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Evening star., 1933-04-14

Quality, rather than quantity, is what
makes hobby worthwhile.
1t is the quality in big collectors
collection, rather than the number OF
items. which intrigues.
This Is the thought that comes. as
one stands amid a magnificent coiiec-
ton worthy Of museum.
And it is very satisfying thought
for an amateur, because it puts him on
the right track.
When he goes home, instead of being
dissatisfied, he can find cause for re-
joicing.
For he has gone about his small col
lection in exactly the same spirit th3t
the other went about his big one.
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1t is the spirit behind the numbers
whatever they may be, which makes the
gathering of specimens worthwhile
Some require numerical strength to
spur them on, while others are more
easily satisfied. In each case the men,
tai attitude is the same.
Each as good as possible-that is it.
The little collection comes ON a par
with the big one, when its guiding mind
has achieved it with real interest, real
work. real enjoyment.
How many lobbyists of all sorts there
are who never put any real thought into
their recreation!
They may 90 at 1t hammer and tongs,
but scarcely with brains.
They may achieve something, no one
knows what, not even themselves. Com
monty they come at last to be disSatis-
fled with their collections and either get
rid of them or neglect them.
The real collector of items, whether
in the class of big or little collector,
cannot be diss at,Sfied, because he had
made the search, not the results, the
real quest.
This Is perhaps the most important
point In the whole consideration of the
hobby. Of what one does with it, and
what 1t does to one.
Not numbers. but the quest itself. is
the real object, as many have found
out too late to their sorrow.
No grounds are found for the criti-
cism Of the large collection, or the
small one, in itself.
All depends on the individual
numerous aggregation Of speci-
mems may display as fine an apprecia-
ton Of the more subtle points Of COL
lecting as is manifest In q lesser as
semblage done in the right spirit.
The small grouping, on the other
hand, often impresSes because of its
real completeness and quite evident
grasp Of the subject.
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Willingness to study
That is really what makes a collec-
ton good or bad, whether it be small or
large
And 1t is amazing how these matters
crop up, although the owner may not
be present.
We stood the other day amid mag
nificent collection and were delighted
and impressed with all We saw.
The favorable impression, however,
was not only because of the specimens,
but even more because Of the evident
study and love Of the subject which
was there displayed.
That Is the sort Of thing which
speaks for itself.
1t is the sort Of thing which makes
every intelligent person proud of pure
intelligence.
One did not have to see the owner to
know him.
His work spoke for him.
Evening star., 1933-04-14
Van Dykes Work for
International Copyright

To the Editor Of The Star.
In your editorial of Tuesday, you paid
gracious tribute to a distinguished
American, Prof. Henry Van Dyke Of
Princeton. You could not, in the space
allotted. enumerate all the public serv-
ices he rendered his country during a
long and active life. One such. how
ever which was associated with Wash
ington was Of national importance and
should not be forgotten or be lightly
passed by. refer to his efficient ac-
tivity in helping to clear the United
States Of its unsavory reputation as
nation of literary pirates.
Richard Watson Glider, the editor Of
the Century. in his interesting book.
Grover Cleveland: Record of Friend
ship" says that when he was visiting
at the White House he refrained as
guest from speaking to Mr.. Cleveland
about the then burning copyright ques-
ton, though his own interest in that
matter was very great. But the Presi-
dent turning to him said: Mr.. Glider,
tell me why you take SO much interest
In international copyright?" Mr.. Gill
der replied that he regarded it as
moral question, and that the attitude
OF America IN permitting the piracy of
the works Of foreign authors was a ma
tional disgrace" Mr.. Cleveland looked
pleased and satisfied and remarked that
Mark Twain had said the same thing
in bringing the matter to his attention,
and Mr.. Glider adds that Mr.. Cleveland,
convinced Of the moral bearings OF
the question, by. every means in his
power promoted the cause. and that 1t
was largely through his efforts that the
copyright measure. under the subse-
quent Republican, administration be-
came law"
International copyright dishonesty
was very decidedly moral issue with
DR.. Van Dyke. He preached a strong
sermon on the widespread evil from his
own pulpit. which was published and
widely distributed under the title Our
National Sin of Literary Piracy" ana
must have had strong effect in arous-
ing the public indignation and protest
which finally led to the enactment Of
the copyright act Of March 2, 1891. and
removed from our statute book. after a
iull century, the legal authorization OF
book piracy contained in the act Of
Congress Of May 81, 1890
To the very last DR.. Van Dyke was
alive to the moral issue involved in
any question of copyright and in 1891,
when he was 10, his attention being
called to efforts being made to free the
United States from the reproach of de-
laying since 1887 It's entry into the In
ternational Copyright Union, causing
wrong and injustice to authors, both
foreign and native. he at once responded
with forceful letters to public officials.
1t Is greatly to be regretted that he did
not attain his very dear wish to be al
lowed to hail and acclaim the entry OF
his country into the great literary COM
monwealth of nations: the one great
copyright advancement he believed
should be accomplished.
THORVALD SOLBERG.
Evening star., 1933-04-14

