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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15
Home Building Revival
Taking Up ''SIack"
From the Los Aneeles Express.

From the Los Angeles Express.
Looking at 1t with an open mind,
there is encouragement in the state
rnent by Julius H. Barnes, head of
President Hoover's National Business
Survey Conference, that although there
was material increase in public con-
struction during the first eight months
of this year, not until September did
there appear q revival in home building.
The need for more housing was only
then felt. The slump in building did
not come In consequence, but had al
ready been running two or three years
when the stock market broke, nearly a
year ago. The let-up was due to a
variety Of causes, chief of them the
high cost of building materials and
labor and the fact that in most COM
munities there had been considerable
overbuilding.
Conditions have changed. Prices are
far lower, and especially in housing the
slack has been taken up and there Is
beginning to show real shortage. The
need Is becoming felt for new houses
for increasing populations and to re-
place the old and outworn. The mod
crate revival" In house building, Of
which Mr.. Barnes speaks in his inter-
estlng report may, therefore, be ex~
Inee1ea ~ NN tNte nsE1zr'nn natEifs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC j. HAsKIN.

recently reported to the board Of d..
rectorS that the membership had
reached I ,289. the largest in the history
Of the association.
@. Which is the larger city Ashe-
vile, N, G., or Columbia, 3. C.f--J, H.
A. ASheville and Columbia are almost
exactly the same size, according to the
unofficiaf census figures for 1880. the
former having a population of 50,l69
and the latter 50,l9S
Q. Where does Karel Capek, the
author of "R. q. r." hve?--N. p.
A. Prague, Bohemia, is his home.
He is 40 years old and has won recog- :
milton in several fields---aS short story
writer, novelist, dramatist, manager
and producer of plays. He established
his own playhouse, the Vinohradsky
Art Theater.
@. How many registered Arabian
and Morgan horses are there in the
United States?--R. s,
A. There are approximately 500
registered Arabian horses in the United
States; there have been $4,000 Nor
ganS registered.
TT. H.
A. 1t is the theory that radiation
from a body is emitted only in discrete
units, called quanta, and, according to
some forms of the theory, that abb
sorption occurs in the same discon-
tinucus manner. This theory IS now
widely accepted by scientists. 1t has,
however, been criticized by Frank Wig
ellsworth Clark.
@. What did the term ''lame duck"
oTigInate?-A. w.
A. 1t originated in Wall street and
was applied TO one who failed or was
unable to fulf1n his obligations. 1t be-
came commonly used to describe Sem
ator or Representative who, having
failed Of reelection, was unable in the
last session of Congress TO fulf1ll prom
ises made to his constituents.
@. How long is the term for which
Frank B. Kellogg is elected as Judge
by the World Court at The Hague?--
T. r.
A. He was first elected to finish tAa
term of Charles e. Hughes when &
resigned TO become Chief Justice Of tina
Supreme Court of the United States.
He has now been elected to a full term
OF nine years, beginning January !,
1881. Mr.. Kellogg is ~, the oldest
Of the judges with whom he Is now
associated.
@. How many airlines are there In
Russia 2-P. T. p
A. There are 20 airlines operating
in the Soviet Union. They cover about
$4,000 miles Of territory and last year
carried about IL 500 passengers.
O. From what plants Is laundry
starch made?-M. J. P.
A. Indian corn, wheat and rice are
the sources.
Q. Are the motion picture houses In
Norway privately or publicly owned2--
r. N.
A. With but few exceptions. the
cinemas of Norway are controlled by
the municipalities in which they are
located.
c. Why is the Treasury Gate at
Arlington Cemetery so called?-V. g. D.
A. The gate and pillars thereof were
removed from the grounds Of the DE-
partment of the Treasury in Washing
| ton, d. g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

