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and unpaid taxes" In all but twenty
one of lot cities from which informa-
ton was received the percentage Of
delinquent taxes shows an increase, 'in
many cases 10 very serious extent"
Faced with declining revenues. IL rs
interesting to note that in 1890 seventy
one of LOG cities showed larger expendi-
lures than In the previous year. But in
1891 forty-Seven Of eighty cities brought
about marked reductions in their
budgets, and a larger number Of de-
creaSes will be noted, It Is believed, In
the budgets of 1882. In relatively few
cities. despite the amount OF advertising
given to such steps, has there been a
move 70 cut salaries OF municipal en-
ployes. The overwhelming majority Of
cities is decidedly opposed to this ex-
psdient The majority OF cities are
seeking to eliminate waste and In
efficiency, rather than embark upon q
program of "indiscriminate curtailment
Of essential services at the request Of
nic-stricken citizens'-a program
that, obviously. can work great harm,
Commenting on the criticism Of cities
for their rapidly mounting bonded in
debtedness, Mr.. Bird points out that
many Of the municipalities are prevented
from undertaking public Improvements
without resorting to bond issues While
the Indebtedness Of cities lis much less
precarious than pictured by the prophets
Of disaster, a study of the facts convinces
MI Bird that there is need for care
fll conserving of bond margins" to pre-
clude ANY orgy of public construction
by cities 10 stem the flood of unemploy-
ment." The indebtedness Of cities varies
greatly Some have ample margins the
great majority must adopt a more con-
sentative borrowing policy and a few
have reached the limits Of their borrow
ing power
The silver lining Of the cloud appears
70 Mr.. Bird TO be the fact that cities are
faced with retrenchment that can best
be made By reduction Of waste and
lnefncIenCy in government. This may be
the outcome. It is sincerely hoped that
It will be.
But in the meantime Washingtonians,
supposed 20 have q government that has
cut waste and ineficiency 10 the bone,
face the prospect OF having their taxes
raised merely to meet an artificial level
Of taxation reached by more or less
superficial examination Of the burdens
that citizens Of some other communities
have placed upon their own backs, the
would-b tax boosters acting presumably
on the assumption that the desideraFum
is to extract the last possible penny from
the taxpayer untn the specter Of
municipal bankruptcy orders otherwise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

Any reader Of this newspaper Is well
come to make use at any time OF the
free information service Of this depart
ment. address your inquiry TO The
Evening Star Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin. Director, washing
ton, d. c., and you viii receive per .
sonsl letter in reply. IncloSe self
addressed stamped envelope or inclose
2 cents for return postage. Be sure 70
state your question clearly. and to write
your name and address plainly.
Q. How many deaths occur In foot
ball In 3 season.. s.
A. The number varies OF late years
the most occurred in 1925, when 20
deaths were traceable to the game In
1928 there were nine, which Is the
lowest record.
Q. When were Christmas trees intro
duced into England?--O. @. S,
A. The German custom OF having a
Christmas tree was introduced into
England shortly after queen Victoria s
marriage.
Q. What is the origin Of the express
sion. on with the dance"?--T. F. W.
A 1t is line from "Childe Harold,
by LORD Byron.
@. How does the population Of China
proper compare with India2-F. /.
A. Estimates only are available. China
has about 275,000,000 and India about
520, 100000.
Q. How many wives Of former Presi-
dents are nying?-J p. H.
A. Six-Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, Mrs
Theodore Roosevelt, Mrs. William
Howard Taft, Mrs Woodrow Wilson
Mrs. Thomas Preston, formerly Mrs
Grover Cleveland, and Mrs. Benjamin
Harrison.
O. Where were the soldiers buried
who lost their lives In, the Battle OF
Little Big Homie. r.. G.
A. All who fell were buried in one
great grave on the battlefield. except
Gen. Custer, whose body, although at
first inferred there, was later removed
TO the United States burial ground OF
West Point.
@. Who wrote story Of Yone No
guchi?--A. J. s.
A. It was written by Yons Noguchi
a Japanese poet. who is professor oi
English literature in Keio University
at Toxic He was born at Tsusl1ima
Aiohi Province, in 1875.
O. What cities in Southern United
States are directly north OF Colon
Isthmus Of Panama 2-F G.
A. West Palm Beach, Fla, and
Charleston, s. c.
O. Are letters sent to Senator in
Washington opened by him or by his
secretary? YET. H.
Al 1t is customary for a Senator'S
secretary to open his mail, whether the
letters are received at his home Or al
his Office. Ordinarily the best way K
approach a Senator Is through his sec.
rotary, and, generally speaking, any
confidential matter may be taken az
with the secretary. Most Senators pre-
fer to take up as many things as pos
sible in writing, since there are so many
demands upon their time for inter-
views.
@. How many people read the comic
strips?--B. r.
A. It is believed that four-fifths OF
ali Americans between the ages Of 4
and "a read comic cartoons.
@. What is the Brownian move
ment?--R. K
A. The name is given to the irreg-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY EREDERIc WILLLAM -.

