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Evening star., 1933-05-30
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

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Of an extensive organization in Wash
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your inquiry for direct reply. Do not
use post cards Address The Evening
Star Information Bureau. Frederic J..
Haskin, Director, Washington, D. c.
@. What is the name of the inter
national Rosicrucian Order?-C. 7. e.
A. The international name Is the
Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae
Crucis. The initials of this name,
AMORC, are used for brevity.
@. Where do butterflies stay at
night?-A K
A. Butterflies live only o very short
period and. during the few nights of
their natural existence. they may stay
in any place Of shelter, such as a
sheltered flower.
O. What salaries are paid to United
States Ambassadors and Ministers?-
H. c.. H.
A. Ambassadors to foreign countries
receive S17,500; Ministers receive
$4,000. These salaries are subject to
the IS per cent reductions in Govern
ment salaries.
Q. Why was George Russell called
A. E.?-E. P.
A. He used the signature "Eon' in
the theosophical papers which brought
him before the reading public. The
printer, however. could not decipher
any part Of the pseudonym except the
first two letters. Russell thought this
was a good omen and used "A. E." as
his writing name.
@. Is hydrocyanic acid gas explosive
when confined in a sealed vessel?-
J. J. S.
A. This gas is not explosive.
@. How is coal formed?-C. A. F.
A. The general theory regarding the
formation of coal is that 1t results from
the decomposition of vegetation in
swamps under tremendous pressure at a
high temperature. The first state IS
peat; second. Ignite; third, bituminous
coal; and fourth, anthracite; and the
final stage is graphite.
@. What is the size of the original
painting Of Mona Lisa"?-C. H.
A. The canvas Is feet inches by
/ foot 9 inches.
@. What Is an honorific language?-
c. H. E.
A. The word "honorific" means con-
ferring respect, and is used in reference
to such languages as the Chinese and
the Japanese, which contain certain
class of epithets used in address 10
signify august. reverend, venerable, etc.
@. How are cards filed in with names
of the family when used for acknowl-
edging funeral howers?-E. M.
A. The phrase "Mr. and Mrs. Blank
and Family Is used on formal cards
which one secures from an engraver
and which are only In good taste when
it Is physically impossible to communl-
cate individually with every one.
@. Who was the first man to be
drafted into the United States Army
during the World War?-A. D.
A. 1t was Harry c. Gilbert Of the
District of Columbia, who was drafted
on July 20, 1917, by Newton D. Baker,
Secretary Of War.
@. How much money has been spent
in foreign missions by the churches in
the United States?-J. L. H.
A. From the first organization in that
Evening star., 1933-05-30
The World Talks.
From the Oakland Tribune.

From the Oakland Tribune
France would keep strong army.
Japan seeks recognition of the territorv
it has carved out of China; Germany
would be given an armed equality
These are some Of the reactions 4,
the proposal that nations Join in a nact
against aggressors. paes
Many OF the republics of Latin Amer
,ca wre tneir outright acceptances:
Mexico approves and announces that
after all, 1t viii not leave the Iesn,. =,
Nations; Italy speaks ~ promntIv ss A.
supporter to the program: Russia savs
u always favored plan of the kind
Ine Roosevelt appeal to the worId
has stirred discussion as has nothing
IN years. it enters into the considera-
tons OF national policies and NAV cause
some statesmen TO see chance fo wine
slate clean and start writing { new
. - -
Evening star., 1933-05-30
field In 1898 until 1928, about $3.50,
000, 900 had been expended.

