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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HAsKIN.

O. How long has castor oil been used
as q medicine?-W. r.
A. It was known to the ancient
Egyptians and used 1000 years BIC. as
Q remedy.
@. Does any street or park in wash
ingten. d. O., bear the name Of
LEnfant. the man who planned the
city?-M. B.
A. LEnfant Square is the only
typographical reminder. This lies be-
yond the bridge across the Eastern
branch where Pennsylvania, avenue In
tersects Minnesota avenue.
@. What is meant by Ultima Thule9
A. This was the ancient name for
land north of Britain, which was the
most northern land known; hence, any
distant region.
Q. Has China improved her educa-
tional system?-J. h.
A. Until very recent years very few
people in China received any educa-
ton, and the education Of this few was
confined to q so-ealled classical system.
Probably one of the most outstanding
of the new cultural forces In China
is the new educational system. The
most revolutionary changes of this sys-
tenn are the granting of educational
facilities to women and the introduce
ton of co-education in primary schools.
OF the vast number of Chinese char
acters, 1.000 Of the most essential have
been selected for use in the peoples
schools, and are exclusively used In the
writing of appropriate popular books.
@. Do more deaths occur at night
or in the daytime?-B. D.
A. A comprehensive survey has not
been made. but the examination Of
few hospital records points to the con-
clusion that more deaths occur during
the night.
@. Where is the Land Of the Mid
night Sun?-E. j. D.
A.. Norway is generally termed the
Land of the Midnight Sun. Strictly
speaking this designation may heaap-
piled to any country within the Arctic
Circle, where the sun remains above
the horizon for some six months Of the
year. w. ,itt 80
@. Was Dickens considered o sue
cessful platform reader?-A. d.
A. He was one Of the most success
full ever known. He received more than
$780, 900 for q series Of 80 readings, &C.
cupying only three months time.
@. Please name q few songs which
were popular in 1897. w.
A. "Nelly Bly," Nellie Was q Lady"
sRoll on Silver Moon," "Old Uncle
Ned" and Ever of Thee ] am Dream
ing"
@. Please describe the walls Of Troy.
L. A.
A. Excavations in the city Of Troy
show that there are number OF sue
cessive settlements ON this site. The
city believed to be Homeric Troy was
defended by q strong, wall Of rough
stone, topped by crude brick, and seems
to have extended its circuit twice, the
second time with marked alterations in
the situation Of the gates. The later
settlement was also defended by q
strong wall of stone, but Of far greater
circuit than the former. This wall
was pierced by gates provided with
strong towers. Near the end Of the
fourth century it was fortified by q
wall some miles in circumference.
G. Do cigarette manufacturers make
their own cigarette cartons?-W. K.
A. They purchase from hthographers
the nat cardboards already printed.
The fats are shaped into cartons by
machinery in the factories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14

stone fragments were believed TO BE-
symbols. Though every possible source
of information has been examined no
satisfactory theory Of the settlement
and the cultural development of the
original people Of the island has been
dedueed.
Now it is announced that an expedi-
ton is about to sail from New York
under the patronage of a wealthy
American, who has provided large
yacht for the purpose and Is assembling
O group Of scientists for the purpose
of solving this mystery, If possible.
They will spend as long time on the
island as will serve the purpose of an
exhaustive research. They will have
the benefit of numerous previous ex-
aminations of the relics Of the past
that have made Easter Island one Of
the most fascinating fields of archie
illogical study the world offers today,
Numerous articles have been written
ON the subject. Differences Of opin-
ion are of record in the attempt to
account for this strange display of
titanic sculptures and masonry monu-
ments. Perhaps this latest attempt at
solution viii succeed where others have
failed to the satisfaction Of science.
Easter Island is volcanic. The ma
terials Of the strange symbolic figures
and structures are known to be of q
valcanio cho raatar rsl.A-. a. o,,iAnxnn
of sudden checking of the work, of
the swift disappearance of the orig
inal inhabitants. Were they over
whelmed by catastrophe? If SO, why
have SO many Of their works remained
to perplex modern students Of the pastp
Was the disaster of which they were
victims in the nature of an invasion
of their island by hostile sea wanderersp
Traces are evident Of q peculiar form
of bird worship IN the cult of the Easter
Islanders. Remnants of such q cult
are to be found even now in the prac-
tees Of the surviving or succeeding In
habitants, only q few score in number.
Pathological resemblance indicate q
kinship between the Easter Islanders
and the jewellers on the Solomon Is
lands, lying about 2,50o miles to the
northwest. Other traces suggest diff
ferent origin. Tradition remains alive
on Easter Island of q great chief, who
came in an expedition of two great
canoes from the west and who estab-
lished there the civilization Of which
the present remnants are the relics.
That visit cannot be dated. Present
knowledge Of the matter does not per-
NIT a later period than the fourteenth
century Of the Christian era. 1t may
have been very much earlier than that.
The unknown continues to lure man
to research in far lands and In danger
Gus situations. Easter Island offers q
rich field for study. even though much
has been already done. and without any
greater risk than . long voyage over
sometimes violently stormy seas. Every
provision Is to be made ON this oc-
casion for the most exhaustive inquiry
and it may be that ct last the mystery
Of this heck of land In the South Pa
cific will be solved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14
The American Dole.
! the Fort Worth star-Teleeram.

