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Evening star., 1934-05-12

sessing a slow so,lthvard movement.
In Spring and Summer the rnidice
begins to move less slowly southwark,
leaving navigable passages between
the coasts.
@. In poker, do the cards speak for
themselves or must a player call his
hand?-H. H.
A. When there are no Wild cards
the cards speak for themselves. With
wild cards the value of hard is no
more than the player calls 1t.
@. Who has the authority to extend
Emma Goldman's stay in the United
States-G. c.
A. The Bureau Of immigration has
authority to extend Lmrna GCldman's
stay in this country. On April 30,
however, the last lay cf the stay IN
the United States allowed her by i'm
migration authorities, she left for To-
ronto.
@. What is the disease in which the
muscles seem to ,urn to stons?-
S. F. T.
A. In fact, the condition is one in
which bone is formed n the muscles,
tendons and deep tissues. This rare
disease is myositis ossifcans pro-
gressiva.
@. Was the motion picture. Eskimo"
made in the Far North? Are the play
ers real Eskimos?-R. c. F.
A. The entire cast Of The picture,
with the exception Ct the men On
the ship. was made Jp Of Eskimos.
Mr.. w. S. Van Dyke, director, spent
more than a year in the Arctic
filming the picture. The Arctic re-
ferred to is that Of Alaska.
@. Was the iron crown Of Lomhar1v
made Of nails from the cross upon
which Christ was crucinec?-R. B.
A. According to tradition. the iron
filet. which is part Of the crown Of
Lombardy now owned Ey he reign
ing family Of italy. is said to be made
from one of the nails Of lne cross OF
Christ.
@. What is meant by rip tide?-
N. S.
A. Rip tides. or tide rips, are COM
motion Of the sea caused by opposing
currents or by rapid currents passing
over an uneven bottom. For instance,
when a current setting TO the north
west meets a strong sea breeze from
the west rip tide is formed.
@. Who is head Of the organization
OF Kentucky colonels?-M. M.
A. Col. John Allocate. editor OF
Film Daily, New York City, is COM
mander in chief of the organization.
O. Who is called the Henry Ford
of France?-A. J.
A. Andre Citroen is so called be-
cause it was he who adapted mass
production to French methods and
he has done more than any other
French manufacturer to extend the
use of motor traction in France.
@. Please tell something Of the
American Museum which has been
opened in Greece.-W. T. c.
A. The Corinth Museum OF the
American School of Classical Studies
at Athens, Greece, which has been
opened in Old Corinth, is gift OF
Mrs. William H. Moore of New York
City to the school and to the govern
ment of Greece. The museum was
designed by w. Stuart Thompson in
the style of the late medieval ByZan-
tine monasteries. Constructed of re-
intorced concrete, the building Is
earthquake-proof, and with its equip
ment, furnished by Edward S. Hark-
ness, is the most efficiently equipped
OF the museums in Greece. The mu-
scum is located on low plateau
west of the ruins Of the Temple OF
Apollo. Prof. Edward Capps is chair
man of the Managing Committee Of
the school and Prof. Richard Stillwell
is it's resident director.
Evening star., 1934-05-12
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

