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Evening star., 1937-07-28
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton.
A Fine Fellow.

He has mop Of curly hair
AS yellow as the suns bright glare;
1t blows in wild confusion where
The wind plays; but he doesn't care,
My neighbor's boy.
A merry laugh, pretty smile,
His blue eyes dancing all the while,
Dancing with fun, never with guile;
With anger If you chance to 1le
My neighbors boy.
I've never heard him cry or whine:
But nights I've seen his arms entwine
His mother with caress divine
And, oh. wish that he were mine,
My neighbor's boyl
Evening star., 1937-07-28

in the application Of the principle Of
orderly and efhcient community growth
on a large scale. Fairfax County and
the city OF Alexandria are considering
the creation of similar boards and soon
may follow Arlington's example. The
sooner they do the sooner benefits will
accrue not only to the immediate Sec
tions involved but to the entire WASH
inzton area.
Evening star., 1937-07-28
The 1910 Test.
Prom the Boston Herald.

FROM the Boston Herald.
The first real indication of what will
happen in 1910 will be the results of the
congressional election next year. Until
then, party rows Of the kind which have
brought the democracy around the fish
chowder pots on Jefferson Island will not
count toe much.
Evening star., 1937-07-28

Soviet flyers bring joyous assurances
to this country that they appreciate our
landing facilities, even when they are not
prepared for formal use. The conquest
Of the air involves the question Of safe
landing in manner that grows daily
in importance.
Evening star., 1937-07-28

China is said to be exercising with the
prospect OF taking another whipping
from Japan. II China can take enough
defeats. she may after all make the sue
cess of an enemy so expensive as to re-
quire expert accounting.
Evening star., 1937-07-28

Kentucky Is good old State, but
question may arise as to whether as
home soil for some Of the greatest race
horses as well as some of the greatest
politicians she is not being asked to
bear more than her share of prominence,
Evening star., 1937-07-28

The question of big crops and the
credit due for them continues to be dis
cussed just as they were when joseph
tried to DO some quick thinking for
Pharoah. Agricultural and political prob
lens continue to become more or less
involved.
Evening star., 1937-07-28

Base ball heroes still secure honorable
mention. They are occasionally un-
pleasant in manner, but thanks to
satisfactory system of rules, they do no
real damage.
Evening star., 1937-07-28

Europe has a problem on hand in
persuading Spain that it is time to
quit fighting and join in an intelligent
consideration Of the food supply.
Evening star., 1937-07-28
Three More C's.

From the Lowell Evening Leader.
The life Of the Civilian Conservation
Corps has been extended for three years.
One year foe each G.
Evening star., 1937-07-28
Hard tn IncatA.

Hard to Locate.
TT seems difficult for our friend to
keep his attention on the subject In
hand"
1T is" agreed Senator Sorghum. Hes
the sort of man who when on the golf
links wants to talk politics and when
he's in political conference wants to
talk golf"
Jud Tunkins says the only form OF
transportation he knows of that Is In
expensive and reliable is the merry-go-
round.
DisproportionAte Comment.
The Congressman looked through his
And said, THE kickers never fail
To send me letters scarce polite,
But those whom I have pleased don't
write"
Evening star., 1937-07-28
Intellectual Arrorance.

Intellectual Arrogance.
DO you want your boy Josh to study
the classics?"
I'm not particular" answered Farmer
Corntossel. Maybe it'd be a little more
cheerful for the family If there was
few things left that Josh couldn't pre-
tend he knew all about"
Evening star., 1937-07-28

"All we should ask is enough for our
needs said Hi Ho, the sage of China
town, "but whatever our fortune may be
we discover that there is no such thing"
Evening star., 1937-07-28
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

reader can get the uns,per to anu
question OF fact by priting The Epenino
Star Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Hask'n. Director. Washington, D. C.
Pledse tnclose stamp for reply.
Evening star., 1937-07-28

Q. Are all the children Of President
and Mrs. Roosevelt living?-B A.
A. The first Franklin, jr, the third
child, died in infancy.
Evening star., 1937-07-28

Q. Does the King of England ever enter
the House of Commons?-W. D. M.
A. The King of England does not enter
the House of Commons. When the King
opens Parliament in person, the Com
mons, as many as possible, are called
in to the House of Lords, where the
throne is.
Evening star., 1937-07-28

Q. How old was the famous bucking
horse, Midnight at his death?-R. H.
A. He was % years old. He was born
IN Calgary, Canada, and is buried in
Johnstown, Colo. Midnight was a
gentle saddle horse and was being ridden
by young girl, when a tumbleweed
blew In front Of him. 1t frightened him
and he threw the rider From Then on
ne seemed to take particular delight in
bucking and throwing his rider.
Evening star., 1937-07-28

