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Evening star., 1933-07-15

times tend to think, but often vastly
practical in application.
What does one own?
The question, rather, should be:
What does one not own, II one Is will
ing to accept the small worries Of these
interesting trusteeships?
For truly there are some worries, even
here.
Only he who has thought, in his own
heart, that the birds are singing for
him. will know the sorrow which comes
at their loss.
He who is interested in the glorious
everyday sights of Nature, as repre-
will be able to Understand the feeling
of distress over unkempt stewardship,
in this respect.
In the main, however, there Is little
worry connected with this theoretical,
yet eminently practical sort Of pos
session
1t places an entire community be-
meath ones feet in a pleasant sort of
dictatorship. The length and breadth
Of avenues become personal, not merely
mathematical.
Just es the friend of animals neces-
sarily gives them some personality, in
a good sense, SO this owner finds public
property in part his own.
II not his, then whose?
This magnificent public building does
not belong to the party in power, for
it may be out in few more years
1t doss not belong to the old guard
at the portal. certainly.
The grandeur of the architecture
scarcely belongs to those who work
there, for normally they are too busy
to care for those aspects.
1t belongs, actually. to the theoreti-
cal concept called "the people" and any
individual composing that group owns
1t as much as any other.
So nobody owns it, actually.
He owns 1t who can say to himself
1T is mine, because l appreciate it."
Let the rosarian spray persistently
for the prevention of black spot" week
after week, all Spring and Summer
through.
The roses are his, you must not take
them, but the fungus will take them
unless he sprays week after week, all
the growing season through
1t is the penalty of ownership. and
those who think that one spraying a
| year ought to sufflce, will have few good
roses
It is possible, however. to possess the
better part Of such ownership without
the pangs or labors of possession, and
that is by the appreciation Of fine
| flowers wherever one goes.
= =
Here are a dozen stalks of gladioli
in a tall vase on a stenographer's desk
Admire the flowers. and they are
yours as long as your eyes behold them.
Have time, out of the anxious running
Of your car to look over the park
situation. and decide what you would
CO. II you were in charge OF parks
Here are good points. there indifferent
ones, here a few positively not to ones
liking at all. Good, indifferent poor
the onlooker is responsible for them
all. In way
His stewardship is easy? Yes but
his possessions are not limited They
are not tangible. but are intangibles.
and not every one can feel the sense
OF possession under such circumstances.
it is true enough. Yet for those who
can, such ownership is satisfying. It
takes the sting out of inequalities. the
blame from injustice. the hurt from
mediocrity. 1t is about as near to a
! cure all as there is.
Evening star., 1933-07-15

When troublesome questions arise,
avail yourself Of the service OF this de-
partment. 1t costs you nothing-you
have only to send three cents for
postage on the personal letter you will
receive in reply. Do not use postcards.
Any question on any subject OF fact will
be answered. Address your letter OF
inquiry to The Evening Star 1nforma-
ton Bureau. Frederic j. Haskin, d.
rector, Washington, D. c.
c. How many Jews have been killed
in Germany since the Hitler regime has
been in powerful. M.
A. It is a highly controversial mat
ter as to the number Of Jews who have
suffered death, Imprisonment. or dis
franchisement through the Nazi pro-
gram of Germany. A recent CORE
spondent, Mitchell Williams. placed the
number of killed throughout Germany
as 800, and the number injured as
5000. This is contradicted, but it ap-
pears that there has been a certain
amount of persecution.
O. Is Venice connected with the
mainland by bridge?-R. F.
A. A bridge has recently been con-
structed for the convenience of auto
mobile travellers.
O. What is the present strength of
the United States Marine Corpse
E. C. C.
A. As of May 81, 1888, its strength
was 1926.
O. Did Edgar Allan Poe marry his
Annabel Lee?-C. T.
A. His wife, Virginia GLENN Poe,
was the inspiration for the poem.
O. When did John Robinson enter
the circus business?-C. c. S.
A. John Robinson first appeared in
the circus in 1918. He. became identi-
fed with the first circus to bear his
ciated from time TO time with several
shOWmen.
@. The bust of what American was
selected to stand over the main en-
trance to the Library of Congress-
A. H.
A. There are five busts over the
main entrance. That in the center IS
of Benjamin, Franklin. On the left
stand Washington Irving and the
German poet, Goethe. On the right
are Lord Macaulay and Nathaniel
Hawthorne.
@. Who was the third of the famous
friends. Henry Ford, Thomas Edison
and one other?-E. S.
A. The third was John Burroughs
Henry Ford is the sole survivor.
@. Is Sherlock Holmes a character
or figure of speech?-R. M.
A. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created
the character Sherlock Holmes. He is
ind Of of irr no
character has grown to be so popular.
Ee was detective whose methods were
somewhat unusual.
@. How much did Mrs Lincoln pay
for a house in Chicago following her
departure from the White House?-S. v.
A. Two thousand seven hundred
dollars.
O. In poker. when drawing to a pair
what are the chances of making threeS
and of making four?-G. T.
A. The chances against making
threes are to /. The chances against
making four are $50 to !.
@. What can be added to brown sugar
so that it will not curdle milk in max
ing candy?-C. M.
A A pinch Of cornstarch or flour
niheu INTO INC sugar VIII usually pfs-
vent the curd.ing. The acid in the
brown sugar is responsible for tIie
curdling.
@. Can you tell me what proportion
of novels published succeed?-J. T.
A. A large firm Of publishers has es-
t.nated that 9 out of 10 novels are
comparative failures, ie show no de-
cided profit to author or publisher.
Q. When was Charles Evans Hughes
Evening star., 1933-07-15

