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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
THIS AND THAT


One does not loan books, but just
gives them away.
! That is the experience Of most book
; lovers.
The old JOY of loaning books to ones
friends has disappeared, because nc
one thinks of returning borrowed
book any longer
Friendship, not being able to impose
penalties. like . lending library, finds
itself abused.
And there is nothing much that can
coffee.
II don't loan books any more"
said one.
you can't loan them" said the
other. You just give them away. And
get no credit for it."
X X
In the good old days-will that
phrase ever go out of style?-a book
lover increased his pleasure twofold
from given book by loaninG 1t to
a friend.
Then he was able to look forward
to discussing IL with the new reader,
and. when the volume was returned, he
had the pleasure Of actually talking 1t
over with him.
Perhaps books were taken more seri-
ously then; we do not know. 1t is only
natural that the tremendous increase
in the number of them printed since
the Great War should have sorns effect.
Perhaps this Is it, that no one values
an individual book any more. 1t used
to be that most readers valued the
books they purchased. not only for their
content, but for themselves, as indi-
vidlal examples Of the art Of the
printer.
There are, of course, thousands of
persons who still feel that way about
books. On the other hand. there are
millions OF readers who simply do. not
know wha4 you are talking about when
you speak of treasuring book for its
own sake.
"Why should you buy q book when
you can borrow it?'' they will ask, not
in an attempt to be controversial, but
genuinely seeking information.
They do not understand. Surely no
as to spend his own good money for
a book. when he can get the same thing
from a circulating library?
That any one who contemplates read
ing a given book but once should pur-
chase it is, for these readers, the height
OF folly
why, only want to read it once
why should buy it?" they declare.
To explain to them just why one
wants to own a book, to keep it, to love
it, is as impossible as it is to tell GER
tain type the value of college ,educa-
ton
Often a young man who enters college
secures room at the home of worthy
but uneducated people. After he has
been there several months he finds him
self invited down to the living room"
He has been accepted But still there
remains a background of misunder-
standing. At last one day the head Of
the house puts the question, What do
you expect to get out of your college
course?" If the young man is wise
wiser than his years-he will smile
pleasantly and pass up the question and
its answer. If he attempts to tell them,
they will be more mystifled than ever.
X
The same thing holds true with books,
except that perhaps one may do bet
ter job of answering the question, why
one should want a book of his own.
We find that there are, in the main,
two classes of people in the world those
who are individualistic and those who
are communistic. We use these words
in their larger not their political sense.
The man of individualistic turn OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

tic, or they have slowed up in their
movement and have been virtually dis
sipated by the time they have reached
the Florida coast. The fact that the
wind. rate of the hurricane at Santo
Domingo has been estimated at one
hundred and fifty miles an hour
though such a figure may be an, ex-
aggeration' due to exciteTnent--suggests
that the storm was possibly at its
height at that point and that 1t may
fade as it moves westerly. Seemingly
Porto Rico. so cruelty hurt by one OF
theee Caribbean hurricanes few years
ago, has escaped devastation The
center of the storm seems to have
passed to the west. of that island, which
has thus been spared crushing ,low
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

