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disaster IN the news dispatches from
China, although there have been many
accounts OF the political conditions In
Human and the provinces adjacent,
where O civil conflict and o war against
Communism are raging simultaneously.
Natural misfortunes from which the
Chinese suffer by the thousands and
which impose desperately heavy bur-
dens upon them through the destruc-
ton Of crops, taking further till Of lives
through starvation, are almost COM
monplaces.
Eleven years ago an earthquake &C.
CURED in Kansu, In Northwestern
China. which caused the loss of approx
imately 100000 lives Immediately and
undetermined casualties later through
the failure Of food supplies consequent
upon the upheaval of the earth. The
news Of this calamity did not reach
Western ears for many weeks after the
event. Just seven years later another
earthquake, CT almost the same char
acter and magnitude and with just
about the same cost in lives, occurred
in the same Province of Kansu, and IT.,
likewise, was not known in America for
two months after the horror itself.
Relief works for the succor OF the
survivors of the Human deluge are COM
paratively easy TO promote, for the
scene of the disaster is readily reached.
But the relief Of the people Of Kansu,
both In 1920 and 1927. was next to i'm
possible, owing to the great distances to
be covered by expeditions CT succor, the
total lack of modern communication
facilities over q great part of the dis
tance-a single line Of railway reaching
about half way from the coast, with
only mule and camel track for the re-
mainder of the space, about five hum
bred miles.
1t is estimated that the population OF
China is about $50 .oOo, 900, though no.
body knows how many people reside in
the nineteen provinces which comprise
that country. There has never been q
real census, and in even modern con-
ditions OF government there cannot be
an accurate count. Likewise, nobody
knows the death rate from disaster and
starvation. 1t is very high. Life in that
land Of long-protracted misgovernment
and suffering is, indeed, precarious.
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Post and Catty Gain Acclaim
For Their Flight Around World

seem that this record Of less .han fiye
days flying time must stand indefinite
ly, yet there will be little surprise II
similar flight is made in en- even
shorter period"
Praise for the performance of the air
plane Is given by the Milwaukee Senti-
mel. and the Charlotte News lauds the
faithful performance Of man and ma
chine while the Cincinnati Times Star
exclaims, Great flyers, q great plane
and, great good fortune!" The Roches-
ter Times Union appraises the achieve
ment: Post and 0atty have set q new
record for speed around the world. They
must be credited also with daring that
is not found in every heart, as we'll as
ttreless energy. Their plane. too. de-
serves some praise. 1t shows how far
of aifplanes. 1t Is doubtful II even the
Spirit of ST. Louis could have stood up
to the steady grind the Winnie Mae
has come through 50 proudly. 1t GER
tainly could not have made equal speed
Also, Gatty did q splendid Job of navi-
CATION. These two Americans have done
in less than nine days what the mighty
imagination of Jules Verne yisioned
could be done In 80 days. How soon
may We expect the record OF Post and
Gatty to be wiped out, but not forgot
ten, by some flyer or flyers going around
the world in 80 hours!'
Post and Gatty have performed q
splendid feat" declares the Charleston
IS. c. Evening Post, with a precision
that comes nearer to matching Lind
bergh's solo fight from New York to
Paris than any other Of the many ad-
ventures of the flying men. The cross
ing OF the Atlantic was only incidental
to their undertaking and not the most
difficult nor hazardous phase of it, per-
haps. They few as we'll over the Sibe-
rian waste and above the cold Bering
Sea. and they stuck to their schedule
without variation or misadventure to
the point almost Of exhaustion, return
ing to the very spot from which they
had departed in but one day more than
a week. It was o great demonstration
of the quality Of the machine in which
they few and Of the men who
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Decline of College Foot Ball
rom the Milwaukee Sentinel.

