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Evening star., 1937-07-13
Central Library Financing.

During hearings last week on Repre-
sentative Collins bill for construction
of new central library building, some
otherwise sympathetic members of the
House District Committee raised objec-
ton to the provision permitting the Dis
trict to borrow funds from the P. w. A.
for such construction. The point was
made that such a loan might deprive
the people of the District of funds other
wise available for public relief.
This represents a misconception OF the
loan plan, which is contingent, OF course,
on the ability of the people OF the District
to secure necessary advances from the
Public Works Administration. The Pub
lie Works Administration money is not
"relief" money in the same sense that
Works Progress Administration funds
are used for relief. P. w. A. funds
are available to communities on the
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Pacific Assurances Do
Not Guarantee Peace

Prom the Asheville Citisen- Times.
A case hardened world has seen 20
many crises fade into harmless incidents
that 1t is. perhaps. disposed to discount
sharply the gravity Of the present in.
ternation situation. 1t goes placidly
about its getting and spending in the
assurance that the diplomats will find 4
peaceful solution.
That such sophisticated optimism will
be justified by events Is, Of course the
fervent hope Of all who set any store by
peace. A war coming ut this time would
be an unspeakable tragedy, fatal alike
to belligerents and to neutrals. It would
speedily bankrupt all the nations that
directly participated and would destroy
the prosperity Of those countries which
managed to keep out Of It's whirling
vortex. That it could be severely local.
lied is most unlikely. That it would
finally wreck the foreign commerce of
all nations Is certain. There might
be at the outset some hectic trade, but
this would fade and then disappear As
the devastation proceeded apace.
Despite this widespread optimism. the
would is nearer q continental war then
1t has been at any time in recent months,
perhaps at any time since the World
War. The explosive train has been
set. An untoward event may provide the
detonation.
Hitler assures an American business
man that Germany does not want war.
Mussolini tells Alfred E. Smith that
Italy does not desire war. Too much
importance should not be attached to
such bland assurances.
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upon them any more than ws believe
baby turtles care to have "Washington,
D. c." painted on their shells.
The latter fad IL silly and ultimately
harmful to the species: unvarying light
on tank will not strike the human OBJ
server rs necessary, even II the aquarium
Is located in dark spot which makes
close electric illumination essential.
Research in recent years has shown
that 4 strong electric bulb placed very
close to the tank, preferably within 4
few inches OF the surface OF the water,
and permitted to burn for from to 8
hours, will give the plants enough light
to insure their proper growth.
For an average-sized tank, say Of 10
to 20 gallons one 6O-watt lamp, or two
perhaps, will be enough.
1t Is curious thing that II these
lamps are placed at either end of the
tank they usually will build up soft
green algae on the inner wall OF the
glass, which is 4 delightful and neces-
sary food for many aquarium specimens
Usually this does not result il the bulbs
are over the water II at the ends the
algae created really grown by the ac-
ton Of the light tends, OF course, to cut
down on the effective strength of the
light.
In any case, 1t will be realized that
the light is for the fishes only indirectly:
that Is. the beneficial effect OF light on
q tank is simply due to its influence on
plant growth.
Since the health of the fishes is partly
due to the absorptive powers of plant
tissue, and their ability to utilize carbon
dioxide, and their power OF giving forth
oxygen under the influence of light, the
relationship between plenty OF light and
FISH health is obvious.
Here, however, as with most natural
things, where a certain amount is good,
too much Is bad
This Is one OF the oldest laws OF Nature,
and applies to light in an aquarium as
we'll as to light on the human skin.
A good aquarium. one which is good
for the fishes and q pleasure for hu-
mans to look at is either 4 matter Of
great good fortune or intelligent appli-
cation Of Natures laws in little
Enough light is good, too much bad;
enough food is best. too much will harm
fishes and the water, which, OF course,
In its turn then harms the swimmers;
high enough water temperature is neces-
sary for most exotic specimens, too high
. temperature will cook" them.
Wherever we turn. whichever course
we take in managing the small aquarium,
we find that too much OF anything Is
bad"
For this reason. II for none other, we
should not keep strong light playing all
the time on any tank The fishes may
not protest. II We do and may not
seem to suffer. but things may happen
to the water and the mind of man will
be displeased somehow.
If fishes sleep. as they do, and cannot
close their eyelids having none, there
can be little good reason for forcing
them to sleep in incessant light They
are animals, too and share with doxs
and men both the necessity for sleep.
and the preference for darkness for
sleeping in, we feel sure.
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loan and grant plan, and are not avail.
able for direct relief
The District was authorized by Con-
gress to borrow up to about SO, 1000 900
from the Public Works Administration
for certain local projects approved by
Congress-such as the tuberculosis hos
pitfalls, the sewage treatment plant and
some funds for Children's Hospital. This
privilege, however, has been exercised
only to the extent OF about 5000, 900.
Permission to borrow for the library
construction would be in keeping with
the principles Of existing legislation and
the library building represents the type
OF project which has been favored in
other communities by the Public Works
Administration.
The terms Of previous loans to the
District from the Public Works Admin
lstration were much more severe than
those applying to other communities at
present. The District is now repaying
such loans at the rate of a million dollars
a year. Every one is convinced Oh the
need for new library building and the
time has come when the necessary ex-
pansion of existing, inadequate facilities
must take place. The financial plan
outlined in an amendment to the Collins
bill should have its appeal as q sensible
way of obtaining money for worth.
while type of community improvement.
The District, in this respect, should be
accorded the same privilege which is
enjoyed in other communities.
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THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES i. TRACEWELL,

