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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15
From the Dayton Daily News.

From the Dayton Daily News.
Whoever is responsible for the over
night popularization OF tbs Empress
Eugene hat for milady could hardly
have anticipated the far-reaching
effects OF the new fashion foible.
Already the value Of the imported
ostrich plume has trebled and the ordi-
nary barnyard fowl is held In new
esteem. There are several hundred
feather manufacturers IN the country
now as compared with score few
weeks ago. They have more orders than
they can MI. It hasn't been so long
since the only outlet for ostrich feathers
was as Stufhng for mattresses and pill
lows. The sproutings that brought SIS
a pound some months back are now
snatched up eagerly at $50.
With the war came tailored costumes
and felt hats and the feather market
pumped into 3 hole from which 1t was
never out since Increased favor for
the open automobile and the snug hat
sans trimming kept it there after the
conflict. When the blow fell there we're
q million oStricheS in Africa and one
authority estimates that there are less
than 10000 now. Accordingly. the
plumage OF ducks, geese, chickens and
turkeys, once worthless, has now become
curl and tint It into realistic limitations
Of the feathers of protected birds
formerly slaughtered for this purpose.
The old, skilled workers, long since
shelved, were brought out Of hiding
One manufacturer tells how employees
were recruited:
when the new demands came al
manufacturers searched high and low
for skilled workers. Some of Us who
were long established went to women
who had worked with US before the
war-women who were married and had
children. Many Of them had husbands
out Of work because Of the business de-
preston"
After seven lean years the feather
manufacturers have come into their
own again. A thriving new industry IS
created simply because q designer had
an tdea-an excellent illustration Of the
power Of the fashion cycle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15
Public Finds Truth In Report
Attacking Police Methods

partment's freedom to act fearlessly may
be considerably curtailed Where the
politicians in control Of the police are
crooked the efficiency and morale OF
the department are at the mercy Of the
worst influences. Cities pointed out by
the commission as having aggravated
conditions Of police deficiency will nat
urally turn to favored Milwaukee. And
they will find, as did the commission,
that there the chief Of police is entirely
removed from political control"
"A valuable service" states the Pitts
burgh Post-Gazette, "can be rendered il
the conditions 1t has found are not
merely exposed, but follow-up program
planned with the backing of the admin
istration. There is no phase of the
secondary reports on which public opin-
ion can be more readily enlisted for
reform than 'third-degree' brutality"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15
ANSWERS TO, QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

This bureau does not give advice, but
IL gives free information on any sub
ject. Often 10 be accurately informed
Is to be beyond the need Of advice, and
information is always valuable, where as
advice may not be. In using this serv-
ice be sure to write clearly, state your
inquiry briefly. and inclose 2-cent stamp
for reply postage Address The Eve
ming Star Information Bureau, Frederic
]. Hasktn director, washington, d. Q.
@. How many holes and how many
strokes did Burke and Won Elm play IN
the recent United states open golf
hampionship?--D. S. w.
A. They played IA holes In all. In
GLIDING two 36-hole rounds TO settle the
tie. Burke took $50 strokes for the ia
holes and Won Elm required $50.
@. In auction and contract bridge
should the dummy place his trumps on
the table before the first lead has been
made?-E. C.
A. No cards should be exposed until
the FIRST lead has been made.
O. To what oceans does the phrase
"the four seas" refer?-N. o. J.
A It refers to the seas around Great
Britain on the north. east, south and
west. The seven seas" refers to the
oceans-the Arctic. Antarctic, North
Pacific, South Pacific, North Atlantic,
South Atlantic and Indian.
Q. How did the German republic get
under way?-M.. @.
A. The abdication Of the Emperor Of
Germany was announced November 3,
1918. The self constituted Council of
Peoples Commissioners took over the
government and declared the existing
imperial parliament dissolved and pro-
claimed the republic. A call was issued
for the election of q National Assembly,
1t met at Weimar February s, 1919, and
elected Friedrich Ebert president OF the
republic on February IL. The National
Assembly adopted q constitution July 81,
1919.
@. What is the speed Of the new
''rail Zeppelin" in Germany?-S. D.
A. On one trial it attained q speed Of
1913 miles an hour.
@. How many lepers are there IN the
Philippines? -B. v. F.
A. It is estimated that there are at
present about 200,0
doing work for the Governmental.
@. p.
A. All forms Of government Federal,
State, county, municipal-employ ap-
proximately 100000 persons on fun
time work. No accurate record has ever
been made by the Government covering
these figures. They represent an esti-
mate based on careful consideration OF
the activities of the various kinds OF
government. The actual figures may
vary somewhat from the estimate Il
so, they will probably show q larger
number than 2,000. 900.
O. have found from experience that
metallic magnesium Is tasteless. WHY
do have a biting sensation when / get
a piece of this metal In contact with a
gold crown?-L. T.
A. Mineral Technology says that the
i biting sensation which one experiences
by contact Of metal with q gold tooth
Is due to the nerves of the mouth. They
form a very delicate gaIvanometer which
detects the slightest electrical current
set up by two metals in the mouth.
@. How long did indentured servants
who came to this country In the early
days have to SERVED. S.
A. The contracts varied. They were
for four, i've and seven years. At the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

