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Evening star., 1937-05-31

Just weeds" some one says.
Just weeds
It Is a phrase which has done a great
deal OF harm to flower appreciation, in
its time, and probably will continue to
do so as long AS man gardens.
This has its good and bad side. A weed
is simply plant out of place for human
purposes. There can be no argument
that many such plants do great deal
of harm to mans legitimate aims.
The dandeion, for instance, is not a
desirable lawn plant.
It's rosette of leaves blankets the
ground and prevents grass from grow
ing up. Then when the dandelion leaves
expire, at long last, as famous person
said bare spot is left
Actually the dandelion is a fine plant,
and that is the other side. While weed
fighting helps man in certain aims, it
tends to make person suspicious of
many good plants which have no other
fault than being out of place Too
luxuriant growers, in other words.
If we keep in mind that weeds, after
all, are plants, and most often splendid
specimens, growing well under the most
adverse conditions, we may save our
selves much garden worry, and build
up splendid frame of mind which is
useful in all walks, not alone in the
garden.
Common violets, the kind with pretty
little flowers but very little fragrance,
are regarded by many gardeners as
weeds, pure and simple.
They ruthlessly dig up and throw
away all specimens. Then they 90 to
the catalogues and order seeds of Rus
sian or other violets
The common sorts grow we'll and
spread SO rapidly that they will over
| flow the garden in short order, but
| surely these qualities cannot be held
| against them. They are precisely the
| qualities we desire in the rarer and
| more exotic things. Let us honor them
| wherever found.
This attitude will permit many violet
| to grow in the fence corner, around
| stones and In that shady spot at the
| rear or side of the garage. Many bare
| places where few other things thrive
| will be covered over completely within
two or three years.
| "Confederate violets," as they are
| sometimes called. are special favorites
of many persons living hereabouts
| These blossoms are pale white, so
light as to be grayish, with feck of light
blue in them
They are beautiful flowers and deserve
all the love that many persons give
| them.
| Few of the wild violets have much
| fragrance. a loss, indeed, since the odor
Of the flower is uppermost in song and
story.
Still, one cannot have everything. The
common wild sorts are to be respected
for the good qualities they have, rather
than bemoaned for those they lack
This is another good attitude, which
attained in little things, may be carried
on to the greater as life goes on, but
which, If not built up in little, scarcely
ever can blossom forth later.
1t may be that many of the things We
deprecate in modern life, deeds which
at times seem other than human, are
the sad results of lack of training ir
the little things Certainly the person
who naturally admires violets and but
tercups has certain advantage in life
| out Of all proportion to the smallness
OF the things involved.
Evening star., 1937-05-31
Sauce for the Cander.