field In 1898 until 1928, about $320,-
900, 900 had been expended.
@. Are Maxim silencers now made?-
L. J. P.
A. Maxim sflencers are no longer
made in this country, as the laws Of
almost every State now prohibit the
sale or use of a silencer ON any f1rearm.
@. What South American tribe Is the
tallest?-M. r. L.
A. The Bororos. believed to be Of
Patagonian descent, are reputed to be
the tallest. averaging feet inches.
They tnhabit the states Of Matto Crosse
and Goyaz in Brazil.
@. What are the largest railroad CEN
ters in the United States?-P. E. 0.
A. They are Chicago, st. Louis,
Omaha and Kansas City, Mo.
@. Why was tuberculosis called the
white plague?-S. G.
A. The adjective white" was applied
because Of the pallor Of those affiicted
with it in serious forms, and plague"
because it formerly killed more people
than plaques Of Europe.
O. What length Of time does the
simoom last on the Sahara DESERT
V. G. B.
A. The simoom occurs generally at
the equinoXes and lasts on an average
from to II hours, occasionally lit
tie longer.
Q. What part Of the population Of
Washington, D. c., Is Negro?-J. P. G.
A. According to the census Of 1880
there were 132,063 Negroes in Wash
ington. D. c. The Negro population
comprises 27.1 per cent Of the total
population.
@. What is the approximate mem
bership in the American Legion?-H.
A. About $4,000.
O. Can light and sound penetrate q
perfect Vacuum. D.
A. Light waves penetrate a vacuum.
Sound waves do not.
@. On what boat did DR.. Frederick
Cook return to this country after his
trip to the vicinity of the North Pole?-
M. C.
A. Dr. Cook arrived in New York on
September 81. 1909, on board the Oscar
II Of the Scandinavian American Line.
@. Please give the story of Damon
and Rythias.-J. A. A.
A. Damon and Pythias we're citizens
of Syracuse and were great friends.
Pythias was arrested and condemned to
death by the tyrant Dionysius the
Younger, but obtained permission first
to go to his home to spend several
days in arranging his affairs, on con-
dition that his friend Damon would
agree to remain as hostage and to suffer
the penalty should Pythias fail to re-
turn. Pythias did not return at the
time appointed, and Damon presented
himself for execution, but expressed his
| unfailing belief that his friend had
been unavoidably detained and would
appear II humanity possible. The spec
tators. who pitied his credulity, pro-
ceeded to the place Of execution.
Pythias, having been detained, arrived
on the scene and rushed through the
crowd to take the place Of Damon. who
refused to give 1t up. Each determined
to die for the other. The tyrant, him
self present, struck with 50 great q
friendship, pardoned both and begged
tc make the third in such loyal
alliance.
Q. Don't rubber products last longer
than they did some years ago?-
G. E. M.
A. Means for greatly improving the
durability of rubber have been devel
oped in recent years. and some rubber
products are now guaranteed for as long
as 10 years.
Evening star., 1933-05-30
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
How Often!
How often, oh, how often
You pay a swagger foe
To sit somewhere
Out in the glare
For other folks to see!
How often, oh, how often
You force yourself to eat,
Likewise to drink,
Because you think
1t is your turn to treat!
How often, oh, how often
Your bank roll runs to seed
Because you pay
For con" display
Instead of things you need.
How often, oh, how often
A bluff you make anew
And learn that those
For whom you pose
Are mostly blufflng, too.
Evening star., 1933-05-30
Laurel.

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
The Pennsylvania Legislature has
designated the mountain laurel as the
official State flower The next step will
be petition for declaratory judgment
to ascertain whether the laurel is the
rhodsudron
Evening star., 1933-05-30

A little allotment of pre-profit stock
was made to Charles Lindbergh, but the
visitors from Wall Street are not such
aviation enthusiasts as to use anything
but a plain old locomotive in travelling
to and from Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1933-05-30

The world rejoices that Mahatma
Gandhi survived his fast, although his
experience may have little practical
value excepting to those interested in
knowing how far it is safe to go in
reducing weight.
Evening star., 1933-05-30

Admiral Grayson joined the presiden-
tial party on the Sequoia, but it is a
little early perhaps to assume that he
was looking for any chance suggestions
as to details for the next inauguration
program.
Evening star., 1933-05-30
Reckless Lavishness.

Thus spoke the old campaigner gruff &;
This liberal collection
OF scandal may not leave enough
To pep up next election!"
Evening star., 1933-05-30

There is no great excitement about
Secretary Woodin's tenure Of office. An
occasional resignation rumor is some
thing a cabinet has to get used to these
days.
Evening star., 1933-05-30
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Evening star., 1933-05-30

Senator Glass and Prosecutor Pecora
have both received bundles of anony-
nous letters. Fan mail is as unreliable
in politics and finance as it is in radio.
Evening star., 1933-05-30

Many japanese think that China
needs guidance and that the best thing
for the old empire will be to go along
peaceably.
Evening star., 1933-05-30

In spite of all the accounts that J. P.
Morgan was required to keep, he man
aged to balance his budget and still
have something left over.
Evening star., 1933-05-30

Boundaries Of Europe are causing
doubt as to whether the revised map
may not be regarded as sort of jig-saw
puzzle to be reassembled eventually
according to the original pattern.
Evening star., 1933-05-30
Next Question.

