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Evening star., 1936-01-11

Nature, too, works in mysterious ways
her wonders to perform.
Often in middle age, or later, she will
appetite.
He may think, for a time. that his
mind is going back on him.
But it is not that.
1t is simply Natures way Of saving
his eyes.
His eyesight is falling, and Nature
knows 1t better than he does.
Eye failure often Is subtle. step by
step, little by little, so that the victim
realizes it not.
That is where Nature, with her vast
experience. steps in.
She takes away his reading appetite,
on which he had so long prided himself.
She does this because she knows that
it is the best way to save eyes.
"
It is quite q relief, to such q person,
when he discovers that it is his eyes,
not his intelligence, which have gone
back on him.
He was afraid, for a time.
His intelligence, such as 1t was, was
about the only thing he prided himself
upon.
He knew that handsome movie actors
far excelled him in sheer handsomeneSs.
Athletes OF all types were far ahead
Of him in physical vigor.
1t was always highly encouraging to
him to discover that the great foot ball
players, with their broad backs, did little
more in the world than himself, some
times satisfying less.
X X r.
His mind, however, he felt was pecu-
liarly his own.
Even here he had to bow the knee
to superior intelligence, except in one
thing-the flavor of his own mind.
This was his own and he was proud
Of it.
His slant on life was peculiarly per-
sonal, different, he liked to think, and
some agreed with him.
His merit, in a sense, was q different
approach to common problems.
He could be counted upon to throw
slightly different beam upon an old
problem.
This was what he called his own mind,
the thing which made it different from
all other minds, and even superior minds.
This intellectual pride is very much
worth while.
Any one who has it-and many do, Of
course-has precious possession.
y
The power to enjoy reading is dis
tinct thing from reading.
Any one with normal eyesight and
little training can read, but to really
and actually enjoy reading-that is dis
tinctly another matter.
The reading appetite is one of the
few which seldom stultifies itself by too
much.
The real reader never seems to get
enough.
He is many types. from the so-called
"bookworm" to the walking encyclo-
pedia," from the athlete who neverthe-
less loves his books, to the man who
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alive and preserve in 1t a willingness to

alive and preserve in 1t willingness to
live.
Not long ago, woman who might be
considered q Junior contemporary of
Mark Twain and who, having watched
the evolution of mankind through more
than the prophets span of threescore
and ten and learned from her observa-
ton the lesson Of patience and hope,
summed up the problem in these words:
"When am tempted to be discouraged
I search out the little stories in the
papers-the stories with only brief head
lines-and read them. And find that
people still are being born, educated,
employed and rewarded in harmony with
the old principles and rules-which,
parenthetically, are not so stupid as some
may have supposed"
The world, 1t seems, really Is "a ter
rible place" only to persons who see it
in fractional part. When regarded as
one prodigious but enduring unity 1t Is
a much less frightening spectacle.
Evening star., 1936-01-11
Cartoon Sticker Ridicule
Unworthy of G.. 0. p.

To the Editor Of The Star:
The plan of the National Republican
Council to issue a series Of cartoon
stamps for the purpose of ridiculing the
Roosevelt administration between now
and the time of the elections in the Fall
by using them as poster stamps on United
States mail. as reported in an article in
The Star of January 6, appears to me to
be both unworthy of the reasoned judg-
ment of great political party and lack
ing in that fundamental respect which is
the due of the Chief Executive of the
United States, irrespective OF political
affiliation.
AS Republican who did not waver in
1882. feel that I may speak frankly on
this subject. Omitting the question of
the legality of the proposal and the merits
of the satire proposed to be embodied in
the series of stamps, it seems clearly to
be in poor taste for political group to
attempt to undermine the respect for
constitutionally elected representatives
of this Nation by a means which would
not only serve as precedent for groups
which are definitely opposed to the eS-
tabliShed order in the United States,
but by a means which would probably
fail to accomplish the desired end and
would put the Republican party in the
embarrassing position of attempting to
support the Constitution in this treacher-
Gus fluxional period of constitutional
governments by the use of tactics which
would attempt to inculcate public disre-
spect for that same established order
which they propose to protect.
There are legitimate means by which
the National Republican Council may tell
its story without using the mails in the
way proposed. To use Stickers on the
outside of letters for humanitarian pur-
poses, such as Red Cross and tuberculosis
seals or for the purpose of advertising
the beauties and trade possibilities Of the
United States is one thing, but to use ex-
terror of letters for partisan political
propaganda is quite another.
It is stated in the article above men
toned that there is no direct connection
between the National Republican Com
mittee and the National Republican
Council. If this is true, trust that the
former group will see the wisdom of dis
couraging the plan of the National Re-
publican Council without delay.
GLENN ULMAR RICHARD.
Evening star., 1936-01-11
This 'sTerrible'' World.