will ask the Senate for World Court
action this Winter OF not tn soon
be nine years since President Harding
first recommended it.
Believe it or not Republicans have
cold feet about the forthcoming spe-
eial election in New Hampshire to I'll
the vacancy caused by death Of Rep
resentative Fletcher Hale The first
district contains the six principal cities
Of the State. Manchester, most i'm
portant Of them, goes Democratic more
often than not, and others are addicted
towns, which means that unemploy-
ment is stalking through them, and
that, in turn-sO the @. 0. r. fears
means Democratic votes at this troubled
hcar. A veteran Democrat with vote
getting record, William N. Rogers, will
be pitted against former Gov John Fl
Bartlett, who is also q former Assistant
Postmaster General, and some Repub-
licans fear the worst. Mr.. Rogers once
held the seat.
%*
Senator Robert F. Wagner. Demo-
Crat, Of New York, Is an optimist He
thinks it within the realm OF possibili-
ties that the liquor laws might be mod
/ Christmas cheer to the thirsty Amer
lean universe. At any rate, that was
2.75 per cent air castle Senator Wag-
ner built in his radio talk for the
League for Modification of the Vol
stead Act the other night. THE issue
is an old one was his wet peroration.
THE facts are we'll known. The argu-
ments have all been made Nothing
remains but for Congress to take
action. 1t should do that before Christ
mas and thus introduce a note of real
cheer TO the homes and hearts Of the
American people" Senator Wagner
might have said, without danger of in
accuracy, that nothing remains but
for a majority in Congress to take
action" In their foamiest moments,
the beer bloc in the House doesn't
count more than ITS noses, or 43 short
Of q majority Senate vets are sell
dom estimated at more than %. which
is q shy Of a controlling vote. It's
stin long, long way TO Tipsyrary.
An ungallant member Of Congress
need 1t be said that he has never taken
unto himself a Wife?-yiews with alarm
the growing custom Of sending deceased
members widows TO fill their places.
Apropos Senator Hattie Caraway's ar
rival from Arkansas, he objurgates i
am thinking OF introducing a bill pro-
viding for the election only of bachelors
to Congress.
n
One Is company and two's crowd
which should pay extra fare, says the
Pullman Co. in an application just filed
with the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion The sleeping car corporation
claims it isn't making q fair return
on its investment and asks permission
to charge 20 per cent Of the regular
lower berth rate when people sleep
double" The increase would apply to
any passenger over II years Of age occu-
plying a berth with another. At present
there is 40 extra berth charge for a
second ledger. If the I. G. G. okays
the proposals, s75O, 900 will be added to
Pullman revenue.
(Copyrizht, 1ssi)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHnANDER JOHNSON

Sad Superiority.
The cynic sat and viewed the play,
His face was all unmoved:
And yet his silence seemed to say
He sternly disapproved.
In vain the repartee would flow,
He sighed with darkening brow,
" Twas funny twenty years ago.
1t isn't funny now
And naademoiselle, with gauzy skirt,
She makes the chappies stare:
But 70 bygone years revert.
That self-same girl was there.
When I sat IN the foremost row.
And she, viii allow,
Was pretty twenty years ago
She isn't pretty now.
mo matter where I journey,
Must hear the same old char,
And still ] pause and wonder why
Men ever deign to laugh
How things have changed they do noI
know
This plodding world, vow,
Was merry twenty years ago
1t isn't merry now"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

