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Evening star., 1937-04-24
War Debts as Usual.

When a person has a big debt of long
standing owing him and it remains un-
curtailed, it is comforting to the creditor
to know that the debtor at least has the
obligation in mind and intends at some
time. however remote, to liquidate it,
either in part or in whole. AS debtor
and creditor nations in this respect do
not differ from individuals, Uncle Sam
derives satisfaction from fresh indica-
tions that John Bulls war debt to the
United States, now amounting, inclu-
sive of arrears in principal and interest,
to round $4,000 100000, is not forgotten
in London.
The perennial question was once again
the subject of discussion in the House
OF Commons this week. Cursory as was
the attention bestowed upon it, Chan
cellor of the Exchequer Chamberlain
took occasion to reaff1rm British readi-
ness to reopen debt discussion whenever
circumstances warrant the hope of
satisfactory result. Such statements
leave matters exactly where they have
been for two years. They do denote
that Britain does not desire to be re-
garded as repudiating her debt, although
all concerned have long understood that
she hopes eventually to find this country
agreeable to drastic downward revision.
There are no signs on either side of any
early resumption of negotiations. British
economic recovery is in substantial prog
reSs, but the nation is determined for
the indefinite future to devote its finan-
cial energies exclusively to the all
absorbing problem of rearmament.
Thus the American people must con-
tent themselves, as far as their chief war
debtor is concerned, with renewed eX-
pressions of his good intentions, qualified,
though they be, by formidable ifs" The
Roosevelt administration, despite the
United States still mounting fiscal re-
quirements, is obviously proceeding on
the theory that no Treasury relief is to
be hoped for from resumed war debt
payments, even on the token basis to
which Great Britain temporarily ad-
hered. Meantime there are these peri
odical and welcome manifestations,
among both the British and the French,
that they mean to normalize their af-
fairs with the United States at the
earliest feasible moment. They can
not be blind to the fact that war debts,
however continuously Washington re-
frains from loud-pedaling the issue, re-
main a disturbing factor in those rela-
tions. Perhaps when Belgian Premier
Van iceland is at the White House in
June, as the emissary of the London and
Paris cabinets in exploring the possibili-
ties of an economic conference, he will
obtain closeup of the American view
point about the billions which Europe
owes us and learn of our expectation that
one day start toward their repayment
will be made.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
What Is the Definition of
''Pernicious Propaganda"?

10 the Editor Of The Star:
A paragraph in The Star OF April 20
stated that "the Senate Interstate Com
merce Committee recommended TODAY
Sl5O,000 investigation by the Federal
Trade Commission of propaganda by
private power companies against public
ownership" and am unable to see how
such movement at this time can pro-
mote the best interest of all concerned.
What is propaganda? Are we to
understand that all Government propa-
ganda is good and all public utility
propaganda is necessarily bad?
Does the Government take the stand
Tor instance, that newspaper advertising
by electric power and light companies
IN promoting their industry is pernicious
propaganda that must be suppressed?
II so, what becomes of the business
and freedom of the press?
Am I, as an investor in the stock of a
pubic utility company, in danger of
being placed on a witness stand and
given "the third degree" if dare to
speak or write in defense Of my invest
ment which, I expected would become
part OF my old-age pension?
privately owned utility companies paw
large taxes while those that are being
captured by the Government will, Of
course, be tax free. Therefore, in view
OF our increasing governmental expendi-
lures, 1t seems unreasonable to remove
such large and important group of
taxpayers to the free list But am in
danger of being punished for "pernicious
propaganda" if I publicly, or even pri-
vately, call attention to that deviation
from sound taxing policy?
Is it considered "unpatriotic propa-
ganda" If I point out the obvious fact
that there never would have been such
Nationwide hook-up, as we now have,
OF our multitude of power and light pro-
ductlon plants if holding companies had
not been promoted by investors n their
securities? T. r. FULLALOVE,.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
Taxation Driving Too Many
People Out of Business

