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Evening star., 1933-03-01
Adjust Farm Mortgages to
Normal Earning Value

| To the Editor Of The Star:
| I have read with q great deal Of in
terest the different ideas advanced from
time to time in the Star relative to farm
mortgages. May present q few
thoughts that are from the viewpoint Of
the debtors OF farm owners, who are
struggling under debts Of mortgages
ON their farms, which were placed there
prior to 1890? They know that most of
these mortgages are for larger amount
than is justified by the earning capac-
ity OF the property pledged as security,
and that this Is the main reason why
these mortgages are in arrears now and
claSsed as frozen securities. In many
instances these farms are not worth the
face value of the mortgages, and these
farmers cannot see where 1t will help
them any to 60 farther In debt to borrow
money to pay accumulated interest on
mortgage that was written for ssuch
large amount, one that the earnings Of
the property pledged cannot pay the
interest on, to say nothing Of taxes.
Why have the interest and taxes not
been paid when due? Simply because
the earnings Of the property pledged
have not been adequate to do so. It Is
not relief to the farm owner to lend
him money to pay past-due interest and
taxes without reducing the amount Of
the Indebtedness. This would only in
crease his Indebtedness, already too
large. 1t would only add to his troubles.
To lower the rate Of interest the
farmer has to pay Is a step in the right
direction and will help wonderfully
Apparently the only way to bring this
about Is through the Government TAX
ing over the existing mortgages, but 1t
should not take them over at face
value, but only when the amount of
mortgage Is in accordance with the
earning capacity of property pledged.
In other words, all mortgages taken
over by the Government should be ad-
justed to normal earning capacity
averaged over a period of or years.
If this is done, then the borrower and
lender are both benefited, the farm
debts are on basis where in normal
times the farmer can pay interest and
taxes promptly and have something
left with which to keep the property
In repair. In this way the home has
been saved; this interest rate reduced,
and danger Of foreclosure lessened to
an extent that it should cause no fur
ther worry.
Also the mortgage holder Is bene-
fitted by the sterilization of farm Sc
curities, to the extent they are gilt
edged negotiable paper and are a real
asset in any business. Working along
this line, the Government will be well
secured and eventually will be repaid
every penny and will have rendered a
service Of stupendous importance. The
machinery to revalue and determine
the earning capacity of these farms
is already in working order in farm
loan banks, etc. and can be utilized
with very little expense or delay.
!. G. HAYCRAFT.
Evening star., 1933-03-01

Did you ever write letter to Fred
eric j. Haskin? You can ask him any
question of fact and get the answer In
q personal letter. Here Is great edu-
cational idea introduced into the lives
of the most intelligent people in the
world-American newspaper readers. 1t
is part Of that best purpose OF a news
paper-service. There is no charge ex-
cept 3 cents In coin or stamps for
return postage Do not use post cards.
Address Frederic j. Haskin, Director,
The Evening Star Information Bureau,
Washington, D. c.
@. In playing golf, which is the most
important, stnnce, swing, or proper
club?-T. A.
A. All three are important, but men
tai control Is probably more important
than any one thing.
@. Whose Bible did Mr.. Coolidge use
in taking the oath of Office as President
the first time?-S. K.
A. Mr.. Coolidge writes: "The Bible
which had belonged to my mother lay
on the table at my hand. 1t was not
ofncially used, as it is not the practice
in Vermont or Massachusetts, to use
Bible in connection with the admins
tration OF an OATH"
Q. In Colonial days, what was the
source Of rock-candy?-G. L.
A. Strings Of rock-candy were i'm
ported from China.
@. How did the cost of the Civil War
compare with that of the World War?
"A. M. E.
A. The peak OF the national debt.
borrowed to wage the Civil War, was
s2,238,954,794. The peak of the World
War debt was S25,234 ,496,274. In
neither case do the figures represent
total cost. as all the millions spent in
Civil War pensions since 1865 and the
millions in veteran relief since 1918 are
part of the real cost. The respective
@. What was the origin of carrying
a lace or other unusable handkerchief?
H. D.
A. 1t is recorded that Empress Jo-
sephine had very poor teeth, and laughed
a great deal. She inaugurated the Gus
tom OF carrying an elaborate handker-
chief and raising it when she laughed.
lead.
- why 10 tiiS l4dtuu ldIlSuARe pre-
ferred in medicine?-L. P. j.
A. Latin is used in medicine because
OF its unchangeableness; because 1t Is
an old language; and the most uni
verSal.
9; How early were Faber's pencils
made?-C. r.
A. Alice Earle says they were made as
early as 1851.
Q: Do Basques live in France or
Spain?-P. S.
A. These people dwell on the slopes
OF the Pyrenees In four provinces of
Spain and two departments of France.
Q. Who executed the angel figure
on the Mormon Temple at Salt Lake
City?-S. D.
A. Cyrus Dallin.
@. How long has time been counted
from the birth of Christ?-B. M. D.
A. Dionysius Exiguus, Roman
monk, fixed upon this method about
600 years after the time of Christ.
Q Among the Chinese is the bat
symbol of good or bad luck?-D. H.
A. In Chinese symbology the bat
represents happiness or good fortune,
and has somewhat similar function
to the use Of the swastika by the Amer
ican Indians.
Evening star., 1933-03-01
The French Ambassador.

