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Evening star., 1933-02-28
The Oath and the Bible.

At Inauguration each President takes
solemn oath that he will faithfully
execute the otace and will, to the
best OF my ability. preserve, protect
and defend the Constitution Of the
United States" Customarily, he places
his right hand on the pages of an
open Bible at that great moment Of his
own and the Nations career and, pro-
nouncing the words which terminate
the ceremony, kisses the Sacred Book.
The practice traces back to remotely
ancient times. It was common In
Egypt in antiquity and appears in one
form or another again and again In
the history of Europe. A strange and
curious symbolism. it marks the apex
of devotion, and is, in public estima-
ton, the most compellingly significant
action coincident to the assumption of
a pledge of honor.
The Bible used at the first inaugura-
ton of George Washington was one
which had been borrowed for the pur-
pose from a neighboring Masonic lodge.
That employed when Martin Van Buren
succeeded Andrew Jackson Is valued
possession Of the royal family of Great
Britain. Buchanan's Bible is preserved
by the Pennsylvania Historical Society
at Harrisburg Rutherford B. Hayes
and Benjamin Harrison took the oath
on copies Of the Scriptures belonging to
their respective wives, while James A.
Garfield held in his hand the Holy
Word given him by his beloved mother.
When Grover Cleveland kissed the
book, tradition declares, without speci-
flying upon which of two occasions, his
lips touched the fifth to tenth verses OF
the One Hundred and Twelfth Psalm,
beginning: "A good man sheweth favor
Woodrow Wilson, in 1917, saluted the
words: The Lord is our refuge; very
present help in time of trouble in the
Forty sixth Psalm. A few wcc-s later
the Nation was at war.
Franklin D. Roosevelt has chosen for
mis- use on Saturday the Thirteenth
Chapter of First Corinthians as
printed in an old Dutch family Bible.
Though I speak with the tongues OF
men and angels, and have not charity,
I am become as sounding brass, or a
tinkling cymbal," are the opening
phrases of the selection; the entire por-
ton Of the epistle specified is plea
for tolerance and love, generosity and
mercy. The thought is appropriate,
certainly, at any and all times, but it
is especially worthy Of remembrance at
the moment. Mr.. Roosevelt has been
we'll advised In his emphasis on the
quality which the Apostle Paul con-
sidered more important than faith or
hope. 1t is worthy attitude on his
part, and the people Of the country will
accept it and appreciate it as an indi-
cation Of his own gracious bent OF
mind
Evening star., 1933-02-28
Dealing Fairly With the District.

The difference between the District
appropriation bill as passed by the
House and as reported by the Senate
Appropriations Committee is about
$3.50 900, excluding permanent and In
definite appropriations. But the chief
difference Is to be measured In terms
of equity and fair dealing and good
budgeting for the District, rather than
In dollars and cents. The committees
restoration Of the lump sum to the
original compromise figure of nine
and half millions indicates again the
Senate committees appreciation of Fed
eral responsibility In maintenance and
development of the Federal Capital.
The bill Is . whole has been restored,
to all practical intents and purposes, to
the shape in which it left the Federal
Bureau Ct the Budget. In addition, it
has been shorn Of some Of the legislative
retrictions placed in it by the House
restrictions which in some cases savored
little Of judicial consideration of the
pertinent facts and circumstances.
One of the major changes suggested
by the Senate committee Is that the
District for the next fiscal year be re-
lieved Of the repayment to the United
States Of the third million-dollar in
stallment on park purchase advances
under the Capper-Cramton act. Such
relief would enable the District, strug-
Cling under the handicaps Of the de-
preston, to put this money to more
constructive and beneficial uses with
out imposing hardship on the Federal
Government. Thus far a little over
three millions have been advanced for
expenditure in the District of Colum-
bia on park development. The last
advance was in the fiscal year 1892.
OF this amount the District will have
repaid $4,000 900 at the end of this
fiscal year. If the District is permitted
in the fiscal year 1884 to postpone re-
payment of the third installment, re-
payment can be resumed when con-
ditions improve. Inasmuch as the
Federal Government made no advance
in the last fiscal year and intends none
in the next fiscal year, there is no rea-
son why the District should not be
allowed a similar and temporary respite
at time when it needs this money
most.
Evening star., 1933-02-28
High Lights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

in accord with its desire to stimulate
national products. will grant the patent
which young Don Romero soliclts.
Mexicans Deplore
Attacks on Drivers.
El Universal, Mexico, d. F.-With-
out the omission of single day, with
astronomical regularity every "a hours,
there is registered vicious attack
upon some chauffeur The number
of drivers thus assailed. and Of We
hicles stolen have already reached ap-
palling totals. Taxicabs are the special
prey Of the malefactors. No less than
one-eighth Of the total number author
ized to operate in the federal district
have been rif1ed of all their portable
contents or accessories of any value.
Within the last year. there have been
approximately $500 instances Of these
cutrages, and they are at present in np
wise abated in virulency despite the in
tensified efforts of the police against
such rufflans and robbers.
Evening star., 1933-02-28

