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Evening star., 1934-05-19

Flying Of the airmails again by
private lines is hailed by the press
with relief. There is praise for the
work done by the Army flyers, but 1t
is held that the Army was neither
trained nor equipped for the job. The
original dispute as to whether the old
contracts should have been Cancelled
continues.
Some Of the carriers" says the
Wichita Eagle, claim they were flying
the mail at loss under the old price
schedules and will now operate at a
much heavier loss, biding their time
until a non bipartisan commission takes
charge and straightens matters out"
1.-The airmail matter" in the opinion
Of the Salt Lake Deseret News, results
in several things-the mails are now
the Government; the Army has found
out some of its weaknesses, and Post
master General Farley has been shown
to be not too wise an adviser to the
President" The Bergen IN. j. Eve
ming Record contends that "the
Government will benefit by airmaif
contracts let on an equitable and
sound basis; that with open compe-
titive bidding, it should be impossible
to repeat the collusion which prompted
the orginial inquiry and contract can
collation." The Alliance (Ohio) Re
view feels that Congress can solve
the existing problem by declining to
hide the blunders of politicians in the
administration, and going to the main
mission, non-partiSan and Safeguarded
from the play of chance in Govern
ment departments. to handle the con-
tracts and regulate the traffic"
Regardless of the political aspects
of the airmail controversy" asserts the
Toledo Blade, "those who pay an extra
price for fast transportation of letters
and packages expect to get quick serv-
ice, with deliveries on dependable
schedule"
Aviation progress" advises the
Pasadena Star-News, should be en-
couraged along three definite branches:
Defense, mail. commerce. Use of pri-
vate planes also furnishes a reserve
power on which to draw in case of
emergency. Army planes and pilots,
substituting on airmail routes, may
have afforded a test of the ability of
this service to fly difficult terrain
through all kinds of weather and at all
hours of day and night; but the cost
of this experiment has been heavy,
only the more important routes have
been covered, and in other ways the
results have been Disappointing"
1t is pointed out by the Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette that the award of short
term contracts is "only temporary
expedient," but that paper emphasizes
the service, with the advice that "the
Government should fix a fair rate.
whatever it may be. and pay on that
basis to any commercial line that
qualities for mail transportation" The
Post-Gazette commends the high
standard of safety to which leading
operators have adhered" and con-
cludes that no time should be lost
in working out more equitable
basis of operation, and one which
also will promote rather than retard
further developments of high stand
ards"
With tribute to the Army for hav-
ing performed good job" in its
temporary service, the Asbury Park
Evening Press maintains that most
of the complaints that have been
hurled at the Army have come from
representatives Of private carriers dis
sruntled because their exploitation Of
Evening star., 1934-05-19

Instead Of to the circus, We went
over to the new Center Market, which
Is always a circus to us.
There was a thin tiger cat walking
along by the outdoor stands.
Everybody seemed to know him,
and to greet him kindly.
He's come over for some catnip."
said q portly man in a white apron.
He comes over every day."
The man reached across the aisle,
and broke off bit OF green from a
specimen of nepeta.
The cat arched its back. 1t was
one of the thinnest in Washington;
an observer wondered how a cat
which hung around a market could
possibly be SO scrawny.
1t seemed a hardly, healthy fellow,
nevertheless, and went after the cat
nip in the traditional manner. Per-
haps it is not generally known that
some cats will not eat fresh catnip,
but prefer it dried. This one was
not that way.
Out here were the outside stalls,
and the sidewalk stands. displaying
great activity, although this did not
happen to be regular market day. -
The cat ambled around, receiving
a pat first from one hand and then
from another. He was an old visitor,
evidently.
The men paid more attention TO
him than the women. as strange as
that might seem to some. Maybe the
women were buster.
Cats and farms go together, OF
course: the Encyclopedia Americana
is authority for the statement that
there would be no agriculture II II
were not for cats to keep down the
rodents.
However that may be, cats play a
real part in the functioning OF great
CITY market. II 1t is objected that
this one evidently had not been on
the Job. since it was so thin, we can
but reply that many cats do not eat
the mice they catch, but do 1t Tor
the sport of the thing. 1t Is an IN
stinct born in them. to catch smaller
things. and any one who quarrels
with this must quarrel with nature
Are tiger cats becoming extinct IN
Washington?
Ten years ago the National Capital
was believed by some observers to
have more tiger cats of typical mark
ing than any other great city in the
country.
Many friends of this curious animal
believe that the tiger cat, whether
gray and black. brown and black, or
yellow and white or buff, possesses
more intelligence than any other type
This may be just the usual effort
of the friends of an animal to boost
it. but there can be little gainsaying
that the tiger cat usually is a most
intelligent creature.
Il = 4
Over there is the Belle Of the Mar
ket.
II beauty expert were to take that
girl out of her dusty shoes. and her
old dress. and put an evening gown
on her, after fixing up her hair in
the latest movie fashion. every one
would be amazed at her.
AS she Is, she exCiteS no particular
comment from the men of the market
and no doubt all of them would laugh
if stranger, passing by, were to tell
that that she is pretty.
Tut the true test of feminine beauty
she passes, the little girl look, with
out which a good looking girl merely
achieves a certain air of sophistica-
ton. And there are many such, oi
| course.
Perhaps sophistication Is better
than nothing, but it IS not as good
as the "plus" attained by combining
| with it the typical sweetness of facia
expression, particularly around the
Evening star., 1934-05-19