Because of the inoissolubly friendly
ties which unite France and the United
States, a change in the French ambas-
sadorship at Washington is always OF
more than passing significance, espe-
cially when it involves the departure
from the Potomac of an enjoy who has
ingratiated himself with the people OF
the Capital and the Nation. Il. Paul
Claudel, it IS officially indicated. will
shortly be transferred to a new post of
duty in Europe and be succeeded by
M. Andre de la Boulaye, assistant pofit-
ical director in the Paris foreign Office.
The Scholar poet playwright diplomat
who retires from Sixteenth street is
completing this month six successive
years of service at Washington. OF the
studious, reflective type of mind which
distinguishes the philosopher, M. Claudel
has enacted retiring rather than a
publicly active role in this country, but
his mission has been carried out with
no less effectiveness on that account.
Those who believe they know his mental
processes in recent times are convinced
that his was not the least of the in
fuences which impelled M. Herriot to
risk the premiership of France, as he
did, by standing firm for the principle
OF protecting French credit in the
United States on the occasion of the
December Is war debt installment.
Ambassador Claudel initiated the ar
rangements which led to the magnifi-
cent participation of France in the
Yorktown celebrations a year and a
half ago, an episode well designed to
recall and solidify ia belle alliance"
which sealed the fate Of Cornwallis and
won the American Revolution. M.
Claudel's part in staging that historic
commemoration was characteristic OF
the endeavors he has sleeplessly and
successfully pursued in realms not for
mally associated with his professional
ambassadorial task. He will be long
and gratefully remembered in the United
States.
As his successor, Washington is happy
to know it will receive Frenchman
who is no stranger to these shores.
M. de la Boulaye spent eight years
at Washington, covering the entire
period of the World War, as counselor
Of the French embassy. He preceded
M. Jules Henry, the incumbent of
that post, who has been SO indis-
pensably at the elbow Of succession
of French Ambassadors dating from
the immemorial Jusserand era. M. de
la Boulaye is accounted a personal
friend of President-elect Roosevelt, be-
cause Of their wartime comradeship at
Washington. That should be an au-
gury of uninterrupted fraternity be-
tween their respective countries.
Evening star., 1933-03-01

The dark aAd stubborn Winter dies:
Far-ofY, unseen. Spring family cries,
Bidding her earliest child arise;
MarclH
John Greenleaf Whittier also guessed
the hidden fact in his song:
Up from the sea the wild north wind
is blowing
Under the sky's gray arch
Smiling watch the shaken elm
boughs, knowing
1t Is the wind of March.
But 1t was q woman, Helen Hunt
Jackson. who most felicitously expressed
the general thought:
Ah, March! we know thou art
Kind hearted, spite Of ugly locks
ard threats,
And, out of sight, art nursing
April'S violetsi
The world just now is weary from a
| long Winter of discomfort. Mankind
has suffered sorely under the stress OF
times out Of joint. Economic strain has
tortured the nerves and troubled the
minds of all earth's children. They
long with all their hearts for relief from
the duress of struggle and pain. And
Providence is not SO unkind as to rule
that they should long in vain. On the
contrary, 1t is law of life that there
should be recompense. The Winter OF
distress will pass; the sun will shine
The Nation prays for the prosperity OF
| the new administration which Is coming
into power on the fourth day of this
! present month of March.
Evening star., 1933-03-01
New York Fights
Branch Banking

