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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

President Roosevelt celebrates today
the third anniversary OF his arrival IN
the White House Naturally the thoughts
uppermost in New Dealers MINDS is
whether F. D. r. will be doing business at
the old stand year from today ana 1or
three years after that. Administrations
lists and Democrats generally renect
serene confidence that he will although
by no means all of them share the super
sunny faith of National Chairman Far
lev that the President will win Sec
ond term by a bigger electoral vote than
he received in 1882. AS in the past,
Rooseveltians rest their hopes for VIC
tory mainly on recovery, which they
believe will be even more impresslVely
evident by November than it is now.
They are discounting the anticipated
opposition of big business by counting
on the support of agriculture, labor ana
the common man and woman every
where. who are believed to be filled with
a. deep sense of gratitude for what the
New Deal has accomplished, or tried
to accomplish, and to be ready to vote
their sentiments Overwhelmingly in Mr..
Roosevelt's favor.
X *
lueTG are SEHckdl lllCS AL tiiS
of Democratic optimism. All OF them
are admitted at this time to be utterly
unknown quantities. Conspicuous among
these doubtful factors Is the continued
existence of vast unemployment. alleged
by the American Federation of Labor 10
have risen to a total Of 1885, 600 per-
sons in January. Such figures, along
with the fact that millions are still on
nool ppnn01On
material and CORRESPONDENCE good am
munition for the Republicans. unless
there's substantial reduction OF botn
unemployment and relief rolls it will
not be easy for the Democrats to prove
that depression has been annihilated.
Another handicap the New Deal views
with no little alarm is the heavy new
taxation which Mr.. Roosevelt has just
called for. Finally. there's the immeas-
urable danger of "Jeffersonian" defec-
lions from the Roosevelt ticket by con-
sentative Democrats of the Smith-Davis-
Colby Comstock Breckenridge Pattan-
gall-Ely Douglas type and the thou
sands who may be ready to take
walk" with them away from the Phila-
delphia ticket, to say nothing of the
Talmadge-Long cohorts.
X X X
Perhaps the thing that mainly sup
ports New Dealers confidence is their
deep-rooted theory that the Republicans
have no candidate of national stature
sufficient to match Mr. RooSevelts popu-
lar appeal. Senator Borah comes near
est to measuring up to that particular
need, but Democrats do not consider the
Idahoan's nomination at Cleveland a
nractical nOSSihi1itV All other Repub-
lican aspirants, avowed or receptive, are
acknowledged to possess individual ele-
ments of strength, personal. and geo.
graphical, but Democrats do not think
any one of them could be "built up"
within the relatively brief time still left
to point that would make him for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

Geological superstitions concerning the
climate have not been satisfactory to the
imagination since the performance of
the grounding, In the presence of nu-
merous opportunities to become agitated
about things that cannot be helped, it
may be as well to take the weather
variations as they come, without trying
to remember whether March came in
60 beyond old systems of calculation in
human affairs it might be well to refrain
from confusing meteorological calcula-
tons too far with the mysticisms OF
enough ways Of boondoggling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

