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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Full Bonus Payment
For Veterans Urged

To the Editor OF The Star:
If the veterans are paid their full
bonus what Will they do with the
money? Most of them are poor and in
need of food, clothing and other ne
cessities Of lie. They will buy furni-
ture, farm machinery, tools and many
other items with their money. Some
will build homes or use their money
to repair their homes. If they repair
their homes they will have to buy nails,
hardware, paint and lumber. Many
will have to hire carpenters, painters
and other help to complete the work.
VIII this not put men to work at their
trades? And, buying shoes, will it not
make shortage Of shoes and that in
turn will start the shoe factories run
ming? Can they run without help? If
they buy clothes the tailorS will have
work; if they paint the paint factory
They will put thousands to work, as
well as helping the veteran, and put the
boys back on their feet who risked their
lives, day after day, on the battlefields
of France for their country They did
not ask for money then; they walked
to the front with their guns: they
came back in victory. They were given
$50 bonus when discharged and set out
in the world without job Now they
1t is up to Congress.
Would it not be wise to pay the boys
instead Of giving the Red Cross Is mil
lion dollars? This sum would go long
way towards paying the boys and at
the same time be helping the ones in
need, and they would put others to
work by buying the things they need.
If the public has no funds to buy and
the stocks stay on the shelf, how can
the factories run when they have no
one purchasing their merchandise?
If we pay the veterans in full they
can start many things that will help
them to make living. If We give them
little sum each year they cannot
start anything. What can they do with
$40 or $50? They can only buy a
suit Of clothes. If they are given their
money they could start a small huSi-
ness or start farming or some other
work. We honored them during the
war. Now Is the time to honor tlem
when they really need help And like
they shared with us in war, so will they
share with the unemployed now by buy
ing the things they need in life. They
are soldiers of love, willing to help. So,
what is eight hundred or a thousand
dollars compared to the risk of their
lives? Would you walk out on a battle
field and face thousands of guns for
thousand dollars? No. not even a hun
dred thousand. The veterans did, for
your liberty and your family's liberty.
They have made happiness and pros
perlty for most of us; they have given
us freedom and why should they not be
taken care of now. Give them their full
bonus, as of 1945, so that they, too, may
have liberty and freedom.
GEORGE E. MCCOY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06

the emergency, If he finds that it is
necessary to do 50, and then let the
country go ahead and do the job.
It is clear that If it became neces-
sary for the President and the Federal
Government to render a greater meas
ure of aid than has been provided in
the bills now enacted into law for loans
to farmers in the drought-stricken area,
and for construction work to help out
the unemployed in many parts of the
country, it would be necessary to call
Congress into special session in the
Spring, if nothing were done now. APP
parently all sides to the present con-
troversy are against special session.
It has been held over the head of the
President, and later over the head of
the Senate, as a threat in order to
bring compliance. If the desire not to
bring a special session is sincere, as it
seems to be, an authorization, accom-
panied by an appropriation If necessary,
giving the President power to do what
may become necessary-although the
President and many members of Con-
gress do not believe it will become nee
essary-seems to fit the situation.
The negotiators are at work on an
adjustment" of the differences between
the Senate and the White House and
the House. Since both sides appear to
have taken stand on principle and
principle must not be compromised, it
is necessary to bring about an adjust
ment instead Of compromise. A COM
mon sense agreement should be reached
which does not commit the country to a
dole" system, but which at the same
time will give ample assurance that the
situation will be dealt with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06

