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destroyed now. But to remove it at this
time, before the Eighth avenue subway
is completed, would seriously reduce the
north and south rapid transit accom-
modations. To postpone the whole work
on Sixth avenue until the Eighth ave-
1lue subway is finished to take over the
load now carried by the Sixth avenue
IL" means delay that viii be paid for
in terms Of congestion.
So it is sort of vicious circle of diff
f1culties. It is exactly the same sort Of
thing that has been happening in New
York for the past two generations, rapid
transit facilities not keeping up with
the increase in population and business,
the stretching out CT distances of daily
travel. the solution of one problem de-
veloping another. This present Sixth
avenue elevated case has its own COM
plexities. The question has been raised
whether some of the cost of removal
and recompense to the owning corpora
ton should be paid by the property
owners along the route. When the ele-
waited was constructed a good many
years ago the question of compensation
TOR easements adversely affected by the
aerial Endorsements of light, air and
access-occupied the courts for a con-
siderable period. Great sums we're final
ly paid to the property owners on this
account. Now the obstruction is to be
removed and the impaired easements
restored. Fully two generations have
passed since those old suits were set
tied. The properties have changed
hands in many cases several times. New
owners will now perhaps be faced with
part of the cost of removing the struc-
ture that sixty years ago or so was both
hailed as a public blessing and scored
as public nuisance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

@ How many acres of land are un-
der cultivation In India?--R. d.
A. Two hundred and fifty-Seven mil
lion acres are under cultivation. ABOUT
one-third Of this is in rice.
@. have Just become engaged to a
young man whose family do not know:
Should I write to his mother, or should
the first advance be made by his lam
ily?-L. l..
A. Your fiance has doubtless commu-
nicated with his family to the enect
that he has become engaged. 1t Is
the duty of the mans family lmme-
diately to call upon the prospective
bride and her family If 1t is possible TO
do so. If It is not, the family OF the
prospective groom communicates mme-
diately with the fiancee OF the son.
@. Is honey often adulterated with
sugar sirup?-P. E.
A. Honey adulteration is exceedingly
rare. A recent seizure of shipment
of honey which was found to be adul-e
terated was the first case of its kind
in 10 years.
q. What county in the United States
has the most extended library system?-
T. A. C.
A. The Los Angeles County (Cali-
formal Free Library claims this dis
tinction. It serves population esti-
mated at $4,000, sending books and
other library material to 158 active
branch libraries, several OF which are
nearly 100 miles away.
@. What Revolutionary heroes are
commemorated in Washington, D. C.,
by statueS?-L. H.
! A. Portrait statues of Washington,
Kosciusko, Rochambeau, Lafayette, Won
| ond pIIlacki In be found
| in Washington.
@. Is the Indian population Of the
United States increasing or decreas-
ine?-W. B. N.
A. It is increasing, due to decline in
death rate sanitation and general care
of health.
@. How long did Napoleon live after
his Punishment to Elba?-D. H.
A. A former answer to this question
gave the length of time he lived after
going to st. Helena, but neglected to
state that he went to Elba about
year and a half earlier He reached
| Elba on May 4, 1914. He took up his
! domicile at St. Helena october is, 1915.
and died May S, 1921. Seven years had
elapsed since his arrival at Elba.
@. How did it come about that Vic
|
Britain?-E. E.
A. Alexandria Victoria, born in Lon
don, May "a, 1919, was the only child
of the Duke of Kent, fourth son OF
| George III. On the death of William
", the third son of George III, she was
next in line and succeeded To the
throne.
O. Where do the fairy stones come
| from?-W. G. c.
A. The staurolites, better known as
! fairy stones, are found in a field OF
about so acres on top of Bull Mountain.
| Patrick County, Va. They are twinned
staurolite crystals Stimulating the Ro-
man, Maltese and ST. Andrews crosses.
| The original staurolite mineral has
changed to a compact, softer material
| so that the stones can readily be pre-
pared for the jewelry trade.
@. Who filed on the first homestead
| in what is now South Dakota?-G. w. S.
| A. The first homestead entry in what
| are now the Dakotas was made an jan
1 uary 1, 1868, by Mahlon Gore, at YER
million, S. OAK, the only land office at
that time for the Dakota Territory.
| The entry was never perfected, but was
Cancelled January IL, 1868.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11
Dead Permits.

