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Evening star., 1937-09-13
Mail Trucks a Menace
To the Public Safety
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The STAR
/ dare say there are few of lis who
1--we in washington as we'll as those in
other cities, who have not at one or manv
times noticed with disdain the reckless
and careless manner in which the truck
drivers OF Our Post Office Department
stop their vehicles at street corners
Tor the purpose of gathering mail from
the collection boxes usually located there.
nave no way of knowing the number
of accidents caused by this ill-permitted
practice, but I do know that it should
be stopped
Why are mail boxes on corners? For
the same reason as fire hydrants. To
make them more accessible to the largest
possible area when they are needed.
Our modes of street transportation and
methods of controlling it are undergoing
changes to insure the safety of the
cltizenry. Intersections are being simpli-
he'd and redesigned for safety. Manv
municipalities no longer place obstruct-
ing fire hydrants and other necessary
adJuncts to a well protected city at
intersections of their streets.
In a further attempt to increase the
safety of our thoroughfares I recon-
mend the relocation of all mail boxes
10 positions between intersecting streets
and adjacent to reserved street spaces
OF sufficient size to allow the collectors
truck ample room for stopping his vehicle
near the street curb and out of moving
lanes of traffic.
In the interest of safer Washington
am, RAYMOND j. ROSENBERGER.
Evening star., 1937-09-13

foreshadowed by the sentiments ex-
pressed by leading lawyers for years
passed. Long before the circus" at
Flemington, N. j.. in 1885, conservative
observers had objected to the practice
OF "dramatizing" court procedure for the
entertainment of sensation seekers. The
Hall-Mills case, beginning in 1922, was
kept alive" and repeatedly reopened
. throughout an entire decade for pur-
poses unrelated to the orderly processes
of justice. Still earlier, the various
court appearances of Harry Thaw were
publicized far in excess of public in
terest.
Yet it is difficult to control COM
munity excitement. Humanity is nat
urally concerned to see, to hear, to know
all there is to know about a criminal
personality. The curiosity of the masses
is frequently altogether legitimate. Mr..
Bakers committee appreciated that side
of the question from the start of its
study of the problem and, wisely, in
vited the cooperation Of the American
Newspaper Publishers Association and
the American Society of Newspaper
Editors. The report, therefore, repre-
sents the judgment of the press as well
as that of the organized legal profession.
But the remedy lies in the gradual
development of civilization Only when
people have attained spiritual maturity
will great trials be conducted with per-
feet dignity. Meanwhile, there has been
progress. For evidence of encouraging
advancement, let the skeptic consult the
records of the trials of Sir Walter
Raleigh, Captain Kidd, the followers of
the Duke of Monmouth, the Booth con-
spirators and Charles Guiteau.
Evening star., 1937-09-13
Control of Flying.

Two accidents recently have raised the
question about what should be done to
control practice and pleasure flying over
inhabitated areas. A plane carrying two
"Joyriders" crashed into the roof of q
house at Valley Stream, Long Island, and
wrecked the dwelling. endangering the
lives OF number of innocent bystanders.
Another crate" with pilot-teacher and
girl pupil on board nose-dived into a
house in Minneapolis with similar tragic
results.
OF course, Federal regulations exist to
govern licensed aviation. But the States
thus far have been remiss in their OBJ
legation to provide needed legislation to
take care of the local aspects of the
problem. The subject deserves study at
the hands OF municipal authorities also.
Evening star., 1937-09-13
Suggestions for Amending
The Federal Constitution

To the Editor OF The Star.
The papers report that Senator Burke
will propose an amendment to the
Constitution limiting the presidential
tenure to two terms and making the
incumbent ineligible for the office there
after. / ask the privilege of suggesting
through your columns the following
amendments to the Federal Constitution:
/. The presidential term to be for
SIX years. The incumbent to be forever
ineligible for the Office thereafter. Upon
expiration of his term the President to
become ipso facto a member of the
Senate for life but without the right to
vote. We rarely have more than one
ex-Presldent at time. He acquires an
experience and knowledge of domestic
and foreign affairs that would make him
a valuable member of that body.
z. The President to be empowered to
veto several items of a bill without
having to veto the entire bill as at
present. This would prevent attaching
unmeritoriOus measures to general an
preparation bills and would break up
pork barrel legislation.
s. Heads of the department, or the
so-called cabinet to be given the privi
lege OF the floor of the Senate and
House to answer questions and to ex-
PAIN and discuss matters pertaining to
tnelr respective departments. This would
greatly facilitate legislation and save
much time of the Congress.
g. Membership of the Supreme Court
10 be definitely fixed at given number.
with provision that the justices shall
retire at the age of rs. This would
Obvlate forever the danger of the court
being packed
o. oupJectlon of Government obli-
gauons to taxation. There are billions
now invested in Government obligations
tnat contribute nothing to the support
OF the government thereby increasing
tne burden OF taxation upon the general
public.
ALEXANDER SIDNEY LANIER.
Evening star., 1937-09-13
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

