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Tuesday, July 2, 1935
The Mexico of Today
Recent developments In Mexico would leave one to
believe that the day of the Mexico of revolutions has
passed and that time has come when that country
takes its politics in its stride.
Particular reference is made, of course, to the an
nounced withdrawal of Plutarco Calles. former
president and power behind the throne, from the
realm of Mexico's public life, and the manner in
which this withdrawal was made. Following the is
suance of a manifesto in which he voiced violent dis
agreement with policies of President L&zaro Cardenas.
Calles announced that he was taking himself out of
the scene of political action.
Not so many years ago. one of two things would
have happened. Either Calles would have accom
panied his manifesto with a revolution, or his with
drawal would have fomented a revolution, particular
ly as it was followed by the immediate dismissal from
the Mexican cabinet of all who had been at any time
closely associated with the former president.
Right on the heels of this incident, came the parade
of some 15,000 persons in Mexico City, voicing dis
approval of the administration s policies regarding the
Roman Catholic Church. The parade was held with
out interference on the part of the government.
Those who desired made their speeches, and the
demonstration concluded without violence, probably
the first time In the history of Mexico that such a
thing has happened.
Within the past three days news dispatches have
carried the intimation that the newly formed
cabinet will issue an order paving the way for the
return to Mexico of scores of political and religious
exiles, and it is further intimated from semi-official
sources that the strict ban against the operations of
the Roman Catholic Church in Mexico is to be lifted.
Calles has withdrawn from the scene, but some of
the very things that Calles advocated in his mani
festo are being carried out by the Cardenas govern
ment and some of the very things against which he
expressed disapproval are being corrected by the
Cardenas government.
The border cities of Texas watch Mexico closely.
These border cities have much in common with
Mexico, have a great sympathy with Mexico and for
Mexico. The significance of the events of the past
few weeks in Mexican history do not escape the at
tention of the American-Mexican border.
These developments indicate to the border that :
Mexico has found herself. They indicate that Mex
icans in high position are placing the welfare of their
country far above personal gains. They Indicate that
the time is here when Mexico will progress surely to
a great industrial and agricultural expansion with
the fear of revolution and its consequent upheaval
of accomplishment left far behind.
Annual Summer Warning
This being the season of the year when bathing
Iteaches and the old-fashioned swimming hole are do
ing an overtime bustness, a repetition of those an- !
nual words of caution to bathers might not come j
amiss
The cautionary words are few and simple. Don't
go Into the water for at least an hour after eating; I
don’t go out beyond your depth unless you are an !
expert swimmer; don’t dive into any pool without 1
first ascertaining the depth; don't swim when over- ;
heated or overtired; always find out In advance if
there are any treacherous currents or undertows in
the water where you plan to bathe.
• All of these little rules can be summed up more
simply in the admonition: use common sense.
Every summer week-end brings its reports of drown -
ings at bathing places. Nearly £1 of these tragedies
could be avoided if bathers used proper care. One
of the finest of summer sports, swimming need not
be dangerous if the swimmer exercises reasonable
forethought.
Far From a Unit
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee does
the nation a service by pointing out that under our
present laws only a part of our transportation sys
tem is subject to federal regulation, although the
system as a whole should be a unit.
It makes this comment in Its report on the East
man bill, which would vest regulation of water trans
port with the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Quite properly, the committee remarks that the
present situation is chaotic and cannot continue.
The railroads are subject to the strictest sort of
federal oversight; buses, trucks, and steamship lines
are subject to little, if any.
Would not the country's Industrial structure be
more healthy If all our transportation agencies were
subject to the same sort of regulation, with the
greatest good for the greatest number the guiding
light for the regulators?
Tongue Is Important
I n Checking Ills
By DR MORRIS F1SHBEIN
Editor, Journal of the American Medical Association,
and of iijgeia. the Health Magazine
For many years, doctors have considered the tongue
important in determining ailments. In fact, back In
1895, doctors invariably began their physical exam
inations by looking at it.
