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Evening star., 1933-12-14
The Apex Building Question.

Protest has been made by architects
against the construction of the Apex
Building at the eastern end of the Mall
Avenue triangle on the score of its pos
sible detraction from the appearance
of the Archives Building which, they
contend, should be the bounding struc-
ture Of the group. This question has
been referred to the Commission Of
Fine Arts. the chairman of which has
stated that he sees no conflict in the
architectural design of the Apex Build
ing with that Of the adjoining struc-
ture, and that it has already been ap-
proved by the Commission of Fine Arts,
the Board of Architectural Consultants
of the Treasury and the National Cap
ital Park and Planning Commission.
A definite decision on this point
should be reached promptly, SO that
steps may be taken Immediately for
the construction of this building, either
on the site allocated in the triangle
or elsewhere in case the conclusion is
reached that a change of place should
be made. II the Apex Building Is to
stand at the eastern end of the triangle
it may be constructed with funds al
lotted by the Public Works Administra-
ton. since the ground has already been
acquired. II it Is to 60 elsewhere a
specific appropriation must be secured
from Congress for a site and for con-
struction costs.
This building is urgently required to
house, as now proposed, the Federal
Trade Commission, the Commission of
Fine Arts and the National Capital Park
and Planning Commission. The first
named of these is in desperate need of
a permanent home. Even If the pres
ent Apex Building site is utilized and
construction is started promptly through
either specific appropriation or alloca-
ton OF public works funds, the build
ing cannot be ready for use within two
and . half years. II another site is
named a longer period will be neces-
sary, for the process Of purchase and
condemnation usually covers half Q
year at the least and often much longer.
The disputation regarding the archi-
tectural unities in respect to the place.
ment Of the Apex Building should not
be protracted, especially in view Of the
fact that the question has In effect been
already answered by the approval given
to the original plans Of design and
placement By the body which u vested
By law with thu determination q such
Evening star., 1933-12-14
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN,

Just the gift for Christmas! A gen.
uine autographed copy Of 5000 new
answers to questions by Frederic j.
Haskin. The new book contains 800, 600
words of carefully selected material ar
ranged in To chapters There are
about 5000 new questions with their
answers. all different from those con-
tanned in the first volume. This col
lection is valuable source Of reference.
and shows the wide extent of American
curiosity. A special authors distribu-
ton tIe Is being made to all readers OF
The Evening Star who send in their
prepaid. II you want to make a pres
ent Of this book to some one else, in
clude with his name and address your
personal card, which will be inserted
in the book.
@. Who holds the 1oo-yard SWIM
ming record and the 100-meter record?
ID. j. F.
A. John weissmuller holds both. The
1oO-meter record, 5725 seconds. was
made February II, 1924; the 100-yard
record, 81 seconds, was made June S,
1927.
@. How much gold has been pur-
chased through the Reconstruction FL
nance Corporation under President
Roosevelt's gold-buying policy?-M. G.
A. Purchases of domestic gold have
amounted to $40 200 900. At the pre-
MUM price paid this means about
81 ,500,0 900 above the par value of gold,
and therefore the extent of imitation
by this means has been only $2,500, 900,
which is negligible. Some gold has
been purchased abroad. but the amount
has not been divulged. 1t is believed
to be small.
@. Was Edward G. Robinson, the
movie actor, ever in the Navy?-S. l..
A. He served as sailor in the United
States Navy during the World War.
@. Is 80 teer intoxicating?-S M.
A. Tests made at the University of
Chicago, under the direction of DR..
Of physiology, show that it is prac-
tically impossible to get drunk on 80
beer. Volunteer students undergoing
the tests responded to automobile horns
and traffic lights and we're tested for
steadiness of hand and steadiness of
standing.
@. What is the name Of the organi-
zation in New York City that works
for the improvement of Fifth avenue'
A. The Fifth Avenue Association is
its title. The president of the organi-
zation Is Capt. William j. Pedrick.
@. How many cabinets has France
had since the World War?-K. MEG.
A. Since 1917 France has had 80
cabinets and IS different premiers.
@. Was a dog cart ever supposed to
have been harressed to dogs?-N. S.
A. This is not the reason the vehicle
got the name. A horse drew the cart
which originally had a box under the
seat for the conveyance of sporting
dogs.
@. What proportion of the popula-
ton of the United States Is Negro?
R B.
A. Negroes comprise 81 per cent Of
the population.
Q. How many telephones are there
in India?-F. S. A.
A. With a population Of 355. .000, 900,
India has only $1,000 telephones.
Q. What is the name of the scientific
group that is to erect a monument to
Charles Darwin and where is it to
be?-H B. N
A. The Darwin Memorial Exposition,
consisting of Is men and two women,
under the dictatorship of DR.. Wolfgang
Won Hagen, will erect a statue to the
memory of Darwin The memorial will
be located on Chatham Island. in the
Galapagos group, of the coast of Ec-
uador. 1t was from Chatham and
Evening star., 1933-12-14

