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Evening star., 1933-03-30
The Mapes Program Revived.

Representatives Mapes Of Michigan
and Frear Of Wisconsin have reintro-
duced their joint program of tax legisla-
ton for the District of Columbia. The
four tax bills-an income tax to be
substituted for the present tax on in
tangibles, a gasoline tax doubling the
present rate, an automobile weight tax
and local inheritance tax-would, it
is estimated, place an additional tax
burden on the community of about
S4,00O,O00
The full irony of proposing these
measures at this time is made so appar-
ent by the Budget Bureaus recon-
mendations on the pending 1884
appropriations that the tax bills should
be relegated to the limbo Of the thou
sand and one other measures introduced
in Congress for forms sake alone. Re-
ferred properly to the House District
Committee, they are sure to receive fair
and decent consideration as to merit
and necessity when the time comes for
such consideration. But the incongruity
cf any proposal to slap additional and
new taxation on this community at this
time is so obvious that the legislative
proposals condemn themselves. They
have today no standing.
The budgets recommendations on the
1884 appropriations are to cut both
Federal contribution and proposed
expenditures from local revenues by
26.8 per cent. The cnly reasonable
explanation of such drastic proposals
is the possibility that, by practicing the
sort of economy outlined in the budget
message, the citizens of this community
will be given the partially offsetting
benefit of relief from the present bur-
densome load of local taxation, which
they must bear In addition to the
intolerable Federal taxation. The
wisdom of reducing local taxation at
the expense of adding to unemployment
and crippling municipal services is a
matter of policy that will be decided
by Congress.
But unless there is some tax relief the
local taxpayers will be penalized through
the many manifestations of municipal
and Federal economy and at the same
time suffer deprivation of all the bene-
fits Of such economy. Everywhere in
the land today the cry is for relief
from taxation. Practically every city
in the country, except Washington, is
responding to that cry by steps to lower
the burden of taxation. All are cut
ting expenses and most of them
are cutting assessments or tax rates
or both. In none of them would a
boosting scheme, advanced under
the pretense Of revising the system of
local taxation, survive a minute.
No member of Congress can con-
sistently champion taX-boosting pro-
posals or any other sort of proposals
for the District of Columbia that, in
difference to the wishes of his voting con-
stituents back home, he would decline to
support for his own home district. Every
member of Congress knows only too
we'll the sentiment among his own voting
constituents toward increased taxation
at this time. The fact that local tax
payers have no representative in Con-
gress increases the responsibility on
the part of members of Congress to
perform their duties as local legisla-
tors with scrupulous regard for fair
play.
Evening star., 1933-03-30
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Conference.

Conference.
Mockin' bird Is drawin' nigh,
Drinkin' from the spring;
Red bird droppin' from the sky
Sunshine on the wing.
Bluejay lookin' for a fight,
Pigeon cooin' low:
Know prosperity's in sight,
Cause they told me so.
Discord sounds from time to time,
But they all agree,
As each brings his CHEEKY chime
Meant for you and me.
Moon by night and sun by day
Seem to be in wrong;
No cloud can be built, they say,
To keep them out for long.
Evening star., 1933-03-30

Uncle Sans job appears to be about
the same as always-that Of providing
= government that will care for the
safety and happiness of those who have
not found them under other govern
ments. Sentimental memories Of an
cestry must be respected, but the U. S.
A. sets them all to the tune Of Home,
Sweet Home"
Evening star., 1933-03-30

Too many statesmen reach Washing
ton, D. c. with the superficial idea that
the Capital City is pampered pet,
when it is in constant danger of being
treated as the proverbial stepchild.
Evening star., 1933-03-30

In considering gold boarding the
Treasury announces that 1t is not con-
cerned with persons holding a few
casual gold pieces. They can draw
no interest and are useless for deco
rative purposes. They represent the
poorest possible kind of an asset.
Evening star., 1933-03-30

Standards of value are admittedly in
a state Of confusion, and the average
citizen may be excused if he fails to
understand how even the esteemed
Babe Ruth can play $4,000 worth of
base ball In one brief Summer.
Evening star., 1933-03-30

Air crashes call for strict supervision
even to the extent of inspection of ships
and physical examination Of pilots. A
pilot whose head or heart may not be
for the moment in good working order
should not be permitted to fly.
Evening star., 1933-03-30

Statistics show a decrease in the cost
of living and are expected to show a
comfortable increase in the number of
families who can successfully budget
their incomes.
Evening star., 1933-03-30
Defines Depression.