Civil service rules enable Postmaster
General Farley to simplify his job by
encouraging many officials who, if they
did not vote Democratic last election,
are quite likely to do so and in the
meantime will give the Government
service the benefit Of practical expert
ence,
Evening star., 1933-07-15

finds New York City a comfortable
Summer resort, and is there reading
proof of his animal fable. "An Elephant
Up Tree" and gathering material 1or
his History Of the Average Man."
which will undoubtedly be of much in
terest to the average man when it ap-
pears. A. F. Tschiffely author OF
"Tschiffely's Ride" is working on
novel in a shack In the woods near
Annapolis. John Cowper Powys Is
practicing his Philosophy Of Solitude"
at his upstate New York farm.
Evening star., 1933-07-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
The Endless Rhythm.

The Endless Rhythm.
Come day-go day! De clock keeps
tickin' fast
De hands dey reach along an ring de
dinner bell at last
Sunny days an cloudy days dey gather
and disperse;
De good ones might be better an de
bad ones might be worse.
Sunny days for workin', when you's
feeling strong
Cloudy days foh singin', cause dat's
when you needs de song
Come day-go Gay! Dat clock keeps
up de grir1.
A laughin' or s-singin', cordin to yoh
franc O mind.
Evening star., 1933-07-15

Hops are scarce the world over be-
cause Of the American demand for beer.
However, the American grape crop is
always abundant and there are many
who. once contemptuous of win ordi-
naire," may be willing to accept the
run Of the vine.
Evening star., 1933-07-15

Asserting that he is an ardent pro-
hlbitionist. Gov Pinchot realizes when
he has had cold water thrown on him
which mixes metaphors and adds to
the confusion of numerous changes of
attitude.
Evening star., 1933-07-15

Every citizen is anxious to assist in
getting rid of racketeers. Racketeers
themselves are perfectly willing to take
down the trusty old machine gun and
20 after a business rival.
Evening star., 1933-07-15
BEST People"

From the Rochester Times-Unio
Our best people understand this is
no time to get rich quick" Obviously
the thing to do is to promote UNDER
standing among those who are not olIr
best people.
Evening star., 1933-07-15

Perhaps the witty Voltaire. were he
alive, could explain how it happens that
nation possessing superabundance
of gold is unable to be much happier
than a neighbor with none at all.
Evening star., 1933-07-15

There are differences In peniten-
tiaries. The severity of sentence may
be measured not only by time but also
by place.
Evening star., 1933-07-15
Futile.

From the Detroit News.
The man who spanked Adolph Hitler
Is still alive in Austria. It seemed
useful idea at the time, but nothing
came of it.
Evening star., 1933-07-15
Domestic Peace.

From the Huntsville (Ala) Times.
The theory that opposites make the
happiest marriages seems to be borne
out by the fact that you seldom see
family quarrel when the wife is large
and the husband small.
Evening star., 1933-07-15

Assertions that Hitler has strain OF
Jewish ancestry are not likely to change
his attitude. An old family quarrel can
be as fierce as any.
Evening star., 1933-07-15
Mamber NJ the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
patches credited TO II or not otherwise cree
tied in this paper and also the loca! neTs
nuhlished herein All rights OF publication OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1933-07-15

A gasoline tax expended on highway
improvements is appreciated by the
taxpayer unless it becomes so high that
he can no longer afford a car
Evening star., 1933-07-15
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Rate by Carrier Within the City.