Lie NdllOlldl LdDOr RelaJlOnS Board
created by the Wagner act, has a big
Job on its hands handling disputes be-
tween employers of industrial labor and
the workers. 1t may have a tougher
task, however, in settling disputes be-
tween two militant organizations OF
labor, the American Federation of Labor
and the Committee for Industrial Or
ganization. The warfare developing be-
tween these two organizations, war
apparently without quarter, seems bound
to lead to stoppage of work. There
were enough jurisdictional controversies
between labor unions before the C. I. O.
ventured into the troubled waters So
far the national board has not under
taken to mingle in the strife between
the two major organizations, and if it
did it might find itself seriously en-
barrassed.
Only the other day report came from
Chicago that an organizer or worker
employed by the A. F.. Of L. had been
fired by William Green, or presumably
by him. The reason given was that
this worker had counseled the news
paper guild to join with the C. I. O.,
arch enemy of the A. F. of L. According
to the report, this worker had appealed
to the Labor Relations Board to compel
the A. F. of L. to reinstate him. A
pretty kettle of fish! Other workers
who have been discharged by private
employers have sought reinstatement
through appeal to the board, and their
cases have been taken up. If the board
undertakes to force the A. F. of L. to
| re-employ discharged worker, doubt
less the fur will fly.
1t is becoming increasingly apparent
that under the operation of the Wagner
labor relations act, it is simple matter
for employers to hire workers. 1t is
another thing for them to get rid of
them, whether for inetticiency or what
not. 1t is one thing for an employer
to charge inefficiency or disloyaity. It
is another thing to prove such charges.
Furthermore, the burden of proof is ap-
parently placed upon the employer.
Such cases-and there might be many
for single employer-may occupy time
| and cause considerable expenditure to
carry them through. An employer may
come to the conclusion that the game is
not worth the candle, that it is easier
to let an inefficient worker stay on the
job, although it cost him money.
One solution may be found in greater
discipline exercised by the labor unions
themselves over their own members. If
the unions refuse to tolerate ineffciency
or malingering on the part of individual
members real cure for lot of trouble
between employers and workers may be
found.
The Wagner labor relations act has
been declared constitutional by the
Supreme Court of the United States.
Under it the employers are required to
deal collectively with their employees.
Even friends of labor are critical of the
act on the ground that it is too one
sided. Amendments are needed. unless
chaotic conditions are to result, they
say. Up to the present time legislation
has been designed more and more to
free labor. The employer, it now ap-
pears, is likely to need protection, and
that protection should be given by law
il necessary.
Evening star., 1937-05-31

The eclipse of the sun week from
Tuesday will have a totality period OF
seven minutes, the longest duration of
utter darkness for more than a thousand
years, the astronomers declare. They
are quite safe in thus challenging the
Il remember when" folks who are prone
to elaborate their recollections, especial
ly in long range memories.
Evening star., 1937-05-31

Delegates to the twenty ma
tional conference on weights and meas
ures are gathering in Washington. 1t is
not expected that the program will in
clude discussions on such questions as
how big is budget" does seventy
flve-year brain weigh more than a sixtv-
flve-year one?" or how can the num-
ber of jobless people be determined
without counting?"
Evening star., 1937-05-31

One of the cherished souvenirs of
Stephen Collins Foster to be preserved
IN the half-million-d n-dollar memorial just
erected at Pittsburgh and about to be
dedicated will be the pocketbook of the
poet composer, found among his effects
after his death. 1t contained just thirty
eight cents the sum of Fosters fortune.
Perhaps if he had had the half million
dollars his memorial has cost he would
not have written the folk classics that
have earned him the fame worthy of
this eloquent architectural appreciation.
Evening star., 1937-05-31

Jefferson Memorial projects continue
to run into difficulties. The cherry tree
question in respect to the Washington
site has been succeeded by an engineer
ing problem at st. Louis, where it is
proposed to erect tower $500 feet high,
an altitude so great as to set a nearly
impossible task for future world fair
feature designers who strive in turn to
break altitude records in steel.
Evening star., 1937-05-31
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Good Intentions

Good Intentions.
Good intentions we know
Have as paving appeared
In the Realms Far Below,
BY each sinner still feared.
Wed avoid if we could
This epitaph sad:
His intentions were good,
But his judgment was bad"
In historical lore
We are called to repent
OF the doings of yore
That at first were we'll meant,
And the line we repeat
In some graves leafy bowl
His intentions were sweet,
But his judgment was sour"
Evening star., 1937-05-31

An adverse report on the Presidents
Supreme Court bill by the Judiciary
Committee may result in the rare phe-
nomenon of filibuster to prevent action
conducted by the side favorable to pas
sage, which would establish a new
precedent not to be explained on the
score Of human ages
Evening star., 1937-05-31
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton.
Be of Good Cheer

How can face the morrow
When confused by poignant grief
Bowed down by such deep sorrow
Friendship offers no relief,
BY darkness overtaken,
Thrown on a desolate strand,
Seeming by all forsaken
Though I need guiding hand?
Fear not, child. Men forsake you
While tempests round you blow;
The turbid storms o'ertake you
And sorrow lays you low;
Your bark, 1t may be stranded
On rocks that overwhelm-
Fear not. You will be landed.
Gods hand Is on the helml
Evening star., 1937-05-31

