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Evening star., 1934-07-07
Victory to the Spoilsmen.

An executive order of June %. re-
moving employees of the National
Soldiers Home at Johnson City,
Tenn. from the civil service and thus
making these jobs available to the
political spoilsmen, represents another
blow by this administration at the
merit system.
Under the circumstances. it is a
peculiarly harmful blow The actual
number Of jobs at stake may be small
But the principle represented in
turning them over to the politicians
Is so dangerous as to call for strong
protest from the friends and pro-
tectors of the merit system.
Employees of the johnson City
home, along with employees of
other veterans establishments, were
'blanketed" into the civil service I'M
Ger an executive order of President
Hoover in 1881, in conformity with
the act of Congress which consoli-
dated various veterans activities into
the Veterans Administration. What
is done by one executive order may
be undone by another. In this case,
the executive order affects the en-
ployes Of the Johnson City establish
n1ent, where Senator McKellar has
been thirsting for patronage blood
for several years but does not affect
the employees Of other veterans
establishments.
That this executive order is the re-
suit of Senator McKellar's agitation
is not dificult to believe. The Senator
has for several years been attacking
the practice of covering establishments
into the civil service by executive
order although the merit system owes
most of its growth to such executive
orders, and he has centered some of his
fire on the johnson City home. One
OF the results OF this attack on the
commission was the patronage sur
vey" of all Government positions made
available to hungry Congressman by
the Civil Service Commission.
There were 1,635 employees of twelve
soldiers homes covered into the
civil service by President Hoovers
order. Peculiarly enough, only the
approximately III employees of the
johnson City home are affected by
President Roosevelts order. The dis
NAL principle thus represented is that
any member Of Congress who agitates
the matter enough may be successful
in having removed from civil service
protection-and made available as
spoils-the jobs in any Government
establishment located in his district,
provided such jobs came under the
civil service through executive order
OF previous administration.
If this principle is extended the
merit system might as we'll go out of
business. AS it has gradually grown
through executive orders, adding va
rious positions to the classified service,
so it may be torn down by executive
orders.
The merit system, designed and de-
veloped in the interest Of efficient,
economical government, should not
thus be placed in jeopardy. Such
fragrant departures in favor of the
spoils system as shown in the johnson
City case are to be correctly con-
demned as dangerous steps backward.
Evening star., 1934-07-07
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

The thrush is In no such predica-
ment, he does not have to pretend
a dislike for something or other be-
cause that something is not done as
he would do 1t
He just tejOices at the new light,
the always new beautiful light.
He sings, surely with joy, despite
the latest pronouncement of ornitho-
logists that bird songs are really
broadcasts OF territorial possession on
the part Of each songster, rather than,
fundamentally. mating music.
He tunes up, literally, little at
time, note by note.
And do you know what bird answers
him from afar, delicately, gently?
Why, another thrush, to be sure.
One answers to the other, but this
sweet duet, in the cool of the dawn,
is not to continue long.
For a chirp comes in.
Then click.
Then a rasp.
Then a gurglc.
Pretty soon the little brides in all
the big trees are at it hammer and
tongs, rasping their bills, clicking and
clacking away for dear life.
1t is almost as If they all said
individually and collectively, Now, let
us show those stuck-up thrushes
something. Just because they think
they can sing better than we CAM"
OF course il isn't that; the birds
are more sensible.
Each one sings because he cannot
help singing.
He is glad for the light. and he
says so.
The listener will be able to catch
perhaps as many as half a dozen
different birds before the deluge OF
sounds overwhelms him.
Just what these first singers are
we are unable 20 say, being but the
most amateurish Of amateur bird OBJ
servers, but it makes no difference
here as elsewhere. what counts is to
be first.
And first most assuredly the thrush
Is. with his happy song still man.
aging to sound through the hubbub
although mucn diminished in effect.
Just as the beginning of the morn
ing tuning-up OF the birds is gradual,
SO is its ending
At the end OF a half hour the
sOngSters seem to get enough Of their
choir.
Suddenly tney recollect, it would
seem, that each bird is for himself
What is this silly business of chirp-
iLg as loudly as one can?
And especially why must we all do
II together!
One bird stops. then another. Many
still keep it up but gradually one
alter another stops At last complete
silence reigns assin-but not for long
for then bird singing becomes normal
first one bird. then another. now here.
now there. calling and answering. in
the best bird style.
The bird day has really begun.
Like a oird. singing in the morn
ing, the writer OF This and That,
hich today celebrates its tenth an
niversary. wishes TO thank the read
ers of The Star for their support over
the years. Whatever merit this column
may have is due mostly to their sug-
gestions and encouragement. With
out their help. this old-faShioned en-
deavOr to write q serious column in
the best traditions Of the essay style
could not have endured so long.
Evening star., 1934-07-07

