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Evening star., 1934-04-05

Exchanges Of mutual cordiality be-
tween Foreign Minister Hirota Of ia
pan and Secretary of State Hull, ex-
pressing hope for peaceful settlement
of any differences which may exist
between the two countries. are inter-
preted in this country as an effort to
Danish thoughts Of conflict and to
lay the foundations for friendly dis
cussion Of all existing problems, in
cluding japanese immigration, recog-
milton of Manchukuo and the matter
of naval bases in the Pacific.
Because there has been public dis
cussion of conflict in the Pacific, some
papers are Of the opinion that such
notes were needed to clear the air,
while others believe that when fric-
tion develops such expressions of amity
might not be effective in the face Of
q practical situation.
The Pueblo (Colo) Star-Journal
suggests that between honeyed words
at the council table and actual per-
formance there is often, of course, a
wide gulf, but the spirit of these new
exchanges is good one, and, if per-
sisted in, it IS bound to have a good
effect" This paper advises that ''if
We continue in the tenor Of these
notes, We may avert disastrous con-
fiict." The Atlanta Constitution be-
lieves that "the two nations can 60
forward peacefully and prosperously
in the settlement, to their mutual
benefit, of the problems that may
arise while modern development revo-
lutionizes conditions In the Far East. I"
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
feels that ''the exchange puts the two
nations on q basis of official cordial
ity, and to that extent clears the way
for delicate negotiations that cannot
long be avoided"
1.-THE exchange Is only a gesture, I"
according to the Pittsburgh Post-Ga-
zette, "and in the event Of q clash it
might quickly fade out Of the pic
ture, but, as a manifestation Of good
will. readiness to reason together
rather than rush to arms, it is well
come" The Wichita Beacon finds it
"reassuring that these governments
are cementing anew their traditional
friendship" while the Wisconsin State
journal CMadison) sees "a step for
ward toward an international recog-
milton that all disputes between ma
tions can be settled amicably If only
the countries participating are desir-
GUS Of friendly relations" The Allen
town Morning Call AYERS that Japan
may be reconsidering her cocky atti-
tude and figuring out that it is not
going to pay to defy the world. to
stimulate other countries to arm and
to be regarded generally as a poten-
tial enemy"
With some skepticism. the Colum-
bus Dispatch contends that America
can accept the japanese minister's
expression of good will at its face
value, for the practical effect given
similar statements Of intention from
high japanese sources in the past
few years scarce permits of much
more" The Asheville IN. c. Times
maintains that "the implications Of
these sincere utterances, N some de-
gree, have been exaggerated" and
explains: "By principle and convic-
ton, the United States Government is
opposed to recognizing the Japanese
conquest Of Manchuria. As to the
immigration bar. 1t Is unfortunate
but apparently true that It would be
much more dimcult today than when
Evening star., 1934-04-05

