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Evening star., 1937-09-06

Inc boundary, as mapped by Charles
H. Blake. Massachusetts Institute of
Technology entomologix. closely fol-
lows the northern boundary of Massa-
chusetts. 1t runs up the Connecticut
River Valley to Bellows Falls, leaving
most of Vermont beyond its reach. and
skirts Southern New Hampshire up
the Merrimac to Concord and along
the coast of Maine little beyond
Portland.
DR.. Durling is sure that termites are
rapidly increasing. Not much of any,
thing Is known about a termite cycle
except that they seem not to have in
creased notably in the last 200 wears.
Ihls suggests a very long cycle and
man may now be making the begin
nlng OF an intimacy that will grow in
creasingly close in the next few CEN
turIes.
But DR.. Durling judges the increase
from the greater number of calls that
come to commercial entomologist.
1t may be, other entomologists suggest,
that the public is becoming increasing
ly conscious Of termites, that public
funds are more available than formerly
to deal with them, or that certain
types of structure have reached stage
that happen to be particularly inviting
to termites.
Queen, Soldiers, Workers.
The termite is soft-bodied insect
that has to have contact with moisture.
1t must work in about a Is per cent
atmosphere of moisture. DR.. Durling
says. The termite will tunnel through
a tiny crack in cement into the corner
of building and along a metal post
to reach wood. But his tunneling
capacity is limited.
The termite has fascinatingly
efficient society, much like bees or ants,
with queen bee for reproduction, and
a sexless corps OF workers that do the
tunneling and wood chewing to feed
the reproducing queens and the soldier
termites whose job Is to fight of ants
and other enemies.
Most householders are conscious OF
terp1ites only in stage when they are
harmless. About April winged adults
Evening star., 1937-09-06
Solroge Corps Men Don't Saue
Many Beauties, but Earn Pay

room. first pulling out the rug Cloth
ing found in closets is then tossed on
top of the pile, togther with what bric-
a-brac may be around, and the rug is
spread across the pile, a tarpaulin
over it.
Back in the early 18O0s there was
period in which sharp rivalry existed
between competing insurance COM
panies. When a householder took out
insurance, his company provided him
with an emblem which was affixed to
the outside of the building to tell the
world that the house was insured by
Whoosit & Whoosit.
So bitter was the competition for
awhile that representatives of the in
surance companies could be counted
upon to be at the scene as fast as the
firemen. They would look to see if
the house had an insurance emblem
OF a rival company. If it did, it was
just too bad; for the unsuccessful
company's men would resort to sour
rilous tactics to keep the fire burning
cut the hoses, hide the axes and that
sort of thing. The men of the COM
pany which had insured the place, on
the other hand. would work furiously
to save the building.
Harmony.
On some of the very old houses In
Philadelphia, they say. there still can
be seen these old emblems. Others are
preserved as relics of day which now
Is happily no more.
AS soon as insurance companies be-
gan working together the salvage
corps concentrated upon saving as
much as they could.
After a fire the members of the
corps often can be seen covering holes
in the roof with tarpaulin so that rain
will not go through.
Generally watchman is detailed
from the corps TO remain with the
salvaged merchandise until represent
atives Of the owner take over or until
it is determined that no fire insur-
ance was carried on the building.
During the last two decades, con-
current with the increase of fire.
prooflng, the underwriters have in
clined toward greater dependence
upon the fire departments themselves
to take necessary salvage steps. Many
flre departments now have their own
salvage crews, with f1remen trained
especially in that work.
Evening star., 1937-09-06

