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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

stop q minute and think about this
fact. You can ask our Information Blu
rear any question of fact and get the
answer back in q personal letter. It is
a great educational idea, introduced
into the lives Of the most Intelligent
people in the world-American newspa.
per readers. It is part of that best
burmese of a newspaper-service. There
is no charge, except cents in coin or
stamps for return postage. Get the
habit of asking questions. Address your
letter to The Evening Star Information
Bureau, Frederic j. Haskin, director,
Washington, D. G.
@. How many divorces were granted
IL Reno, New, last years.. s.
A. There were 2,071. In 1928 there
we're 2,102. About two-thirds Of the di-
vorces are granted to women.
@. Are there many forests in Egypt
A. TT There are no forests. The date
palm and sycamore are the principal
trees. Many other trees, principally
fruit trees, have been introduced and
flourish when suficient moisture is fur
nished.
Q. What was the value Of Spanish
ducat?-G. T.
A. The gold ducat was worth 1882.
Spain issued silver ducats worth from
90 cents to $1.10.
@. How is William Cowper's name
pronounced?-R. K.
A. It is given the usual English pro-
nunciation, Cooper.
q. How many persons were lynched
in the United States in 1882. M.
A. There we're 10. OF these 2 we're
negroes and 8 we're whites. Four lynch
ings occurred in Florida, in Kentucky,
/ in Mississippi, In Tennessee and
in Texas.
O. What countries form the Little
Entente?-L. r.
A. Rumania, Jugoslavia and Czecho-
slovakia are the three.
@. Has the G. A. r. admitted Con-
federate veterans?-S. P.
A. At its encampment In September
| 1929, the Grand Army Of the Republic
| rejected q resolution for union with
Confederate veterans.
@. What do English-speaking people
usually call Buenos Aires?--A. K. T.
/ A. The name Is popularity abbreviated
to b. A.
@. Who helps Amos and Andy when
an extra character Is heard over the
radio?-C. A. H.
A. Amos and Andy take all parts In
their program. There Is no third party
@. why did Oberammergau begin to
give the Passion Play?-E. M.
A. Oberammergau Is a small town In
| Upper Bavaria. In 1888 the peasant
inhabitants of the place, in gratitude
for escape from contagion of deadly
plague then raging throughout the
courtry, pledged themselves to enact the
scene Of the Lords passion every 10
years, and to devote the Intervening
time, as far as possible, to solemn prepa-
ration for worthy presentation. Only
| those of the highest character are per-
mitted to take part and, particularly Tor
the representation Of Christ, much
spiritual preparation and qualification
Is insisted upon. There are over 900
performers in the play which has be-
come known throughout the civilized
world.
q. Who originated the quotation,
| Learn to smoke slow"?-F. H. a..
A. The English magazine Punch Is
| credited with the origin Of the phrase,
which is in flll-"Learn to smoke slow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
One of Retired Men
Tells Employe Side

To the Editor Of The Star:
am one Of those old retired Govern
ment employees who have tried to keep
UP closely with every move regarding
the retirement law. In my opinion
there are quite number Of unfair pro-
visions In the present law which could
be easily remedied with but little cost
and with great help to the lower paid
annuitants. do not imagine that any
one feels those unfair and unjust pro-
visions in the present bill any more
than /. There Is an old saying that
'if you throw a brick In q crowd OF
dogs, the one struck will be sure to
howl" Since every brick Of injustice
thrown struck me, naturally. am doing
-some of the bowling. Whether hit &C
cidentally or not, I am hit just the
same.
In the FIRST place, when I was retired
seven years ago. I was q clerk in one
Of the departments, drawing salary
eliminated, leaving q remaining salary
Of 1880, which gave me the then maxi
mum annuity of S720. Then, when the
maximum was changed to $1,000, my
status was changed to only $840, in
stead Of the maximum of 81 900. Had
not my bonus bsen eliminated or even
had I been allowed the IS years Of
service which I had rendered to the
Government, would have still beer
eligible to the maximum $1,000. dc
feel that the two amendments asked
for are simple justice and should be
granted. I do feel that every retired
man and woman drawing less than the
maximum annuity should have theil
bonus restored and be allowed all Of
the time made while serving the Gov
eminent, in computing the annuity. OF
course, 1t does not matter with the
higher paid annuitants whether the
amendments are granted or not, as they
get their $1,000 In any case; but, fee
that the lower paid fellow should be
given fair deal during the few years
he is to remain with you after retiring
I have always felt that the man who
retires at 70 years of age is to remain
with you q short while at best and
should retain his status. Should he re-
tire as maximum annuitant he should
die the same, but the lawmakers seem
to see 1t differently.
However, hope the present bill will
be amended so as to restore our $240
bonus and allow us for all the time
made while serving our Government.
JAMES F. CHILD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

