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Evening star., 1933-06-27

grows out Of the clash Of similar in
stincts, similar desires. Perusal of the
daily press goes far to support the idea
that homicide often is fruit of domes-
tic difficulties. and it would follow that
an elevation of the standards Of home
life might have a correctional influence
on the murder rate.
But stealing, DR.. White submits. is
much more definitely anti-social in its
motives. Thieves practice their art
upon persons unknown to them rather
than upon persons with whom they are
acquainted. That certainly would
seem to be the case with highwaymen
and burglars whose sole interest is
the illegal acquisition of property. But
on the other hand, there are those
criminals who unhesitatingly rob per-
sons who have trusted them, persons
who have shown them favor. OF this
class it would be impossible to speak
too harshly. No sudden blaze Of un-
comfortable temper can be pleaded for
them, no compelling momentary bank
ruptcy of the mind can be offered in
apology for them. Their misdeeds arise
from definite delinquency, con-
firmed depravity.
The whole subject is fascinating, and
thorough consideration of it should be
of vast social value Campaigns to
control crime and education to Danish
it from civilization cannot be success
full unless they are predicated upon
knowledge of its promoting causes. DR..
White deserves congratulation for Lis
work. His further findings will be
awaited with interest.
Evening star., 1933-06-27
High Lights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

also impoverished, but young and Wig
orous, are considered able to find ways
to support themselves by honest toll.
There is also on the. register OF
ordinances ratified by the Municipal
Council provision which makes mendi-
cancy on the streets illegal This
ordinance might as we'll have made it
incumbent upon a large portion of the
populace to beg, In so far as any con-
straints appear to be placed upon such
vocations.
Something should be done, and soon,
to eliminate these gloomy spectacles
causing, as they do, such a molestation
Of the shop-keepers and others
charitably disposed. 1t Is no exaggera-
tion to say that many of these tattered
specimens, ululating through the streets,
are nothing but rank impostors. It is
difficult, of course, always to differ
entiate between real misery and the
feigned; and for the quieting of our
consciences, as well as for benefits more
concrete, the sindico municipal and the
comisario of this city should put an
end at once to cases wherein there is
offensive dissimulation.
x X X
Egyptian Government
Backs Boy Scouts.
Egyptian Gazette, Cairo-His Majesty
King Fuad has signed decree by which
the Egyptian National Boy Scout move
ment Il placed under the patronage of
the government and its status officially
recognized and approved.
Mohamed Zak ell Abrashi Pasha di-
rector of the Royal Khassa and Wafs,
and Mohamed Khaled Hassanein Bey
have been nominated, by another de-
cree. president and vice president, re-
spectively, Of the Egyptian Boy Scout
movement.
H. r. H. Prince Farouk will be in
vested as a scout and will assume the
title OF chief scout Of the Egyptian
Scout Association.
Evening star., 1933-06-27

He has plenty of brains" one hears
that expression used frequently, bu
what does it really mean?
What is this brains" of which they
speak?
In men, dogs or fish, it is action
perhaps,
1t is the creature which does things
in this world, which impresses one a:
| possessing plenty of brains.
/ Yet this is faulty diagnosis, unless
| it takes into consideration what is
| done, and how.
| A mad dog, or a mad man, running
frantically, is not displaying brain
| power.
| Many of the mad actions of man.
/ kind, easily seen in quiet contempla-
ton, are as brainleSs as the frothings
of the radically i'll dog.
x x \
Doing something, to be worth while
must be purposeful.
And the purpose. in civilization, must
be toward some good end.
Mere muscular action is cheap: il
is not regarded as an indication OF
mentality, except Of the muscles in
volved Action which is mere action
and nothing much else, is given lesser
rank in intelligence. Games of various
ordination, scarcely rank as indications
Of brains.
Often in a gang of men working at
some sheer muscular effort, such as
ditch digging. the astute foreman will
come across one man who, by his ease
of motion and muscular control, can
do three or four times as much work
as any other man on the job.
Try his best, however, he could not
give this man credit for superior brain
power. except in a small degree. 1t is
more a matter of knack, such as ath-
letes possess naturally or acquire for
| themselves.
Action. therefore, one may feel sure
must be for definite purpose, and this
purpose must be one which the world
has agreed to call good, before it can
rank as an indicator OF plenty OF
brains
One does not have to go any farther
afleld than a small home aquarium to
discover this. Here is a tropical fish
called by the fearsome name of Cich-
lasoma nigrafasciatum. meaning nothing
more than black-banded Cichlid
Cichlids are small fishes of assorted
colors and shapes, which show a COM
mon unity of purpose in taking splendid
care of their young
Quite savage, they never leave plant
rooted in their aquariums, but show a
malicious genius in tearing them out, as
well as in digging caves, in which ac-
tiVity they will transport in their capa-
cious mouths the sand from one entire
end of the tank to the other. 1t is a
very small example Of action showing
brains.
There can be no doubt Of this small
creature possessing plenty of brains"
1t cannot be fooled, in the first place
Most aquarium fishes, if not fed too
literally, will always be ready to eat,
and will greedily seize almost any food
placed on the surface of the water.
Not so our Cichlid.
He knows what he likes, and therefore
is very 'choosey" in his diet
Some types of food he likes, others
he rejects-and you cannot fool him, no
matter how hungry he is.
The power of selection, therefore. We
must consider as one indication of brain
power in an animal
If we apply this to man, We must
think that human being who is will
Ing to take anything that comes along
whether in his daily music or whatnot,
without any particular discrimination
whatever, Is not very intelligent.
And action, to be indicative OF
brains, must be purposeful.
Evening star., 1933-06-27
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

