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Evening star., 1935-07-04
Independence.

During recent debate on the airport
bill the District was condemned on the
one hand for not going ahead as inde-
pendent American municipalities have
done and build its own airport, and, on
the other hand, warned that this is
one ten-mile square we are going to
keep for the people of the United States.
We are going to keep it free from DOM
ination Of voters. 1t is our Nations
Capital; it is where the Congress sits;
it is where the laws are passed; it is
where the Government, through its Con-
stitution, wisely provided place that
should be controlled absolutely by the
Congress of the United States
In the past session the District has
the complete and absolute control by
Congress over the District as a some
times negligent exercise of this control,
which leaves the real power in the
hands of few individual members.
The Districts demand for National
representation is not based on the de-
sire, as so often misstated, to change
the letter or the spirit OF the Constitu-
tons delegation to Congress of exclu-
sive legislative power over the District.
The purpose of the National representa-
ton amendment (which is printed else
where in todayS STAR is afflrmatlvely
to give Congress unquestioned power
under the Constitution to extend to the
people of the District those American
rights of citizenship which exist in rep
reSentation in Congress, representation
in the National elections and the right
to sue and be sued in the Federal courts.
The adoption of such an amendment
and the exercise by Congress OF the
powers contained therein would still
mean that the ten-mile square is going
to be kept for the people of the United
States" and it would still be free from
that fearful domination OF voters
which Mr.. Blanton ironically suggests.
1t would still be the Nations Capital.
where Congress sits and passes laws. The
District would still be controlled alb
solutely by the Congress of the United
States
The difference would be in the re-
moval of that hated anomaly, taxation
without representation; the people OF
the District would participate as Ameri-
cans in their own government. And
that participation would again end. as
1t has done before, the triumphal rule
of dictators, powerful or petty. 1t would
tend to restore, rather than to diminish,
the power and the duty of Congress
the whole Congress-"to exercise exclu-
sive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever
over such District"
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STARS, MEN AND ATOMS
Notebook of Science Progress in Field,
Laboratory and Study.
BY THOMAS r. HENRY.

