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Evening star., 1934-11-24
tn the Editor of The Star.

To the Editor of The Star:
May I use the good Offices of your
paper to call the attention of the
Police Department to a very serious
menace to life and limb that exists in
front of the Roosevelt High School
at Thirteenth and Upshur streets
northwest.
At this point, Thirteenth street be-
ing a boulevard, cars travel on this
lane at a very high rate of speed.
The mere fact that a school is situ-
ated there, that the street is narrow
and crowded with parked cars, seems
to deter them not one iota: they speed
merrily by as if nothing were there
Though dangerous at all times dur
ing the school day, the greatest pc
riod of hazard is between 6:15 and
$50 pm, when it is dark and the
night school students are just arriv-
ing for their classes Then it is
only with some fast sprinting that a
pedestrian can cross the street, even
though the street is comparatively
narrow here.
Added to the danger at night of
fast moving traffic is the poor lighting
of the street 1t is very difficult for
fast moving motorists to see persons
attempting to cross the street, and the
near accidents I myself have wit
messed there were occasions that
should warrant immediate remedial
action.
At the school there is great dearth
of signs to advise the motorist; that
is, effective signs. I note one, about
a hundred feet or so from the en-
trance, which says: Slow. If this were
in plain view of the motorist, though
it never is. because it Is always OBJ
scured by parked cars, it would still
be valueless because the sign is too
low to be impressive and because it is
too near the school entrance to admit
of any appreciable slowing down that
would be effective. Then, again, the
sign is not lighted and at night, when
most needed, the sign gives no evil
dence whatever of its existence.
BY the above it would seem that
certain suggestions are in order, and
hope I may be permitted the liberty
of making at least few.
First, it is the consensus of opin-
ion that the street should be ade-
quately lighted so that persons cross
ing the street can be easily seen
by motorists passing Secondly, there
should be a considerable slowing doyn
of speed of the cars travelling be-
tween the intersections of Thirteenth
and Upshur and Thirteenth and Al
lison streets northwest. Thirdly,
there should be more officers stationed
at the school to see that speed limits
are enforced; policemen have in this
matter, been much too lax. As an
alternative to this last suggestion
there might be advanced the thought
of placing traffic lights at the afore-
mentioned intersections, timed so
that there would be a periodic lull in
the traffic in order that students
might cross without the danger and
difficulty that now exist.
To the Editor of The Star:
Except the crossing at East Execu-
tive avenue, I do not know of any
street crossing in this city, governed
by policeman, traffic light. or not gov
erned, where the pedestrian has any
recognized right. Is there such a
crossing? After leaving the street
car cross two streets before reach
my home. If there is an automobile
approaching from either direction
within the distance of one block I
Evening star., 1934-11-24
Traffic Evils, Specific and General,
Discussed in Letters to The Star

is no automobile approaching from
either direction within the distance
of a block.
Will some one tell me what the
increase of hitting power is to a
doubling of speed? I should like to
know what tests have proven as TO
the minimum length of time required
to transfer the foot to the brake after
warning of danger. and the distance
travelled in the meantime at say 40
miles an hour
I should like to know the maximum
speed at which it is safe to slap on
the brakes" under good road con-
ditions.
Will some automobilist please give
his definition of speeding or excessive
speed. BEN WRIGHTSMAN.
To the Editor of The Star:
1t seems to me that the District
Commissioners couid recommend the
change in some of their parking rules
for the benefit of not only the car
owners but the City of Washington
as we'll.
I have particular reference to the
restricted zone, where the police make
raid occasionally, which causes the
car owners the inconvenience of hav-
t ing to go to police headquarters and
deposit collateral or be arrested or
appear in court for trial Such a
method tends to break down respect
for laws, for many people resort to
various means to avoid payment of
the assessments. Then. too, if we
look upon this method as means
of taxation, the income is rather
irregular and it tends to make a
racket of taxation collection.
In place of this method I would
suggest that each person residing in
particular section be allowed the
privilege of parking within certain
limits, to the side and out of the
way of traffic, and be compelled to
pay small fee of about ST per
month. I feel sure that this method
would yield a very nice return to the
District of Columbia. would not make
traffic conditions any worse, would be
cheaper in the long run for some
of those parking, and would result
in better respect for law and order,
and would not infringe upon private
business to a great degree, and if it
should result in putting some private
parking lots out of business the addi-
tional income would be available for
caring for those losing the income.
With the Federal housing program
well under way it is likely that most
of the vacant lots will be needed for
other purposes before so very long.
There is definite need for such a
change in the law
ELMER c. CROWELL.
Evening star., 1934-11-24

International dissensions would be
easily settled if a decision could be
reached by a showdown of relative
naval equipment without the use of
munitions.
Evening star., 1934-11-24

1t may be assumed that Huey Long
mentioned himself for the Presidency.
not because he hopes for the position,
but because he just happened to
think of it.
Evening star., 1934-11-24
Encounters.

