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Evening star., 1933-03-23
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Q. When was the club known as the
Onion League, in New York City,
founded?-W. H. N
A. 1t was organized in 1858. It now
has about 1900 members.
Q; When did Japan suffer its worst
earthquake shock?-S. K.
A. The worst disaster in It's history
occurred September !, 1923. More than
100 900 people were killed and about
100000 injured. fIn 1880 Toxic cele-
brated the completion Of her recon-
struction following the earthquake and
fire.
@. What State has the most Negro
churches?-G. H.
A. Georgia leads with 5,20l, Alabama
Is second with 1924 and Mississippi
third with 4,034
@. Is constitutional amendment
submitted to the President2-E. H. L.
A. An amendment to the Constitu-
ton, after having passed both houses of
Congress by two-thirds vote, does not
60 to the President for his signature.
It is sent to the States to be ratified,
either by their Legislatures or by con-
ventions, as Congress shall determine.
Three-fourths ratification Is necessary.
q. Are the mountains on the Eastern
coast of the United States older than
the Rocky Mountains?-M. M.
A. The Adirondacks are believed to
have been the first land that rose from
the original chaos in the Western
World.
@. Is the portrait the same on all 81
hills hills nd en-
A. On the new currency of reduced
size the portraits are uniform on the
different kinds Of paper currency On
the 81 bill appears the portrait Of WASH
ington; 81, Jefferson; IS, Lincoln; $40,
Hamilton $40, Jackson; $50, Grant;
Sl00, Franklin; $500 Mckinley; 81 900,
Cleveland; $4,000, Madison; $4,000,
Chase.
@. What is the derivation of the
word remorSe?-S. S.
A. 1t has a Latin origin. re meaning
again and mordere (morsus) to bite.
@. Why are orange blossoms con-
sidered appropriate for weddings?-
j. w. H.
A. The orange blossom is the SYM
Dol Of chastity and fecundity Not
only Is the orange tree an evergreen.
but ~ 10 odAu W NC Lllc OLIy Tree W2lCU
produces fruit and flowers at the same
time. The custom Of entwining orange
blossoms in bridal wreaths is of COM
paratively recent date in Europe and
in America. 1t came to this country
from the French who in turn have
derived the custom from Spain. In
the latter country the custom is traced
to the Moors.
@. Who plannAd the first COM
munity trust?-T. v.
A. Credit is given to Judge F. H.
Goff, who in 1914 introduced plan
in trust company In Cleveland, Ohio.
His object was to accommodate per-
manent funds left for philanthropic
purposes to changing conditions.
@. What place is called the Sun
shine City"?-A. NJ. H.
A. St. Petersburg Is called the Sun
shine City because it has an average
of only six or seven days in the year
without sunshine.
Q. Please name few of the largest
buildings in Europe.-E. B.
A. The Vatican. in Rome: Versailles
Palace. Paris Kremlin, Moscow, and
the Tower of London.
@. How much money was added to
postal savings deposits in February
NJ. R.
A. They were increased by s63,o32,.
370 to a total Of sl.005, ,572,570.
Evening star., 1933-03-23
Europe Looks at America

Although evidence is plentiful here
at home that the economic pendulum
is at length swinging in the direction
of stability, thanks to the kaleidoscope
events Of the moment at Washington,
it Is gratifying to observe that conf
dence on that score has spread across
the Atlantic. 1t was attested last night
in no less important a quarter than
the House Of Commons In London.
Addressing himself to the subject of
the forthcoming World Economic Con-
ference, Mr.. Neville Chamberlain,
chancellor of the exchequer, held out
encouraging hopes of substantial
change in the international CONNER
cial and financial situation. AS evi-
dence for his optimism. Mr.. Chamber
lain cited developments in the United
States since the Inauguration Of Presi
dent Roosevelt. He said:
Only a few weeks ago, anybody
looking at the situation in the United
States could only have done so with
feelings Of gravest anxiety. Today,
thanks to the initiative, courage and
wisdom Of the new President, a change
has taken place which might almost
be called miraculous.
As q consequence Of the ensuing at
mosphere In America, the British chan
cellor referred to the restored confidence
Of bank depositors and the resultant
sense Of hope and anticipation of the
future that IS coming back to the
American people" Mr.. Chamberlain
declared that their confidence Is being
reflected in the London stock and finan-
cial markets and thence ramifying over
Europe.
The picture Of the new deal" thus
painted in the House Of Commons,
which is, Of course, wholly warranted
by the facts. found tangible expression
in the solidity Of dollar exchange in
Europe throughout the recent banking
crisis in this country. There have
been ephemeral fluctuations in it, as
there normally are, but the dollar has
weathered the storm handsomely. Presi-
dent, Congress and people have all had
their share in the bold steps taken Ito
maintain the credit Of the United
States" That was the title formally
and officially applied to the economy
bill which became law last week.
That 1t has Immediately served its
assurance that the Federal
budget will be balanced-is gratifyingly
proved by such tributes as have just
been paid the American people by
Chancellor Chamberlain.
Evening star., 1933-03-23
Synthetic Beauty.

