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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

The answers to questions printed here
each day are specimens picked from the
mass of inquiries handled by our great
Information Bureau, maintained in
Washington, D. C. This valuable serv-
ice is for the free use of the public.
Ask any question of fact you may want
to know, and you will get an immediate
reply. Write plainly, inclose cents in
coin or stamps for return postage, and
address The Evening Star Information
Bureau, Frederick J. Haskin, director,
Washington. d. G.
@. Is Ell Brendel, the movie actor, a
Swede?-M II.
A. He is an American. He was born
in Philadelphia, Pa, March %. 1891.
He has made a speciality of Swedish
characters since 1917. He made his
vaudeville debut in 1911. He fou' hi
during the late war, and returned to his
Swedish roles. Strangely enough. Bren-
is Of Pennsylvania Dutch ancestry.
@. What part of the total does it
cost to collect the income tax?--E. j. D.
A. In 1929 it was estimated that it
cost SLIT to collect each 500 in income
taxes.
@. Was illinium named for its discov-
erer?-F M. S.
A. 1t was discovered by DR.. Hopkins
and his associates at the University of
Illinois, and named in honor of the
university.
@. Is the Negro population Of Chi
cago as large as that of New York;
D. T. T.
A. New York's is somewhat larger,
but larger percentage of Chicago's
population is Negro. In 1920 Chieagos
Negro population was 1856, while
New York's was 160,985.
Q. Are any commemorative coins be-
ing struck this year?-J. S.
A. The Department of the Treasury
says that so far none has been author
lied.
@. How long ago was the song
Sweet Adeline" written?-L. S.
A. 1t was published in 1902 by Harry
Armstrong and Dick Gerard.
@. What is the second largest port in
the Hawaiian Islands?-B. E. H.
A. Hilo is second in size, Honolulu
ranking first.
@. Why do railroad companies burn
up their old ties instead Of selling
them2--T. A. H.
A. They sell them whenever possible
to people living near the railroad. The
moving and handling is too expensive
to make it worth while to sell them
otherwise. Few of them are good for
anything except firewood.
@. Why does person receive a
greater electric shock If he is standing
in water?-H. NJ.
A. Water is a good conductor Of
electricity.
@. What is the United States doing
to improve it's waterways?--M. s.
A. At Louisville, KY, october %,
1929, President Hoover outlined his
waterways program, entailing the ex-
penditure of about 100000 a year.
He said the Mississippi system COM
prises more than 1000 miles of naviga-
BILE streams. About 1900 miles have
been modernized to a depth of feet
and 1,400 to a depth of feet. Some
5000 miles yet remain. The entire
Mississippi system should be completed
within the next five years, forming a
North and South trunk waterway. At
the present time we have completed 746
miles of intracoastal canals. Approx
mately 1000 miles more should be built.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
Frightening Skies in London.

-
A treaty which commits the United
States to nothing except consultation
in event of threat of war may, it app
pears today, become an important fac
tor in the negotiations at the London
Naval Conference. Such a treaty may
yet bring France and Italy into accord
on naval limitation with the United
States, Britain and Japan. If it shall
prove way out of the deadlock which
has arisen in London, the proposed con-
sultative pact will have proved its value
indeed. The American delegation to
the Naval Conference, in a formal
statement issued today, has reiterated
the opposition of the United States to
entering into any pact which would
bind this country to the use of military
force. or which might be construed as
so binding it. But consultative pact,
with the definite understanding that
the United States shall be committed
only to consultation in the event of
international difficulties abroad, a
measure looking to the good Offices
OF this country as peacemaker, along
with the other signatories to the pact
is a vastly different matter.
Much confusion has existed in this
country over the entire matter of a COL
lateral treaty growing out of the London
Naval Conference. 1t is now learned
that hitherto there has been no pro-
posal for purely consultative treaty.
The desire of France has been for a
security pact. And to such pact not
only has the United States not been
willing to be signatory, but the British
have baked. The Americans have taken
the position that this country should
not involve itself in any military ALI
ance or become involved in the politics
of Europe. The British position, on the
other hand, has been that it has already
given France every assurance through
the League of Nations covenant and
other treaties and that it Is not willing
to enter into still further treaties which
are not necessary.
The position of the American delega-
ton in regard to a consultative pact
has not changed. It has been made
clear that the United States viii not be-
come involved in any treaty of what
ever form which can be construed as
binding this country to go to the as
sistance with military forces of France
or any other Nation participating in the
London Conference. With the distinct
and public understanding that America
will not enter such treaty, the delega-
ton in London is prepared to consider
a collateral consultative treaty in con-
nection with the limitation of naval ar
maments. This country already is a
party to other consultative treaties not
involving it In any undertaking to take
up arms.
The reports from London generally
speaking today are of Frightening of
the situation. Agreement between
America, Britain and Japan on the
cruiser tonnage is imminent. There is
hope that France and italy, with Brit
ish backing, may yet reach an accord
on Mediterranean affairs. And If
France viii be satisfied with a purely
consultative treaty to which this coun-
try adheres, there is still further oppor-
tunity for success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
Censorship With Court Aid
Fails to End Controversy