midable rival of the intrenched White
House incumbent. OF course, II the
Democrats could choose the Republican
nominee their overwhelming preference
continues to be Mr.. Hoover. They con-
slider that the former President would be
easier to beat than anybody else In the
opposition field because of the depres-
sion stigma alleged to be attached to
him.
Republican leaders have a ready
answer to these Democratic arguments.
Their commonest rejoinder is that the
country is going to vote against" Mr..
Roosevelt rather than "for" his oppo-
nent, and that any frst-class G. 0. P.
candidate will be the victorious bene-
ficiary of the gigantic anti-NeW Deal
sentiment steadily crystallizing. No Re-
publican leader is ready to concede that
Mr.. Roosevelt's chance of reelection at
this time is better than $3.50, ii that.
Their conviction is that these odds will
be progressively altered to his disad-
vantage as soon as the whirlwlnd cam
paign to overthrow the New Deal gains
momentum. The G. O. P.'s broad STRAIT
egg is to reunite the industrial and
financial East with the agricultural West
and typify that link both by its ticket
and platform. A combination of Landon
of Kansas for President and Wadsworth
of New York for Vice President persona
fies the sort of alliance upon which many
Republicans believe the party's salvation
depends. On one score the elephants
followers are without qualms. They eX-
70 ha with
paign funds than at any time in recent
history, because of the unpopularity of
the New Deal in quarters from which
additionally the sinews of war are
derived.
Meet Jim Farley, political author, his
torian and orator extraordinary. The
Democratic National Committee has just
issued series of II multicolored PAM
phlets, consisting of the more out
standing speeches" delivered by the Post
master General-national chairman dur
ing the past th,ee years. Recipients of
this prolific batch of Rooseveltian pane
gyrics are informed that it is sent them
in the conviction that they will want to
have it in this form for their libraries
and for possible reference"
** X
Theodore A. Huntley. newly appointed
director of publicity of the Republican
National Committee, was on the other
side of the political fence in the 1924
presidential campaign. Then the Wash
ington correspondent of a Pittsburgh
Democratic newspaper, Huntley volun-
tarily became the official biographer OF
John w. Davis, the Democratic nominee
for the presidency against Calvin Cool
idge. "Ted" told his friends at the time
that one of his principal motives, apart
from his admiration for Mr.. Davis. was
his resentment of the Republicans rec
ord in the Teapot Dome affair. He
returned all royalties produced by the
book. Politicians and newspaper men
await with interest the lively duel that
is about to set in between Charles
Nicholson, the Democrats publicity ace,
and Huntley, who has received the tall
order to match Michelson's skill in the
subtle art OF political propaganda.
{Conyrixht 1891
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

Goldfish In snowballs was the strange
finding of local pool enthusiast during
the late great cold spell.
Sallying out into the garden one morn
ing. to that center Of all interest, the
goldfish pond, he thought he would
look at the overflow tub, some distance
away.
There. believe it or not, he found a
live goldfish in q SNOWFALL.
He sWears this Is true. and most fam
ciers will be willing to believe him, be-
cause the goldfish, fortunately for it,
Is hardy customer when it comes to
such Suryivals.
Where this carp falls down is in its
inability to eat all the food it wants, a
widespread failing Of life, indeed, in
many forms.
Somebody is going to become famous
some day by inventing a manufactured
food of which the humble goldfish may
partake to its stomach's content.
Every one who has handled this fish,
either in pool or aquarium, knows that
1t Is the greatest little beggar Of them all.
Ceaselessly 1t calls for food, more food,
every time any one comes near, yet it is
common knowledge that the quickest
way to end its days is to give 1t just a
bite too much.
Speaking of goldfish in snowballs re-
calls the story attributed to DR.. Beebe.
1t seems that the famous naturalist
was attending a fish meeting, where en-
thusiasts asked questions.
One lady produced a dead goldfish
from her handbag and asked the doctor
If he could tell why it died.
There being no outward marks of dis
ease, DR.. Beebe said he could not. but
that he would take it home and dissect
it, and give her report at the next
meeting.
Wrapping the goldfish in his hand
kerchief, at the end of the meeting, he
went out into the night.
1t happened that snow had been fall
ing for several hours. A good thick
layer was on the ground.
Coming under street lamp, DR.. Beebe
suddenly sneezed, and hastily pulled
out his handkerchief.
A bright object described an arc. gilt
tering in the light, plunged into the
snow, and vanished from sight.
Good heavens!" cried the good doctor.
THE goldfish"
+ X r 4
He searched around in the snow, but
couldn't find 1t.
1t seemed just little absurd that he
couldn't, SO he finally crouched down and
delved desperately.
Just at this point, according to the
tale, a policeman arrived.
What's the matter?" he asked, sus-
piciously.
II am looking for a goldfish" replied
the innocent naturalist.
"A goldfish?"
"Yes."
The policeman shifted but hastily de-
cided he had wronged the man. Per-
haps he was just little bit off, and 1t
would be better to humor him. He could
take him to the asylum later.
"Ill help you find it," he declared,
dropping down, too.
The search went on.
Suddenly Beebe shouted with triumph.
Here it is" he declared.
The policeman looked at the bright
fish.
He Strengthened up.
you take me to the asylum" he said
to Beebe.
Those who have pools know the sheer
interest to be experienced by looking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04
The Panama Treaty.