From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Every man, woman and child in the
United States pays . dole of $3.50 a
month.
The annual bill for robbery, including
burglaries and hijacking, Is estimated
by the statisticians of the Department
Of Commerce, through reports Of the
various insurance associations, at
That merely represents the rough
STUFF"
Forgery takes toll of 500, ooo, 900
annually.
Fraudulent real estate transactions
are given as another $l00, 600, 900.
Fraudulent oil-mining and invention
stock swtndles are credited with the tidy
sum Of $2s5, 1000
Embezzlement amounts TO $2I, 900, 900
to surety companies handling surety
bonds, and another $4,000, 600 Is CAL
culated as loss through unbonded cases.
FRAUDS ~ merchandise stocks amount
including the loss to stockholders and
creditors Of fraudulent bankruptcies.
FRAUDS in credit transactions are
given total Of 1886 200, 600.
Fires OF wholly probable arson origin
are carried In the list at S22O. 0O0. 600.
Inc grand total, distributed through
the census rolls Of the United States.
viii require 10 monthly instaIlments OF
$l,o0 each for the l25, OOO, 900 popula-
ton to pay the bill each year.
That Is the American subscription to
. dole. 1t Is heavier than the one now
inhicting itself on England. The total
Of minted and printed money Of the
United States 10 slightly under
$4,000, 900 900.
One-fitth Of that sum 10 stolen. swim
dled' trtcked or defrauded every year BY
the American people Of the American
people, II II were reduced to blocks. Il
would mean that one house on each
side OF the street In each city block. and
an average Of three In each conmunity.
are occupied by thieves. srafters and
Figured In terms of ware Gamers.
every pay envelope in the United states
VIII De compelled to disgorRe al each
Saturday II the crime bill is 10 be paid.
and that doesn't provide any paw
ment Tor the legal end Of the sketch.
Or the police departments, sheriffs' Of
noes or private watchmen. It doesn't
include the premiums on surety bonds
ana either theft or fire Insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14
Canadian Communists Convicted.

Al trial has just been concluded in
Toronto. with conviction and SEN
tences for unlawful organization and
conspiracy against the Dominion Gov
eminent. that has no parallel in the
history of the North American Cont
nent. Eight men were accused Of sedi-
tious activity and. chiefly on the testi-
mony of member Of the Canadian
Mounted Police, were found guilty and
were given prison terms, from two to
some, four thousand more people now
face arrest and trial. Furthermore,
conhscation of all the property of the
Communist party in Canada will be
ordered, and upon the completion Of
their terms the convicted men will be
depcrted.
Seven years ago Sergt. John Leopold
Of the Mounted" laid of his uniform
for shabby clothing. changed his name.
Joined the Communist ranks and sat
at the party's council table. He was
out TO get his man." and, true TO the
tradition of that remarkable organi-
zation Of police, he succeeded. For all
those seven years he participated in
Communist meetings. He got 70 know
the names of members. He attended
conventions, entertained the organizers
On one occasion he was arrested in
Toronto and was released when the
party paid his fine. Eventually his
identity was suspected and he was
'unmasked." but he Rad made the cas-,
and the arrests and the trial followed.
A. the trial counsel for the defendant
said that they were ell common work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14

