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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-06-05

This Is the Sirth OF a series
of articles giving a graphic pic.
ture OF the lDGr against crime,
Which each year costs the people
OF this country fifteen billion
dollars. Written Dith the COOP
GRAFTON and approval of J. Ed
gar Hoover, director of the Fed
erGl Bureau of Investigation,
the series explains hon science
has been enliStd by Omen tP
stamp out criminal elenIentSJ/
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-06-05
LIFTING OF BAN ON SUNDAY VIRGINIA CLUB

which gives the girl something
Of . background.
And speaking Of backgrounds
there's Sidney at the Mayflow.
er. You can hear his
Shh-sh-h! Which Webster lists
as an exclamation requesting
silence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-06-05

tertaining at cocktails and
nightly at the tClaridge's King
Cole Room, has just completed
engagements at the Ritz and
Sherry in New York, where she
played since her return from
the Dorchester In London
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Welfare Estimates.

Visions OF sugar plums appear to have
been dancing in the heads of some of the
welfare officials as result of passage of
the act to raise more than 100000 in
new District taxes. The thought of all
this new money no doubt inspired the
heavy expansion of budget estimates just
filed by District welfare agencies
The Board of Public Welfare asks for
S1l ,349 SGT, or 81 per cent over the present
year. Nearly all of the score of welfare
agencies Or services seek large OUTLAWS
for buildings or for considerable expan-
sion of their STATS. For instance:
The board seeks no less than S43S5 ,297
for relief programs as against but 81 ,876,-
600 this year. There would be more
liberal OUTLAWS for the unemployables.
for caring for more aged and blind
persons and new item of 81 ,225 900 is
sought for relief of 5000 families and
individuals clasSed as employable
Can it be possible that 5000 employ
ables have been on a starvation basis
here since last Winter when the Budget
Bureau refused to approve large
emergency outlay for their care? Can
1t be that congressional committees
which later studied the case have so
badly underestimate the need? The
money now requested would not be
available until the year beginning July
l, 1889. If these cases are "employable"
now will they still be jobless a year and
a half after their need was placed before
the Budget Bureau?
1t is hard to believe District tax
payers would balk at the cost if addi-
tional funds actually are needed to
prevent real distress, but certainly re-
quests for any 81 per cent or 100 per
cent increases in government must be
based on more convincing evidence of
need than the welfare officials have so
far supplied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16

Dows, in Lowell, Mass, in 1883" Hun
dreds Of thousands of visitors saw It's
ornate apotheosis at the Centennial Ex-
hibition of 1875. Soon pharmacists and
caterers realized the possibilities of the
business, and fountains flowed in the
merest villages throughout the land II
only because they appealed to the imagi-
nation of sweethearts, they were as
sured of popularity everywhere The
angels alone know low many proposals
accrued from pilgrimages to corner drug
stores for cups which cheered, but did
not otherwise intoxicate
OF course, latter-day youngsters have
more modern facilities for romance. But
their parents do not envy them. Look
ing back, the older generation recalls
experiences rich and satisfying enough.
Acquaintance with the draped and gilded
glory of soda fountain elegance is among
them-an immortal memory without a
current parallel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Argentina's Objection to
Loan of Ships to Brazil

To the Editor of The Star:
I take note that Argentina fights the
United States loan of outmoded battle
ships to Brazil. I cannot see that Argen-
tina is showing either cooperation or
neighborly policy by so doing. In all the
years Argentina has not suffered wrong
or persecution by the United States. On
the other hand she might not now be
sovereign nation had not the United
States stood as a safeguard between
powerful nations and South and Central
America. The time has come when it is
necessary that Latin America should
join the United States in concerted
defensive actuality. If Argentina con-
tinues to be suspicious of our every
move or act, then it is not humanity
possible to cooperate with her, and we
shall be compelled to believe that the
suspicion of Argentina is merely a jeal-
ousy of Brazil, unfounded and unfair to
the peace of all the Latin American
countries. If Argentina continues this
jealous attitude it will no longer be pos
sible to cooperate with her. The United
States is not advocating that Latin
America join an armament race She is
merely asking Latin America to take
upon her own shoulders her own share
of national defense. This will permit the
United States to spend less of her income
in building ornaments to defend these
two continents.
MRS. MARY NJ WILLIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Largest of Flowers.