By the Associa ted Press.
NEW YORK, September 6.-They
aren't much at carrying swooning
beauties down ladders from second
floor windows-with flames tapping
hungrily at their blonde tresses-but
what they can do in the way of saving
bill of goods is nobodys business.
These are the men of the salvage
corps; not what they used to be be-
fore smart architects began planning
fireproof buildings, but still strong
factor in keeping down fire losses.
The oldest salvage corps in America
Fire Patrol No. l at 8 Franklin
street-has just been abolished be-
cause the insurance companies which
operated it decided modern fireproof-
ing in that area made the corps un-
necessary
Thus New York is left with only
four salvage corps, all supported by
the New York Board of Underwriters
and al charged with the job of keep
ing fire damage to minimum.
MOtnef Necessity.
Back in 1885 when Fire Patrol No.
/ was created fremen were chiefly
concerned with putting out the fire.
They weren't inclined to worry over
merchants stock or citizens
household goods SO long as they sub
dued the flames.
This made the insurance companies
very unhappy. Every unnecessary
gallon of water that the fire laddies
dumped on the flames meant just that
much more damage to merchandise
and just that much more insurance
the companies had to pay.
So was conceived the idea of the
salvage corps-men paid to save what
they could while the firemen went
about the business of putting out the
fire and rescuing whatever human
life needed rescuing.
The salvage corps, which operate in
most large cities, receive an alarm
simultaneous with the 81 emen, and
dash forth with their salvage wagon
right on the heels of the hook and
ladder trucks and hose carts.
Generally the chief business of the
salvagers is to protect merchandise
on lower floors while firemen fight the
fires above. Water is even more an
enemy to insured goods than fire, so
special tarpaulins are the mainstay
Of the salvagers' equipment. The tar
paulins, weighing about 80 pounds,
are spread over merchandise so that
water pouring down from above will
not damage it.
Real Villainy.
In the case of fire at private home
the salvage corps endeavors to move
all tho fllrnjt1lre tn tho ceptar ~ tho
Evening star., 1937-09-06
Barriers of Poison May Halt
Cambridge Library Termites
Entomologists Assist Fight to Check De-
termined Inrdsion-Pest Is Nutiue
and Hard to Destroy.

BOSTON, September (N.AN.A.).
The furor over the termite destruc-
ton at the Cambridge Public Library
disclosed recently, was national in
scope, although most people had not
heard Of the termite until half a
dozen years ago. Entomologists hast
ened TO the scene to give advice.
The general impression is that ter
mites are new, at least in this country
Belief is widespread that they arrived
here with shipment of lumber.
AS matter of fact the termite has
been around about Is million years
He is native to the country and is a
tough citizen.
1t Is only three years since $4,000
was spent to make the Cambridge
Library termite proof. Cement slabs
and steel shelving were installed. But
the termites came through the stone
foundations and the brick walls, and
since 1888 have gutted practically
every window casing in the basement
Of the stanch-looking building, and
eaten their fill of bound volumes on
the metal shelves.
Laying Barrier of Poison.
You could poke finger through the
window castings anywhere. Experts
called in reported there was no struc-
tural safeguard to apply short of re-
building the library from foundations
up. So they are laying barrier OF
permanent poison under and around
the library. When they are through
it will be completely insulated by a
sheath of poison, as it might be a
sheath Of copper plate if such could
be installed under the floors and foun-
dations.
To secure this protective sheathing
Of poison the experts are drilling holes
through the cement floors and forcing
liquid poison in under pressure until
it floods up through the next hole.
Then under the window castings be-
tween the brick walls and the stone
foundations they are forcing in more
poison. And finally they are joining
the inside sheathing of poison to an
outer ring that completely girdles the
building to a depth of IS inches. The
outer sheath is an oxide that is in
soluble, or very slightly soluble, and
will remain as protective agent for
years.
Mount Vernon is among the noted
structures that have suffered termite
infestation. Experts treated it with
copper sheathing, only to have re-
newed infestation reported the next
year. Inspecting their work, they
found an electrician had cut a hole
through the copper to run a wire into
the house, making perfect boulevard
for the termites. Such incidents are
not uncommon, DR.. V. B. Durling, en-
tomologist on the Cambridge job, says,
and offers one argument in favor of q
poison barrier
Massachusetts, is close to the north
ern limits of termite operations
Evening star., 1937-09-06

the volumes be revealed authortatively
brought $3.50 This between the
the
of
another
the Government blame.
Department Agriculture furnishes part
But doesn't Saturdays
the
c. l. o. andn Mr. Ler uaned to kno how Wal
loces broadcasters explained they guilty.
another split didn't
Evening star., 1937-09-06
Headline Folk
and What
They Do
George Wingfeld Is
Regaining Control
of Nevada.
BY LEMUEL r. PARTON.

