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Evening star., 1937-11-13

DR.. Rhine has just published the re-
suits Of the space transmission expert
ments in Duke University's Journal of
Parapsychology. All sorts of experiments
were conducted over distances ranging
all the way from few feet to the thou
sands of miles between Durham, N. c.,
and San Diego, Calf. A person in Dur
ham seemed to be able to read pack of
cards in California just as we'll as if
they lay on the table in front of him.
Altogether DR.. Rhine conducted more
than 100000 trials of space reading.
There was," he reports, mo proportional
falling off of scores with distance such
as a mechanical analogy would require
In fact, it would appear that no falling
of whatever directly occurs with spatial
separation"
Now If there is any universally accepted
criterion OF space as the human mind
conceives space it is that any two points
in 1t are separated by time interval.
1t requires a minute interval of time,
measurable with sufficiently delicate de-
vices. for light to move from one side of
room to the other.
Says DR.. Rhine: "If distance has no
limiting effect on ESP, the logical bear
ing of this spatial freedom is extremely
far-reaching. 1t is SO far-reaching that
every alternative must be examined be-
fore it is decided that distance is not a
possible limiting factor. Competent phys
icists appear to agree that nothing
known at present in our spectrum of
electromagnetic energies. not outside of
it. is applicable to the results of ESP tests.
Some of these maintain, however, that
the phenomena should not be relegated
too hastily to the realm of the extra
physical, since there must be some ply
sical basis for the perception of an OBJ
ject. Finding no mechanical explana-
ton need not necessarily exclude ply
sical explanation by physics which may
yet develop.
The problem of physical theory of
ESP is focused more sharply upon the
next logical step in the experimentation
itself. If distance in space is not lin
iting condition of ESP tests, what about
remoteness in time. In this space time
world wherein any measurable objective
event is necessarily both spatial and
temporal at once, if anything could
escape space it might be expected to
escape time as we'll"
Have the Duke experimenters peeped
through keyhole out of the hitherto un-
escapable walls of time?
Evening star., 1937-11-13

with which the liberal peoples of the
West view the current international
scene. Lord Cecil arrives in Washing
ton at the moment that hnds European
totalitarianism of Fascist-Nazi hue at
length gaining foothold in the Ameri-
cas-in Brazil. He is sure to discover in
Mr.. Roosevelt kindred spirit in the
sentiment that never before was there
so urgent need Of the two great branches
of the English-speaking race marching
shoulder to shoulder in uncompromising
defense of all that was gained at Runny-
mede and Yorktown.
Evening star., 1937-11-13
Too Many Warnings.

Virginia's highway officials are won-
dering if they have been overzealous in
the matter of erecting warning signs
frequently communities in the Old
Dominion and other States appeal to
authorities to erect more signs in the
belief they will help safeguard highways.
OFTEN these requests are granted. Now
Virginia is trying to decide whether the
number of such signs has not reached
the saturation point.
ut is our belief and the belief of the
United States Planning Board that the
constant repetition of warnings along
the same road or on the same curve tend
to lessen their Importance in the driv-
ers mind" the State highway commits
sioner said in disclosing that removal of
approximately fifty per cent of the signs
is being considered.
BY way of example the official said a
single sign would warn driver of a
winding road in the mountains under
the new plan, instead of dozen or more
indicating every curve. There can be
no doubt highways in Virginia and other
States are cluttered with too many signs.
The vast majority, however, have been
erected by~commercial concerns. If they
were eliminated, the remaining traffic
warnings would become more prominent
and impressive.
AT present the average highway looms
before driver as sea of signs in which
the traffic warnings are about as promi-
nent as single breaker on an ocean
beach. II every twist, bend and Cow
Evening star., 1937-11-13
One-Sided Investigation
By Senate Committee
To the Editor OF The Star.

