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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13

UcEeTdB0 0StalLco 1TOm The juice OF
the maguey or agave. This liquor was
some Of 1t to the King by his daughter.
The King became so enamored Of both
the maiden and the drink that he
married the former and started q
pulque plantation. The name Of the
girl, which was Xochitl, became associ-
ated with the national intoxicant, and
later when Gen. SCOTS troops came 10
Mexico they found It pleasing: Upon
their return to the United States they
simplified the Aztec name into cocktail
and brought it back with them.
@. How many admirals are there In
the Navy2-A. 0. G.
A. There are at the present time SO.
@. How far did the Bookmobfle
travel?-L. A.
A. During two years of uninter-
rupted travel it covered 10000 miles,
visited 1900 libraries, and about the
same number of bookshops 1t is not
on the road at present, but viii make
a three-month trip when the warm
weather comes, completing its tour. 1t
win then be sold.
q. Where is the hole made by the
fall Of an enormous meteor in one Of
the western States?-A. A. 8.
N. GAObab4y yOu AGACA W SOO1A 110ttCs
which Is large depression near Canon
Diabolo Arizona. The crater Is 1000
feet across and $50 feet deep. Since
several tons Of meteoric iron have been
found nearby, it Is believed that the
crater was formed by the fall Of an
enormous n9eteorite. although this has
not been definitely established. Bor-
ings have so far failed to locate any
large mass within 1t.
@. What flowers and trees are In
danger of extinction in the United
States?-W. K.
A. Some Of them are: Columbine In
Colorado, trailing arbutus in Middle
West, trillium and fringed gentian
throughout the United States, holly
through the South, and dogwood, par
ticularly in the Eastern and Middle
Atlantic States.
Q. How many post offices are there in
the detached territories Of the United
A. Porto Rico. 1os: Alaska, 17e;
Guam, /; Hawaii, 108; Virgin Islands,
6: Samoa, 1; Canal Zone, II; Philip
pines, 974-total 1885.
q. How many bays are there on the
coast of New Jersey?--A J. 8.
A. The U. s. Coast and Geodetdc
Survey says that there are 20 bays
which are named on the charts of the
coast Of New Jersey. The principal
ones contiguous to the outer coast are
Newark, Raritan, New York, Sandy
Hook, Barnegat, Great, Great Egg and
Delaware Bays. In addition TO the
number given above there are number
of bodies of water that conform to the
definition of bay, but which are desig-
mated sound, harbor, inlet or lake.
@. Is Rosa Raisa an American cit
iZen?-A. NJ.
A. She has been naturalized, as has
her husband, Giacomo Rimini. Mime.
RaiSa was born in Bielostok, then O
part Of Russia, but now in Poland. Her
name was Rosa Raisa Burschstein. At
the age of IA, pogrom forced her to
flee to Italy. There she received her
musical education.
@. Who was the French general In
the World War who had but one arm?
M. E. w.
A. There were two-Gen. Henri oou-
raud and Gen. Paul Pau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

This great service IL maintained by
The Evening Star for the benefit Of its
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 q 2-cent stamp FOR
return postage and address The Eve
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric ]. Haskin, director, washington
d. G.
@. Which State has the most broad
casting stations and which State has
the fewest2-J. X.
A. The Department of Commerce
says that according to the latest record
New York leads with As, while Wyo-
ming foots the list with /.
@. How much money did Herbert
Hoover administer for Belgian relief
@. z. K.
A. The Belgian relief operation In
volved the handling Of approximately
81 ,000, 000, 900. 1t involved the drafting
of agreements with half dozen gov
ernments. It meant the operation OF
q fleet Of 200 ships and the develop
nique because Of the multitude Of differ
ent operations, the many accounts in
volved, and the fact that Mr.. Hoover
| himself had in q sense become public
trustee of Government funds as well
as private charitable contributions.
s. s. N. My A'' VAC ' =
given their name 20 the Balkan PENN
sula, the area between the Black,
turn has given its name to the coun-
tries into which it Is divided.
@. Are washington, D. c.. and Rich
mond, Va, In what is known as the
Tidewater Country?-W. B.
A. Paul wilstach's "Tidewater Viz
ginia" contains map Of this part OF
Virginia. Richmond, Petersburg and
fredericksburg are on the western
limit, and washington, d. c., Is also
included.
@. What was the modified strength
Of the Allies and that Of the Central
A. The modified strength Of the
Allies was 80, 6T6,964 and that OF the
Central Powers was 1880, 900.
Q. Who named Phoenix, Ariz.7-
A. Darrell Duppa, an Englishman
and member Of an irrigation company,
gave the settlement its classical name.
@. Does the Cuban government give
Mrs. Leonard Wood a pension?-D. B.
A. Cuba did provide by act Of Con-
gress a pension Of $1,000 a year for
Mrs. Wood shortly after the death OF
Gen. Wood.
@. What Is the biggest contract
ever advertised by our Government
w. r.
A. The contract for the construc-
ton of the Hoover Dam and its Access
series Is the most gtupendous one ever
advertised by the Government.
@. How did a certain drink Of pre-
prohibition days get the name cock
tail?-H. G. B.
A. There have been several explana-
tons of the name or term cocktail,
but perhaps the most picturesque Is
the one concerning a Mexican beauty.
It appears that the original cocktail
was made from pulque, an alcoholic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13

