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Evening star., 1936-02-02

cars on the roads as machines have
been laid up on account of the state of
the weather. But whether it is weather
or ice on the one hand or the possibility
of penalties on the other, there stands
the record Of a marked lowering of the
accident roll.
There are probably some drivers who
regard this present police activity as
merely spasmodic and who will observe
the rules only so long as it continues,
and then will lapse into their former
habits of speed as the arrests and license
suspensions and forfeitures decrease, OF
course, there should be no slackening
The rules will stand and their enforce
ment should continue unchecked. 1t
will take time to inculcate habitual
respect for the law in regard to driving
on the part of the whole body of Wash
ington motorists, and that means that
the watchfulness of the traffic squad
must be maintained unremittingly. At
any rate already several scores of drivers
addicted to speeding are off the streets
and the possibility of ticket resulting
in the same penalty is to be borne in
mind by all who drive, whatever the
state of the streets, whatever the weather
and whatever the real or imaginary need
of haste.
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DIR. Miller Remains.

His many friends in Washington feel
that it is happy circumstance which
has enabled Dr. Adolph Miller, though
retiring from active membership on the
Federal Reserve Board, which he has
served so we'll since it's creation in 1914,
to continue his connection with the board
in at least one of its important under
takings and to remain member of the
Washington community.
AS board member DR.. Miller took
leading part in the preliminary discus
sions and plans for the new home of the
Federal Reserve Board, to be erected
on Constitution avenue at cost of some
50, 1000. Although the new board has
been appointed, DR.. Miller will continue
to serve as chairman of it's Building
Committee, carrying through to compile
ton the plans of which he was in charge.
To such charter members" of the
board as Dr. Miller and Charles Sumner
Hanlin, the first governor, the beautiful
building on Constitution avenue, to be
one Of the notable structures in Wash
ington, may properly assume some of
the symbolic elements of memorial to
the pioneer work which brought the
Federal Reserve Board to its present
position of permanence and great use
fulness in the financial life of the
country.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
A CHRISTIAN KING
BY THE RIGHT REV JAMES FREEMAN. D. D. ILL., D, d. G. L.,
BISHOP OF WASHINGTON.
"seest thou man diligent in business?

"Seest thou man diligent in business?
he shall stand before kings" Thus wrote
the wise man of old. Royalty of person
is more than a distinction conferred it
is an inherent quality of character that
belongs to him whose life bears the hall
mark of knightlinesS. Such men are not
made great by the offices or dignities
or trappings given them by their fellows.
They stand in their own strength. Dill
gence and integrity and a blameless life
certify their fitness, hence they stand
unabashed and unafraid before men.
Such an one was his majesty, the late
King George of the vast empire of Great
Britain. The crown he wore was but
the symbol of his august office, his life
was adorned with gifts and qualities
more splendid and more enduring. Be-
meath the spotleSs ermine he wore the
white flower of a blameless life. Great
Britain has known greater than he in
statecraft and on the field OF militant
action, but none greater in those fine and
lasting qualities that constitute the
genius of true leadership, a leadership
that wins from men of every class and
kind their reverent and obedient
acknowledgment and affection. His
strength was as the strength of ten, be-
cause his heart was pure" A reign of
quarter of a century and reign marked
by tragic happenings left him unblem-
ished and unscarred. Thrones tottered
and fell, the ancient rule and order of
empires suffered far-reaching changes:
industrial, social and political systems
were lmperileo throughout the world,
but amidst all these swift and revolu-
tionary movements the throne whereon
he sat remained stable and secure, and
the mighty empire he ruled continued on
it's Well-defined course unlet and unhin-
dered.
1t is a tribute to the sterling qualities
of her people that the British Empire
has withstood the shocks that have SO
nightly affected other and strong king
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road, crossing the road with its planes,
allowing planes to cross the road few
feet from the ground, etc. What the
War Department would like to do is to
pass responsibility to the Department of
Justice. The Department of Justice may
study the situation for several months
and render an opinion.
But in the meantime appropriate
action should come from Congress. Be-
cause of the hopeless situation resulting
from divided authority in the executive
departments, Congress should investigate
to determine the need for legislation to
bring to an end disgraceful menace.
The road should be closed, or be ade-
quately protected by safety devices, o.
the airport should be closed.
Cannot Chairman Norton or Chairman
King of the District Committees have
their committees devote the time neces-
sary for an inquiry as to possible legis-
lation in the matter?
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Mussolini Digs In.