Let us not forget the definition OF
a depression-a period in which We are
forced to eliminate some Of the luzu-
ries cur forefathers never had.
Evening star., 1933-03-30

In estimating the economic value of
brewing the idea is unanimously re-
jected that prosperity is just around
the corner saloon.
Evening star., 1933-03-30

Old Gambrinus has broken into mod
ern mythology in a manner that causes
more to be demanded of him than was
ever expected of Santa Claus himself.
Evening star., 1933-03-30
Too MANY Jokes.

From the Christian Science Monitor.
Listening to the lighter radio pro-
gram, one is inclined to think that the
authority who said there are seven basic
jokes was overstating the case.
Evening star., 1933-03-30
Partisanship and Craftsmanship.

From the Macon Telesreph.
One thing the matter with the coun-
try Is that we, have 50 many Demo-
cratic Senators and Republican Sana-
tors and so tew United States Senators.
Evening star., 1933-03-30

Stock transactions are reviving the
world over. Even finance may show the
benefit of rest as a means of recuper-
alton.
Evening star., 1933-03-30

The old motto "caveat emptor" will
be more effectually applied if every little
gold brick can be clearly labeled as
S,Ich
Evening star., 1933-03-30
April First.

April First.
Each holiday you must observe,
Though one may sometimes get your
nerve
The first of April smiles with glee,
For who shall be from folly free?
When we are sure that all Is well
Some puff of pride fate will dispel,
Reminding us. when all is done,
That even fate must have her fun.
Evening star., 1933-03-30
"Yessing'' at the Right Time.

From the Omaha Evening World-Herald.
We don't mind Congressman turning
out to he lust ''yes men" when they
say yes for President R0osevelt.
Evening star., 1933-03-30
Transferred Troubles.

This will go down in history as the
era when debtors handed their worries
ovor to their creditors. .
Evening star., 1933-03-30
Logs for the Future.

"Are you in favor of reforestation?"
"Of course I am," answered Senator
Sorghum. Its valuable as a symbolic
reminder to posterity that politics has
to have its log rolling and that we're
doing our best to keep up the good
work"
Evening star., 1933-03-30
Reckless Flying.

Reckless Flying.
The airplane Is mighty bird
Which perilous remains
Because it is compelled, we've heard,
To borrow human brains.
If mechanism could secure
A conscious cerebrum
It would provide big eggs, I'm sure,
And never lay bomb.
BE a good loser" said Uncle Eben.
"but don't be q hypocrite an send
flowers and congratulations to . hold
up man" \,
Evening star., 1933-03-30
Ell Salvador Minister
DenounceS Sandin0.

Patria, San Salvador.-There seems
to be much rejoicing in our sister re-
public (Nicaragua) over the return Of
their prodigal Son of Mars to the fold
of loyalty and patriotism. We are not
so confident about the willingness Of
Gen. Augusta C. Sandino to reform and
be pacificated. A wolf is wolf, even
when it garbs itself in the semblance
of sheep 1t is very doubtful, to be
candid, whether this man can ever
shake off his desperate character and
evil ways, so accustomed has he become
to the facile, though often precarious,
existence afforded by outlawry and vio-
lence.
His latest exploit, at the very moment
he was most eloquent in his discourses
on peace and fellowship, was to dis
patch, and, we understand, by his own
hand, two of his most faithful officers,
Col. Juan Altamiraro and Capt. Fran
cisco Olivas. According to advices we
have received from Jinotega, these two
men were shot near San Rafael del
Norte. With preposterous inconsistency,
Evening star., 1933-03-30

