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The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07

In some quarters another banking regulation is expec- ted which will permit deposit CTS to withdraw one third of their deposits in banks.
 Many states immediately made haste to take advantage Of the new regulations. Checks on temporarily closed banks are to be accepted for income tax payments providited dili- gent and conscientious efforts are made to furnish either cash or post office money order.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07
ALASKA SNOW COVER

The following amounts of snow, in inches, were reported on the ground at various Alaskan stations Monday, March 6: Bethel, IA; Cor dova, 24; Eagle, 8; Fairbanks, IS; Fort Yukon, Is; Juneau, 16; Ket- chikan, trace: Nome. T.
 Ice on Chsna Slough at Fair banks was 55.5 inches thick, and on Snake River at Nome 45 inches
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07
Whistle Furnishes Noise

OKLAHOMA CITY--When man agers of a Chamber of Commerce drive expressed desire for some real noise" w. L. Huggins, Jr, Traffic Manager for a railroad, rigged up standard locomotive whistle with compressed air tanks It almost stopped the meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07
BODY OF A ANTON
 C FER M AK IS ON WAY TO CHICAGO.
Special Train Carrying Re mains Home-Zangara
 to Be Arraigned

MIAMI, Florida, March T. A special train is bearing the body of Anton J. Cermak, who died yes- terday as the result of wounds in- flicted by Giuseppe zangara's bull let, back to Chicago where he was Mayor.
 zangara has been ordered ar- raigned on first degree murder charge as the result of the Chi ago executives death.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07
Two Stolen Holy
 Statues Recovered

VIGO, Spain, March 7.-Police announced that they had found two holy statues of the seventeenth century carved by the sculptor Sa- lofllo, valued at more than 2,OOO- GOO pesetas Approximately sl,64o,- 00currently)
 The images represent the Virgin Immaculate and the Divine Shepherdess. The images were stolen in 1O31.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07
.Seuvmd Digging Out Old Time Gold Scales

SEWARD, Alaska, March 7.-- Residents here resurrected gold scales and are prepared to pan geld and go on gold dust basis if necessary. The local bank closed yesterday in con- formity with the proclamation of President Roosevelt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07
J. J. MEHERIN LEAVES
 TONIGHT FOR WEST

Joseph J. Meherin, prominent Juneau merchandise broker, will leave on the steamer Alaska to- night for six-week trip to the Westward and Interior districts.
 Mrs. Meherin will remain at their home at the new Assembly Apartments during her husbands absence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07
] 2KIDNAPERS UNDER ARREST
 DENVER CASE
Two 9th CTS Involved IT Boettcher Abduction
 Being Sought

DENVER, Col. March 1.-Two al- leged members of the gang that Kidnapped Charles Boettcher, End, wealthy broker, for $60,000, are in jail the police revealed.
 Two other men who helped in the abduction are also known and their arrest in South Dakota is expected soon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07
SCRIP NOT
 IN USE YET

WASHINGTON, March 7.-Ac- cording to information received here, no clearing house scrip is in circulation but the pros poets are several States might re- lease such mediums of exchange as already printed by tomorrow or the next day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07
SWANSON PLANS
 NAVY BUILDING

WASHINGTON, March 7.--Sec- retary of Navy Swanson said to- day he will make every effort to build the American navy up to the limit of the London treaty as soon as conditions permit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07
Cruiser Portland
 Put in Commission

BOSTON, March 7.-The Navy's newest cruiser the 10000-ton U. s. s. Portland, is now formally com missioned today. She will leave in several weeks to join the fleet in the Pacific,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07
Ketchikan Banks Are
 Observing Holiday

KETCHIKAN. Alaska, March T. The two local banks here closed yesterday in accordance with the Presidential proclamation. There was little disruption in business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07
Advocates of Silver
 Start Their Battle Cry

WASHINGTON, March 7.-Sil- yer advocates here have begun to cry for adequate" currency based on silver.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07
Pmks WiU Deliuer Message Wednesday To Joint Session

Before a joint session of the Legislature, Gov. George A. Parks will deliver his biennial message to that body at 2 pm. Wednesday, it was announced today. Arrangements for the session were perfected this afternoon.
 Both houses today passed concurrent resolution fixing that hour for the meeting. It acted after committees had conferred with the Governor on the matter.
  The English language has ap proximately 100000 words, whil has 210,OOO, and German LOGO.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-07
8 RECULA TONS
 ARE ANNOUNCED. BY TREAS. DEPT.
Limited Reopening of Fi- nancial Institutions
 Provided For
DEMAND DEPOSITS TO
 BE GIVEN ATTENTION
Payments on Accounts or Other Obligations to
 Be Accepted

