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Evening star., 1936-04-02

It's rough sailing on the waters OF
sleep.
An experiment demonstrating the con-
tinuous fluctuations in the depth of
slumber was reported to the American
Physiological Society, meeting here last
week, by Drs. N Kleitman N. R. Cooper
man and F. j. Mullin of the University
of Chicago.
The generally accepted opinion has
been that somnolence followed a smooth
curve increasing in depth for approx
imately two hours and then gradually
decreasing up to the time OF natural
waking. The University of Chicago
Psychologists tested this by determining
the loudneSs Of a sound necessary to
awaken a sleeper at different periods
during the night, the suppoSition being
that the louder the sound required the
deeper the slumber.
They found that the loudness of the
stimulus necessary to wake a sleeper
varied directly with the time since the
last movement. Every one, as is well
known, moves more or less during
sleep. After movement. they reported,
the depth of sleep gradually increases,
but decreases again as the time for
another movement approaches. This
creates successive rises and falls in the
depth of sleep during the night, and
sleep becomes deeper the longer the time
interval between two movements.
Movements are infrequent," the physi-
ologists reported. during the initial
hours of nights sleep. and in testing
for the depth of sleep at random one Is
more likely to strike periods OF deep
slumber during those hours than later
in the night. Actually, however, sleep
is no deeper five minutes after move
ment at one hour than at another. In
stead of one continuous curve OF deep
sleep there are great number OF dis
continuous curves between successive
pairs of movements, and the maxima OF
these curves varies directly with the
time intervals separating the movements.
Another section of the physiological
society devoted its session to consider
alton of the functions of the cerebellum
or little BRAIN" the second largest part
of the brain, which lies under the rear
of the cerebral cortex and whose func-
ton is chiefly that of co-ordinatlng
movements.
It is one of the least understood por-
tions of the brain. Evidently it is i'm
portant, but men have been known to
live almost normal lives without 1t.
Curious phenomena produced by elec-
trical stimulation Of the interior OF this
organ in monkeys and cats were reported
by DR.. Kenrick Hare Of Northwestern
University Medical School. He was able
to produce a sort of "eyes right" re-
sponse that would have gladdened the
heart of a veteran drill sergeant.
Immediately the stimulation was ap-
piled as a rule, the eyes and head were
turned in the direction in which the
point of stimulation was located. The
limbs on that side were fiexed and those
on the opposite side extended. The in
slant stimulation was stopped the above
gave way to an opposite posture, the
rebound. The head was turned to the
side opposite that stimulated. The
limbs on the same side were rigidly
extended and those on the opposite side
relaxed and fiexed.
This rebound" posture lasted, in some
cases, as long as five minutes. A second
stimulus during the rebound produced
an inhibition Of this posture. This
Evening star., 1936-04-02

sincerity Of books conceived as theirs
were.
Hence the hope which many entertain
for a worldwide renaissance In the
middle years of the twentieth century.
People have paid fearful price for war
and revolution since 1914, and 1t would
be the most sardonic jest the universe
ever has known If nothing noble and
fine and good were to come Of all the
travail. The thought of a collapse OF
civilization is intolerable. Instead, in
creasing numbers of individuals pre-
fer to believe that out of the tur-
moil will emerge . society cleansed
and purified and invigorated for a life
more beautiful and free. They remember
how Andersen's Brave Tin Soldier per-
ished in flames. yet recall that his heart
was unconsumed.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