This great service is maintained by
The Evening Star for the bcneft OF its
readers, who may use 1t every day with
out cost to themselves. All they nave
to do is ask for any information de-
sired and they will receive prompt an
swers by mail. Questions must be clear
~ written and stated as briefly as pos
sible. Inclose 2-cent stamp for return
postage and address The Evening star
Information Bureau, Frederic ]. Haskin,
director, Washington, d. G.
O. What is the name of the new play
which Mrs Fiske is including in her
repertoire on her tour over the Country?
IN. c.
A. Ladies of the Jury" was her latest
New York vehicle and will be included
IN her repertoire.
O. In the nut-tree planting program
are nuts other than walnuts to be
gathered?-S. p. H.
A. Both walnuts and hickory nuts are
to be gathered from the historic places
IN America, The Boy Scouts are in
charge of the collecting. The Depart-
ment of Agriculture will grade, test and
plant the nuts in nursery beds The
seedlings will be distributed by the Boy
Scouts. The American Forestry AsSo-
citation is sponsoring the project and
hopes to have 100000 nut trees
planted within five years.
O. What is the value in American
money money Of the gold and silver franc
A. The gold lO0-franc coin is worth
$39l79, the silver 20-franc piece,
$:7S36; the 10-franc piece, $.39l8. The
aluminium bronze 2-franc piece Is worth
$.O7S4, and the 1-franc piece, $.0392. y
@. If synchronous clock loses time
what can be done about FTP. B.
A. The Bureau of Standards says a
synchronous clock, operated on a cir
cult for which it is designated, can
neither gain nor lose, nor be set. It
must be kept in exact step with the
generator in the power house. However,
II the current stops, the clock will stop
unless 1t has some auxiliary attachment
to keep 1t running.
@. Do many people resign from the
Foreign Service?-A. G. T..
A. In 1925 there were rs destinations
in the Foreign Service, in 1929 there
were 40 designations and In 1880, I'D to
date, there have been 16.
9. How does our death rate compare
with our birth rate?--M. " C.
A. In 1928, In the registration area,
there were 12.1 deaths to 1000 popula-
ton and 1871 births.
@. How is the word love" defined?-D.
A. There are several definitions, one
OF which is tender and passionate af-
lection for enc Of the opposite SEX"
@. When was the first Chamber of
Commerce organized?-P. L. d.
A. Chambers of Commerce originated
on the continent of Europe with the
dlsintegration of the old guild system.
The first Chamber of Commerce on
record is that of Marseille, France.
which grew out of committee of mer-
chants established in 1899. The move
ment spread to the United States, where
the first Chamber of Commerce. that
OF New York City, was organized in
1853.
q How many members has the Ma
tional Education Associat:on?-J. w.
A. 1t has over 205, 900 active mem
bers, with nearly 1000 life members.
.: How many newspapers are there
In the Associated Press?-N. NIX
A. General Manager Kent Cooper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15
Plea for ''Square DeaI''
Is Made by War Veteran

To the Editor Of The Star:
1 am a native-born American and
an ex-war veteran. / have had no
steady work since last November.
But many places in California where
apply for work have Mexicans working
steadily. Many cannot speak English.
Even the signs mo Smoking" are
printed In Spanish.
Is it q s1uare deaf4to one anxious
for work that q quota act against Mexi-
co remains blocked in Congress?
a n. GTRATT0aK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

Three Staunton, Va, citizens have
vowed to wear their straw hats until it
rains. They will be compelled to dis
card them at least for one day while
their wives put In flannel Innings and
attach ear tabs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

why do you persist in your refusal
to talk on public questions?"
Because" answered Senator Sorg-
hum, "at the present time that is the
surest way - convey an impression
that you could say something important
II you chose"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

The chorines who struck out in Chi
cago before they would wear the corsets
demanded by a certain scene have
gained their point. Mr.. Schubert's ver-
dict was. "on with the play; let waists
be unconnned."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

A thief lifted. among other articles
from . Washington apartment house
lobby, large brass fire extingu.sher.
He may use it for its original purpose
or. possibly, he has thought UP new
recipe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

In olden times princess who was to
be married to King, or even an heir
apparent, came 10 the kingdom of the
latter, but Boris Of Bulgaria goes
straight to italy, land of his intended.
for the wedding. Those Balkan boys
are go-getters. Perhaps Mussolini had
something to do with this, among his
many other reforms and innovations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15
UnseIhsh IdeaIism.

