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Evening star., 1933-02-16
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Readers were used In this country
A. T. H.
A. Estimates range from 10 to 30 mil
lions. and upward. The American Book
Co off1cials have estimated the COM
omed sales Of McGuffey's Readers,
Primers and Spelling Books between
1885 and 1920 at 122,ooo.ooo.
@. What is the meaning Of Einfush-
lung?-H. M.
A. Einfuehlung is q term in German
philosophy. 1t has been translated into
English as empathy or inner sympathy.
@. When was the tower added to In
dependence Hall In Philadelphia
s. K.
A. Erection of Independence Hall be-
gan in 1882 and was completed in l747.
The tower was added in 1850.
@. What Is the name Of the instru-
ment used for measuring the force or
velocity Of the wind?-J. B. H.
A. 1t Is an thermometer.
@. Why are the salaries Of the Presi-
dent Of the United States and the judges
OF the United States Supreme Court
exempt from income taxi. NJ. s.
A. Judges OF the Supreme Court and
the President Of the United States are
exempt from income tax because the
Constitution provides that their remu-
nerat1on shall not be diminished during
their terms Of office.
@. Why Is the interest computed In
bank always written in red ink?-A.
o. j.
A. The use Of red ink by many banks,
particularly savings banks, to note the
interest Is simply matter Of conven-
ience, the interest being more easily
distinguished from the principal sums
by being written in colored ink. Any
color preferred may be used. or 1t u
not necessary to use different color.
@. What is the origin of the express
sion, Jim Crow"?-N r.
A. 1t came from a popular Negro
song and dance that was known as
early as 1928. Thomas D. Rice intro
duced 1t into play called THE Rifle"
by Scion Robinson.
Q. What is the Chaco?-D. r. H.
A. The Chaco is vast forest region
situated on the right bank of the Para
quay River between Paraguay and Boz
livia. Bolivia was unfortunate enough
to lose her Pacific sea coast as result
of her bad Judgment In entering the
war Of the sos between Peru and
Chile. As a consequence the Chaco
would be valuable to her since 1t would
give her an Atlantic seaport on the
Paraguay River. 1t Is important TO
Paraguay for the same reason, although
Paraguay already has such a seaport,
being situated on the left bank of the
river. 1t Is because Of its economic and
commercial Importance that the Chaco
has become bone Of contention be-
tween the two republics. Its resources
are practically untouched and it has
no population to speak Of.
@. When was the present method Of
determining the date of Easter decided
upon? What is the earliest date upon
which Easter falls and the latest?-
o. G. S.
A. In AID. 325 the Council of the
Christian Churches at Nicaea adopted
the present rule for determining the
date Of Easter, which is that Easter
shall be on the first Sunday following
the paschal full moon, which happens
upon or next after the 2lst of March.
The date of Easter may vary between
March % and April IS, over q period
Of IS days.
Q. How many square miles are there
In Washington, D. CD. T.. r.
A. Washington and the District of
Columbia have the same limits. The
area Is 70 square miles, including 10
square miles Of waterways.
Evening star., 1933-02-16