This great service is maintained by
The Evening Star for the beneht OF It's
readers, who may use 1t every day
without cost to themselves. All they
have to do is ask for any information
desired and they will receive prompt
answers by mail. Questions must be
clearly written and stated as briefly as
possible. Inclose 2-cent stamp for re-
turn postage, and address The Evening
Star Information Bureau, Frederic j.
Haskin, Director, Washington, D. G.
Q. What is the Navy League?-
z. G. T.
A. 1t is an organization of civilians
particularly interested in naval matters.
Soon after the ratification of the Lon
don naval treaty of 1880 the Navy
League stated its consequent policy to
be the carrying out of an orderly naval
building and replacement program
within the time limits of the treaty,
as well as within its restrictions. along
such lines as may economically and
efhciently serve the interests Of the
United States"
@. How many games Of professional
foot ball are being played this Fall in
the National League?-F. r.
A. This year 81 games are scheduled.
Last year the Green Bay Packers won
the title.
@. Is the man of today taller than
the average 1000 years ago?-G. v.
A. To judge by such skeletons as
have been recorded so far, even the
stature OF historic man presents
little difference from that of the mod
ern inhabitants of the same areas.
@. How many church buildings are
there is the United States?-E. H. T.
A. There are 232,1sS listed.
@. Why are the original inhabitants
of America called Indians?-J. I.
A. Indian Is an adjective originally
derived from India and was properly
applied to the people of that country.
1t was transferred to the native peoples
of America through geographical and
historical mistake. When Christopher
Columbus began his first journey of
exploration in 1892 his purpose was to
sail to India. When two months later
he sighted land he believed he had
reached that country, and as natural
as Indians. Since that time the
misnomer has been applied to the races
of the New World, with the exception
Of the Eskimos.
Q. What are the principal imports
of the United States?-E. G..
A. The chief imports are raw silk,
coffee, crude rubber, cane sugar, hides
and skins and news print paper.
Q. What is pyrite or fools gold
good for?-H. T.
A. The principal uses for pyrite are
IN the manufacture of sulphuric acid and
sulphite wood pulp. Pyrite is used in
smelters as a fiuxing agent to furnish
iron for the Stag. Minor uses of pyrite
are in radios, jewelry, vermillion paints,
or for the manufacture of copperas,
which is used in dyes, writing ink, wood
preservatives, disinfectant and certain
kinds of fertilizers.
O., Is 1t true that there IS only one
high tide and one low tide in the Gulf
of Mexico each day?-H. A. d.
A, This Is correct, The diurnal in
equality has become exaggerated to
such an extent as practically to ex-
tinguish the semi-diurnal tide in the
inner parts Of the Gulf, giving high and
low water only once daily. Normally
there are two high and two low tides
every "a hours, but there are numerous
variations in tidal phenomena in vari-
GUS parts of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Song and Variations.
A little phrase may change its ways.
Through months that come and 90
They sound in tones If blame or praise
These words, II told you So"
When Winter skies are dull and drear,
The melancholy crow
Observes world bereft of cheer
And croaks, II told you So"
When blossoms welcoming the Spring
Set every scene aglow.
The robin joyously will sing
And say, II told you sol"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14

BY making him a member Of the
American Academy of Fine Arts, a re-
minder was offered that even the exact
ing career of a statesman could not
overshadow the fame of PaderewSh
as a great musician. His is one case
in which versatility did not prove
destructive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14

Capone in prison may not find
Thanksgiving as cheerful as usual. But
the holiday may be made brighter by
his presence there for number Of
persons on the outside who are afraid
of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14

Chicago has progressed brilliantly,
but has not quite lived down the past
sufficiently to prevent an occasional
bonAb-tosser from asserting himself as
q reminder of rough old times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14

A loan of $15o,O00.o00 for unem-
ployment relief Is contemplated by
Canada. Even the man whose cash
is at the vanishing point can be hope
ful so long as he can command credit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14

Russia has at last succeeded in get
ting enough business to make it seem
desirable to attend to 1t, even in the
face of temptation to minele In affairs
in the Far East.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14
Anxious Thoughts.

From the PHILADELPHIA Evening Bulletin.
Since the sentencing of Al Capone,
probably . lot of people who don't head
syndicates have been wondering whether
their income tax returns for former
years were correct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14

About all that is expected of some
of the gentlemen in the Capitol is
an effort to make the Thanksgiving
spirit seem eventually Is nearly like
a failure as possible.
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Ont Of Date.