To the Editor OF The Star
In recent address before the Ohio
Society Of New York Gov. Dayev of Ohio.
referring to the use of troops in connec-
ton with the steel strike last spring.
among other things, stated that with
out the presence of the troops there
would have occurred on that Tuesday
morning the most terrible butchery in
the industrial history of America-not by
the laW-ablding citizens, not willingly by
the offlcers of the law in the perform
ance OF their duties, but by the invading
thousands OF armed pickets." Also that
the c. 1. Q. was bent on enforcing its
Will at any price in bloodshed, terrorism
and death" These quotations are from
the New York Times issue of Novem-
ber TO-
In The Star of November IL there is
an article to the effect that the Senate
ClVll Liberties Committee has issued
Subpoenas for the appearance before it
OF various employer groups and citizens
Associations, presumably to give them q
thorough going over" as has been the
case with other organizations in the past.
Now, the statements quoted above are
from the lips of the Governor of one of
our great industrial States. and what I
would like to have someone tell me is
how the Senate can expect anyone to
have any faith in the impartiality of the
investigation by its committee. when the
committee ignores such charges as these
and concentrates all of its fire on one of
the belligerents? Was the money for the
expenses of this committee appropriated
by the Senate with the idea that the
investigation it was to undertake would
be one-sided affair and devoted to help
ing place the c. I. O. In as forable light
as possible before the public? If so, the
committee appears to be functioning ad-
mirably, but I think can truthfully say
that the Senate has thereby lost the re-
spect of many thoughtful citizens.
CHARLES WHEAT.
Evening star., 1937-11-13

fundamental to the best listening. He
who Immediately catches an of note will
not be as easily pleased as the careless
listener who finds all music acceptable to
poor ear. The ear which does not know
right from wrong, In sounded notes, is
not good musical ear. What appeals to
1t, in music heard, is rhythm. Let us
never forget that today much of our pop
ular music Is not intended to be listened
to, but moved to; the accent is on
rhythm, and no one is supposed to listen
to 1t in any other way than one listens
to drum beats.
The person with what is commonly
known as good ear" will find it pos
sible to get at the heart OF all music
because his physical impressions are cor
rect, and so his mental and physical
reactions stand better chance of being
normal.
There can be little doubt, however
that both his physics and psychology OF
music will be bettered in every way by
some prior knowledge of the language
of music, and especially by some personal
ability to translate musical notation into
sounds, or music.
Few persons Would attempt to read
without knowing the alphabet, yet thou
sands actually listen to music without
knowing the theoretical actual and
technical rudiments thereof. Simply be-
cause the ears can hear. In the same
way, all persons with eyes can look al
pictures.
The rudiments of musical knowledge
hoe
senal experience.
The humble ukulele is better than
nothing.
1t is impossible to try to play music OF
any sort, in any way, without picking up
bigger regard for all music, and an in
creased love for it.
On its physical side, it is seen to be no
less sure than the multiplication table
On its mental side, it is no less artistic
than any great work of literature.
On the psychological side, it is seen to
touch mind and heart in a way pecu-
liarly its own.
These reactions will be stirred whether
one has read about the physics and
psychology Of music or not; the fact that
1887 is the first year that modern books
upon these subjects has appeared points
to complete lack of need of them-for
music was born in past ages, and has
done its wonderful work without them
1t is questionable whether these OF
similar books will add jot to listener S
enjoyment or appreciation. Both enjoy
ment and appreciation of music come
from sure base of little knowledge
and great deal of love.
1t is extremely questionable whether
the world can have any better music
than 1t already possesses. Science may
work wonders in many spheres but when
it comes to the theory and actual prac-
tice of music, what can it do?
The laws of our music have been hun
dreds of years in the making No one
since Beethoven has composed such mu-
sic as he did. At this time it does not
seem that any one could excel it.
He who has ears to hear, let him hear
with or without the books The impor-
tant thing is good music, properly played
and heard Alright. If these conditions
are met, the psychology and the physics
OF the art are all taken care of, and we.
as listeners, may lie down to pleasant
dreams.
Evening star., 1937-11-13
Defense of Utilities
Commission on Fare Raise