BULLETIN-WASHINGTON, March Estate after state late today announced re0pcning of banks in line with Secretary Woodin's ruling permitting of the transaction of essential business, including Ohio, South Carolina, Kansas, Florida, New York and Michigan.
 WASHINGTON, March Flight regulations relaxing stringency of President Roosevelt's proclamation on the four-day banking holiday ending Thursday at midnight, were last night by Secretary of Treasury Woodin.
 The eight regulations provided for the following:
 First-Limited reopening of banks to accept new deposits subject to without restriction, ac- counts to be kept separately.
 Demand Deposits Second-Repayment in full on
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Evening star., 1933-07-13

4 BED ROOM home. in excellent condition
Can be truly rated as a bargain. Modern
throughout. Built on pretty. shaded lot.
it point to see before you decide elsewhere.
9,75o-HERE Is A PROPERTY IN UP;
PER 14th ST. having future commercial
possibilities. 1t is without doubt a wonder
full buy. 23la-ft. colonial brick. in abso-
lutely perfect condition from cellar to roof.
ing porches, big inclosed breakfast porch.
modern kitchen. All spacious rooms. Worth
your while to inspect If you are seeking a
bargain Of sound value.
BOSS & PHELPS
National Q20O. After e pm. Adams b514.
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NEAR G. w U. AND GOVT. DEPTS.-S30
utensils. Utensils silverTare; : large rooms and bath.
nicely furnished newly decorated private
yard and entrance. No objection to children.
2l20 H st. NV. Call bet. and pm.
Phone WEST Il
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WANIED-RUOMS.
CHEVY CHASE OR WoODLEY PARK-Roon1
double exposurel and private bath in de-
tached home of private adult family is de-
sired by lady Government employee. Address
Box SS-T. Star Office.
ELDERLY MAN wants sleeping room north
west or near Library of Congress: SO per
month. Address Box 63T. Star office. =
STENOGRAPHER, manuscript, Government
and commercial experience will exchange
stenographic or clerical work for room: has
typewriter. Address Box GIT. Star office.
YOUNG COLLEGE MAN desires room. pri-
vate family: must be reasonable; not over
S12 Address Box SAT. Star Office.
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MA. 210O. e25 18th st. NV
1911 MADISON N.w.--9 R., AMI. $4,000
4413 18th st. n.w.--s r. ami; gar. s5 90
1929 N Cap ST T., ell, b. 49,. 5000
Bill M ST. nw-6 r. ell b.. 1900
300 9th st. ne r., ell, h-wh h. $500
443 Lamont ST. nw.-6 r, el. ..... $500
so N. Y. ave. NE T.. ell. b.. 1000
81 Seaton pl. n.e.--6 r.. ell. .... $500
pa 18th St se- r., ell, b.. 1880
1854 Rosedale st. ne.-6 r. b.. $3.50
3o6 A st. ne-S r, eI eI 4O5O
AZ w St nw-S r, ell gar $500
4l0 .lth St se-5 r. el l... $500
lila N Cap st-9 r.. ami. 5000
ROBERT A. HUMPHREYS,
sos N Cap. st. MA. 6733.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.


