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Evening star., 1936-09-29
Approves Plan for
A Statue of Christ

To the Editor Of The Star:
It does not seem possible, In this day
Of education and so-called enlighten-
ment, that any well Uniformed American
would so much as suggest that a statue
Of Christ would be erected for the pur-
pose Of being bowed down to or adored
AS understand the erecting of monu-
ments and statues, they are placed in
our Halls Of Fame or in our public
grounds 50 that those who pass them
may be reminded Of the individuals S
character or accomplishment, and per-
haps be induced to follow such fine
examples.
Surely we are Christian Nation, and
as such acknowledge Christ as the Son
of God and as our Redeemer. Could we
be reminded of anything greater than a
love which caused this Man to lay down
His life for His brethren2 I, for one,
would be happy to be able to pass each
day statue erected to the memory OF
the greatest Man who ever lived, and
whose blameless life on earth has made
1t possible for all humanity to enjoy an
eternity Of happiness, when this short
life is done. r. H. HEISKELL.
Evening star., 1936-09-29
U. S. Must Buy if 1t
Wants to Sell Goods
From the Kansas City Star,

from tno KANSAS City star.
In connection with the moderate gains
that have been reflected in American
foreign trade so far this year, the June
bulletin of the National City Bank of
New York notes that imports exceeded
exports for three Of the first four
months for which figures are now avail
able, and sensibly adds that the fact
should cause no concern" The in
creased imports, the bulletin points out,
are beneficial to this country as well as
to the shipper.
Here is a simple fact about foreign
trade that needs constantly to be borne
in mind. It is sometimes argued that
exports are good and imports are bad
from the point Of view of nations
economic welfare and that country
should always seek to sell as much as
possible abroad, while buying as little as
possible from foreign sources in order
10 maintain a favorable" balance Of
trade. Few assumptions could be more
absurd. The use Of favorable" in this
connection is purely technical; it has
nothing to do with the ordinary mean
ing of the word, being employed merely
to indicate in which direction the trade
equilibrium has been disturbed; and
economists have long observed that such
q condition is often extremely "unfavor-
able" to a nations interests.
AS the National City Bank authorities
explain, the commodities that figure in
our import trade "have been brought in
to satisfy needs, chiefly because the
United States does not produce the
quantities or qualities desired" Fur
ther. it is rudimentary logic that we
must be prepared to buy if we wish to
SELL The only alternative is to lend
foreigners the money with which to buy
our goods, process which, If carried on
to any considerable extent-as it was in
the 1920s-will simply leave us with de-
faulted loans, or, in other words We will
have given our goods away.
Evening star., 1936-09-29
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES e. TRAcEWELL.

reason or other never do anything with
it except waste it.
The theory among some scientists is
that drastic weather changes, as incor-
porated in the four seasons, in the So
called temperate zones, have had great
deal to do with the progress Of the races
in them.
Thus cold is stimulating, particularly
after warm, enervating days.
The thing to see to is that the personal
change is not too decided. This is at
tended to by warmth in houses and
clothing.
Also by adequate food.
These are matters known to every one,
but what difference does that make?
The joke comes in because, though
known, many persons fail to recognize
the need for warmth in times of sudden
change, especially when they feel pretty
sure that within a few days entirely
different temperatures will prevail
again.
Hence people sneezing.
Many early Fall colds could be pre-
vented If folks would take simple pre-
cautions.
The time to keep ones self warm is
the moment one feels cold.
1t is too much trouble. in many cases,
to reach down to the foot of the bed
and pull up blanket.
1t is too much trouble to go into the
house and get a coat or sweater.
Hence the sneezes.
The common cold" does not get its
name for nothing. No matter what
causes it, microbe, germ, virus or
whatnot, the victim is actually cold at
some time in its inception.
This is the warning, the sign that
never fails, if only man pays attention
to 1t at the time. Later is not enough.
He may wrap up in as many blankets
as he pleases, it will do him little good
once the disease has got to work.
X
The return of cold weather ought to
make every one who is susceptible to
common colds think twice about the
necessity of being warm enough at the
time one begins to feel chilly.
Then is the time, and there is none
other, when heat should be furnished
to the languishing frame, for all the heat
in the world will be merely palliative
later on.
So reach for that blanket, when the
reaching is good, and wear a light coat
If the morning is cool.
Unless. of course, one is sold" on the
power of vitamins A and D to help ward
off colds.
While science itself is chary about
attributing such virtues to these con-
centrates, as manifest in tablets and
capsules, there are many ordinary NOR
tails who are not SO hesitant, but are
willing to feel that so long as they stick
to their vitamin rations they run little
chance of catching cold as ordinary
mortals do.
Theirs is perfect faith, and, as with
so many faiths, one which seems to work.
So these people alone may walk forth
in the cool of the first real Fall days,
without hat. coat or anything of a
warming nature except three minims of
cod and halibut liver oils in their little
insides.
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Governor Winant's Choice.

