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Evening star., 1932-08-09
A Verbal -Fistic Traffic Tangle.

That II is not advisable to get into
wrangles with other drivers over Ques-
tions Of right of way in thick traffic
is demonstrated by the case Of Robert
Stewart of this city, who has just had
most unhappy experience arising
from such an alteration. His dis
putants were three men in another car
who became threatening in the course
of the argument, and Stewart, trying
to get away frcm them. crashed into
a street car and was injured. There
upon his three contenders for the righ.
OF way became kindly In their attitude
and. his car being out of commission,
offered to drive him to a hospital for
treatment. But they failed to do 80,
stopping on the way and, after robbing
him OF his cash, threw him out OF the
car. He tried to get the number o;
their machine and upon noting this
the three jumped out and beat him.
Later at the hospital he was treated
for his collision injuries, his bruises
from the fall from the car and his
pummeling at the hands of the trio.
All Of this started from an exchange
| Of repartee over right of way. An
excellent rule for drivers Is to refrain
from oratory, no matter what the
provocation.
Evening star., 1932-08-09
Brazilian Temperament.

Perhaps some interpreters Of national
characteristics will find in the outburst
OF temperament which marked and
marred one Of the events of the Olym-
pic games at Los Angeles yesterday an
explanation, or illustration of the tur-
mol now prevailing in the largest
state of South America. The Brazilian
water polo team, beaten by Germany,
INDUCED in an outburst Of protest
against the decisions of the referee, a
Hungarian. abusing and threatening
him with physical violence to the point
at which police Intervention was re-
quired. The present revolution in
Brazil is possibly the consequence OF
national indisposition to abide by the
rules of the game. The beleaguered
referee, when rescued from the melee
declared that the Brazilians had ne
idea Of how to play water polo" 1t car
hardly be said that the Brazilian con-
cept of how to play politics is confined
TO that country, however. The tend
ency to dispute decisions prevails oyel
a very wide area in the southern con
tinent of this hemisphere. Water poll
Is o rough game and one that require
very close watchfulness on the part O
Evening star., 1932-08-09

the referee. The conditions permit
tricks and wiles and devices that would
not be tolerated in sport conducted In
more open circumstances. Apparently
the Brazilian team took fullest ad-
vantage Of this condition and did
things that were not in conformity with
the rules. The unhappy Hungarian
referee made this plea: 1T stands to
reason that If I were to be unfair, /, as
Hungarian, would be prejudiced
against the Germans, our big rivals.
and not against the Brazilians, whom
we DO not have to fear" War between
Hungary and Brazil in consequence of
this episode is hardly to be expected,
although the present feelings of the
defeated water polo team might indi-
cate wish to turn the revolutionary
army now operating in that country
against the land Of the Magyars.
Evening star., 1932-08-09
Higghligghts on the. Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands
Hungary Hopes
For Tourist Trade.

Hungary Hopes
For Tourist Trade.
Magyar Kiralyi Allamvasutak, Buda-
peSt.-Hungary Is comparatively new
found holiday playground, and the in
terest OF foreigners in our country is
becoming stronger every day. Those
who have tried holiday in Hungary,
or even short trip there, speak loud
praises Of its attractions, and more and
more tourists make the decision to in
clude 1t in their next European jour-
ney.
There Is to visit, for instance, a most
interesting spot in the North of Hun
gary, small village in the Matyo Hills
called Mezokovead, inhabited by a few
thousand poor peasant folk who claim
to be descended from the proud Magyar
clans which formed the Hungarian
Nation 10 centuries ago. On Sundays,
this whole population goes solamnIy to
church wearing their richly embroider-
ed national costumes, the mcst colorful
and picturesque in Hungary.
Hungary has long been a country
hidden away from the world, but her
charms are fast gaining recognition.
Budapest is a city where one Should
spend at least a week There is the
magnificent cathedral oeoicated to ST.
Stephen, Hungary's greatest statesman,
king, saint and hero, whose fame and
memory for 900 years have moulded
and guided the nations life and
thought. The quaint buildings, mingled
with the most modern structures, the
ancient markets and queer vehicles, all
give vista of by-gone ages, with the
same powerful river flowing by between
majestic embankment5, bordered by al
most unbroken lines of palaces and
battlements.
The open-air restaurants and coffee
houses, with their gypsy bands render
ing their infinitely sweet and tender
stra.ns-the peculiar, restless expression
OF traditions that are essentially Hun
garian-while the air is permeated and
perfumed with the blossoms of the
everywhere luXuriant acacia, provide
other unforget able experiences.
But to see the capital Is not enough.
One should make at least brief jour-
ney upon the Danube, and visit the
enchanted lake of BalaIon, and even
spend some hours upon the calm, vast
Hungarian pain. the 'puSzJa" of Horto-
bagy, with its tens Of thousands Of cat
tie, and fieet-footed herds of wild
horses. Many people from other lands
have been grateful that they have dis
covered Hungary!
Evening star., 1932-08-09
Wading In Rock Creek.

