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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

O. How much money was there In
savings banks last year?-C. w.
A. In 1880 there was $9.190. 1858, 900
deposited in the mutual savings banks.
In the stock savings banks there was
Sligo 1872 600. This amount Of deposits
represents the deposits evidenced by
savings pass books and time certificates
of deposits.
O. What does the term loading"
signify in the insurance business?-
r. G.. d.
A. 1t applies to that amount which
is calculated as the cost Of securing
the desired business.
@. Please give a brief account Of
Nine. de Staels girlhood.-D. N.
A Anne Louise Germaine Necker,
Baronne de Stael-Holstein. was born
at Paris April %, 1866. Her father was
the famous financier, Necker. Her
mother was Suzanne Curchod. She
was a plain child but a coquette and
DESTROYS of prominence and attention.
ment injured her health. which was
improved by the familys removal TO
Coppet, her fathers estate on the Lake
Of Geneva. In 1886 Mile. Necker pub
lished a moved, Sophie" and in 1880 >
tragedy. Jeanne Gray" Her first mar
1iage was to Eric Magnus, Baron OF
Stael-Holstein. first an attache of the
Swedish legation and later minister.
She was 90 at the time and her hus-
band 81.
@. What will Russia's cotton crop
be this year?-G. A. K.
A. In 1880 the cotton crop in Russia
amounted to I,40O, 100000 tons. 1t is
expected that this years crop will ex-
coed this. 1t may be as much as five
times as large.
Q. What kind of stone was used in
the Great Pyramids?-B. P.
A, The pyramids were built OF
hard rough-hewn limestone. but large
blocks of granite we're also used. espe-
cially on the outside. The stone was
taken from quarries in the cliffs which
line the Nile Valley in its lower reaches.
@. Why can't airplanes be made to
fly as the bird fiies?-M. T.
A. La Technique Aeronautique says:
1T Is well known that the primary
feathers of a birds wing are distinctly
separated while in Tapping flight. Tests
made on models Stimulating this con-
struction showed that the lift increased
three times, and drag increased nine
times. One Of the most important as
sets of the birds wing is its fexibility
and control "a condition exceedingly
difficult to copy mechanically. Many
scientists are studying the flight of
birds to find any hitherto overlooked
details Of natures technique that viii
help man in mechanical flying. When
inventors produce a material that has
the strength, weight ratio of feathers
and the hollow bones of birds with an
engine which has the efficiency of a
birds digestive system and muscles.
it will then be easy to build an air.
plane as safe as bird
@. Who gave the home of the Bishop
of London. Fulham Palace, to the
Episcopal Church?-A E.
A. The Manor of Fulham has be-
longed to the See Of London since 631.
1t is said to have been given to Erken-
valid, Bishop Of London, by Tyrhtilus,
Bishop of Hereford, with the consent
Of Sigehard, King of the East Saxons
and Coenred, King of the Mercians.
@. Where is Rubens' Descent From
the Cross" now hanging?-G. H.
A. 1t hangs in the Cathedral in
Amsterdam, Holland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Little Song.

The Little Song.
I heard a bird that caroled as a sun
beam came along.
I must admit thought it was a silly
little song.
But if you caught its meaning in a
truly proper way,
1t was about the blue skies and the
poisoning of May.
I heard simple ditty with an often
echoed rhyme.
1 must admit it seemed thoughtleSs
way to pass the time.
And yet it told of pleasures that to
youth are very dear
Responding many year to a reminder
of good cheer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16
A Great Bargain.

1t certainly was nice of Francis x.
Bushman to throw himself on the matri-
monial market in that abandoned fash
ion. All the women of the country must
have been given great thrill Think
Of getting such man for a husband
merely by supporting him in the style
to which he is accustomed! Even II
it is the woman who always pays and
pays and pays, she will not have to pay
very much for this erstwhile movie star
that Is, not more than hundred thou
sand year or so.
There is no question about tit is
the chance of lifetime for the women.
Bushman is only forty-seven years old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16
Assignment.

Are you the city editor?" inquired
the cub reporter.
"I am" answered the man at the
desk. Haven't you an assignment"
YES, have little story found a
note about. But my most important
assignment is from a magazine that
wants one of these stories with hard
boiled city editor in it. You have al
ways been polite and considerable and
may as well resign. You may be a
good city editor, but as a fiction char
acter you are a disappointment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

Prisoners are showing an increased
desire to get away from the exactions
of penitentiary life. A disposition to
treat criminals with kindness is de-
veloping a tendency to discuss the war
den as If he were landlord, expected
to please all corners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16
Literature and Pharmacy.

