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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRAcEWELL.

valuation of words and their values
new ideas for old words, new meanings
with more common sense in them and
less apparent truth perhaps.
There is, in almost every word, and
in most acts and events, a large truth
inside the lesser truth. The plain truth
may be one thing, and the larger or in
side truth almost its opposite.
Thus the eternal values, as handed
down to mankind by the wise men, OF
sages, of all generations, often are at
| utter variance with the common values
Are the sages always fools? Can it
be that their methods Of approach are
always wrong, century after century,
and the everyday mans forever right?
Dull, stAd and uneventful-such are
some of the words which men are in
clined to apply to the everyday routine.
They want to be carried out of them
selves, to know the grand thrill of
battle, of stirring events told in bated
breaths. Of great crimes, even, so be It
| they contain thrills"
The growing interest in "crime liter
allure" must have a reason in the very
psychology of successful nations, where
everyday living is pushed into stand
ardized mold.
Perhaps the mold is too perfect. The
spirit of man rebels against every one
being like every one else. The modes of
the mass are too much for The indi-
vidual he gives In, and becomes in all
things like unto his neighbor; but his
mind rebels, even though it knows not
its rebellion.
For dull, let us substitute quiet; for
staid, pleasant; for uneventful, well
hammered.
Then, if we are inclined to say our
daily life is dull, staid and uneventful,
life is, or at least may be, quiet, pleas
ant and well hammered.
In this, as in all things, the point Of
view is everything, or almost everything.
Thus some men have accepted martyr
dom with better grace than others have
bags Of peanuts.
Some men get a "kick," as they say,
out of sitting in front Of a great bar in
New York City, bar half a block long,
as they report, lined with elaborate
bowls of fish at intervals.
The fish swim and the men sit in
booths and eat peanuts. And this, &C.
cording to their conception, is living"
To some 1t is only SO much foolishness.
These will wonder what the others can
see in such childish horseplay.
X X
Quiet. pleasant and well hammered
there can be little thrill" in all that
in the common meaning Of the term
There may be waves of emotion, but
they will be quiet, we'll behaved waves,
which do not create any particular
upset in the daily life.
Such quiet waves are mental, humor.
Gus or beauty-loving
Those who love good books, quiet
gardens, interesting sights and persons,
fine scenery, will approach them be-
cause they are interesting or beautiful
or making some appeal to the men,
tally.
With this mental appeal will go one
or more Of the senses, which the sensi-
bic persons regards as friends, not enc
mics, since he uses them properly and
| is rewarded in kind.
Thus smooth running life, although
1t may appear boreome to some, to
these others is thing Of quiet appeal
at once pleasant and graceful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HAsKIN.

There Is no other agency In the world
\ that can answer as many legitimate
| questions as our free Information Blu
reau in Washington, d. G. This highly
organized institution has been built up
and Is under the personal direction OF
| Frederic j. Haskin BY keeping in con-
slant touch with Federal bureaus and
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a position to pass on to you auehorita-
| tive information of the highest order
/ Submit your queries to the Sta1 OF
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free disposal. There is no charge except
2 cents in coin or stamps for return
postage. Address The Evening Star
Information Bureau, Frederic ]. Haskinl
director, washington. D. G.
Q. How many members has the trap
| shooting aSsociation?-T. T.
A. The Amateur Trapshooting Asso-
citation Of North America Is the only
body Of its kind in the world. II has
10000 annual and 1000 life members.
Q. When was the drip coffee pot In
vented?-C. M.
A. In 1900 De Bellroy's pot, employ
| ing the French-drip method, appeared
and has been used In principle ever
since.
Q How much is radium worth
| now?-H. Y. B.
A. According to authorities Of the
Memorial Hospital, New York City,
which has 8 grams, the largest amount
Of radium In any one place in the
world, radium Is now worth SIS, 900 o
gram.
c. Where and when did Theodore
Roosevelt make his strenuous life
A. Before the Hamilton Club, Chi
cago. on April 10. 1899.
Q. From what materials is paper
made2-S. E. M.
A. The following materials are used
in the making Of paper: Cotton, linen,
! china grass or ramie, paper mulberry,
adansonia, manila, bamboo, sugar ba-
gasSe or megaS5e, coniferous wood, juse,
esparto, straw and declduous wood.
@. Into how many States could Texas
be divided?-T. OH.
A. The State of Texas at the time of
its admission to the Union had in its
constitution a proviso by which it may,
II 1t desires, subdivide into not more
than five States.
@. Are there passenger boats from
Washington, D. c., to Baltimore, Md
How long does 1t take to make the
trip, If there Is such lines. D.
A. Passenger steamers run regularly
between Washington and Baltimore.
The trip takes about 40 hours.
Q. What is the heaviest metal?-
T. r.
A. Uranium Is the heaviest metal.
It has an atomic weight Of 23e.l7.
Uranium Is not found native.
@. What Is the length Of the coast
line of Florida?-C. S.
A. The Atlantic coast line of Florida
Is 399 miles and the Gulf coast line Is
798 miles, making total coast line Of
1897 miles.
@. What does 1t mean when q COM
pany is arranging to whipstock?-
T. s. P.
A. A whipstock Is q tool which is
lowered on top of string of lest drill
ing tools when it Is desired to drill by
them. The beveled face Of the whip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