The tragedy In Rock Creek Saturday
afternoon, when boy wading near the
Blagden avenue ford stepped into a
deep hole and was drowned. cruelty
emphasizes the inadequate safeguards
that are maintained against such acci-
dents. Near this spot there Is sign
which warns against, or rather pro-
hibits, bathing In the creek The park
police are authority for the statement
that a policeman passed there few
minutes before the drowning, looked to
see If any boys were wading-their Gus
tom being to chase the youngsters away
and failed to see any one. But there
was nothing to warn this boy, or his
companions or his mother, who was
nearby, against the dangers Of the place.
Rock Creek at this point, where Broad
Branch joins it, is in spots several feet
deep. If wading is to be permitted,
these dangerous holes should be filled.
If wadng Is not to be permitted the
prohibition should not be enforced
merely by an occasional passing police
man.
The fact is that wading anywhere in
Rock Greek Is a menace to health as
we'll as life. Deep holes are not the
only treacherous pitfalls in this beauti-
full stream. The creek is nothing less
than an open sewer, and it is a question
whether the relatively recent ban
against bathing should not be followed
by an equally strict ban against wading.
Children who splash around in this pol
luted water certainly undergo risks that
are not to be idly dismissed, and the
authorities should take steps. at least,
to warn parents who do not know the
conditions.
Evening star., 1932-08-09
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Any reader can get the answer TO any
question by writing to our Information
Bureau In Washington. D. c. This
offer applies strictly TO information.
The bureau cannot give advice on legal,
medical and financial matters. 1t does
not attempt to settle domestic troubles,
or undertake exhaustive research on any
subject. Write your question plainly
and briefly. Give full name and address
and inclose 3 cents in coin or stamps
for return postage. The reply is sent
direct to the INQUIRER Address The
Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic J. Haskin, Director, Washing
: ton, D. c.
@. How far has an aviator fallen
before opening his parachute in a safe
! descent?-J. w. G.
A. The record for delayed parachute
jumps is held by E. s. "Spud" Manning,
who has since been killed. After an
official celebration of the Paragraph he
carried on leap March /, 1891, it was
! proved that he fell 1925 feet before
opening his parachute The previous
record of $500 feet was held by Rex
, Hardin.
! @. What is the average license tax
received from motor vehicles?-N B.
| A. The National Industrial Confer
ence Board says that 25,So0 900 motor
, vehicles were registered in 1881 and
/ that the average license tax receipts
amounted to sl3.34.
Q. Is there a meteor shower which
| occurs every 100 years?-D. P.
A. There Is none whose period Of
return Is once in 100 years. The
Leonids are especially brilliant about
every 80 years. The earth meets the
thicker part Of the swarm three times
in about 100 years.
@. How much does it cost yearly for
each school pupil in the United States! /!
w. C. T.
A. In 1880 the total number of pupils
was 25,678015: expenditures were
! 6.7e0.384. The cost per pupil per
year was s1084s.
@. What is the age of Billie Burke.
wife OF the late Florenz ziegfeld?-
T. G.
A. She was 46 on August 7. She was
born in Washington, d. c., in 1885.
| Q. What is the motto on the sun
dial at Mount Vernon?-J. X.
A. The motto runs: Horas non
| numero n1S1 SerenaS-I record none but
sunny hours. The dial was contributed
! by citizens of Rhode Island in 1888, to
replace one which stood in the same
spot on the west lawn in Washington S
/! day.
@. Do Eskimos have decayed teeth?
IN. E. M.
A. Eskimos who have not lived In
/ contact with white people, learning to
eat their food, have practically perfect
/ teeth.
@. What Is the daily increase In the
population Of the United States?-C. M.
A. 1t Is estimated that the popula-
ton increases at the rate Of one person
every 36 seconds. There is a birth about
every IA seconds and one death every
% seconds. immigration and emigra-
tion figures affect the rate slightly.
Q. How large is Death vaIley?-H.
N. M.
A. Death Valley proper is about SO
miles long. and averages between 20
and IS miles in breadth between the
crests Of the inclosing mountain ranges
1t is 276 feet below sea level and Is the
lowest point on the continent. The
Amargosa River enters the valley
through deep canyon at the south, but
disappears In the basin.
@. What is the Cranbrook Founda-
ticn?-C. K.
A. The Cranbook Foundation is an
Evening star., 1932-08-09
The Boom and the Ballots.