Mark Twain, saddened by personal ex-
periences, considered the world "a ter
rible place" The great humorist- -philos-
opher's last years were filled with pain
for him, and because Of his Sufferings he
imagined mankind in general was az
fiicted with misery. "I have been read
ing the morning paper" he wrote at a
moment of deep encouragement. Il do
it every morning, well knowing that
shall find in it the usual depravities,
businesses, and hypocrisies, and cruelties
that make up civilization, and cause me
to put in the rest Of the day pleading for
the damnation Of the human race"
But such a pessimistic attitude cannot
be accepted by the generality Of men
and women. It is not scientific, not ac-
curate, not justified. The author himself
probably would have revised his express
sion Of resentment had he been granted
the opportunity Of reconsideration.
Civilization, Mark Twain surely realized,
is not constituted of "depravities, base
neSSeS, ana nypocrlSleS, ana crueltleS.
Rather, it results from those humane
qualities which serve to contradict the
occasional but not necessarily habitual
sinfulness and wickedness of people. 1t
is composed Of the aggregate Of justice,
mercy and love in the world.
And the daily press proves the point.
Indeed, the absence of striking and
colorful news which now and again i'm
presses the casual reader indicates as
much. Good behavior is less dramatic
than bad, and the business of news
paper is that Of reporting the drama
not exclusively the placid commonplaces,
the peaceful routines-of life. Montes-
quieu must have been aware of the dis
tinction when he said: Happy the
people whose annals are tiresome!" But
Voltaire was mistaken in his belief that
"history is only the register of crimes
and misfortunes." It also Is the un-
written but nevertheless important
record Of those constructive values and
enheartening events which keep the race
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Discretion Necessary.

"That speech of yours wasn't what I
should call display of impassioned elo-
quence."
II didn't intend that 1t should be so,"
replied Senator Sorghum. "a man who
INDUCES in too much eloquence these
days is liable to earn the immediate and
combined resentment of his party asso-
ciates owing to fear that he is trying
to get to the front with personal hit"
Evening star., 1936-01-11
Expansive Estimate.

"Mr. Bliggins has high opinion Of
himself"
EYES," said Miss Cayenne. "If he could
compel everybody to take him at his own
valuation he'd be terrible profiteer."
Evening star., 1936-01-11
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
BachelorhoOd.

Dolly has the curves Of Venus
But her mind is rather trite
And for soulful inspiration
She is something Of blight.
Diane has the charm of Cleo,
Sorcery in her deep eyes;
But her figure is too lithesome
For a cinematic prize.
SO when Dolls sweet nothings bore me
And my mind goes in hole
am of to call on Diane.
Star-eyed temptress with a soul.
Wedding neither then, only
Throw to each q grateful kiss
For their separate enchantment
Tethers me to single bliss.
Evening star., 1936-01-11

In Atlantic City, easily reached from
Philadelphia, is a large statue of an
elephant, equipped as restaurant. 1t
may be regarded, during the Democratic
convention, as captured trophy, recall
ing the days when Matt Quay would dis
pense pie and pork from nearby Brigan-
tine Island.
Evening star., 1936-01-11