The Evening Star. .45c per montn
The Evening and Sunday Star
when Sundays .60c per montn
A1yben Sundays) e5c per month
rhs sunday Star ........... SC per copy
SoiIsction made at the end Of each month.
Orders may be sent in by mall or telephone
National 5000.
Evening star., 1933-07-15
Bill Postage,

From the Santa Fe New Mexican.
Thsre is no special relief to have
bills arrive with two-cent postage. 1t
might be a lot better If the senders
had to use Q dollar stamp.
Evening star., 1933-07-15
OratoricaI IntrospectiOn.

Oratorical IntrospectiOn.
Have you made any notes of the
speech you intend to deliver?"
No replied Senator Sorghum. II
am going to speak extemporaneously.
When I prepare a speech in advance
I'm liable to read it over few times
and then, being something of critic
of speeches, I lose my nerve"
Evening star., 1933-07-15

Some folks wifi great riches" said
Uncle Eben. minds me OBJ er cullud
man wifi er boat-load o. watah- millions
all ter hissef. He had all he kin
han1, an he ain got de heart to glib
none away. So he jes sets and looks
at 'em."
Evening star., 1933-07-15
Advancing Ideals.

Advancing Ideals.
How is your daughter progressing in
music?"
We'll" replied Mr.. Cumrox, II think
her taste is improving. She is getting
so she thinks enough Of some of those
songs not to try to sing them"
Evening star., 1933-07-15
A Universal Paradox.

A Universal Paradox.
How strangely swift the days 60 by
When you bills payable" espy;
How strangely slow-'tis scarce
believable
When thinking DER your bills
receivable"
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Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and virginia.
All Other States and Canada,

Daily and Sunday...l VI, S1OUUi mo, 6oc
baiiy only ....l yr, $500; mo-. soc
s,1nday only ......I VI, $500: mo-. 40c
Evening star., 1933-07-15
Utensils of Fame.

Utensils of Fame.
The pen is mightier than the sword,
But in the lives of men,
Oft comes a crisis when the hand
Finds neither sword nor pen.
But in a trial, such as this,
Are weapons still to suit:
An ink-well Or sponge-cup makes
A first-rate substitute.
Evening star., 1933-07-15
Real Admira ton.

Real Admira ton.
80 you admire poets?"
Yes. indeed" answered Farmer Corn
tossel; II think a heap O. poets. The
way they keep tellin' bout birds an
bees an flowers kind O. helps to keep
the bcarders minds off mosquitoes"
Evening star., 1933-07-15
HOW TO CARE FOR THE BABY. BY
Violet Kelway Libby. Washington,
ID C.: The Plymouth Press.

DR., Truman Aobe has written fore
word to this little book, which makes
no pretense to being professional, but
presents the practical mothers point
of view" DR.. Able says: Mrs. Libby.
the mother of three happy, healthy
children, has felt the need for simple
story of how to care for the baby. and
has written booklet in which most new
mothers ought to be able to find in in
telligible language the practical answers
to many of their early queries" Ana
Mrs. Libby says: In the course of
bringing up one or more children we
gradually acquire considerable fund
of knowledge, but in the meantime We
are apt, through ignorance or over-anx-
iety, to make many mistakes unpleasant
in their consequences both for mother
and baby" Beginning with the baby's
trousseau, and ending with charts for
entering the baby'S height. weight, and
achievements in the way of teeth. smil-
ing, talking. and walking during the
first year, the book covers nearly every
thing, it seems, that a mother ought to
know, unless her baby is sickly and
needs a doctor OF course food, bath
ing, dressing and sleeping arrangements
are thoroughly discussed. The plan of the
baby's day, sun baths, exercises, teething,
early discipline. the care of minor all
ments, and how to travel with the
baby" are also accorded chapters.
Many authors combine Summer va
cations in pleasant country places with
planning or writing new books. Hans
Fallada, author of the recent novel,
Little Man, What Now?" is spending
the Summer on his farm in Pomeranla,
Germany, for he always writes pest
near plowed fields Thomas Craven.
author of Men Of Art" is finishing its
sequel. probably to be called Sons q
Bohemia" at his home in Great Neck,
Long Island. Dr. Will Durant is work.
ing on his History of Civilization" Al
Lake Hill, N. Y, and doing farming for
recreation. Hendrix Willem Van Loon
Evening star., 1933-07-15