@. When the railroad retirement pen.
sions begin under the new act, how many
will receive them?-P. T. D.
A. When the applications for railroad
retirement now on' hand have been
passed on, the boarf estimates it will
have over one hundred thousand rail-
road pensions on the rolls, and there
after retirements will total about $4,000
year. The 100000 referred to includes
about 10000 pensioners taken over from
the railroad pension rolls and 10000 pen-
slons paid under the old act.
Evening star., 1937-07-28

@. Is the flag flown at half-sta@ on
the White House when a member Of
Congress dies?-A H.
A. This is not done.
Evening star., 1937-05-23

ceived in audience by his majesty In
day on some occasions; imperial
luncheons and dinners which his
majesty gives on the four national
festivals and other occasions are in
creasing in number year after year.
Especial importance is attached to
religious rites by his ma iesty, who,
in regular services held three times
. month as well as for grand fes-
tivals, goes through purification cere-
monies at daybreak. irrespective Of
weather. before praying at the court
sanctuary for the welfare Of the
nation.
Rraved Wind and Rain.
His majesty's trip to the Hokkaido
last year was an exceptionally long
one. During the grand military ma
neuvers his majesty sometimes braved
strong winds and heavy rain person.
ally to superintend the troops. During
the special grand naval maneuvers his
majesty often appeared on the bridge
Of the ship at night and at daybreak
in order to direct the maneuvers. - =
Il have desired to ask his majesty
to take adequate exercise and espe-
cially to try a change of air and to
take good rest when a favorable op-
portunity offers itself, because Of the
hard work his majesty expects to con-
tinue in political and military affairs
The statement describes how the
Emperor has established a special hall
within the palace grounds to house
war relics, and how the relatives Of the
soldier dead will be allowed at times
to visit it. 1t tells of the Emperor s
care and solicitude for the troops In
the field, Of his deep interest in social
welfare and cultural work, and Of still
| other phases Of his life and character
This unprecedented statement was
published throughout Japan, and
every japanese subject was thu,
brought closer to the throne and to
the realization of the essential human
ity of his monarch.
copyright, 1887, by the North American
Newspaper Alliance, Inc)
Evening star., 1937-05-23
HUMAN|zER RULER
HELD T0K|0'S AIM
Statement by Minister of
Household Paints Word
Portrait for People.
BY FRANK H. HEDGES.

TOXIC, May % (N.A.N.A.).-Is-
suance by the minister Of the imperial
household of statement to the press
dealing with the daily life and duties
OF the Emperor OF Japan-a statement
issued on his majestys 36th birthday
may mark the Inauguration of a new
policy that will have tremendous sig
nificance and influence on Japan at
home and, to an appreciate degree,
on japanese foreign policy.
Such a statement, presenting, in a
warm, human and intimate way, a
word portrait Of his majesty to his
millions Of subjects, is unprecedented
in Japan.
The influence OF the household min
lister, Tsuneo Matsudaira, is perceived
In this wise policy. for Matsudaira S
service as Japanese Ambassador to
Washington and, later to the Court
Of ST. James. in London, has given
him wide and broadening experience
which could have been gained in no
other way.
He has seen the warm personal af-
fection in which the entire British
public holds the royal house of Wind
sor. He has seen and realized that
such a relationship is in no way
inimical to the relations between the
throne and the people, but rather
serves to strengthen and intensity
them. He, and those who think as
he does. would therefore add this
additional bond to the many which
already exist between the imperial
house of Japan and the Japanese
people. The issuance Of the birthday
statement can, therefore, be inter-
preted only as the initial step taken
In this direction, and the good to
which 1t will ultimately lead is great
indeed.
Writer Draws Conclusion.
This explanation is entirely that OF
the writer. Matsudaira has in no
way indicated any such development
by specific statement, nor has the
writer seen the household minister
for some months past. Nevertheless,
knowing MatSudaira well over a long
period of years and knowing the con-
ditions prevailing in Japan, the writer
can take no other view of this de-
velopment.
The statement itself is Of great in
terest, reading in part: TO describe
phase of his majestys daily life, the
number Of memorials submitted to the
throne amount sometimes to hundreds
in a day: scores OF persons are re-
Evening star., 1937-05-23
CHINA'S SEA GYPSIES
LIVE AND DIE AFLOAT
Superstitions Govern Lives of
Fisherm Cele-
! hration Picturesoue

