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Evening star., 1932-01-12

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ing Star Information Bureau, Frederic
j. Haskin, Director, Washington, D. C.
@. Can a person set a watch to the
exact second by receiving the time over
the radio?-W. w. M.
A. The Bureau of Standards says
that the lag in the signals would prob
ably be less than OIL second.
@. What clothes are appropriate for
young man to wear on shipboard on
a short cruise?-R. E. M.
A. Mems Wear says that young men
usually wear flannel slacks and berets,
rubber-soled sport shoes and pull-over
sweaters during the day, and change
into evening clothes at dinner time.
Both tuxedos and tail coats are seen.
@. How many dramatic societies are
there in the United States and Can
ada?-Vy T.
A. There are probably many small
dramatic societies that are not in
cluded, but there are at least l 400
drama production groups In the United
States and Canada.
@. What Is the Negro population of
Cleveland, Ohio?-I. J.
A. Of Clevelands total population of
goo, ,429, the Negroes number 1889.
@. Under what line will the Manhat-
tan sail?-P. j.
A. This new steamship belongs to
the United States Lines. There Is no
definite information as to when she
will go into service, but 1t Is possible
that she will begin operations this COM
ing Summer.
@. Has any country ever used plati-
mum for money?-C. w.
A. Russia experimental with plati-
mum between 1928 and l845 when plat
mum was worth only one-third as much
as gold The platinum coins were aban-
doned because they were not interna-
tionally accepted but they now have
bullion value much greater than their
face value.
@. What is the difference between the
yam and sweet potato?-B. F.
A. They are two distinct types Of
edible plants. The sweet potato is the
root OF vine of the morning glory
family, while the yam is the root of a
plant of distinct family, dioscoreaceae.
The only species in this country is
dioscorea villosa, which occurs wild in
the Southern States. The yam and
sweet potato are similar except that
the latter has much more delicate
taste and is more suitable for food, hav-
ing been cultivated for generations.
@. Is Stratford-on-Ayon compare
lively new town.. ].
A. 1t probably dates from the Roman
era.
@. What is considered the most i'm
portant work on geography which has
come down from early dayS?-G. t.
A.-The great geography written by
Strabo, the Greek historian and
geographer.
Q. Why is the stonechat so named?
"A. T. S.
A. This bird takes its name from
it's note. The sound is that OF two
pebbles being struck together.
Q. When Staten Island was bought
from the Indians what did they receive
in return?-D. D.
A. The Dutch West India Co. gave
in exchange some kettles, axes hoes,
wampum, drilling avis, jew's-harps and
divers small wares"
Evening star., 1932-01-12

If only all women's patriotic organi
cations were blessed with officers hav-
ing as good sense as the president of
the New York Chapter of the Colonial
Danes! Informed that the historic
painting Washington Crossing the
Delaware" had been removed from the
walls to the basement of the Metropoli-
tan Museum, she said: THE directors
know their business, and If they remove
a picture take it they have good and
sufficient reason"
Evening star., 1932-01-12

The Wisconsin scrubwoman who an
length of the Mississippi has taken per-
force to steamer at Cairo, Ill. She
accomplished half, at any rate, Of what
she promised. If everyone did that
well the general average of performance
would rise.
Evening star., 1932-01-12

If the old man out in Missouri who
by any chance, telling the truth, how
humiliated he must have felt during
the past two decades, when reviewing
his early, pifhling efforts. He seldom
shot an unarmed man in the back and
never killed baby in his life.
Evening star., 1932-01-12

Stanford University is the first COL
lege to include in her curriculum a
course in angling, with due attention
to care of tackle, manufacture of flies,
etc. 1t is suggested that the thesis in
this interesting academic departure
consist of feast of fried trout for in
structor and classmates.
Evening star., 1932-01-12

Politicians who, fed to repletion with
banquet dishes and comforted by the
delights Of good coffee and fragrant TO-
bacco, enjoy verbal haying of the party
In power can perhaps feel for the hun
CRY, cold and jobless fellow who does
the same thing.
Evening star., 1932-01-12

No one knows yet how much Of q cut
George Herman Ruth's salary will suffer
during 1892. But it is q safe bet that
every salaried man in the country hopes
his own pay may hold up, proportion
ately, Is well as that of the Babe"
Evening star., 1932-01-12
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Evening star., 1932-01-12

Fathers of American debutantes
will, with tears of something or other
in their eyes, read how Princess Eu-
doxia of Bulgaria asked to have her
royal allowance reduced.
Evening star., 1932-01-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANpER JOHNSON.