Trafic Director Harland has an
nounced that ten thousand District
motorists have failed to renew their
operators permits and that if they are
arrested for traflc violations, regard
less of how trivial, they win face severe
penalties for operating their cars with
out licenses. While no special drive on
these delinquents is contemplated by
the traffic office, the director feels that
they should be warned of the infraction
of the regulations so that penalties can
be avoided by the prompt renewal Of
their permits.
With this advice in mind, it is dis
tinctly up to motorists to scan the
perforated section Of their blue operat-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11
Choice of WHY'S as Envoy
Typical of New Diplomacy

car manufacturers in the United States,
obviously is a successful business man.
AS such he may be said to be typical
of the brand of diplomacy which the
President may wish to introduce into
Europe. While not conforming exactly
to the shirt sleeve brand, it is, In
many respects, the antithesiS OF the
lofty, cultured art and methods of the
days of White, Schurman, Page and
Lowell"
A somewhat. different point of view
is presented by the Memphis Com
mercial Appeal, with the comment:
lone possible disadvantage of the bust
ness man in diplomacy is that he may
not know very much about diplomacy
It Is to be hoped that Mr.. WHY'S is an
exception; that he can read and speak
Polish fluently that he is deeply versed
in the complicated history of Poland,
Russia and Central Europe; that he
knows something of the little entente
that has sprung up under the leader
ship of France. That President Hoo
yer is convinced Of the desirability of
building up a professionally trained
corps of American diplomats is EVIL
denced by the encouragement he has
publicly given the new courses in
diplomacy offered by some of the East
ern colleges. This movement is the
most hopeful sign on the horizon of
diplomacy"
The Columbus Ohio State Journal
presents a similar point of view in the
statement: President Hoover has con-
tinued his plan of choosing men who
have won notable success in the field
of business for diplomatic positions.
The businessman diplomat has been
an outstanding success in many posi-
tions during recent years and the Pres
ident will find abundant Justification
for continuing that custom. Experience
in the field of big business appears to
have been helpful in the development
of those qualities necessary in handling
important diplomatic affairs and build
ing UP confidence and good feeling"
Pointing to the new American styles
in diplomats" the st. Louis PoSt-Dis-
patch states: THE worlds problems in
these times of postwar reconstruction
are largely in the involved fields of
finance and economies. Our foreign
trade. reparations, tariffs. all bring new
complexities in their wake. Business
men are the logical interpreters of
America to the world in these fields.
That they may also prove themselves
first-rate diplomats in the upbuilding
of international good will is proved by
the record of Dwight Morrow in Mex
leo. The world of business is a diplo-
matte field in itself, which fits its lead
ers to deal capably with international
affairs. Valuable as is the training of
the career man. commerce and in
dustry also can teach important les
sons TO the potential diplomat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11