The resources Of our free informa-
ton bureau are at your service. You
are invited to call upon 1t as often as
you please. It Is being maintained
solely to serve you. What question can
we answer for you? There Is no
charge at all except 3 cents In coin
or stamps for return postage. Do not
use post cards. Address your letter to
The Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic ]. Haskin. Director, Wash
ington, d. C.
@. What was the age and nationality
Of the late Ernie Schaaf, heavyweight
boxer?-G. s.
A. Ernie Schaaf was born in Eliza
beth, N. j., September 27, 1908. He
was of observation-disclosures de-
scent.
@. What Is the newest addition to
the national monuments under the Ma
tional Park Service?-B. T.
A. Death Valley became a national
monument on February IL, 1888, by
proclamation Of President Hoover. The
area included Is about 1,60l 800 acres.
@. Is the milk of any animals ex-
cept cows and goats used for human
food?-C. K.
n. 4ucIc dIc tWO OIIlcISOtuc mart
and the she-camel The latter is used
North Africa and West Asia. The prin-
cipal users Of mares milk are the Tar
tar tribes Of Central and Northern Asia.
Q. Who discovered the grave of John
Paul Jones?-F. K.
A. 1t was discovered by Gen. Horace
Porter, in the Protestant Cemetery of
Paris, France, where it had been placed
after a public funeral. The discovery
was made in 1905, and later the re-
mains were brought to the United
States on an American armored cruiser
the Brooklyn, and inferred in the
grounds of the Naval Academy at An
napolis.
@. Is it true that the Colorado potato
beetle has not appeared west Of the
Rockies?-K. N.
A. The Bureau of Entomology says
that this important enemy Of the po-
tato and other vegetable crops has
reached Washington and Oregon, but 1t
does not yet occur in California.
Q. How many Independent nations
are there In Africa?@S. S.
A. Egypt, Ethiopia and Liberia are
the only Independent nations on the
African continent, with the exception of
Morocco, which is native sultanate
under the protection of France and is
sometimes included in this category.
@. Who was considered the best Latin
grammarian?-C. T.
A. Priscian was the most noted of
Latin grammarians. He belongs to the
early part of the sixth century, teach
ing Latin at Constantinople, probably
at the imperial court, since he received
a government salary.
@. What Is a cashiers check?-L H
A. 1t is a check drawn by bank
upon its own funds and signed by the
cashier of the bank.
@. Is Elbrus the same as Elburz?-
A. Elbrus Is a peak in the Caucasus
range in European Russia. 1t is the
highest mountain in Europe, with an
elevation of 18,468 feet. The Elburz
are mountain range in North Persia,
south of the Caspian Sea.
@. Have the unemployment insurance
systems in foreign countries broken
down during the depression?-M. D. R.
A. Unemployment insurance systems
in foreign countries have carried on
through the depression, although
changes have been necessary in some of
the systems to meet the demands
caused by the increasing number of un-
employed. In some instances benefits
Evening star., 1933-02-28
>EYLON DAILY NEWS, Colom-

aDle lCedl WHICH, d IlCW
ment, backed by bishops and
prominent clergymen CT various de-
nominations In England. has been Sc
cretly planning to realize for some
months.
The movement is called the Guilds
Of Light; it has the backing Of a group
of rich men. and it has been formed to
produce religious talking films for
screening all over the world.
The Bishops Of Norwich and Croy-
don, the British and Foreign Bible So
ciety and the Religious Tract Society
are among the principal forces inter-
ested in this new effort to combat the
commercial cinema's grip on the public
mind.
How the movement originated was
explained by Rev. T. Cullen Young. the
deputy secretary of the Religious Tract
Society.
1T is idle to deny that the cinema is
among the many forces robbing the
churches of congregations" he said.
TT Is also apparent that the medium
of the talking picture should be used
for propagating religion.
MY society was founded at the end
Of the eighteenth century to employ
the medium Of the printed page. We
consider that the film of today is just
as much a printed page as our first
leaflets of 1873 years ago"
The Guilds of Light will not them
selves essay the production Of the films,
but will finance subsidiary company
to be run on purely professional basis
of technical experts and then con-
tent themselves with popularizing this
new form of religious propaganda.
The first Aim is to be based on the
life Of Mary Slessor, the remarkable
Scotswoman, who went out to Africa
from Dundee as a missionary and be-
came q white queen" among many
Nigerian tribes.
Evening star., 1933-02-28
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