From the Sioux Falls Daily Argus-Leader.
The big New York banks are opposed
to branch banking.
Why?
The answer to this question might
well be considered by the South Dakota
legislators who are about to determine
whether branch banking should be al
lowed in this State.
When the hearings on the Glass
banking bill were held in Washington.
there was a parade of prominent bank
ers from New York explaining why
branch banking should not be per-
mitted.
There's a reason for their attitude. Of
course, and those who are familiar with
the intricacies of finance know what
it is.
The New York bankers want to domi-
nate the financial structure and are
now able to do so because of their size.
They realize. however, that branch
banking would allow the development
of strong financial institutions in the
interior of the country. So they are
against it because 1t would lower their
comparative Importance in the banking
world.
Naturally, South Dakota would stand
to benefit from larger banking institu-
tons In our section of the country
They would contribute to our financial
independence. We would not be COM
PEELED to 60 to New York whenever we
wanted money.
The Argus-Leader can see no reason
why members of the South Dakota Leg
islature should join hands with the New
York bankers In the battle against
branch banking. Surely our Repre-
sentatives and Senators should do what
they can to aid in the upbuilding of our
own financial system.
Canada, allows branch banking and
so does England. In neither country
has there been bank failure in the
hectic days of the past few years.
Under the terms Of the Glass banking
bill at Washington, Statewide banking
viii be allowed in States which so de-
cree. There is now before the South
Dakota Legislature bill intended to
permit us to take advantage of the
provisions of the Glass measure. The
welfare Of South Dakota suggests its
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Evening star., 1933-03-01
March.

Traditionally, March begins in tur-
moil and closes in serenity. Actually,
however, the rule does not always hold.
This year particularly it may be hoped
that the first week Of the month may
be blessed with congenial weather.
Washington is host to the Nation dur
ing that time, and sunny skies would
help in making the city's guests COM
Portable. But come storm, rain or
snow, the philosophic spirit will not be
disturbed. March may bluster, but it
does not deceive. 1t is the turning
point of the year, and the direction in
which it moves is the direction Of
Spring.
William Morris knew the truth when
he wrote:
Slayer of Winter. art thou here again?
o welcome, thou that bring'st the
Summer nigh!
The bitter wind makes not the victory
vain,
Nor win we mock thee for thy faint
blue sky.
Baysrd Taylor too had smplc justifi-
| caticn for his lines:
With rushing winds and gloomy skies
Evening star., 1933-03-01
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