To the Editor Of The Star:
regret to note the great volume Of
criticism that is being directed against
our able and conscientious Public Utili-
ties Commission on account of it's recent
1are decision. 1t Is even proposed that
the commission be abolished and that
our local transportation be regulated
directly by Congress, which should pass
laws reducing fares and forbidding one
man cars.
The function of the commission is to
act as an arbiter between too -grasping
public utility, that might offer made
quate service at unreasonable rates, and
travelling public, which, actuated by
similar instincts, might quickly bankrupt
and destroy the utility by such unrea-
sonable measures as are now suggested.
Decisions of the commission must be
based upon evidence and must observe
certain principles of law founded in COM
mon sense. Fair criticism of the deci-
Sions must also be based upon evidence
and law. Such criticism is always in
order, but criticism based largely or
wholly upon desire tends to destroy conf
dence in the regulating authority, arouses
public hostility against q necessary serV-
ice, and takes from the utility the power
to render the service that the public is
seeking. It's influence is wholly destruc-
tive and benefits no one. How many of
the critics are willing to invest in stock
OF the Capital Transit Co., even at the
present price of about SO share? And
what would be the effect of an enforced
reduction of fares to S cents, or even to
cents?
In its controlling consideration there
is much similarity between the fare deci-
sion and decision recently issued by
the Interstate Commerce Commission
granting increases in rates to the rail-
roads OF the country. A careful reading
OF the report accompanying that deci-
sion would be useful to any citizen seek
ing light upon transportation questions.
c. " BURNSIDE
Evening star., 1937-11-13
Red Cross.

When great man died not long ago,
his widow thoughtfully offered his secre-
tary anything you would like to have as
remembrance of him." The secretary
instantly chose "the little Red Cross but
ton he always wore" And the decision
so quickly reached, was not merely an
expression of casual sentiment. It
signif1ed recognition of a philosophy,
religion almost, in the heart of the de-
parted friend.
Many Americans share the same de-
votion. The explanation, probably, lies
in the fact that through the Red Cross
1t is possible to manifest the practical
idealism which is instructive among
civilized people-the feeling for brother
hood, sympathy, altruistic cooperation
IN the face Of trouble. Somehow, no one
appears to know exactly why this volun-
tary organization succeeds where others
fall 1t is efficient, it accomplishes what
it attempts, yet it is not machine-it
operates without friction, arouses no
opposition, creates no resistance. No
other popular movement in human his
tory has been more notably effective.
The average person, therefore, counts
it privilege to belong to local chapter.
Indeed, the annual roll call in recent
years has become merely re-enlistment
occasion. 1t is not a campaign in the
usual meaning of the word. But it ought
not to be overlooked because it is not
noisy. Rather, for that additional reason
it should be needed with pleasure in
time when the earth is rife with tumult
and when quietness and dignity are rare.
Evening star., 1937-11-13
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Two new books on music, "The Psy-
chology of Music" and Science and Mu-
sic" may or may not point the way to
increased enjoymer.t.
They deal, respectively, with the psy-
chology and physics of the subject.
All listeners realize, when they stop to
think about music, that both psychology
and physics have tremendous parts to
play.
Especially from the listeners earpoint
The mechanics of the art Is q matter
for the performer, with which the hearer
may or may not be familiar.
Any one who listens, however, is doing
so with heart and mind, hence the psy-
chology; any one who hears music is the
beneficiary of the laws Of physics.
4 X
Just how much along these lines need
listener know?
Many will feel inclined to say, briefly
Nothing" and let the matter 60 at that
1t would be interesting, truly enough,
to understand just a little better what
chords OF mind and heart are struck with
the music's sound
1t might be beneficial, especially if a
modern photograph and record enthusi-
asst, to have Sir James Jeans tell us about
the relation of science and music.
An honest listener still may doubt that
anything would be added to his own re-
ception of the worlds best music, and the
worlds lesser music, and the worlds not
sogood music.
Just how much about music, itself,
ought listener know, for that matter?
1t is possible to love music without
knowing note or the name of a COM
poser.
+ Many adult listeners are in this strange
boat. They are in the position of little
children who must have their stories told
to them, or read to them. Such small
listeners get great deal out of what
they hear.
When they grow older, and are able to
read for themselves, they get a great
deal more from books.
Probably it is the same with music.
The more person knows about it, the
more it should mean to him. That, at
least, is the theory of the matter.
There is great difference between
literature and music, however, queer
difference, one which makes the latter
acceptable by persons who do not know
one note from the other.
This difference lies in the fact that the
ears are not the mind. In other words.
the listening faculties have a great deal
more to do with music than the eyes with
reading.
Hearing is the fundamental physical
basis of music.
Makers of music, utilizing laws of phys
les, would be soundless, despite their ef-
forts, If it were not for ears.
Ears, however, are merely instruments
whereby the mind translates waves into
sounds. This may not be scientific, but
it is near enough for practical purposes.
The hearer must trust his ears. If
they betray him, music is not for him.
Every one knows some person or other
who cannot carry a tune" No doubt
many people who can do SO are musical
ly blind as it were, and do not know
It, Such persons are not aware when a
violinist plays woefully off key Maybe
that is why so many violinists get by')
The ability to hear properly physically
is not an unmixed blessing. but it is
Evening star., 1937-11-13
A Statesman of Peace.