AmbitionIess
I've envied the feller whose wishes
attain
A ruther diminutive size
In the joy of contentment he'll mebbe
remain
without workin' hard fur the prize.
But a man once diminished his wishes
90 fast
That they soon grew remarkably
small
An we wasn't surprised to discover ut
last
That he didn't want nothin' at ALI
An was this man happy? He wasn't
bit
He didn't want sunshine nor rain.
He thought that the music which
cheered us should quit.
Most everything made him complain.
He feared to be lonely. He hated a
crowd.
There was nothin' that he could
recall
That would waken him up to be happy
or proud.
He didn't want nothin' at all.
Evening star., 1932-01-12

Illegal bass fishing has just cost q
virginia man 1851. There is good news
for decent portsmen-anglers in every
penny Of that sum.
Evening star., 1932-01-12
No Censor There.

From the Florence (Ala.) Herald.
A Los Angeles preacher who has been
ruled off the radio threatens to run
for the Senate. He knows where he
can talk without let or hindrance.
Evening star., 1932-01-12
And Who Used a Jawbone?

From the Manchester Union.
Tunney has been almost hoored by
a lecture. The spoken word Is mightier
than the wallop.
Evening star., 1932-01-12
Cannu Einns

The Firms figured they ought 70
hAVe soenstht16 te d Mlth a that -.
Evening star., 1932-01-12
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Evening star., 1932-01-12
Hasty.

Hasty.
rs your boy Josh ambitious?"
"Yes," replied Farmer Corntossel.
Hes plannin' to be so rich an sue
cessful that already he's beginnin' to
look on me as q sort O. poor relation"
Evening star., 1932-01-12
Novelty Demanded.

Novelty Demanded.
You don't say Down with the
trusts! in your speeches any more"
NO." replied Senator Sorghum; mine
are like other audiences. You've got to
give em something new"
Evening star., 1932-01-12
Human Incapac city.

The world pursues It's 'customed plan
For centuries together.
Though you may change the weather
man,
You cannot change the weather.
Evening star., 1932-01-12
Responsibility.

Responsibility.
Does your wife let you carry the
latchkey?"
"She compels me to carry it." replied
Mr. Meekton. II have to be sitting on
the front steps waiting to open the door
for her when she gets home"
More Difficult.
Most Of us take things very seri-
ously."
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne. "And
1t u largely due to Incidence. In order
to seem serious 1t Is necessary only to
manage your facial expression. But 1t
takes great deal Of time, money and
ingenuity to be truly frivolous"
A Requirement.
The man who speaks plain truth may
pause
In vain to win the publics cheer,
For he who seeks insured applause
Must tell 'em what they want to hear.
Many a man" said Uncle Eben,
thinks he can tell you what you ought
to do when he can't tell what be ought
to do hiass's." - So a.
Evening star., 1932-01-12
\ ORTO RICO PROGRESS, San
J Juan.-The commercial fishing
possibilitie S of Porto Rico have
been very much neglected. and

VI1V NH0OIIIfI5 ulIN I1Itl1 VII o1
the fish is about 100 years behind the
times. There are, by actual count,
,4O3 fishermen in the island, depend
ing on the whole or in part on fishing
for living and in 1880 they caught
3,080,100 pounds Of fish, with value
to the fishermen of s207,085. Based on
these figures, the net earnings of the
piscatorial experts was about 1912 per
year. While some earned more, others
profited to the extent of 500 or less.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11