a-plane. His first flight Of moment
h6 as yet unrivaled feat-was the flight
across the Atlantic from west to east
He has not since attempted any COM
parable longs distance ocean flying. The
east-west transatlantic fight is recog-
nized as the most difficult. Perhaps it
is this lure that draws him on to COM
plete his round-world fight with q re-
turn voyage over the Atlantic after four
wears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

! end Of the Specinad time TIE servants
were given their liberty and grant Of
land.
@. BY whom was Cooper Union
1 founded?-J. w.
A. It was founded BY Peter Cooper
/ for the instruction OF the working
Glasses Of New York. 1t was opened IN
1 1859.
G. How thick is the earthis crust
H. M.
| A. The thickness OF the earths crust
has been yariously computed 20 be 10,
/ 20 or more miles. Observations on
earthquake motion by Milne and others
indicated that the rocky material may
| extend for some 80 miles. Recent re-
| searches in regard TO the radioactive
substances present In rocks suggest that
the crust Is not more than SO miles
| thick.
O. How many broods do song birds
| raise each year?-K. r.
A. The number OF broods OF song
| birds each year varies with the latitude
Of the region in which these birds are
located. The number varies In general
from one to three broods.
@. who wrote Love Me Little, Love
Me Long" and when was 1t published7
A. Charles Reade. 1889.
@. Is the word research" accented
on the first or last syllable?-T W.
A. 1t Is accented on the last syllable.
Q. What portion Of the population Of
the world Is Christian?-G. b.
A. The total number Of Christians In
the world Is estimated at about So. 400
600, about one-third Of the total popu-
lation.
O. How long after Samuel Pepys'
death was his diary publishedp--F. w.
| A, Pepys died in 1908, but his diary
was not published until l825. It was In
shorthand, and is record Of his doings
and savings from January, 1860. to May
81, 1869.
@ How big is Mackinae IsIand?-
A. About three miles long, maximum.
and two miles wide.
Q. When was the Mlllion-poIlar
Bridge in washington, d. c.. named the
William Howard Taft Bridge?-T. @.
A. This was the Connecticut Avenue
| Bridge, and the name was oficiaIly
changed to william Howard Taft Bridge
| April z, 1881.
@. Why do crackers get soft while
bread gets hard when sta1e?-H. S.
A. It is q difference in composition.
In bread there is great deal Of water
in the starch, which is an important in
gredient Of bread. AS the bread stands
the water gradually leaves the starch
and the bread becomes hard and dry.
In crackers, on the other hand, there
Is q spncial drying process used in the
baking which takes the water out Of the
/ starch. Hence there takes place in the
cells OF crackers an absorption Of the
moisture from the air.
Q. For whom was the Prince Albert
coat named?--R. N. w.
| A. The long double breasted frock
coat for men is named after Prince Al
bert, the prince consort Of Queen VIC
! toria.
@. Which Of the republics of Russia
Is most densely populated?-M. s.
A. The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Re-
public, capital KharkoP, Is the most
densely populated Of the constituent re-
puhlics OF Russia, having 1871 per cent
of the y. S. s. r. population In per
cent Of the area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15
Compensation.