Faces in a crowd
What is more interesting than to re-
solve each individual countenance into
a human being, as it were, and to try
to determine what distinguishes it from
the other faces?
He who Will attempt this self-imposed
task will discover that it is by no means
an easy one, for it involves an under
standing of physiognonly far beyond
the average person.
We speak here not of the study of
faces to the point of deciding the hid
den traits of mind and heart, but SIM
ply that interesting phase which every
one unconsciously carries out for him.
self in the course of the day.
Why is it we like one face, and do
not care for another? Why do we
think we would find a friend in one
person, and just the opposite in an
other?
And why, above all, are most Of us
badly mistaken in our flash judgments,
as time so often proves to us, when we
discover we really like the one whose
face we did not fancy. and dislike the
person We found so charming at first?
X X x X
A study Of faces in crowds may be
carried on almost any place, of course.
The streets, a theater, a crowded
store, the huge waiting room at the
Union Station, these are few of the
places where human faces may be seen
on parade, as it were.
Perhaps it is the very fact that they
are on view which gives to each one a
certain amount OF woodanness which
the beholder must try to penetrate.
A favorite ground for the study of
the human face in washington is F
street, long noted for its promenade.
This street nearer approaches the happy
gayety of certain Partisan boulevards, or
the Boardwalk at Atlantic City, than
any other thoroughfare in the National
Capital.
walking p street. was a phrase
which many years ago. involved GER
tain amount Of Irritation, but somehow
that sort Of thing has gone out OF style.
Young people no longer fiirt. Had you
ever fhought of that? The may and
do "pet," and that sort of thing, but
flirting, as an art, has gone out, and
no mistake about it.
Everybody expects to be looked at, on
r street, and no one gives a whoop,
whether they are or not. and this ap-
plies both to men and women.
On F street one still gets a sense of
life and movement, of thousands of
persons going somewhere, no one seems
TO KNOW exactly WltIe.
Each person, however, more or less
knows where he is going, and perhaps
that is ell that counts. These hurrying
faces, what a study they are!
Here is a schoolgirl, with her books
under her arm. Three or four years
from now she will be a beautiful
woman. At present she is a child, with
wide eyes looking around at so much
commotion, wondering about all who
pass.
She has the good mouth and eyes Of
the good woman. There is no miStak-
ing them. They cannot be faxed, nor
covered up. Nor hidden.
y X X
Sometimes while walking in a crowd,
or Standing watching it go by, one will
be overcome for a time by the feeling
that mostly the faces are not good.
We do not mean good" so much in a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pH1LANDER JOHNSON.

Always q Way.
Although the journey may be long
Where obstacles delay,
This much you know-you can't be
wrong
Somewhere there is a way.
The morrow often strange may seem
Amid perplexing doubt,
But If you do not drift and dream,
There's always some way out.
Though dangers may appear to be
All swiftly drawing near,
If men in fortitude agree,
The dangers disappear.
In cheer LIES journey we'll pursue
Nor falter on the way.
Though rough the scene with land
marks few,
Somewhere there is way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Any reader can get the answer to
any question by writing to our Infor-
nation Bureau in washington, d. G.
This offer applies strictly to informa-
ton. The bureau cannot give advice
on legal medical and financial matters.
1t does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles, or undertake exhaustive re-
search on any subject. Write your
question plainly and briefly. Give full
name and address and incloSe 2 cents
in coin or stamps for return postage.
The reply is sent direct to the inquirer.
Address The Evening Star Information
Bureau, Frederic j. Haskin, director,
Washington. D. G.
@. Is Clara Bows former secretary's
name Daisy De Voc or Daisy De Boo?
F. j. K
A. Her legal name is Daisy De Doe.
She changed the spelling of it when
she went to work for Miss Bow because
of its similarity to the screen stars
name.
@. What per cent Of automobile &C
cidents are attributed to fast driving?
&C. S.
A. Speed mania accounts for 21.4
per cent of the whole number of cas-
ualties-that is, to driving in excess of
fixed speed limits.
@. Why don't all musical instru-
mentS sound alike over the Tadio when
striking the same toner. D. A.
A. Radio transmission reproduces
not only the pitch and tone, but also
the characteristic tinlbre of each mu-
steal instrument, because each sound
wave entering a microphone has not
only the general characteristic Of fire.
quency, but also infinitely smaller waves
within the general frequency wave
These tncidental-or supplemental
waves within the tonsl frequency
wave are caused by the peculiar or
characteristic timbre of the instrument
producing the sound. For example. the
tonal frequencies of both the violin
note, "a" will be identical, but the
incidental "overtone" waves within
the frequencies will be different and
will also be transmitted identifying
the characteristic form" or "timbre
of the instrument itself.
@. Were Lucky Strike cigarettes on
the market in 1914?-T. L. H.
A. They were not They were first
placed on the market December %
1916.
O. How many days supply Of oil Is
on hand?-A. G..
A. On hand December /, 1880, were
248 days supply of all oils-crude petro-
leum, refined products and natural gas
oline.
Q. What is the Chinese word for
sailor?-A. H. A.
A. It is sui shou," pronounced ap-
proximately SAY So
@. Why does thunder seem to roll?-
A. The Weather Bureau says the
long duration of thunder is owing main
ly to the fact that the several parts of
q streak Of lightning are at different
distances from the observer, and that
sound travels at the rate of about a
mile in five seconds. Reflection of the
sound from clouds and other objects
also helps to produce the long, drawn
out rolls sometimes heard.
@. What is the French colony near
Newfoundland?-W. G. N.
A. ST. Pierre and Miquelon are two
small groups of rocky, barren islands
close to the southwest coast of New
foundland belonging to France. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06