Radio talks directly to the family,
thereby assuming a familiarity which
may interfere with the impression Of
austere dignity which it is often desirable
for leadership to maintain.
Evening star., 1936-01-11

A bitter campaign is predicted. 1t will
hardly become so cruel as to cause re-
searchers to dig up George Harvey's
magazine to read the words of a resent
full Wilson worker, dismissed when his
usefulness seemed ended. America has
not lost its sense of humor, but some
heroic satire rests neglected in the files.
Evening star., 1936-01-11

Disapproval of horse and buggy days
does not prevent Franklin D. Roosevelt
from asserting approval Of the horse part
OF the combination as revealed in statu-
ary just across the street from the White
House.
Evening star., 1936-01-11
Tennvson Verified.

From the Worcester Gazette.
Several Latin American countries are
said to be thinking of quitting the League
of Nations, development which Tenny-
son might have had in mind when he
wrote, Half a League, half a League,
half League onward"
Evening star., 1936-01-11

Seasoned lawyers naturally respect the
United States Supreme Court. although
1t must be admitted that the Depart
ment of Agriculture claims large share
of the collegiate rah, rah, rah vote.
Evening star., 1936-01-11

The life Of the modern statesman re-
uuires versatility. He must know pre-
cisely when to wear a carnation In
dress coat and also when to get into his
shirt sleeves with a battle ak.
Evening star., 1936-01-11
Bridge Chances.

From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
If you play day and night, say mathe-
maticians, you may expect to get q per-
feet bridge hand once every 379,227 years.
But the chances of getting . perfect
partner are considerably less.
Evening star., 1936-01-11

Caricaturists used to depict William
Jennings Byran with peace doves resting
in his hair Many economists are wish
ing those peace eggs could have been
permitted to hatch.
Evening star., 1936-01-11
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credited to It or not otherwise credited in this
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All rights of publication OF special dispatches
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Evening star., 1936-01-11
A Cruel Game.

The seasons play a cruel game.
They scorn consent and shun advice.
In June we'll wonder what became
OF all this January ice.
Evening star., 1936-01-11

It was once commented with a tinge
of cynicism by Senator Borah that he
was a statesman three years and a
Evening star., 1936-01-11

II don't object to man tellin' all he
knows" said Uncle Eben, "if he sure
enough an honestly knows all he tells"
Evening star., 1936-01-11
D, avn Wars and Warriors

From the wichita Eagle.
Bolivia and Paraguay went two years
without q decision. If the same thing
happens to Mussolini, the turnover Of his
Renesals viii b terrific.
Evening star., 1936-01-11
A Large Enterprise.

The Summertime will soon draw near,
Though one might scarce believe it.
Whatever be your present fear
The Summer will relieve it.
The men of wisdom will arrive
In erudite convention,
And by their arguments contrive
To settle each contention.
The dove Of peace they will provide
With safer means of roosting;
They'll old the profiteers decide
To cease their reckless boosting.
The earth will strike its old-time gain,
And run with circumspection.
We will arrange to set things straight
BY means of one election.
Evening star., 1936-01-11

"I'm tryin'." said Jud Tunkins. mot to
be one of the fathers who get over most
Of their generosity an good cheer when
they fold up the Sanity Claus suit an
put 1t away in the attic"
Evening star., 1936-01-11

@. Why do giraffes make no sound?-
M. J. B.
A. They have no vocal cords. so sound
is impossible.
Evening star., 1936-01-11
Rate by Carrier Within the City.