Despite glowing tales of victory on the
Eritrean and Somaliland fronts, Italian
fortunes in Ethiopia leave much to be
desired. Adds Ababa is still far outside
the zone of occupation, and advances
in it's direction from both north and
south are possible only at heavy cost
and after arduous effort. At every stage
they are countered by Ethiopian thanking
sorties which thwart the invaders plans
for anything in the nature of big-scale
decisions.
Conscious of rising popular discomfort
with the army's failure to force the
Ethiopians to capitulate before the big"
rainy season, MusSolini has decided pub
licly to admit the disagreeable truth. He
has Just informed the cabinet, and,
through it, the country, that another
Winter of war is necessary in East Africa.
To meet that contingency, fifty thousand
civilian workers are to be sent to improve
lines of communications so that they
may remain in use during the heavy
Summer downpour. The idea is to pre-
pare for resumption of operations next
October, by which time the Italians will
have spent a year in the attempt to
subjugate the stubborn foe, with only
inconsequential territorial gains to show
as the fruits of the long campaign. Be-
sides road upkeep, the labor force is to
build barracks and shelters for the troops
condemned to weather another season
of tropical hardships.
MusSolini is now issuing fulsome pane
gyrics on the high fighting qualities
and cold courage" of the army and on
the calm but unshakable determina-
ton" of the people at home. Coincident
with this pep talk" come DEGREES that
remind the country vividly of the grim
struggle into which the colonial adven-
ture has plunged it. All homegrown
wool is commandeered for military pur-
poses, and every male Italian between
the ages of eleven and thirty-two years
is required to keep up to date by pc
riodical medical inspections a chart
showing his physical condition and his
degree of military instruction. Taxes
on bachelors, electricity and household
gas have been raised afresh.
The Fascists are finding that war is
war; that Halle Selassie's refusal to bend
the knee has made it a tedious and irk-
some business. Sanctions, even though
oil continues to flow into Italy on an
ample scale, are indubitably getting in
their deadly work. Day by day the gov
ernment's hoard of gold, indispensable
for purchase of vital necessities for both
military and civilian purposes, is shrink
ing. Mussolini's reputed receptiv;ty for
new peace overtures has rhyme and
reason on its side.
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Again the Airport Menace

- ~. Moving with all the ponderous energy
OF one Of its heavy tanks, the War De-
partment has at last decided to dc
something about the public highway that
runs through Washington airport. 1t
has written letter to the Department
Of Justice suggesting that something
ought to be done.
Certainly something should be done.
It should have been done long ago. The
menace resulting from the present con-
dition, with planes landing and taking
OF across a travelled highway, should
have brought action long ago.
: The War Department has nominal
Jurisdiction over the road, authorized
by Congress as public road" in 1912.
But because 1t is called public road"
the War Department, though attaching
no military value to the road, has hesi-
tated to close it. Nothing has been
done by the War Department to safe
guard travellers on the road. The airport
authorities. without authorization, put up
trafac lights on the road of questionable
benefit as protective devices.
The War Department calls to the
attention of the Department of Justice
the unauthorized" use of the road by
the airport company. such use consisting
OF having graded the field fush with the
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doms. Must we not believe that large
and contributing factor in giving poise
and permanence to this great nation
has been the high and unimpeachable
character of her King? In his person
and in his private life he maintained a
standard Of excellence that was un-
affected by the capricious whims and
fashions OF tickle and changing world.
This wholesome standard was Loyalty
sustained and its virtues exemplified by
his gracious wife and the royal house.
hold. No shadows fell across It's hearth
stone, over its proud threshold there
entered not the feet of those who would
contaminate 1t with that which is COM
mon and unclean. Here was a royal
family indeed, royal family whose do
mestic and social life furnished lofty
and commanding example to men and
women everywhere. Herein lies the secret
of the SIlendor and nobility of King
Georges reign. Those who from time
to time were privileged to hear him
speak to his people caught in the re-
strained emotions of his utterance a
finely spiritual note that bespoke the
reverence and deep piety of the man.
One forgot on such occasions the crown
and the scepter and the trappings of
State; these we're but ephemeral things,
it was the man himself who transcribed
these.
We are living in an age where swift
changes are the rule, where the ap-
praisal of values fluctuates with each
passing hour Time-honored usages and
customs, even those that pertain to the
more sacred intimacies of the home and
domestic life are given less heed than
in other days. 1t is because of these
conditions that we turn with high
admiration and deepened affection to
him whose modest, self-effacing. cleanly
life came to it's earthly close this past
week
God give u.s. whether crowned or un-
crowned, whether known or unknown,
such kingly men.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Less Haste, Fewer Smashes