What is the next question to be pro-
pounded in this Investigations"
Same as usual, I suppose" answered
Senator Sorghum. What are We doing
to do about it?"
Jud Tunkins says he does not be-
lieYe half he hears, but he wishes the
half he does believe didn't so often
happen to be the worse half.
Evening star., 1933-05-30
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Evening star., 1933-05-30

School teachers in various parts of
the country are frankly suggesting that
without class legislation of the proper
kind there may be no classes.
Evening star., 1933-05-30
FOrmality Needed.

When modern wealth goes on display,
With gorgeousness commanding,
1t calls in Congress day by day
To give it social standing.
The dialogue becomes quite free
And not aristocratic.
We sometimes wish the show could be
bit more operatic
DE only time some families agree"
said Uncle Eben, lis when dey has to
vote together SOS to hold der political
influence"
Evening star., 1933-05-30
IrrepreSSible.

TTTOpTtSSIUTt.
II hope he doesn't call again." said
Miss Cayenne.
He is a very highly educated and
refined person"
He is. I have been fearfully nervous
for fear the radio might say or sing
something to embarrass him"
"A truly courageous man" said Hi
Ho, the sage of Chinatown, lis never
afraid; not even of the mistakes he
might make while doing his best
Evening star., 1933-05-30
Palestine to DepOrt
Communist Woman.

Palestine Post. observation-disclosures
Goldstein. a Russian, was recently SEN
fenced to six months imprisonment
and recommended for deportation by
the District Court Of Jerusalem, on the
charge of being in possession of 10000
proclamations which contained sedi
tiouS statements.
The accused admitted that the proc
lamationS we're found in her possess
sion, but argued that they contained
nothing seditious. To prove her state
ment, the accused made a speech on
the aims Of the Communist party, of
which she said she was a member.
The situation in Palestine, she said.
was going from bad to worse. The
position of the workers and peasants
was growing more precarious day by
day. The zionists, together with the
Effendi, were using this poverty to
carry out their scheme of exploitation.
The fellah Qaborer) was being driven
from his land and the government was
supporting the Effendi-Zionist scheme.
Taxes collected from the fellaheen and
the other poor we're used for the build
ing of prisons, instead of being spent
on educating the illiterate. They, the
Communists, were attempting to unite
the fellah and the laborers, the gov
ernment was extorting heavy rates
from the fellaheen to bring foreigners
from England and give them posts
here with fat salaries.
Evening star., 1933-05-30
Poor Tramway Service
At La PaZ Scored.


La Razon, La Paz.-There passes
scarcely a day in the course of which
some one does not arrive at our edi-
torial offices and make complaint to us
about the intolerable service of the
tramways. These visitors declare that
it is our duty, as guardian and pro-
tagonist Of the public welfare, to bring
salutary pressure to bear upon both the
conceSsionary enterprise and the munich
pal authorities.
This may be quite apparent to these
dissatisfied citizens, and, indeed, quite
true, but we have no hesitancy in as
serting, nevertheless, that we are get
ting somewhat weary Of our role as
cicerone in urban affairs Either our
advice is by no means as appropriate
as our friendly patrons aver-and in
that case, it is their incitement even
more than it Is our own-or else our
power with the corporation Is by no
means as cogent as Is often popularly
supposed.
HoTeYer. We arc, not 8 the tpe thAi
Evening star., 1933-05-30

