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Evening star., 1932-06-24
Smith and McAdoo.

the old adage that politics makes
strange bedfellows is being illustrated
IN Chicago, where Alfred E. Smith and
william @. McAdoo, who fought for
the Democratic presidential nomina-
ton In Madison Square Garden, New
York, in 1924 through one hundred and
three ballots in a veritable Kilkenny
cat fight, are now in a huddle in the
stop Roosevelt movement. They met
yesterday, held q secret conversation,
from which they emerged TO pose be-
lore photographers in the act of shAk-
ing hands. There was never a more
specific instance OF public burial OF
the hatchet
This spectacle of Smith and McAdoo
IN harmonious conjunction against the
leading Democratic candidate for the
nomination reyives the memory OF
those long. hot days OF eight years
ago, days of repeated balloting started
by the stentorian slogan of "Alabams
gives twenty-four votes for Oscar w
Underwood" VIII this present meet
ing, that is TO begin on Monday, be
marked by q similar deadlock with
different figures in the pictures.
Eight years ago McAdoo held the posi-
ton OF leader In the voting. held II
for eighty-four ballots. with Smith as g
cloee second. In the next TO the last
Evening star., 1932-06-24
shorn Lambs and Brokers.

Shorn lambs are now teStifying in the
case of the people against the stock
manipulators on trial before the Senate
Committee on Banking and Currency.
Two women appeared yesterday before
the committee TO tell Of their expert
enceS in buying securities at high prices
which afterward went of to very low
quotations. In one case the stocks,
said the witness, were sold with a vir-
tual guarantee of value, although at
that time the concern from whom she
bought it was engaged in selling the
stocks short" She afterward entered
suit and secured Judgment. and then
carried her complaint to the Business
Conduct Committee OF the Stock Ex-
change. which refused to discipline the
firm.
There are innumerable instances OF
investors who have been in effect
mulcted through the buying of securi-
ties upon representations Of immediate
value and prospective advances which
have not been justified. 1t does not fol-
low. of course. that there was deliberate
Misrepresentation. In many, probably
in most, cases those who sell the stock
Evening star., 1932-06-24
Bonus Seekers Are
Not True Patriots
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star
Peace is a better test Of patriotism
than war and its revelations are illumi-
mating. The true character Of many
of the World War soldiers has revealed
to all the people in a manner easily
understood and correct beyond the
shadow Of a doubt. The bonus-seeking
men who went to washington, the
would-be matricides who seek 70 ham
string the Government that has treated
them more generously than any other
government in the world ever treated
its soldiers, who hang around the Cap
itol like a pack Of wolves seeking TO
raid and plunder a frontier settlement,
these soldiers are not patriots. What
travesty on patriotism Is their par
rade beneath the starry banner! What
a sham! What hypocrisyI t; B
When the troops come marching
down the street with banners flying and
bands playing do not be deceived. DO
not mistake the bonus seekers for the
true patriots Of the loyal legion, for
those who refused to demand the bontiA,
the volunteers in peace and war who
served with love in their hearts for all
the people. Better have lost the war
and paid tribute to an avowed enemy
than to have tribute exacted by 4
subtle, selfish foe in our midst mas
querading as friend ana patriot. VI
The American Legion may and should
be divided into two major groups-the
patriotic loyal Legienpaires and the
unpatriotic. bonuS-seeking despoileFs pk
the Nation. The former may proudly
carry the grand old flag, the latter
should be ashamed to march beneath
the starry banner. There Is no such
thing as patriotic bonus seekers, be-
cause no patriot would demand money
for having served a short time In the
army OF his country for his own benee
fft as much as for the good of others,
and least of all when the country II
struggling in a great financial crisis.
Equally lacking in patriotism and
manltness is the servile, subservient
politician who voted for the cash
bonus. for selfish reasons. It is Mell
that the people should know to whom
honor is due. In killing the bonus
measure the United States has won the
praise and gratitude Of all clear-thlnkk
ing, patriotic citizens. Hard times have
tested the character of the peoples rei
vealing with clarity the weak and the
strong, the true and the false, the law
less and the law abiding by their
deeds ye shall know them" Truly,
peace Is better test Of patriotism than
war, and its revelations are illuminate
ing. DANIEL G. DENNETT.
Winchester. Mass
Evening star., 1932-06-24
Problem of Rents
In Washington