The answers to questions printed hSre
each day are specimens picked from the
mass of inquiries handled by our great
information bureau maintained In
Washington, D. c. This valuable service
is for the free use of the public. Ask
any question of fact you may want to
know and you will get an immediate
reply Write plainly, inclose 2 cents
in coin or stamps for return postage,
and address The Evening Star Informa-
ton Bureau, Frederic j. Haskin, direc-
tor, Washington, D. c.
@. In what city or section of the
United States are most of the motion
pictures released for public distribu-
tion?-H. c.. G.
A. The distribution center of the mo-
ton picture industry is New York City.
There are 80 distribution centers in the
country in key cities, such as Philadel-
phia, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles,
Atlanta, Dallas, Memphis. Cleveland,
Indianapolis, etc, which have branch
offices or exchanges. Prints of the films
are sent to those exchanges for distri-
button to the theaters in each of the
territories.
O. How long bus ride is it from
Dusseldorf to Cologne?-T. N.
A. It Is about half.hour ride.
O. Is the time sent out from Airing
ton obtained from star readings or adj
justed from Greenwich time?-C. G. M.
A. The Naval Observatory says that
station is operated directly from the
Naval Observatory by observations OF
certain fixed stars made with tele-
scope. In reducing the observations ac-
count is taken of the difference In
longitude between Washington and
Greenwich, but the time observations
themselves are actually made in WASH
ington.
@. Where is the original of the statue
of boy with thorn in his foot?-
C. M. w.
A. Spinario is the name of the statue,
It is in the Palazza del Conservatory
The original is in bronze.
O. When was the Order of the Garter
established?-H. v. G.
A. Authorities differ concerning the
establishment Of the Order of the Gar
ter. According to Selden, it was insti-
tuted on the 23rd Of April, 1914. Mich
olas places 1t in 1347 and Ashmole N
1349.
O. Who founded and named Provi-
dence, r. I.?-H. J. B.
A. It was founded in 1886 by Roger
williams, who bought tract of land
from the Narragansett sachems and
built a house at the confluence Of the
Moshassuck and Woonasquatucket Riv-
ers, and with a few followers set up a
town government. In 1887, after a few
more settlers had arrived, the planta-
ton covenant was adopted embodyins
complete separation of religions and
civil affairs. 1t was Incorporated as q
town by the Colonial Assembly in 1919
The name of Providence was chosen by
Roger williams in recognition Of Gods
merciful providence unto me in my dis
treSs."
@. Who was Jack the Ripper
K. L. G.
A. He was believed to be the author
of q number of murders which took
place in London in the latter part Of
the nineteenth century. Notwithstac sd
! ing special work by Scotland Yard and
private detectives, the murderer was
never captured.
@. Who Is now Governor Of the
Philippine Islands?--C. w.
A. Dwight F. Davis is the governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11
Two Bags of Frogs
After a Rainfall
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
I was much interested in reading an
article in The Sunday Star, Discussion
Is Raised on Raining Frogs" 1t is
true, for about 80 years ago, when I
was young girl. my brother had three
of his college friends visiting him and
had two girl friends from Washing
ton at our Summer home, Nantucket.
Mass. The boys were playing cards in
the sitting room while the rain was
coming down in torrents. When It
ceased and We looked out. the street was
covered with small frogs. We took a
shovel and want out and filled two bags
iull. Then we took them in to the bows
and pretended it was cakes we had for
them. When they turned the bags
over, out hoped all those little frors.
and We had great sport. OF course, the
young men were very angry, but we
felt we had paid on some old scores.
and were happy in consequence.
MISS MAY H. DICKINSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.
The YernaI Prnrrar

The VernaI Program.
The merry Spring song we will hear
That oft we've heard before;
Twill ripple joyously and clear,
Just as in days of yore.
The early bird with CHEEKY sound
Wen welcome with glee profound
And then a bareback will come 'rounC
Just as in days Of yore.
Wen sing about the purIing rius
That dance the meadows Ger;
OF skies serene and poisoning hills
Just as in days of yore.
Wen join the seasons glad refrain,
Until we hear, with helpless pain,
"The fruit crops gone to smash AGAIN.
Just as in days Of yore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11

Communists are liberal in expendi-
ture for political propaganda. Trotsky
may not be altogether unwise in hunt
ing for cover so that he will not be
expected to answer when Soviet tax
payers inquire where all the money is
coming from.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11

Temporary dizziness is reported from
Atlantic City. The theory that sensa-
tional reports of free and easy municipal
methods attract visitors is not holding
good. Old Father Neptune is the best
patron saint any Atlantic coast resort
ever had and Bacchus has always proved
a poor substitute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11

If discussions of financial figures go
much further beyond the billions, q
system of mathematical authorizations
may be called for in fiscal calculations
corresponding to that of the light year"
in astronomy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11