The Evening Star Newspaper Compan,
Business once:
llth ST. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York once: 1l0 East 42nd St.
Chicago ONCE: Lake Mtchigsn Building.
European ONCE: IL Regent St, London.
England
Evening star., 1933-05-30

nauSuTdteQ are rlRNt. "A prison WAS
never intended to be a place of ease
and comfort and freedom from care.
and it should never come to be re-
been aroused. and undoubtedly rightly
so. by the comparative freedom and
comfort accorded in institutions where
So-called reforms have been placed in
operation.
With all Of the sympathy which "Be-
hind These Walls" arouses in the heart
of the reader, the original cause Of the
suffering which this man was called
upon to endure cannot be forgotten or
overlooked. Though his motive was
robbery he was armed. and he was
therefore potential killer. Had the
circumstances of his capture been more
favorable to him he would undoubtedly
have shot down in cold blood his captor
or any one else who might have caught
him in his nefarious business. A lie
would have been snuffed out, and he
would perhaps have escaped. He de-
than Justice required, 1t Is indeed un-
fortunate. But the public cannot ig-
more the appalling increase in crime IN
this country and the frequency with
which it goes unpunished.
Some day in the far future it may be
possible to adjust properly the penali-
zation of law-breakers to the infractions
which they commit Under the present
system, even with the reforms now in
operation in some instances, the tend
ency of those incarcerated has been to-
ward continuation of crime after re-
lease rather than toward making them
better citizens. Despite the efforts Of
psychologists and specialists of other
professions, efforts to so engage the in
mates of prisons that they may develop
into artisans Of one craft or another
have not been successful beyond a very
limited degree. When the awakening
comes and when fewer minor offenders
and more major offenders are secured
behind prison doors. there will be an
other sort of scientist at work In the
recorders Office who will know how to
find the loose screw and how or whether
III can he rsadiNEted. - - --..--. %, d,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-10-28
THURSDAY EVENTFUL DAY IN LIVES OF TWO
 RESIDENTS OF SITKA

Thursday was an eventlul oay in the life of Alfred E. Gordon and almost as much so for Mrs Elsie Kostrometinoff, defendants Tn A case in the Federal District Court charging them with unlawful CO., habitation and adultery on an ln- dictment containing two counts.
 Both pleaded guilty to adultery, were sentenced and had 1t sus- pended. Gordon obtained a divorce, and the two were wed, all within almost as brief a space of time as it required to tell about it..
 Represented by Grover c. Winn' they entered pleas of guilty. On the recommendation of the United States Attorney, Judge w. A. Holzheimer, Judge Alexander sen tenced them to three months ln iail and suspended the sentence. Gordon then obtained divorce and the pair repaired to the Unit ed States Commissioners Court where, after obtaining a license, they were wed by Judge J. F. Mullen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-10-28
Y. P. A. C. TO HOLD
 ELECTION FRIDAY
 FOR NEW OFFICERS

The Young Peoples Advancement Club held a meeting at the home of President Joe Paddock last night and before the regular business was transacted prepared resolution of sympathy to Mrs. J. c. Williams of Ketchikan, whose baby recently died. She is a member of the Ketchikan Y. P. A. c.
 The election of officers will be held next Friday night and the interest is already at fever heat. There are several candidates out for the position of President es- pecially and these include the present head, Joe Paddock, with Roy Hoist, Tom Paddock, John Benson, Al Slagle and J. Cropley runners up.
 The club women will hold a sale on Sunday, November 5, at the home of Joe Paddock
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-10-28

Completing a six-month scheoule of regular trips, the seaplane Bar anof of the Alaska Southern Air ways, piloted by Gene Meyring, and Chandler Hicks, mechanic, made a round trip to Ketchikan yesterday, leaving here at 1O:3O o'clock in the morning and re- turning at 4 o'clock in the after noon. It is the wind-up Of the schedule which has been main tained since May 1 last, with scarcely a break.
 Weather on the trip was rainy and foggy with a mean wind and poor visibility, the worst experl- enced so far this year, MT. Meyring said
 Waiting only for clear weather, which is expected to be on Sunday, the seaplane will leave for Seattle where it will undergo a complete major overhaul and be kept during the winter.
 The plane will leave here and stay over Sunday night in Ket- chikan, continuing to Seattle on Monday, if present plans are car ried out, MT. Meyring said.
 Checking over the logs kept in the plane, it was discovered at the conclusion of the first season dur ing which a schedule has been maintained in Southeast Alaska, that a total of $50 hours, or ap- proximately t6,000 miles have been flown by the Baranof this last six months, the greatest number ever flown by a plane in this district during any like period.
 Scheduled weekly trips have been made during the season by the Baranof to Sitka and way ports, Chichagof and way ports, and Ket- chikan and way points and during the earily part of the season, the Baranof also kept the weekly schedule out of Ketchikan and to the West Coast of Prince of Wales Island, later taken over by the seaplane Chichagof.
 On these trips passengers and first class mail was carried, the mail to be distributed from Ket- chikan to points to the west and from Juneau to points west.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-10-28
HOSPITAL PARTY.
 WILL BE FIRST. DANCE OF WINTER
Ticket Sales Indicate that There Will Be Large
 AttendanceHallowe en

