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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-05-15
Wait
Minute,
Please
By
Noah
Iiollowell

THIS is life insurance week
a period when life insurance sales
men will endeavor to lead aver
age men into more serious thought
of the future and what it might
hold in store for them and their
families.
The insurance man has in his
possession a little booklet about
"Seven Wise Men" Regardless Of
your attitude toward insurance
YOU could to advantage spend
about seven minutes devouring
the full contents Of this booklet.
Your agent will be glad to give
you one-just give him the oppor-
tunity.
An insurance man is too often
misunderstood. He should always
have utmost consideration be-
cause he is one of mankind
greatest benefactors, showing men
how their dreams can be made To
come true in educating their chill
dren, protecting their business.
laying by funds for old age and
transforming worry and discOW-
agement into comfort and Secur-
ity for the family in what other
wise might prove their darkest
hour.
Be considerable of the insurance
salesman; listen to his story. and
he'll be apt to tell you something
worth reflecting upon.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-05-15
PREFER YOUNG TEACHERS

ANTIOCH, Cal. UP).-SchooI
boards apparently prefer young
school teachers. The local board
has just discharged 25 of the az
school teachers because if reap
pointed they would be entitled
under the tenure act to retain
their Jobs 10 years longer.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-05-15
LONG LIVE THE LEAGUE
Rv WICKES WAMBOLDT

that the League Of Nations, an in
ternatiOnaI organization pledged
to collective security, has no apol-
ogy to make for standing idly by
and allowing Italy, one of its
members, to ovcrrun. murder and
steal Ethiopia, another Of its
members.
There are errors so hide0uS that
that to apologize for them would
be blasphemy against humanity.
Imagine the Kaiser'S apOlogiZing
for the World war;
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-05-15

or conquer the
agents promoting
a principle, but
so long as the
principle ext s t ,
it will continue
to work.
There will yet
be a League Of
Nations w h i c h
will effectiv e | y
insure the peace
Of the world, for
the principle of
collective Secur-
ity will never
die.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-05-15
CITY LENDS NATURAL GAS

TOLEDO. (UP). - Toledo has
Client" some natural gas to De-
troit, for use to teach service men
there how to handle" mixed gas,
which Detroit is to have next sum-
mer. The gas was shipped ever
land by truck.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-05-15
HE NEVER FoRGETS

HE NEVER FORGETSp
An American Indian cOntem-
plating the droughts, the dust
storms, the floods, the cyclones,
the hurricanes, the. great econom-
ic depression and other Affections
besetting this nation and remem-
boring this nations fragrant VIC
lations of it's treaties with the In
dams said, "Great Spirit, Him
never forget"
The Great Spirit never does
forget. He occasionally lays a
heavy hand on the children Of
men that they shall pause in their
doings, consider realities and
come to honest conclusions with
sincere determinations to do bet
ter.
NO APOLOGY CONTEMPLATED
Sir Anthony Eden, Great Brit
aims foreign secretary, announces
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-05-15
HEARD In CHURCH

Sarah" whispered her mother
severely, "don't you pop your gum
that way! You chew it like Il
ladyw
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-05-15

The League is dead; long live
the League. You cannot kill Or
conquer a principle. You may kill
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-05-15

Only the stupid resent the pros
pel.ity of their ncighbors. The
better the cows are fed, the more
milk you can take from them.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-05-15

WHITE WISTERIA is quite
unusual, but two beautiful vines
may be seen at the home Of
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-05-15

Congressmen; had better talk business
with The gsntfemap from Michigan who
wears suitslWithep pockets, les Uncle Sam
might take to the; idea. = 81 Is s
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-26

Plymouth 1888 Coupe-Lustrous pAOE
Jet black finish. We defy all DfOO
Washington to match this outstanding
car at or SIS above its SUPERIOR
sale price. Tires. motor, upholstery
and finish look good as the day
this car came out Of the new-car show
room. Goes sale at once for $495.
Always a better buy at
SUPERIOR MOTORS
1890 14th st. n. w. Decatur 1900
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-26
TTODAY'S BEST USED CAR BUYST
CHEVROLET

Chevrolet 1882 De Luxe SEDAN 0Oh7
Looks and runs fine; very OSt
best of terms Only S247; 81 down.
NOLAN
I'LL 18th st. n. W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-26
GRAHAM