Encounters.
A friend my gratitude inspires
Whenever I meet him on the way
He rests the conscious that tires
AS perils gather day by day.
How pleasant are his light demands
That bring a sweetness to life's cup,
He gives us greeting, Lets shake
hands"
Instead of saying, stick em up"
Evening star., 1934-11-24

A Tuskeegee man has composed a
symphony which has astonished the
musical world. The triumph will have
a historic place when the next century
of progress is recorded.
Evening star., 1934-11-24
A Wide Spread.

From the Wichita Easle.
The administration is said to favor
decentralization Of relief, Just when
1t appeared 1t had been spread out to
cover about everybody and every
thing.
Evening star., 1934-11-24
THEODORE w. MOVES. Editor
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

oUoIIIthS
1ftn St. and Pennsylvania Ave.
= New York. once: 110 East 42nd st.
Chicago once: Lake Mchigan Building.
European ONCE: IA Regent st.. london.
England
Evening star., 1934-11-24

Counterfeiters are working hard and
fast in an effort to demonstrate cur
rency imitation as private enterprise
Evening star., 1934-11-24
Hard on the Beasts.

From the Portland oregonian.
Lloyd George says the civilized world
is very much like a jungle. And ths
real apes and tigers have to stand for
this comparison.
Evening star., 1934-11-24
One Plan Left.

From the Boston Transcript.
About the only scheme that hasn't
been tried so far for getting us out
Of the mire Is raising the price OF
red ink.
Evening star., 1934-11-24
Proftless..

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
The season approaches when 1t
doesn't pay to look like deer or
make noise like squirrel in the
woods.
Evening star., 1934-11-24

Passive Expectancy.
do you regard prosperity as just
around the corner?"
yes" answered Senator Sorghum.
But instead of going after it, some of
us are waiting for it to turn the corner
on its own account"
Evening star., 1934-11-24
Superhuity.

From the Ann Arbor Daily News.
Any good thing can be overdone,
and free speech is no exception, as
we are reminded about this time In
every election year.
Evening star., 1934-11-24
Socialist Split.

OoCIdIIsI oPII.
From the Worcester Evening Gazette.
Norman Thomas, according to a
New York headline, minimizes the
split In the ranks of the Socialist party.
As If that needed any minimizing.
Evening star., 1934-11-24
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Evening star., 1934-11-24

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publication Of special dispatches herein
Evening star., 1934-11-24

knowledge Quest.
care you interested in socialism,"
"Yes," answered Miss Cayenne. "I
have listened attentively to many dis
cussions of it and sometimes I almost
understand what it is"
II do not favor polygamy," said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown. my
gorgeous friend, Hi Hat, has many
women in his household, and far from
being master he is not even a good
referee"
Evening star., 1934-11-24

Jud Tunkins says Napoleon was a
great man but he couldn't establish q
government with sense enough to pro-
vide him with a proper old-age pen
sion.
Evening star., 1934-11-24
The Profit Motive.

The Profit Motive.
MY radio in accents fair
Brings voices that prove charming.
Brought through the air from every
where,
They never prove alarming.
Yet when intruders we entice,
AS in my home they NEEDLE,
Although they're nice, with good
advice,
They all have things to peddle.
when I bets on a race" said Uncle
Eben, II puts faith in de hoss, de
jockey, de trainer and de bookmaker.
An dar isn't one Of dem dat would
trust me foh two bits"
Evening star., 1934-11-24