stock causes the working tools to glance
OF to one side Of the detached string.
whipstock IL also used as o means Of
strengthening hole which has deyiated
from the vertical. The expression "ar-
ranging to whipstock" means that the
drilling tools are lost and arrangements
are being made to drill past them with
the aid Of a whipstock.
A. ". "nen was Al oap0ns O0rn'--h'
=, A; He was born on january IT. 1899,
in Brooklyn. N. Y.
9. Does France owe England money!
A. Forty-two and six-tenths per
cent OF the total debt Of France Is to
Q. Under what department Of the
Government Is the Coast Guard Serv-
ice?-T. @. F.
A. The Coast Guard constitutes.
under the law, part OF the military
forceS OF the United States, which shall
operate under the Treasury Depart
ment in time Of peace and operate as
part OF the Navy, subject to the orders
Of the Secretary Of the Navy, in time
OF war or when the President shall 40
direct. 1t Is composed Of the former
Revenue Cutter Service and Life Saw
ing Service. The Revenue Cutter Sery-
ice was created by an act Of the First
Congress, approved August 4, 1890.
@. What Is Roxy's name2-L. L.
A. His name is Samuel L. Rcthafel.
@. How can I get In touch with the
Authors League Of America?-F. @.
a Address Int
tary, Authors League Of America, 2
East Twenty-third street, New York
City.
9. Does the United States Army
maintain q medical Schools. B.
A. It has q medical school, but it Is
only for medical officers already In the
service. 1t Is postgraduate school.
9. What Is included in urban popu-
lation?-G. r. j.
A. Heretofore 1t has been defined by
the Census Bureau as including ali
cities and other incorporated places
having 1880 inhabitants or more. For
use in connection with the 1880 census
the definition has been extended to In
clude townships and other similar polit-
ical subdivisions (not incorporated as
munclpalities) which have q total
ROPAA11AOA Va AOsOUO OF ulOIe aON q
population density Of 1000 or more per
square mile.
9. Is there a Cimarron County in
Oklahoma?--J. X. q.
A. There Is.
@. Do earthquakes which actually de-
stroy property occur frequently?-F. T.
A. About ITO earthquakes and vol
cano eruptions Of consequence occurred
between october /, 1929, and August
80, 1880.
@. Are guinet fowls considered pail
atable for food?-G. M.
A. Guinea fowl meat Is increasing
IN favor as a substitute for game, such
as grouse, partridge, quail and pheasant.
The demand for guineas begins late in
the Summer and extends through the
Fall and Winter months. The young
birds are sold when they weigh from
l u to 2 pounds, at about 3 months
Of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

country at large and outside the Dis
trict of Columbia, contemplated under
this program. The largest of these is
the Chicago post ONCE, building that
will cost $2l 100000 and occupy sixty
acres Of floor space. AS much room is
even now demanded in New York City,
and Mr.. Philip believes that after the
building program is completed, every
city in the country able to show postal
receipts of $4,000 or over will be
equipped with q Federal building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
WHY Disagree?

Why Disagree?
oh. why should authors disagree?
If they can make the bluff,
Enabling each q sale to see,
Should this not be enough?
Long years ago the men who wrote
Performed their tasks with skill
And better work We do not note
Perhaps We never will.
Our present authors should aspire
To organize quite well,
And teach the public to admire
The things they seek to sell!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

than the mayor, some $4,000. It is
clear that II the anti Thompson Repub-
hcans join with the Democrats in great
numbers, big Bill" has little chance.
X 4
Col. w. H. Ryan of Crawford County,
Kans., member Of the State Legis-
lature, declared recently in a speech on
the floor of the House that his county
had produced more and better whisky
in the last year than ever before. He
placed the output at 100000 gallons
ana declared that the Crawford County
brand was prime favorite. This
seems a. strange boast coming from
old stamping ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

In order for vacation to be q COM
plete success, there should be in at
tendance scribes who know how a
good fish story should be written and
camera men who can time a pleasant
expression so as to catch it at its
height President Hoover appears to be
happily provided for in both these re-
spects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