In day when responsibility to public
Office and responsibility to a political
party are too often considered as one
and the same thing, Gov. Winant strikes
a new, high note in announcing his
resignation as chairman of the Social
Security Board in order to reply to
campaign attacks against the social
security act.
Hitherto it has not been regarded as
inappropriate to continue to hold public
office and to engage in the political cam
paign. The highest Office holders are
also the partisan war horses when the
election draws near. Gov. Winant ex-
plains that he was chosen as the Re-
publican member Of an Independent
board, not more than two members Of
which could be members Of the same
political party. This non-partisan board,
he explains, was to administer an act
conceived as a non-partisan effort in the
direction of social security. To continue
to hold Office and at the same time to
engage in the political campaign-even
to the extent Of answering attacks
against a measure in which he fully
believes-seemed to him. to violate an
important principle.
But the question naturally arises,
which is the more important: To retain
public Office for the administration of
an important law or to quit that ONCE
to answer partisan attack against the
law7 Gov. Winant's resignation answers
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Dangerous Conditions on
Arlington Cemetery Road
To the Editor Of The Star:

TO the Editor OF The Btar:
The Star has previously brought to the
attention of its readers the poor condi-
ton Of the road east Of Arlington Gene
terry as well as the connecting Govern
ment roads. The other day again saw
a bad accident on this road known as
South Arlington Ridge road. The car
turned over, as most cars do that leave
this road, due to deep holes in the
shoulders on this narrow highway. I
travel this highway no more than twice
o week and have seen in one month three
cars too badly damaged to be driven
away. This road has been in this condi-
ton since last Winter. It is maintained
by Fort Myer but they have no funds to
repair it.
The many people who have been badly
injured have proven just cause for i'm
mediate action, and trust that this is
foremost in any safety drive for the
motoring public that may be undertaken.
GEORGE B. KISSINGER.
Evening star., 1936-09-29
When Madrid Falls.

With rebel capture of Toledo and other
indications of crumbling government re-
Sistance, Madrid's fall must be en-
visioned as an early probability. 1t is
now clear that the loyalist cause, in
addition to military ineffectiveness, has
been fatally hampered by three difficult
ties-D lack of unity and concentrated
control in both army and political af
fairs; CD division of government energies
between suppression of the rebellion and
an attempt to organize a popular mass
movement on class war lines, and CD
sectional differences which frustrated
unified direction. Spain traditionally
is a land of provinces. Her people
habitually comport themselves as Anda-
lusians, Catalonians, Castilians, Basques
and the like, rather than as Spaniards.
But even though the cement of common
interest and sacrifice in civil war failed
to weld separatist-minded communities
into national cohesiveness, Madrid was
symbol around which Spaniards of
divergent geographical allegiances ral-
lied against the Fascist revolt.
Once the capital falls, there is grave
reason to anticipate that sectionalism
will give way to confusion and despair.
Precipitate flight of President Azana
and other government leaders, said to
be planned, would almost certainly
undermine the national spirit that -four
ished as long as the republican flag was
kept flying at Madrid. There are sug-
gestions than an emergency government
may be set up elsewhere, perhaps at
Valencia. Bilbao and Barcelona are also
mentioned as possible last-stand scenes.
But it is questionable how long
fugitive regime could sustain itself. In
possession of Madrid, General Franco in
evitably would sooner or later gain
nationwide control.
Foreign repercussions from overthrow
of the Leftist government are universally
looked for To London correspondent,
President Azana depicts the Spanish civil
conflict as "the first battle in future
European war" He suggests that the
rebels are winning because of material
and moral support from certain powers"
"a thinly yelled reference to Italy and
Germany Along with hints of an in
surgent deal to transfer Spanish Morocco
and the Balearic Islands to Mussolini,
Senor Azana points out that Fascist
victory would convert the whole Iberian
peninsula of Spain and Portugal into a
military, naval and politico-ec
base for the Rome and Berlin dictator
ships. Such a situation would not only
imperil France, but weaken Great
Britain's position at Gibraltar by bar
ring the Straits and blocking the 'life
line" route to India. If any such de-
velopments are on the horizon, end Of
Spanish civil war, as President Azana
warns, would be the beginning of inter-
national complications OF menacing
magnitude.
Evening star., 1936-09-29