area Of st. Pierre is 10 square miles and
the population about $500, The area of
Miquelon is SO square miles and the
population about 500. The present gov
ernor is NJ ]. II. E. Bensch, and the
capital is the small town of st. Pierre.
@. Did Gen. Pershing say Lafayette,
We are here"?---M. T. p.
A. Gen. Pershing says that he did
not, that this was said by Col. Stanton.
In the same connection Col. Stanton
says, THE expression Lafayette, we
are here was the elimination of the
peroration of my address, and the orig
inal manuscript verifles the statement
that 1t was part of the address pre-
pared and uttered by me"
@. Is there a tomb of an Unknown
Soldier of the Revolutionary WARP
NJ. c.
A. The tomb of the Unknown Sol
der Of the Revolutionary War is In
the burial ground of the Old Presby-
terrain Church of Alexandria, Va, ac-
cording to information furnished by
the George Washington Bicentennial
Commission for the celebration of the
200th anniversary of the birth OF
George Washington. The grave of this
Unknown Soldier was not discovered
/ until 1928, after the body had been
inferred for so years. In 1929 a suit
| able monument was erected with funds
| donated by the children of America.
It was dedicated by the late James w.
Good, then Secretary of War.
Q. How many dry docks in the
United States will accommodate the
Leviathan?-N. H. T.
A. There are only two dry docks in
| the United States large enough to ac-
commodate the Leviathan. the dock at
! the Boston Navy Yard and the dock
at the Norfolk Navy Yard. However.
| the Norfolk Navy Yard is not vet ac-
cessible to the Leviathan, because the
channel which approaches It needs fur
ther dredging in order TO allow passage
| OF the Leviathan.
/ Q. Who designed the State, War
/ and Navy Building?-N. s. q.
I A. II was designed by A. B. Mullett.
/ supervising architect 1t Is an example
/ OF Renaissance architecture on the Ro-
! man Doric order.
| @: When did railroad cars first have
! vestibules ?-S. F.
| A. The first vestibuled car, a Pull
man invention, was built in 1887. It Is
| considered the greatest single safety de-
| vice in railroad travel. II provides safe
| car-to-car travel, includes anti-tele-
scoping construction to prevent cars
climbing one another in collision and
holds the train in a rigid unit, riding
more safely and smoothly.
/ @. How many children are engaged
in the amusement industry in Califor-
MIA ?-S. Il.
| A. In 1928, s,4oo children were
granted permits to work, while IN 1929
/ there were 400.
@. Where is Tin Can IsIandP-
A. NJ. S.
| A. Tin Can Island is the nickname
| of Niafou, one of the Tongo or Friendly
| Islands, situated in the South Pacific
halfway between Samoa and Fiji. It Is
a small volcanic island which owes its
| name to the fact that the islanders
mail bag is a tin can bobbing in the
water to be picked up by a passing
| steamer.
@. How many chain stores are there
in this country?-W. B. d.
A. A recent survey reported 101 ,250
chain stores in the United States, op-
| Grated by 1896 systems or companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Malicious Rnmor Spreading.

