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Evening star., 1932-07-27
Gold Star Mother Protests
Canceling of War Debts

To the Editor Of The Star:
While am slowly recovering from
long siege of illness, cannot refrain
from expressing my views in regard
to a matter of vital importance to every
loyal American. Again and again I
have been made righteously indignant
by the thoughts expressed and senti-
ment created in favor Of reduction or
cancellation of war debts due the
United States of America as the result
of money loaned to foreign govern
ments.
am one Of the United States tax
payers who bear portion Of the f1nan-
cial burden of war debts, but Of much
more import is the fact that I am one
of the American mothers whose sons
life blood has been uselessly sacrificed
on foreign battlef1elds in the urge that
it was for the cause of humanity.
The futility of such a sacrifice Is
being realized more and more, as time
passes, by those who have borne the
brunt of the international tragedy.
Only God may forgive the executives
Of our great United States who were re-
sponsible for the entrance of America
into the World War. Americans who
have paid the price in the loss of their
loved ones or who are confronted with
the continuous mental and physical Suf-
ferings of loved ones, as the result Of
foreign ENHANCEMENT, have an especial
right to demand the full payment Of
foreign war debts, lest the debtors for
get, at least, the financial burden of
their crime in being party to any war.
I, for one, and in the name Of all
those who are Reminded, will never
concede Justification of any reason for
reduction or cancellation of foreign war
debts to the U. S. A. Any considera-
ti0S of mercenary adjustment by the
United States in releasing foreign pow
ers of just obligations is an insult to
the memory of Americans who were
sacrificed and likewise to those who still
suffer as the result Of their aid to war
ring foreigners.
Our country Is suffering today. In
various ways, as the direct result Of in
human warfare, undoubtedly made pos
sible by wrong sentiment created, in
many instances, by some Of our own
legislators.
Judging by what we CLEAN from the
press and radio from day to day, there
are prospects Of continued loss and
suffering, unless Americans, worthy of
their heritage, come to their senses ere
it Is too late.
In accord with the last message re-
ceived from my son before he was killed
in France while downing German planes,
Mother, what Is the matter with Amer
lea? Tell her to wake up" I most
Solemnly sound the warning. America,
wake upl"
GRACE DARLING sE1BoLD.
Evening star., 1932-07-27
reported from New York that an un-