The wisdom of keeping warm is never
better shown than at this time of year.
1t is easy to become chilled indoors
or out, when capricious changes of
weather from hot to cool and back
again cause the human skin much
trouble in keeping up with them.
1t is only~i in such seasons that the
average person stops to consider what
marvellous organ, for such it really
is, the skin is, after ALL
Yet as divinely appointed as it is for
helping keep the blood at the standard
temperature of the human economy,
whether situated at the North Pole or
in the tropics, the skin cannot do it
all without some help.
Hence, clothes.
1t is comparatively easy at this time
of year to forget the necessity for coats
and sweaters and other wraps
Just as it is difficult, on chilly morn
ings, to reach down to the foot OF
the bed to pull up a blanket, so it
often becomes bother to dress be-
fitting the weather.
We fail to warm up quickly enough,
by one means or another. and so come
down with the famous Autumn cold"
which some persons think is just a
little worse than cold at any other
season of the year.
\
Theoretical consideration of the oues-
tion will do little good, unless it is
aided by actual recourse to added cloth
ing at the moment chill becomes
manifest
This chill, the forerunner of a cold.
ic mot nf thQ fa cl, Il
ague" Sort but simply a plain feeling
of coldness on the skin
There is some reason to believe that
simple warming up at this immediate
time, will actually stop a cold" be-
fore it has chance to begin, in many
instances
achieve this warmth is to put on more
clothing.
What nuisance it is, upon occasion,
to go to the intense trouble of putting
on clothesI
There is something old-fashioned
about 1t, something which seems to
many persons to lack the verve and
pep Of the so-called to-the-minute
way OF doing things
Yet 1t is plain that such pep"
Is not for every one.
The biggest fool in the world is the
old-fashioned person who permits him.
self to be lured into believing that he
ought to attempt to be modern" in
all things and ways whether he wishes
to be or not
Let such man or woman keep Sc
curely in the back of the head the
idea that to-day" is yesterday tomorrow,
that this idea of something essentially
better about the new is partly delusion,
or worse, because there is nothing new
the moment it grows older, even by
day.
Try and sell your house or car, and
see!
The person who needs to be essentially
old-fashioned in regard to reaction from
sudden cold is the person who knows
he is cold susceptible.
There are such persons.
1t is all very well to sneer at such
ideas, and claim that any one can
harden" himself to the danger of
colds
Evening star., 1937-09-13
Housebreaking Epidemic
Shows Need for Security

To the Editor of The Star:
am one whose ship struck snag
Sunday on my return from an overnight
trip TO the mountains and who is anxious
to impress on others the necessity of
keeping the waters clear of derelicts.
The derelict in my case was some one
who evioently knew of our plans, and
who took advantage of our absence to
rob our house of valuables and other
property made doubly valuable by virtue
OF the sentiment attached. Such sup
posedly human derelicts are increasing
in number, and their trade is f1ourishing
to such an extent that all feeling of
security is gone and the Sanctity of the
nome can no longer remain inviolate
Maybe derelict is too complimentary a
resignation and termite would be more
appropriate name. AS termite then there
is no means of keeping him out or of
catching him when he enters He roams
all over the house at will, choosing here
ana there, and prying into sacred belong
1ngs with gain his only object. He then.
as IN my case, looks over the larder to
appease his wants created by the tire
some work OF lOOting then leaves, having
accomplished his onery purpose, not Civ
ing any consideration to the distress of
those whose loss cannot be replaced or
caring that his action has DESTROYED that
1eellng OF security which should differen-
tlate the citizens of our country from
those unfortunates whose belongings are
subject to seizure without notice.
How much of step is it from that
state of affairs created by the fear of
leaving a home unguarded for moment
knowing that some one is constantly on
the watch for that occasion to rifle your
personal effects, to that condition brought
on by the knowledge that others with
more muscle than brains are at liberty
when their inclination SO directs to de-
prlve you without fear of retribution of
those belongings held dear by long years
OF patient labor? To prevent the latter.
1t is necessary to nip the former in the
bud. Again metaphorically speaking. the
boy who is now causing uneasiness by
taking pot shots with his air rifle and
pea shooter, If not deprived of his COM
paratively harmless instruments will soon
reach manhood and create irrepairable
havoc with his blackjacks and machine
guns
To get down to the bottom of the mat
ter, is it not possible for those who have
selected Washington as their domicile by
virtue of memories and true love of the
city and surrounding country to regain
that feeling of pride and security which
were once their enviable lot?
C. j. ODEND'HAL.
Evening star., 1937-09-13

