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Evening star., 1933-12-20
Flying Lindberghs L Inspire
Sentiment and Admiration

Lindbergh flying over the unexplored
jungle of Northern Brazil! Religions
have been built on slighter foundations.
It is the stuff myths are made Of
legends, folklore and all the tall stories
that adorn the precious pages of liter
ature. 1t might have been @ fabulous
roc, huge enough to carry on an ele-
phant to feed its young; or harpy, hov-
ering about in readiness to carry of the
souls Of the dead; or was it q valkyrie
conducting hero to Valhalla? Fa-
miliar as airplanes are to us, we still
pause and watch these wonders of the
air, ineligible though they are to our
informed minds. Who would not ex-
change for moment with the Indians
Of the virgin South American forests to
get the thrill they must have had?
And who knows how soon the route
Lindbergh just travelled will become a
regular air lane, with landing fields,
fueling stations and beacons; a direct
route to the heart of the Amazon"
Evening star., 1933-12-20

his troops are ct present invading Chi.
mas western frontiers, while his long
time rival for control Of Tibet, the Pam
chan Lama, has lately been reported
hurrying to Peiping from Mongolia,
where he has lived in monasteries for
years, evidently for the purpose Of Sc
curing Chinese military aid to dispute
the late Dalai Lama,s rule. The latter
has been in open hostility To China ever
since establishment Of the republic In
1911 on the ruins Of the Manchu
dynasty.
TibetAn antipathy to Great Britain
dates from 1904, when British mill
tary mission opened the gates Of the
forbidden city to foreigners. causing the
Dalai Lama 10 hee and become for
years . wanderer in Mongolia. Britain,
1t Is feared, may be drawn into . Chi
nese- -Tibetan controversy because of
the traditional British desire to main
tain Tibet as q buffer state between
India and Soviet Russia.
Thus the disappearance Of the mystic
Dalai Lama may precipitate q struggle
in the heart Of Asia Of possibly far
reaching political consequences. While
he remained enthroned, "the living
Buddha," omnipotent at home and un-
challenged abroad, was able to preserve
more or less secure independence for
his strange realm. Now Tibet threatens
to become the object Of a many-sided
struggle for control Of its towering
mountains and rugged plains.
Reports that the late Dalai Lama,
who was sixty years old. may have been
the victim Of q poisoning plot, suggest
internal complications in Tibet along
side the foreign rivalries that have so
long ranged around its impenetrable
frontiers.
Evening star., 1933-12-20
The Dalai Lama.

Death of one Of the worlds few re-
naming picturesque rulers-the Dalai
Lama of Tibet-is announced at the an
cient capital of Lhasa. Regarded
throughout Buddhist Asia as the REIN
carnation of Buddha himself, the Dalai
Lama welded supreme civil and re-
ligious power over the three million
people inhabiting the high plains Of the
Asian hinterland. Lhasa, the seat Of
his omnipotent authority, ranks as .
forbidden city. Representatives Of ORR
entail and Occidental civilization on one
mission or another have periodically
penetrated within the city's closely
guarded confines, but it is still one Of
the most remote, inaccessible and mys-
terious communities on the globe.
Two foreign powers, because of their
territorial proximity. may be drawn into
conflict over Tibet as . result Of the
Dalai Lama's sudden passing. Sope OF
Evening star., 1933-12-20
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC j. HASKIN.

