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Evening star., 1936-05-02
Derby.

, One need not be an habitual racing fan
to respond to the attraction of the drama
which is to be played at Churchill Downs
this afternoon. The mind of the en-
tire Nation momentarily will be turned
toward Louisville while nineteen of the
best three-year-olds tear round the track
In the sixty-second running of the Ken
; lucky Derby. Only few seconds more
than two minutes will be required to de-
eide which of the contending horses Is
TO be received into history in company
with such celebrated winners as Ex-
terminator, Zev, Reigh Count, Gallant
Fox, Twenty Grand and Cavalcade. Since
1896 the course has been only a mile
and quarter, and from start to finish
the pace is faster than lies in the power
Of words to tell.
Yet the fleeting vision must be actu-
ally experienced to be properly appreci-
ated. Irwin Cobb was correct In his
judgment: You amt never been no
where's and you amt never seen nothing
until you have beheld with your own
eyes q Derby running" The race itself
10 only the apex Of the show. Il repre-
Evening star., 1936-05-02
Do Landscapists Know
Or Mean What They Say?
To the Editor Of The star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
II the landscapes mean what they
say why do they not run diagonal paths
from corner to corner2 Are they afraid
that It will suggest the British Ensign
or be too utilitarian? The proposition
for Franklin Park Is humorous as well
as tragic. It reminds me Of something
known as the mid-section mark used on
boat plans. There is one form Of such
mark which would be useful in Franklin
Park and that Is the one formed by a
st. Andrews Cross and a superpoSed
small circle, the straight lines passing
through the circle.
AS near as can figure, a 1andscaper
is one who would make everything Diff
ferent than what it is, the high places
low and the low places elevated, the
living trees out and new ones in. We
are reminded Of a poem about tree,
and 1t does seem true that landscapes
can make diagrams, but only God can
make a forest, a park or anything in
the nature line worth looking at or be-
ing appreciated. I mean the kind of
landscapes we get in public places. I
do know of some good and beautiful
places the result Of mans labors, but
God would know better than to put
millions of dollars into stone buildings
in a post-swamp location, to bring on
traffic problems, flood problems, and heat
problems, around huge park that is
dangerous to enter at night afoot, and
dig up and destroy comforting growth
that it has taken generations to bring to
maturity. AS for hlacs, If that is a test
Of the landScaper's knowledge, they grow,
smell good and multiply fast in this
city, except when torn up by the roots.
They are abloom in my back yard at
present, with practically no encourage
ment. There is so much improvement
needed in Washington that it seems a
shame to take tax or any other money
for wasteful changes. The parks need
cleaning up, but not starting over again.
w. E. ALLEN.
Evening star., 1936-05-02

were to be surrendered to the State for
trial on that charge the death penalty
would probably be imposed upon con-
viction. It Is not likely, however, that
there win be any transfer Of Jurisdiction,
unless there is failure of prosecution in
both the Bremen and Hamm kidnapping
cases, which Is not to be expected.
There is ground for congratulation in
this repeated demonstration of the Fed
eral service Of investigation and crime
pursuit. The Bureau Of Investigation
has established a high prestige for effec-
tiveness that should set a standard for
the State police and judicial agencies to
the end Of more thorough enforcement
of the laws. Unification of State laws,
adoption Of uniform standard of police
service, cooperation with the Federal
service to the fullest extent would make
life and property in this country safer
and create a wholesome respect for the
law in all jurisdictions.
Evening star., 1936-05-02