Something has occurred to change the
Democratic campaign psychology since
James Roosevelt, son of the Governor of
New York and the candidate for the
presidency, declared at Massachusetts
clambake that a false business boom
would be manipulated before November
in behalf Of the reelection of President
Hoover Shortly after this remark was
made Wall Street began its present ad-
vance, which has continued without set
back until it has become the leading
feature of the daily news. Now come
members OF the Democratic Campaign
Committee, In conference in New York
with Chairman Farley, with statements
that this recent business improvement
and the rise in commodity and security
prices are due to q realization that Gov.
Roosevelt Is going to be elected Presi-
dent Said one Of the committeeman {:
The downward trend showed no signs
OF being checked until after the stop
Roosevelt movement" had utterly failed
and not until after the Chicago conven-
| tion had enthusiastically nominated the
New York Governor for the presidency.
AS the conviction grows upon the people
that Gov. Roosevelt is to be elected in
November and that there is to be a
change In the administration of affairs
| In this country beginning in March,
their confidence Is being restored. and
this developing confidence is manifest
| ing itself in the widespread indication
/ Of business improvement.
This Is rather like what is known
In sporting circles as playing both end,
against the middle. According to the
younger Roosevelt, speaking perhaps In
reflection Of paternal views, business
boom LIS TO be interpreted as Repub-
lican device to lure the voters into the
Evening star., 1932-08-09

educational center for boys established
in 1927 by George G. Booth. newspaper
publisher OF Detroit, and his wife. It
comprises flve schools and q church on
his country estate, IL miles north Of
Detroit. The estate contains 225 acres,
OF which all but that portion devoted to
the homie Of Mr. and Mrs. Booth was
conveyed to the foundation. The total
outlay involves approximately slo,-
900 900.
Q. How long should Cancelled checks
be kept?-A s. P.
A. 1t Is a matter OF personal con-
venience. Since they act as receipts for
money expended. and take up little
room. many people keep them indefi-
nltely.
Q. Who was the first professional
architect to practice in BoSton?-E. B.
A. Charles Bulhnch. After gradua-
tlon from Harvard. and several years Of
study and travel in Europe. he settled
ooWn to practice In 1887 Among his
early works we're the old Federal Street
Theater. the first playhouse In New
England. and the State house, which
was built in 1898.
g; What Presbyterian church in the
United States has the largest conRre-
gation?-E. l. NJ.
A. The largest Presbyterian church
In America Is the First PRESBYTERIAN
Cnurch OF Seattle. Wash, the member
ship of which is $3.50. The next largest
Is the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church
OF Los Angeles. Calf. with a member
ship Of 1894. The third largest iS the
Central Presbyterian Church Of Denver.
with a membership of z a25
O. For what purpose do bees make
honey?-W. B. P.
a. Honey Is sweet substance pre-
pared by bees for food for themselves
and their young, and 1t is made from
the sweet juices Of blossoms which is
mixed with secretions from the mouths
Of the bees.
@. What ship first carried the Amer
lean flag around the world2-N. o.
A. The Columbia. under the COM
mand OF Capt. Robert Gray, started on
this trip in 1897.
Q. How many decisions does an
umpire have to make in one day?
A. William ]. KLEIN, the veteran
National League umpire, averages 100
decisions in one day.
@. Who directed Greta Garbo in her
first picture?-F. F.
A. G. w. Pabst directed her first
picture, Street of Sorrow" in 1925.
Q. What is the meaning of the word
Tallulah?-C. L. r.
a. Tallulah Is the name Of two
former Cherokee settlements: one.
ancient, situated on the upper part of
| Talulah River in Rabun County, Ga;
the other, on Tallulah Greek Of Cheowa
River IN Graham County. NJ G. The
word Is OF uncertain etymology A
Cherokee in the United States indian
Once says that the word means water
falls or blue water.
@. How much food does 1t take for
the Olympic athletes?-S. L. M.
a. Every day the Olympic Village
gets in a supply of so sacks Of potatoes,
/ $50 gallons Of milk, 2.75O pounds of
string beans, 1900 pounds Of fresh peas
100 watermelons and 450 gallons of
! ice cream, in addition to other neces-
sary foodstuffs.
@. When were the first and last
inaugural balls held?-M. s. s.
A. The first inaugural ball was held
in New York on May 9, 1888, a week
after George Washington took the oath
OF ONCE as first President The las.
ball was given on March 4, 1908. when
william Howard Taft became President
Evening star., 1932-08-09