bration Picturesque.
HONG KONG, May 22.-Sea gypsies
Of South China spend their entire
lives on their little junks. which
constitute their business of fishing and
The place where they bring up their
families.
The sea gypsies, like sea-faring folk
khe world over, are extremely super
stitutious, and many and curious are
the uses of their charms. An inscrip-
ton commonly found over the gang
ways and ladders reads: In going
up or down may you be at peace" "
The names of Shan To and his
brother Wat Lut, very powerful spir-
its, are written on red paper and
fixed on both sides of the cabin doors,
for they serve to avert evil influences
throughout the year.
Red papers. adorned with patterns
of gold or silver paint and cut into
designs, are pasted on junks and are
thought to bring prosperity.
When marriage takes place the
3unks are festooned with red and gold
paper, and after the ceremony large
quantities Of flrecrackers are exploded,
whilst the bride falls on her knees
and presents a cup of wine and a
dish Of food to her parents-in-law.
Evening star., 1937-05-23
Grand National.
w WHILE we have been reason
ably successful in all bridge
wv tournaments, there Is no
Il Aa$ drasaA

~A eAAAA AN0v4SAA0As
w WHILE we have been reason
1A/ ably successful in all bridge
wv tournaments. there Is no
doubt that the Grand Ma
tional championships Of the United
States Bridge Association invariably
bring out the Four Aces best bridge.
Our victory in the team -of-four this
year is our third in the four years Of
competition.
In the pair championships Howard
Schenken and Michael T. Gottlieb
won in 1884, in 1885 Merwin D. Maier.
now member Of the Four Aces team,
won with Sherman Stearns, who
played as our fifth man in winning
the team-of-four that year. In 1896
it was won by Mr.. Burnstine and Os-
valid Jacoby, while this year Mr.
Jacoby again won the pairs, playing
with Lester Bachner and Mr. Maier,
playing with Waldemar Won Zedtwitz,
took second place.
THE Grand National is the one
tournament that gives people who
like to compare New York bridge
with that of the rest Of the country
a chance to make some real compare
sons, since other New York tourna-
ments are patronized almost exclu-
if any, New York teams play outside
of that city However, 10 of the 16
qualifiers of the Grand National
knockout matches were regional
champions from outside of New York
Four New York teams (the two Cul-
bertson teams, the Fred Kaplan team
and ourselves) were seeded In the
first knockout round the West served
notice that it was in this tournament
for keeps, when the Cincinnati team,
captained by Charlton Wallace, bridge
editor of the Cincinnati Times Star,
defeated Ely Culbertson's team by
more than 1000 points. At the same
feated Mrs. Culbertson's team, while
the other seeded teams came through
without difficulty. In the second
round the Yale Club fell before Min
neapolis, the Kaplan team won over
| the Whist Club. Cincinnati just nosed
out Hartford, and we defeated the
Springfield, Mass. team, captained by
Edgar F. Tierney.
INCIDENTALLY, the Springfield
team played system Of their own,
devised principally by Mr.. Tierney
and known as the "Tierney No
trump" This system is very inter-
esting and, while extremely compli-
Gated, possesses many features OF great
merit.
In the semi-finals We defeated Gin
cinnati. The West once more showed
its mettle when Minneapolis defeated
the Kaplan team. This left the Min
neapolls team. composed of Edward
Burns, Morris Schonfield, Stanley
Sanders and Len Reiter as our final
round opponents. We found them all
excellent players, and among the most
delightful people it has ever been our
| pleasure to play either with or against
| Although our margin of victory was
more than 5000 points. actually the
greater part of the match was a rather
close battle, and only toward the end.
when the Minneapolis team attempted
Evening star., 1937-05-23
TOURISTS FLYING
TO SOUTH AMERICA
$4,000. Mile Trip, Visiting Ia
Nations, Possible in'
II DAYS.