AieAA MA1b&NAUN seen Mf&E0 minute SOHO
particles, suspended IN q liquid, are
viewed under a high naRnifyinr now
er. II is named for Robert Brown. who
observed It In 1927 Many particles
which are put into a fluid, instead Of
sinking steadily. are endowed with A
vigorous motion which Is haphazard
and irregular. The particles move to
and fro, rotate, rise and sink. but show
no tendency t. rest maintaining indefl-
nitely The same average state OF sei-
tation.
q. Are more crimes punishable BY
death ii England or ia America 2--
M. p. o.
A. The only crimes for which capital
punishment may now be inflicted. aC-
cording to the law OF England are high
treason and murder BY United States
statutes nine crimes may be SO pun
iShed, including treason. murder, arson.
rape, piracy and robbery Of the mail.
O. When was the church at James
town. Va, built. d.
A. The exact date Of the erection Of
the church in jamestown, Va, Is not
recorded. II was probably finished IN
the year 1889.
@. Fromrwhat language does the word
risque coma? What does It meant.
c. H.
A. It is the past psrticipls Of the
French verb risquer. It's original mean
ing was hazardous or risky It's figura-
tive meaning is "vereing upon impro-
priety or indecency." and Il is in this
sense that the word is now employed.
Q. Please describe the NEUROLOGICAL
Scylla.-R n.
A. Scylla was q 6-headed. 12-armed
she-monster. surrounded by barking
dogs who lived on the rock Scylla, q
promontory very dangerous to navigay-
ton. 1t was on the italian side OF the
Straits Of Messina, opposite but close
70 Charybdis, whirlpool on the coast
Of Sicily.
@. Are silent pictures still being
made?-H. M
A. Some few--but very few--ars
still being made for amusement pur-
poses A considerable number Of silent
films are made for educational and In
dustrial purposes.
@. When was Comm Through ths
Rye" written?-J. McP.
A. The original version Of the song,
Comm Through the Rye" was en-
tered in Stationers Hall. London, June
%, 1895, and was sung by Mrs. .E,enley
called Harlequin Mariner"
@. In what proportion are sns Gley
ments found on the earth also found
in the sun?-P. w.
A. BY comparing the solar spectrum
with the spectra Of terrestrial elements
astronomers have obtained some knowI-
edge of the elements which compose
the sun, but so far no experiments have
been made to show Just in what pro-
portions these elments are found.
@. For whom Was Hannibal, Mo.
named?-M. E.
A. Gannett's Origin OF Place Names
says that 1t was named for the great
Carthaginian general.
O. On what date was the false alarm
of the signing Of the armistice2-
z. B. P.
A. Celebration continued all day In
the principal cities of the United States
on Thursday, November 7, 1918, due to
an erroneous report. The real celebrs-
ton, however, began early on the morn
ing OF November IL.
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lean.
Mrs. Caraway, who has been apsoint-
ed TO succeed her late husband, the
Senator from Arkansas, is said to be
an excellent cook The Senate has
shown evidence OF having too many
cooks; but not all of them are excellent
ones
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

"Cholly Chubbs is raising = mus
tache," said one young woman.
"I hadn't observed 1t, T" said the other
Probably not He's raising 1t on
his valet. Not nearly so much trouble,
and he can watch II grow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

There are still number Of ways In
improved. But just suppose the au-
thoritIes changed the ball as often Is
the golf cars dol
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CanAnr

Il like The Western people" said the
hearty citizen. You can always de-
pend on them to come 10 the point
clearly and quickly"
"Tnat was my observation q good
many years ago answered the face
tious person. They didn't beat around
the bush Ike q confidence man or a
gold brick operator. They simply said
Your money or your life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

Many persons are Of the opinion that
VIII Rogers, Just embarked for Japan.
can settle the Far Eastern rImpus Just
about as well as can the League Coun-
cil-msybe a shade betterl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23
Candhi PubliciLv Sncoessfnl

From the Sioux City journal.
Gandhi's visit to London appears to
nave been hopeless so far as absolute
independence for India was concerned
out II must be said that the publicity
he won for hts goatts milk and loin
cloth was wonderfully successful,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

It was a lucky break for Mayor Jim
my" Walker that the prisoner he has
set forth to help out Of jail was not
over in Jersey or just up the Hudson
The little trip on which he has en-
barked viii give him glimpse. at least
Of the world outside Of Manhattan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

Edward {. Gam, sister of vice President
Curtis, was making series Of speeches
before women'S Republican clubs hers
and elsewhere, urging the reelection OF
President Hoover Isn't this an ind1cs~
ton that the Vice President Is likely 10
decide in favor OF running again on the
ticket with President Hoover instead Of
seeking election TO the Senate In Kansas,
WAS the QUESTION Ia many mineSs
Isn't TT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

According TO some members OF the
local police force, not q member
thereof ever touched q hose, even to
sprinkle his lawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

The recent public debate between
Hamilton Fish and Norman Thomas
might be described as g contest between
an ex-All-American tackle and an ac-
tive All-American loser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

"Crandfs Mission Strengthens In
ternationaI Bonds" runs q headline.
Italian bonds, tco, perhaps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23
But We Get the orns.

