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Evening star., 1932-11-29
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

@. How high is the Great Pyra-
mid?-L. NJ. l.
A. The exact measurement OF the
Great Pyramid has shown height Of
48l \, feet and a width Of each side at
the base Of 1888 feet.
@. How many acres Of land were
taken away from owners in the Russian
Revolution?-S. M. w.
A. During the revolution over $780,
0o0. 900 acres Of land belonging to the
landowners were acquired by the
peasantry. In addition 100000
acres belonging to the richer class Of
peasants were also taken for use In
agriculture by the Soviet government.
@. Who wrote The Burial Of Sir
John Moore"2-J. T. D.
A. The Rev. Charles Wolfe Sir John
died January Is. 1909. following the
Battle of Corunna. By his own wish
he was buried before the following
dawn in the ramparts OF Corlnna.
@. VIII you give me the origin Of the
expression to read the riot act"7-
5. H. ..
A. The use Of this expression really
applies to giving warning to those en-
gagged in wrongdoing, and has It's
origin in the riot act, an English statute
OF IT'S. 1t provided that If IL or more
persons were assembled unlawfully and
disturbing the peace, any mayor, justice
of the peace, sheriff or under-sherih
could by proclamation command them
to disperSe. If they refused and re-
manned together for an hour after the
proclamation, all of the persons par
ticipating were guilty of felony Also
any one interfering with or preventing
such proclamation was guilty Of felony.
@. How many students has Howard
University ?-H. B. P.
A. This Negro university, supported
by the Federal Government, had total
enrolment last year Of 2.464 students.
In June 362 men and women received
| degrees.
@. How old Is Jackson Barnett, the
wealthy Indian?-M. L.
A. He is about 80 and now lives n
Los Angeles.
@. Senator Cutting of New Mexico
was born In New York. To what as
sociation or heritage is his accent at
tributed?-C. N. j.
A. Senator Cutting comes Of an old
New England family and as youth
attended Harvard University He has
as result a marked New England ac-
cent.
@. How many OF our soldiers over
seas deserted?-A. C.
A. Among the 1904. 900 who want
overseas, there were but approximately
1900 deserters.
@. What Is the motto Of the Free
State of Maryland2-O. w.
A. The motto appears on the scroll
below the coat-of-arns in the great
seal of Maryland is "Fatti Maschi,
Parole Femme" which Is Italian for
Manly Deeds, womanly Words" 1t
was adopted on August IL, l648. There
is another motto, in Latin, In the bor-
der of the seal, as follows: "Scuto
Bonae Voluntatis Tuae Coronasti Nos"
which means with the Shield Of Thy
Good VIII Thou Hast Covered Us"
@. What kind Of armor did the an
cient Greeks wear?-L. w.
A. The Greeks Of the Homeric age
had helmets, cuiraSses, greaves and
shields of brass. The later Greeks used
the same pieces Of bronze armor, but
developed them so as to protect the
whole body more thoroughly and fire.
quently used corselet of quilted linen
of Oriental design in place of the metal
cuirass. The shield was smaller than
the Homeric shield.
Evening star., 1932-11-29
The Franco-Russian Pact.