but I am thinking Of the thousands
of people who are already sacrificing
to the limit to retain their machines
that they may give their families a
little of Gods out of doors.
Insurance? Yes, by all means, but
first make the indemnity companies
bring the rates down so that they
are in reach Of all. Then make in
surance compulsory. Parking should
be allowed only on one side of a
street, 80 feet or less in width, and
on both sides where streets are IS
feet or more wide.
also would suggest that a maxi
mum and minimum be established for
garages so that people who can afford
II can raiss enough money to rent
one, I. Q. SEEBkAN. :.
Evening star., 1934-05-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Lazy DAYS.

Lazy Days.
They used to tell of lazy days
In times that are gone by,
When golden moments went their way
Tuned to a Summer sigh.
I do not miss the old-time song
That seemed so sweet of yore-
I only wish they'd bring along
Those lazy days once more.
Now every one his trouble tells
And asks for new relief.
Each day some other chorus swells
The echoings of grief.
When worry leaves no time for rest
And all our hearts are sore.
Still fancy goes in futile quest
OF lazy days once more.
Evening star., 1934-05-19
Takes Issue on Parking
With MIR. S. r. CandanO

To the Editor of The Star:
would like to reply to a letter
signed IS. r. Candano," whose letter
appeared in The Evening Star Fri
day. He is in favor of every one pay
ing 25 cents day for a garage, which
is S9l.25 per year. This does not in
clude IS cents every time one goes
downtown in the evening or even in
the daytime for parking privilege.
Over half of the auto owners in
this city would be compelled to give
up their autos if this tax was levied
upon them. There are at least 1000
to 5000 automobiles that have not
turned a wheel this year because the
owners cannot spare the registration
fee, drivers permit charge and tax.
! have . garage for NY own car
Evening star., 1934-05-19
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