the Red Man blends into the picture
where the Far West is concerned. The
lone rider against the skyline, the
brave peering retrospectively from the
crag. the tepee against the background
of woods and waters, are all popular
subjects with artists and with the pre-
parers of picture postcards. To have
intelligent young Indian men serve as
guides through regions their wild an
cestors traversed as flomelands Is an
appealing thought. To have comely
Indian maidens serving tourists in park
lodges, stores and tea rooms sounds we'll
The young man who makes the pro-
posal is himself a Carlisle graduate, q
ful1-blooded Shoshone and an employe
of the Interior Department, and appar-
emily he has studied it from all angles.
Those who have employed Indian
guides on hunting and angling expedi-
lions as a rule speak we'll of them.
There is no doubt as to their native
ability, provided those chosen are of suf-
ficient intelligence TO make for reliable
ity. It is true, also, that many such OBJ
tain fair or better educations and then.
returning to their people, find little out
let for their talents, often with result
ant slump into semi-savage laziness. 1t
would appear that these guiding and
similar positions are more or less made
to order for them, giving them the out
door life they crave, and giving FLIP
to the experiences of the Caucasian
visitor. Travel to the national parks
In 1929 broke all records. more than
three million persons having visited them
during the year just past. The prospect
of having around plenty of Indians in
just the places where the Indians should
naturally be should prove a factor in
still further increasing this total.
A curious, but perhaps natural angle
Of the Red Mans psychological make
up is that he is not likely to stay put"
Apparently he must go up or he must
go down. The urge to return to tribal
life lies deep down and often is strong.
Jim Thorpe, greatest athletically of his
race or any other, has signed to play base
ball for a small Montana team that is
near the Blackfoot reservation, and
some see in this step toward return
to the wigwams of his people. Socka-
lexis, his big league predecessor. after
a meteoric career and every possible ad-
vantage, returned finally to his tribe up
in Maine and died indistinguishable
from any other of those backwoods men.
Work such as is suggested. congenial to
their natural talents, may we'll be worth
consideration at the hands of the In
terror Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
The Heavy Toll Of Motoritis.

According to statement just made
public in Chicago by the National
Safety Council, 1880 persons were
killed in automobile accidents In 81
States In 1929. This was an increase OF
70 per cent over the fatalities in 1928
And still motor vehicle registration in
those States increased only per cent
More than half Of the victims were
pedestrians.
Automobile accidents have become q
national evil. The casualties, from
collisions and from carelessness ir
driving and walking in which pedes'
TRANS are the sufferers, constitute 4
heavy loss for which there is no com
pensation.
If there were 1900 deaths in thu
United States from an epidemic diseaS'
In the course of single year the coun
try would be aroused, would be indeed
almost in panic. AS matter of fac
motoritis, as It might be called, is wors
than any disease that prevails today
Not only are these deaths recorded
and 1t must be borne in mind that tn
record covers only 81 Of the 4s States
but there are countless injuries tina
seriously deplete the working capacit
of the people. No mention is made
them, Of the broken bones and othe
wounds that cause long courses Of treat
ment entailing idleness and sufferin
and cost.
If the total cost Of motor accidents Q
all kinds and all classes were computed
with fair valuation Of the lives Of tn
lost and the injuries inflicted and tn
earning power lessened and the ex
penses of treatment and convalescenc'
not TO mention the material damages
motors themselves, the aggregate woul
be staggering.
The most striking fact Of the Safet
Councils showing is the increase Of
per cent over last year, while the ir
crease in the number Of registered "
hicles Is only per cent. That NEAR
nat the average Of accidents p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
The 1880 Community Chest.

