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Evening star., 1934-12-31
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES Z. TRAcEHELL.

miracle Of white frost on q cold
morning.
Seed catalogues, for all their pro-
sale business intent, are heralds Of
hope.
They bring quite fresh visions of
delectable tomatoes, Of cabbages and
sweet corn.
Does every one know that q big
book Of several hundred pages has
Just been published, each and every
page, and all of them together, de-
voted to the enchanting subject Of
sweet corn?
There was time in America when
sweet varieties were little esteemed,
but, through the work of various
hybridizers, some Of them now famous,
the sweet variety was brought ahead
Of the older sorts.
These catalogues, prosaic selling in
struments, bearing the subtle lure of
enticement, well understood in all
lines, have about them something of
the enchantment of the earth itself.
And Of the EARTH be 1t marked, at
its loveliest times.
Let some sing Of Winter, brave
season of skis and the common cold.
Many pretend to rave over Winter,
but we have never been able to join
the chorus Of praise.
Winter costs much, in sickness and
money, and our hearts are not in it.
| Spring and Summer are the seasons
we love best, despite the fact that
they are never perfect. from the
human standpoint.
Few things are.
Humanity Is so constituted that Il
has very narrow margin for perfect
enjoyment. All above and all below
that is something to be avoided. OF
dreaded, If We are honest with our
selves, which as q race we seldom are
Therefore, let us give all praise
to the street car company, which
though it permits its motormen to de-
eide whether or not we want to get
aboard its cars, nevertheless keeps its
Spring signs up in the vehicles for us
to see when we manage to get aboard
at the club house.
Springs rains-sweet smell OF
earth-lambkins gamboling in the
parks" or words to those we'll
known effects.
The sign looks rather silly, as one
gaZes out on q snowbound avenue
until the passenger stops to realize
that the company must be a Nature
lover, too.
The unknown genius who fashioned
this brave sign evidently wanted US
one and all, to keep well in mind the
merits of the loveliest season of all,
gentle Spring, when the rains do fall
and the little lambs and things do 20
caroling their teeny-tiny way across
the Ellipse or somewhere.
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In this good aim the sign is aided
by the seed catalogues, now pouring
from the presses of the Nation, If they
have not already poured.
BY the time these words reach the
light of day, otherwise known as
/ print, catalogues will be arriving at
homes throughout the land.
The wrappers will be removed with
more than ordinary caution. for all
Spring enthusiasts love the seed
catalogues. the garden books, the
leaflets and brochures, which tell of so
many delightful ways to enliven the
new year.
One book of this sort enables a
gardener to indulge in what is rather
widely called fireside gardening. 1t
is good phrase. Yes, it is garden
ing, in real sense, since planning
must precede planting.
Evening star., 1934-12-31
Clearing Weather.

Secretary Roper of the Department
of Commerce, speaking as the weather
prophet of business, makes happy
prediction for the coming year. Bas-
ing his forecast on what has developed
during the twelve months now closing,
Mr. Roper described the situation as
clearing, with fairer weather ahead" :"
In his analysis of conditions he par
ticularly stressed the fact that in the
business world of the country confidence
again prevails. Business men have be-
come convinced that the Roosevelt
administration is not opposed to the
profit system" and that it is not
antagonistic to nor does it intend
the destruction of the capital struc-
ture. This is not the first time
that the Secretary of Commerce has
dwelt upon the question of the profit
system in his statements to the public.
Indeed, he has been foremost spokes-
man for the administration on this
subject and always along a line to
allay fears that the Government,
swinging further to the left, intends
to do away with the profit system to
q very large extent.
The Secretary of Commerce gave
praise to business men on the whole
as high-minded, courageous and pa
triotic. He declared that informed
business men have sought to aid in
the recovery plans, and he mentioned
the aid rendered by the Business Ad-
visory Planning Council, set up
through the Department of Commerce.
The picture of improved business
conditions presented by Mr.. Roper
includes increased industrial produc-
ton, which, during 1884, was up
twenty-five per cent over the low year
of the depression. The production of
automobiles increased forty per cent
S~~N-
per cent, cement twenty-five per cent.
Construction was up fifty per cent, due
undoubtedly in large part to the ef-
forts of the Government and its pub
lie works program. The gains have
been material. Nevertheless, there is
a long way to go from the business
of the low year of the depression
before it will be possible to say that
the country has recovered.
As Mr.. Roper points out, there are
many encouraging signs. The trade
in durable goods is, he says, distinctly
on the upgrade. If it continues, 1t
will mean employment to many work
erS who have been without work for
a long time. The credit of the Ma
Evening star., 1934-12-31
Tablet From China.