Something has stopped these smash
ups" says Traffic Director Van Duzer in
commenting upon the fact that the num-
ber Of traffic accidents in the District
has taken a marked downward trend
during the past two weeks. Where
crashes numbered in the fifties during
a weeks period month previous, the
total dropped to fifteen during the past
week. Meanwhile motorists who have
been violating the speed rules have been
losing their driving permits, fourteen
OF them suffering this penalty on Friday.
Is this case of cause and effect? It
would surely seem so. The deterrent
example Of license forfeiture or suspen-
sion is unmistakably evident. It is no
longer safe to speed, as regards the
continuance of the privilege of driving
at all. The result is greater safety.
It is possible that the condition of the
streets due to the recent snowfalls and
cold snaps has deferred drivers from
rushing and possibly there are fewer
Evening star., 1936-02-02

of the spending powers of the National
Government. And the Republicans are
found calling on the Democrat James
Madison-a disciple of Jefferson-to bull
wark their views on the Constitution.
What is the meaning of the cross-fire
and confusion in the political battle
gathering force?
The political strategists think that they
see in the situation reshifting of party
lines and the beginning of ferment
that may have a profound effect on the
political history of the country.
Party labels are proving less important
to the individuals who are influenced by
the issues that have grown from the New
Deal attempt to centralize power In
washington. Politicians expect that the
flow of one-time Democrats into the Re-
publican ranks and the flow of one
time Republicans into Democratic ranks
will be on an unprecedented scale.
The question is whether all OF the
fighting on extraneous issues will cloud
the real issues that face the people in
1896. Preliminary clashes give strong
hint that more confusion than light
may come from the years political fight.
toopyrisht. 1e3el
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Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Valentine to a MicrObe.

Valentine to a Microbe.
Dear little microbe! How much we admire
The ways that you work in a patient
desire
With methods we fear, though we can
not explain
To make human beings all over again.
Dear little microbe, your might will
extend
From plasm to cortex, assistance to lend
To humanity's cause. Our professors
have tried
To tame you in test tubes and humble
your pride.
Dear little microbe, some times you
explode
Into dashes and dots like a telegraph
code.
We struggle along. To existence We cling
Though we cannot decipher the message
you bring.
Evening star., 1936-02-02

Chicago is disappointed in the pictures
produced for the 44th annual exhibition
of the Art Institute. One way to bolster
Chicago's art reputation would be to put
Sam insult back at work producing
grand opera in big way.
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~ The nearly $500 needed to complete
the Nye munitions inquiry is not stag
gering sum, by comparison, when it is
considered that the expense of bringing
the Morgan personnel to this city may
amount to that much and even more.
Evening star., 1936-02-02

Announcement is made that Secretary
Wallace is at work on another farm plan.
With unproductive land on his hands,
the farmer may have difficulty in decid-
ing whether he is an agriculturist or a
realtor.
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Economics and Education.
m the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.