do some planning. It Is 50 now. as it
always has been so, from the earliest
agricultural days. The yards we see
which are not gardens simply have had
no planning, having been left as they
fell from the hands of the real estate
developer Of the old style. The builder
Of the new type plans his gardens along
with his houses. That is why he sells
a superior product as a whole. He gives
more for the money.
~ II
Planting seeds Of ANIMALS in the gar
den too early is just waste OF time.
We do not believe any garden COM
plete without some annual flowers.
From time to time there arises a cry
against them, but they will always have
their place, not only in the new or first
garden, where color is demanded, but
also in what may be called, by compari-
son at least, the finished garden.
The type of snobbery which rules out
the ANIMALS as If they were so many
weeds is disappearing as activities of
garden clubs and other organizations,
aided by proper publicity in the form of
books, newspapers and magazines, bring
home ceaselessly the beauty and charm
of many annual flowers.
The continuing gardener-and by that
we mean he or she who gardens year
after year-must draw a fine line, per-
haps, between perennials and the an
nuals, but 1t can be done, and the yard
or garden be given the best of both, as
far as ones tastes, purse and inclinations
run.
Directions on seed packets Of ANIMALS
should be followed carefully. The seeds
men know, or at least they ought to
know, and it is waste of time and money
to put out seeds long before they are
supposed to be set out.
The beginner, especially, must keep in
mind that though he may be fooled by
balmy days of March and beginning
April, the seeds themselves will not be
fooled.
The gardener Is dealing with live
things. In them, though they may not
look it, resides the power Of intelligence,
as well as that of growth and fruition.
Just what this intelligence of plant
cells is no one knows precisely. That
it is akin. however, to the intelligence
Of the mind of man there can be no
doubt. A vast gulf separates the two,
but somehow they are related. Perhaps
only in the great hereafter, as the song
suggests, will we know. But at any rate
we can do ourselves the simple justice
of regarding flower seed as something
both alive and endowed with intelligence
of sort. And back in that intelligence
is knowledge of when Spring really is
at handl
That is why seeds planted too early do
'little good" as the gardener says. They
are waiting for the real thing. While
they wait they may rot, or something
else may happen to them. So, mind the
restrictions on the seed packets and in
the best how" books. If you don't
know or can't find out any other way,
ask some one with more experience than
yourself. Do yourself the justice to do
that, too, even though it hurts. at times.
Already the lilac buds on the French
varieties have swelled so largely that
we are eager to predict one of the great
lilac years. If April chances to be
fine month. running warmly and smooth
ly into May. this old town is going to
have the greatest display of lilac BIOS
SONS since the great year of 1928.
Evening star., 1936-04-02
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Vox Populi.
I'd oft sit and listen till teardrops would
glisten
At pathos and humor so neat
But he's thinking at present and isn't
so pleasant
As his numerous friends he will greet.
He says he don't care If they mix up the
tariff;
With the bears they can do as they like
Instead of Grating, in silence he's waiting.
My dear Uncle Jim is on strike.
His words in profusion would bring
conclusion
To argument most any time.
He'd show what we needed, but he was
unheeded-
And now see our folly and crime!
Well just have to grumble and struggle
and stumble,
Or listen to waves on the mike.
We're feelin neglected or else misdi-
rected
Since dear Uncle Jim went on strike.
Evening star., 1936-04-02
War Clouds i'm Asia.

At the same moment that the Western
powers are seeking to bolster the Euro
pean peace structure shattered by re-
militarization of the Rhineland war
clouds are gathering in the Far East.
Moscow reports an invasion of Outer
Mongolia by Japanese Manchukuoan
troops in considerable force, with result
ant heavy fighting. The Soviet govern
ment has formally notified Japan that
the situation docs not permit pacifically
waiting for the development Of events"
AS the Russians have just sealed a
treaty to assist Outer Mongolia in case
she is attacked, Moscow's declaration has
the smack of an ultimatum and the
aroma of war. 1t is coupled with the
ominous warning that it will be neces-
sary to take energetic measures" to put
an immediate end to aggressive opera
tions against Mongolia. Serious re-
sponsibility," the vice commissar for
Soviet foreign affairs told the Japanese
Ambassador at Moscow, would fall upon
the Toxic government in case the actions
of its dependent organization" led to
an extension of conflicts on Mongolian
territory.
Everything suggests that the latest
clash along the ill-defined Manchukuoan-
Mongolian border is the most serious OF
the recurrent incidents which have
brought military units Of the neighbor-
ing states into collision during the past
year. Because of its sovietized govern
ment, Outer Mongolia has come to be
regarded as virtually Russian territory.
The Moscow authorities do not conceal
their determination to regard Japanese
depredations against it as attacks on the
U. s. S. r. itself. The area, still NOM
inaiiy a Chinese province under Chinas
suzerainty, is so situated that Japanese
domination of it through Manchukuo
would constitute q grave threat to the
Soviet, especially its Trans-Siberian rail-
way communications. The Russians
claim they have unsuccessfully attempted
to persuade Japan to negotiate an ad-
Indication of the boundary dispute.
Moscow charges that Toxic mllltarist
influence is responsible for the refusal
to remove the controversy from the
sphere of friction in order that tension
may be maintained at the peak and
eventually provide a pretext for that
attack on the Soviet which the jap
anese Army is accused of Systematically
plotting.
Meantime charges and counter claims
fly thick and fast between Moscow and
Toxic, each seeking to fasten on the
other country responsibility for aggres-
sion. Japanese general headquarters at
Hsinking, capital of Manchukuo. reports
that on Tuesday there was an attack
by twelve Mongolian bombing planes on
a observation-disclosures frontier guard.
Japanese -Manuchukuoan forces are also
said to have been engaged in protracted
hostilities with Mongolian column sup
ported by armored cars, with heaVy
losses on both sides.
Through the mist of diplomatic re-
examinations and rival border battle
bulletins looms the certain indication
that perilous situation is boiling up on
the Observation-Disclosures front. 1t
may well prove to be the spark to set
alight the long threatened condagration
between the Soviet and Japan for mas
terry of Asia, with almost inescapable in
ternational complications.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

