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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

Stake, at Pimlieo in 1870, the most IA
nous racing event of the time. The
farm Of II. M. Sanford, owner of the
winner, in New Jersew was called
Preakness and the horse was named
after his home. The PreakneSS Stake
was first run for at Pimlico in 1878 and
was won by John F. Chamberlin's Sur
vivor.
@. What do the authorizations mean
in the following: OBJ. Oct. S, 1894, Ale
46 yearS?-G. K.
A. OBJ is the abbreviation for ubiit
meaning died" AE. is the abbreviation
for the word "aetatis," meaning "of the
age"
Q. Why does the moon sometimes
appear so much farther to the north in
the heavens?-V. G.
A. Owing to the fact that the moons
orbit does not lie in the plane of the
earth's Equator, the moon has an alter
mating north-and-south motion-mov-
ing north for two weeks and then south
for two weeks.
@. How many of the States permit
branch bankS?-L p. n.
A. Nine States and the District of
Columbia permit Statewide branch
banks. Eleven States permit banks to
establish branches in the city or town
in which the parent banks are located
or within contiguous territory. Twenty
three States prohibit branch banks, and
five States have no laws permitting or
prohibiting branch banks.
@. Is it practical to use an automo-
bile motor in a boat, provided CONVEX
sion is made?--A. P.
A. The Rudder says that a new cool
| ing system pump to supply water TO
the water jackets in place of the fly
wheel fan is required and slight changes
made In the oiling system. Unless the
conversion is made by practical me-
chanics the engine will be a source Of
trouble and not give very satisfactory
service.
| @. Which were the first troops 20
reach washington after Lincoln'S first
call for volunteers?-G. A. a.
| A. The first to arrive were five COM
panies Of the Pennsylvania Militia
which arrived in Washington on April
is, 1861, and were afterward organized
as the 35th Pennsylvania Militia Vol
unteers.
@. Does dry air weigh less than wet
air?--A M. S.
A. Damp air weighs less than DRY
air, as the dampness Is due to the vapoT
of water in the air, and vapor OF water
Is nBnCer LtldH ulOSb VI Vic OtAiCH boSCo
Of the atmosphere.
O. Who is the Major Jack" Cohen
Of Atlanta there was so much talk about
over the radio at the Bobby Jones cele-
bration in New York?-S. ID.
A. He is Maj. John s. Cohen, the
publisher of the Atlanta Journal, who
headed the delegation Of Georgians who
went to New York to welcome Bobby
Jones.
@. Is Sanskrit a Hebrew wcrd?-
NJ. B. s.
A. 1t is an ancient Hindu word and
signifies perfection or perfect. The Hin
du word is Sanskrita. Sanskrit was
from the earliest time a classical Ian
guage and between 1000 and 1900 BIC.
was the language used in the writing OF
the Vedas or sacred books of Hindustan.
@. Where was Sir Harry Lauder
born?-C. H. G.
A. Sir Harry Lauder Family name
MacLennan), the Scottish singer was
born at Portobello, Scotland, on August
4, 1870. After working as a mill boy
and coal miner, he took to the variety
stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09
Tilden and the Davis Cup.