To the Editor of The Star
A few days ago the proprietor of
small roofing business in a nearby town
discharged his employees, closed out his
business, took what money he had
saved and left for Florida, saying:
L am going to quit. The premiums
upon the compensation insurance for
my employees amounts to 5000 per year.
Now with the social security and unem-
ployment tax and the taxes on my
trucks, ETC., it amounts to so much
that I have to earn a very large sum
for taxes alone before I begin to get
cent for myself. I am going to pull
out and get a small place in Florida.
I may not earn as much money, but I
will be free of all this worry"
There should be a lesson in this for
sit-down strikers, slow-up strikers and
the rest of the agitators who are nagging
the life out of business. Neither Miss
Perkins, John L. Lewis, nor even Mr.
Roosevelt himself can make two and
two equal more than four, and if
business is going to be subjected to de-
liberate waste at the hands of the men
who are getting their living out of it,
then it will be only a question of time
until the workmen will find themselves
out of job. FRANK G. CAMPBELL.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
Mistaken Identity.

stock-in-trade fixture of literature
and the drama-including the movies
and RADIOS the confusion sometimes
tragic and sometimes comic, following
misidentification But examples of such
contretemps in real life always are pos
sessed of a power of attraction denied
to those which, however cleverly, are
imagined.
For instance, John D. Rockefeller,
jr., on certain occasion was halted by
traffic policeman who demanded his
driving permit. The multi millionaire
philanthropist confessed that he had
left the card in his other suit your
name, them" inquired the officer. And
Mr.. Rockefeller told the truth. The
resultant rumpus was adjusted at pre-
cinct headquarters, where a reporter
assured the desk sergeant that one Of
the most widely and deservedly famous
Of living Americans was not kidding"
Again, there is the story of the ad-
mirer who wished to pay his compli-
ments to the celebrated painter Winslow
Homer. Meeting a pedestrian in the
neighborhood of the artists home, the
stranger said: MY friend, I will give
you a dollar if you will tell me where
I can see Mr.. Homer" The native"
retorted: Let me have the dollar first"
And when the pilgrim had "ponied up,"
the recipient Of the fee declared with
grin: I'm him!" He proved his claim
by escorting the non-plussed visitor to
his studio.
Beethoven, the composer, bothered by
too many heao-worshipers, frequently
had recourse to q similar expedient. He
Evening star., 1937-04-24
New Plan Suggested to
Lessen Traffic Congestion

To the Editor Of The Star:
Everybody talks about traffic conges-
tion And nearly every one has a plan
Tor relieving the situation. But how
many of them pan out?
Here Is one that really will work, In
Takoma Park live six residents who are
employed at the A. A. A. on Fourteenth
street. Each OF these men has a car.
but each of these men does not use his
car to take him to work. Instead only
one man gets his car out. Mr.. A., we'll
call him, drives around and picks up
the other five men in his vicinity and
then takes them to work. In the eve
ming they all meet outside the office
and he drives them home. The next
morning Mr.. B. uses his car and picks
up the other men and repeats the
process. The third morning Mr.. c. does
the chores, and SO on until at the end
OF the week each man has used his
car only once
In this way each man got to the Office
on time and was driven home just as
promptly. There was no lessening of
efficiency and there was a great increase
IN comfort; each experienced a great
saving of time, money, wear and tear
oAA VIC CdI dilu, UcSG VI I'LL, u leSSSnlQR
strain on their nervous systems.
But the outstanding part is that five
cars were taken off the streets that
were driven unnecessarily. This was
OF immediate benefit, even to the man
who had to do the driving that day, for
since there were five less cars to con-
tend with it is obvious that there would
be five more parking spaces available
at the office and consequently he would
nave less difficulty in finding a place
to park
Therefore it is evident that such a
plan stands to benefit all who are con-
cerned. All that is necessary to i'm
prove our much cussed and discussed
traffic situation is little cooperation
on the part of those who have it in their
power to help as I have mentioned.
Such scheme is sound, both in prin-
clple and in practice. And it works for
these Takoma residents. So why not for
you and you and you?
DANTE AMBROSE.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
J. Raglan Patchmore on
Washington Street Cars
To the Editor Of The Star.