So much interest is being taken in
possibility of socialistic influence
over youth that the older folks may
turn to school books for Summer
reading and leave the novels to the
Youngsters.
Evening star., 1934-07-07

$4,000; Master Simon's Garden"
The Steadfast Princess" Drama
League prize play; THE Pool of
Stars" "The Windy HILL" "As the
Grow Flies" "The Willow Whistle"
and swift Rivers" Other winners
of the Newbery medal are Hendrix
van Loon. Hugh Lofting, Charles B.
Halves, Charles j. Finger. Arthur B
Chrisnan. Will James. Dhan Gopal
Mukerji. Eric Kelly, Rachael Field
Elizabeth Coatsworth. Laura Armer
and Elizabeth r. Lewis.
Evening star., 1934-07-07
Tugwells Last Straw.

From the Roanoke Times.
After reading very carefully what
Prof. Rexford Guy Tugwell told the
bear batting Senators the other day,
we find that The tide turned in his
favor when he used the word "an-
thropomorphic."
Evening star., 1934-07-07

Codes are to be revised. Spelling
reform is no longer a subject Of in
tereSt. There is a tendency to get
back to the alphabet and reform
initials
Evening star., 1934-07-07

II AmbaSSa dor Bullitt can teach
the Russians to play base ball, he
will facilitate mutual understanding
1t is the game that, more than any
other, stimulates a spirit Of general
democracy.
Evening star., 1934-07-07

No further attention will be paid
to the Darrow Review Board unless it
is brought TO the attention of the
Coast Guard as another plank OF
driftwood
Evening star., 1934-07-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON

July.
In July the sun is blazing
Fiercely on a patient earth
And the forms of life amazing
Flutter round in curious mirth.
Many beauties they will bring you
And perhaps they cause sigh.
They occasionally sting you
In July.
In July the birds seem cherries
Meath the heat that will abound
And the orators grow fearless
AS ideas f1utter round.
Crowds assemble and we tremble
As new theories fit by.
Our unrest we can't dissemble
In July.
Evening star., 1934-07-07
Pests.

Writer says that all autograph
hunters are a pest. Especially If the
hunter is seeking them on checks for
bills payable. World-Herald.
Evening star., 1934-07-07

The bored manner assumed by some
radio orators shows a spirit of SYM
pathetic understanding toward any
auditor who happens to feel the same
way.
Evening star., 1934-07-07
Commonplace.

EHH HHHOHH r ItINN'
From the Pasadena Post.
England's gloomy dean has resigned,
Affairs over there must have reached
stage at which being gloomy no
longer made him an outstanding
figure.
Evening star., 1934-07-07
Sol Suits.

Judging from the sportswear adver-
tisements. no Summer wardrobe will
be complete without a coat Of tan
Lowell Evening Leader.
Evening star., 1934-07-07

Communism might claim a little
more intelligent respect if it had ever
demonstrated its ability to operate
without the use of A mob
Evening star., 1934-07-07
A Sad Possibility.

The baking industry might be
helped if the cuStard pie comedies
could be restored to popular flavor
Miami Herald.
Evening star., 1934-07-07
Dobbin Returning.

From the San Antonio Evening News.
News that "the horse is coming
back" is welcome in at least one re-
spect. Nobody ever heard of q kick
and-run case in traffic court.
Evening star., 1934-07-07
Vacation.

We go aflshing free from care.
The bait may idly sink
And all the time that we are there
We simply sit and think.
When we are serving fellow men
There is no chance to shirk.
Vacation time is often when
We do our hardest work.
Evening star., 1934-07-07
Clothes and Sports.