An
- EORGE WINGFIELD, who
has been rolling snake-eyes
for the last seven or eight
years, is now making six OF
eight straight passes. I don't know
"hether the news has reached the
East, but the word from Los Angelo,
is that he has regained ownership
OF the Golden and Riverside Hotels
IN Reno and is again looking out from
behind a tall stack of blue chips,
Higher gold prices and hence profits
IN Tag ends Of tailings and low-grade
ore are said 70 have turned the trick.
Inc one-t1me buckaroo and faro
dealer who gained a fortune of $50
100000 and owned and operated the
sovereign State of Nevada for quite a
few years, quietly faded out in 1893.
told the court he was broke and re-
llnqushed the State with a sports
manilke gesture. He implied that the
croupler had stood him on his head.
His friend, William H. Crocker, had
mortgage of 100000 on his two
hotelS. He owned mines and ranches
all over the State, in the somewhat
metaphysical way in which people
owned things then, but his equities
came to just couple of white chips
10 be tossed into the kitty. He did
this gracefully and started out to get
another stake.
A Good Hunch.
On a pinto pony, he rode through
long stretch of chaparral into
Washoe County, with the full ar.
coutrement of jangling spurs. J. &c.
bit, chaps. high-heeled boots, ouirt
and coWpunchers hat Senator Nixon
OF Nevada told me how he got his
start.
He walked into my Office" said tbs
senator, and tossed something on nv
oesk. 1t was diamond ring
haven't any idea how much il was
worth. He said he had located a good.
looking outbreak south of Goldfeld
and wanted me to grubstake him on
the ring.
I'm not running a hook shop I
said. There's three-ball Joint around
the corner
He picked up the ring and started
out, Before he got to the door
sudden hunch hit me like a mule kick.
I called him back and gave him $500
on the ring"
Didn't Garry One.
Wlngfeld had already staked his
claim and started prospect hole. A
little more digging and there was the
Consolidated Mine, and riches for both
Wingfeld and Nixon. Also the start
OF Goldfleld, a ghost town now, half
buried in sand, but roaring desert
metropolis for few years. Wing
fields winning streak was on in those
| days and it was only a few months
later that he broke the bank at the
Tonopah Club.
He was a husky, good looking young
man, suitable for a romantic build
up, which was quickly provided by
the sage brush scribes There were
many tales of his light trigger finger.
I saw him in several provocative sit
uations and never believed that he
even carried a gun.
tCopyright. 1879
Evening star., 1937-09-06

OF the termite family The male and
female have a courtship fight, much
like bees. After their wings are rubbed
of, mating occurs. Then the pair
run of to find crevice between wood
and earth where the female lays eggs
for perhaps several years
Copyrish-, 1887, by the North American
Newspaper Alliance Inc)
Evening star., 1937-09-06

barrassing position, because in the
last campaign it accepted labor sup
port and promised a partisan handling
Of the labor problem. When John
Lewis criticiseS Mr.. Roosevelt for
failing to have been a more active
partisan in the recent steel strike in
Ohio, he Newis) is merely expressing
the viewpoint an extremist always
pleads-no tribunal, or administration
is to the extremists eyes fair or i'm
partial unless it is absolutely partisan
in behalf of the extremist viewpoint.
BY exposure of the facts Of the mis-
handling by Government of task
which demands the utmost impartial
ity some day public opinion may be
built up that demands and attains
even-handed justice for the deter
mination of the many grievances that
grow out Of the use Of the bargaining
power by employers and employees.
Evening star., 1937-09-06