What do you need to know? Is there
some point about your business or per-
sonal life that puzzles you? Is there
something you want to know without
delay? Submit your question to Frederic
J. Haskin. director of our Washington
Information Bureau. He Is employed to
help you. Address your inquiry TO The
Frederic j. Haskin, Director Washing
ton. D. c., and inclose cents in coin
or stamps for return postage. Do not
use post cards.
@. Will all the States in the Union
have forest camps for unemployed men?
B. F. M
A. All told. 1,442 camps will be es-
tablished. Every State except Della
ware will have at least one camp.
@. Where was ITS a Long Way to
Tpperary' first sung?-T L.
A. "Tipperary" was first heard by holi-
daying Lancashire mill hands at Doug
las, Lancashire. England, in July, 1913.
@. How can a map on lightweight
paper be preserved?-W. r. S.
A. The Bureau of Standards suggests
backing the map with thin cloth and
then vanishing the face. To apply
the CLOTH make a cement of genuine
Canada balsam and rectified oil of tur-
pentine in equal parts. Mix thoroughly
q How many States have sales
taXes9-W. T. E.
A. Each State in the Union has a
sales tax on gasoline. Thirteen States
levy tax upon tobacco in some form.
A number of the States impose taxes
on soft drinks or the ingredients
thereof. Six States impose general
sales tax upon the manufacturer or
producer of automobiles: Several
States have taxes on security transac-
tions. South Carolina is the only
State which imposes a special tax on
candy. The State also taxes playing
cards.
@. How many men are there In Ben
Bernie's orchestra?-J. H. D.
A. There are fourteen, not counting
the Old Maestro.
@. What is the cost of operating q
motor truck for long distance trucking !?
w. P H.
A. There is little definite informa-
ton. One estimate is that a 1la-ton
truck costs 35 cents mile for q 40
mile day; 2-ton truck, 40 cents; 3-ton
truck, so cents; 3 ton, so cents: 5-ton.
60 cents; 6-ton, IS cents; 7la-ton, IS
cents
q. For what reason we're kinder
gartens first established in the United
StateS?-P G. M.
A. They were established about rs
years ago, when the country was first
awakening to the social problem caused
py heavy immigration. Kindergartens
were started in congested areas in
cities for the education Of the very
young children of foreign parentage as
form of social service.
Q. How far below the freezing point
on the Fahrenheit thermometer is abb
slute zero?-W. N.
A. Absolute zero, the point at which
bodies on the earth are absolutely de-
void of heat, exists at 1895 degrees be-
low the Fahrenheit zero point, or 49l 6
degrees below the freezing point.
Q. How many farms have electric
power?-J. T.
A. In 1891 the number Of farms cleo
trif1ed was 698,786.
@. How are smoke screens laid?-
I. H. r.
A. There are two distinct types of
smoke apparatus which have been de-
veloped for airplanes. The smoke ma
terial used in both types Is titanium
tetrachloride. One method of general
ing smoke is known as the curtain
type" of apparatus, in which the smoke
material is discharged from the plane
Evening star., 1933-06-27