The strange story of a man who not
only miraculously survived shrapnel
wound almost certain to be fatal, but
who lived for 13 years without its exist
ence being suspected, although he con-
suited some of the foremost medical men
of three continents, is revealed in the
last issue of the Medical Bulletin of the
Veterans Administration.
The case record is appropriately pre-
sented in the form of medical detec-
tive story. The subject was an Ameri-
can officer serving in the A. E. F. Early
in October, 1918, he was wounded in
action under circumstances that brought
him a decoration for bravery. He was
struck in the chest either by a machine
gun bullet or a piece of shrapnel which
penetrated his right lung, took slant
ing course through the body, and came
out in the lower part of the back. He
was knocked down and his legs were
paralyzed but he does not appear to
have lost consciousness. He was taken
to a field hospital where the paralysis
of his legs continued for week and he
showed considerable difficulty in breath
ing. Then he was sent to base hos
pital where as so often happened, AL
the records in the case were lost
In January, 1919. he was back in, the
United States where he remained hos
pitalized for year. Then he was dis
charged, with an allowance of one
tenth disability. His general condition
was reported as good" Apparently he
had been treated only for the wound in
the lung and this condition had cleared
up satisfactorily. His hospital record
in the United States was fairly COM
plete, but what happened to him in the
three months between the battle casualty
and his return from France is COM
plete mystery.
Actually the piece of shrapnel had
cut the mans right kidney completely
in two 1t must have caused an internal
hemorrhage from which not one man
in a million could possibly have sur
vived. He had lain for hours on the
battlefield without medical attention.
The pain must have been unendurable.
Yet none of the Army doctors who
treated him had any suspicion that any
thing was wrong with the kidney.
The man resumed his former job. He
had been earning more than $4,000 a
year when he enlisted in 1917. His
work took him all over the United States,
to Spain and to South America. He
was able to carry on his work success
fully, the only physical difficulty being
weakness and sometimes pain in the legs.
From time to time during the next
few years he went to Veterans Bureau
clinic for examination. Each time his
and each time, apparently, all the at
tention was paid to the old wound in the
lung. At the same time he consulted
some distinguished private physicians in
the various countries he visited. None
apparently even suspected the split
kidney.
The great difficulty appears to have
been the personality of the man himself.
Every time he appeared for examination
he made light of his real sufferings.
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with them in historical records. In all
cases he bore himself with the same
judicial poise and exercised the same
scrupulous care for the exact dispensa-
ton of justice as in those causes OF
wider import For there was in his
view of the law no difference in prin-
ciple, whatever the social or political
status of those involved. Which, again,
is what it should be always.
The tribute paid to Justice Hitz by
the Attorney General is a fitting teSti-
monial to his services and his character.
Mr.. Cummings said:
Il am deeply grieved by the death Of
Justice Hitz. His judicial career was
one of distinction. Coupled with his
wide legal knowledge, he possessed en-
dearing personal qualities of directness,
friendliness and humor that were a
characteristic reflection of the inner
man. His death is great loss to the
Federal bench and will leave among his
legion of friends vacant place that
cannot be filled"
The community's sorrow for the pass
ing of its talented son is assuaged by
these words of recognition of the quali-
ties that were his.
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Of Japanese activities in Manchuria.
Economic sanctions against Japan were
discussed in connection with the Far
Eastern crisis. They never reached the
stage Of practical consideration, because
Great Britain revealed no enthusiasm
for the project, especially in view of the
United States detachment from the
proposition. Should the British on
the present occasion espouse the de-
STABILITY Of invoking article sixteen to
check italy in Africa, Mussolini may dis
cover that the League after all is a more
potent piece Of machinery for preven-
ton of aggressive war than he pretends
to regard it.
Italy is far from self sufficient in the
realm of the sinews of war. A League
blockade which would shut Italy of
from vital supplies is a Specter designed
to give Mussolini pause in his plans
to subjugate Abyssinia.
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Patient feeling fine IS a frequent note
in his American hospital record.
But the pain in his legs was growing
worse. 1t became so severe that he
could not sleep. Finally, in 1882, an
X-ray examination was made of the
kidneys and the evidence was such that
an exploratory operation was undertaken.
The surgeons could hardly believe their
eyes at the condition actually revealed.
BY all the laws of nature the man
should have been dead 13 years ago.
Actually he had led a very active life
and, since his discharge from the Army,
had never even been in hospital.
1T appears incredible that such an
injury could have escaped diagnosis. I"
says the report in the Medical Bulletin
by DrS. Julius H. Hurst and Fred H.
Clark of the central Office staff. There
is a possible excuse. however, in the
large margin of error which must be
allowed for the personal equation. Most
physicians know patients so imbued with
courage that they will undergo un-
f1inchingly and uncomplainingly pain
which is intolerable to the average indi-
vidual. On the other hand, there are
persons in whom the mere application
of the blood pressure armlet induces
an attack of hysteria. The records
afford indisputable evidence as to the
category in which this patient belonged.
We have his continually reiterated repe-
tition running through his year of hos
pitalization of feels f1ne,' feels perfectly
WE'LL etc.
Why with such splitting injury to
the kidney did not the patient bleed to
death? Did he lie so long, shocked and
unconscious, on the field of battle that
primary union took place? In some way
the kidney hemorrhage was stopped.
How, We do not know, except that we
may infer it was not stopped by opera
tive interference since there is nothing
in his Army records to suggest that
injury to the right kidney was even
suspected"
In their discussion of the case the
two physicians point out that in all the
records of the A. E. F. only 129 cases
of kidney wounds of any sort are re-
ported, and more than so per cent of
these proved fatal.
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Filibustering.

A new form of American filibustering
in behalf of Cuba Libre" has just been
thwarted at Havana by the detention
and deportation of group of fifteen
liberals from this country. In earlier
times the filibusters went down to the
island stealthily to assist in the rebellion
of the insurgent Cubans against Spanish
rule. This present group of Americans
went there to Investigate" the Men
dieta-Batista regime and, in the lam
guage of the leader in statement to
the press, to carry to Cuba the warm
est greetings of unity and support for
the Cuban people in their struggle for
complete independence" This Govern
ment cannot, of course, sustain such
of the Platt amendment to the treaty
OF recognition wholly withdrawn from
any participation in the affairs of Cuba
and has recognized the present regime
as the government of the island.
Suppose a party of Russian Com
muniSts were to land in New York with
the avowed purpose of conducting an
investigation" of American affairs, with
the purpose of aiding in the overthrow
of this Government by an incitation to
rebellion on the part of those dissatis-
fed with the existing system. They
would undoubtedly be at once detained
and deported. The Cuban government
has acted precisely as this Government
would do in the circumstances.
The United States Government forty
years ago sought to prevent the organi-
zation in and departure from this coun-
try of parties of armed filibusters,
although the preponderant sentiment
here was sympathetic with the Cuban
insurrectionists. 1t may not now 60 SO
far as to stop the formation here and
departure from its shores of groups of
investigators" and sympathizers with
the Cuban opponents of the established
regime. But it can and should manifest
to the Cuban government its approval
of its action in evicting these would-be
trouble makers.
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Britain's Anti-War Move.