This column has endeavored for 10
years to answer all letters received.
but occasionally one is mislaid or
otherwise overlooked in the shuffle.
The word "shufie" reminds us OF
q good story, and a true one, which
happened just this week. Ruth Ann,
4 years old. pretending to play bridge
with her uncle, said, Now you shovel
EN-" and then, Now I'll throw EN-"
Which. perhaps, Is nearer the truth
than many a bridge player would
admit.
This column, with some chagrin,
pulled out from underneath blotter
the other day the following letter,
dated December Is. 1893:
Dear Sir: 1t was many years ago
that / called on you at The Star
Once to try to interest you in the
aquarium hobby as a subject for your
column. / have followed with in
terest your slowly developing en-
thusiasm and feel that now you have
fairly adopted the hobby.
II have often wondered whether 1t
was ! who caused you to take 1t up
Or whether your interest began with
a casual visit to pet store which
you described several years ago.
Il hope that We can meet again
some time. / would very much like
to see your collection, which probably
is now considerably larger than my
own, II you feel that you can spare
the time and would be interested In
discussing FISH and philosophy with
me. Lest you may think that this
is q snare may I add that am not
an agent and have nothing to sell.
Hoping that you are not so Swamped
with letters from column readers that
my proposition will not appeal to you
! remain.
Your sincere admirer.
H. M. B."
The coming OF a new hobby or in
terest into the consciousness OF any
person Is always an interesting
matter.
Just how did 1t begin?
Is 1t possible to place ones mental
finger exactly upon the hour, or the
position. the word, or the article,
which turned one squarely into q new
direction?
Does each one Of the thousands of
stamp enthusiasts. for instance. know
just who started them upon their
careers as philatelists, the very hour,
and place?
= 1t Is doubtful
And 1t Is so with the fish hobby
that entertaining pastime which is
now sweeping the world. having COM
pletely submerged the Germans before
the World War
The writer here remembers very
well the visit Of the gentleman who
wrote the above letter.
And he recalls wildly his remark.
made after he left:
Il wouldn't walk across the room
to look at an aquarium"
He meant 1t. too.
Tropical fish" was q term without
meaning to him, in personal sense,
although he had written for this
paper. many years ago. the first
feature story" ever written in Wash
ington about the "Guppy," today the
worlds most popular aquarium fish.
He had seen. he had admired. he
had written-and then forgotten. IS
one must at times
Just what a real personal interest
in a thing Is no one can say. exactly.
but there Is all the difference In the
world. as every one knows. What
one loves to write about one may
feel, somehow must have an authentic
touch which no amount of necessary
writing otherwise possesses.
The man who said Il wouldn't
walk across the room to look at an
Evening star., 1934-05-12
insults Excessive" Bail.

Samuel insult, charged with va
rious grave offenses in the manipula-
ton of the securities of the vast
utilities empire" which he created,
is released from Jail in bond Of $780,
900 in Chicago. His attorney vainly
sought to have the amount Of the bail
Evening star., 1934-05-12

aquarium" has happily lived to eat
his words Since then he has walked
across many rooms, has walked many
miles, indeed. to look at small fishes
In aquaria.
A wholesome and picturesque in
terest has been added to a human
life. Today, II he happens to kill a
fly, he thinks instantly. "Ah! that will
be good food for old j. D." old j. D.
being a large specimen of Cichlasoma
nigrofasciatum in a tank to itself.
II he sees small worms on a tree in
the garden his first thought Is not,
"How can I get rid of them?" but
"Will they make good fish food?"
But just where or how. exactly, this
pleasant obsession began, he is honest
ly unable to determine.
He does not feel that Mr. H. M. B.
had much to do with it. but then,
again. he would not be able to swear
that he didn't have something to 90
with it.
For those interested in the genesis
Of such things, he adds the following
now historical facts:
/. That to the best of his knowl-
edge and belief $50 you see what facts
are, after alb his interest in the
aquarium hobby began with the pur-
chase of three goldfshes for a tub
garden in the back yard.
2. The interest in this garden"
was caused mostly by the facts OF
location, that is. there was place
in the corner of the yard where a
tiny circular pool seemed exactly in
place.
3. That the fishes were secured as
a necessity, the pool breeding mosqui
toes, as stagnant bits of water will do,
II not provided with fishes to eat the
larvae. Mosquito larvae. by the way.
are excellent live fish food.
4. That the urge to purchase the
fishes was not dictated by any par
ticular admiration for them. but came
about solely as a protective measure,
the writer's skin being very sensitive
to insect bites.
5. That the interest in the fishes
grew, more as sort of game. than
any real fondness for them, because
they were the constant source of in
terest to four pet cats, and it was
necessary to watch the cats every
time they went back to the tub.
g. That this interest in protecting
the fishes led to a genuine personal
interest in them.
:. That this interest led to their
being placed in an aquarium. in the
Fall. since the tub was not deep
enough for Wintering them outdoors
9. That this placement OF the
fishes. out Of their 10-gallon tub, into
5-gallon aquarium. led to complica-
tions. mostly manifested in gasping at
the surface.
9. That these specimens were final
ly given away to a friend with a
large and deep pool, wherein they
swim happily to this day.
10. That the budding fish fancier
was then left in possession of a nice
| tank with nothing In it except sand
and plants.
What greater stimulus could there
be for starting with the tropical fishes.
especially when one had been making
eyes" at the Scalares, or Angel fishes?
We began in May, 1882. so today,
May, 1884, on the second anniversary
, OF our entrance into the hobby, We
! greet fish fanciers far and wide, and
wish them and their fishes we'll. Com
pared with many fanciers. We have
not been in the game" very long but
n hn
aquarium make tremendous strides in
the National Capital. and to feel a
personal satisfaction in having made
some contributions toward that happy
and fascinating end.
Evening star., 1934-05-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHI1ANDER JOHNSON.