Hoover column at the polls. Accord
ing to the Democratic committeeman.
represented by the one whose statement
has just been quoted. the business boom
Is token Of hocking of the voters to
Roosevelt. Whatever the result in No
vember, Democratic prognosticators will
have called. the turn correctly.
Evening star., 1932-08-09

A large number Of industrial enter
prises are reporting by way of the stock
ticker the belief that they have even
more reliable prospects of opening up
for big business than the old-time
breweries.
Evening star., 1932-08-09

Homicide stories show so many con-
slant similarities OF detail that they
might be reduced to set forms, like the
circulars Of commercial enterprises,
involving no labor excepting change OF
names, dates and locations. The
method would save time for the re-
porter, the compositor and the reader
Evening star., 1932-08-09

Having declared himself q victim OF
persecution, Mayor James j. Walker
may at least enjoy a Summer rest
from the arduous role Of political
comedian expected to be always merry
and bright
Evening star., 1932-08-09

After declaring against a moratorium
the distinguished Idaho man may be
expected by an oyerhopeful Europe to
contrive some method which might
with honor be named a Borahtorium.
Evening star., 1932-08-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON
influential Athletics,

There's a pleasant thrill from day to
day
When Olympic games are under way.
On them with JOY our minds We fix.
Cause they've nothin' to do with
politics.
We shout with glee and hold our breath
When a man most runs himself to
death.
On a high jump star our gaze We fix,
Cause it's takin our minds of politics
It's good to know that such is so.
II athletics alone should run the show,
Elections they with ease would fix
So that muscle was master in politics
Evening star., 1932-08-09

BY remaining away from the Hoover
notification, Calvin Coolidge avoids the
possibility that ex-senator France Of
Maryland may make another last
minute attempt to stampede the oc-
casion.
Evening star., 1932-08-09

Predictions that Germany will In the
course Of year again become a mon
archy may be only normal accom-
paniments Of situation calling for the
general comment, Anything may hap
pen"
Evening star., 1932-08-09

If he were still an interesting sub
ject for interviews, Al Capone might be
able to report that the world has be-
come even wickeder than 1t was when
he retired to private life.
Evening star., 1932-08-09
The Walker WAY.

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
That needy New Yorker who offers 10
take the office of mayor Of the city and
relinquish the salary might even so, II
all that we hear Is true. retire at the
end of his term with wealth beyond the
dreams Of avarice..
Evening star., 1932-08-09
Research.

Research.
You have studied economics?"
Some" announced Senator Sorghum
Have you any ideas about money!"
"As far as I've been able to figure
the big idea about money is who's got
1t and how can he be persuaded to
cart with it?'"
Jud Tunkins says we're entitled to
pursue happiness, but in times OF
genuine depression how can a man
stand around lookin' happy. without at
the same time lookin' foolish?
The Bulls.
The bulls are now engaged in play
In Wall Street pastures day by day,
Observed by an expsctant throng
That says, where have you been SC
long?"
Gossip.
He came from a good family"
Yes" said Miss Cayenne, But SC
aid the prodigal SON."
"One who seeks a life of idleness,
said Ho Ho, the sage Of Chinatown
may expect to find himself Ill served
at home and maligned abroad"
RestleSsness.
The calendar we'll change around,
With supervision most profound.
We now think this arrangement best
Five days for work and two for rest
But-hsre's the sad, sarcastic joke
How can you rest when ycu are broke
Round here" said Uncle Eben
moneys gittin' to be like ghos'
Everybody's talkin' bout it, bpt nobod!
sees any," ~
Evening star., 1932-08-09
Executive Enterprise.

From the Cleveland News.
Governor of Kansas can't be accused
of indifference to the plight of unem-
ployed men there. He has ordered a
survey of their probable condition next
Winter.
Evening star., 1932-08-09
Lame Ducks Getting Lamer.