An exceedingly kindly and gracious
gesture is that Of the presentation of
an inscribed tablet to the Library of
Congress by the National Library OF
Peiping. The plaque symbolizes tie
of friendship between America and
China, the West and the East. 1t also
specifically constitutes a recognition OF
the beneficent influence which the
Congressional photographic establish
ment, under DR.. Herbert Putnam's
management, is exercising in world
wide held of cultural enterprise. T. L.
Yuan, who was responsible for the gift,
received his training in library work
in Washington and still maintains a
regular correspondence with DR.. Arthur
w. Hummel, chief of the Division of
Orientalia.
But the tablet is interesting likewise
for its calligraphic value. Richly and
beautifully carved and colored, 1t re-
produces the handwriting of Hsu
Shih-chang, President Of China from
1918 to 1922 and one of the most emf
nent Of living Chinese scholars. And
it happens that in the East the CALI
graphic art has position of honor
which in the West unfortunately it has
not. DIR. Hummel, summarizing the
difference, has said:
We Westerners once cultivated the
art of writing, too-until the fountain
pen and the typewriter took away
from most of us our cunning and
then robbed us of our appreciation.
Calligraphy is still an art in China
because it is inseparably linked with
painting. The Chinese scholar knows
that when he forgets how to use his
writing brush for the making OF
ideographs, he will no longer be able
Evening star., 1934-12-31
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

Any exception to this rule must be by
special act of Congress, as in the
case of the situation which existed
during the World War. At this time
the United States Congress gave
blanket permission for decorations by
foreign governments to United States
citizens, whether officeholders or not,
who we're engaged in war work.
@. What is gold stone jewelry?-
o. CT.
A. 1t is very inexpensive type Of
material which is now quite out of
date. 1t is made out of a common
mineral called pyrites, which is also
known as fools gold because Of its
resemblance to real gold. Jewelry
made out of this sort of material was
quite popular 20 years ago and is still
to be met with in small towns.
@. Who discovered that a ship could
be made of iron?-W. R. H.
A. 1t is not recorded who first dis
covered that an iron vessel would float
as easily as wooden one. It is re-
corded that an iron boat was built
and launched on the River FoSS, in
Yorkshire, England, as early as l777,
but the date of the invention of iron
as recognized material for ship con-
struction is often given as 1918, when
the lighter Fulcan was built on the
Monkland Canal, near Glasgow, Scot
land.
@. Who first used the expression
mental hygiene"?-A. r.
A. The term mental hygiene" was
suggested by DR.. Adolf Meyer of the
Johns Hopkins Medical School and
Hospital.
@. How many times in this century
have iynchers been convicted?-C. P.
A. Although nearly 1000 mobs have
lynched men suspected of crimes, in
only IL cases have there been con-
victions of any of the lynchers. The
Costigan-Warner bill which will be
introduced in Congress again this ses-
sion seeks to remedy this situation bv
trying lynching cases in Federal
courts.
Q. Is Siam member of the League
OF Nations? How large is her army?-
H. T. M.
A. Siam is member of the League
of Nations. She has an army of
10000 men.
In the expression, by jingo," what
does lingo mean?-E. E.
A. The origin is not definitely
known. By some authorities it is be-
lleved that it is a corruption of St.
Gingoulph or Gingulphus; by others.
that 1t is from the Basque Jinkoa, God,
BY jingo is used as a mild oath.
@. Where is Goat Island?-H. B.
A. Goat Island, or Yerba Buena. is
located in San Francisco Bay. It is
near San Francisco, being about half
way between San Francisco and Oak
land Mole. 1t is used as a naval sta
ton and training school.
@. For what purpose were the first
buildings put up on Manhattan
Islands,. T.
A. The first buildings were probably
hutS set up in 1913 Ito house for the
Winter the crews of Adrian Blocks
ships, of which one, the Tiger. had
been burned"
O. What is the rule of laches?-
o. w.
A. In law 1t refers to a case of neg
lect to do a thing at the proper time;
undue delay in asserting a right, or in
claiming or asking a privilege.
@. Who Is playing Ophelia to John
Gielgud's Hamlet?-R. P.
A. JesSica Tandy. This perform
ance is said by critics to be perhaps
one of the greatest in English stage
history"
Evening star., 1934-12-31
Japan Voids the Treaties.