We know now, however, that they put a good deal
more stress on tine condition of the tongue than was
really necessary; even though there Is still a great
deal to be learned from this extraordinary organ.
In scarlet fever, for example, the tongue looks like
a strawberry. In ulcers of the stomach, It is usually
bright red and moist.
A thin white coating or furring on the tongue is
not an alarming sign, however, since it is fairly com
mon in people who smoke a great deal, or who breathe
mostly through the mouth.
• • •
The tongue's appearanoe is said to be most impor
tant in relationship to disease of stomach and intes
tines. Ir. this connection, however. It is not an ab
solutely certain sign that something is wrong, but
only an indication.
There are however, certain diseases of the tongue
which give it an unusual appearance. Some people,
for instance have hairy tongues, in others, the tongues
have a mottled appearance which make them re
semble a map. Aptly this condition is called geogra
phic tongue.
If the tongue trembles slightly when It Is extended,
disturbances of the nervous system may be Indicated.
This condition is likely to be noted in cases of chronic
alcoholism and In general paralysis.
There are some diseases in which one-half of the
tongue becomes very large, the other half remaining
small. A glandular disturbance usually reflected In
the body as a whole is frequently responsible.
In certain blood disorders, the tongue Is soft and
easily damaged. When this is the case a bite of
the tongue brings on a large blue-black blister, which
may last for several days.
Children whose tongues are coated because of com
mon infectious diseases can keep their mouths clean by
using mouth washes. In some cases even chewing
gum helps to clean off the debris.
That was a hell of a thing to wake a man up for.
There never has been nor never will be freedom
when powers of government are lodged in a man or in
a group of men. — Herbert Hoover.
The wisdom and strength of the Constitution explain
our peristence as a going concern in a world where
almost all other democracies have failed. — Bain
bridge Colby, one-time secretary of state.
It is idle to talk of the wickedness of killing, be
cause if and when the next war comes, men will think
only qf the nobleness oi dying. — Lord Hewart, chief
justice of England.
There is no reason for believing war inevitable.
A hundred years ago human slavery was held to be In
evitable. and abolitionists were commonly regarded as
crazy,cranks. — President K. C. M. Sills of Bowdoin
College.
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Behind the
News
Capital and world guasip. eeanta,
and personalities, in and out at
the news, written by a (roup at
fearleee and informed newspaper
men of Washington and New York.
This column la published by Th*
Herald as a news feature Opinion*
expressed era those of the miters aa
individuals and should not bs in
terpreted ea reflecting the editorial
policy of this newspaper.
WASHINGTON
By Ray Tucker
Lew—Pat Harrison tried to slip
over a fast one when he publicized
a schedule of new tax rates that
will raise Inly $340,000,000 annually.
But he may not get away with It.
The finance chairman gave the
impression that his figures were
official treasury proposals backed
by the White House. Although they
antagonized intended victims, they
did not suit the liberals President
Roosevelt seeks to placate. They
won t produce revenue or a new
social order. The amount he pro
poses to rats*, won t tay half tne
annual interest chargs on the na
tional debt.
As a matter of fact, the treasury
has submitted no rates. Its experts
are continually revamping sched
ules and figuring out new ones in
their taxation studies. What Mr.
Harrison did was to grab an old
set off the shelf. And it was the
lowest shelf he could find!
• • •
Consolation— If the republicans
want to know why their pockets
are empty, they should cast their
eyes on the bulging bank roll of
the American Liberty League.
Messrs. Shouse. Raskob and Smith
are in the big money. And they’re
spending it like political sailors.
Washington headquarters costs
$15,000 a month for rent and sala
ries. The New York office in Als
Empire State building chalks up a
bill of $3,600 a month. The under
sized Chicago outpost needs $1,500
a month to help save the republic.
Charges for phones, telegraph,
shipping, printing. 14stage and re
search documents are in propc. -
tion.
