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Evening star., 1933-09-16
SHOOTING STARS.
PY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

We've been hanging up the banners
Where the world may plainly read
How we'll modify our manners
To the present time and need.
But with all our bold direction,
Both of energy and skill.
We have yet to reach perfection
And perhaps We never will.
So We pull ourselves together.
We are marching with band,
And It's never mind the weather."
Hail Columbia! Happy land!"
No duty are We stunning
And it's comforting to know
We are still all in the running
And we know just where to 60"
Evening star., 1933-09-16
Maryland's Road Plans.

WaShingtonianS are always intel eSted
In Marylands public roads programs,
but the tentative schedule Of improve
ments and new projects contained III
recommendations of the Maryland State
Roads Commission today includes items
of extraordinary interest TO this city.
as they form extensions Of the Capitals
own highways.
Among these is the proposed improve
nent of New Hampshire avenue. from
the District line through TO College
Park. where it intersects with the Bal
timore Boulevard This involves the
Improvement of New Hampshire avenue
to Takoma Park. Md. by the District,
and the eventual construction of an
underpass or overpaSS at the B. & o.
tracks. Another project is for improv-
ing Connecticut avenue north of Brad
ley lane. paving between the car tracks,
and making that much Travelled highway
more safe It's condition at present has
been the cause of much complaint from
Maryland residents whose work brings
them into Washington by Connecticut
make improvements and widening to
seventy-fve feet of Wisconsin avenue
beyond the District line TO Bethesda,
paving between the car tracks. removing
center poles and grading the car tracks
to the level Of the highway. Another
major project of this sort is for the
extension Of Massachusetts avenue, be-
yond tre new circle recently placed at
the District line. thus continuing this
highway to an intersection with River
road
These various road extensions and
improvements are part Of the pro-
gram of greater Capital development.
More gateways are being opened to this
city and the States road building Is
playing an important part, meanwhile,
In the development of residential dis
tricts in nearby suburban Maryland.
Another project contained in the list
Of recommendations is to construct in
part, and improve in part, a new road
to Annapolis and the Bay Shore resorts
that are reached from Annapolis. This
new route would utilize Central avenue
through Capitol Heights to the Robert
Grain Highway, thence to Davidson
vile, thence to the old Marlborough
Pike near the new South River Bridge
and on to Annapolis. This route would
be approximately one mile shorter than
the Defense Highway 1t would serve
to relieve Defense Highway of some of
the Sunday and holiday traffic that
now congests that narrow thoroughfare
and makes its use hazardous. This plan
was presumably adopted in preference
to the proposed widening of Defense
Highway, which, it is said, would cost
considerably more money.
The Maryland roads program recon-
mended by the State Roads Commits
sion would cost approximately Sl2,367,-
Ala, of which there is available some
thing over S11,5OOOOO. The Federal
public roads grants and future public
works grants will play an important
part in financing the work.
Evening star., 1933-09-16
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