have been curtailed and contributions
increased. while in several OF the sys-
TENS, including those Of Great Britain
and Germany. the means" or need"
test. by which unemployed persons are
required to prove their need for flnan-
cial aid, has been introduced.
Q. Did George Washington have any
college degrees?-S. N.
A. He did not attend college, but the
honorary degree of doctor of law was
conferred on him by Harvard in 1776,
Yale in 1881, University of Pennsyl-
vania, 1888; Washington College (Ches-
tertown, Md, 1889, and Brown in
1870. He was elected chancellor Of
William and Mary College in 1888.
@. How can a crack filler be made
from old newspapers?-G. S.
A. A very complete filling for open
cracks in floors may be made by thor
oughly soaking newspapers in paste
made OF one pound Of -four. three
quarts of water and one tablespoonful
OF alum, thoroughly boiled and mixed.
Make the final mixture about as thick
as putty and it will harden like papier-
mache.
@. What is the correct name of the
snake plant?-H. K.
A. 1t Is more correctly known as
bowstring- hemp and its scientific name
Is Sansevieria zeylanica.
@. Please name some Eastern school
systems which use motion pictures for
teach1ng-R. M. E.
A. Quincy Boston, Lynn, Newton,
Brookline, Providence and New York
| are among the cities using visual edu-
cation. At the State Teachers College
in Pennsylvania course in this line is
required OF prospective teachers. A
course in visual education management
IS available in the Boston University
School of Education.
radiation?-J. T. r.
A. Flat paint does not decrease
radiation from radiators to any ma
terlal degree, but the use Of bronze
or aluminium paint decreases the heat
emitted by about 20 per cent.
@. What private individual had the
largest library in Colonial times9-
w. H.
A. William Byrd of westover, In vir-
ginia, Is said to have had.
@. When vas the income tax levied
In the United States?--J. F.
A. The first was primarily a war tax
levied during the period 1361-1872. The
second income tax provision became a
law August %, 1894. This was de-
clared unconstitutional. The amend
ment to the Constitution giving Con-
gresS power to lay and collect income
taxes became operative February 13,
1913. The income tax law was passed
! october 3, 1918.
O. Was President Wilson in favor
of the Volstead act?-G. w.
A. President Wilson vetoed the ma
tional prohibition act and it was passed
over his veto.
Q. Was Napoleon an unusually short
MANN. G.
A. He is believed to have been five
feet four inches tall. This height can
| scarcely be called unusually short.
, @. What is the derivation of the
word "labyrinth"?-W. A.
A. 1t is Greek word, but probably
Of Egyptian origin.
g. At what age do pupils usually
finish high school?-H. S.
A. The average age of high school
graduates in this country is l8 years.
@. Was beer known in the days Of
ancient Rome?-F H.
A. 1t was known. but Roman citi-
zens, according to Pnny, thought 1t fit
only for barbarians.
Evening star., 1933-02-28
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Teach dogs not to chase automo-
biles."
That is the advice of an old trainer
a man who has forgotten more about
these animals than most owners know,
He had spent several minutes watch
ing the antics OF two small dogs at q
circle, around which traffic was now
ing.
Every time q private car or CONNER
cial vehicle came around the bend, one
Of the dogs would leave the curb and
take after 1t.
The other dog. following close at his
heels, would in effect urge him on closer
and closer.
The larger the car, the closer the
first dog seemed to come to its wheels.
The dogs took turns at melting each
other in the sport.
First one and then the other would
run out, with the second barking closely
behind him.
At times 1t was not apparent to the
cbverver how either could escape.
A slight swerve. and one or both
dogs would be hopelessly crippled, at
the least.
It spoke we'll for the motorists that
no such swerving was INDUCED In. but
that the canine sportsmen, II one
might call them so were able to indulge
in their hazardous game without injury
to themselves.
From the dog standpoint, this busi-
ness of chasing cars is real sport.
It requires plenty Of speed, nerve
and some brains.
1t makes real demand upon the
coordination Of the animal.
In the canine world 1t Is the full
y{vynl lorHk
No dog, therefore, Is to be blamed for
taking part in such a game diversion.
He must be regular dog" to do 1t
No doubt it stamps him as "reg'lar
fellow" among his fellow dogs.
1t Is much too dangerous, however
for him, as every friend Of dogs knows
And every dog can and should be
broken Of the habit, as speedily as
possible.
II the creature IS fortunate. . good
bump breaks him before more serious
injury overtakes him.
There Il not much sense in permit
ting him to receive this lession In the
school Of hard knocks-and they are
very hard, indeed-if one can achieve
the same results by . little exercise OF
forethought.
It must be recognized that the desire
normal one with q dog
He wouldn't be a dog if he didn't like
to run after moving objects.
Anything which moves Is his meat.
In the old days he used to chase
wagons. Often he was cured Of that
by q taste of the whip.
A long whip. curling over the side Of
the vehicle. was enough to deter any
dog, no matter how vicious. from pur-
suing this type Of game any farther.
The modern automobile, although 1t
contains a great deal Of equipment"
never holds a whip.
No one needs a whip to drive an
automobile. and there are no animals
hitched to it, either, for the dogs to
scare.
Hence the automobilist pursues the
even tenor of his ways without much
thinking about the dogs which come
roaring after him.
As long as the animal has ordinary
good fortune. he escapes, but every one
has had the experience OF seeing dogs
which did not escape.
The best way to break dog Of this
Evening star., 1933-02-28
Postal Savings.
from the New York Sun.