nearby Williamsburgh has been recon-
Structed, but seeks to determine pre-
cisely the layout Of the old town, to
mark the sites for the benefit Of tourists,
and to preserve in a museum articles
Illustrative Of its ways Of life.
Nearby Yorktown, Mr.. Flickinger ex-
planned, constitutes an entirely different
problem. The work involves locating
the various military and naval positions
at the time Of the battle which brought
an end to the Revolution. Here also,
cur1ously enough, some of the most per-
manent material resulted from the
drinking customs of the day. Divers,
exploring the sites in the harbor where
British warshipS were sunk, have already
recovered more than 200 brandy and gin
bottles and there probably are hundreds
vived almost all the other contents of
the ships.
All are empty, or contain only sea
water and mud. The corks came out
long ago. The glass. however, has un-
dergone chemical changes during the
long time it has been buried in the bot
tom slime so that it now has an un-
applicable beauty. One of these bottles
recently was presented to President
Roosevelt.
1t is evident. Mr.. Flickinger pointed
out, that the British Navy Of 1871 was
not stinted on liquor-although the su-
perficial impression from the abundance
of bottles is unfair, because glass, pro-
tected from shattering in the soft mud,
is much more durable than iron. The
divers also have brought to the surface
a number Of 12-pounder cannons, with
which the warships were armed, which
are being cleaned of the rust of $50
years, together with many table and
kitchen utensils, metal parts of uni
forms, etc.
Back of Yorktown, where the French
and American troops were stationed, the
Psychologists have been able to find a
great many uniform buttons bearing
the number of the regiments. This has
proved an invaluable aid in locating the
positions occupied by the different mill
tary units. All these will be carefully
marked and some Of the battle para
phernalia reconstructed.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
Parking Meter Proposal
Approved by Motorist

To the Editor Of The Star:
AS motorist and Washington auto
club member, should like to record my
self In favor of giving the parking
meter plan a trial. I learn from a
National Safety Council survey that the
plan is working well in other cities and
that both motorists and merchants like it.
I live in suburban Washington and
it looks to me like the idea would give
my family an opportunity to use our car
occasionally for downtown shopping;
especially in cases where one would
want to make quick trip to, say, an F
street store for quick purchase and have
reasonable assurance of finding a park
ing space within reasonable distance Of
that store.
would be just as happy to pay five
cents for that privilege as I am to pay
a gas tax for roads of $12 year for the
frequently beneficial services of an auto
mobile club. The opposition probably
will come from those who don't want
to pay anything for anything and park
all day on the streets to the detriment
Of others.
Incidentally, I understand the two
local automobile clubs have taken posi-
ton against the plan. Mine is not speak,
Ing for me. w. G. IRWIN.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
Tribute to TraceweH on
Gardens. Birds and Cats
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
In world largely beset with discord
and strife. how pleasant to read occa-
Sionally so tolerant, humane and kindly
an article as Mr.. Tracewell's recent con-
tribution on gardens, birds and cats.
This wise and observing philosopher
has learned that those charming and
graceful little domestic companions, cats,
are not inherent enemies of gardens, but,
on the contrary, are useful in protecting
them against insects and burrowing pests.
And he has made the further discov-
cry that well-bred and well-fed cat
had no interest in birds, but that each
can pursue his appointed way with COM
plete disregard of one another.
1t is, in fact, man, not the so-called
"lower animals" who is the predatory,
potential enemy of all sentient creation
except himself, and who trains other poor
creatures to prey upon one another, the
hound to rend the fox, the bird dog to
capture his game"
When hear the superficial exclama-
ton of the unwise II detest cats; they
eat birds!" my reply is brief It is,
Don't you?" TIL. RUSSELL.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Old Building.
Ineres squatty looking building that
was put up years ago,
They called 1t altitudinous and thought
1t quite show.
But other structures were designed, as
men more daring grew,
And this one seemed to dwindle. Its
admirers were but few.
1t nestles in canyon. Windows loftily
aloof
Gaze down upon the chimneys and the
flagpole on its roof.
Nooooy Lifts his head today and turns
a wondering eye
On the squatty looking building that we
used to think was high.
Oh, many a glimpse of story shines and
fades in lifes events
AS the theme of song and story with a
nations compliments.
There's many a statue chiseled for pos
terity to see
That doesn't even make the tourist
query, "Who was he?"
AS other times bring other men trium-
phant to our view,
The world forgets the old In contempla-
tion of the new.
And we mention bygone greatness with
a reminiscent sigh
1t is like the good old building that we
used to think was high.
Evening star., 1936-05-02

