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Evening star., 1934-11-10
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES z. TRAcEWELL.
nice smile had not seen him for tw
full years. yet she remembered hi
name, Just SO.

nice smile had not seen him for two
full years, yet she remembered his
name, just SO.
1t was mighty good work and Tenn
pleton Jones felt grateful.
This voting was such solemn bust
ness that he was very glad to see q
good acquaintance and business asso-
ciate sitting across the big table, too
This gave him confidence.
There were several points about
the procedure that Jones wondered
at, but 1t didn't seem right to ques-
ton them, at the time.
This was the fateful hour for yot-
ing, when millions of his fellow cit
izens across the great land of America
were similarly indicating their choice
IN local and State elections.
Perhaps there was not, in this par
ticular election, exactly the same
thrill which Jones got out of that
other one, when millions of other
human beings were turning out clear
across the land to vote for President.
NO. that was different. Even the
sight OF the flag. waving from the
little low building. gave a distinct
thrill down the spine at that election,
sui, this was something, a decided
Kick" in the popular vernacular, to
the aforementioned Jones.
lie was an American and he had
the rights OF an American.
lie lived in "the States"
Jones took his ballot and q gentle
man wrote his name aud a number
across slip OF paper ana glued 1t to
the top OF the folded sheet.
lie knew that this was TO be torn
on when he had marked his ballot
ana handed 1t to another solemn
gentleman for placement in the box.
sun. he didn't think a name ought
10 De put on ballot. even for a
little while.
Then there was that other matter
oi The po@-Wow about folding the
ballot exactly as 1t had been folded
when 1t WAS handed over 10 him.
sometimes more stress seemed TO be
placed upon this folding business than
upon the voting.
Alter all, what was desired was an
expression OF the choice OF the voter.
as a citizen. not as 4 folding EXPERT
just SO The marked and folded hal
!ot would go into the box, that was
all That should be expected. accord-
ing To Jones.
he didn't say all this, of course.
One dldht say such things, evident
~, before such an august assemblaee
One merely thought em.
AUD then one, in this case Temple
ton Jones, waited back the curtain
ana stepped into q small booth with
an absurdly small writing ledge.
II they were going to be- SO all fired
particular about the document that
table should have been twice as wide.
Templeton Jones made it do. how
ever. Seizing the official pencil-none
other would suftice-he marked his
ballot and folded it very. very care
fully.
He came out. He handed it to a
gentleman. The gentleman tore of
his name, regarding the ballot severe
ly. He was told-conscious, evidently,
that official. Then he dropped the
ballot into the box.
You have done your duty" he as
sured Templeton Jones, with q smile
He was human, any way.
Our hero left the voting place,
walking briskly. After all, it Is some
thing 10 be an American citizen.
Evening star., 1934-11-10

Caution Is advised by the American
press in dealing with the international
problem growing out of the oil monop-
oily which is proposed as one Of the
chief interests of the ruling faction
in Manchoukuo, the japanese puppet
state. The United States. Great Brit
ain and the Netherlands are concerned
over the prospect Of seeing their ma
tionals deprived Of important rights
in Manchoukuo. Since these coun-
and Japan herself refuses to entertain
protests diplomatic efforts 10 deal with
the situation have accomplished moth
ing.
1T is indeed pretty mix-up." says
the Kalamazoo Gazette, with the con-
clusion that 1t Is far from likely that
o Chinese government, which has
been unable to retain jurisdiction over
Manchoukuo, could WELD much infu-
ence in the oil-monopoly policies Of
that Japanese-sponsore state" The
Gazette adds that for Japan and
Manchoukuo it must be admitted
that the diplomatic Irregularities OF
the situation are decidedly conven-
tent"
THE governments at London and
Washington" according to the Pitts
burgh Post Gazette, "are not asked to
play any game for the British and
American Oil interests. though these
are the appellants. They are called
upon to hold Japan to her pledged
word in the nine-power treaty, and
keep trade doors opened. as the treaty
provides they shall be-" The POST
Gazette suggests that 'it might be the
best thing for the United States Gov
ernment to depart from the smooth
but not very forwarding ways of diplo-
macy, and come to the front with
some air-clearing plain talk"
British, Dutch and American in
terests," In the opinion Of the Newark
Evening News. "can stop 1t II they
will stand together, because there
isn't enough oil in the Japanese
Manchoukuo controlled areas to supply
Japan's wants. She must look to the
United States or to British or Dutch
sources for her main supply; so Japan
is taking the risk Of finding herself
cut OF from oil supplies. Whether
these oil companies will stand to-
gether is something to watch. Com
petition in the oil business has been
ruthless, The great companies have
worked at cross purposes. each one
trying to get what 1t could for itself.
If they employ such tactics. Japan
may be able to get away with its
Manchoukuan project"
1.-The seizure Of Manchuria," states
the Kansas City Star, was mott
waited by q combination Of political
and economic imperialism. Japan
felt that her national security de-
manded q base on the mainland to
Evening star., 1934-11-10
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