Front TIE r5s n4hE l. anS aas f. ssS 81 sE n.
you freed See ianitor.
and rooms aSos and bs9h. st; NV; Ws47.so-ssss
and rooms iai and ,5ss sa,h NE: ssS to s4s''o
eos Mills Bids. '- ~ Ma. eses.
TREMONT-l3O7 18th NV.
500 RI Res x MsT.a and Aps' Rsth@p0"n'0"n' ioa
$48. 5OLl466 COLUMBIA RID.
rms i1yeI Tsc hail. iE0pi Pt aII free Frsidaife '
LEONMAR. 2lOO n N.W.-$3O50.
Near Ne: T. Dupont SmS Ia'e Circle Refrigeration.
CLARIDGE. 1904 Q NV.
hooR%oob sRS Bob isTS ysTS Ssas9nsDs g. sM
FOR REDUCED INCOME.
CHOICE TAFT BRIDGE APT.
,ovERLooKING COOL ROCK CREEK s,s
4-hour service: refrigeratlon. PO. 60s3:
LIVE AT THE WADE.
WALK TO WORK.
Northeast Corner 18th and NJ SITS. NV; %
/ room: bath and Murphy y,bed bed .... sac 90
3 rooms, bath, rec. nall. porch oU
Electric Refrigeration.
Only Squares to Business.
H. r. HOWENSTEIN CO.,
1915 H ST. NV. District O906.
WHY HUNT?
APARTMENT RENTAL BUREAU.
Can rent you anywhere in the city and
move your furniture free.
9lS 18th st. NV. MA. O4LO
OAK LAWN TERRACE,
1920 10th ST. NV.
/ r. k and b.: 2 r. X. and b.; r. X
and b. in this elite location. Well appointed
building. Prices very reasonable.
SEE MISS GRIFFITH. APT NO. ITO. 13e
CHEAPEST FLATS IN TOWN.
1907 ST. NV.
ONLY $45
For two rooms. kitchen and bath; free ga
rage in cellar This is a good downtown
location. easy walk to business. section. The
rooms are large and light, fns g. cafe hs next x
II. K. HOWENSTEIN CO..
1915 H St. NV. Dl. 090S.
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A NEW BRICK HOME IN CHEVY CHASE.
| D. c. has been reduced 50 500 in price to
! the amazingly low figure Of S1n.95o. This
! delightful home has three extra size bed
| rooms. two beautiful baths a finished room
| in attic suitable for fourth bed room. a
| recreation room in basement with open
| fireplace and completely equipped kitchen,
| including charming breakfast nook.
District 10l1
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ROOMS AND BoARD-sUBURBAN

SUBURBAN BOARD-Country life. lawns
shade porches and health Colesville. G
miles from District line in MARYLAND. Lii
liza A. Acorn. Silver Spring, r. F. D. l.
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ROOMS-FURNISHED.


GORDON HOTEL. 9l6 10th St. NW.-Large
double rooms. near showers. twin beds or
ST and 81; rooms with bath SO single. S12
double weekly: 24-hr. elevator and switch
hoard service
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DESIRABLE HOUSES
FOR RENT ..

At Very Reasonable Rent.
In Very Good Condition.
1922 Irving st. n,x-s lob, Law. M
SKey at Sa13J -. $3.50
722 Somerset pl n;w-6 r. b.. ami, m
garage. CKey at 724 ;........ 5000
S1a keg sT'sn' at as6 s. E es / ave- E. ns e With With
1Key at 1910 ............ $500
6l9 Orleans pl. nee r.: b.. ami.
garage. (Key at store: 655 Norton 4o.5O
1s44 ~ L st st. ,sls7 ne4 r. b. Arc. elec' o. .o
r. b.. ami. iKey at s03J -. $500
51s K st; s!s15 r. b.. lat. ht.. gas. ., .o
'hey al once ooLoRED. '''''.'' ''o
ri .iec ,key K nSTs at ls79j s. b. lat: ht
tKes at So " '. .... . BUS. $500
gas 1Key at 63D " 49, ~ 275o
ht.. gas. lKey at 1875 '....... $3.50
1873 wylie st; n.e.-6 r. stove. gas. ,o.o
B. F. SAUL CO.,
ee5 18th St NV. National 21oo.
64O3 9th ST. N.W.-MODERN,
semi detached, E rooms, bath,
screened, hot-water heat. built
in garage. $50. Phone National
82O6.
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$500.
437 18th ST ne T.. k. and b. wide
porches; exclusive neighborhood. Key. 443.
w. p. LOCKWOOD. 1410 G NV. IA
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GROOM NE. HOME.

ONIf Sf'.OW NUN
An unusual Groom and bath. tapestry
wide. in a splendid northeast location on a
wide boulevard; front porch. . rear porches.
open fireplace. screens throughout: all mod.
ern conveniences Can be bought for a small
cash payment and S49.50 monthly. Call
Lincoln T063-W.
OWNER WILL SACRIFICE HIS EQUITY IN
his beautiful detached brick home. in one
Of the most exclusive suburban sections Of
Washington. for only $4,000 Will sell sub
ject to only the 1st trust The house con. a.
l25 feet in width containing about $4,000
50. feet A highly restricted section OF dis
tinctive homes
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HOUSES-UNFURNISHED.