This great service Is maintained by
The Evening Star for the benefit OF its
readers, who may use IL every day
without cost TO themselves. All they
have to do Is ask for any information
desired and they will receive prompt
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clearly written and stated a. briefly as
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Address The Evening Star Information
Bureau, Frederick J. Haskin, Director,
Washington, D. C.
@. In the cinema, how are the diff
f ier1nt E $ types of pictures classified
A. The pictures have been classified
variously. For instance. the Film
Buyers Chart classifies them as follows:
War and Air, Westerns, Mexican, Out
law, Mystery Plays, Sea, Sports, Circus,
Animal ure-Travel-H History, Mar
riage- Family Parental Devotion, Come
dies, Musical Comedies Operas -Operet-
tas, Underworld, Cabaret and Stage,
Society Dramas, College, Thoughtless
Youth, Newspaper, Racial, Hollywood
Wall Street, Royalty, Navy and Mill
tary.
@. VIII the Post once Department
issue Coolidge stamp?-J. L. K.
A. No provision has as yet been
made concerning Coolidge stamp.
@. What States have reduced the
number of counties in them?-A. w.
A. Tennessee Is the only State
which has so acted, but several other
an effort to reduce taxation.
@. What Is called "the Claphan
Junction of Europe"?-M. B.
A. The chief railway junction o,
Switzerland-Basel.
O. Was Jules verne's story twenty
Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
based upon actual facts?-W. F.
A. The story was written many
years before the successful period Of
the submarine. 1t Is true, however
that vessels capable Of submerging anc
OF travelling about beneath the surface
OF the water were built and more OF
the story was written.
@. What Pope died after three
transfusions Of blood had been given
B. A. NJ
A; 1t was Pope Innocent VIII, who
died IN 1892.
@. Can one Senator conduct q fili-
buster by himself?-F. H.
A. One man cannot succe ssfully con
duct filibuster In the United States
Senate. He would not have sufficient
endurance II the rules and regulations
were strictly enforced. He must have
the tacit. If not the public, assistance
OF other Senators in order Tn he ever
partially successful in delaying certain
legislation.
@. Is coal mined beneath the bed OF
the ocean?-C. M
A. In many places mine shafts sunk
along the coasts lead to veins of Goa
extending beneath the ocean bed. anc
operations proceed beneath the sea.
@. Who designed the Indian tree pat.
tern that appears ON china dishes?-
P. F.
A. 1t was originally the design Of 9
man named John Rose. a well known
English potter. Later the name wa
changed from the Rose pattern to the
Indian tree pattern.
@. Who owns the Union Station In
Washington, D. C.?-E. B.
A. 1t Is the property Of the Washing
ton Terminal Co., which Is owned
jointly by the Baltimore & Ohio and
the Pennsylvania Railroads.
O. How many copies of McGuffey,s
Evening star., 1933-02-16

Another problem for politics Is to
lower tax rate so as to command
admiration and raise assessment valu-
alton 50 that it will not be generally
noticed
Evening star., 1933-02-16

Having linked so many enterprises
to his great commercial establishment,
Henry Ford could not hope to escape
presumption Of responsibility when a
banking crisis arose In his neighbor-
hood
Evening star., 1933-02-16

More art education is obviously needed
by authorities who challenge the pro-
priety Of Michelangelo while exhibitions
of shocking taste circulate in low
priced periodicals without obstruction.
Evening star., 1933-02-16

Enterprising as Japan admittedly Is,
there are mcments when its leading
officials do not appear sure they can
manage the League of Nations and
Manchuria both at once.
Evening star., 1933-02-16

One Of the luxuries of filibustering is
the candor with which the orator. if
interrupted, may deny obligation to
inform himself thoroughly as to what
he Is talking about.
Evening star., 1933-02-16
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Evening star., 1933-02-16
THEODORE W. MOVES. . Editor

The Evening Star Newspaper Compan,
Business ONCE:
1ith st. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York once: 110 East 42nd st
Chicago once: Lake Michigan Building.
European once: IA Regent St., London.
England
Evening star., 1933-02-16

In his periods Of genuine wrath Huey
Long does not hesitate to employ the
megaphone that knows no brother.
Evening star., 1933-02-16

At this season many a citizen wonders
why any one should desire TO 60 to
Europe when he can go to Florida or
California
Evening star., 1933-02-16
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Grim Solace.
Inauguration day draws near
With glory and with pride.
Hopes Of Nation persevere
And will not be denied.
The bands will play where banners float
Along the thoroughfare,
The Constitution we will quote
Unheeded, yet with care.
1t Is time when great applause
VIII bid the clouds disperse.
We know times must be better, cause
They surely can't grow worse.
Evening star., 1933-02-16
China's Wall.

From the Toledo Blade
China is in an awkward position She
must 60 out'dde TO fight with her back
to the W., :.
Evening star., 1933-02-16

Marvellous Minnesota Milk.
From the Newark Evening News.
A Minneapolis woman was cut by
glass when a bottle of milk exploded
What are those Minnesota cows drink
ing nowadays?
Evening star., 1933-02-16
Platitude.

publican.
No one can dispute Senator Roraf's
statement that nobody has control'' of
the Senate. 1t has been painfully clear
for long time
Evening star., 1933-02-16
Income Tax No Inducement.

F-om the Haverhin Evening Gazette.
Any one can give bachelor reasons
why he should marry. but the 81 500
difference In his income tax exemption
isn't one Of them.
Evening star., 1933-02-16
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Evening star., 1933-02-16
Caution.