1884 Graham Sedan. Model IS CIOS
A fine car in every respect O4AO
and at the price it is a real value
Original finish Is perfect, has fine
tires, upholstery clean and shows no
wear. motor smooth and quiet
POHANKA SERVICE
1925 20 St. N. W. Dist. 9141
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-26

1884 Ford Tudor Sedan-This is QE0
the cleanest car we have traded DOO
for some time. The original Down
finish and tires, combined with perfect
performance, make this the best buy
in Fords; $40 monthly.
WARRINGTON MOTOR CAR co.
2O35 II St. n. w. Pot. 0701
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-26

1888 Plymouth Coach You OAOE
won't find a nicer one in DtOO
town. Black finish hasn't a scratch,
spotless inside. fine tires. motor per-
feet. We invite your most careful in
spection.
POHANKA SERVICE
1106 NIT
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-26

Automobiles for Sale
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-26
PIERCE-ARROW

1888 PIERCE. ARROW Be luxe 7-Passen.
=. ger Sedan-Fender wells, rack white-wall
party; leaving town; $3.50: car cost So. 500
new. 1904 14th St. n. W.
Evening star., 1936-04-17
Battle of p Street.

Residents of P street between Twenty
eighth street and Wisconsin avenue, in
Georgetown, are going to put up strong
fight against plans to turn this lovely
old thoroughfare, paved with Belgian
blocks, into modern, up-to-date traffic
artery, with smooth concrete and every
thing-including who knows?-nice red,
yellow and green traffic lights. Good for
the residents of P street! May they be
successful in stopping this particular
march of progress"
AS they point out in their petitions
to the Commissioners, the proposed paw
ing of P street will attract more traffic
and decrease property values. So it will.
And the property owners will, in addi-
ton, be commanded to pay special as
sessments for benefits!
Their chief point, however, is that re-
paving of p street to make it a trafac
artery, for which it is entirely unsuited
in the first place, will merely postpone
the inevitable construction of real traf-
fic arteries, or by-passes, that will take
care Of traffic without destroying the
value and INABILITY Of residential areas.
AL over washington desirable resi-
Evening star., 1936-04-17
Shooting Stars.
BY PHMANDER JOHNSON.
The Policeman.

The Policeman.
Spite Of all the churlish chatter,
1t Is quite serious matter
To become proper guardian Of the
peace.
You must have disposition
That would fit you for mission
To Turkey or the Balkans or to Greece.
You must treat the children kindly,
And when people jostle blindly
At crowded crossing mid the dust
and noise,
You must grab a perfect stranger
And convey him out of danger
In way that won't disturb his equipoise.
You must learn the regulations,
And likewise the laws of nations,
To avoid the chance of diplomatic jar.
You must listen accomplishing,
All your sense of mirth restraining,
While they come to tell you what their
troubles are.
You should have fund of knowledge,
More than could be learned at college,
To assist each weary wanderer in dis
tress.
And your compensation should be
All bank directors could be-
Though I fancy it's considerably less!
Evening star., 1936-04-17
The Proper Course.

Unfortunate confusion seems to be de-
veloping in connection with the draft Of
proposed traffic legislation. The House
subcommittee which recently devoted
considerable study, through public hear
ings, to the traffic problem has not yet
made its report. The Senate Subcom-
nlittee on District Appropriations, after
brief examination of the Commissioners
and other officials and citizens, is pro-
posing some emergency traffic regula-
tory legislation which might be tackled
upon the District bill as legislative rider.
While the closing of Congress this year
may come as early as June l, there is
still time for considered action on traffic
legislation which would avoid the pit
falls presented both by legislation on an
appropriation bill and by too-hasty at
tempt to deal with complicated situa-
ton.
The House committee, for instance,
seemed impressed with the necessity for
an increase in the personnel of the
Police Department, making more men
available for what Chairman Carpenter
decided was the need for sane enforce
ment of intelligent traffic regulation" )"
That is one need which could be met
by the appropriations bill. But other
proposals which impressed the House
committee, such as the construction Of
Evening star., 1936-04-17
Three Reasons for Liking
RuinatiOn of Our Parks