people, and one that will not have q
| tendency through official ban to arouse
a dangerous interest that will result in
a demand for bootleg literature" The
South Bend Tribune comments: why
should Senators assume that modern
mothers will permit obscene and sedi-
tious literature in the home? Since the
Senator's childhood. mothers haven't
changed so much that guard Of GUS
toms officials should be placed over the
family bookshelves. The postal and
other domestic laws unite with public
common sense to provide sufficient pro-
lection"
mo sensible person can believe that
the procedure will in any measure inn
prove the morals of the country" main
tainS the Buffalo Evening News, while
it is convinced as to the difficulties inn
posed by the new laws that ANY person
may have the facts at issue determined
by Jury, and may have an appeal or
the right of review as in the case of
ordinary actions; but to gain possession
of, say, a copy of 'Rabelais' brought
from Europe and seized at the port of
entry. who is going to take upon him
self the heavy expense involved in jury
trial? The machinery is provided for
a proper review, but it is far too costly
for the ordinary person to operate"
THE only result of the censorship"
as viewed by the Louisville Courier
Journal, lis not to protect the United
States from contamination but to fur
ther the thriving home industry that is
now turning out sa1acious literature
A censorship under any circumstances
is not in consonance with American
liberty. The Smoot measure is worse.
It is rnockery." The Memphis Com
mereial Appeal adds: Senator Smoot
need not disturb himself too much about
the pornography that comes from for
eign shores until he has done some
thing about the products of home in
duStry. American smut has shown re-
peatedly that it can take care of itself
in the world market. There are a
thousand homegrown offenses against
decency that assail the eyes and ears
of the people every day to one that slips
through the customs Offices"
Some home material is condemned
by the Milwaukee Journal, the Rockford
Star and the Cincinnati Times-Star,
1.-THE blind terrorism of political CEN
sorship" is assailed by the Topeka Daily
Capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

The Improvement of the channels Of
the Great Lakes should be continued,
and the obstacles of the st. Lawrence
River should be removed so that ocean,
going vessels can travel inward to the
Great Lakes. Flood control on the
Lower Mississippi should be expedited.
An mceasing development Of harbors
and littoral waterways should be con-
tinued. At present approximately $685.
100000 a year is being spent on new
construction and maintenance of these
| works.
O. In whose cabinet was Robert
Todd Lincoln a Secretary9-M. 2.
A. He was Secretary of War in Gar
fields cabinet, and continued to hold
the post in the cabinet of President
Arthur.
@. What is the highest peak in Ari-
IONA PA. " M.
A. The San Francisco Peak is the
highest peak in Arizona. 1t is 5000
| feet above the Colorado Plateau, and is
more than $4,000 feet above sea level.
| It was thought by the Indians to be the
| third mountain created, and was called
| by them the High Place of SNOW"
In 1889 it was named by Marcos de
Neza, Franciscan friar, as the king
dom of San Francisco The peak is
also known on some maps as Hum
phreys Peak"
@. In what sort of packages was the
food supply taken on the Byrd eXpedi-
ton put up?--T. r. p.
A. The Canning Trade says that. after
thorough survey OF many types and
designs of packing containers the lead
erS of the expedition decided to pack
the fooostuffS and other perishables, to
the largest possible extent, in boxes Of
uniform size and type, so that they
could be used as building units. This
open on the SIDE, making its contents
accessible, while the box fulfilled its
dual purpose as a brick in the wall
and as container. The boxes were
made of yellow pine quarter inch
thick, braced with cleats which framed
the ends. The cleatS were joined in
grooves at the corners. but not nailed,
thus permitting the side of the box to
be opened and reclosed. Previous ex-
periences in polar exploration pointed
to the need for o1e-nnan package. as
loads too heavy or bulky for one man
to carry are left behind in an emer-
gency.
@. Are savages strict with the mis-
behavior of children?-A. d. T.
A. In savage life parents almost
never chaStise their children. Travellers
everywhere have commented upon this.
@. Why do we use the Fascist en-
blem on our dimeS?-H. A. H.
A. Since the days of ancient Rome
the fasces has been the symbol of au-
thority. Originally 1t was bundle of
elm or birch rods, from which the head
of an AK projected, fastened together
with a red strap. In the beginning
this was an emblem of authority car
ried by lictors. This country is as
much at liberty to use this ancient en-
blem Of authority as is the recently
organized Fascist government of Italy.
It is coincidence that on certain of
our coins what is now the Fascist en-
blem should have for many years been
a part of the decorative design.
@. What are the words of the Flag
Pledge"?-J. b. M.
A. During the Flag Convention held
in Washington in 1923, the flag pledge
was changed. 1t now reads: II pledge
allegiance to the flag of the United
States and to the Republic for which it
Sandstone Nation indivisible, with
liberty and justice for ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
Senate Action on Tariff
On Hides Is Criticized