The Leaguers blast New Deal
legislation with speeches news
paper hand-outs and pamphlets.
Though they profess to be non
partisan. the only pat they gave
Mr. R; ^ It was on his bonus
veto. Ma;je that will console GOP.
• • •
Coffers—The league pursues the
same tactics its founders utilized
in destroying prohibition. The publi
city staff fabricates the bullets
and Mr , Shouse fires them. State
organizers and economists work
quietly behind the scenes.
Salaries are generous enough to
command able troops. President
Shouse draws $3,000 a month—he
got a raise from $1,750 last Decem
ber—and $2,000 a month for travel
and expenses. Capt. WUllvn H.
Stayton gets $10,000 a year, with
travel allowance of $600 a month.
The three-man publicity staff col
lects $30,000 a year. The economist
is rated at $3 600 a year. The con
troller who keeps the golden ac
counts gets $7,500.
The library at the Washington
office offers a clew to the source of
funds. It has five copies of the So
cial Register <$10 a copy) and three
of the Bankers’ Directory ($15 a
volume.
• • •
Revival — President Roosevelt Is
keeping it quiet, but he may ask
congress for a law to revitalize
the anemic NR A. Employer and
employe groups have steadily ap
plied pressure for such a move
since the court caged the Blue
Eagle.
Although It Is an unknown chap
ter of the NR As last days, legisla
tion to revive the codes in a big
way has lain mi the president's
desk for some time. It was drawn
by Don Richberg in anticipation of
a Judical setback. It re-deflnes In
terstate commerce and delegates
specific authority, thus meeting
the supreme court’s two objections
House leaders had agreed to spon
sor it on the very day the nine
Judges cracked down.
Mr Richberg pleaded with the
president to take this way out ol
the dilemma. He argued that the
court had shown how the NRA could
be legalized. But other advisers pre
vailed They persuaded Mr Roose
velt to paint the blackest possible
picture. This explains his so-called
"court lecture” and absolute aban
donment of any revival effort
• Tactics — Some administration
aides wont wear mourning if the
holding company bill does not be
come law at this session. They have
hatched a scheme for forcing a rec
ord vote In the House or else—.
Senator Wheeler holds the key.
He is quite willing to let the mea
sure die unless he can retain the
“death clause” passed by the sen
ate. He can administer the death
blow by refusing to let the senate
consider any proposal except his
own He can do this by refusing to
put to a vote any mild compromise
worked out in conference.
This desperate strategy Is expect
ed to have two results. Utility
stocks will suffer from uncertainty
caused by delay and doubt. Pro
gressives will take the Issue to the
country during the summer recess.
They will threaten to campaign
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MOW GO ON WITH TUB STOKI
CHAPTER XLV11
W70RD went to Victor 8tryk
" burst by wire and be. of
course, was furious.
“Married to Michael Heath*
eroe weeks ago. He ts here
with me. Both ask blessing
and forgiveness."
Victor almost bad apoplexy
Bertlne did not do much to soothe
him. What was this outlandish
tale, Victor fumed! Katharine
wandering around the southwest
with God knew whom, lost in the
desert, found by this extraordi
nary young man who bad taught e
riding class in lsnlcock and who.
amazingly enough, bad been mar
ried to Katharine for weeka
Bertlne said again and again
that she could not get over It. She
repeated the phrase impressively,
as though the very weight ot her
words must stun the listener.
People got bored bearing ft
Lida Parker, who was fond ot
Bertlne, said so roundly. „
"You really must stop raving
about Kay." Lida told her friend
“People will think there’s some
thing odd about the whole affair
and lt‘s really very romantic. It
isn't as if this young Heatberoe
hadn’t turned out extraordinarily
well. He has a title If be cares to
use It. Zoe tells me. It was all In
the Times ..
“Newspaper stories." said
Katharine's stepmother who bad
a complete disregard tor all mat
ter appearing in the public prints
except the society columns which
were to her a sort of Bible.