Runors that Gen. Smedley Butler may
go on the lecture platform may cause
some needless disquiet. A public lee
turer is Just now regarded as q privi-
legged entertainer who can say what he
likes If he let's 1t be understood that
he speaks in humorous spirit with no
intention Of offering substantial ideas.
Speaking seriously to a small assemblage
is far more hazardous enterprise than
offering generalities to q large audience
that bought admission tickets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13
Urges Lower Ages
On Workers Policies
o the Editor of me star:

TO the Editor Of The Star:
There appeared In The Star an article
on insurance or annuities for $4,000 en-
ployes of the Standard Oil Co. at the
ages of IS for men, SIS for women.
have been Of the opinion that the
cerned in the Government Civil Service
retirement and the Government has
given moral support to the extent Of
keeping the age to q death rate instead
Of q retirement for Federal employees.
If the Government keeps the ages so
high, insurance companies can, Of course,
make attractive offers to insure at 9
much less age than the Government
considers in retirement Of employees.
What Is really needed by the Gov.
eminent employees Is 90 years Of age
after 80 years of service, or 30 years Of
service optional.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13

Great opera singers are greeted with
the most affable Difference by John D.
Rockefeller. AS a rule successful opera
singers are qualified to command not
only admiration for their talents but
the respect of man whom experience
has taught to recognize true business
ability when he sees it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANbER JOHNSON.

The Wicked Refuse to Flee.
We used to see
The wicked flee
When no one was pursuing.
The racketeer
Is drawing near,
Quite safe in evil-doing.
The wicked stand
In bold command
Where all the world is seeing.
The honest man
Must face a plan
That makes him do the fleeing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13

Bandits took the trouble TO steal
money that had been mutilated prior to
being cent to the United States Treas
ury to be destroyed. Only half Of each
bill remained. 1t is often stated that
crime does not pay. Society Is fortunate
In the fact that so many criminals are
rather STUPID.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13

When relief Is required abroad, Uncle
Sam only inquiries How much?" When
it is wanted at home, delays may arise
which make the question read How
long?" to those who wait In need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13

Russians are said to be exceedingly
docile as q rule. This estimate Of char
acter may explain the ease with which
Q political boss Of the Stain type man
ages to establish and maintain the most
far-reaching authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13

A radio message from the Pope is an
event that will be remembered In his
tory. Never before was the voice Of a
man high in religious authority so far
reaching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13

ADVICE Zone AStfay.
The moral progress seems but small
Where men go to the bad.
I wonder what's become Of all
The good advice we've hadI
Regrets but seldom we'd recall
And life would ne'er be sad,
If we had only needed all
The good advice we've had.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13
Pounds and Publicity.

From the San Antonio Express.
A New York priYna donna announces
she has gained 10 pounds and Is glad of
IL. That's temperament rather than
press agent stun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13

Friday, the 18th, Is regarded by q
speculator as lucky or unlucky, accord
ing to which way he happens TO be
playing the market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13
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special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13
UnweIcOme IdIeness.

