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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Superficial Experiment.
George Washington, It's true, indeed
And friends both good and great,
Smooth shaven always would proceed
To guide affairs of state.
Then whiskers came in evidence.
OF them there was no lack.
And oft there comes wish intense
To bring the whiskers back.
A beard protects the manly pride
OF those who fame would win.
A dropping neither lip twill hide
Or a defective chin.
Perhaps we ought to seek the day
With neat tonsorial art
When more and better whiskers may
Be called to do their part.
The genius feminine is viewed
With unalloyed respect;
A fine restraint 'gainst manners rude
Which cave men might affect.
The Ringing Midget played her par,
In counsels most profound;
Let's bring, to make another start,
The Bearded Lady round!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10

q day passes without some proof that 1t
is not commonly comprehended. Men
part over trifles. Association which has
been sweet and harmonious and inspiring
all too frequently is terminated because
of momentary differences so slight that
it is marvellous that they can be so cruel
in effect. But Cicero provides guiding
principle in the circumstances when he
says: "A friend is, as it were, q second
SELF" 1t follows that, In the interest OF
continued comradeship. there must be
willingness to pardon. individuals should
be as tolerant of the faults Of others as
they customarily are Of the faults Of
themselves. Practically, as Emerson adj
vised, "the only way to have friend is
to be one"
But the art of friendship is quiet art.
Indeed, 1t may be wonderful If the depths
Of love ever can be translated into Ian
guage. George Washington, speaking
from ample experience, once wrote:
Actions, not words, are the true criterion
Of the attachment Of friends. and the
most liberal professions Of goodwill are
very far from being the surest marks OF
it." The Father of His Country also
believed that true friendship is plant
of slow growth. and must undergo and
withstand the shocks of adversely before
it is entitled to the appellaton." Perhaps
he might have noticed, too. that fellow
ship of the richest sort sometimes grows
up almost unnoticed. Indeed. it may be
that, in its noblest aspect. friendship is
flower of the heart undisplayed-a beau
tiful blossom of the soul hidden, defended
and protected unadvertised to the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10
Punishment of ViOlatOrs
OF Traffic Rules Urged
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
The only solution to the traffic acci-
dent problem in the District of Co.
lumbia is to punish every violator Of
the traffic laws, regardless of his or her
station in life. The most serious traffic
offense is crossing against the proper
signals. In this respect the Capital
Transit Co. seems to be immune from
prosecution. Several times l have seen
either street cars or buses owned and
operated by that company crossing
against the proper signal.
On one occasion, the morning Of
October 8, 1896, at about 9:10 o'clock,
a street car crossed against the signal
at Fifteenth and Pennsylvania avenue.
Notwithstanding the fact that pedes-
trian was caught in the middle of the
street by the change of the lights, the
operator of the car, after sounding his
gong to place the pedestrian in
greater position of peril. came on and
made the turn.
incidentally. there was no policeman at
said intersection. Is human life sacred
any more? They have plenty of time
to give out parking tickets. Are any
accidents caused by overtime parking.
where the parking is not abreast of
other vehicles? This is meant to be
constructive criticism. Too many auto
drivers jump the lights on the caution
sign. Pedestrians are also at fault.
Many pedestrians cross against the
proper signals. Many cross in the middle
of the block. Pedestrians should also
be punished when in the wrong. Many
auto drivers. in making right and left
turns, approach the intersection at too
great a rate of speed.
There are a multitude of other causes
of accidents, but these are the principal
ones. PERRY B. DANIEL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10
What Is a Friend?

d. It is related of Emmanuel Kant, the
great German philosopher, that on a
certain occasion he went into his garden
to await the arrival Of some expected
friends. The weather was congenial a
bench convenient under a tree and the
sage inclined to rest. Thus 1t happened
that when the guests appeared they
found their host enjoying nap. He
slumbered on while they, generously
hesitant to disturb him, came and went.
Later, long after their departure, he
awakened from sleep, embarrassed and
apologize, chagrined to learn how "im-
polite" he had been. But, looking back
upon the incident. he realized the love
that was manifest in it. The true friend,
he understood, is kind and forgiving.
OF course, that seems obvious. Yet not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10
Protection Needed for
Statues and Fountains