1t is customary to refer to Senator
Borah as a great orator. The de-
scription, intended as a compliment,
may do him injustice. No man in the
public ear Is more free from studied
arts of speech which might seem to
imply effort to make powers Of per-
sonal persuasion take the place OF
candid reasoning. As . superficial
orator many a radio announcer who
introduces the Senator might easily
surpass him in mere finesse of phrase
or vocal resonance.
Evening star., 1934-04-05
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
DR.. Wirt's statement has aroused
Nationwide interest, not merely be-
cause of his reference to Kerensky and
Stain, but because large number Of
thoughtful citizens who believe in the
American plan and theory of govern
ment are seriously alarmed at the
continuing and increasing concentra-
ton of power in the Federal Govern
ment and the scrapping of corstitu-
tional limitations on governmental
powers.
These citizens recognize that the
avowed strategy of the Socialist school
Of thought is gradually to concentrate
all power in Government and then
seize the Government and administer
1t, not in the interest of all the peo-
pie, but of class described as "the
proletariat." They recognize that the
present program. whether so intended
or not, is aiding and furthermg the
plans of the Socialist school of
thought and is helping to make possi-
BILE political coup" that may at one
fell stroke destroy the American Re-
public and end individual and political
liberty.
The Socialist platform of 1904 (offi-
cial document issued by the National
Committee. Socialist party, pages
307-8-9) sets forth that the organ
ization Is not American, but is world
wide" It pledges fidelity to the
principles of international Socialism" "
1t contains the following:
ITO the end that the workers may
seize every possible advantage that
may strengthen them to gain complete
control of the powers of government.
and thereby the sooner establish the
cooperative commonwealth, the So
cialist party pledges itself to watch
and work" for certain 'so-called legis-
lative reforms.
The platform then proceeds to
state:
But in so doing We are using these
remedial measures as means to the
one great end of the cooperative
commonwealth. Such measures of re-
lief as we may be able to force from
capitalism are but a preparation of
the workers to seize the whole powers
of government in order that they may
! thereby lay hold of the whole system
of industry"
X X X 4
have been Democrat all my life
and voted for Mr.. Roosevelt. I cast
that vote with full knowledge that
when the President took Office he
would place his hand on the Holy
Scriptures and take a solemn oath
that he would preserve, protect and
defend the Constitution of the United
States" Reforms in government were
urgently needed, but the powers Of the
President and of Congress we're linn
tied by the Constitution, which every
member Of Congress has sworn to sup
port.
did not vote to make Mr.. Roosevelt
benevolent despot, but voted for a
President under a representative con-
stitutional government. The principle
of limitations on governmental powers
in the hands of agents, as safeguarded
by the Constitution Of the United
States; must be enforced If individual
and political liberty is to be main
| tanned and If the rights of man are to
be preserved.
I hold no brief on behalf of DR..
Writ, but I agree with him that the
question of the identity Of the man
who made the reference TO Kerensky
and Stain is of minor Importance.
Evening star., 1934-04-05

Historians and poets as we'll have
given European wars an artistic in
terest which the practical modern
spirit may regard as misleading. The
balancing Of budgets and the fair
regulation Of tariffs may enable the
cash register to prove mightier than
the machine gun.
Evening star., 1934-04-05

Among the various autocrats who
figure in world affairs 1t must be
mentioned with regret that not one
has fostered any especial forwardism
in poetry, pictures and music. 1t may
become necessary to consider prob
lens relating to intellectual as well as
physical starvation.
Evening star., 1934-04-05
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J.HSKIN.