There is nothing that develops un-
selfish idealism like music" remarked
the esthetic enthusiast.
Evidently" rejoined the impresario,
you have never heard a soprano when
she was talking salary or a crowd Of
chorus singers going on a strike"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

The United States Geological Survey
has completed a map of Chicago and
its enrivons so minute that even the
bunkers on the golf courses are shown.
But not those nineteenth holes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

This is the dirtiest age in the his
tory Of civilization" declares an eminent
Chicago biophysicist. If cleanliness
comes next to goodness he may be
right, at that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

The ten-cent increase in the tax rate
for the District for 1882 viii not be
necessary. after all. it is announced
Well, a dime saved is a dime earned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15
The Gift Of Talk

What triumphs oft the world doth view
Where eloquence holds sway.
A few succeed by what they do
And more by what they say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15
SeIf-Annreciation.

Have you ever seen Hamlet played
precisely as you thought it should be?"
NO" answered Mr.. Storn1ington
Barnes. II have often wished might
be spectator at one OF my own per-
formances.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15
Modified Romance.

Would you marry q man for
money!"
NO." answered Miss Cayenne, land
yet don't think 1 should regard a
man as being especially desirable be-
cause of his poverty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

Competing With Bobby VaiD. (
From the Louisville Times.
Competition may - the ia ~ krsdc
in some things, BIZ compass sxtsa
1ohsw sJonMR tGn.k
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15
A Method.

We're sure to make mistakes at best
know that have made lot.
I'll loudly criticize the rest
In hope that mine will be forgot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

nth o.. and Pennsylvania Aye.
New York once: ITO East A3nd 81.
Chtcaao once: Lake MichigRn Buudtng.
European once IA Resent st.. London,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15
Rate nv CarrIer Within the CITY.

1he Evening star. use Ger month
when I SundsysI -. soc per month
Tha Evening and Sunday Star
iwheI, Aundeysi .,.., CSC rer month
The SUNDAY Star ,.,,..,.. Sc per copy
Collection made at the end Of each month,
Orders may be sent In by mail or telephone
National 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

@. From what plants Is laundry
starch made ?--M. j. p.
A. Indian corn, wheat and rice are
the sources,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

O. How is the word love" def1ned?-D.
A. There are several definitions, one
OF which is tender and passionate af-
lection for enc Of the opposite SEX"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

@. How many airlines are there In
Russia2-P. T. p.
A. There are 20 airlines operating
in the Soviet Union. They cover about
10000 miles of territory and last year
carried about IL 500 passengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15
The evening Star Newspaper Company

THEODORE W. MOVES. !. Editor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

O. How does our death rate compare
with our birth rate?--M. ". C.
, A. In 1928. In the registration area,
there were 12.1 deaths to 1000 popula-
ton and 1877 births. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

Q. Are the motion picture houses In
Norway privately or publicly owned?--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

@. How many registered Arabian
and Morgan horses are there in the
United States?--R. S.
A. There are approximately 500
registered Arabian horses in the United
States; there have been $4,000 Nor
gans registered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

q How many members has the Ma
tlona! Education Associat.on?-J. w.
A. 1t has over 205 900 active mem
bers, with nearly 1000 life members.
Q: How many newspapers are there
IN the Associated Press?-N. M. K.
A. General Manager Kent Coonar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

A. With but few exceptions, the
cinemas of Norway are controlled by
the municipalities in which they are
located.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

Q. Why is the Treasury Gate at
Arlington Cemetery so called?--V. G. d.
A. The gate and pillars thereof were
removed from the grounds of the De-
partment of the Treasury in Washing
ton, d. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

@. Where does Karel Capek, the
author of "R. q. r." live?-N. p.
A. Prague, Bohemia. is his home.
He is 40 years old and has won recog-
milton in several fieldS--aS short story
writer, novelist, dramatist, manager
and producer of plays. He established
his own playhouse, the Vinohradsky
Art Theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-15

@, Do many people resign from the
Foreign Service?-A. G. T.
A. In 1925 there were rs resigna tons
In the Foreign Service, in 1929 there
were 40 designations and In 1880, up to
date, there have been 16.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-30
Three-C0unty Meeting Is
Scheduled by Red Men
City Lodge Will Confer
Warriors Degree at
MorgantoWn.