The photographs of DR.. Conant wear
a fixed smile which seems to imply that
ne saw the "Hasty Pudding" play and
thought it was pretty good, although
perhaps not what Sophocles might
have done with the same theme. College
life has broadened. When Harvard was
founded it was not expected that young
gentlemen would ever learn so much
about the show business.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

The cherry trees will blossom on time
IN Potomac Park with the annual assur-
ance that whatever gloom may be in
vented by imagination, faith may be
retained In the assurance "a thing of
beauty is joy forever" They attract
a greater number of visitors each year,
and even those that are destroyed will
be replaced.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

Economists take note Of details that
might at glance seem trivial. Fashions
In Spring hats cause an unusual stir as
models step gracefully along the po-
litical ringside.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

The King of England insists on saying
radio" rather than the customary"
English term, wireless" If he speaks
in New York on some future occasion,
he may seek to please all phases of
philology by now and then mentioning
"raddio."
Evening star., 1936-04-02

Good business management has made
amateur hours SO popular on the radio
that many a seasoned player would be
glad of chance to lose his professional
standing.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

The nerve with which Senator Borah
faced horde of Harlem hecklers should
dispose of the fears that he may not
feel strong enough to go campaigning
without selecting communities that have
had expert and prolonged rehearsal in
the preliminary chorus, I'VE want
Borah"
Evening star., 1936-04-02
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Winter Passes.

sing song of the Spring, that bids
The long-frozen earth unclose
And send forth to flower and grow apace
The clover and budding rose.
I sing Of the lengthening dusk, and of
The star-lighted, pulsing night,
OF lifting paeans from birds at dawn,
In the months Of pure delight.
Spring in the heart. awakening Joy.
In the warm, e-giving rain
And under soft skies of misty blue
Living and loving again. :. -
Evening star., 1936-04-02

Astronomers continue to interest
readers in what happened in space
billions of years ago when most of them
are chiefly concerned about local events
that may materialize within five or six
months.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

Actors playing in New York are &C
cused of coarse disrespect toward the
United States Government. Mr.. Sirovich
should have something to say about the
critics who permit this.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

There is often dark side to bright
picture. With all its beauty contests,
court procedure compels New Jersey to
be one of the most serious minded States
in the Union.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

A happy home with an adopted young
ster is desired by former Major Jimmy
Walker. Having had his share of jazz,
Mr.. Walker would probably like some
little bedtime stories for a change.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

College societies are assuming so much
intellectual responsibility that battle
of wits is not considered at its fiercest
until Greek letter meets Greek letter.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

Kentucky desires to know whether an
enormous crop of colonels must be re-
garded merely as an example of Laf-
foon-doggling.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

All archaeological suspicion is justified
that original users of the swastika would
not have known what the word "fuehrer"
meant If they had heard 1t.
Evening star., 1936-04-02
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Evening star., 1936-04-02
A Principle Personally Applied.