The largest flower known to science
IS the so-called Amorphophallus tt
tanum of Sumatra. specimen, brought
from its distant home to the New York
Botanical Garden, recently doomed to
attain celebrity as "the most photo
graphed plant in the history of botany
Crowds Of people flocked to see the
oddly. 1t was, in effect, floral circus.
Carefully watched by its custodians,
the monstrosity blossomed minute by
minute under a supervisory system of
protection. The temperature in the con-
servatory was kept at eighty-fve degrees
to coax its development. Gradually
central sprout of relatively diminutive
proportions grew into a spadix eight feet
five inches tall. 1t rose above a green
ish yellow and maroon bell twelve feet
ten inches wide.
But the prodigy was not beautiful. It
resembled in form and color the night
mare creations of the latest esthetic ex-
perimenters the surrealist school of
pdllAVcIS. "A lHOIlSleT III appearance as
we'll as in the abnormal principle which
1t represented it contradicted all natural
instincts of grace in design. 1t was,
actually, hideous error. If proof for
such judgment be demanded it may
be found in the fact that the flower
could be approached by its guardians
only when they were equipped with gas
masks.
Perhaps the huge outlaw might serve
as the theme of sermon. Size, it seems,
is not necessarily a guarantee of value.
Small packages" the ancient proverb
says, sometimes contain great treas
ures." The little business man, for in
stance, is commonly as important as the
big one. Indeed, they are mutually de-
pendent, mutually useful. The present
economy of transition ought to remem-
Der that truth in the drafting Of Its blue
print of reform and alleged reconstruct
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16

lated to the District Of Columbia to be
included in the Governments care. The
Civilian Conservation Corps could put
the whole territory in order in few
months. Clearing away the accumu-
lated debris Of the floods of years gone
by would help. The elimination of
poison ivy and the planting of appro-
pirate trees and shrubs on both shores
would represent improvement vastly to
be desired. Paths should be Strengthened
and paved, new bridges of substantial
materials constructed, shelter houses
built:
OF course, some expense is inevitable.
But, in period when money is being
scattered hither and yon for boondog-
Cling projects much less meritorious, no.
body would be inclined to object to rea-
sonable investment in renovation of
scene at once historic and naturally
lovely
The problem deserves the attention of
the public. 1t has been neglected in the
past, but there should be no excuse for
similar neglect in the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
New Deal Violation of
Pledges More fragrant

To the Editor of The Star:
The spectacle of a political bureau
cracy at Work-whether it be labeled New
Deal Oh some less f1osSy title-iS truly
spectacle to hand down to our grand
children. For their study dissection
and rejection / mean-not emulation.
The need for economy and govern
mental reorganization is more pressing
now than in the era of election promises
and boasts of New Deal achievement.
presumably in the face of great difficult
ties. But these pledges have joined prior
pledges; have been sidetracked in favor
OF new ways to increase OUTLAWS new
schemes to boom the national debt and
new ways to gyp taxes for fresh expert
ments.
The issue has been clouded by inf1ic-
ton of new attacks on industrial royal
lists, proposals to mulct the under
privileged and royalists alike while
assuaging the former with rebuke of the
latter. J. WINSTEAD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Noteworthy Centenary.