A Washington man has been chosen
head Of the American Society of Ma
gicians, which is quite appropriate, in
view of the rabbit out Of a-hat" Fed
eral financing that has been in progress
In this city for number OF years.
Evening star., 1937-05-31

Anxiety is felt by Congressman lest the
session be protracted into the Autumn.
That is not an altogether deplorable
prospect. 1t may be due to a revival of
the function of Congress to originate
and fully and carefully consider the
legislation for the enactment of which
1t was established by the Constitution.
Evening star., 1937-05-31
Radio Cagsters.

From the Muskegon Chronicle
Radio jokesters who yell because their
gags are stolen ought to be glad that
most OF them are credited to some one
else.
Evening star., 1937-05-31
Tepa1 Advice.

From the Salem (Mass) News.
The people are urged to inform them
selves more thoroughly about the laws
The information that many want is how
to get around them.
Evening star., 1937-05-31
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
All Other States and Canada
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
credited to il or NOT otheruise credit cd in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication Of special dispatches
herein are also reserved
Evening star., 1937-05-31
A POst.Farley Lapse.

From the Indianapolis News.
A letter addressed to resident of
Spokane, from Montpelier, Ind, was nine
years getting to its destination, and Far
ley can't be blamed for Ill tho delay. =
Evening star., 1937-05-31
News and Names,

You are aware, of course, that names
make news said the highly advisory
friend
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum,
especially the kind of names people
call one another when they get thor
oughly out of temper"
Evening star., 1937-05-31
The Worlds Hardest Job.

From the South Bend Tribune.
The man named premier of Spain with
instructions to win the war is the sixth
to receive that assignment since last
Summer. Does he have good insomnia
remedy?
Evening star., 1937-05-31
Cheerful Listener.

Cheerful Listener.
What is your favorite feature on the
radio?"
Il like every thing that comes along"
said Miss Cayenne. Sometimes I
approve even of the static for interrupt
ing something that threatens to become
dull"
Evening star., 1937-05-31
Pictorial Preference.

He talked necessarily of art,
But most admired the graceful skill
With which engravers can impart
Fair meaning to a dollar bill.
Evening star., 1937-05-31
Yet no games proper, none deny.
When somebody is always shy.

Anybody kin change his mind" said
Uncle Eben, "but he's gotter be high an
important to make folks think de change
makes much difference"
Evening star., 1937-05-31
Nisht Final Edition.

Night Final ant Sunday Star----1nc per month
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phone National 5000.
Evening star., 1937-05-31

Jud Tunkins saws when friend needs
little doctoring he never worries much
until it is found necessary to call in
some kind of an ologist
"You say love one another" said Hi
Ho, the sage of Chinatown, "yet YOU
attempt reforms that provoke quarrels
that extend from the family circle to
the nations of the world"
Evening star., 1937-05-31
Gcntleman's Game.

UCnC1em2nS U1ne.
We really like the good old game
And Uncle Sam admires the same.
We're not impatient when we lose
And take each others I. o. US.
Evening star., 1937-05-31

@. What were some of the best-known
cartoons of the late Clare Briggs?--H w.
A They include When a Feller Needs
a Friend, Amt 1t Grand and Glorious
Feeling, Somebody Is Always Taking the
Joy Out of Life, In the Days of Real
Sport and That Guiltiest Feeling.
Evening star., 1937-05-31

Q. In what part of the refrigerator
should beer be kept?-G. L.
A. 1t should be placed on the lotion
shelf away from the cooling unit It
should not be too cold. About 40 to AZ
degrees F. is the proper temperature at
which to serve beer.
The Washington times., 1937-12-15

In the group Andes Alpaca Fleece Topcoats, inn
ported Tweed Topcoats and Chases Fleece Overcoats
Among the Suits you'll find shark-tone plain colors
and stripes, clear-finished worsteds E. plenty Of
drapes in single or doube-breasteds. also fine Sc
lection of single doublebreasted Suits for
ative men,
Kanns-Men's Store-secOnd Floor
The Washington times., 1937-12-15
Your Size Is Here!