toward the rear at the same velocity
as the forward speed of the plane This
results in the formation of large LIQUID
drops at approximately the altitude Of
the plane. As these drops fall toward
the earth. they slowly evaporate and
react with the moisture of the air to
form dense white smoke, which pre-
sents the appearance Of falling cur
tain. A plane of the Martin bomber
type can lay a curtain approximately
400 feet high.
@. When was the University Of Pavia,
Italy, founded?-F. S.
A. 1t was founded in s26 by Lothaire,
grandson of Charlemagne.
@. What mammal gives birth to the
largest number of young at one time9-
D. D. C.
A. It is probably the opossum, which
has from to l6 young at birth and
in unusual cases as many as 90. The
opossum Didelphis virginiana) also has
one Of the shortest periods of CESSATION
Of any mammal, only l4-17 days.
O. Are there more widows or widow
ers in the United States?-N. T.
A. In 1890. of the total male popu-
lation over is years of age As were
NlNoWCLo dAl0 VI ltlC 11-l.
Three causes contribute to the pre-
dominance of widows-men remarry
more frequently; women live longer than
men, and men usually marry at later
ages than women, so are more often
survived by their wives.
@. How did locality in England
get the name Bury Saint Edmunds"?-
w w.
A. 1t Is a parliamentary and mu-
nicipal borough in West Suffolk. 1t Is
a verv old place and derived It's name
from Saint Edmund, King Of the East
Angles, who was buried there.
@. How early did Canada ofier her
troops to England in the World War;
B. F.
A. On August /, 1914. the Canadian
government cabled London onern& 3
contingent On August the Brftlsh
government accepted. The first GO.
madam troops reached Plymouth, ing
land, October IS, 1914.
@. Is there Blue and Gray PAse %
Kentucky?-L. L. II.
A. A park by this name y locaesa n
Todd County, Elkton, KY, and nR ns
erations has been favorfts picnic pAce
for the people of the surrounding ecan-
tryside.
@. Is the old Libby Pslson ~ n
Chicago?-W. H. F.
A. The old Libby Prison, wtAch IH8
brought to Chicago In 1859, We HQ
down In 1899 and the Coliseum b
on the site. The outer wall OF ~
prison was used in constructing tQe
front of the Coliseum, which was bent
in 1900 and Is still standing. The war
exhibit, which was housed in the prison
after it was brought to Chicago, ID In
the possession of the Chicago Historical
Society. The organization also has .
pair of the wooden shutters and the
main door Of the prison on exhibit in
its Civil War ROOM Most of the build
ing material Is supposed to have been
disposed of by the men who wrecked
the building in 1899.
@. Is Texarkana one city or two?
L. 8.
A. It Is composed of two cities. form
ing one community, on the border be-
tween Texas and Arkansas. The city
in Arkansas is the county seat of Mil
Ter County; the city in Texas il in
Bowie County.
@. What would be the weight of the
canned foods needed on a weeks camp
ing trip for four adults when the coun-
try cannot be depended upon for sup
plies?-F. L.
A. The approximate weight OF t
necessary canned foods is 135 pound.
Evening star., 1933-06-27

ping institutions of the kind has re-
stricted the multiplication of the num-
Der of them in Europe. In America the
fault has been that of lack of interest.
But the current announcement from
New York may stimulate curiosity on
the part of other communities. Per-
haps the time may come when there
will be a planetarium in the Nations
Capital 1t would be an appropriate ad-
dition to the city's cultural equipment.
Evening star., 1933-06-27
Vanishing Taxpayer.

What did you do with that letter
signed taxpayer" asked Senator
Sorghum.
II threw it into the waste basket"
answered the office assistant.
That's right. Out home everybody
is SO fiat broke, don't believe there
Is any such person"
Evening star., 1933-06-27

Uncle Sam in visiting Europe now is
beginning to feel the difference of atti-
tude toward the tourist who has scat
tered lavish gratuities and who must
economize to the extent of requesting
repayment at least in part of a friendly
loan.
Evening star., 1933-06-27

The gift which J. P. Morgan showed
under Lindberg's door may be regarded
as an expression of disinterested senti-
ment. After his return from his memo
rable fight, Lindbergh was welcome to
anything he would accept. He could
have had the Washington Monument
if he desired it and could find a means
of carrying it away.
Evening star., 1933-06-27

Secretary Kerngood Of the Federation
Of Musicians says that the increasing
demand for orchestras is an evidence
of better times. Some of the music
the public accepts in hope of relaxation
may indicate only mood Of increas-
ing desperation.
Evening star., 1933-06-27