TnsuiI to return to his hotel when the lsgation requested his arrest. The request automatically made his provisional detention an ofiicial arrest. The police had acted on their own initiative and detained Insult while slipping coffee on the balcony of 'the Hotel Gran Ere. tagne. The legation was notified immediately.
 Insult was supplied. He main- tained, in the brief contact he had with reporters, that he had com mitted no crime, that there was no warrant for his arrest, and that he was not guilty to embezzlement.
 He was escorted at once to the special room prepared for him at headquarters, and made as com- fortabie as possible. If he is trans ferred to hospital, he will remain under police supervision.
 Insults hatred of newspapers was shown in his statement that "all my present troubles are due to the newspapers" He declined to give a statement to the corre- spondent of a London daily.
 "The newspapers did not treat me well, so I am not going to serve them." he said. T am not going to give an interview to anybody. As to my life and activities, your paper knows all about them"
 The London correspondent said Insult even refused to discuss his childhood days in the British capi- tai.
 The possibility that Insull might
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11

the transfer did not appear likely. He was optimistic regarding the final result of the charges against him.
 Insult was arrested at the re- quest of the legation on cabled in- structions from Washington. He had been detained by police on their own initiative.
 Insult, worn by his dramatic six-day flight across Italy to Greece, was undergoing a tremen- dous emotional strain when the United Press correspondent visited him at police headquarters. He in- dicated an intense hatred for news. papers.
 He had a special room. Ths manager of the American Express company was allowed to furnish him a bed and other necessities The tragic figure, alone in q strange land, seemed more like the tourist professor who had lost his way than the head of a utilities empire whose arrest became inter- nationally important.
 Insult at first declined to make a statement, but he finally indicat- ed confidence his ability to prove that he conducted his im- mense business interests honestly and legally.
 T have not yet been summoned to appear in court" Insull de- clared. "I only learned from news papers that Chicago authorities were interested in me-"
 Insult insisted that the crash of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
Samuel Insull May Leave Greek Prison
 For Some Hospital
Broken Down Financier Is Near Collapse, as He Real.
 izes That All Plans Are Made to Extradite Him

persuade Premier VenizeIos and other government officials to inter- vene in Insults behalf. It was ar- gued that Insults Papers were in order and that police had no right to hold him. Officials at that time declined to act.
 Insult sought the advice of the best known criminal lawyers in Athens. Tsoukalis and Ladas. He asked the manager of the Ameri- can Express company to visit the lawyers and ask them 10 study his case.
 The magnate passed a quiet night at his room at police head quarters. He then asked for il transfer to q hotel where he might live under police supervision, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11

tity.
 Brindisi by train. He flew to Irana, Albania, by seaplane, on Saturday, flew to SaIonika the next day, and came to Athens by train.
 It was understood that Insuli was planning to continue to the Near East when he was detained here.
 Samuel InaulI, Jr, and his mother remained at the Lincoln hotel in Paris, where they seclud- cd themselves as much as possible.
 The younger Insul1 showed other signs of practicing economy, besides living at q moderate rate hotel. He smoked cheap French cigarettes, of black tobacco, which cost about one fourth as much as imported American brands. He ate at small Prlx Fixe restaurants patronized by thrifty middle class French, where a meal and wine may be had for a few francs. He spent nothing on luxuries or
 Samuel told Greek newspaper men he was "very satisfied with the polite treatment Greek authori- ties have accorded me-" The Athens papers featured his arrest and published lengthy biographies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11

his utilities interests was a matter for the civil courts to handle. "The difficulties were due entirely to the world economic depression" he said.
 T personally was rendered des- titute," he said, sadly. He told po- lice when he was first detained that he had lost s100.000.000 in the collapse of his companies and that his wife had lost S50,800.000.
 Insult had spent nervous day at police headquarters when police were informed at 9:46 D. m. Mon- day by officials of the United States legation that Washington had cabled a request for his arrest. The legation promised to take the nec- essary steps to-day through the foreign ministry for his extradiuon.
 Police were preparing to allow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
Skin.iich Torture Ends;
 Millions Praise zenio

Surprising and gratifying. is the way soothing, cooling ZEMo re- lieves the torture of itching Rash and Eczema in about five seconds. Used by millions, ZEMO is so won- derful because of it's rare ingredi- ents not used in cheaper remedies. Apply Zemo to Pimples, Ringworm and Eczema-for quick relief and clear skin. Zemo is worth the price because you get relief. All drug gists', 35c, soc, $1. Extra Strength ZEMO, double results, $1.25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
FIREMEN OUT
 ON TWO CALLS