Approval of the 1880 budget for the
Community Chest sets Washington's
goal this year at $1,786,737, an increase
Of SAB. $3.50 over the total sought last
year. After months of careful prepara-
ton the groundwork has been laid and
Washington's second Chest campaign is
about to begin.
In some respects this years campaign
may be regarded as crucial test Last
wear the idea Of the Chest was new to
washington, and like all new things
there was an attractive glitter about it
that afforded q unique impetus to the
movement from the start. This year
the total fund sought has been in
creased. Instead of meeting the budgets
Of fifty-seven organizations, Washing
ton must finance seventy-five. Instead
OF selling prospective contributors
with a new idea, the workers for the
Chest fund must persuade contributors
tn reueat and to increase their invest
rnents on the basis Of dividends received
during the last year. The task is dill
cult. but not too difficult. 1t VIII be
undertaken with the fine spirit that
made washington's generous response
last year unparalleled In the history OF
Community Chest experiments IN other
cities.
while the total amount set for the
Chest fund this year is greater than last,
IL does not mean that Washington's bill
for organized charity and welfare WORK
IN being increased. The bill would be
presented any way. II the additional
organizations which this year have been
admitted to the Chest had preferred to
meet their budget requirements indie
pendently of the Chest, washington
still would have been called upon to
furnish the money. And the total would
have been greater, outside the Chest,
than it is this year, within the Chest.
In weighing the task that lies ahead
this year, therefore, Washington must
bear In mind the fact that the Chest
has served to reduce load that other
wise would have been borne regardless
Of the Chest. Instead of combining
fifty-seven varieties Of appeals for
funds into one, the Chest this year ex-
tends itsfaeld and combines seventy 1--we
varieties In one. The budgets of the or
carnations admitted to the Chest have
been gone over with fine tooth comb
by men who demand that the expendi-
ture Of every red cent be justified. The
overhead cost Of collecting the money
has been reduced enormously. AS the
Chest machinery shakes itself down and
the functioning becomes more smooth,
this overhead promises even greater re-
duction.
The contributor who regards his do
nation to the Community Chest fund
last year as an investment will find
dividends In the satisfaction that should
accrue to him as an individual in the
thought that his dollar, or his thousand
dollars given last year, has played its
part in meeting the city's unacceptable
responsibility to the unfortunate, the
weak and the helpless. II such returns
are deemed too intangible, he may
regard his contribution as the fulfill
ment Of an obligation Of citizenship
one that Is self-imposed and which be-
comes more sacred by reason Of the
fact that the extent thereof is a matter
lying wholly between each man and his
conscience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANpER JOHNSON.
Busy Omcial.

Busy Oficiai.
The President in power stands
And spends long hours in shaking hands
It would be something very strange
II he did not demand a change
And undertake with purpose wise
Another form Of exercise.
So, when the Congress makes move
OF which he cannot quite approve,
His gesture wakens special dread.
He won't shake hands. He shakes his
head.
And so he meets the great demands
BY working with both Head and Hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
EMPLOYMENT Of Indians.

There seems to be sound sense in the
suggestion of Western Indian to place
some thousands Of the more intelligent
young men and young women of his
race In various suitable positions
throughout the national parks of the
West. This move, he claims, would be
pleasing to the many thousands who
visit these national assets, and would
partially solve the problem Of indian
unemployment.
There Is no doubt whatsoever that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

A slight effort was made by Cole
Blease to introduce profanity, now so
popular in literature, into the Con-
gressional Record. The experiment was
not adroitly conducted and the circula-
ton of the famous publication remains
at about the same old reliable figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
Calendar Reformation
Advantages Are Cited

To the Editor Of The Star:
The reformation of the calendar Is
now q popular subject of discussion,
apparently. But most people are luke
warm, If not actually opposed, to a year
with an uneven number of months, and
with many good reasons. It Is ques-
tionable whether IL ever will be adopted.
A much simpler mode of reformation
and one, considering advantages and
disadvantages of the various methods,
seemingly offering a satisfactory solu-
ton is that presented below:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

New York theater ticket brokers say
they are willing to end ticket speeula-
ton. Possibly they feel that the bull
market in Broadway entertainment has
given way to a popular respect for &C.
tual values.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

The Prince of Wales is said to have
enjoyed himself thoroughly in masquer-
ade when the ship, carrying him to
South Africa, crossed the Equator. He
is fortunate in possessing that greatest
of human advantages, the ability Aot to
take himself too seriously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

1t is contended by Clarence H
Msckay that merger of cable and
radio will provide better service at less
expense. This is the normal purpose of
every merger when first projected. The
human element that seeks further profit
often interferes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
True THANKSGIVING.