To the Editor OF The Star:
l saw my old friend j. Raglan Patch
more this morning seated on a bench in
Lafayette Square. He informed me that
ne mad just drifted in from Chicago.
Where ne had delivered his Spring ad-
dresS to the Tribune on "TranSporta-
tlon 10 and From the West Coast From
Cattle Car Window"
And speakin' of transportation. said
ne, this here now local traction outfit
1t burns me up, and l seen where they
burnt up one of the old fellows yester-
day-1ts tarnation shame the wav thev
treat these veterans. I been keepin'
track for years on the sititation. This
here traction octobus owes me a heap
OF back royalties, young feller, an I'm
here for to collect. Maybe you don't
realize it, but you're lookin' on a real
inventor of the old school,
Did you ever know that this here
august Capital of our Nation had these
street cars before it had any buildings
and who, I ask you, added the final
touch to their glory? 1t was none other
than me, j. Raglan himself, who pat
ented the outstanding features that
made these here now trolley cars the
great success they are today"
His old eyes flashed and his voice
trembled. Who but Patchmore could
have invented these self-detachable
motors, these automatic crow bars for
opening the doors and the full set of four
types of wheels for each car-half round
half square, saw tooth and hexagon?"
why back in Ben Harrison's term
when these late models you see was
produced-there goes one now" His
wrinkled face lit up with pride Rather
than spoil the old mans day I quietly
slipped away.
1t was wagon loaded with scrap iron
crossing the car tracks
H: H. ARMSTRONG,
Evening star., 1937-04-24
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.
The stranger sat down beside Temple

The stranger sat down beside Temple
ton Jones.
That hat OF yours" he began.
The mild Jones bristled.
Who wouldn't, under the circum-
stances?
What was his hat to the stranger? He
shortly was to find out.
Its terrible looking" ventured the
fellow. You must have been out in
the rain great deal"
NO. explained Jones, somewhat sur
prised at the pleasantness of his own
voice. 1T is just 10 years old, that is
all"
80 that's it," went on the other.
"Well, you better get rid Of it,"
Our hero, being an honest man, had
to admit to himself that the fellow prob
ably was right.
+ X
Ten years is long time for a hat,
after all.
1t would be interesting to know, he
unused, how many other headpieces Of
like vintage there were in town.
His own was broad and generous in
lines, with a band of type not seen
for long time
Its construction was good, its material
better.
Its been good hat in its day." he
ventured to his new comrade.
The man took swift glance.
You ought to get new one" he
said.
Jones had him there.
Il have three new ones" he replied
why don't you wear one Of them?"
To answer that" Jones began to
explain to his questioner, would require
delving into psychology, the trend of
past ages, as we'll as the tempo of this
and, above ALL real insight into human
nature"
Quite an order" mused the other.
1t would be necessary to go into the
mind and find out why all people do
things, before it would be possible to
settle exactly why I continue to wear
this hat"
I think I see what you mean" said
the stranger, 6 but this is case in which
action would be better than words"
"Action?"
THE ash barrel, of course"
But this is an old and dearly beloved
hat" explained Jones, very carefully
L like this hat"
I don't" said his new-found friend.
II l were to put it into the ash bar
rel, as you say, somebody would find it.
clean 1t up bit, put new ribbon on
it and sell it for new"
You have been reading" demonstrated
the other
Il sometimes do"
We'll, that's all hokum. Nobody
would fix that one up
X
"As matter of fact" patiently went
on Templeton Jones' Il seldom wear
any hat at all during the Summer"
He thought this would please the
other, but it did not; evidently the chap
was impossible to please
Evening star., 1937-04-24

An air of genial persuasion, which
has not been without influence in the
Nations affairs, has been attributed to
legend that Postmaster General Farley
went to Ireland once upon a time for the
purpose Of kissing the Blarney stone.
This mystic bit Of masonry is almost
inaccessible and the obliging proprietors
OF Blarney Castle long ago placed a
stone to which they gave the same title
within easy reach of all tourists willing
to take chance on the theory that
promiscuous osculation does not promote
pyorrhea infection. Among the decep-
tions often practiced by the orator, even
the Blarney stone must be submitted to
cold critical consideration.
Evening star., 1937-04-24