@. How old is Man o. War?-E. d.
A. He is now II years old. He has
sired l31 sons and daughters who
have won more than $l,800,000 Tor
their owners. Man o. War won ~ OF
his 81 races in 1919 and 1920 and
$249,455 in stakes and purses before
he was retired to the stud.
@. Why are radio programs no
longer interrupted by SOS CALLS. T.
A. The Federal Radio Commission
says that 1t Is due to progress in ap-
paratus and transmitting equipment.
There is now very little interference.
Should there be interference from a
high powered nearby station, 1t would
be commanded to shut of.
@. I am q woman Of middle age
and have Just lost my mother. wish
to wear mourning for her. How long
should 1t be worn?-R. w. H.
A. At the present time, few women
wear mourning for parents that is
conspicuously deep. All black for one
year and black and white or Other
lighter mourning combinations during
the second year would be appropriate
@. How many printing establish
ments were there in this country in
colonial days j. A.
A. Previous to the Revolutionary
War there were 100 printing estab-
liShments in the country, mostly in
coast towns.
@. Who originated the expression
hyphenated Americans, which became
so well known during the World Warf
"A. F. G.
A. The first record which we find
is a speech by Elliott Durand before
the Sons of the American Revolution
made in Chicago, April 10, 1899. The
address was entitled "Hyphenateo
Americans" and the phrase was used
in it repeatedly. The following quo
tation is from this address: "Tht
common good of this country demands
no qualified citizenship: no hyphe-
mated Americans: plain American!
are good enough"
@. How big is Big Ben? How olc
is i'm. H.
A. Big Ben is the great hour bel
attached to the Westminster clock II
the parliamentary clock tower, Lon
don, England. 1t is nine feet in dia-
meter and weighs thirteen tons, clever
hundred weight. 1t was cast by George
Mears, 1858. The four quarters were
cast by Warner. two years later.
@. Why is your Information Bureau
located in Washington, D. CPS. G
A. Washington is the worlds great
est center of all kinds Of knowledge
Libraries, laboratories, associations
headquarters. governmental actiyitie:
are here gathered in city occupying
an area Of only seventy square miles
Contact with sources OF all kinds ol
information is quickly made. Senc
your questions to this newspapers In
| formation Bureau. Frederic j. Haskin
Director, Washington. D. c.. enclosing
coin or stamp for return postage.
@. What are the dimensions Of
boomerangs?-F. w.
I A. Typical boomerapgs are 20 to sc
/ inches in length, 2 TO 3 inches in
width and y to q of an inch in
! thickness.
! @ How can a person see the fleet
reviewed in New York Harbor?-
/ P. L. B.
/ A. The United States feet will ar
rive in New York on May 81. The
review of the feet will take place cut
side Ambrose Llghtship. The only
way to see the review would be from
boat. The ships will then proceed
Evening star., 1934-05-19

up the North River. They may be
seen from the Battery or any place
on the lower North River.
@. What dancer made the Serpen"
tine dance famous?-S. E.
A. Loie Fuller achieved her first
original success with this dance. Novel
lighting effects were produced en- the
voluminous silk skirt which the
dancer wore and wove into beautiful
patterns as she danced.
@. have been told that free Wheel
ing has been used on a common
household machine for many years.
What Is it?-R. F.
| A. A lawn mower works on this
principle. The wheel and axle work
together when the machine is pushed
forward, but do not when the ma
chine is pulled backward.
@. Why are paced bicycle races
ridden at so much higher speeds than
unpaced races?-C. 3. N
A. In paced races the bicyclists ride
close behind motor cyclists whose
machines are usually fitted with large
|
crease the air resistance for the
bicyclists and actually create a partial
vacuum which pulls the cyclists along.
In an unpaced race the rider has to
battle against air resistance, and
this increases, not in the same ratio
as the speed, but as the square Of the
speed.
Q. Please name some Of the famous
outlaws Of the early Southwest
/ M. L.
A. Among them may be mentioned
John Ringo. William Brocius (Curly
Bid, Frank Stillwell Ewing Hunt,
Billy Grounds, Jim Crane and Bill
Leonard.
@. Please give some information
about Belleek china-H. M. C.
A. The exquisite porcelain CONNER
cially known as Belleek, because
manufactured at that place, Is cele-
brated for its iridescent luster and
general translucence, resembling the
creamy inside of sea shell. Its luster
is obtained by metallic washes ap-
piled to a certain fine clay. It was
first produced by Walter Goss at
Stoke-Upon-Tren,. England, 1858, but
first became popularity manufactured
at Belleek, Ireland
@. How many C. c. C. camps are
there this Summer?-W. E E
A. The number is the same as that
Of the last period, 1,468 There are
100000 men now enrolled. The au-
thorized strength is just above SOC, 900.
@. What salary does the American
Federation Of Labor pay its presi-
! dent?-A. S. D.
A. Mr.. Green's salary is $4,000 a
year and all necessary expenses.
@. Has Men in White" been a
source of substantial returns to its au-
thor. Sidney Kingsley?-A. H.
A. His financial return both from
the play and the book, which has
gone into four editions, is expected
TO be nearly $l50,0O0.
O. How many fingerprints are on
file in the identification unit of the
Department of Justice?-C. r.
A. The file contains more than
4,000,0 900 fingerprint records of Grim
inals and is the most complete file
I of the kind in the world.
@. Which British sovereign had the
longest reign?-T. M.
A. Queen Victoria. She reigned So
years z months days. She also was
the oldest at her death. She lived
81 years months % days, while
| George III fell short OF this length
Of life by three days.
Evening star., 1934-05-19

