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Evening star., 1933-10-06
Comments on Criticism
OF Loan to Russians
To the Editor Of The Star:

10 Inc EDITOR OF The Star:
wish to comment upon what I would
term the very prejudiced letter of 8. H.
Mumford. This was entitled will
America Now Pet Another Pretty
kitty?" and was published In The Star
one day last week.
1t Is evident that the writer is igno-
rant concerning the actual state Of af-
Ialrs IN Russia. He Is probably SO load
ed with propaganda that he cannot dis
tlngulsh between the true and the false.
or he has not even tried to think this
question out for himself In any event
we should not call an individual or ma
ton q thief or liar without unoues-
tionable evidence.
Is not Germany now mourning the
loss OF Russia's friendship? Is not Eng
land willing to make liberal concessions
to Russia in order to maintain con-
genial relationship with her? Russia has
always been friendly toward the United
States. The new Russia has never de-
faulted. Therefore, there Is no good
reason for sl,specting that she will de-
fault on loan made to her by the Re-
construction Finance Corporation. The
"barbarians." as the writer referred to
the Russians, have produced some of
the worlds greatest men, including mu-
sicians and writer's. Pushkin, Dos
toyevsH, Tolstoy, Tschaikovsky are
among those who will be honored
through the ages. Russia Is the only
great nation that Is now making prog
ress This is in time when other
world powers are staggering under the
burden of economic depression and
whose advancement will be retarded for
some time to come.
Let us be just and tolerant. Let us
know before we condemn.
MAY DALE.
Evening star., 1933-10-06
The Prize.

As the candidacy Of Joseph v. Mckee,
independent Democrat in the Bronx,
for mayor of New York City unfolds
the desperate character Of the struggle
for control of the Democratic organiza-
ton becomes more and more apparent.
>Tammany, the dominating factor for
years, Is really the Democratic organ
ization of Manhattan or New York
County. Four other counties in Greater
New York must be heard from, however,
Bronx, Kings, which is Brooklyn;
Queens, stretching far into Long Island,
and Richmond, which Is Staten Island.
The vote cast for mayor Of New York
in 1882 showed, in round numbers, .
total of 1921, 900 ballots in the four
counties outside of Manhattan or New
York County, and 447,ooo in Manhat-
tan. It Is obvious that Tammany IL
able to swing control Of the city democ-
racy only In alliance with the Demo-
cratic leaders of the other counties.
In the Bronx last year $4,000 votes
were cast, while Brooklyn rolled up the
huge total of $4,000, Queens counted
24s,OOo and Richmond $4,000.
Under the leadership Of Flynn the
Bronx Democratic organization has
nailed the Mckee banner to the mast,
openly Haunting Curry and o'Brien
and Tammany. In BROOKLYN. most
Evening star., 1933-10-06

populous Of all the i've counties, Boss
McCooey is still playing the Tammany
game. but in face Of furious revolt
against Mayor O'Brien. It is clear
that If the revolt against Tammany
leadership grows bit more In the four
counties outside Of Manhattan, the
Democratic control in Greater New
York may slip entirely from Manhat-
tan, where it has lodged for SO many
years. The great increase in the popu-
lation Of the counties outside Of Man
haitian in recent years has been a con-
slant menace to Tammany domination,
but up to the present that organiza-
ton has been so adroit and 80 clever in
its alliances that 1t has continued to
control.
When James A. Farley, chairman of
the Democratic National Committee and
of the Democratic State Committee of
New York, not to mention being Post
master General in the Roosevelt ad-
ministration, reached the conclusion
that the time had come to challenge
the Tammany leadership, headed by
John F. Curry, he knew quite we'll the
situation among the Democrats in
Greater New York and recognized the
signs Of revolt The fight to elect Mckee
mayor Of New York has developed at
a time when Tammany leadership has
been at q low ebb because of the state
of the finances Of the city and because
Of general hard times.
The charge Is made by La Guardia.
Republican and fusion candidate fon
mayor, that Mr.. Farley Is seeking to
build an organization of his own in
the metropolis, desiring the nomina-
tion for Governor. perhaps in 1885,
and for President in 194O If Mr.. Far
ley has any such designs he is Ger
tainly looking ahead. But whatever
his personal ambitions for high cleo
tive public Office, If he has any, Mr..
Farley has seen an opportunity to
smash the Curry leadership in New
York City, which has been antagonistic
to President Roosevelt for the past four
years and has sought to hamstring the
Roosevelt Democrats In the State at
every turn.
In the mayoralty struggle in New
York there is danger that the deplor-
able conditions which have existed
under Tammany rule may be lost sight
Of in the intense strife for control Of
the Democratic party there. What the
city Is entitled to is clean govern
ment. ably administered. The city Is
overwhelmingly Democratic in politics
and the prize Of Democratic leadership
Is a rich one.
Evening star., 1933-10-06