George H. Eckhardt, writing in the
New York Sun, calls attention to a note
worthy centenary. The exact date, he
suggests, is unknown, but there is no
question about the period when the first
soda fountain, "a thing distinctly Amer
ican," was placed in operation. 1t
was an invention of the decade between
1880 and 1910. Just about now, then, is
the moment to celebrate its hundredth
birthday.
The earliest patent for soda water
apparatus appears to have been granted
in 1870 A French perfume merchant, one
Eugene Roussel, domiciled in Philadel-
phia, is credited with having Conceived
the idea OF bottling soda water with
added flavor. Lemon was the first flavor
used. The first bottled soda water, with
flavor added, sold in New York was made
by Roussel and shipped to John Tweddle
for sale. In 1843 three soda water bot
ting establishments opened In New York
within week"
Mr.. Eckhardt says: "The first marble
soda fountain was operated by 6. D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Suggests New Partisans
For New Deal Measures

To the Edit or of The Star:
I respectfully suggest that after Presi-
dent Roosevelt has exhausted the Treas
ury SO that he can no longer help the
forgotten man." he can still retain his
popularity with the great unWashed"
by adopting q method employed by
Roman and other oldtme emperors and
kings. who pardoned, released and re-
stored all those who were condemned,
confined and eXiled
He could start in by releasing prisoners
from jailS and penitentiarieS, and then
extend his benevolent activities by I'M
locking the cages of balmy guests in
State hospitals-in plain English those
who are off their onion, or have bats
in their belfrieS.
BY these means he could secure several
million admirers who would shout their
heads off for him-or such heads as they
have left-When he tries to get an arch
bishop to crown him in 1910.
BENJAMIN TORRENS.
Oakland, Calf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Great Falls.

The Great Falls of the Potomac are
deservedly famous because they are dis
tinctively beautiful. But both their
celebrity and their appeal to the esthetic
appreciation of visitors might be en-
HANGED by the Inauguration of rational
policy of conservation in their neighbor-
hood. To reach them under present
conditions, pilgrim must submit him
self to a tedious and exhausting ordeal.
The approach from the Virginia side
probably is the more convenient, yet it
involves long walk through Uttered
picnic ground. AS an alternative, there
is the cable toll bridge on the Maryland
side-an expedient to be negotiated with
Q trembling heart.
Perhaps the entire environment of the
Falls ought to be a national park under
Federal control and management. Near
to the Capital as they are, the cascades
might be regarded as closely enough re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16

One OF the common heartbreaks OF
home gardening is the attempt to grow
plants which require good sun in = situa-
ton where only part sun prevails, or
where there is practically no sunshine
at all.
An hour of sunshine is not enough
1t must be remembered that where
there is much shade, in practically all
cases, there are trees, and where there
are trees there are great hungry roots
reaching out many feet for food and
drink
Even where trees are far enough from
border to permit sufncient sunshine,
which is sometimes the case, their roots
will be directly under the border
This means that the flowers planted
there will be handicapped before they
begin, and particularly so as they come
to towering
When 1t is recalled that very few anna
teur gardeners spend enough money on
fertilizer, it may be realized what the
poor zinnia plant, for instance, is up
against In such situation.
Grown in sun, zinnias offer few prob
lens.
Even when the leaves mildew in muggy
weather they usually take care OF them
selves, thanks to the powers of the sun
shine.
When the weather is very dry they will
need little water. This is best applied
directly to the bed. getting as little as
possible on the leaves
The Zinnia is one annual which may be
planted very late in the season. if, for
any reason, the gardener gets late start
Seeds have been put into the ground as
late as the latter part Of July in very
hot Summer These resulted in nice
blooms in September and October.
These late plants were fresh and in
their prime when earlier planted znnias
were practically done for.
= X 4
The longer one gardens, unless in it for
money, the Surer place in his affections
there is for these fine old things, mari
COLDS, zinnias, petunias and many others
Such sure-fre things, known to all gar
deners, and some of them containing the
finest flowers that grow have met the
needs OF millions Of gardeners.
That they are still susceptible to
growth is shown by the new species ere
ated annually and by the plain fact that
they are grown everywhere.
A new and better petunia is an event
AS such it wins plaudits everywhere. and
admission to gardens owned by those who
must have the very latest
1t is a happy sign OF better gardening
in America that the more humble plants
-zinnias, marigolds, petunias-are now
found among the elite Of the plant king
DOM the newer varieties discussed and
admired exactly as most gardeners have
been won't to bow low before the latest
hybrid gladioli, roses and peonies
There is just one thing to remember
about the zinnia-give it plenty OF sun
shine.
And resolve at this time of year to
notice them in gardens everywhere, and
so determine to plant more Of them next
Spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.
Now zinnias come into their own In 4