British craftsmanship leaves no doubt
of its determination to exhaust every
means to prevent an Ethiopian
war and salvage the prestige OF the
League of Nations. Diplomatic per-
suasion having failed to alter Musso-
lini's purposes, even when accompanied
by profferS of territorial ggrandizement,
the London cabinet is now reported to
be pondering more drastic methods to
curb Italy's designs.
Earlier in the week there were sug-
gestions that Britain might go the length
of closing the Suez Canal to Italian
ships carrying troops, munitions and
supplies to Africa. That would almost
be tantamount to an act of war against
the italians. That it would so be regarded
at Rome was manifested by the bellicose
hint that Italy's reply might be the
razing of the British fortress of Malta
by Fascist guns.
More plausible than mooted closure
of the Suez Canal is news that the
British cabinet is now studying the ad-
visibility of an economic blockade OF
Italy in the event that she goes to war
in Africa To that end Britain would
invoke article sixteen of the League
Covenant, providing for sanctions against
an aggressor nation. London is said to
be sounding Paris as to the wisdom OF
such a recourse. Since the British
patched up their behind-the-scenes
naval deal with the Germans there has
been distinct GOODNESS in France toward
Britain, accompanied by certain indica-
tions that the Paris government is in
clined to support Mussolini in resisting
British efforts for pacific settlement OF
the Ethiopian controversy.
The Italians evidently take the block
ade threat seriously, for there was a
hastily convoked conference of admirals
in Rome under II Duce's personal di-
rection on Wednesday. Hitherto Mus
solini has proceeded on the theory that
he could flout League authority as far
as his African plans are concerned and
that Geneva would prove no more OF
barrier to than than it did in the case
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Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Letters of Fire.
If on Sunday a-fishing you sinfully 60,
And birthdays unheeded pass by;
If great anniversaries wearisome grow,
At least keep the Fourth of July.
That old Declaration resplendent still
glows,
Like a rocket that crosses the sky.
Each spark, like paragraph, brilliantly
shows
The sense of the Fourth of July.
If you do not read it with reverent care
You'll still comprehend if you try,
The meaning of what we shall write on
the air
In flame on the Fourth of July.
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Justice William Hitz:

In the shockingly sudden death of
Justice William Hitz, which occurred
yesterday, the District community loses
one of its most valuable members. A
native of Washington, he was long of
great service to the Capital, both in the
practice of law and for twenty years as
a jurist. On the bench he displayed
exceptional ability manifeSting a judi
cial temperament combined with a
marked clearness of perception. To him
sthe essence of the truth was of more
moment than the mere technique of the
law, and it was in recognition OF that
quality that he was elevated from the
Supreme Court to the appellate bench,
with disregard for political afhliation,
and in that higher arena of justice he
demonstrated the capacity which had
won promotion for him.
A certain degree of unconventionality
characterized Justice Hitz's course on the
bench. Intolerant of needless delays,
he was impatient with the tactics OF
procrastination. To him the court was
a medium of administration to be used
for effect and not for defeat of justice.
His decisions were couched in the plain
est terms, unmistakable as to their
meaning. For he believed that the law
should be stated in the plainest possible
manner. And that, indeed, is as it should
be always.
Numerous cases of national impor-
tance were tried before Justice Hitz in
the course of his service on the lower
bench and thus his, name is identified
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The House Speaks.

In the fact that when the final
showdown came on the holding company
issue more than half of the Democrats
in the House voted against the wishes
of President Roosevelt there is ground
for timely, sober reflections at the White
House. To interpret the event as indi-
cation of a definite reputation of
RooSeveltian leadership by the Demo-
Gratis, as some of the overenthuSiastic
opposition have been quick to do, is
certainly premature and probably en-
tirely inaccurate. In the long run
political parties, disinclined to suicide,
stand behind their party leaders. Yet,
conservatlVely estimated, the House vote
must be rated as a definite rebuff to
the man whose implication of a legis-
lative wish was a year ago tantamount
to its accomplishment and definite
. warning that future legislation asked
for by the President will probably be
considered on its own merits and in
the light of its probable effect upon
the American voter.
And this is very much as it should
be. In full fairness to the President
it is, of course, inconceivable that he
entertains the slightest ambition to
establish himself as a dictator in the
modern political connotation of that
word. outward indications which have
led to such implications by some OF
those who DO not believe in his policies
are fairly attributable first to his con-
viction that strong leadership has been
necessary in national crisis and sec
ondly to his natural belief that vast
majority of his fellow citizens have been
behind him.
But with all this granted there are
questions to which the President, con-
templating the year ahead and his
ambition for reelection, must in the
light of recent events answer to himself:
Has the New Deal, hailed with such
enthusiasm at its inception, taken on
too strong a flavor of socialism for
SGOllldlllos 10 lAlS ANoeAOAA oesS-
isfied that the admitted exigencies of
the past two and half years have
justified the amazing Emergencies OF
his administration from the important
planks of the platform upon which he
was elected? Are the voters growing
restless under such policies as spend
our way out of the depression soak
the thrifty" destroy the excess"
"abolish the utilities-control the banks
clamp down on business? Is the
country in favor of prolongation OF
the spending of billions of borrowed
dollars for the subsidization of idleness
while hampering the enthusiasm and
enterprise of industries which pay wages
instead of doles?
The way of America has not hitherto
led along the paths selected by the
New Deal 1t is true that, in pursuing
those earlier paths, we came into dark
days. Yet the fact that We did SO
cannot be admitted as justification for
the abandonment of the old compass
points by which our course was charted,
or the arbitrary selection of a new
destiny for those who follow in our
footsteps And of this fact the voice
of his own party, spoken in the House
the other day, should be strong evidence
to the President.
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A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Life's a Circus