Just as there are certain persons
whose one weak point is the stomach.
so there are others whose lungs are the
weakest link
1t might seem unnecessary to say
this. were it not for the naive belief
on the part of so many, that this idea,
too, is essentially old-fashioned. The
big idea" OF so much false modernism
seems to be that no old idea can be
true. And, of course, this idea of a
weak link in the personal machine is
very old one. 1t was intimately linked
with a now obsolete theory to the
effect that the character could be
told from the bumps and depression in
the skull. Phrenology, in other words.
Many phrenologists undertook to put
each patient into class, by pointing
out his weaknesses in physical structure.
There have been many revivals of old
ideas. while it is not possible that
phrenology, as science" will come
back, there would seem to be a bit of
common sense in the idea of each
person discovering for himself the weak
part OF his physical machine, and TAX
ing care Of it from that standpoint.
Every one knows some one or other who
is forever getting sick at the stomach"
from something he eats.
Such person needs to mind his
eating.
Another catches cold easily. He needs
to look to his outer defenses.
In going around town in Fall one
Is always hearing sneezes
Inadequately dressed people do not
keep themselves warm enough, in many
instances.
They would do better by themselves
to recognize their deficiencies, in this
respect, and take steps to mend them.
1t is easy. but often overlooked, as
the obvious SO often is overlooked. In
deed, there is even an attempt on the
part of some to make a virtue of this
overlooking, utterly regardless of whether
one should do so or not Like most
sweeping procedures, it may not harm
nine, it may hurt the tenth.
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Since the person inclined to take cold
easily has poor defenses, as far as his
skin is concerned, he ought not to
make this integument weaker than ever
by putting on the heat too early.
clothing.
This helps the skin to help itself by
giving 1t precisely the century -old aid
it expects.
There Is nothing modern" about skin.
1t is as old as the hills. and func-
tions precisely today as it did centuries
ago.
Too much artificial heat is not good
for it.
The person who is a real cold sus-
ceptlble must see to it that his skin
is not coddled, but yet receives protec-
ton OF the natural kind, which may not
be necessary for the person who is not
particularly subject to the common
cold.
There is a difference, and the wise
person realizes it, and acts accordingly.
The difference is not shown outwardly.
Some of the huskiest looking people have
the most colds" Such a person will
do well by himself if he keeps in
mind, especially at this "in-between-
season. the need for plenty of cover
ing, both awake and asleep.
Evening star., 1937-09-13
Trials as Circuses.

An American Bar Association commit
tee headed by former Secretary of War
Newton D. Baker has reported against
vaudeville appearances by jurors and
other trends tending to transform
public trial into spectacle" The find
ings of the group specifically condemn
public discussion of trials by witnesses
IN speeches, magazine articles or news
paper interviews; broadcasting of argu-
ments and giving out argumentative
press bulletins by lawyers and public
criticism of the court or jury by lawyers
during trial" Attendance during a
criminal trial, the committee recon-
mends, should "be limited to the seat
Ing capacity of the court room"
Such an opinion, certainly, has been
Evening star., 1937-09-13

irresponsible flying, like irresponsible
motoring, requires to be disciplined.
Nobody wants to interfere with the
legitimate development of aeronautics
as business or an amusement, yet it is
obvious that the best interests of all
concerned should be protected against
the risk and the hazard involved in the
unregulated conditions which now un-
fortunately prevail.
Evening star., 1937-09-13
A Nudge for the League.

