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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

Q. How large is Antares and how far
| away is it?-E. p.
A. Antares alpha Scorpii) is the
largest star Of which We have reason
ably accurate measurements, its dame
ter being about 400000,000 miles: in
volume it is 10000. 900 times as large
as the sun and 5000, 600. 900, 900
times as large as the earth. The dis
lance is probably $50 light years. This
distance is 10000, 900 times as great as
that OF the sun from the earth, or
about 1850 900, 900 900 900 miles.
@. How many doctors are there In
New York City?-O. c..
A. There are about $3.50
@. How many different racial groups
are there among the Filipinos?-M. I.
A. There are among the Filipinos ~
! ethnographic groups, and the homes
and customs of these groups differ.
@. Where is the largest press in the
| world?-H w s.
| A. The largest testing machine in
! the world Is located at the Bureau Of
! Standards and is operated by oil pres
sure, producing load on the specimen
OF 100000 pounds.
9. What became Of the Louisiana
A. The act Of Congress Of 1890 pre-
vented the Louisiana Lottery from
| operating In the United States. It
therefore removed to Honduras, where
1t Is still In existence.
q. What is the name of the land
nearest to the no latitude, no longitude
point?-1. F. NJ.
A. The Gold Coast of Africa is near
est to 0 degree latitude, degree longi-
tude. Accra is probably the nearest
place, being located at degrees north
latitude and degree longitude.
G. Please describe the Cherokee
! rose.-G. w. S.
A. 1t is a climbing rose CRosa laevi-
gata) T1aturalized in the Southern
United States. 1t has shining, usually
| trifoliolate leaves and fragrant white
| flowers.
q. What is the maximum number Of
patients Walter Reed Hospital has had
at one tirne?-M c. s.
A. The records show that during the
year 1918 there were 14.A35 patients
treated there and the greatest number
treated at one time was about 1000
day In 1919.
@. why was Scotland Yard 70
named?-N. c.
A. Scotland Yard in London derives
| its names from the palace, which from
the time of Edgar to Henry II, was as
| signed for the residence of Scottish
Kings whenever they visited that city.
Scotland Yard In London is the head
| quarters of the Metropolitan Police
Force The first police ONCE was located
in Whitehall in Scotland Yard and from
there removed in the Autumn of 1890
to the new building on the Thames En-
bankment, now known as New Scotland
| Yard, in which all the branches OF the
Metropolitan Police Force, including the
famous Criminal Investigation Depart
ment, are located.
@. Why is Virginia called the Old
| Dominion?-F. Y.
A. The nickname was taken from
early documents, which referred to 1t as
the ancient colony and dominion.
| @. Can windmills be used to develop
| electrical powerful G.
| A. They may be. The drawbacks to
windmills as electric generators are the
small power for their size and the ex-
IRENE variability of power and speed
Special devices are needed to compen-
! safe for these factors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18
Always Practical.

Have you never given any thought
to what posterity will say about you?"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum. 81
long ago arrived at the conclusion that
posterity cannot make you Is much
trouble as enc OF your next door
neighbors."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

If an honest-to-go goodness conquering
hero like Dewey should ever come home
again to New York 1t is wondered just
what sort of demonstration she could
think up, in view of the emotional out
burst heretofore accorded to Arctic ex-
plorers. channel swimmers and most
recently a young man who can put a
small white ball into 10 various holes
In fewer strokes than any Briton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

The President has a camp and now
one is prepared for cabinet members
and their wives. The sort of camp
many would like to see arranged for
the Senate and House can easily be
imagined. There would be not only
plenty Of kitchen police, but the motto
of the Boy Scouts. "a good deed once
q day." would be in full force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

Witch burning, bear batting and
formal dog fighting have ell gone out
OF fashion. Some day the celebration
Of Independence day by means of loud
and exceedingly dangerous explosives
will appear equally ridiculous and rep
rehenSible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

Excavations north of the Dead Sea
are said to have laid bare the cities of
Sodom and 0omcrrah. Al Capone and
Bugs Moran have quite q way to go yet
However, give them, aided by loyal
citizens. a little time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18
After the End.