Holidays.
A little theory I had.
It's duty 1t would shirk.
1t sometimes made me rather sad
Because 1t wouldn't work.
I tried to coax 1t on Its way
To labor or contrive.
1t would not work eights hours =,
Or even six or five.
When Of emergency I told
And more results would seek,
1t next refused In accents bold
To work five days 4 week.
And SO the world Is filled with care
Increasing day by day,
When many theories prepare
To take q holiday.
Evening star., 1934-05-12
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

@. How far is the center Of
base ball diamond from the back line
of the pitchers box?-R. L. H.
A. 1t is two feet seven and eleven
sixteenths inches.
@. What per cent is the Panama
Canal paying on the investment
A. C. G.
A. The Panama Canal is operating
on an efficient basis and the net
revenues from the canal and its asso-
ciated business enterprises are equiva-
lent to a return of 2.23 per cent on
the investment.
@. How old is Prussias premier,
Gen. Goring?-M. A. c.
A. Gen. Hermann Wilhelm Goring,
Prussia's premier, was born in Rosen-
helm Ober-Bayern. Bavaria, January
IL. 1893 He is, therefore, forty-one
years old.
Q. Why is the automobile code so
fashioned that a used car which has
been run fifty thousand miles brings
the same price as one which has run
only ten thousand?-D. H.
A. The code sets maximum al
lowance on cars. The dealer must
deduct from this price a sum suffi-
cient to put the car in perfect condi-
tion for resale.
@. What is the derivation of the
word 'jinrikisha"?-M. M.
te
japanese words-jin. man; riki,
power; sha, vehicle.
@. How long was London Bridge
the only bridge across the Thames at
London?-L. L.
A. Till 1850 it was the only one.
@. Who was the god of fire.
G. H.
A. In Roman mythology, Vulcan
was the god of fire, and Of the work
ing of metals. and patron Of handi-
craftsmen. In Greek mythology, he
was called Hephaestus.
@. How are questions handled in
the office Of the Haskin Information
Service?-T. c. G.
A. The incoming letters are opened
at a mailing table, stamped with the
date. and taken in great basketfuls to
the assignment desk. Here they are
read and divided among the research
ers according to type of inquiry
When the research work Is done, re-
plies to letters are dictated to Stenog-
raphers, typed. read at the editorial
desk, sent to the table for outgoing
mail, where they are prepared for
mailing. Join the hosts Of peopls
who use this newspaper information
service at Washington, D. c. Frederic
j. Haskin is the director. Send stamp
or coin for return postage.
@. Was the composer of Garry Me
Back to Old Virginny' a Negro?-
J. K. S.
A. James E. Bland, the composer
is a Negro.
@. How many unlicensed airplanes
are there in this .country?-J. P.
A. There were 23l5 active unlicensed
aircraft in operation on April /, 1884
@. How many national parks mas
Canada w. D.
A. Her national paris number lS
and have a total area of y 059 square
miles. Jasper, Ranff. Prince Albert
and Riding Mountain are the largest.
@. What is the word that is used
for the swapping of the fingers as
an expression of contemplate. L.
A. 1t is called a fico.
@. When was Bsfin Bay discovered?
W. K.
A. 1t was discovered by an Eng
lishman, named Baffin. in 1915. Baffin
Land is separated from Greenland by
Baffin Bay where the surface Of the
sea is covered during the greater
part OF the year with ire which extends
from shore to shore in Winter, pos
Evening star., 1934-05-12

Chicago is prepared not only to
boast of a Century Of Progress. but to
keep the evidences of it on view.
despite protests OF various statesmen
that in considering progress a certain
itself evident.
Evening star., 1934-05-12

One Of the few points of serenity in
the news of the day Is the information
that Mahatma Gandhi Is enjoying
three square meals . day and con-
siderine the custom which prevents
polite persons from talking while
eating.
Evening star., 1934-05-12
Entrance and Exit.