CHEVY CHASE. D. C.. TWo-sToRY BRICK
3 rooms; rooms and bath on first floor;
rooms and bath on second floor; redeco-
rated to suit tenant; easily arranged for 2
congenial families. l.. D. MEASEIL. CLeve-
Ia
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HOUsEs-UNFURNISHED

(Continued)
SIs sSe TS District s444 HAYNES so'
tached; all modern houses. like new: Con-
ysnse1 Tseses tS 60 and schools Mr.
77s 9th ST. sE.-e-RooM BRICK n
sss Sssa: e. :sz issi EST +
near nsas Lnssn ST. sE5 s.It sas AND D AMI
moor II. 7343; eve. AT. O474.
hstS.. 1s55 GiRAR2 5IR;sL ST N.WMs ROOMS; 2
ing house: ss5. Emerson s5Ia. -O- lO0
s 9.Is ROOMS AND AND BATH ANIL. AND Ga
month IN anne pest rssdential SIfI. section $50
~, III EYE ST; nv ROOMS. KITCHEN
934 DO. To inspect. phone Columbia 2615
212 RANDOLPH PL. NE? ROOMS. >
stricted. white neishborhood. .oa Close e Mckinley
HdG High School; large yard and porches; s65
CHEVY CHASE : BRICK. "a So CONN.
of1icer vacating. l. b. MEAsELL. cLev ABB
NEARBY ,VA.-8-RooM COTTAGE BATH
s% sHS 'f5 81 Ssss ESSSERf HEATER: sf iss st.
e CHEVY ,,SE CHASE; p. &C 70 10 ROOMS l
R9sEST Gs' T. S4ER, zfs7fs 4s9 ESPf '?@"ans ST. n%
and nssTbg va % and MdN5 a ms. mas 5. q 70 II II
rms. 3 b.; garages. We own these proper,
ties have our own repair deDaTsmen. TaN and n
GORDON 1927 Eye St. NV. DI. 5231.
suitable for one large srH or two small families
%Easfh RisaRSEho0d cfeasaad nSfk G?sH PARK
ss7 NORTH cAPIToL7 ROOMS. H
s5a.7s. $50; Kew % ss1 North capltoi ~
5504 14th ST. NW.-s ROOMS: 4 BED
bath heswa1e5 es0 Hr heat, MfNsY IeetEfsy =
tional 5000
. BRIGHT. WELL FUR ROOMS SPLENDID
for roomers; good NV. location: splendid
condition: reas.; owner. Address Box 81
1887 KENNEDY ST: Nw;-6 RMS. BATH.
Frigidaire. garage. large back yard; 2 mi
excellent condition; SOB. Call GEorgis ;7o9,
Enslish Eng &c cottage on a high elevation; beauti-
b. G. The house has been beautifully re-
wood floors and new kitchen range; beauti-
full lot facing two streets; garage; con-
ysnen on PHONE iS eusS NAona 4as ana un
3ll5 G ST. sE.-5-RM. & B. BUNGALOW:
ysfe sssqs pAyID y i ( e GH9Mxs 9ssS=w 5S7 i.sS
screened rear porches and sun deck, built
in garage; deep yard: gas heat. To Inspect,
call for tsS WAvERLY # 520 TAYloR tasf 81 Nc
Detached brick freshly painted and pa,
pered; g rooms. bath. pantry; ice ss-bos box !.
to to sc School; ;'' reduced to 5000; open after
. CHEVY CHASE : HoME s, B RU1REFsa 59l 2sas
8 Rooms. Bsth; b, NsTly sT n Decorated ? Is.
NEAR SEARS. RoEBUcK;
8 rooms, bath. h.-wh-. screened poFehes'
f1ies THos E FARRELL CO. National o7e5.
SOB Newton ave. Del Ray-e r: b, s45
MR.. FISHER. Columbia 561o.
CHEVY CHASE MODERN HOME.
pA4Hs hooNs; Exch1hhNT RATF G9 G9NboS ES0Mf RE-
5SfEP 5Sfi e1ITEEzSb kFf4AS 4 Fof d MfSzEG
s42, ,5O-66 S ST. NV.
RgRos R95ess sood sod e9nd9n etY neon a3w6sfS
Asos' zsn aoaa sae bENs1Ne 81 nm Nc kp AiSz Ne
6 rooms and bath, h--w.h.. garage. S45.
34I0 18th ST. NE.
Woodridge-Detached;6 6 rooms and BATH
h.-wh, 2-caT garage. Only $50
l2lS OATES ST. NE.
rooms and bath. h.-w.h.. garage. S55.
ROBERT w. SAVAGE.
1T Union Trust Bldg MA. 6199.
4OO1 FESSENDEN ST NW.-DETACHED
brick containing rooms. tiled bath;
h-wh hwd floors House screened ,
porches ard garage: newly painted and pa
pered throughout. Rent reduced to $1,000.
ALEX. 8. CLARKE. Jr..
l41O H ST. NV.
n AZ
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COUNTRY BOARD.