| North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Ken
lucky, Georgia and Alabama.
@. What islands in the Adriatic did
Italy receive as result of the World
Ware. B.
A. Italy obtained the Islands of La
gosta south Of the city of Split, Yugo-
slavia, and the Islands Of Cherso. Lus-
sin and other much smaller Islands in
the Gulf of Quarnero, south Of the city
of Fiume, which now belongs to Italy.
@. When was Millet's lie semeur"
painted?-E. H.
A. The first Sower G849) was laid
aside by Millet because the canvas was
too short and the present one was
painted for the Salon in 1850.
@. When did Handy compose the
est. Louis Blues"?-L. j.
A. In 1914.
@. From what ship was the bell at
Lloyds salvaged?-E. K.
A. In 1857 Lloyds had charge of the
operations to reclaim the treasure OF
the British frigate Lutine. sunk of the
coast Of Holland in 1899. The bell and
rudder were rescued. The bell was hung
and for years has proclaimed the an
nouncement Of missing ships safe
arrival at port or the news that ship
has been lost. Three strokes means
that hope is gone. So accurate are its
announcements that the three strokes
are taken by marine and legal circles
as meaning that underwriters must set
tie The Lutine rudder was made into
a chair and table which are in the COM
mittee room at LlOyd's.
@ What woman was the first presi-
dent of a college in this country
O. W.
A. Frances E. Willard. the temper
ance advocate, was president OF Evans
ton College for Ladies, and this is said
to be the first instance Of the kind.
This college aftervard became part
Of Northwestern University.
@ Were grapes found in America by
the early settlers?-C. B.
A. They were found growing wild in
the northern portion Of the United
States
@ Who takes the part of President
Roosevelt in the March OF Time pro-
gram?-L c.
A. William Adams impersonates the
President.
@ What happened to the six fye!s
who were the first to fly around the
world in 1924?-S. A.
A. Of the six around-the-W world ARM
flyers. only the leader of the flight.
Capt. Lowell H Smith, is still on duty
with the Army Air Corps. He is now
attending the Command and General
Staff School at Fort LeavenWorth, Kans.
Mai. Erik H. Nelson and Lieut.. John
Harding. jr. both Reserve officers. are
connected with the Boeing Aircraft CO.
at Seattle. Wash. The last known ad-
dress of Lieut.. Leigh Wade is care Con-
solidated Aircraft Co, Buffalo, n. y
that of Leslie P Arnold. Christv Hotel,
Hollywood. Calf. and that of Henry
Ogden. Inglewood. Calf.
@ How many seats are there in the
Griffith and Yankee base ball stadlums?
A. H @
A. The Griffith Stadium in Washing
ton has a seating capacity Of $4,000 and
the Yankee Stadium in New YORK,
73 600
@ What makes shoe squeak?-C. r.
A This is usually caused by two
pieces Of real leather coming together
and causing friction. If the proper bot
tom filler is used between the insoe
and outsole. shoes should not squeak.
BY removing the sole of any shoe and
inserting piece Of felt. the squeak
{ will disappear.
Evening star., 1933-09-16

When troublesome questions arise,
avail yourself of the service OF this de-
partment. 1t costs you nothing you
have only to send cents for postage
on the personal letter you will receive in
reply. Do not use post cards. Any
question on any subject OF fact will be
answered Address your letter of in
quiry to The Evening Star Information
Bureau. Frederic J. Haskin, Director,
Washington, D. c.
@. What reason, If any, for the N. r.
A. Blue Eagle having ten points OH one
wing and seven on the other? Does it
have any connection with the Book Of
Revelation?-H. c. w.
A. The design of the Blue Eagle has
no connection with the Book of Revela-
ton. 1t is merely an emblematic de-
sign, the only symbolism being the cog
wheel standing for mechanical indus
try and the lightning bolts for energy.
O. Are there lotteries in Germany
c. r. A.
A. In July the Nazis announced that
a national lottery will be conducted
with prizes totaling 100000 marks for
use in projects for reducing unemploy-
ment. The maximum individual prize
Will De ZOUOOu marks.
@. Are many people from Hawaii at
tending the fair in Chicago?-P. l.
A. Over one thousand HaWaiians have
registered at Hawaiian headquarters at
the fair.
@. How much did the former King
Alfonso XIII pay for the Chateau OF
GouvleuX?-D K.
A. 1t has been stated that the piIr-
chase price was 100000 frarcs-
about S720,000
@. In what year did Col. Charles
Lindbergh take a number of congress
sional people for short rides over the
City of Washington?-N. J.
A 1t was in March, 1928.
@. Who was the first President S
widow to receive an annuity from the
Government?-F. H.
A. Mrs John Tyler. Congress voted
her an annuity of $1,000.
@. What are the so-called basic rights
Of labor?-G. V. c.
A. Most authorities include the right
to organize. the right to bargain COL
lectively, the right to a living wage
and the right to fixed Work-Week not
to exceed A hours.
@. How much silk thread is there in
a pair of all-silk Women's hose?-C. l..
A. The following is an estimate:
4-thread women's hose, 1900 feet
8-thread Womens hose, $500 feet;
lO-thread womens hose, $500 feet.
@. Does any code apply to a person
working on straight commlsslon?-J
F. c.
A. Not at the present time.
@. Tell something about the Gurkhas
who live in the Himalaya Mountains
J A.
A. The Gurkhas are of splendid ply
sical development, are very courageous.
faithful and self-reliant, and are noted
for their skilled craftsmanship. They
are among the best hillhghters in the
world. Besides being phenomenal rifle
men. they are noted for their use OF
their national weapon. the kikri, heavy
knife which is used for every concelv-
able purpose, including decapltatlon.
@. What States stand first in high
schools operated by the Negro race
j. R.
A. The States having the largest
number of high schools. under Negro
supervision. and ranking educationally
under Negro-controlled projects are
Evening star., 1933-09-16