France and Russia. allies before the
World War, are about to sign new
treaty which also may be destined to
be of paramount influence upon the
peace Of Europe. It is q mutual pact
of non-aggresSion covering their mill
tary, political and economic relations
The primary purpose Of the treaty
from the standpoint Of the contracting
governments is that it forbids armed
aid to any nation that attacks either
France or Russia. The French live In
perpetual peril Of war to be made on
them by re-vitalized Germany. Should
that ever come to pass, the Reich can
now not reckon on Russian support
The Russians on their part contem-
pate the possibility Of an attack by
Poland or Rumania. Though both
these countries are allied to France,
the new pact would deprive the Poles
or Rumanians Of support by French
armies
Poland is itself on the point Of enter
ing into q non-aggression treaty with
Russia. A Rpmanian- Russian treaty
has been In contemplation. but frus-
trated hitherto by the Soviets' refusal
to give what the Bucharest government
considers sufficiently binding recogni-
tion Of Rumanian rights to the former
Russian territory Of Bessarabia.
These continental non-aggression
pacts are logical supplements Of the
treaty Of Locarno, wherein France and
Germany go a long way toward guar
anteeing that Frances Eastern from
tier, bounded since the World War by
the restored provinces" Of Alsace and
Lorraine, shall not be subject to change
by attempted force. Under the Locar-
no agreement Germany pledges her
self, too, to essay no violent effort to
wipe out the Polish Corridor, thorn in
the Teutonic side though that unfortu-
nate child of Versailles Is. Locarno
also grants the Germans the COM
pensatory assurances against violation
Of her existing territorial integrity.
The Franco-Russian aggression
pact sets up concilation board, which
Is to meet once year for the purpose
Of discussing all outstanding questions
and giving the two governments ad-
visory opinions on them. The treaty
pledges hearty cooperation in the field
Of trade and specifically inhibits meas
ures designed to hamper the normal
flow of commerce between France and
Russia. Perhaps the purely political
section outstrips in Importance, from
both the Paris and Moscow stand
points, the military and economic
clauses.
It is stipulated that Russia shall re-
frain from Communist propaganda in
France and refuse to harbor agitators
for autonomous French colonies in the
Far East. France agrees to eschew all
actions designed to transform either
the political or social regime in any
part Of Russla-to abstain, in other
words, from encouraging efforts Of any
kind to undermine the Communis,
system.
The Paris press is justified in hailine
the Russian treaty as an important in
strument Of stability In Europe, which
continues to present In numerous di.
rections the aspect Of house grievous-
ly divided against itself.
Evening star., 1932-11-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHIrANDER JOHNSON.

Powerful Combination.
What greater bliss could gather
AS this old world goes along
Is there anything you'd rather
Than the sunshine and the song? .
Well have no trouble with the laws
Nor want for generous cheer
With Congress and friend Santa Claus
Together drawing near.
It's time when mergers proffer
A relief from mortal care.
This will silence any scoffer
Anytime and anywhere
The combination bids us pause
In hope and not In fear
With Congress and friend Santa Claus
All ready to appear.
Evening star., 1932-11-29

cation for tags, there will be q con-
gestion at the end Of the period, In
volvinR hardship on the part Of those
who apply late for their tags and per-
haps failure to secure licenses in sea-
son for the new year.
The cost Of the tags will not be any
less later than it is now. Nothing Il
to be gained through delay. The car
owner who gets his 1888 license q
month ahead Of time loses nothing and
gains the satisfaction Of being prepared
in good season. The one who delays
until the final week finds himself
jammed In rush, losing time in wait
ing at the windows of the Traffic
Bureau.
Common sense dictates an early pro-
vision of the tags. Delay involves over
time work on the part of the traffic bu-
reau force as the daily hours of de-
livery are extended to accommodate the
late comers. 1t is meet that some con-
sideration be given to this fact.
That grand and glorious feeling Of
being fully prepared for the new sea-
son well in advance of the close OF the
year is cneap.y gained. In the matter
of gstting license tags as in other things
tomorrow" is a bad time for action.
1t SO often becomes day after tomor-
row." and even next week." and even
week after next" Procrastination
makes the days pass swiftly and brings
the end of the year with speed. And
according to the present dictum Of the
licensing officials there will be no next
year
Make today" the day for getting
tags, ana give tie District the salts
lying record of ha.ing every motor
vehicle within the jurisdiction properly
licensed and tagged for 1888.
Evening star., 1932-11-29
Alcott Centenary.

washington has particular interest
In today's international celebration Of
the one hundredth anniversary Of the
birth Of Louisa May Alcott, the famous
author Of Little Women" u was hsrs.
IN the Union Hospital q oecygetown
Colegs, that she was . wax nmse n
Evening star., 1932-11-29

That charming actress Maude Adams,
the particular artistic protege of the
late Charles Frchman and the accred-
tied genius for the Interpretation Of
the quaint humor Of James Barrie, has
been sued for 100000. Her innumer-
able admirers will hope that she has
that much money and that by the
grace Of impartial judicial authority
she will be able to hold on to it.
Evening star., 1932-11-29
Want the Board Wiped Out
From the Charlotte Observer

From the Charlosse observer
The leaders Of the movement for
abolishing the Federal Farm Board are
making concerted plans to that end
and are arranging for conference
with President-elect Roosevelt in ad-
vance Of his Inauguration, so as to have
the ground plans laid. The opposition
to the Farm Board will not be salts
fed with the proposition for reorgani-
zation on the non-partisan basis, or
any other, for that matter. They want
the board wiped out. so as to put an
end once and for all to the controversy.
The leaders arraign the boards poll
cies as faulty and destructive to the
revolving fund that had been placed
at its disposal for the banefit OF the
farmers. and they will bring organized
pressure on Roosevelt to agree on going
the whole course in oismantling the
Board. The lineup plainly indicates
that the future of the Farm Board Is
now actually menaced.
Evening star., 1932-11-29