Compensation.
Nay, do not despair, though the rose
has a thorn,
And disdain all its blossoming fair.
Nor turn Srom nfe's pleasures with
doubling and scorn
Because OF regrets hidden there.
The smart is forgotten and past in day
Md the JOY that the flowers disclose.
Too oft must we suffer with naugtt to
repay.
1t is well when the thorn has a rose.
Sometimes de man dat keeps a SEEM
how big he kin talk, said Uncle Eben,
seems ter be 1es' ez industrious in
seem how little he kin act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

Announcements by the weather man
have an Importance that goes beyond
that OF ordinary earthly affairs. Even
meteor display cannot be a success
If, as has been the case this week, he
could not break away from his over
worked adjective cloudy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

1t is the Japanese habit OF mind to
be serious under all circumstances; which
fact makes it harder to explain that
the aviators who took photographs of
Japanese Notifications were only trying
out new camera and had no prefer
ences as to the subject of the pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

The number OF men with sense enough
to warrant intrusting them with private
ownership of firearms is comparatively
small. The number of men TO whom
weapons are available without identi-
fication is practically unlimited. The
pistol habit, in that it claims innocent
victims, is even worse than the dope
habit, which sacrifices only those who
take q deliberate risk of self.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

Rest was the object Of Mayor Walkers
trip abroad. He viii address the world
by radio occasionally, assuming that
speechmaking. when done well, is done
so easily that It should be classed not
as work but as recreation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

A magnificent theater will cause the
public to regard Rockefeller as an art
patron. If he can provide prosperous
shows for it, Broadway will go still fur
ther in praise and call him an angel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15
Opportunity.

Opportunity.
How do you regard the latest move
ment in politics?'
TT doesn't cause me any uneasiness, -
answered Senator Sorghum. "A po-
litical movement is like train of cars.
If you stand In the middle OF the track
and try TO stop 1t. it win do damage.
But it is all right for the man who viii
wait for it to come alongside so that
he can get aboard"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

Scientists who disagree with Einstein
do not make much headway in popular
attention, the contradictions being as
hard to understand as the original
theory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

By emphasizing political phase OF
their demonstrations, disorderly Cubans
do al that Is possible 10 make them
selves known as reyolutionists and not
n3ers racketeers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15
Reticence of the Genuine.

Reticence of the Genuine.
%Do the boys in Crimson Gulch shoot
on sight the way they used to?"
mo" replied Cactus Joe "Us des-
peradoes are all tanned down. We're
afraid TO get out in the street and act
reckless for fear wen be nistook for
movie actors"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

the French Hy Sibyl Harris. Gane Of the
prorninent original geniuses Of ne Re-
naissance. Calico BY his studies kevo-
hItioned traditional theories Of the uni
verse and left q record of his tfIeGfies
In his work Two New Sciences Cd h-
pIeted dliring his last days. when
waz mnaxly bird -.----.---...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

Strive on. great minds, and do not cease,
But, prithee, strive Alright.
For now and then discussing peace
VIII start another fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15
Respite.