Is it not truly strange to look
Upon the drug store counter book,
Designed with confidence secure
Our various mental ills TO cure?
Philosophers with fine advice
Are offered at cut-rate price,
And yet may grace some radio scheme
Like tooth paste or a shaving cream
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

man John ]. Raskob of the Democratic
National Committee promised the adop-
ton of the Norris Simmons plan, APP
proved by the Senate in the last Con-
gress, which would have the Tariff
Commission report one schedule of the
tariff at a time to Congress and the
Congress act only on these reports. 1t
sounds like real plan, but who is go
ing to bind a future Congress to do
anything OF the kind?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16
A Precedent

From the New London Day.
The Bishop of London is concerned
over the ''insidious doctrine of compan-
ionate marriage creeping in from the
United States" What about history,
Bishop? Take look at the story about
King Henry the Eighth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

English formality insists on address,
ing Charlie as MI" Chaplin. There
ought TO be some good comedy made
available by the experiences Of a IA
vorite performer with the exactions Of
social life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

Whatever charges may be made
against Mayor Jimmy Walker, it will
be difficult 70 find many who will re-
gard him as bold. bad man. Friends
will love him in the December Of his
career as they did in May. Many a
time he is likely to regret that he did
not remain a songster instead Of be-
coming politician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16
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10 the use for republication of all news dis
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ited IN this paper and also the local news
published herein All RIGHTS of publication Of
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

Ideas change. DR.. Mary Walker,
who wore long trousers and a frock
coat, would probably have been shocked
by the thought of appearing in mod
ern feminine riding costume.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

Salt is easily made in India. But,
for that matter, so is home brew in this
country. A government might find it
easier to collect on products which
require special skill in laboratory work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

American authors manage to secure
all kinds of bouquets in Northern Eu-
rope. But, then, so did that precarious
celebrity, DR.. Cook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16
A Record Maker.

From the Detroit Free Press.
The departing Congress will live In
history as the most "doleful" in Amer
lean experience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16
Erasing by Radio?

From the South Bend Tribune.
Wireless messages were received and
typewriter by a machine in Detroit,
Mich. the other day. The radio eraser
may be next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

'Payin' too much attention to little
things" said Uncle Eben, lis like givin'
yohself a black eye cause you WASH
satisfied to shoe mosquito, but wanted
TO smash i'm"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16
Just Like Calvin.

From the st. Louis Glohe-Democrat.
An association Of years Is showing its
effect upon Mrs. Coolidge. Asked by
reporters to say something, she re-
sponded, "Greetings"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16
Paper Profits.

His paper profits" made him rich,
And then went to the bad.
He lost lot of money which
He never really had.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16
Increasing Dry Sentiment.

Increasing Dry Sentiment.
st have been told that you are I'M
compromisingly dry"
ct am" answered Senator Sorghum.
"Out my way most of the leaders and
their relatives have troubles with their
livers and other inside mechanisnls that
cause doctors to forbid alcohol. Year
by year these citizens have become more
numerous till now I figure that their
vote is worth going after"
Jud Tunkins says there's no tellin'
how to tell how to figure on a race
track performance. When it comes to
temperament boss is a four-legged
prima donna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16
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Comparing Recommendations.

What is that very large building?"
asked the stranger in Crimson Gulch.
That's the court house" answered
Cactus Joe.
And the very small building next
TO it?"
That's the jail"
Apparently you do not have many
prisoners"
I'VE have plenty. But the judge
likes lots of room because he's there
for life, while most of the men in
custody are we'll satisfied with only
temporary lodgings"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

Congress sometimes suspends its in
vestigations but New York never quits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16
Love and Weapons.

Love and Weapons.
A love affair
Brings hope renewed.
1t may, with care,
Not cause a feud.
Let Cupid use
His bow for fun
And still refuse
To tote gun.
ITO speak the truth" said Hi Ho, the
sage of Chinatown, requires only
moment of utterance, but years of re-
search in order to ascertain it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

Rate by Maii-PayabIe in Advance.
MARYLAND and virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

@. What does it cost to collect the
revenue taxes?-J. A. S.
A. The total cost of administering
the internal revenue tax laws for 1880
was $34,352. 063.41, the cost being S1.13
for each 500 collected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

O. How much money was there In
savings banks last year?-C. w.
A. In 1880 there was $3.50, 969, 900
deposited in the mutual savings banks
In the stock savings banks there was
S11661e 600. This amount Of deposits
represents the deposits evidenced by
savings pass books and time certificates
Of deposits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

@. What kind of paper is used to
make our stamps?-H Y.
A. The paper used in the manufac-
ture of postage stamps is made Of
bleached chemical wood fiber derived
at the present time, from North Caro-
lima pine trees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