From the Pasadena Post.
Robbery of the mails Is getting so
common that pretty soon the cautious
citizen will be afraid to send post card
without having 1t insured.
Evening star., 1933-02-16

Dignified Silence.
What would you say If man i'm
pugned your political honesty?"
Il wouldn't say anything" said Sen
ator Sorghum. II should try to main
tain a dignifed silence"
And you would do nothing?"
Il might do something. Maybe I'd
look around to see If he had any rela-
tions on the Government pay roll and
use my influence to have 'em fired"
Jud Tunkins says we've got to admit
there are things our revered forefathers
didn't know. For instance, they didn't
know how to build an airplane or even
a locomotive.
Evening star., 1933-02-16
The Fourth of March.

Well go to see the men arrayed
AS patriots stanch and true.
It's your parade and my parade,
Where hopes arise anew.
1t brings spirit undismayed
That finds a work to do.
It's your parade and my parade
For all the world to view.
What mostly measures de bigness Of
a man." said Uncle Eben, "ain' so much
de way he gifts into Office as how he
comes out"
Evening star., 1933-02-16

Gay Finance.
The easiest Of times must come
If it can be made known
Well get a moritor-i-um
With every little loan.
A Forgotten Combination.
wouldn't you enjoy some terrapin
and champagne?"
II don't know what you're talking
about" answered Miss Cayenne. And
If I did know should not admit q
personal recollection of things that
happened so long ago."
who seeks to tell the world Of its
duty" said HI Ho the sage Of China
town, "is too often found neglectful of
his own business"
Evening star., 1933-02-16

estimat. I4ie tangible effects" thinks
the Providence journal. "A growing
public demand for the drawing q .
Evening star., 1933-02-16

O.. Who owns the Union Station In
Washington, D. C.?-E. B.
A. 1t Is the property Of the Washing
ton Terminal Co., which Is owned
jointly by the Baltimore & Ohio and
the Pennsylvania Railroads.
@. How many copies of McGuffey,s
Evening star., 1933-02-16

Q. How many square miles are there
In Washington, D. CD. T.. r.
A washington and the District of
Columbia have the same limits. The
area Is 10 square miles, including 10
square miles of waterways.
Evening star., 1933-02-16

@. What States have reduced the
number of counties in them?-A. w.
A. Tennessee Is the only State
which has so acted, but several other
States are considering such action in
an effort to reduce taxation.
Evening star., 1933-02-16

@. What Is called "the Clapham
Junction Of Europe"?-M. B.
A. The chief railway junction of
Switzerland-Basel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30
"colIsgs nuI,or"
 10 0pen at State

Gambling ship,' with Cary Grant. Ginger Rogers and Benita Hume and ''Forgotten" with June Clyde. William Collier Jr., and Natalie Moorhead conclude their engagement at Warmers, State this evening.
 outstanding movie musical. a melo- dic uproarious comedy of college life. said to be a new adventure in musical comedy screen entertain. ment, College Humor."
 Bing Crosby, Richard Arlen, Mary Carlisle, Jack Oakie, George Burns and Oracle Allen, Coach Howard Jones of the University of Southern California, Lona Andre and Mary Nofnman have the fea- tured roles in the film. The Ox- Road Co., Eds. group of chorines who make the late Florenz Zefg- fcld's famous ensembles look pale, prance in and out of the action.
 It's plot has to do with the ad- ventures. of Crosby, a young ili- structor: of Arlen, football star who's not at all sure he's willing to die for good old Whoozis; of Oakie, . big fraternity man who modestly admits he's a fine ath- lete and an equally fine student; and of the Misses Carlisle. Andre and Kornman, sorority girls who learn in college principally that the woman pays and pays ana pays. '.
 The surrounding program will include a Walter Catlett comedy. "Big Fibber", the first of new series of Bobby Jones golf chats. entitled Hands and Grip" a special trip to the Century of Progress Worlds Fair, latest sound news and other featurettes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30
Now 0arden Offers
 "The Iron Masier''

of the many spectacular camera
 effects in "The Iron Master" show ing at the New Garden theater to.
 day and tomorrow, one taken in a gigantic travelling crane 10 proba-
 bly, the most interesting. Loading camera and sound equipment in the cranes car. Director Chester M. Franklin secured an unusual
 panoramic view of the exciting
 near riot that followed the fistic
 melee between Reginald Denny and Tom London. when hundreds
 of employees rushed from every corner of the enormous plant to
 witness the battle. More than 100 feet above ground level, these shots paint the scenes in vivid de-
 tail, yet by the use of telephoto lenses, the principals are brought to the screen in life size, while the rest of the people in the picture appear to be 90 many swarming ants, and the illusion # high ac- tion is wonderfully emphasized. Three of the best known wes-
 tern starr are appearing in the late
 est Majestic western, "via Pony
 Express" which is the companion feature.
 An extra attraction today and tomorrow is the opening of Uni- versaps 12 chapter serial "Phan- tom of the Air" with Tom Tyler. E. Also on the bill are short sub- jects and tomorrow night . coun- try store will be given at which 90 baskets containing choice fam- | fly dinners will be given to pa- irons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30
Tho Silver Cord"
 Plays ai Strand

