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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Honor to DR.. Putnam.

An innate modesty would make Her
bert Putnam the first to protest against
an allusion to the Library Of Congress
as monument testifying to his thirty
years Of labor as its Librarian. If the
Library Is to be regarded as a monu-
ment, Mr.. Putnam would look upon it
as representing no one man, but as a
symbol Of the finer and spiritual ele-
ments that 60 into the making of a
Nation Of millions Of men. And he
would never regard it as completed. It
can never be completed.
But In their session this week, given
over to honoring Mr.. Putnam, the
members of the American Library AS
ISOLATION, by the tenor of their re-
marks, showed clearly enough how high
the Librarian of Congress is held in the
esteem of his associates, not only in
washington and In the United States,
but throughout the world of libraries.
The remarkable growth of the Library Of
Congress, in size, In influence and in use
fulness, were cited as self-evident trib-
utes to the devoted service. over long
period of time. Of one man. The Ii
brary today was pictured as the realiza-
ton Of the dreams of DR.. Putnam thirty
years ago and the Library that will
stand tomorrow as the fulnllment of his
vision today.
DR.. Putnam is now abroad, but the
librarians have sent him their cabled
greetings and fluctuations upon his re-
Gently observed thirtieth anniversary as
the Librarian of Congress. Their more
recent tributes go to supplement other
testimonials rendered on that occasion
This community, Of which DR.. Put
nam has long been an honored member,
appreciates the fitness and the worthi-
ness of the compliments to the Libra
rian. As for the other Librarians gath
cred here in convention, Justice Stat
ford spoke for Washington when he told
them that "our own beloved and super
excellent Librarian has often demon
strated to the committees Of Congress
that washington has more intelligence
and fewer libraries than any town Of its
size in the whole United States. What
inference should be drawn from these
two facts remains q subject for annual
discussion. You will see, therefore, that
Washington is the very place where
your convention should be held" And
it Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Honors for Living
Benefactress Asked
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
A few days ago there were commence
rative exercises for q young woman
who lived 500 years ago and whose
statue graces Meridian Hill Park-the
growing beauty spot of our city
near, "just folks" and Boy and Girl
Scouts gathered to honor the Maid of
Orleans.
Why?
Because she served her country. She
had a vision and fought to make it a
reality.
Half a block away from this statue
of the Orleans maid lives a woman
who for years has served her country
men and others, not by leading them
into battle and to death. but by build
streets and doing much to make posi-
BILE this park on the hill.
The years are not many since this
now beautiful section was an open lot,
bounded by a row Of nondeScript houses
on the Fifteenth street side and on
the other side the avenue that runs
directly to the White House--rough-
edged and treeleSS.
Within this space householders near
and far made trash deposits and cows
were tethered here and there and weeds
were everywhere.
This lady, whose beautiful house
overlooked much of this unpleasant en-
vironment, evidently began to have
visions, though of different sort than
those of the French maid. Hers inspired
to making beauty out Of ugliness; they
banished old houses and built new;
"the powers that be- were urged and
encouraged to look upon this part of
the city with the artistic eye and gen.
erous appropriation: with the result
that Meridian Hill Park has become a
crown of beauty to the hilltop. Fresh
air and sunshine are found there, charm
Of view and flower; where babies sleep,
children play, mothers rest and lovers
spoon.
Why not honor this lady who has
done so much to bring pleasure to so
many?
THE pioneer woman" is appearing in
various places in stone and roadways
have names reminding the passer-by of
man or deed Why not change Chaplin
street to Henderson parkway, inasmuch
as that street is direct and often-uSed
approach to the park?
It is only block In length and.
though in the alphabetical order Of
street nomenclature, Clifton street is
next parallel and Of two blocks, so the
order may be preserved satisfactorily.
MARCTADDIE P. HARRINGTON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Expediting Public Business.

The tariff bill is before the House
The country and farmers and the man
ufacturers will know soon practically TO
the dotting Of an 81" and the crossing OF
a ct" what the measure will be when 1t
passes the House and Is sent to the Sen
ate. The bill has been drafted by the
majority members Of the ways and
means committee, as has been the prac-
tice from time immemorial in handling
tariff bills. It Is, to all intents and
purposes, party measure in the House,
with q huge Republican majority to
back it. The bill will be considered
under O special rule and probably dis
posed Of within the next three weeks.
Why need the Senate finance commit
tee. which must deal with the tariff BILL
wait longer to begin its hearings on
the various schedules? It Is obvious
that the committee can, by beginning
Its hearings Immediately. save much
valuable time. The Senate committee,
If 1t does not let the grass grow under
It's feet, may be able to have the bill
ready to report to the Senate within
q month.
Congressional leaders generally are
anxious to conclude the work OF the
special session ut as early date Is
possible. The stumbling block to an
early adjournment has been the pros
pect Of long consideration Of the tariff
bill before the Senate finance commit
tee. There have been suggestions Of q
| recess Of the Senate and House for a
month, or even for two months, while
the Senate committee works over the
measure, first with hearings Of inter-
ested parties, and second in executive
session, whipping the bill into shape.
Such O recess will result In bringing
Congress back into active session July
/ or August /, with the prospect OF
long, hot weeks ahead Of 1t and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