On July 16, soon after the japanese
and Chinese launched their undeclared
war, Secretary Hull issued his now
famous ''preachment" on behalf of world
peace. Presently it was communicated
to all the nations with which the United
States has diplomatic relations, with a
request for individual replies. Answers
came from each of them except
Afghanistan. Americas views-callinp
Tor respect for treaties, abstinence from
the use of force in international dis
putes, and non-interference in the in
ternal affairs of other countries-were
universally Endorsed, in detail or in
principle. Only Japan submitted a
reservation that application of the Amer
lean thesis must accord full recognition
and practical consideration of the actual
particular circumstances of the Far
East" On August % Mr.. Hull took
occasion to emphasize, despite Tokio's
lnhibitlons, that his statement has un-
qualified application to the Sino-
Japanese situation"
The State Department has now put the
July l6 manifesto formally before the
League of Nations, together with the
favorable responses it produced Wash
ngton's action is timed for the an
nual League Assembly meeting, which.
at Markings instigation, is about to
concern itself with japanese aggression
IN North China and at Shanghai. The
obvious purpose is to make yet another
effort, however hopeless, to mobilize
world opinion behind the principles es-
sentlal to decent international relations.
America is telling the League directly.
IN effect, that this Government will
follow with close and sympathetic atten-
ton any organized movement aimed at
restoration of peace. Geneva will hardly
mlslnterpret the true inwardness of
this step if it sees in it hint that the
United States would welcome more
vigorous League action on behalf of
orderly world relations than is custom
arily forthcoming from that inanimate
quarter-as on the occasion of previous
Japanese provocation in Manchuria and
Shanghai or of Italy's depredations in
Ethiopia. Or, it might be added, when
Secretary Stimson in 1882 proffered
American cooperation to curb Japan.
only to have the League, under Sir John
Simon's tutelage, summarily reject these
overtures.
"Preachment" is Secretary Hulrs
favorite idiom for the recurrent state
ments he has made during the crisis in
Asia and at other times of international
disturbance. Certain powers have not
hesitated during the era of American
isolaticnism to stigmatize 8 policy
marked by maximum Of preaching and
minimum of performance, as far as
actual participation in collective peace
action is concerned. The circumstance
that Secretary Hull filed his latest OBJ
servatlons with the League coincident
with President Roosevelt's affirmation tn
90 everything in his power TO keep this
country out of war may impel Geneva
to sneer that Uncle Sam is only preach
Ing again, though people who live in
as CLASSY house as the League should
be careful about throwing stones.
Secretary Hull at any rate keeps the
record straight and gives the old lady
Of Geneva needed nudge.
Evening star., 1937-09-13
DiOgeneS and His Lantern.

How do you use a lantern in your
search for an honest man." asked the
citizen
II lend it to man." answered
Diogenes, "and if he returns it I know
he's one in ten thousand. You see,
the lantern test is the best available.
The umbrella has not yet been in
vented"
Evening star., 1937-09-13
UniOnism Does Not Make
For More Perfect World
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
l was sitting in an avenue lunch room
when a lady walked in and sat down
at my table. She ordered a bottle of
beer. AS it looked, she already had one
in her, or maybe two.
They are trying my husband next
door" Next door" is the headquarters
OF the Laborers' Union What are thev
trying him for? Has is killed anybody?"
mo, he is behind with his dues and
they want to throw him out. I have a
good notion to go over and tell these
Dig bosses thing or two. What do you
think of it?" I advised against it
strongly so.
And so even unionism doesn't make
this perfect world. FRED VETTER.
Evening star., 1937-09-13
No Relief to Him.

When you are angry" said the man
OF gentle instincts, stop and count
a hundred"
"A hundred" echoed Mr.. Sirius Barker.
IF l could stop at hundred in count
ing up my wife's milliners bills I
wouldn't be angry"
Evening star., 1937-09-13

There is much to be thought of be-
sides money. A peculiar hardship falls
on the world when it is compelled
to think of nothing else under conditions
that may cause serious mistakes. The
of world wealth continues
to be one of the heaviest responsibilities
to which man can aspire.
Evening star., 1937-09-13
A Strange Possibility.