reported from New York that an un-
usual number Of buyers were in town
from all over the country to place
their orders for Fall and Winter busi-
ness. and had been instructed by their
principals to seek for quality rather
than cheapness, q sign of expectation Of
a substantial improvement in this line
of trade.
These signs are welcome. There is
every disposition to believe that the
turn OF the tide has come and that
people are about to resume buying in
expectation themselves of a revival OF
industry that will maintain them in
their present positions and add several
millions to the employment lists dur
ing the next few months. A movement
has been begun in Minnesota for a
buying campaign with pledges given by
individuals to purchase needed articles
and commodities conditioned upon the
retention Of present employment. The
effect Of such concentrated purchas-
ing impulse, even in single state, Is
certain to be beneficial.
1t is recognized that the fundamental
causes Of the depression have been cor
rected. Securities that were inflated
to many times their real value have
been iquidated to below their actual
worth. Weak, mismanaged and cor
ruptly controlled banking institutions
have been hquidated. Excessive in
ventorieS Of stocks have been absorbed
to a very great extent-in some lines
completely. The fiscal situation has
materially improved. The international
factors of disturbance have been great
ly allayed. Political uncertainties have
been resolved into clear-cut issues and
the presentation of two opposing party
tickets that offer no serious menace on
either side to national stability. In
these circumstances there is warrant in
believing that the long elusive corner
has been approached, if not reached,
and that recovery is on the way
Evening star., 1932-07-27
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Washington Is the worlds greatest
store house Of all kinds Of knowledge.
You can draw on it free Of charge
through our bureau here. Any ques-
tion of fact YOU may ask will be an
swered promptly In personal letter to
you. Be careful to write clearly. give
your full name and address and inclose
cents for reply postage. Send your
inquiry to The Evening Star Informa-
ton Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin, Direc-
tor, Washington, d. c.
@. How many world sport records
has Nurmi made?-S. L.
A. In the official list of world records
Nurmi'S name appears 13 times. He also
holds 16 unofficial indoor records.
@. When did the late President
Roosevelt take his first trip in an air
plane?-H. P.
A. He made his first airplane fight
in st. Louis, Mo, on october IL, 1910.
He was up for only four minutes, flying
with Arch Hoxsey in a Wright biplane.
The occasion was an aviation meet un-
der the auspices of the Aero Club of
st. Louis.
@. Which words are considered the
most beautiful in the English language?
M. G.
A. This would be a matter Of opin-
ion. The following have been suggest
ed: Melody, eloquence, modesty, honor,
heaven, hope, purity. splendor, virtue,
faith, nobility. love, harmony, liberty,
alteration, innocence, Joy. sympathy,
divine. happiness
@. What are fiat plate and rotary
press stamps?-S. w.
A Rotary press stamps are made on
a rotary or cylinder press. The fat
plate stamps are made on fiat-plate
presses.
@. What Is an anticline? Can 1t be
detected at the surface Of the earth?-
G. D.
A The Geological Survey says that
an anticline is an uphold in rocks. and
such fold in deposits that are buried
beneath formations of more recent geo.
logic age that were not subjected to the
folding cannot be detected at the sur
face. Such upfolds-called anticlines-
are regarded as favorable to the ac-
cumulation of oil, and 1t is for this rea-
son that oil prospectors endeavor to
locate such structures.
@. In the myth concerning Castor
and Pollux, which brother was mortal?
y. L. K.
A. Castor was the mortal and Pollux
the immortal twin. Pollux was permit
ted to share alternate life and death
with his mortal brother.
! @. For whom was the goatee known
as an imperial" named?-R. H
A. This tuft of hair beneath the
lower lip was named for Napoleon III,
who wore his beard in this fashion.
Q. Please explain the word, franklin
cense.-R. r.
A. Frank is used in the obsolete sense
OF luxuriant. Frankincense Is a fragrant
resin Of several Old-World trees Of the
balsam family.
Q. Can turnips be kept for Winter
use by picking as cabbage is made into
sauerkraut?-D. H.
A. A similar process Is satisfactory.
Firm, sweet, juicy turnips should be
used. They should be ground or shred
ded and mixed with salt at the rate of
4 ounces of salt to 10 pounds of turnips.
Pack in stone jars, weigh down, store
at low temperature.
@. When did Malthus lkye?-B. T.
A. Thomas r. Nautilus, an English
economist, was born in 1865 and died
Evening star., 1932-07-27
Others Than Veterans
Should Be Remembered
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
George A. Moore, in recent letter,
makes some statements in defense of
the B. E. r. which are to be questioned.
Why are these men 'in q class higher
than the rest of the population" be-
cause they served during the war? What
about the volunteer work OF the doctors,
nurses, of the home folks who worked
many weary hours preparing surgical
and other supplies, the 81 year person
mel who received no soldiers pay-why
are they relegated to lower class by
Mr.. Moore-these people who held up
the hands" of the soldiers2
And contrary to the same writer,
their demand to Congress was not
made in the same way that the banks,
forms of organized labor, Government
employees, etc." was made, for these
latter did not descend on Washington
in mob knowingly quarter themselves
in insanitary surroundings to the men,
ace of health Of residents nearby and
levying on the latter for aid.
Also, I would inquire what Gov
eminent department did Congress zap
propriate money for?" According to
information given me in one depart
ment, the Government Printing Office,
the employees have had their salary cut
812 per cent, their work days reduced
to five days per week, their annual
leave, which every employe earned last
year, refused outright, and no financial
return made in lieu thereof, and II they
are side-swiped some fair morning by q
careless driver, one and one-han days
pay deducted for the hour or more of
lost time for something entirely out of
their control. Does this look like money
gained or lost to Government employees
or is there some other department gain
in the of1ng?
Where Is Mr.. Moore's chivalry In pro-
posing that the women of the Nation,
who gave their sons as citizens and SOL
diers in the first place, should also be
required to do double duty by being in
cluded in universal draft law regard
less of age" while he and his kind give
but single service? Rather hard on the
grandmothers and harder still on the
motherless homes and uncared for kid
dies. Where is MT. Moore's sense of
fairness? One soldiers fight on the
battlefield is transcribed by battle of
one woman in giving life to tiny SOL
der of the future.
The last war should have shown
every one that the women Of this Ma
ton, or of any other, did not wait to
be drafted to do double duty, but per-
formed countless labors for the vets
overseas, with hearts heavy with sorrow
for their own at the front.
CHARLOTTE THOMAS.
Evening star., 1932-07-27
Scores Suit of Clerk
For Leave of Absence