It is small wonder that big Bilr'
Tilden has refused to reconsider his
retirement and play again on the
United States Davis Cup team in view
Of the manner in which he has generally
been treated by the United States Lawn
Tennis Association. Scarcely year has
gone by or an important tournament
scheduled that Tilden and the associa-
ton have not been at odds with the
tennis player in most cases conceded by
the public to be free from blame. Last
year in France the Davis Cup organiza-
ton made its supreme blunder when it
first suspended Tilden and then with the
situation unchanged in the least re-
instated him, an act not calculated to
increase the morale Of the American
players.
"Big Bills" retirement was accepted
In February this year. He was not re-
suuested to reconsider his retirement
suntil last Friday. In the meantime he
had signed contracts to write daily
articles for newspapers on tennis, the
old bone Of contention between him
and the association. Under the amateur
rule the association has the power to
permit Tilden to fulfill his contract and
stiIl play on the team but this it
refuses to do. Tilden consequently has
spurned the offer to play, giving as the
reason that he feels duty bound to
carry out his obligations and that the
request to reconsider came too late.
The shilly-shallying Of the associa-
sdon with the man who only short
time ago was probably the worlds
greatest tennis player, has not favorably
impressed the public which supports 1t
In his writings Tilden may have tech
nically violated a rule of the organiza-
ton, but such a rule Is assuredly not
necessary to insure strict amateurism
In fact the whole set Of rules for both
tennis and golf amateurs could well un-
d0rgo revision, as witness the anomaly
OF Mary K. Browne playing professional
tennis only 20 be promptly barred by Thu
z a f..s.~ e@<.,F m~sA @,ns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Roman sword with which the legions
made history.
No doubt the names of flowers have
had a great deal to do with their sue
cess, although truly fine ones will make
their way despite the most awkward
ones. Are many flower names beautiful
in themselves, or only through their as
sociations with Spring, love, youth,
beauty and so on?
We leave this question with the read
ers. To most of us the word violet" is
beautiful. Perhaps this is due to the
fact that the flower itself is a lovely
thing. Perhaps it may be that it comes
about because the word has intriguing
syllables.
There can be little doubt that the
word rose" a favorite in many tongues.
has helped the propagation of the queen
of flowers.
But what can we say about "gladi-
olus," at least in its favor? 1t may be
pronounced either as Latin or English,
both of which it now is, and in each it
may be pronounced with a variety of
accents.
Surely it may be said of the gladiolus
that it has succeeded" in American
gardens in spite Of, rather than because
of, its name.
X \ X X
Perhaps the average amateur grower
is too finicky about his gladioli He in
sists on planting them just so far apart,
and must stake them up to prevent the
winds from blowing them down.
Is this not treating an African Wild
flower as if it were a hot-house plant?
We would like to see some one try
the experiment of planting his corms
as he pleaSes, H. a big bed, and per-
hitting them to die down in the
Autumn, as the tulips do in the late
Spring.
Then the leaves might be cut off, to-
gether with the spikes, and the beds
covered over with a bit of protection
for the Winter.
In this climate we believe bulbs
planted at least 5 to 6 inches deep
would go through the cold months with
very small percentage of loss.
The problem of bulbs losing their
pristine force would still remain to be
dealt with, of course. The enthusiastic
amateur is told that his corms will
increase and multiply" forever but ex-
perience over several seasons shows him
that they will do nothing of the kind
If he wants big flowers, he discovers
that he must purchase new bulbs from
professional growers at least every two
years. lie DuSLl6l VI 81 VI HIS 1IOLlC-
grown bulbs somehow do not possess
the vitality to produce satisfactory
flower spikes.
4 k,k
This Is no more than the amateur
should expect. The professional makes
the gladiolus his business, whereas the
home owner merely wants good flowers
To get them at their peak growth, he
must purchase new large-siZed bulbs
each year.
After he has experimental with the
named varieties, and discovered that
they are all beautiful, he will be willing
in most cases, to go back to the growing
of inexpensive mixtures, which give him
beautiful flowers, too.
The other solution of the glad
problem for the amateur is to select one
or two favorite varieties, and grow
them exclusively. There is perhaps nc
other flower, not even the rose, which
gives bigger dividends of beauty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09
Hoover Power Is Recognized
I'm World War Veterans Bill

