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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26
STARS, MEN AND ATOMS
Notebook of Science Progress in Field,
Laboratory and Study.
BY THOMAS r. HENRY
BY THOMAS r. HENRY.

The missing link"-over which such
hot controversies were waged early in
the twentieth century-may have been
found.
The announcement of Prof. Eugene
Dubois of Holland that newly found
bones of the grotesque Pithecanthropus
erectus of Java, long regarded by anthro-
biologists as the earliest known member of
the human family showing the creature
to have been a gigentic species of gibbon.
and not man, throws new light on the
old issue.
The missing link" 1t is likely, was
none other than that ogrelike tree
dweller, the Java man himself. He
appears entitled to this status if anthro-
biologists accept the Dutch scientists
hypothesis of the evolution Of the mind
by a series of regularly spaced jumps.
He calls this hypothesis, announced in
the same paper in which he relegates
Pithecanthropus to the gibbon family,
by the somewhat breath-taking name OF
the law of automic phylogentic prog
ress Of the psychencephalon.
This means simply that the size of the
brain-especially that part of the brain
concerned with the functions of what
is ordinarily expressed as "mind'-ln
relation to the body increases from FAM
lily to family of mammals by 100 per cent
Jumps. A class of animals always has
exactly twice the brain Size-and pre-
Sumably also the intelligence, in so far
as it is related to brain size-of the class
next below 1t.
Thus, a great ape like the gorilla, in
relation to the weight of its body, has
twice as big a brain as such an animal
as the elephant. The brain of cats. dogs,
cattle, ETC., by the same category is half
that of such creatures as the elephant.
The civetS hareS and large bats have
half the brain of the cats and dogs. The
shrewS and related creatures, in turn,
have half the relative brain weight of
the hares and large bats
Throughout the mammal world, Prof.
Dubois claims, there are very few devia-
tons from this scale. There is no such
thing, for example, as genus OF man.
mails with brain weight one -third, one
fifth or one-seventh that of the genus
with the next heavier brains. The mind
has not crawled like worm upward out
of the darkness of the origins of life. It
has advanced from species to species by
series of discreet jumps-each jump
covering almost exactly the same diff
ference as the jump before.
Prof. Dubois presents special for
mula for the behavior of the jumping
brain. The jumps, it must be remem-
bered, are not in the absolute size of
the organ, but in the relation of the size
to the weight of the body, expressed by
the quotient of the brain weight divided
by f1ve-ninths of the weight of the body.
X \ 4
In the case of man, however, the law
did not seem to hold.
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clearly demonstrated by their removal
of the seat of Government to Philadel-
phia in 1870 and to the District Of
Columbia in 1900.
Indeed, it Is remarkable to note how
small part New York has played in
the drama Of the Republic. The spirit
Of the community was predominantly
pro- British in the period Immediately
preceding the Revolution, and the town
was occupied by Redcoats from Sep
TENDER IA, l776, until November rs, 1888.
But perhaps simply because the patriotic
significance of the city is 50 inconse-
quential it may be the ideal place for
a demonstration Of fundamental Amer
lean idealiSm four years hence. The
educational effect upon the alien null
titudeS, among whom socialistic and
communistic propaganda is supposed to
be having effect. should be good.
Also, there can be little doubt Of the
economic benefit which New York will
have from the fair. Since the depres-
sion cast its direful shadow over Amer
lea it has benin the language Of Will
Rogers-"a busted Babylon and it
sadly needs such tonic as an EXPOSE
ton would be- But caution must be
practiced. The Century of Progress
affair in Chicago was an exception, not
the rule and careful management will
be required If the greatest of all ex-
positions is to end outside the red"
New York. however, can count on the
assistance of the hinterand. Washing
ton gladly will join with Boston, Phil
adelphia. Baltimore and other Atlantic
Coast cities to make the undertaking
worth while, and when evidence has
been provided to prove that the end OF
the journey will not be disappointing,
throngs of visitors will come from the
West. A result vastly to be desired is a
closer correlation of New York and its
contemporaries among towns and cities,
large and small, scattered over the entire
continent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