Far-reaching sabotage plots are now
suspected in connection with aircraft.
There appears to be no amount Of
suspicion that can be laid ct the door
Of Communism so great that there Is
not always room for more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

A chemist has shocked American art
circles by declaring that most of the
pictures in the New York Metropolitan
Museum supposed to be Rembrandts are
spurious. So far as his representation
in the U. 8. A. Is concerned, Rembrandt
threatens to become almost as much
a myth as Santa Claus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

A great deal of Dragging is done in
England about the personal economies
Of the royal family. It Is the privilege
Of King to set the fashions, but this
Is one idea which even King George
may have difficulty in making popular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

It is always the privilege Of the U. S.
to deal in large figures, even when the
discussion relates to a Treasury deficit.
Financial genius may be regarded as
quite equal to the task Of taking up
any deficit in q reliable manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

AS recipients of picturesque honors
two American novelists have not carried
on the ceremonials in Northern realms
as gracefully as DR.. Cook did when &C
cepting wreath of roses for discover
ing the North Pole. OF course the
novelists have the advantage Of being
able to show their printed works, while
DR.. Cook could not produce satisfactory
maps and pictures of the Pole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
A Mule ana His Feet.

de mule" said Kinky Joe, lis called
a quadruped because he has four feel"
Yep" responded Uncle Eb:n, "but
when you's maxim yoh calculations you
kin purity much fohgit bout dem fore
feet an concentrate onNs hind feet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

1t was peculiarly the destiny Of Lin
coin to be the object of attacks to
which he was incapable of replying in
kind. Whatever may have been the diff
ferences of opinion to which he gave
impetus, he was never charged with
being q promiscuous brawler in printers
ink
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

School children are expected to take
advantage of low fares and every other
encouragement to knowledge 90 that
they will grow up with q fair chance
Of knowing how street railways and
boards Of education ought to be man
aged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

Announcements Of a probable deficit
IN the U. S. Treasury will call for more
taxation. If Illicit liquor has been con-
cealing its income, prohibition agents
can perform important service by
bringing the fact TO light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

There are more than 6.o5o,o0o per-
sons out Of work. Senator Borah, in
his active interest in human welfare,
makes it clear that there is no chance
Of his becoming one of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

Soviet fnanciers have the comfort Of
knowing that If one hve-yesr plan does
not work out there will be another
period Of five years available and maybe
several others after that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
Roth Make Mistakes.

From the Goshen Daily News-Times.
Neither political party at present
seems to be quite shrewd enough just 10
sit tight and let the other make the
mistakes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

Member Of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
20 the use for republication OF all news dis
tied IN this paper and also the local news
published herein All rights Of publication OF
Mnecial GiSpatchea herein are also reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
New Kind Of Bear Raid.

From the San Jose Mercury Heralds
Emulating the example of Wall Street
bears, the Yellowstone bears have re-
Gently organized raids and carried them
out with success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
PLAYS Wales on Skis.

From the New York Sun.
In the absence of the Prince of Wales
in South America, the Danish Crown
Prince took q nasty fail while skiing
Unfair competition!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
No LuxurY.

"A man intent on serving his country
must not expect life Of luxury"
You speak a great TRUTH" rejoined
Senator Sorghum. ITO be a great
statesman a man must be ready for
great ordeals. Possibly this fact has
something TO do with the selection Of
the hottest town in the hottest time of
year to hold the big nominating con-
vention."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
Vision Of Corporal Punishment.

VIBEUh OF CUFpOFaI FunIShmemt,
I read my history book in school.
Some present writings scorn the rule
Of Sentiment and boldly say
Ill things of patriots passed away.
Had my dear teacher CHANGED to find
That I was filling up my mind
With such rude words as now see
Oh, what would he have done TO me!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
Legge Gets Rest.

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
After his experience as chairman Of
the Federal Farm Board, Mr.. Legge may
look upon such jobs as running Iar-
vester companies as vacations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
Ali The Rasnherru K;nn.

HAO y
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Lovely lady gets her picture in the
paper as strawberry queen" Nomina-
lions are in order for our own raspberry
king.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
Forty Parties in Spain.

From the Dallas Journal.
Spanish voters are being approached
by some 20 political parties. It viii be
possible to split ticket into sltyerA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
Always nm Luck for Some one.

Vacation days can't gladden. every one
BY bringing true each wish.
To catch fish, beyond doubt, is fun
But how about the Ash?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

Jud Tunkins says he is glad the cor
ner saloon has gone forever, and he's
expecting the speakeasy in the middle
Of the block will 60 next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
BuslnessIike suitor.

