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Peace in the Corridor.

1t would be going too far to say that
the settlement of the vexatious German
minority question in the Polish corridor
by the League Council has extracted
the gunpowder from that inhammable
situation. But that some dangerous
explosive material has been eliminated
is beyond doubt. It Will require a
major political operation by the League
to deprive that breeder Of war disease Of
all It's malignancy. Regulation Of the
blood flow within it may promote the
corridors continued existence, but while
it Is permitted TO function as a territorial
organ which separates Eastern Ger
many from the rest of the Reich, II
will remain a dangerously unruly
member.
When the Allied and Associated
Powers created the Free City of Dan
zig at Versailles, in order to give Poland
a port on the Baltic, the Poles were
also granted west of Danzig a "corri-
dor" of land carved bodily out of Ger
man SneSia. In 1922 Danzig itself wa:
brought within the Polish customs
frontier. In the corridor" because II
was formerly Prussian soil, many Ger.
mans still reside. Their relations with
their Polish neighbors and rulers have
never been amicable. According to thu
Germans, their lot has become cumu'
latively oppressive, TO the point Of In
tolerability. The Reich demanded tina
the League take steps to end such con
ditions.
On Saturday the Council at Genevt
moved In the desired direction. II
effect, 1t unanimously condemned thu
activities Of certain patriotic orlnpiza'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

Thousands Of Government experts are
working constantly for the benefit OF
all citizens of the United States. They
will work directly for you if you will
call for the fruits of their labors through
our Washington bureau. State your
inquiry briefly, write clearly, and, in
closing 2-cent stamp for a personal let
ter in reply, address The Evening Star
Information Bureau, Frederic J. HaSkin,
director, Washington, d. c.
@. What are the usual clubs used by
golf player?-R. w. G.
A. A conventional set Of clubs In
cludes driver. brassie, midiron, mashie,
niblick and putter. Additional clubs
which some players use are driving iron,
cleek, spoon, jigger, mashie- niblick and
putting cleek. There are other varia-
lions of the implements used in the
game.
@. Why does the salmon float or
swim downstream tail foremost after
spawning ?-L. G.
practically all fish swim or drift down.
stream tail first. They face the current
in order to hold their position.
@. How many counties formed the
Irish Free State?-N. G.
A. The 26 southern counties were
erected into the Irish Free State and
the six northern counties were consti-
tuted the government of Northern Ire
land.
Q. How many miles a day did Peary
cover in his final successful dash for the
Pole?-T. T.
A. The entire distance from the
mainland to the Pole was ATS statute
miles, and was covered at the average
rate of 1872 miles day. Coming back
due to favorable weather conditions, an
average rate was maintained of 29.5
miles day.
@. When did the American flag fly
on fortress of the Old World for the
first time?-S. H. T.
A. In 1903, when the Marines hauled
down the Tripolitan flag, at Derne and
raised the Stars and Stripes.
@. Is there an artist by the name OF
Charles Chaplin? I do not refer to
the movie actor. r. w.
A. Charles Chaplin, q painter and
engraver, Of English parentage, was
born June 8, 1925, at Les Andelys, Eure
France. He became naturalized citi-
zen Of France, and died in Paris in
1891. One Of his best pictures, Sou
NCAAAA 10 IA Ok1C AQAC111OOuIS, anu dl-
other, "Haidee," Is in the Metropolitan
Museum, New York City.
@. Do all uncivilized tribes in tropi-
cal countries wear loin cloths?-F. G.
A. Practically every primitive tribe
dwelling in the tropics that has been
studied by scientific observers has been
found to wear some form of bodily COW
er1ng of the loin region, either in the
form of paints of various colors, tattoo
marks, strands of beads Of various ma
terials, beaten bast or bark cloth, or of
woven girdles or aprons of cotton or
other vegetable or animal fibers. The
inhabitants of the Nicobar Islands and
of Central East Africa are apparently
of all tribes the most free from loin
coverings Of all sorts. Reasons given
for the wearing Of loin coverings vary
Native modesty is usually present in
some form, even apart from any inf1u-
ence that may be attributed to the
whites. Tribal and ceremonial paint
Ing or tattooing is often a causative
factor, and may supplement a woven
gtrdle worn for entirely different pur-
poses, namely, for the insertion of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