Entrance and Exit.
When insult in Chicago town
By art was much enthused,
He was when care he sought to drown
Through music much amused.
He learned the heartlessness OF men,
The fickleness of fate.
He got the gate receipts-and then
He simply got the gate.
Evening star., 1934-05-12
Fair Consideration Asked.

The traditional Man from Mars. II
a spectator at the hearing before ths
House Rules Committee yesterday on
the bill to give the District the right
to borrow from the P. w. A. for neces-
sary Capital projects, might infer that
. the local community was not only
powerful alien given to sharp practice
in chiseling money from the impotent
. United States Government, but was
! involved in some shady deal in which
1t proposed to obtain money under
false pretenses and never pay it back.
The local community, of course, has
had very little to say about the draft
ing of this measure or the necessity
for its passage. Some of the organi-
cations of local taxpayers, upon whom
would naturally fall the burdens al
ways represented in assumption of
debt, have Endorsed the bill as desira-
BILE and reasonable, embodying prac-
tical method of obtaining funds,
otherwise lacking, for certain essen
. tial projects in Capital development.
The bill itself was drawn after con-
ferences between the Commissioners,
Public Works Administrator Ickes, the
members of the Park and Planning
Commission and the Legislative Com
mittees of House and Senate. 1t was
approved without objection by the
Senate.
The claim that there is any doubt
as to the Districts repayment of the
money to be borrowed contains ironic
implications. Money for the repay
ment of the funds would, of course,
be contained in the regular appro-
priation bills, over which the citizens
OF the District of Columbia have abb
Solutely no control; over which the
Commissioners of the District have
very limited control. As set forth In
The Star previously, the financing Of
needed Capital development through
, loans or advances from the Treasury
would follow established precedent.
Has the District ever escaped the re-
payment of a single penny of previous
debt? Is there any method in the
world by which the District of Colum-
bia could shirk the repayment of debt
to the United States, assuming for
the purposes of argument that its citi-
zens we're inclined to shirk their law
full obligations?
This bill merely extends privileges
to the District, but under far stricter
scrutiny by Congress, that are ex-
tended to the States, the municipal
tiles, the counties and even the school
districts of any and all sections of
the United States. The money ad-
vanced to the District as a loan would
cost the United States nothing, as
the terms of repayment, with inter-
est, are strictly outlined in the legis-
lation. The powerful partner in the
joint enterprise Of Capital building
and development is merely extending
to the politically impotent. unrepre-
sented partner a loan, with interest,
which this politically impotent part
ner will be compelled to repay. The
result will be to obtain desirable i'm
provements, the need for which is not
debatable to spread the cost over
several years instead of bu:dening
current revenues: to furnish legiti-
mate employment and to take idle
men off the burdened relief rolls.
d The local community appeals to the
fair minded men of the House to
see that this legislation is enacted.
Evening star., 1934-05-12

The Associated Press Is exclusively en-
titled to the use for republication Of all
news dispatches credited to 1t or not other
wise credited in this paper and also the
publication OF special dispatches herein
ere alSn raSerNed
Evening star., 1934-05-12
Our Oil-Bearing.

From the Muskeeon Chronicle.
Scientists believe that the entire
earth is cushioned by q layer Of
crude oil. Well. at the rate they are
taking out the supply now It won't
be long before the earth will be
humping along on nat tires.
Evening star., 1934-05-12

Finland paid up as q matter Of
course, and will probably find q simple
cash transaction cheaper than doing
business on the installment plan.
Evening star., 1934-05-12

Genius has been defined as IAN
infinite capacity for detail"-which
appears to be one Of the various little
things demanded OF an N. r. A..
official.
Evening star., 1934-05-12
Business and Politics.