In accordance with President RooSe-
velt's "good-neighbor" policy toward the
sister Americas the United States has
concluded a new treaty with Panama.
1t places relations with the Isthmian
Republic on basis more satisfactory to
its government and people than that
provided by the pact in force since
1908. Coinciding with Mr.. Roosevelts
invitation to the Latin nations to meet
in conference for consolidation of inter-
American peace, the Panama treaty has
a special element of timeliness. It en-
phasizes the United States purpose UNI
selishly to promote the common welfare
of the American peoples of the Western
Hemisphere.
OF outstanding importance is the re-
nunciation Of the United States right to
intervene in Panama. Ever since the
building of the canal this country has
had the privilege, under the old treaty,
of maintaining public order in the cities
of Panama, Colon and adjacent terri
tories in case the Republic of Panama
should not, in Washingtons opinion, be
able to do SO. Under this provision it
was held here that the American Gov
eminent had the right to intervene not
only in case of actual disorder, but even
when 1t was threatened. Panama objected
to that Interpretation, contending it is
not warranted under present conditions
and runs counter to the Roosevelt nom
Intervention policy. The objection was
strengthened by the fact that the United
States abrogated the Plat amendment
comforting the right to intervene In
Cuba. The new treaty also abolishes
the clause of the 1903 pact whereby the
United States guaranteed to maintain
Panama's independence. The republic
looked upon that provision a. being In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

derogation of its sovereignty. Hence
forth the two governments assume joint
responsibility in safeguarding their COM
mon interests.
Another concession granted to Pan
anna is increased rental on the canal.
Hitherto the United States was pledged
to pay $780, annually "in gold" When
Congress wiped out the gold clause in
all national obligations Panama refused
to accept payment In devalued dollars.
From now on the rental will be paid in
balboas, Panamas currency unit. The
sum is fxed at 100000 balboas. corre-
spending approximately to $25o,0oo in
gold Of the old weight. The payment
will be retroactive to 1884.
Other concessions include the transfer
of two American naval radio stations to
Panama's jurisdiction. The commits
sariats operated by the Panama Railroad
90. and activities Of other American
trading enterprises, considered by Pam
ANA to constitute unfair competition,
Will be restricted. Panama also obtains
the right to build q s-isthmian
highway.
The new treaty protects all American
rights deemed essential for efficient OPP
Grafton, maintenance, sanitation and
protection of the canal, while according
due recognition to Panama's sovereignty.
The new treaty seeks to eliminate. as
far as possible, all causes Of friction and
legitimate complaint by Panama. 1t
should make certain that Panama and
the United States will cooperate for
their mutual advantage in q spirit Of
even closer friendship than in the past.
To that end it is to be hoped there will
be no delay in the ratification Of the
agreement by both countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04
The New Tax Proposals.