Washington is privileged to welcome
Is an old friend the distinguished states
man who is the week end guest of Presi-
dent Roosevelt at the White House.
Viscount Cecil Of Chelwood. Third son
OF the late Marquis of Salisbury, he is
the bearer of one of Englands most
famous nameS-worthy successor of the
Lord Robert Cecil who played so con-
spicuous role in the Elizabethan era.
The Bob Cecil" of today has shed fresh
luster on the family's escutcheon as one
OF the traditional arbiters of British
politics.
Co-author with Woodrow Wilson of the
League of Nations Covenant, when that
Inflated charter was fashioned in the
vain hope that it was laying the founda-
tions OF unshatterable peace, Viscount
Cecil has remained firm and Jealous in
the faith that by collective action alone
can war-hating nations preserve the
heritage of free peoples and insure inter-
national security and tranquility. Bob
Cecil" proved during 1916-17-18 that
even so invincible lover of peace as he
Is can be rugged war-wager if cir
cumstances compel resort to force as a
last recourse in the arbitrament of world
conflict AS British minister of block
ade, he proved an inexorable advocate
OF the policy that, second only to the
Illustration of the Kaiser's military pur-
poses in Western Europe, was destined
finally to bring Germany to her knees
For the past ten years viscount Cecil
has been the spearhead of the elements
In Great Britain which advocate un-
diminished loyalty to the League of Ma
tions idea. The great referendum which
forced the Baldwin government two
years ago, probably against Its innermost
will, to maintain its allegiance to Geneva
during the Ethiopian crisis, was largely
the result of the crusade inspired and led
by the lanky, stoop- -shouldered and
hawk-visaged scion of the House of
Salisbury as head of the British League
OF Nations Union. More than 10000 900
Britons of all party Affiliations voted for
continued association with the League.
It goes without saying that this emf
nent British aristocrat, through whose
veins flows the bluest of blood, is pas
sionate devotee of democracy. He shares
with President Roosevelt the concern
Evening star., 1937-11-13
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Let's
Let us give existence
An enduring charm,
Smiling with persistence
Let us all disarm!
Let no bandits rattle
Through the thoroughbred
Let us cease the battle
Raging everywhere!
Wives q bit too willing
For a single life
Let them cease their killing
Husbands in the strife!
Let q grand intention
Shield us from alarm!
Hold a big convention
And let's all disarm!
Evening star., 1937-11-13

path" intersection is marked, drivers will
be inclined to ignore all signs. If only
essential warnings are posted motorists
will come to realize the warnings are as
important to them as signal lights to
railroad engineers. g.
Evening star., 1937-11-13
ASt0nishingly Wise.