the substitute measure as one that "taps
the Nations generosity as it never has
been so copiously tapped in such short
time after the close of an American
war"
1.-THE Presidents vigorous and emil
nently just protest" is seen by the Chi
cago Daily News as having produced
remarkably SOLDERING effect" while the
Cleveland Plain Dealer calls the result
partial success" and the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram finds evidence of an
administration bloc" which it describes
as something new in the way of
congressional blocs." The Spokane
Spokesman-Review maintains that "the
President, standing alone, was a
mightier force for good government and
sound legislation than all the members
of Congress"
In opposition to some OF these argu-
ments is that of the Louisville Courier
Journal, which exclaims: "Truly it was
"a famous victory-that of President
Hoover in getting his veto sustained by
the House of Representatives at the cost
OF signing a worse bill. He has saved
his face but in order to do so he has
surrendered ingloriously to the pension
raiders and let down the bars to pen
sion system that will cost the people of
the United States more billions than
any country on earth, including our
own, ever before paid for pensions. He
has jumped from the frying-pan into
the fire'-a fire which inevitably will
expand into conhagration to which
there is no calculable limit"
The FIRST BILL" declares the Charles
ton Evening Post, carefully preserved.
or attempted to preserve, the idea of
compensation to veterans for disabilities
sustained during the war. While
the first bill would have cost the country
more Immediately, the new one laws the
ground for future extravaganza far
greater" The Lincoln State Journal
argues, however, that "the bill, as finally
passed, is much superior to the early
dratt, the most Objectionable features
having been eliminated" and the Jersey
CITY Journal states that the later bill
retains most OF the features to which
the President had objected in the bill
he vetoed, but making smaller amounts
OF the pensions"
Cincinnati may we'll be proud of the
outstanding part taken by it's own
representative, Speaker Longworth in
writing new and creditable HISTORY
declares the Cincinnati Times-Star, with
the further comment: 1T was party
rule which saved the day. Political
loyalties are observed in the House.
The majority thought of the
PRESIDENT. the honor of their party, tbs
public welfare and the merits, or other
wise, OF the measure before them. Those
IN this country who would challenge
party loyalty may well ponder this
The Columbus Ohio State journal
credits him with the finest display of
leadership in House or Senate DURING
the present session" The Asbury ParS
Press sees a remarkable feat in an
duclng majority Of a reluctant House
TO sustain a Veto"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09
Sherlock Holmes Creator.

1t is given to few authors to live
themselves into the hearts and thoughts
of their fellow men as thoroughly as
did Conan Doyle. Nor is it vouchsafed
to many writers to invent character
who achieves, in readers minds, almost
the dimensions of actual existence. The
creator Of Sherlock Holmes, who now
explores the dust" and is face to face
with the occult mysteries to which in
later life he devoted himself, attained
those distinctions.
Wherever the English tongue prevails
Conan Doyle and his master detective
were characters and household words,
and in many non-English-speaking
lands, besides. "a very great man has
left us" says William Gillette, who inn
mortalized Sherlock Holmes on the
American stage. 1t is not an exag-
gerated tribute to rare literary and
psychological genius.
All the world loves q lover, 1t Is said,
Equally 1t may be asserted that all men
love detective stories. Nowadays it Is
common to hear of eminent persons
who confess a fondness for books OF
crime mystery. Priests, prophets and
presidents are addicts to Sherlock
Holmes literature. Doyle undoubtedly
did intellectually most among mod
ern writers of fiction--to popularize
detective yarns.
Three years ago, though there was
no sign that his gifted pen was dulled,
Doyle formally withdrew from the field
he had so long adorned to devote him.
self exclusively TO spiritualisn. He be-
came an ayowed end inyincible apostle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09
Joint Screen Attacks
Of Mosquitoes Raped
From the Albany Knickerbocker Press.

From the Albany Knickerbocker Press
Word comes from Tarrytown that
mosquitoes there have taken to push
ing one another through the apertures
In the screens that guard entry into
human domlclles by way of window and
door. rms report deserves to be taken
with considerable doubt. Not only does
it imply an esprit de corps more highly
developed than ordinary observation
would accord to the most widely OBJ
served or our wild creatures but 1t runs
at variance with other known facts.
In particular 1t does not jibe with
the common observation that the mos
quito screens on most houses contain
occasional gaps allowing free entry to
the mosquito OF reasonable enterprise.
He does not have to Jimmy his Wav
through the meshes, much less to pro-
cure the aid OF his fellow hollsebreakers
to shove him through,
The present season, moreover "a pe-
culiar in that 1t has thus far provided
much less than the normal mosquito
crop. While wheat, cotton and unem-
ployment were present in more than
normal abundance, the great mosquito
producing centers near New York report
an unusual dearth of their chief prod
uct. From points in New Jersey and
elsewhere comes news OF a serious
scarcity. Some people have not even
found it necessary yet to put up their
screens.
Naturally, when, mosquitoes are few
they need take less trouble to earn their
living. The relatively small numbers
now operating are fat, for they have
little competition among their own
kind. In season of overabundant and
underfed mosquitoes the tale from Tar
rytown might appear credible, but In
times Ike these It takes great deal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09