A Nation undiscouraged will occupy
all available seats at the base ball
series and pay literally for the privi-
lege. The game has been fostered by
presidential and judicial solicitude, and
sporting enthusiasm, but with admira-
Hon and respect
Evening star., 1933-09-16

Announcement by James J. Walker
that he is out OF New York politics may
bring a sense Of relief to his old friends
It does not look as if New York poll
tics would, from now on, be any place
for a light-hearted poet
Evening star., 1933-09-16

Candidates UpShaw and Regan may
be pardoned for latent feeling that
the rush for repeal serves the pro-
hibitionistS right for not sticking to
the regular prohibition party.
Evening star., 1933-09-16

Experience is not always of value 1t
is undeniably remarkable that Huey
Long should have survived SO many
Mardi Gras celebrations only to come
to grief at little Long Island house
party.
Evening star., 1933-09-16
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All Other States and Canada.
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Evening star., 1933-09-16
Chansing Minus to Plus.

II what we've planned with purpos
bland
Should bring, with sudden dread,
A plenitude of money and
A scarcity of bread,
Again We'll meet where men compete
With brains for public praise,
And try to find some way to eat
The grain We did not raise.
Evening star., 1933-09-16

VolStead is to draft liquor State
control plan for the consideration OF
the Minnesota Legislature. 1t will be
indeed Volstead act, but how changed.
Evening star., 1933-09-16
Revolutions.

Friend CubaS proud for old times sake
She points with scorn in her distress,
And asks What difference does it make,
one revolution, more or less?"
Evening star., 1933-09-16
Invisibles.

From the Miami Daily News.
New York traffic cops have been or
dered to wear invisible slspenders,
probably to match the invisible stop
signs which the motorist always claims
he didn't see
Evening star., 1933-09-16

In attention as a subject of hard bar
gaining.
Evening star., 1933-09-16

soft coal. Things these days are no less
expensive because they 60 up in smoke.
Evening star., 1933-09-16
Business and Broadway.

What do you think of the idea of
moving the Stock Exchange away from
New York;"
Sorghum. AS it is, most of the tired
busints., men have to commute an un-
reasonaL. distance to reach Broadway"
Evening star., 1933-09-16
Switch!

From the Atlanta Constitution.
They are going to rewrite the shoe
code. Evidently they had it on the
wrong foot.
Evening star., 1933-09-16

Oars no use o worrytn' bout lettin'
in ncker," said Uncle Eben, 1T can't do
much harm If it comes along at time
when nobody has de pricetT
Evening star., 1933-09-16

Jud Tunkins says he wishes he could
start all over again as a schoolboy and
show them how lot of the old lessons
haven't worked out in practice.
Evening star., 1933-09-16
A Slider.