@. Can you tell me what proportion
of novels published succeed?-J. T.
A. A large firm of publishers has es-
t.nated that 9 out of 10 novels are
comparative failures, ie show no de-
cided profit to author or publisher.
O. When was Charles Evans Hughes
Evening star., 1933-07-15

@. From what language does the
word ukase come?-A L. S.
A. From the Russian At first. it
meant decree of the Cars, taking
effect as law Now any official decree
is called a ukase.
Evening star., 1933-02-26
CHECKS ON MARYLAND
BANKS ARE RETURNED
Opportunity Given Holders to
Make Other Arrangements for
Settlement.

In order to give holders Of checks on
Maryland and Michigan banks an op-
portunity to make other arrangements
for the settlement of the obligations
represented, such checks as have been
placed in banks in Washington are be-
ing returned to the depositors. accord
ing to an announcement made In
financial circles here yesterday. Let
ters explaining the reasons for such
action are being sent with the checks.
The letter Of transmission says:
"As the Governor Of the State OF
Maryland by proclamation dated Feb
ruary "a. 1893, has declared Saturday.
February rs, 1888, q legal holiday
throughout the State Of Maryland for
the general cessation Of business. and
has stated his intention Of declaring
q continuance OF this holiday on Mon
day. February 27. 1888, and Tuesday,
February =, 1888, We believe it ad-
vtsable to return items on Maryland
banks which you deposited with us. in
order that you may, If you so desire,
effect some other arrangements for
the settlement of the obligation repre-
sented by the items returned"
Local banks held checks on Michi-
put them through for collection At the
expiration OF that time. When the
Governor Of Michigan extended the
moratorium indefinitely, allowing the
banks to pay out money only for living
expenses, pay rolls etc. itowas deemed
best to hold these checks in Washing
ton banks and trust companies no
longer. Practically the same form let
ters a. accompanied the Maryland
checks were forwarded to the depoSitors
Of checks ON Michigan banks.
According to banking law. checks on
one bank are accepted by another bank
for collection only, the depositor to
receive his money when It has actually
been paid BY the bank on which the
check Is drawn. Bank holidays halt
this routine.
Word from several large corporations
IN Baltimore yesterday, which maintain
accounts In Washington banks, stated
that their accounts here will be much
more active until their home banks are
again functioning as usual.
Evening star., 1933-02-26
Your Income Tax
No. 28.
Deduction for Travelling
Expenses.

To obtain a deduction for travelling
expenses, which form an important
item in the returns of many taxpayers,
certain regulations must be observed.
The taxpayer Is required to attach to
his return a statement showing the
nature Of business in which engaged,
number of days away from home dur
ing the taxable year on account OF
business, total amount Of expense Incl
dental to meals and lodging and total
amount of "other expenses" incidental
to travel and claimed as q deduction.
Among the "other expenses" are tips,
provided they are reasonable in amount.
Travelling expenses are deductible
only when the trip Is on business. They
are limited to such expenses as are
reasonable and necessary in the con-
duct Of the business and directly at
tributAble to 1t.
Travelling expenses incurred In con-
nection with . journey to another city
to accept or seek employment are not
deductible. Suburbanites who commute
daily from their homes to their place of
business are not permitted to deduct the
cost Of transportation, it being q per-
sonal expense.
Claims for deduction for travelling ex-
penses must be substantiated when n
quired by the commissioner Of inter-
revenue. showing in detail the amount
ma na1nN- -0 III A1uenses i0cume6
Evening star., 1933-02-26
ALL-DAY BATTLE FOUGHT.
Machine Guns Ineffective In Subsero
Weather.