From the Hamilton (ontarlos spectatos.
Five hundred tons Of holly are being
shipped East for the Christmas trade,
Mistletoe. however. Is no longer IN de-
mand, the younger generation holding
there - No need Ter &,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14
Congress and Wall Street.

A contemporary expresses some curl
a.itv ss TO what Wall N6treet will look
NE when Congress gets through regu-
lating y. we asS m 51oE r curious about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14

Business prosperity is normal con-
diticn. A recovery is sometimes re-
tarl8ed by too much irrelevant and
disturbing conversation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14
Proper Punishment.

From the Ashland Daily Independent.
II 1t wasn't cruel, how would IL do
tn sentence the killer to cross the
street for 10 years?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14
Differences Of Oplnion.

Differences Of Opinion.
Opinions are likely to differ on pub
lie questions"
That's very true" agreed Senator
Sorghum, land very fortunate. There
have been several times in my career
when the facts were distinctly unfa-
vorable to my prospects. An active and
highly persuasive campaign to create q
difference Of opinion Is all that saved
me-"
Jud Tunkins says he used TO hear
about "joy rides" but now with so much
danger Of getting smashed UP or ar
rested, he doesn't believe there is any
such thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14
had Actor.

To war aversion is immense.
It meets with this arraignment.
The show involves q vast expense
For dreadful entertainment.
OF all the amateurs we see
In art sad malefactors,
That old boy Mars appears to be
The champion of bad actors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14

From The Ann AFber Daily News.
We have yet 70 hear az n huntar
Histaktng q Iumherjack Cor pheasant.
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irresponsible Advice.

This Old World like a hivver swerves
Along = road that's bumpy.
The back seat drivers keep the nerves
OF everybody junpy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14

BE libSeai:3 said Uncle Eben. "but
don't be % feared Of hoaYdin' money
dat you yushss VII yoh wages 10 De
nearest crap saua0."
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ScIective Society

6VhVCtHVU OUU1Vtys
Flows the new jail coming along?"
asked the travelling man.
Zine" answered Cactus Joe. Grim
son Guleh has taken great pride In
making II 90 handsome and comfort
able that the warden expects to have
q long waiting list Of the most promi-
nent bootleggers."
''It is possible said Hi Ho. the sage
Of Chinatown, ito argue In defense Of
any. course Of conduct since no man
can see evil In that which he expects
to bring him prosperity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14

@. Is the man of today taller than
the average 1000 years ago?-G. ".
A. To judge by such skeletons as
have been recorded so far, even the
stature OF prehistoric man presents
little difference from that of the mod
ern inhabitants of the same areas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14

@. Please name q few songs which
were popular in 1849?-J. w.
A. "Nelly Bly," Nellie Was Lady"
sRoll on Silver Moon," "Old Uncle
Ned" and Ever of Thee am Dream
inrn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-14

@. Was Dickens considered o sue
cessful platform reader?-A. d.
A. He was one Of the most success
full ever known. He received more than
$100, 900 for q series Of 80 readings, &C.
cupying only three months time.
The Washington times., 1931-03-27
TUNNEL
|. PUZZLES D, c.

A mysterious subterranean tun-
mel, discovered by workmen en-
gagged in beautifying the Capitol
grounds, has again sent Wash
ington historians scurrying to re-
cord books and old maps in an ef-
fort to trace its history.
The tunnel or conduit, was
found by employees of the Dis
trict Water Department, who are
laying a new main along Della
ware Avenue Northeast. The con-
duit, which has been uncovered
for a distance of about 200 feet,
apparently runs parallel to B
Street, down Capitol Hill.
1t is about seven feet in dia-
meter and is made of concrete.
David Lynn, architect of tho Cap
itol, and District officials. upon
discovery of the tunnel, immedi-
ately started q search of. maps
and plats, but have been unable
to find any explanation or indi-
cation of when it was laid.
The Washington times., 1931-03-27
ACCUSE YOUTHS
Of AUTO THEFT