sents the final fruition, the ultimate
climax of months Of training, genera
tions of breeding, centuries of cultiva-
ton. Great victories of the turf almost
never are accidents. Devotees OF the
game know that principle is involved
the principle of quality developed through
processes of applied intelligence during
long periods Of time.
And therein may be found the reason
for the Outstanding philosophers inter-
est in the Derby spectacle. To him the
elimination Of any evolutionary pre-
cedure is a subject worthy of attention.
He understands that "like effects are
produced by like causes" It follows
that, as he watches the contest on the
Churchill Downs, he Is moved to think CT
how human thoroughbreds might be, and
indeed not infrequently are, born and
educated to do notable things in the
world. About a decade ago Blue Grass
breeder made the obvious point in
book widely read among men Of science,
sociologists and educators.
But the multitude loves the Derby
without regard to its cosnlic implica-
tions. AL that really is required for
practical enjoyment of the event is a
robust heart, spirit competent of
thrilling and exuberant delight in SUI
premely exciting occasion. There will
be thousands of sport lovers on the
scene, and several score millions will
hear about it over the air and through
the press. All will unite in the hope
and expectation that the best horse and
the best rider will win.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
Dangers of Power.

so you managed to get that man his
appointment"
EYES," replied Senator Sorghum.
"That was lucky"
Il don't know whether 1t was or not.
OF course, he's my friend as long as he
holds the position. But two or three
dozen men who would have liked the
place are liable to be my enemies for
ever"
Evening star., 1936-05-02

King Fuad departs from historic
ground. He was a man of modern en-.
lightenment, but by no means sufficiently
wise to understand the mysteries of his
countryS early history, whose reminders
loom in our present-day affairs. The
copy often obscures the ancient original.
If Fuad had seen the Washington Monu-
ment, he would probably have COM
mented, "Ah, yes; it is an excellent
obelisk."
Evening star., 1936-05-02
Proposal for Prevention of
Conflicting Music Dates
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
There are in this city q number Of
musical organizations and wide variety
Of musical activities which frequently
manifest themselves in public perform
ances. It is inevitable that wholly in
dependent action on the part Of these
various organizations will result, all too
frequently, in clashes of dates, to the
great disadvantage Of all concerned. Is
it not possible to obviate this unfortunate
situation by setting up joint commit
tee of such organizations to act as q
clearing house for dates and places for
public performances?
1t is my hope that this letter win
elicit the views of others interested in
this problem. EDWARD c. POTTER.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
School Program Financing.

In submitting to the Commissioners
school building program that would re-
quire an expenditure Of, say, $5,0O0,000
q year for five years the Board of Edu-
cation has presented no new problem.
What the board has done is to write
down some of the phases Of an old
problem in black and white. The solu-
ton Of this problem does not call for
new proposals, such as earmarking GER
tain proportion of the tax yield, dras-
tically increasing the local tax rate or,
by some feat of legerdemain, securing
from Congress the permission to involve
the District heavily in bonded indebted
ness. What it does call for is equitable
recognition of the lawful system Of Cap
ital City financing and return to
that system.
The five-year school building program
Is statement of new construction
needed to bring the physical properties
Of the public school system abreast Of
demands. Most of the items in this
$25,000000 project would doubtless be
called essential. But some of them could
wait, while others should be pushed
vigorously, beginning now.
The Commissioners are unable to see
how anything can be done now, first,
because the end Of the session of Con-
gress is nearing and, second, because
they have no method of raising the
= necessary revenue. Their problem, In
this respect, is not confined to the
: schools. It embraces almost everything
IN the way of capital expenditure for
the District. Under the present system
1t is impossible to do much more than
to provide for mere maintenance. Other
needs than those confronting the schools
are accumulating rapidly.
: The answer to the problem lies in a
return to the fixed ratio system of ap-
propriating for the District-a system
enabling the Commissioners to know in
advance their approximate revenue avail
ability, and to plan wisely in accordance
with such knowledge. Under such a
system school building program could
be financed. Systematic planning, for
schools or anything else, is impossible
under the present system. Even now,
only two months before the beginning
Of the next fiscal year, the Commis-
sioners have no idea how much money
they will have to spend, what projects
are going to be dropped. what projects
are going to be approved or whether
there will be any money available OUT
side the funds possibly to be appropri-
ated in continuing resolution.
The school program should be pressed
before Congress. Other needs Of the
District should be vigorously pressed be-
fore Congress by the Commissioners.
One need now Is to impress the sympa-
thetic members Of Congress with the
fact that tangible problem in common
sense finance confronts the District, to
be solved only through the serious con-
sideration of that problem and steps
toward its solution to be taken by the
exclusively governing Congress. AS long
rs busy Congress leaves government
OF the District to few members who
make what political capital they can
out OF it, no school program or any other
Kind OF program is possible.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
Remodeled Parks Offer
Business Opportunity