To the Editor OF The Star:
The pressure being brought by Con-
gress for reduced rentals as an offset
to Governmental salary reductions,
opens I'D a wide field for inquiry and
your editorial on High Local Rents"
is a fair presentation of this subject.
As you suggest. the law of supply and
demand has control Of the rental situa-
ton in Washington, and the Nation has
had ample evidence during the past
few years of the folly of attempting by
legislation to set aside this inexorable
law.
The charge of a local conspiracy to
maintain rentals is without foundation.
No industry in America today Is subject
to keener competition. 1t Is now pos
sible to obtain from two to four months
free rent in a number OF local apart
ments, and many landlords are openly
soliciting their neignbor's tenants. This
situation also applies TO residential
property
If Congress investigates the rental
situation, it should also make Stuoy
of the current excessive interest rates
confiscatory assessments and tax levieS.
These items dominate the rent schedule.
and large per cent Of washington real
estate is pressing for sale at prices sub
stantially below the assessed value.
During the last few years hundreds OF
homes and apartment houses have been
foreclosed because of excessive demands
for curtails. This is the principal cause
of the loss of property at the present
time, and the question of interest rates,
amortization and taxes is indissolubly
| linked with, the question Of rentals.
The banks, mortgage and insurance
companies have been drastic in their
demands and as a result many million
dollars worth of property has been
foreclosed
Notices Of foreclosure proceedings
contained in your columns during the
past few years furnish evidence that
the income from properties involved Is
not sufficient to meet interest as well
as operating expenses and taxes An
impartial investigation would show that
there is not an apartment house In
Washington producing fair return on
the investment. I am familiar with
the affairs of local corporation own
ing uqvard of 81 900 900 Of real estate.
and the net annual return Is less than
one-half of / per cent. without allow
ing anything for management expense
end overhead The stockholders have
never received a dividend. and further
rent reductions would mean insolvency.
Many similar instances can be cited.
Vacant apartments and a fear OF
loss of tenants is enabling renters to
dictate terms and in many instances
they have conspired to force wholesale
reductions This Is the newest form OF
| racket. If Congress wants the truth,
1t should call the leading real estate
owners-men of unimpeachable in
tegrity-and ascertain the facts before
! thev bring about real penic at the
Nations Capital. JOHN r. WALLER.
Evening star., 1932-06-24
Starving Women and
the Bonus Seekers
To the Editor Of The star

To the Editor Of The Star:
People say a woman died here of
malnutrition recently. My own ac-
quaintance is limited, yet even 1 know
Of several women, highly educated, hard
workers, supporters of every possible
good work, members of churches, resi-
dents here during some years, reduced
to beggary and starvation and with no
hackers.
One has tried two OF our best agen-
cies to get help; is told only families
can be helped is told no one can be
helped as long as so much has to go to
help the bonus group.
A Senator promised a Job to one of
these on certain date When she
went on that date he laughed at her.
saying there were no jobs. Is 1t fair
that delicate women, eager to work,
must starve because of the bonus men,
whose States should help themP
C.. @. VALENTINE
Evening star., 1932-06-24

Those who love the printed word
will feel that something is awry in the
world at last.
The Atlantic Monthly has changed
the color Of its cover!
Most of us thought that not even
the green of the leaves was more un-
changeable than that brown cover Of
the Atlantic.
Now it has gone into a reddish tone.
almost like that of Harper's. and has
seen fit to change its cover typography,
too.
So the old order changeth.
Even this must pass away" the
ancient king had engraved on his
ring
Today external changes are made !n
products of mind and hand with the
idea OF attracting renewed attention
to them.
OF course 1t works
One might have thought, however,
that the old brown cover of the At
lantic was one thing which might have
been left alone, even in a changing
world.
That exact brown and the Atlantic
Monthly somehow went together.
Thousands of persons were brought
up, intellectually. to look upon this
particular magazine as the very last
word. as well as stand.
The last word in "high-brow" writ
ing and the last stand of the publish
ing world in putting forth such a
journal. In the early 90s and before,
such magazines were encountered more
often on the newsdealers' stands and in
the homes of people who prided them
selves on their culture.
The Quick changes ushered in by the
World War saw a decline in the pub
lie interest in this type OF magazine
and a growth in the reading Of various
other and what might be called gener-
ally more 'peppy' types OF perioolcal'
4 y X
People were inclined to speak of the
Atlantic as single, alone. not only be-
cause of its unique and long history. but
also because it adhered steadfastly to
certain spirit.
! That spirit still holds, cover or no
cover.
Although it has tried various we'll
bred expedients TO increase the appeal
of the magazine to those persons who
respond more readily to the sophisticat-
ed, 1t has steadfastly held fast to its
ancient traditions.
The result is that the Atlantic today
is as much the magazine OF the intel
lectual" as IL was in the old days.
Just trifie dull. it must be admitted,
as We fear the eminently well bred al
ways is dull, If one wants to call it so.
There is a lack of sensationalism, Of
a striving for an effect outside and
above what the words call for.
Some call this lack ultra-conserva-
tism.
Others, getting their all of pep" and
progress, call it common sense.
One of our favorite stories about the
Atlantic Monthly is that Of the Govern
ment clerk-this was well before the
world confiict-who happened to be
rather small in size and who preferred
TO wear a cap.
Being somewhat chinless into the
bargain. he sometimes impressed those
who were not very discriminating as
being extremely youthful
He was, however, a mature man OF
unusual seriousness in all his ways Of
life, especially in his reading habits.
The Atlantic, of course, was one Of
his favorites.
One day he happened to enter a
downtown newsstand. where he spent
several minutes looking over the various
offerings.
The proprietor, not being distin-
guished. evidently, for that perspicacity
which every proprietor ought to have,
! for his own good and that of his pa
irons, thought he would take the meas
Evening star., 1932-06-24
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