To the Editor of The Star:
A gentleman named Gartside, who
seems to be connected with the official
agencies that are utterly running the
parks of Washington, tells us through
The Star that we should stif1e our COM
plants at this disastrous havoc because,
when it is completed, we shall like it.
can readily believe that this is So
with three provisos:
l. That we love cement better than
lilac blooms.
2. That our souls are stirred to
ecstasy by oceans of concrete taking the
place of Gods grass.
8. That we own stock in the group
of contracting firms that are reaping the
large profits of this work of devastation.
Otherwise, I must think Mr.. Gartside
as inefficient as seer as he is ignorant
as botanist. He says that lilacs will
not grow we'll so far south as Washing
ton If he is stating this as a scientific
fact he does not know what he is talk
ing about. The luxurious lilac blooms
that used to delight all beholders at the
Avenue and Eighteenth street, the tri-
angle of Mount Pleasant and elsewhere
refute the assertion.
But possibly he means that the Ma
tional Parks Service dictatorship that
has undertaken to effect this ruin de-
spite the indignant protests of the citi-
zenry has issued orders against the grow
ing of lilacs. That, of course, is diff
ferent matter. But can any one cite me
to an act Of Congress that created this
autocratic power over plants, grass, parks
and people? WILLIS j. RUTLEDGE.
Evening star., 1936-04-17
Unfairly Accused.

The subject matter of correspondence
between Representative Blanton and
various members of Congress in con-
nection with local appropriations and
other matters needs no comment here
But to those familiar with the meticu-
lous dignity and courtesy of Senator
Thomas Of Oklahoma in carrying out
his duties as chairman of the Subcom-
mittee on District Appropriations any
suggestion portraying him as seeker
of cheap notoriety must appear to be
fantastic indeed.
Throughout his dealings with the news
papers in connection with the District
appropriation bill the Senator has been
considerate enough to give them, and
through them the Washington news
paper-reading public, news Of Importance
or interest developed in the course Of the
hearings. He has recognized the local
interest in such matters, as well as the
fact that local taxpayers are shut out of
the executive sessions of the committee.
But Senator Thomas has at the same
time refused, despite pressing invitations,
to be drawn into any discussion of per-
sonalities. In the matter of Mr.. Blan-
tons appearance before the subcom-
mittee he left the decision to the sub
ommittee-having previously expressed
himself as personally willing for Mr..
Blanton to appear. He has been cred
tied, most unfairly, with acts of which
he is not guilty and which he carefully
avoided.
Evening star., 1936-04-17

underpasses for pedestrians at danger
GUS corners, should be carefully studied
as separate legislation. The same thing
may be said for some of the proposals
apparently intended for treatment in
the appropriation bill, such as an arbi-
trary limitation on the number Of taxi
cabs, the increase of certain penal
ties, etc.
No matter how far penalties may be in
creased they will fail in remedying the
traffic problem unless there is adequate
police enforcement. And adequate police
enforcement is impossible without more
policemen. Would 1t not be wise to
await the recommendations of the House
committee, which has gone into the traf-
fic problem, and to seek new legislation
dealing with the matter through the
regular legislative procedure, instead Of
risking the points Of order sure to chal-
lenge legislation on an appropriation
bill?
Evening star., 1936-04-17
Checkerboard Parks Good
Investment i'm Delinquency
40 the Edition Of The star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
Our parks-shelters or boulevards?
For many, many years, I have had under
my care what the orators like to call "our
Nations most treasured possession. /"
Compared to many cities, the Nations
Capital has made small provision for
its treasures" in the way of safe out
door recreation and opportunity for a
bit of carefree unsupervised mere play.
How happy thing. then. to watch little
children, many of whom live in tiny,
crowded makeshift apartments, frol-
licking under great old tree in the sand
pile and the swingsl Do away with any
such spots? Unbelievable!
How wonderful that long ago the city
planners thought whole city block. de-
voted to trees, shrubs and flowers, to
resting places in shady spots on winding
gravel paths good investment!
If we do not pay for safe, cool re-
treats in the heart Of our city for nor
NAL activities of our city children, we
will pay far bigger sums for juvenile de-
linquency and schools of correction. How
maddening to see such vast sums spent
on making curved lines straight, on Wild
ening hot concrete walks, on making a
fairly good imitation of nature into q
checkerboard!
Many a MONDAY lunch have I eaten,
when a child in the Franklin School, on
bench in Franklin Park under great
spreading maple-alas, no longer there.
Walks should go around trees-not trees
be moved from man-made walks!
We natives are voteless, yes, but we
need not be voiceless What a strange
suggestion that we wait til it's all done
before we speak! ANNE LAMBORN.
Evening star., 1936-04-17