New introductions in the tropical fish
world Of the home aquarium come and
60 year after year.
Specimens hitherto unknown are
brought from all parts Of the world,
some of them to become new favorites,
most of them to be relegated in few
years to the foreign waters from which
they came.
Some are not adaptable to tank life,
owing to feeding requirements the fancier
is unable to meet; many prove no better
or prettier than specimens already ia
vorites everywhere, some are good, but
for one reason or another do not become
popular.
1t is with small fishes as with novels
or Songs-just why one is popular and
another is not often is utterly beyond
explanation.
One small fish from far away which
has firmly established itself in the home
aquarium everywhere in America by this
time is the so-called mosaic gourami.
This is a member of an interesting
family of bubble nest builders.
1t had better been called the butterfly
gourami, because its pattern of lines and
general delicacy of appearance are ex-
actly that of so many Of the gorgeous
butterflies one sees everywhere during
the Summer.
This fish, whose technical name Is
TrichogaSter leeri, is a member OF the
group of small creatures which includes
the popular "three-spot" and another
new introduction. the so-called blue
gourami."
This latter is by no means as beautiful
an animal as the mosaic gourami, how
ever It's color is like to be muddy blue,
in many cases, and its shape is not alto
gether pleasing, being rather cigarlike
and inclined to lumpiness. especially
when fed we'll.
The mosaic gourami. on the other fin,
is. truly dainty fish. In addition to its
intricate patterned sides it is smaller than
most members of the family, with the
exception of the popular dwarf form,
and has an air of aristocracy which is as
unexplainable in fish as in a human
being.
Fish or man has it-or hasn't it-that
is all. Hence, the mosaic gourami has
a quality lacking in so many of the pet
fishes kept in glass homes. which, after
all, are just fish.
Our mosaic fellow has piscatorial it,"
without doubt.
His body is underlaid with delicate
violet sheen, combined with the purest
gold.
We have seen this described as green
ish, but all the specimens available in
Washington are of a delicate violet hue
undercolor No doubt, as with most
fishes, this color is capable of infinite
graduation. The fish that in one tank
and under certain conditions shows
lavender sheen might equally well be-
come violet-green in another aquarium
where different food and light conditions
prevail.
The mosaic, or butterfly, gourami has
black line running from the eye
to the tail This line. while perfectly
definite, is not hard or severe in any
sense, but is rather wavery. partaking of
the characteristics of the mosaic patterns
on the sides.
The eyes of this fish are very promi-
nent and quite intelligent. There is a
great difference in the intelligence OF
fishes, just as among humans, and the
eye often shows it very well.
Seen from the head-on position, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26

to issue statements and to make speeches
against the New Deal, and that Mr..
Hoover is intensely interested In bring
ing about the defeat of the New Dealers.
That is about all the message which the
friends of Mr.. Hoover carried to the
members of the Republican Executive
Committee yesterday, if that can be
called q message. In other words, Mr..
Hoover is not to become candidate
unless there is demand for him. At
present, while Mr. Hoovers. friends look
upon him as the ideal man to fill the
office of President, they do not see him
as the ideal candidate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26

