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Of repeal had never been signed and
the old law stood.
The worried consul reported the
matter to the State Department and
to Customs. The State Department
notified the Department of Commerce
and the Department of Commerce re-
ferred it to the Maritime Commission.
Meanwhile. the motor boat patrols
Mexican waters and two young men
are waiting to hear if they have broken
the law.
WHILE old-timers know well enough
the various equipment and other
paraphernalia they are required to
have on board their vessels, for those
of you who take to the waters on your
own craft for the first time this season,
it may be helpful to mention some OF
the things expected of you as masters
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Evening star., 1937-05-23
|SPORT FOR SPORTS SAKE
Eavesdopper Reports the Ambitious Athletic Program Which
Couple of Lovers of the Great Outdoors Are Planning
for the Good or Summertime.

The young mans unwilling admission
must have weighed like rock in her
vision of the light, white billows Of
a Spring romance-with q follow
through.
Rocks in the billows at that stage
crack-up by the first Of July, but
right there in our unspaded garden
we placed a small bet with an angle
worm that they'd be shooting off fire.
crackers on their own back .porches
the fourth.
AS for the sail boat question. it was
so unpleasant we'll all but skip it.
In brief, the young man talked
authoritatively for five minutes on
"whizzenmists," "dif1ejibs" and spin
nerboons" only to have the young
lady spin his tnler round and set
him straight for approximately nine
minutes on what was what in the
quaint lexicon Of ship-rigging.
Personally, we choose horseback
riding. classified tentatively as riding
and jumping on Johnny's uncles
place." as the high spot of the Summer
program. (Johnny is the young mans
name.)
You could see this was the ace up
Johnny's sleeve because he played it
with such rush Immediately after the
partial collapse of the boating plan.
Johnny's uncle does have place
down in Virginia and since most
Virginia places have horses around,
there is no reason to believe Johnnys
uncle's doesn't. Anyway, I place my
faith in riding because they will both
start from scratch on the horse
business. Neither knows one end OF
the animal from the other.
equal distribution Of ability be-
tween young male and female partners
has never seemed to make much diff
ference. Maybe because we can't
play tennis. Or perhaps our idea
comes as a carryover from shaded old
English lawns where the game was
game, not battle, place where pink
tea and gallantry we're much more in
order than good racquet and base
line game.
And tennis. it seemed, would play
an important part in the program
when Johnny allotted to it Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays. We talked
to the young lady two days aftec the
program session in the garden. She
didn't know we were on the other side
Of the wall and without any pro-
vocation gushed forth that she'd
bought "a white silk tennis suit with
blouse, skirt and shorts with the
cutest pleats, white buck shoes with
heels-because you know dat shoes
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| kill the back of my legs-apd three
colored bandanas for my head"
There apparently was no use in her
getting a racquet since her older
brother has one that was given him on
his twelfth birthday.
| It was about five days after the first
session that we heard familiar voices
discussing familiar subject over the
garden wall. A plaintive female voice
was Wailing about tennis. A stold
male voice was saying practically
nothing.
But look at the stuff I've bought"
the wailing voice said. why are we
Just going to play one day week?
If you were captain of your tennis
team at college, why can't you teach
me how to play? 1 don't believe you
were captain. At first you said we'd
play three days a week -"
Sure, all right then. we will play
three days week" The young lady
didn't seem to notice no hours had
been set for tennis as it had been fol
the other sports, but who are We to
yell over the garden wall?
A little facetiousness on Johnnyi
| part nearly put crimp in the whole
program when the subject Of goli
came up. The young lady was fol
making golf and ''if," which meant
that golf would have an indefinite
standing and would be substituted
only if some other department of the
program fell through. This was per.
fectly all right with Johnny, but HI
made the mistake Of marking on the
schedule beside golf, IF the tennh
suit doesn't At" I thought he'd
struck the young lady with nail
"Ow!" she yelled in very unladylikl
| fashion, "And if Mr.. Johnny doesn't
run his cute little sail boat about Al
yards up into West Potomac Park!'
Both seemed too possible for us Il
yell any advice over the wall at thai
time.
In bathing suits Johnny and tn,
young lady look like Adonis an<
| Psyche through Horoscope. II
addition the young lady can SWIM
very well. She also went with thi
| head lifeguard at the club pool fo
two years before Johnny came to tow
last Winter. Johnny doesn't know
that. Johnny is an EXCEPTIONAL.
good diver and tans like mahogany
He used to 90 to college with most
| the girls at the club who have sine
graduated and spend most of thef
Summers In charity drives and aroaIni
| the edge of the pool. The young ladl
! doesn't know that.
Well leave them figuratively in tn
pool. If they're padding in the sam
end by July you get our ten. II MOI
mail your i've to Us here at the od1es
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use by Mlidshipmen.