A. It appeared in seven continental
languages and finally In English. 1t
has now been screened for the mo-
ton pictures under the tile mo Great
er Glory"
@. What State has the most cities2
j. A.
A. Pennsylvania has the greatest
number.
@. What does b. o. d. mean in
reference to sewage treatment?-J. F.
A. 1t refers to biochemical oxygen
demand. The Bureau Of Agricultural
Engineering says that this is the
quantity Of oxygen required for bio
chemical oxidation In a given time at
a given temperature: more fully. the
amount Of oxygen in parts per mil
lion or milligrams per liter required
for stabilization Of the organic mat
ter in sewage by bacterial action
the amount Of oxygen necessary to
maintain aerobic conditions during
decomposition Of the organic matter
in a polluted water. B. o. d. tests
are the most important type Of lab
oratory test because they give actual
results in determining the strength
Of sewage, the load to be carried by
a river, the progress of natural puri-
fication, and the effect of successive
steps in sewage treatment.
@. Who formulated the first prize
ring rules? How large was the ring?
j Men.
A. The first prize ring rules were
drafted by John Broughton Of Eng
land about 1852 and improved upon
by the Earl of Queensberry, but the
real drafter of the new ones was
man by the name Of Chambers. The
original dimension Of the ring was
"a feet square, although there were
times when the champions demanded
that they be larger. The State COM
missions Of America put a limit Of
from 81 to % feet inside the ropes
in late years. Some rings are even
smaller, but permitted by the COM
missioners.
@. Is I. A. r. Wylie man or .
woman?-A p.
A. She Is q woman English by
birth, she was educated IN Belgium
and Germany and has since lived in
various parts of the world. She 10 .
frequent visitor In the United States
and contributor to American period
icals.
O. What word is most frequently
used in telephone Conversations
v. M
A. The pronoun 81" heads the list.
@. When did the wooden Indian
first appear?-M. B.
A. John L. Morrison, editor and
collector Of wooden Indians, says:
Wooden Indians are not indigenous
to American soil. As early as the
reign of James / the wooden Indian
was a familiar sight in England. OF
the early wooden Indians in America,
an odd, cupid-like Pocahontas that
once stood guard on Hancock street,
Boston, dates from 1880. The pioneer
authenticated appearance Of a cigar
store show figure was in 1770, when
Christopher Demuth opened tobacco
shop in Lancaster, Pa. This figure
was not an Indian but a delicate,
minute-type gentleman extending
snuff box invitingly."
@. How many miles did Old Iron
sides sail?-L. D.
A. She sailed 100000 miles in her
"a years of active service.
@. How large a city is Dublin, Ire
land?-H. w. L.
A. In the census of 1925 the pop
ulation was 316,471. Greater Dublin
was created in July. 1880. by the
absorption Of adjoining small towns
and suburbs, and the estimated pop
ulation Is now 100000.
@. Are the ferries in New York
City owned by the city or by private
corporations?-E. S. A.
A. Some are municipal and some
are privately owned.
Evening star., 1934-04-05

@. How many Kentucky colonies
have been named In the past five
years?-R. M.
A. Governors Of the last five ad-
ministrations have commissioned 2,546
stan members. More than half. 1924.
have been named since December 8,
1881.
Q. Is II correct to use the word
"aviatrix"?-J. l.. B.
A. According to a definition given
by the National Advisory Committee
for Aeronautics, the word aviator" Is
q noun Of common gender, meaning
the pilot Of heavier-than-a craft.
The word "aviatrix," therefore, is not
necessary and does not appear in the
list of sanctioned terms.
G. What Is the name OF the woman
who calls herself the Empress Of the
Galapagos Islands?-F. r.
A. Baroness Bousequet de Wagner
Of Vienna, on arriving in the islands
two years ago, announced herself as
their ruler.
@. Where are answers obtained to
the questions submitted to your
bureau2-A. N.
A. The staff Of researchers visit
the libraries. the various departments
Of the Government, the embassies
and legations, or use the telephone
when the answers are not Immediately
available. Write your questions plain
ly and inclose coin or stamp for re-
turn postage. Address this news
papers information bureau, Frederic
J. Haskin, Director, Washington, D. c.
@. Can people moving to this coun-
try bring their clothes and furniture
without paying duty?-J. r. P.
A. The customs once says any
clothes or household effects used six
months or more may enter the United
States free Of duty.
Q. What is the ordinal number Of
this Congress?-B. L.
A. The present Congress is the
73d. Each Congress has q duration
Of two years.
q. Is Don Marquis wife an act
ress?-H. K.
A. The authors wife, Marjorie
Marquis, Is at present playing the
part Of George M. Cohan's wife in
"Ah, Wilderness!" Her two children
have roles in the same play.
@. What Is peat moss?-C. B. @.
A. It is any moss from which
peat Is formed, especially sphagnum
moss, a type Of moss which grows
only in swamps or in water, where, by
annual decay, they build up layers of
peat. Peat moss itself is employed
by florists in packing potted plants
and for other horticultural purposes.
Q. When was Selfridge's depart
ment store opened in London?-G. G.
A. On March IS, 1909. Harry
Selfridge is now seventy-six years old
and has lived to see enormous changes
in British shopping customs. He Is
responsible for many of them.
@. Which State was first to legis-
late for sexual sterilization?-M S.
A. Indiana was first, with its
statute passed in 1907.
Q. How many steps do the soldiers
in our Army take to the minute at
double time?-W. D.
A. The War Department says that
the Army quick-step has 128 steps to
the minute and the double-step 180
steps to the minute.
@. Please name the Disciples as
they appear from the left of the pic
ture to the right on the painting "The
Last Supper" by Leonardo da vinci.
H. w. S.
A. Reading from left to right, they
are: Saints Bartholomew. James the
Less. Andrew. Judas, Peter. John. the
Christ, Saints Thomas, James the
Greater, Philip. Matthew, Thaddeus
and Simon.
@. In how many languages was
Ferenc Molnar's novel, The Paul
Street Boys" published?-G. T.
Evening star., 1934-04-05
On Guard!