From the Atlanta Journal.
If post Office receipts tell anything
about busineSs-and they have long
been accepted as one of its barometers-
Atlanta may well take courage. Her
post office receipts for last December
scored new monthly all-time record.
Exceeding half million dollars ($515,-
307.37 are the exact figures, they over
topped the parallel month of 1929 by
some twenty-three thousand five hun
dred dollars and brought the years total
to approximately four million seven
hundred and forty-two thousand, which
is itself an annual peak. This is the
more significant in that five months of
1880 showed decreases as compared
with the corresponding ones in 1929.
Evidently as the year drew toward its
end-in october and November, as well
as in the Yule month-the forces that
make for trade activity quickened and
strengthened. Thus 1881 begins with
an impetus and a hope which were
wanting IL months ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

We hate to be interrogated, cate
chized, have questions thrown at us for
immediate answer.
We believe that every one else hates
to ind himself in a similar situation
especially when the questioner is plainly
trying to get him in a hole.
Such inquisitors work with a mali
cious CLEAN in their eyes, as If fully
aware of the fact that you know quite
that by acting quickly they will, deprive
you of time to think.
Il knew the answer, all right" you
say afterward. but he scared it out OF
me-
This ancient excuse often is truth
and nothing but the truth
A gentleman may be talking to you
about trees, for instance. He has writ
ten an article about them, and one
section of it is headed:
"Cambium."
do you know what that lisp" he
raSps. that old CLEAN suddenly coming
into his eyes.
You have seen that CLEAN before. 1t
says as plain as day, or even two or
three days:
stop. look, listen!"
The eXigencies of conversation. how
ever. demand that you flash right back
with an answer.
Cambium cambium, cambium? OF
course, you know what the damword
means, but, for the life of you, you can't
think offhand.
Cambium, cambium. cambium?
''Why-er-Sure know what II
means" you begin, niserably enough
It's the-its the"
Unholy Joy. conscious, complete, eff
fervescing, shines from his bright eyes.
THE cambium," he declares, with
painful effort not to be inpolite, sis
the cellular tissue just below the bark
in which the annual growth of the tree
occurs"
"Of course, Of course" you reply
hastily. But it is too late; very much
too late.
Any one by throwing a question at
another can knock him of guard.
1t is one of the surest tactics in
mental warfare.
No, all the battles Of history have
not been fought on topography, as 1t
were.
The elaborate maps supposed to be
stored in the bombproof cellars of the
war colleges Of the nations-those same
cellars which are said to contain COM
plete plans for monstrouS air raids on
clues OF the lnCerlor-1all TO snow the
most important battles of history.
These were waged in the ether, their
deadly weapons no more than words,
their trajectories leaving behind them
more misery than any shell whatsoever
Often enough these battles are trivial
affairs, utterly unworthy of chronicling,
but nevertheless they result in surprise,
pain, gloating victory, loss, revenge,
and all the rest of it,
Among the commonest Of these con-
flicts is that via the question and an
swer path.
\
There would be no battles, of course,
If the one attacked would reply without
hesitation:
IT don't know"
But it takes hero TO say that.
Think back over your life and re-
call the heartaches which would have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

After many memorable cruises, the
Mayfower burned to the waters edge
The fate is one usually reserved for craft
of more responsible purpose in historic
events. Kindly "reminiscences will cling
to the boat and cause it to be mentioned
with pleasant thought when more stall
wsrt vessels that have had their day
af1oat have been forgotten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