and Chesapeake are ready for pre-
Memorial day trips, and seasoned and
amateur pilots are poring over navi-
cation charts to learn just what
changes have been made in the mark
ings of the harbors and how the chan
nels have been altered since last they
rode the swell. -
FROM New York from Buffalo and
from Miami, in June and July,
are scheduled to arrive craft that
never pass Washington on their
cruises, and at the Corinthian, the
Columbia. the Capital and the Potomac
Yacht Clubs as we'll as down at the
Floodgate and at Raleighs, they are
making ready for their tie-up. Al
ready there are 160 yachts at the
Corinthian Yacht Club alone and
numerous smaller craft, while the
other clubs are as busy welcoming
returners. Rocking gently at present
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cruiser. which they had had properly

cruiser. which they had had properly
registered for ownership as required
by law In the course of their cruising
they took it down to Mexico, where the
government took a fancy to it and
thought it would come in handy for
patrol work So the Mexican govern
ment bought it from the two boys
After the sale. the boys considered that
they may have violated some law, so
they hastened to report the sale to
the United States consul. The consul,
remembering that during the World
War a special law was passed which
made it illegal to sell any United
States vessel to a foreign country, in
vestigated further. He discovered that
this special law had been so wprded
that the act creating it could not be
repealed except expressly, by a new
act, signed by the President. So far
as could be ascertained such an act
Evening star., 1937-05-23

| - PADDING quietly in the garden
the other day, we heard young
couple we knew, knee deep in
~ Spring love. outlining their
Summer program of outdoor sports. 1t
made the Russian five-year plan sound
like an overnight elopement decision.
Except for the fact that other s
follies are always interesting, the
young peoples conversation probably
would have gone unnoticed and the
petunia bed on our side Of the wall
would have got spaded. AS it was
We just sat down in the garden and
listened to see If possible Summer
sports schedule, made in May. could
hold up until the fourth of July.
Most such programs, we knew, grow
top heavy and crash from sheer COM
plexity. Maybe Spring love will carry
this one through, we thought-and
listened.
1--WE just bought a sail boat and
it's a little honey" the male voice
across the wall announced.
That reminded the young girl that
her brother had a canoe which had
lain unused in the basement for
years. Then and there we heard born
the first item on our friends Summer
outdoor sports calendar: Sailing or
padding, to $50. Tuesdays and
Thursdays"
What we gleefully saw as hitch in
things developed Immediately. The
young lady admitted Springishly. she
had failing for trailing her hand
through the water when she went
out canoeing. From past experience
We knew nothing lends, so to the
unnerving and general breakdown OF
man canoeist as hand-tratler-
through water.
THE young man bore up remarkably
well under the hand-trailing
business, we thought, and apparently
believing the young lady would be
less than no help in canoe, grace
fully admitted he wasn't much Of an
carer" himself. and that they could
probably learn that phase OF the sport
together.
This, 1t was obvious, almost knocked
the young lady of the bench. For
though she may have INDUCED her
self in a slight feminine prerogative
about trailing her hand in the water,
she certainly knew better. She was
a good canoeist and good all round
sailor. Her father was In the Navy
and so was her brother. She knew
padding from rowing from "oaring"
and she couldn't quite see herself
out In canoe with q man who was
going to do his share by "oaring." +"
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Austin, We wish you all the luck in
the world and hope you stick to your
decision regarding politics.

Austin, We wish you all the luck in
the world and hope you stick to your
decision regarding politics.
nN THE other hand we received a
letter from young man who may
take Austin's place in the ranks Of
the panhandlers to which, to be en-
tirely fair in the matter, we feel we
should give space. Here it is:
MY dear Mr. Marian:
I'm reading of your own accounts
OF panhandling in Washington, I
would like to give you my side of it,
If you will take time to read what I
have written before placing this let
ter in the well-known wastebasket.
Il was born in Olney, Nd, edu-
Gated in Washington. schools, leaving
at the age of Is and going to work
for a Washington firm.
In 1926 successfully passed civil
service examination and was appoint
ed in the Interstate Commerce De-
partment. Later on, in the year of
1927, received an appointment in
the United States Geological Survey,
having made an average Of 90 per
cent in my examination. In that
same year was persuaded by a
United States Army officer to enlist in
the Army. His arguments were, After
you complete your enlistment in the
Army you will have no trouble get
ting your appointment with the Gov
eminent served eight years, being
discharged with grade Of sergeant,
Corps Of Engineers. During my stay In
the Army became qualified printer
and hold a union card in Columbia
Typographical Union, No. 101.
After being discharged In 1895,
was advised by the Civil Service Com
mission that would have to take the
examination over again when 1t comes
up, which will be in about three or
four years from now
Il secured temporary position in
New Deal organization, but that is
now discontinued. have tried to Sc
cure another position without any sue
cess whatever. My Army discharge
means nothing, and 1t seems to me
that I have just wasted nine years
OF my life, which would not have hap
pened If l had not listened to that
Army officer, who now holds = high
rank ---|- 49, 'H.N> {
II have. been. reduced TO q point
where, In order to feed my wife and
Evening star., 1937-05-23
By Joseph Marian.