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D. c.
@. When was professional foot ball
first played2-G. r. T.
A. 1t began in 1898, with teams in
Latrobe, Greensburg, OIL City, Franklin
and Pittsburgh. Pa.
@. How old is Seth Parker and where
was he born?-O. H. B.
A. Phillips Lord was born in Hart
ford, VT, July Is, 1902.
@. What did the sale Of the Arthur
Hind Stamp Collection bring?-S. H.
A. The sale price was S245,000. This
was considerably less than offers which
were made for it a few years ago.
@. In what year did Thanksgiving
day fall ON December 7?-F. B. D.
A. In 1855 President Andrew John
son, on October 28, issued proclama-
December C7th) as a day Of general
worship and thanksgiving.
@. When did Sir wilfred Grenfell
begin his missionary work in Labrador? ?
M. F. M
A. Sir Wilfred Grenfe1l is an English
missionary physician. born in 1855
at the London Hospital. He became
interested in missionary work. and in
1892 began his work in Labrador.
Through his efforts were built four hos
pitals, a series Of cooperative stores,
mills, an orphanage and school.
@. When was the Roman republic at
its height?-C. w. c.
A. It reached its zenith under Julius
Caesar, who died A B. c. After his
death the nation was divided among
Octavian, Antony and Lepidus, and was
consolidated as an empire under Angus
tus Caesar. 27 B. c.
@. Has Adolf Hitler, dictator Of Ger
many, a wife and children?-J. P. S.
A. He Is not married.
@. How many mobiles formed the
Order of the knights Of the Garter
origirsally?-H. L. L.
A. The order was instituted in 1349
by Edward III. The original order con-
sisted Of. the Sovereign and 25 of his
closest knights.
@. What was the salary offered to
Whistler's father by the Russian gov
ernment?-W. F. @.
A. To build a railway between Mos
COW and st. Petersburg. Maj. Whistler
was offered salary Of $4,000 a year.
@. How far does a kangaroo leap
when In full flight?-F. L.
A. It can propel itself by bounds Of
II to Is feet.
@. What can be used to make cut
flowers keep longer?-I. G.
A. There are several methods OF
keeping cut flowers fresh. One is to
dissolve small amounts of ammonium
chloride, potassium nitrate, sodium car
Donate, or camphor in the water into
which the stems are inserted The pres
ence of one of these drugs keeps the
flowers from losing their turgidity. This
method Is the one commonly used for
preserving cut flowers for only a few
days when they are to be sold CONNER
cially.
Evening star., 1933-12-20

@. In what country In South
America is the most gold producsd'-
A. Colombia is now the leading gold-
producing country Of South America.
O.. Is it true that the River Jordan
Is below sea level?-A. D.
A. For great part of its course it
Is below the level of the sea, and empties
into the Dead Sea, which Is 1872 feet
below sea level.
@. Why is one of Beethovens sonatas
called the .'Kreutzer Sonata"?-B. r.
A. 1t is because the sonata was dedi-
Gated to his friend. r. Kreutzer. It was
first played in 1903.
@. OF what kind Of lace are Spanish
mantillas usually made?--B p.
A. They are usually made Of Span
ish blonde, q silk lace. Those Of white
are worn on full dress occasions only,
while black blonde is used for second
best"
Q. What was the badge of Catherine,
later wife of Henry VIII?-G. NJ
A. Ferdinand v had Just captured
Granada when he heard Of the birth of
his daughter. To commemorate his
victory and her birth. he gave as her
badge the Granada, or pomegranate.
Later this was adopted and exhibited
as her symbol
Q. Where was the first library school
established In the United States?-C.A.
A. The Library School of the Uni
versity of the State of New York was
the first. 1t was established In 1887 to
supply the demand for trained IL
brarians.
O. When was the Coast Of North
America first seen after Columbus dis
covered the Islands of the coast?-
w. A. w.
A: It was first seen by John Cabot
Q. At the present time, in what
cities IN Germany are there mints?-
p H. G.
A. Those operated by the govern
ment and the mint marks of each are:
Berlin, mint mark A; Munich. D: Null
oenhuetten, E; Stuttgart, F; karlsruhe.
G, and Hamburg, J.
@. How long have airplanes been
fown?-M McC.
A December IT, 1893, marked the
thlrtleth anniversary of the first fight
Of the Wright brothers.
@. What are some of the invisible
items in our foreign trade?-E. F.
A. Tourist expenditures, immigrant
remittances, charitable and missionary
contributions, royalties, insurance and
shipping charges are such items.
Q. How much bread is lost BY becom-
ing stale after it is delivered to the re-
tail ShQps?-E. D. L.
A. The approximate amount is be-
tween and S per cent.
Q. What is meant by felo-de-se?-
M. D.
A. This is legal term for a person
who commits suicide 1t literally means
felon concerning himself.
@. Was Hail. Columbia" ever played
as a national anthem in the Navy?-
S. N. T.
A. Prior to 1904 Hail, Columbia" was
played. In March, 1904, the Secretary
Of the Navy Recommended that The
Star Spangled Banner" be adopted, but
it was not until 1920 that the Navy
designated 1t as the national anthem.
Evening star., 1933-12-20