From the Pasadena Star-NewS
Speaking Of language as 1t Is some
times written, Los Angeles concern.
which Is closing out its business, adj
vertises, We're through forever In
four days"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18
A Form of Penance.

From the Pittsburth Post-oasstte.
If the Iowa man who returned
7. M. c. A. towel after two years is
really repsntant he might buy UP the
souvenirs of other peopit and get them
back to points OF origin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

The editor of the journal of the Ma
tional Educational Association predicts
a working day of no more than four
hours. There will be clock-watchers
and whistle listeners just the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

In spite of detailed confessional d.
aries, the fate Of the Collier Cyciops
continues comparable to that Of the late
lamented Dorsey FoultZ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

Cisco, Tex, has swimming pool
whose dimensions are 700 by 2s7 feet.
Now If there were only little fishing
there!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

Liquor Syndicate Believed Broken,
runs a headline. Curious how these
like certain other lower forms of life
can mend themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

Europe, there is no doubt, is away
behind this country. They do not even
have litter in their public parks over
there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

The Bureau of Navigation says there
is no law compelling merchant ships to
salute Navy ships on the high seas.
Nor rum-runners, either.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18
sCanlouhace.

From the Ashland. Ky. Daily Independent.
The timid soul is grating roses to his
grape vines Tor fear Federal agent
win misunderstood his intent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18
Not SURE.

rs your daughter learning to play
the piano2"
IT can't say for sure" answered Mr..
Cumrox, whether she's learning to play
or I'm getting used to it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18
No Slump There.

from the Des Moines Tribune Capital,
While many linak of endeavor appear
10 be suffering ecline, bank robbing
is still going stror4 In some sections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18
Harmony Of Fashion.

From the Dayton Daily News
Fashion experts have decreed slender
waists for men, thereby harmon;zing
with the economical situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

When casting up accounts this coun-
try certainly cannot consider Mrs.
Helen Wills Moody and Mr.. william
Tilden as frozen assets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18
Licensees

from the Detroit News
Often We wonder whether, II the
names were mixed under the photo
graph of the prominent thug and his
counsel. the fact would be discovered
'efore flve editions had gone TO press
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18
Michigan Steps Out.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Michigan has passed Massachusetts
the new census shows Even Plymouth
Rock can't stop a fiivver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18
An ImDOSsIbIe Ideal.

Wiener l buy a suit of clothes
The mirror makes me very sad.
cannot, howsoe'er 1 pose,
Look like the picture in the ad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18
Anr0nIAd Authority.

so your wife does not approve OF
base ball?"
NO" answered Mr.. Meekton. Henri
eta can't stand it to see any mere man
bossink people around the way the
umpire does"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18
An Impression.

do you think that wealth Is es-
sentisl to hsppiness?"
Prom some OF the letters I receive"
said Mr.. Dustin Stax, I am inclined
to think a number OF people consider
some of my wealth essential to their
happiness"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18
JOyOuS COmDarisOn.

"Oh, merry robin In the tree,
I love to hear your song anew;
I'm also glad we never see
Mosquitoes quite as big as you"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

Some man." said Uncle Eben, "ain'
satisfied to eat de bread of idleness.
Dey 'sists OH pie an cake"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

@. What became Of the Louisiana
Lottery?--D. r.
A. The act Of Congress Of 1890 pre-
vented the Louisiana Lottery from
operating in the United States. It
therefore removed to Honduras, where
1t Is still In existence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

@. Can Siberian crabapples be kept
through the Winter2-E. w.
A. This particular variety ripens so
easily that they do not keep we'll in
cold storage, or any other process known
at the present time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

q. What is the maximum number Of
patients Walter Reed Hospital has had
at one time?-M. C. s.
A. The records show that during the
year 1918 there were 14.435 patients
treated there and the greatest number
treated at one time was about 1000 a
day In 1919.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

