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The Washington times., 1931-08-28
Central to Reopen
Shops in Elizabeth

Elizabethport shops of Central
Railroad Of New Jersey, shut down
several months ago. will reopen
after Labor Day on five-day-week
basis with approximately so per
cent of regular employees on force.
The Washington times., 1931-08-28
Dominion Motors
To offer NeU Car

Dominion Motors, Limited, sue
ceSSorS to Durant Motors Of Can
ada, will introduce within q few
days new car of its own, a six
cylinder model on a 109-inch wheel
base. to sell below $1,000, it was
reported here today.
1t is understood the company
plans to produce this month at
its Leaside plant 500 cars of the
new model and of the new Durant
sly
The Washington times., 1931-08-28
MILLERS PROTEST

The Millers' National Fedora
ton, Chicago, has sent protests to
the Federal Farm Board and
President Hoover urging that at
least a substantial part of the u.s..
100000 bushels of stabilization
wheat which the Federal Farm
Board is trading Brazil for 1,050,,
900 bags Of coffee be sent in the
form Of flour.
The Washington times., 1931-08-28
NEWS
In TOdays
CLASSIFIED ADS

ROOMS FOR RENT-sixteenth st:
rooms. n: w. beautifully furnished laaEi; 'n'ertu.
suitable for light housekeep-
ing References required
USED CAR FOR sALE-ChrysIer
in excellent condition me-
chaHically perfect VIII demS
Onstrate anywhere Can be
bought for only $275.
APARTMENT FOR RENr-1nEIe-
side Terrace, overlooking Rock
rooms, rooms h bath and porch only
$3.50 :. also 3 rooms for light
RSS RS%'f.SsDiRs SsSs s.r ,:ors Suis IT, the place
FURNISHED COTTAGE FOR
RENT-FOur large rooms screened
:. electricity water .
excellent bathing located
within easy driving distance Of the
Capitol.
PAINTING AND PAPERING-
Rooms dry scraped -. high-
grade paper Can be done for
as low as $5 . room egtt-
mates cheerfully given Csn
Us today.
HOMES FOR SALE-In beautiful
American University Park y, at
tractively weII-bulit homes
just . few Of them left. See them
today Also q few building
sites.
These are "sideli0hts" on sGSee Of man
steysstiRO advertisements sos heiH ItR9 d
Oddvs ClGSsiffed AdS.
The Washington times., 1931-08-28
ATLAS PLYWOOD CORP.

Atlas Plywood Corporation re-
ports for year ended June 80,
1881, net profit Of $76.732, after
charges and Federal taxes, equiva-
lent to 81 cents a shares on 1885,
200 no-par shares Of capital stock.
This compares with $449,635 or
1898 a share in preceding fiscal
wear.
The Washington times., 1931-08-28
PACIFIC COAST
:. BACKS HEARST
JOB PLAN
Prosperity Loan, Originally
Devised by Publisher, Is
Given Widespread Support

LOS ANGELES, Aug. % CUS0
Southern California is in step
with the nation in the demand
that the United States Govern
ment assume leadership in a
movement on a large ard effec-
The Washington times., 1931-08-28
LANE BRYANT DIVIDEND

Directors of Lane Bryant, Inc,
have declared the regular quar-
terly dividend of Is cents on the
common stock; payable October
l, to stockholders of record Sep
tember IL, 1881.
The Washington times., 1931-08-28
Snappy Trade
News Items