•
Lida Parker was annoyed and
showed it.
"It’s the truth." she said firmly
"And you know It. I think Katb
trine’s done very well for her
self . .
Meantime Victor Strykhurst
went to see Mrs. Merser.
“Yes, I knew about It." Violet
said.
“You probably encouraged the
whole thing Just from spite." Vic
tor sputtered angrily. “1 wouldn't
have believed It of you."
“1 didn’t know until after
ward," Violet told him, keeping
her temper In leash. "1 warned
you the day she was thrown from
the horse that she needed careful
handling. 1 could see by her face
she was Interested in the boy
But you wouldn’t let her take a
Job: you balked her In everything
What did yon expect?"
• • •
I710LET felt a sudden and Inez
’ pltcable pity tor him. sitting
there with his handsome head In
his banda
M1d gently. He's n gentleman,
nice looking and pleaaant.”
-He was a groom." muttered
Victor. "Ha was a cowboy before
that."
“You're betnt *>ry foolish about
It." Violet told him. rising and
terminating the interview. "I
don't know why 1 should listen to
your absurd accusations against
me. except that I was once fond
of yon. nod I reellxe parents are
notably silly tn matters of this
sort.”
-I'm sorry." said the man
knowing himself dismissed.
Violet felt that absurd pity
welling np in be? heart again
When be left sbe sboob bands
with him quite calmly, and then
she went back Into tbe bouse and
tore up letters wbtrb sba bad
been keeping tn a locked boa.
Why abe bad kept tboee old
lova letters, abe could not hav#
said. 8he was a irue and faith
ful wife: but there bad been a
lurking sentiment for tbe old tie
whlcb sbs bad never before been
able to sever. Sbe saw Victor oow
as he really waa—elderly. Inef
fectual. hidebound. How could
sba ever have loved him?
a aa m
ISABEL, who worked lo Miss
* Betsy's Beauty Shop, read the
news In the village newspaper and
went back to the shabby little
bouse she shared with her mother
and sisters to gloat over the story
with a trace of envy.
“I know her well.** she told the
daszled little sisters who huog
over the very poor half-tone re
production of Katharine’s picture.
"Oh. she’s lota prettier than that.
Daisy! She’s a real blond—and
you know we don't get many of
those. I’ve seen the fellow she
married many a time. too. He’s
real good looking—I don’t know
as he’s my type, though. Now.
my Ideal—"
They had heard snout Isabel’s
Ideal before. Daisy frankly
yawned.
“My Ideal." pursued Isabel
running a wet comb through her
wave and narrowing her eyes
speculatively at her image In the
spotted and cloudy mirror. ”my
ideal is sort of like Fredrlc March
only younger, but with the same
kind of chin."
“BUI don’t look a bit like Fred
r1e March.'* observed Daisy with
an air of Innocence belied by the
knowing sure in her beady eyes
"You better let Bill alone.
Isabel said with spirit. “I’ve told
BUI many a time be wasn't my
ideal as tar as looks go. but n*
certainly Is one handsome fellow
There are girls In this towt. wbo’d
give their shoes to go out with
him."
"Ses you!" Daisy was setting
the table ouw.
“You mind your own business
or you'll be sorry." Isabel advised
heatedly. "Tell you one thing—
when Bill and 1 step off we II nave
a slicker looking place to live to
than this dump. Wonder you kids
wouldn't rinse out a bit of wash
now and then, with Ms working
her head off all day at the can
ning factory. Too get out of
school at quarter past three and
bang around yelling your tKads
off till Just before 1 come home
Bet I know what’s tor supper
too." She wrinkled her nose, star
ing into the handleless pot on the
stove.
"Canned beans! I know It."
She slammed Into the room she
"It's taming oat all right.** she shared with Daisy and Uary
Maud. Bill was using bar to ona
of the Irst indoor hockey games
tonight. She'd be lucky II abe
found a decent pair of silk stock
ings to wear.