Improved Order of Red Men men,
bers of Marion, Hendricks and Nor
gan counties will gather at Nor
gantown Saturday night for a tri-
county session.
The Elective Chiefs organization
of these counties is arranging the
meeting, which is expected to at
tract approximately 500 persons.
Ben Branson, Indianapolis, is presi-
dent of the organization.
Winamac tribe, 279, of Indian
apolis will confer the warrior de-
gree. In preparation for this, the
first degree of the order was con-
ferred on fifteen candidates at Nor
gantown Saturday night.
Committees who assisted in the
weeks picnic of the Elective Chiefs
organization, held at Broad Ripple
park recently, will be guests at a
luncheon in connection with the
tri-county session.
Branson was aided by the follow
ing committee members during the
Broad Ripple picnic. Thomas Jen-
k.ns, Louis Scherer, Ben Breedlove
and Albert Prick, all of Indianap-
oils, and Frank Cliff, Mooresville.
State officers will attend the Nor
gantown meeting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-30
SPORTS TEAMS
OF B'NAI BIRTH
TO SEE ACTION
Terre Haute Picnic to Be
Scene of Meetings at
Golf, Baseball.

Athletic teams of indianapolis
lodge of B'nai Birth are preparing
for their rivalry contests with the
Terre Haute lodge squads at July
picnic of both groups in Terre
Haute.
An eight-man golf team, cap
tanned by Dick Munter, will oppose
the Terre Haute squad, while the
B'nai Birth baseball squad prob
ably will be a top-heavy favorite
over the Terre Haute squad.
Many former stars are on the To-
cal squad, including Mike Sagalow-
sky, Abe Goldsmith, Harry Escol,
Herschel Rudy, Mickey Escol, Jerry
Zimmerman and Sam Marcus. The
team is managed by Harry Escol
and Norman Isaacs.
Officers Installed
New officers of the Indianapolis
Jewish organization wee installed
at a meeting at the Kirshbaum
center last, Thursday night. Sid
nay j. Sternberger succeeded Sam
uel j. Mantel as president for the
ensuing six-month term.
Other officers installed were: First
vice. president H. Joseph Lyman;
second vice-president, Charles j.
Karabell; financial secretary, Leo
Lefkovics; recording secretary, Les
ter Budd; treasurer, Rufus Isaacs;
monitor, Samuel j. Mantel; assist
ant monitor, Richard Munter, and
trustees, Henry Blatt, Max Katz,
Norman IsaacS and Nathan Joplin.
FeibeIman PreSides
Officers were installed by Isa-
dore Feibleman, past president of
B'nai Firth, District 2.
The principal speaker of the eve
ming was Louis j. Borinstein, also
a past district president, who pre-
Sented gifts to members of the con-
flrmation classes of Indianapolis
Hebrew Congregation and the Tenn
pie Bethel.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-30

fight to conquer every obstacle that
cunning nature plans in that region.
AS 1 sat in the cool theater look
ing at Byrd, his men and his dogs
stage the greatest natural adven-
ture ever recorded in films, ap-
preciated more than ever the real
value of the movie screen. Here is
drama but not drama of the stage.
AS Byrd and his men cut off from
the world with the exception of
radio communication, suffer cold
weather which taxed the endurance
of his many dogs trained to weather
such conditions, realize more than
ever what This hero of the hour has
accomplished.
with Byrd at the South Pole"
a Paramount movie, has brought
romance to the screen just as Dick
Halliburton has given us pleasing
and comfortable adventure on the
printed page.
You first hear Commander Byrd
tel YOU bout his plans and how
they ere accomplished. Then we
see the City of New York leaving
New York and we travel on that
boat until it reaches the ice barrier,
that terrible challenge to man to
conquer the South Pole.
Then we see the dangerous and
trickey job of unloading the cargo
which must feed and shelter the
party of forty-two men, think that
I am right in this, for at least two
years. I got an awful kick of seeing
the men unload the great airship
which was used in the actual flying
over the pole.
Then we see the actual building
of Little America" a city in the
snow and the base of all of Byrd's
operations.
Then after months of continual
night, we see spring come and Byrd
starts actual work for his greatest
adventure-that of being the first
man to fly over the South Pole.
And when Byrd. Bernt Balchen
at the controls, and Harold June
start out in the big plane for the
pole. Floyd Gibbons starts talking
at rate of speed to match the
speed of the. airplane.
And then we see the accomplish
ment of the great journey, the sud-
den leaving for the United States
and the partial abandonment of
Little America" with the tE-o
planes still there.
Whatever you do, men and
women, mothers and fathers, see
that every boy and girl in your
home and neighborhood actually
sees with Byrd at the South Pole, .
now at the Circle.
I am going to start the week
right by borrowing four youngsters
and send them to the Circle.
See this one. Don't miss it.
with Byrd at the South Pole
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-30
LODGE HEADS NAMED
Anderson Group Leaders to
Take Posts Friday.