What Is your question? Whatever 1t
may be-, unless It be q request for legal,
medical or financial advice, 1t VIII be
answered without cost to you, and you
will receive the reply IN personal let
ter. Write your question clearly and
briefly, inclose two-cent stamp 10 re-
turn postage, and address The Star,
Information Bureau, Frederic j. Haskin,
direcor, washington d. G.
q. why is there no more alcohol in
near beer?-M y. q.
A. The Bureau of Chemistry says
that In the manufacture Of near beer,
beer is made and the alcohol Is reduced
to one-haf Of one per cent.
@. How are the shapes and contours
OF countries established?-N. G.
A. The shapes and contours Of the
continents and Of the separate coun-
tries have been determined by careful
surveys. The governments of all the
principal nations have undertaken sur
veys based on exact triangulatiOn and
have published maps showing their re-
suits.
@. Do the French refer to the colors
OF their flag as red, white and blue?
j. F..
A. They reverse the expression and
Say DAucs WtbSS Ailu I6O.
@. How much do the doors on a
bank vault weigh?-D. w.
A. The weight of the doors on bank
vaults may range anywhere from 200
pounds to 40 tons or more. Such doors
are made of laminated STEEL that is,
layers Of chrome steel alternated with
layers Of softer steel
q. When a man has fur farm, are
the animals he raises considered dcmes-
ticated animals?--J. G.
A. Fir-bearing animals bred and
raised on fur farms are considered wild
animals In captivity. and not domesti-
Gated stock in the ordinary use OF the
term.
Q. When was the first practical
machine gun made?-L. A..
A. The first modern practical
machine gun was invented by DR.. Cat
ling Of Chicago in 1862, and it was put
into general use about 1870
Q. How high is Chilkoot Pass?-
A. This pass through the coast range
In Southern Alaska between Dyea and
the headquarters of the Yukon is 3,502
feet above sea level.
Q. How much weight will a pontoon
bear?-M. w.
A. A pontoon will carry 62.5 pounds
OF weight, including its own, for every
cubic foot of water 1t displaces.
@. Why is the word Celestials used
when speaking Of the Chinese ?-J. Mex.
A. This term. often applied to the
Chinese. Is suggested by the title Tien
Chao (Heavenly Dynasty, which is a
popular name for the Chinese Empire.
q. Was the statue Of st. Joan at
Rheims destroyed in the war?-C. r.
A. No, the statue was removed from
the front of the cathedral and not re-
placed until 1921.
Q. Why was Bryn Mawr. Pa, so
named?-B. T. d.
a. Bryn Mawr, Pa, was named after
the town Of the same name In Beeon
County, Wales. 1t is composed of two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
Doctors of u. S. Plan
To Lower Cost of Illness
from the Chicago Daily News.

from the Chicago Daily News.
Reducing the cost of illness was
plainly the most exciting question be-
fore the meeting of the American Medi-
cal Association In Detroit. The profess
sion has no love for socialized medicine
that is, State control and admins
tration of some form of general health
insurance. Therefore its leaders call
upon 1t to settle its own problems.
Both the retiring president of the
association, DR.. Harris of Chicago, and
the president-elect, DR.. Morgan of
Washington, in their respective address
dealt with the cost of medical care.
DR.. Harris held that State medicine
was inevitable If the profession con-
tinued to neglect its opportunity to
devise feasible and satisfactory substi-
tutes. Renewing his suggestion of a
year ago, he pointed out that the physi-
clans themselves, with outside support
If necessary. might establish medicel
pay centers in every country, or other
suitable geographical unit, for the bene-
At Of the millions who, though they
did not seek charity, could not afford
to pay present medical fees and hos
pital costs. The centers would be CO.
operative, of course. and would apply
the familiar principle of group medi-
cine
DR. Morgan emphasized the disad-
vantages of State medicine and de-
Tended the medical profession against
the sweeping charges of selfishness, ex-
tortion and indifference to public health
which are made most unjustly. He
neither approved nor criticized the pro-
posal of DR.. Harris.
The American public joins with the
medical profession in deprecating the
growth of paternalism and bureaucracy
in the United States and in demanding
fair play for every liberal profession
and every legitimate interest. But ex-
poets broad-minded and candid treat
ment Of any important problem facing
the medical or any other profession, or
the business world, and voluntary CO.
operation In wise efforts to solve the
problem. That constitutes the best In
surance against State action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHrLANDER JOHNSON.