sands of these native plants to Develop
In order to save the potato crop Of the
world 1t was originally thought that
bananas were first found in Central and
South America and the islands, hs8
later this theory was the subject OF
much debate, and 1t is generally be-
lieved today that. while bananas were
originally in that section Of the world,
they were also found in tropical see
tions of the Eastern Hemisphere at the
same time.
Q. What Is the origin OF tbs word
pagoda?-H. NJ
A. 1t is of antique. Persian origin,
meaning an idol-temples
Q. Where is the ecmposer Of "TIi,
Star spangied Banner" buriso'-
A. Francis Scott Key is buried IN
Frederick, Nd r>t''
Q. What is a moonstone e?-M B.
A. moonstone is a transparent or
translucent. stone, OF pearly or opalfne
lustsr often exhibiting a pale tint OF
blue, green or red on gray background.
II Is used as gem. Mineralogically 1t
is feldspar.
g How many wars or armed con-
nicts have taken place in the world
since the World Wsr?-L. T.
A There have been at least "a. Civil
war IN Ireland; Great Britain, Turkish
Nationaltsts and Arabs in Mesopotamia:
france IN Syria; Poland-Soviet Russia
Baron Wrangel-Soviet Russia; Greece
Iurkish Nationalists; Revolution In
Egypt; Turkey Armenia Soviet Russia
Persia; Soviet Russia Japan: Civil war
In China; Korean Revolt Against ia
pan; Fiume-Italy: Poland -Lthuania;
Georgia -Rumania; Italy-Greece; Polish
Russian War; Greek Turkish War:
greece; Spain Morocco; Mexico:
france Morocco; Nicaragua; Chinese
japanese Conflict
@ What is the Eplstle of jeremy
A. 1t is one Of the apocryphal booka
OF the Old Testament While purport-
ing to have been written by Jeremiah.
tne author Is presumed to have been
an Alexandrian Jew. The book co,sistE
chiefly Of bitter. attack on the idols
of Egypt and Babylon.
q; Did washington shave HIMSELF
A. He always shaved himself.
9; VIII Bear Mountain Bridge revert
to the State or will it always Be a pri-
Vately owned bridge2.-P. ]. M.
A 1t will revert to the State Of New
York 80 years from the date of its
completion.
O. How many men are employed in
the United States Forest Service?-
H. K.
A. The total number of persons en-
ployed by the service at the present
time is between 2,700 and 2,s00. shout
$50 OF whom are employed in Washing
ton, d. c. The number varies slightly
from month to month.
O. How are wornen's hosiery sizes
gauged?-T. L.
A. When measured according to the
standard method adopted by the Ma
tional Association of Hosiery and Un-
derwear Manufacturers size 8 in worn-
ems hosiery measures inches from
top OF the toe to the end Of the heel.
Each larger size is half an inch longer,
The sizes Of mems hosiery are the same.
@. How many Negro newspapers are
there in the United Sta:es?-P. C.
A A recent compilation lists some
$50.
wK. I'll
A. He never married. His deafness
caused him to pass much Of bis long
life in comparative retirement f.s.
Evening star., 1932-06-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.