From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
Advertisements of securities for sale
since the enactment of the Federal
blue sky law have a flavor reminiscent
OF the watch your hat, coat and um,
brella" signs in restaurants.
Evening star., 1934-04-05

The popular desire for something
sensational Is frank and unrestrained.
Formal parties may yet invite Huey
Long in the hope that he will proceed
by methods, however violent, to relieve
the monotony.
Evening star., 1934-04-05

Filibuster is threatened in connec-
tion with airmail legislation. It may
be confidently expected that a method
will be found for grounding oratorical
stunt flyers.
Evening star., 1934-04-05

Rumors of news suppression serve
to stimulate reportorial alertness. As
In the case of hogs and cotton, the
way to render news more valuable Is
to make it scarcer.
Evening star., 1934-04-05

Airways have worked even more
rapidly than waterways, railways and
highways in promoting financial and
legislative complications.
Evening star., 1934-04-05

Rate BY Carrier Within the City.
Regular Edition.
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Evening star., 1934-04-05
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titled to the use for republication Of all
news dispatches credited to 1t or not other
local news published herein All rights Of
publication Of special dispatches herein
are also reserved
Evening star., 1934-04-05
Economy.

Prom the Wichita Essle.
An Oklahoma snow fell out Of O
clear sky. Doubtless Mother Nature
ID discovering some labor. .savtng ma
chinery, too.
Evening star., 1934-04-05
Proper Start.

From the Omaha orld-Hersld.
No doubt that Ringing boy who ran
away from grand opera to Join the
circus will begin by watering the
elephants.
Evening star., 1934-04-05
Trust and Monopoly.

A brain trust is q strange affair
Where wisdom Is combined
And all the TRUSTEES sitting there
Are able and refined
There will appear in every biz
It causes tears to glisten-
One who thinks all the brains are his
And others should just listen.
Everybody wants everybody else to
be happy" said Uncle Eben. But
dar never was q time when good folks
wouldn't get into quarrels bout de
preliminary arrangements"
Evening star., 1934-04-05
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and virginia.

Daily and Sunday. ! yr.. $1,000; ! mo. s5c
Daily only. yr.. Sc 90; mo-. soc
Sunday only II yr S4 90: mo 1oc
Evening star., 1934-04-05
Statesmen of Cheer.

Business is rapidly improving"
"Yes," answered Mr.. Dustin Stax.
We're getting back to the good old
days when we taught our statesmen a
few funny stories and warned them
against talk about depression"
Evening star., 1934-04-05

ITO tell friend of his faults" said
Hi Ho. the sage of Chinatown, "is to
risk losing his regard and making q
fault seem more dear to him than a
friendship"
Evening star., 1934-04-05
THEODORE w. MOVES. Editor

The Evening Star Newspaper Compan!
Business once:
11th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York once: 10 East 42nd 81
Chicaso Once: Lake Michigan Building.
European once: "A Regent ST.. London.
EnRland
Evening star., 1934-04-05

Crops.
When condition insecure
Leads man to turn to literature
His inmost feelings to relate
The printing press brings comfort
great.
Lay down the shovel and the hoe.
Forbid the cotton plant to grow.
But never for a moment balk
At the prodigious crop of talk.
Evening star., 1934-04-05
SHOOTING STARS.
Fast Going.

BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Evening star., 1934-04-05

Fast Going.
The world has struck so swift q pace
I've almost lost my breath.
1t takes along this human race
And scares us most to death.
Some view the scene with serious care
And some make bold to scoff.
Nobody seems to know just when
He's due for getting off.
We've got to heed the present need
For courage and for skill.
Nor hesitate as we proceed
To get another thrill.
Just where the landing place will be
We're not supposed to know.
But on this much We must agree
There's no use hollering "Whoa!"
Smooth Strategy.
"In the course of time you must
have made many enemies"
nave made but few enemies"
answered Senator Sorghum. "Occa-
sionally, of course, I have provoked
active expressions of antagonism
which was sure I could argue down.
But I never deliberately make an
enemy except when I feel that need
him in my business"
Jud Tunkins says a politician Is
like the magician who lifts a rabbit
out of a silk hat. He has to keep
talking all the time and the patter is
the best part of the trick.
Crops.
When condition insecure
Leads man to turn to literature
Evening star., 1934-04-05


Despite public protestation by the
chairman Of the Democratic National
Committee, Postmaster General James
A. Farley, that the administration is
going to keep hands off in the Demo-
cratic primary contests for Senate
and House nominations this year,
Senator Royal S. Copeland of New
York seems to think that the ad-
ministration is out to get his political
Life. Mr.. Copeland intends, he says,
TO night back. He is already fighting
back. The great trouble about at
tempting to discipline individual
members Of the Democratic party, or
any other party, by an administration
lies in the fact that 1t makes for
general party dissension. An admin
lstration which has had so much
handed 1t by Congress a the Roose-
velt administration, in the opinion of
many, Of the Democratic members of
the Senate and House, can well af-
FORD to overlook independent action
by some of the Democrats on some
administration measures for the sake
Of harmony. The temptation to crack
the whip has cost many an admins.
tration dearly In the past. II an ad-
mtnistration finds that it has sue
cessfully punished one recalcitrant it
generally is tempted further to pun
ish more and more. And that is when
the revolt gets serious. The people In
this country wear their party allegi-
ance rather lightly these days, any
way. ...
Evening star., 1934-04-05

q. In how many languages was
Ferenc Molnar's novel, The Paul
Street Boys" published?-G. T.
Evening star., 1934-04-05

@. How many miles did Old Iron
sides sail?-L. D.
A. She sailed 100000 miles in her
"a years of active service.
Evening star., 1934-05-03
Notions