From the Milwaukee sentinel.
The Carnegie Foundation, which
caused considerable of a stir last year
with its findings and recommendations
about college athletics, makes another
report On intercollegiate sport and re-
views the evidence gathered at FIRST
hand.
A new moderation is found. Re-
ceipts for college foot ball last season
decreased in Is institutions, including
most Of the foot ball centers Of the
country. The report suggests that this
NAV be due in part to rising prefer
ence of foot ball fans for professional
PLAYING, but it also insists on change
in the undergraduate attitude from
perfervid emphasis on intercollegiate
sport to sensible enjoyment of athletics
which all can SHARE wholesome
return to the players interest above
that Of the spectator"
with the deflation OF the enormous
bubble of foot ball exhibitionism. sport
ss snort in the colleges will be looking
TN. Moreover, the saner attitude OF
the Young folks who 60 to universities
will tend to throw more emphasis on
the universities academic merits. Per-
hans the day Is not far distant when
Students will elect to 60 toe college
NOT On the strength Of the showing OF
its last wears foot ball team, but be-
cause it has q strong and independent
faculty.
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Have we had the pleasure Of serving
you through our Washington Informa.
| tion Bureau? Can't we be of some heir
| to you In your problems? Our bust
| ness Is to furnish you with authorita-
| tive information, and we invite you to
ask us any question Of fact in which
you are interested. Send your inquiry
to The Evening Star Information Blu
| reau. Frederic J. HaSkin, director
Washington. D. c. Inclose cents in
| coin or stamps for return postage.
q. Can you give the meaning of q
cross and circle which is chalked on a
wall by tramp or vagabond?-J. p. B.
A. The symbols employed by tramps
are form Of sign language. For ex-
| ample, the cross means that the place
so indicated is good for a handout."
| This Is generally gate sign. The
circle designates coins, and places so
marked indicate that money is some
times obtained there.
@. How many miles OF streets are
there In q city covering . square mile
| "A. w. D.
A. The average 10 about 20 miles of
,, streets to the square mile.
Q: What Is Peter Amos real name?
w. C. C.
A. Curtis A. Peters. Jr.
@. When was the French Foreign Le-
gion established and how many mem
bers has it at the present time?-
M. G. K.
A. The French Foreign Legion re-
Gently celebrated its one hundredth an
niversary. 1t was established in 1881
and at present there are approximately
&c, 900 members.
@. What percentage Of the total
world production of Oil does the United
States have?-C. I. r.
A. The percentage Of the United
States is 633 per cent Of the total oil
production.
@. Just where is the Empire State
Building located? How large Is the plot
of ground 1t covers and how long was
1t in building?-J. X.
A. The Empire State Building is on
Fifth avenue and Thirty-fourth street.
New York City. The plot Is 1878 feet
by 42495 feet. 1t was 10 months in
construction from the razing of the
Waldorf Astoria Hotel, the site OF
which 1t occupies. to the completion
Of the mooring mast.
q. What do AN. and PM. stand
for?-W. A. s.
A. AM. stands for the Latin words
ANTE meridiem" and PM. for post
meridiem." Hours are marked AM.
from midnight until noon, PM. from
noon until midnight. NJ. marks the
hour at noon.
Q. What kind OF dog Is a Dober-
mann PipScher?-E. L.
A. Il is cross between the Ger
man shepherd dog and fox terrier %.
PinscherD. named from the frst breed
er, Dobermann.
@. What material was used in the
bricks made by the Israelites while in
Egypt?-L A. B.
A. The Israelites while in Egypt
probably made only the sundried va
riety Of brick. They consisted of a
mixture of clay and chopped straw or
reeds, worked into q stiH paste with
water. The bricks were nodded by
hand.
O. Where in the United States have
the most fossil remains been found2-
c. B.
A. The single district where more
different types Of fossil remains have
been found than any other Is the dis
trict within the city limits of Los An
geles. Calf, known as LaBrea Pits.
IaBrea is Spanish word meaning
the tar" and these pits are so called
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because of large yield Of tar which
! comes from them, In which the re-
mains of large number Of prehistoric
animals were Embedded. Apparently
the tar insnared these animals at the
time 1t was formed and the bones are in
o remarkable. state of preservation in
many cases.
@. When will the next examination
for Annapolis be held? Can a boy Of
% take the exan1ination?-S. r.
| A. The next examination will be
held on the third Wednesday in Feb
ruary, 1882. The age limit is 20 years.
Q. How did the controversy con-
corning zap terminate?-C. H.
A. On December IS, 1921. the De-
partment of State announced that an
agreement had been reached between
the United States and Japan with re-
spect TO zap and other islands of the
Pacific Ocean. On February II, 1922,
a treaty embodying the agreement was
signed. BY the terms Of this treaty
the Island OF zap remains japanese
nitted the use of one cable.
9. What is Mothering Sunday
A; Mothering Sunday, which is en-
tirely distinct from Mothers day, is
curing the fourth Sunday in Lent. j
was customary for baptized person Is
revisit on this Sunday, II possible, the
church where he was baptized, and
also boys and girls away from their
parents made efforts to revisit them
on this day. carrying with them a gift,
which usually took the form of Sin1nel
cakes, which formed the chief refresh
ment. This practice is almost obsolete
at the present time
Q. Is there any country in which
illegitimate children inherit the same
as If born legitimate?-F. D. s.
A Norway is the first country to
make equal the rights of legitimate and
Legitimate children.
@. What frequency and voltage are
used for neon signs?-H. B.
A. The Bureau of Standards says
that neon signs used a frequency OF
so cycles per second and voltages UP
to $4,000. obtained from a step-up
transformer.
O. Has Dr. Eckener anything to do
with the building of the mammoth
dir1gible at Akron. Ohio?-B. w. S.
A. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
says that the Goodyear-Zeppelin Cor
poratlon some years ago purchased the
patents Of the German corporation Of
which DR.. Hugo Eckener is the head.
In the building of the dirigible at Ak
ron ii is making use Of many of these
patents. DR.. Eckener has had nothing
to do with the building of this ship.
Q. How does the Rockefeller Foun-
dation administer its fund for courses
in medicine and public health?-S. r.
A. The Rockefeller Foundation offers
fellowships in graduate medicine and
public health. In granting the Rookie
Teller fellowships individual cases are
dealt with. as there is no established
system Of granting them and no public
announcements are made.
@. Did the python at the washfnes
ton Zoo hatch the eggs with which she
was shown in a rotogravure section7>
NJ. P.
A. The eggs did not hatch. The r.
male python remained with the eggs
the full 60-day period required for In
cubation. After that time she left the
eggs. which. upon opening, were found
to be infertile.
@. Which contains more Galleries,
watermelon or muskmelon?-M. OiG.
A. Watermelons contain 140 calories
per pound, while muskmelons contain
12S
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Where Uncle Sam Fails.