Jud Tunkins says there has been such
fight over beer it's going to be hard
to make a stein on the table look like
a loving cup.
Evening star., 1933-03-30
7 IRISH INDEPENDENT. Dublin. THE
report of the Committee of Enquiry
into the Criminal Law Amendment

report of the Committee of Enquiry
into the Criminal Law Amendment
i Acts (waited for with deep anxiety
for over IL months by many social
workers and by many of the clergy is
such an indictment of public morals
in which the dance hall holds pivotal
position, that it Is problematical If it
will ever be issued to the public. II this
were released there would oe such an
outcry that legislation would inevitably
and Immediately result.
The advocates of the proper control
of dance halls are by no means kill
joys. Dancing is legitimate and
healthy amusement when carried on
under proper conditions. One can safely
say that the type of so-called dance hall
and conditions of dancing that obtain
in our country districts would rot be
tolerated for "a hours in rural Eng
land. The great lack of control and dis
cipline so noticeable in many of our
young people today is to be attributed
IN no small degree to their associations
with these dance halls and the late
hours they, as consequence, keep.
Bishops. clergy. judges. justices, res
cue and social workers-in word. all
who have intimate and personal knowl-
edge of this problem-are unanimous in
their condemnation of the commercial
lied, largely controlled and, in many
areas. unlicense dance halls which have
now become not only a local scandal
and public nuisance, but a national
and moral menace.
Evening star., 1933-03-30

War" said Hi Ho the sage of China
town, "is first meant to be only a
threat. DISASTER comes when it is
fourished by some one who did not
realize that it was loaded"
Evening star., 1933-03-30
Disappearances.

Have you lost many dollars In the
stock market?" asked the friend.
Some Of them got lost" answered
Mr.. Dustin Stax, but it is clear to me
that a number of them were kidnapped" "
Evening star., 1933-03-30
Belgium Considers
Aid for Industry.

LIE Soir, Brussels-We indicated, now
several days ago, that M. Jaspar, min
ister of finance, had suggested TO his
colleagues in the government project
calculated, we believe, to be Of immense
assistance both to industry and COM
merce.
The cabinet has entered whole
heartedly, we understand, into the views
Of M. Jaspar. and decided to put at the
disposal of merchants and manufac-
turers soliciting this necessary and
proper credit, varying sums to be de-
rived from a special fund Of about 600
millions of francs (about S85, TIA, 5000 i,
which will be issued against adequate
collateral or guaranty, and under GER
tain conditions.
A committee of five members, Of
whom two are to be delegated from the
treasury department, one from the
Banque Rationale, and one from the
Societe de Credit IIndustrie, will be
named soon. This board will be charged
with the duty Of investigating and JUS
tifying the various applications. They
are to assure that the credits granted
conform strictly to the terms under
which the loans are made. To make
this assurance doubly certain, and at
the same time to facilitate the
prompter funding of the necessary cap
ital, the chairman Of this commission
will be empowered with portfolio in
the executive division of the govern
ment.
Evening star., 1933-03-30
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Evening star., 1933-03-30

@. Did Sir Malcolm Campbell coast
or brake his car after making his record
speed?-A. A. H.
A. He did not coast after being
clocked, but used his brakes and slowed
his car in that manner.
Evening star., 1933-03-30

@. What kind Of sugar does honey
ccntain?-P. G.
A. 1t is much the same sugar that is
found in most fruits. 1t contains, be-
sides levulose and dextrose mineral ele-
ments such as iron. lime sodium, mag
Eesia, and phosphoric acid.
The Washington times., 1933-04-22
Freeing the Doctors
Prescription Rule Modification

Doctors and physicians of the country at last to be free
to practice their profession without the supervision of pro-
hibition agents.
The public will rejoice at the fact that next week will
probably the elimination of nonsena restrictions which
placed the doctors in the matter Of prescribing
liquors in the treatment Of their patients
The arght prohibition produced queer quirks,
but queerer than the contention that physician who
health and life could not be trusted to control the
handling of liquor
The stigma which the drys placed upon the doctors is
now; happily withdrawn
It to be that here and there after the restric
lifted there will be isolated in which hold
ing medical licenses will abuse their rights.
There will not however be any greater degree Of misdog
than marked the tight restriction period.
During the prohibition there have been few unscrupu
doctors who have commercazed the issuance Of pre-
scriptons.
There will probably be few who will do the thing
now
But they will be detected and will be dealt with ably by
reputable and who uphold the high standards
of the profession.
Permitting physician to prescribe the amount of liquor
which patient in his professional judgment requires, Is
another step back to sanity.
The Washington times., 1933-04-22
Forced Retirement
Hardship On Many

