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Evening star., 1932-12-19
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

What do you need to know? Is there
some point about your business or per-
sonal life that puzzles you? Is there
something you want to know without
delay? Submit your question to Fred.
eric j. Haskin. director of our Wash
ington Information Bureau. He is en-
ployed to help you. Address your in
quiry to The Star Information Bureau
Frederic j. Haskin, Director, Washing
ton, D. c., and inclose cents in coin
or stamps for return postage. Do not
use post cards.
@. In contract bridge. is there a
penalty If player hesitates noticeably
before playing to trick when he has
only one card OF the suit in his hand?-
L. z.
A. This is an offense against the
ethics of the game. No player should
hesitate unnecessarily in order to
his hand. There Is no penalty. Such
a player should be avoided
Q. How long have we had the Christ
mas seals?-W. G. M.
A. The Christmas seals were intro
duced into this country from Denmark
in 1907 The first ones were adapted
by Miss Emily P. Bissell of Wilmington
Del Since 1917 the seals have beer
solely distributed by the Nationa
tuberculosis Association.
9. When did Thomas Nelson Page
die?-G W.
A. He died November /, 1922.
@. What American high school has
hn G
A. Larger than any other public high
school in the United States reporting
to the Federal Office of Education was
De Witt Clinton High School for boys
in New York City, with an enrolment
Of l0,05o in 1890 New Utrecht High
School and James Madison High School,
in Brooklyn, N. Y, with enrollments OF
9.944 and 8,71l. respectively. were the
next largest high schools reporting.
@, Are cultured paris and artificial
pearls the same?-A. S.
A. Cultured pearls are not artificial
pearls, but natural pearls beautified by
the scientific control of their forma-
pearls Of commerce today are cultured
pearls.
@. What kinds of animals are used
in laboratory experiments?-A. C. w.
A. There are only two types OF ami
mails customarily used on commercial
scale in laboratory experiments. These
are guinea pigs and white mice.
@. How long have young girls been
called ffappers?-R. A. c.
A. This expression is about two CEN
turies old. Early in the zoos growing
up girls were first called "fappers
from a fancied resemblance to the young
Of ducks. neither fedgiing nor grown
up. but dashing about with good deal
Of noise and tapping of wings.
@. What compensation do presiden-
tial electors receive?-F. 0. N
A. They receive no compensation
Serving is considered an honor.
@. Name the captains of the Notre
Dame foot ball team. beginning with
1921 through l932.-C. R.
A. The captains for the Notre Dsme
foot ball team for these years are:
Edward Anderson. Glenn Carberry'
Harvey Brown, Adam Walsh, Clem
Grove, Eugene Edwards and Thomas
Heardon. John P Smith. Frederick
Miller. John Law, Tom Conley, Tom
Yarr and Paul Host for 1882.
@ How many Government employees
are receiving retirement pay, and how
many are now subject to the retire
ment law?-J. M.
A. There are about 80 200 retired
Government employees on the roll. ana
approximately 43l 900 in Government
service subject to the retirement law.
q How MANY cigarettes are smoked
Evening star., 1932-12-19
Imagining More Trouble.

Il understand that the Eskimos are
purchasing radio SETS" said the con-
versation maker.
Il have heard so,' answered the
eminent explorer.
1T should make those long nights
cheerful, although I hope the music
won't make them frivolous"
Not much danger"
You don't know how you relieve my
mind. 1t would be distressing to think
of their opening clubs to run night
six months long"
"We learn by experience, said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, but no ancestor
has succeeded in recording the expe-
rience clearly enough to make us seek
progress by means of books instead of
battles"
Evening star., 1932-12-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Ever ReSourceful Santa.

