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Evening star., 1937-07-17
STARS, MEN AND ATOMS
Notebook Of Science Progress in Field,
Laboratory and Study.
BY THOMAS r, HENRY

remained conservative and almost sta
t'onary. their contemporaries were pros
pering and branching forth in all sorts
OF new forms. The most important of
these were the placentals. or bearers Of
almost fully developed live young.
They were better equipped to cone
with conditions in the new land to which
they migrated. Gradually the old forms
disappeared and the new "inherited the
earth" At present. DR.. Simpson saws.
any effort to locate this cradle of
mammals" is idle speculation. 1t might
be Asia. 1t might be Europe. Both
these continents, it is likely, have been
separated and joined to North America
for long periods. In Asia only one small
deposit of Paleocene mammal fossils
has been found. however. and in Europe
those discovered have been OF relatively
late date.
These ancestors" were not yearly so
specialized as the mammals of the pres
ent. AS far as known. DR.. Simpson SAYS,
the skulls of nearly all paleocene NAM
mails have long. narrow brain cases and
the brain itself is small: with few con-
volutions. All were four legged, with
fore and hind limbs of nearly equal
length. All had rather long trunks and
long, heavy tails. They were flat-footed.
The early forms, even of those lines that
later developed hoofs, have typical car
nivorelike claws
Evening star., 1937-07-17

the gang attempted to! "clean ont" two
banks simultaneously. The plot failed,
the townspeople OF Coneyvilie killed
four OF the party and put twenty three
bullets into the body OF the nth.
But the wounded relic of the gang
survived his injuries. Emmet Dalton by
name, he served almost fifteen years OF
= life sentence and then-marvelously
enough-emerged from prison to marry
his childhood sweetheart, settle down
as real estate dealer and scenario
writer at Los Angeles and behave him.
self like any other respectable and de-
servedly respected citizen. He died at
sixty-five the other day, n tall, hand
some, soft-spoken man who did not
capitalize on his past but never lost an
opportunity to lecture against crime"
Few rascals reform The last OF the
Daltons was an encouraging exception
to the rule. His example is one which
might be cited to ex-convicts who think
1T can't be DONE"
Evening star., 1937-07-17
Last of the DaltOns.

Forty five years ago everybody knew
and talked about-the Dalton gang. The
family was notorious for crimes it did
commit and likewise celebrated for
crimes it was imagined to have been
responsible for. Father, mother, daugh-
ter and seven sons-they constituted an
actual as we'll as theoretical menace
to all that portion of the United States
which lies west Of the Mississippi. They
were horse thieves and train robbers. op-
Grating in Kansas at first, in California,
Oklahoma and again in Kansas later.
Wherever they appeared they created
panic, and they also were terror in ter
ritories through which they were merely
supposed to be travelling.
1t was their habit to "look the part"
They dressed for their work, affecting
big hats, big boots and big revolvers.
Yet they never merely pretended. On
the contrary, they generally were In
deadly earnest when they rode out to
battle. No bystander presumed to doubt
that they were ready to shoot at sight.
Kin to the Younger and Jesse James
combinations. they deliberately aspired
to excel those desperadoes In wicked
achievement Indeed. 1t WAS through
taking too venturesome . chance that
thss came 10 isf. Tvs msmbsrs q
Evening star., 1937-07-17
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Constructive Criticism.
It's only human nature to be kicking now
and then
The secret of the trick is knowing how
and where and when
II everything is going smooth and JOY
knows no restraint.
You need for contrast something in the
way Of mild complaint.
But In time Of stress, when there is
work for all to do,
The sunshine -smiler" often frowns and
says that he is through.
For he and trouble have been total
strangers for so long
That he can't endure discord as it
interrupts the song.
The kicker, on the other hand, when life
has grown perplexed,
Says, Let's get through with this hard
luck and ready for the next"
A man that's always happy is unlike his
fellow men.
It's only human nature to be kicking now
and then.
Evening star., 1937-07-17

out that unless their pleas are granted
there will not even be any service sta
tions along the new section Of the boule-
ward. But there has been no widespread
complaint OF lack OF service stations
along the sixteen miles OF the Mount
Vernon boulevard, much longer stretch.
Apartment houses along Lee Boulevard
also are held undesirable because they
bring congestion.
Washington has numerous entrances
that leave much to be asked from, the
standpoint of beauty and ease OF traf1ic
movement. The eyesores, in most in
stances, developed before auto travel
became prevalent and trafic jams
frequent.
Once established it is almost impos-
sible to eliminate ugly roadside struc-
lures and very costly to widen made
quate roads in congested areas. But
when a new boulevard consisting OF two
twenty-foot one-way traf1ic lanes with a
twenty foot parkway between is about to
be opened, as is the case OF the Lee
Boulevard sector, there seems little rea-
son for failing to reserve adjacent land
for attractive homes
Arlington authorities should leave no
stone unturned to make the new route
conform as far as possible to the ideals
OF orderly beauty which the name Lee"
always will signify in Virginia.
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Lee Boulevard.