To the Editor Of The Star:
That sure Is a hot one. I am re-
ferring to the article In q recent issue
of The Star under this headline,
Federal Worker Sues for Leave
Claimed Earned"
Imagine this young lady suing the
Government for q vacation of five days
with pay!
What do you suppose would happen
if she were working for the Chesapeake
& Potomac Telephone Co. and sued
them for a vacation of five days with
pay?
Without q doubt she would be dis
charged and some one who appreciated
the job put in her place.
How many people working for pri-
vately owned companies or corporations
get their vacations with pay. Some do,
but very few of the subordinate posi-
ton holders do.
u have had occasion to be In and
through quite q number of the Govern
ment buildings in the last few months.
During my visits I have been careful
to observe that none OF the Govern
ment employees hurt themselves any by
working.
In fact have been in one building
In particular where there was q waiting
line at the public telephone booths.
This was at 10 o'clock in the morning
when the employees were all supposed
to be working at their desks.
certainly have been very much
surprised at the evident lack Of disci-
pline among the employees in every
Government building have had occa-
sion to be in during working hours.
However, I really think this girl is
going pretty far when she sues the
Government for five days leave with
nay, and feel that her position should
be given to some one who would appre-
ciate 1t enough To not sue the Govern
ment.
Possibly the Federation OF Federal
Employees has chosen this lady to make
test case. II that is true then I think
the members of the organization should
be discharged and their positions given
to those who need them. There are
many people right now who would be
mighty glad to have one Of those jobs
and not be small enough TO squabble
about five days leave with pay.
JAMES L. Bliss.
Evening star., 1932-07-27
British Financial Patriotism.

Not since Great Britain's abandon
ment of the gold standard last Sep
tenlber has anything in the world OF
European finance been so noteworthy
as the current conversion operation af-
1ecting the British five per cent war
loan Of 1929-l947 into three and one
half per cent bonds. An issue Of more
than two billion pounds-a sum ap-
proximating the total amount OF the
war debts Europe owes the United
States-iS involved.
The process calls for u direct sacri-
fee by the holders of the war loan,
for they are asked, in & sfoad spirit
OF financial patriotism, To accept three
and one-han per cent securities in lieu
of obligations which have paid five
per cent since their fiOtation fifteen
years ago. Up to this week owners OF
war loan stock, representing much more
than half of the aggregate, or one bill
lion pounds, had signified their readi-
ness to convert their holdings. Those
VINO 10 50 OcAOlc July o. aAC W NC AC-
warded by a bonus Of one pound pei
share. The old rate of interest. Ave
per cent, will be maintained until ths
end OF this year. The exchequer ex'
poets q ninety per cent response before
the books are closed.
The huge transaction was launched
only a month ago in the guise Of q
frank appeal to relieve the government
OF "burdensome" interest obligations
Said Chancellor Neville Chamberlain
The lower rate Of interest payable II
June of next year and afterwards
Though 1t is compensated to some ex.
tent by the cash bonus payable at oncel
i viii undoubtedly bear hard upon som'
holders whose income ',ones eifieii,
from the war loan. But the chang'
Evening star., 1932-07-27