To the Editor Of The Star:
The European museums are filled with
ancient statues short of their heads,
arms and legs. They may be considered
to be more beautiful that way, at least
some Of the more modern sculptors
initiate this incompleteness, but the
ordinary spectator in looking at these
limitations may well wonder why they
left SO much when they were at the job.
The Dupont Circle fountain is being re-
duced to this condition.
1t is not necessarily result of inten-
tional vandalism. White marble has
hardly more tensile strength than white
sugar and the result is that when even
children climb upon statue made of it
projecting parts will inevitably break
of. Sculptors do not consider this as
rule. The more a bronze statue is
handled the better color it acquires, as
may be seen here In the figures at the
base of the Garfield statue.
Another point of definite Importance
Is the fact that in the fountain in ques-
ton the water is pumped over and over
again from the same reservoir beneath
it. or SO I have always been informed.
There is, accordingly, no waste of city
water and the artistic effect of the
fountain is maintained. But it is quite
fair to assume that children bathing
in the pool, children with common colds,
sinus troubles and other diseases, will
produce concentrated solution of the
seeds of communicable diseases. The
aeration produced by the fall of water
from the upper basin may somewhat
mitigate the danger of the water for
bathing DllrDOSeS HIT does NOT correct If
Accordingly, the only sensible way of
preserving the beauty of the fountain
is, after reparation Of the damaged
statues, to inclose it with an iron fence
high enough to prevent children from
climbing over it. Such fence should
not disfigure the fountain if the up
rights were rather slender and SUM-
GENTLY wide enough apart to just prevent
a child from passing between them.
JOHN r. M. TAYLOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10

Institute of Public Opinion, mot an in
stitute in the sense that it has board
of trustees or directors, etc." but merely
q name for "a service sold to seventy
newspapers of all shades of politics over
the country" The sponsor or manager
is George Horace Gallup, thirty five
year Phi. D. of the State University
of Iowa, sometime professor of journal
ism at Northwestern University and
adviser to commercial users Of radio
facilities. His procedure, it has been
explained, is "the sampling method"
He claims that "sampling Of public
opinion gives the same result as a COM
plete poll All sorts of lists are employed.
Voters are polled in their various cate
gories. For example, there are so many
p. w. A. workers in the various States.
These groups are sampled. There are SO
many young voters and middle LACED
voters in the various States and counties.
These groups are sampled"
DR.. Gallup personally "superintends
the entire operation" He maintains
that a few hundred thousand ballots
properly placed will give the same re-
suit" as twenty million. "On his staff
are many expert statisticians. The
ballots are sent out from Princeton, N. j.,
each week. In addition to ballots, the
poll is assisted by two hundred and
eighty canvassers in all sections of the
country. Each gets his order weekly re-
garding the personal contacts he must
make. These individuals contact only
that type of voter who would ignore a
printed ballot. The statisticians COM
pute the shifts and trends when they are
received"
OF course, the individual reader may
exercise his own preference between the
mass mailing" technique and the
"sampling" technique. The former is
in line with American traditions of vot-
ing; the latter is a novelty. Time will
tell which is the better system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10
Proposal for Operation of
Jitney Buses Approved
70 the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
Commendable is the action by the Co
lumbia Heights Citizens Association in
adopting the resolution Of Mrs. Marie F.
Maddox, member, who suggested that
"jitney" BUSES, similar to those in other
cities, be operated on regular routes
throughout the District. She said the
buses could be operated by cab drivers,
who would be allowed to charge 10 cents
a passenger.
Mrs. Maddox might have gone a step
further by suggesting that Capital
Transit Co. supply this type of service,
running the buses along regular routes
in conjunction with its trolley system.
The company has the necessary equip
rnent, and could well afford to hire cab
drivers to operate the buses. OF course,
Capital Transit would benefit from such
q move, but it would have to have the
cooperation of District officials. 1t
would be the latter's duty to see to 1t
that limit Is put on taxicab operation
in this city. BY restricting the use Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10
Biz Bauble.