What has become of the small boy
who used to worry his parents by asking
questions?"
"He disappeared from humorous writ
ing years ago. When any kind of a
queer question arises, it is now the small
boy who knows all the answers"
Evening star., 1937-11-13

Some of those New York candidates are
successful vote getters, but apparently
have no influence at all in bringing
the camera man into a state of polite
characterization.
Evening star., 1937-11-13

Hitler, Mussolini and Stain are all
compelled to listen to the voice of youth
reducing to ancient and familiar terms
problems which at first seemed so COM
plicated.
Evening star., 1937-11-13

A. F.. of L. and C. l. o. join without
hesitation in a willingness to settle their
own affairs without interference bv
authoritative efforts from abroad.
Evening star., 1937-11-13

Hats make some of the ladies who
buy them laugh even though they are
sold as things of beauty and Immediately
assert themselves as objects of absurditv
Evening star., 1937-11-13

The United States Supreme Court has
put Justice Black to work, the idea ap
parently being that so long as they have
him he may as we'll be put in harness.
Evening star., 1937-11-13
Marriages.
Said Cu]

Said Cupid, in a humor fine,
when wedding bells are sweet in tone,
Why can't we use valentine
And let certificates alone?"
Evening star., 1937-11-13
Their Real Meaning.

From the Lowell Courier-Citzen.
When dictators say they are uniting
against communism they mean uniting
for the Ukrainian wheat fields and the
Spanish copper mines.
Evening star., 1937-11-13
Italian Sub Chasers.

From the Winston-salem Journal.
If reports from the other side are true,
the Italian Navy, in the act of chasing
submarine pirates, must resemble dog
in pursuit of his tail.>
Evening star., 1937-11-13

Japan and China both have little to
say about the heavy cost OF war, leaving
this particular item to be figured ia
the family budget.
Evening star., 1937-11-13
Football Songs.

From the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel.
Why is it that most of the football
songs have the home team marching
down." not I'D, tho field?
Evening star., 1937-11-13
Easy Till Then.
From the Cleveland News.

from the Cleveland News
Staying out of foreign entanglements
was fairly easy until Congress passed
the neutrality law telling us how to
do i. .e
Evening star., 1937-11-13
Problems and Answers,

The statesman has a mission grand
In solving problems for the land.s
The answers have grown scarce of late
With so much to investigate!
Evening star., 1937-11-13

"He who hurts the helpless" said Hi
Ho, the sage of Chinatown, learns to
know life only as picture of sorrow"
Evening star., 1937-11-13
Oil.

From the Lynchburg Advance.
Cars have habit Of slipping off the
highway when the nut at the wheel is
thoroughly oiled.
Evening star., 1937-11-13
Russian Justice.

FROM the Pontiac Press.
Russia is not entirely without justice.
A Moscow zoo director recently was dis
radio music.
Evening star., 1937-11-13
Plans for the Future.

"How do you intend to pass your spare
time in Washington"
Acting busy" answered Senator
Sorghum, land trying to conceal the
fact that have so much of it."
Evening star., 1937-11-13

"A friend told me not to worry" said
Uncle Eben. II tried my best AM had
jes' dat much more to worry bout"
Evening star., 1937-11-13

Jud Tunkins says the man who finds
fault with the breakfast is liable to give
mis- wife the cue for an all-day monologue
of her own.
Evening star., 1937-11-13
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Evening star., 1937-11-13

@. Please give a brief history of Gen.
trail Park in New York City.-W. j.
A. The site for Central Park was pro-
posed in 1851 and in 1856 approximately
1880 lots were purchased by the city for
the park. At that time 1t had large
swampy tracts, was Uttered with shacks
and overrun with pigs and goats. There
were practically no trees. The work OF
improvement was begun in 1857 after
the winning plans of Olmstead Ss
Vaux. Natural beauties were retained
and enhanced. more than half q million
trees, vines and shrubs were set out, and
bride paths, roads and walks vera
added.
@. What is the name OF the book by
Ed Howes daughter than caused her to
be willed only 81 Of her fathers estate?-
M. L. F.
A. Rebellion" by Mattel Howe Farm
ham, is the book which is said to have
caused an estrangement between father
and daughter. Although Mr.. Howe
wrote the preface to the novel, he is
said to have resented certain portions
of the book.
c. Is there q statue of Evangeline in
Louisiana?-J. L.
A. At st. Martinville, La, is the grave
and statue of Emmeline Labiche. who is
said to have been the heroine. The
famous Evangeline Oak is also there
and these are preserved within a large
national reservation called the Long
fellow-Evangeline Memorial Park.