Cool weather Is the best tonic. after all.
1t was exactly the one needed by most
of the people who went around ex-
claiming they were "all in" as the re-
suit of the heat of Summer.
Perhaps not in many years were there
so many complaints from normally Wig
orous hale persons, who ordinarily would
not be expected to feel weather changes
much.
The heat, combined with an abnormal
humidity, left many in physical slump,
from which that first touch of cooler
weather rescued them.
1t was amusing to watch people step
out that morning with pep" and Zip"
they had not shown for long time.
The morning reminded them forcibly
that weather changes have a great deal
to do with the way folks feel.
Every one knows that, of course, but
sometimes it takes a particular day to
bring it home to one.
That cooler morning was such day.
1t made one step out briskly, satisfied
with the poetry of motion in little.
Only never stop to think about that
swinging arm, when you walk, even on a
crisp morning!
Nothing strikes one as sillier than that
fiail-like motion.
Especially as manifested by women.
If you want to get big laugh, quietly
to yourself as you drive downtown some
morning, or are aboard a public vehicle,
watch the ladies as they go by on the
sidewalk.
In no time at all you will understand
why the ladies are to be- singled out, in
this gazing, not only because they are
beautiful and by far the most interest
ing. any way you look at them, but
mainly because of the fling they give
that right arm.
Both arms, naturally, act as balancers
to the movement of the legs in walking.
The right arm and hand go forward as
the left leg and foot advance, and vice
versa.
1t is in the backward fling that women
pedestrians excel.
Often the most exaggerated arm mo-
tion accompanies their walking.
Mostly it is confined to the right hand,
the left hand holding a pocketbook or
something
The littlest girls swing the arm the
most, it would seem to the impassionate
gazer.
No doubt millions Of pounds of excess
energy are wasted in this arm swinging
business.
On such a brisk morning, however.
nothing is wasted
There Is plenty of energy in the uni
verse for all.
When one stops to think of the energy
in the universe, it seems silly, indeed,
that any one should lack the small
amount he needs to get along best.
This, however, is the universal fate of
all too many.
Just little more pep" and they
might really amount to something in
the world, they think
The saving grace, then, is to look at
some OF the big buns you know, who
have so much energy they don't know
what to do with it. and who for some
Evening star., 1936-09-29

the question, as far as he is concerned.
and he thus indicates the importance
which he and members Of the adminis-
tration presumably attach to Gov. Lam
dons criticism. He views this criticism
as creating vital campaign issue, and
he regards it as more important to 60
to the people on that issue than to
remain silent in the performance of his
official duties.
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Admiral Sims.