Baby girl cries for the moon.
She must have it pretty soon.
We will try and by and by
We may drag it from the sky.
If she wants it for a toy,
All our arts we will employ
Pleasing Baby and her nurse.
Though we wreck the universe!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10

Patriotic sentiment suffices to support
a determination to keep America out of
war. The preservation of peace also has
the practical advantage of enabling
music-loving public to attend outdoor
concerts without gas masks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10

James Reed of Missouri admires the
United States Constitution to the point
of reverence. And in matters of states
manship. Mr.. Reed has never prided
himself on being a man who is easy 70
please.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10
China Stands Firm.

General Chang Kai-shek has entered
into negotiations with japanese Ambas-
Sador Kawagoe respecting demands
which Toxic has recently put forward
looking to more extensive control OF
Chinese territory and policy. Reports
agree that Marking is taking surpris-
ingly firm stand toward these preten-
sions and that Japan in consequence is
in Unexpectedly "conciliatory" mood.
Chang has proposed fundamental
readjustment Of Sino-Japanese relations
as a condition for friendship and put
down his foot firmly regarding encroach-
ments like projected detachment of the
five northern provinces which the Japa-
nese would convert into second Man.
chukuo. Beyond pledging that China
will deal "in accordance with interna-
tional usage" with recent attacks on
Japanese nationals, Chang has made no
concessions in any of the directions in
which the japanese militarists and
navalists recently have been aggressively
COMFORTING themselves.
Present-day China has been so supine
in the face of the Japanese penetration
that the Western world may well Won
der what has happened suddenly to cause
her to show her teeth. While no COM
petent observer of the Far Eastern
scene contends that China Is capable
of offering victorious resistance to Japan
in case of war, there is growing con-
viction that under Chang Kai-sheks
regime impressive strides have been
made in important respects. AS a re-
suit, China is far more formidable
antagonist than Japan would have con-
fronted year or so ago. Reincorpora-
ton of the southwest provinces has ma
terially strengthened Markings prestige.
Chang is said to be able today to de-
pend upon a force Of at least 100000
trained soldiers, including an effective
air corps. and upon about again as
many troops probably loyal in an inva-
sion emergency. Those are figures which
must carry commensurate weight with
Toxic. Besides augmented military
strength, Marking has accomplished
some notable results in the economic
and social fields. The national cur
rency system is on an unprecedentedly
sound basis. Radio has been developed
to an extent that permits the govern
ment for the first time to reach the
whole country for political and economic
unifying purposes. Highway develop
ment, rural credit co-operatives and
improved educational and public health
facilities are other earmarks of the
new China, which happens to be cele-
brating today the twenty-fifth anniver-
sary Of the establishment Of the republic.
1t is an appropriate hour for display
Of militant spirit toward the powerful
neighbor whose purposes were never
more frankly avowed than now. 1t is
altogether improbable that the Toxic
war zealotS have abandoned their ambi-
tons to dominate Asia, beginning with
absorption of China. But developments
palpably are in the making that are
designed to give pause to Japanese
plans. The West, pre-occupied with its
own interests and anxieties, rejoices
that China is by way of helping herself
and ordering her affairs on lines that
at least make it more venturesome for
her would-be conquerors to work their
will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10

Photography has been developed to a
degree that grows embarrassing. A snap
shot of an orator in action may be almost
as disillusioning as an X-ray picture
itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10

In view of aviation development, sneers
at horse and buggy days are only pre-
liminary to sneers at the days of auto
mobiles, which now serve to carry the
plodding groundlings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10

One reason why attacks on the United
States Supreme Court are attempted
with so much boldness is that it has not
made itself known as the u. S. S. c."
and hired press agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10
Hatwork.

"why didn't you throw your hat in
the ring?"
I'm holding on to 1t for patriotic
purpose" said Senator Sorghum. I'm
passing it around to collect campaign
funds"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
October Gales.