/ hilt of q knife and as q place Of at
tachment for burdens. Most primitive
| peoples are burden carriers. Protection
against insect pests is often attempted
through the agency Of breech clouts.
Tradition and native styles usually dc
tate the use of certain forms Of loin
covering, even to the minutest detail.
@. Why do stars seem to be pointed9
M. E. H.
A. The apparent points Of stars when
seen by the naked eye are merely due
to scintillation, which arises from in.
CAPABILITIES of the earth's atmosphere.
@. Please tell something of Schlatter,
the faith healer-D. C.
! A. Francis Schlatter, faith healer,
was born of German parents in Elser,
| Alsace (now France, 1856. In 1884 he
came to the United States and worked
at his trade until 1892, when he re-
| ported that q voice ordered him to sell
his business, giving money to the poor
and healing the sick. He was at this
time in Denver. and travelled on foot to
Albuquerque, N. Mex, conducting faith
healing clinics or missions on the way.
He became famous, and returned to
Denver, Colo. He is said to have re-
fused all rewards except the simplest
living expenses. On November G. 1922,
he disappeared, leaving a note aging
his mission was ended. His preciS end
Is not known. In 1927 a faith heal.
assuming to be Schlatter was reported,
but this was considered fraudulent.
Q. Why is bread cheaper by the
| pound than crackers are?-D. G.
| 4. Bread is made in large quantities
and sold with single wrapper Crack
ers are made on a much smaller scale
1t Is necessary TO protect them carefully
from moisture, which involves a more
expensive method of wrapping and box
ing. This increases the cost to the
consumer.
9. What is Meredith's epitaph?-
A. A line of his novel, "vittoria," is
carved on his tombStone-"Life is but
a little holding, lent to do mighty
labor"
Q. What is meant by free wheelingp
| C. r. M.
A. 1t means the disconnection of the
engine and rear wheels so that the car
runs as though the engine had been
thrown out of gear.
@. What Is the strength Of the Brit
| 1Sh Army in India?-M. M. G.
A. In 1929 the strength Of the Brit
lsh Army In India was 59,987 and Of
the Indian Army, 172,175.
@. Why is absentee voting desirable2
j. J. A.
A. Many persons have business which
takes them away from home at voting
time. Since their interests are iden-
titled with their homes, many States
provide for their voting by mail.
O. Are there railroads in TJauaiis-
H. T. S.
A. Hawaii has 374 miles of steam
railroads, besides 625 miles on the sugar
| plantations.
9: Are live toads really found Inn
bedded in rock?-J. C.
A. DR.. Lombard Stejneger Of the
Smithsonian Institution says that the
facts are: ToadS for the purposes Of
Information dig holes in the ground or
| crawl into assures of rocks. Occasions
ally such specimens are found after
| blasting operations, and the conclusion
is hastily drawn that the toad had been
living inside the solid rock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

Occasionally the police in Washing
ton, D. c., feel called upon to make a
raid. The Nations Capital is un-
fortunate in being compelled to leave
unchallenged the assumption that it is
going the pace of metropolitan wicked
ness. Its freedom from usual disorder
is so exceptional that there is a natural
and constant inclination to keep II
pressing onward and upward until II
attains an absolute state of municipal
perfection,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

An eminent soprano was presented
with a silver dime by John D. Rookie
teller. Such a coin is Mr. Rockefeller's
customary gift to very young people who
visit him. The prirna donna not only
received an implied compliment as to
her seeming years but acquired a
souvenir which as time passes will have
increasing interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Final Question.
'Mongst all the prophets and the creeds
That measure up our thoughts and
deeds,
Each will at last apply this test:
"Oh, Mortal, have you done your best?"
If you have missed the Joy intense
That comes to glorious excellence,
You still will claim an honored rest
If you have simply done your best!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

Bandits are becoming uncomfortably
versatile. One may hold up a gas
filling station one day and the next
turn up at a most exclusive club. There
are no rules governing the adnittance
Of a bandit anywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

Determination in the direction of re-
form expressed by Clifford Pinchot will
probably cause Smedley Butler to watch
attentively to see how he comes out
with Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

Presidential year is not far away. The
time between great national elections
is so short that the same arguments go
on from year to year practically without
interruption.
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Prospects of Great improvement.