A reader can get the GnsUer to
any question OF fact BY Driting The
Washington Evening Star Information
Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin, Director,
Washington, d. c. Please tnclose
stamp tor reply.
@. Is 1t fact that the depression
put out many electric signs?-H. S. S.
A. In 1929, the year before the de-
preston, American business spent
$118,044,157 on signs. In 1898, re-
garded as the worst year of the
depression, only $47.l44,5ll was spent.
@. Was the late King Alexander OF
Yugoslavia wealthy?-L. F.
A. He is said to have been the rich
est King in Southeastern Europe, re-
ceiving a salary of 81 900 900 year.
@. How does the standard Of living
in England compare with that Of the
United States?-T. B.
A. 1t is dificult TO compare the
standards Of living in this country and
England. About the most compre-
hensive comparison Is the interna-
tionsl cost Of living inquiry. made
from 1880 TO 1882. According to these
figures. taking the index Of the relative
cost OF living in Detroit at 100, that
in Manchester. England, was between
10 and u.
@. When did Massachusetts pass a
law compelling parents to provide
schools for their children?-S. X.
A. In l647 law Was passed In
Massachusetts requiring every town of
50 householders TO maintain a master
to teach reading and writing to their
children. Every town OF 100 house
holders had to maintain a grammar
school. the householders paying for all
expenses.
@. Who said, How many things
there are that do not need?"-C. F.
A. 1t was attributed to Socrates. He
wore but one garment Summer and
Winter and walked barefoot in the
SNOW.
@. When did the canning industry
begin in the United States?-M. 3.
A. 1t was established by Ezra Dag
gett in 1919. He had learned the
trade before emigrating to this coun
Try. and packed salmon, Holsters and
oysters in New York. The records
show that William Underwood packed
preserves and table condiments in
glass as early as 1921 In Boston.
Records also show that he shipped his
goods TO South America in 1921. In
1887 Isaac Winslow began experiment.
ing with the canning Of corn In Port
land Me- There Is probably no earlier
record Of canning in tin in this coun-
try than the work of Isaac Winslow.
Maine was the home of corn canning.
@. Is the Bible printed in the In
dian language?-D. N.
A. The American Bible Society has
printed some part of the Bible in Is
different Indian dialects spoken in
America.
@. How long should artificial res
piration be kept up after 9 drowned
person has been brought in?-C. E. L.
A. The Red Cross Courier says that
it should be begun at once and per
sisted in until rigor mortis sets in.
1t is sometimes question Of hours.
@. When was the Authors League
Of America formed?-T S.
A. 1t was organized by authors,
playwrights and screen writer's in
1912 for the purpose Of securing ade-
quate copyright legislation and pro-
lection of the rights Of persons Great
ing copyrightable material.
@. Did the First Congress provide
mileage for its members?-M. M.
A. The First Congress provided
that each member should receive, be-
Evening star., 1934-11-10