When Thomas Jefferson was inaug-
urated he hitched his horse to a tree.
Improvements have so progressed In
the same area, that instead Of tree he
would probably find o mo Parking
sign.
Evening star., 1932-11-29

On his retirement from the post of
Secretary Of the Interior DR.. Lyman
Wilbur will be able to give the medical
societies some valuable opinions as to
whether political career is as much
an aid to health and comfort as an
aspirant to Office usually considers it.
Evening star., 1932-11-29

"Shop early" Ii now the popular
slogan. Regardless OF the New York
Stock Exchange and the Chicago Board
Of Trade, the home fireside during
the Christmas holidays is one business
stimulant that never fails.
Evening star., 1932-11-29

Instead Of singing THE Sidewalks of
New York" with the old crowd, James
J. Walker Is making jaunty effort to
attune his later career to the Man
Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo"
Evening star., 1932-11-29

AL Capone would like to be out of
prison so as to help in organizing the
beer business on new lines Whatever
the alcoholic content may be, the rack
eteers will naturally seek to render
the percentage Of legality as low as
possible.
Evening star., 1932-11-29

Withholding the Nobel peace prize
for 1892 cannot be regarded as any
thing Like moratorium. It Is in hand
ready for delivery as soon as Europe
and Asia And assurances Of peace rea-
sonably reliable.
Evening star., 1932-11-29

The suburban police, laden with fire.
arms and gas bombs In anticipation Of
nnarchers, are expected to qualify as
expert motorcyclists. Any kind OF a
spill would be frausht with peculiar
and unlimited peril.
Evening star., 1932-11-29

The fact that this Nation favors the
political joker in its popular entertain
nent should not encourage Europe to
introduce the idea In international
finance.
Evening star., 1932-11-29

Hindenburg Is not irascible, but as a
man of advanced years spent in criti-
cal observation he may be pardoned for
being hard to please In choosing a
chancellor.
Evening star., 1932-11-29
Favorite Order.

What Is the Order of Cincinnati?"
asked the man who wants to join
everything.
We'll" answered Uncle Bill Bottle
top. when lived in Cincinnati years
ago the favorite order was q pretzel
and q glass Of beer"
Evening star., 1932-11-29

Men who borrow their ideas" said
HI Ho. the sage Of Chinatown. become
the saddest of debtors II they had
ideas to pay In return they would not
have been obliged to borrow"
Evening star., 1932-11-29
II Trouble BrewS.

AS problems grow smarter
Which statesmen unravel,
Let's use q bung starter
Instead of a gavel.
Evening star., 1932-11-29
Jud Tunkins says the world IS grow
Latest Fashion.

Paris says without regret
That the fashions she will set.
Here's the queerest ever met
It's the style to be In debt!
Evening star., 1932-11-29

~ sood-natured man." seid Uncle
Absn. - . comfortable playmate. but
~ . hshttn' man you needs In
trouble
Evening star., 1932-11-29
Mernher nf the Assnciated Press.

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
70 the use for republication OF all news dis
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper end also the local news Is
published herein. All rights OF puoncatlon q
Evening star., 1932-11-29
Ups and Downs.

OPS ANU DUWHs.
your country calls you," said the
patriot. .
i hope it's for promotion" answered
Senator Sorghum. You know. your
country sometimes calls you up only
for the purpose Of calling you down"
Jud Tunkins says the world Is grow
ing sadder. The doctors used to have
what they called laughing gas and now
the cops carry tear gas.
Evening star., 1932-11-29
THEODORE w. MOVES. Editor fl

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Evening star., 1932-11-29
Can Color 1t, Too.