Forward looking citizens OF Arlington
County are endeavoring to safeguard
development of the Arlington Bridge end
Of the Lee Boulevard. Citing park-bor-
dered Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
az their ideal, civic leaders and many
local officials are urging that their coun-
tvs western approach to the National
Capital present an equally pleasing ap-
pearance and be as easy to drive upon.
Six tracts along the route now zoned
~ local business" or "ight industrial"
appear as bars to the ideal Efforts have
been launched to have them reclassified
TO residential a." as is the remainder Of
the thoroughfare. Reasonable rs the
idea appears there has been some oppo-
s'tion, and a hearing is slated for later
In thia month. Advocates Of the zones
permitting business ~ 1plishments point
Evening star., 1937-07-17
Perplexed by Russell
Expose of Uncle Sam

Io tife GOitoI OF ne StAr.
AS patriotic young American, WAS
first shocked, then indignant, then
alarmed, and finally perplexed when 1
read the article. Uncle Sam Exposed" :"
by Charles Edward Russell in the edi-
torial section of The Sunday Star. I
cannot resist voicing a protest against
the devastating remarks concerning
American history which appear in that
article, although I have not yet decided
whether 1t is a serious exposition, q
breezy satire, or a humorous writing to
be taken lightly.
The theme of the article it would seem.
Is found in the statement that new
wisdom" Is ascending to show the I'M
worthtness of America and Americans.
Whether or not such philosophy is aris-
ing, this humble writer does not pretend
to know. However, the composition
mentioned is 50 ironical as to be indeed
disconcerting to one who has been taught
the value of historical and biograp phical
reading and who has developed a deep
appreciation of those national heroes
who have played leading parts in maxi
ing the United States the great country
that it Is today, fourishing under a gov
ernment which has stood the test for
one hundred and fifty years, and whose
history, although it has numerous black
marks, is glorious example of human
progress. AS high school graduate of
the year 1887, depend on this teaching
as source of inspiration to carry me for
ward toward worthy achievement in life.
1t Is not meant that we should smugly
congratulate ourselves on our excellence,
but rather that, using tradition as 4 guild
ing light, we should look always toward
the ideal of service, good citizenship. and
right character. IRA BROWN.
Evening star., 1937-07-17

The sight OF the small trough feeder
evidently becomes too much for him.
Halt way up the driveway he breaks
into 4 trot, then fairly runs the rest Of
the way.
1t is all very undignifed OF Mr.. Hyte,
but dignity must be thrown to the winds
when 1t comes to breakfast. Every one
understands that.
At the feeder half . dozen English
sparrows fly up at his approach.
They do not fear him, however
Shortly they are down on the ground,
chummily eating away. as II a rooster
was the most natural thing in the world,
as 1t Is.
Folks who recall old days will remem-
Der the focks Of sparrows in the chicken
park
Wherever there is food a dozen Eng
liSh sparrows are likely to be-
Mr.. Hyte welcomed them to the feast
At first he was bit timid about sticking
his neck out there. by the way, is an
other chicken phrase which has made
good, but at last he pokes his bill into
the trough.
He makes 4 number Of assorted CUR
giles and throaty sounds with every now
and then q good crow TO accent his sue
cess.
Socrates first defined man as an
animal with two legs. but when reminded
that rooster might come within the
definition, had to modify it.
Mankind has always heard something
essentially human in the crow OF the
rooster.
He is pretty we'll satisfied with him.
self, and wants the whole world to know
it. not unknown type
He Is the original "go-getter.' red
faced. self satisf1ed, boastful fellow whom
we all see through, but who, neverthe-
less, Is amusing and highly edfying, If
we take him in the right way.
Mr.. Hyte is not afraid of the squirrel
which suddenly comes down the trunk
OF the tree.
AS matter Of fact. he does not see
the rodent until the buShy tailed one is
within 4 few feet OF him.
Mr.. Hyte gurgies slightly. shakes his
wings. step back \ few inches
The squirrel retreats
Hyte goes back to feeding.
II r.
BY this time Teey, the cat, is back
on the driveway
Mr.. Hyte. his hunger Satisfaction five
minutes-thinks he had better go home.
AS he sees the cat. he pretends not to
be wanting to 60 down the driveway.
He saunters over to one side, he inves-
tisates the fence long and thoroughly.
He pretends it is the fence he is inter-
ested In. but In time sidles along at a
good distance from the cat, and rapidly
trudges down the driveway.
Over at home. the cat outwitted Mr..
Hyte stands in his own driveway, raises
his head and yells defiance.
II you come over here" Mr.. Hvte
yells, as plain as can be. you had better
watch out for YOURSELF"
Evening star., 1937-07-17
Our Gold at Work.