At the current rate of increase de-
posits in the postal savings system will
reach the billion dollar mark about the
middle of March. The increase of $42,-
100000 in January, however. was much
greater than the average Tor the pre-
ceding six-month period or the average
increase throughout the calendar year
1882. At the rate Of increase which
prevailed in 1882 deposits would not
reach the hillion-dollar mark until late
In April or early in May
Whether the mark Is reached in
March or in May. the increase in de-
posits in this system has been on a
scale to warrant notice. In two years
they have grown from $278,000, 900 to
$942, 900 900. The reasons for this ex-
traordinary increase are not far to
seek, but they will not affect the pres
tige with which the postal savings
system will be vested when 1t becomes
a billion-do:la institution.
Evening star., 1933-02-28

At present Henry Ford is very busy
man. Yet he might find time to send
along his old-fashioned fiddlers to oc-
cupy little time at the inaugural ball
for the benefit of those who have not
succeeded in becoming quite modernized
in their ideas Of dancing.
Evening star., 1933-02-28
Valencia Ladies Must
Keep Rosaries Hidden.

AB C, Madrid-A tremendous furor
has been occasioned at Valencia because
of a recent edict CT the Municipal Coun-
Gil that ladies will not henceforth be
permitted to display rosaries on their
bo. oms while walking on the thorough
fares or otherwise appearing In public.
In accordance with this decision Of the
council, the alcalde of the city has
already imposed several fines, which
have been highly resented because OF
the innocent nature of the alleged In
fraction.
The reason for the new regulation is
that 1t has been deemed best in ofncial
circles not to array cne part OF the
population against another in the mat
ter of religious differences and that In
the present state Of the public mind
personal convictions either in the realms
of politics CT conscience were better not
too conspicuous.y advertised.
very strongly to this infringement Of
their dearest liberties and privileges
and large part CT the population are
in the humor of melting q sort Of
sectarian revolt against the government,
and its authority. Appeal has already
been made to the governor Of the
province to revoke the order Of the
council and. incidentally, to fine the
alcalde, Senor A'musafer Angel Llorens,
an amount equivalent to the sum of the
fines he has as; essed against the senoras
for wearing religious tokens en- their
cutter clothing This fine, If imposed,
will be not less than 500 pesetas, and
it is likely also that the mayor will be
deposed trcm his Office in case he re-
sorts to these unjustified actions again.
* y y
Managua interested
In New Kind of Candy.
La Noticia, Managua.-There has
arrived in this city from Granada the
young gentleman, Don Tomas Romero.
who has come with the object Of pat
enting his invention, a new sort Of MIC
araguan candy made of melon-rind,
goats milk and hickory nuts, to which
he has given the name "paleta." It Is
reported that this delicacy has already
won a widespread acceptation in Gra-
nads, and is pronounced by the epicures
of that capital and department as en-
joyable as any of the imported candies.
The apparatus which Don Romero uses
in the manufacture Of this confection
is likewise Of his own devising, and has
been constructed In this country. We
believe that the ministry Of industry,
Evening star., 1933-02-28

Japan is not taking pains to leave
inhabitants of conquered territory
enough to meet the taxes that will be
necessary to pay for the expenses OF
the war; a fact that is likely to cause
some irritation to the Toxic financiers.
Evening star., 1933-02-28
Down to Mental Bed Rock.