Did YOU ever write a letter to Fred
eric J. Haskin? You can ask him any
question Of fact and get the answer in
a personal letter. Here is a great edu-
cational idea introduced into the lives
of the most intelligent people In the
world-American newspaper readers. 1t
is a part of that best purpose of news
paper-service There is no charge ex-
cept cents in coin or stamps for re-
turn postage Do not use post cards.
Address Frederic J. Haskin, Director,
The Evening Star Information Bureau,
Washington. D. c.
@. Is the trainer of the Chicago
White Sox a white man or a Negro?-
G. r.
A. William 3uckner is the trainer.
He is Negro.
O. For what races are horses entered
before they are foaled?-E. w.
A. For futurity races. The dam is
entered before the foal is dropped, or
the foal is entered when few months
old. The race is not run until the foals
are 2-year olds. The three important
futurities in the United States are: The
Futurity. Westchester Racing Associa-
ton; the Pimlico Futurity. Pimlico, Nd;
the Breeders Futurity, Lexington, KY.
@. OF what material is the statue OF
Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial maoe?
W. w.
A. 1t is executed in white marble.
Q. Are many whole barrels used IN
breweries s?-W A. M.
A. Most barrels used in breweries are
one-half and one-quarter barrels. Few
whole barrels are used. Some breweries
even use one-eighth and one-sixth bar
rels.
@. Are We exporting as much to ia
pan and Germany as we import FROM
them?-B. v. T.
A. The exports to Japan are a very
little larger than the imports from
Japan. The value Of exports to Ger
many Is considerably higher than that
of the imports.
@. Why is an operation for appendi-
citis called "McBurney's Incision"?-
M. F.
A. DR.. McBurney Of New York city
was one Of the first to descibe the oper-
alton. He was also one Of the first to
perform it.
@. What is the emblem Of the Future
Farmers of America?-F. E.
A. 1t is a cross-section of an ear of
corn, surmounted by the American
eagle. There Is rising sun In the back
ground and a pillow in the foreground,
on which an owl is perched Future
Farmer colors are gold and national
blue.
@. How many children did the par.
ents Of Enrico Caruso have?-B. T.
A. The great tenor was the eight
zenith of 20 sons. The couple also had
one daughter. All the children except
Enrico, Giovanni, and the daughter, As
sunta, died in infancy.
@. Give me some facts about the
Story Magazine.-L. @.
A.: The editors of this publication,
Whit Burnett and his wife, Martha Fo-
ley, say that it was first published in
Vienna few years ago, and later moved
to the Island Of Majorca. Although
Edward J. O'Brien says that Story is
the most distinguished short story
magazine in the world its publishers
say that its circulation has never been
over 900 copies. They state that when
it was moved to New York recently it
had only SO fully paid subscribers.
@. How was the oath of Office mis-
quoted at President Hoover's inaugura-
tion?-J. F.
A. Chief Justice Taft administered
the oath of office to Herbert Hoover and
used the words preserve, maintain and
protect" whereas the Constitution pro-
Evening star., 1933-04-14
Congress and the
i. S. Constitution