The chief vslu: Of the National Law
Enforcement Commits; Ions most recent
report on The Child Offender In the
Federal System of Justice" lies In the
relative ease with which its sound rec
concentrations for improving a deplor-
able state CT affairs could be made
effective. There should be no sharp
difference Of opinion over the COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-09

Bill collection Is often one OF the
most trying features Of business. The
relationship of nations will be more
comfortable when q liberal understand
ing is reached as to a definite settle
ment
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T SOIR, Brussels-If you would
like to make the acquaintance
Of some "colombophiles, but do
- not know how to recognize these
people when you see them, look
well at their pockets. When by any
chance you see the tips OF certain strips
of wood. steel or celluloid issuing from
their depths. question them as to the
purpose Of these sticks and whisper
in a mysterious and confidential man
ner in their ear. Il am preparing a
radio thesis on the subject of colom-
bophile tpigeon-loving) phenomena
Insist @ little. and beyond doubt you
will soon have your gallant vis-a-vis ex-
planning the Subtleties each different
rod acquires in their hands. They will
descant on the merits and virtues OF
any in o flock OF pigeons that may be
feeding about. upon the mediocrities CT
others, not only ss "voyageurs." but also
as breeding types, and all the rest of
the lore and superstition which occu-
pies the minds CT the pigeon-fancier:
If you believe these colombophiles,
the selection OF the Belgian hcming
pigeon has become an exact and infal-
lible science. mathematically precise;
and the devoteeS OF such sport Will
tolerate no vestige of suspicion to the
contrary. The only inmates Of their
lofts are aces.
In proof that their judgments are
true they will dexterously catch and
examine for you vagrant pigeon. and
pronounce the memorable verdict "A
fair specimen" or only fit for pie!"
OF course. there are not many cham
pions winging about the city squares,
though occasionally an ariStocratic bird
does unite with these vagabond flocks.
They are easily recognized by experts
through what they term the circle OF
correlation"-a certain tracery around
the pupil of the eye in good homing
specimens. affording q visible "shio-
boleth" distinguishing them from the
inferior breeds. All pigeons with such
mark are carefully preserved; the
others are consigned to oblivion with
out compassion.
The little sticks we spoke CT have be-
come the modern revival Of the magic
wands Of ancient sorcerers. With them
the colombophiles attract. instruct and
gauge the pigeons, and learn of their
inherent possibilities as "hcmers." Ger
tain sympathetic forces concealed with
in the rods respond to equivalent ca
pacities within the nature Of the bird.
Thus the mental and physical qualities
for good flyers are ascertained. and
thus the high efficiency Of Belgium voy-
ageurs Is maintained.
X &&
Miracle Of Creation
Rock on Which Theories Crash.
La Malone. Florence. all its
development and research, science has
not yet been able to create life, nor in
our opinion, will 1t ever be able to eX-
ercise function which remains essen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-09

Many beer racketeer may, II pres
ert programs are carried out. contem-
plate a penitentiary with melancholy
reflections on what fine. large brewery
1t would have made II circumstances
had been different.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-09

Declaration by Ramsay Macdonald
that the United States Is the greatest
Nation on earth is a magnificent COM
pliment and also q delicate but forceful
reminder Of the responsibilities Uncle
Sam may be called on to assume.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-09

Land and Water.
Make hay while the sun shines, the
proverb advises.
In spite Of this wise admonition,
When the sun through the mist Of the
morning arises
I'd rather get out and 90 fshin'.
The men who impress US Is learned
and clever
Are oft in the selfsame condition.
Though faithful in purpose and strong
in endeavor,
They all like to quit and 60 fishin'.
For toll and for trahic the land was
intended.
In the struggles Of pride and am
bition,
Where the ripples begin all the strife
should be ended.
The water was put here for fshin'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-09

1t Is evidently the hope OF President
Hoover to place the business Of the
world on q secure footing that will
permit statesmen everywhere to take q
holiday and 60 fishing.
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Member Of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
to the use for republic ton of all news dis
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper a9d also the local news
published herein. AIT rizhtS of publication OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-09

The FIRST rabbit shot by Clara Bow
rurally recuperating after her recent
trials and tribulations. caused big
tears to run down her cheeks" Glycerin
ones?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-09

Being stepfather to Aimee Senple
Mcpherson Is not precisely the role
most men would willingly undertake.
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Rarking Dogs Seldom Die.