The United States Navy probably is
not primarily intended to produce great
captains. Instead, theoretically at least,
it is designed to be a powerful fighting
machine in which even the most abun-
dainty gifted individuals are mere cogs
IN a system Of dehumanized construc-
ton and operation. The Nation generally
approves that view of its marine defense
and is drastically skeptical of the good
faith of any critic who presumes TO
challenge the rigid institutional char
acter of its fleet. But occasions never
theless do arise when the people applaud
andependence of opinion and conduct
in an officer, and the fame OF Admiral
William S. Sims traces back to moment
in November, 1901, when, fully aware OF
the danger, he decided to be courageously
1nsubordinate.
OF course, no one knows what travail
of soul he experienced before he risked
his career to protest to his commander
tn-chief against the conditions which
had stirred his indignation. But 1t IS
plain from his correspondence with
President Roosevelt that he was des-
.perately sincere in his appeal. The
result is history. Called home from the
East, that young man" was put in
charge of target practice and taught
the Navy how to shoot" Had he failed
he certainly would have ''lost his head"
for his impertinence. But it happened
that he had been correct in his diagnosis
of what was wrong with the naval estab-
Ishment. Therefore he succeeded in the
reforms which he was commissioned to
effect.
But that was only the beginning.
Admiral Sims earned his stars by tireless
application to lengthy series OF prob
lens in shipbunding and management.
He was a creative student OF the annals
OF the sea, burning unestimated guam
titles of midnight oil in his devoted effort
to improve the science to which he was
dedicated-the art of marine protection
for the country he loved. Enemies COM
planned that he was Anglophile in tenn
perament, pro-British in sentiment. The
fact was that he possessed the genius
TO vision clearly the inevitable events of
q future for which he desired that
America might be prepared.
When the World War finally began
he had equipped himself for the work
he was to do as commander of the United
States feet in European waters. Also
he had won the confidence of those with
whom he was assigned to cooperate.
With smile he conceded that he like
wise had taught politicians the peril of
interfering with his procedure. His pen
was an instrument not to be challenged
with impunity, and he spoke his mind
without regard to consequences-espe-
cially at times when he was angry as he
frequently was.
Now his flag Is hauled down forever
and he rests from his labors and cares
nothing for his honors. The tradition he
leaves, however, must be respected. A
personality rich and rare, he takes his
place among the heroes Of community
which does not forget and is deeply
grateful.
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Misdirected Energy.

Misdirected Energy.
Treasure waiting in the deep
For the divers care;
Mountain their rewards will keep
Generous and fair
For the men who toll Alright!
We are filed with doubt,
Asking, when folks start q fight,
Whats the shooting 'bout?"
Miles of journey on parade
At some signal slight,
Idle rules to be obeyed
Fen through famines blight.
When the harvest song is due
Comes the battle shout
Calling us to ask anew,
Whats the shooting bout7"
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Problem Of Distribution.

We strive with mere pretense to please.
A dozen boldly run
To claim the labor that with ease
Should be performed by one.
Somebody has to pay the bill
And toll to pay the taxes.
The man who has most PULL is still
The one who most relaxes.
Evening star., 1936-09-29

1t is fortunate that q rubber franc"
cannot be attempted in France on q
materialistic basis. Rubber is already
scarce. And there is no way of utiliz-
ing synthetic rubber in synthetic finance.
Evening star., 1936-09-29

Expert conservation is a work de-
manding patience as well as intelli-
gence. 1t may require years, even CEN
turies, to repair the injury of single
forest fire.
Evening star., 1936-09-29

DR.. Eliot's five-foot book shelf con-
tains the wisdom of the ages. 1t is a
marvellous example Of condensation,
especially considering that the literature
of single campaign requires miles of
print.
Evening star., 1936-09-29

Nobody hears of Gugsa, who sold his
Abyssinian birthright for a dish Of spa
ghetti and by this time is probably suf-
fering indigestion. He can certainly be
Of little assistance in advising Italian
troops on what to do with Ethiopian
territory, now that they have it.
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Diamond Back.

Diamond Back.
A college surely must be sad
And hold, to say the least,
As epicures go to the bad,
A Barmecidal feast.
When for our terrapin we shout
The chef is scarcely clever
Who brings an iron turtle out
And no champagne whatever.
Evening star., 1936-09-29

The young man Jailed in Berlin for
distributing Communist literature is an
assurance that Hitler in aiming at all
kinds of political agitation may occa-
sionally hit the right mark.
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Ambidextrous Pitchers.