To the Editor of The Star:
1t is rather startling to read in the
March Is issue of The Star the final
senatorial decision with reference to
the shoe and hide industry, as it af-
fects the much delayed tariff question.
Alvin H. Sanders of Chicago, who
served as a member of the Tariff
Commission, called to Washington some
years ago by the late and lamented ex-
President Taft, apprises us, in a lengthy
article on the hide question, of the
amazing and unaSSailable fact that
millions of pounds of hides are actually
rotting in this country merely for the
want of a buyer, despite the alarming
decrease in the cattle production Of
this country, and yet, we find to our
utter disgust that the 10 per cent duty
on hides has been defeated.
These hides, Mr.. Sanders tells us, are
used each year for fertilizer, and he
attributes this loss to our national in
duStry to unjust foreign competition.
Mr.. Sanders is a nationally recognized
authority on this question, which only
helps to make matters all the worse
Now, If there was any commodity
that deserved being placed on the tariff
protective list, 1t was this hide bust
ness, especially when we know to what
extent it affects our home trade. This
means that our home industry must
suffer partly because 1t is virtually
compelled to unjuStly compete against
the extensive importations of snake
skins, now so commonly used In the
manufacture of shoes.
1t does not only include snake skins,
but various other kinds used in the
same trade, which are now on the free
list. So far as it affects snake skins,
think such material should be entirely
viewed as being a luxury, and should
not be admitted on the free list.
AS the matter now stands, 40 Sena-
tors have cast their votes against our
home industry and are quite satisfied
to see our own hides converted into
fertilizer because of foreign competi-
ton. Is 1t a wonder that shoes are so
high? I ask you to consider the Bed
lamite imbecility OF the process.
LOUIS r. DILGER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
Another Record for Germany.

Eighteen minutes yesterday wrote the
difference between a new queen of the
seas and lust another ship" for had
the Europa passed Ambrose Lightship
at 6:l2 am. instead of at 5.54 she
would merely have equaled the record
set last october by the Bremen, her
sister ship. History is made by smash
ing old records, not living up to old
ones. And taking into consideration the
fact that the Europas crossing from
Cherbourg was made on her maiden
voyage and In the face of adverse con-
ditions, her feat is more impressive,
her title more secure.
The Europa was out for the record
from the time she started until she
passed the finish line. Her engines were
driving and straining against time all
the way. Having seen the Bremen send
the old Mauritania to second place, her
task, beginning before her keel was laid,
was to give Britannia another jolt.
There is no minimizing the worldwide
prestige that has come to Germany In
turning out, within the space Of year,
two ships that have been able to lower
long-standing records for passage of the
Atlantic.
The British viewpoint of the German
victory is a mixture of regret over be-
ing forced down another peg in the race
for supremacy in fine ships and Of con-
idence that when the Cunard Line be-
lieves the time is ripe for replacing the
Mauritania the new ship viii regain
laurels now lost. For it is to be re-
riembered, Of course, that the Maure'
tania Is now an old ship, while the
Bremen and the Europa represent al
the progress made in the art OF ship.
building in the last two decades. More
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHELANDER JOHNSON.