Lies a Circus
Just a carnival Of colors set within the
rope
And a multitude of humans each within
his scope.
Some as clowns upon the sawdust,
Some with drum and fife,
Some outside the tent left whistling-
Poor peep-TomS of life,
Some as barkers, some ringmasters,
Some on high trapeze,
Some in box or grandstand glory,
Others like trained fleaS.
Just a long parade and pageant, full of
tears and mirth.
And no matter how you play it-greatest
show on earthl
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Efforts will be made during the battle
over taxes to prevent habitual recipients
of relief from regarding themselves as
innocent bystanderS.
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Slum clearing projects always claim
respectful attention, although gangsters
who used to gather in low dives now
make point of patronizing the best
hotels
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A political boss sometimes succeeds in
organizing one of the most tenacious
of holding companies.
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Rules Of the Game.

Rules Of the Game.
Are you afraid of Communism?
asked the constituent.
NO" answered Senator Sorghum. "All
Communism seems to me is an effort to
change the rule of the game so that
instead of letting every man ante for
himself, we put all the wealth into a
jack pot to be won by the luckiest
player"
Jud Tunkins says folks that practice
law have a hard time proving that
practice makes perfect.
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Fight Attire.

Fight Attire.
When men contend in anger hot
In public perturbation,
The prize ring interests me not
In fistic demonstration.
1t has been whispered here and there
Among the pros and ants,
That pugilists frock coats will wear
While statesmen don the panties.
"Its funny" said Uncle Eben, "but
you can't get man to act near as
grateful foh honest, sensible advice as
he Is foh Q bundle of no count informa.
ton bout de hosses."
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College quarrels do not lead to the
be expected.
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College officials do not manage the
olive branch as competently as the old
village schoolmaster managed the birch
rod.
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Agreeability.

Agreeability.
why don't you try to make yourself
agreeable?" asked the reproving friend.
my dear" said Miss Cayenne, "a
desire to be agreeable has spoiled my
disposition. You can't be agreeable to
some people without saying sharp things
about others"
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under members of the House on the
T. v. A. bill? It all may be q little bit
cramping.
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The Busy Keyboard.

The Busy heyDOaru.
Phenomena now on display
Become serious matter.
Ghost writer's that we're once so gay
Like evil spirits chatter.
The tipping that we much enjoyed
Alas! Life seems to lack 1t!
Cash registers are now employed
To help along the racket.
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on "Quoddy"? But then no one believes
that Mr.. Corcoran could have stopped
work on "Quoddy," even if he wanted to.
AS a matter of fact, Vice President Gar
ner is setting off today the spark which
is to dynamite that project into the course
of construction, right from his Office
here in the Capitol.
But. aside from the Brewster charge
against Corcoran, there have been plenty
of stories floating around the Capitol
about the lobbying of administration
officials in support of the Presidents
legislative demands. How much evi-
dence will be produced remains to be
seen. Unless Democratic Congressman
is pretty sore, he is not likely to come
forward with a statement that the ad-
ministration had sought to put pressure
on him to vote for certain measure.
How much could he expect at the hands
of the administration after he had done
ANYTHING like that? The answer, of
course, is nothing" This particular
administration has much more to pass
out in the way of favors than any other
administration ever had-jobs, contracts
and money.
The Senate investigation OF lobbieS in
connection with the holding company
bill is being launched by the friends of
the administration bill. They are going
to try to make it appear that the unholy
power trust" has been doing things to
the people and the Congress in this fight.
There is plenty of reason to believe,
however, that there will be strenuous
efforts on the part of some of the Sena-
tors to 60 into the lobby of the admin
istration in support of the Presidents
demands.
With these lobby investigations loom
ing up, how much will the administra-
ton feel like seeking to put tne heat"
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@. Is the percentage of old people In
creasing?-H. NJ.
A. There were "a per cent more people
over IS years of age in 1880 than in 1920.
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@. What is the significance of the
term alma mater"?-L M
A. The name signifies bounteuos
mother and was given by the Romans
to certain goddesSes, especially to Ceres
and Cybele. 1t is now applied to uni
versities and colleges, which are regard
ed as the foster mothers Of those who
have attended them.