That's all wrong" said the man
you should wear hat"
But not this one
His antagonist ignored the Interrupt
ton.
ITO go without hat is dangerous"
he said.
How about all these young fellows who
never wear hats the year around"
All OF them have sinus trouble, or
will have it,"
The mans blue eyes glinted.
NOW look at me-" he said. How old
do you think I am?"
Templeton Jones had long prided him.
self on his ability to guess ages.
He took good look at the fellow, and,
not wishing to hurt his feelings GAL
lantly selected low figure
Il would say you are about CO." replied
Jones, at last.
The man was visibly pleased.
seventy he said, putting out his
chest.
And never i'll an hour in your life,
I'll bet"
Never minute" said the stranger.
Plenty fresh air, lungs like an ele-
phant--"
And always wear a hat"
summer and Winter. Well. leave you
here. So long, old man"
$50 long" replied Jones.
Inc man was gone, and Templeton
Jones was left alone with his thoughts
and his hat
he had been somewhat careless in the
matter OF its cleanliness. Men like Jones
Seldom worry much about such things.
Perhaps they should.
He resolved to send it to the hatters.
But part with it-never!
for Jones was, at heart, a hatless
man. Be 1t known that the world of
men Is divided into two great classes,
the hats and the hatlesS. The members
OF the former group love hats, and like
to wear 'em. Members of the second
great group despise hats, secretly, and
hate to wear 'em. Are you a halter, or
are you not?
In time they learn to wear hats, but
each headplece requires time.
mat is why when such a man be-
comes adjusted to his hat he hangs
onto 1t with the grip of hornet on a
finger, bulldog to a rag or rope.
X
Templeton Jones took off his famous
nat. The wind blew through his hair.
Inc days would soon be here when he
could go hatlesS again. He would like
mat. Hats were a nuisance, at best.
He thought of all the hats worn by
all the men Of all the ages, an endless
procession of men and hats, appropriate,
silly, futile absurd, clumsy, hats in every
conceivable shape, of every possible ma
terial.
After all, there was great deal to be
said for the hatless vogue, at least for
the members of the Second Group.
What was it the man had said. You
had better get rid of it?
Nuts to you,' said Jones, falling into
the vernacular, regarding his old hat
with real fondness.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
American Influence Will
Remain in Philippines
To the Editor of The Star.

To the Editor Of The Star:
take your recent editorial as mani
festation of the interest of the people
in your section of the country in the
Philippines. I presume that your read
ers are proud of the splendid work done
in the Philippines by the United States.
Although the American chapter in Phil
ippine history may end in the near future,
the Filipinos wish to continue to have
friendly, cultural and economic rela-
tions with the great American people,
who have been their unselfiSh teachers
for almost 40 years. The United States
has made her impress upon the Filipinos
SO deeply that even Philippine political
independence can never wipe out her
tremendous influence. American civil
ization and democracy have rooted in
the Philippines and are there to stay.
If and when independence finally
comes I hope that the American people
will find no necessity for ending the
mutually beneficial United States
Philippine trade relations. The compile
mentary economy between your country
and mine has brought tremendous ad-
vantages and large benefits to Americans
and Filipinos. QUINTIN PAREDES.
Evening star., 1937-04-24

was stopped on the road by tourist
who recognized him from his portraits.
But the object of his alteration denied
the allegation. "You refer to my broth
err" he insisted. I'VE resemble each
other in appearance" Inquiry disclosed
the fact that the trick had been en-
ployed repeatedly by its inventor in
the interest Of escape.
And now comes contemporary illus
tration. A "nonchalant young Briton"
whose name is Edward Windsor regis
tered "some weeks ago" at a Paris hotel
and "began running up right royal
bills" Payment being delayed, the man
agement sued for fraud" The case
was thrown out of court because Mr..
Windsor never told anybody that he
was the former King"
Evening star., 1937-04-24

Maryland race tracks are expected to
make indirect contributions to the State
relief fund. Many sporting adventurers
go broke on the ponies. In ancient
Chicago days there was a professional
gambler known as honest Bath House
John who won almost the reputa-
ton OF philanthropist by giving man
who lost all he had, enough money back
to assure him carfare home. A tax for
relief might be means of enabling the
track promoters to make slight rebate
to those who have played the ponies not
wisely, but TOO much.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
STARS, MEN AND ATOMS
Notebook of Science Progress in Field,
Laboratory and Study.
BY THOMAS r. HENRY,

menting throughout most, if not all, of
adult existence All these processes are
DOUBTLESS affected by physiological fac
tors such as work and nourishment, as
well as by pathological conditions"
When satisfactory norms of growth
Tor the individual organs are established.
DR.. Hrdllcka believes. they will be of
outstanding Importance not only to the
science of anthropology, but also may
have a practical significance in medi-
cine, Dishormonies appearing in the
growth curves of an individual NAV re-
veal deeper lying anomalies in the con-
Stltutlon as a whole.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
Bright Conversation,