chusetts have been boring from within"
the party. They have placed men in
key positions, and are placing more.
There has been talk in recent days of
the appointment of State Treasurer
Charles Hurley to be an Assistant Sec
retary Of the Treasury. Hurley, ac-
cording to the reports from Massa-
chusetts, d very close to james
Roosevelt.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

Such large sums are recorded as paid
for base ball players when sold by one
club to another that a code may have
to be devised for the merchandising in
cident to sport.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

France by indicating that she will not
make a debt payment affords another
reminder to the patriotic American
citizen that now is the time to pay an
other income tax installment.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

Suburban dispensaries are conspicu-
ously displayed on main thoroughfares.
John Barleycorn has always had a way
Of selecting a prominent and attractive
business location.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

Every citizen is now trying to be a
financial expert on his own account
with view to shopping as early and
as often as possible without interference
with balancing the household budget.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

If London spectators could make
enough monev through advance market
information, there should eventually be
sufficient accumulation Of British
wealth to permit full payment Of all
war Indebtedness
Evening star., 1933-12-14
High Lights ON the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

the armed Russian guards and the
barbed wire fence have been added to
the Summer rules at the Harbin golf
course. Now the guards skirmish with
the bandits while you hole out and 1t
Is no longer necessary for you to use
your favorite putter as a weapon.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

Mussolini left Senate meeting in
order to welcome new baby girl. Even
the most powerful dictator must occa-
sionally admit that he has found his
boss.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

Good feeling prevails in Washington
official life in spite of differences of
opinion, Christmas greetings will be
sent around as usual. though not al
ways to the old ofiice addresses.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

Voters who were wet" in economic
theory are likely to become Immediately
dry" in political practice when 1t is
proposed to place hard ticker" on sale
close to homes or school houses.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

Greece shows an inclination to return
insult in exchange for trading ad-
vantages. At superficial glance the
transaction does not look like what
might be called fair swap.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

One way to favor the bootlegger is to
make distilled products SO expensive
that the moonshiner will proceed with
his activity with the incidental hope of
securing local political protection.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

Differences Of opinion between two
eminent assistants may be definite and
positive without developing such antag-
onism as to cause either gentleman to
insist on getting off the pay roll.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

Domestic Sources Ignored.
From the San Antonio Express.
Princeton explorers have dug up q
fossil primate" in the South Dakota
bad lands. OF course, they could have
found one nearer home.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

Back -Door-F -Front-Door Economy.
From the Stockton (Kan.) Record.
A lot Of women are not throwing 80
much out the back door a. they used
to-because their husbands aren't
bringing 20 much In the front door.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

Some of the ill-advised venturers in
Wall Street are said to be studying
financial affairs with less concern about
s'bAlony" than about lamb stew.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

Russians used to be famous for their
entertainments in Paris. As events now
move Washington may soon command
recognition as the most brilliant Of
world capitals.
Evening star., 1933-12-14
The Audience.

From the Rochester Democrat Chronicle
! A writer who discusses the types who
get the most amusement out Of golf
makes the mistake Of not mentioning
Evening star., 1933-12-14
Three Reassurances.

From the jacksonville. Fla, Tmes-Union.
Three reasons why there will not be
q world war are that Germany cannot
AFFORD one, France Is afraid Of one and
Uncle Sam will not pay for one.
Evening star., 1933-12-14
Generous Governor.