Ever Resourceful Santa.
I'm not afraid" the small boy said,
That Santa Claus will be misled
Because We have no fireplace deep
Or chimney broad down which to creep
A radiator seems too small
To let him climb or even crawl;
But none the less on Christmas day
Well know that he has found his way.
For when our radio near by
Borrows the lightning from the sky
And brings. to chase away our gloom,
A brass band, right into the room,
I know that such a clever Saint
Will never let his heart grow faint.
Some new improvement, never fear.
Will bring him here for Christmas
cheer"
Evening star., 1932-12-19

Years ago a man of engaging per-
s5nality and durable digestion was
likely to have opportunities for income
as wine agent In the plans to
release alcoholic beverage employment
for him is not contemplated. Stein
On the Table" may be revived, but
Champagne Charley will not be i'm
mediately restored to the musical pro-
gram.
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President -elect Roosevelt will not re-
vive ancient simplicity SO far as to go
on horseback to the Capitol for inaugu-
ration. nor will he be SO modern as to
use an airship. The automobile. SO
long regarded as a reckless innovation,
now sets the standard as conservative
vehicle
Evening star., 1932-12-19

The Community Chest, having done
everything possible that can be done to
prevent distress, has stimulated phi
lanthropic interest in those cases that
must be met by the private purse. Any
one who does not know Of such cases
Quiring Of the nearest police officer.
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Philippine independence in twelv

Philippine independence in twelve
years is a comparatively safe idea. AS
q dozen years go by events may easily
arise to persuade the Filipinos them
selves to take a different view Of the
matter. Men now thirty years Of age will
then be foEty-two; and forty has been
rated bo.h by poet and philosopher as
the age at which men, better qualified
for leadership, pause and think things
over.
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Speaker Garner says the Senate may
take a long rest if it chooses. but the
House Of Representatives must not
linger over Christmas holidays. Even
legislators are inclined to evade unem-
ployment as far as possible, regardless
of the fact that Wages remain unim-
paired
Evening star., 1932-12-19

An element of demand for the res
toration Of Wilhelm as Emperor cannot
reasonably be regarded as an effort at
reassertion of aggressive militarism. A
second thought on the rs.rt of the ex-
Kaiser should make him the last man
In the world to desire another war.
Evening star., 1932-12-19

Suspicion is expressed by Senator
Thomas of Oklahoma that the ubiqui-
tous racketeer hampers with oil as well
as with alcohol. Legislation will hardly
complicate action by an effort 10 do
away with all underworld evils at the
same time.
Evening star., 1932-12-19

Suggestions as to payment on debt
recall the mood OF Rip Van Winkle
when he prefaced swallow OF
schnapps with the remark, we won't
count this one
Evening star., 1932-12-19

AS soon as prosperity turns the cor
ner Uncle Sam may have to think less
of cutting pay and more Of raising it
in order to keep competent workers in
the service.
Evening star., 1932-12-19

All the Nobel prizes could be con-
solidated and still be an insufficient re-
ward for any economic genius who can
show business a way TO reduce wages
and working time without sacrifice Of
purchasing capacity.
Evening star., 1932-12-19
Around the Corner

There have been some high words
exchanged around the Capitol"
Much to my disappointment" said
Senator Sorghum. "As we keep zig
tagging along. We continually find that
asperity is just around the corner"
Evening star., 1932-12-19
The Problem of Control.

From the Indianapolis News
But the Democrats must remember
that before they can keep control of
the Senate they will have to take con-
trol of the Democrats, which is no small
chore.
Evening star., 1932-12-19
Sans Alibi.

From the Toledo Blade.
Chicago's sanitary authorities will
have to look into Samuel insults state
ment that he left that city on account
of his health.
Evening star., 1932-12-19

In view of Present circumstances it
would only be polite for European ra-
tions to omit requests addressed to Uncle
Santa Claus for new armament.
Evening star., 1932-12-19
Too Quick.

From the Pasadena Post.
Chinese fighters are quick to bury the
hatchet. The trouble with them Is a
certain carelessress as to the person In
whom they bury 1t.
Evening star., 1932-12-19
New Leaf for 1898.

Time brings an end to every plight
A new leaf We will turn, it's said
And get things right in black and white
Instead Of scrawling "in the red"
Evening star., 1932-12-19
Still Chance for Invention.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel
Some heaven-sent genius has In
vented a machine that deals the hands
for bridge game. Now we may expect
device that will administer q kick
on the shin to q careless bidder.
Evening star., 1932-12-19

Jud Tunkins says a new kind of
white collar" man has pushed into
prominence in the person who wants
to see the foam on an old-style glass
of beer.
Evening star., 1932-12-19
The Much-Misunderstood Alien.