From the San Antonio Express.
Progress of the Norris amendment,
already ratified by 16 States, promises
a speedy end of the closed season for
lame ducks, but jobs for the deserving
still will be available
Evening star., 1932-08-09
Even Biases.

From the Rochester Times-Union.
The first step in making all nations
one is to give them the same history
so that they viii learn the same pref
udices,
Evening star., 1932-08-09

So much noise is being made in
other worlds that the Sino-Japanese
war sounds in the distance like a
pack of firecrackers.
Evening star., 1932-08-09
Feet or Meters?

From the springfeld Daily Republican.
Incidentally the Olympic games help
to persuade young people that 1t may
be worth while to learn their lessons
on the metric system.
Evening star., 1932-08-09
The High Cost of Divorce.

From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
Probably one reason for decline in
marriage rate is that in times like these
many men feel they can't afford ALI
mony.
Evening star., 1932-08-09

Bonus applicants no longer refer to
"leaders" as frequently as to mis-
leaders
Evening star., 1932-08-09
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Evening star., 1932-08-09

@. When were the first and last
inaugural balls held?-M. s. s.
A The first inaugural ball was held
in New York on May 8, 1889, a week
after George Washington took the oath
OF ONCE as first President. The las.
ball was given on March 4, 1909. when
William Howard Taft became President
Evening star., 1932-08-09

O. Is there a meteor shower which
occurs every 100 years?-D. P.
A. There is none whose period Of
return is once in 100 years. The
Leonids are especially brilliant about
every 80 years. The earth meets the
thicker part of the swarm three times
in about 100 years.
Evening star., 1932-08-09

Q. For what purpose do bees make
honey?-W 3. P.
A. Honey is sweet substance pre-
pared by bees for food for themselves
and their young, and 1t is made from
the sweet juices Of blossoms which is
mixed with secretions from the mouths
Of the bees.
Evening star., 1932-08-09

Q. Do Eskimos have decayed teeth?
IN. E. M.
A. Eskimos who have not lived In
contact with white people, learning to
eat their food, have practically perfect
teeth.
Evening star., 1932-08-09

@. What is the average license tax
received from motor vehicles?-N B.
A. The National Industrial Confer
ence Board says that 25,600, 1000 motor
vehicles were registered in 1881. and
that the average license tax receipts
amounted to sI334.
Evening star., 1932-08-09

@. What ship first carried the Amer
lean flag around the world?-N. o.
A. The Columbia. under the COM
mand Of Capt. Robert Gray. started on
this trip in 1897.
Evening star., 1932-08-09

q. How many decisions does an
umpire have to make in one day?
A. William j. KLEIN, the veteran
National League umpire, averages 100
decisions in one day.
Evening star., 1932-08-09

@. What Is the daily increase in the
population of the United States?-C. M.
A. 1t is estimated that the popula-
ton increases at the rate Of one person
every 36 seconds. There is birth about
every IA seconds and one death every
% seconds. immigration and emigra-
ton figures affect the rate slightly.
Evening star., 1932-08-09

Q. Who was the first professional
architect to practice in BoSton?-E. B.
A. Charles Bulhnch. After gradua-
ton from Harvard. and several years Of
study and travel in Europe, he settled
down to practice In 1887. Among his
early works we're the old Federal Street
Theater. the first playhouse In New
England. and the State house, which
was built in 1898.
Evening star., 1932-08-09

Q. How long should Cancelled checks
be kept?-A s. P.
A. 1t Is a matter OF personal con-
venience. Since they act as receipts for
money expended. and take up little
room. many people keep them indefi-
nltely.
Evening star., 1932-08-09

@. How much food does 1t take for
the Olympic athletes?-S. L. M.
n. Every day the Olympic Village
gets in a supply of so sacks Of potatoes.
500 gallons Of milk. 2.750 pounds of
string beans, 1900 pounds Of fresh peas,
100 watermelons and 450 gallons of
ice cream, in addition to other neces-
sary foodstuffs.
Evening star., 1932-08-09

@. What Is the motto on the sun
dial at Mount Vernon?-J. K.
A. The motto runs: Horas non
numero nisi serenas-I record none but
sunny hours. The dial was contributed
by citizens of Rhode Island in 1888, to
replace one which stood in the same
spot on the west lawn in Washington's
day