BIZ Times Special
ANDERSON, Ind. June 30.-Oscar
Carpenter has been elected
councillor of Anderson council, 70,
Junior Order of United American
Mechanics.
Other officers elected are: Maron
Rosensteel, e-councillor; Frank
Boze, treasurer; Eoy Phillips,
financial secretary; Ernest Clemens,
recording secretary. reelected; Al
bert Boyer, conductor; A.. A. Vane,
inside sentinel; Junior Carpenter,
outside sentinel; John Barrett,
chaplain; Curtis Rariden, assistant
secretary; James Dawson and
George Chambers, state council rep
resentatives; Elmer Cooney, alter
nate representative, and E. Clemens
reelected drill master.
Officers will be installed Friday
night. James Dawson will serve as
installing officer. A district meet
ing will be held in connection with
the service.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-30
ODD FELLOWS
LODGE READY
FOR FARLEY
10000 Members Expected
to Convene in City
Sept. IS.

Indiana Odd Fellows are busy this
summer arranging entertainment
for the orders sovereign grand
lodge session here Sept. Is to 20.
G.. P. BornwaSser, indianapolis,
grand secretary for Indiana, who is
general convention chairman, has
announced program for the flve-
day convention.
1t is expected more than 10000
members. representing branches of
the order in various parts of the
world, will attend the convention.
Major Parade Slated
One major parade for the
Patriarch's Militant division of the
order is planned on the program.
Sessions will be held in the
auditorium Of the Grand Lodge hall,
Pennsylvania and Washington
streets.
Social and competitive events are
to be limited this year. as this was
the desire expressed by the last
sovereign grand lodge in Houston,
Tex.
Marion county with its nearly
10000 Odd Fellow and Rebekah
lodge members will have large rep
reSentation on convention entertain
ment committees, which are to be
selected at a meeting this week.
Degree Work Arranged
Degree work, exemplified in elab-
crate ceremonial style, is being ar
ranged by the women's and military
branches of the order.
Members of the convention ex-
ecutive committee headed by Born
waSSer, are: w. w. Zimmerman.
Rochester, grand master of Indiana;
H. H. lockwood, Indianapolis, depu-
ty grand master; H. A. Winterrowd,
indianapolis, past grand master;
Cyrus Heron, Muncie, grand patri-
arch; r. 3. Kolthoff, Indianapolis.
grand junior warden; Frank Nc
Twain, Rushville, past grand patri-
arch; Elmo Gustin, Elwood, depart
ment commander; Mary /. Mater,
Rockville, Rebekah assembly presi-
dent, and Valetta Kimmel, Kendall
vile, past president of the Rebekah
assembly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-30

his part with great understanding.
If you have the idea that this is
a show where you wipe your eyes
every few minutes, change it right
now. Courage" is full of comedy,
and clean humor.
The cleverneSS of the playwright
or director brings in character,
who is never seen, but you learn
and know all about her through the
conversation of those in the cast.
This old lady whom everyone hated,
and was hated in return by her,
is won over with love by little Leon,
and when she does, she wills to him
her entire fortune.
Others in the cast include Marion
Nixon, Rex Bell, Richard Tucker,
and Blanche Frederick. Courage" is
picture that has its moments and
is therefore what I would call a
fair movie.
Short subjects and Fox Mov.etone
News complete the bill.
Now at the Apollo. (By Council
Eurpen9
Other theaters today offer:
Rough Romance" with George
OBrien in the ,Ieading role at the
Lyric: blirlesqu4 at the Colonial.
and The Divorces" at the Ohio.