BY process of economic legerdemain
the President proposes to approach a
balanced budget. His recommendation
to Congress call for drastic revision of
the tax system, repeating the excess
profits taxes on corporate net incomes
and adjusting other items, and the i'm
position in their stead of a levy upon
undistributed corporation profits which
would yield an estimated tax return of
more than 1900 900 900 annually. Thus
the only new taxes" SO greatly dreaded
by legislators on the eve of an election,
will. If these proposals are enacted, be
in the form of additions to the income
taxes paid by individuals to whom as
stockholders the corporation profits are
distributed.
The immediate effect of this proposal
was rush to buy stocks of the larger
corporations, which now have large sums
in reserve in the form of undivided
profits and which, it is naturally to be
expected, would proceed to distribute
performance in the stock market was
plain indication of the expectation that
the new taxes will be paid by the in
dlvidual stockholders. If the income tax
brackets remain as at present-which
means on the face no change in the tax
rates-and the now undivided profits are
distributed in the form of dividends the
result will be large addition to the
Governments revenues that will not
come from the small taxpayers who have
no stock investments.
1t is estimated that whereas the direct
tax proposed upon the undivided profits
OF the corporations would yield, as stated,
81 SOC, 5000 the actual additional rev.
enue gained from the shift to the indi-
vidual stockholders, as income tax paw
ers, would be net gain to the Govern
ment of about 5000 100000, inasmuch as
the President further recommends the
repeal of certain corporation taxes in the
sum of about one billion dollars of pres
ent revenue. This gain of 5000 900 900
net is therefore to come from the holders
of corporation stocks.
Temporary eXpedients accompany this
major proposal for the raising of greater
revenue. One is the imposition of a tax
on the "windfall" income received by
the professors incident to the nom
payment or return of the outlawed
A. A. A. processing taxes and an excise
on the processing of certain agricul-
tural products to be spread over a short
period, two or three years, these two
temporary levies to yield something over
half a billion. AS to these the direct
taxpayer is not Immediately concerned
whatever may be the effect upon the
prices of necessities.
1t is all rather confusing. Until the
recommendations are worked into a.rev-
enue measure nobody can determine with
any degree of accuracy the effect upon
the average taxpayer. But of one result
of the recommendations there can be
little question. That is that the legis-
lators, upon whom rests directly the
responsibility for taxation measures, a
burden that is not willingly borne in an
election year, will at least have the
comfort of reflection that the voters will
not be menaced with additional tmposts
save upon incomes swelled by the ex-
pected additions incident to the distribu-
ton Of now undivided corporation profits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

pie, straightforward story that is all too
short to satisfy the keen interest which
it arouses. It's very brevity, however,
engenders the hope that some gifted
biographer who is unhindered by mod
esty from giving fuller account Of Mr..
Grams achievements may soon produce ?
q volume that will shed more abundant
light upon one Of Americas most noted
naen OF genius. s%<
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Sage Advice.

Es Gage AuNICes
When a middle-aged bachelor finds hs
feels -
A twinge or two Of govt
And for helpmate to serve his meals
Begins to look about
u
He lacks the ardor of youths bright gait,
The vigor Of youths high smile: u
He's inclined to limp, and to hesitate
On courtships doughty mile. ~
So, son, when you think bachelors Life
Is free and therefore sage. n
Go find for yourself nice young wifes
To share your middle age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

A movie actress who has made a rep
utation as a rough performer has been
regarded as only affecting harshness of
manner. Her manager is out to tell the
public that after his interviews with her
he is convinced that she is giving her
public tame show. Even when it as
sumes to demoralize, art has its insin-
cerities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

King Edward assures a radio audience
that he is still the same man that he was
when prince. All that is needed for
gratifying state of affairs is for him to
find the same old affectionate public
always in evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

Men sacrificed on the field of battle
are mentioned vaguely in mass figures.
There is more fame and not much more
risk for some fellow who does something
which calls him out to be shot at sunrise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04
Shooting Stars.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.