TO the EdltOr OF The Star:
What price the concession to fry eggs
on the new concrete pavements in the
made-over parks for the benefit of tour
lists from the more fortunate cities, who
have some say about what goes on in
their home towns? AL TAGAME.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
. Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Once i'm a While

When the air Is warm with Spring.
And the May days call,
Put the routine work aside,
Just forget 1t all.
Following your own sweet viii
In round Of Joy,
Play the truant for day
Like a carefree boy.
Truancy In life's strict school,
Bit OF stolen fun,
Skipping lessons for a day,
Soaking up the sun.
Getting of the schedule
For a careless hour,
Brings us back 10 work again
Fail of nsw-fcsmd pcwsA
Evening star., 1936-05-02

Business improvement is evident,
although it is still admitted that there
is no hope Of getting rid Of the tax
assessor or the bill collector.
Evening star., 1936-05-02

Massachusetts, is State of collegiate
prestige. Nevertheless it shows appre-
citation of ALI Landon Of Kansas, the
State where the big ideas grow In
natural and sometimes undiscipnned
abundance.
Evening star., 1936-05-02

There were initials in abundance long
before they were introduced into political
shorthand. Uncle Daniel Willard has
used them in his business all the way
from B. & o. to c., B. & @.
Evening star., 1936-05-02

The Mayor of Pittsburgh deserves a
slap on the wrist for refusing because of
political grudge to shake hands with a.
member OF a band of college troubadours.
A really good politician will shake hands
with everybody. any place, any time.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
Generous Proposal.

Prom the Roanoke Times.
A Fort Wayne physician says that
modern woman wants her mate to domi-
nate her" To show that he really be-
lieves that. he should offer free treat
ment to husbands who have the temerity
TO try out the theory.
Evening star., 1936-05-02

Not being lawyer by habit, Senator
Vandenberg when told that he is a can
didate does not attempt to quibble In
pursuit of an alibi.
Evening star., 1936-05-02

Aviator Ben King breaks record from
time to time and leaves it a matter Of
surprise that there are still records re-
naming to be surpassed.
Evening star., 1936-05-02

When the stock market reports profit
taking" it does not account for the buyer
who is simply letting go because he can
not hold on.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
Discovered!

Prom the worcester Gazette
A college wants 10 schedule few foot
ball games for Spring. II seems some
OF the star athlstes had been caught
atu1yins.
Evening star., 1936-05-02

Jud Tunkins says the theater would
be uplifted in three or four weeks If
everybody stayed away from the kind
of shows he says he doesn't approve of.
Evening star., 1936-05-02

Political conventions are among the
things that make life worth living. The
Republic is pretty certain to endure IL
only for their sake.
Evening star., 1936-05-02

Railroads report better earnings. but
not yet enough to fix up the grade
crossings.
Evening star., 1936-05-02

"Gettin' even wifi an enemy" said
Uncle Eben. amt gineter do no mo-
dan add do waste OF O whole lot Of
vaiuabls time an energy 70 Dc harm he
has already done you."
Evening star., 1936-05-02
A Selfish Constituency.