Justice Holmes is beyond question one
Of the most valued men who have sat
on the Supreme bench. He vindicates
the old theory that while young men
must be depended on for energy, it is
the old men who must supply counsel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11

Movie experts say that the element
of psychologist conflict is essential to a
good scenario. Authors should not
neglect to study Fox Film directors
meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11

Another candidacy for governor is
contemplated by Clifford Pinchot. AS
a political forester Mr.. Pinchot still re-
CARDS Penn's Woods as most attractive
territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11

No suggestions that seem practical
have yet been offered for an effectual
peace conference between bootleggers
and dry agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11

A phase Of unemployment not much
discussed relates to the person who has
a highly responsible job, but would
rather play golf than attend to 1t.
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Activities to check the narcotic evil
call for the vigilance of officials who
are not to be soothed to slumber by
any political sedatives.
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Is Given One WaY Out.

From the Canton Daily News.
It's pretty hard for a college professor
to make enough money to live on these
DAYS, unless he happens to land a job
as chauffeur for the foot ball coach.
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An Orators Objection.

An Orators Objection.
II understand that you do not ap-
prove of grand opera"
1T sets bad example," replied SEN
ator Sorghum. Instead of listening
quietly when a principal performer tells
EN- something, the crowd on the stage
talks back without hesitation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11
Disregards the Foul

From the Detroit News
Well-wishers visited Phil Scott In his
Miami training quarters and slapped
him on the back Not being In q. ring At
the time, Phil overlooked the foul,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11
Safe Measures.

Safe Measures.
80 you have encouraged your son to
play the cello?"
EYES," replied Farmer Corntossel, "he's
got to do something to occupy his time,
and if he keeps trying to learn to use
a crosscutsaw or a scythe, he's goin'
to hurt himself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11
Pride.

Pride.
The hen now chants her supercilious
glee
The porker stands on proudly pom
derous legs.
1t makes them grin with pleasure when
they see
What's happened to the price of ham
and eggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11
Park Squeeze as Example.

From the Fort Worth Record-Telegram.
What a marvellous civilization we
would have II all endeavor were as con-
centrated and active as that we use in
squeezing into Darking place!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11
Pretty Tough Either Way.

From the Grand Rapids Press.
It is about as bad to be old and bent
as 1t is to be young and broke.
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this one momentous day in the history
of the world. 1t takes time to ripen a
work of genius. And so, this work is
on the lap of the future. Yet, from
here, it looks great, sounds great, feels
great. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11

Patient Philosophy.
I'd like to have an acceptance;
An automobile / could use
But since these wishes are in vain,
I'm thankful for my feet and shoes.
Ode way some people insisses on
blievin' in ghosts" said Uncle Eben,
makes me suspicious dat human ma
ture would rather be skyart dan be
happy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11

MisanthrOpy.
IAN engagement ring is a beautiful
object Of sentiment"
Beautiful, indeed" replied Miss
Cayenne. What pity it always has
to have man more or less associated
with i'll"
"The hard-luck story" said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, gets sympathy
polite. But oft friends, in private, state,
1t served him right'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11
Even a Taxpayer viii Smile.

From the Des Moines Tribune-Capital.
Nine times out of ten soft answer
turns away even the wrath Of the tax
payer.
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TO the use for republication Of all news dis
patches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred
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published herein. All rights Of publication Of
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
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F1REHEAD. Lola Ridge. Payson &
Clarke.


