent; semi
national projects, disproportionately
expensive for city the size Of WASH
ington, are being undertaken under q
division of expense that may have been
equitable seven years ago, but no longer
bears any relation to equity now be-
cause the budget has increased more
than $10,000,000.
But those who consider the Moore
bill may forget even these facts and
regard the measure from merely two
standpoints: First, is the Federal Gov
eminent now paying too much or too
little toward the support of the local
community? Second, is the present
system of dividing the expenses in the
best interest of the Capital of the
United States?
Washington does not favor the Moore
bill as possible tax-reduction or re-
sponsibility- lodging measure. Wash
ingtonians favor it because they want
the facts. Congress should regard it
In the same light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

be little dissent from the estimate which
Secretary stinson puts upon the
! achievement Of the delegation. He
might have been somewhat more literal
and attached to that Judgment q res
ervation to the effect that Is much OF
the delegations mission" was accom-
plished" as was humanity possible. Ger
tainly the American public was led to
hope, amid the high optimism in which
the conference was incubated, that a
f1ve-power treaty was not only its goal,
but its attainable goal.
That objective has not been reached.
No blame can conceivably attach to the
spokesman Of the United States for
the conferences failure to achieve It,
France and italy presented a set of
stonewan conditions impervious to con-
Citation or compromise. It might have
tended to minimize the world dis
appointment over the Pranco-Italtan
impaSSe if the inevitable deadlock had
been assessed at its full Importance be-
forehand. Though 1t could not have
been avoided, advance exploration of
the situation which led to it would have
had its uses, even if only to make clear
that nothing more than three-power
results were likely at London later on.
All this is water over the dam now.
The Anglo American japanese treaty
is in itself an inestimably substantial
achievement. The perspective in which
to view it is the background of the
Geneva Conference of 1927. On that
occasion the worlds three leading naval
powers found it impossible to agree.
They have done at London in 1890 what
they failed to do three years ago.
Anglo-American rivalry at sea. in secre-
tary Stimson's words, lis definitely at
an erd." Our naval relations with
Japan are similarly stabilized.
In a universe which Graves speed
eighty-five days-the duration of the
London Conference from the hour of
assembly to the moment of final agree
ment-may seem snail's pace. AS
a matter Of fact, mans history re-
cords no event of even family proxi-
mate magnitude brought about with
such expedition
Messrs. Stimson, Adams, Robinson,
Morrow, Reed, Dawes and Gibson
wrought acceptably in their strenuous
three months on the Thames. When
they land on home shores, they will
be entitled to be greeted In those best
of all words: "Well done, thou good
and faithful servants"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

ago which, had it been acted upon.
would have eliminated both Senator
Deneen and Ruth Mccormick from the
1880 fracas. The proposal was that, In
the interest of Republican harmony,
they should both get of the track and
make way for none other than one
Charles Gates Dawes. Gov. Emmerson,
now in Office at Springfield, received
credit for the idea. Evidently 1t didn't
make hit In either the Deneen or the
mccormick camp. It sprang, of course.
from the fear that the late unpleasant
ness would leave an ocean Of bad blood
behind 1t and result in q Democratic
victory at election time.
+ II
Herr Friedrich Wilhelm Won Prittwitz
the German Ambassador at Washington
will be one OF the stars of Journalism
week" at the University of Missouri
early in May. He will deliver an address
at the banquet which brings the week
to close. The university announces
that lit is regarded as especially appro-
pirate that the German Ambassador
should be on the program, coming, as
he does, from the home of the inventor
OF movable type, the father Of printing
Johannes Gutenberg"
X X X r
Pressure will undoubtedly continue to
be put upon Senator Hiram johnson
Republican, Of California, to accept the
Craftsmanship of the Senate campaign
funds investigating committee Exactly
10 years ago this month, on the eve
Of the Hateful 1920 presidential cam
paign, Senate committee was at work
on the self-same job, At that time
Hiram was himself an aggressive as
pirant for the Republican nomination
and in the midst of his contest with
Herbert Hoover for capture Of the Cali
fornia delegation. johnson got it. Most
Capitol Hill authorities think the Sena-
tor shrinkS from an investigating Job
that might prove embarrassing, in view
not only of the old-time friendship be-
tween the Johnsons and the McCor-
mickS, but because Hiram and Ruth see
eye-to-eye on the World Court, the
League and other international matters
The Californian, moreover, is a knightly
soul, and lambasting lady-which the
slush proberS may have to do before
their inquiry is over-iSn't in Johnson's
line.
(Copyright, 1es0)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14
Secretary Stimson Reports.