In his dedication of his Life OF
Samuel johnson" to Sir Joshua Reyn-
olds, James Boswell gives the following
anecdote:
ut is related of the great DR.. Clarke
that when in one Of his leisure hours
he was unbending himself with few
friends in the most playful and frolick-
some manner he observed Beau Nash
approaching; upon which he suddenly
stopped! My boys said he, let us be
grave; here comes a fool
There are all sorts Of people with
whom one cannot be honest. To tell
them the truth is to place ones self at
their mercy.
THESE fine fellows (and fine LADIES'
are always looking for something to
make fun Of some one else about and
the joke is especially enjoyable to them
when the victim furnishes the ammunl-
ton.
Living themselves in secrecy. never
daring to utter their utmost thoughts
about anything, they simply do not
understand how any one else can be
any other way.
Are they not the models for all hui
mainly, and as they do, act ana say
must not every one else do, act and
say?
BY no means will you ever catch one
of them telling joke on himself. ana
since they do not, they Immediately
jump to the conclusion that ne VINO
does has 'let the cat out of the bag
He has given himself away! So they
think, and, so thinking proceed to act:
They occupy a place among mankind
similar to that of the cat at the mouse
hole, only they arrogate to their own
cleverness what the honest cat knows
is simply fate, or the working out OF
natural laws.
When a cat finally catches its mouse,
after having patiently waited all DAY
long, no doubt 1t grabs the rodent with
a grateful heart, but surely 1t does not
think to itself, "Ah, ha. you rascal, I
have caught you at last!"
No, If Tabby thinks anything at ALL
she is congratulating herself on having
discovered such a fine dinner. She Is
what other cats may think of her work.
Her human counterpart fondly i'm
AGNES that he has Unanswered ms
victim into an admission against him
self, not being able to realize 1or Q
second how any human being could be
so frank as to tell stories directed
against himself.
Let us analyze our so-called victim. y
First and above all, he is honest. What
is, is; that is his way of looking at life.
He neither schemes to make others
think as he wants them to think nor
does he set traps to catch others.
He minds his own business, and ex-
poets others to mind theirs. In the
latter half of this program he often is
disappointed, 1t is true, but, again, LIE
Is so, and he cannot change 1t.
In the second place, he has sense
Of humor. This universally admired
trait stands such q man in particularly
good stead, for it not only permits him
to tell Jokes on himself, but it enables
him to laugh at the other fellow when
he misuses the information which has
been given him.
In the third place, our everyday
hero has reached that place in the
progress of himself-surely we may put
1t that way-when he Is able to be
above suspicion.
He knows when he tells jokes on
himself that some one will surely be
around to seize upon the recital for
private ends. Knowing this. however.
still he is unafraid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
conclusion of the session not until Fall

conclusion Of the session not until Fall
of the year.
An argument which may be advanced
against the proposal of immediate hear
ings on the tariff bill by the Senate
finance committee lies In the fact that
the bill, as it will reach the Senate,
has not been given final approval by
the House. It may be argued that until
the rates and administrative features
have received such approval. 1t is not
possible for persons desiring to be heard
to submit their statements intelligently
to the Senate committee. But as q
counter to this argument is the knowl-
edge that little chance exists that the
ways and means committees recon-
mendations and the expected action of
the Republican caucus of the House
will be turned down by the House it
self. 1t is true that many of the Re-
publicans appear to be dissatisfied with
the bill as introduced. Some of the
rates are declared to be too low, others
too high. But in the end it is likely the
House committee and party caucus will
prevail.
No good reason exists for delaying
the work of the present special session
of Congress. Certainly the Senate
finance committee is in a position to
advance the business of the session by
taking up the bill without further de-
lay. It has before 1t the voluminous
hearings granted by the House commit
tee. There is every reason why the
Senate committee hearings should not
be prolonged indefinitely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Use of District Funds
I'm Road Project Urged
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
What good will accrue to the small
home owners from the widening of
Benning road northeast? Those living
on or close to that thoroughfare will
only be inconvenience by the noise,
dirt and gasoline fumes caused by the
increased traffic as a result of such
widening. It will be detriment rather
than benefit to all residential prop
erty.
And there Is still less reason for as
sessing property owners living at a
greater distance from this street, since
all those property owners within a ra-
dius of five or six city blocks are to be
assessed by this unfair ruling. The ben
eft, If any at all. would seem to go to
people living in Maryland and on the
outskirts Of the District of Columbia. If
they cannot be reached to be assessed,
then the fair thing to do is to take the
money out Of the general funds Of the
District Of Columbia. There is the sit
uation. N. II. REEVER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Auto Builders Watch
Efforts of Scientists
From the Scranton Times.