From the Dayton Daily News.
A Boston woman wants Prof Elm
stein barred from this country on the
grounds that he Is a dangerous alien.
But then she's not the first person who
misunderstood Etnstetn.
Evening star., 1932-12-19
No Satisfying Them.

From the New York Sun.
Even. with 80 per cent beer there
will be few who Will want the decimal
point removed.
Evening star., 1932-12-19
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Evening star., 1932-12-19

Every body makes mistakes said
Uncle Eben. but dat aim no excuse foh
not tryin' to correct en-"
Evening star., 1932-12-19
QUESTIONABLE Item.

We talk of debt with much regret
'Mongst friends of many a day.
And ask, as phrases harsh are met,
How did We get this way?"
The kindness and the gratitude
Seem to have gone astray.
We're growing positively rude!
How did we get this way?
Evening star., 1932-12-19
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Assertins that conditions can be
remedied only - indigestion u
The Washington times., 1932-07-02

the broad highways of the water reserved for
the wealthynow they the playground of millions The
small family cruiser has into its Low in price
economical maintain and easy to operate it contains many
Of the features found in the most modern home.
There boat fit the size and purse of every family
For 1882 manufacturers have built runabouts with easier rid
ing qualities increased speed for those who want them
Motors are lighter compact efficient.
Small family cruisers introduced last year. have been made
attractive with comfortable interiors for day and
night Head has been increased and additional
locker and storage space provided.
The of Diesel engines burning cheap and safe fuel OIL
has become widespread Motors rubber mounted floors
insulated and hus constructed deaden noise and lessen
vibration Geys equipped for long cruises with electric
refrgerator running water stoves and sinks and
hot water heaters
The runabouts feature level riding and acuhioned
bottoms with hu of torpedo and stramned designs Safety
glass extensively wndhields Vacuum power
trolls make operation simple.
Remember when you have boat of your you open
worlds Of beauty highways with dust detours
traffic JAMS traffic cops and social rules except
to be comfortable Lounge deck all day in bathing suit
If you like Step the side for cool plunge when the
weather gets hot Enjoy the zest of fresh air. the whip Of salt
spray and plenty of golden sunshine.
Travel all day. and interesting places At night
your home is the inviting little you find.
You will be amazed at the values offered in these new
boats you will be amazed the and
of owning and operating
The Washington times., 1932-07-02
Relief for Children
Sanatorium Started at Last

Ground has Children Tubercuo
Gs Sanatorium.
It is to be hoped that the project will pushed compile
ton rapidly possible
The Of the sanatorum has already been marked with
many checks and delays No should be permitted.
The structure should be expedited in order that the hun
dred Of suffering children Of Washington may be given
fighting chance to the disease with which they
afflicted.
Tor many years little group of active workers has rug
ged to bring about establishment of adequate establish
ment to for tuberculous children
During those years the number of children suffering with
this disease has steadily The city knows that only with
modern sanaorium the battle their lives be
As the building for the children progresses another task
arises to confront those interested in the fight against tber
culoss
That task to bring about erection of adequate and
modern adult hospital to replace the institution
Fourteenth and Upshur Streets Northwest
The present hospital though rendering mighty service is
too small to meet the demands upon and it is not properly
equipped
DR. j. Winthrop Peabody and his assistants at the hospital
are striving nightly to keep pace with modern developments
IN the warfare against tuberculosis but they should be given
the proper structures and equipment.
AS the chldrens institution is well the way to
completion the city must start out prepare adequate
hospital for adult tuberculosis sufferers.
The Washington times., 1932-07-02
Faith In Washington
Assisting Home Buyers