In what is evidently intended to be
the farewell Naval Conference broad
cast from London, Secretary Stimson
on Sunday rendered final accounting Of
the American delegations stewardship.
1t Is a reasoned, convincing report. 1t
concludes with an expression Of the
delegations belief that 1--WE have sue.
cessfully accomplish" i the mission with
which we have been intrusted by our
country"
Except for captious critics-big navy
ties and pacifists alike-who would prob
ably cavil at any treaty brought back
from London because it did not reflect
their prejudices 100 / sr cent, there will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

take sides In this fight. Some Of his
friends insist, however, that he had
better stay in Europe until May 20, the
primary date. Interfering in the pres
ent row over the Senatorship may make
him lot of enemies.
The Melons, Senator Reeds particu-
lar sponsors, are out openly for Grundy
against Davis. That was expected
They have declared also for the nomi-
nation Of Brown for governor, Davis
running mate. It seems like a last
desperate effort to hold the lines for
Mr.. 0Tundy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

There may be a great deal of politics
discussed in connection with a United
States Supreme Court selection. The
very nature of the office causes the
discussion to cease automatically after
the appointment is made effective by
confirmation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

Denmark has abolished the law pro-
viding a death penalty. It has long
been unenforced. No finer publicity
could have been provided for a country
whose national reputation for kindness
and forbearance should provide basis
for many advantages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

There Is satisfaction in finding the
question disposed Of as to whether Gen.
Crosby, as military man, is still to be
rated as professional barred from
participation In the ordinary activity OF
civil life. He may now be addressed in
Official courtesy as Mr.. Commissioner
even while commanding the title Gen
eral" as a compliment in social rela-
tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14
The Midnight Alley Murder.

With the arrest of two men who have
acknowledged participation in the slay-
ing of Prohibition Agent York in this
city the other night what appeared ut
first to be profound mystery is in the
way of being fully solved. While the
statements of the accused do not 60 so
far as to confess the actual Staying,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

A busy career is scheduled for Rear
Admiral Byrd after his return. He will
write book, deliver a series of lee
lures and no doubt demand time occa-
sionally to 60 fishing after the manner
of the ordinary recreationist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

A merger is considered harmless be-
cause it can control only small per-
centage Of the output of a given indus
try. How much can be controlled by
gentlemen's agreement is still a matter
for abstruse calculation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

This Is the season when a Summer
resort is expected to become most active
in campaigning to suppress gambling,
thereby conveying the assurance that
there are still facilities available to sat-
isfy those who are sportively inclined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

Temperatures far below zero are en-
countered by high altitude aviators.
This fact may further popularize aero
nautics by offering some new ideas to
next Summers climate chasers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

Diplomacy is of two kinds. One seeks
to clarity; the other to complicate.
The latter kind confers a professional
benefit in making an unlimited amount
of future work for diplomatists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14
Better Informed.

II saw you talking to a bootlegger,
said the keen observer.
"Well," answered Bill Bottletop, "You
have the best Of me there. You knew
he was a bootlegger and ! didn't"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

According to some of the calcula-
tions, there are so many lobbyists that
In the course Of time it will be irnpos-
sible to find employment for all of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

Member Of the Associated Press.
The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
70 the use for republication Of all news dis
Tied in this paper and also the local rews
published herein. All rights of publication OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14
In the Parks.

Historic monuments are there
With glimpses of majestic gloom
The greatest throngs assemble where
The cherry trees are now in bloom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14
Promises,

81 am afraid you have made some
promises that were not kept"
1.-THE idea works both ways" answered
Senator Sorghum. "A lot Of people
who have promised to vote for me have
changed their minds just before cleo
ton"
Jud Tunkins says everybody needs
fresh air and sunshine, choosing mostly
to get 'em by way of golf and base ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14
Nh Unemployment.

Though compensation is not great
When politics goes dizzy,
There's work to do in every State
To keep large numbers busy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

Rate by Carrier Within the City.
me Evening Star. CSC or month
when I SundaysJ -. 80c per month
The Evening and Sunday Star
(when 9undaySl :. 80. CSC per month
Collection made at the end Of each north.
Orders may be sent IN by mail or telephone
National b00O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14
"Ask not For Rratitude." said IIi no

ASK not for gratitude" said Hi Ho,
the sage Of Chinatown. ITO remind a
friend of favors may cause you to be
feared as one who seeks to collect a
debt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14

"a good example" said Uncle Eben
els easy set. But It's like clock you
fohgits to keen wound up"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-14
Am Other Staten and Canada.

Daily and Sunday. J VI. Sl2 90: ] mo-. $40
Sunday only i ~. $500: mo-. SO
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-23

Regmental Song" Rudolph
will male during
Sana WLW NBC network
Wednesday at 7:3O p.
James Fenmore Cooper story THE Two Admras will be
mcay the air during the FathOm Trawler"
to be heard from WFBM the Columbia broadcastng
p. IN. Wednesday. exciting
mirals engaged in the with France
Mayor Walkers will
the nerpretatve the southern Spitals
Chariot contrasted popular
the PamOve hour which
WHAS network stations
day at $3.50 p. m.
my ReVeries Keith Mceods melodies tribute peace
the
orchestra nere KYW WTAM and stations associated with the
NBC during the CocaCoa Wednesday
land Rice writer will offer his commentary
Of sports
The Confederate radio commission mo" Station
pcaon engthen
heard KDKA and NBC network Wednesday night $3.50
o'clock
selections will be the
hotel of
network Wednesday night at II o'clock
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-23
Fishing the Air

Whpp picture director will interview Colonel
explorer
meeting
broadcasting Wednesday Colonel Powell will
stories concerning his exploits
the high the
from WFBM and the Columbia broad
Wednesday, The will be broad
cast 'front.' York.
melody Mary Argyle by Chauncey Parsons
and NBC Chicago wednesday night at o'clock
"Sadko RimSky Korsakofs
which had premiere Metropolitan this
oriental
NBC network by Nathaniel
Shikret in Wednesday night 730 o'clock