Nissl cullectfon rna made at tn. end Of each month
Orders may be sent by mail or telephone Ma
tional 5000.
Evening star., 1936-01-11

A reader can get the answer to any
question OF fact by tpritino The Washing
ton Evening Star Information Bureau.
Frederic J. Hdskin, Director, Washing
ton. D. c. Please ilclose stamp for reply
@. How much money is found in q
year in letters which reach the dead
letter off1ceS?-M. T.
A. In the fiscal year ending June 80,
1885, the amount was $l09, ,101.o2. This
was almost $4,000 more than the 1884
total. The increase is attributed to the
large mailings Of chain letters.
Evening star., 1936-01-11

@. When did Sophie Braslau stop sing
ing in public?-B. C. D.
A. Her opera and concert appearances
extended over some 20 years. She made
her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in
1913 and her last appearances were in
concert in 1884. She died in December,
1895, at the age Of 43, after a years
illness.
Evening star., 1936-01-11

@. When will the fair open in johann
neSburg, South Africa?-C. W.
A. The Empire Exhibition will be held
from September Is, 1896, to January
IS, 1887.
Evening star., 1936-01-11

@. When a recipe calls for a dash"
Of something, what quantity is meant?-
j. A. B.
A. In household measurement a dash
is defined as 1-16 of q teaspoonful.
The Washington times., 1936-09-09
Woshinqton Produce

stronger. California, Western lettuce
crates, 6-dozen, $3.50. few higher.
Celery-One New York arrived; bro
ken cars on track. Supplies moderate :;
demand moderate; market about steady.
Michigan, Highballs, 65@75c; la-crates,
washed, $1.50@1.75; Western New York,
1O-inch crates, individually washed 2E-
8 dozen, $2@2.25; crate, washed, $500
LIS; % crates, crate washed, $1.75.
Lettuce-Two California arrived 6
broken and unbroken cars on track.
supplies moderate; demand moderate;
market slightly stronger. California,
western crates, Iceberg type, 5-dozen,
$450 Q5; fair quality and condition, 81
@4.5O; New York, Eastern crates, Big
Boston type, 2 dozen, $1.25@15O.
OnlOns-No Carlot arrivals; / broken
and unbroken cars on track. Supplies
moderate; demand moderate; market
steady. New York, 50-pound sacks yell
lows U. S. No. l, 75@S5c; few higher.
Peaches-Two Michigan arrived; 2
broken and 1 unbroken cars on track.
Supplies moderate; demand slow; mar
ket dull. Virginia, bushel baskets Ell
6ertas, U. S. No. l, 2-2h inches, $2.5O@
2.75; few higher; New Jersey. bushel
inches. $2.25 @2.5O U. s. No. 2. Elbertas,
2@?h inches, $1.5O@I6O New York,
bushel baskets. Elbertas, U. S. No. 1.
2-21a inches, $2.50@2.75.
Peas-No carlot arrivals; broken
cars on track. Supplies light demand
moderate; market about steady. Cali
fornia, bushel hampers Telephones,
$2.25 @2.5O; Colorado, bushel hampers
Telephones, $2.25, few higher
CauliflOwer-No carlot arrivals; no
cars on track. Supplies moderate de.
mand moderate; market steady. New
York, Catskill Section, crates, $500
$1.75.
Sweet POtatOes-No carlot arrivals; no
cars on track. Supplies moderate; de-
mand moderate; market steady North
Carolina, bushel baskets, Porto Ricans,
Nancy Halls and Jersey type, $1@1.15,
poorer, soc.
Oranges-Two California arrived: 4
broken and unbroken cars on track
California, boxes $3.50Q5.25, as to
grade and size.
Mixed VegetabIes-One Colorado ar
rived; 1 unbroken car on track
Lima Beans-Supples moderate; de-
mand moderate; market steady. Della
ware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey,
bushel hampers, 75c9$1. few higher,
poorer lower.
Snap Beans-supplies moderate; de-
mand moderate; market steady. Mary.
land and Pennsylvania, busheI hampers
green, Flat and Round types, 1880
1.5O, poorer low as Use.
Cucumbers - Bushel baskets: New
York, s1.25 @1.6o, poorer, 81;
LoHOHb- CARROT arrivals no cars
on track. California, boxes, No. l,
$6.5O@7; No. 2, $5.5O@6.
Pears-One California arrived; 3 broken
and 2 unbroken cars on track. Cali
fornia, boxes, Bartletts, $2.5O@2.75.
Spinach-Pennsylvan bushel baskets,
75c@$1.OO.
Grapes-No carlot arrivals car un-
loaded; 2 broken and l unbroken car on
track. California, lug boxes, Thompson
Seedless, $1.65@1.75; Red Tokays ST.
Red Malagas, So; Delaware, 12-quart
climax baskets, Concords, IS @40c; fair
condition, SOC.
Grapefruit-No carlot arrivals; bro.
ken car on track. Cuba, boxes, $3.50
@4.O0.
Peppers-DelaYare bushel baskets, soc
Radishes-New York, 4a-bushel bias
ketA 75@S5e.
The Washington times., 1936-09-09
EGGS AND LIVE POULTRY MARKETS
prices Paid Shippers-Net F. o. B.
Washington
By the U. s. Bureau of Agricultural
EcOnOmiCa