At 7:20 o'clock last evening q rubbish Ire fin the rear of 1s Vine street was extinguished. The ten- ants of the building became fright ened when the flames approached to the rear verandas. Joseph Danning is the owner. Two com panies of fire apparatus responded last evening at c o'clock to q tele. phone call for service at n Wflde- mere avenue. It developed that q lighted candle had been mistaken for e fire by a passer-by who hur- ried to a telephone without investi- gatoing. The house is owned by pr A. scopino and occupied by Joseph Reinier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11

claim British citizenship to block extradition from Italy, If he Is de- ported from here to Italy, was not considered seriously here. Although Insult Is British born, his home is in the United States and the ques- ton of his place of birth would not carry great weight.
 Insults strenuous six-day flight from Paris to Athens was remark able considering his age and the state of his health. He left Paris last Tuesday by train and arrived at Turin the next day. His son, Samuel, Jr, was with him. The two made no effort to hide their iden-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
WATERBURY DOG
 AWARDED PRIZE

Sweetheart Wilhelm. . pointer owned by Mrs Bernhard Wilhelm of this city, took third prize in the derby held Sunday at the grounds of the Torrington Rod and Gun club. Dogs from all over the state took part in the trials. The judges included Daniel Waldron of Guii- ford, Harry Egan of Stamford and William Jundt, field representa- tive of the American field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
By ANTHONY KDRAs (United Press Stan Correspondent

Athens, Oct 11-(UP)-Prepar tiCns to move the aged, weakened Samuel Insult into hospital from police headquarters were made to- day as the American legation planned immediate extradition &C., ton.
 It was feared, police let 1t be known, that the utilities magnnte who fled from Paris to Turin to Athens by train and seaplane af- ter hb indictment in Chicago, might collapse before he Is re- turned to the United States to face enbezzlement charges.
 Earlier fin the day. several lead ing personalities had attem pted to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11

Great Britain's longest through trains run between Aberdeen and Penzance, 795 miles and Kings Cross and Lossiemouth, 616 1.2 miles. Si#sR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-11
DR. BARTLETT AT
 SECOND CHURCH

Dr A. Eugene Bartlett, the "joy maker" conducted the third of his series of sermons at the Second church last night. seifishness.. he said, is the greatest foe to happi- ness. So are jealousy, envy. covet- ousness and hatred. Tonight pr Rev Dr John N. Lewis of St Johns will conduct the devotional service.
 Edible bird nests are being gath- cred in Java and the Philippines for export to China.
The Washington times., 1932-07-08
ARMY CURTAILS
FURLOUGHS

The effect of the economy act
on Army officers on leave OF
absence was explained in a state.
ment issued by the War Depart
ment today.
The act provides, says the
statement, that all rights now
conferred or authorized to be cont
ferred by law upon any officer or
employe to receive annual leave
with pay be suspended during the
fiscal year 1888.
I'm substance, the act requires
that during the fiscal year 1888
every officer, warrant officer, and
nurse shall take leave aggregating
one month and receive no pay
during such leave"
Officers now on leave who are
under orders to go overseas were
authorized either to return to
their last stations or to report for
temporary duty at port OF EN-,
barkation until departure of trans
port. Officers on leave. who are
under orders to report to service
schools or for duty on the general
staff. were authorized either to
return to their last stations or to
report for duty at their new sta
tionS at once, regardless of the
dates of reporting authorized in
their orders,
The Washington times., 1932-07-08
Democratic Women
To Plan Campaign

Campaign plans will be COM
pleted at the meeting of the
Arlington County women's Dem.
ocratic Club at Major Goff's
office. Clarendon, next Wednes.
day night.
The meeting, scheduled for July
4. was postponed by Mrs. Cath
crime Rogers because of the holi
day. Wednesday night. accord.
ing to Mrs. Rogers. will mark
opening of an intensive drive to
bring Arlington county back into
the Democratic fold in the fall
election.
The Washington times., 1932-07-08
RichnaOndAreG Drops
Eight Dry Agents

RICHMOND, Va, July 8.
Eight Federal prohibition men
have been dropped in the Fourth
district, with headquarters in
Richmond, as the districts por.
ton of the rs heads Topped off
by Federal Prohibition Admins.
traitor Amos Woodcock in his
retrenchment program.
However, the Richmond and
Norfolk field forces remain in.
tact The biggest reduction oc.
Cured in the Baltimore area.
The Washington times., 1932-07-08
D. C. Heads Speed
Estimates for 1884