Secretary Hull voices the senti-
ments of the entire American people
in expressing genuine regret" over
Japan's action in terminating the
naval treaties, and in evidencing the
hope that during the two years be-
fore the pacts actually expire new
limitation agreements can be con-
cluded. In filing his government IS
notification in Washington on Satur-
day, Ambassador Saito sprang no sur
prises. Japan's intentions were pro-
claimed long ago. That they would
be carried out became certain as the
recent London conversations took
their futile course.
Nor do the statements presented
by Mr.. Saito and the Toxic foreign
Office offer any new agreements. The
island empire stresses that its pur-
poses are pacific; that in demanding
naval equality it is actuated purely by
motives of Self-defenSe and national
prestige, and that the Japanese are
ready to reduce their sea establish
ment drastically, on condition that So
called offensive" arms are abolished
in particular, battleships and air.
craft carriers I'VE want other
powers" explains Mr.. Saito, 'to be
free of any anxiety regarding us, and
we want to be free of any regarding
them"
Stripped Of diplomatic terminology,
Japan's purpose is to make herself
invulnerable against any challenge to
her mastery Of the Far East. Secre-
tary Hull does not discuss Nippon's
ambition to be supreme in Asia, but
he reaffirms the theory that if equality
of security Is what Japan Graves, it is
guaranteed to her today, as it was
when she assented to it in 1922, by the
5-5-3 ratio which she is now formal
ly denouncing. Experience teaches" 4"
says Secretary Hull, that conditions
of peace or measures of disarmament
cannot be promoted by the doctrine
that all nations, regardless of their
varying and different defensive needs,
shall have equality of ornaments"
The Secretary of State adds, with note
worthy emphasis, that the objectives
which existed "along certain defined
lines" when the Washington treaties
were negotiated "are still fundamental
among the objectives of the foreign
policy of the United States" and that
Ito this high purpose the people of
this country, in spirit of sincere
friendship toward all other peoples,
will continue unswervingly to devote
their own efforts and earnestly invoke
like efforts on the part of Others"
Thus, without bluster or provocation,
the United States will proceed to
build up its Navy to the limits pro-
vided by existing treaties. Congress
has taken the preliminary steps to
that end and they should not be
halted. While thus engaged in taking
advantage of our rights, this Govern
ment is certain to utilize every oppor-
tunity to pave the way to perpetuation
of the limitation system. No American
bankers for resumption of costly COM
petition in naval armaments. 1t can
be prevented if Japan comes to realize
that no single one of her legitimate
interests or aspirations in her own
part of the world is menaced by the
Western powers, and that the ratio
of sea strength she. has enjoyed during
the past thirteen years is adequate to
safeguard her against aggression, as it
has amply proved itself to be since 1922.
Evening star., 1934-12-31