"Are you going to send your Con-
gresham back to Washington"
mo-" replied Farmer Corntossel.
"We've found out that he's such good
company that we've decided to keep
him home"
Evening star., 1936-05-02
The Only Wav to the Cash.

From the Grand Island Independent.
A Kansas City pastor urges q sledge-
hammer campaign against slot machines
Well, that Is about the only way you
can sst your money out q than.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
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Evening star., 1936-05-02
Natures Approval.

Natures Approval.
OF self-approval let us sing
Along life's blooming ways,
For even Nature in the Spring
Doth throw herself bouquets.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
Practical Difficulties.

A theory is like man
BY nature prone to shirk.
Though promise marks his every plan,
It's hard to make him work.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
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Evening star., 1936-07-26
Cottages in Parks

! best collection in this country OF old
fashioned casters "a silver stand to
hold a set of glass cruets containing
various condiments) such as used to
occupy the center Of the dining-room
table. Pollock is devoted to the Vir-
ginia mountains.
Prominent in initiating the move
ment for the park were Col. H. j.
Benchof of Woodstock, D. P. Wine,
Frank L. Sublett, John r. Crown.
Henry Ney, all of Harrisonburg: Gen.
H. L. Opie of Staunton and Hugh L.
Naylor of Front Royal. They orga-
nized a regional Chamber of Com
merce. with the park as their main
objective, and did the promotion work,
with Col. Benchoff as president and
D. p. Wine as secretary.
They started as the Shenandoah
Valley, Inc, and when the effort grew
to Statewide proportions. this orga-
ganization was superseded by the
Shenandoah National Park Associa-
tion. They tried to have the Federal
Government take over the area for
a National Park and were told that the
Government never had bought land
for parks. 1t was then decided to have
the State Of Virginia buy up the
mountains and present them to the
Federal Government. After $1,000, 900
had been raised, hard times came
along and money was hard to get. 1t
was then that Gov. Byrd came to the
rescue with a State appropriation of
$1,000,000.
A S THE agency of the Interior De-
partment, the Southern Appala-
chan National Park Commission was
organized with Henry w. Temple, then
member of Congress from Pennsyl-
vania, as chairman. and with Glenn
S. Smith, chief engineer (topo-
graphic) of the United States Geo.
logical Survey as secretary; vice
chairmen, William c. Gregg, National
Arts Club, New York, an ardent ma
ture and wild-life lover, and Harlan
p Kelsey, an eminent botanist with
lem, Mass, and clerk. Mrs. D. H
Erbach OF washington.
Working on the recommendations
made by the pioneer workers to Sec
retary Work in President Coolidges
cabinet, this commission made per-
sonal tour on horseback of some SO
sites from the Potomac River down
into Georgia. They selected two sites
one the Southern Appalachian, now
| the Shenandoah National Park, and
the Great Smokies-Which are now
to be connected by 500-mile skyland
drive thousand feet wide. In the
Summer before adjournment in 1925
Congress passed an act creating these
parks if the States would donate the
land.
The Shenandoah National Park As
Sociation then turned the task Of buy
ing up the land to the State of Vir-
ginia, after Gov. Byrd had negotiated
the appropriation of million dollars.
The work was done by the Virginia
State Conservation Commission, of
which w. E. Carson of Riverton was
chairman. He took over this park
project as his own particular job He
found it a most difficult task to trace
the ownership of some parcels of land
and the task dragged on for four
or five years. After condemnation
the more than 1000 parcels of land
were included in one voluminous doc
ument, describing in detail the metes
and bounds It took over a year to
draft this bill, which Is the largest
ever presented to the Virginia State
Legislature. To facilitate the trans
fer, the State of Virginia guaranteed
the title to the entire tract of some
1856 600 acres.