cal on the hill, but do no "sniping. "
Perhaps the G. o. P. high command Is
about to model its congressional con-
duct on the Lines Of "his majestys loyal
opposition" in the British parliament,
which means that while the minority is
In opposition, 1t consists first and last
OF patriots who refrain from resorting,
for partisan advantage, to tactics
inimical to the national interest.
* -
One OF the foremost brain trusters in
washington voices the hope that Con-
gress will investigate what the brain
trust really is and what it has accom-
plished. The highbrow in question de-
clares "the professoriat" has nothing to
fear from such an inquiry, no matter
how searching, because it could make
an impressive dollarS-and-cents show
Ing OF what so-called theoretical and
idealistic programs" have achieved. The
Fh Beta Kappa here quoted admits he
and his fellow academicians are actu-
ated by an exaggerated regard for "the
peoples interests" as opposed to the
mercantilistic" point Of view, and do
not shrink from pitiless publicity.
4 ~
This will be the FIRST Christmas that
40 gold pieces can be distributed by cor
poratons, firms and individuals who
since time immemorial have bestowed
such trinkets upon employees. The coin
cannot be had for love or money under
the gold embargo laws now in force
Banks tell their customers they possess
no gold, could not give it out If they
did have 1t, and that application to the
treasury Is equally useless.
Nobody is happier over repeal OF
the eighteenth amendment than those
connected with the Federal courts,
from the bench down. For 13 years
their dockets have been chronically
congested with prohibition prosecu-
t1ons-thousands of absurdly minor
character. The traffic jam threatened
to become SO great that a large in
seemed inevitable. The highest judi
cial authorities periodically made for
NAL recommendations to that end
judges look forward, not only to less
strenuous duty, but to a restoration OF
their traditional dignity as arbiters In
litigation concerned with more worthy
problems than Illicit booze.
x X ~
Although of the Atlantic Coast
alone, Uncle Sam now has under sur
vei1lance a rum-running fleet of no
fewer than 173 vessels-most Of them
flying the British flag-the Coast Guard
will continue to look after them without
assistance from the Navy. Naval units
were recently drafted to apprehend
Pacific Coast rum runners only because
the Coast Guard out there has no air
planes, as 1t has here on the Atlantic.
X y \ r
Apropos President Roosevelt's crea-
tion of Tennessee Valley Authority
subsidiary. called the Electric Home
and Farm Authority, to expand the use
of Illuminating and other power de-
veloped at Muscle Shoals, T. v. A. has
paraphrased the famous slogan Of the
Department of Agriculture and adopted
as its motto the following: TO make
two bulbs Of glass glow where but one
glew before"
(copyrieht, 1889
Evening star., 1933-12-20
Less Censorship for Juries.
From the Philadelphia Record.

AOhl VIC All4ducipiid NcCOTO-
The Supreme Court of the United
States hands down significant deci-
sion overthrowing the ancient rule
Of evidence which forbade a wife to
testify in her husbands defense.
The decision Is in line with the gen.
eral trend to put more trust in the in
telligence of jurors.
Nearly everybody grants that wives,
in general, would shade the truth to
save their husbands from prison.
But henceforth that will be an issue
for the jury to decide.
Another change which helped over
throw the decision Is the vastly altered
status Of wives since the rule was ,es-
tablished in the common law. When
a wife was virtually her husbands
chattel courts had some Justification in
considering her testimony in his de-
tense worthless.
gave the wife an Increasingly indepen-
dent personality the likelihood that she
Will speak the truth has become vastly
That the Supreme Court has recoe-
nized this new condition is an indics :
ton that 1t may take coenizance Of
other rules whose basis in human life
pess9p away years ago.
Evening star., 1933-12-20