From ths Escanaha Daily rress.
A writer says that golfers are yayelR
moved by scenery. But how tlIoee COLA
ers can move the sceneyyl
Evening star., 1932-11-29
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At this point the thought comes that
only a big man could follow defeat for
another presidential term by accepting
the mandate of his State for seat IN
the lower legislative branch. Not only
accepting it, but filing 1t to the utmost
with statesmanly service to the country.
Every mans life is an adventure, to
be sure. Every great mans life is a
great adventure, provided the times are
ripe for it. And the history of America
has provided scope for the play Of high
personal endeavor. Reading this story,
one is sure the times and the man were
well met when John Quincy Adams
and the perilous days Of the new Re-
certain that young Champ Clark appre-
ciated fully the drama of the period
and the man, since he has produced,
without question, one of the most abb
sorbing and useful of historic studies
of the earlier United States by way Of
the life adventure Of John Quincy
Adams. Buried under material, one
would think, yet from the selective and
appraising power of this author a pc
culiarly clean-limbed adventure issues
into the open. As history Of the valid
sort, the study Is of the highest account.
As narrative 1t outStrips all but the
best Of that class. As a seizure OF
character, an elusive character at that,
1t is surprising.
Certainly John Quincy Adams" was
not designed for popularity. Rather, for
the serious survey Of a period OF po-
litical history by way of one of its
leaders, both leader and period of such
vitality and moment as to move up into
the present, instructive and revealing
toward this present. Yet, as an en-
grossment of reading, the big drama is
hard to overpraise. By virtue Of this
fact 1t stands also a workmanly tri-
umph for the author, 1aboring surely
under what must have been o clear
embarrassment Of riches" for even the
most industrious Of writer's. the most
seH-exacting Of literary artistss
Evening star., 1932-11-29

9. How many, dialects are spoken in
India?-L. S.
A. There are at least 20 distinct
tongues, each Of which Is spoken by at
least 100000 people, and there are
more than 200 vernaculars.
The Washington times., 1932-05-27
CANNON OFFERS
DRY PLANK To
BOTHPART|ES
S WASH CREPE FLANNEL AND CF1IF

If both the national political
conventions in Hicago next
month care to take a noncom-
initial attitude toward prohibl-
ton in their platforms, there is
ready today a church-SponSored
plank about the rum issue which
will save them the trouble Of
writing one.
1t was prepared by the board
of temperance and social service
of the Southern Methodist
Church. ..
Directed by Cannon
The preparation was under di-
rection of Bishop James Cannon,
jr., who was Herbert Hoover's
strong ally in 1923, but since
then has been watching the PreSi-
dents hesitancy on the liquor
issue with great concern.
Cannon'S board has sent a copy
Of the proposed plank to every
member of Congress, with frank
warning that if both conventions
or parties go wet. the drys of the
country will consider a third
party ticket.
Provisions of Plank
The proposed plank states:
l. That prohibition was not
party issue in 1928 conventions
and shall not be so considered
now, nor shall either party as
such sponsor a liquor referendum.
2. That an Amendment to the
Constitution is required to have
such a referendum.
3. That if people want the
Eighteenth Amendment repealed
they should elect representatives
who frankly favor such, instead
of a majority at least nominally
d., as at present.
4. That the convention pledges
itself to vigorous enforcement of
prohibition until changed by
statute.
The Washington times., 1932-05-27
LuciQn Jordan Heads
Conduit Citizens

Lucian Jordan was elected
president of the Conduit Road
Citizens Association last night at
Potomac Heights Community
Church. Other officers elected
we're: Ellis R. King and Mrs.
D. G.. Morris, vice presidents;
C. j. Peterson, treasurer; Paul
Kinnahan, recording secretary,
and Linn C. Drake, correspond
ing secretary.
The Washington times., 1932-05-27
Karl de SChUeinitz
To Talk on 'Fan1iLY'

Karl de Schweinitz, executive
director Of the Community Coun-
Gil of Philadelphia, will speak on
"The New Family" before a
meeting of the Social Hygiene
Society tonight at 8 o'clock,
which will be held in the Y. w.
c. A., Seventeenth and K Streets
Northwest.
The meeting, which is open to
the public, will be presided over
by DR.. William A. White, superin-
tendent of St. Elizabeth's Hospi-
tai.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-23
I. N. PETERSON DROPS DEAD OF
 HEART DISEASE
Alaskan, Who Was in Ju- neau in 1883, Succumbs
 Near ,Femmer Way

T. N. Peterson, 79 years of age, old-time Alaskan but resident of Juneau only six months, dropped dead shortly after noon today at the rear of Knutsons cabins on Femmer Way, presumably from heart disease His only surviving relative is a brother in Norway.
 MT. Peterson, who was a native of Norway, first came North n 1883, staying only brief time in this city on that occasion. He was in Dawson in it's early days, and lived at various intervals in all the principal camps and cities of Alas ka. He followed numerous occupa- tions, chiefly fishing and mining.
 He came to Juneau last fall from Anchorage, where he had lived for some years. During his residence here he had occupied one of the Knutson cabins.
 The remains are at the Charles w Carter Mortuary. Arrangements have not yet been made for the funeral.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-23
JUNIOR PROM
 WILL BE GIVEN
 FRIDAY, MAR. 4
F i've Hundred Invitations Being Issued for Not
 able Social Event