@. When did Petrarch live?-R. H
A. He was born in Arezzo, July, 1903,
and died at Arqua. July, 1874. He is
considered the first and greatest lyric
poet of Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-18

q. What is the name of the land
nearest to the no latitude, no longitude
point?-1. F. NJ.
A. The Gold Coast of Africa is near
est to 0 degree latitude, degree longi-
tude. Accra is probably the nearest
place, being located at degrees north
latitude and degree longitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-06

King Solomon Lodge also was compf-
inented on its record Of achievement
during the past year. The entertain
ment Of the afternoon included vocal
solos by william F. Raymond
The grand master and his officers
this evening will visit the Tenleytown
section and make official calls of cere-
mony on william r. Singleton Lodge,
No. 80, and Chevy Chase Lodge, No. AZ.
The members of Chevy Chase Lodge
will journey to the home of Singleton
Lodge. Masonic Temple, ASH Wisconsin
avenue, for the visitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-06

The Woodworking, textile and cloth
ing industries of Latvia are growing
rapidly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-06
LODGE S VISITED
BY GRAND MASTER
Barristers, Mt. Pleasant and
King Solomon Receive
Annual Official Call.

The grand master Of Masons In the
District of Columbia, accompanied by
the officers of the Grand Lodge, last
evening, continuing the series of grand
visitations of 1890, made official calls
of ceremony on Barristers' Lodge, No.
48, the baby of the jurisdiction, and
on Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 80, both
meeting in Mount Pleasant Masonic
Hall, Fourteenth and Kenyon streets.
Howard T. Jones, senior warden, acting
in the absence of James G. Rogers the
master. received the grand master in
Barristers' Lodge. James l.. Evans is
master of Mount Pleasant Lodge and
conducted the proceedings in his organ
ization.
The occasion proved outstanding the
attendance being unusually large. The
hall was appropriately decorated with
Autumn flowers. The usual proceedings
were followed. The reports of the secre-
taries and treasurers for the Masonic
year ending September 80, last, were
read and those officers commended.
The 81 and master delivered an address
of Masonic interest.
Entertainment Presented.
Mount Pleasant Lodge was congratu-
lated on the fact that two of its past
masters, Grand Marshal Vernon d.
owen and Past Master Aubrey H. Clay
ton of the Grand Lodge Committee on
Work and Lectures, are doing outStand-
ing work for the Grand Lodge.
At the conclusion of the visitation a
pleasing program was presented, con-
siSting of vocal and instrumental Selec-
tons and the showing of a humorous
motion picture. The evening was closed
with the serving of refreshments
GRAND visitation Y1oodo
day afternoon to King Solomon Lodge.
No. 81, the only daylight" lodge of
the jurisdiction, meeting in Masonic
Temple Thirteenth street and New
York avenue. Percy /. Lowd is the mas
ter.
Members Mostly Printers.
The members of this lodge are
mostly engaged in the printing BUSH
ness and Grand Master James A. West
made favorable impression when he
explained to them that for many years
he has carried union card, being a
member Of the Typographical Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-06
SOCIAL SERVICE GAINS
Exchange Facilities for Aiding Or
ganizations Utilized.

Plans of the Social Service Exchange
for providing greater service to member
organizations were discussed at a meet
ing of the exchange yesterday in the
Young Women's Christian Association.
Mrs. Mary F. G. Leute, secretary, re-
ported the exchange had received 5,001
inquiries concerning persons seeking aid
in the past five months and had identi-
fed 1891 as persons helped by some
organization on previous occasions.
Mrs. Leute' announced the exchange
was extending its work to cooperate
with similar organizations in New York,
Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pa; Newark,
N. j., and other cities. She added the
exchange was becoming more widely
used locally.
Francis H. Mclean of the Family
Welfare Association of New York City
discussed methods of cooperation be-
tween organizations and the exchange.
Elwood Street, chairman, presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-17