Were LOO ..............
Small Lot Garment Sno
Bags. Soiled ........... wv
Open Sewing Baskets 1C
and Fruit Baskets ......
Odd Lot Floor Mops, Sample
Sanitary Aprons, Step-ins, CSo
Bl0Omers and Skirts. Choice HoN
Odd Lot 1O0-yd. Spools 60
Sewing Silk. Each. ...
-1S Paper Rug Bags. 6Oc
Were $1.00 ..............
Kann's-Street Floor.
Neckwear.
Odd Lot Blousettes,
mussed. Orig. sl.ss. S1.10
-25 Pcs. Celanese Neck SOc
wear. Were $l00 ...... wv
Sample Lot Neckwear. COo
Were soc and sec .....
Odd Lot Velveteen Blouses and
1 TUNES es .. Orig s4.s5 $l.95
Kann's+Street Floor.
Jewelry
is LaTausca Imitation Pearl
Necklaces. Boxed. Were SOc
so Novelty Rings. Were 2sc
to soc; 50 Novelties, COM 1Oc
pacts, etc, as is ........
Il Mans w a h m
Watch Was sl4OO' as S7.95
is .................
Il pr. Lapis Earrings. Cd 20
Were $500 ..........
loo Rock Crystal Neck COo
laces. Were rec .....
Kann's-Street Floor
Toilet Goods
Odd Lot Military Brushes,
Dusting Powders. Cleansing
Creams, etc. Originally CSc
ACC to Sl.00 ..........
-Compacts, Rouge. Lip 2So
SUCKS, etc. .............
KannS-Street Floor.
OlONCS
ILL prs. Washable Capeskin
Pull-ons, gray and beige. OK
Were sl.29 ........... NV
As prs. Doeskin and Suede
Gloves, white and eggshell.
soiled and musSed. Were 6Oc
-22 prs. White and Eggshel
Doeskin Pull-ons. Were QOc
$1.59 Observation-Disclosures.
go prs. Suede, finished Fabric
Pull-ons, white and egg
shell. Were sl.oo and TIC
Sl.50
SIS prs. 16-Button Glace Lamb
skins, white, black and S3.65
Kann's-Street Floor.
Underwear
Us Pink Cotton Knit TO.
Vests. Were Csc g for 50c) o~
= Milanese Silk Panties. 20
Soiled. Were 98c. c......... Wv
= Rayon Gowns, and 8 extra
81 SIZE 81 1ayOn boomers Were SOC
Sl.UU
4 Ray0n Step-i ms. CSo
Soiled. Were 39c
- so',oR Ray0n ,,,.ts Combinations nIa 49c
Kann's-Street Floor.
Handkerchiefs
Odd Tot Women's Large
initiated H Handker- 12Ac
chiefs ............. /E
Odd Lot Mems and Wom-
ems Linen and Cotton o.
Handkerchiefs .........
Novelty Cotton Print 2c
Handkerchiefs. Each.
KannS-Street Floor.
Girls Wear
g Jr. Hi. Swagger Suits,
Three piece Wool Crepe Suits
and Spring Coats S2.97
-2s Wash Dresses, were 1Oc
Sl.15 ..................
10 SILK ii Dresses Sl.27
were $500 ..........
8 Jr. Hi. Silk S2.37
Dresses, were $685..
is Pastel Rayon Dresses, were
$500; rs ,,,V Wool C Coat 90c
40 Wash Dresses. Were o.
7Sc
10 Jr. Hi. Wash Skirts, ILL.,
were $500 ........
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1934-05-03

Silverware
100 pcs. Silver Plate. 30
Were Csc TO Sl.00 ......
g Silver Plated Salt and
Pepper Shaker Sets. Were SOc
81 90 ...............
"a Blue s, Kitchen Clocks 79c
Is Is Alarm Clocks were 89c
81 .98 ................
i Silver Plated
2s-pc. Set Was $3.50
go. I'D
% Silver Plated
Serving Trays. Were Sl.40
Ia Chrome Plated Bread 60c
Trays, we're S100 .....
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1934-05-03

dresses
So Odd Dresses, soiled. Misses
sizes. Orig. s4's5 to $3.50
sI.9o ...............
As Dresses. plain and print
rayons. Originally Cd OK
So.S0
so Dresses, soiled, some missing
belts, sizes IA, l6 and G1 90
18. Orig. $2.95-$495. ~o~
80 Silk Dresses, odd cS M
lot. Orig. s1O95.... ~ooo
20 SILK Dresses.
Orig. slo.s5, s1395, GO 30
Slo.So ............
-22 Street Dresses. co 40
IA to AZ. Orig. $16.95. ~o
5 Redingotes. Navy wool coats
and silk print dresses. Gil *
Orig. s19.75 .....
IS Dance Frocks' Orig. S6.05
s10.95 to $13.95, now. ~o
3 Silk Crepe Evening Gowns,
sizes sizes 80; s;s 40 .. and A. $1,000
Kann's-Second Floor
Ribbons
Ribbon Remnants. Were 80
10c to zoe yd..
Remnants Sash
Ribbons. Were 10 Price
soc to 89c yd. II iiCC
-S Growing Plants in S0o
novelty bowls Were Sl.00 wv
Kann's-Street Floor.