From the Ashland (Ky) Independent.
A sports historian recalls Tony Mullane
of the old Cincinnati Reds, who pitched
equally well with the right or left hand
We believe this would be true Of some
today.
Evening star., 1936-09-29

It Is admitted the world over that
women are powerful, but 1t is re-
gretted in Spanish society that ladies
could not be restricted to an occasional
use of the poison pen instead Of being
required to WELD bayonets in battle.
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Ideal of Communism Is
The Cure of Social Evils

To the Editor Of The Star:
A letter from one Of your readers was
headed recently: "Cure Of Social Evils
Way Out Of Communism"
Right, sir, but more important still,
the cure Of social evils is communism.
PAUL MICHAELS.
Evening star., 1936-09-29
No HidinS Places.

From the Sacramento Bee.
Trotzky's plight suggests another
weakness of Soviet philosophy. After the
big world revolution has occurred, where
are they going to put the professional
revolutionists?
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Ennui.

Ennui.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Confirmed loafers are getting tired Of
so much unemployment. They are
happiest when they can watch others
work.
Evening star., 1936-09-29

de man dat makes friends too easy"
said Uncle Eben, "is liable to be like most
any other fast worker in findin' . scarcity
Of permanent results"
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Befated Praise.
, Shreveport Journal.

From the 5hreveport Journal.
Here's a fellow who claims to have
driven q million miles without an ac-
cident, and says he owes most Of his
success as q driver to his wife. That's
the frst boost for the back-seat driver.
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Trial and Error.

do you believe in trial and error?"
ITO a certain extent" said Senator
Sorghum, but what's the good of q trial
If the Jury insists on hanging the wrong
MANI"
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Still a Problem.

From the Chicaso Daily News.
It is . forward step, no doubt. to drop
1000 soldiers into enemy territory by
parachute, but much more impressive
will be finding . way to get them back
safely
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Rate by MaiI-PayabIe in Advance.
Member OF the Associated Press.

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paper and also the local news published herein
All rights Of publica ton of special dispatches
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Evening star., 1936-09-29
Kansas Commends.

EIUn tHe WlCnIt8 EHBIe.
Kansas Republicans in session COM
mended Gov. Landon. and Kansas DEM
ocrats commended President Roosevelt.
Now that that suspense is over. every
body can 60 ahead.
Evening star., 1936-09-29

The end of the world has been fire.
quently predicted. but never before in
such explicit terms of military science.
Evening star., 1936-09-29

From the Flint JOURNAL
The idea of the drought tour was %
assure the natives that no matter who
was elected grass will grow in the fields.
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Near Enough.

Near Enough.
What we want" said the anarchist,
"is state Of society in which anybody
can help himself to anything he wants. !"
I'VE are already near enough to that
state Of society,"" said Miss Cayenne.
"Our cook, our butler and all the rest
Of the help have been doing 50 for years" I"
"They who are most audacious in seek
ing power" said Hi Ho, the sage of
Chinatown, "are too often bewildered by
its possession and betrayed by those to
whom they lend authority-a loan which
is not easily recalled"
Evening star., 1936-09-29
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
The Gift of Love

I sit at the desk where my inkwell stands
Rejecting the sunset CLEANS,
And I wonder If this is what life demands:
Adherence to duty-no dreams.
Then vision your face in its beauty,
Your eyes like two bright sunbear1s.
And I know life holds more than mere
duty,
For you give mo icve-And dreams.
Evening star., 1936-09-29

Hurricane Vasaries.
From the Indianapolis News.
One trouble about hurricane is that
It's itinerary Is subject to change without
nottco.
Evening star., 1936-09-29
Anti.Refriseration.

From the Toledo Blade.
Harvard is interested In storing the
heat of the Summer for Winter use.
Daylight saving isn't enough.
Evening star., 1936-09-29
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Evening star., 1936-09-29

Q. Who discovered nitroglycerin?-
J. F.
A. 1t was discovered by Sobrero in
1846.
@. Who said, "A thing of beauty Is a
joy forever"p-G. NJ
A. This is the first line of "Endymion,"
by Keats.
Evening star., 1936-09-29

@. What is the seating capacity Of
the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake
City. Utah?-J. G.
A. 1t has seating capacity of $4,000.