The determination of substantial business leaders of the
community study stamp out it exists the reported
practice of some mortgage holders Of demanding large
taimens mortgages by home buyers is bright star In
the troubled economic sky.
When the home buyer is given the backing Of the men
reuresented on the District Committee of the Banking and
Industrial Committee of Fifth Federal Reserve District
be taken pretty good indication OF confidence In the
local situation and promise that heartess creoors Will not
be allowed to disrupt the local real estate market
It is doubtful the practice of demanding curtalments
ct all general ..
In fact although few specific instances have been cited
the companies lending to home buyers are as
unit in dscountenancing the practice.
Nevertheless the committee doing commendable thing
in probing which may be brought to its attention
It that where such practice discovered
the sensible and business of the city will take
proper steps to wipe it out.
The action of the committee is not only boon to the
home buyer without might be in danger Of losing
substantial equity his home is likewise good business
practice the part of the business houses comprising the
committee.
Washington real estate is still about the best kind of
investment that be found.
If business leaders continue the policy announced by
the committee of protecting far possible those who
are buying that real estate will continue to be sound
investment
To permit few unscrupulous lenders of money to destroy
the faith of buyers the market make chaotic other
wise sound conditions would react in the CITY,
The time for mortgage holders to insist
substantial curtailments by home buyers.
In most instances the home buyers suffering from
reduced incomes and having difficult time to make ends
meet
To insist upon large curtaments must necessarily
result in substantial losses.
It behooves the lenders treat the borrower with
the utmost consideration and grant him every eniency until
the whole country is back its feet.
The Washington times., 1932-07-02

greatest peril of freedom is the
right to think for yourself.
That's the first reason why
you must not be bound too
much by other peoples opinions.
The second reason is this:
peoples opinions" is rarely
based on opinion. It is usually
based on, the common human
desire to make noise.
The average mortal wants to
put himself on record, regard
less of whether he has any
thing to record or not.
He can't bear to be silent
until he has something to say.
He says it anyway. And so.
though you will receive thou
sand words of advice for every
action, no more than 10 out of
that thousand will contain any
thought Of value.
Nor will more than 10 eX-
press the honest conviction Of
the speaker. They will simply
represent his desire to "go on
the air." and they will be use
less as a. guide for your own
conduct.
NO MATTER WHAT PEG
PIE SAY, YOU MUST IN THE
END THINK FOR YOURSELF
AND BEAR THE CONSE-
QUENCES OF YOUR OWN
THOUGHTS. No one else can
be your guide. This has always
been true and now it is more
true than ever.
For never have peoples opin-
ions been less reliable than in
this confused age. The old
creeds have crumbled. The new
creedS have not yet been
formed. We are all going some
where, we are all on our way
but where? Most of us are
thinking hard, thinking bravely,
trying to think right; but what
is right, and what is wrong, in
this upside-down world?
Out or LUCK
And so, more than ever, you
must think for yourself, make
your own decisions, try to es-
tablish your own policies. If
you cannot do that, stranger,
then yours out of luck in 1882.
Then does that mean that
voI Should show a reckless dis
regard of what people think?
It certainly does not!
What people think may have
little or no value in the Shap-
ing of your life, but what peo-
pie care is of the utmost i'm
portance. And while you may
and should do your own think
ing for yourself, you will al
ways need the love and re-
spect, the confidence and CO.
operation of society.
Do not risk the loss Of these.
Think for yourself, and face
the consequences of your own
thought.
But show such tolerance for
the other fellows thought, such
tenderness toward his need and
such real desire for his friend
illness that he will walk with
you even though he may not
agree with you.
Copyright. 1882, King Features
Syndicate, lnc.)
The Washington times., 1932-07-02
Three-Minute Journeys