The Department of Agriculture as
sures the public that there is no dan
ger of a wheat famine because of the
large carry-over from previous abun-
dance. The incidental factor of the
price to the consumer Of a loaf of
bread is not included in the cal
culation.
Evening star., 1934-05-19

Now and then some one inquiries
where is Jack Garner, and some
times the mix-up becomes SO promis-
cuously obscurative as to warrant the
Vice President in venturing a mild
inquiry as to where some of the other
fellows are.
Evening star., 1934-05-19

Members of the French Parliament
are contemplating reduction of their
own salaries. The gesture would be
impressive although the actual relief
to the taxpayers would not be very
significant.
Evening star., 1934-05-19

The language Of the Firms Is not
easily learned. Finland conferred
a memorable benefit by paying with
out argument. If the language favors
a method of thought so simple in its
ethical processes, Finnish Is well
worth study the world over.
Evening star., 1934-05-19

To the popular Imagination. the re-
port of Clarence Darrow on monop-
olies will not seem complete unless 1t
includes a reference to evolution, with
a dash of psychoanalysis.
Evening star., 1934-05-19

The enormous wealth OF East In
dian princes would no doubt have
persuaded Mahatma Gandhi, had he
been permitted to go on and on. to
advocate an income tax that would
soak the rich.
Evening star., 1934-05-19

The election in Pennsylvania is now
commented on as an expression of the
new deal, subject, however, to the
usual vicissitudes of a run of luck.
Evening star., 1934-05-19

The Ringlings have presented the
oldest elephant in captivity to the
Washington Zoo. Some of the G. o.
P. revivalists would doubtless regard
the animal as timely mascot.
Evening star., 1934-05-19

The amount of margin stock
speculator is permitted to put up will
make no difference in the eventual
result if he persists in invariably
guessing wrong.
Evening star., 1934-05-19

Necessity is pointed out in connec-
ton with financial guarantees of max
ing a distinction between assets that
are temporarily frozen and those that
are permanently petrified.
Evening star., 1934-05-19
Too Soon!

From the Toledo Blade.
H. G. Wells has fixed the date of
the next world war for 1910. Hardly
time enough, as conditions are, Tor the
United States to save enough money
to finance the catastrophe.
Evening star., 1934-05-19

A tendency is shown to break away
from party lines, which are no longer
regarded as dotted lines to be signed
upon in perpetual agreement.
Evening star., 1934-05-19

When 1t comes to resignation,
Carter Glass goes the limit, drawing
the line only at being resigned to fate.
Evening star., 1934-05-19
Cew-Caws and Cim-Cracks.

From the Nashville Tennessean.
The theory is that If the British re.
fuse to buy any japanese gew-gaws
the Japs will not buy any British gim-
cracks.
Evening star., 1934-05-19
The Real Fire Fighter.

Prom the Connellsville Courier.
Without questioning the efficiency
of the fire-fighting forces recruited by
the forest fire wardens. Jupiter Pluvius
accomplshes results more quickly.
Evening star., 1934-05-19
Political omparisons.

"Do you. enjoy being in pohtics?"
"Yes," answered Miss Cayenne, Il
much prefer our gatherings, where
women talk right out in meeting in
stead of following the congressional
practice of holding investigations and
gossiping about one another"
Evening star., 1934-05-19
Safer Here.

will you be glad to get back
hcme!"
"Yes," answered Senator Sorghum,
although there are going tc be some
hot arguments at the crossroads and
I feel safer in the Capitol, where there
is a certain amount of parliamentary
restraint"
Evening star., 1934-05-19

No Trouble to Show Goods.
We've added silver unto gold,
As currency Is now controlled.
If need persists no doubt We'll fin,
We still can try another kind.
Evening star., 1934-05-19

Trotsky's researches in modern af-
fairs continue to be limited in large
measure to the study of time tables.
Evening star., 1934-05-19

Jud Tunkins says he read dime
novels when he was a boy and when
he goes in a newsstand now he won-
ders why he used to be so ashamed.
Evening star., 1934-05-19
Keep Moving.

