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tional Government on the basis Of the
commissions opinion as to benefits. etc.
While the Commissioners may reject for
the budget the National Capital Plan
ming Commissions proposals, only Con-
gress can change the division of cost.
AS it will divide the cost-if they are
divisible-of national as well as the more
distinctly local capital outlays. the sys-
TEN suggests new drain on local
revenues, subject to the uncertain whims
of legislation.
The justification of placing what ap-
pears at the outset to be an intolerable
and certainly a most oppressive burden
of taxation of this community now-re-
quiring an increase of third in the tax
burden in years. the reports conten-
tion that the District is far undertaxed
in relation to the tax burden of other
cities. That claim, and the evidence
which is advanced to support it, deserve
and will receive thorough examination.
The method of comparison is not only
new, but it produces unbelievable results
contradictory to those established by
familiar methods more widely used and
tested.
The gentlemen who prepared the re-
port were doubtless sincere in their
efforts to produce workable plan for
remedy of a distressing condition. But
in attempting to remove what they re-
garded as the source of constant irrita-
ton and dispute, they have substituted
source of even greater irritation and
dispute which carries with it no demon
strable, compensating benefits to any
body.
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A Billion for Defense.

No single feature of the budget merits
more prompt approval than President
Roosevelt's recommendation of a ma
tional defense fund of nearly $l,O00,-
100000 for the fiscal year 1888. 1t repre-
sents an increase of $4,000, 900 over esti-
mated outlay for the Government year
ending June 80 next. The Navy is allo-
Gated $587 100000 while the War De-
partment, for both military and non
military activities, is assigned a round
1898 100000.
The total asked for the armed serv-
ices is of record peace-time proportions.
1t is formidable sum, but, in light of
gravely disturbed international relations,
with chronic peril of another world war.
it is irrefutably justified. AS far as the
United States is concerned, it is purely
preparedness for peace. Measured by the
vast interests at stake and the guarantee
of national safety which adequate de-
fense gives to the American people, the
amount is from no standpoint excessive.
Under President Roosevelt's enlight-
ened leadership, Congress has dealt in
telligently and generously with the prob
lens of American security. It's past sup
port of programs to maintain the Army,
Navy and air force at the acme of eff
cheney warrants the conviction that the
Presidents present recommendations,
despite their magnitude, will likewise
command acquiescence on Capitol Hill
Foreign nations are aware that the
United States naval and military plans
carry no threat to anybody. They are
designed primarily to discourage agrees
sion not only against this country, but,
in the recent spirit Of Buenos Aires,
against any portion of the Western
Hemisphere. If the sister Americas are
to stand shoulder to shoulder" against
external peril, billion-dollar expendi-
ture for defense by the United States
becomes more justifiable than ever
OF immediate and special Importance
is the provision of $25 100000 in the
1888 budget to start construction on two
35,000-ton battleships, to cost, completed,
about $50000,000 each. The first capital
ships projected here since 1923, they
will match those just laid down by Great
Britain, thus carrying out our fixed policy
of parity with the British fleet. The
American vessels are to replace three
battleships that will be twenty-six years
old before the new ones are finished.
These plans denote no intention upon
Uncle Sans part to embark upon an
other building race. Such requirements
are indispensable if the Navy is not to
drift into obsolescence. France, Italy
and Germany are following Britains lead
in laying down capital ships of the most
powerful type. Japan, too, is in the
midst of extensive construction. Mr..
Roosevelt reflects American public SEN
timent when he expresses deep regret at
the failure to extend the naval limita-
ton treaties. Renewal having proved
impossible, and other powers having en-
tered upon elaborate building plans,
America has no alternative but reluc-
family to take the steps President Roose-
velt has now authorized.
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A GREAT HOPE
RIGHT JAMES E. FREEMAN d. d, IL. D, D. c. l..
WASHINGTON.

purposes Of the ministry Of the Master
are little recognized in a world filled with
confusion and disorder.
1t is one Of the most striking facts Of
history that the periods that have shown
the greatest progress of the Christian
ideal of life have been those that were
marked by widespread apostasy, and, at
times, of moral degeneration. 1t is in
such periods that the finely heroic ele-
ments that distinguish discipleship have
had their noblest expression.