"a man makes mistake when he tries
to obtain something for nothing"
True" replied Senator Sorghum; "and
yet some people expect us to 60 ahead
and get elected without a campaign
fund"
Evening star., 1936-04-02

self in favor of the Landon nomination.
whether that fact will hamper or aid
his selection as permanent chairman re-
mains to be seen. a.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

Suggestive" paintings are deplored
So are futuristic canvases which sug-
gest nothing to average intelligence.
Evening star., 1936-04-02
Genuine.

Genuine.
1t seems bit gay and light-hearted, I
know,
To smile with the blossoms that gra-
ciously grow,
But counterfeit money appears here and
there,
And counterfeit sentiments not at all
rare.
There are counterfeit jewels to dazzle
the throng
And counterfeit friendships that put you
in wrong.
But there's always garden for you and
for me
Where the flowers are honest as honest
can be.
Jud Tunkins says he wonders why the
most skeptical folks are somehow in
clined to put faith In any stranger that1l
give them q hoss-race tip.
"A hearty word of encouragement for
one who Is striving for better things"
said Hi Ho, the sage Of Chinatown, "is
ammunition in the battle for the right. I"
The Historic Error.
Now, let us strive, nor pause to see
The hardships ere q prize is won. !
The man who's always wrong is he
Who says that something can't be done.
EARS amt as good as eyes," said Uncle
Eben. Seem Is believin', but listenin'
to all de talk dat goes round is somethin'
different.A
Evening star., 1936-04-02
A Fine Foundation.

'How is your twelve-year-old boy pro-
crossing in his studies?"
Brilliantly" replied the anxious-look-
ing parent. "He has thought up the
most marvelously extensive equipment of
questions you could imagine. If he ever
acquires the answers to all of them he
will be the wisest man since Solomon"
Evening star., 1936-04-02
Rain and W ar.

From the Boston. Transcript.
Perhaps a season of Ethiopian rains
in Germany might cool of the hotheads
in the RhinelsRd.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

Anti.Radio Ghost.
From the Danville (Ill.) Commerciai-News
A Chicagoan reveals that a ghost in
his house stops the radio from playing,
but forgets to append its haunting rates.
Florida Still Progressive.
From the Miami Herald.
1t appears that Florida is not going
back to the old canal days, after all.
Evening star., 1936-04-02
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Evening star., 1936-04-02

@. Has Frank Menke, editor of the All
Sports Record Book, ever been a ghost
writer?-J. L. X.
A. Mr.. Menke has written articles
under'175 different names and also writes
under his own name.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

@. What is the minimum expense for
room and board for people travelling in
Europe?-K. L.
A. To live comfortably, American trav-
elers may count on spending S. day
per person for meals and lodging on the
Continent or in the British Isles.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

A reader can get the dnswer to any
question OF fact by writing The Epe-
ving Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Hdskin, director, Washington, D.
c. Please i,close stamp for reply.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

Q. When was the first execution by
electricity at Auburn?-E. r.
A. The first electrocution was on Au-
gust 6, 1890.
Evening star., 1936-04-02

Q. When will the Summer Olympic
games start in Germany?-L. r.
A. The date is August /. They will
last until August 16.
Evening star., 1936-04-02


Senator Borahs fight for delegates to
the Republican National Convention will
have its first round today-in New York,
where district delegates are elected in
primary. The Borah people have put
IS candidates for district delegates in
the field. New York has total of 86
district delegates. In New York 1t is
much the same story, so far as the
Borah candidacy is concerned, as it is
in other Eastern States and in the Mid
die West. The Idaho Senator is fight
ing the Republican State organization.
If he wins any delegates in New York
at all it will be q distinct feather in
his cap.
The Republican National Committee,
through its Committee on Arrangements,
will soon select q keynote speaker and a
permanent chairman for the partys ma
tional convention. They are talking of
former Gov. Lowden of Illinois for key
noter and of former Senator Edge Of New
Jersey or of Representative James w.
Wadsworth Of New York as permanent
chairman. Lowden was keynoter of the
Springfield Qll) Grass Roots Confer
ence last year. He stood out in 1928 as
the farmers friend and candidate for
the Republican presidential nomination
"a supporter Of the old McNary- -Haugen
equalization fee plan-but was beaten by
Herbert Hoover. Lowden, whose personal
fortune was connected with the Pullman
Car Co., will also be perfectly all right
with the Republican leaders Of the in
duStrial States. Edge is credited with
having an ambition to become the run
ming mate Of Gov Landon Of Kansas II
the latter can win the presidential nomi-
nation. He has already declare him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-01
DISTRICT Sc I
FOR BIGGEST
JULY 4TH