From the Lowell Leader.
So far as is revealed there q no
indication that at Aklav.k the lyme
Lindberghs were greatly pestered ~
.enmeFhmeA ---A--l-s $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

The Literary Life.
Americans are great readers"
~They have to be. Even the infor-
nation expert in the railroad station
requires five-foot book shelf to tell
you when the trains arrive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

Disappointing httIpIOCIty.
ibid she reciprocate your senti-
ments?"
With far too much precision. She
sent me back all my letters"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15
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HE created the infinite possibility OF
eternally new conquests over the forces
of nature" This Is the estimate OF
physical scientists given by Emile Manner
IA his book, Calico, Searcher Of the
$1,000 {. tEauslatRd and nfianted frnEa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

Q. How big is Mackinae Island?--
L. J.
A. About three miles long, maximum,
and two miles wide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

@. How long after Samuel Pepys'
death was his diary publishedp-F. w.
A, Pepys died In 1908, but his diary
was not published until ls25. It was in
81, 1869.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

@. When was the A6lllion-DoIlar
Bridge in washington, D. c., named the
William Howard Taft Bridge?-T. G.
A. This was the Connecticut Avenue
Bridge, and the name was ofIiciaIly
April Z, 1881.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

@. Which Of the republics of Russia
Is most densely populated?-M. s.
A. The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Re-
public, capital KharkoV, Is the most
densely populated Of the constituent re-
publics Of Russia, having 1871 per cent
OF the y. S. s. r. population In 2 per
cent Of the area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

@. What portion Of the population Of
the world Is Christian?-G. B.
A. The total number Of Christians In
the world Is estimated at about $50 SOC, :
600, about one-third Of the total popu-
latiun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-15

Q. For whom was the Prince Albert
coat named?--R. N. w.
A. The long doubled breasted frock
coat for men is named after Prince Al
bert, the prince consort Of Queen VIC
toria.
Evening star., 1931-04-19


your vacation you might give a
thought to the story of Arthur Valen-
tine Swift.
Mr. Swift, though running 5000
acre stock ranch in one of the most remote
parts of Baker County Eastern Oregon, claims
to have seen more of North America than any
other person. He has visited every county in
every State in the Union and every province
IN the Dominion of Canada.
Having virtually seen everything that his
native land has to Offer this rancher-g -ga0etters
advice to all vacation travellers is to see first
what Uncle Sans domain is like before jour-
neying abroad. Although he has visited nearly
every nook and Granny of the United States.
each Summer finds him adding thousands of
miles to his total mileage, which Is now nearing
the 900 900 mark. Last Summer he completed
visiting the last of the Canadian provinces,
Prince Edward Island, travelling 5000 miles in
three months time.
And what's more-this American Marco Polo
has not only visited all counties in the United
States, but has carried away a mental picture
of the rivers, industries and general contours
of the land. No more ideal information bureau
for any Chamber of Commerce could be found
than Mr.. Swift
He can tell you the county seat Of Hancock
County Me- and in the same breath inform
you that Orange County, Fla, raised only
1I5,0OO crates of melons last year. He'll tell
you about Clearwater County, Idaho, growing
NSS~eS~~~
that Sedgwick County, Kans, is getting along
fairly well with its kafi1r and maize.
For eight years was vice president Of the
National Farmers Union and served as State
delegate for many years. he says. II have
attended many conventions Of the union and
my county-traveling has always made me the
object of considerable quizzing. I remember at
one convention I was talking to two delegates
when two others joined the group.
"'Meet Mr.. John Grimes of New London
Conn one man said in introducing the newly
arrived.
=" New London, repeated that's in New
London County. Only. eight counties in your
State, Mr. Grimes. Your town Is ON the
Thames River and opens out on Long Island
Sound, doesn't it?'
"It sure doesr he exclaimed, looking
astounded at my quick knowledge Of his To-
cality. And then the fun began, and before it
was finished many had fired questions at me-"
MR.. SWIFT Is far from being bOastful
person but he remembers only once when
he was trapped. 1t was at q convention In
Washington few years ago. He was giving
q demonstration and submitting to a rapid-hre
quiz by delegates.
What's the county seat of Haskell County,
Kans?" one fired at him. -
Santa Fe," Swift replied instantly.
Evening star., 1931-04-19