Prem ths Cincinnati Times star
Win short chestnut crop IN sight.
We worry about the pooy worms which
always get NEST Of t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

Sometimes youn find q modest man
In this strange vale Of woe
Who makes no show Of worth because
He has no worth to show
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

de man dat wants to live without
workin'," said Uncle Eben, is purity
sho' TO declar' de foolishness oh his
ambition by playin' golf 4 driyin' =
auto"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

Competition Is Fatal.
From the Columbus Ohio State JouEnalA
We sllppasie the naR gaResssr eAsa
Tor kiilin9 victim Is ct eutthroas raiN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23
Cultivation.

Il suppose yo1 hope to make a very
cultivated young man Of your boy
Josh"
YES" answered Farmer Corntossel
Were cultivstin him the best we
can. Every now and then mother and
me gives him a rakin' over"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

Your 0yershoes!' the doctor cried,
DO not forget the same.
For he who gets cold feet is Ike
To quit rfe's busy game
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

Are you fond Of pictureS?" asked
the msn who is interested in art
Il should say sol" answered Bron-
cho Bob. Give me jacks, queens or
kings every time. always did hate
TO fool with ten spots or less"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

Q. What is the origin Of the express
sion. ON with the dance"?--T F. w.
A. 1t is a line from "Childe Harold,
by Lord Byron
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

O. When was Comm Through ths
Rye" written?-J. Mop.
A. The original version Of the song,
Comm Through the Rye" was en-
tered in Stationers' Hall, London, June
%, 1895, and was sung by Mrs. E,enley
at the Royal Circus in a pantomime
called Harlequin Mariner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

O. Are silent pictures still being
made?-H M
A. Some few--but very few--are
still being made for amusement pur-
poses. A considerable number OF silent
films are made for educational ard In
dustrial purposes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23
% Evsalnr So Nsw.papeE company
Rate BY Carrier within The city.

Rate by MaiI-Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

@. How does the population Of China
proper compare with 1ndia2-F L.
A. Estimates only are available. China
$40, 900 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

O. How many wives Of former Presi-
dents are hying?-J. p. II.
A. Six-Mrs Calvin Coolidge, Mrs.
Theodore Roosevelt, Mrs. William
Howard Taft, Mrs Woodrow Wilson,
Mrs Thomas Preston, formerly Mrs.
Grover Cleveland, and Mrs. Benjamin
Harrison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

O. When was the church at James
town. Va, built. d.
A. The exact date of the erection az
the church in jamestown, Va, Is not
recorded. II was probably finished IN
the year 1889.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

Mrs. Hattie Caraway, who has re-
Gently been appointed to the Senate seat
formerly Allied by the late Senator Thad-
deus Caraway, is sure Of the Democratic
nomination 70 I'LL out the unexplred
term OF her husband, 1t is said by Demo
cratic leaders now returned from
Arkansas TO Washington. This nomina-
ton will be made by the Democratic
state Committee within a short time
and is equivalent, in Arkansas to cleo
ton. The term win expire in March,
1885. The election for the long term
OF six years will be held next year, and
for that term the Democratic leaders
ia the State have no present intention
Of nominating Mrs Caraway. There
may be quite scramble for that nomi-
nation, with Gov. parnell himself taking
part.
washington prioked up a. political
ears when It observed recently that MRS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

Am Other States and Canada.
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q. Where we're the soldiers buried
who lost their lives ir the Battle Of
Little Big Horne. r.. G.
A. All who fell were buried IN one
great grave on the battlefield except
first inferred there, was later removed
TO the United States burial ground ct
West Point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

q. When were Christmas trees intro
duced into England?--O. G.. S,
A. The German custom OF having a
Christmas tree was introduced into
England shortly after queen Victoria's
marriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

@. Fromrwhat language does the word
risque come? What does it mesn?-T.
G. Fl.
A. Tt Is the past participls OF the
French verb risquer. It's original mean
ing was hazardous or risky It's figura-
tive meaning is "vereing upon inapro-
priety or indecency." and Il is in this
sense that the word is now employed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

@. Who wrote story Of Yone Mo-
guchi?--A. J. s,
A. It was written by Yone Noguchi,
a Japanese poet. who is professor Of
English literature in Keio University,
at Toxic. He was born at Tsushima.
Aiehi Province, in 1875.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

AsHING d. C.
MONDAY. November 23, 1881
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

@. For whom was Hannibal, No,
named?-M E.
A. Gannett's Origin OF Place Names"
says that It was named for the great
Carthaginian general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

@. On what date was the false alarm
of the signing Of the armistice2-
z. B. P
A Celebration continued all day in
the principal cities of the United States
on Thursday, November Z, 1918, due TO
an erroneous report. The real celebra-
ton, however, began early on the morn
ing OF November IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-23

CCoDyrizht, 1879
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-03-01

There XII . 10 material change
ID the river during IRE DeZ "a &
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yrr1 p~p-.-. go - g.
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