in 1884. He taught that population
tends to increase faster than the means
of subsistence and that poverty is IN.
evitable unless the birth rate is lowered.
@. Please give biography Of Sucho-
rowsky, the artist who painted the pic
ture Mama. c. G.
A. Marcel Gabriel Suchorowskv. mr.
trayiSt and academist, was born in
Galicia. Austria, in 1910. At the age
of Is he entered the Imperial Academy
of Art in Russia. For his outstanding
work and extraordinary ability the
SovietS Of professors rewarded him with
three silver medals. He left the acad-
envy and was granted the degree Of
bachelor of arts. third rate, in 1858.
As early as 1872 he was granted the
degree Of first-rate artist and in two
years he was honored by bdng elected
an academist. At the Worlds Exposi-
ton in Vienna in 1873 the Head of a
Girl by Suchorowsky, proved q great
success. Until 1881 his career was chiefly
devoted to- portraiture. After this date
he devoted himself to studies. Mana"
was the first of his paintings which
placed him among great artists Among
his other portraits are Mime. EYdomin-
sky" Dream of Life" Head of Nor
dovian Girl" "A Nun" and Princess
Galitzen."
@. Where are the highest mountains
east of the Rookie? PA. G.
A. They are located in North Caro-
lima. Mount Mitchell is the highest Of
these. being 6.68s feet.
9. Why does a fireny give nght'-
A Fire7ies r,ro,5,,ce . h-,,,,+ 80.
intermittent light without sensible heat
from an organ in the lower part Of the
abdomen. 1t Is q specialized portion
of the fat body, being a plate consisting
of polygonal cells. located under the
integument, and supplied with nerves
and fine tracheal branches. These cells
Secrete, under the control of the nervous
system, a substance which is burned
during the appearance Of the light This
combustion takes place by means Of the
oxygen conveyed to the cells by the
tracheae.
@. Did the Indians use salt In their
food before the coming of the white
men?-B. L.
A. Not all tribes of Indians were
accustomed to use salt, whether from
the difficulty Of procuring it, the abb
the mineral, or for religious reasons, 1t
is not always possible to say. Salt was
eaten as a condiment the only instance
OF its use as a preservative being its
addition to yeast to prevent putre-
faction. The desire for salt is presumed
to arise from a physiological need, and
it Is thought that the demand for it Is
greater when cereal or vegetal food Is
eaten, and decreases as the diet Is
more and more of animal substance.
O. How old is Earl Sande, the Amerl-
can jockey?-B. w.
A. He was born in Salem, Greg, IN
1889.
@. What does the musical term IAN
dante" express ?-P. K.
A. The Etude says that 1t does not
signify either fast or slow. 1t has the
idea of keep moving"
@. Is it true that George Washington
was not the first President Of the United
States?-J. D. L.
A. Because of the publication of this
statement such interest has been aroused
in the assertion that Washington was
not our first President that the State
Department has formally stated that he
was.
Evening star., 1932-07-27

In order to show that no Ill will is
harbored because of Ambassador Mel
Ions slightly satirical reference to
greater attention to base ball than to
politics, the fans should see to it that
he is provided with a season pass so
that he can learn for himself what in
tereSting relaxation the great game
really affords.
Evening star., 1932-07-27

The Grown Of thorns and cross Of
gold" has been restored to public atten-
ton, but that equally prominent refer
ence to the full dinner pail" Is no
longer permitted by circumstances to
figure in the discussion.
Evening star., 1932-07-27

There should be an abundance of en-
tightening campaign oratory. There are
so many issues involved, foreign and
domestic, that every economic specialist
can depend on being heard with interest.
Evening star., 1932-07-27

Prophecies of two cars in every garage
are not likely to be soon fulfilled. In
the meantime the average motorist will
be content with an arrangement that
assures gas at the rate of five gallons in
every tank.
Evening star., 1932-07-27

A conference conducted, as has been
suggested, without the presence of "ex-
perts" would require delegates compe-
tent to carry a formidable amount of
data IN their heads
Evening star., 1932-07-27

In a spirit of badinage it was once
remarked that Senator Borah was a
statesman three years and politician
the fourth. 1t is evidently his inten-
tion 10 break any such rule this Sum
meY.
Evening star., 1932-07-27

When international finance is dis
cussed in the Senate change of title
might be in order which would equip
proceedings with Committee on Poor
Relations.
Evening star., 1932-07-27

A highly successful demonstration was
offered by Senator Borah that in a
radio program the words may OCCASION
ally achieve more recognition than the
music.
Evening star., 1932-07-27
The Economic Non.Issries.