Dear sir: Is 1t harmful to fish in an
aquarium to leave an electric light burn
ing over their tank day and night7 They
canrot close their eyes; do they mind the
light? Very truly, L. g."
AS far as Is known, 4 light on an
aquarium necessarily is not harmful. AZ
= matter Of fact. 1t increases the metab-
olism of the animals and helps give
them n short life but merry one"
However, there can be little question
that 1t Is great deal more natural,
therefore more desirable, to have alter
mating periods of light and dark, As In
the natural habitat.
1t Is dificult to- imagine 4 situation
In pool or stream where strong light
would play upon the water "A hours
around.
Especially there could be nothing
equivalent to the glass walls Of the home
f1sh tank, with light coming into it from
practically all directions. Even from
the bottom. in . sense, because white
sand has some reflective possibilities.)
Since fishkeeping in an aquarium is
based solidly on human kindness. it
would certainly appear better to relieve
vac AAcAiCS AAoAh WV lHuC1 llKnL ana RlVS
them 4 chance to sleep In peace.
Do fishes actually sleep?
This has been argued, from time to
time, but there can be little question
about 1t.
OF course they do!
Are they not living, breathing, eating
creatures?
And, therefore, sleeping creatures.
The laws OF Nature in regard to life.
are remarkably uniform over the entire
range.
II an animal called a dog sleeps, an
other animal called fish sleeps, too.
Any one who owns an aquarium.
whether it contains exotic fishes or the
common goldfish. can prove to himself
that his fishes sleep, by suddenly switch
Ing on the lights at night.
Almost without question the animals
will be found huddled down In some
corner. or motionless at about mid
heighth In the water
1t Is an interesting commentary that
practically all the so-called tropical
specimens fexotic. or other land are
much darker in the dark than in the
light.
This is one of Mother Natures kindlier
provisions. Since night is night, and
black Is black, the darker q fish is At
night. the more easily 1t blends with
the universal darkness and the more
difncult 1t is to be seen by predators.
Some OF the darkest and most beauti-
1ul colorings are found in sleeping fishes,
or resting fishes, whichever one prefers.
II light is suddenly switched on over
tank OF three-spot Gouramis. nor
mally light olive silver in color, the
fishes will be found to be two or three
times as dark as during the daytime.
II the light is kept on, the intense
colorlng tends to fade out.
These observations do not apply to
godhshes. Light or dark seems to have
little or no influence upon their colorine
y
We do not feel. however, that aquarium
fshes like incessant and strong lipht
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first years work-this money to come
from the War Department appropriation
for rivers and harbors and which must
be spent before the Districts funds can
be spent.
The chief Of engineers seems to take
the view that the Federal revenues can
not be allocated to the District until
local revenues are put up. Yet the ex-
clusively legislating and appopriating
Congress has made no allowance for the
Districts share In the current appropria-
tion bill. Other communities, the War
Department seems to argue, put up
their money before getting the Federal
ALLEGATION. But other communities are
self-determiring. They can do what
they please, when they please. The Dis
trict cannot spend 4 penny until Con-
gress has appropriated It,
Congress has authorized this expendi-
ture. Congress controls the Districts
purse strings. The chief of engineers
cannot believe that Congress would fail
or refuse to meet the Districts share of
the cost, when the time came % meet
1T. Congress would not cheat Congress,
or 60 back on an agreement that Con-
gress itself wrote. II the view of the
chief OF engineers, as expressed to the
Commissioners, is the prevailing view,
then the Corps Of Engineers OF the Army
has become enmeshed In illogical red
tape that one does not associate with
the spirit or the traditions Of that branch
Of the service. 4
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Shooting Stars.
ny PHILANDER JOHNoON.
Illusions.