W 4iAoulilluc dllu lIlc 1Olucil
Chersonese. BY Isabel Anderson,
LII. D., Lift. D. (Mrs. Larz Ander-
SOM.
End-paper maps show Mrs. Ander-
sons journey through India, the East
Indies, the Philippines, China and
Japan, and her own photographs
illustrate the scenes which most ap-
pealed to her taste for the historical
and the artistic. The rock temples
of Ellora, the caves of Atlanta, the
buried city of Anuradhapura, the
bell-shaped and pyramidal stupas of
Boroboedoer and the famous temple
of Angkor Wat, "in the grip of the
tropical jungle" of Cambodia, are all
described with discrimination based
on knowledge. The life of the pres
ent also conveyed vivid impressions
to the traveler-yellow-cla women
followers of Gandhi picketing shops
in Bombay, visit to the Maharani
of Mysore in her sitting room. which
combined European and Hindu fur
nishings; fakirs throwing coconuts,
the busy life of all those Eastern
countries in the streets, shops, gar
dens, restaurants and on the water,
and always the varied odors, from
the horrid stencil of the canals to the
perfume Of orange blossoms, gar
denias and tropical plants" The
easy, conversational style and the
wealth of detail make the book pleas
ant reading.
CANNIBAL COUSINS. BY John
Houston Craige. New York:
Minton, Balch g. Co.
Capt. Craige could use only por-
ton of his abundant material about
Haiti in his former book, BLACK Bag
dad" and here tells some more au-
thentic stories, as strange as Arabian
Nights romances, of black magic,
race riots. passionate intrigues and
political villainies. As captain Of
Evening star., 1934-11-24

@. Which party lost more heavily
in the last election, as compared with
the election of 1932?-E w.
A. The Republicans polled about
3,600,0 900 fewer votes than they did in
the 1882 election, while the Democrats
polled about 100000 fewer votes than
in 1892.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-03
TACOMA NEWS SECTION
HENRY ROYCE ANNOUNCES
CANDIDACY FoR sHERIFE

This viii be notice to my friends
that shall file for the office Of
sheriff Of Pierce County at the car
Hest possible date.
had no alliance four years age
with any other candidate, nor have
I now. I shall be Independent of
any set-up Of any kind. Further-
more, I believe I am fully quail
fled in every respect for the office
Of sheriff. I feel that I can count
on the votes I received four years
ago. in addition to those Of many
new friends I have made since.
II have never held a political Of
flee of any kind. have lived in
this state for IS years. I seek the
honor and privilege Of serving the
people Of Pierce County as sheriff
on the basis Of integrity and quail
fication. It is needless to say that
shall thank all my friends for
what they do for me In this cam
paign. Whoever your choice for
sheriff may be, it Is the duty Of
all Of US to register and vote.
Henry S. Royce
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-03

Full Gospel Penfecostal churcn,
18th and Tacoma Ave. Elder E.
T. Morris. pastor-sunday School,
9:45 a. M, Sister Blanche CASTOR.
superintendent. Y.P.c.W., 6:80 p.
M, Sister Pearl blaclx. leader. Ser
vices II a. m. and s p. m. Weekly
meetings on Wednesday and Sat
urday. The Missionary Sisters will
sponsor a bazaar at 402 South 18th
beginning May 30th to last 10 days
Mr.. and Mrs. william Mason en-
tertained last week with a dinner
party honoring Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam o. King and Mrs. Eoundtree
of Omaha, Neb.,- Mr.. and Mrs. T.
F. Lander were hosts at dinner on
Sunday at which guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Percy Robinson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Robinson, Messrs.
Aldrich, Merryweather and Brown.
"A splendid program was present
ed by the Young Women's Musical
Club at Allen A.M.E. Church on
Thursday evening The Harlem
Moon Cafe is temporarily closed
Miss Minnabelle Annette was a.
mong the highest honor students
this past quarter at the University
Of washington.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-03
Great Falls, Mont.

Services at Bethel A.M.E. church
last Sunday were conducted by
Rev. ]. Flutcher, presiding elder.
Third quartely conference was held
Monday evening. Mrs. Ada Fart
was hostess to the meeting Of the
Women's Mite Missionary Society
Society last week.-Funeral SER
vices for Mr.. William Watkins of
Lewistown were held here last
week at O'Connors' Chapel WITH
Rev. B. E. Edwards officiating. In
terment was in Highland Cemete-
ny. A widow survives the deceas-
ed.-C omplimenting Rev. J. FIut-
cher and Rev. B. E. Edwards, din
ners were given last week by Mrs.
]. McCracken, Mrs. L. Novotny,
and Mrs. ]. E. Bowers. and break
fast by Mrs. Ethel Winburn- Mr..
w. Haywood is still confined in the
Deaconess Hospital and is reported
to be seriously i'll.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-03

Friends Of Lowell G. Psget, Re-
publican candidate for reelection
to the House Of Representatives.
are delighted with the progress
that is being made with his cam
paign IN all parts of the district
during the past week.
Mr.. Paget has a taxpayers view
point on legislative matters cnd is
rightfully credited with having
saved oregon's taxpayers $4,000
600 during the last special session
by successfully having his amends
ment to House Bill Il included n
its final passage.
Mr.. Paget was member Of the
past three legislative sessions. He
Is well and favorably known in this
part of the county, and he is as
sured a heavy vote In this district.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-03
Spokane. Wash.