contest. The recent experiences of Mai.
Zen. Hagood. a South Carolinian, Gre
ateo widespread resentment in the Pal
tnetto State and may prove of advan-
tage 10 Col. Harllee, though Senator
byrnes was active in seeking considerate
treatment for the disciplined officer.
X
British Labor party leaders are about
70 descend upon the United States in
1orce. One of them, Herbert Morrison,
M: r. nailed as the next Labor prime
minister OF Great Britain" has already
arrived, at the outset of rapid-fire lee
ture tour which will bring him to Wash
ngton for a call at the White House.
Ihere has just sailed for this country
the veteran Labor M. P. George Lans-
pury, who recently laid down the leader
snip OF his party in the House of Com
mons because he disapproved its support
OF the Baldwin governments Italian pol
ICY. Morrison is chairman of the Lon
don County Council, the body which
rules the vast metropolitan area of the
British capital. He was quoted in New
York as saying that while British labor
mas high respect for President RooseveIt's s
courage, energy and political ability, 'it
Is bit mystif1ed as to his philosophy" /"
Former Senator Otis F. Glenn of Illi-
nois, who has just won the Republican
senatorial nomination in that State.
sends word that, so far as he is aware.
the recent primary provided the first trial
OF the political strength of Father Cough
Inns National Union for Social Justice,
Glenn says that one of his opponents,
William A. Overholser, heads that organ
lzatlon in Illinois and was indorsed bv
the Detroit radio priests representatives
on Father Coughlin's authority. Glenn
claims to have received about 10 votes
10 Tor OverholSer, and on the basis of
available returns, to have amassed twice
as many votes as his four opponents
combined.
Brain truSters-Democratic and Re-
publican alike-are hard put to 1t to
reconcile the current inconsistency of
100000 or 10000 900 unemployed and
100000 on relief with late figures
showing substantial increases in indus
tr1al production, factory pay rolls, con-
structlon contracts and national bank
deposits. New Dealers point with pride
10 this statistical evidence of recovery,
but are buffaloed by relentless unem-
ployment and relief figures. They realize
tnat their toughest proposition in the
coming unpleasantnesS will be to explain
away the continuance of widespread job
lessnesS and huge relief rolls, while
chanting that happy days are here
again."
y
Appointment of r. Henry Norweb OF
Ohio as Minister to Bolivia is the latest
exemplif1cation not only of the career
principle in our foreign service, but of
the policy Of filling Latin-American mis-
sions with diplomats of experience in
the other Americas. With few excep-
tions, Uncle Sans legations and embas-
sizes south Of the Rio Grande are now
so manned. Mr.. Norweb is Harvard
graduate, has served in Chile and Mex
leo and was at the Pan-American Con-
ference In Uruguay. Since 1893 he's
been Ambassador Daniels counselor at
Mexico City.
(copyright. 1936)
Evening star., 1936-04-17