From the Scranton Times.
Motor car builders are watching the
scientists. They are alert for new
methods, new kinds of cars. The 'front.'
wheel drive is under experiment for
regular passenger cars. Other inno-
sorry to hear this, but people would
be more glad to hear about more speed
In road improvement, road widening
and road building. Despite so much
activity in the past few years, a small
per cent of country roads are paved.
Few are wide enough. Many are not
half wide enough. The truck and bus
traffic Is making the average road I'M
safe for the man who drives his own
small car. Road building In America
ought to be one of the major con-
Germs of the United States Government
and Of every State government In the
next few years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Plan for Beautifying Capital
Warmly Approved by Country

Nations Capital but the symbol OF
America, the Elkhart Truth tndorSeS his
advocacy of public buildings In har-
mony with the early ideas of classic
beauty" at the same time pointing with
pride to the beauties that already exist
in the city, and saying: Many who
have visited other national capitals de-
clare that Washington already surpasses
them all. On returning from Europe
after visits to Rome. Paris and Loudon,
a patriotic American can go to WASHING
ton and feel glow Of pride In theafact
that 1t not only does not suffer IN Eom-
parison with them but Is superior In
many ways" proudly exclairns this
paper.
In this praise the youngstown Daily
indicator concurs. saying: Even to-
day Washington is glorious city. one
of the most beautiful in the world.
Everywhere the hard lines of buildings
are broken up by little parks. beauti-
fully planted with trees and shrubbery
and flowers. whose sweet fragrance per.
fumes the air wherever one goes. The
colonial grace of some Of the older
buildings leaves little to be desired. It
would be difficult to find home for the
President more satisfying than the
White House, and many Of the monu-
mental structures are so noble in con-
ception that merely to see them Is 70
be uplifted."
The Terre Haute Star thinks wash
ington will be more than ever mecca
for tourists from all parts Of the coun-
try" when proposed plans are carried to
completion. while the Dallas Journal
says, American citizens viii join in
the commitment" of the President to
the plan for making Washington Amer
icas most beautiful city. a sentiment
echoed by the Portsmouth Daily Times,
which recommends immediate removal
of the "Shacks" from Pennsylvania
avenue.
The Rochester Times-Union remarks:
THE Capital City has a tradition of
beauty. 1t might easily degenerate with
further growth into huge Federal bar
racks. imposing, we'll constructed. and
depressingly ugly" In the opinion Of
the New Orleans Morning Tribune. 1.-The
architecture of Washington is important
beyond ordinary understanding and be-
yond that of any other city in America"
Agreeing. the Charleston Daily Mail
notes that fortunately the City OF
Washington was so plated that the
ground basis for the fun development of
this idea of Identification has already
been provided for. Here the United
States has exhibited the best example
of that foresight. that vision that looked
so far into the future--an example so
conspicuous by its rarity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
'sFeed and Seed" Lawn
Urged for Beauty

To the Editor Of The Star:
The general public respects lawn
that is well kept, but begins to abuse a
lawn surface as soon as 1t shows signs
of wear.
This follows the nothing succeeds
like success" reaction, and the "hit him
again, he's got no friends" complex.
The handling of golf greens has
shown us that the only way to keep a
lawn prosperous under conditions of
use is to feed from the top with suit
able, finely divided material and to seed
frequently.
Put in slogan form it is Feed and
Seed" H. G. GAUSS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

Epithets are becoming more polite.
There seems comparatively little ofiense
to be taken when q statesman, instead
Of confronting the stalwart objurgations
Of the past, finds himself referred to
In language that might be agreeable,
even to Alice In wonderland, merely
as a pseudo"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

A photographers lot is not happy
one. His art Is welcomed when gayety
is supreme, but no one wishes to be
photographed when he happens to be IN
q splash of trouble that makes him
really interesting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

International experts have not quite
succeeded in preventing peace confer
ence from assuming. IN slight degree,
the aspect of a meeting Of Credit
Mems Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

In referring to the ancient glories of
Rome, Mussolini begins to look like the
modern publicity expert who seeks to
capitalize a good, old reputation which
he had no share in creating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

After seizing workman by the heels
and saving his life when the machinery
entangled him, young Wales is entitled
to be rated "a Prince" in popular par
lance, as we'll as in official catalogues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

Grand opera in New York will pro-
gress INTELLECTUALLY and will place q
listening world under enduring obliga-
ton if 1t can hold corresponding pace
in going forward artistically.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

Advancement in New York politics is
regarded as likely to come to Commits
sioner Whalen, whose supervision of
traffic indicates entire indifference as
to whether he can control the taxicab
vote
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
A Tip for Certain States.