Practicing.
When April is a-peeping
Through the clouds, not far away,
And the blossoms that were sleeping
Waken at the break of day,
The world that was so dreary
Pauses every little while
In an effort to seem CHEEKY
While it practices a smile.
The robin looks detected
And the mockin' bird is still,
But the place is not neglected
BY a sunbeam's passing thrill.
1t is but fltful cleaning
In faint and tickle style,
But it has happy seeming
Earth is practicing a smile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

Reports that whales are sighted In
the Chesapeake Bay come. too early in
the season to be classified merely as
Summer seaside fancies. The whales
are undoubtedly genuine and not to be
classified with that once highly popular
myth, the sea serpent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

Photographic aspirations on the part
OF the Prince of Wales may yet cause
Understandable London to consider
the possibility of introducing the white
rhinoceros as a parlor pet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

1t is explained by Lindbergh that the
glider depends on careful study of up
ward air currents. The atmospheric
agitation of prolonged debate may yet
be made mechanically useful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

Chicago racketeers are said to have
vast sums set aside to resist the efforts
to stamp out crime. There are condi-
tions in which even thrift becomes a
4,in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

Tariff discussion will again call at
tention to the fact that an eloquent
House of Representatives does not in
tend to allow the Senate to have the
entire dictionary to itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
Art as Is Art.

From the Little Rock Arkansas Democrat.
If you doubt that art plays part in
Americans lives look at the crowd
gathered to watch a billboard painter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
Burglars Are Disappointed,

From the Cleveland News.
Faith in human nature may never be
what it used to be in the burglars who
stole a ham and side Of bacon from q
meat market window and found them
only limitations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
He Might Be in Politics.

From the Bangor Daily Commercial.
A bee has to make something like
1000. 900 visits to flowers to collect a
pound of honey. Still, II he wasn't
doing that what would he have on his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

From the San Antonio Evening News.
California schoolboy who lately won
first prize for making an apple pie
against so woman contestants probably
has sister who can beat him at base
ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
BaIdy Time for BARRIERS.

From the Florence (Ala) Herald.
A doctor predicts that in SO years all
men will be bald. But they will still
be buying hair tonic from bald-headed
BARRIERS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

A little coalition now and then may
be valuable in keeping the party boss
idea in temporary subordination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

Prize Is Copy of Rip Van Wrinkle.
From the Manchester Union
Maybe the Naval Conference and the
tariff bill will make hot race Of it to
finish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
Then Both win.

From the Muncie Star.
Unless that prohibition poll ends In
tie, one side wiz insist that It isn't
accurate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
DictatOrs,

There was a noble Roman who
Declared dictators would not do.
But that was chiefly in play
Which censors would not like today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
A GIum Audience.

ct suppose you will have to explain
the tariff to your constituents
mo-" answered Senator Sorghum.
That's one thing to keep away from
for while. was just on my way to a
book store to buy some humorous stories
with which to enliven my remarks
Jud Tunkins says the income tax
calls for a clear conscience and a spe-
cial talent for arithmetic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
A Fortunate Youth.

do you admire the Prince of
WaleS?"
very much" answered Miss Cayenne.
HE makes a fine appearance, COM
mands a great deal of applause, and yet
never feels required to sing or act"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
Rate by Carrier within the civ.

Rate by Mail--PayabIe I'm Advance.
MarNlnan ana Nfrnisnin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

"You cannot escape having faults, -
said Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, "but
you will have none so serious as those
invented by your enemies"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

When discussion long has run,
We say, Let's dwell in cloverl
We're mighty glad that job is done
And now, let's start it over"
Riches" said Uncle Eben, pears
always TO be mo- dan man needs, but
less dan he wants"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26
The Evening star Newspaper Company

iIth 81. aud PepnsyIvania. Aye.
chieseo Once. LAKE Mishiissn 1 hBnSil3ifns
European once: IL Regent St. London,
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

@. How long ago was the song
Sweet Adeline" written?-L. S.
A. 1t was published in 1902 by Harry
Armstrong and Dick Gerard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

@. Are any commemorative coins be-
ing struck this year?--J. S.
A. The Department of the Treasury
says that SO far none has been author
lied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

@. Why do railroad companies burn
up their old ties instead Of selling
them?--T. A. H
A. They sell them whenever possible
to people living near the railroad. The
moving and handling is too expensive
to make it worth while to sell them
otherwise. Few of them are good for
anything except firewood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

@. Are savages strict with the mis-
behavior of children?-A. d. T.
A. In savage life parents almost
never chastise their children. Travellers
everywhere have commented upon this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-26

@. Why does a person receive a
greater electric shock If he is standing
in water?-H. M.
A. Water is a good conductor Of
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