Illusions.
I'm glad that some illusions fade
Said Hesekiah BinRs,
And that our daily dreams are made
OF such uncertain things.
I'm glad to f1nd that the storm 80 grim
Has left no cause for fright,
And that the gathering shadows dim
Will vanish with the night.
I'm glad when one I thought 4 foe
Has proved 4 friend at heart,
And that 50 many = fancied woe
Is but Of dreams \ part,
Though plans are often disarrayed
AS time new knowledge brings,
I'm glad that some illusions fade"
Said Hezekiah Bings.
Evening star., 1937-07-13
Useful Booklet on
the Care of the Car

The purpose Of the booklet IL to help
the average owner Of an automobile to
get more service and greater enjoyment
from his car. While the modern car
does not require perpetual adjustment
and tinkering, it does, however, require
constant care in cleaning, lubricating.
and proper driving. The best experts on
car care and safety were enlisted in fur
nishing the text and illustrations for this
32-page publication. You will like it.
Order your copy today. Inclose ten cents
In coin to cover cost and handling
charges.
Evening star., 1937-07-13
Nicola Tesla has worked hard. dis

Nicola Tesla has worked hard, dis
covered many things and is expected to
put an end to financial troubles when
he gets ready to explode an atom. Tesla
has already lived long time and it may
be hoped he has found the experience
sufdciently agreeable to be prolonged
indefinitely. Belief in the extraordinary
power over life and death that the In
dividual may assume has already pro-
gressed too far.
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Is 1t War?

After Chinese and Japanese troops
clashed west of Peiping last week, the
conflict was brought to a close as sud-
denly as it began with a truce whereby
both sides agreed to evacuate the em-
battled area and leave questions in
dispute for diplomatic adjustment Early
this week hostilties were resumed, amid
circumstantial evidence that both China
and Japan are now girding for actual
war Such preparations continue de-
spite reports that the second battle on
the Yungting was also brought to an
end by an armistice, concluded by local
authorities"
Meantime japanese forces in divisional
dimensions are converging on North
China as the KWantung army in Man.
chukuo mobilizes for large scale opera
tions. The Toxic cabinet apparently
views conditions as threatening a grave
crisis with China. The Marking govern
ment, on its part, facing stern demands
for apologies, indemnities, withdrawal
of Chinese troops from the Peiping re-
gion and guarantees against anti-Japa-
nese agitation, seems also to have con-
cluded that the long awaited showdown
with the island empire is unavoidable
and it is moving in the direction of stin
military resistance.
All these events present disquieting
evidence that Japan considers a pro-
pitious moment to have arrived for
qualification Of the desire to bag, as
her next Chinese booty, Hopei Province,
which includes Peiping and Tientsin.
The episode therefore appears to be
merely the latest development Of the
program to acquire piecemeal possession
OF North China. Following the Man.
churian venture in 1881 and throughout
their subsequent activities south Of the
Great Wall, Toxic militarsts were held
in check to q certain extent by the fear
that a powerful Soviet Russia might
come to Chinas rescue. 1t looks as If
as colossus with feet of clay suddenly
imbued Nippon's extremists with the
belief that their hour in China had
finally come. 1t may we'll be, too, as
happened at Mukden six years ago, that
army commanders on the spot have
taken matters into their own hands
hoping again to confront the govern
ment with accomplished facts and rely
ing upon imperialist patriotism to sus-
tain action taken In the name OF
Greater Japan"
Prince Konoye, the new premier rates
as moderate statesman with full con-
ception of the effects OF aggression
against China upon Japans interna-
tional relations. While outside powers
are not likely to embroil themselves to
the extent Of offering Chang Kai-shek
armed aid, they yearn to escape the
perils to world peace that would luk
in Far Eastern conflict. Not only be-
cause Of the Vests interest in preserva-
ton of Chinas integrity, but also be-
cause of anxiety not to be drawn into
a general conflagration, it will continue
to hope, imminent as war seems, that
such catastrophe may yet be averted.
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1t is now definitely ascertained what
gold it has buried in the Kentucky hills.
China will consent to borrow some Of 1t.
In the great game of modern finance,
everybody is apparently to be entitled
to experiment with gold excepting the
citizen.
Evening star., 1937-07-13