From the Long Beach Press-Telegrsm.
A tip for the orators who nominate
candidates for Governor In Oklahoma
and Louisiana-say. THE man whom I
am about to nominate is Of unirnpeaeh-
able character"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
China Makes Big Promises.

From the Buffalo Evening News.
The new Chinese government prom
Uses justice for aliens, but there is no
reason to believe the aliens will stand
for 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

Decreasing brings to attention the
fact that "Woodman, Spare That Tree"
was not only sweet, old song, but one
conveying an important economic moral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

Many literary prizes have been award
ed without much augmentation of any
thing highly valuable in literature.
Even in letters the element Of luck is
to be figured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Ships Must Watch Step.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Vessel Limps Into Port" says head
line. II 1t had staggered in," the Coast
Guard would have probably sunk 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

There Is q fear that of1icial break
fasts may grow q trifie tiresome TO
statesmen who do not happen to like
fish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Indians Show Wisdom.

From the Bangor Daily Commercial.
Most Of our Western Indians have
settled down and are getting rich in
oil, leaving the scalping to promoters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pH11ANDER JOHNSON.

Serenade,
There's q sad romance to music set.
Two Serenaders never met.
The Maytime finds them faithful still,
As the Bull Frog sings to the Whip
poorwill.
The songs are old. Love songs we know
Are always songs of the long ago.
The bird replies with q plaintive skill,
When the Bull Frog sings to the Whip
poorwill.
There's many q sigh that will rise anew,
Because Of q dream that cannot come
true.
Yet Hope keeps bringing the old-time
thrill,
As the Bull Frog sings to the Whip
poorwill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Went West, or Wet?

From the Ann Arbor Daily News.
Shuffieboard was dealt another Sc
we're blow when the Leviathan went
West.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Celery Is Overlooked.

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Anti-noiSe crusaders for some rea-
son have never attacked the celery
problem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Abreast?

From the Indianapolis Star.
There are limitations that the Lon
doner who wishes to keep abreast OF
the times viii soon be declaiming Hell
an Maria .,...-.s $500. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Ais Fair i'm Banditry.

From the Canton Daily News.
The insinuation that o Denver girl
bandit may have been a man dressed a.
a woman is a reflection on the fair sex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Turn About.

There was a gentle country boy,
Whom naughty folks deprived of Joy.
He orders them to go or stop
He got o job as traffic cop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

I'VE could all be happy" said Uncle
Eben, "if dar was some way Of maxim
two hours of regular work as interestin'
as a five-hour crap game"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
THEODORE W. MOVES. . Editor

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once:
18th st. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York once: ITO East 42nd st.
Chicago once: Lake Michigan Building.
European once: IL Regent st., London,
ENGLAND.
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The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
20 the use for republication of ell rews 6is-
patches credited to It or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local news
published herein. All rights OF publication OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Household Diplomacy.

Household Diplomacy.
May I ask your father for your hand
In marriage?"
Certainly not" said Miss Cayenne.
"It would simply encourage him in an
assumption of authority to which
mother and are both opposed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

Safety Valve.
what is your idea Of social pre-
cedence?"
"a means of mental relief" said Sen
ator Sorghum. eft gives us something
harmless to worry about when we might
be tempted to trifie with really serious
affairs of state"
Jud Tunkins says he's willing to part
with the friend who plays the market
himself and then side-steps his own tips
and tells you not to gamble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

"To pay what you owe" said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, "is enough to
bring you into esteem as an honest
man. 1t requires a far more delicate
sense of obligation to give you rating
as an honorable man."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16
Grand Operatics.

Grand Operates.
On Opera we're still intent,
While Statesmen stir the Nation.
A large amount Of Sentiment
Is Just Moderation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-16

Q. Who opened the first public dance
hall?-M. A. T.
A. 1t was opened in 1888 by an Eng
lishman named dickson. The first
shelter soon proved inadequate. and he
built large hall known as the "Grande
Chaumiere,"