It is time for our annual article upon
the gladiolus, is it not?
Having grown none of the king OF
Summer-flowering bulbs for the past
two years, we are in better position to
appraise this beautiful flower.
The active fancier, whether of books
dogs or flowers, is prejudiced in favor
of his speciality.
The man who likes collies usually
hasn't much use for bulldogs. He may
agree that the bulls are nice dogs, but
his agreement is merely so much good
nature. 1t is theoretical, rather than
actual
So it is with flower lovers. The rose
'fan" admits that all the other plants
are fine, but he had rather grow roses
talk roses, buy roses.
The most dyed-in- the-wool floral
nut" perhaps, is the gladiolus "fan," or
glad FAM" as he has been called.
The gladiolus is not q flower which
one likes instinctively, in the majority
of cases.
Usually one has to fall in love with
it through some special occasion, OF
person, or in some roundabout way
1t belongs to the group of plants
which somehow do not seem to belong
as by right, to the heritage of every
one.
Daisies, for instance, are known and
liked the world around. It is a natural
downright sort of blossom.
The blossoms of the stately hollyhock
appeal to men and women of all de-
greeS. Every one is attracted to them
and most remember. them from child
strong impression they make on the
beholder.
The gladioIus, on the other hand, is
flower which most must see many
times before 1t makes an equal i'm
preston. This is not because it is not
lovely, or interesting, but because 1t is
strange.
It's habits of growth, the individual
flowers opening on long spike, al
though resembling the Towering ar
rangement of the hollyhock, is different
enough to create distinction.
One does not feel at home" with
the gladiolus as one does with the rose,
the violet or the petunia. These may
be called natural flowers, whereas the
gladiolus somehow strikes many Of us
as artificial.
X X \
We have said before that liking the
gladiolus assumes almost the form of a
conversion.
One has seen it many times, but paid
no particular attention to it.
Then, on a happy day, one sees 1t
again-and behold, one asks, What is
this beautiful f1ower?"
The name invariably strikes the new
fancier as somehow wrong, infelicitous
The perpetual wrangle which has grown
up over its pronunciation does not add
anything to the bulb or its growth.
The gladiolus by any other name
would be as sweet and great deal
easier to talk about. Indeed, at one
period 1t was known as the Sword
lily" which, of course, Is derived from
its Latin name, which means Sword
like" and refers to the shape of its
leaves.
AS q matter Of fact the leaves of
the iris, which many regard as a more
beautiful flower than the gladiolus, are
every bit as "sword-like," in fact are
nearer to a resemblance to the short
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09

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ton, ID. G.
@. Please give some directions for
one preparing a short talk to give over
the radios. F.
A. A prominent educator gives the
following suggestions for preparation of
material for broadcaSting: Write out
your exact wording. Begin with one or
more striking statements. Do not over
rate the intelligence of your listeners
Use few pertinent historical illusions.
Give International details of your sub
ject, even though these seem too simple
to you. Anecdotes, short and to the
D. int are good. Avoid too much gen.
eralization. Minimize preachment and
advice. Close with three or four short
sentences, of five or six words each,
clinching the main points presented.
Revise for clearneSS and delivery. Re-
read aloud several times for practice,
or, better still, memorize the talk. Do
not change position while speaking.
Sitting position is preferable"
@. When did Lindbergh's father
change his name?-P. d.
A. 1t was the grandfather whose
name was changed from Manson to
Lindbergh after he reached America.
@. What is meant by a. hard spot in
the stock market?-G. II.
"A. Strength in portion of the mar
ket as q result of considerable buying
is called a hard spot.
Q. Please give short biography Of
Paul Robson, the Negro actor who
played "Othello" in London.-H. T. j.
A. Paul Robson is the son of q
minister. His father was a college man
and his parents were North Carolinian
slaves of reputed royal Bantu descent
His mothers people were of Indian
Quaker-Negro stock, family of teach
ers. Robeson's first fame was acquired
| in winning q succession of victories for
the foot ball team of Rutgers Univer-
| sity. Obtaining a law degree from Co
lumbia University, he began working In
law Office until the opportunity came
| to join the Provincetown Players. Here
he played leading roles in THE Emperor
Jones" and in IAN Gods Chillun Got
| Wings" His wife, Eslanda Robson, is
the al.thor of his recently published life
@. How is the name of the French
town Hyeres pronounced?-R. T.
| A. As If it were spelled E-air.
@. Why aren't walks built for pc
destrians along the highways?-A. G. l.
! A. Such walkways are being conSid-
cred by so e States. New Jersey has
recently passed a law permitting the
Highway Commission to build sidewalks
along State highways. Delaware and
West Virginia also have made such pro-
vision.
@. Were women interested in pub.
fishing English newspapers In the early
days?-S. K. N.
A. The pioneer daily paper published
in England in 1902 was published by 9
woman.
@. Why is the Preakness so called?-
s. H. A.
A. The name PreaknesS, as applied
to the $4,000 stake run at the PimlicC
Spring meeting, is so called after thu
horse that won the first Dinner Part!
Stake, afterward known as the Dixie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Joyous Future.