Keep Moving.
If Dillinger TO Jail should 60
He might not like the place
What then might happen none may
know
To tighten his disgrace.
He might kidnap the keepers who
Would fear his wooden gun.
Perhaps we'd better strive anew
To keep him on the run.
Evening star., 1934-05-19
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Evening star., 1934-05-19

"After a man gifts up to a few
million dollars" said Uncle Eben, "he
has to rest up, cause no one man
can have patience enough to count
It up Ia real money"
Evening star., 1934-05-19

Hatred Is wasteful," said Hi-Ho,
the sage of China. I'VE live but once.
Why squander so brief an opportu-
nity?"
Evening star., 1934-05-19
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-26

makers" says the article, and cites
the care with which German and
French armies both refrained from
firing on mines and Smelters in the
Briey basin. Before the war France
got 10 per cent of her ore here. The
Germans captured the district, be-
ing careful not to fire at the mines
and smelters, and thereafter got
three-fourths of the ore she used
during the war from it. Two years
later the French were within short
distance of Briey but army officers
testified they we're forbidden to fire
into that region.
"They are conspirators because
they have no loyalties; because
theirs is the sword that knows no
brother" After telling the story of
Hitler's rise to power and charging
that munitions makers mot only in
Germany but in France united in
their support" the article sums up.
In that one example the whole
philosophy of the armament max
ers reveals itself. Keep Europe in a
constant state of nerves. Publish
periodical war scares. Impress gov
ernmentaI officials with the vital
necessity of maintaining ornaments
against the 'aggressions' of neighbor
states. Bride as necessary. In every
practical way create suspicion that
security is threatened"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-26
French Munitions Makers Scheing to Create NeW Armed Strife
in Europe to Fill Their DUN Pockets Magazine Charges

By Scripps- HOicGrd Newspaper Alliance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-French
munitions makers united with those
of Germany to elevate to power
Adolph Hitler, the one man most
capable of stirring up new out
break of international anarchy in
Europe, the magazine Fortune
says in its March issue published
today.
AS soon as this had been accom-
pllShed French newspapers owned in
part by French munitions manufac-
turers Immediately broke out in a
fever of denunciation against the
Hitler regime and called for fresh
guarantees of security against the
menace of rearming Germany" it
says.
In Arms and the Men" the
magazine presents a detailed ac-
count of the names. connections.
international alliances and methods
of munitions makers.
1t rates as the richest and most
influential those of France topped
by the Schneider reusot Company
controlling 1872 French subsidiaries
manufacturing heavy ordnance, ma
chine guns, tanks, shells. ammuni-
ton and warfare chemicals. This
company controls as well $50 arma-
ment and allied enterprises outside
France, including Skoda, Czecho-
slovakias biggesk munitions works.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-26
Friqid Wave Unbroken

Frigid temperature which gripped
the city over the weekend. during
the heavy snow storm which began
Saturday night. wag scheduled to
remain today and tonight, the mer-
curry beginning a slow rise tomorrow.
Temperature tonight was expected
to drop to about above zero, 5 de-
greeS colder than last nights mini
mum of TO-
A total of 90 inches of snow fell
over the weekend. producing an az
erage of IS inches of snow on the
ground. including the snow which
fell last week.
Temperatures yesterday remained
nearly constant, the highest being
only IS above zero, during the
afternoon.
Today's temperature was ex-
pected to rise to between Is and
20 above. climbing probably another
10 degrees tomorrow, according to
j. H Arlington. local meteorologist.
The entire force of the city street
department was at work today re-
moving snow from crSections.
safety zones, loading zones, and
other points in the downtown sec
ton. Salt and sand crews will not
be started out until the snow starts
melting. Sewer crews were at work
keeping sewer manholes open.
The snow did not cause any ma
terial trouble for bus, railroad or
interurban companies, which oper-
ated nearly on schedule. it was re-
ported.
The snow and cold weather came
as a boon TO youngsters who have
been awaiting a good opportunity
for using sleds.
Coasters crowded Coffin and Riv-
erside golf courses over the week
end. particularly popular being a
toboggan slide at Coffin. which was
watered by the park department.
the resulting ice making a perfect
bob-sled slide.