Whether you're a regular, a
short, stout or long-or some
where in between, WE CAN
FIT YOU to the kings taste!
The Washington times., 1937-12-15

"A sale OF this character is nothing short of miracle
at this time of the year Thousands upon thousands
OF fine quality alsilk and silk-and-rayon ties all
expertly tailored in assortment Of patterns and
srable It's your chance to check off everv masculine
name from your list, to stock up on your own supply
savngs " ''A'---Ae
The Washington times., 1937-04-27

, 1P.M-Luncheon, Price Making
Distribution Group, U. S. Chamber
Of Commerce, Mayf1ower Hotel.
Z P.M.-Dinner, Officers and
Directors, U. S. Chamber OF Com
merce, Mayflower Hotel.
$50 P.M.-Reception, and 10
PM, Dancing, U. S. Chamber OF
Commerce Building.
8 A.M.-Breakfast, In sur ance
Committee of Chamber OF Com
merce, Carlton Hotel.
IL A.M.-Meeting, washington
Animal Rescue League, Carlton
Hotel.
1890 P.M.-Luncheon, Rotary
Club, Willard Hotel.
1890 P.M.-Luncheon, Electrical
Institute, Carlton Hotel.
1890 PM.-Luncheon, Lilo n
Club, Mayflower Hotel.
$50 P.M.-Dinner, Georgetown
University Athletics, Willard Hotel.
$50 PM.-Dinner Meeting, the
Credit Bureau, Willard Hotel.
8 P.M.-Meeting, Philatelic So
ciety, Carlton Hotel.
The Washington times., 1937-04-27

Instead of expending energy de-
rived solely from the daily food
intake, the body draws on stored
calories for a part of its energy
expenditure.
What is true Of calories is also
true of minerals and vitaminS,
with this important exception
The body does not store an effec-
tive reserve of these elements, and
therefore the quality of your menu
must not be reduced.
If your diet is lacking in CAL
cium, your body must still have
its necessary supply of calcium
from somewhere, and most likely
will get it from your teeth. Milk
is one of the most essential of
your reducing" foods. because it
is high in calcium, phosphorus
and protein of superior quality.
Due to its phosphorus content,
celery has the reputation of being
a brain food. Phosphorus is neces-
Sary to the formation of cells, but
not-as far as anyone has diScov-
ered-to the formation of brain
cells! However, along with cal
cium, it is a mineral indispensable
to bones and teeth.
Sufficient iron is important in
your daily diet, too. A deficiency
in this mineral lowers the bodys
vigor, lets the roses fade from your
cheeks, and may give you very
unpleasant disposition.
It has been said that "a woman
can be sweetened with a bit of
iron," so put this food element on
your must" list. At best the diet
is apt to be low in iron, and the
supply is usually further di-
miniShed in reduced diet. or in
the diet of the overweight who con-
Sumes large quantities of sugars
and Starches and fails to get Suf-
ficient amounts Of green, leafy
vegetables and protein.
Anemia is common among over
weights who get their carbohy-
drates and neglect their iron. This
mineral is important to the utiliza-
ton of Vitamin C.
Now, for the vitamins! Oh,
don't stop reading; we're not going
through that alphabet again! If
you get orange juice, tomato juice,
or grapefruit every day, together
with a second fresh or cooked
fruit and a cooked or raw vege-
table every day, it will help you to
keep down your dentists bill.
Vitamin C is not stored and must
The Washington times., 1937-04-27