From, IN. Columbus Ohio State Journal.
n IL also Q regrettable fact that bark.
Ing dogs seldom die.
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Polite Prediction.
Didn't you tell me I was going TO
get that appointment" inquired the
constituent.
II believe did" replied Senator
Sorghum.
You haven't yet kept your promise -
MY friend, didn't mean It Is .
promise. 1t was only an optimistic
prophecy"
Jud Tunkins says economy with him
is like the violin. Every time he tries
to practice it, the whole family gets
uncomfortable.
Accomplished without Armament
The Dove OF Peace new round the ark
And gayly ventured this remark:
THE greatest voyage now is done,
And no one had to use q gun"
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Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
MaFyIand and Virginia.
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Popular Attention.

TOpuiAE At1htlOH.
why do you think a classical edu-
cation Is not desirable for your boy
JOSH"
Folks don't appreciate it," replied
Farmer Corntossel. Il never yet saw
Summer boarder who was educated
enough to hold his audience when a
Teller put out . pack of cards and
began to do tricks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-09
SHOOTING STARS.

BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-09
Never Prepared.

Each year the Summer days are hot,
AS every one Of US must know.
Each year We all complain . lot
And are surprised to md them 80.
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"ons Of de mos melancholy sights"
said Uncle Eben, lam dat Of de young
man who gees to hoss-race an thinks
monsg." X
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-09
A Temperamental Community.

"Ars you in favor Of blue laws In
Crimson Gulch?"
NO" protested Cactus Joe. I'm
afraid there'd be too much excitement
and general disorder If anybody tried
to enforce EN-
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The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once:
18th St and Pennsylyanie AVE-.
Chieago Once: Lake Miehigen Building.
1uropean once: u Regent ~, London,
England.
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An Other States and Canada.
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Miracle Of Creation
Rock on Which Theories Crash.

La Malone. Florence with all It's
development and research. science has
not yet been able to create life. nor. in
our opinion. will 1t ever be able to eX-
erciSe q function which remains essen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-09

Q. What percentage Of the total
world production Of Oil does the United
States have?-C. !. F.
A. The percentage Of the United
States is 63.3 per cent Of the total oil
production.
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z SOIR, Brussels.-If you would
like to make the acquaintance
of some "colombophiles," but do
mt knCuy bAuy 70 vAnnoni1o fbaaa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-09

Q. What frequency and voltage are
used for neon signs?-H. B.
A. The Bureau Of Standards says
that neon signs used a frequency OF
90 cycles per second and voltages up
to $4,000. obtained from a step-up
transformer.
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TANAR OF PELLUCIDAR
By EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS rAazss sT rs me 2F APES.


=. SYNOPSIS
Lenar Is q warrior of Sarl. a country
n Feuucidar, strange world some
enSfe beneath the earths crust. In an
Rnvafion OF horde OF savaRes called
Aprs3fs, Taner Is carried away on one
tfetr ships. Stsllara. supposedly the
1auEnter Of the KoTsar chieftain, The
VIC. makes friends with him.
terrific storm comes up The kor-
Sars abandon the vessel leaving Ianar
asnd Stellara behind. Tanar learns that
Stellara Is not the daughter OF the
ZIG. The Korsar chief had kidnapped her
motner from the islands Of Amicap pre-
Nous TO the birth Of Stellara, but her
MOTHER had told her that her father was
an Amiocapian chief named Fedol.
me oerellct ship drifts TO the shores
o. Ainiocap. Tanar and Stellara at first
ere thought TO be Korsars and are mace
prisoners. But they escape and later
md Stellara's father who takes them 70
ms village. A band OF Korsars. sur
Hlyors Of the storm. raids the village
and carries Stellara away. Tanar, pur-
suing them, falls into deep we'll and
nnos himself in the underground world
OF the Buried People. or Coripies.
=. Iheef are repulSive creatures. who
i've in dark grottoes underground. and
crave human flesh for their food. Tanar
IS captured and brought before Xax,
tuler Of one Of the grottoes. He Is
thrown into cavern with other
prisoners. all being saved for a feast.
There is only one other human captive,
man named Jude from the island Of
65ime; The other prisoners are