Maryland taxpayers are slightly an
noying in their requests for more in
formation about taxes. The more the
talk of inland airports Increases the
more delicate the question Of taxes be-
comes.
Evening star., 1937-07-13

So much time Is elapsing in Senator
Robinson's plans for the Supreme Court
that he may prudently question the de-
STABILITY Of \ Supreme Court salary
which may again face an economical re-
vision so far as individual dement's are
concerned,
Evening star., 1937-07-13

If airships are worth As much to 4
civilization as is claimed, Governor Nice
ought to be able to detect large amount
OF revenue by taking a look over Balti-
more's flying equipment.
Evening star., 1937-07-13

When he mentions an exit from the
old Democratic party Senator McCarran
does not assume that James A. Farley
Is to hold the prompt book with espe-
cial haste marked for certain characters.
Evening star., 1937-07-13

Japan and China are said to be ar
ranging definitely for warfare. What
can happen around the Mediterranean
Sea continues to hold its old interest for
people who speak modern languages.
Evening star., 1937-07-13

Sam Gompers had many admirers as
labor leader. He got into fights, but
when they were settled he never caused
alarm by the amount that went auto
matically as his personal share.
Evening star., 1937-07-13
Un-Hitlered Himalayas.

From the Macon (0aD telegraph.
Seventeen members OF = German ex-
pedition climbing the unconquered
Mania Parbat peak In the Himalayas
were killed by an avalanche. but as yet
Hitler hasn't decided whether he will
have the mountain bombed or put the
world on notice that 1t better not happen
again.
Evening star., 1937-07-13

When the power of delivering fellow
statesman's death warrant is attributed
to Mr.. Farley there comes determina-
ton in the minds of several seasoned
statesmen to find out how much arbitrary
power he has managed to accumulate.
Evening star., 1937-07-13

the bill have rallied at those Democrats
who are unwilling to give the President
what he wants-this bill. Democratic
Senators are beginning to ask how far
this kind Of thing Is to be allowed to 20.
They are looking to the future.
Evening star., 1937-07-13

1t has been q hard Summer but some
OF the men who seek to keep affairs
going at regular pace appear to prefer
course that promises action.
Evening star., 1937-07-13
Playing the Game.

Playing the Game.
1--WE got to do something to strengthen
my hand In this political game" re-
marked Senator Sorghum.
Thought you were . standpatter."
Il am, As rule, but you've got to show
the real cards once In 4 while In order
to get the proper respect the next time
you have to bluff"
Jud Tunkins says politics does great
work in making men ambitious to live
easy realize that now and then they've
got to hustle.
Evening star., 1937-07-13
Dimcult AoIection.

Dihlcult Selection.
The landlords lot Is full Of strife,
The tenant flnds no 9lee,
I cannot tell to save my life
Which one I'd rather be.
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Superior Wisdom.