sides his pay, So for each 20 miles
Travelled in going and returning to
Washington, at the opening and clos
ing of each session of Congress.
@. How much does II cost 10 look
after the Dionne quintuplets?-W. T.
A. DR.. Alan Dafoe, who is in
charge Of the quintuplets, estimates
the cost as $3.50 a week.
@. How many Christian Science
practitioners are there?-T. T. F.
A. There are more than 10000 ad-
vertised practitioners in the United
States and other countries.
@. What kind of shoes did the
Puritans wear?-A. s. E.
A. Shoes were brought to America
by the FIRST settlers. The Indians
wore moccasins and the white men
adopted them until Thomas Beard, a
London shoemaker, came to Massa-
chusetts in 1929, bringing a supply
Of leather. as well as a kit Of tools,
and became the first shoemaker on
record in the colony. Puritans wore
plain, Square-toe shoes with buckles.
Cavaliers wore great boots. Men Of
the Colonial and early Revolutionary
period wore long stockings and low
shoes with buckles. Women had one
pair OF coarse shoes for weekday
wear and pair Of fine kid shoes for
Sunday best. Farmers wore knee
high boots Of heavy cowhide leather.
Children's shoes were crude; In some
cases the fathers old boots were cut
apart and made over into shoes for
children.
@. How long have city directories
been published?-D. r.
A. The first city directory issued
in the United States was published
in New York as early as 1886. It was
q small volume Of 81 pages and con-
tanned only some 800 names.
@. Was Texas Guinan starred in
the moyies?-C. G.
A. In 1928 she was starred in
Queen Of the Night Clubs
@. Had KEITH Gallian. star Of Marie
Galante" played in pictures before
coming to the United States?-W. S.
"a nCtlI oa44Su SCNCIdl
short pictures in France. Before that
she had been singer in cafes. VIM
field Sheehan, the producer, signed her
In London, where she was playing in
The Ace" Her first movie contract
in Hollywood stipulated that she
should learn to speak English in 100
days.
@. How much fat is there in Bra
zil nut?-R. T. S.
A. Brazil nuts are So per cent fat.
@. How many tons of water fell In
the District Of Columbia in September.
1884? How long would this amount Of
water last the city of Washington
S. P. T.
A. w. r. Gregg, chief Of the
Weather Bureau says: The rainfall
at the Weather Bureau for this month
was l7.45 inches. Now, a l-inch
rain gives approximately 113 tons of
water per acre. There are $40 acres
per square mile, and 70 square miles
in the District of Columbia. There
fore, if the precipitation was the same
everywhere in the District as at the
Weather Bureau. or equivalent there
to, the total precipitation in Septem-
Der, 1884, over the District of Colum-
bia was, roughly, 8s,33888o tons. Also.
. gallon of water weighs approx
mately s1s pounds, and the District
uses about 86,00O,000 gallons per day.
Hence the rainfall over the District OF
Columbia in September, 1884, was
equal to the amount Of water used In
the District in the course of about 2+S
days, or, say, eight months.
Evening star., 1934-11-10
How does it feel to vote?

How does it feel to vote?
That is the question Q great many
disfranchised Washingtonians have
asked themselves again since last Tues
dsv.
Templet0n Jones can tell them
He says 1t feels pretty good.
He cast his second ballot In Chevy
Chase, Md, to which he moved sew
eral years ago.
His first vote was in the national
election Of 1882.
At that time the sight of the polling
place north of Chevy Chase Circle gave
him q true patriotic thrill.
Like every other American, he had
wanted to vote, but could not in the
District of Columbia. In the free
State Of Maryland he had the privi-
lege.
Templeton Jones voted last Tuesday
at exactly ll:45 am, the same time
he had chosen two years ago, because
there is no crowd at that time Of
day. even when the voting is heavy.
Jones hates crowds.
He would stand on his head to avoid
crowd, il necessary. He liked to vote
head up.
There were many more cars than
usual in front OF the post Office, next
which the ballOting la the precinct
was taking place.
There were few gentlemen loiter-
ing on the curb. "electioneerlng, as
they say.
Just what these gentlemen hoped to
do, Jones had never been able 10 de-
termine.
He did not see how any man, In the
few brief minutes between getting out
Of car and walking q few feet to the
booths could be infusnced one way
or another by what any one could say.
The Joneslan mind had been made
up for weeks. SO that WAS that.
All he wanted u do was his duty as
he saw 1t.
There was no coercing, of course,
In any manner, this being q precinct
IN which all are gentlemen or gentle
women, or at least think they are.
Everything was done in the most
solemn manner possible.
Jones did not think any OF the
workers" on the curb really took
themselves Very seriously.
At least Jones did not let them take
him seriously.
lie spied q big sign, mo electioneer-
ing between this point and the polls" :"
This was hung on q hedge.
Jones Immediately took " the path
along the hedge and left the solemn
gentlemen ON the outer walk.
Evidently 1t seemed against the
rules for any campaign worker to
pursue prospect, for Mr.. Jones made
the entrance easily, and found him.
sell In big room, filled with q long
Table, many gentlemen and ladies
seated at big table, and countless
voting booths.
Jones wondered what they did with
the booths between elections.
There were q great many more of
them this time. however. than two
Years ago.
A kindly gentleman with gray hair
looked at him inquisitiyely.
Jones'" said the voter.
Templeton," said a very fine-look-
ing lady seated across the table.
Jones marveled at her memory.
People who had seen him every day
could not do as we'll, in many eases.
ana mere the handsome lady with the
Evening star., 1934-11-10
New Public Works PrOgra