From all indications, everybody in Juneau will be at the Elks' Hall next Tuesday night enjoying the Halloween Dance that will be given there under the auspices of the Hospital Guild.
 Mrs. William Holzheimer, Guild President, Mrs. J. F. Mullen, chair man of the dance committee, and all of the Guild members who are working on the dance are doing everything possible to make it a party long to be remembered. Ju- neau people are especially inter ested in the Halloween dance since it will be the first big af- fair of the winter season.
 Several dinner parties and buff fet suppers have been planned for the night of the party by Juneau hostesses who go with their guests to the dance later
 The Reveler's Orchestra, one of the most popular among local dan cers, will be on hand to furnish music from 9:30 until o'clock.
 Few tickets remain unsold and indications are that there will be a large attendance. People who have not secured tickets may do so at the Elks Hall Tuesday night.
 For those who do no dance, the dance committee has planned ta- bles in the card rooms of the club for groups who prefer to play cards
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-10-28
JUNEAU WOMAN LEAVES ON EXTENDED TRIP TO
 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Mrs. Tyne Salo, who has resided in Juneau for the last five years, left on the Alaska on an extended trip to Europe She will go by way of the Panama Canal to New York City where she will sail on a French liner to France. Her plans are to spend seven months touring Sweden, Russia and Fin land. and in the latter, which is her homeland, she will visit rela- tives.
 On Tuesday evening, Mrs. Salo gave a farewell party at the Amer ican Legion Dugout, which was at tended by a large number of friends, who wished her bon voy- age.
 This will be Mrs. Salo's second trip abroad. On the former she went by way of Japan and China.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-10-28
JAMES M'CRATH DIES SUDDENLY
 AT SITKA HOME
Was Prominent in Business and Politics-Trustee
 of Pioneers Home

James B. McGrath. prominent Sitka business man, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Pion- eers Home and just designated as United States Commissioner for that precinct. died there suddenly Friday at 2:30 pm, according to word received here last night at the Governors Office and by local friends.
 Cause of death was not revealed but it is believed to have resulted from a heart attack. He was more than 70 years of age.
 For many years he has been con- nected with the mercantile busi- ness of c. M. McGrath, and when the latter died several years ago, he and Mrs. c. M. McGrath con- tinued to operate it.
 He was a lifelong Democrat and was always active in party affairs. He received recognition for his services when last Spring Gov. John w. Troy appointed him as a Trustee of the Pioneers Home and made him Secretary of the Board. He was unanimously endorsed by the Sitka Democratic Committee for United States Commissioner Yesterday, Judge George F. Alex ander announced he had appointed him to that office, effective Mo- vember 1.
 MT McGrath had many friends in this city who were shocked and grieved at his sudden death He was never married and leaves no immediate family.
 It is understood funeral and interment will take place in. Sitka but no details regarding them have been received here.
 Advices received here late this afternoon stated the body will be shipped on the Northland to Ju- neau for interment in this city.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-10-28
MIR. AND MRS. w. R. SERVERS
 TO LEAVE SOON FOR TRIP TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

MT. and Mrs. w. Reed Seavsrs expect to leave on the next southbound trip of the Princess Norah for a trip to Mrs. Seavers' home near San Francisco where they will visit and later spend some time in Southern California
 The trip will be made for Mrs. Seavers' health and MT. Seavsrs has been granted a leave of ab- sence of two months from his du- ties in the United States Marshals office. 4l
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-10-28
MAYOR AND MRS. MULVIHILL OF SKAGWAY ARE HERE FOR
 SEVERAL DAYS ON BUSINESS

Mayor M. J. Mulvihill, of Skag- way, arrived here on the steamer Alaska on a short business trip which will keep him here until the sailing of the Yukon for the Lynn Canal port next week. Mrs. Mulvihill accompanied him to Ju- neau and they are house guests of their son and daughter-in-law, MT. and Mrs. V. w. Mulvihlll while they are in Juneau.