w YHEN we initiated this series
n of articles on charity CHS
wv elers it was not our hope
that we might convert any
one OF our subjects, but we are happy
to quote at least one who has seen fit
to reclaim his proper station in life.
In a previous article, in which we
recounted the activities of the pan
handler in Washington, we mentioned
In particular young man with whom
we had talked upon the occasion of
our visit to panhandling "headquar-
ters."
He was out of the West, and hav-
ing been an active worker in Demo-
cratic politics during the last CAM
paign, he came to Washington at the
behest of his Congressman. But it
was the same old story-unable to
contact his Congressman after many
weeks effort, he finally went broke"
and was forced to turn to panhandling
to exist, as he expressed it..
- We described him in our story as a
well-educated, clean-cut young chap,
but now, through force of circum-
stances, a confirmed panhandler. His
recent letter follows:
Dear Mr.. Marian:
II was shown your story on pan
handling in The Sunday Star by one
OF the band of brothers, as you called
them, and it did not make me feel any
too good reading about myself in print.
did not realize was spilling every
thing to a newspaper man or would
not have talked so freely.
But it was all for the best, as I
never realized how sordid this all is
and where it might be leading me.
II am now glad you wrote It and
am heading back for home tomorrow.
I have enough to take NE as far as
Chicago and will hitch-hike from
there. will be glad to get back.
, But, believe me, am through with
politics and will never again believe
any politician on his oath
Some of the boys at the mission
are sore at you, as they say the pick
. ings are not so good since you wrote
about them. They said they were
going to write and give you hell. But
/, guess you can take care CT that.
]. Another fellow, who I don't think
you saw. also said he was going to
quit the racket after reading what you
said. He is only waiting to raise the
train fare to help him get part Of the
way to his home in Wisconsin
well, Mr.. Marian, will write you
some time when. I get home and
thank you again for bringing me to
my senses. Your friend,
austin G. -."
Evening star., 1937-05-23
By Lucy Salamanca.
, HE 1897 yachting season in Di

~ HE 1887 yachting season in Dis
trict of Columbia and nearby
waters is headed for prosperity
l. on the starboard tack. Not
for years, say steeped-in-salt mar
liners hereabouts. has there been such
an upswing in popular interest, nor
such boom in the shipyards that
turn out the tidy craft that navigate
the Potomac and the bay. Washing
ton has definitely given itself up to
the lure of the open water, and every
kind OF craft, from fishing sloop to
palatial yacht, Is being tuned up in
preparation for pleasure ahead.
The Capital and its environs have
always sheltered devotees of that
sport that sends them skimming over
river and bay under the swell of
sail or friendly put-put of a trusty
engine, but so pronounced has this
Evening star., 1937-05-23