Machine Guns Ineffective In Subsero
Weather.
PEIPINQ. February 26 (P.-The lat
est Chinese dispatches reaching here
said that in the Kailu region in North
western Jehol . day-long engagement
occurred yesterday between . japanese
regiment under the command Of Mai.
Gen. Kennosuke Mogi and q brigade
commanded by the Chinese Lieut.. Gen.
Isl Hsin-Wu
Bitterly cold weather hampered the
Japanese advance, heavy snow and q
temperature Of IL to is degrees below
zero making 1t impossible to operate
machine guns effectively.
The fighting occurred near Tahsin-
tala. 10 miles southward Of the strate-
gic Kailu.
An air bombardment caused great
and telegraph omces were removed to
the eastern fringe Of the dobi Desert
and b dimcult to defend.
The dispatches, however, maintained
that the Chinese were holding up .
spearhead Of the Japanese advance into
the interior Of Jehol province.
The reports said the fighting con-
tinued long after dark Saturday in the
Chaoyang area. more than q hundred
miles almost due south from Kailu.
The japanese bombarded Chaoyang
from f., east bank Of the river which
surronnds the city on three sides, &C.
cordilg to the advices reaching Peiping.
The Npansse troops attempted 70 cross
'the Jty0, hot ware repulaA6
Evening star., 1933-02-26
ROOSEVELT WEIGHS
FINANCE PROBLEMS
AND RELIEF PLANS
Continued From First Page. }

they want the Government budget bal
ernment year But they are saying
nothing whatever about their plans.
In swirling snowstorm that made
driving difilcult. Mr.. and Mrs. Roose-
welt Travelled dozen miles up the Hud-
son River Valley tonight to partake In
. community farewell party for them
at Staatsburg.
Tomorrow they will attend church at
Hyde Park and on Tuesday the start
to Washington will be made. After
stopping in New York for a while,
they will leave there late Thursday.
The family will stay at the Maynower
until Inauguration on Saturday.
Some more cabinet announcements
are expected from Mr.. Roosevelt to-
morrow and early in tha next week
He said emphatically today he did not
expect to make any diplomatic an
nouncements until at least week
after he takes office. Aside from
for the premier London post. it was
indicated all other embassy Offices re-
mained open.
The same IS true Of the vast number
Of undersecretaries and assistant secre-
taries to be appointed.
He will wait until the cabinet has
been confirmed by the Senate
Riding to Poughkeepsie from New
York on the train today. the genial
Mr. Woodin chatted freely about the
enormity Of the task confronting him.
He agreed that he is assuming the
Treasury post at one of the most crucial
times since the administration Of
Alexander Hamilton. the first Secre-
tary Of the Treasury.
Evening star., 1933-02-26
BLOOD TRANSMISSION
STRENGTHENS CERMAK:
GAIN MAINTAINED
Continued From First Page

Continued From First Page)
naturally now. Opiates have not been
administered
Heart Stimulants still are being
given"
The mayor rallied after the blood
TRANSMISSION and tonight his doctors said
he had maintained the gains made as
result Of the treatment.
Cermak was in an oxygen tent, q
treatment decided on this morning.
He took nourishment-the first by
mouth in "a hours-lAte today and his
physicians issued this bulletin:
HE Is sleeping after having taken
the first nourishment by mouth in the
last "a hours.
DR.. Tice More Encouraged.
"His temperature is 994; pulse, 1913;
respiration. 26.''
DR.. Tice said after the TRANSMISSION:
Il have never been completely down.
cast but I am more encouraged now"
However, another TRANSMISSION Is con-
templated, probably tomorrow.
DR.. Tice and DR.. Karl Meyer said
soon after the TRANSMISSION that their
patients condition lis more promis-
ing now"
The food the mayor took late today
was a semi-solid substance. His chief
nourishment previously had been q
glucose solution given intravenously.
DAUGHTER HAS CLOSE CALL.
Evening star., 1933-02-26
TWO H0LD-UPS NET $50;
WOMAN'S WATCH STOLEN
Taxicab Taken From Driver by s
Paesengers-Pocke Snatch
ing Reported.

Colored men were involved in two
hold-ups last night that netted a total
OF $53, while a woman. Mrs. Sadie Nc
Cormick, 2724 Chesapeake street. was
robbed Of valuable watch during .
party in her home.
Ethel Levine reported to police that
two colored men, one Of whom held .
revolver, robbed the cash register in
her store, at 1917 Second street, Of
$50, and Robert Milliken. 36l5 Tenth
street, q taxicab driver, was robbed of
IS and his cab by three colored men,
whom, he said. he picked up at the
Peace Monument and drove to First
and p streets southwest. He told
fourth precinct police one of the trio
pulled knife on him. while the other
men held him and searched his pock-
cts. The taxi later was found at South
Capitol and M streets
A pocketbook containing s797 and a
gold pencil was snatched from Mrs.
Albert Wolf. 70s Second street, late
yesterday by . colored man while she
was walking near her home.