October Gales.
Gay winds that drive gold clouds across
the sky
Romp thru the streets Of town,
Tossing the brown and yellow leaves on
high,
Whistling as they come down,
Giving sailor who comes swinging by
A russell, leafy crown;
Whirling a hat from OF q curly head
Into speeding car:
Turning some dignitary's stately tread
Into dance bizarre;
Racing the little children home to bed
With the first twinkling star.
Fun-loving gales, so free are you
You make us want to frolic, TOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10
Fiscal STYLE Note.

From the WATERFOWL IN. " Times.
Small checks are favored by college
students. q quotation says, but its
nothing to make father cheer up. It's .
style note.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10
Big Teams in Prospect.

From the Indianapolis Star. T
A world study shows that people are
getting taller and heavier, creating won
derful prospects for the 1899 foot ball
team.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10

Some of the Tugwell enterprises are
promissory notes written on the land
scape and requesting the Endorsement
of future taxpayers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10

cabs, the District will be aiding the
trolley and bus systems to operate with
more expediency. And such action by
all concerned would in no way react t6 !
the disadvantage Of any Of the parties
concerned, least Of all the cab driver.
FREDERIC q. FROST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10
Art in Commerce.

did you hear my musical saw?"
asked the radio amateur.
Eyes," said Mr.. Dustin Stax. 1T sug-
gests an interesting way of uniting art
with utility. I shall 90 further and
produce toothpaste tube that can be
played like a piccolo and q coffee can
that is equipped with music box"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10

"Habitual mendacity becomes fasci-
mating" said Hi Ho, the sage of China
town, "and causes friends to go on listen
ing in the belief that some truth will be
told If only by accident"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10

"Some folks has more money dan dey
knows what to do with." said Uncle
Eben. and makes trouble in takin' de
advice Of friends dat don't know either"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-10-10
C.. O.. D.

C.. u. u.
We trust the future in D way
That's beautiful to see;
But always we must face the day
That hollers &C. O. d."
We order things, but cannot pay.
We own 'em F. o. B.
The bill comes on installment day.
And hollers &C. o. d."
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Night Final Edition.

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reader can get the ans,oer to any
question Of fact by pritino The Epenin1
Star Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Haskin, Director, Washington, D. c.
Please inclose stamp for reply.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-07-30


records and have arranged bar
gains for single dollar that will
astound anyone. Here on these
pages a score or more Of these
bargains are listed. Read every
one of them, because you will be
sure to find many articles which
it will pay you to get.
1t is theaim Of the Kennewick
business men to make this town
a complete shopping centera
place where residents Of the dis
trict will be able to find their
every need. Understanding that
quality and price are determin-
ing factors, this angle has been
carefully taken into considera-
ton. Here the thrifty shopper
will find savings which will just
ify travelling some distance to
obtain.
Here, too, the merchants have
not put on "citified'' airs. They
pride themselves on the fact that
this is just a country town
where country people can find
the things they need in their
everyday lives. The merchants
themselves understand the coun-
try problems and talk the coun-
try language. They are striving
continually to make it a better
and bigger place for the country
folk to do their mercantile bust
ness.
Not alone is the town a retail
center, but the united, continuous
effort of the townspeople is to
make it a place where the pro-
Queer may be enabled to
. sell his product. The
cannery, the marketing
o. agencies, the mill and
~ the grape juice plant Of
IL fer wholesale opportun.
AD tiles for the disposal OF
~ crops, an q
~ the retail
stores make
!, VzAG practice OF
IN rs - buying small
#AAFs5-p produce.
Evening star., 1936-07-16

believed Landon's first speech making
tour would be into the East, possibly
opening at his birthplace, West Mid
dlesex, Pa.
Busy with numerous conferences,
Gov. Landon had little time to devote
to polishing up his acceptance ad-
dress.
On today's list Of callers were Eu-
gene Meyer, publisher Of the Washing
ton Post, who served as governor CT
the Federal Reserve Board under
President Hoover; Frank Gannett,
Rochester, N. Y, publisher; Cleveland
Newton of ST. Louis. former Repre-
sentative; w. K. Hopkins. former city
manager of Cleveland, and a group OF
World War veterans who attended the
Rainbow Divisions annual rernion in
Kansas City yesterday.
Before leaving for Chicago, Knox
Evening star., 1936-07-16