Now zinnias come into their own In 4
million American gardens.
Modern forms of this favorite annual
are beautiful beyond the dream Of the
person who discovered it years ago
Today the zinnia occupies several pages
in any seedman's catalogue, and many
square feet Of ground in gardens every
where.
This flower Is the friend OF the new
gardener, because it grows so quickly, and
usually is so sure-fire.
1t Is liked by the older hands because
OF the many art forms and beautiful COL
ors of the newer varieties.
The specialist will see in this flower an
opportunity to breed newer and more
exquisite species year after year.
No one can say what the zinnia OF
twenty years from now will look like
Thirty years ago few would have dared
to predict some of the finer forms seen
everywhere today.
The old red brick color familiar in the
titude of hues.
There are forms of zinnias today which
scarcely resemble the type. Their flow
ers are four times as large, and they have
lost all the cast-iron look OF yesteryear
A few years ago more than 60 varieties
(really species) OF zinnia were listed in
one New York seedman's catalogue
Since then there has been q decline in
interest, but at the same time new and
better species are being offered to make
up for the fewer varieties.
The present trend in zinnia is toward
larger and smaller ones. The first is a
great flower, softer in outline, with purer
tints.
The second favorite is the smallest Of
the types offered, real pompom zinnia,
also with better tones
These smaller varieties are particularly
good for vase work. An especial favor
lite with many is the light tan one, really
coffee and cream shade.
vase of these against neutral back
ground makes an extremely effective
grouping The stems are good and the
blossoms long-lasting
Many of the larger forms may be used
similarly, if not too many are put into
vase. These do better with mixed
foliage of light character.
The cultivation OF the zinnia is very
easy.
Nothing more is required than good
seed, to begin with, and ordinary garden
soil in a sunny location.
While this annual may be grown in a
shady place, the results are never very
satisfactory, especially when compared
with the plants in full sun.
A mildew often develops on zinnias,
even under the best of cultivation and
location, but 1t is particularly disagree
able on plants in the shade. Too often
the zlnnia in semi-shady place grows
very tall and spindly 1t is trying its
best to reach the light.
We would not say that good specimens
cannot be grown in shady gardens, but
the results are so much more satisfactory
in sunshine that there is no comparison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Finds Senator Black
Qualified for Court

To the Editor OF The Star:
I have been puzzled for some time to
know how any member of the present
Congress could be eligible to appoint
ment on the Supreme Court in view
of the provision of the Constitution,
paragraph 2 of section Of Article I, as
quoted in your leading editorial of the
14th
However. I find . that Webster defines
civil service as follows: Broadly, the
public service other than that of the
Army and Navy; in a more restricted
sense. all branches of the public service
that are not military, naval, legislative,
or judicial"
II this definition is correct then a
iudgeship is not a civil Office" and
Senator Black is eligible, but I have
not seen where any writer or speaker
has alluded to this point
T. r. FREEMAN,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Black Appointment Will
Not Win Public Approval

To the Editor OF The Star:
OF what avail is it for the Congress to
defeat the obnoxious Supreme Court re-
form bill and then vote to fill the vacancy
on the bench with one of the chief pro-
ponents of the bill Public opinion re-
volted against this raid on the Supreme
Court and applauded the courage of
Senators who staked their political lives
in defense of the Constitution. VIII the
American people now applaud the plac-
ing on the bench one of its defamers?
Will they accept graciously the principle
invoked by this appointment? The an
sWer Is nc. JOHN STUART.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
IdleneSS.