A reader can get the ansUer to
any question OF fact BY tDriting The
Washington Epening Star Information
Bureau, Frederic J. Hdskin, Director,
Washington, D. c. Please inclose
stamp for reply.
dustry rankin. G.
A. Measured by income, the amuse-
ment field Is the fourth largest indus
try in the United States. Its annual
receipts are estimated at billion and
a half dollars. The important branches
of the industry are motion pictures,
theaters, amusement parks, fairs and
outdoor shows, such as circuses, car
nivals, rinks, etc.
@. How far will 1t be possible to see
with the new 200-inch telescope lens?
L. z.
A. Accounts Of the light-gathering
possibilities Of the new 200-inch lens
differ somewhat, but several authori-
ties seem to agree that objects more
than a billion light years distant will
be brought within range of observa-
tion.
@. What architecture is Arlington
House in the Arlington Cemetery
F. M.
A. 1t is classic Greek, said to be a
copy of the Temple Of Theseus in
Athens.
Q. How much money did the Car
negie Corporation of New York spend
on adult education last year?-R. P.
A. It spent $299,750 in the year
ending September 80. 1884. In
America it conducted specific projects
and studies, cooperative projects, and
promoted general adult education in
terests, and in New Zealand and
Australia cooperative programs and
adult education libraries.
Q. Since we cannot destroy energy,
is the earth getting hotter and does
it possess day by day more energy be-
cause Of the sunlight which it is re-
ceiving continually?-S. F. w.
A. DR.. Abbot of the Smithsonian In
stitution says that the earth emits to
space all Of the energy 1t receives from
the sun. The process is this: Solar
energy absorbed becomes heat. Heated
surfaces emit radiation nearly proper
tional to the fourth power Of their ab-
solute temperature. Hence, the tenn
perature of the earth takes such a
value as to emit radiation equal to that
which it receives.
@. Did the Pilgrims bring COWS to
this country with them?-D. r.
A. No cows were brought by the Pill
grims to the United States in 1920
The first cows imported were in 1924,
by Gov. Winthrop, according to Albert
S. Bolles in the Industrial History of
the United States These cows were
raised primarily for hides, secondarily
for meat, and only incidentally for
milk.
Q. What color are the hair and
eyes of the Duke of Kent?-G. T. N.
A. His hair is dark brown. His
eyes are blue.
@. Are American diplomats and
soldiers permitted to accept Grand
Ribbons from foreign governments
j. E. B.
A. A Grand Ribbon is simply a
decoration Of honor conferred upon
citizen Of the United States by a
foreign government or foreign ruler.
The Department of State says that
any decoration of this kind may not
be received by any person holding an
office of profit or trust under the
United States as provided in a sec
ton Of the Constitution. When such
honor is conferred by a foreign gov
ernment it Is held by the Department
of State for the recipient until such
time as he may give up his position.
Evening star., 1934-12-31

There are pacifists in colleges who
talk about fighting" and victory"
only when the glee club is cheering
on the foot ball team in behalf of that
good old myth, alma mater"
Evening star., 1934-12-31

Travellers say that Russians mani
fest an inclination for silence, which
is not surprising when the penalty
for an inadvertent phrase is being
shot at sunrise.
Evening star., 1934-12-31

Jimmy La Fontaine says he will 90
to Atlantic City. He shows courage
in selecting a town where Mickey
Duffy met his fate at the hands of
fellow gangsters without waiting on
the laws delays.
Evening star., 1934-12-31

The frightful number of deaths in
times of peace cannot yet support
any theory that human life would be
safer under conditions of actual war
fare.
Evening star., 1934-12-31
Try a Bigger Bait.

From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
Before reaching any conclusions the
man who mailed 81 bill pinned to
post card ought to repeat the ex-
pertinent with a 500 bill.
Evening star., 1934-12-31
Seemingly Perennial.

From the Worcester Evening Gazette.
A Broadway music publisher believes
many popular songs of today will last
forever. Most Of them do last forever,
don't they?
Evening star., 1934-12-31
Myths.

"Are you looking forward with Joy
to the new year?"
Il am hoping" said Senator Sor-
ghum, that it will complete my edu-
cation. have become convinced that
there IS Santa Claus. I'm now ex-
pecting to be shown that Happy New
Year is no ephemeral myth"
Evening star., 1934-12-31
Britain's Peace Prizes.

From the New York sun.
The Nobel peace prizes for 1888 and
1894 have been cornered by the
British, who ought to be able to keep
out of ahg trouble with such q record.
Evening star., 1934-12-31
Winter Chances.