Bow nice It would Da, Isabel
mused, suring around the dark,
shabby little room, to have pretty
things, to have beam and dates
galore While yoo were young—
that’s wben It counted because,
after all It wouldn't matter whan
she was older.
“Oh. ala. a bos came tor yon to
day." Mary Maud, gangling and
pale at 11. In a gingham dree* a
slse too small, cam* to sund and
sure from the door.
"A bos? Bow? By parcel
post?"
“1 don’t know. No. 1 think
someone left It at the door, it
was on tbe stoop. Daisy." said
Mary Maud virtuously, "wanted
to open It. but 1 wotMd;*« let ber.“
MARANTIC ALL 7 Isabel tor* at
r tbe string, ripping it off Under
rolds of tissue paper lay a white
and ellrer frock. Isabel gasped.
Staring. 8b* tore open the square
creamy envelop* There was a
signature. Sally Moon. .. . Why,
of all things. . . .
“Dear Isabel: I’m going to
Parle for a /ear Tou said
something tbe last time you
did my hair about getting
married. Don’t say 1 gave this
to you. The old cats have
talked enough already. Good
luck."
“Well. 1 never thought she even
likfnl me." marvelled Isabel
Casual, careless Sally had sent her
the wedding drees!
"Try It on. als. Try It on."
Both dingy little girls were bop
ping about In an ecstasy of excite
ment
They forgot about time, forgot
about food. Isabel emerged from
tbe scrnbby cuolcle which served
as a bathroom, her arms and face
gleaming from recent scrubbing.
She slipped the lovely frock over
her bead.
“Ooh-ooh. don’t yon look nice!"
Even Daisy said It reluctantly but
convincingly.
When you have nev»r before in
your life owned a really decent
frock. Isabel thought revolving
before the square of mirror. It's
heaven to own one at last ... It
works magic for yon.
Lost In her dreams, she didn’t
bear the doorbell. Didn't hear
BiU’a deep growl In response to
Mary Maud’s piping treble.
“Tell her I can't make the
game," she beard at last “Tell
her I’ve got to play pool with
some of the fellows . . ."
Isabel went out Into the sitting
room BUI saw her. He gaped.
The little girls, sensing a situs
;*on. withdrew to the kitchen
where they peeped through the
kitchen door.
“Don’t bother." Isabel said
loftily. "You've broken dates with
me before. BUI Martin. This Is
the last time. I'm getting me an
other bean."
She was regal In tbe white and
silver. In the cheap little bouse
she was like an exotic flower.
“You’re tollin' m*r BUI d*
mended truculently “Yo*T* my
girl, aren't you? And we're get
tin’ married soon, aren't we?"
“Are we?" Isabel shrugged
“First 1 heard of It."
“Well, you know it now." said
the man. He was storing at her
as If he bad never seen her before,
i (To Be Concluded)
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SEND Ms"YOUR SPAAiC CROP*
OF MUM SIC OUi. IONS NOTIONS
NOVM — TO DEAR OUD*NOAH v
against members suspected of em
asculating the senate measure. The
fur will fly if this senate-house duel
reaches that stage.
• • •
Politics — Work relief jobs and
funds have finally been parcelled
out to the politicians. They will dom
inate under the present setup.
In spite of President Roosevelt's
warnings, state and national bosses
have apparently won their long
fight to distribute the $4,000,000,000
fund. All but a few state directors
have been appointed on recommen
dation of senators and national com
mitteemen. The new chiefs are ra
pidly scrapping old and experienced
relief workers Where a senator is
in bad. the democratic governor runs
the works.
New Deal Idealists are disillusion
ed and admit it. They have protest
ed in vain to Harry Hopkins. Now
they are trying to muster up cour
age to present their fears and com
plaints to the President.
• • •
Optimists — Piecing together a
presidential ticket is as popular a
game with republicans as word
puzzles used to be at summer resorts
where there was nothing else to do.