One Of the happiest visitors to the gar
den is the common brown bunny.
One must be willing to sacrifice q few
choice plants to his Unsuitable appetite,
but once the garden owner has made up
his mind to this he will be able to appre-
ciate the animal.
The rabbit is a creature more honored
in theory than fact. Although the tribe
is at its zenith at Easter, especially IN
stuffed form. actually 1t often Is very
much abused.
The householder, therefore, who has
genuine love for animals OF all KINDS
will be able to exercise 1t II he has toler-
ance for the bunny and patience in
watching for it.
To many gardeners 1t would seem the
height Of foolishness to set out to try to
attract this animal.
Yet, If a rabbit feeder is put into op-
Grafton in a secluded nook, say behind
the garage, the bunny will be satisfied,
and more or less leave the plants alone.
Kindness to wild animals may be more
than sentimentality. AS here, 1t may be,
and often is, good all-around practice.
4 X
A small trough Of wood, with q roof
over 1t, and of sufficient height to per-
NIT rabbit to poke in its head, Is easily
established and serviced.
Mixtures of rabbit food, containing
alfalfa and other choice rabbit folders,
are to be secured.
Now that the weather Is moderating,
carrots and the like may be placed In
the feeder.
These wild rabbits, of course, will be
found almost exclusively in the suburban
areas.
There they have a much better op-
portunity for life.
The suburbanite is foolish, to some
extent, at least, who does not seize this
opportunity to become better acquainted
with an interesting form Of life.
There will not be much danger Of these
creatures overrunning the place or neigh
borhood. Their natural enemies are
many, including man, dog and cat.
Because they are wild, in the true
sense, they will have to be observed at a
distance, but enough may be seen in
time to make them very interesting
feature of suburban life.
~
We would enjoin all those who live in
the outskirts, therefore, to welcome the
rabbits.
Such welcome will have two-fold good.
1t will help the animals and also their
observers.
The toll Of cultivated plants need not
be large, especially if feeder is installed.
Steps must be taken at the proper
time to rescue the baby rabbits from
cats. The latter are unable to resist
catching them, but often do not harm
them for long time. 1t is during this
interval that they may be rescued. Most
OF them, If found in time, can be re-
leased, and have every chance of recov-
ering, although naturally they are yery
much terrified.
1t is not much use in attempting to
tame these rabbits, the brown sort with
white cotton tail. They are true chill
dren of the wild.
Last Winter We saw one sitting NM
tionless on the snow for more than half
an hour.
Evening star., 1936-04-17
Shameful Destruction of
Beautiful Paths and Shrubs

To the Editor OF The star:
Most justly does an insulted and hu-
inflated community vent its feelings
through your valuable columns.
speak Of the shameful spelling OF
the triangle at Pennsylvania avenue,
Eighteenth, Nineteenth and H streets.
1t seems that poor imitation Of NAL
tese cross has been made Of concrete
where park walks should be. In the
center is large circular slab Of con-
crete, large enough for locomotive turn
table, with driveway nearly as wide as
the Defense Highway leading to 1t from
the east. This turntable will act only
as fireless heater, storing up the suns
rays during the day and reproducing
them all night. II will also serve as a
receptacle for the soft-coal SCOT and Is
entirely out of place in park. The two
corner walks to the center have been
eliminated, and, as they were used ex-
tensively by people making short cuts,
the lawn, if one is placed here, will have
footpaths where walks should be. Surely
the various commissions composed Of
intelligent men cannot be obliviouS to
this monstrosity. One look will convince
any man having average common sense
that uglinesS predominates where one
expects to find beauty.
Let it be known that park contains
natures products, such as trees, grass
and flowers, with seats where the many
mothers and children of this section
may leave their close apartments and
commune with nature in the beauty of
green surroundings
The West End Citizens Association, Of
which President Roosevelt is member,
has tried before to have some attention
given to this section of the city, but
without success.
1t does not take an expert to know
that park should not be covered with
concrete. If the trnntable remains, a
tablet should be placed on it, reading:
Here lieth the remains of the City
Beautiful; murdered by Ignorance, In
difference or Prejudice"
PAUL SWEET.
Evening star., 1936-04-17
Esthetics Overlooked
Real Possibilities i'm Park
10 the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
Please add my name to the growing
list of disgruntled persons who object to
the proposed plans for improving"
Franklin Park. May suggest that the
needs of the practical person be served
SiDply and directly by two diagonal
crosswalks through the park and that
the wishes of the esthetic person be full
filled by permitting him to place within
each of the four triangles formed by
such crosswalks whatever "kitchy-koo"
and "cutie-pie" designs may bring him
the fullest enjoyment. Such a plan
should please both classes of taxpayers,
and we, the practical, cold Philistines
that we are, do promise to raise no OBJ
jections to whatever designs the esthetes
may carry out within the four triangles,
however monstrous, if only they, the
artistic souls, will give us the two cross
walks; that is all we ask-just two little
croSswalkS to go from the northeast to
the southwest and from the northwest to
the southeast corners of the park.
And now word to the esthetic: Why
not place in your four triangles some, If
not all, of the lovely" pig-iron statues
of generals you have scattered through
out the city? Not only would such
happy concentration of these points of
interest benefit the hurried tourist,
whether he be practical or esthetic, but
also so bounteous display of filigree
horses tails and caSt-iron regalia might
serve as kind of bird sanctuary? May
be all the starlingS could be enticed to
Franklin Park to take up permanent
residence. Surely such contingency
merits every effort.
WILLIAM HUNTINGTON.