From the Lowell Evening Leader.
1t has been said that clothes do
not make the man. And at least it
will be agreed that sports suit does
not make the athlete.
Evening star., 1934-07-07
Drawing Cards.

What is your impression of the
new deal?"
One new deal isn't enough" an
swered Senator Sorghum. In the
game of politics you've got to shuttle
the pack and keep on dealing
Evening star., 1934-07-07
Purisrn.

From the indianapolis Star.
The title of Mae Vests film. "It
Amt No SIM" will be changed.
probably due to rising protest over use
of the word amt"
Evening star., 1934-07-07

''I admit dat my work amt per-
feet said Uncle Eben, but I reads
in de newspaper headlines dat heap
bigger men dan I is has fell down
on DER Jobs"
Evening star., 1934-07-07

No third party is desired by Sena-
tor Borah. Two parties are as many
as he can hope to manage single
handed.
Evening star., 1934-07-07
Bismarck.

Bismarck.
Amid sad discomfort
A far echo we hear
Things would be different
If Bismarck were here.
Strong courage he lent
With a message of cheer.
Things would be different
If Bismarck were here"
Evening star., 1934-07-07

Jud Tunkins says he's in favor of a
war on crime If it's conducted by the
police without appointing any more
colonels.
Evening star., 1934-07-07
Transfer Of Duties.

"H0w DO you think the Stock Ex-
change should be regulated?"
by the Department of Agriculture" !"
said Mr.. Dustin Stax. When divi-
dends or profits get too high way
might be found to pillow EN- under"
Sympathy" said Hi Ho, the sage
of Chinatown, sis of no value when
it is no more than form of courte-
Gus expression"
Evening star., 1934-07-07
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present at "krutu, or council OF the
elders. A useful glossary, with lin
guistic notes, completes the book,
which will be Of especial interest to
students of ethnolosy. Mr.. Herskovits
is the author of The Anthropometery
OF the American Negro"
The John Newbery medal, awarded
each year for the most distin-
guished Juvenile book written by q
citizen or resident of the United
States and published during the pre-
ceding year" has recently been pre-
sented to Miss Cornelia Lynde Meigs,
a member of the English depart
ment at Bryn Mawr College, for her
life of Louisa M. Alcott, "Invincible
Louisa; the Story Of the Author of
Little Women" Miss Meigs is the
thirteenth winner of the Newbery
prize. which Is the gift of Frederic
G. Melcher. editor Of Publishers
Weekly. The winner Is selected an
nually by a committee of IS libra
rians of the section on library work
with children of the American Lii
brary Association. Although Miss
Meigs both teaches and keeps house
for three young members of her
family who live with her, she aver
ages writing one book year. She
says that she owes her inspiration
as an author to Louisa Alcott. which
account for her choosing to write
the biography OF this much-loved
writer of books for girls. This is the
first time since the award began in
1922 that it has been given for a
book of biography. Some of Miss
Meigs' other books are The Trade
Wind" sea story for boys, which
won . Little, Brown Co. prize OF
Evening star., 1934-07-07

@. Should children eat more food or
less during hot weather?-W. G.
A. Authorities say that during the
hot season it is usually wise to reduce
the amount of food given. Even the
older little ones who are taking a more
or less mixed diet should be carefully
guarded against the dangers of over
feeding.
The Washington times., 1934-08-23
Bv Elsie Robinson

in on any divorce court and
listen to any wife retailing her
wrongs against any husband.
The lady will cite any one Of
a score of grievances in justifi-
cation of her demand for sepa-
ration and compensation. But
actually her complaint will be
based on that ancient ground,
approved by practically every
female-ALL MEN ARE MON
STERS, ALL WOMEN MAR
TYRS. And heaven help the
Judge, when election time comes
around, if he doesn't agree with
the ladies!
Now this, I protest, is plain
nonsense. We might have made
the charge stick once, but the
Boys don't even look the part
any more, much less act it. Any
little 90-pound, diSh-faced, mod
ern doll can Guidance, out-eat,
out-sWim, out-smart and out
strap the huskiest hombre that
ever went into a huddle. Yet
she'll have the nerve to totter
into court and tell the Judge
that she's just Broken Bios
son.
But I'm warning you, sisters,
we're pushing the racket too
far! I'm a female myself, and
as willing to demand dividends
for imaginary wrongs as the
rest of us. But we simply can't
go on having all these lovely
new Privileges and Opportuni-
ties and yet make 'em think
we're Shackled Slaves.
Pretty soon, if we keep it up,
we're going to make ourselves
look silly, and the Big StupeS
will start laughing. And then
what?
The Washington times., 1934-08-23
Juliet She|by's Beauty Counsel