the. influence Of the Americanisation
work, such information. such contacts
and such activities that those persons
will beone acquainted with American
ideals, American customs, with the
American language, with the American
Government. to the end that those per-
sons who are thus affected may even
tually desire to become citizens of this
great country"
Mr.. Collins asked what. of any. or
ganizatio cooperate with the schools
in this work. Advised that the Daugh-
ters OF the American Revolution have
committee which co-operates in the
work, and that Justice Mccoy, in whose
court naturalization papers are issued,
frequently visits the school. the COM
mitteemsn asked for a complete list of
the organiza tons which aid in the work
The list which Mr.. Haycock subse-
Quently submitted included the follow
ing: Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia, Naturalization Bureau, Blu
reau of immigration Daughters of the
American Revolution, Americanization
Committee of Washington, D. c.:
Americanization School Association,
Federated Womens Clubs. United
of Columbia Chamber OF Commerce.
District Of Columbia Board of Trade.
Rotary Club, Women's City Club, the
City Club, Twentieth Century Club.
Women's Auxiliary of the @. A. r..
Associated Charities, National Council
of Jewish Women. Catholic Charities,
Civilian Club. American Legion. In
structive Visiting Nurses. Young
Women's Christian Association, Voting
Mems Christian Association and Parent
Teacher Associations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-17
BARRIERS UNION PLANS
HEADQUARTERS Bull DING
Structure to BE Erected in Indian
apolis at Cost of Approx
mately 100000.

BY the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. March IT,
An international headquarters build
ing, costing between $50, 1000 and $780,
600, of the Journeymen BARRIERS In
ternational Union of America will be
built at 1142 North Delaware street
here, it was announced Saturday by
James c. ShaneSsy of Indiapa polls. in
ternationl president. Construction of
the building will begin as soon as plans
and specifications can be completed
Shanessy said in his announcement
which followed an executive board
meeting.
The international convention of the
union, held here last Fall. authorized
that a new headquarters building be
erected at some city elsewhere than in
indianapolis, but it was decided later
to locate 1t here. Headquarters have
been located here since 1902.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-17
ALEXANDER PREDICTS
END OF COMMUNISM
Grand Duke Says Central Group Of
million Bandits" Has
Strong Machine.
Ry the AsSociated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PORTLAND. Greg, March l7-Grand
Duke Alexander, grandson Of Gear
Nicholas I, nephew of Alexander III and
Cousin and brother-in-law of the late
Nicholas II, yesterday predicted that
Russian Communism would fail and
declared that RuSsia's l50,000,000 peo-
pie "are ruled and fed upon by central
group of 100000 bandits who have
built up a remarkable exploitation ma
chine"
Alexander, who arrived here from the
North en- route to San Francisco, said
it was impossible to say how long the
Communist regime in Russia would last,
because its position is very strong"
1T controls the government, the rail-
roads, the Red army and vast resources.
he SAID. Russia is more than six times
larger than the United Btates and too
large for people to unite against Com
muniSrn"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-17

We cordially invite the women
Hof Washington to write an essay
of 500 to $50 words on the above
subject. Tell us what you think
of cretonne as a decorative fabric,
the value of color in the home,
and how you would treat a par
ticular room. Our object is to
stress the many advantages in the
use of cretonne. especially for the
Spring and Summer seasons, to
stimulate interest in the Art of
Interior Decoration, and to pro-
vide a problem for our own stu
dent decorators and for vocational
guidance purposes.
Visit our Drapery Section, in
spect our large display and con-
suit with our Interior Decorators
to get frst-hand knowledge of
what cretonnes are being made.
the newest in designs. the various
widths, and how to solve any par
ticular problem.
%Cret0nHe. as pe use the
{nLS;~ ma II snnT.,dee rerfna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-17