The Zodiac dinner served by the
Missionary Society of Bethel AM.
e. Church proved to be a financial
successful Geo. F. Martin has
recovered from a recent illness.
The mothers of the city will be
guests of the Washers Club Sum
day, May Is, at the Bethel A.M.E.
Church. Miss Ruth Porter is dis
tinguishing herself in athletics at
the Cheney Normal. Miss Eleanor
Barrow was on the honor roll this
quarter at Lewis and Clark High
School. Rev. ]. E. Flutcher, pre-
siding elder, will conduct quarter
ly conference Sunday, May 6, at
Bethel A.M.E. Church. Main
to Presbyterian choir, under the
direction of Weldon 7. Armfield,
was heard in a sacred concert on
Sunday evening at Calvary Baptist
Church.-Odd Fellows Lodge No.
4794 of Spokane will hold their an
nual Thanksgiving service Sunday
evening, May 10, at Calvary Bap-
fist Church. Rev. E. B. Reed will
preach the sermon. -LaValle and
Lollus, clever colored adagio dance
team, are the feature attraction at
the Spokane Cotton Club. This
team recently ended successful
engagement at the Hofbrau Mite
Club.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-03
Yakima. Wash.
MOTHER OF scoTTssoRo
BOYS COMING TO YAKIMA

Mrs. Ada Wright, mother Of An
dy and Roy Wright, two of the
scottsboro boys, accompanied by
Lee Gallagher famous Information
al Labor Defense attorney, win be
IN Yakima next Tuesday. May 8,
to speak at a mammoth mass
meeting at the Chamber Of Com
merce Hall at p. m. The two
speakers win tell about the frame
up against the Scottsboro boys and
the fight against fascism in the
United States. Colored citizens are
urged to attend the meeting for
which the admission is 1Oc for I'M
employed and 25c for employed.
Henry Woods returned to Seattle
Saturday after spending the week
end with his parents. Mrs. H. FL
hson was hostess to the meeting
of the Mite Missionary Society on
Friday afternoon. Mothers Day
at the A.M.E. Church win be OBJ
served with an appropriate pro-
gram at the morning and evehing
service. Tuesday evening large
crowd attended the May Day Fes-
tival sponsored by Mrs. D. Woods
for the benefit of the church. OFT
of town guests included Mrs. M.
Robertson and Messrs. Nathaniel
Porter and C. Williams of EIlens-
burg.
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Portland News
Mrs. ". Boyle, EaEitor-N0nager
1928 s. E. 35th Ave Phone Sesiwood 1878
mis- kate Lewis Assistant Editor. E. Tibet St.