OenerOus OOVernOf.
From the Roanoke Times.
Gov. Murray sent troops to take up
tickets at the University Of Oklahoma's
Thanksgiving day foot ball game. How
ever, he graciously allowed the college
boys to make the touchdowns and kick
the field goals.
Evening star., 1933-12-14
l ATRIA, San Salvador-In corre-
spondence with pathological re-
searches in the United States,
various nriSonerS in several of

- spondence with pathological re-
searches in the United States,
L various prisoners in several of
our police stations and peni-
tentiaries will be freed from custody If
they consent to surrender themselves
to certain medical experiments con-
corning the virulence of the "zancudos"
(mosquitoes). 1t has long been sus-
pected in scientific circles that mos
quitoes are frequently the sources of
malaria, dysentery and typhoid, as
well as the yellow and black fevers,
but it has never been definitely es-
tablished in any case before the faculty
that the patient was in good health
previous to being stung by the insect.
One or two volunteers will be selected,
therefore, from each institution. be-
ginning with the local central station
OF police, and these men will be placed
in specially screened cell from which
all winged creatures, such as gnats and
flies. and especially the "domesticated"
mosquitoes have been banished. Then
several of the "long -shanked" speci-
mems, captured in the native swamps
and about the stagnant pools, will be
admitted to the enclosures and per-
mitted to bite the inmates. Neither the
mosquitoes nor their human quarry will
De peImlLteQ 10 escape lIOu tIle cell,
nor are the mosquitoes to be massacred
until the purposes of this inquisition are
assured. Such of the social transgres-
sors as submit to this experiment will
be released as soon as it appears that
they have received no contagion from
the insects, regardless of repeated pune
lures, or have recovered completely
from any malady contracted in conse-
quence of their heroism.
The candidates for this unprecedented
demonstration will first be examined
carefully to determine the absence OF
any previous infection or illness. The
recompense, as we have said, will be
unconditional release and full expiation
of all prior delinquencies. These in
stances, when concluded, will represent,
we believe, the first wherein mosquitoes
have unlocked the doors to prisons in
El Salvador
Evening star., 1933-12-14
Soviet Autos Sent
To Ford Motor Co.

U.S.S.R. Economic Bulletin. MOSCOW
The Cork Automobile Works is forward
ing to the engineering department Of
the Ford Motor Co., at Dearborn, Mich,
not far from Detroit, two specimen
motor cars produced by its plant. The
machines, one truck, or lorry, accord
ing to the variation in the English term,
and the other a passenger car OF light
weight and smaller capacity, are OF
standard Soviet materials and workman
ship throughout These units were
shipped to Mr.. Ford's mandatory in
reciprocation for two specimen cars sent
to the Cork Automobile Works by his
company few months ago.
Golfers Are Armed
On Harbin Course.
Bangkok Daily Mail-"Caddy, think
I'll use my Winchester 30-30 on this
hole" is the type Of remark you might
expect to hear on the Harbin golf links
for frequent bandit attacks upon per-
sons about to sink their putt on one
of the nine slightly rough green's Of the
course have resulted in most players
carrying heavy artillery along with their
golf bag when they dash out for the
afternoons round. The course Is now
surrounded with barbed wire fence
which Is rather effective at keeping the
bandits OF the fairways, but somewhat
disconcerting for those who drive out OF
bounds.
Such precautions have only been
deemed necessary since banditry be-
came such a popular profession among
the natives of Manchuria. Several
people were attacked on the links there
and severely injured in repelling the
would-be kidnapers. Players started
carrying pistols and revolvers with them
and now that the bandit season Of 1888
Is getting into full swing In Mauchuria,
Evening star., 1933-12-14
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Evening star., 1933-12-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Christmas Tree.
The sky above is clear and blue,
The evergreens are gay,
The stars, like candles cleaning
through,
Make glorious display.
AS wild flowers blossom in the Spring
Or roses next, we see,
We know that Winter days will bring
Once more the Christmas tree.
Festooned outside with dazzling snow,
1t calls for gentler care.
In hearts and homes we bid it grow,
Loves gentlest gifts to bear.
Initials.
do you regard credit as the basis
Of our financial problems?"
"I do" answered Senator Sorghum.
Getting back to the alphabet once
more, don't believe We can transact
business comfortably until we get away
from the perpetual I. o. U. and get
back to the plain C. o. d.
Jud Tunkins says charity has no pol
itics Even the nerviest vote manipu-
lator would hesitate at an effort to
utilize contributions for the poor as a
personal campaign fund.
Playing for Advantage.
In conversations new we trust
But we keep wondering, and explain:
"Is this diplomacy, or just
A bigger kind of poker game2"
Adaptable.
What kind of money do you prefer?"
asked the plain citizen.
ANY kind" answer the market tip
ster. What have you?"
Even the grain fields become dam
gerously intemperate," said HI Ho, the
sage Of Chinatown, when they become
more concerned with alcohol than with
simple nourishment'
Evening star., 1933-12-14