of all anticipation. Under the ad-
ministration of Herbert Putnam it has
become the largest institution of its
kind in the world. 1t has evolved from
a mere depository of literature and his
tory into q vast research center for
thousands of students Of philosophy
and religion, legislation and jurispru-
dence, the sciences and the arts. It
probably is not too much to say that
today 1t is the focal concentration point
of the national culture of the United
States. To make 1t effective has been
Mr.. Putnam's objective. That he has
succeeded is the testimony Of the null
titude benefited by its development.
But until the annex could be made
available there was line beyond which
the service of the Library could not 60.
The present building has been so over
crowded that full and complete use of
its collection has been practically i'm
possible. There simply has not been
space enough for the accommodation
Of all who have applied or for all the
accessions acquired and the equipment
necessary. The present plan, Of
course, will solve the problem, at least
for two or three generations. Beyond
that lies a future which should be
even richer.
The time is coming when the City Of
Washington will be the cultural Capital
of the Nation as well as the Federal
seat of Government. That certainly
is as it should be, and the Library Of
Congress annex is a most important
step in the right direction. 1t is ex-
pedient In every sense of the word. and
the investment it will entail should be
productive of abundant dividends.
Evening star., 1933-10-06
Deplores Dispute Over
The Statue of COmpers
To the Editor ~ The Sta,.

To the Editor OF The Star:
In regard to the dispute over the
erection of the statue of Gompers. This
should be a labor of love as q symbol
Of the highest regard Of all workers,
both non union and union, to one who
devoted his life to their benefit. Out
OF curiosity I once followed him sew
eral blocks to see how he greeted men
fresh from their jobs, whether his
power had caused swell head" or
not. To my astonishment he shook
hands with many Of them, calling by
name the older ones, joking and not
resentng friendly slaps. He seemed
to enjoy 1t heartily. He insisted that
capital was unduly fearful of his power.
I understand that he was always willing
to arbitrate and settle disputes equitably
and quickly with employers.
The public is getting fed up on these
disputes, most of them petty strikes and
lockoutS, and compulsory laws will
have to be passed to stop them, binding
both labor and capital to the decisions
of boards representing not only those
In dispute but the general public, who
suffer most. Such law will not be
necessary II both sides will honestly
confer and agree, thereby preventing
additional laws. Surely we have too
many now. Our courts are inundated.
May we not hope for this2 I am not
a member Of any union or association
Of any kind, one Of the white collar"
brigade, and a sincere admirer Of Sam
Gompers. j. ALLEN BOTELER.
Evening star., 1933-10-06
Federal War on Criminals
Gives Confidence to Nation

the Judges are having the last word By
imposing heavy sentences"
1T Is necessary to demonstrate to
gangdom that the Government will stop
at nothing to enforce the law of the
land" advises the Abilene Reporter,
while the Omaha World-Herald states
that "the shadow Of the penitentiary
wall has fallen upon gangland and it is
lucky If it escapes the hangman." The
Atlanta Journal points out that "the
drive is being sped and won with brains.
courage, persistence and character"
The Houston Chronicle gives assurance
that "the Government means business"
and the Dallas News proclaims that
"gangland's blood-smeared gauntlet can
not be left to lie def1antly In the ring
Of a Nation dedicated to law and order"
The Portland (Oreg.) Journal empha-
sizes ''the cost of the crook" to the peo-
pie Of great country.
Evening star., 1933-10-06
Yes, We Will Pet and
Feed ''Pretty Kitty"