From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
Harvard professor who didn't cash a
SIS check from the United States Su-
preme Court because he needed it for a
bookmark gives us new conception Of
the economic status Of educators.
Evening star., 1936-02-02

Criticisms are SO patiently endured
while possible political leaders compete
for attention that radio program some-
times sounds almost like political anna
teur night.
Evening star., 1936-02-02

An admirable example of dignified re-
straint is set by the United States
Supreme Court. However its members
may differ in opinion, they never permit
themselves personal quarrels in public.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
SUNDAY Breakfast.
"Se
'om the Lowell Evening Leader.

From the Lowell Evening Leader.
Popping another question, writer
asks: What makes Sunday breakfast
the best meal in the week." Well, for
one thing, it is not necessary to get up
so early in order to eat it.
Evening star., 1936-02-02

Penitentiary benevolence has not yet
gone far CROUCH to prevent prisoners
from being cruel to one another.
Evening star., 1936-02-02

The public danced last night in a good
cause. Though the Nations headwork
may become confused to the point of
irritation, its heart and footwork remain
beyond reprcach.
Evening star., 1936-02-02

Designations shift. What New Jer-
sey police authorities are studying just
now is known as the Schwarzkopf case.
Evening star., 1936-02-02

The custom of deprecating politics is
not reasonable Wherever there are
men there will be taxes, and wherever
there are taxes there will be politics.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Political Situation.

1--WE want to talk with you about the
political situation" said the visitor
"What kind of situation?" asked
Senator Sorghum. "I often find that a
constituents idea of political situation
resolves itself into the personal question
of Government job"
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Tape.

Tape.
We're puzzled by the bill of fare that
marches on parade
When the banquet talk goes gayly
megaphonic.
We talk about our troubles, though we're
more or less afraid
To decide upon a sedative or tonic.
We talk in terms of ticker tape which
bandages finance;
Red tape with it we toss out as confetti;
How well this tape might nourish us if
we by any chance
Could only learn to eat it like spaghetti
Evening star., 1936-02-02
An Alibi.

From the Saginaw Daily News.
The fact that the Montana earthquakes
are continuing now that Senator Borah
is no longer in the vicinity seems to
relieve him Of responsibility.
Evening star., 1936-02-02
The Ultimate Goal.

From the Glendale News-Press.
All you need to win the worlds good
will and support is to reach the point
where you don't need it.
Evening star., 1936-02-02

Fitness for candidacy may in part be
determined by an oratorical contest.
Evening star., 1936-02-02

AS mud singing threatens the sugges-
ton may be made that time smirches on
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Eventual Destiny.

We've got the spotlight ready
And we've got the megaphone,
We've got the voices steady
BY which orators are known.
The music round and round will 60
There isn't any doubt
But who is wise enough to show
Where it is coming out.
'Tain' no use o. tryin' to give me no
mo- good advice" said Uncle Eben. IT'S
mentally overworked tryin' to remember
what I have already had"
Evening star., 1936-02-02
Mysteries Of the Mart.

"Do you think lottery might help in
meeting Government expenses?"
NO." said MIR. Dustin Stax. 1T is
bad enough for people to gamble on tips
from financial touts. It will be even
worse if our spectators get to depending
on dream books"
"Our ancient dragon inspires no ter
ror," said Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown.
IF we wish to awe the multitude we
should create a new winged creature
more or less resembling a bombing
plane"
Evening star., 1936-02-02