It may be a useless pastime right
now. but it means the OOP is sit
ting up an* looking around.
One fanciful arrangement links
Borah of Idaho and Wadsworth of
New York as a possible team. If the
constitution emerges as the is
sue. it la admitted that nobody
could dramatize it so well as the
Idahoan. Wadsworth would be a
close second. But the king-makers
always Conclude with the recollection
that "Borah never stays put.'*
Another conversationally interest
ing slate consist* of Wadsworth and
Lew" Douglas. Mr. Roosevelt's ex
director of the budget. They would
fit the political picture if federal
finances dominate peoples thoughts
next year. This may be hot-weather
politics, but it’s significant that
even the heat doesn't keep the re
publicans from hoping.
• • 4
Note* — Two plans for helping
share-croppers are colliding — the
iXigwell resettlement scheme and the
Bankhead farm tenant scheme...
Fhe legal showdown on the proces
sing tax will come next fall, says
Attorney General Cummings.. .An
other good lawyer—William Stanley
- has jumped from the deportment
of justice. ..Josephine Roche told
friends that she didn t know she was
# head the youth movement till she
saw it in the papers -no program
has been worked out yet .. Washing
ton has shied away from British
feelers on the question of heading
off Mussolini in Ethiopia.. Talk of
Captain Anthony Eden visiting
Washington didn’t strike a respons
ive chord.
The question arises: What has
happened to the old-time cracker
barrel philosopher who used to whit
tle on boxwood at the country store?
The New Deal probably has him cut
ting paper dolls.
A, Today's
Almanac:
July 21*
1760- AU Canada.
comes into the .
possession of England
1^12= Woodrow Wilson
nominated for TVesi*
deni on the 4£>tf'
ballot* W a. vote of
65o to96
l92l*Pnesident
Harding sidns .
nesoluticrK declaring
State of war with
Germany officially
~ ended*
Flashes
-Of
Life
i By the Amo? la ted Pres*)
Service Entrance—
In Rear
COLLING8WOOD, N. J.—Mrs.
Mary Ptsark vows she’ll pay more
attention to geography the next
time she sells liquor.
The kitchen of her home Is in
adjoining Woodlynne and author
ities there have shown no dispo
sition to interfere with her liquor
business.
But one day she sold some
drinks in the parlor and that
was a mistake because the parlor
is in Collingswood and Collings
wood Is dry.
So Judge Frank Neutze sen
tenced her to 30 days in Jail.
"I just got mixed up,” she
explained. *
Knows Her Job
NEW YORK-Americas oldest
“chorus girl” has a Job for next
season and is very happy about
it.
She Is Mme Maria Savage
accent on the last syllable—and
has signed up for her 28th con
secutive season in the chorus of
the Metropolitan Opera Company.
She will be 70 next new year's
day.
Mme Savage, who is a native
of Belgium, has been singing in
opera here and abroad for nearly
50 years
For The Church
Collection?
ST. LOUIS—“Where's the near
est church?” a feminine motorist
asked John Miller, blind, as he
heard a motor car stop bosldo
him at the curb.
“Thanks,” the voice /eplietf to
his directions. As the gears
meshed Miller felt a deft hand
lift his purse from his pocket. It
contained li.
Juvenile Lottery
CHICAGO — A group of small
boys who broke a window a week
ago while playing ball promised
the owner of the building they
would pay for it. There the mat
ter rested. Monday Fred Hotter,
10, sor-fc^ out the owner and
paid 1 \ one dollar He explain
ed they charged one cent each
for chances on two modest prises
to cum the dollar.
y,"+rtJ#ri« JL Haekin
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any question of (act by writing The
Brownsville Herald Information
Bureau. Frederic J. Haskln, Director,
Washington. D. (X Please enclose
th*ee fJ> cents for reply
Q. When was the Diesel engine
first made? W. S. D.