Treatment for Very Oily Skin
Dear Miss Shelby:
MY skin pours out oil so fast
that one-half hour after wash
ing my face and making up
there is a film of oil on it.
What is the cause and cure
for this? Sincerely, H. F. j.
Dear Mrs. H. F. j.:
For a very oily skin soap and
water are generally the most
beneficial means of removing
the dust and grease. The aka
Unity of the soap is an advan-
tage in such cases, for it helps
check the oiliness of the face.
Therefore, a vigorous method of
cleansing is important. Use a
coarse face cloth and soft, tepid
water; hot water will make the
muscle fibers of your face grow
relaxed and flabby.
Work the lather we'll into the
skin, rinse in warm water sew
eral times, finally in cooler wa
ter, and, last, dash the face and
neck with very cold water. Cold
water is a marvellous pore closer,
so use it freely.
Perhaps your diet is some.
what at fault. Eat less oily and
rich foods. Get more exercise
to keep the blood we'll circulated
and the pores active. Follow
your morning bath with a cool
ing shower or sponge, finishing
with a brisk rub with a coarse
towel to bring up the blood and
help circulation.
During the day use liquid
cleanser or skin freshener to
keep your face clean and fresh
looking. Use a good astringent
The Washington times., 1934-08-23

swer the prayer of a gadabout
or a very busy woman. Its price
is a happy medium-as cream
prices go-and you get a fairly
generous amount.
Although I haven't tested the
claim, those who make it say
that if used literally it permits
an even coat of tan. That
eliminates another bottle-if
your skin doesn't need more
elaborate protection from the
sun.
Incidentally. dry skin Stay-at-
homes will like it for a cleans
ing cream.
If you want to know where
you can purchase any article
mentioned in this column,
phone The Washington Times,
District 1000, Extension 283,
between 9 a. m. and 5 p. m.
daily, and up to l p. m. on
Saturdays. Please do not write
unless you live outside the city,
in which case inclose a stamped,
Self-addreSSed envelope.
The Washington times., 1934-08-23
Terrier Size Is
Feature of
Breed
BY LIZ HUME

Our amusing picture today,
1.-THE Bone of Contention" was
sent to us by Mrs. H. S. Broy OF
Clarendon, Va.
The dogs are Jenny" and
Jake" Mrs. Broy's two smooth
coated fox terriers.
She writes:
"Jenny grOwIS in a threaten
ing tone but in five minutes
Jake will have the bOne."
The fox terrier has for years
been one of the most popular
of the small sporting breeds. He
Is smart in appearance and
extremely courageous.
Origin Obscure
His origin is a bit obscure. He
can be traced, however, as far
back as the late COS. Probably
his ancestors included the white
English terrier or the black and
tan terrier with bull terrier or
beagle.
The terrier as we know him
was originated by fox hound
masters who wanted a game
little dog to bolt the fox for the
hounds. Previously they had used
any game little dog whose size
would permit him to go to earth.
Those who are interested in
the history of the breed know
that practically all the dogs in
this country are descended from
three English dogs, Old Jock,
Trap and Tarter.
Breeders Err
Old Jock was the outstanding
one of the three and is described
as a smart, well balanced dog,
somewhat leggy and wanting in
jaw power. Tarter was more of
the bull terrier type and Traps
sire was said to have been a
black and tan.
Of late breeders have been
making the mistake of trying
for a larger dog. The fact that
a terrier who can not go to
earth has no right to the name
is gradually being lost sight of
in the race to produce a bench
type. The true smooth coated
fox terrier should never scale
over 20 pounds in ring condition.
If you have a good picture Of
your pet, Liz Hume invites you
to send it in for use in this col
umn. No pictures returned.
The Washington times., 1934-08-23
WORLD!