When Money Talks about the way
It's going to behave next day
We swiftly change from grave to gay.
No more Depressions specter stalks
When Money Talks.
We listen when we get the chance
To anything about finance
And spurn the ragtime and romance.
At frivolous themes the radio balks
When Money Talks.
Like music, when it seeks to please,
All languages it speaks with ease
AS frozen wealth seeks to unfreeze.
Stock prices gleefully it chalks
When Money Talks.
Evening star., 1937-04-24

If the District of Columbia permitted
betting on base ball, it might rival the
cash cleanup of the Maryland race
tracks, numerous as they are. Base ball
holds high place in public esteem as
sport that can be conducted without a
rake-off.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton.
Purple Vioiets.

Violets! Violets! The scent Is every.
where;
Blowing thru the roadways, filling all
the air.
Clumps of purple fowerets nesting In
green leaves,
Dainty as the fairies imagination weaves.
Blooming on the hillsides, in the shell
tered glades,
Dewy tufts Of fragrance as the daylight
fades.
Springs beloved offering, tired hearts
to ease;
Stealing thru the senses with haunting
memories.
Evening star., 1937-04-24

Appeals to youth have often been made
In politics. One Of the difficult tasks in
calling on Youth to work out the saliva
ton OF the future is the reminder that
after all there is no Santa Claus, ex-
cepting as the generous conscience of
the individual can create one for him
self.
Evening star., 1937-04-24

Collegiate cryptics may become super
abundant. Initials are ceasing to COM
mand respect in the Roman alphabet
and no frat has pledged itself to
patriotism on a broad scale that would
warrant Upsilon, Sigma, Alpha as sig
nifying U. S. A.
Evening star., 1937-04-24

John Bull has been making a study
OF American customs and perhaps plays
poker enough to suspect that report of
heavily mined harbors may be what is
known in ancient vernacular as Alpha
Beta-standing in erudite initialdom for
"A Bluff"
Evening star., 1937-04-24

The music provided by Henry Ford in
his public programs is of the highest
order. But the possibilities of the
chromatic scale reveal but little COM
pared to what he can do with a scien-
tifically managed wage scale.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
Spain's War Rule.

From the Duluth News-Tribune
The safest rule in the Spanish war
seems to be to kill any one who speaks
the same language as you do, because
he is sure to be an enemy.
Evening star., 1937-04-24

Dupont tax returns become subject
of discussion. The patriotic citizen will
hope that strike organizers will not
interfere with the work which creates
incomes and makes taxes possible.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
Missouri Politics.

From the Chicago Daily News.
Though two bullets were fired into the
home OF the Republican candidate for
Mayor Of st. Louis, Republicanism in
that city is not capital offense.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
Trailer Training.

From the Atlanta Journal
It's horrible thought, but the chances
are that considerable percentage of
the next generation Will be bowlegged
from learning to walk in trailers.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
Why Not Lady Judges?
From the Macon Telegra

Prom the Macon telegraph.
Would the addition of six lady judges
to the Supreme Court be of service when
it was considering the matter of chang
ing its mind?
Evening star., 1937-04-24
Horse and Mule.

From the} Shreveport Journal.
Another problem in this life is pre-
sented BY the man who claims to have
horse setse-along with the stubborn
ness Of L mule.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
VOcalities.

We speak in accents grave or gay
And try to do it we'll
But when at last we've had our say
There is still more to tell.
AS sorrowing suspicious lurk,
Men 60 and take a walk,
Inquiring, WAS life made for work,
Or was it made for talk?"
And even at base ball game,
The solemn truth to tell,
The pleasure is that you can claim
A chance to rise and Yell
Evening star., 1937-04-24

Every now and then college professor
studies agriculture with a view to estab-
fishing record as city boy who has
made good in the country.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
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Evening star., 1937-04-24
American Peers.

From the Savannah News.
When a man has committed a low
down crime the court selects "a jury OF
his peers" to hear the details.