On going from Belgium to Brazil,
Hugh Gibson intimates that Europe is
inclined to misinterpret an ambassador
of good will as one who may use his
influence with Uncle Sam to forego
collections. Brazil is a country whose
methods have been sufficiently business
like to permit good will without allow
ing the courtesies of commerce and
finance to be interrupted
Evening star., 1933-06-27

The bomb which exploded In St.
Peters Cathedral at Rome was doubt
less placed by some one who would
claim motives of reform. There Is no
lack of historic examples of vandalism
that mistakes itself for idealism.
Evening star., 1933-06-27
Elastic Dimes.

From the Dayton Daily News.
1t has been estimated that 1t takes
49, 76O dimes laid side by side to make
a row a mile long, but good many
housekeepers will tell you that in these
days they have to make one dime
stretch farther than that.
Evening star., 1933-06-27

Secretary of Labor Perkins address
to the National Council OF Women will
be worth listening to. 1t will not be
any idle discussion of beauty prepara-
tions and table manners. The women
of the country need leadership as we'll
as the men.
Evening star., 1933-06-27
Moderu TsIau

From the Springfield tMass.) Daily Republican.
Turkeys adoption of new tariff law
which has paralyzed trade shows that
the once-terrible Turk is doing his best
to keep up with the styles.
Evening star., 1933-06-27
The Ca11se

From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
There doesn't seem to be much uues-
ton of the depression cause. Things
have grown larger and more compli-
Gated. People have not grown larger
and more concentrated
Evening star., 1933-06-27
How or What?

From the Chicago Daily News.
Gov. McNutt of Indiana says the
purpose of education is to- teach men
how to think Certain Illinois solons
differ They believe It should teach
pen what to thtnk.
Evening star., 1933-06-27
Vacation,

Vacation days are here once more
And they are happy as of yore
Except for those compelled to say,
We've got to take ours without pay
Evening star., 1933-06-27
Hard Hit Magnate.

From the Rochester Times-Union.
The greatest eye strain in suffered
by the base ball magnate who looks
for the silver lining of the clouds on
a dark Saturday and Sunday.
Evening star., 1933-06-27

Senator Borah's surgical operation is
not grave, but it is sufficiently serious
to make the physician in charge as
famous for the moment as his patient.
Evening star., 1933-06-27

Jud Tunkins says a radio salesman
has a great advantage in getting right
into the family circle without even
being obliged to ring the door bell.
Evening star., 1933-06-27
Conference.

A conference will bring delight
If it at last can cease
With. mid the greetings still polite,
No need Of the police.
Evening star., 1933-06-27

Reminders Of the right to organize
will hardly persuade any one now un-
employed to quarrel with his job be-
fore he gets it.
Evening star., 1933-06-27
Planting and Burning.

From the Rochester Times Union.
While the conservation army Is plant
ing new forests for coming generations,
the present generation should learn how
not to burn them.
Evening star., 1933-06-27
Bad Number.

From the Indianapolis News
Sooner or later those thirteen con-
vcts who escaped from Kansas pri5cn
are going to ind that the number is
unluckX.
Evening star., 1933-06-27
Etiquette.

DO you read the hints on etiquette?"
No" answered Miss Cayenne. My
determination is to be SO powerful a
fashion leader that I can make up my
own etiquette as I go along"
Evening star., 1933-06-27

Some folks" said Uncle Eben
spends half de time cuttin up high
jinx an de other half cuttin' down
expensas." ....---
Evening star., 1933-06-27

Unfortunately" said Hi Ho. the sage
Of Chinatown "it is often easier to
invent hundred promises than it is
TO fulfil one"
Evening star., 1933-06-27
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Evening star., 1933-06-27
Beggars Are Troubling
Dominican Merchants.

La Opinion, Santo Domingo-Beggars
are multiplying and are troubling much
the merchants, especially the sellers Of
comestibles. Pedestrians and vehicular
traffic are scarcely less annoyed by
these importunate hordes. who desist
their supplication only when a gratuity
has been bestowed.
There Is at Moca. not far from this
metropolis, an asylum where the aged
and destitute are given q refuge. Thoae
Evening star., 1933-06-27
Tiredness Is Blessing,
Cape Town Writer Holds.