General Tire sales increase
18 per cent.
Daily crude output falls be-
low demand.
Chevrolet makes S,OOO,0OOth
auto.
FirestOne builds Chicago
office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16
Traffic Congestion
Mars Park Driving
10 the Editor of The star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
The pleasure Of q drive through Rock
Greek Park of a Sunday or holiday !;
diminished because of trafilc congestion
Drivers who proceed at less than the
speed limit and visitors who park or
both sides Of the roadways are respon-
sible for this condition. The main roads
Of large parks in other cities, notably
Central Park, New York, and Prospect
Park, Brooklyn, are one-way thorough
fares which allow vehicles to proceed
uptown on one side Of the park and
downtown on the other. There are
traffic lights at important intersections
and little or no congestion in these
metropolitan Fairgrounds Is experienced
The drives Of Rock Greek Park are
30 laid out that it apparently would be
feasible to route trafflc one way be-
tween Pierce Mill and Daniels road
vehicles proceeding through the park
on the Sixteenth street side and re-
turning on the Connecticut avenue side,
or vice versa. The plan would provide
two lanes Of traf1c, instead of one, in
each direction and would enable vehicles
proceeding at the maximum speed to
pass those which move at q more lei
surely rate. 1t Is not desirable that the
beautiful winding roads Of our famous
park be used for speeding, nor Is 1t
desirable that the pleasure of q drive
be spoiled because Of the annoyance Of
congestion. In many cities the principal
two-way roads of public parks have
been widened to provide for three or
more lanes of trafic.
The pleasure also Of sightseeing trip
through the public parks Of Washington
Is diminished because of the obsolete
parking provisions In vogue here. The
parking Of cars along the roadwayS
shuts out the view of the scenery. Some
times both sides Of the roadway In the
vicinity Of Hams Point, Potomac Park,
for example, present an unbroken line
OF parked cars and the visitor can see
little or nothing Of the interesting sights
from his car.
In progressive communities parking
Is permitted only In certain designated
areas OF public parks and not along the
roadways. Great spaces have been set
apart where cars are parked by the
hundreds and thousands In reginental
formation, as Washington visitors to
Bear Mountain State Park, New York,
and Jones Beach State Park, Long Is
land, may have observed. At the latter
resort the parking space is q sunken
area and the parked cars do not inter-
fere with the view in any direction. The
driver may deliver his party to any
desired point in the parks to picnic or
play, but he cannot stand his car there
Tor an indefinite period and obstruct
the road and view. More enjoyment
viii be derived from our public parks
when improved trafic regulations for
them are put into effect.
LEWIS L. YOUNG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16
Economy at the League.

Apparently economy, like any other
epidemic, is contagious. 1t did not take
worldwide effect when 1t had its
greatest vogue III the United States,
during the Coolidge thrift era of 1928
1929, but since thsn, and particularly
In this year of grace, the useful malady
has spread over the face Of the earth.
One country after another has sue
cumbed to it. Great Britain Is at this
moment by way of undergoing the
severest case Of economy in its history.
Our own plutocratic America, unless the
Congress Is unable TO resist the pressure
of Treasury-raiding groups, is on the
verge Of a substantial national money
saving program.
With governments and peoples
everywhere seeking to uncover every
possible avenue of administrative re-
trenchment, 1t is not surprising that
the League of Nations is considering its
own budget. Compared to the fund;
disgorged by its various constituent
states, running into hundreds Of mil
lions Of dollars per annum, the Leagues
disbursements are not heavy. Its total
expenditure for 1881 approximates only
$4,000 900. Pro-rated among its fifty
four member countries, according tc
their respective capacities to pay, the
burden on any one Of them Is not
considerable. Measured by the I'M
doubted good the League is doing ir
countless directions-its organization Of
the 1882 General Disarmament Con-
ference alone justifies the statement
O 100000 budget Is an exceedingly
modest one.
But yesterday M. Hambro, delegatt
OF Norway In the League Assembly
called upon the organization to set q
nzSghologiCal example 10 the Ncgld by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16
How Many Words in the
Average Vocabulary ?
70 the Editor OF The Star:


About 80 years ago, statement con-
corning the vocabulary of the average
uneducated man made the rounds of
the educational journals of this country.
1t was to the effect that he used not
more than 400 words. Many intelligent
people took it up, repeated it, and
argued for its accuracy. To prove the
utter fallacy of the estimate, I made
list Of the words in the vocabulary
OF baby just 2 years old. The list
probably was not complete, but each
word was put to the test, and the
number was 461
Il you will count the words in an
ordinary business speller you viii find
about 5000. I suggest to Mr.. Ryan
that he test his own vocabulary, and
report the result. Let him open the
dictionary at random at 20. 80 or so
pages, and count the words on each
page that are his own. Strike an average
and multiply by the number Of pages
In the volume, and the result will be
very accurate estimate OF his
vocabulary,
An ordinary spelling book for second
grade pupils contains about TOO words.
Only simple words are included, such
as the pupil can learn to spell. He
knows hundreds of words like aeroplane,
velocipede, kaleidoscope, ETC., which are
not included.
Mr.. Haskin's estimate of $4,000 or
$4,000 may be too high, but he can
remind his critics that he said "a well
educated" person. Not every college
graduate Is well educated. Only q few
have that spark of divine fire which is
the gift Of the gods. Only q few have
that thirst for knowledge which will
make them move heaven and earth in
the search for the movable.
ELMER G.. HELM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Travelling.
oh, de world keeps travelin' on his way
Through de flowers toward Winter an
de SHOWS toward May.
An he sings as he travels along his
track,
II gotto 60 forward, cause can't turn
back"
De moon an de stars hit a steady
pace
No chance to linger in restful place.
We mus all keep movin' with no time
to slack.
We gotta go forward. cause we can't
turn back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16