Il just heard you we're engaged" said
the enthusiastic girl.
ITO whom?" asked Miss Cayenne.
Haven't you heard all about it,"
I'm not sure. Some of the gigolos
who desire to promote the idea that
they may marry money are now employ
ing press agents"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23
Police Racket attacked .

From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
It wasn't the anti-noise crusaders in
New York who inspired the attack on
the police racket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

Dreams" said HI Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, ARE sent to us in order
that we may appreciate the reality
which gives US only hopes that may be
realized"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

THEODORE W. MOVES. !. Editor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

@. How can get In touch with the
Authors League Of America?-F. q.
A. Address Miss LuiSe Sillcox secre-
tary, Authors League Of America, 2
East Twenty-third street, New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

@. What Is Roxy's name?-L. L.
A. His name is Samuel L. Rothafel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

@. Where and when did Theodore
Roosevelt make his strenuous life
speech?-L. o. c.
A. Before the Hamilton Club, Chi
cago, on April 10, 1899.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

@. How many members has the trap
shooting aSsociation?-T. T.
A. The Amateur Trapshooting Asso-
citation Of North America Is the only
body Of its kind in the world. Il has
10000 annual and 1000 life members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

Q. When was the drip coffee pot in
vented?-C. M.
A. In 1900 De Bellroy's pot, employ
ing the French-drip method, appeared
and has been used In principle ever
since
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

G.. Does the United States Army
maintain q medical Schools. B.
a. It has q medical school, but it Is
only for medical officers already In the
service. It is a postgraduate school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

big Bill' Thompson, seeking re-
election as mayor OF Chicago on the
Republican ticket, is not getting the
support of thousands of the Republicans
in the Windy City. Furthermore, there
are great mass of voters who are out
to get rid Of "Thompsonism" at what
ever cost, even though 1t means the
election Of "Tony" Cernak, the Demo-
cratic nominee for mayor. And Cermak
is practical politician" AS a matter
Of fact, Thompson's plea for the Repub-
licans to be regular" and to line up
book of him falls on deaf ears for the
simple reason that Thompson Jumped
the reservation himself only a few
months ago and came out strong for the
election of Senator James Hamilton
Lewis, the Democrat, against Mrs Ruth
Hanna Mccormick, the Republican
candidate. Thompson's fight against
Mrs. Mccormick dated back to many
early contests against Thompson by
Mrs. McCormick's relatives and friends.
However, It doesn't leave big Bill" q
leg to stand on in his plea for regu-
larity. He can make no Roadway on
the wet and dry issue, for Germak Is
as wet as they come, as Is Thompson
himself. And Senator James Hamilton
Lewis is going back to Chicago to speak
q word for CerInak, the Democratic
nominee big Bilp' has started another
campaign against King George of Eng
land, the kind of campaign which he
has waged in the past Cermak has
no connection with King George. In
deed, he is a Bohemian by descent. But
big Bill" insists that Cermak's cam
paign is financed by international
bankers" and is trying to give the inn
preston that If Cermak becomes mayor
Chicago viii become a kind Of British
dominion.
two Republican opponents Of Bill
Thompson polled together more votes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

9. Is there q Cimarron County In
Oklahoma?--J. K. q.
A. There Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

9: When was Al Capone born2-L.
A He was born on january II, 1899,
in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

Q. Do earthquakes which actually de-
stroy property occur frequently?-F. T.
A. About ITO earthquakes and vol
cano erupions Of consequence occurred
between October /, 1929, and August
80, 1880.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-23

@ How much is radium worth
| now?-H. Y B.
A. According to authorities Of the
Memorial Hospital, New York City,
which has grams, the largest amount
Of radium In any one place In the
world, radium Is now worth $65, 900 .
| gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-18

{ Serious among threats to the title- holders were Walter Hagen, four time holder of the title; the Dutra brothers, Mortie and Olin of Califor- mai, and, Ed Dudley. Wilmington, Del, who carded the low practice round score of 69, two under par, yesterday
 Too Tough for Tommy
 Tommy Armour, British open champion, withdrew last night be- cause of the physical and mental strain" he experienced in winning the English cup.
 Contestants have found the greens fast but exceedingly true; the fair ways slightly close and occasional cuppey lies. The traps have been furrowed to add to the difficulties.
 Good Trial Rounds
 Hagen, paired with Von Elm. Los Angeles Businessman golfer," card ed a 70 to Won Films "A yesterday. Sarazen started alone, late from number one tee. but interrupted his round to join Hagen and Won Elm. His scoring was we'll within expec- tations. Mortie Dutra added 73 to his previous rounds of 69 and 70 as a final pre-tournament gesture. Olin Dutra was one over par for the eighteen