Riches in Reserve.
There is no inexhaustible supply
OF Gotten, corn or rye.
There is limit to the worth unto,d
OF silver and of gold
Our progress must depend on thought
intense
And splendid eloquence.
We have a wealth which cannot leave
us broke
OF speeches still unspoke.
Evening star., 1932-06-24
Cogswell Fountain Is
In Need of Attention
To tba rd,tor of The Star.

To the Editor OF The Star:
Dr. Henry D. Cogswell of San Fran
cisco, Calf. was very thoughtful Of
Washington's sweltering population
when he caused to be erected at Sew
enth street and Pennsylvania avenue
the two-spigot drinking fountain which
supplies iceless Potomac water to resi-
dents who have faith in the ''hot-water
cure" But Potomac water without ice
is not very inviting drink in Summer.
This fountain is now very much out
of repair, and its leaks are causing the
pavement near 1t to be flooded with
water, and has been this way for several
days. On 1t Is inscribed Faith, +"
Hope" and Charity" and the town
needs all three. and the fountain needs
. good plumber II. 7. McCoNVEY.
Evening star., 1932-06-24

1t may be a relief to Senator Borah
to contemplate preparations at Chicago
with entire confidence that one political
crisis Is at hand in which he will be
expected to assume no part except that
Of innocent bystander.
Evening star., 1932-06-24

In trying to persuade European ma
tions not to equip for more wars, Uncle
Sam can at least bring TO bear a
deterrent influence by a fiat reminder
that he will be unable to lend any
more money.
Evening star., 1932-06-24

If he had time, Mayor James Walker
might be persuaded to write cam
paign song for the nominee. inquiring
will you love me in November as you
did in June?"
Evening star., 1932-06-24

The mayor of Chicago is expected to
be in attendance again to ascertain
whether the platform will develop any
budget balancing ideas that can be
locally applied.
Evening star., 1932-06-24

Stories Of motor car load of INT
meant for delivery In this neighborhood
may prove only a reminder that one Of
the things this country needs is a set
of reliable anti-hoax laws.
Evening star., 1932-06-24

New York City is again displaying
confidence in its ability to conduct the
Nations affairs better than it has con-
Quoted its local government.
Evening star., 1932-06-24

Where there are SO many presidential
aspirants in one party, discretion must
be exercised to avoid rivalrous discus
sions suggesting reasons for not choos-
ing ANYBODY.
Evening star., 1932-06-24

Both MT. McAdoo and Mr. Garner
evidently think Horace Greely was right
when ne asserted that the West was
the place for man to grow up with
the country.
Evening star., 1932-06-24

It did not need former Senator
Frances experience to remind Alfred
Smith to provide himself with creden-
tials that specifically carry the speech
making privilege
Evening star., 1932-06-24

Railroads may find little satiSfac-
tion in the way conventions produce a
certain amount of passenger traffic
at a time when every little bit helps.
Evening star., 1932-06-24

In addition to a chicken in every pot,
there will doubtless be luxurious men
ton of pork an6 apple sauce,
Evening star., 1932-06-24

81 don't believe in ghos'es.'' said
Uncle Eben. But ies' de same I ad-
mires de cautious smartness of de
neighbor dat put his chicken houses
right close up to q graveyard"
Evening star., 1932-06-24
Rats by Carrier within the City.

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Evening star., 1932-06-24
Am Other States and Canada.
Membcr of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
70 the use for republication OF all news dis
patches credited to IL 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., 1932-06-24
Telling Our Troubles.

To q policeman. in the days Of old,
We told our troubles as they might
unfold,
But times have changed, as every one
must know,
And now We tell em to the radio
Evening star., 1932-06-24
Disappointed Patriot.

Are you going to Chicago?"
No" answered Cactus Joe. 1T
looked like a chance for some real ex-
citement, with need for prompt and
fearless patriot. But couldn't get the
Job I wanted, so I'm stayin' home"
What job did you desire?"
Sergeant at arms"
Evening star., 1932-06-24

"A man who speaks but seldom" said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, saves
time by placing himself under no cour-
teous obligation to listen to others"
Evening star., 1932-06-24
Out in Front.

rs that antagonist what you would
call political leader?"
Not real leader" answered Senator
Sorghum. Hes just one of those fell
lows who keep nudgin' up from one
vacancy to another until they finally
get to the front place in the machine" p"
Jud Tunkins says a candidate has to
do more than throw his hat in the ring.
He has to be ventriloquist and throw
his voice along with it.
Evening star., 1932-06-24

Rate by Mail-PayAble in Advance
MARYLAND and Virginia.
Evening star., 1932-06-24
NJ Star Newspaper Company

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once.
1lth st. and Pennsylvania Ave-:
New York once. ITO East 42nd 81,
essieaKo once: Lake Michigan Building.
Furopean Once: IA Regent H.. London,
England
Evening star., 1932-06-24
Rude Intrusion.