The proposal to make retirement the Government
ice compulsory 80 years Of service will work gross hard
ship upon many faithful Federal workers.
adopted the proposal would force into deness hundreds OF
men and women who still many Of active and vgor
Gus life ahead of them.
Plainly however the Administration in offering the sugge
ton is endeavoring make a choice between two evils
Under the economy plan which being pushed so vigorously
is apparent that many thousands of employees throughout the
country are in line for dismissal.
Would it be better dismiss and women who have re-
trement annuities upon which to live to dismiss employees
who would then have income and little chance Of landing an
other job at once?
That is the question which must be faced.
The apparently believes that better to let
the 30-year go.
Organizations of Government employees preparing to
launch fight to prevent enactment Of the proposal IL
natural that they should take this stand and not purely from
selfish motives
They believe that the suggestion would work great harm to
the service by forcing the retirement OF men ana
who hold key positions in the service and who are s
comparatively young.
AS suggested by Director of Budget Lewis however the
President would be allowed to his discretion In competing
those in responsible positions to retire
ment fund.
It should be thoroughly studied from this angle to determine
if it will not disrupt the functioning of the fund
Possibly the same results aimed at in the Administrations
could be reached by opening the gates permit more
latitude in voluntary retrements
There are undoubtedly many employees who would welcome
the opportunity get of the service BY giving them ne
chance others who could leave only with great reluctance ana
hardship might be able to continue.
The Washington times., 1933-04-22
Assessment Values
Are They Out Of Line?

Washington property will be surprised to learn
from Tax Assessor Richards that real estate values in the
District have not declined sufficiently warrant general re-
duction in assessments for taxation purposes
The general impression has been and is quite the contrary
Under the District law assessments supposed to
100 per value Mr. Richards and other au
have maintained that assessments close to that
figure.
There can be disputng the fact that values have de-
clned greatly here as elsewhere, since 1929
But in Mr. Richards opinion that decline has not been
sufficient to ent property to relief in the form
of reduced assessments.
Either deceived to the value Of their
property or Mr. Richards is in error
No one who cognizant of Mr. Richards reputation and
his many years experience handling District assessments
would lightly into dispute with him in his par"
tcular field.
Nevertheless he will undoubtedly find that his present i'm
preston realty conditions will provoke considerable op-
position.
that appears to be about to the
effort obtain reduction in the tax rate should not enter
into the question of assessment values
Those values entirely different matters and the fact that
reduction is imminent should not lead District Of
cals attempt maintain assessment value which
is contrary to the state Of the market
tax if coes will be of material assistance
property owners but those who have tried to dispose OF
property at the price upon few years know that
there has been decline in the market which might well be
reflected in assessments
The Washington times., 1933-04-22

The in white japanese priests of the shnto faith
70 which majority of Japanese adhere. You them
standing front of the Japanese fighting airshp calling
down the blessing Of the sKnto gods upon that engine of
May crash may all its enemies fall to the ground
in fames may be worthy Of its great mission which is
to the safety of the japanese people and magnify the
glory Of the Emperor
Long the and deep bowling Of heads the gods
called remember that the Emperor Of Japan is The
Son Of Heaven his arshps entitled to Heavens protection
and to constant success.
Ours being different religion may believe, if we
choose that Shnto gods cannot and there
fore cannot do anything guarantee the this
arship in future fights
But the intelligence of the japanese people, awakened to
the fact that mastery of the AIR in future will mastery
Of the WORLD is highly important.
This picture shows the intense patriotism love of country
which often than big guns and great gen
erals.
This Japanese fighting airshp not built grudgingly
with money taken from reluctant taxpayers.
was presented to Japans Emperor, fully equipped as
the gift of Japanese fishermen Of northern seas of
Japan with taken out Of their puly earnings
Thousands Of them have saved the money build this fight
ing airship at their expense.
nation combining great intelligence with intense patriot
ism and limitless courage, will not easily be defeated
The Washington times., 1933-04-22
ONCE OVERS
Your Hosts