for the world series honors and profits.
Washington does not begrudse Com
ME Mack" as Mr.. Mo0illicuddy Ii best
known In the world OF sport, his ninth
championship. even though he has
gained Il at the expense OF the Capital.
The washington team for time looked
like a contender. II set lively pace
and up TO early July II was strong
possibility for the capture Of the PEN
nant. Then came the Summer slump
and little by little the gap between the
Senators and Athletics widened, and
for some time past the hopes OF the
District devoteeS OF the sport have
rested upon the holding OF second
place. If the Senators could not beat
Mr. Mack's team there would be some
honor In beating the New York Yankees
for the runner-up position. At the pres
ent moment they are in that coveted
place in the race. but by very narrow
margin, precisely one game. Even to-
days doings may wipe that out and
leave the two teams tied.
AS for the world championship, there
seems to be but little question in Amer
lean League circles that Connie" will
take 1t again. He won it last year
handily from the same team which his
men are almost certain to face this sea-
son. He has two pitchers Of supreme
worth. The conditions Of the contest
will be such as to make 1t possible to
use them almost in regular alienation
throughout the series. Nevertheless,
there will be the keenest interest in this
competition to determine the supreme
honors Of the national game for the
season Of 1881.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16

slashing It's annual expenditure. Speak
ers from italy, veneEuela, Holland and
Australia joined In M. Hambro's at
tack on what they obviously consider
a lavish distribution Of the Leagues
income. High salaries we're singled out
for criticism-s2o, 600 which goes to the
secretary general and $4,000 apiece to
the deputy secretary and the undersec-
rotary general. There appears to have
been full agreement that amid the
whole worlds frantic drive to cut and
curtai budgets. in the interest of over
burdensd taxpayers, 1t is incumbent
upon the league of Nations itself to set
a worthy example-or. rather, to fol-
low the examples already set by so
many of It's member supporters.
The United States financial rela-
tions with the League are on the pay
as-you-go basis. 1t is not subject
to any regular annual subscription or
assessment. But whenever this coun-
try participates in things like opium
conferences or economic commissions or
the like, which it is constantly doing,
Uncle Sam In one form or another puts
up his share of the costs. Presumably
he will next year be shouldering' q
commensurate portion Of the expense
of the Disarmament Conference. In
dividual American citizens. like Mr..
Rockefeller, have long been good angels
to the League. Approaching compile
ton at Geneva now are an office build
ing and a library for which the oil
magnate gave 100000. Altogether,
since its establishment, the League has
received gifts aggregating 100000
from private American sources for its
various activities, mostly humanitarian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HAsKIN.