Lately the whole world has
been paying homage to a great
German poet. Art has no front
iers or nationality, so celebra-
tions in honor of Goethe have
been staged all over the world.
OF course, the most ferVent
gatherings were held In the
lovely town of Weimar. the gem
of Thuringia. a place indis'
solubly connected not only with
the great Goethe, but with
Schiller, Liszt and the philoso-
pher Nietzsche as well.
Thuringia, in central Ger
many, is a district of lovely
forest-clad hills, and the Thur
inigan forest has long been an
objective of lovers of beautiful
scenery. In Thuringia the
traveller finds vast stretches OF
coniferous forest and leafy
woods; wide, verdant meadows;
picturesque mountain streams
and villages that look as if the
hand of time had never touched
them. Thuringia is rich in old
castles surrounded by magnifi-
cent parks, and everywhere the
mountains dominate the scene.
These are some of the attrac-
tionS that bring so many artists
and walking groups to Thuringia
every year. And, of course, such
a trip is not complete without a
visit to beautiful Weimar, capt.
tai of the Free State Of Thur
ingia.
Weimar is beautifully situa-
ted. From there a short trip
by bus or train takes one into
the heart of the great forest,
while nearby is the lovely Bel
vedere Palace, set in park OF
amazing beauty. The town it.
self is like a great park, with
its innumerable gardens and
richly wooded park areas. 1t is
not difficult to understand why
so many poets and intellectuals
found happiness in Weimar.
The Dukedom of SAKE Wei
mar, indeed, has played a great
part in the history of Ger
many's intellectual develop
ment. 1t was the Duke Carl
Augustus of Saxe-Weimar who
summoned Goethe. Schiller and
Herder to his court, and so
made Weimar the intellectual
center of Germany.
Originally Thuringia was di-
vided into Is Saxon dukedomS.
It was after the World War
that the various principalities
and dukedoms were united into
the Free State of Thuringia.
Although there are many
The Washington times., 1932-07-02

points of interest in Weimar,
the focal point is the National
Goethe Museum on the Frauen-
plan, preserving the poets nu-
merous living rooms, the room
in which he died, and other
marks Of his association with
the town. There, too, is
Goethe's garden house set in
a beautiful park. Most Of the
original manuscripts of the
poets works are to be seen
there. also innumerable statues
of Goethe.
Weimar also has preserved
carefully the associations of
Schiller and Nietzsche, both
their homes being kept intact.
Music lovers soon find their
way to the Liszt house, where
the famed composer lived from
1869 until his death 'in 1886.
His music room with its piano
is kept as a shrine.
Weimar is interesting not
only as a city of intellectual
souvenirs, but also for its many
famous palaces, some of which
are now used as museums.
Such is the Residienz Palast,
with its grand ducal apart
ments. The Red Palace and
the Yellow Palace are now used
for ministerial offices, but the
lovely furniture, hangings and
chandeliers make the offices
look more like drawing rooms.
The State Library is housed in
gorgeous summer palace built
in 1865, and is one of the
most comprehensive libraries
in Europe. The drama is en-
Shrined in the German Ma
tional Theater, which draws
crowds to its annual festival
week in the Easter season. This
year the celebrations were de-
voted entirely to the works of
Gothic, with special presenta-
tions Of Faust"
Sports play a great part in
the life of the Weimar Of to-
day. Athletic grounds, tennis
courts, golf courses and che
SchwanSee bathing beach ara
all near by. also the great new
stadium of the Thuringia State
Sports Association. These sports
facilities are enjoyed by the
students that attend the State
colleges of architecture, art and
craftsmanship.
A quaint old city is Weimar,
picturesque and peaceful-an
excellent point from which to
start a walking tour through
the Thuringian forest.
The Washington times., 1932-07-02
Tokay Wine
Fine for Floors

FrsCass Tokay wine be bought in Hungary for ten
cents less pint and in districts inferior grade
il being used to scrub floors.
The that tariff restrictions in Europe and prohb
ton in America makes impossible to export this famous
product of the vineyards.
The negrOwing and beer-makng countries of Europe
are with the exception of France virtually bankrupt.
Most Of them America money
restrictions here the sale of light wines and beer
were removed these nations would Immediately export
beverages of excellent quality to They would also
improve their financial position and might begin further
payments their debts
The Washington times., 1932-07-02
In Honor of Pulaski
Republics Need Not Always Be Ungrateful

In ardy recognition of the services Of the Polish patriot
Pulaski to this country during the Revolution the House Ju
dietary Committee has favoraby reported resolution to deg
nate October II Pulaski Day.
The part played by Pulaski and his fellow Pole Koscusco
by the German Seuben and by obscure foreign heroes
in the War of Independence has been overhadowed in popular
esteem by the achievements of Lafayette
It is dparagement Lafayette memory recall the
exploits of such Pulaski whose contributions to the
American of equal if not greater Importance
Pulaski himself made the supreme sacrifice for this
try dying of wounds received the siege Savannah
October II is the anniversary of his death.
An acknowledgment of his fame such now proposed
has been long overdue.
It should be made if only give the lie the
saying that republics always ungrateful.