Prospects of Great improvement.
We know that times must soon improve
AS politics keeps on the move.
Ere long, as speeches come and go,
Well hearken to the radio.
Great inspirations we'll acquire
From thoughts Of men whom we admire.
High hopes we'll gather, all aglow,
While listening to the radio.
Amid the rhythnns sweetly set
Great intellects will there be met.
Well be surprised at what we know
While listening to the radio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26
Faith Well Founded.

What makes you so sure that every
body will soon be prosperous and happy
again."
II was reared" answered Senator Sor-
ghun, lin a country where the storms
are extraordinarily rough. But I never
saw or heard of blizzard that lasted
forever"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26
Thinking THEY'RE Thinkers.

From the RcaaoGe Times.
Thinking is one Of the most unpop-
ular amusementS of the human race"
asserts DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler,
president Of Columbia University. Yet
it - truly remarkable how many people
think they thtnk a -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

France has gained notably in wealth,
but cabinet that will stand wear and
tear without early replacement is some
thing money cannot buy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

Assertions that prohibition is failure
Go not prevent dry forecssters from
assuming that for election purposes it
will be a decided success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

Detectives are not to blame If they
begin to wonder whether homicide clues
do not conceal more than they reveal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26
Belated Discovery.

From the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
Now and then q community wakes
I'D and discovers that it cannot get
everything It should have without rais-
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SWISH!

From the Miami Daily News.
There is one broom for every woman
in the United States, indicating that
the cleanup craze is sweeping the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

Jud Tunkins says he likes the idea of
being self-sustaining, but the man who
laughs at his own jokes overdoes it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26
Paths of Glory.

Have you never been tempted to run
for ofice?"
NO." answered Miss Cayenne. Poll
tics is a rough game"
But it leads to glory"
I'D like glory, of course. But as long
as can't hope to play foot ball with
any degree of proficiency relinquish
my aspirations to arouse the unbounded
enthusiasm which really seems to count
at present"
Affection may be cruel" said Hi Ho
the sage of Chinatown. Even a musi-
clan has TO torture the tune he loves
before he learns to play it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26
Fiction in the Pharmacy.

The drug store complicates my lot
And leaves my mind distraught indeed.
The medicine quite forgot
And took best sellers home to read.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26
Knows Its Own Size.

From the Hartford Daily Times.
It's perfectly safe to pour alcohol in
q little car to keep & from freezing. It
doesn't think ITSELF . great big car.
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DE trouble bout q hard-luck story,
said Uncle Eben, is dat you wastes time
If you jes' lends a listenin' ear instead
Of a helpin' hand"
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Q. Are there railroads in Hawaii
H. T. S.
A. Hawaii has 374 miles Of steam
railroads, besides 625 miles on the sugar
plantations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

9. Why is absentee voting desirable?
j. j. A.
A. Many persons have business which
takes them away from home at voting
time. Since their interests are iden.
titled with their homes, many States
provide for their voting by mail,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

@. What is the strength Of the Brit
ish Army in India?-M M. G.
A. In 1929 the strength Of the Brit
ish Army in India was 59,987 and of
the Indian Army, 172,I75.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

Charles R Crane, who has just been
invited to become adviser on foreign af-
fairs to Nationalist China, is an in
rines, Crane is ready for either a fight
or q frolic, provided its far enough
aheld and takes him into parts un-
known. The millionaire diplomat, globe
trotter and humanitarian would like
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26