There are evidences in our modern
world, despite its wars and rumorS Of
wars, its disilluSionment and its con-
fusion, that the teachings of Christ are
being turned to with a deepened and
more reverent regard and study than
they have for generations past. The
violent attack upon Christian institutions
is serving to stiffen the church to meet
and resist it, and setting forward with
increasing zeal the claims of kingdom
that contemplates not only the rehabili-
tation but the regeneration of human So
ciety. From far-away China a great
Christian Chinese leader has recently
said: "All educated China is weighing
the relative merits Of Christianity and
Communism, and is deciding upon which
to build the fortunes of China"
Repeatedly, In our own country, out
standing leaders in political and eco
nomic life are affirming, and with deep
ened conviction, that the restoration of
our most indispensable institutions is
conditioned upon revival of the Chris
tian religion, is consonance with the ex-
pressed teachings of the Man of Naz-
areth. One thing is certain, even to the
casual observer, namely, that far-reach-
ing changes in our whole social, economic
and political systems are in process.
Something has happened in this old
world Of ours that is driving men to
greater reflection and to the considera-
tion Of those vital things that concern
the security and peace of their most
cherished institutions. The demonstra-
ton of the fitness of the Christian faith
is being tested as it has not been before.
1t Is our firm conviction that it will the
more heroically meet this test, and,
meeting 1t, 1t will effect vast changes
in our corporate and individual life.
Nevertheless we, according to His
promise, look for new heavens and new
earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness"
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Among the amazing things that marked
the beginning of the Christian Church
were the high hopes and expectations
that characterized those to whom Christ
gave His great commission, laying upon
them as a supreme task the establish
ment of His kingdom on earth. Al TOO
frequently in our conception OF TINS
formative period of the church, which
involved the discipling of the nations, we
seem to forget that, beyond the ultimate
salvation of the human race ian essen
tial part of the divine plan), the Master
contemplated the rehabilitation OF
human society through the establishing
of kingdom in which His teaching. as
applied to every phase Of life, should
become operative.
In writing his views concerning the
consummation of this plan, the Apostle
Peter in one of his letters recognized
the stupendous task committed to the
apostles, and the seemingly irsuperable
difficulties that would attend its prose-
cution. He speaks of ScofferS, walking
after their own lusts, and saying, Where
is the promise Of His coming? for since
the fathers fell asleep all things con-
tinue as they were from the beginning "
He then recognized the timeleSSneSS OF
the mighty work committed to the
hands of those who were to set up
Christ's kingdom on earth, and he af-
firms that lone day is with the Lord as
a thousand years, and thousand years
as one day." He reaches the climax of
his argument and expresses the depth
of his conviction, saying: Nevertheless
we, according to His promise, look for
new heavens and a new earth, wherein
dwelleth Righteousness"
The work done by these first builders
Of the new kingdom produced so pro-
found an effect upon that early period,
and that in the face of the sterneSt op-
position, that it was written concerning
them: They that have turned the world
upside down. have come hither also"
Centuries have rolled by since these
early apostles undertook their great
task. and as we view the life of the
world today we are compelled to believe
that the high purpose of the ministry Of
the Man of Nazareth is far from realiza-
ton. The boldness and heroism that
marked the men Of the early period is
not so conspicuous in the life of our
present world; 1t would seem that the
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go into politics to get powers that can
be used in bargaining for higher wages,
shorter hours and improved working
conditions in industry. Present leaders
of that organization vision Government
as an ally in struggle for bigger slice
of the reward that comes from the pro-
duction Of goods.
Their gamble now is to get foothold
in the major mass production industries
in the belief that successful start will
be followed by bandwagon movement.
They are operating under leader OF
acknowledged force, who is without fear
and who is possessed of long experience
in the rough-and-tumble of labor war
fare. Around John Lewis are some other
shrewd labor men who know what they
are after.
But the real key to their success or
failure may be found in the White House,
in decisions by President Roosevelt on
whether or not Federal funds and Fed
eral influence will be used to favor one
side or the other. The stage is set for
making or breaking the Lewis labor
movement.
(oopyriSht. 1e37.)
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wise, however, to place such authority
in the hands of a minority Of the
highest legal tribunal in the land.