The International Beauty Shop Own
ers are in convention in New York
Their program includes consideration
Of demountable lips, demountable noses,
ear tacks, muscle oil, artificial eye
sparkle and pictorial decoration of
fngernails. The public may greet the
discussion with derisive laughter, but
the beauty culturists are in deadly ear
nest. Theirs is business, and it is
their intention to sell whatever they
can persuade women to believe will
make them more attractive.
But will a woman with demount-
able nose be more charming than a
woman with only a natural nose?
Granted that there are noses which
nature has modelled grotesquely. is 1t
possible that q gold-plated frame COW
cred with nodded wax and adjusted
temporarily over nasal feature not
intended to serve any such purpose
would be a commendable improvement?
Tycho Brahe, the celebrated Danish
astronomer, Is supposed to have had
an artificial nose made of copper, but
1t is not reported that 1t contributed
to his reputation as a man Of hand
some aspect. Sir william Davenant,
the presumptive son Of Shakespeare,
according to g. K. Chesterton, had no
nose at all, but the deficiency does not
seem to have restrained his genius as
. literary craftsman and q statesman.
A modern woman's nose may be, artis-
tically, q poor thing, but it has the
merit Of being her own. If she con-
ceals it with an invention resembling
Q nose in appearance but being Of no
other particular value, she is guilty Of
Q deception which may be more truly
deplorable than the authentic feature
of which she disapproves.
And as to finger nails. there already
has been a good deal of experimental
TN along that line. It Is Hot uncom-
&bn to see Q girl With nan staine6 Z
Evening star., 1933-03-23
The Sultan Signs.

The perennial ballyhoO over the
stipend Of the base ball player who has
come to be known as the Sultan of
Swat" has ended with the inevitable
signing Of q contract after weeks Of
discussion and negotiation and pub
licity. This annual disputation has
come to be regarded as an assured
incident of the training season. In
deed it is almost necessity to main
tain interest In the chief financial
figure in the national game. There is
never any doubt as to the outcome.
Everybody knows that at the well
known psychological moment. just be-
fore the bell rings, the contract will be
signed. Whether the issue is as to a
demand for an increase Of Pc or over
a proposed reduction. 1t is assured that
the Babe" will sign his articles Of in
denture. He can do nothing else.
However much the club needs him. he
needs the club more. To refuse to sign,
to become hold-out. to be barred from
the playing field and the "spangles" Of
the sport, whatever the scale Of COM
pensation rendered and refused, would
mean the final eclipse Of this unde-
niably waning star. And in eclipse his
commercial value would cease, with all
the side lines Of emolument accompany
ing active participation in the game.
This Is the twentieth year of Ruth's
participation in professional base ball,
and counting the amount just con-
tracted for he will. at the end Of the
1888 season, have received in all no
less than $s37,s00 or an average Of
SAL, ,ss5 q year. He has just taken a
cut of $4,000, but at $4,000 he IS
still the highest-paid ball player and
one Of the most richly paid men IN
America in any occupation. Is he worth
it? The club that employs him is evi-
IDENTIFY of the opinion that he Is, not
in point Of actual playing services but
as a box ONCE attraction" He un-
doubtedly draws the crowds, hoping to
see him send the ball over the fence.
The moment he slips in this capacity
as a slugger his value diminishes, Tor
outside of his batting he is now merely
mediocre player in the field. The
present cut In his pay is doubtless
due in part to the need for economy
and to the fear that he will not make
as many home runs In the coming sea-
son as heretofore and therefore will
not draw as many patrons through the
turnstiles.. The negotiations for the
1888 contract have been cleverly pro-
longed to whet the public interest.
Now that 1t is all over 1t remains to
be seen which one Of the parties to
this annual argument has guessed cor
rectly.
Evening star., 1933-03-23