| @. Did Caesar actually say "Et tn.
Brute" when he was assassinated?-
w. T.
A. There Is no actual record of the
time which attributes the words to him.
Shakespeare used this wording in his
play, Julius Caesar"
@. How many retail stores are there
in the United States?-H. S. S.
A. In the 1880 census the number
was !, 1,549,l68. Probably the number Is
somewhat smaller now.
@. How tall is the monument called
the Christ of the Andes?-R. D.
A. The figure of Christ is 26 feet
high ana 1t rests on q column % feet
high.
@. What percentage Of the veterans
who are entitled to adjusted service
comp. -.sation have taken the so per
cent lnich is already available?-
F. L. B.
A. The Veterans Administration
says that 1873 per cent of World War
veterans entitled to adjusted service
certificates have cashed so per cent Of
the amount due them. OF those who
have borrowed on their adjusted service
certificates only 3l4 per cent have paid
interest in full.
@. What cities in the United States
were planned to be capitals?-N. M.
A. Washington, D. c.; indianapolis,
Ind, and Raleigh, N. C.
@. What kinds of butterflies are lost
in great numbers by flying out to sea?-
F. s.
A. There are several types of but
terfiies which periodically fly out to
sea in great numbers. In some spe-
cies it is the surplus males which are
disposed Of by nature in this way, in
others it is both sexes. Among the out
standing types of lepidopterans which
are periodically lost in this way are
the cotton moth, the common yellow
butterfly and the milkweed butterfly.
@. Who was the first Pole to come
to the United States?-I o.
A. 1t is said that the first Pole who
came to the United States was young
man whom the Dutch colonies of Man
haitian in 1859 engaged as a school,
master for their children.
Q. Are opals softer or less durable
than other jewels?-R. J..
A. Opals are not durable stones. II
WOfu carefully III an OTQlQdIy Ting,
they should last indefinitely. Often
they wear down and must be reset and
cleaned. If given hard knocks or drop
ped, they are not much stronger than
glass. They are classed as the softest
Of all gems, with possibly the exception
Of the Oriental pearl.
Q. When were 2o-cent pieces coined'
-E. c. r.
A. They were made from 1875 to 1878.
@. How many pieces are there in the
Vollbehr collection purchased by the
Library of Congress?-A. L. N.
A. 1t contains slightly over 5000 pieces
and was purchased for s1,500 ,000 The |
gem of the collection is the Gutenberg !
Bible.
@. Did President Wilson declare war
or did Congress?-R. c. T.
A. The Constitution gives the Con-
greSs the right to declare war. On
April S, 1917. President Wilson appealed
to Congress to take such action. A
vote was taken in both houses, and war
was declared by the Congress on April
6, 1877.
@. What was the diameter of the
arena in the Coliseum in Rome?-N w.
A. The diameter from side to side
was 1872 feet, from end to end 285 feet.
Evening star., 1933-03-01
When Will the First
Lady Be Inaugurated ?
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
On the radio Monday evening Mary
cambridge Hayden In her Women In
Politics" hour in speaking of the ac-
tivities of Mrs Franklin Roosevelt said
that on arriving in washington on
Friday she would go to hotel. where
she would be until her Inauguration the
next day. Can you tell me where her
Inauguration will take place and will
it be before or after the President is
inauglrated. I ask this as che who
likes to be informed. N. r. MACOMB.
Evening star., 1933-03-01
Lincoln Death House Is
Practically Restored

To the Editor Of The Star:
I was very much impressed at the
article in The Sunday Star, plan to
Restore House Where Lincoln Died"
1T would appear from this that the
plan to restore the house was started
last Thursday. have been in charge
Of this work for the past year and it
is most discouraging to have such a
notice appear. The work Of refurnish-
ing the house is practically finished.
If there is any way this notice can be
corrected, will appreciate your doing
so in the interest of the members of
the committee who have worked so
faithfully during the past year.
HELEN T. DOWNING,
National Chairman, Danes OF the
Loyal Legion.
Evening star., 1933-03-01

About all the interest Japan has taken
In the League of Nations was. appar-
emily, to examine its methods and
structure in order to ascertain its
potency as a possible interference with
plans in the Orient
Evening star., 1933-03-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Keeping Honest.
We've played our hands and lost or won
With expectations high.
The disappointment or the fun
Have rapidly gone by.
Said One-eyed Bill, whats gone before
Forget, or else conceal.
So let us cut the pack once more
And start another deal"
Said Cactus Joe, "Oh, say not so.
Let's have a deck that's cool,
And ere another hand we show
Well make another rule.
We will not hint at lack of trust.
If any friend nearby
Is caught at cheating, we will just
Put out his other eye"
Evening star., 1933-03-01

1t IS intimated that as Postmaster
General Mr.. Farley may find use for
an antique card index that was left
behind by Mr.. Frank Hitchcock and
was used by Mr. Will H. Hays.
Evening star., 1933-03-01

There are areas in China always liz
such deep distress that their population
may be justified in wondering whether
even implacable warfare can render
them any more miserable.
Evening star., 1933-03-01

On one point farmers and million
aires are in agreement. Everybody is
insisting that somebody else ought to
pay the taxes.
Evening star., 1933-03-01
New Climaxes Needed.

From the Rochester Times Union.
Approaches the time when 1t win be
necessary to rewrite all third acts In
the rural melodramas, for the mortgage
companies will not foreclose.
Evening star., 1933-03-01

When the big war started Johnny
Get Your Gun" was the inspiration of
timely anthem. The tune has turned
to stately largo that deals with themes
of arms embargo.
Evening star., 1933-03-01

1t has been minated by political
scientists that the World War is mot
really over. The feature now being
stressed is that of keeping the home
fires burning.
Evening star., 1933-03-01

If Representative McFadden could
have his way, it would probably include
some distinct features of public oensure
in the inaugural program.
Evening star., 1933-03-01

Fire engines and ambulances are not
out to get new business for themselves
Reckless driving is, therefore, not to oe
encouraged.
Evening star., 1933-03-01
Vicarious Targets.