I do not care for gin or beer;
I disapprove Of whisky,
When they make politics appear
Undignified and frisky.
Evening star., 1932-06-24

James Bone. one of the editors of
England's famed Liberal organ. the
Manchester Guardian. has joined the
press gallery for a closeup OF what
he describes as American democracy
in action" His impressions will be
recorded simultaneously in Manchester
and in the Baltimore Sun.
(onpyriEht, ies2-l
Evening star., 1932-05-20

through q twentieth amendment to the
Constitution.
The suggestion was presented as the
committee weighed great volume OF
material for platform for the party.
which will hold It's national convention
here tomorrow, Sunday and Monday.
The form of the proposed amendment
was tentative. but 1t is designed to con-
fer on the Government constitutional
authority for ownership of mines,
transportation systems and all public
utilities.
The committee reached no conclu-
sion on the amendment proposal, de-
Gliding after lengthy debate yesterday TO
leave that decision and others concern
ing the platform to Platform Com
mittee to be named by the conventlon.
The committee may make suggestions,
but responsibility for the platform will
rest with the convention.
Nomination of candidates for PTeS-
dent and Vive President is scheduled
for Sunday afternoon. The condldates
Evening star., 1932-05-20
RAISE FUNDS FOR CAMPS
Bands Offered Trophies for Attract
inn Crowds To Carnival

ing Crowds to Carnival.
The first Of six parades Of a carnival
at Second and w streets to raise funds
for establishment Of permanent camp
for colored boys Of Washington In Shen-
andoah National Park was held las:
night, starting from the Twelfth Street
Y M. c. A. and disbanding at the
carnival grounds.
Six bands will lead the parades and
trophy will be presented to the band
which draws the largest carnival crowd
Last nights parade was led by the Com
munity Center Band.
Tonight's parade will be led by the
High School Cadet Band, Division 10 l3.
Evening star., 1932-05-20

and other Socialist leaders win speak
at a mass meeting in the Milwaukee
Auditorium Sunday night.
Evening star., 1932-05-20
SOCIALISTS STUDY
10th AMENDMENT
Public Ownership Chief Phase
OF Material Considered
for Platform.
ny the Associated Press.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 20-The
National Executive Committee of the
Socialist party today was studying a
plan to make America Socialistic
Evening star., 1932-05-20
COOP I22I|IIISSs7 s Essential
When a Young Man
Graduates

his appearance should perfectly become this most important
occasion Years of study and effort reach their climax this
event-and the clothes which young graduates
should be panstakngy selected for and quality
and in these days when thrift important should be carefully
chosen for utmost value.
The Washington times., 1932-10-13
when the Feature Is
lShown on the Screen

R-K-O KEITH'S-Karen Morley
and Ricardo Cortez in Phantom
of Crestwood." At 11:44, 1:44,
S:44, 5:44, 7:44 and 9:44 p. m.
METROPOLITAN George M.
Conan and Jimmy Durante in
"The Phantom President" At II,
12:45, 1882, 4:19, sos, 1883 and
9:40 p. m.
PALACE-Norm Shearer in
"Smilin' Through" At 11:15 a,
M, lis, 3:20. 5:25, 7:3o and 9:35
p. m. =,
COLUMBIA Anthony BuShell
in "Escapade." At 11:15, l, 2:45,
4:3O. 6:2O, $40 and 9:55 p. m.
FOX-Jcan Bennett, in wild
Girl" At II a. M, lao, 4:25,
1920 and 1905 p. m. Stage shows
at 1875, 800, 6:10 and 8:55 p. m.
RIALTO-Ric hard Arlen in
"The All American" At 11:40 a,
M, lao, $40, $40. TAO and 9:4O
p. m.
EARLE-Clive Brook in "The
Night o. June 49," At HIS a. m,
1850. Abs, 1920 and 1910 p. m
Stage shows at 1910, $3.50, 6:l5
and 9 p. m