MOUNTAIN BOARD-Week rates. room and
board, 50 and SO; low rates to families
or 3 or in large room; close to post office
trolley lire. park. Write Box 40, Braddock
Evening star., 1933-07-13

MONSIEUR. AND UNFUR.
629 ALLISON ST. NW-Two large rooms.
light Housekeeping; southern exposure. porch
on rear. Phone CO. 13OS-J.
ROOMS-SUBURBA
FURNISHED ROOM AND KITCHEN. Phone
Bradley 200-F-6. Mrs. Charles. 15'
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ROOMS-FIJRNISHED

3ol e ST NE-L.h.k. rms, nicely fur
nished; near depot and Capitol; rent rea-
sonable. 10
1s1s L ssT N W-Iouely COOL double room;
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APARTMENTS-FUR. AND UNFUF

APARTMENTS-FUR. AND UNFUR.
3542 18th ST. NW-3rd-FLoOR APT,
rooms, private bath: heat, light and gas:
unfurnished. $50: furnished. S35.
523I WIS AVE- ROOMS, KITCHEN,
bath, screened porch, $3.50; refrigeration.
light included: adults. CL. O007.
WOODBRIDGE. 22O9 RANDOLPH ST. NE
. rooms. kitchen, dinette and bath; gas elec-
tricity and garage; half square from down.
town bus line. Phone NO. 1S63-W.
90 SEATON PL. NV. JUST OFF N. CAPT.
tol St or 3 rooms, porch; newly reno
waited: convenient. Ia
ROCK CREEK PARK.
NEAR MILLION DOLLAR BRIDGE
Modern corner apis, real bargains; 2 and
3 rooms, kit and bath. 241O Goth st. NV.
Resident manager.
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Shortened Duck Season.
From the Minneapolis Journal

From the Minneapolis Journal.
Northwest sportsmen are waiting i'm
patiently for the Department of Aeri-
culture to issue the 1888 migratory bird
hunting regulations
Conservative-minded sportsmen. who
have seen the drying up of THOUSANDS
OF sloughs, constituting one-third of
the duck-rearing waters of this area
ourmg the last few years, believe the
open season on waterfowl should be
shortened to not more than As days
II the season opened October l and
closed November Is, it would deprive
no one OF his sport, except perhaps the
shooting Of the rapidly disappearing
Moreover, the man with the auto
matte shotgun Is still permitted to roam
through the field and along shore. Also
batting OF ducks Is practiced from
Barnegat and the Illinois bottom lands
to the Pacific by men who band them
selves into groups with the high-sound-
ing title Of more game association"
which they use as cloak to shield their
schemes for heavy slaughter Lobbyists,
at fancy salaries, are sent to wash
ington to check all conservation legis-
lation.
In the meantime game Is disap-
pear1ng at an alarming rate. Soon 1t
VIII disappear entirely, unless vigorous
measures are taken. The Government
must step In TO prevent the hunter
from extinguishtng his own sport.
Evening star., 1933-09-13

Is lowering their efficiency. It cuts the
estimates for public works and leaves
essential projects unfinished. Eventually
it must pay dearly for such expedients
Of saving"
At Boiling Field the situation can be
rendered bearable by emergency allot-
ments of funds out Of the great appEp-
priation Of nearly three and a third
billions for public works. II this action
is taken promptly the working forces
assembled and qualified for the compile
ton of the project can be kept on the
job and the needed electric connections
and roadways can be supplied in season
to permit the transfer Of the personnel
Of the airport to decent accommoda-
tions. If not. employment will be de-
MED to large number Of men and some
hundreds Of officers and other members
Of the field force will be compelled to
spend the Winter in wretched quarters,
Ill suited for their safe housing.
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amendment was not ratified until Au-
gust 18, 1920, less than three months
before the election Of President Hard
ing. In his second election Wilson
polled comparatively few votes above
the number cast for him in 1912.
Being an ardent and active Demo-
crat, Mr.. Abbot's story Is distinctly
partisan In its tone, though it Is not
In any sense unfair to the Republican
party. His observations include init
mate knowledge of the events which
elevate certain men to the high office
Of President Of the United States, and
Of the methods engaged in by polttt-
clans either to make them successful
in Office or to bring about their political
crucidxion. His word pictures Of the
great and the ignoble personalities Of
the past fifty years and his comments
upon the burning issues Of the political
and economic life Of the Nation during
this span are related In an easy and
graceful style, tinctured by keen wit
and possessing the mellow wisdom Of
the philosopher.
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that . man Of sixty-five viii still be 4
full mental and physical vigor.