Two other measures, designed to limit
the Jurisdiction Of the courts, have been
presented by Representative Rankin of
Mississippi One would take from the
lower courts the right to issue injunc-
tions against the enforcement Of acts Of
Congress and require the constitutional
questions involved to be submitted imme-
diately to the Supreme Court. The
second would take from the Supreme
Court Jurisdiction of cases where Federal
authority rested purely upon the ground
that a Federal question is involved and
transfer such cases back to the courts
of the States.
Senator Ashurst of Arizona, chairman
of the Committee on Judiciary, is the
author of an amendment to the Con-
stitution which would give Congress the
power to regulate industry, commerce
and labor. This is the more direct
method of reaching the heart Of the
problem which the President says has
arisen to impede the onward march of
America. However, the President has
turned his back on a constitutional
amendment, preferring, rather, more
liberal Interpretation of the Constitu-
ton to meet the situation. Presumably
a more liberal Interpretation Of the in
terstate commerce clause of the Con-
stitution and Of its so-called general
welfare clause is what is desired by the
Chief Executive.
One sentence in the Presidents recent
message to Congress leads to the belief
that eventually the Chief Executive will
propose, or least support, some measure
to bring about the closer cooperation
of the judicial and the legislative
branches. He said: Means must be
found to adapt our legal forms and our
judicial Interpretation to the actual
present needs to the largest progressive
democracy in the modern world" Until
the President speaks further. however,
doubt as to just what means he has in
mind will continue.
Since delivering his message to Con-
gress the President has written to the
Governors of nineteen. States urging
them to get behind the ratification of
the child labor amendment to the Con-
| stitution, which has been pending thir-
| teen years. 1t would give Congress au-
| thority to regulate the labor of minors
under eighteen years of age. Here Is
the direct method A liberal interpre-
tation of the Constitution if applied in
the case of child labor might be just as
effective as liberal Interpretation as
applied to hours and labor and mini
mum wages and other conditions of
| labor.
If the Congress and the Federal Gov
ernment are to be given the power to
deal with social and economic problems
desired by the present administration,
it would be more effective to have the
power defined by the Constitution itself.
There would be no question then of
whether the judiciary were as.liberal as
some desired. 1t would be a question
| of fundamental law.
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The Obscure.
The men whose efforts win renown
Our gratitude inspire.
We hand their names in splendor down
For others to admire.
Yet names we love full well repose
In sweet and simple rest;
The names unheralded of those
Who toiled and did their best.
The leader oft is like the foam
Which lightly floats and free.
Beneath him mighty waters roam,
The great resistless sea.
Though Fortunes turn may ne'er dis
close
Their chance to reach the crest,
The men who move events are those
Who toll and do their best.
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AS evidence of scarcity of sentiment in
business airplane junk is rushed into a
foreign market while Congress vainly
endeavors to develop speed enough in
legislation to beat it to the emile limit.
In a race between bootleg aviation and
honest legislation the former wins.
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When he first came to town, John
Nance Garner said he would always be
asleep by 10 pm. This was before he had
been made to understand that it is often
figured as part of Vice Presidents busi-
ness to be the life of the party.
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In spite of the wit and humor brought
by radio in a political campaign, the
regular comedians manage to hold their
popularity and to arrive at the close of
the year without a deficit.
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PrecociOus Demonstration.

PrecOciOus Demonstration.
"That infant next door cries con-
stantly."
"And yet" unused Senator Sorghum,
II don't believe he actually has any
thing on his mind. He's probably just
flibustering."
"A man may have knowledge OF how
to make his country prosperous" said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, "and still
lack the knowledge of how to convince
his fellow men,"
Laying Down the Law.
The legal mind is very plain.
When it has once laid down the law
Some one will pick it up again
And new conclusions boldly draw.
Jud TunkinS says he can remember
lot of advice that he wishes he had
taken. But things even up. He can
remember just as much advice that he's
glad he let alone.
"A good-natured man." said Uncle
Eben. "gits imposed on until he makes
good nature work for him by gittin'
hisseH somethin' to SELL"
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Uncle Sam desires to be fair in his
world relationships and give everybody
a neutral deal.