A. It was patented by Dr. Diesel
in 1892. The first real engine was
built the following year. It was
exhibited in 1898
Q Did Pennsylvania nwbt t»
placts in the early day*? W Hit
A During the 18th century Penn
tylvama was a refuge for European
immigrants No other colony had
so many different races and relig
ions Dutch. Swedes. English, Ger
mans. welsh, and Irish; Quakers,
Presbyterians. Catholics. Lutherans,
Mennonites. and Moravians. Many
communities have a dialect show
ing traces of many of these lan
guages — particularly Flhe no-Fran
conian German—which is known as
Pennsylvania Dutch.
Q. Is there a town In the United
States governed explosively by wom
en? F. C.
A New Albany. Kansas, a
of 203 has a woman mayor
other officials.
• • •
Q. Who first had the title of Prime
Minister of England? 8. G.
A. It was first used by Sir Robert
Walpole, who was In office from 1721
to 1742 Thfr title was not recogninsd
by law until 1905.
• • •
Q. What b a mutatlonbt? J. C.
A One who believes that evolution
proceeded by mutations rather than
by minute variations.
• • •
Q. Why are silos built round In
stead of sgaare? D. K.
A. A round silo is more readily
made strong structurally than Is a
square or rectangular-shaped silo.
Moreover the round surface better
lends itself to settlement or silage
than does a silo which Is square cor
nered. A round silo also requires
less material In construction than a
square silo of equal capacity.
• • •
Q. What became of the college fee
Indians at ( arltale. Pa? G. 8.
A. The Carlisle Indian School waa
originally a military post at Carlisle,
Pa., and was made into an element
ary school for Indians in 1878. It
was never s college, but remained
an elementary school for Indian
youth until shortly after the World
War. when It was discontinued and
the plant restored to the War De
partment, September 1. 1918.
• • •
Q. What are the names of Haey,
Long’s children? R. D. i
A Senator Long's children arj*
Rose Lolita, Russell Billlu. and Pal
mer Reid.
• • •
Q Please rive directions for a
crack filler, e D.
A A ver^ complete filling for open
cracks in floors may be made by
thoroughly soaking newspapers in
paste made of one pound of flour,
three quarts of water, and one
tablespoonfui of alum, thoroughly
boiled and mixed. Make the final
mixture about as thick as putty,
aiid it will harden like papier
mache. This paper may be used for
molds for various purposes.
• • •
Q. Whv are so many Jewish peo
ple named Cohen? E. F.
A. The name is Hebrew for priest
and Is a Jewl«h family dkme. Imply
ing descent from Aaron and the He
brew priests (Cohanlm).
• • •
O' Was Da Maarier*t Peter Ibbet
son ever published as a serial? N. B.
A. The novel appeared serially la
Harper's Magarlne in 1891.
* A A
Q. How long have theatre* «m
plorrd women cshers? H. K.
A. In December. 1903, women
ushers were employed bv the Ma
jestic Theitre In New Yortr This
was referred to In various periodi
cals as a new job for women.
• • •
Q. What Is the origin of the eg
preoslon "brand new?’’ M. M. L.
A Some believe it to mean so
new that the mark or brand of the
maker has not yet worn away
nibbed off The expression was fogr
merly used only of things made of
metal.
• • •
Q. At commencement exercise*
where an IX. B. Is being confer
red. on which side of the cap should
the tassel he worn? E. W. T.
A The faculty for exercises grant
ing degrees of LL. B. would wear the
tassel to the left. The class would
wear the tassel to the right until
each diploma was presented where
upon thev would Immediately shift
to the left.
• • •
Q. What was the Manet letter?
H. D. C.
A This was a private letter writ
ten by Thomas Jefferson to an
Italian named Mazrel in 1796. A
paragraph to the effect that "air
Anglican monarrhlal arlstocratkal
party" had spnmg up in America
whose avowed object was to "draw
over us the substance, as they had
already done the forms, of the Brit
ish government.* did much toward
arousing animosity against Jeffer
son.
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