SHOP W n ! c n
means that any
one working in
that plant has to
join the union.
The N a ion a |
Labor Relations
Board intervened
with the opinion
that the company
had Disseminated
a 6 a st t h e
Z. l. o., which
has been trying
to organize the
same plant; that
it signed the con-
tract with the
Evening star., 1937-09-06

appear. small blackish insects with
flmy wings nearly quarter inch long.
Soon they shed their wings and run
about. often in pairs. They are dis
tressing to housewife but they do
little damage in this adult stage.
They can't fly much, but they run
fast.
These are the reproducing members
Evening star., 1937-09-06


The Czar bad but the Soviet naval force
OF a
a
hagration
than a headache
would
the Dardaneles
The hunt be interesting
about the japanese provocative
king machine the
Toxic has Toxic
the balic experts carefully
the japanese thorough peoplH
In the meantime the excitement of the British public
diverted to the Mediterranean submarine the
League OF Nations connection with that of
forgetting the Marking incident.
and that all that
Many people continue to be
government to take the chin Downing
British Navy pazed by
no ships to reinforce the weak Far Eastern
statement Is disputed experts
Despite OF the alleged ueakness Of the
stronger than the combined European fleets Considering
ing cord'al relations NTH France incompaaby
the Italian dn-(Ierman Naues.
Furthermore in the event OF
aeshps would not be useful The
baths
thy are an easier target for the Italian
elgh between Sicily
Consequently Britain inclined
Evening star., 1937-09-06

jority of labor
unions have been
trying to develop
stability of en-
ploynent. Not all
the la Dor unions,
on I he o t h e +
hand, have been
on sound ground
In the contro-
versies that have
produced strikes.
T he extremists
will dispute every
one Of the fore
going statements.
But W no is
richt9 How shall
Evening star., 1937-09-06
What's Back of 1t All
Chinese Criticize, Unoficially, Lack of Firmness in
u. S. Policy in Conflict in East.
BY II, r, BAUKHAGE.


circles quite different from that
of the diplomats, according influential Washington
friends the besieged
describe Americas trying
scratching
Evening star., 1937-09-06

adders IN the Department Of JUS
tice.
The Government. as a result Of
the litigation, was able to turn over
to the Treasury exactly s3l ,04l,-
322.62.
X X x
While there will probably be later
a highly publicized report on details
Of the sales campaign Of the famous
Democratic handbook, the distribu-
ton Of the profit on actual sales of
Evening star., 1937-09-06

opinions OF the Urtters this page their on not
necessarly The Stars Such opinions presented
1he stars eDot to gDe all sides OF questions Interest its
readers although such opinions may contradictory among
themselves and directly opposed to The Stars.
Evening star., 1937-09-06
BY DOROTHY THOMPSON,

ITO AN outsider the struggle be-
tween the National Labor Re-
lations Board and the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor over
the closed shop contract between the
Brotherhood OF Electrical Workers and
the National Electric Products Corp
Is confusing to say the least.
The National Electric Products
Corp, which is located at AmbridRe,
Pa. signed a contract with the A. F.
OF l.. affiliate. 1t established the closed
Evening star., 1937-09-06

py OF oowns to the weaker aber-ratn totatarian
" cause disturbed
they wayd by politics. Nations
Unlon-Lord Cecis the
reaon OF certain powerful playing
time being with
Evening star., 1937-09-06

Extremists on both sides have be-
clouded the issue. The vast majority
of employers have not refused COL
lective bargaining and the vast ma
Evening star., 1937-09-06

on the subject of Americas attitude
toward war will never be made by
the diplomats. But others, equally
influential in Chinese affairs put
the comment privately, like this:
He has issued two statements.
One. very noble in sentiment, but
very general in terms, addressed to
world powers. Another, equally
high-sounding, which mentions the
Far East specifically. Neither calls
Evening star., 1937-09-06
This Changing 6 g World
Submarine Attacks Divert Britans Attention From
Far East Troubles.