When you are a guest in the
home of a friend, be careful Of
your actions and your speech in
the presence of other friends to
whom you may be introduced
during your visit.
Recounting some of the cpl
SodeS Of former years, you are
likely to mention some things
which, to the newer friends Of
your host or hostess, may not
be accepted as being really as
harmless as you know them
to be.
Perhaps your friends have es-
tablished themselves on a higher
plane than they maintained in
the days you knew them in your
old town.
The years have made improve
ments and broadened the
thoughts Of those whom you
remember as the centers Of the
episodes you relate.
Naturally, coming as a guest
and as an old friend, you should
not let your conversation re-
fleet unfavorably on the past
of these friends you visit.
What you may think very
amusing, and highly entertain
ing, may cast a slur on the repu-
tation Of these friends who, in
the newer residence, have never
been questioned as to standing
and who do not deserve to be.
Copyright. 1898, King Features
Syndicate, Incl
The Washington times., 1933-04-22
The Enthusiast

Don't expect anything Of a
logical nature from a friend
who is likely to become over
enthusiastic and emotional.
Enthusiasm is necessary to
the success Of any plan but
these excessively effuSive in
dividualS presage words and
actions often not well founded.
For example: You present
some plan to a friend who i'm
mediately becomes compliment
tary and bespeakS great success
for it.
He has done this with sur
face thinking, or no thinking
at all.
Understanding does not en-
ter, but he is impressed.
In such circumstances he
gives encouragement that your
proposal may not in reality
warrant.
When you want advice 60 to
the one who will hesitate to
offer an opinion and who is
known to have what is called a
level head.
Level" heads can make mis-
takes, but they usually show up
weak spots.
And your plan may need to
have the weak spots brought to
light.
When you want advice. don't
seek 1t Of the over emotional
person. sl-t-
The Washington times., 1933-04-22

wildered. I'm a failure, God.
My pride is broken, and my
dreams are done. And there
are shadows I can't under
stand. Lord, through the
darkness, reach your gentle
hand.
LORD, HEAR MY VOICE:
LET THINE EARS BE AT
TENTIVE TO THE VOICE OF
MY SUPPLICATIONS."
I'm weak and stupid-and
You're wise and strong. The
wheeling stars, the roaring
tides, are yours. Beside your
vastneSs, men are grains Of
sand. And yet-You made me!
Called me Your own child.
Then, Father, hear me-for
your child's afraid!
IF TIL o U, L o r D,
SHOULDST MARK INIQUI-
TIES, o LORD, WHO SHALL
STAND? BUT THERE IS
FORGIVENESS WITH THEE"
Yes, I forgot you, God, when
things were bright. I felt so
sure Of my own pride and might
why should I need Your help
to put my life Alright? But now,
forgive me; for I'm lost in the
night!
II WATT FOR THE LORD;
MY SOUL DOTH WAIT, AND
IN HIS WORD DO I HOPE"
I wait-for You! How strange
those words now seem! How
many times I've waited, and
how often hoped; but not for
You. For yesterday, my Father,
You were just a name-an old
belief that some men thought
was true. Sometimes I went to
church, or said a prayer; but I
was never sure that You could
hear. Or, if You heard, that
You would really care. Yet now
You seem the only One who's
near-the only one who under
stands my fear.
my SOUL WATTETH FOR
THE LORD MORE THAN
THEY THAT WATCH FOR
THE MORNING."
Those dreadful, lonely watches
through the night! Men
women-in the darkness, won
dering. What will the far-off
morning briug2 A dying child
The Washington times., 1933-04-22
LISTEN, WORLD!
BY Elsie Robinson

will that dear face be gone?
A tarnished name-will help
from some source colne?
What heavens and hellS we
wait for, with the dawn? I've
known them all-and yet I'm
waiting now, more eagerly, for
You to come. More than my
pride or power, health or happi-
ness-more, even, than the life
of one I loved the beSt-I need
You, Father; need Your friend
illness.
FOR WITH THE LORD
THERE IS MERCY, AND RE.
DEMPTION."
For now know what once I
could not see. You, only, have
the strength to set me free. My
strength is nothing. All my
little schemes are like pale,
withered leaves tossed by the
wind.
But Life goes on!
And You are Life!
And If I'll dare to live,
And dare to trust and give
Myself to life, regardless Of
the risk
THEN I SHALL WIN!
AND, WITH YOU, RIDE
THE STARS
AND KNOW YOUR POWER
AND PEACE.
Copyright. 1898, King Features
Syndicate. Inc.)