Air cruises to South America will be
q favored mode of vacation travel this
Summer, according to present indica-
tions, with speed and GOODNESS appeal
ing particularly to the prospective
tourist, the Pan-American Union re-
ports.
With probably no more fascinating
region to visit than South Americas
west coast, complete tour of that
area can now be fitted into the period
OF the average vacation. Modern
high-speed clipper planes make it pos
sible to travel as far south as Chile,
cover 13 other nations and $4,000
miles, all within II days.
Flying into Americas past is what
the aerial tourist literally does in wing
ing southwark to Ecuador, Peru and
Chile. There he finds three distinct
civilizations, one imposed on the other,
or standing side by side. Remains
of the ancient Inca race still stand
as impressive reminders of an ad-
vanced civilization that could erect
gigantic structures without the aid of
modern machinery, structures in a
remarkable state of preservation after
several centuries.
1t was in Western South America
that Spanish colonial civilization
achieved some of its greatest archi-
tectural and decorative development
Cathedrals, palaces. residences. all tell
the story in stone and marble Of
Spanish glories. Beside these graceful
structures rise the modern buildings
of commerce and government, reflect
ing the current tempo Of Latin Amer
lea.
But more than a contrast between
ancient and modern civilizations
greets the air tourist down the west
coast this Summer All the active and
spectator sports to be found at home
are discovered in new garb and sur
roundings. With the reversal of sea-
sons in the Southern Hemisphere,
Winter sports will be in full swing in
the mountains, while not far away the
fashionable beaches will be attracting
their thousands. Horse racing at
magnificent jockey clubs promise
thrills for devotees of this sport: far
to the south lies Chiles land of lakes
set in craters below snoW-capped
mountains.
With the minimum possible time
spent in travel to and from his holiday,
this Summers pleasure seeker winging
his way to South America will find
the maximum number OF days avail
able to enjoy himself. With special
cruise rates only little more than reg
ular one-Way fares. an opportunity is
offered to the air-minded to cross the
nent in the time usually given to an
ordinary vacation at home.
Evening star., 1937-05-23
CONSTRUCTION FAULT
BLAMED FOR CRASH
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
The Commerce Department reported
yesterday a structural failure was the
probable" cause Of an airplane acci-
dent last February 7, near Louisburg
N. c., in which the pilot and three
passengers were killed.
Arthur 8. Conn was the pilot and
the passengers were Chester H. Betz
Akron, Ohio; David L. Breen, Cuya-
hoga Falls, Ohio. and Caroline Danley
Charleston, w. Va.
The department said its investiga-
ton determined that while flying at
low altitude the airplane developed
wing futter. becoming uncontrol-
liable.
Evening star., 1937-05-23
Winning Contract
ny THE FOUR ACES.

~ four. inventors Of stem
Evening star., 1937-05-23

Western Europe since her return to
her old neutrality.
Authoritative sources said the dis
cussions touched on how Belgium
might be fitted in as q link between
other powers in q pact to replace
the Locarno security treaty, nullified
by Germanys reoccupation Of the
Rhineland.
Evening star., 1937-05-23
BELGIUM TO DRAFT
DATA FOR ROOSEVELT
Economic Conditions Of Europe to
Be Reported in Quest Of Trade
Solution.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 22.-
Premier Paul Van iceland told French
Foreign Minister Yvon Delbos yester-
day he was now able to draft detailed
report Of European economic condi-
tions to present to President Roosevelt
IN Washington next month.
The Belgian premier, an interna-
tionally known expert in finance, has
undertaken-at the behest Of England
and France-to see Mr.. Roosevelt and
other statesmen in hopes of finding q
solution to world trade barriers. Eco
nomic dams against world commerce
have become regarded in Europe as
obstacles to disarmament and threats
against peace.
Van Iceland and Delbos, continuing
their conversations, were said to have
exchanged views on the new xtatu,
OF Belgium in the peace structure OF
Evening star., 1937-05-23

to retrieve some OF their lost points,
did the figures begin to mount.
Our victory in the Grand National
team-of-four and pairs is particularly
gratifying to US, since we failed to win
either Of the last two national tour
naments we played in. the Masters OF
the American Bridge League, and the
Vanderbilt. in both Of which tourna-
ments We lost our semi-nnal matches
by less than 600 points.
IN OUR opinion, large measure OF
our success in the Grand National
is due to the rule Of the United States
Bridge Association, which makes a
team-of-four rotate its partnerships
each session, whereas in other tour
naments a player is allowed to play
with the same partner in all sessions.
Playing as flve-man team, we found
that the bidding methods Of the -Four
Aces System allowed every partner
ship to function smoothly, and we
certainly hope that In the near future
other tournaments adopt the same
rule.
incidentally, the following hand,
as bid by Mr.. Schenken and B. Jay
Becker in our semi-flnal match Is
\ good example Of the natural and
direct slam bidding methods of the
-Four Aces system.
South. dealer.
Evening star., 1937-05-23