the result. When a conductor
trains a chorus in work and
then turns the baton over to the
orchestra conductor, the resulting
performance is seldom up to par
as far as the chorus is concerned.
An orchestra conductor usually
conducts the orchestra with the
chorus as the secondary consider
alton. This phenomenon we have
observed on various other occa-
SionS such as the combination of
the New York Schola Cantorum
and Oratorio Society with the
New York Philharmonic Orches-
ira. We have yet to hear a salts
factory performance of cantata or
oratorio when the orchestra con-
ductor conducts.
So it was indeed a pleasure to
hear the Deems Taylor setting OF
Oliver Wendell Holmes Cham
bered Nautilus" as given last night
when conducted by the chorus con-
ductor who had spent many hours
reeharsing the work with the
chorus. Mr.. Potter and the chorus
were given a prolonged ovation at
the close of the concert.
x X
The Evelyn Davis Dance Group
gave a recital of interpretative
dances last night at the Roosevelt
High School Auditorium before
an enthusiastic full house. The
Junior Dance Group opened the
program with a colorful dance of
greeting in pink costumes.
The series of dances to Everett
Stevens Theme and Variations"
opened with a beautiful Still-posed
picture representing the theme.
The variations, Augmentation, Full
fillment, Distortion and Conclu-
sion, followed in swift order.
Miss Davis danced solo Mary
Howe's "Andante Douloureux,
but the portrayal of a program
was so subtle as to be easily
missed. Louis Morse in "Frenetic
Futility," developed into a frantic
bit of action. Finckel'S Spring
Fever" as portrayed by Miss
Davies evoked a hearty response
from the audience. The languor
which accompanies spring fever
interspersed by occasional Spurts
of energy were wildly pictured by
Miss Davis.
The Washington times., 1937-04-27
BY CARL L. DENIES E

BY CARL L. DENIES
The Washington Choral Society,
under the direction of Louis Pot
ter with the aid of a small Or
chestra, gave a memorable con-
cert last night at the D. A. R.
Memorial Continental Hall.
The chorus had been well drilled
in the works presented and, al
though the female voices outnum-
bered the male two to one, the
male sections were by no means
overpoWered. In fact, only in
fortisSimo passages were the te-
male voices out of balance with
the male.
The concert opened with Saint
SaenS' musical setting of the 15Oth
Psalm, with the chorus singing for
the most part a capella and the
orchestra giving appropriate inter
ludes. When the choir sang
Praise Him With the Sound OF
the Trumpet" the orchestral in
terlude featured the trumpets;
likewise the "psaltery and harp, !"
'timbrel and dance" "Stringed in
struments and organs, and loud
cymbals." All of which made a
most effective if rather lengthy
presentation of the 150th Psalm.
The group of madrigals and part
songs sung a capella were the
highlights of the evenings con-
cert from the purely choral point
of view. The balance of the
chorus was quite even at all times
and the movements of the conduc-
tor were followed with fidelity.
Mr.. Potter quit the podium for
the piano in performing "Varia-
tons Symphonique for Piano and
Orchestra" with Hendrick EsSers
conducting the 24-piece orchestra.
While Mr.. Potter is well known
as an organiSt, he gave a brilliant
performance on the piano. Wheth-
er in elaborate ornamentation re-
quiring fast technique, or in the
melodic passages, his touch suited
the mood in a fine example of
expression.
The Bridal Song" from the
opera "Gwendoline," (Chabrier)
sung by trio of soloiSts, quintet,
and the chorus with orchestral &C.
compartment proved to be a most
acceptable novelty. The music is
attractive and dramatic and was
delivered with a good sense of ORA
matte values.
: "T he Chambered Nautilus, >
deems Taylor, was sung several
seasons ago by this chorus with
the National Symphony Orchestra
and was used to close the concert
last night. The chorus gave a
performance of this work last
night with more expression and
assurance than on the previous
occasion. The fact that Mr.. Pot
ter conducted this performance
may have had much to do with
The Washington times., 1937-04-27