prices Paid Shippers-Net F. o. b.
Washington
By the U. s. Bureau of Agricultural
Economics.
Eggs-Market steady to firm Prices
graded eggs. Others unchanged. Cur
rent receipts, 2413 @25hc; hennery
whites, 271a q 2SAc, a few fancy at l to
2. cent premium. Government graded
and dated white eggs (Net prices paid
shippers, F. o. B. Washington: U. S.
extras large, SIC; U. S. Extras, mediums,
30hc: U. s. standards. large. 31hc.
Live POultry-Market generally steady
at unchanged prices Fowl Colored,
heavy, I7@19c; leghorns, 14@15c; roost-
ers, 1O@12c. Chickens: Virginia rocks,
broilers and fryers. 19@21c; roasters, Az
lbs. and up. 22@ 23c: Delaware rocks, all
sizes, 20@21c; Delaware crosses, 800 zoe;
leghorns, all sizes. II q 1Sc; mixed colors,
17Q1Sc.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Sales in Large Lots by Original
Receivers. Sales to A. NJ.
SPOtatOes-No carlot arrivals; 1 broken
car on track. Supplies moderate; de-
inland moderate; market about steady.
Hundred-lb. sacks, cobblers, U. S. No. /:
New Jersey, $2.1O@2.15; poorer So. Penn
sylvania, $2@2.1O.
sAppIes-No carlot arrivals; no cars on
track. Supplies moderate: demand light;
market slightly weaker. Virginia, bushel
baskets, U. S. No. l, Jonathans, IN inch
minimum, 75@S5c; 21a-inch minimum,
$1.15@1.25. U. S. Utility. "a inch mini
mum, 60@65c; 2h-inch minimum, soc
@$1. Grimes, U. S. No. 1, IN inch mini
mum, 75@85c; 2h inch minimum, $1.10@
Ills; few $125. U. S. Utility, 2A-inch
minimum, 6O@65c; 2h-inch minimum,
SOC @$1. Bonums, U. $. No. /, ~ inch
minimum, 75@S5c; 214-inch minimum,
G.1501.25. U. S. Utility, 2A-inch mini
mum, 65c; 2h-inch minimum, 9Oc% 81.
Rambos, U. S. No. l, 2k-inch minimum,
G.15@1.25; 2%-inch minimum. 1880
ESQ Northwestern Greetings, U. S. No.
J. 2h-inch minimum, $1@ Ito; "a inch
minimum, 1925; 3-inch minimum, $1.S5 @
ESQ. Various varieties, U. S No l, az
fnch minimum, soc @$1 2h-nch mini
mum, 90c@ LES. Boxes, Virginia, COM
hination fancy and extra fancy, deli
s1.sO@2; 113s, So; zoos and larger,
s225, few $3.50; Grade C, 1885 and 1905,
$i.4O@1.5O; 113s and 125s, $1.75; zoos
and larger, $1,000. Mcintosh, com
bination fancy and extra fancy, zoos and
S1H.75: ''V ''''"' ' 'l''
= HOneydews-No carlot arrivals; 2 bro
Ken and unbroken cars on track. Sup
plies moderate; demand moderate; mar
ket slightly weaker. Colorado, standard
and jumbo crates, IS to IS, $1.5O@1.75.
= Persian MelOns-No carlot arrivals;
broken car on track. Supplies light;
demand light; market steady. Cali
fornia, jumbo crates, As to IS, $2@2.25:
standard crates, 5s and IS. $1.5O@1.75;
pony crates, IS and IS, $1@1.25.
CantalOupes-No carlot arrivals; 1 bro
ken car on track. Supplies light; de-
mand light: market steady. Colorado,
Salmon Meats, Jumbo flats, Sc to 12s,
$1.25@1.50; standard flats, IFS and 15s,
S1.25.
Cabbage-No carlot arrivals; no cars
On track. Supplies light; demand mod
crate; market steady. New York, 50-lb
sacks, Domestic Round type $1.25@ $50.
CarrOts-One California arrived; l bro
ken and 1 unbroken car on track. Sup
plies light; demand moderatsi market
The Washington times., 1936-09-09