Two agreements just sealed in Wash
ington manifest the United States inten-
tion to utilize feasible opportunities to
put the Governments somewhat embar-
RAISING hoard of riches-its round
81 200 100000 of "sterilized" gold-to
work for useful purposes. AS the result
of negotiations with DR.. Kung, vice pre-
mier and finance minister of the Nam
king government, the Treasury COM
peted arrangements whereby the
United States will trade gold, of which
we have surplus, for silver, with which
China is overburdened, as a means OF
stabilizing the Chinese monetary sys-
TEN. A day or two later Secretary Nor
genthau entered into an agreement with
Brazilian Finance Minister de Souza
Costa which is designed to stabilize the
currency situation at Rio de Janeiro by
minimizing the danger OF exchange
huctuation.
The deal with Brazil will make Amer
lean gold available to her in an amount
up to 100000 900. On their part, the
Brazlians pledge themselves to protect
their market for United States goods.
The undertaking calls in particular for
measures TO check expansion OF German
trade there, which has recently been
outbalancing that OF the United States
under q subsidy agreement effected two
years ago. involving the use OF "blocked"
German marks. In addition, Brazil
promises to remove from her tariff laws
provisions which operate against Amer
ican imports. Not the least important
feature of this tangible act of pam
contemplates the establishment OF
Brazilian central reserve bank, for which
purpose the services OF United States
Treasury technical assistants will be
supplied. In connection with the gold
transfer, this country will put at Brazils
disposal 4 sunhcient amount of dollar
exchange to facilitate exchange equi-
librium.
From every standpoint, the Washing
ton-Rio de Janeiro monetary pact is 4
significant, welcome and wholesome
development. 1t constitutes another
step in the United States program to
foster international currency stability
and promote reciprocal trade. Latin
America Is certain to discern in the
agreement fresh token Of Uncle Sans
willingness to beat words into deeds in
the realm Of cordial relations with the
sister republics OF the Western Hemi-
sphere. Germany is not specifically
mentioned in the joint announcement
that the United States and Brazil
undertake to protect mutual principles
and benefits against outside competition
directly subsidized by governments" But
it is well known that American business
men trading with Brazil were experience
ing difhculty in meeting competition
Systematically pushed by subventions
from Berlin-a form Of aid not available
to American exporters. The Morgen-
thau-de Souza Costa agreement puts an
end to such dscrimina tion, in that it
provides for full most favored Nation
advantages for our trade in Brazil, IS
we'll as, OF course, for Brazirs trade
here.
Evening star., 1937-07-17
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES r, TRACEWELL.

Say goodnight to Mr.. Hyte.
Whose crow Ia loud and funny;
He will wake us In the dawn.
When its bright and sunny.
Mr.. Hyte also will wake US ON \ cloudy
morning.
No alarm clock goes of more promptly
than . bantam rooster.
Exactly ut 3:45 am. this red -combed,
yellow w-necked, bronze backed. black
tailed fellow hops of hts perch and
lets 60.
Far over the housetops his call flies,
calling all the little birds to wake up
One by one the thrushes and the
robins and the catbirds and the sparrows
join in, but high above all soar the
strains OF cock "A doodle -doo
Something smalltownish wakes in us
at that piercing crow far louder than
that Of rOOsters twice or even thrice his
size.
Bantams, OF course, are famous for it.
Mr.. Hyte has plenty of brains.
He makes 4 beeline for the one place
feeding station, and where he will fnd
ready welcome.
How does Mr.. Hyte know?
1t Is true that he was properly intro
duced.
But that frst morning after the rain
when he had perched In 4 tree all night
he walked directly across the street and
up the driveway, straight to the small
feeder set out for the songbrds
Mr.. Hyte must think he is 4 singer.
Something smalltownish in the blood
awakes with the bantam blast.
keepin' chickens, Is it?
No doubt Of it,
There Is nothing more thoroughly
American than keeping chickens.
What curious, interesting birds they
are and how they have twined them
selves into the lives OF the myriads who
inhabit America!
Even persons who never kept them.
who never handled them. or fed them.
still manage TO wake to 4 far -nung crow.
Nothing to crow over" goes the old
phrase
We get it from the fowl family.
Counting ones chickens before thev
are hatched," and chicken hearted"
The latter phrase does not seem to
apply 10 Mr.. Hyte
While he gives 4 cat 4 respectful at
tention, he seems in no wise afraid of
one
He gives a terrific dap OF those strong
wings. Tigey, meowing At him. fees
around the other side Of the garage.
4 4
Mr.. Hyte would not willingly let it be
known that he Is In any haste to get to
the mixed grain and seed put out for the
songbirds.
He walks leisurely up the driveway.
stopping every now and then for a lusty
crow. which says As plainly as anything.
Watch out for me! I am on nv vav,,
Evening star., 1937-07-17