Crisis and fluctuating hopes and fears
still mark the tortuouS course OF events
in the Ethiopian conflict, but peace
has not been broken. AS long as the
guns remain spiked, however chaotic
current developments may appear,
avoidance of war becomes an increasing
probability.
Statesmen of all countries concerned
are exhausting every recourse at their
command to keep the quarrel and us
European ramifications within amlcaoie
framework. Undoubtedly they have at
least contrived to produce calmer
atmosphere in which to pursue their
arduous task. That, considering the
explosive conditions of the recent past,
is a notable gain and an augury of final
success There are moments in inter-
national discussion when delay is dam
gerous. The reverse is the case at this
juncture of the difficulties which the
League of Nations is trying to surmount.
Every hours postponement of 1taly's
decision to resort to force improves the
chances that she may be dissuaded from
doing so altogether.
Today events are scheduled that will
point the way in which the crisis IS
trending. At Geneva the League Council
Committee will submit its peace plan,
providing mainly for international
assistance" in the reorganization of
Ethiopia, and will presumably disclose
Italys attitude toward it. Immediate
action on the report is unlikely. Geneva
moves slowly on such occasions. But
the fateful hour approaches when
Council and Assembly must decide, re-
spectively, under covenant articles Is
and is, whether Italy is to be adjudged
an aggreSsor and subjected to sanctions
in the form of an economic and financial
boycott. Great Britain and France are,
by every available sign, ready to impose
sanctions and, under their leadership,
the other League states may be expected
to follow suit. collective resistance to
Mussolini will then become an accom-
pliShed fact. There was some lingering
doubt as to Frances whole-hearted
readiness to join in anti-Italian coercive
measures pending certain guarantees Of
British aid against a Germany Venturing
some day in Western Europe to embark
upon a marauding expedition similar to
1talys program in Northeastern Africa.
RI
sufficient assurance on this score to war
rant France in standing shoulder to
shoulder with the British in support of
the covenant.
Easing of the Anglo-Italian tension,
which resulted from the dispatch of the
British fleet to the Mediterranean, is the
most significant late development. Mus
solini has suddenly Cancelled the sailing
of ten thousand troops to Libya, the
italian colony adjacent to Egypt, which
has been the object of provocative
threats from Rome. II Duce has issued
<conciliatory communique declaring
that Italy has not and does not wish
to have any difference with Great
Britain" 1t is everybody's secret that
the stupendous show of naval power
which John Bull is staging between
Gibraltar and the Suez has acted as
an all-powerful antidote to Mussolinis
belligerency. The hope is justified that
when he is formally and finally con-
fronted by a modified all-European de-
termination to resist his menace to world
peace his bellicose ardor will undergo
still further diminuendo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26
Christmas Shopping.

Munitions are unpleasant toys
Here and across the sea.
They shoot up little girls and boys
And folks like you and me.
Oh, Santa Claus, when by and by
You come to claim our thanks,
Please do not send us supply
Of bombing planes and tanks.
The fairness of worlds applause
Should be considered thus.
We know we can't shoot Santa Claus
And he should not shoot us.
"A man dat is always complainin',"
said Uncle Eben. "ain't no mo- help dan
a dog dat don't know how to do nufin'
but holler"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Basic Values.

Basic Values.
The Autumn leaves will turn to gold
I do not shout hurrah.
For gold. alas I cannot hold;
1t is against the law.
Among the leaves that linger yet
Some green backs are revealed.
They likewise bring me some regret
Which cannot be concealed.
The circulating medium
Which charms my wiStful eye
I fear will presently become
Plain pork and beans and pie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26

as a social possibility. Print is so un-
hesitating and precise in exposing in
dividuals to public view that there seems
no reason for employing the stocks or
the ducking stool.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26

Under present prize fight rules 1t Is
no crime for one man to beat anothers
face into a pulp, at least 1t cannot be
referred to as form Of crime that does
not pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26
A Rhyme at Twilight
BY
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
The First Leaves Fall.

he TIrsI Leaves FAII.
A group Of trees, strong growing in Sep
TENDER.
From verdant boughs seasoned by rain
and sun,
Before the biting frosts Of chill
November.
The leaves are drifting earthward,
one by one
A group Of friends. In life's strong years
together.
From out the ranks as yet immune
to rust
When one and then another slips life's
tether
How strange in vital years-this dust
to dust!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26
Point of Interest.

whats the principal point OF interest
in Crimson Gulch?" asked the travelling
man.
1.-THE gas filling station" answered
Mesa Bill Its the only place with
enough cash on hand to make 1t worth
while for a hold-up man to stop and
notice US"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26
Pardons.