The successful issue out of the Attic
ton of a bank run in Washington
has left the community greatly per-
picked as to the cause and melting
circumstances. Investigation now I'M
der way points to the circulation Of false
reports of the unsoundness of the in
stitution, reports that were maliciously
spread without the slightest warrant
in the circumstances of the building
association that was selected for this
evil enterprise. Whoever started the
report of instability was singularly mis-
taken regarding the conditions, and
probably unaware Of the exceptional
character Of the institution itself, which
stands among the soundest of its kind
In the country. Nor did the fomenters
Of this rumor Of danger to depositors,
1t would seem, know that there was
not the slightest connection between
the institution and the real estate
mortgage corporations which have lately
failed. These facts, the soundness of
the institution itself, its high reputa-
ton IN the community and its i'm
munity from the peril of dealings with
weakened and insolvent companies, sug-
gest that the endeavor to break" the
building aSsociation-if there was such
. deliberate attempt-had its origin in
sources alien to the city, If not to the
country.
The theory that this pernicious prof.
ect was undertaken by social revolution
lists or Communists is not extreme. In
other cities bank runs have been traced
directly and Enthusiastically to agitators
Of this character. In New York re-
Gently several of these runs occurred
which were instigated by squads of
mor-spreaders, who went to their
wicked task directly from Communist
meetings. Until this present incident
Washington has been immune from
such activities.
Now that this evilly fomented panic
spirit has spent itself and confidence
has been restored in, it is to be hoped,
not only the institution under fire, but
others In Washington, it behooyes all
persons who have relations and deal
ings with financial establishments to be
ON their guard against the folly Of
needing unfounded rumors, malicious
reports, MISUNDERSTANDING whispers.
There is always time to inquire and as
certain the facts. There is always
some one who can be consulted with
confidence regarding the integrity Of
an institution. There is always per-
son Of experience and dependable judy
ment who can be quickly reached for
information and advice.
This experience has not been without
its value to the community. 1t has shown
that the banks of Washington are in
sound condition, that they enjoy the
confidence Of the Treasury Of the
United States under which they are
supervised and controlled. 1t has
demonstrated that the overwhelming
majority Of the people Of the District
have confidence likewise in the financial
institutions. Had it been otherwise this
run on the Perpetual Building Associ-
alton, although absolutely unwaranted,
would have spread TO affect other
financial centers, perhaps to the point
Of disaster. 1t may almost be said that
this demonstration was worth the anx-
tous hours of the period of panic and
the sacrifices that were entailed in
oJaael-sO1 ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06

Nathan Straus during his lifetime
bestowed most of his fortune in accord
ance with his personal wishes, thus
preventing a possibility of future COM
plications and misunderstanding A
wise man as well as pnilanthropist, he
took precautions to make sure that his
good thoughts would survive him in
practical expression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06

An airplane that can be packed in
small tube and carried on a submarine
is being tested. The old inventors
who foundered from roofs and cliffs
with inadequate wings may yet prove
that their devices like that Of Langley
needed only the right kind Of an engine
TO make them work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06

It is stated that owen D. Young is
sure that he will not appear as presi-
Dental candidate. Mr.. Young is a close
student and a clear reasoner. But no
man is wise enough to say that the
future may not find him in unexpected
public relationships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06

There is objection to hearing the
former Kaiser of Germany over radio
Yet there is no man whose remarks,
under the circumstances, would seem
likely to be more innocuous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06

Drought sufferers are disappointed by
the failure, up to date, of the ground
hog myth. Sunlight on February has
been followed by no SHOWS worth men
tioning at a time when the farmers,
discouraged by lack of moisture, would
welcome even a blizzard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Am Other States and Canada.
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
TO the use for republication of all news dis
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the loce! news
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06

Happy New YearI" was the Gus
Oomary greeting in Congress only a
little more than month ago. 1t lasted
only long enough to run into the ground
hogs prediction of rough weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06

An ancient phrase designated a COM
plicated question as something that
would puzzle a Philadelphia lawyer"
At present conditions appear calculated
TO puzzle New York City lawyers as
much as those Of any other city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Topsy Turvy Climate.