@. Where does Angelo Patri teach
school?-N. F. NJ
A. He is principal Of School No. As,
New York City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

o. What kind Of stone was used in
the Great Pyranids?-B. P.
A. The pyramids were built OF a
hard rough-hewn limestone. but large
blocks of granite we're also used, espe-
cially on the outside. The stone was
taken from quarries in the cliffs which
line the Nile Valley in its lower reaches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-16

@. What will Russia's cotton crop
be this year?-G. A. K.
A. In 1880 the cotton crop in Russia
amounted to 1,400, 10000 tons. 1t is
expected that this years crop will ex-
coed this. 1t may be as much as i've
times as large.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Why Dodge the Issue

There can be no argument over the fact that prosperity of the railroads is essential to prosperity of the nation as a whole. While there are other large and necessary methods of transporting passengers and freight, the railroads are the backbone of the whole transportation structure.
 Another fact that cannot be argued IS that income must be sufficient to pay wages. interest on stocks and bonds. taxes and up- keep. Railroad revenues are not at the pres- ent time. and have not been for some time past, large enough to properly cover these expenses in spite of rigorous economy.
 Therefore. there seems to be one of Sev- eral things left to do - increase freight and passenger traffic at present rates, or increase transportation rates. or reduce quality ot service. or further cut operating expense by reducing wages from the presidents and higher executive officers right down the line. or combine little of all four alternatives.
 Drastic action will be necessary if the roads remain solvent and continue to render our nation the best and most efficient rail- road service the world has ever known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Anti-War Day

The anniversary of the outbreak of the World war was observed by Communist disturbances and riots in many places in Europe. August 1. apparently, has be- come Anti-War Day for European radicals, but the demonstrations that marked it were not allowed to be very peaceful.
 Bayonets, rubber truncheons, wholesale arrests. shootings tear gas, nflammatory articles in publications mass meetings with free-for-all fights what d tragic, pitlful picture The worlds longing for peace and justice is mighty. The worlds understand ing of how to attain them is humanly faulty, short-sighted, blocked by sefishness, blurred by violence.
 Perhaps the longing for peace is the great and hopeful feature of such seemingly hope less occasions. Some day the authorities and representatives of conservative governments may learn better way to work for peace than beating up peace demonstrators And some day the violent agitators for peace may learn better way to state their cause. l he goals of both groups are the same.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Law

The University of Illinois Law School IS encouraging the specializing of its students in some one branch of law Its Dean says that the time has come for lawyers to de- velop a speciality just as doctors have.
 There has been tendency in that diree- ton for some time there are admiralty lawyers corporation lawyers insurance lawyers and so on. But that has been usu- ally a later development. rather than plan from the beginning for the young mans training. .'h.su g2
 There have been entirely too many half baked lawyers foisted upon society by hurry up law schools. Any measures which will tend to dam that flood will be useful. It is not the competent and thoroughly trained lawyer who raises his voice against smplifi- cation of procedure. cutting red tape and making easier the path of Justice The blocking of these great causes comes for the most part from the lawyers who feed upon teehnicalities at the expense of Justice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
NEW YORK
wlh Gilbert Swan

The other day, one of the Tin Pan Alleyites furnished me with a few examples of the moonlight numbers that have brought for tunes to the publishing houses over a period of years.
 Way back in grandpas time things were just the same. Then they were singing, My Sweet hearts the Man in the Moon ." And how they loved 1t!
 Moonlight and Roses' has been a pet with most of the population that goes in for romance. AnO this association of moonlight nights with romance is, of course, the possible answer to the eternal pop ularity of moon tunes.
 Lately there's been Wabash Moon." which Morton Downey adopted for a time as his theme song. Shine on, Shine on Harvest Moon," "When the Silvery Moon is Shining" "Ukulele Moon," "Take In the Sun, Hang Out the Moon." Blue Pacific Moonlight" Moon beams," Moon Dear" Don't Blame It on the Moon," Noon light Memory" and so on.
 In fact moonlight streams oves almost every phase of Tin Pan Al. ley history.
 At least half dozen vogues year have marked the changes in tempo, dance styles and such, but whether done to the moonlight waltz time or, lyricists find the moon good old reliable--a stand ard product that seldom disap- points them.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08

sylvania utility. The rate paid is not resu- lated - but the rate for which the Balti- more company sells the power is. And the wholesale rate is so low that even if it were cut in half it would have no effect on the final rate to the consumer. As has been pointed out thousand times the great part of the final cost of electricity lies in delivering it to the homes and factories of the buyers.
 To exert Federal control over companies engaged in interstate business would inevit- ably result in battle with state authorities. The company selling per cent of it's power in another state is selling o5 per cent in its own state under the jurisdiction of local bodies. Federal power supervision would mean the end of States rights in this regard - and it would be long step to- ward time when business all over the nation. operating under varying conditions and catering to different classes of eusto- mers,. would be told what to do and what not to do by bureau at Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Where Was Moses, Etc?