From the Shreveport tLa) Journal.
Our observations convince us that the
greatest pardon board" yet constituted
in this country is composed of one fond
mother and a couple of doting grand
parents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26

History repeats itself. but few people
expected to 60 so far back as an unre-
lenting controversy in the neighborhood
of the Red Sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26

Former Mayor Jimmy Walker would
rather be in New York even if he has to
look at the tall buildings from the out
side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26

Munitions makers are sympathetically
represented as people who are forced to
make money whether they want it or
not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26
Wisdom.

Wisdom.
The patriot lifts a patient voice
Amid the cheering graceless.
Some pugilist bids us rejoice
Because he's hammered faceless.
The orator will still control
The crowd that daily passes
And harkens as his words eXtol
The Wisdom of the Masses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26

Mussolini is faced with the cares Of
a man Who possessing large list OF fol-
lowers, must find some place to lead
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26

If philanthropiSts are discouraged in
donations of art galleries. they can still
aid citizenship by establishing shooting
galleries.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26
Opinions.

From the Albuquerque IN. Mex) Journal.
A good many people like to air their
opinions, and after you're heard them,
you agree that they not only need airing,
but also disinfecting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26

A threat to the world turks in the
nerve tension which may betray states
men into temperamental diplomacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26
Idlers.

From the Macon tGa.) Telesrsph
Why don't the statisticians check up
on the dove of peace, prosperity and the
italian King to see which has. been out
of work the longest?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26
Not Retiring.

Not Retiring.
$50 you think of retiring to the prac-
tice of law"
~ may practice law" said Senator
Sorghum, but to do so would not be
retiring. It would be an honest hustle
to have things done instead of waiting
for them to happen"
Jud Tunkins says he doesn't like
pugilism, because it's simply another way
of getting a man all excited over some
thing that is, strictly speaking, none of
his business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-26

manager for Taft went to the floor
manager for Roosevelt with proposal
that a compromise be reached-that the
convention nominate one of three men
for President, Borah of Idaho, Hadley of
Missouri or McGovern of Wisconsin.
Taft the floor manager. who was
former Senator James E. Watson. de-
clared would step aside. provided Roose-
welt was willing to do the same. 1t was
the thought of the Taft people that
the @. O. P. would simply be pulled
apart by continued row between Taft
and Roosevelt-as it was later.
When the plan was carried to Roose-
welt, however, he went into a! rage and
cracked desk with his fist. So the
chance of a Borah nomination and cleo
ton to the presidency in that year went
by the board. The Roosevelt floor man.
ager to whom the proposal was made
was John F. Fort who had been Cover
nor of New Jersey, father of former
Representative Franklin Fort Of New
Jersey, a close friend and supporter of
former President Hoover.
There has been, and continues to be. a
lot Of talk about Mr.. Hoover's position
with regard to the Republican presiden-
tial nomination next year. As one of
Mr. Hoover's closest associates puts 1t,
neither Mr.. Hoover nor any one else can
say today whether the former President
will be candidate for the nomination.
That will be determined by the condi-
tions and circumstances which exist in
this country and the Republican party
next June This friend of Mr.. Hoover's
insists that he will make no statement;
that he will continue to carry the fight
to The New Deal; that he will continue
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-17
Committee Urges Pres. Spend Part
 Money In Alaska
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
 WASHINGTON, May IT - The advisory allotment board urged Pres idcnt Roosevelt to spend four hund- red and forty-siX thousand, five hun dred dollars on an Alaska road, in the first billion dollar expenditure for highways and crossings in the United States. To get the half bll- lion dollars quick OK from Roose- welt on the project was considered virtually certain.
 Other allotments expected to be okeyed by the president include for the army engineers a hundred and two million dollars for the Maine tidal project ten millions for the Wisconsin plan; a hundred million for the low cost of housing and a of a million for resettle- mcnt.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-17
Attack Made On MussolinibyL Lord
 Cecil In England
Lord Cecil Attacks Italian Ethiopian Policy AS Not
 Fair With League
(By The Associated Press)