UnWeAcOme ldleneSS.
Doesn't your doctor ever tell you you
ought to take long vacation?"
YES" answered Senator Sorghum. 1T
don't mind so long as only the doctor
says it. What I'm afraid OF is that
some of these elections the voters will
get the same ideas into their heads"
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13

Jud Tunkins says great man who
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he has departed this life.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13

"A dog" said Uncle Eben, SIS faith
full friend, but he ain alluS smart
enough to pick hisself out de kind Of
an owner OATS worthy Of hiu."
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13
The Great Art instrument.

The Great Art Instrument.
Musicians took our hearts by storm,
But now all Art is slow
Unless it's able to perform
Upon the radio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13

"A robber," said Hi Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, must seek his compan-
ionships among other robbers and live
always in peril Of treachery."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13
Feminine Mathematics.

HE says you Tilted him."
II did nothing of the kind" protested
Miss Cayenne.
But you promised to marry him."
HE asked me dozen times. 1 prom,
ised only once. So have a dozen re-
fusals due me II choose to exercise
them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-13

@. How did a certain drink Of pre-
prohibition days get the name cock
tail?-H. G. B.
A. There have been several explana-
tons of the name or term cocktail,
but perhaps the most picturesque Is
the one concerning a Mexican beauty.
It appears that the original cocktail
was made from pulque, an alcoholic
Nogales international., 1931-07-08
Jerry Robinson
"opens Here

Charged with nanslaughter, Jer-
ry Robinson, colored, went on trial
in the superior court yesterday.
Robinson's case was the first to
be taken up at the new July term
of court opening at $50 o'clock yes
terday morning. A panel of so jur-
ors reported for duty and from this
number a jury was chosen by 1O:30
o'clock to try Robinson.
Only a few witnesses, among
whom were Major. Shelton and DR..
Juan Gonzalez, were subpoeaned for
the case and it was expected that
the trial would last just one day.
Attorneys Duffy & Robinson rep
resented the defendant and the case
was prosecuted by County Attorney
E. r. Thurman.
Robinsons wife is alleged to have
died from the effects of beating
that he is said to have given her
a few months ago.
Nogales international., 1931-07-08
Motorcade To
Magdalena Be
Held August II

Many Nogales persons are MAX
ing plans to take part in the mo-
torcade to be conducted over the
new Sonora highway to Magdalena,
Sonora, Sunday August II.
It is expected that various south
ern Arizona cities will join Nogalians
on the auto tour
At Magdalena the Arizonans will
meet a Mexican delegation from
Hermosillo and other Sonora cities.
The new Nogales- Guaynas road,
which is a part of the proposed IN
ternational Pacific Highway to eX-
tend from Alaska to Central and
South America, has now been COM
pleted for a distance of 40 miles
south from Nogales, it was reported
yesterday.
Nogales international., 1931-07-08
ROAD MEETING TO Be HELD HERE SATURDAY
FORMER SHERIFF PATTERSON
TO BE THIS COUNTY'S MEMBER
OF ARIZONA HIGHWAY PATROL
Patterson And Seventeen Other Candidates Will
Begin instruction At Phoenix Today;
Californian Instructor

Patterson and II other candidates
will begin instruction today at Phoe-
nix. G.. Yoder of the California
highway patrol will put them
through the preliminary PAGES be-
fore they are admitted to the pa
troll.
Charles E. Addams of Phoenix,
chairman of the state highway
commission, in making public the
names of those who will take the
examination also confirmed reports
that James Walden of Phoenix, has
been appointed superintendent OF
the Arizona state highway patrol.
Walden, Chairman Addams said,
will take the examination.
A. E. Mann, custodian of the state
capitol and grounds, and mentioned
frequently in connection with the
superintendency, will report for the
eXamlnaClon.
Besides Mann and Walden, those
ordered to report are Jack Ander-
son, Pima county; Vert French, Co
chise county; H. j. Patterson, San
to Cruz; Alph Edwards, Gila; Frank
Norman, Pinal; George Martin,
GreenIee; William j. Dunno, Yuma;
William Mosi1er, Yavapai, and w.
N. Byrd, Truman Dobsen, James M.
Hall, M. j. Smith, Harold Hogan
and C. r. Mcdowell, Maricopa.
Patterson was sheriff of Santa
Cruz county for two years up to
January Of this year. Prior to be-
coming. sheriff he was under sheriff
Of this county Since shortly after
the first Of the year he has been
connected with the state identified
ton board at Phoenix. He is known
as one of the best officers in the
state and has many friends who
will be pleased to learn that he is
to become a member of the high
way patrol
Nogales international., 1931-07-08
Killed In
Auto Accident
Near NogaIes