N. r A. Hens.
As Christmas custom would revive
The eggnog as it used to thrive
The eggs more plentiful we see,
But rules for rum will disagree.
That foaming bowl, mayhap,
Well miss from the convivial map.
At least the hens, with honest art,
May proudly say, I'VE do our part"
Never neglect yoh 'sponsibilities, ="
said Uncle Eben, "and at de same time
don't git SO many things on hand dat
you don't have time to tend to nufin'"
Evening star., 1933-12-14
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Evening star., 1933-12-14

trict Is strongly Republican. Mr.. Weeks
opponent in the mayoralty race was
another Republican, Thomas w. White,
at one time right-hand man of the
late President Calvin Coolidge in Re-
publican politics in the Bay State.
Newton is so strongly Republican that
the Democrats never had q look-in
there in a mayoralty race.
Republicans in Massachusetts, are
still looking around, not only for lead
ers but also for rank and file voters.
Their hope seems to lie just at present,
SO far as next years elections are con-
cerned, in a division on the Demo-
cratic side of the fence. Lieut.. Gov
Casper Bacon, who happens to be a
brother of Representative Bacon of
New York, now a member Of the House,
Is candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation for Governor. He has opposi-
has threatened to get into the ring
himself If Bacon is put forward. The
Democrats-the regular Democratic or
ganization, that is-are seeking to get
Gov. Ely to become a candidate to sue
coed himself and to head the Demo-
cratic ticket next year, along with
Senator David I. Walsh They figure
that by so doing they can effectually
demonstrate their control of the politi-
cal situation in Massachusetts,, which
has been threatened by the entry of
James Roosevelt, son of the President,
into the field as Federal patronage dis
penser, and an evident desire on the
part Of the Roosevelt Democrats to
build up an organization of their own.
Ely has said that he would not be a
candidate again.. But he may. And
it Is clear that Senator Walsh, at
the proper time. viii announce his
candidacy.
Through the use Of Federal patronage
Evening star., 1933-12-14

O. Was Edward G. Robinson, the
movie actor. ever in the Navy?-S. L.
A. He served as a sailor in the United
States Navy during the World War.
Evening star., 1933-12-14

+. What kind of money do you prefer"
asked the plain citizen.
ANY kind" answer the market tip
ster. What have you?"
Evening star., 1933-02-02
END Of OATH SEEN
SOON BY De VALERA
Irish President Ready for
Free State to Resume Talks
With United Kingdom.
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
DUBLIN, Irish Free State, FEBRUARY
2.-President Eamon de Valera said in
an interview last night that 1.-The oath
Of allegiance Ito the CROWN will dis
appear from the constitution within the
next three months"
He went on to say that the Irish
Free State is ready to resume negotia-
tions with the United Kingdom, under
certain conditions, with a view to end
ing economic differences.
Await British Lead.
1.-THE British Ministers are aware Of
our desire for just settlement Of the
financial dispute. We are ready to re-
sumo discussions when they are pre-
pared to negotiate seriously" he said.
Il am not in position to say If
the British sufficiently appreciate the
significance of the election results, and
realize the hope hitherto held of a sur
State is vain. Consequently I cannot
estimate the probability of the reopen
ing Of the negotiations.
THE question of the partition of
Ireland being made a prominent issue
in Anglo-Irish negotiations depends on
the scope of the negotiations. =
There can never be a final settlement
or true peace between Ireland and
Britain while the British government
keeps Ireland divided So
Republic Not an Issue.
"The republic was not an issue in the
election. But the polls result has un-
doubtedly brought it nearer to realiza-
ton. We would leave the determination
Of the future status Of the country to
the peoples vote"
The measure abolishing the oath has
been passed by the Dali, but rejected by
the Senate. If passed again by the Dali
it will become law irrespective Of the
Senate.
Evening star., 1933-02-02
COMMITTEES APPOINTED
AT THRIFTON VILLAGE
George E. H. Goodner, President Of
Improvement League, Announces
Aides fer Year.