Battle Of the Ballots.
Said Tim with a smile, Every once In a
while
We would vote in the home far away.
We would first sing tune and the ar
gument soon
Worked up to a general fray.
Election right here isn't half SO severe.
To the ladies we're very polite.
It's q course to admire. But I pause
to inquire,
Is this what you're calm fight?'
Somebody will teach with an elegant
speech
The picture of earnest repose.
The conflict we hear, has become
most severe.
Debating with eIoquence glows.
We're glad to assert that nobody was
hurt
And the state will be guided Alright
1t is simple and neat, but I pause to
repeat,
is this what you're calm fight?'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Welsh words, "Bryn' meaning chill"
and "Mawr" meaning big" the whole
name meaning big HILL
Q. Are people with long faces usually
tall?-A. l.. K.
A. DR.. Mcdonald says that the long
face gpes more frequently with superior
height, while projecting, fiat or short
face is found more frequently in short
persons.
g: Whhh country has produced the
A. In the last 500 years Mexico has
produced more silver than any other
country in the world.
Q. Who invented the machines that
fold newspar ers and books PR. H
"A. The folding of printed sheets for
books and newspapers was performed
by hand until Cyrus Chambers, jr, of
Philadelphia in vented a practical fold
ing machine in 1856.
@. Is music pl tinted from type or is
1t done from engraved plates?--D. Z.
A. inexpensive music is usually
printed from type The better class of
music is reproduced from plates.
Q. Should hot water be used in wash
ing refrigerator?-N.> q.
A. Tepid water in whh,h baking soda
has been dissolved in Ale proportion
of teaspoonful to one-fAalf gallon of
water has been found TO be the best
agent.
Q. How long did it take Cicero to
delyer his first Grafton against cata-
A. According to the estimate Of mod
ern orators, it required probably about
one hour and half to deliver.
Q. When was Miles standish born
and when did he die?-R. K.
A. Miles StandiSh was a Mayf1ower
Pilgrim. He was born in England about
1884 and died in Duxbury, Mass, Oc-
tober 3, 1856.
@. Do many countries use decimal
system of coinage?-A. G. NJ.
A. Most of the leading countries use
decimal system with certain modifi-
cations. Great Britain and India are
notable exceptions. The United States
led the way when its coinage was
adopted, and France followed before
1900
@. What is isestablishmentarian-
A. 1t pertains to the annulling of the
establishment of the church generally,
including abandonment. The word dis
Observation-Disclosures came into use
when the Church of Ireland was dis
established.
@. What countries are represented
here by Ambassadors?-J. E. G..
A. The following nations GRE repre-
sented in this country by Ambassadors.
They are given in the order of length
OF service: Mexico Italy, Brazil, Spain,
Cuba, France. Chile, Belgium Turkey,
Germany. Japan, Poland, Great Brit
ain, Peru and Argentina Argentina
is not at present represented by an
Ambassador, but by the counselor of
embassy, who is acting as charge
d'affaires ad interim.
@. How much corn is fed to stock?-
J. H. N
A. In 1927 the corn fed to stock
amounted to 2.524,407, 900 bushels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

New and greater Developments In
aviation were freely predicted by Lind
bergh, who was wise enough to know
that human courage and endurance are
constant factors and that methods and
xuechanisms must continually improve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

Failure of the peach crop cheers dry
sentiment with the assurance that
there viii be no peach brandy, Adver-
tisement, however indicates an album
dance of apples which may make hard
cider dangerously available. The wicked
as we'll as the righteous find faith in
the laws of average.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

Some of the experts in efficiency" are
being appealed to for decision whether
age limitations are to cause dismissal
of intellectual experience and leave the
world to be conducted by infant prodi-
gies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

Soviets have a free hand In Russia.
Any aspirations they may cherish of
setting an example in government for
the benefit of the entire world are alb
solutely unhindered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

Farm relief recalls the words of dis
tinguished craftsmanship designating
the point at which political economy
was confronted no longer by q theory
but by condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
Breaking I'm Cars.