A narrative. poem of the Crucifixion,
a story that comes to a close with
vision OF the Resurrection. Just now is
one OF the best of seasons to take up
this important and beautiful epic In
verse. Yet, the long recital covers but
day-from dawn to dawn of the day
when Jesus Christ was cruified. Lola
Ridge has conceived the supreme
tragedy IN the spirit of personal dedica-
ton. To this she has brought stead
last purpose and an undisputed gift
Tor the projection of such a deeply
pltltul theme-Such a truly majestic
theme. Around Christ, the stricken
jesus, are Peter and John, Mary Mag
dalene and Mary the mother. Judas
Is there, too.
The story as such is familiar to all
OF us. But to 1t Lola Ridge brings
nearneSs, a poignant immediacy, a par
taking Of the grief that embraces Jesus,
sorrowing in actuality over the in
tolerable expiation
1t requires more than courage to write
upon this theme. 1t takes sincere
belief in ones own inspiration to follow,
gravely, sincerely and in deep beauty
OF thought and feeling, this moment III
the rise of Christianity throughout tne
world. And there is not the SHADOW
OF doubt about this writer in her own ,
elf-confidence to follow, with mummy
and with the gift of poetic dlVlnatloh'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-11

O. When was the Order of the Garter
established?-H. v. G.
A. Authorities differ concerning the
establishment Of the Order of the Gar
ter. According to Selden, it was insti-
tuted on the 23rd OF April, 1914. Mich
olas places 1t in 1347 and Ashmole IN
1349.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-01
OUT OUR WAY

MARY DELLA CHUBB- Eighteen and
everything YOU could want in one young
woman. Works in the clock shop and
Sss With 18th b her parents 1snd in Bank B6s
BIN. Her steady company is JOE
SPEAKS. One Of her erstwhile eager
flames is TIMMY FTTZMOAN.
ROBERT HENLEY CALKMAN III
Of THE Calkmans of Detroit He is en-
gagged to MARJORIE MARABEE, who
lives on Cracker hill. His closest friend
is GEORGE MACKRAY. also of Yale.
Mary Della goes to meet Joe Speaks in
front of the pOstohice. Joe fails to
show up, She starts to cross the street
and is all but run down by a long vel
low roadster driven BY Robert Calkman,
who tries to take her to St. MarY5s hos
pital. But Mary Della directs him past
the hospital and out East Main street.
They park on the piece of old highway
about half way TO Cheshire. Robert asks
If he may kiss her, and impulsively Mary
Della turns out the car lights and throws
her arms about his neck.
woman screams in the dark road
ahead. Robert goes to investigate.
Minutes later Mary Della turns Oh the
lights and sees Roberts and a woman, APP
parentlY dead. lying in the road and be-
tween them, standing, man IN req
mask. She hides in the woods until the
RED MASK leaves. then goes to Robert
who is only stunned. The woman Is
'S Robert I'd does Ss' nj not tell Mary Della who
he is. but tells her to cali him Bob.
The next night Mary Della goes to the
dance at Hamilton park, ana meets Joe
Speaks, who perSuadeS her TO forgive ana
hire road. He proposes. but Mary Della
says she must have time 70 JnlnK II
over AS they pass the piece OF Ole
highway where the woman was murdered
the night before. Roberts car comes out
Of the road and moves of toward Water
hurry.
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CHAPTER. TEN
NTHAT had Bob been doing
Wv back on that road?"

WTHAT had Bob been doing
w back on that road?"
Mary Della lay in bed gazing at
a crack in the plaster overhead.
I hasten to add that Mr. and Mrs.
Chubb had been up for hours and
already had come back from church.
Mrs. Chubb had insisted to her hus-
band that the child was not we'll
and should be allowed to sleep as
long as she would. Mr.. Chubb read
lily had agreed. Neither, of course,
had any reason to believe that Mary
Della barely had time to get her
shoes of and crawl into bed with
her remaining clothes on before they
returned from their night out.
And now a fresh fear aSsailed
Mary Della.
Joe Speaks had seen the car. had
stared at it as it shot past them
there on the Cheshire road. What
would he do when he heard there'd
been a murder on that stretch of
highway? Give the description of
the strange car to the police?
"Gollyl' said Mary Della to her
self, looks like we're going to be
dragged into this racket in spite OF
everything. But ask you, Mary
Della. what was ne doing out there
last night? And why'd he come on
in 10 Waterbury instead OF going