Q. What is meant by free wheeling2
&c. r. M.
A. 1t means the disconnection of the
engine and rear wheels so that the car
runs as though the engine had been
thrown out of gear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-26


himself on the side of revision or re-
peal, although the new Senator elect
from Colorado, CoStigan, chosen as a
Democrat, supports prohibition in the
same issue. Ever since 1928 it has been
known that Raskob, the chairman of
the Democratic National Committee.
makes repeal of the eighteenth amend
ment, or some modification, a princi-
pal issue in politics.
Sooner or later the candidates for
the presidency in 1882 will have to de-
clare their stand on this liquor issue.
IL Goes not appear probable that any
OF them VIII be able to Straddle the
issue, or that If he does he can win
Mr.. Shouse has said that LIQUOR con-
troll by the Government is a matter for
politics to decide. This is contrary to
the views expressed by some of the
Republican leaders and by the leader
OF the Socialist Party, Thomas. But
the Republicans and the Socialists have
other interests. The Republican party
has up to the present time been pre-
ponderantly dry. 1t probably will have
to support the dry side of the argu-
ment in the 1882 campaign. The
Wlckersham report, however, is giving
the Republican leaders cause to stop
and think.
1t is possible that a return of better
economic conditions, with business i'm
proved and general employment Of
labor and improved farm conditions,
may yet lessen the influence of the pro-
hibition issue in the next campaign. If
conditions improve greatly it viii be to
the advantage Of the Republicans and
of the prohibitionistS. It seems, In a
measure, to be race between better
business conditions in this country and
the public opinion averse to national
prohibition. So far the Republican
leaders, including Mr.. Hoover, are
backing the horse carrying the colors
of better business conditions in this
race.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-23
COLLEGE MEN FOR
 THE YMCA CAMPS
We'll Equipped By Training and Education for Work
 Required of Them
EXPERIENCED CHEFS

Twenty college men and two chefs, the summer staff which will man | the MICA boys camp of WatertoWn will move in Thursday evening at 5:3O to begin a one-week training | period before the camp officially | opens for Waterbury boys at noon ] (standard time) July 1.
 Fourteen college men represent l2 colleges on the staff which is to take charge of the Y boys camp on the shores of Smiths lake under the d. | rection of Camp Director Bill BrlSgs l of the YMCA staff. Sprlngfleld col | lege is represented by two men, Christopher Smith, associate camp director of the camp work program. Brown university sends Austin Marsh back for his second year. Marsh will be the new social director. Rutgers I will supply the director of the Mid Ter camp and the director of athletics in the person of Roscoe F. Metzger. Waldron Morse camp doctor Is graduate of Bowdoin and'is now at tending Yale Medical school.
 Franklin Warren will have charge of the waterfront and wil lrepresent l Hobart college. Edward Tile the new nature director is graduate
 student in biology at Harvard uni
 versity. Bates college is represent ed by Edwin Prescott, who is to be in charge of the archery range. Connecticut universities are also represented on the staff. Donald | Briggs, assistant aquatic director comes from Wesleyan and Newton K. Post, director of Christian edu-
 cation and the camp clerk comes from Connecticut Agricultural col leSe. For a long distance Pennsyl- vania sends John J. Collier for his second season in the athletic de- partment. St Bonaventure supplies A former local athlete, Lester Lon- ergan. :. Peter Nichols, former head chef at the Yale dining hall and for l3 years head chef at Mt Hermon | school for boys, new chef at the Community center in New Haven l will be back for his second years as chef at camp. His assistant will again be Joseph Ionnides of Mt Herman school for boys.
 Thursday evening at camp will be an opportunity for these men from all corners of New England to get acquainted and settled. Department al conferences start immediately af- | ter breakfast early Friday morning. l A partmental policies each policy Is presented to the entire staff for dis | cussion.
 Speakers have been signed up to lead various discussions pertaining to efficient leadership and camp life.
 Leaders in boys camp work will
 guide the thinking of the camp staff. Enrollments are ahead of the number enrolled on the same date
 last year, and a record opening IS predicted for July 1. with approxi-
 mately 90 boys. Eight men from the Unemployment Relief Bureau have been hard at work for a week
 getting camp in shape. Floats have
 been painted. boats painted and
 decorated. buildings redecorated. ten-
 his courts and all athletic fields con- ditioned and surfaced and all equip ment made ready for the opening.