After having been held in the
county jail since shortly after his
car killed two persons on the NO
gales Tucson highway Saturday eve
ming, John K. Pierce, q bell hop
employed at the Santa Rita Hotel
in Tucson, was released Monday
evening on his own reeogrizance
Following the swearing out Of
warrant charging Pierce with man
slaughter, his bail was fixed at
$1,000 by Justice Of the Peace
Charles E. Hardy Later he was let
out of Jail without posting bond.
He is to report in court when his
case comes up for trial.
The accident which got Pierce in
to trouble occurred about IL o.
clock Saturday night in front Of The
Nogales Golf Club course on the
Nogales- Tucson road about four
miles north of Nogales.
Pierce and party of four young
companions boys and two
gir1S-each of whom was about 20
years old, and one of the girls
sister of Pierce, were enroute in
roadster to Tucson from Nogales.
Travelling at high rate of speed
the car struck Emilio Marian, 81,
and Alfredo Valenzuela, 80, as they
were putting tire on their wood
truck standing alongside the road.
Marian was killed instantly and
Valenzuela died two hours later.
Pierce, driver of the car, testified
that the truck carried no lights and
that he did not know his auto had
killed anyone until notified shortly
after the accident when he was ar
rested by Deputy Sheriff R. @.
Leatherman third of mile north
of the scene of the accident, and
where Pierce had brought his ma
chine to a halt on account Of a
blowout.
MIR. and Mrs. William g. Olds of
Nogales were witnesses to the
accident. They were in their Car
about ten feet back of the wood
truck when the Tucson machine
struck Marian and Valenzuela. They
stated that the car driven by Pierce
was travelling at terrific rate Of
speed and that it did not stop af-
ter striking the two men.
Both of the dead men are sur
vived by large families.
Nogales international., 1931-07-08
ARIZONA NATIONAL GUARD TO
HOLD ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT
AT FLAGSTAFF. AUGUST 1929

In addition to this expenditure
the militia bureau will disburse the
cost of transporting the troops and
supplies to and from the camp. Ma
jor Shaw estimates this. cost at
nearly $4,000, making a possible
distribution of about $4,000 to the
business turnover of Arizona during
the month of August.
This will be the first encamp-
ment since the building of the per-
manent structures near Flagstaff.
Twenty-six brick buildings have
been erected for national guard use
at Camp Tuthil1, including 18 mess
halls, 3 bath houses, l ware house,
guard house. l administration
building, power house and hospi-
tai.
BY reason of these facilities and
the excellent state of training of
the national guard the adjutant
general, Capt. Oscar F. Temple, ex-
poets this to be one of the most
successful encampments ever con-
Quoted by the Arizona National
guard
Nogales international., 1931-07-08

Between so and 100 persons
are expected to attend the
meeting of the Border Sunshine
Way Association to be held i'm
NOgales Saturday.
Business sessions will be held at
the F'iremen's Hall, starting at
10 A. M.
A. H. Gardner, good roads boost
er of Tombstone, is president of the
association, and AL Condor, secre-
tary Of the Tucson Chamber of
Commerce, is secretary. The object
of the association is to direct and
encourage tourist traffic in south
ern Arizona.
Saturdays meeting is to be at
Nogales international., 1931-07-08
Arizona Interested In Mexico
Commented On By Traveller