Sam insult did not care how much
he paid his sougsters, 50 long as they
reinvested the money with him. In the
meantime the public was subscribing
for opera seasons under the impression
that art was being promoted and not
q racket.
Evening star., 1933-12-20

A sales tax may be Ike the use Of
anesthetics in extracting teeth. 1t
might. however. avert clumsy efforts to
replace the teeth In q manner to de-
ceive the public.
Evening star., 1933-12-20

France is eager to sell wines to this
country. forgetful Of the fact that some
disappointing investments abroad have
forbidden Uncle Sam to cultivate ex-
pensive tastes.
Evening star., 1933-12-20

After what American millionaireS
have done for Monte Carlo the thought
of q suit by Monaco against Mississippi
for q claim nearly a century old looks
like the sheerest ingratitude.
Evening star., 1933-12-20

Henry Ford Is quoted As saying there
is no depression now. While often con-
tradicted, Mr.. Ford has frequently been
able to show that he knew what he was
talking about
Evening star., 1933-12-20

Lobbyists are warned that they can
expect little encouragement by this ad-
ministration. After experience with
world propaganda, ordinary lobbying
looks like small business.
Evening star., 1933-12-20

North and South Carolina, after see
ing the operation Of repeal In some COM
munities, if they had to do it over again,
would vote the same.
Evening star., 1933-12-20

The few weeks before Congress meets
are always distinguished by energetic
rehearsals of number Of speeches that
are never delivered.
Evening star., 1933-12-20

Less money Is being spent for elemen-
tary education. Uncle Sans credit is
still good, and it should not be necessary
for him to overlook the best investment
he can possibly make.
Evening star., 1933-12-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.

The Patient Saint.
There must Be moments, good old Saint,
When sll the SORROW you behold
VIII leave your smile exceeding faint
That beamed 50 confident Of old.
There must be moments, as in vain
You seek repose 20 nobly won,
When your warm heart cannot refrain
From grieving DER the tasks undone.
There must be courage in good cheer,
And often with q saddened heart
You whisper, Gentle friends draw near
And say with me, I do my part!'"
Evening star., 1933-12-20

When It comes to a question of an
American market for sweet wines, the
Grecian esteem for insult Immediately
turns to vinegar.
Evening star., 1933-12-20
Old Stuff in Greece.

From the Chicago Daily News.
His Punishment from Athens suggests
that Mr.. insult overlooked the quaint
old Athenian custom Of exilmg famous
men. It was an ancient habit 1000
years before he went classic.
Evening star., 1933-12-20
Fewer Pops in Prospect.

From the Christian Science Monitor.
The report that q new German air
plane u scarcely audible at an altitude
Of $50 feet holds out new hope for the
eventual demonstration of the motor
cycle.
Evening star., 1933-12-20
No Success Needed.

From the Rockford Register-Republic.
The announcement that 12,0Oo,ooo
eggs will be given to the needy ought to
be comforting to the fellow who has q
Door vaudeville act.
Evening star., 1933-12-20
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Ao the use for republication of all news dis
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published herein. All rights Of publication OF
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Evening star., 1933-12-20

A glance at the calendar conveys q
valuable reminder Of the rapidity with
which the Christmas warning "shop
early" loses its timeliness.
Evening star., 1933-12-20
Waiting.

They also serve who stand and wait,
But If too long you wait and stand
You're liable to dessicate
And be with careless pity scanned.
You may not hope for wealth or fame,
Yet you . usefulness must prove
And get some action in your game
When Fate announces, "It's your novel"
I'VE always hopes for de best" said
Uncle Eben, "but most times ain got
sense enough to recognize 1t when it's
happenin,."
Evening star., 1933-12-20
Hymns.