With machines to save talking
And working and walking
Wen find that this planet so small
Is run by the lever,
And human endeavor
Will not be considered at all.
Evening star., 1937-09-13

There are in Shanghai people entitled
to shelter, who prefer duty and even
self-sacrifice and will insist on remain
ing where they are. They will be honored
for courage even by those who honestly
believe that protection has become
a duty.
Evening star., 1937-09-13

Admiration is earnestly extended to
Justice D. w. O,Donoghue, who gives
to a judgeship the dignity of a Hfe's
devotion. The law confronted with
various problems has also it's consistent
standards of idealism.
Evening star., 1937-09-13

AS the days go on, it falls to Mr..
Sol Bloom to call attention to the neces-
slty OF thought concerning the activities
OF George Washington at a time when
peace was his ideal and war a grim
necessity. The task is one of dignity
and Mr.. Bloom discharges it with honor.
Evening star., 1937-09-13

Hitler and Mussolini may be persuaded
to talk things over concerning the
Mediterranean Sea, but the man with
the submarine is the person who for
the present assumes to have the last
word.
Evening star., 1937-09-13

The germ that carries strange illness
is always busy when men fall to in
discriminate fighting. People who know
little about it are often to blame for
much sorrow because Of mismanagement
or neglect.
Evening star., 1937-09-13

Able and eloquent prize fighters have
asserted themselves to indicate that an
encounter with the gloves is a method
OF developing conversational powers and
not relapse into manners of cruelty.
Evening star., 1937-09-13
A Liberal Sentiment.

You mustn't blame a man because
his opinions differ from yours"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum,
"a mans opinions are his own. All I
want to do is to hold him down SO that
his vote won't differ from mine"
Evening star., 1937-09-13
Perfection.

There is no such thing as perfection
in this world
No" answered Miss Cayenne, "the
only person I know who comes near
attaining perfection is the one who
sets out to be a perfect bore"
Evening star., 1937-09-13
In the OHinr

The foot ball player from afar
Now comes to take a chance
On having a triumphal car
Or just an ambulance.
Evening star., 1937-09-13
Legislative Costumes.

Prom the Cleveland News
The Cleveland girl who said State I,ee-
islators should wear knee pants and roll
hoops came pretty close. They wear
baggy pants and roll logs.
Evening star., 1937-09-13
AmbassadOrial Risks.

From the Kansas City Star.
The unhandy thing about being Am
bassador to some place these days, is that
you never know when you'll be forced to
change from morning clothes to bullet.
proof vest.
Evening star., 1937-09-13

AS Russia is compelled to consider
war threats Trotzky remains in posi-
ton to operate secretly and with how
much effect nobody can say.
Evening star., 1937-09-13
Criminals and Heroes.

From the Worcester Gazette
Attorney General Cummings properly
says the criminal is no longer a hero,
but one still can't be sure about some of
our heroes.
Evening star., 1937-09-13

Japan and China have condescended to
eome shabby forms of attack A Eu-
ropean discussion Of fighting should
represent high ideals of civilization.
Evening star., 1937-09-13

One thing dat's liable to make a
man complain of hard work" said Uncle
Eben, lis loafin' on de job an gettin'
out O practice"
Evening star., 1937-09-13
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton.
Even the Tree

Even the Tree
Shadlng my porch TALL green poplar
grew;
Ugly apartment walls it hid from view.
Birds nested in its branches every year.
Thru 1t gay little sun-rays used to peer.
Above it slowly twilight dimmed the skv
And in it the night winds sang lullaby.
But nothing remains stable, as ve
know
A flash of lightning laid my poplar lowi
Evening star., 1937-09-13
Sustaining Curiosity.

From the Toledo Blade.
Always there is something to live for.
II nothing more than to ses how ths
trouble ends.
Evening star., 1937-09-13
Blind Marksmen.

From the Chicago Daily News
Military aviators in the Chinese war
evidently shut their eyes before thew
shoot.
Evening star., 1937-09-13
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Evening star., 1937-09-13

Q. What country has the longest
miles in the world?-K. l..
A. The miles in Norway are the
longest. one Norwegian mile being
equivalent to seven American miles.
Evening star., 1937-09-13

@. Is schizophrenia common mental
disorder?-E. j.
A. Approximately 1877 per cent of all
hospital beds in the United States are
required for victims of this disorder.