From the Phoenix Arizona Republic.
Naturally the slipperiest one of them
all seems to be thokoi code.
Evening star., 1933-09-16
The Admirable Abstract,

Are you interested in these profound
mathematical calculations?"
Il admire Them answered Mr. DuS-
tin Stax, though l don't understand
them. 1t is relief to see a man put
ting together vast row OF figures with
out trying to erect dollar mark in
front of it
When men are wise enough to ask
instruction" said Hi Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, "it is dangerous to mislead
them. since their wisdom is sure to re-
assert itself in measuring the value of
what they learned"
Evening star., 1933-09-16
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Evening star., 1933-09-16
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Evening star., 1933-09-16

" VENING TIMES, Glasgow.-To
l. the Editor: Is it not possible for
/ our Town Council and our cor
IL poration officials to understand
Evening star., 1933-09-16

@. How much did the former King
Alfonso XIII pay for the Chateau OF
GouvleuX?-D. K.
A. 1t has been stated that the pur-
chase price was 100000 francs
about S720,000.
Evening star., 1933-09-16
THEODORE W. MOVES. =. Editor :
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

BUSINESS OIlcc.
llth St and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York Once: ITO East 42nd st
Chicago once: Lake Michigan Building.
European ONCE: IA Regent St. London.
England.
Evening star., 1933-09-16

@. In what year did Col. Charles
Lindbergh take number Of congress
sional people for short rides over the
City Of Washington?-N. j.
A. 1t was in March, 1928.
Evening star., 1933-09-16

@ What makes shoe squeak?-C. r.
A. This is usually caused by two
pieces Of real leather coming together
and causing friction. If the proper bot
tom filler is used between the lnsoe
and outsole. shoes should not squeak.
BY removing the sole Of any shoe ana
inserting g piece Of felt. the squeak
will disappear
Evening star., 1933-08-07

to Ogonquit, Me-, where Mr. and Mrs.
Chatfield are spending the Summer.
Mrs. Chatfe!d came to Washington be-
cause Of the death of her father fort
night ago and Mrs. Saunders will re-
main in the North for several months.
Mrs. Davis E1kins has recovered from
a recent illness and is in Atlantic City
with former Senator Elkins and their
three children, Kathryn. Davis. jr., and
Maureen. Mrs Elkins mother. Mrs
Reagan, is visiting her in Atlantic City
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. FELTON, entertained
at dinner at the Little Tea House last
evening. having as their guests Mr.. and
Mrs. c. E. DAVIS and their family, who
are here from their home in Seattle
Wash
DR.. and Mrs James A. Cahill are at
the Roosevelt in New York for a short
stay.
Mrs. Bertram Chesterman returned
today from stay Of several weeks at
the Dennis Hotel in Atlantic City. Mrs
Kathleen Creel
Mrs. Mortimer Goldstein Of Bing-
hamton and Washington, accompanied
by Mrs. Laura L. Paul Of Washington
sailed from New York Saturday aboard
the Virginia for California. They will
stop at Havana and Panama and spend
some time in Los Angeles and San
Francisco. Mrs. Paul recently returned
from Chicago where she attended the
Century of Progress World Fair and
Evening star., 1933-08-07

Dorothy Regis Harper, Mrs. Clyde Yoe-
mans, Mrs. Sidney Ball. Miss Olive
Copperthaite, Miss Peggy Crawford,
Miss Margaret Mary Kuhn, Miss Helen
Reilly. Miss Edith Pho5es, Mrs Edwin
Popkins. Miss Catherine O'Neil and
Miss Cecilia Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delos A. Blodgett, IT,,
have returned to New York after spend
ing some time at the Lake Placid Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ]. Williamson
spent the week end at Bedford Springs,
Pa.
Mrs. George Mesta has Joined her
sister, Mrs. Skirvin Adams, at Newport
and was among the guests at the din
ner given last evening by Mrs. Adams
Mrs. Malcolm McConihe. jr.. is at the
Massa OF at Narragansett, R. l., foc
several weeks.
Maj. and Mrs. Ennalls Waggaman,
Mr. and Mrs Harrington Mills and Mrs.
Frederick AltemuS were among those
from Washington who were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold H. Hackett of New
York, who entertained at a tea dance
Saturday at Saranac Inn Casino, al
Saranac Lake, N. Y.
Mrs. Saunders and Daughter,
Mrs. Chatfield, Start North.
Mrs William H. Saunders and her
daughter, Mrs. Frederick R Chatfield,
left today for New York, where they
will be with the formers son-in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Colley W.
Bell, in their home at Malba, Long
Island, for several days on their way
Evening star., 1933-08-07