Did you ever write q letter to Frederic
j. Haskin? You can ask him any ques-
ton of fact and get the answer in a
personal letter. Here is great educ2-
tional idea introduced into the lives OF
the most intelligent people IN the
worlG-American newspaper readers. 1t
is part Of that best purpose OF a
newspaper-service. There Is no charge
except 3 cents In coin or stamps for re-
turn postage. Do not use postcards.
Address Frederic J. Haskin. Director.
The Evening Star Information Bureau,
Washington, D. G.
@. In horse racing. is the inside po-
sition at the post considered most de-
A. Trainers of fast-breaking horses
covet the inside position; but q horse
slow to find his stride Is better placed
on the outside.
Q. Please give a biography Of Boake
Carter?-A. A.
A. Boake Carter. radio news edito-
rialist, was born in Baku, South Russia,
lish parents. Was taken to England at
the age Of 4. and was educated there
Served with the Royal Air Force during
World War. Went into newspaper work
shortly thereafter, Travelled widely, and
is now working In Philadelphia.
Q. Do birds live longer in the wild
state or In captivity?-F. K.
A. Ordinarily wild birds live from
10 to IS years If they are not killed by
their enemies. Birds in captivity live
normally twice as long as those which
are wild.
Q. OF what racial stock are the peo-
pie of Argentina?-F. L.
A. The Argentine Republic Is chiefly
inhabited by descendants of the Span
tsh settlers. Some of them have inter-
married with the native Indians, but
the Argentines have less Indian blood
than most other South American peo-
pies. The other European nations whose
blood is most representative in Argen-
tina is the Italian. Spanish is the
official language of the Argentine Re-
public.
@. What causes rigor mortis?-M. r.
A. Rigor mortis means stiffening OF
the body and usually occurs from one
to seven hours after death, due to the
hardening Of the muscular tissues In
consequence of the coagulation Of the
myosinogen and paramyosinogen; II
disappears after from one to six days
O. How is the name of the new First
Assistant Postmaster General pro-
nounced?-F. C.
A. His name is Joseph C. O'Mnhon r.
His last name is pronounced O-May-a-
ny, with the accent on May.
@. Why are the people of India for
hidden to make Sa1to-R 6
A. The government Of England does
not prohibit the people of India from
making salt. but for great many years
the small tax on the manufacture OF
salt has been a source of government
revenue to defray the expenses Of the
government. This IS similar to the tax
placed upon liquors. tobacco, etc, by the
United States Government.
@. What was the alcoholic strength
Of beer before prohibition?-P. M
A. 1t was about Az per cent.
@. What is the philosophy of Kis-
NETT. c.
A. In Arabic the word is "kismeh" and
means fate. This word was used by
Mohammed when he preached in the
Koran the duty Of submission to all
that God had preordained. He believed
that a mans every action was predes-
tined, yet he never suggested the folly
of struggling against an adverse doom
The doctrine of Kisnet has prompted
Mohammedans to utmost heroism and
fortitude in the cause Of their rel-
gion.
Evening star., 1933-03-23
Senator Kings Tax Inquiry.