A unique variation of the eternal &riangle, picturing the selfish
 voman who intervenes between
 her son and his wife with her ab-
 normal maternal love. Is the .iramatic theme of "The silver
 Cord,v starring Irene Dunne heads the double feature bill at Warmers
 Strand today and tomorrow.
 The domineering Mrs Phelps is fhe mother who Is substantially khe 'sother woman" because her devotion to her two sons wrecks hn engagement and almost mars
 5 marriage. When David Phelps brought his wife Christina to his mothers household, both immedi- |htely had to contend with Mrs Phelps selfish regard for David. Christina not bearing Mrs Phelps 'overwrought sentiment promptly Leaves David, willing to face the Future alonce with a forthcoming |buby. thus bringing on crisis. IrenS Dunne is forcefully dra- 3natic in her splendid characteriza- kion of Christina. Able support is bent by Joe McCrea as David; Eric Linden as the other son; Frances bee as his fiancee: and Laura Hope |Crews, who created the mother role In the original stage production. Tb~ companion feature is ssTele- |sraph Trail" with an all star cast |of western favorftes: Another |chapter of the thrilling serial |mystery, The whispering Shadow" |ia also included on the program. Sunday brings John Barrymore |and Diana Wynyard with Ralph Moran in "Reunion In Vienna" |algo Janies Dunn and Sally Eilers In Hold Me Tight"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30
UsEn GAS FOR RHEUAlATIsM

Taunton, Mas (UP)-Arrest- cd for having 40 gallons Of gaso- line m his automobile. CasImir Chumra. of Fall River. said he used |it for his rheumatism on rainy r-<-~ I<a +sts rn~1 c-o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30

may be brewing in the film capital. Daryl Zanuck and Joseph Scheneck, heads of the newly organized Twentieth Century Pic. lures. have announced that unless there Is a change in attitude on the part of major studios in regard to loaning them players, writers and directors they are going out and grab everyone in sight.
 There was plenty of rumpus raised couple of years ago when Warmers started the same thing. grabbing Bill Powell, Ruth Chat terton and Kay Francis from Par amount. Then the producers got together and the sailing has been smooth ever since. Now 1t looks like fresh excitement.
 
 And Jack LaRue just can't keep away from that set where all the chorus girls are working in "Her Bodyguard." But. can you blame ult1 .fsft
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30
BY DAN THOMAS NEA Service Writer

Hollywood - No, the bright lights here don't interest me par- I don't think I want 10 go to the Brown Derby. either. Nor to Sardi's, nor the Cocoanut tsrove, nor to that premiere at the Chinese Theater, nor Malibu.
 "But I would like to visit the lion farm"
 Such was Margaret suilavan's
 ebut in Hollywood. Plucked from The New York cast of Dinner at Eight" while this show still was at It's height, she was brought. out here for the leading role opposite John Boles in "Only Yesterday" One has to talk with Margaret >nly few minutes to understand khy she adopted such an uncon- kerned attitude toward Hollywood. lhe is one of those rare girls for Fhom the glamour of Hollywood holds no interest.
 Miss Sullavan 10 here for the tole purpose of making a picture |Ehere because the offer made to Der was too attractive to refuse. And she doesn't intend to become part of that make-believe deline- ktfon which is. Hollywood. If 1t |uits her to wear corduroys and g lotion shirt, she does. If she wants To eat sweet desserts, she does. Tn Pther words, she is supremely in lependent.
 II am accused of being tempera- the 22-year-old actress |old me. But really am not. The trouble isn't with me, it's with lou people right here. You can't konceive of a person who doesn't become ga-ga at the mere mention kf Hollywood. There are a few of hs, though"
 |Nilling to Help Out! Deciding that a legal separation |sn't sufficient, the estranged wife |f an actor decided few days ago To 90 to Mexico and get an absolute livorce.
 !. Upon hearing of this. mutual friend happened to tell the actor. i fAsk her if she needs any money for travelling expenses," remarked Inc actor.
 bust Favorlng Her Hubby And now we discover that all his attention being paid to Adri- knne tAmes by Bruce Cabot Is by Hay of being favor to her hus- band, Stephen Ames. It seems that Steve's business keeps him in New York most of Inc time so he asked Bruce to look kfter Adrienne but not until liter Sally Blanc left town.
  \ New War Looms Looks as though another war
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30