From the worcester Evening Gazette.
This idea Of breaking up old cars for
junk, as an aid TO the automobile bust
often happen that the occupants failed
to get out of the cars before they we're
broken up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

The genius of the Far North world
is stupendous and compelling, but it
turns to tragedy and is the more i'm
pressive because it is the genius of
struggle and not of smiling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

A political rally is a little like a camp
meeting in convincing a community
that it has suddenly started out anew on
the road to perfection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

There are moments when q touch of
the supercilious is warrantable. The
best way to treat a September ther-
mometer Is to try not to notice 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
Among Puns.

From the Muncie Star.
That Western art connoisseur who
recently removed the paint from a $4o0
canvas and uncovered an odd master"
valued at $150,000, had good cause to
say, Things are not half as bad as
they're painted these days"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

Chicago politicians are said to have
in mind the adoption of Me and My
Shadow" as a theme song.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

1t is frequently repeated that aviation
is only In its infancy. but what vigor-
Gus, growing infant it is!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
Zero Cuarantees.

From the, Louisville Times.
zera IN the way OF guarantee would
be scl'inS 4 parachute on the money
back IL t-doesn 't-wurk nan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
The Public Is Rolled.

Prom the Canton REPOSITORY.
Nowadays a heavyweight fighter rolls
IN wealth. Yesterday he would have
been rolling in agony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
Art DEVELOPMENT.

"Have the standards OF journalism
improved?"
II think So" answered the veteran
press agent. When was young in the
game, an editor was satisfied to have
his pockets filled with circus tickets
Now he wants to 60 to grand operas
and symphony concerts"
ITO complain Of the weather" said
Hi Ho, the sage Of Chinatown, lis an
idle pastime in which the rivalry con-
sists in ascertaining who can be most
uncomfortable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
Unsung Endurance Contests.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
After waiting in Pullman diner for
the early eaters to finish the repast, we
are no longer amazed at the endurance
OF the tyee-sittern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
Summer Of 1890.

The good old Summer time they say
BY heat was sadly spoiled,
And can scarcely tell, today,
If I've been baked or broiled.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

A psychoanalyst I know
Said, Unto me your troubles show"
I said In sarcastic tone,
Have you no troubles Of your own?"
Don't imagine you kin put yohself
over all yoh fellow men," said Uncle
Eben, unless you Is one o. desc here
natural-born aviationers."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

Jud Tunkins says you can tell your
troubles 10 a policeman If you want to,
but, after a drought. tellin' EN- to a
banker may do you more good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
Shadows.

Have you ever been shadowed?"
Not that know Of" answered Sen
ator Sorghum. Maybe I'll give the
idea try-out yet. It may enhance my
prestige TO give ont the impression that
have something under cover Of great
public Importance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04
Consequences
OF OYerprOductiOn.

A Motto, Rio de Janeiro.--Some idea
OF the extent to which automobiles are
manufactured in the United States may
be obtained from the reports reaching
our country Of the increasing diflculty
found In the disposing Of wrecked and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

@. When was Miles Standish born
and when did he die?-R. K.
A. Miles Standish was a Mayfiower
Pilgrim. He was born in England about
1884 and died in Duxbury, Mass, Oc-
tober 3, 1856.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

Q. Is music pl tinted from type or is
1t done from engraved plateS?-D. z.
A. inexpensive music is usually
printed from type. The better class of
music is reproduced from plates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

EUES WIENER TAGBLATT,
Vienna. are one Of
the works of man to which he
can afford little protection. The
track ig constantly exposed to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

Q. Why was Bryn Mawr, Pa, so
T. d.
a. Bryn Mawr, Pa, was named after
the town OF the same name In Beeon
County, Wales. 1t is composed of two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

Q. How long did it take Cicero to
deliver his first Grafton against Cata-
ine?-M. P. G.
A. According to the estimate Of mod
ern orators, it required probably about
one hour and a half to deliver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