1t is one thing to study the prac-
ticability of substitute forms of taxa
ton, designed to spread the total bur-
den of taxation more equitably among
all the taxpayers. and it is another
thing entirely to study methods OF
plastering the taxpayers with new lev
les that increase the total tax burden
borne by all of them.
Senator King of Utah. the new chair
man of the Senate District Committee,
is considering the selection of q new
subcommittee that might work out a
system of taxation here that will be as
fair as possible. 1t is my hope that a
material reduction can be made in real
estate taxes, especially for home owners,
by establishing tax on incomes and
inheritances."
The efforts of the subcommittee would
naturally take the form of careful
inquiry into the efficacy Of substitute
forms of taxation as productive Of reve-
nues and their effect on the taxpayers
in correcting what inequitable distribu-
ton there now may be in present forms
OF taxation.
Every form Of taxation has its advo-
Gates. Some Of the advocates repre-
sent the purely selfish group who would
transfer tax burden to the shoulders
Of the other fellow Some Of them are
convinced, from careful study and OBJ
servation, that one form Of tax Is more
equitable, easier to collect and produc-
tive Of more revenues than another
form of tax. There is little hope Of
ever getting universal agreement upon
the effectiveness and the fairness of
any one form Of taxation. One Of the
many curses visited upon the taxpay-
ers In general during the last decade
has been the willingness Of legislative
bodies everywhere to seize upon new
forms Of taxation-not 50 much with
the idea Of wiping out the defects of
others as with the hope of producing
additional revenue. The result has
been a crazy-quilt assortment of every
conceivable form Of taxation and much
duplication and overlapping between
municipal. State and Federal taxing
bodies And one Of the ever-present
threats to Washingtonians. who have
their taxes fixed by some 53l legisla-
tors representing every community in
the Nation except their own, Is the
inclination among some Of them to
bring to Washington the forms Of tax
alton that have won particular ap-
proval in their own home districts.
When these varied favored forms Of
taxation are combined and imposed ex-
cessive taxation results.
The effort being made everywhere in
the country now is to reduce the tax
burden by governmental economies. II
there can be reductions in the total tax
burden by more equitable substitute
forms Of taxation, there is, Of course,
every reason in the world to adopt
the substitutes. Reduction of the tax
burden, and not its increase, should be
the desideratum. 1t Is gratifying to
note that this view seems to be shared,
In relation to the real estate tax burden
at least, by Senator King.
Evening star., 1933-03-23
Subway Suggested to
Relieve Traffic lam
! the Editor Of The Star.

~ WAC 6uAtoT Ol me star.
washington. admittedly In the near
future. will find It necessary to cffectual-
~ relieve traffic conditions and this can
be accomplished by the construction of
subways.
Why not anticipate such relief and
proceed now. when unemployment is SO
prevalent, the project to be assumed by
the District through the Reconstruction
Finance Corporation, which, under
stand, would advance funds for such
work? A subway starting at Union sta
ton, extending to the Capitol, and
thence west under Pennsylvania avenue.
htersecting line running north and
south under Fourteenth street, would
solve the problem.
The suggestion il made that this
appear In your columns that it NAV
bring out opinions of some Of yo,ir
readers on this proposition.
JAMES T. DAVIS.
Evening star., 1933-03-23

A woman stunt flyer" crashed near
Knoxville. with results Of death to one
passenger, injuries to another and .
fractured jaw for herself. No reason
able person can object to aviation for
women, but when 1t comes to stunt
flying the knitting now 30 much in
favor must be regarded as . safer and
more suitable pastime.
Evening star., 1933-03-23
The Jig.Saw Puzzle.

The jig-saw puzzle is not new. Its
ancestors are on display In the museums
Of the Orient and Of Europe. The idea
of the interlocking mosaic Is Of vast
antiquity. Long before there was any
such instrument as that now used for
tracing out the intricacies Of modern
patterns men patiently cut and fitted
by hand wooden and tile pieces Of sim
rlc- but of equally defiant designs. The
wall decorations of st. sophia's in Con-
stantinople and of St. Marks In Venice
are jig-saw puzzles Of kind, and every
now and again q fragment of Roman
pavement is unearthed in England for
archeologists to put together again in
the traditional manner.
The present vogue represents a
demonstration. A few years ago it
was the Car Of Russia and the King
of England who were amusing them
selves with jig-saw toys-the King still
has the habit, and could do worse with
his leisure. Calvin Coolidge was q
devotee after his retirement from the
White, House. Other eminent persons
have played the game. Since last
Autumn the fad has spread to the COM
monalty, and millions Of John and Jane
Does have become addicts. racking their
brains to find the ROSTERS eye or the
landlords head, the highwayman's knee
or that secretive fragment Of the barn
door which Is needed to give clue to
the pattern.
OF course, it is just fad, and doubt
less soon will be relegated to the
obscurity in which ping-pong and Tom
Thumb golf are languishing. But
meanwhile it is a harmless and even
q useful pastime. II has the educa-
tional yaluA n kaintng Ak aemnG
Evening star., 1933-03-23

There was no effort to sensationalize
the story Of the execution Of Cermak's
assassin. It was an incident Of dis
agreeable routine. Any sympathetic in
terest must relate only to the memory
of the honored man whose life was 50
wantonly sacrificed.
Evening star., 1933-03-23

Occasionally in the process Of inspec-
uon q commercial enterprise comes to
notice which recalls the methods by
which two famous radio comedians con-
Quoted their Fresh Air Taxicab" busi-
ness.
Evening star., 1933-03-23

The public has again realized what
poets have frequently pointed out-that
gold Of itself affords neither subsistence
nor shelter. 1t is, however, a signal
that commands work, and in the hands
Of ability may be the most wonderful
Of organizing influences.
Evening star., 1933-03-23

Germany is . nation that produces
doctors" In liberal numbers. Among
them there may be found business
doctor" capable Of handling the present
financial and political symptoms.
Evening star., 1933-03-23
No Prejudice.