Cape Times, Cape Town.-Many
blessings have been called upon the
man who invented sleep But his con-
tribution to the amenities of human
life is as nothing compared with that
of the man who invented tiredness.
Tiredness is the curse of the lazy
but the delight of the active. 1t
gracefully rounds off a day of work
or a day of healthy tramping.
Limbs that did not know themselves
become conscious that they exist, and
that their existence is a most delightful
thing A brain that has been worried
by the petty little things that our brains
circle round becomes conscious that
worries are not really part of our birth
right Tongues which were too prone
to say biting things can only murmur
a request for hot baths and bed.
The man who is never tired has
never known the real joy of life. He
Is like a child who goes from Christ
mas dinner to rob an orchard. He can
not rest because he does not consciously
need rest. Because he can never rest
properly he never has any true zest in
anything. Because he is never tired he
is always tired of life.
All this is still in justificatio ton of my
attack on or-saVing devices. They
encourage laZiness, and laziness is the
inVeterate enemy OF true tiredneSS,
which is just as necessary to health as
food and covering.
Evening star., 1933-06-27
III COMERICO, Lima.-The di-
rector of the Central Prison for
Men assembled all the inmates
Il L. ~ IL l. Il.


IL of that institution in the chapel
yesterday and made known to
them a new departure in disciplinary
routine, both of great importance to the
welfare of those confined, and devised
no less for their pleasure and predilec-
tions.
According to the declarations Of this
official, DR.. Ricardo Temoche, a semi
weekly program of sports will be in
cluded in the penitentiary activities
which will afford wholesome tnterlude
in schedule hitherto restricted to
alternate sessions of working and rest
ing. 1t is intended during the next few
weeks to conduct a general course in
calisthenics and gymnastics, and then
make selections from the recluses of
sports Several foot ball and basket
ball teams will be organized, while
those who feel that their abilities are
best displayed in individual perform
ances will be trained for running,
jumping and boxing.
Those detained in the establishment
listened with enthusiasm to the words
of the director. and proclaimed their
eagerness to proceed with the novel ex
pertinent. Two foot ball clubs have
already been tentatively organized with
out awaiting the preparatory tests and
eliminationS. These groups have been
ostentatiously denominated the 'Hurri-
canes" and the "Ravagers" third
team, one for basket ball, has also been
formed. This galaxy calls itself the
"Electrics," the allusion unquestionably
being to the expected vigor and stimu-
lation of its future performances.
These teams and the individual
athletes, according to DR.. Temoche,
will be trained and their equipment
provided through the philanthropic
efforts and contributions of the De-
partment of Physical Education and
the inspector general Of prisoners.
The opportunity to engage in these
sports and recreations will be granted
only to inmates industrious and docile
in their prescribed routine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-09

The first session of the cham pionship team of four matches being sponsored by the United States Bridge association will be held this evening at the Y. M. C.. A. under the direction of Mrs Samuel Chase.
 The employees of the Clair Beauty Shoppes of Waterbury, Hartford and Torrington gave q testimonial dinner at Waverly inn on Tuesday evening in honor Of MT and Mrs Irving Pivnick and son Of Seymour who left Thursday for Miami, Florida where they are to open a now beauty shoppe in that city. Amelia Howis of the Water- bury shoppe acted as toastmistress for the evening and extended best wishes in behalf of tho stair and presented the honored guests with q beautiful gift. Mir Pivnick made an impressive speech to his em- ployes. Other speakers of tho evo- ming were: Miss Edith West, man. ager of the Hartford shoppe; Miss Evelyn Brenza of Hartford. Harold Miller of Hartford, Miss Annette OL hiob hiSSS Weitzen, manager of the Torring- ton shoppe, Miss Vera Jurksaitis, manager of the Waterbury shoppe and Misses Esther Anderson. Mary Patsy, Celia Breton and Joan Hal loran all of this city. Tho commit tee in charge of the affair includ- ed: Misses Rose Moneta, Vera Jurksaitis and Amelia Howis.
 Miss Anna de Lancey who Is teaching in the Halcyon Farms school at Goshen, N. Y. Is spend- ing the weekend at her home on Pin street.
 MT and Mrs John de Forest Buckingham, who have been liv. ing in Montclair, N. J., recently took up their residence in Pleasant vile, N. Y. MT Buckingham is the son of MT and Mrs Charles B. Buck ingham of Watertown. Mrs Buck l ingham is the former Constance Leake of Montclair.