BY CONSTANTINE BROWN.
hunt the mysterious submarine which has been attacking
Brih shipping
Of the submarine commanders Al matter
good sport for them.
The sailors
The Black particular
time had It could not hold
Evening star., 1937-09-06

rd"I' IHsVeau OF urglHg UncIe Sam
to save the face Of the white race
there, she could. without impairing
her forces, dispatch four or five
battleships to Singapore. There is
no doubt that the Japanese would
take the hint.
X
Unfortunately the British
leaders Of the day are chicken
hearted. Chamberlain is no Palm
erston. They realize that the
Evening star., 1937-09-06

OOO0 1'A~~A OAAAAAS
Off to School
SOON the school bells will be ringing over the land
Soon Johnny and Janice scrubbed and combed
and brushed, will go off to the serious business of
Reading and Riting and 'Rihmetc.
But before they 90, there is serious business for
Mothers She select the childrens outfits. In
this work, advertisements help her Is nothing
else CAM They enable her to plan her shopping
before she leaves the house. They point out bar
gains They remind her of items she might other
wise forget. They make her task easier,
nomical, more thorough.
Have you made list of the things the children
will need for school? Does that list include galoshes
rubbers? A lunch box? school bag,
strap for their books? raincoat? Pads and
pencils? Hats and suits, and young mans top.
coat? Perhaps a watch for the 'ten O'Clock
schoar"?
Before Johnny goes marching off school ..
read the advertisements in this newspaper!
Evening star., 1937-09-06

and tnat IS gong some.
The large units are old and
slow; the destroyers and the sub
marines are less antiquated, but
the officers and the crews lack sea-
faring experience. They cruise
occasionally in that lake which is
called the Black Sea, but some
people doubt whether they have
sufficiently good navigators on
board to take those units through
the nardanelles into the Mediter.
Evening star., 1937-09-06
1mpartiality
Great Need
for Labor
Governments Failure
to Adjust Extremists
Held Great Error.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

AbON udE IS BUCN IIlne 70
take stock Of the most acute
problem facing the American
Renuhlic.
Evening star., 1937-09-06

In the case of fire at private home
the salvage corps endeavors to move
all the furniture to the center of the
Evening star., 1937-02-28
DEANWOOD. D. C..

Colored-S1nn cash and 80" so month";
ly payments Will buy nice J-room frame.
e!ec.; good size lot to alley also Others at
more cash. See us at once. ALEX. s.
CLARKE. Jr l41O H St NV
Evening star., 1937-02-28

COLORED.
o115 st. n.w-Brick home. rooms
3 baths and reception hall. hot-water heat
gear garage: suitable rooming house
UNION INVESTMENT CO.. 207 Machinist
Bldg, 9th and Mt. Vernon pl. NV. Natl.
Evening star., 1937-02-28
0AS 0CAI.A 81

BRANWILL PARK SILVER SPRING. MD.
SIS, S,25O-MONTHLY TERMS.
Lovely new bcick, situated on attractive
corner lot Three nice bed rooms. bath
and kitchen equipment thoroughly modern
and the care-free comfort OF Modern
Drive out Colesville rd.. turn right on
Franklin ave to entrance to park, Open
every day to pm Will consider trading
your present home.
Evening star., 1937-02-28
sos 14th ST. NV.