Cretonne as tce use the term, Is printed drGberv
fabric and includes cretOnne chns and glazed chnts
Drapery Section,
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-05

"Welcome TO t},e party. my dearsl'
grunted the LADY pig as she opened
the door for the rabbit guests.
"Comc right in"
"We get lots to eat." granted
Curly, who stood in the hall.
''ILeaps of good tllings." squealcd
Floppy.
"Oh. ply goodness. What a thing
to Say" grunted his mother.
"Well. isn't it all right" asked
Squeakie squealer the little pig
brother. "Didn't they come TO the
l:lrty to have good things 70 eat and
isn't it polite to let them kno"
there's plenty" ;"
"Why, of course it isl" said Tn
cle Wiggily, thinking tho little pigs
might feel sad about having made
a mistake. "A party without some
hing good to eat wouhn't be any
party at all"
"That's what | think" said jim
gle.
"And Pm glad we camel" added
Jingle.
"W'hen do we eat ," a.kcd Baby
Lunty. And then everybody laughed
Then more games were played and,
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-05
GOOD WISHES, GOOD LUCK

With the inauguration today of PasCua Ortiz Rubio
as President of Mexico the good wishes of the Aner
can people are extended their neghbor on the south
With the good wishes go the hope that Mexico is en-
terng on new period Of peace progress and prosper
lty LED by one of its foremost who has come
office backed by the support of large number of
countrymen
The new president made splendid impression on
the people CT the United States during his stay of
erai weeks In this country following his election to
oI1ce He appears to be happy combination of
statesman scholar and educator better fitted to lead
his people than to rule them.
His new honor &c i'm following many years of
service to his country III offices including ex-
perlence In the cabinet III diplomatic corps and in
the army.
Mexico has long needed leader of his peculiar type
The counrys history during the past two decades has
been largely of strife, with few brief periods of
tranquility forced by the iron hand of sem-dictators
due to the exhausted condition the nation following
=. revo utlon and counter revolution.
g ~ nation of tremendous natural resources Mexico
has barely touched her riches Many of her people live
IN near saualor not necessarily through choice their
own shortcomings, is the among other nations,
but because they born into such conditions and
never had chance to improve them
Under the last three presidents effort has
been made to remedy this condition and this work will
undoubtedly be carried by the president Civ
ing the lower classes Mexico opportunity for the
education of their children and better living them
selves is the task that conronts Ortiz Rubo as he as
sumes the duties of president.
The country has long suffered under the grasp of
vain and greedy ambitious for their personal
fortunes and willing to wreck the nation to achieve
their ends Ortiz Rubo of the type of leader
that has come to the front in Mexico-men who
xous for the welfare of their country first and who
willing to forget themselves in their devotion duty
The good wishes of the American people are not in
spred primarily by the wish for prosperous neigh
bor Back of that is deep human interest in bettering
the condition of that neghbor and admiration for the
= man who tackles the job
Imperial Valley press., 1930-02-05
PAIN IN YOUR
SHOULDER
Use TysmOl for Relief

| Knifc-likc jabs Of pain in Tho
vicinity OF the shoulder blade are
generally due to ncuritis. brought
on by exposure to draughts or sud
den changes of weather. In some
eases there is stiffness or soreuess
in the museles. milking it difficult
to raise the ann
Tho safest aud easiest way to re
iicvc such an attack is to apply a
small quantity of Tysmol over the
affected area. This soothing, healing
preparation is quickly absorbed
through the pores aud carried to III
'tbiobbihg, aching poriphcral nerves
The pains usually stop at once, ano
in a very short time the last trac,
Of soreness should disappear
Tysmol is absolutely. .harmiess -
free from dope. Recommended for
~ forips of nerve pa,n, .whcihc,
caused by ncuritis, noaralgia, scia
tea or rheumatism. Sold by lead
ing druggists. Always on hand al
Clements Eru. Store. "A,