fHiIAtAIHa Avenue 9EHFSH8 -
c. A., Miss Elizabeth Summers,
secretary esper services viii be
conducted BY Miss Juanjta John
son on Sunday afternoon. A very
interesting program has been ar
ranged. vesper services viii close
for the season with the last ser
vice on May %, with Mrs. Ralph
King IN charge. The High School
ana Grade school Girl Reserves
win have ceremonials on June 3
and 10.-The National Association
for the Advancement Of Colored
People win meet on May 20.-The
Girls Work Committee are honor
ing the Mothers Of our Girl Re-
serves and the community with a
very attractive tea on Sunday at
ternoon, May -, from 1 to Z o.
clock. Girl Reserves will present
program consisting Of musical
and literary numbers. This is not
q silver tea.-A Queen contest IS
being sponsored IN connection with
the May Day Festival and May
pole Dance scheduled for presen-
tation on Friday evening, May -
Candidates participating in the
contest are the Misses Birdie Mae
Coleman. Ida Edwards, Eunice
Mott, Hattie Fannings and Jean
cite Pearson. Prizes viii be given
to participants. The Queen viii
preside over the Festival and be
honored witt special entertainment
The attendance for Vesper SER
vices on last Sunday afternoon was
the largest experienced since the
Candlelight service held in Janu-
airy. Miss Ida Edwards was lead
era social meeting was held by
the boys supervised by Mr.. v e.
Keene on Thursday evening, An
All-Association party was held on
Thursday evening, May 8, at the
Central Y. W. c. Members Of
the Girl Reserve Quartet which
rendered vocal selections Sunday
afternoon were the Misses Ida and
Jessie Edwards, Hattie Fannings,
and Louise Belard. These girls
were instructed by Miss Clifford
Freeman who was accompanist for
the quartet also.
Mr.. James Sullivan left this week
for San Antonio, Tex, where he
was called on account of the seri-
Gus Illness of his father.
Mrs. Catherine r. Lewis Of Los
Angeles is in the city visiting her
son and daughter-in-law, Mr.. aud
Mrs. Lee Grigsby.
Mrs. c. H. Sheppard returned
from Chicago recently accompani-
ed by her daughter, Miss Helen
Bradley, a student at Chicago Uni
versity
Monday evening marked the end
of the card series sponsored by the
Harriet Tubman Club to raise mo
ney for scholarship. Mrs. Lee
Sheppard and Mr.. C. w. Harper
won the highest awards in Whist;
Mrs. Estelle williams and Mr.. Jes-
Sc Blackburn won high scores a.
bridge. Mrs. w. Boyle was award
ed the consolation.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-03
TACOMA N.A.A.c.P.
PLANS ANNUAL DRIVE

The Tacoma branch Of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment Of Colored People-interracial
today announced It's annual
membership drive for the month
Of May. This year marks the sill
yer anniversary Of the national bo-
dy.
The local drive Is headed BY Mrs.
Nettie J. Asberry, 1919 So. 18TH
Street. assisted BY Dr. 2. E. al
more. Or. L. c. Bowling. Rev. H.
F. Mcclure, Rev. A. L. Byrd, and
James Beck. ST.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-05-03
Kansas City Woman
Calls 18th Child Final

KANSAS CITY, MO Following
nc birth Of her nineteenth child.
Mrs. Hattie eqrrison. ell Corning
ton Street, has sworn off children
and Is satisfied with her present
family. she sad this week.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-28
NEW BOOKS AT
CITY LIBRARY

New books released Ell Centre pub
lie library December 80, 1884:
Fiction
Sinister Eden," Brian Cottrell.
with Naked Foot" Emily Hahn.
"Doree," Fanny H. Lea.
"LoaveS and Fishes, Elaine Myers.
Folded Hills" Stewart E. White.
"The Other Lovers" Margaret
Widdemer.
Nom Fiction
Good Foods for Better Health, !"
Celia Bernards.
Recreation for Girls and Wom-
en-" Ethel M Bowers.
Human Personality and the En-
vironment," Chas. M. Campbell.
what Everybody Wants to Know
About Annuites,' c. K. Fitch.
Afternoon NeighborS, Hamlin
Garland.
Ernest Harold Baynes," Raymond
Gorges.
Through Space and Time" Sir
James Jeans.
"The Best Poems of 1884" Thom-
as Mout, ed.
"I Live To Tell" Jacob H. Rubin.
"Gringa,' Emma Lindsay Squier.
Mother Lode" Louis j. Stell-
man.
Erasmus of Rotterdam" Stefan
Zweg.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-28

and Loree Keiser celebrated their
seventh birthday by giving their
second grade class a surprise par
ty. All the children enjoyed the
delicious refreshments of cake,
ice cream and candy.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Shaw enter
tanned as dinner guests Christmas
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Sumner of Ell
Centro, Mr.. and Mrs. Al Cravath,
and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cravath.
Guests at the lovely Christmas
dinner Tuesday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Keith Savage were: Mr..
and Mrs. w. B. Marquand and son,
Myron, of Los Angeles, Ralph Mar
quand, Miss Juanita Cole, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ross Blackely of Cotton, Carl
Streeter and Mr.. and Mrs. Glen
Marquand.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Feldman were
dinner guests Christmas at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rey-
nolds.
John Depaoli left the first of the
week for Los Angeles on business.
Miss Gracia Boynton is spend
ing the Christmas holidays at her
home in Glendale
Miss Viola Butterfield is visiting
her family in Los Angeles over the
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Bourgoin
spent Christmas with Mrs. Bourgo-
ms sister at Hanford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Leng left