To the Editor of The Star.
Gen. AnSell, one of Washington's
well known attorneys, had an article
in New York paper few days ago
on Constitutional Limits"
With reference to much of the re-
cent legislation of Congress he said,
among other things, that, THE express
prohibitions Of the Constitution enjoin-
Ing both Federal and State govern
ments from passing any laws impair
ing the obligations Of contracts
all Jared rather badly and found few
defenders
The Constitution has been so often
violated by the Congress in the past
decade. and has receded so far into
the background, that it seems futile to
discuss 1t in these times. In fact, the
tween friends?r has now become
reality In the enactment of laws, and
1t would seem to hold at this time
only an academic and an antiquarian
interest
Nevertheless, however when 1t is
quoted its antiquity and the great rev.
erence and respect in which 1t was
once held by our people entities 1t to
be quoted accurately. I therefore beg
leave to correct the error of the gen.
eral through your esteemed columns.
The express prohibition of the Fed
eral Constitution against impairment
Of the obligations Of contracts applies
only to the States and not to the Fed
eral Government. In fact, such a pro-
hibitiOn as to 1t would have been in
consistent with the power given Con-
gress by the Constitution to enact
bankruptcy laws. which not only i'm
pairs contracts. but destroys them At
tention In this connection might be
called to the legal tender" cases as
another case IN point.
While in many other respects the
Federal Government is under a neral
obligation not to enact laws impair
ing contractual obligations, because it
would be unjust and immoral in many
instances to do SO, this duty has by
no means been always observed by the
Congress. but, on the contrary, has
been very much honored in the breach.
ALEXANDER SIDNEY LANIER.
Evening star., 1933-04-14
Lower Age Limit for
Federal -Annuitants
To the Editor of The Star

To the Editor of The Star
There is considerable unrest among
the Government employees just now, ow-
ing to the cuts in appropriations, and
many are asking questions concerning
retirement If Congress would only
lower the age to so years and 80 years
of service this would ease the minds
of many clerks, just now, of the fear
of being involuntarily separated from
the service, which would lower their
annuity in such a case. If the 60 years
of age and 80 years service were al
lowed. the full annuity could be
granted. If the percentage of salary
on retirement were raised to Az or
per cent, the Government could easily
grant 30 years service to all instead
of age limits. This has been proven
by DR.. Biller Of the Pension Office,
through his statistics on the retirement
question. hope Congress will con-ider
this question. J. E. LATTMER.
Evening star., 1933-04-14
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

vides the words preserve, protect and
defend"
@ Why was a statue of Moses by
Michelangelo given horns?-C. c. b.
A. They we're introduced because OF
a mistranslation Of the word "cornuta."
The translator used the word horns"
rather than "an irradiation Of light"
in the course of interpreting deScr1p-
ton of Moses. The sculptors have for
centuries adhered to this mistranslation
in executing figure Of the great leader.
Q. How many miles of paved road
are there in Rock Creek Park in WASH
! ington?-N. N. C.
A According to the report of June
80. 1882. there were 1906 miles OF
paved road in Rock Creek Park, which
covers about / sos acres.
@. What are the political divisions Of
Yugoslavia?-W. T. N.
A The Kingdom of Yugoslavia--a
name officially adopted by royal decree
of King Alexander, signed on october
| 3, 1929-had its old provinces abolished
In 1890. The country was then divided
into nine banats, called banovinaS in
Serbian, and the district of Belgrade.
which corresponds to the District Of
Columbia. With one exception the new
political divisions are named from the
rivers Of Yugoslavia, by the same system
used in France.
Q. What was the origin of the May
day flower gathering?-F. Y.
A. Since early times in England IL
was customary to go out early in the
morning of May to fetch the flowers
fresh" as Chaucer put it. Hawthorne
branches were carried home about sun
set amid much merTy-making. The
name, the may, was given to the haw-
thorne. and the ceremony was called
bringing home the may"
@. Who is the musician who has put
to music the poems written by several
prominent persons?-C. P
A. Maury Madison has composed mu-
sical settings for several Among them
are MY Poor Resistless Heart" by
George Washington; The Open Door,"
1.-THE Quest" and "Watch-Fir by
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge. and "The
Valiant" by Helen Keller.
@. What is the smallest republic on
the American continent?-R. c.
A. Ell Salvador. 1t has an area Of
only 1916 squares miles and has
population of about 100000.
Q. What provision is being made for
0AAC SitSA Va SAiiNtACA db JAG
fair in Chicago this Summer?-H. o.
A. An enormous playground Is be-
ing arranged where children will be
cared for and entertained. It Is called
the Enchanted Island.
@. How long has Hail to the Chief
been played when the President Of the
United States appears?-J. w.
A. 1t became popular to herald the
Presidents appearance with this air
during President McKinley's admins
tration.
@. How much does it cost to make
3-cent postage stamp?-L. A. P.
A. The ordinary Scent stamp Of the
regular series costs the Government
s.C062 each.
@. What can be used to remove
waxed surface from linoleum?-M.
E. W.
A. Scrub the linoleum with vinegar
and hot water Use two parts of vinegar
to one part of hot water.
@. What elements compose the finger
nails?-R. E. L.
A. Carbon. hydrogen. nitrogen, sui
phur and oxygen.
O. How many different occupations
are there in the United States?-L. Z. L.
A. The 1880 census listed 534 occupa-
Etions and occupation groups.
Evening star., 1933-04-14