estate of Mr.. Charles Z. Sampson at
Bar Harbor.
The commercial secretary of the Brit
ish embassy and Mrs. Mccormick
Goodhart are spending few days at
the Hotel Sycamore. on Green Island.
Bolton Landing George. N. Y.
The Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General and Mrs. Silliman Evans are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of son Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. Evans
make their home at Woodley Park
Towers. and the infant Is their third
child, the other two also being boys.
Mr.. Charles Elmore Cropley. clerk Of
the Supreme Court Of the United States,
| has left Washington for Kansas City,
Mo-. to join Mrs. Cropley. who has been
visiting her father. Mr.. John B. Wornall,
in his home there during the absence
of Mrs. Cropley's mother and brothers
on o world cruise. Mr.. and Mrs. Crop
ley will 60 later to Troutdale-in-the-
Pines at Evergreen, Colo, and will re-
turn to Washington about the middle of
September.
Lieut. Comdr and Mrs. J. Cary Jones
have moved to Wardman Park Hotel
where they have taken an apartment
| Judge Thomas E. Lee. member Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission, and
Mrs. Lee. with their children, have gone
by motor to Boise, Idaho, to be away
during the month of August.
Mr.. Glover With His Son
And Daughter Sail for Europe.
The former Assistant Postmaster
General, Mr. W. Irving Glover, will
leave today for New York and will sail
tomorrow on the Excambion for Naples,
Italy. He also will visit at Budapest
and be accompanied by his son and
daughter. Mr.. Thomas Glover and Miss
Frances Glover, and Miss Eloise Hopkins.
Capt and Mrs. John H. Gibbons, who
motored to Narragansett last week, were
Evening star., 1933-08-07

few days, and will remain for some
time.
Mr.. Wayne P. Ellis and his daughter,
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Evening star., 1933-08-07

honor guests at a dinner given last
evening By Mr.. and Ms. William
Townsend Wright.
Judge and Mrs. Chauncey G. Parker
have left Watch Hill and are at Nara
gansett where they have with them
their son-in-law and daughter. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. j. Redway Of Boston, and their
son and daughter -in-law. Mr.. and Mrs.
R. H. Parker Of New York.
Mrs. William j. O'Neil entertained at
a luncheon folowed by bridge Saturday
in her Georgetown home, for her
daughter, Miss Margaret Jane O'Ne.l,
in celebration of her 21st birthday an
niversary Among the guests were Miss
Evening star., 1933-08-07

Crom. vice president of the Bank of
Commerce & Savings, in Washington.
Mr.. Sharpe is we'll known in real estate
circles, being connected with the firm
Of P. w. Sharpe & Co., of which his
mother, Mrs. Pearl w. Sharpe. is a
member Both Mr.. Sharpe and Miss
Robertshaw have a host of friends in
Arlington and Fairfax Counties.
Mrs. Gordon Butler Of Washington
entertained Friday evening at . shower
in honor Of Miss Robertshaw.
Mrs Clayton Douglas Clayton of Ia
koma Park is spending two weeks with
her parents. the Rev. and Mrs. v. B.
Watts, in Chattanooga. Tenn. The Rev.
and Mrs. Ralph S. Watts, brother and
sister-in-law Of Mrs. Clayton, and their
daughter, Miss Betty Jean, who are
home on vacation from Seoul, Korea,
where they are at . mission station,
also are there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold w. Newman, T.,
were among those at dinner at the
Little Tea House last evening.
Mrs James II. Pierce Of Scranton, Pa
has joined Mr.. Pierce at Wardman
Park Hotel, where he has been for a
Evening star., 1933-08-07