The battle of words being conducted
between the leaders of the Republican
party and the leaders of the Democratic
party over the publicity put out by the
Democratic National Committee through
it's director of publicity. Charles Michel
son, for many years washington CORE
Spondent of the New York World, is
not likely to win or lose any elections.
MIR. Nicholson has been unusually sue
cessful in having published far and
wide in the newspapers of the country
the interviews he has put out, quoting
Democratic Senators and Representa-
tives, Jouette Shouse, chairman of the
Executive Committee; John j. Raskob
Democratic National Committee, and
other party leaders. That, hy the same
token, Is the reason Mr.. Michelson was
appointed director Of publicity for the
Democrats. The Republicans let the
publicity racket get away from them
this year. They are nov trying 10 make
up for lost time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

Q. Should hot water be used in wash
ing refrjgerator?-N. q.
A. Tepid water in whA'h baking soda
has been dissolved in fSle proportion
OF a teaspoonful TO one-lAalf gallon of
water has been found TO be the best
agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

@. What is disestablishmentarian-
ism?-D., d.
A. 1t pertains to the annulling of the
establishment of the church generally,
including abandonment. The word dis
Observation-Disclosures came into use
when the Church of Ireland was dis
established.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

@. Who invented the machines that
fold newspar ems and books?--R. H
A. The folding of printed sheets for
books and newspapers was performed
by hand until Cyrus Chambers, jr., of
Philadelphia in vented a practical fold
ing machine in 1856
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

q. Was the statue Of st. Joan at
Rheims destroyed In the war?-C. r.
A. No, the statue was removed from
the front Of the cathedral and not re-
placed until 1921.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

q. When a man has fur farm. are
the animals he raises considered ccues-
ticated anilnals?--J. G.
A. Ftir-beartng animals bred and
raised on fur farms are considered wild
animals in captivity. and not domesti-
Gated stock in the ordinary use OF the
term
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-04

q. Whhh country has produced the
most silv,G?-S. B.
A. In the last 500 years Mexico has
produced more silver than any other
country in the world
The Washington times., 1930-07-17
MicliaeLsOn Beaten,
Recount Indicates

CHICAGO, July II dNs)-
Election officials today were fin
ishing the vote recount in the con-
test between ]. c. Moreland and
Representative M. A. Michaelson
for the Republican nomination for
Congress in the Seventh district.
MichaeIson. a protege Of the
Anti-saloon League. who figured
in the "leaky trunk" episode in
Florida. was declared winner by
Sc votes on the official canvass.
A recount was ordered and More
lands total was increased until
he is now leading by Gil votes.
The Washington times., 1930-07-17
WOnien's LGlC Code
Role Will Be Told

The part that women played in
the codification Of international
law, at the recent Hague confer
ence, win be told at a garden
party to be given Sunday by the
National Women,g Party.
Miss Emma Void, who at.
tended the conference. viii be the
speaker. The party vii be held
at Alva Belmont House, on 3
st. N. e.
The Washington times., 1930-07-17
Chicago Seeks Pay
For 1900 Teachers

CHICAGO, July II dNS0.
In an effort to pay off $4,000 un-
paid school teachers by tomorrow.
the board Of education today set
out to raise 100000 by emer-
gency means. The teachers and
school board employees have gone
payless since June !.
An official report Of the school
board books was prepared today
with which it is hoped to obtain
assistance from various banks
through the sale Of tax antlcipar
ton warrants. The statement
showed q total Of $3,326, coo IN
cash on hend to meet q payroll
Of $3,D46, ,o0e. ~
The Washington times., 1930-07-17
FutheT and Son Held
After LiQEsOr Seizure

Raiding q house in the 600
block Four-and-a-half st. s. W.,
yesterday. the police vice squad.
headed by serst. J. n. Leach. ar
rested Philip Markowitz. 1S, on
charges Of sale and possession of
liquor, his father, Abraham
Markowitz. a. on possession
charges and seized 246 gallons
OF alleged hard" cider.
The Markowitg youth faces
prosecution under the Jones
''five and ten law as the re.
suit Of alleged sale Of q glass Of
the cider to o police undercover
agent.