Who will be President pro tempore of the Senate in December is congressional question ranking in importance just after that of the House Speakership. George Moses of New Hampshire now holds the position. but the Progressives are gunning for him. Witty George" is too witty for his own good. His sneering epithets, not ably the sons of the wild jackass" charac- tcrization. rankle in sensitive lnsurgent hearts. Senator Nye of North Dakota has not forgiven Moses violation of senatorial ethics in placing the Nye Committees fat expense account in the Congressional Record. Other incidents have stirred the Western senator's ire against the New Hamp- shire wisecracker and elassicist.
 Moses answer to threats of dethronement is characteristic: If you scalp me, I'll scalp you," he says in effect. In other words should the rebels overthrow King George, he may turn them out of their treasured chairmanships by voting with the democrats to organize the Senate. It will be recalled that the vote on organizing the Senate fol- :ows that or c'ectng a President pro tenn pore. and the republicans have a plurality of only one.
 If this whole sale scalpng occurs, demo- crats will supereede seven important insur- gent republican chairmen, including Nye himself who now presdes over the Public Lands Committee. Moses position would probably go to Key Pittman of Nevada. Happily for the g.o.p., however, such situation is not likely to eventuate. The insurgents want their chairmanships and vengeance on Senator Moses is not worth the price it might involve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
.o.. .u0hL >}t
 Vacation Motor Industry

Domestic and foreign motorists who toured this country last year. are estimated to have spent S3,200, 100000 on these trips. That is big industry. Those that do the most advertising will get big part of it. 's3 p"
 But success in getting a good share of this business also depends very much upon the roads States that scrimp on their high ways may think they are saving money. But they practically tell the automobile tour ists that their patronage is not considered important
 A state may have very fine scenery. and many interesting historical features and plenty of comfortable hotels. but if it pre- sents the visitor with bunny roads, the tourist says Never again" It IS pretty hard to duly admire the beauties of nature and the enterprisng works of man. when you are sore and lame from automobile joltlng.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Heart Disease

Deaths from troubles of the heart are on the increase. This is especially true in Ger many. but is noticeable almost everywhere else.
 Setting aside all consideration of funda- mental diseases of the heart, one important cause of death by simple stopping of the working of the heart is flu. Flu is devas- tating affair. and needs more attention to recovery from it than is usually given. The heart has to work very hard, in flu cases. to clear out the virulent poison threatening the patient. If the sufferer from every common cold would go to bed day. many of these troubles might be avoided. In cases of true flu, however, there isn't much queS- ton of staying at work. the patient is knocked down in the beginning and has to stay in bed at least a short time. But when he beings to feel better he is tempted to go back to full duty before he should. The heart has not recovered from its strain, and if the added strain of daily work is put upon it at this time, sooner or later trouble will show up. Often it can never rid the body entirely of the toxins generated at these times. They finger around in the iOIHl Ol oiNuS lHItStlOuS OI OtlleI "SdhHooSeS' The patient seems fairly we'll but the dan ger remains lurking. Some day when he's a little overtired it gets him. He sits down to lunch and leaves all mortal lunches forever. Or he starts to read his paper and reads no more. Or he feels extra tired, goes to bed expecting to take a good long sleep, and sleeps without waking,
 It is hard to baby oneself when there IS much to be done - but an extra day or two at home after flu and a week or two of taking it extra easy, with all the time pos sible spent in bed, is not the method of the mollycodde. It's the way of sensible man or woman. willing to pay little harder and longer now for future freedom. A week of rest at such time may mean ten years later usefulness
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
At The National Capitol DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER A Digest of Who's Who and What's What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER
By RODNEY BUTCHER

fairs for the drys. It almost leaves them, one might suggest. carrying the hod. They claimed the Hoover election was a distinctly dry vic- tory and now it appears that they must prove their forces are strong enough to block the election of any | wet presidential candidate. Without suggesting that they can't prove it, or asserting that election trends have appeared wet rather than dry, one has to point out that the drys may now bo socked in the eye by the prosper ity issue just as they were greatly aided by 1t in their supreme de- sire to defeat Al Smith. A lot of people voted for Hoover because we had been having good times and now lot of them will vote against him because we have been having bad times.
 The drys can't help that, but they may suffer for it just the same. The election of 1892 prob- ably will be more nearly wet-dry contest than in 1928, but 1t will still be far from exactly that. If Hoover wins the drys will prompt- ly take credit, with much more Justification than they had when they took it in 1928, and if he loses they will say they lost because the voters were sore about the depres- sion.
 If wet or moist democratic candidate wins, the vets will holler that they did it and if he loses they will not be caught lacking atibis for their failure to elect him.