that . man Of sixty-five win still be In
full mental and physical vigor.
Science has undoubtedly added to the
span Of life within the knowledge Of
living persons. chiefly through the par
tial conquest Of disease. It has found
the causes Of most Of the afIiictions
that beset the human system and reme>
dies for them. It has discovered germs
and their antidotes. It has lessened
the ravages Of epidemics, has through
the skill Of surgeons prolonged life in
the aggregate by countless Thousands Of
years. With the use Of penetrating and
revealing rays 1t has made possible the
revelation of the inner secrets Of the
human system and permitted accurate
exploration and correction Of malevo-
lent conditions. Through laboratory
experiments with toxins and serums 1t
has made possible the restoration Of
health against odds that formerly took
heavy toll Of life.
The science Of dietetics has pro-
gressed along with the science Of
medicine and surgery and 1t Is now
possible through prescription and con-
sumption of the foods found to be best
suited to the individual system to re-
tard the deterioration Of the organs
and tissues of the body as well as to
avoid disease. It is upon the basis Of
that science that the prediction Is now
made Of prolongation of the life
Of mental and physical vigor and q
postponement Of final dissolution.
Physicians have for an untold time
been admonishing their patients against
foods that are toxic to them, but this
advice Is often disregarded, with the
result Of the recurrence Of ailments
that lower the vitality and shorten
life. 1t is one thing for science to
find the food that the individual
should consume, for the sake Of his
continued health, and another thing
to assure obedience to the prescrp-
ton. Yet for centuries 1t has been
known. as . sage Latin writer said
long, long ago, that what Is food to
one may be fierce poison to Others"
What is most needed Is authority Of
prescription, with obedience to 1t. The
secret Of longer life Lies In tho dis
covery by the individual Of the diet
best suited to him and IN his faithful
adherence to 1t.
Evening star., 1933-09-13
But Would It Be Rational?

There has been much talk about
controlled inflation." the Commodity
dollar" managed currency" and the
like, but genial Senator Pat Harrison
dumps new one on the White House
doorstep labeled rational imitation" !"
That, he says, is what the country
needs. 1t would help the bankers and
the farmers, but mostly the farmers
The Senator, unfortunately, did not ex-
pand upon his views. thus failing to ex-
plain when rational imitation becomes
irrational; where rational imitation ends
and where irrational imitation begins.
Rational imitation, in this respect, is
possibly similar to controlled imitation.
The difficulty about controlled imitation
is to control it. The problem in rational
imitation. one suspects, is to prevent it
from becoming irrational. As Secretary
Wallace said few days ago, imitation
carried beyond certain point" would
start a fresh depression "and the re-
suits would be sad indeed"
Industrial prices and agricultural
prices are out of balance. it Is true
and the prices of agricultural commo-
dities do not seem to be fulfilling the
promises SO glowingly written for them
in the Spring. But the main task now
is to restore that balance. not to con-
tinue the distortion, with possibly
calamitous results, by further cheaper
ing of the dollar. The soundest hope
for agricultural recovery, it would seem,
lies in the restoration Of the purchas-
ing power that higher wages and spread
of employment among industrial work.
ers would furnish. Agricultural prices
will rise with this purchasing power as
they fell before with the lessening of
that power. But an indationary
shot in the arm to perk up agricul-
tural prices will affect other prices as
we'll. Some Of these, as the various
consumer counsels are now advertising,
are already too high and must come
down.
The proposal for rational imitation"
was suggested at q time when the
President was discussing the various
plans for advancing credit through the
Nations banks to aid the recovery pro-
gram. Extension Of credit does not
jibe with talk of imitation, rational or
otherwise, and the two are in manner
contradictory. Having at great effort
and expense undertaken one line Of ad-
vance against the depression, the admin
istration should be permitted fun op-
portunity to work 1t out along that line
for iIlusory currency debasement
schemes.