Governments
that stimuant going be taken away this
year. Public Works Administration expenditures for building
operations being increased Farm relief expenditures will
continue large The Works Progress Administration army
on (The first thing know, Works Progress Ad
mnistration workers will be demanding pensiOnsD
The business news of the past suggests that the normal
gain expected September has already begun
Heavy cooler weather marked the end of the drought
in several sections and postponed retail purchases sweed in
volume turned to fall Clothing shoes
furnishings moving good volume. In general
retail trade prospects to be considered bright
the other end of the industrial line however, that the
business orecaser finds for moderate optimism
The steel industry representative of all heavy basic industry
and it shows weakening In fact the announcement OF
advance price emnshed products appears to nd
stronger condition. This would be in line with the trend
of prices for steel scrap
to be of labor demands for higher money wages
may prove helpful for the present. might prevent
strikes and lessen the appeal of the radical labor oganza
lions.
The strength of the demand all the notable in
that the anticipated edown automobile production has
Last week. the estimated output was only about 3OO cars
which down and below year But already the building
models for 1887 has begun that this slump only tenn
MEANWHILE the demand for steel for railways conStruc
ton miscellaneous industrial excellent The price
marup which takes effect in October will doubtless drive IN
some business
ported to be increasing and to be justified by demand.
The renewed backwardness in railway carloadngs is again
the least favorable statistical Indication 1t partly however,
a result of the drought.
Commodity prices mostly higher week, including
grains cotton and cotton CLOTH lard steel scrap quicksilver
tin and Raw sugar of the few exceptions do
not how prices help but higher in view of
many improved inventory positions the drought huge credit
initiation and the demand which has developed.
The announcement of another successfu financing by the
Administration, including about $4OOOOOOOO of funds
will not surprise anyone The Government virtually gives the
banks the credit with which to buy its bonds and the
tnued inflow of gold from France also helps Perhaps the
chief significance of the operation that shows eup
IN the easymoney and borrowospend policy of the Admin
straon also shows that money rates have been forced
low that the banks have at last been driven
bonds Short notes and bills give them practically yield
at all.
The Washington times., 1936-09-09

statistics and in sentiment.
Of course, we still have to make some allow
ance for the drawbacks of political and none
tary uncertainty, the drought, and labor I'M
rest. These, however, have obviously not been
strong enough to turn the rising tide. Prices
are firm or rising. Forward buying has be-
come more in evidence than in long while.
1t seems therefore, that the trend will con-
tinue upward, and that this should last for a
good many months, or until interfered with by
some new radical move by the New Dealers
or an outbreak of general European war.
Unfortunately, part of this business activity
still rnsnlts from artificial StimnlantS chief
The Washington times., 1936-09-09
HANEY :'; II '1 :::; s s:s,; ':ss:;
80 "A - - = and It Shows No Weakening
By LEWIS HANEY
Professor of Economics, New York University

NEW YORK. Sept 9-As enter the fall business
prospects good There has been improvement both in
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