70 the Editor Of The Star:
read the letter Of Mr.. 8. H. Num-
ford, will America Now Pet Another
Pretty Kitty?" with great interest; the
last paragraph reminded me Of the
familiar phrase, Many q true word is
spoken in jest" About an hour before
I was reading extracts from the PRO
ceedings Of the British Association for
Advancement Of Science" as am q
member Of the American Association.
The following paragraph should inter-
est many serious-minded readers: de-
cline OF Intelligence Endangers Civil
ization." In the section of psychology
DR.. Hurst stated this situation was due
to the falling birth rate. Recent intel
ligence tests In England, United States,
France, Holland and other advancing
countries showed rapid decline of the
intelligence index Of the population,
namely, the per cent Of the five high
grades OF intelligence. This he attrib-
uted to the much higher decline Of the
birth rate among the more intelligent
classes than among the less intelligent
This lack Of intelligence and stability
arises from the practice Of parents in
allowing the boys and girls Of 16 to 20
years to select their own subjects for
school work, which are usually the in
exact studies, viz: Economies, psychol-
ogy, philosophy, ethics, history, litera-
ture, English, political science and
sociology, and rarely the exact studies,
viz: Mathematics, chemistry, astronomy,
physics. zoology and biology, If at all, to
a limited degree. There is a Joker in
the above classification which Is encour-
aged by pink" influences in our schools.
I mean pink" teachers and professors.
They are omnipresent. Here Is the
Joker: Leave the exact studies alone
they can not be twisted to our purposes.
But the cultural studies (inexact) we
can turn and twist to the thought that
we are going to drive home In the brains
OF those we teach"
The Russian people are not allowed to
think; they (Stalin ct all hope to con-
troll this country eventually, conse-
quently they are not nourishing opposi-
t1on In the form Of Stable, straight
thinking logical minds.
Maybe the American people do not
think Russian influences are registering
Recently in Detroit. only Sc men and
IL women Of an enrolment of 5000
students expressed themselves as willing
TO participate in any war declared by
the President and Congress.
In conclusion think the nickel offer
OF Mr.. Mumford is too high. I think
1t would be one cent on the dollar II
any offer was made at all.
NJ L. TURNER.
Evening star., 1933-10-06
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

There Is. Of course. the callers side.
He has some business with the other
and perhaps has no other time to call.
1t may be granted that he should
| come, by all means; receiving him Is
part OF the days work.
Is 1t not simple justice, however, that
he, on his part, should realize few
things?
One Of these is the evident fact that
the person who receives him Is at work
The fact that he does receive the
into believing anything else
1t is a common thing to see that 1t
does, however. Every one who notices
such things at all can recall many
amusing instances.
Here Is very apologetic gentleman
who Introduces himself with the words
know you are busy man and don't
want to take your time"
Then he sits down and takes 1t.
~
1t is amazing how quickly he forgets
about how busy you arel
The first thing you know he is laugh
ing and talking, thoroughly at ease in
somebody else's world.
You are wondering how long he Is
going to stay and why he ever bothered
you in the first place. It would never
40 to say a. much. but those are your
finer thoughts.
You would not offend him in any
way-it simply isn't done-and you
have kind heart.
But you wish he would realize some
thing Of the relentlessness Of time-how
1t flies and waits for no man.
4 4
No doubt the ONCE man who at times
feels himself imposed upon has nobody
to blame but himself
He is too kindly, that Is what he Is,
and he will have to bear all that flows
from it.
Surely it is terrible thing in this
world to be courteous to all comers.
It Is brave effort, however, and has
many rewards; no one who is conscious
OF his gentle failure should give it up.
Let him cling to it as one Of his bet
ter parts, and If it calls for disrespect
in some 1t will call forth honor and
gratitude from others.
The evident disadvantage Of giving
ones working hours, especially the
precious morning hours. to every Tom,
Dick and Harry, with all due regards
for those gentlemen. Is that the time
comes directly out of the portion OF the
day 1t can be least afforded.
If there were only some way Of in
forming would-be callers that other
hours would find one more at leisure!
Even the busiest Of executives has a
few minutes during the dav when he
would be glad for caller. Not every
executive might admit this, but 1t is a
fact, you can be assured.
At the proper time an interesting
caller would be welcomed, but at the
wrong time one must bring to bear all
the courtesy and forbearance one pos
sesses
It Is not to be wondered at. there
fore, that the American business man
has adopted a system Of closed doors
with Private" on them, of outer wait
ing rooms efficient secretaries and the
like. He finds it necessary to be ''in
conference" but mostly it is with him.
self. He has to protect himself at times
from the man who seems to lack con-
sideration for his rights as q worker
A men at work" sign might draw a
laugh In an Office, but it might work,
too.
Evening star., 1933-10-06
The Plans of Senator Norris.
From the Topeka Daily Capital.