We're gamblers all, both great and
small.
Though Willie's sled may show
A joyous promise-after all
We trust to luck for snow.
And Johnnie's skates hang in the hall,
A decoration nice.
For merry sport we hope they'll call.
We trust to luck for ice.
Evening star., 1934-12-31
The Leaf i'm the Sandwich.

From the Kansas City Star.
An English visitor doesn't under
stand the lettuce leaf in the American
club sandwich. That's to give the
sandwich substance and body Other
wise some customers might demand
meat.
Evening star., 1934-12-31
Tell 1t to Bossy.

From the South Bend Tribune.
A cell block in Sing Sing Prison, in
vestigators report, is unfit for cows"
We trust that this viii convince all
cows that honesty is the best policy.
Evening star., 1934-12-31
A Sure Cache.

From the Helena CMont) Independent.
Another nice thing about having
neighbors is that you always know
where to find your tools.
Evening star., 1934-12-31

Jud Tunkins says one form Of
patriotism confuses folks, who get an
idea that it's means of getting jobs
for their friends and relatives.
Evening star., 1934-12-31

Sometimes a man is prevented
FUN doin' what he kin do" said Uncle
Eben, because somebody wit politi-
cal pull insists on tryin' TO do what
he can't"
Evening star., 1934-12-31
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Skurrying for Shelter.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel
Some day an unemployment cure
will be found. Then you'll see one
or two idle millions running to find
a hiding place.
Evening star., 1934-12-31
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Evening star., 1934-12-31
Theories and Thrift.

Theories and Thrift.
There were some things ! didn't know
That DR.. Einstein tried to show.
On some of them I'm proud to find
That Einstein thinks he'll change his
mind
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Paying Up.

Paying Up.
els business on the road to re-
covery?"
Certainly" answered Mr.. Dustin
Stax. Like any other patient, it must
meet the doctor bills, and the old busi-
ness doctors have created expenses
that are still to be cared for"
"I am advising our tongs to appeal
to your courts" said Hi Ho, the sage
of Chinatown, "lest they be submitted
to the indignity of classification as
mere gangsters."
Evening star., 1934-12-31
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@. Who is playing Ophelia to John
Gielgud's Hamlet?-R. P.
A. JeSsica Tandy. This PERFORM
ance is said by critics to be perhaps
one Of the greatest in English stage
history"
Evening star., 1934-12-31

@. Who first used the expression
mental hygiene"?-A. r.
A. The term mental hygiene" was
suggested by DR.. Adolf Meyer of the
Johns Hopkins Medical School and
Hospital.
Evening star., 1934-12-31

@. What is the rule of laches?-
o. w.
A. In law 1t refers to a case of neg
lect to do thing at the proper time;
undue delay in asserting a right, or in
claiming or asking a privilege.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-10-03
Lee Tracy Stars in
You Belong to Me-

Lee Tracy. fast-talking, wise
cracking and flippant. conclusively
proves his right to be considered 6
. first-rank dramatic actor by his
performance in Paramount's sympa.
thetic, human and thrilling drama,
You Belong to Me" which opens
a. the Paramount Theatre. tomorrow.
Tracy plays the part OF . drunken.
oroken-down vaudeville cartoonist,
without ambition. resigned to q ruined
lie. In spite Of himself, he UNDER
goes . regeneration to prevent the
oisil!usionment Of q young stage
child. portrayed by six-year-old David
Holt, the newest juvenile sensation
since Shirley Temple.
This little boy whose ease OF act.
Ing and sincere emotional portrayal
drew applause from the first-day
audience promises to become one Of
the most important Of the juvenile
stars.
Helen Mack, Paramount's dimin.
utive and dynamic actress proteee.
plays the role Of stage-actress- mother
and gives to its portrayal al the
benefit Of her years Of stage ex-
perience and of her talent.
Helen Morgan Is cast as the singer.
wife Of Tracy, and In the role she
renders . number Of new SONGS oy
Sam Coslow. composer Of Cocktails
for Two"