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But Government power at this time
can go much further in providing pro-
lection for striking workers. Mr.. Lewis
expects that w. P. A. rolls will be open
to strikers who can qualify on the same
basis as other unemployed persons for
relief jobs. The policy of the Federal
Government has been not to distinguish
between persons in need. Yet, at the
moment. the President is striving to re-
duce relief rolls and quotas are filled in
most States. Any rush of striking auto
mobile workers to get w. P. .jobs
would cause acute embarrassment to the
national administration. Labor leaders
are not slow, however, in letting 1t be
known that they expect their men to be
taken care of on the same basis as other
unemployed.
If backstopped by State and Federal
relief, the c. I. o. would be in position
to hold out Indefinitely in q period Of
strikes. That issue is sure to be raised
during the early days Of the new Con-
gress when added w. p. A. appropria-
tions are debated.
John Lewis has other things than au-
tomobile strikes or steel strikes in mind.
He is convinced that, if the masses
of workers can be brought into organi-
cations created for collective bargain
ing purposes. their influence will extend
beyond their particular industries into
the whole field Of public policy. He has
noticed how ready Congress is to jump
at the slightest wish of million or so
organized war veterans, or of a million
organized railroad workers, or few mil
lion unorganized farmers. How much
more ready would Congressman be to
spring to action at the demand Of 10 or
Is or even 40 million organized workers?
The g. I. O. idea u that labor should
Evening star., 1937-09-20

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Natures Children
Melon Pawpaw (Carica papaya) 4.

to make tough meat tender If this
could be universally proved to be
true, the pawpaw would take sudden
jump for popularity The tough meat
it is said, is wrapped in the bruised
leaves and laid aside for while. The
rendering process then takes place
When it is cooked, there is no trace
of the pawpaw flavor. The solvent
known as papain, which fills the leaves
and is freed when they are bruised,
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grows wild. Because of its ap-
pearance and fruit, it is some
times grown in the North in
large hothouseS. 1t fits well into the
tropical growth of Southern Florida.
and reminds one very distinctly of the
palms to be found growing so pro-
fusely in this State.
The tree is very attractive when in
bloom in April. The flowers them
selves are waXen and yellow, and
on the female trees, the melon-like
fruit will be seen later in the season.
These melons are sometimes as large
as a mans head. Because of its
sweetness, the fruit has not been
very much in demand except by the
colored people of that part of The
country, who are very partial to sweet
fruits and sugar cane.
This fruit is much used in certain
patent medicines, and has in the last
years been in such demand for this
purpose that many new trees have
been planted.
The tree grows much like its palm
neighbors, the slender trunk with the
rosette of beautiful leaves at the sum-
nit These leaves are a deep glossy
green, with long stalks, and are deeply
cleft. Some of them are a toot in
width. The bark is an exquisite sill
very color, that shows dead white in
the dark. In the moonlight they look
like columns of marble.
There is much to recommend this
tree. 1t has other than medical
properties. Its leaves have been used
for many years by the colored folks.
instead Of soap, for washing clothes
1t is claimed by these laundresses that
this lather softens the dirt and does
not damage the clothes at all.
Another use of these large leaves is
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Brain 'Twizzlers
BY PROF. ]. ID. FLINT.

A MURDER was committed on
New Years Eve in New York.
-Four men were held as suspects. These
men were known to the police as
the Killer, Spike, Chuck and Rollo.
They were questioned and each made
four statements, only one of which
is false. Here they are:
Rollo-I never was in New York.
did not murder the man. I don't
know anything about the murder.
The Killer and ] we're in Washington
on New Years Eve.
Chuck-I'm not guilty. I was with
the Killer New Years Eve. Rollo
Is total stranger to me. Rollo
is innocent.
Spike-I'm not guilty. Rollo and
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ss1e Killer were never in Washington
Chuck did it. Rollo helped Chuck
commit the murder.
The Killer-I was in Washington
With RoDo on New Years Eve. 1
never saw Spike before. I did not
commit the murder. Spike lied when
he said Rollo helped Chuck do it.
From these statements can you tell
which was the guilty nan?
(Answer on Page BIRD
(Copyright. 1897
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breaks down the tough connective
tissue
The fruits are made into conserves
or eaten uncooked. Many visitors on
their first trip to Florida try eating
the fruit raw, but find it is better if
cooked.
These fruits, though usually hard
to reach on the older trees, are much
better if they are left hanging on the
tree to become a deep yellow. They
are soft at this stage and have a very
pungent flavor and odor. The paw
paw is member of the passion tree
family.
(Copyrieht. lg31O
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