STATE or CONNECTICUT. District
 Gs Grns wsissDiassss siss, iassss, ''' '. !.
 EsITATE or Joseph also called Ciuserpe Gallo, late of the Town or Waterbury. in said District de-
 The Court of Probate for the Dis: trict of Waterbury. hath limited and allowed six. nonths from the date hereof for. the creditors of said sstate to exhibit their claims Tor settlement. Those who neglect 70 fested within said time, will Dc de. barred q recovery. All persons Tn: debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment t2
 GIUSEPPINA GALLO. < .2s.st Administratrix
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30
NOTICE.

A hearing on the application of the International Motor Truck Sales Company for approval certif- icate to install retail and whole. sale gasoline station at 12S Water dav' July Sth, 1888 at 11:30 a. m. DIS. T. in the Mayors Office. City Hall. Waterbury, Connecticut, as provided by General Statute.
 Signed: ,,r~ r,Avua s.a0 at Mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30
Announcements
Lost and Found

ring. white gold settinr on East Liberty street. He- ward. Phone SLEPT. 64 East Lib. erty St. 1st floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30
NOTICE or SALE ON EXECUTION

STATE OF CONNECTICUT. New Haven County. ss. Waterbury. June 2srd. 1888.
 Then and there by virtue of an execution Issued by William N. GIl- stss pIs:s css h 0g wssrSsgy s CSyrs Ss a cGI Bidder at the sign post in City of Waterbury on the 7th day of July. 1888 at 10 .. m. standard time, sale to Dc adjourned to- 319 Baldwin street. the stock and nxtgres same dated May 2nd. 1888 in the matter of zakia Habib vs. Joseph Carey ct ux.
 BERNARD Nj. BUICK.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30

Looks us though another war
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30
ODDLY TAGGED CASE FILED

0UW0x IAO0MU O<xe1 Y
 columbia, Mo. (UP)-A case re coutly came before the police court taeged, "City of Columbia versus City Of Columbia. A trafIlc tag had been issued against car be- longing to the city engineering de- partment. The charge was with drawn and made against the owner Of the machine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30
Business .Seruice Pressine ano Tailoring

Cleaning. Pressing and Repairing 0f the better kind. Work called for and delivered. Mosel. % Abbott Ave Dial 6-0543.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30

BERNARD M. BEICk.
 t t-9n 2. r+.'l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-30

FIRE INsURANCE-Be protected. A small amount will Insure your
 homo and protect you against any
 loss by fire. Don't neglect to in-
 sure vour home and furnlshinEs.
Evening star., 1933-12-09
SACRAMENT RITES
AT CHEVY CHASE
Rev. J. H. Hollister Will Conduct
the Service-Group Meetings
Planned.

At Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church.
Rev. j. Hillman Hollister, minister, the
sacrament of the Lords supper will be
observed tomorrow morning. New men,
bers will be received.
The Fireside group and the Collegian
group will meet at 2 o'clock at the
church house to drive to the E. Stanley
Jones meeting of the Interdenomina-
tional Missionary Conference at the
Constitution Hall and the Young Peo-
pies Society will meet at the church
the service for college students at the
Metropolitan Methodist Church.
The Hearthstones will meet at
O'Clock in the young peoples room,
under the leadership of Mrs. Leslie H.
Whitten and w Bradford Bayliss. The
topic will be How Different Churches
Came to Be-" The Fireside group will
meet at 1880 o'clock at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. George v. Graham, West
Virgilia street.
The Radcliffe Red Cross Sewing Unit
will meet at / o'clock Tuesday at the
home of Mrs. Mary Spear, $500 Brook
vile road
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer M. Pusey. chaiy-
men of the committee arranging for
the circle dinner Tuesday at $50 o'clock,
have arranged a program Of Modern
Times Here and Abroad"
Section IL of the Woman's Guild will
meet for luncheon at o'clock Thursday
at the home of Mrs. Henry A. Swanson.
3911 Jocelyn street. DR.. Irving L. Wood,
former professor of Bible and religion
at Smith College, will address the
Thursday evening groups on The
Universal Background of Religious
Experience