From the Omaha World-Herald.
That California man who became
angry at his wife and began throwing
rocks at passing cars doubtless was
aiming at the back-seat drivers.
Evening star., 1933-03-01

March 4 will witness a fashion dis
play. A few days will show whether
it is to specialize on gowns and hats
or overshoes and umbrellas.
Evening star., 1933-03-01
An Open Field.

From the Toledo Blade.
Japen knows war was outlawed. But
.lle cen prove that nothing was said
about outdoor sports.
Evening star., 1933-03-01

A feature of sales tax is its in
evitability. Once paid there is not a
chance of going to the Treasury and
getting your money back.
Evening star., 1933-03-01
Louisiana.

Partisan feeling seems to high and
low at the same time tn Louisiana :.
Evening star., 1933-03-01
Exempt,

From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
No lawyers, doctors, editors or pastors.
were admitted to Sing Sing last year,
belying Pope's declaration that "a little
learning is q dangerous thing"
Evening star., 1933-03-01
Just Holding.

From the Nashville Banner.
In some States it seems that the
fellow who holds the mortgage IS just
holding mortgage.
Evening star., 1933-03-01

As O politician Hitler is following a
pretty well established rule; when in
doubt, go after Communism"
Evening star., 1933-03-01
Extrayagant Germany.

From the Oakland Tribune.
Another thing that worries greatS-
number is how Germany can afford so
many elections.
Evening star., 1933-03-01
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Evening star., 1933-03-01

The War Cry in the East.
From the San Antonio Express.
Japan's battle cry in Manchukuo 4
"Over the League, onward"
Evening star., 1933-03-01
March 4.

I'm waitin' patient for the day
It isn't far away
When all that any one need say
Is lust "Hooray!"
Evening star., 1933-03-01

Complaining the Pictures.
We've foreign claims and crooked games
And base demands unfurled
In letters which some miscreant frames
Down In the underworld.
Our jig-saw puzzles we have mixed
And sometimes feel a Ounce
As we attempt to get them fixed
In order all at once.
IT has listened to heap Of good ad-
vice." said Uncle Eben. Most Of IT
didn't work, and has jes' about de-
cided I might as we'll blunder along an
do my own guessin.'
Evening star., 1933-03-01
Studying Both Sides,

Studying Both Sides.
do you always try to see both sides
Of a question:"
Always" declared Senator Sorghum
IT think 1t best invariably to ascertain
which side can command the most
votes"
Evening star., 1933-03-01

Jud Tunkins says the man who never
complains Is liable to be lonesome be-
cause he's got too discouraged to be
good company.
Evening star., 1933-03-01

Machines" said Hi Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown. "were at first intended to
make life enjoyable. They have been
overdeveloped for the purpose Of de-
stroying It,"
Evening star., 1933-03-01
Polite Distinction,

Polite Distinction.
whats your Idea Of a gentleman
farmer?"
Hes q person." answered Farmer
Corntossel. who is so we'll fixed that he
can waste profanity on golf ball in
stead Of on mule"
Evening star., 1933-03-01

He was Gentleman Jim,'" remark
tho Fort Worth Star-Teleuaua. .Th
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-01-11
may RE-DRAFT'
MEASURE
Believe Present Collier
Bill Will Not Survive
Courts Scrutiny

WASHING ~, Jan. II. (UP),
The Collier 80 per cent beer bill
faced possible r"drafting today
as senate Judiciary 3ub-commit-
tee met to act on il.
Chairman Blaine Of the sub
committee expressed frank doubt
of the ability Of the house meas
urc to withstand supreme court
ccrutiny.
The bill declares 20 rer cent
beer is LEGAL. But il the court
held the beverage Intoxicating,
the entire bill would be killed as
unconstitutional under the 18th
amendment.
Some committeeman have in
mind a complete change in lang
uagc, including a section revok-
ing all Volstead act penalties for
traffic in beverages containing
up to 80 per cent of alcohol by
weight. They would also provide
that this remain effective even
if other parts of the bill were
declared unconstitutional.
Thus, they point out, even If
the supreme court held 80 per
cent beer intoxicating, there
would be nothing to prevent its
sale.