Weather Rhyme.
We sailed upon Summer sea
So Tranquil and so warm.
We thought it thus would ever be
And then there came a storm.
We saw the early flowers bloom
At Springtime's early call.
We babe farewell to Wintry gloom
The blizzard killed them all.
We thought we hopelessly were left
In sorrow and in doubt,
OF every happiness bereft-
And Then the Sun Came Out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

Rosy theories are ventured concerning
communism, although inquiry has not
disclosed anybody who has tried it and
actually likes it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

News writers were permitted to view
real battle in Abyssinia, through a
big italian telescope. A ringside seat
has special value under all circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

Hoarding.
"Your money it Is wrong to hoard"
So said patient friend
Who when he paid for room and board
Had reached his purses end. .
Said he, II have been warned to pause
In q career too rash, ...
And called q spendthrift just because
would not save my cash.
"still, to expend boldly try
More than can afford
And boldly fiaunt this alibi,
I Have No Cash to Hoard"
Jud Tunkins says his boy takes no
credit for standing at the head of his
class because it's an awful dumb class.
Responsibilities.
How oft we meet the man of weishty
cares,
With speech in solemn and impressive
tone,
Who. seeking to direct the worlds affairs,
Is always found mismanaging his own.
.Chillun do hurt de feelins of DER
folks" said Uncle Eben. "Dar ain no
law fob de prevention Of cruelty to
parents"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04
Ups and Downs.

Ups and Downs.
The public is always ready to pick up
q new idea"
YES" replied Senator Sorghum, "and
the public is always ready to throw 1t
down again as soon as it looks 1t over
and decides it doesn't suit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04
Member Of the Associated Press,

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication of all news: dispatches
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
Ali rights of publication Of special dispatches
herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

Japan has not gone far In erasing class
distinction. A prime minister may dwell
in exalted serenity, but it takes nerve to
be a brother -in-law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04
The French Mode.

From the Illinois State journal.
Parisians have us outpointed. We stage
a political debate at memorial service.
They riot at funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

Laying . Foundation.
what Is the first step toward remedy
ing the discomfort of the masses?"
1.-The first STEP" replied the energetic
campaigner. rs to get out and make
speeches to prove to them how discon-
tented they are"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04
A Final Accent.

from the WIcnltN EHsIe.
Tennessee Valley Authority can put
little more accent on that last word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

Alphabetic Opportunities.
From the Seattle Star.
The vitamin recently discovered was
christened IL" since it was not until a
few days later that the Supreme Court
made "A. A. A." available.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

All Other state. and Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

the art of masonry bear evidence of the
Cram influence. And now the dean of
his profession records, with a surplus
of modesty, the story of q career for
which nature endowed him with album
dant genius-though he prefers to be-
lieye that the stern reality with which
the New Highlander looks upon life
prompted his father to determine upon a
profession for q son whose ability to
choose for himself seemed doubtful.
One of the most fascinating facts about
the gift of genius among Americans is
the consistent persistence with which it
elects to be born in obScurity of location.
The race has q passion for big cities.
Yet q list of the men and women Of
this country whose endowments have
placed them in the halls OF fame re-
veaIs an appalling shortage Of distin-
guished individuals who were born in
the larger centers of population. From
q New Hampshire farm on horse
drawn sled in the Winter of 1881 the IT.
year-old lad whose name now heads his
profession rode to the little red-painted
depot to board an accommodation train
from which he was to emerge upon the
threshold of life's second phase.
It is with the arrival Of that slow,
smoky train in Boston that Mr.. Cram
begins the story Of his work and the
influences which guided him toward an
appreciation of the grandeur of the
Gothic and of the possibilities 1t offered
for revival in American architecture.
From his first commission to the compile
ton of the East Liberty Presbyterian
Church, in Pittsburgh-in process Of re-
ceiving its final work at the time of this
writing-the record Of his life as an
architect has been set down by the
esteemed exponent Of his art In sim
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Jud Tunkins says his boy takes no
credit for standing at the head of his
class because it's an awful dumb class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-03-04

@. Does any country prohibit the blow
ing of automobile horns?-C. w.
A. 1t is prohibited in England in urban
areas from 11:30 at night till 7 o'clock
in the morning.
The Washington times., 1936-09-22

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