From the Lowell Evening Leader.
Issue Of the rev currency, 30 far as
we are concerned Win cause no pgetu-
~. .o(nl. ~ 9-----c
Evening star., 1933-03-23

Dry orators will not be entirely de-
prived of opportunity for their talents.
There will still be percentages to argue
about.
Evening star., 1933-03-23
Supporting the President.

From the Omaha Vorld-Herald
T,c President is not only getting war
time powers, but Whist y eveh more
~ HDE11De 1lnn
Evening star., 1933-03-23

Retroactive Suggested.
From the Boston Transcript.
Now II President Roosevelt were able
to reduce last years taxes the country
would indeed arise and cali him blessed.
Evening star., 1933-03-23

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Evening star., 1933-03-23

Some peoples idea Of . contented
G., ,,sition," said Uncle Eben, "is bein'
willin' to sit down comfortable an wait
fob meal times vhjA somebody else
docs I'll = Nqke la.s:
Evening star., 1933-03-23
Good Yet.

From the Toledo Blade.
It's stu an honest dollar. provided
yos Saent sasss z. 4aneeoSE p Ct r.
Evening star., 1933-03-23
A SaHrical Gardener.

DO you read much fiction?
Eyes. take . lot OF magazines that
tell me what q fine garden can make
in my back yard"
Evening star., 1933-03-23
Enjoyment.

A lot Of worriment would end
II all could only know
It's much more fun to help . friend
Than It's to knock q foe.
Evening star., 1933-03-23
As Times Change.

when . family seemed pinched in
circumstances the first thing We asked
was whether Q woman's husband played
the horse races"
YES" replied Miss Cayenne. Nov
the first thing we ask is whether a
mans wife plays bridge"
Evening star., 1933-03-23
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patches credited to it not otherwise cred
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published herein. All rights Of publication OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1933-03-23

Green Cotton and Currency.
From the San Antonio Express.
Green cotton Is grown experimentally
which is one way to show the farmer
the cclcr Of the long green.
Evening star., 1933-03-23
Cologne Officials
Bar All Parades.

Cologne Gazette: The president Of
the Cologne judicial district COM
municates that by order Of the mu-
nicipal police, no more parades, polit-
ical or any other variety will be per-
mitted within the corporate limits, nor
will any meetings Of any sort be al
lowed under the open sky after this
date. Assemblages viii be allowed in
halls, churches and other suitable build
ings where . proper and adequate su-
~ - slleelle6 Y - pQliok k-l--.-c
Evening star., 1933-03-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHnANDER JOHNSON.

Good Old Days
The Good Old Days we sing about
Were wondrous good, beyond doubt.
Some men drank deep, played games
and Swore.
Fantastic clothes they often wore.
And some worked hard and paid their
way
And went to church each Sabbath day.
Some men made money by control
That let them claim mighty toll.
Twas hard to raise the price. no doubt;
And those who couldn't went without.
The statesman spoke: the people cheered.
When Fame grew fickle. people 1eered,
While arguments were set afoat
About the way they ought to vote.
The Good Old Days we sing about
Were much like these beyond . doubt.
Evening star., 1933-03-23

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once:
llth ST. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York ONCE: ITO East And st
Chicago once Lake Michigan Building.
European once: IA Regent ST.. London.
ENGLAND.
Evening star., 1933-03-23
wealth and. Happjness.

We1th Snd. dxRpJHe1s
oh, wealth does not bring happiness;
No truer word was ever spoke.
And yet this fact man must confess:
He can't be happy If he's broke.
Evening star., 1933-03-23
Hia Trouble Supply.

His Trouble supply.
"Are you looking for trouble?" asked
the man with the big voice and the
bristly mustache.
Looking for trouble?" echoed Sena-
tor Sorghum, who had accidentally
jostled him. mo. sir: never look for
trouble anywhere but in letters from
nv constituents or In the newspaper" i"
A man who learns to get on. with
four hours sleep day is not really
50 much to be envied and admired as
the one who can make reliable ar
rangements to get eight or nine.