Cd Forcing to game.
CD The first slam invitation.
go Signing of.
% A second control-showing bid
and positive slam invitation. Mr..
Becker has taken the hand beyond
the game level.
go Having already signed OF, Mr.
Schenken is perfectly justified in
jumping to six hearts.
90 Mr. Becker does not think OF
bidding seven. since he knows from
the bidding that his partner does not
hold f1rst-round control Of diamonds
The slam was easily made, since the
only losing trick was the ace of dla-
monds.
Copyright. 1879
The -Four Aces will be pleased to
answer letters from readers II
stamped G3-cent). self addressed en-
velope is inclosed with each communi-
cation. II YOU desire the pocket out
line of the Four Aces system OF con-
tract bridge. send. with your request,
stamped 3-cent). self q ddressed,
large size envelope to the Four Aces.
. Inc. 1ao West Forty-second street.
New York City. and you will receive
an outline. without any charge The
next article in this series win appear
tomorrow. -
Evening star., 1937-05-23
SCOUT GETS MEDAL
Jack Fanfani Voted Outstanding
in Troop During Year.

In Troop During Year.
Jack Fanfani was awarded a gold
mccall as the outstanding Boy Scout
OF Troop S during the past year at
the annual banquet Of the troop FRI
day night in Pierce Hall, All Souls
CHURCH, attended by more than $50
Scouts and parents.
Robert Ettenger and Maurice Hess
tied Tor second place, and were award
ed silver medals, while Thomas Pa
latty won bronze medal for third
place.
The Trailmakers, an honorary group
OF the troop, elected Edward Fisher.
president; Sidney Bishop, vice presi-
dent; John Stephenson, secretary, and
Webster Capps, treasurer.
Evening star., 1937-05-23
NURSE CLUE REPORTED
Woman Resembling Martha Pife1
"Seen in Santa Fe,"

ALBUQUERQUE, N. Mex, May q
H1.-Police looked toward Santa Fe
today for hint to the fate of Martha
Pifer, who disappeared May IA. Chief
OF Police Tom Delgado of Santa Fe
told Albuquerque officers he was in
vestigating two reports OF woman
resembling the missing 40-year-old
registered nurse had been seen there.
Miss Pifer, an employe of the
United States Indian Sanitarium
since last October, came here from
Strasburg, Va. Her disappearance
has bafi1ed State and local officers.
Chief OF Police Patrick OGrady said
condition Of the woman's affairs and
property indicated she did not disap-
pear willfully.
Evening star., 1937-05-23
HORSE FALLS, KILLING 2
Children Die When Blind Mount
Crushes Them in Ditch.

CORNING. Iowa, May % (P.-
Lloyd Ellis, 10, and his brother, Rolla,
jr.. S, were killed near the farm Of
their father when a blind, aged horse
they were riding to pasture slipped on
the soft shoulder Of a ditch and
crushed them, Coroner B. ROLAND said
today. The horse was killed in the
fall.
Britain's lifesaving forces will cost
9l,250,000 to maintain this year.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-11-20
Pitts Terrific Panthers To
Show Stuff At Duke Nov. II

rated far superior to the 1929 Panther
outfit which later played in the Rose
Bowl but Duke followers are hoping
that there will be nc such recurrence
Of that massacre of 1929.
It is hard to make a review of the
Pitt team of 1887. They have two
good men for every position and three
for some posts. Coach Jock Suther-
land gives credit to that second team
for Pitts ability to pull games out of
the fire in the final periods as they
did in those fourth period triumphs
over Notre Dame and Nebraska two
teams which are among the nations
best.
In their first eight games any one Of
four Pitt backs had gained more yard
age from scrimmage than the combin-
ed total Of all opposing teams.
Not a touchdown has been scored
on Pitt this season through their line
either the first or second team lines.
For a football attraction, the Duke
Pitt game looms as one of the great
est in the history of Southern football.
Duke coaches do not think the Blue
Devils have a chance of winning the
game and are only hoping that the
boys can hold this great eleven to a
close score
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-11-20

Durham, Nov. 20-Those terrific and
terrifying Partners of Pittsburgh
named by all the experts as one of
the greatest football machines ever
produced, a fact that the Pitt folks
admit themselves-will strut their
stuff in Duke stadium Saturday
against Wallace Wade's Duke Blue
Devils. 49,
On the spot in every game this sea-
son with every foe pointing for that
game alone, the Partners have smash
ed along with sheer force, throwing a
great second team into action when
the regulars tired The folks at Pitt
rank their second team barely under
the first.
1t will undoubtedly be the greatest
football team ever to appear in this
section. The Panthers have reaped
reams of publicity this season with
their brilliant and thrilling exploits
which have been led by one of the ma
tons greatest backs of all times
Marshall (Biggie) Goldberg.
It will be the first trip south for a
Pitt team since 1929 when they met
the Blue Devils in Duke stadium dedi-
cation game and ran up an overwhelm
ing 52-7 victory. This years team is