THRIFTON. Va, February (Spe-
ciaD COMMITTEES for the year were
appointed by George E. H. Goodner
president Of the Thrifton Village I'm
provement League. at a meeting held
in Grace Episcopal Church, of the Ar
lngton County Township, Monday
night.
The personnel Of the various commit
tees Is as follows: Legal, Hugh Reid
w. B. Wright and Mrs. E. D. jones
Water Supply and Sanitation, P. "
Roundy T. c. johnson and G. w
Gates: Roads. w. c. Austin, c. E
Shawler and 8. w. Fox; Zoning, w
B. Wright, E. D. Jones and p. E
Schaub: Fire Protection. Edward Young
H. c. Roberts and r. p. Dodge; Public
Utilities. H. A. Spilman. John Neu and
]. D. Wildman; Publicity, H. c. Rob-
erts. w. c. Austin. E. D. Jones, ]. w
Davidson and C. E. Lowe; Entertain
ment. Mrs. Blanche Yorkdale, Mrs. E
p. jenkins, Mrs. r. C. Hendricks, H
M. Brown, P. v. Roundy and T. T.
Marye: Membership. Sam w. Fox, G
w. Gates and P. E. Schaub: School
Mrs. Hugh Reid, Mrs. William B
Wright and Mrs. H. M Brown; Street
Signs. E. S. Hoon, E. T. Muse and
Clarence Hunter: Community Improve
ment. Z. P. jenkins. H. A. Spilman
Mrs. H. K Gibson. Miss Catherine West
and S. C. Leizear; Public Welfare, Mrs
E. D. Jones, Mrs. Smith Compton, E.
P. jenkins, w. C. Austin and Mrs
James F. Couch.
Evening star., 1933-02-02
WIFE WAS FAT
No Longer Attractive
Lost Husbands Love

The above headlines appeared In
q New York newspaper In connec-
don with a divorce trial that at
tracted wide attention.
She was beautiful woman" one
witness testified, but she got fat and
ID not attractive any more"
Thousands of women are getting
flt and losing their appeal just be-
oAuse they do not know what to do.
If you are fat how would you like
ID lose it and at the same time gain
IN physical charm and acquire
olean, clear skin and eyes that
sDarkle with bouyant health?
And gain energy and activity?
Why not do what thousands of women
nave done to get rid of pounds of un.
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kruschen Salts in glass OF hot water
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EAstry and fatty meats and going light
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sshen weigh yourself and see how many
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Kruschen Salts are a blend OF 6 min
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That will last you for 4 weeks costs but
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hnd start to lose fat today.
Its the safe way to reduce but be sure
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Evening star., 1933-02-02
M;teheA 4qa;;,,

She had been looking forward happily the weekend visit
with and here his letter saying that he couldn't
possibly make unexpected and important business meet
ing Several times during others had left her in the
same predcament 1t beginning get rather annoying
oonceed suspect the real little
closer reading the ads would have given her needed hint
Evening star., 1933-02-02
MISS MARY GARVIN BRIDE
OF EDWARD G. SPERRY
Daughter of Former Federal Judge
and Son Of Inventor Married
in Brooklyn Church.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February miss Mary
Elizabeth Garvin, daughter Of former
Federal Judge Edwin L. Garvin and
Mrs. Garvin was married yesterday to
Edward Goodman Sperry, son Of the
late inventor, Elmer A. Sperry, and
Mrs. Sperry.
The ceremony was performed in the
Grace Church-on-the-H Heights, Brooklyn.
by Dr. S. Parks Cadman. pastor CT
Central Congregational Church. assist
ed by Rev. David Atwater Of Grace
Church
Mr. Sperry is graduate of Cornell
University He Is associated with the
Sperry Products Co., which handles
many of the devices invented by his
late father.
The bride was graduated from Vassar
College in 1929 She Is a member of
the Junior League.