IdleneSS.
l sought to find an idle day,
But all the search was vain
The winds came searching through the
bay
And babe the waves complain.
The flowers nodded as they turned
Their petals to the shower,
And said, The right to live is earned
Zen by the careless flower"
Even in sleep my dreams renew
The daytime JOY or stress,
And though l sought the long years
through
There is no idleneSs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Senator Pittman Defends
Members of Committee
To the Editor OF The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
The article written by Mr.. H. r. Bauk-
hage which appeared in the August IL
issue of The Evening Star has reflected
upon certain Republican Senators who
are members OF the committee I arise
to their defense. The implication is
untrue. I am not criticizing the writer
The heat is quite intense and we forgive
any attempt at originality.
KEY PITTMAN
Chairman, Committee on Foreign Rela-
tons, United States Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16

While distinguished Americans express
satisfaction, after the manner of Mrs.
Elliott Roosevelt about their success in
fooling the reporters, there will be no
difficulty in identifying them in case
they happen to land where there is
actual fighting in progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Subtle Attack.

From the Bangor (Me) News
Commenting on resolution against
farm bill lobbyists, Senator said that
anybody with a white collar on won't
be admitted to hearings. This will be
interpreted in some quarters as sub
versive attack on the laundry business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16

Among the difficulties which arise In
the ASiatic slaughter are those of iden-
tity. Chinese are accused by Japs Of
Staying one another, which might be re-
garded as pretty good strategy-of its
kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16

perpetual smile adorns the features
OF John Nance Garner. Smiles do not
last long under present conditions and
: he who has one should be invited to the
microphone to explain it as fully as
possible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16

A Democratic love feast" is cheerful
incident of current affairs, but. a plain
old-faShioned contest to finish is as
easily arranged and may be more in
teresting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16

China and Japan have both been TAX
ing lessons from Europe in warfare and
may each be looking for a teacher to
come along and lend experiences to the
demonstration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16

Mr.. Black of Alabama is what is known
to the world as Joiner" and EVIL
IDENTIFY the Supreme Court appeals to
him with the fascination of another
lodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Conservatism.

The katydid will bring
The same old tune
AS Summer days take wing
And none too soon.
The locust and the bee
And all the rest
In Cushioned melody
Have done their best.
The butterfly so gay,
Whom we admire,
Holds to the same old way
In It's attire.
Though novelties are sent
To both strange and bold
Dame Nature is content
With fashions old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Planning Time Allowed.

From the greensboro tKyD Messenger.
Michigan has passed law putting
State employees under civil service, effec-
tive January l, thereby giving the poll
ticians five months in which to plan
ways to evade the regulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton,
A Mood

The wood was very still; the trees
Scarce stirring in the evening breeze,
Long, golden ribbons of sunset
Crept thru and on the MOSES met,
While the faint twitter of bird
That from its leafy nest was head
Failed in its sweetness to efface
The stiffness of the quiet place.
Only little forest stream
Sang softly of its twilight dream;
And I. beside 1t, knew the mood
That aolace fnds In solitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16

In addition to having the welfare of
Alaska to worry over, Mr.. Ickes has
equipped himself with good sized
Maryland farm that will perhaps give
him some new ideas concerning a citizen
and his taxes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Perfect Paw Plan.

From the Duluth News-Trbune.
In the dispute about extra pay for the
legislators no one has suggested the per-
feet plan-make the compensation In
versely proportional to the length of the
session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
The Crucial Time.

From the Kansas City Star.
You never really appreciate the as
founding number of careless drivers there
are on the streets until you start break
ing in a new car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
MeIodiouS Irony.

Why did the tears come into your
eyes when the band played Hail, the
Gangs All Here'?"
In view Of the factional fights we've
been having replied Senator Sorghum.
"the tune sounded downright ironical."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-08-16
Backward CeOrgia.

From the Sanford (F1a) Herald.
Georgia has been having an epidemic
Of prison escapes lately They probably
don't have q pardon board