-Four colored boys were re-
turned here yesterday from Bel
air, Nd, by District detectives,
who placed charges of having
stolen an automobile
The boys were arrested at Bel
air with the car allegedly in their
possession. They gave their
names as James johnson, 10; Eu
gene Jones. IT: Robert Jones, 18,
and Charles B. Herbert, IT.
The automobile is the property
Of Artaky H. Bakshian, q rug
dealer, of 1925 Connecticut Ave.
Northwest.
While at Belair the detectives
recognized another car, said to
have been stolen from j. r. Ar
caro-, 220 Arthur Pl. N. W., on
January 2. This car was said to
have been found in the possession
of two Washington boys, who are
being held at Belair in connection
with the theft of dynamite from
the Conowingo Dam and dynarnlt-
ing fish. They gave their names
rs Edgar and Fred Mcintyre,
brothers.
The Washington times., 1931-03-27
Boy Giant; Cause of Suit,
Satisfied With Size

power play" at me because it
could not get through.
would really like to be a
swimmer like Johnny Weismuller
or some of those champions
But my bad luck has been that
1 have not yet learned to swim
1 hope 1 will this summer, though
and people tell me that maybe
would be a good long distance
swimmer because I would not
sink very easily.
So far as this case is con,
cerned 1 hope my mother wins
it. If get a little bit bigger, it
will be o. K. Of course, 1 dc
not want to be giant or a side
show freak. -
Growth Stopped
But I think my growth has
stopped, or almost so. In the
last eight months, / have not
gained anything to speak Of. !
am still wearing the same suit.
1t has a couple of wrinkles across
the shoulder but I don't think I
have gained more than half a
dozen pounds in that time.
am satisfied the way I am.
I do not want any more treat
ments. They make me sick to my
stomach, my eyes go haywire and
they make me feel rotten gen
orally.
do not think I will be a
freak. 1 think 1 have stopped
growing now.
don't know much about girls.
The Washington times., 1931-03-27

and bowels-assists these organs
to function as they should.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia is
what you need when a bad
breath, coated tongue. headaches,
nausea or biliousness indicates an
over-acid condition. Take spoon
full today and for several days
and see how it sweetens the sys-
tenn. You won't be nearly so
liable to colds or sickness. All
drugstores-in Csc and soc bottles.
Genuine Milk of MGgneSiG is
alUdyS a liQuid-neUcr a tablet.
Look for the name Phillips on the
bottle.
The Washington times., 1931-03-27

The tollo,oing tDdS ,Dritten er-
preSSty for Universal Seruice bg
Adotphe Roome, Who, although
only IA years old, is sir feet and
three-qudrterS OF an inch tail and
UetghS 235 pounds. The boys
Stse has brought his diuorced par
entS into court. DR.. Adolphe
Roome tUGntS to continue gland
treatments to preUent further
groDth. His mother, a trained
nurse, opposes the treatments,
contendtng that AdoIphe'S size is
hereditary IN the males of her
family; that he t0iH groD no
lGrgerD
By ADOLPHE E. ROOME, Jr.
LOS ANGELES, March q CU.SJ
Sure I'm a big fellow. don't
know if I want to get bigger.
Maybe so, but I'd be just as we'll
satisfied if 1 would stay where
/ am.
I sometimes have fights at
school. But they have been chiefly
with Mexican kids who didn't
weight as much as 100 pounds
and it was shame to take the
candy from these little fellas,
even if they ganged up one me.
Too Big For Athlete
I have not had much of a
chance to be an athlete because
/ have been too big for the rest
Of the kids. 1 have played foot
ball at the Central Junior High
School, but 1 am too big for all
Of them. They never shot a
The Washington times., 1931-03-27
ARBOR DAY IN SCHOOL

CHERRYDALE, Va, March q.
The Parent Teacher Association
of the Cherrydale School will
hold Arbor Day exercises this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
A number of trees will be
planted in the school yard by
pupils in the school, with appro-
pirate ceremonies surrounding
the planting.
The Washington times., 1931-03-27
BUY COUNCIL TO MEET

A luncheon meeting of the Buy
in Washington Council will be
held in the Fairfax room of the
Willard Hotel at 1:3O p. m. next
Wednesday, March 81.
The Washington times., 1931-03-27

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after eating. Eat without fear of
indigestion" sour stomach, dis
agreeable gas or headaches.
When your food ferments, dis
agrees" lies like a lump in your
stomach, it's sign of too much
acid. You need not resort to crude
methods-take instead an anti
acid that will correct the condi-
ton. Phillips Milk of Magnesia.
A spoonful of this pleasant
tasting, soothing fluid neutralizes
many times it's volume in acid 1t
restores the proper alkaline bal
ance to an acid-soaked stomach