LONDON, May F, - Viscount Cecil, attacking Benito Mussolini for his Ethiopian policy, declared that Italy could not fairly criticize Ger man re-armament if she ignored her own League of Nations VOWS.
 'It is impossible to claim respect for a collective system in the north and then fout it in the south,' said Lord Cecil, who is President of the League of Nations Union.
 "Nor can a unilaterial breach of part five of the treaty be justly con- demned unless equal sanction is ad- mitted for part one which contains the covenant of the League" he stat ed.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-17
NEW IOCkEIEED FOR
 PACIFIC ALASKA AIR
 WAYS COMING NORTH
Pilot Joe Crosson Flying New Lockheed Electra Plane North Which Is Equipped
 With Coat Insllation-Es End Of Kind
(By The Associated Press)

BROWNSVILLE, Texas May IT, Protected by Win Dress designed to keep out cold air the Pan American AirWays LOckheed Electra transport plane left here Thursday for Los Angeles, from where it will be shipped Alaska for service The plane will be in service the Pacific Alaska ArWays with Headquarters at Fair banks and will operate to Home Anchorage Whehorsc and other points.
 The plane is equipped with frost which is worn when is the ground and shutters the front of the which control and decrease the cold air go ing into the motor
 Pilot Joe Crosson who poed the plane here be outfit ed for winter duty, also piloed it back to California
 SAN DIEGO, May F, - Joe Crosson arrived here last night from Brownsville Texas Fairbanks with the Lockheed Electra cabin plane. He hoped off again this morning for San Francisco and Seattle
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-17
Donald Richbers Flo Retire Chief
 NRA On June l6
GBv The Assoclated Press)

tBy The Assoclated Press)
 WASHINGTON, May F, - One of the most meteoric of new deal careers is declared to be nearing its close, informing sources said today, under an understanding reached some time ago.
 Donald RIchberg the big chief of the Blue Eagle Is to quit the govern ment and return to the private law practice when the present MIRA act expires June 18th.
 Informants said that Richberg, who expressed a desire to return to private life would remain at his post as chairman of the Blue Eagle Recovery Board only during the leg lslatjVe reorganization of the NRA, now being studied
 Besides Rlchbere other NRA exc ,ut.Ves are also sad to be contem- plating an early retirement
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-17
Another PartyOf Colonist Ready
 Sail Matanuska
CBy The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
 SEATTLE, May F, Two train loads of Michigan and Wisconsin farmers enroute to Matanuska ar rived here Wednesday and were given a civic welcome. They are to leave here Saturday for Seward aboard the transport St. Mihiel.
 There were 68 families from each state. The party in all was compos- ed of 301 adults and 338 children. The largest family was that of Will liam Bouwens of Rhinelander, Wis consin, which was composed of II children ranging from the age of 3 to Is years.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-17
Wants S446,5OO Tc
 Build A Road To
 Malanuska alley
tBv The Associated Press)

tBv The Associated Press)
 WASHINGTON, May IF, - In cluded in the advisory committee all lotments recommended for approval, is the proposed allocation of $446,- 800 for the Alaska Road Commission department of the Interior, for the construction of thirty mile road to Matanuska Valley from Anchorage, to cost S326,50O. General road work to be one hundred and twenty thousand dollars.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-17
Predicts New Man
 To Be Republican
 Nominee For Pres.
Says New Man in Republican Party Will be Presidential
 Nominee 1896 Election
(Bv The Associated Press)

NIDN IIlt hSSbtldltu 1TeSS)
 WASHINGTON, MAY IT A pre- diction by George F. Getz that a new face would be in the center of the Republican picture when the 1886 campaign rolls around, gave political prognoSticators more food for cogitation.
 George F. Getz is the treasurer of the Republican National Commit tee and came here to attend a fund raising conference of committee members.
 When asked about a possible pres idential nominee he said I think 1t will be a new face which will appear in the picture. l hope the republicans will be able to defeat Roosevelt but they are keeping their fingers crossed
 Representative James WadsWorth, often mentioned as a candidate, was more optimistic. He said: We have an excellent chance Public senti- ment throughout the country is turn ing against Roosevelt and his New Deal"