'Guadalajara," Miss Blake said,
sis a city of remarkable beauty
Filled with patios having flowers in
full bloom, quaint barred windows
in buildings, Aztec pottery, the pal
ace and Colonial buildings, all con-
tribute to its picturesqueness. The
city is commonly recognized as the
pottery factory of Mexico"
Mexico City, of course, is filled
with quaint, incompatible beauty.
xochimilco's floating gardens,
the remarkable old cathedrals and
the ancient pyramids, naturally at
tract major interest, Miss Blakc
commented. She was particularly
pleased with the cordial welcome
given American tourists throughout
Mexico. She was of the opinion the
southern republic has set itself to
make a tradition of it's hospitality.
"Conditiins in Mexico are SOM
what quiet" Miss Blake said. "The
depression is felt there particular
ly through the low exchange value
of the peso. Taking all things into
consideration, however, we found
better than average contentment
and happiness prevailing in the
whole republic"
Nogales international., 1931-07-08
Mexico Enforces Best Mining
Laws In World, Senator Says

eliminates all disputes and avoids
overlapping claims. There are no
extra lateral rights and naturally
no apex suits. The taxes are 9 per
cent of output after production
reaches a certain stage, but only
half that while production is de-
veloping. No taxes are imposed
while preparatory work is going
forward. We have found the ut
most courtesy and cooperation
from all Mexican officials and the
citizens"
Mexico is doing wonders in edu-
eating its people, providing schools,
buildings, irrigation projects, high
ways, telephone and telegraph lines
and developing mining and agri-
culture, Hogan asserted. He believes
the tariff wall between this coun-
try and Mexico ought to be largely
abolished for the benefit of both
countries. He also favors the none
tization of silver on fair ratio with
gold.
Nogales international., 1931-07-08

PHOENIX, July miss Bess G.
Blake of Phoenix has just returned
from trip to MEXICO City, made
via the West Coast rail lines
through the rich country south of
Nogales.
Interest in Mexico on the part Of
Arizonians is reaching high point,
Miss Blake commented, because OF
several important conventions which
will be held in the southern re-
public's capital this summer, and
because of the comparatively recent
improvements of West Coast rail
connections.
Physicians of the world will hold
q convention in Mexico City this
summer. and the World Press con-
eress will be held there. The latter
session especially will attract resi-
dents of Arizona, particularly from
Phoenix and Tucson.
The entire west coast trip, avail
able to those making this summers
trip. is filled with interest, Miss
blake said. After leaving Arizona
the first major stop is at Mazat-
Ian famous west coast seaport. Be-
low Guadalajara there are many
remarkable tunnels and bridges, as
well as beautiful waterfalls and
canyons. - ~ ..,...-.
Nogales international., 1931-07-08

PHOENIX, July 7.-Mexico has
the best mining laws in the world
in the opinion of Senator T. S. Ho-
gan, former Denver Oil and mining
man, who has been working placer
and lode gold mines in Sinaloa
province several years.
1--WE are operating placers and
lode claims on the Fuerte river in
the northwest corner of Sinaloa,
where Spaniards and Mexicans have
mined 22O years with most primitive
methods" said Hogan. "They used
no timbers in the lode mines, but
merely gouged their way for hun
dreds of feet thru the rock with
hand tools and no powder. These
Mexican miners have the greatest
instinct for gold and, having learned
American methods and machinery,
are now excellent workmen.
Mining laws in Mexico are the
best in the world. They compel the
miner to erect concrete monuments
q meter square with a white iron
pipe on all sides of his claim in
such way that one monument is
visable from its next neighbor. That
Nogales international., 1931-07-08


PHOENIX, July 7-Appro-
priation of $45,852 has been
made available to the Arizona
National guard for pay, allow
anceS and subsistence of Offic-
ers and men during the en-
campment at Camp Alexander
M. TuthiII, August Is to 20,
this year. ~
This allotment was made by tn
militia bureau of the war depart
ment transferring the funds to the
account of Maj. Rolin Shaw, U. S.
property and disbursihg officer in
the adjutant generals office.
Nogales international., 1931-07-08
Major Sam Rotge
Called By Death

Following a long illness, Major
Sam B. Rotge, for many years Red
Cross field director at army posts
in southern Arizona with head
quarters in AEogales, died at the
veterans hospital at Fort Logan,
Colo, Friday night.
A telegram announcing his death
was received here Saturday by G.
R. Michaels. Interment occurred at
Fort Logan.
Major Rotge went to the veter-
ans hospital for treatment several
months ago.
He is survived by widow and
two step children, residing in this
city.