rEoLl lHe 1OpeKa daily Capital.
1t Is reported again from Senator
Norris home town that he will resign
from the Senate and run for Governor
OF Nebraska. Three years ago the Ne
braska senior Senator announced his
intention Of retiring from the Senate in
order to devote himself to some reforms
In his home State government. He was
no doubt influenced by the career Of
the senior La Toilette, who revamped
government IN Wisconsin. Senator Nor
ris was particularly interested in chang
ing the legislative system by abolishing
the State Senate, creating a single leg
1slat1ve chamber. His enemies were
suspicious of the fighting Senator bear
ing gifts Of retirement and started a
campaign. They made the blunder of
putting up for nomination another Nor
rls, an inconspicuous and, as it turned
out. lgnominious grocer, to confuse the
Nebraska voters. It was one of those
smart moves in politics that overreach
themselves. Senator Norris came out
to do battle. was renominated and elect
ed as usual
Recently the Nebraska Senator has
circularized the people Of his State In
behalf Of his scheme Of a single cham
Der Legislature, and 1t is reported that
he believes he can best promote the
cause Dy running for Governor. When
asked about 1t in Washington he '.re-
fused to comment" which strengthened
the belief that he Is considering such
a move.
If legislative achievements are con-
sfdered, Senator Norris was the most
important man in the last Congress.
He put through his Muscle Shoals bill
the labor law outlawing yellow-dog con-
tracts and the twentieth amendment
abolishing lame-duck sessions of Con-
gress. One thing that may prevent him
from resigning to run for Governor is
his present interest in another consti-
tutional amendment doing away with
the electoral college and making the
popular vote virtually the deciding fac
tor In election of President and Vice
President. 1t is now on the calendar
Of the House with report unanimously
approving it from the House coumittee
Senasor Norris decision may depend
upon whether his one-chamber Leeis-
lature appeals to him more than abol-
ishing the Electoral College. He is
conducting the resolution in the Senate
Evening star., 1933-10-06
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

from the ranks of tie uniformed con-
stables and every candidate must have
done at least one year and not more
than seven years duty In uniform. An
examination has to be passed.
@. What are the gold cord and tas-
sels worn on dress uniforms by officers
Of the General Staf1 and aides called?
"A. B. B.
A. They are known as aiguillettes.
q. Has the Navy a seaplane at the
disposal Of the President?-W. T.
A. The Aeronautical Branch Of thG
Navy Department says that the am
pElbian planes are available for the
Presidents use. They are also used for
general transport work.
@. Can a by-product Of beer-making
be used as feed for dairy cows7-B. r..
cattle. The mailing process IL beer
making takes most Of the starch out Of
the barley and corn used, leaving q
bulky product with high crude-fber
content and most Of the protein, fat
and mineral water.
9. What is meant by a community
A. 1t was not uncommon, particu-
larly in poor communities, to bury the
dead without individual collins, the
bodies being placed in the ground in
simple winding sheets. In such cases
sort Of bier, to transport a body, was
used and returned to the church to be
used again as circumstances demanded.
9. Where is the oldest surret clock
in England?-F. s.
A. The one in the great tower Of
Salisbury Cathedral Is believed to be.
Records show that it existed In 1885
and it continued to run until 1884.
O. About how many prisoners are
there in the United States? Are most
of them old or young?-C. H. B.
A. According to Lewis E. Lawes, per-
sons between the ages of IS to 80 con-
stitute so per cent Of the population
of the United States, yet they con.
tribute 70 per cent of our criminals.
Mr.. Lawes also says that there are 40O,-
600 men and women in prisons and
jatls throughout the country, 125, 900 in
our major State and Federal prisons.
Q. What is q person called WIG Qsa-
sistently talks in his sleep?LD. E&
A. A somniloquist.
O. How are archaeological eno1k
tions financed in this county?A& y
A. The Government, through toe
Smithsonian Institution, finances Doffie
archaeological expeditions Others are
financed by the National Geographic
Society, the American Museum Of Nat
ural History in New York City, BY Ger
tain colleges and universities, by groups
Of colleges or universities, BY ind-
vtduals, etc.
@. What is the mortality rats "a TIE
United States7-C. O. D.
A. In 1882 the mortality rate was
109 per 1000 estimated population.
This Is the lowest rate since the an
nual collection Of mortality statistics
was begun in 1900
Q. What Is the oldest known print
ed book?-E. G. P.
A. The Chinese were the first print
ers. The oldest known printed book,
printed from blocks, was discovered in
the Chinese province of Kansu in 1900.
1t bears the statement, Printed on
May II, 1853, by Wang Chieh, for free
general distribution, in order in deep
reverence to perpetuate the memory OF
his parents"
@. How many members has the Par
ent-Teacher Associations?-M s.
A. 1t has about 1,3o3,5o0 members.
Evening star., 1933-10-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHMANDER JOHNSON.
The Journey.