pages. Utilities that were to be destroyed
by last sessions legislation are found
selling more power than at any time in
history Earnings are on the rise. Rail-
roads reported sizable net profits after
a long famine. Oil companies discover
gasoline sales far above expectations and
profits encouraging.
Farmers ended the last year with three
billion more dollars paid for their crops
than in 1892. The Department of Labor
reports employment up half million
in two months and wages up nearly
fifty million dollars week in the same
period.
Yet the bewilderment continues.
For in the midst of prosperity reports,
the New Deal continues vast expenditures
for relief and plans Federal outlays
larger than any in peace-time history
This years fight isn't to be waged on
modern issues alone. History and the
figures of history already are being drag
ged in to add zest to the blows.
President Roosevelt started by calling
up Andy Jackson-Old Hickory-as a
supporter of his policies. AL Smith took
the cue and used former President
Jackson as an example of what Mr..
Roosevelt was not.
The Jackson Society of Tennessee then
entered the fray on the side of the
President, pointing out that jackson,
like Roosevelt. bucked against the
financiers; that jackson, like Roosevelt,
devalued the dollar; that jackson, like
Roosevelt, was critical of the Supreme
Court.
But, say the Presidents opponents.
people weren't told that Jackson, unlike
Roosevelt, not only had balanced
budget, but distributed a surplus of ma
tional funds to the States, and that
Jackson, like Roosevelt, built up a pow
erful political machine based on spoils.
X X
There is the further interesting picture
of the Democrats in power calling UP
Alexander Hamilton, instead of Thomas
Jefferson. to justify their Interpretation
Evening star., 1936-02-02

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Evening star., 1936-11-22
CAPITAL REALTORS
LEAVE FOR HOME
Wisconsin Man EIecte d
Head OF National Real
Estate Boards.
BY JAMES Y. NEWTON,
Staff Correspondent OF The Star.

NEW ORLEANS, La, November 81.
The Washington delegation to the
convention of the National Association
Of Real Estate Boards entrained for
home tonight following the close of the
twenty-ninth annual meeting. The
group of 40 will arrive in Washington
early Monday morning.
The final sessions saw Paul Stark
Of Madison. Wis, elected to head the
organization for the next year. Mark
Levy OF Chicago was reelected treas
urer. Joseph w. Catherine Of Brook
lyn, N. Y, was reelected vice presi-
dent for the area embracing Washing
ton.
The Capital was not represented on
the list of new members of the Board
of Directors, although Waverly Taylor,
Washington realtor, who was named to
the board last year. will continue in
office until the end Of 1887.
The convention adopted a resolution
Of the associations Housing Commit
tee advocating abandonment by the
L CuCidi oONCIHIlcIlC VI QH cCI-dlu
housing projects, permitting private
enterprise to carry them.
The national body's Committee on
Real Estate Finance brought in a re-
port that interest rates for real estate
first mortgages are at present more
favorable than they have been for
years. They have not, however, en-
joyed the low interest rates of public
utilities, principally for the reason that
they have not had the facilities of an
open market.
In this connection, the group re-
iterated its stand in favor OF a central
mortgage bank. The F. H. A. failure
to carry out that part of the national
housing act calling for the establish
ment OF Federal mortgage associations
or regional mortgage banks has left
unsolved the problem of substantial
financial agency through which to
market real estate mortgages.
Equalization of the base on real
estate was recommended in a resolu-
ton adopted Friday. The group felt
that the present system creates false
and artificial tax base, since physical
bulk, square foot costs are used as
yardsticks of value.
Evening star., 1936-11-22

under parole supervision to help them
get q new start in life. To hold pris-
oners in confinement for their full
term merely because the Parole Board
thinks that their statutory term Is
short would to that extent nullify' the
parole law.
There is another factor that can
not be overlooked. Two Of these men
held excellent positions In the Gov
ernment and the other was q prom
inent attorney. Their regulations were
excellent until they got into this DIFF
fculty. Their families have stand
ing in the community. The men
have now lost their positions and the
suffering which they and their fami.
Les have undergone for this reason
and because of their conviction con-
stitutes far heavier punishment than
the prison term itself. With men of
this type, the question Of few months
more or less in the duration of. the
term Is not of primary importance.
The disgrace that goes with convic-
ton and with loss Of good positions
has a more telling effect on morale
than confinement.
"It Is the view OF the board that
these men, having behaved admirably
in the institution, are entitled to the
benefit of the parole law and that the
remaining few months Of their terms
should be employed in giving them a
new start in life. which at best will
be dificult for them to accomplish.
Parole Is granted subject to the
usual conditions"