With a rehearsal Of the FLAG
massing cermonies set for 7 p. m
this evening, plans were completed
today for WaShington's Fourth Of
July celebration.
At the final meeting Of the ex
ecutive committee of the celebra
ton yesterday at the Harrington
Hotel, the various subcommitte
chairmen reported that all was
ready and that all that is now
needed to make Saturdays OBJ
servance a signal success is good
weather.
Tickets Going Fast
At the same time a final warn
ing was issued to washington resi-
dents to purchase tickets for seats
on the Monument grounds as soon
as possible. Harold G.. Hayden
and Mai. Edwin S. Bethlehem
jr., in charge of tickets and seat
ing arrangements, announced that
the large number of out-of-towr
visitors expected to be on hand
will stage a last minute rush fol
accommodations and may eX
haust the ticket supply.
The tickets are on sale at Wood
ward and Lothrop's, Garfinckel' IS
Jelleff's, Hecht's, S. Kann's Sons,
Goldenberg'S Palais Royal, the
A.A.A. the Willard, Washington
and Raleigh Hotels, and at the
Washington News, Post and
Herald Buildings.
Following the Marine Band Con
cert, the fireworks are expected to
get under way around 1880 p. m
Saturday. Edgar Morris, who is
arranging the display, explained
that considerably more money is
being devoted to the pyrotechnicS
this year than last. and that a
first.clasS show will be staged.
Will Be Given Medals
Samples of the medals to be
awarded for the days athletic
events in the city's Fairgrounds
showed them we'll worth spirited
contests. Three hundred medals,
of gold, silver and copper, will be
distributed to the winners at Ia
koma Park, Banneker, Wesley
Heights. the National Training
School for Boys, American Uni
versity Park and the Taft Recrea'
tional Center.
Every cooperation was prom
ised Chairman c. Melvin Sharpe
by Major Ernest w. Brown and
Capt. P. j. Carroll, of the Traffic
and Public Safety Committee OF
the celebration. Major Brown has
arranged for special police details
to handle the crowds, and Captain
Carroll. of the Park Police, will
soon make public traffic regula
lions for the Monument Grounds
and vicinity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-01
Labor Board Hears
Auto Plant Case

ST. LOUIS, July U.N.S0.
The National Labor Relations
Board has opened its hearing
into alleged unfair labor practices
at the Chevrolet Motor Company
and Fisher Body Corporation
plants here before Trial Examiner
Charles A Wood. The hearing
was ordered after Local Union No.
IS of the United Automobile
Workers Of America accused the
companies Of discharging workers
for union activities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-01
Marital Relief Easier
Than Economic HeIp

The length of legal residence
required in Nevada varies greatly,
depending upon whether one is
applying for relief from marital
difficulties or relief from eco.
nomic adversely.
The legal residence required of
those seeking a divorce of the
Reno variety is only six weeks
But those who apply for eco
nomic relief in Nevada must have
lived in the State at least three
years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-01
Capitalist Obtains
License 10 Marry

RENO, New, July l UN.S0,
Mowbry Stenhouse Berkeley, New
York and London capitalist, OBJ
tanned a license here to marry
Ruth Thomas, divorced wife of
James A. Fitzpatrick, of the film
travelogues. Berkeley had just
divorced Amy Burch Berkeley
Of Los Angeles, in Minden.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-01
SHIPPING BILL SIGNED

Members will receive $4,000 a
year and are to be selected by Pres
ident Roosevelt. 1t is understood
they will be staunch New
Dealers"
With the Government paying
up to so per cent of ship cost, op-
orators will be required to put up
Is per cent. The remaining rs
per cent would be loaned by the
Government, to be repaid in 20
years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-01

Designed to create a merchant
marine commensurate with the
nations needs, the Copeland CUT.
fey bill was signed yesterday by
President Roosevelt.
The measure creates U. S. Mar
thine Commission of five members
to provide additional vessels as
wartime naval auxiliaries and to
increase commerce handled by
American ships.