believe All Men Have Done
Them Dirt, or are just itching
for a chance? Was the charge
ever true?
Yes, I know, sisters, we all
lived in harems once, and were
sold on slave blocks. But, after
all, weren't things chancey for
both sexes in those rough and
tumble days? Did even men
have easy pickings? And did
we actually object to those
harems and slave blocks as we
say we did?
Seems to me-just putting
two and two together-that
quite lot of Us Girls are put
ting up a vigorous struggle
right now to acquire we'll
furnished harems and we'll
The Washington times., 1934-08-23

financed Cave Men. And, so
far as can see, about the only
difference be etWeen a slave
block paradc and one in mod
ern evening dress is maybe a
couple of inches of sunburn.
So just why we should blame
it on the males beats me. But
blame it we do!
Amazing as it seems, in these
days of freedom and equality
between the sexes, the female
sex, as a whole has exactly the
same secret resentment toward
and suspicion of the male as it
did when Eve tried to put the
bee on Adam in the Garden Of
Eden. And this attitude pops
up in a hundred current prob
lemS-and raises endless Cain.
If you don't believe me, drop
The Washington times., 1934-08-23

demanding food, and entertain"
ment. 1t is inexpensive, easy
and quick to prepare-and al
ways makes a hit! What more
could you possibly ask? She
has named it:
"PICCADILLI"
3 large onions
3 green peppers n
l pound round steak (nO tat)
ground
1 large can tomatoes
Butter, salt and pepper to
taste
Cut up onions and peppers
and cook together in butter
When Drowned, pour in toma-
toes, and cook all together tor
about 10 minutes. Fry the
meat separately in butter ana
when done, mix we'll into the
sauce. Pour over hot steamed
rice and serve Immediately.
There you are! The author
also suggests that this sauce
could be used to equal ad-
vantage with spaghetti or
noodles. My own idea, in ad-
dition, would be that it would
be marvellous with spoon bread
It really has endless possibil-
ities, and combined with my
of the above suggestions, would
provide a delicious and excel
lently balanced meal.
Another Suggestion
Then, 1 have another sug-
gestion for you. The other
day in a grocery shop, I ran
across a rather new brand OF
canned onion soup, which,
when heated and seasoned, is
so delicious that I defy any
The Washington times., 1934-08-23

face Of the globe in two suit
cases., there is no cosmetic
more in order than an all
purpose cream. A cream that
cleanSes thoroughly, lubricates,
soothes your skin after long
and unusual exposure, and also
serves as a protective founda-
ton and powder base.
More and more, women are
demanding such a cream. All of
us like to pack up and get
away from it all, and most of
us do travel with light lug
gage. But we must keep our
feminine allure in mind. How
disappointing the trip if no ro-
nance enters to make it a
colorful memory!
You probably have discovered
an all-purpose cream that you
like. If not, I can tell you of
one that is put up in both jars
and tubes, and claims to an
The Washington times., 1934-08-23
BY JULIET SHELBY

~ - ~ AAAAAA NAAA~A@ANA
Often, when travelling, pack
ing space is limited and it is
impossible to lug along all the
aids to beauty which you use
in the privacy of your boudoir.
You are forced to make a
choice, and if you do not
choose wisely, either your trip
or your beauty is ruined! Or
both.
Always bear in mind when
packing for a trip that tubes
of cosmetics are lighter and
more simple to pack than jars,
and do not break. So if your
favorite lotions and creams
come in tubes, lay in a supply
of them before crossing the
gangplank.
If you are decidedly cramped
for space (such as when you
travel by air-or all over the
The Washington times., 1934-08-23

grudges held by female against
male may be Jumped under the
blanket title of THEY DONE
US WRONG" and find express
sion in these well-known Slo-
ganS:
"All Men Are BruteS."
"A Woman Always Gets the
Worst of It."
"Never Trust a Man" ,
every Man Will Take Ad-
vantage of a Woman"
"'NeVer Show a Man How
Much You Care"
Never Tell a Man Every
thing"
"The Woman Always Pays"
mo Man Understands a
Woman"
"You Can't Trust a Husband
Out of Your Sight"
Now why should this be?
Why should modern women still