years of study and travel There is one incident
that remains prominent in his memory.
Some years ago friend and were eating
in a restaurant in Denver" he says. "He had
travelled some with me and was always quizzing
me about different parts Of the country. So to
have some fun he started asking people in the
restaurant where they were from and having
me name the county and county seat. 1t all
went along very nicely to the enjoyment of the
guests until we came to one old lady.
land where are you from?' he asked her.
Bridgeport, Mich" she answered.
That's in Allegan County promptly
ventured.
'Humphr she exclaimed. 1T is very simple
10 understand how you know all the county
seats. Some great spirit stands behind you
and prompts you'll "
This, of course turned the diners into an
uproar, Swift remarks.
"It may seem like herculean task to re-
member all the information about the counties"
he says, but to me it doesn't seem much now.
You see, geography has always been my hobby
and when a man has a hobby nothing else
seems to count much. I just started out to
fulfil desire I had when I firSt studied
geography in grammar school and didn't stop
until had visited my last county, which was
Loving County, Tex. That made total of 3076
counties"
A LARGE wall map large enough to include
every county of the AZ States, adorns the
wall Of Swifts study. Each county on the map
was numbered as. the sightseer entered it and
the routes traced, although many times he
crossed the same paths. He has kept complete
data on each trip but dates are forgotten.
'T memoriEed the map Of the United States
which has helped me greatly in remembering
about the counties" Swift says. "It's not all
Evening star., 1931-04-19

Arthur Valentine S,0ift, 1OhO has Uis-
tied every county in the United States
and erTy province in Canada.
Wrong" smiled his questioner.
Swift looked worried.
when did they change it?" he asked.
November O." he was informed.
All sorts Of sorcery have been laid to the
Oregon rancher, but he declares his memory Of
the counties has been developed through many
Evening star., 1931-04-19
HELMS ViSited IN
His sMiIliOn-Mih
Travels, He Makes
His Home on the
S, OOO-Acye Ranch
in Oregon Where
He Mas Born.

"VHIS Spring when you start planning for
your vacation you might give
I thought to the story of Arthur Valen-
tine Swift.
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are concerned.
 While the action is positive, the details are tentative, and meet ing will be held in Seattle to Ielect officers of the concern, which is to be known as the Pacific Salmon Sales Corporation. Artl- Icles of incorporation were filed in Olympia.
 Broader Market Planned The fundamental objects of the corporation are to build up a broader market for canned salmon and promote it's use as a tooo' to maintain and improve the standard of quality of the product and to eliminate unethical ana illegal practices in the trade, ln- solar as this may be done by the corporation and the persons lden- tified with it.
 The articles of incorporation are broad in scope, and are signed by the following, who constitute the board of trustees until January next:
 E. B. Deming of Bellingham, president of the Pacific American Fisheries, Inc, and of the Deming & Gould Company; D. E. Skinner, Seattle, chairman of the Alaska Pacific Salmon Corporation and the president of Skinner & Eddy Corporation; F. L. Smithers ot Chicago, vice president and gen. eral manager of the Booth Fish cries Company and the North western Fisheries Company; Will liam Calvert, Seattle, president of the San Juan Fishing & Packing Company and president of the Association of Pacific Fisheries; R. R. Parrish, Seattle manager for the New England Fish Com pany; E. B. Hanley, Seattle, presi- dent of the Copper River Packing Company; J. o. Morris. Everett, manager of the Fishermen's Pack 1 ing Corporation; H. A. Fleager, Seattle, manager of the salmon department of the Kelley Clarke Company; R. A. Welch, Belling- ham, president of the Bellingham Canning Company; Daniel Camp bell, Bellingham, president of the Astoria & Puget Sound Canning Company; VI H. Elfendahl, vice president of the Alaska Pacific Salmon Corporation, and E. A. Sims, Port Townsend, business ad- visor of the Washington Fish, Iermen's Cooperative Packing Com Fpany.
 Headquarters in Seattle
 The capital structure of the corporation provides 100000 shares Iof no-par value. Headquarters will be maintained in Seattle.
 While officers are yet to be elected, E. A. Sims is regarded as the unanimous choice of the trus- tees for the post of president.