There Is no disposition to make work
easy for the Secretary Of Labor, who
is expected to know all about manu-
featuring conditions here and also
about the operation Of tariffs at home
and abroad.
Evening star., 1933-04-14

That is decrease in total assessment
of twenty per cent, and in the same
period the total tax levy paid by the
citizens of Cincinnati has also been
slightly reduced. The chief reductions
in tax burden, however, have been
brought about by reducing assessments
rather than by lowering the rate OF
taxation
Evening star., 1933-04-14

The conferences Of nations will rep
resent an exchange Of views, with the
grim possibility to be considered that
none Of them will have enough tangible
value to permit reference to the occa-
sion as a swap.
Evening star., 1933-04-14

Sentence of an English officer to i've
years imprisonment for selling military
secrets is q saddening reminder OF
failure to establish confidence among
nations expected years ago that would
make military secrets unnecessary.
Evening star., 1933-04-14

The indignant claim that trunkloads
of Communist literature were discovered
in Berlin announces an attitude Of re-
sponsihility for artistic discrimination.
II the critics are called in to decide
what Is literature, the situation becomes
desperate indeed.
Evening star., 1933-04-14

War Is never magnificent. Little pre-
liminary tastes Of sabotage, espionage
and misleading propaganda should at
once establish a determination on the
part of the world not to swallow the
entire dose
Evening star., 1933-04-14

Unless the Legislature enacts meas
ures which will bring relief, the Gov
ernor of Minnesota will declare martial
law. This may not solve the situation,
but 1t will assuredly render it more IN
teresting.
Evening star., 1933-04-14
OyerwOrking an Idea,

do you see evidences of the five
day week?"
"Oh, yes" answered Senator Sorghum.
Some of us have gotten 1t down finer
than that and adopted the flve-minute
hours"
Jud Tunkins says maybe it's mis-
take to show SO many poor but as yet
honest grand jurors short cuts in ways
to making big money.
Evening star., 1933-04-14
Rate by Mail-Payable In Advance.
MARYLAND and virginia,
An Other States and Canada.
Member Of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
patches credited TO 1t or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local news
rublished herein All rights OF publication OF
9pecial dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1933-04-14

1t is but natural for Stain to be irri-
tated by the necessity Of accusing an
Englishman of throwing monkey
wrench just when the Soviet was ex-
pecting bouquets.
Evening star., 1933-04-14
Einstein's Hoard.

Frcnl the Portland Oregon Journal.
Search of the country home of Elm
stein failed to reveal huge store of
arms and ammunition, but the NaZis
may find some hidden away In the
fourth dimension.
Evening star., 1933-04-14

Going, Going, Cone-Maybe.
From the Rochester Times-Union.
Newfoundland wants to sell LabrA
dor. Where Is the nation with then
lowest sales resistance? -,
Evening star., 1933-04-14
An International disappointment

FIUW IHe ClNCIhHhlI IIfheb-btdf
The disappointment Of extreme drys
over beers return Is - nothing com
pared with that Of Canada.
Evening star., 1933-04-14
No Happy Medium.