All department heads Of the
District Government yesterday
were ordered to have their budget
estimates for the 1884 fiscal
year in the hands of the newly
created District Economy Com.
mitttee by tomorrow.
The Economy Committee, which
has been given unlimited authority
by the District Commissioners In
its effort to keep 1884 estimates
at a. minimum, will begin con.
sideration of the various bureau
estimates beginning Monday.
The Washington times., 1932-07-08
Ordered to Pay Wife
81 O. Week ALinaOny

Leslie Forman, colored, will
have his financial difficultie'
during the next three years. H..
wife appeared in Rockville police
court yesterday and told Judge
Charles w. Woodward that Les
lie hadn't been supporting her.
The Judge listened to Leslie
argue that he makes only $3S a
month. then ordered him to give
his wife 81 each week.
The Washington times., 1932-07-08
Road Work Progress
Will Be Outlined

Arlington county commission.
ers tonight will be told of prog
ress of the road work in various
sections Of the county prior to
July !, when all road work came
under State control. by Roy s.
Braden, county manager, in a
special report.
Mr.. Braden says that practi-
cally all Of the work ordered was
completed before the legal dead.
line. Contractors are now com.
pleting the resurfacing projects
The Washington times., 1932-07-08
Tablet Is Planned
In Enjoys Memory

Members of the State Depart
ment's foreign field service who
have died in active service since
1880 will be commemorated by a
bronze tablet hung in the State,
War and Navy Building, under
plans now being prepared by the
Foreign Service Association.
A design for the tablet has not
yet been selected, according to
Harris Lee Washington, com.
mittee chairman.
The Washington times., 1932-07-08
Three GiDen Fines
In Fireworks Sale

Wilbur z. Evans, of Chevy
Chase. Md. and Joseph Harris
and Lewis Jackson, Doth Of Be-
thesda. were found guilty OF sell
ing fireworks in the Seventh dis
trict of Montgomery county, in
police court at Rockville yester-
day by Judge Charles w. Wood
ward.
Evans was fined $25 and costs;
Harris. SIS and costs, and Jack.
sen. IS and costs.
The Washington times., 1932-07-08
HUNT CLUB DANCE

Prominent horsemen and wo-
men of Washington and Virginia
will attend the first of a series
of summer dances to be given
by the Fairfax Hunt Club. of
Sunset Hills. Va, at the club
house near Colvin Run tomorrow
night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-18
Saxon Words "Waes Hael,"
 Meaning "Be in Health''

Christmas fare has always occu- pied a big part in Yuletide cele- bration. Our Anglo-Saxon fore fathers were excellent trencher- men, and eating and drinking were a necessary part of every gala day. Stuffed boars' heads, peacocks, geese, capons, pheasants, mince pie, plum pudding = these decked the board. The turkey was unknown. That excellent fowl did not enter into the bill of fare until the dis
 covery of the New World, Of course, there was drink aplenty. Punch was the customary wassail bowl. This bowl takes it's name from the Saxon words "waes hael," meaning "be in health" It was a great bowl of punch into which baked apples were thrown to en- nance its flavor Mince pie orig i mated in 1896. It first was made
 from mutton. The Puritans con
 demned it as an ungodly dish, and the Quakers would have none of it
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-18
q Love You, Phyllis, and Want
 You for My Wife"

his sister as Peter was discussing a recent play with Phyllis.
 Molly" he said persuasively, "coax Peter into the study and see If you can't stay there for a little. Run the radio. poke over my treasures, anything
 Then he turned to Phyllis. Come" he invited, Tets sit by the fire and tell secrets. I'll tell mine first!" he promised,
 T love you, Phyllis" he said a. last, and I want you for my wife I have imagined you again and again sitting here in just this way beside me. Have I any chance, dear?"
 Phyllis did not speak for mo- ment and Jerrys heart sank like a plummet. Then, softly, there stole from the study the sweet strains of Silent night, holy night"
 Phyllis lifted her pansy eyes to Jerry's and laid her slender hand on the arm of his chair where t was instantly grasped. Every chance in the world" she whisp- cred.
 Later, Molly took Jerry to task T believe" she said accusingly, "you asked those people on Christ mas eve just hoping they wouldn't ' come" \ Her brother looked sheepish.