IRON tHe Mancnester IN. ~ Uuiou.
Many will entertain the most seri-
Gus misgivings over the report Of the
new public works program which 1t Is
understood has been recommended to
President Roosevelt by the Public
Works Administration.
The magnitude Of this project al
most stsggers the imagination. Briefly.
the proposal 10 to ask the next Con-
gress to indorse an expenditure OF
$4,000 900 900 over Q period Of five
years. Seven billions Of this amount
would be devoted to public works and
IS ,000, 100000 would constitute .
housing fund to be made available to
local communities on . dollar-for- dol
lar basis.
The argument Is that the Govern
ment will find 1t impossible to extri-
cate itself from the direct relief. field
In the future, But this move might
be accomplished by q longtime
program involving Q gradual shift in
emphasis from direct relief to public
works and allied devices for stimulate
Ing the demand for labor.
Where, then. are We heading? Has
the Government decided to accept the
present condition OF industrial stagna-
ton and Federal expenditures for an-
other hve years? Is the budget to re-
main unbalanced during all this
period? II 10. II requires little mag
ination to picture the outcome. Neither
the public credit nor public confidence
will stand Q strain OF these dimensions.
In the continued atmosphere Of uncer-
tainty that will exist. private credit
will become even more timid. and in
dustry ss . result will be gradually
dem0raliEed.
One wonders II the "spendsrs" st
washington have not fallen Q prey TO
the old pundit, that whom the gods
would destroy they first make mad.
Instead Of removing the one major
obstacle to recovery by bringing the
budget closer into balance and there
~ stimulate public confidence and pri-
vate cooperation, they head straight
in the opposite direction which leads
to the financial aud economic abyss.
Evening star., 1934-11-10

mands for relief increasing with the
expenditures. and every effort is being
made to design some substitute that
will allow the emergency program to
be dropped. 1t will be difhcult to drop
it under any conditions, but If the
evils alleged by Senator Borah do
exist, their revelation and prompt
remedy will provide one method of
effecting the gradual reduction that
should begin.
Evening star., 1934-11-10
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Evolutionary Retribution.
The slower way is sometimes sure.
Some sudden retribution
May be too slight when we endure
Protractsd persecution.
A spitsful, libelous remark
viii bring no satisfaction.
But leaves US lettering In the dark
Regarding proper action.
BY letting gsngsters have their sway
Each ausrreling with q brother,
They may some day the sense display
To shoot up one another.
Evening star., 1934-11-10

as the one which appeared here
lcould reach a larger section of
these little savages fumbling uncon-
sciously for beauty and civilization,
the future OF ths legitimate drama
would be assured.
Evening star., 1934-11-10

The sapient remark Of Al Smith.
You can't shoot Santa Claus" has
brought forward an abundance OF
testimony to the effect that nobody
wants To.
Evening star., 1934-11-10

Possibility Of prosecution by the
British government OF H. G. Wells and
Lloyd George is being considered. In
avoiding censorship there should be
an accompanying restraint OF any at
tempt at government by book agents.
Evening star., 1934-11-10

Public reference is made by Hitler
to the fact that he still has enemies.
Many = politician has overdone an
effort to be loved for the enemies he
has made.
Evening star., 1934-11-10

Drastic laws may suffice to drive
gambling out OF the District Of CO.
lumbia, with righteous hope that the
border villages will not take . mean
Evening star., 1934-11-10

Texas saved an immense rice crop
by means Of rapid arrangements for
irrigation. Prof. Tugwell Is at the
moment too far away to explain
whether he approves of this or not.
Evening star., 1934-11-10

Japan is to monopolize life insur-
ance business In Manchoukuo. The
monopoly should be especially valuable
in region whose turbulences create 20
many risks.
Evening star., 1934-11-10

Germany has had sad lesson. 30
has France. Nevertheless and not
withstanding, a martial muse seems
determined to sing Down in the Saar
Valley"
Evening star., 1934-11-10

1t may be that the practice Of re-
ferring to . foot ball game as night"
for some alma mater" may have
slightly overstimulated the enthusiasm
Of some Of the boys.
Evening star., 1934-11-10

Owing to extraordinary local condi-
tions Harry Nice found it possible to
cooperate in a New Deal which will
not subscribe to Q five-term COVER
norship.
Evening star., 1934-11-10
Small Print.