From the Hamilton Spectator.
Trees are budding in Newfoundland
and cold weather makes it necessary to
close schools in Florida. Any day now
we may expect to hear of an epidemic
of sunstrokes in the Arctic Circle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Not Altogether Clear.

Prom the GAINESVILLE Gazette
Every time the conference in London
settles the Indian question another
grain of dirt is found in the bottom
of the glass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
No Static in Politics.

From the Charleston wv. ,va.) Daily Mail.
David Lloyd George is charged with
making shift. Well, if politician
cannot shift now and then he's liable
70 get lost in the shuttle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Ask the Encyclonedia.

From the Roanoke Times.
An exchange declares that children's
questions deserve to be answered. I'm
questionably-bu who knows the right
answerS2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06

Einstein has new theory. The few
who could understand the first one like
this still more because it is considered
even harder to elucldate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
A Formula.

From the San Bernardino Sun.
The automotive industry seems to
have overlooked a simple way of get
ting back into capacity production and
giving business a boost. Just trade new
cars even for old ones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Boards in Russia.

From the Altoona Mirror
In Russia, where they have banished
Santa Claus, long bearded natives are
said to find it increasingly difficult to
evade suspicion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Chinese Progress.

From the Charleston Is. c. Evening Post.
A 19-year-old girl is leader of the
Chinese bandits, yet there are still peo-
pie who think the Chinese are not up
to date
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
No Snort at All.

From the Roanoke Times
Unless business picks up In the next
six months the colleg graduate of 1881
will be in quandary 1t would be tax
ing an unfair advantage of the world,
you know, to go out and conquer it while
it is in the throes of a depression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
An Excellent Guess.

From the Fort Wayne News-5entinel.
A scientist is reported to have found
a substance like rubber only much
more durable" A cold fried oyster,
probablyl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06

I ain tryin' to reform nobody" said
Uncle Eben, "cause rs jes' selfish
enough to blieve dat If has any good
ideas for moral improvement, kin
mebbe take de benefit personally"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Just Burglativitv.

From the Omaha World-Herald.
But DR.. Einstein perhaps would like
to get line, straight or curved, on the
burglar who ransacked his Summer
home in Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Make Farm Life Attractive.

IRON the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel.
A sport model tractor with a plush
lined rumble seat might give valuable
acceleration TO the "Sack-to-the-farm"
movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Making a Pet of Him.

els your wife fond of dumb animals?"
"I think she is" answered Mr..
Meekton, but I'm not sure. Anyhow,
she very seldom lets me talk"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Confidence Disappointed.

Everybody thinks that he
Knows what a government should be,
But no one that mankind has met
Has ever made one perfect yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Plenty Of Marks.

From the Toledo Blade.
Hit-skip autoists need have no fear
that the visible supply Of pedestrians
win become exhausted. 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
The Other Side of the Picture.

From the Dayton Daily News.
Whenever you see the picture OF a
movie star and his wife in the paper
you naturally turn to the reading
matter to see what the grounds are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Increasing Difficulty.

Einstein has theory new.
I will confess, oh brother,
It's harder to explain to you,
I find. than was the other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-06
Time Consuming Gossip.

Time Consuming Gossip.
do you believe all the stories that
are told in politics?"
81 try to forget most Of them" an
swered Senator Sorghum. Some of the
gossip sounds significant and interest
ing. But a statesman has to draw the
line somewhere. A man can't put in his
entire life investigating"