From the Rockford Resister-Republic-
Einstein wept when q church choir
at Princeton, N. j., sang one OF his Ia
vorite songs. The choir In the old home
town used to make them weep, but not,
as we recall, for the same reason.
Evening star., 1933-12-20
An Ancient Value.

An Ancient Value.
From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
Gold valued at $3.50 found in the
gizzard of a duck shot at Aberdeen Nd
makes that bird, if memory serves. q
quarter-eagie.
Evening star., 1933-12-20
An Omission.

An Omission.
From the Oakland Tribune.
Surprisingly there b nothing IN the
new tobacco code about fellows who
smoke cigars With the bands on
Evening star., 1933-12-20
UnrefWmed.

John Barleycornl John Barleycorn!
had thought sincere
You would not bring the taint Of SCOTT
Upon convivial cheer.
John Bsrleycorn, when now we see
That you are going some,
Too often you appear to be
The same old drunken bum.
Evening star., 1933-12-20
Pushing . Good Idea.

Pushing . Good Idea.
"You are already planning to offer
inducements for votes In the next elec-
ton"
"Yes, sir" answered Senator Sorghum.
"a good suggestion appeals to me and
I don't limit this shop early idea
merely TO the holidays"
Evening star., 1933-12-20
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Evening star., 1933-12-20

Jud Tinkins says Charley Lindbergh
Il another example Of how much ad-
miration and applause . man may
gather In simply by trying to mind
his own business.
Evening star., 1933-12-20
rHEoDoRE w. MOVES. A.. .Edito,

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once:
ilth st. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York once: ll0 East 42nd st.
Chicago once: Lake Michigan Building.
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England.
Evening star., 1933-12-20

@: Where was the first library school
established In the United States GA.
A. The Library School of the Uni
versity Of the State of New York was
the hrst. 1t was established in 1887 to
supply the demand for trained IL
brarians.
Evening star., 1933-12-20

Anxious Inquiry.
what Is your objection to the in
come taxi"
IT'S inquisitorial," answered Mr.
Dustin Stax. II have to make inquiry
every day or SO Of my expert accoun-
tants to ascertain whether I am worth
one million or In debt for two or three.
ct have said many wise things" said
Hi Ho, the sage Of Chinatown, (which
my ancestors said long ago, and often
with no more practical effect than ]
can hope for from my own humble but
persistent remarks"
Evening star., 1933-03-26

5O2g sth ST. NW-3 ROOMS. KITCHEN
and bath: gas, elec.; rent reasonable: entire
second floor: newly papered and painted:
> ROOMS KIT AND BATH. 2nd FLOOR.
next to bath; sink in kit; unfurnished.
1N0 r ct ne 26'
Evening star., 1933-03-26

NORTHWEST EECTION-Call Ga. O334 II
you are interested in securing . comfort
able room; private home; meals optional
1881 RHODE ISLAND AVE N.W.-Clean,
pleasant rooms. nicely furnished. 4feakfaN
II desired, reasonable.
Evening star., 1933-03-26
SUBURBAN BOARD.

SUBURBAN BOAKD.
VIRGINIA ESTATE. attractive garden. wood.
restfu1 surroundings. yet 30 minutes from
two refined persons. Private bath if de-
sired. $40 to $15 per week. Address Box
6c.A, star once. or telephone Fairfax %.
Evening star., 1933-03-26

Sal SO MONTH"; RMS. KIT. RECEP-
ton han bath: newly decorated. noors re-
finished front apt: Frigidaire. Apply
janitor, or phone Lin. 6S4S-J. 1896 Ogden
hlocl- Ca va linr Hotel oHs
Evening star., 1933-03-26
AUTO PAINTING.
ROOMS-FURNISHED.