Superior Wisdom.
The Injun in his light canoe
Is scantly civilized, It's true,
And yet he has, when once ahoat,
Far too much sense to rock the boat.
"Of col,'se," said Uncle Eben, you Is
Untitled to speak yoah mind, but it's 4
vase Of time standin' aroun' an spressin'
opinions to balky mule"
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The Artistic Sense.

The Artistic Sense.
"Piute Pete lost his place ~ cow
puncher."
YES" answered Cactus Joe. HE got
= job with 4 movie company and that
spoiled him. Every time himself and
hoss happens to strike . picturesque
pose it irritates him cause tina amt no
camera around"
1T Is possible" said HI Ho, the sage
Of Chinatown, ito make the rules Of
game perfectly fair, but not possible to
prevent unscrupulous players from hnd-
ing means to evade them"
Evening star., 1937-07-13
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Senate over the Supreme Court might
prove \ happy solution. 1t might bring
to an end battle which has been tear
ing into the very vitals OF this Demo-
cratic Senate. The debate which Is
now In Its second week has increased 4
feeling of bitterness already existing
when the discussion OF the court bill
began. There is = question as to how
far this kind OF thing can 60 without
bringing 4 rift in Democratic ranks
that would 60 far toward nullifying
much Of the program which President
Roosevelt has in mind for the re-
mainder OF his present term OF ONCE.
Certainly 1t will make the road no
easier for the measures which he may
ask.
The administration. despite its decla-
rations Of confidence that 1t will put the
compromise bill through the Senate, Is
aware that 1t has q desperate fight on
its hands It's troubles are mounting as
the days 30 by, rather than diminishing
Forty Senators have publicly declared
against the compromise, and others are
preparing to make similar announce
ment. The Senate Is made up today Of
rs Democrats, Is Republicans, z Farmer
Laborites, l Progressive and l inde-
pendent. It is obvious that 4 great
wedge has been driven into the Demo-
cratic ranks by this contest over the
court bill.
The bitterness so far evidenced has
come In clashes between the Democrats
on the floor OF the Senate Opponents Of
the bill have attacked the efforts Of
Chairman Farley of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee and other Democrats
to drive them into line. Supporters Of
Evening star., 1937-07-13

Q. Where is the Pitcairn Bible?-A. 3.
A. The Pitcairn Bible was prepared in
Edinburgh In 1854 and was brought
aboard the Bounty by a sailor and taken
to Pitcairn Island in 1889. It remained
there until 1889. On May "A, 1924, it
was presented to the New York Public
Library by the heirs of the Rev. Daniel
Miner Lord.
@. Where are the finest Panama hats
made?-C. H.
A. They are woven in the village Of
Monte Cristi, Ecuador.
Evening star., 1937-07-13
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@. How large is the big top Of the
Ringing Circus?-G. K
A. The tent seats some $4,000 persons.
1t Is 600 feet long and 240 feet wide 1t
Is the largest tent In the world. The
menagerie tent is 4o5 feet long and l4O
feet wide.
Evening star., 1937-07-13

O. Was the Methodist College in Rome
conflscated by the Italian government?
u. G. N.
A. The Colegio Monte Mario, under the
Board OF Foreign Missions of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, located in Rome,
has not been confscated The school
is closed because the government decided
that 1t was providing ample education for
its youth and that this school was not
needed any longer
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contracted by anyone other than myself.
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COAL

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pea. $11: Pocah. egg, $11; stove. $10.75:
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COFFEE TABLES-Walnut finish; ideal
gift suggestion; specially priced. 81. rs.
Thompson Bros. 1920 Good Hope Rd. s. E.
LING. O556
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for permanent employment. Apply 1917
New York Ave n. W Mr.. Shetsline.
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METAL SMOKING STANDS-Attractive
assorted colors: specially priced. $1.25;
ideal for gifts Thompson Bros, 1920
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cups. latest style; were $595. special
$3.75. Kohlman's Jewelry Shop. 1S-B Car.
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DRUM TABLES-Walnut finish. Excellent
for a gift. Specially priced. $1.75
Thompson Bros, 1920 Good Hope Rd.
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