5TOS 14th ST. NV.
For a pleasan home in a neighborhood
and at an elevation good enough for any
OF us; you will find this house and its
HKs bu ETenndS eny Of pa som 9 ube ts
are. each 25 #. long. Toilet on Ist fioor.
Fsdf path and ayaSry 10 on gnd Oil burner sste
oyiS R'i5 iie st. :'sss sS
With Naw III ssrck farze ANR Iot AM5 756
$500 cash and small monthly payments at
Riggs I'd. and Chillum.. Randolph 4343. =
., WOODBRIDGE BARGAINS.
aRS %aaaf eandtion ST. sanssf 5oq
ans North RI Espsif gas sa sssssea Si
$3.50 This 1 heae eect4c SeatG
pae a ne then aor bai boef ssh ft o
'''' SSSSSs'f zSHHs %H' 2 oFEs s$S HSc W55o5
2024 Rhode Island Ave- NE Dec os17
A GRAND HOME IN BEAUTIFUL CHEVY
CHASE. MD. WITHIN 3 BLOCKS,
FOR osLS SHEHY s1s7so GHAsF Frsi clue ST. to eec.
Built on ioveiy e lot 4oxiao in nean setting Of
snd sash aa 9s ne s
brick, center-hall Colonial offers the acme
Of charm. fine building and comfort.
Rooms are large; especially the 3 bed
rooms. which are unsual in size Third
floor is finished, insulated and heated.
affording fourth bed room. Fine big living
Two complete baths on -2nd floor. Maid S
room bath and wonderful recreation room
in basement. AUTOMATIC heat and re re,
overlpokine a white picket fenced garden.
House painted white. affording great
brick garage. A bargain. CALL MR..
LEIGH BOSS PHELPS. NATIONAL
$500. OR WISCONSIN 1890.
Evening star., 1937-02-28
SELECTED HOME

II you are looking for something that
will meet the particular needs and require.
ments of your family be sure TO see these
especially selected and priced homes.
Evening star., 1937-02-28
HIGHLAND VIEW HOMES.

tached homes on large lots. Two and three
bed rooms, automatic oil heat. paved
streets. Priced from $3.50 to $3.50.
Reasonable terms
Evening star., 1937-02-28
TWO REArJTIFrJI, HOMES,

TWO BEAUTIFUL HOMES.
36OS ST. AND 3629 r ST.
Built by Shannon g. LuchS, put In per
feet condition by us. Gas automatic neat
Priced Very Low-Terms.
Open Evenings Saturday Afternoons
and Sundays.
Evening star., 1937-02-28
HOUSES FURNISHED.

FOXALL. 1904 44th ST. N.W-9 ROOMS.
ga baths. , heated porches: oil heat; ga
rage; SIPS; evenings %
Evening star., 1937-02-28

TODAY'S OFFERINGS:
3O43 Vista st. N.E.-S6, ,250.
rms. b.. h.-w.h. Q incl. porcheS. attic.
large lot: cash payment. bal. S4S 80 per mo.
ITO 9th St. N.E.-$5, $50.
8 rooms. bath. hot-water heat, garage.
4O19 ii st. NV. (Open).
Newly dec. Ready to move in- Bee
today.
ROGER MOSS. 90.
Dist. 1921. 927 10Th St. Geo. 64s3.
Evening star., 1937-02-28
NEW BRICK COLONIAL,

Detached home having six large rooms
and breakfast alcove. Furred walls. Auto
matte refrigeration; Built,in garage. rage
Drive out Pennsylvania avenue Sc. to Ala
bama avenue Left to 45th place. Then
left to No 1918 Omen 10 to 6
Evening star., 1937-02-28
WOODBRIDGE BUNGALOW.

:}049 Clinton ave. n.e-An exceptionally
large. 5-rm. home. with floored attic full
basement oil heat and garage Very con-
yenient terms. Open daily till 9 pm.
Drive out Rhode leland ave. ne to Central
ave. turn right 3 blocks to Clinton. then
left to home
WOODBRIDGE REALTY CO.
2317 r. l. Ave. NE. North 1903
FOR ROOMING. BEST LOCATIONS NV.
All sizes: easy terms. Also homes. stores
flats and apartments. Bargains. / have
the best at lowest prices. MIR. TAYLOR.
Adams 1855 tany timeb
Evening star., 1937-02-28

attractively furn., det. house: large liv. rm..
fireplace. baths, screened porch: garden:
SooS. West 1S41.J, after pm.
Evening star., 1937-02-28
JUST WEST OF 10th ST NV

INT. PLEASANT SECIlON;t
Completely redecorated. semi-detached.
slate rooted home. Four large bed rooms
large rttic oil heat
ONLY 81 95O-TERMS.