The April climate is to blame
For joys that are abating-
Too chilly for the base ball game
And still too warm for skating.
Evening star., 1933-04-14
ErOn3mic GATHERINGS.

To splendid meetings We return
And all the world rejoices.
In spite Of what we've lost, to learn
That We retain our voices.
Bassos and tenors rise anew.
Again will stand before us;
Altos and some sopranos, too,
Will amplify the chorus.
Evening star., 1933-04-14

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Evening star., 1933-04-14

The Evening Star Newspaper COmpan!
Business once:
llth st. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York once: ITO East 42nd St
Chicago once: Lake Michigan building.
European once: IA Regent st London.
England.
Evening star., 1933-04-14
Petition.

do you drink standing up or sitting
down In Crimson Gulch?"
we compel the boys to sit down,
answered Cactus Joe. 1t sort O folds
EN- up and prevents them from as
similating the 80 per cent too rapidly"
Evening star., 1933-04-14

Don't try to 'splain what you don't
understand" said Uncle Eben. "Jes'
act like you had settled sumpin an
make de other feel dat he's de one dat's
dumb"
Evening star., 1933-04-14

I'VE still put our faith in posterity," ="
said Hi Ho. the sage OF Chinatown.
trusting we shall be luckier in that
respect than our ancestors"
Evening star., 1933-04-14

@. What can be used to remove
waxed surface from linoleum?-M.
E. w.
A. Scrub the linoleum with vinegar
and hot water. Use two parts of vinegar
to one part of hot water.
Evening star., 1933-04-14

@. How much does it cost to make
Scent postage stamp?-L. A. P.
A. The ordinary Scent stamp Of the
regular series costs the Government
$C062 each.
Evening star., 1933-04-14

In the current American Foreign |
Evening star., 1933-04-14

O. How long has Hail to the Chief
been played when the President Of the
United States appears?-J. w.
A. 1t became popular to herald the
Presidents appearance with this air
during President McKinley's admins
tration.
Evening star., 1933-04-14

@. What provision is being made for
the entertainment of children at the
fair in Chicago this Summer?-H. o.
A. An enormous playground Is be-
ing arranged where children will be
cared for and entertained. It Is called
the Enchanted Island.
Evening star., 1933-04-14

@. What elements compose the finger
nails?-R. E. L.
A. Carbon, hydrogen. nitrogen, sui
phur and oxygen.
Evening star., 1933-04-14

@. What is the smallest republic on
the American continent?-R. G.
A. Ell Salvador. 1t has an area Of
only 1916 squares miles and has q
population Of about 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-03-09
200 GARDEN PLOTS
SOUGHT FOR POOR

Efforts to locate at least 200 garden
plots for unemployed men in. George
town will be made as the result of a
meeting yesterday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Henry H. Father, 1906 o
street. Mrs. Frederick H. Brooke, chair
man of the Council of Social Agencies
Garden Committee, presided.
Lieut.. Col U. S. Grant. Sd, director
of the Office of Public Buildings and
Public Parks, explained a large map
showing vacant lots in the Georgetown
section, while Ernest H. Daniel, chair
man of the District Committee on En-
ployment. told the group it would be
possible to give unemployed men work
clearing the land which may be loaned
for garden purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-03-09
OFFICER CLEARED
IN CRA|C'S DEATH
Blackjack Victim Said to
Have Appeared in Mo-
ton Pictures.

The fatal blackjacking Of John E.
Craig, 40. said to have been a former
movie actor, was termed "justifiable
homicide" following an inquest in the
District Morgue today. The verdict of
the coroner's jury, returned after a few
minutes elaboration. freed Policeman
Fred L. Rawlinson Of the first precinct.
who had been in custody since Craig's
death in Casualty Hospital early Tues
day
Rawlinson struck Craig with black
jack three times. it was testified. after
the man had slashed Union Station
Policeman Frank H Martin and Carl
H Doney, 5l2 Second street. with
long bladed pocket knife. An autopsy
performed by Acting Coroner Christie
pher j. Murphy revealed Craig died of
conclusion of the brain caused by the
blows.
Craig also bit the gloved hand of