Miss RObertshaw to Wed
Mr.. Sharpe August r..
Mrs George Laws Robertshaw Of
Falls Church, Va, announces the en-
gagement of her daughter, Helen How
ard, to Mr. Howard Sharpe Of Fairfax,
Va. The wedding will take place Tues
day. August %. in the Falls Episcopal
Church at Falls Church. Miss Robert
shaw is secretary to Mr.. Thomas j.
Evening star., 1933-08-07
STAR WASHINGTON c, MONDAY,

will remain with Mrs. Goldstein until
the early Autumn.
MI. and Mrs. Morton J. Luchs, who
went to New York to bid them bon
voyage, remained there over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Hubbell Of Wash
ington and Toledo. Ohio. dined at
Grays Hill Inn, Va, yesterday. Mr.
Hubbell was "dollar-a-year" man
during the World War, when he was
treasurer for the War Camp Com
munity Recreation Service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Delmar and
the latter's children, have arrived at
Brookline, Me, where they are occupy
ing the Glover Croft cottage at the
Mountain Ash Inn for the remainder
of the season.
Miss Jane Donnelly and Miss Mary
Donnelly sailed Saturday for q month s
cruise in the caribbean.
Mr.. W. M. Simpson, accompanied by
his daughter and granddaughter, Mrs
Edna Unruh and Miss Edna Lee Unruh
OF Cherrydale, Va started by motor
Saturday for Key West, Fla. en- route
to the Isle OF Pines and Cuba.
Evening star., 1933-08-07

Cuban Ambassador and
: Sonora de Cintas In New York.
The Ambassador of Cuba and Sonora
Sde Cintas are expected to return tomor-
Srow from New York, where they went
sfor the week end.
Evening star., 1933-08-07

When you 90 driving on your
vacation, take along several of
these covers for the seat of
your car. Easily installed, to
fit all cars.
(Main Floor, The Hecht oo.)
Evening star., 1933-08-07

Buy them by the half dozen,
because we won't be able to
sell them at the price later on.
Clear, sheer chiffons. In smart
Summer shades. 81 to 10lz.
(Main Floor, The Heeht CO..
The Washington times., 1933-12-29
Ex-Air Corps Chief
Says French Plea
PreDosterous

With high ranking Army Of
ticerS incenSed but unable for dip
lomdtic reasons to express their
feelings publicly oDer Frances
suggestion that all nations should
abolish halt their bombing air
planes, international NeDS SerUice
today sought a statement from a
notable military aviation expert
Dho could talk freely. Major Gen
erGI Fechet, tOIlo headed Americas
air force for four years, from 1927
to 1881, responded in the tolIoD-
ing statement.
BY MAI. GEN. JAMES e.
FECHET, RETIRED,
Former Chief Of the United States
Army Air Corps
As Told to International News Service.
It would be a great mistake for
the United States to accept the
reported French offer to abolish
half its bombing airplanes if other
nations do likewise.
This country has a highly eff
cient bombing air force with the
latest type of machines, whereas
many of the French bombing
planes are obsolete, if not out
right junk.
Long Coast Line
Furthermore, the United States
has long coastlines to defend and
bombing planes are essential for
this purpose, particularly against
an attacking enemy fleet.
It would be outright foolish
ness for the United States to con-
slider any proposition as put for
ward by France. The proposition
is highly favorable to France,
with its powerful force Of pursuit
planes and fortified defense lines.
The Washington times., 1933-12-29
Treasury to Get
100000 NeLU Dress

High-speed elevators, condition
ed air and a clean exterior are in
prospect at the Treasury building
as the result of a $96,500 allot-
ment for improvements made yes
terday by the Public Works Ad
ministration.
OF the total allotment, 100000
was granted for elevator replace
ments alone. The three slow lifts
now in use at the Fifteenth and
F. Streets entrance will be re-
placed and extended to the fourth
floor.