Joyous Future.
We've sung of April showers
And we've caroled Of the May.
Now we hear in Summer bowers,
'We'll have Wintertime some day."
The honey bee that's winging
On his swift and frugal way
With the hooking bird is. singing,
"We'n have Wintertime some day.
A snowflake has more beauty
Than a flower, so they say.
II this old year does its duty,
Wen have Wintertime some day.
When the atmosphere is torrid,
Hope will leave us ever gay.
Though July seems hotly horrid-
Wen have Wintertime some day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09

A nation is compelled to take into
account the fact that tariff legislation
is something which no, one country is
permitted to exercise as an exclusive
privilege.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09

AS an expert student of fishing, Pres
ident Hoover may feel inclined to
wonder whether some Of the Senators
regarded as whales in the seas of states
manship are not turning out to be
JonahS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09

Discovery by science that noise affects
the human brain adversely affords q
new angle of study for the German
psychological experts who declare that
American jazz is distinctly demoralzing,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09

Small calculations never interested
John D. Rockefeller. Even when he
has a birthday he employs large and
impressive figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09
They Found Ont

From the Ann ArbQr Daily News
That Chicago endurance flight has
been watched with interest because a
lot Of folks have been wondering how
much endurance Chicago had.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09

A good tip on the stock market Is a
great asset. The value of tip is as
variable as that of the stock to which
it may relate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09
Restraint.

Had I an explanation
OF Einstein clear and pat,
'Twould stop the conversation
And where's the good of that?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09

Real Sympathy for Gandhi.
From the Duluth Herald
AS it is We have more sympathy for
Ghandi than If he had started a re-
volt for mayonnaise dressing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09
The Putting Craze

from the Fort Worth Record-TeieEram.
Hush little vacant lot, don't you cryl
you'll be golf links by and by.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09
And Short Coats

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Crash suits, 1t Is reported, will be OF
the Wall Street pattern this season.
With frayed trousers?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09
Dangerous Sense Of Humor.

"Do you think statesman ought to
have a sense Of humor?"
mo-" answered Senator Sorghum.
MANY statesman, If he knew when 1t
is time to laugh, would never be able
to impress his public by taking himself
seriously"
Jud Tunkins says daylight saving
time is all right until it mixes you
up SO that you lose several hours be-
cause you got the railroad time table
all wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09

A fugitive criminal makes trouble for
che police, which is a part Of Grim
inal's regular business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09
Box TO Music Next

From the Detroit Newg
1t seems the convention In heavy
weight boxing at the moment ID TO waits
the hrst four rounds and sit out the
nth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09

Greatness Hard to Judge.
From the Little Rock Arkansas Democrat.
Fortunately you can't judge q great
man by the foolish look he wears when
he adds up his golf score.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-09
Peace Comes Through War.

From the Ann Arbor News
Senators are up In arms over the
prospect of special session to ratify
the disarmament treaty.