said in a brief radio speech he had
discussed with Landon "the many vital
issues the country faces in this mo-
mentous campaign now ahead"
II find Gov. Landon steadily work
ing away at the problems of the Ma
tion," he said. In the months to
come, he and I will present to the
people not only the nature of these
problems, but the solution of these
problems that the Republican party
offers"
Gannett, guest with Landon, Knox
and others at dinner given last night
by Henry J. Allen, Topeka editor, told
reporters he regarded the following as
major issues Of the campaign: Cen
tralization of power in Washington.
Evening star., 1936-07-16

ceptance speech, designed as the open
ing bid for votes to oust the New
Deal.
The Republican presidential nom
inee and his running mate, Col. Frank
Knox, carefully went over their ac-
ceptance addresses yesterday and out
lined a division of the campaigning
without fixing exact dates or timer
aries.
Knox, whose notification ceremony
will be held at Chicago July 80. said
his first big tour" would be into the
Pacific Northwest Before that, he
said, he will return to Chicago, work
on speeches for 10 days in New
Hampshire, and speak twice, at Con-
nersville, Ind, August and at Hunt
ington, w. Va, August 13.
In view of KnoX's statement there
would be no duplication" observers
Evening star., 1936-07-16
a.. F.G.E. ELECTS WARREN

George A. Warren was elected presi-
dent of Interior Department Lodge No.
35, American Federation of Govern
ment Employees at the annual meeting
Tuesday.
The other officers are: Frederick A.
Heffernan, first vice president; Robert
Evening star., 1936-07-16

M. Matthews. second vice president;
Eugenia E. Miller, secretary-treasurer,
and Nevin B. johnson, sergeant at
arms. John F. Lundquist, Clinton A.
Quencer and Warren were named as
delegates to the District department.
Legislative, membership and elections
committees also were chosen.
A substantial increase in membership
was announced.
Evening star., 1936-07-16

employment, restoration Of farm in
come and "the New Deal program Of
scarcity and high prices"
The Rochester publisher, who was q
pre-convention supporter OF Senator
William z. Borah. said he came here
to talk over the political situation
with Gov. Landon."
IT think New York is in the doubt
full column" he said, but I am very
hopeful the Republicans will carry the
State"
Evening star., 1936-07-16

Divorces may be obtained for SIS
under the poor persons rule in Eng
land.
Evening star., 1936-07-16
LANDON'S SPEECH
IN FINAL STAGES
Begins Revised Draft of Ac.
ceptance After Confer
ence With Knox.
nv the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
TOPEKA, Kans.. July 15.-Just a
week before the date of his formal
notification, Gov. Alf M. Landon be-
gan today a final draft of his ac-
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FARM AND GARDEN
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ALL DAY-Convention, Union
Beauty and Barber Supply Co.,
Raleigh Hotel.
1890 P.M.-Luncheon, Rotary
Club, willard Hotel.
1890 P.M.-Luncheon, Electri-
cal Institute, Carlton Hotel.
1890 P.M.-Luncheon, Lions
Club, Mayflower Hotel.
6 P.M.-Dinner, Gyro Club, La.
fayette Hotel.
$50 P.M.-Dinner, National So.
journers, Lafayette Hotel.
$50 P.M.-Dinner, Board Of
Trustees Columbus University,
Willard Hotel.
$50 P.M-Dinner, Executive
Committee, Washington Board Of
Trade, willard Hotel.
7:30 PM.-Meeting and Initia.
ton, B. P. o. Elks, Washington
Lodge, No. Is, at Elks Club, 919 H
st. N. w.
1880 P.M.-Meeting, Board of
Managers. 8:15 P.M-Meeting.
$50 P.M.-Buffet Supper, Sons Of
the Revolution, Willard Hotel.
8 P.M.-Meeting and Buffet
Supper, Washington Board of
Trade, Willard Hotel.
8 P.M.-Committee Meeting
Young Peoples League, Willard
Hotel.