Preparations are in progress for the Junior Prom, one of the lead ing social events of the year. The dance is given annually under aus pices of the Junior Class of the Juneau High School.
 The approaching affair will beN held Friday evening, March 4, in the High School Gymnasium. A Japanese garden effect will be the feature of the decorations.
 Serenaders' Orchestra
 The Serenaders' Orchestra has been engaged for the occasion. Five hundred invitations are being sent out.
 Under direction of Miss Blanche Kelly, High School teacher and Junior Class advisor, the followingS < committees, composed of members of the class, are making arrange ments of the Prom:
 Invitations - Virginia Ulric h. Chairman; Phyllis Friend, Helen Rocovich, George Karabelinkoff.
 Refreshments-Ellen Mlze, Chalr- man; Doris Ulrich, Jean Simpkins, John Geyer.
 Decorations-Anne Mack, Chair man; RoseIlen Monagle. Theodore Hunsbedt, Olavi Kukkola.
 The officers of the class are: Robert Henning, President; Bill Friend, Vice-Presidsnt; Ellen Mize, Secretary and Treasurer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-23


 ects be based on deliveries fob al points of destination.
 Harlan Is Guest
 Praise for the Alaska Juneau and the men who have worked out it's problems and made it the great property it now is, was voiced to- day by J. D. Harlan, MSnager of the Hammon Consolidated Gold fields of Nome, who has been here for the past ten days representing the United States Smelling & Re fining Company, owner of the Eo- ner group of lode claims
 His visit, he said frankly, did not portend of any activity here by his company. The Fairbanks Ex- ploration Company, another sub sidiary of the United States Smelt- ing & Refining Company, will "weJ nurse" the Ebner which is being ably taken care of by the Alaska Juneau. He expressed his pleasure with his local visit and the cour- tesies shown himself and Mrs. Har- Ian, who left Saturday for Seward enroute to their home in Fair banks.
 o. G. Egelston is general mana ger of all of the United States Smelting mining activities in the Territory, and it's chief representa- tive in Alaska.
 Seattle yachtsmen may come to Southeast Alaska on a goodwill tour next season, the Chamber was informed today by E. M. Goddard, who recently discussed such a cruise with the Seattle Chamber of Com- merce and individual yachtsmen who, he said, received the sugges- ton with favor. No definite action has been taken on the matter yet.
 MT. Goddard outlined for them cruises of 30 days for eight-knot and 20 days for 10-knot boats. Experienced pilots would meet the fleet of small boats at Ketchikan and guide them through Alaskan waters spending atleast 8 day in every port visited, stopping each day at trout streams to give the parties some fishing, and each community would entertain the visi- tors in some manner.
 A Seattle Committee has the matter in charge and will advise the local Chamber what, if any, action is taken later.
 Considers Herring Closure
 The special committee on Her ring Fisheries of the Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce has recom- mended to it that 1t ask for legis lation from Congress closing all the inside waters of Southeast Alaska to fishing for herring for any other than food and bait purposes, the local Chamber was advised today. The First City organization will act on the recommendation in the near future and advise the Juneau body of it's action.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-23
STOCK PRICES TAKING DR0P:
 RALLY FAILS
Many Issues Lose from One to Six Points-Heavy
 Undertone

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-The Stock Market weakened late today show ing a heavy undertone.
 There were numerous losses of from one to six points.
 The turnover today was 100000 shares.
 The market tried to rally after Auburn broke IS points but was unable to make the grade.
 Union Pacific went down points American Telephone and Tele- graph was down points and Unit ed States Steel two points and a fraction.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-02-23
ADMIT DEFEAT

SHANGHAI, Feb. 23-The Jap anase headquarters here admitted late today that the terrific on- slaught against Kiangwan has fail ed and the Chinese are holding their own. The opposing armies, it is agreed, are just about where they stood when heavy fighting started 95 hours ago
 The Japanese spokesmen here said
 Our men are tired and want a rest"
 The Japanese claim their forces have put to flight three Chinese regiments, nevertheless the Chinese are still holdings Kiangwan, Ta- zung and other strategic points wanted by the Japanese.