From the Louisville Courier journal.
Hungary has uncovered a plot to In
culcate bolshevist doctrines in kinder
gartens. That, at least, shows that the
agitators are getting down to the proper
level Of mental development for the re-
ception Of their ideas.
Evening star., 1933-02-28

Enthusiasm is undiminished by the
fact that new administration sits into
the big political game at a time when
the stakes represent less in personal
cash than ever before.
Evening star., 1933-02-28

Talking pictures are expensive and
radio entertainment costs nothing. It
may be that mechanistic entertainment
has established serious competition
within its own circle.
Evening star., 1933-02-28
Uncalled For.

"You sometimes make remarks that
seem rather uncalled for" commented
the candid friend
Il am aware of that" said Miss Cay
enne. II realize the mistake. It ex-
plains to NE why when invitations are
going around I am so often uncalled for
personally as we'll as conversationally."
II have lived indolently," said Hi Ho
the sage of Chinatown. "and am called
wise because I am hypocrite. pretend
ing that I am happy, in missing the
thrills of toll and hazards"
Evening star., 1933-02-28

whose son had grown into fame might
tell with the same pride and Joy with
which she yields to the temptation to
give to the world her side of the life
Of the man who will on next Saturday
take the oath Of Office as President
Of the United States.
Evening star., 1933-02-28

The States are expected to take on
separately the large conversational bur-
den required to decide the question of
prohibition repeal.
Evening star., 1933-02-28

A gala occasion brings into attention
the fact that there is still a great and
estimable middle class Of citizenship
that prevents the world from being
divided into policemen and suspects.
Evening star., 1933-02-28

There have been some murmurings
among the working crew, but Admiral
Grayson has succeeded in averting any
danger of actual mutiny.
Evening star., 1933-02-28

Virginia is famous for her early
colonies and the new settlement for
the benefit of homeless youth may add
to her historic distinction in those lines.
Evening star., 1933-02-28
Ethnological Feature.

Ethn0IOglcaI Fe&ture.
There will be much to interest
Our friends from far away,
AS joyously we do our best
Great wonders to display.
And on your post cards place your pens
This curious sight to note
A tribe of U. S. Citizens
Who haven't any vote!
II has my political opinions" said
Uncle Eben, "but jes' for Inauguration
day, so long Is de music = good. ]
don't care who's settin' de- ofnces."
Evening star., 1933-02-28

Planning a Parade.
Let's have a procession
OF simple good cheer,
Wherein no depression
OF sorrow draws near.
Let's have beauty and grace
With never a chance
For police cars that race
With the big ambulance.
Evening star., 1933-02-28
The Real Victim.

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
Yet one can't help feeling sorry for
anybody dumb enough to foreclose and
take a farm.
Evening star., 1933-02-28
Schools in the Red.

From the Little Rock. Arkansas. Gazette.
There is nothing sentimental about
the 'little red schoolhouse," when the
color describes its fiscal affairs.
Evening star., 1933-02-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Big Business.
Well step along the Avenue
And listen to the band;
In song we will salute anew
Columbia, Happy Land
And then we'll all get back to earth;
Well find, at rise Of sun,
At least a billion dollars worth
OF business to be done.
Well bid lame ducks fond good-by
And revel without fear.
To make March Four we'll bravely try
Another glad New Year.
Then duty must dkplaoe the mirth
As high the figures run.
And bring q billion dollars worth
OF business Is to be done.
A Day Somewhat Like Many Others.
How do you intend to spend Inaug-
uration day?"
"As I have spent many other days in
this glorious CITY," said Senator Sor-
ghum. I'll sit down while others do
all the work and leave me to my silent
critical opinions"
Jud Tunkins says we used to be called
a nation of shopkeepers, but it's be-
ginning to seem like we're a nation Of
bookkeepers.