on the Potomac are such old-timers as
Miss Theda. Panchax, Moonbeam,
Kittiwaynk, Hobby and DR.. Shafhirt's
new Seventh Inning
In small communities where the
smell of salt hangs eternally in the
air and there is nautical flavor to
all conversation they are making
ready for the fishermen and sailors.
At Solomons Island the citizens are
taking up a collection to the tune
of $4,000 to finance regatta of their
own the third week in August, the
contributed sum to go for prizes. One
Of the big events of the two-day
celebration will be motor boat races
in the Patuxent River, and all the
modest but enthusiastic hostelries are
shining up their premises in anticipa-
ton. The multi-millionaire. Town
send, who came down from New York
to take over the Davis shipbuilding
yards at the island, reports that
they can't turn out craft fast enough
to fill the orders of sportsmen who
have wriggled at last out of the dire
grip of the depression. And these
orders include more yachts than
fishing sloops, it is emphasized.
All over the country the same revival
OF interest in things maritime is noted.
In greater numbers than ever before
are New Englanders going down to
the sea in ships, this Summer, il one
is to judge by the hum and hustle
characterizing the shipbuilding CEN
ters of that shoreline. An unsurpassed
array of pleasure boats is being shaped
under adj and topmaul, and the time
honored Yankee industry Of ship
building Is destined for q grand and
glorious revival
In the vicinity Of the Capital, while
there are yachts Of which we may
pardonably boast, the great demand
Is for the cabin cruiser, and manu-
facturers tell us that there is growing
indication that whole families are
taking to the water, grown bored or
weary Of the open road. Compact
little ships of this class are Turing
mother and dad and little Willie for
week-ends afloat, mother to reign over
the galley and little Willie to stand
his trick at the wheel.
THE dramatic prospect Of America s
Cup competition in New England
waters this year has packed q new
thrill in the perennial appeal Of the
pull Of drumming canvas, though
there will always be those who claim
that . sailboat alone Is a thing alive,
the one vessel worthy to try the nerve
and sinew Of a man, give him the
JOY Of expression Of his skill and let
him know the feel and exultation Of
conquest, fair breeze or foul. So this
year will see many OF this type Of
craft skinming or tacking across
nearby waters, and frequent is dis
cussion at present in this fraternity
anent the hopes Of Harold s. Wander
bilt to defend Americas Cup for the
third successive time, now that the
Rangers 3-ton duralumin spar has
plunged into the sea.
That beautiful Ranger, by the way,
launched out Of Bath on the afternoon
tide Of May II, and dismasted while
under tow for Newport, r. l., for the
elimination races, will probably find
its way 10 washington before the
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running Of many tides, in the opinion
of the steward down at the Corinthian,
who adds: Its hard for any of them
to pass up the Capital. They all come
to Washington soon or late"
When that comes to pass, lovers Of
this type of vessel are due to get thrill
in viewing the 100000, 135-foot sloop.
BY then experts will no doubt have re-
stored to her underbody and topsides
that jewel-like finish with which she
shone when she slipped down the ways
into the Kennebec River, and which
the steel shrouds SCARED and chafed
when the great spar fell. Those who
cheered at her launching say that a
finer surface than the Rangers steel
hull was never seen outside of piano
factory. and they wax ardent in praise
of her plating, riveted flush instead Of
Overlapping, and smooth as an egg.
But to the great majority of WASH
ingtonians, the motor boat will re-
main the sturdy little provider of their
maritime pleasure, and it ranges from
the luxurious cabin-cruiser to the mod
est little put-putters that take their
masters efficiently out to the fishing
grounds. To owners of such craft it is
important to learn that the Depart
ment of Commerce, through its Bureau
Of Navigation, is making a check-up
this year to ascertain how many of
the motor family are plying the waters.
For this reason these authorities make
the definite suggestion that all own
ers Of motor craft who haven't num-
bered their motor boat in the last two
years, had better do so.
THE Navigation Bureau is, by this
gesture, attempting to get some
dependable information with regard to
this type Of craft. Some 100000 mo-
tor boats, for example, are listed with
the Department of Commerce here in
Washington, from all parts of the
| United States. But this number does
not represent with any degree of ac-
curacy the actual number af1oat. This
is because, since registration, many
have burned, many have sunk, many
have gone out of commission, with no
subsequent report Of thar withdrawal
from service to the Department of
Commerce. Now an effort is being
made to get an actual check-up Of
those remaining. So, motor boat own
ers, look to the numbering Of your
vessel.
All motor. boats are, as generally
known, required to carry on board q
certificate showing registration Of
ownership with the United States
Government. These certificates are
permanent. 1t is true, but motor boats
have a way Of changing hands, Of
changing motors. or of changing dis
tricts of operation. And such changes,
in the past, were not reported. But the
days of such laxity are over, and
Uncle Sam is out to count the vessels
that ride his inland waters.
There Is another new ruling-this
one with regard to yachts-that will
also go into effect this season. A
yacht, in the present judgment Of the
Government, is any pleasure vessel
over is gross tons. A license for such
vessel or one Of less tonnage has
always been good for 10 years, but has
had to be renewed annually. Com
mencing this year, II yacht Is under
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CAMP RACKETS ARE RAMPANT
Telephone Statesmen Pedde Candy Costing 81 for So and Retain
All but 10 Per Cent of Proceeds-Author of Charity
Chseer Series Is Threatened

EDITORS NOTETs the of series of articles
exposing O1c1ous racets being pracced In the charity
on innocent victis in Washington 1uhch
crooks operate and the and devces then epov are
explained in these articles Oh reveal in detail
OF charity rdcketeering here
Evening star., 1937-05-23

Above: Three famous
American speedboats in a
hot contest during a recent
Presidents Cup race, in
the Potomac off the Speed
Uay. At right: A trim
cabin cruiser cuts the
UlUeS.
Eastman Kodak Co. Photo.
Evening star., 1937-05-23

w YHEN we initiated this series
n ! of articles on charity CHS
wv elers it was not our hope
that we might convert anv
Evening star., 1937-05-23
By Wade Jones.

- PADDING quietly in the garden
- the other day, we heard young
couple we knew, knee deep in
~ Spring love, outlining their
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man Kodak Co. Photo.
Evening star., 1937-05-23

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