From the oregon Daily journal Cortland
In the quietude and sanctity Of your
own bed chamber, In the solemn still
ness Of cold December night do you
ever stop TO be thankful that bed COW
ers don't follow the fashions Of the
skirts?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

German finance begins to feel that it
is about time to enjoy some Of the
peace of mind that goes with the pros
perity SO rapidly achieved. Debts are
not irksome when practical method OF
meeting them is available.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

When an investigation is undertaken
in New York and elsewhere, the word
politics" is likely to be used in protest.
1t has legitimate meaning. without
politics" reforms would be impossible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

Thus the year always would be di-
vided exactly into So weeks, Each
quarter would be exactly like every
other quarter Of the year. Every Jan.
uary, April, July and october would
be exactly alike and start on Sunday.
Every February, May, August and NO
vember would be exactly alike and start
on Tuesday. And every March, June,
September and December would be ex-
actly alike and start on THURSDAY:
knowing these facts, calendars would
be unnecessary, as we always could
mentally determine without difficulty
on what day of the week any date oc-
CURED. The only difference from year
to year would be the occurrence OF
Solday In the middle of the year every
four years-on leap years. But, being
without a number, 1t would not alter
the fixed calendar.
This plan would retain the existing
IL months, Invisible into halves and
quarters, making the calculation OF In
terest on the per cent basis as easy
as at present. and 1t would retain holi-
days at the same or approximately the
same dates as at present. Why not
promote some discussion of this simple
and apparently eminentiy practicable
mode of reforming the calendar?
G. ]. KEPHART.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

Lobbyists have developed the art Of
Craftsmanship to point that finds some
otherwise shrewd business men buying
gold bricks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

One of the greatest economy CAM
paigns ever undertaken will be the pro-
gram by which nations hope to reduce
the high cost of battleships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
Safer With Flowers.

From the Hamilton Spectator.
A Newark woman shot her husband
and then submitted to blood trans
fusion to gave him. she lo-cs me net,
she loves me-" Is better played with
flower petals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
The Hard Question.

The times of bitter strife are past
And peace shall greet the world at last
Unless the world stands alta loss
And wants to know Just who is boss!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
High Cost Of Hay.

High OUSG OF nay.
"They are going to make rubber out Of
straw"
I'm glad" answered Farmer Corn
tossel, "you didn't say they'd need hay.
That would make it more expensive than
ever"
"The uninformed," said HI Ho. the
sage of Chinatown, "waver in opinion
Those who are easy to lead may be
found hard to govern"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once:
nth s. and PenIh ~ Ts.t s7n nges
S5aicaeo once: Lake Michisan BUILDING.
European once: IA Regent St., London
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16
Campaign Currency.

Campaign currency
what happens out your way when
man uses big money in a political CAM
paign?"
People take his money" answered
Senator Sorghum, "but they distrust
him. They know that politician Of
real experience and sagacity would
know how to use big promises instead
of cash.
Jud Tunkins says the treating habit Is
all over. When two men meet in the
presence of liquor, instead Of filling a
glass they are liable to begin shooting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

"A man dat has de sense to take good
advice" said Uncle Ebcn. sis smart
enough to make it UP fob hisself."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

Rate BY MaiI-Payable in Advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

Busy Politics.
The toll Is never ended
Which able statesmen view.
And when one fence is mended,
There are more chores to do.
When one elections over,
Another's on the way.
And those who are in clover
Must keep on making hay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

=, N. Associated Press.

Member Of the Associated Press.
The Associated rress IT, exclusively entitled
to the use for republication OF al news ols-
tied in this paper and also the 'ocal news
published herein. All rights Of publication OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

WASHING TON, D. C.
THURSDAY. =. January 10, 1880
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

THEODORE W. MOVES. ). Editor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

O. When will the new harbor Of
Peru be completed?-G. A.
A. The new port, which is being con-
structed at Callao, will be finished in
the Fall of 1880. This will give Peru
one of the most modern and one Of the
best equipped ports on the western
coast of South America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-16

q. VINO originated the quotation,
Learn to smoke slow"?-F. H.
A. The English magazine Punch Is
which is in ftlil-"I,earn to smoke slow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-19

MEN AND BOYS, between ages of IA and
IS years, with bicycles, for outdoor work as
telegraph messengers. Apply 1917 N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-19
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ticket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-19

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-19
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-19

hogany, handmade rush seats, perfect con-
ditioni very cheap. s2s s.w
AUTO ROBE, reversible, $3.50; comforter.
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offers an opportunity for men willing to
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