From the Roanoke Times.
The Government is going to let any
one inspect peoples income tax re-
turns next year. However, it is UNDER
stood that the curious will have TO
furnish their own microscopes.
Evening star., 1934-11-10

Next Sporting Development.
From the New Orleans Times-picayun.
The speed records being set bv
streamlined automobiles and trains
may lead logically to the development
Of streamlined halfbacks for our foot
ball fields.
Evening star., 1934-11-10
A TIP for the Films.

From the Bay City Daily Tunes.
Prince George and Princess Marina
fell in love during manicure. How
long will it be before Hollywood re-
leases picture with some such strong
theme?
Evening star., 1934-11-10

Asbury Park is justified In wishing
to get rid of the gruesome Moro Cas-
tie wreck and leave the coast clear for
the harmless old sea serpent.
Evening star., 1934-11-10
On and Of.

From the Paducah Ky) sun-Democrat.
Life Is continual struggle in trying
to keep your enemies from getting
something on you and your friends
from taking something of you. !.
Evening star., 1934-11-10
One Certainty.

From the Boston Transcript
Public enemies have the jump on
most Of us nowadays. They know
just about when they're going to die.
Evening star., 1934-11-10
Correct Registration.

From the panvfile CIll) Commercial News.
Most OF the freshmen at Smith
College report their fathers are busi-
ness men-or at least they'll have to
be. now that their daughters are in
college.
Evening star., 1934-11-10
Diplomat.

Diplomat.
"That diplomat you favored says
he's not going to get seriously into
action until he has learned the Ian
guage of the country TO which he u
going"
THAT shows his diplomacy"
answered Senator Sorghum. He post
pones responsibility by assigning HIM
self to . long and interesting vacs.
tion."
Jud Tunkins says it's easier for q
lot OF folks to talk politics than to
think 'em.
Evening star., 1934-11-10
Solitary Grandeur.

Solitary Grandeur.
A master mind may gather In
Authority complete
And fnd that greater cares begin
To spoil Q program neat.
His word attains such mighty heft
That men grow still as mice
Till in the end, no one Is left
To offer good advice.
Evening star., 1934-11-10
Distributing the Joy.

Distributing the Joy.
'The complete election returns were
slow In Crimson Gulch."
1--WE held 'em up purposely," replied
Cactus Joe. I'VE changed the news
once or twice SOS to give each faction
a chance to hold victory celebrations.
"Triumphs are seldom complete" /"
said Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown.
ITO silence an enemy may only serve
to increase his bitterness"
Evening star., 1934-11-10

The Deal.
A new deal shuf1es all the pack,
As players take their places.
Some are content to draw q jack
Among queens, kings and aces.
But some must struggle through the
game
With cards Of minor uses
And find that luck is going lame
With merely treys and deuces.
"De musician has de best Of q
political situation" said Uncle Eben.
DE politician has to learn new
speeches, but de musician kin keep
playin' de same old tunes"
Evening star., 1934-11-10

Business Once:
Ilth st. and Pennsylvania Ave
New York Office. ITO East 49nd st.
Chicago Once: Lake Michisan building.
European Once: IA Regent st.. London.
England
Evening star., 1934-11-10
Rate by Carrier within the City.

Nrht Pinal and Sunday Star. zoe per month
Night Final Star 55c per month
COLLECTION made st the end OF each en-
telephone National 5000
Evening star., 1934-11-10

@. Who said. How many things
there are that do not need?"-C. F.
A. 1t was attributed to Socrates. He
wore but one garment Summer and
Winter and walked barefoot in the
SHOW
Evening star., 1934-11-10

@. How long have city directories
been published?-D. r.
A. The first city directory issued
in the United States was published
in New York as early as 1876. It was
q small volume Of 81 pages and con-
tanned only some 800 names.