7 P.M.-Dinner, Chicago AS
ISOLATION Of Commerce,
Mayflower Hotel.
1890 PM-Luncheon, Insur-
ance Managers, Hamilton Hotel.
1890 P.M.-Luncheon, Optimist
Club, Mayflower Hotel.
7 PM.-Dinner, Sigma Mu Fra
ternity, Mayflower Hotel.
8 PM.-Meeting, Washington
PreSSmen'S Union, Hamilton Ho-
tel.
P.M.-Meeting, Massachusetts,
State Society, Wardman Park
Hotel.
TOMORROW
CONVENTIONAL. S. Cham
Der of Commerce.
$50 A.M.-General Session, U.
S. Chamber of Commerce Build
ing, Council Chamber.
P.M.-Round Table Luncheon
Conferences, Willard Hotel, Wash
ington Hotel and Mayflower Hotel.
The Washington times., 1937-04-27
England Pays Gerard
HonOrs on Landing

PLYMOUTH, England, April 81
U.N.SO Especial honors were
paid to James w. Gerard, special
American Emissary to the coron-
alton, on the arrival Of the Queen
Mary yesterday.
Gerard, former United States
ambassador to Germany, was
taken ashore in a barge by Ad-
miral Sir r. A. Drax, Command
er-in-Chief of the Plymouth Sta
ton, and was welcomed on the
pier by Viscount Gage, on behalf
Of the King, and Lord Mayor w.
r. Littleton of Plymouth.
The Washington times., 1937-04-27
TODAY

10 A.M.-Meeting and luncheon,
National Conference Of Catholic
Charities Executive Committee,
Willard Hotel.
9 P.M.-Dance, Pennsylvania
State Society, Willard Hotel.
CONVENTION u. S. Cham
Der of Commerce:
10 A.M.-General Session, q.
S. Chamber of Commerce
Bldg, Council Chamber.
l P.M.-Round Table Lunch
con Conferences at Willard
Hotel, washington Hotel
and Mayflower Hotel.
l PM. - Luncheon, World
Trade outlook Group, U.
S. Chamber of Commerce,
Mayflower Hotel.
Z PM. - Dinner, American
Trade Association, Execu-
tiveS, Mayflower Hotel.
The Washington times., 1937-04-27
THE VOICE OF
Broadway
BY Louis SObOl-
Down Memory Lane!
with Maurice EVans)

Sleeping bNSSfully through a
performance of The Trumpet
Major" in a theater on pier jut-
ting out into the English Channel
at weymouth. Dorset. My father
had adapted the play for the rash
Wessex Players, both my father
and mother appeared in it, but 1,
callous, eight and tired, dreamed
in the arms of the author of the
Novel-Thomas Hardy.
Attired in Elton jacket-they're
called bum freezers" at home
(mortar board with scarlet tasseD
I let loose soprano chants in a
choir. At the procession up the
aisles on Whitsunday the solo boy,
knavish wight, deliberately
stopped when he was over the
hot-air blower in the floor with
the result that his surplice bal
looned out with results that pros.
trated the curate and all the YES
trymen.
When the offender reached the
vestry door he was tossed from
the church forthwith and l re-
ceived an unexpected promotion.
At the recent st. Patrick's Day
Lambs Gambol I was introduced
to Frank B. Tours. Are you B-flaJ
Tours?" I asked. I recalled that
a Tours had written a tie Deum
Laudamus" much used in choirs
in England and which 1 had Of
ten sung.
Sure enough it was the same
Frank Tours and he was greatly
pleased to meet one who remem-
bered one of his first works.
My first SkirmiSh with Shake
speare. The monitors and pre-
fectS at the Grocers' Company
School in London gave play each
year
Electing Midsummer Nights
Dream" I was dragooned into
playing Peaseblossom, the sing
ing fairy. The raZberries given
me by my classmates are still
ringing in my ears.