This great service Il maintained b.
The Evening Star for the benefit OF ii
readers who may use Il every day with
out cost TO themselves. All they have
| to do Is ask for any information de-
sired and they win receive prompt
answers by mail. Questions must be
clearly written and stated as briefly as
possible. Incloee two-cent stamp for
return postage and address The Evening
Haskin, Director, washington, d. @.
@. Has Billy Burke, the open golf
champion, any fingers missing? II so,
how does he grip the club2-D. N.
A. The American Golfer says that
Billy Burke had the fourth finger OF his
left hand shipped of at the second
joint and his little finger Of this same
hand was also clipped slightly, while
working at an eyelet machine. He
wears a glove with q sponge, fitted in
him in gripping the golf club firmly.
@. Who was In charge In Porto Rico
while Gov. Roosevelt was In this coun-
try this Summer2-E. L.
A. Attorney General James A. Bev-
erly was Acting Governor.
@. Who plays the accomplishments
for Singin' Sam?-H. M. B.
A. He plays his own.
@. How did the custom originate Of
saying God bless you" when person
sneezes?-S. o.
A. When one sneezes without re-
straint, the sound Is supposed to re-
semble God bless you"
G. What Government positions have
been held by Dwight Morrow2-O. c. T.
A. Mr.. Dwight w. Morrow was APP
pointed Ambassador to Mexico In
1927; delegate to the sixth Pan-Amer
lean Conference. In 1928; delegate to
the Naval Conference, London. 1890;
elected to the United States Senate in
1880.
9; Is France as large as Texas'-
A. The area Of France Is 2l2,65e
square miles. This includes the Island
OF Corsica. The area Of Texas Is $685.
096 square miles.
@. Under what orders Is the annual
fiesta conducted at Santa Fe, N. Mex?
IS. w.
A. The orders issued in 1712 by the
Marques de la Penuela are observed in
tAAAo AlCcbds
Q. In pre-war days we're the people
of Pennsylvania united In favor Of the
abolition OF slavery?-N. D.
A. In 1850 an attempt was made in
the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania to
permit Negro slavery.
@. How far back can the Chinese
drama be traced?-C. @.
A. L. @. Arlington, author Of 1.-THE
Chinese Drama" carries 1t back as far
as the eighth century BIC.
@. What is done with the alcohol
taken out of near beer?-H. o. p.
A. The Bureau of Prohibition says
that most near beer Is made as fol-
loks: Regular beer is made and then
dealcoholized by heating. The alcohol
Is usually conserved, but can be al
lowed to escape into the atmosphere.
The alcohol conserved u then sold for
industrial alcohol. The beer Is made in
a Government industrial alcohol plant.
@. Has the Leviathan two snnokestacks
or three?-H. NJ.
A. It has three. One of them is
used, however, for ventilation only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16
No City Manager
For Washington
To the Editor Of The star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
The Senator from Jonesboro, Ark,
evidently has something up his political
sleeve when he suggests changing the
government of the District from its pres
emit efncient membership to a District
manager" The people Of the District.
who do no voting except in the States
from which they may hail, are being
continually shifted and changed by
members Of the national legislative
body, who generally fail to study up
some scheme which may work 70 the
beneft Of the people who are domiciled
here either temporarily or permanently.
An experienced and tried physician and
two efncient Army officers now consti-
tute our District Commissioners, and
their services are said to be satisfactory,
say judges who know. Some members
Of the national legislative body may
know something about the affairs of
small towns. but brains of larger caliber
are needed badly by city which totals
$4,000. H. T. McCONYEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16
Comics Ninth Pennant.

Congratulations to Cornelius McGil-
licuddy! The grand old man Of base ball
has just won hts ninth pennant in the
American League. BY taking yester-
days game while Washington was los
ing, his Athletics passed the point of
mathematical certainty Of champion
ship for the season, and from now until
the end Of the scheduled play they can
rest on their laurels and prepare for
another 20 at the st. Louis Cardinals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16

the controversy may be said to have
carried their point IN the terms Of the
settlement"
1.-THE victory. 70 whomsoever the
greater share Of the laurels goes" ac-
cording to the Cleveland News, has
OF compromise. While recognising the
youths clubs to be properly under do
cesar control. the italian government
Stipulates that they shall be entirely
purged Of politics. With characteristic
thoroughness, it insists that club ON
GERS may not be chosen from political
groups hostile TO Fascism Members
and devote their activities entirely to
religious detectives. The church in all
probability will be conscious of no
hardship in reasserting religious lead
erShip over an organization dedicated
from the first to spiritual endeavor.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16
''Scooters" Add to
Needless City Din

To the Editor OF The Star:
Your editorial in Sundays Star re-
garding street noises and shattered
nerves was timely and was without q
doubt read with interest by many peo-
pie who detest noise of any kind espe-
cially when it Is served with the in
tense heat of the past few days. Back
firing automobiles and rattletrap street
care are awful noise producers, it is
true, but what about the terrible clatter
and roar that cnMe from those impro-
vised scooters bwIlt with iron roller
skate wheels and empty wooden boxes
and used by children of all ages on our
sidewalks, thus proving not only detri-
ment to our nerves, but danger to our
limbs as we'll.
The Northeast and Southeast sec
tions of our city are great sufferers of
the box scooter nuisance, and, to use a
well known expression, Something
ought to be done about 1t"
THOMAS A. BURNS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16
Women in Pajamas
Fulfill Greek Saving
ro the Editor Of The Star:

TO the Editor OF Tue SEar'
It has been said that time solves all
riddles. We now have proof of the
truth Of this saying. The age-old ques-
ton propounded by Pythagoras, the
Greek philosopher, has at last been
answered. He is quoted as saying,
"Sunt bipes, homo ct avis ct tertium
uuid." A liberal translation would be,
@Of two-footed creatures there is man.
birds and third something" What is
this third something? Woman In her
beach pajamas. JOHN p. HEAP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16

In spite of economic necessities which
call for the management of billions for
public business relating to taxes and
employment, popular interest always
finds time for the study of private
legacies. There is q strange fascination
about money inheritance even among
the millions who are in no way at
interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16

a. The fruit Of the ginkeo tree looks
like persimmon. Why Is IL called
eonifer?-L. l.. G.
A. The fruit Of the gingko looks like
q drupe specifically. but Is very much
more like cone than drupe In actual
structure. The order to which the .gink-
go belongs is one Of three orders Of
Gymnospernls. or plants with naked
seeds, the most important Of which Is
the order OF cone-bearing trees, or
conifers. The rinkgo Is closely allied
to the conifers and Is called a deciduous
confer, or cone-beafing tree, which
drops its leaves yearly.
@. Are modern Greeks Of short
stature?-V. d. G.
A. The true modern Greek Is OF
tall stature, attractive appearance. and
Of temperate habits. but the popula-
| ton is to q considerable extent mixed
as result of various incursions and mi
grations. and in recent times intermix-
| ture with other races and commerce
| has to a great extent removed their
distinctive characteristics,
O. What can be used to destroy
spiders, which are so numerous Just
now?-H. p.
A. The Bureau Of Entomology says
that there Is no spray which can be
used to destroy the spiders which are
appearing at this time Of the year in
considerable numbers. The best thing
to do Is to kill each individual spider
as it appears and to wipe away their
webs.
K. When did William waldorf Aston
become a naturalized Englishman?--
B. s. H.
A. He was naturalized in England in
| 1899 after a residence Of about nine
years.
@. What university offers q course
in transportation engineering?-S. N.
A. The University of Michigan has
recently established q four-year course
of this kind. A special degree Will be
given graduates. reading Bachelor
Science in Engineering (Transporta-
tion).
@. When was the nrst Kentucky Der
by run?-V. H.
A. The first Kentucky Derby took
place in May, 1875. AriStides won the
purse Of $500 before q gallery Of
10000 people.
Q. Who was the original author Of
the Adventures Of Baron Mum
A. Rudolf Erich Raspe (1737-17s4).
His authorship was not revealed until
1924, by the biographer OF its trans
lator, Burger.
Q. Is Anna Eva Fay. the mind reader,
still living7-T. H.
A. She died recently at the age Of So.
Q. Are there many lost heirs Of Eng
lish estates?-T. q.
A. The National Better Business Blu
reau has issued warning to prevent
Americans, from being victimized
through the hope of sharing in some
vast unclaimed estate said to be In
chancery or held by the Bank of Eng
land awaiting disposition. The Court
of Chancery has no such estates under
its control and the Bank Of England has
no such funds.
@. What is q doyen7-R. b. M.
A. A dean, as of q diplomatic corps.
@. What is 1itholatry?-K. 3.
A. In geology It Is the science that
treats of rocks as mineral masses, espe-
cially with reference to their micro
scopic character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16

Another Antarctic expedition is an
nounced by Richard Byrd. He should
have no dificulty in finding recruits.
One glance at the thermometer during
the past few days would be enough to
persuade almost any footloose person to
offer himself as q volunteer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16

A winsome personality can work
wonders. Every possible honor is being
shown Jimmy Walker Only barriers of
political geography apparently prevent
him from being proffered greater ONCE
holding distinctions than those he en-
joys in New York City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16

Courtesy has been undeniably COM
plete in conveying to any surviving
members Of the CORVALLIS line the
earnest assurance that Washington's
demand Of his sword in surrender was
strictly in the line of duty and involved
no element whatever Of personal criti-
cism or intentional discourtesy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16

Street crowds in London greeted
Gandhi with dertsion. Gandhi is a
philosopher and would hardly expect to
ind the populace ready TO welcome a
mahatma with the same enthusiasm
that might characterize greetings to a
motion picture star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16
Silent Fortitude.

Why do you scream when you see
caterpillar"
IT don't know" replied Miss Cayenne
Come to think Of 1t. the caterpillar is
the only one Of us who is in any real
danger"