BudneS6 And HOht1cs.
Can you keep business out of
politics."
TOO easily" answered Senator
Sorghum. THE folks out home say
the practice Of not giving taxpayers
their moneys worth has become pain
fully unbusinesslike."
Evening star., 1934-05-12
Smaller, But Deadlier.

From the Miami Daily News.
A Montana court has ruled that a
loaf OF bread can be deadly weapon.
On the other hand, more deaths can
be attributed to buns.
Evening star., 1934-05-12

While no remarkable scientific stu
dent, Hitler has managed to enliven
his craftsmanship by a discussion of
ethnology with a dash of vivisection.
Evening star., 1934-05-12

Jud Tunkins says that communism
is more terrifying than ever when you
look at the number Of puns 1t has
created in the name Of DR.. Writ.
Evening star., 1934-05-12
Proof. of Recovery

From the Wichita EAGLE.
Four million dollars, now available
to depositors in closed banks. Ia un-
called for. This seems to bear out
the claim that the emergency Is oyes.
Evening star., 1934-05-12
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Evening star., 1934-05-12
Business In banditry.

HAS Dillinger been around this
way?"
NO" answered Cactus Joe, there's
some chance of his doing little
business here, If he'll proceed intel
ligently. Mesa Bill, who wins all the
money in every little poker game.
needs kidnapping. While we wouldn't
think Of paying a ransom, we might
consider arrangements to pay
bonus"
War" said Hi Ho, the sage of
Chinatown, rs too often waged with
relentless shrewdness by mercenary
noncombatants."
Evening star., 1934-05-12

'Dar is always signs Of prosperity"
said Uncle Eben. II never yet knew
times to be so hard dat no one had
money to bet on Z good hoss race"
Evening star., 1934-05-12
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Token.
NtA A. LAg

A token Is little thing
That serves fond memories to bring
1t says, Dear friend, remember me, "
But does not mention &C. O. D."
Evening star., 1934-05-12

w A s H I N G T o N. D. c.
SATURDAY May IL, 1884
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tempered steel"
STATE NAMES, FLAGS, SEALS,
SONGS, BIRDS. FLOWERS AND
OTHER SYMBOLS. BY George
Earle Shankle, Phi. D. New York:
The H. w. Wilson Co.
Producers of pageants, members Of
historical and patriotic organizations,
journalists and authors will welcome
this reference book as a repository Of
much information which they have
been accustomed to seek in many dif-
ferent places. The author spent three
years of research in the Library OF
Congress gathering his material and in
addition sent out numerous personal
letters and questionnaires. He sub
mitted the data for each State to the
State librarian, the State historian or
the librarian of the State university.
The origin and significance of the
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alphabetically or in the order Of the
founding Of the States. but according
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after kings and queens. after English
localities, from the Latin, from Amer
ican Indian dialects, etc. State nick
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of their insignia, flags, capitol build
ings, flowers, trees, birds, songs and
miscellaneous items are given diM-
sions of the book. A list of leading
State histories fills one chapter. In
this chapter it Is surprising not to find
the history of New York State by its
State historian, DR.. Alexander C.
Flick. The book is illustrated with
reproductions of the State seals. in
black and white, and Of the State
flags in their true colors.
Evening star., 1934-05-12

O. What is the word that is used
for the swapping of the fingers as
an expression of contemplate. L.
A. It is called a fico.
Evening star., 1934-05-12

@. When was Baffin Bay discovered?
w. K.
A. 1t was discovered by an Eng
lishman, named Bafin. in 1915 Baffin
Land is separated from Greenland BY
Bafin Bay where the surface of the
sea is covered during the greater
part of the year with ire which extends
from shore to shore in Winter. pos
Smyrna times., 1934-11-08

the world is the system of educa-
tion SO highly developed, and yet
we do not appreciate our good for
tune. Up until now had taken the
American school for granted and it
was with a start that I realized
that it is made possible only BY the
taxation of the American people.
Up until now I did not realize the
tremendous proportions of this
system. Our parents must pay to
keep up this great system and we
do not make the most Of the OBJ
portunities they give US. We come
to school with the idea Of getting
by on the least work possible and
Of having a good time. I have
firmly decided to take advantage
of the opportunities offered me to
secure education. The most i'm
portant fact about the American
school to me is the fact that it
Smyrna times., 1934-11-08

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