1894 COLUMBIA RD.-sa wk.. slngle rms
doubles, ST clean warm warm baths; inst; Ss 7, n
1444 N NW-One or two front rooms. with
or without kitchenette; well furnished; con-
venient location: board optional.
1s57 EgSLID ST. MwnRoOm end nf6%s 0or
near to both car and bus lines. 21.
$50 EAST -CAPTToL-Neatly furn. room.
next to bath; free telephone service same
floor. Lin. 1893.
also aiSn' hall All rm. nm. 50 50: So men all' M .,
al4 MARYLAND AVE; N:E.Attrsctiy.el;y
near car line: very reas Cali At Os37. 26.
:725 l3th NW.l large front room; run
na .o5 ns D. Ad.ma ssstsmin ss with ref
81 EYE ST. N.w.-Warm. cozy. homelike
rooms, SO up; gas range. cleo. silver, dishes.
linens. free laundry. telephone, garage. 20.
TaE 9n h S,p IN
on premises; double. $3.50. SO; single. S4.5O.
81 week: transients. 81 UP.
70 ss5o sinsie a to oo!si1 sio. So double; % near
IN each oaioe room aDreoi Sudnr: ssSr
elevator service.
WESTMINSTER, 1907 18th St. n.w.-warm
Th hsl eas and or FHnnn double s. to
1881 PARK Rp. N.W.unusually large
Mary Gibbon. Col. $500.
1882 EYE ST.. near White House-Hand-
maid service: gentlemen: references REQUIRED.
THE M SHERMAN: IlOi 18th 81. NV: APT.
40i.LarISs. r son comfortable room Tor sentie-
LARGE FRONT ROOM. corner house, all
light housekeepins privileges; $50 per month.
lI5 EYE N.W-Completely furnished, clean.
bright Ink. rooms. convenient location: S4.
s;5.5O including everythine adults. 20.
1929 N ST NW-Attractively furnished
cingle room suitable lady or gentleman. with
good meals; walking distance downtown;
continuous h. W. 30e
.616 CATHEDRAL" beautifully furnished
rooms. porch. bath; housekeeping II desired;
reasonable. Adams 66G5W.
5o11 9th ST. N.w.--L-.-ge. bright. attractive
room. kitchen semi-p-ivate bath. contlnuons
hot water. free phone new home: reasonable:
Large. front room, bath with shower or smaller
room; private family. After g.
1915 FA1RMoNT Nw.aaLarse; front room:
iSln BEDS. C h. W. unlimited phone. Col.
6O8 ST. NE or 3 rooms, furnished
sqen ana sink p.T SeeSnd vsst oor no chill
NEAR TAFT BRIDGE front rooms fer
:, gentlemen: twin beds: private home; meals
Optional: ref. Adams 6627.
1904 10th ST. N.W-Larse. attractively
furnished front room. twin beds, priv. bath.
tiled shower; reasonable.
l443 GIRARD N.W.--Large front room. so.
exp. 81 weekly: single room. $3.50; private
home. Col. 2052.
ROOM and enclosed sleeping porch; partly
furnished; corner house: both car !ire5;
Gvasi;a breakfast optional; Laundry privileges
1914 MADISON ST. NW.-Furnished. de-
tachcd home. running hot and cold wa.er.
Refined atmosphere. delightful surroundings;
no ether roomers: SI5 per month.
13IA e.. CAPITCL ST. Gincoln Parkl--
Bricht. cheerful room. large closet; private
family: one or two gentlemen.
NEAR SOLDIERS HOME. NW-Furnished
room to couple or lady. Phone Col. 3fs'9.
900 @ ST. N.E.-Large room for light house
keeping next to bath; large porch; adults
So per week.
NORTHWEST sECTION-Can Ga. 1884 II
able room; priysts home; meals optional:-
1881 RHODE IsLAND AY4 Nw:-Clesn,
pleasant rooms. nicely furnished. 4feakfaSt
II desired; reasonable.
Evening star., 1933-03-26

I'LL n CAPITOL ST LARGE ROOMS,
kitchen. private bath; heat and back porch
Evening star., 1933-03-26

400 @ ST NE.-Large room for light house.
keeping, next to bath; large porch; adults:
So per week
Evening star., 1933-03-26

:,Oo2 PORTER ST. NV. APT 2O4-THREE
rooms dinette kitchen and bath: ami, eX-
cellent location; near Conn. ave: southeast
exp rent reduced Call Clev. 1881.