The Journey.
Travelin' in the sunshine bright,
Travelin' in the rain,
Travelin' where the worlds all right
Or where the folks complain,
Some times the way is pleasant,
Some times the road is rough
But we're going strong at present,
And that's happiness enough.
Travelin' to the region
Where kindness extends
Our enmities were legion.
We're travelin' to our friends.
We know that we're improvin'.
So we're stickin' to the track.
We're happy to keep movin'
With no thought Of turnin' back.
Evening star., 1933-10-06

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swers by mail. Questions must be
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Address The Evening Star Information
Bureau, Frederic j. Haskin, director,
Washington, D. c.
@. Can an autogiro descend as slowly
as q parachute?-B. g.
A. An autogiro can descend almost
vertically and almost exactly at the
speed of a parachute because the thrust
Of air against the rotor keeps 1t turn
ing and supplies the equivalent Of q
minimum flying speed.
@. What kind Of electric light fixtures
are used in the broadcasting studios of
Radio City?-T. M.
A. There are no fixtures, as the lights
are embedded in the ceilings so that
chandeliers will not be in the way of
television cameras or scenes.
@. How many miles of roads are
there In the United States?-M. K.
A. There are some 5000, 900 miles OF
road, Of which some 100000 miles are
Of major Importance.
Q. What kind Of a coin is q bonnet
piece?-L. M.
A. 1t is gold coin issued under
James v Of Scotland, 50 called because
the Kings head wears bonnet instead
Of a crown. Bonnet pieces are greatly
valued by antiquaries.
@. In 1929 how much ticker tape was
used on the Stock Exchange?-A. r.
A. In 1929 more than 10000 900 miles
Of ticker tape was consumed.
Q. When was land in Delaware first
sold?-L. P.
A. Samuel Blommaert bought tract
Of land from the Indians in 1630-al-
The purchase was ratified by Peter
Minuit and his council at Fort Am
sterdam, and is the oldest deed for land
in Delaware.
O. Who, in the history Of the Naval
Academy, held highest scholastic hon
ors?-A. J. r.
A. David W. Taylor Of the class of
1885 was graduated from the Naval
Academy with the highest percentage
Of any graduate before or since.
@. Have penny post cards ever borne
any picture except Thomas Jefferson's?
M. N. H.
A. The Post Office Department says
that the picture of Thomas Jefferson
has been used on the Government
penny post cards since 1885. Before
that time the picture represented the
bust Of the Goddess Of Liberty.
@. Who owns the estate Gunston
Hall, in Virginia?-C. N
A. Gunston Hall was presented to
the State of Virginia by It's preserver,
Mr.. Louis Hertle of Chicago.
@. Should a salad plate be placed
to the right or left of the dinner plate?
". P.
A. Either side, according to the de-
cision Of the hostess.
@. What are the requirements to
join the London police force?-A. j.
A. In order to become member Of
the Metropolitan Police Force of Lon
don, the candidate must be q British
subject of pure British descent, over
20 and under 27, at least feet inches
tall, physically fit, and of good moral
character. Detectives of the Criminal
Investigation Department are recruited