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
This is political economy campaign.
And the party committees don't ike
the economy.
Evening star., 1932-07-27

Bonus marchers have not gone very
far beyond making the sidewalks Of
Washington, D. c., look little like
those of a European capital.
Evening star., 1932-07-27

Charlie Chaplin will write book in
the expectation that q really good CO.
median can work with his head as well
as his feet.
Evening star., 1932-07-27
Pledges of Politeness.

From the Oakland Tribune.
In the future cities may win political
conventions by guaranteeing to make
the galleries behave.
Evening star., 1932-07-27
Time and Money.

Time may be money, as you say.
Experience says, mo, sirl"
You can't take time of without pay
And spend it with the grocer.
Evening star., 1932-07-27

Depression Is being classified as one
Of those imported articles which no
tariff management has succeeded in
regulating
Evening star., 1932-07-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.

Telling Our Troubles.
Our troubles long ago we told
To a policeman, stout and bold.
Today the proper thing, you know,
Is to tell your troubles to the radio.
If you have q tune you can't repress;
If speech is bothering your conscious
ness,
Or a great big ad that you'd like to
show,
You can tell your troubles to the radio.
If you think you are the only one
Who knows how this world should be
run,
With the grand piano or the old banjo
You can tell your troubles to the radio.
Evening star., 1932-07-27
,Copyrlsht, 1881
Bill the Bolter.

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
The ultra drys do not seem to realize
the danger Of Borah boiling himself.
Evening star., 1932-07-27

IF you don't never worry bout no
body" said Uncle Eben. don't be sur
prised II you finds out some time dat
nobodys worryin' bout you"
Evening star., 1932-07-27

Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
Mar Land and Virginia
Evening star., 1932-07-27
Comparison.

Comparison.
80 you think Crimson Gulch Is more
moral than Chicago2"
We'll" answered Cactus Joe, we're
both pretty tough towns. But Obi
cago naturally gets the worst Of the
comparison by bein' so much bigger"
Evening star., 1932-07-27

Zone Of your philosophers, said Hi
Ho, the sage Of Chinatown, advises
me to let well enough alone. But who
shall tell me where well enough has
ever been discovered?"
Evening star., 1932-07-27
Ticket.

1ICkCts
What do you think Of our ticket?"
asked the constituent.
"It Is the best possible" answered
Senator Sorghum. But we've got to
keep trying hard to make it look less
like a promissory note and more like
a meal ticket"
Jud Tunkins says he likes to go fish,
in, because he admires the fish who
let him sit and think and seldom inter-
rupt him by trying to start an argu-
ment.
Exchange of Compliments.
Each year a friend draws near to say
How Summer stress must pass away,
And so, though nations raise a shout
While each day brings another doubt,
I'll pause to welcome with good cheer
That song Of frost that will draw near.
To you, in leafy shadow hid,
My compliments, friend katydidl
Evening star., 1932-07-27

Recognizing lack of party con-
troll" the Springfield Mass Republi-
can independently says that Congress,
thus handicapped, has done much bet
ter than could have been expected. and
1t should be accorded no little credit"
Evening star., 1932-07-27

@. What does the musical term IAN
dante" express? ?-P. K.
A. The Etude says that 1t does not
signify either fast or slow. 1t has the
idea of keep moving"
Evening star., 1932-07-27

@. Is it true that George Washington
was not the first President Of the United
StateS?-J. D. L.
A. Because of the publication Of this
statement such interest has been aroused
in the assertion that Washington was
not our first President that the State
Department has formally stated that he
was
Evening star., 1932-07-27
THEODORE W. MOVES. Editor
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

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Evening star., 1932-07-27

@. How old is Earl Sande, the Ameri-
can jockey?-B. w.
A. He was born in Salem, Greg, IN
1889.
Evening star., 1932-07-27

@. Where are the highest mountains
east of the Rockies?-A. c.
A. They are located in North Caro-
lima. Mount Mitchell is the highest Of
these, being 6,688 feet
Evening star., 1932-07-27

Q. Please explain the word, franklin
cense.-R. r.
A. Frank is used in the obsolete sense
OF luxuriant. Frankincense Is fragrant
resin Of several Old-World trees Of the
balsam family.
Evening star., 1932-07-27
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