BY Senator Barclay Of Kentucky the
death of Senator Robinson was referred
to as "a calamity beyond Words though
much of fiippant nature has been said
in discussing public characters and pub
lie events. The fact cannot be disguised
that it is in the relentless warmth OF
Summer that some of the Nations most
important history Is written.
Evening star., 1937-07-17

There Is an obligation which requires
this country to believe in the better side
OF human nature and to listen to argu-
ments which 1t does not fully believe
merely because that is the I.athod which
gives everybody a chance. The rule is
respected to such a degree that it may
sometimes carry debate into unseason-
able weather.
Evening star., 1937-07-17

Taxes have to be studied and met by
those who have to undertake their pay
ment In actual cash. with formal regard
extended now, as always, to those citi-
zens who think they know shorter way
for 4 long transaction. We now have
the airplane and the share it is to assume
in meeting public burdens becomes one
OF the most interesting Of modern studies
Evening star., 1937-07-17
Poor Lo to be Rich.

John Herrick, assistant Indian COM
missioner, In an address in Minneapolis,
predicted that the time was coming
when the Indians would be an eco
nomically independent race. with no
need of Government support. He did
not venture to predict any such bright
future for the whites.
Evening star., 1937-07-17

japanese cherry blooms will continue
10 be regarded with admiring ewes bv
this country even il the national policies
of the land that bred them becomes more
warlike than we can approve. 1t may
be necessary to allow some time to elapse
until we are all in thorough agreement
on al points.
Evening star., 1937-07-17

As the usefulness OF men is considered,
e,xty-hve is too young for a man to re-
linQnish ideas to which he devoted him
self as Senator Robinson had, Some men
do not devote their best thought to the
great problems of republic until they
attain that age or go we'll beyond it.
Evening star., 1937-07-17

Midsummer sessions OF Congress will
kind OF rest that the average citizen
demands, even when in the midst of
business. 1t is at least pleasant to hear
from the motion picture players OF the
agreeable conditions under which their
work is conducted.
Evening star., 1937-07-17

As the District OF Columbia becomes
\ larger community the work of reg,llat-
ing its populace may eventually have to
include precise methods OF controlling
gamblers and other small-time Offend
ers. AS community grows, RESPONSE
bility for its well-being increases.
Evening star., 1937-07-17

Az citizens Of the District OF Columbia
require more territory, better Judgment
There can be no liberation of unseemlv
arrangements which imply a disregard
for the development that must come in
the near future.
Evening star., 1937-07-17
Th> Cs>of IIsnln~

The Great Useleesness.
The useless citizen is he
In sorrow oft We know it
Who rocks the boat with careless glee
And mocks at those who row 1t.
Evening star., 1937-07-17
A DiscOurapemen

Prom The South Bend Trlbnnt.
The United States mint announces
that the s12,1%3 900 900 in gold held by
the Government weighs 1893 tons.
This. We trust, will discourage pick
pockets with designs on Uncle Sam.
Evening star., 1937-07-17
Pelf and Pockets.

From the Battle Greek Hnauirer-Nevs
An optimst claims: The richest man
in the world was born without a cent IN
his pocket" As for that. the poorest
man In the world was born without a
pocket.
Evening star., 1937-07-17
Dealing in Futures.

Dealing in Futures.
When money that w had before
We find has somehow all been scent,
It's better TO reach out for more ~.
Than sit In solemn discomfort.
For ~ the world goes on its way
1t leaves behind the old regret
And bids us heed, from day to day,
The money that we're going to get.
Lots o people offer advice" said
Uncle Eben, which gets to be like medi-
cine. dangerous Il you tries TO take
kinds 4 Snos."
Evening star., 1937-07-17
Cantaloupe Rules.

Prom the Shreveport Journal.
There are three ways to tell when =
cantaloupe isn't ripe" SAYS \ household
note. Yeah. But how about one vsv to 4
tell when II In.
Evening star., 1937-07-17
Real Crops.

From The Omaha World Herald.
Nebraska this year is happily looking
forward to checks for growing grain tn
stead q checks TOR not growing It.
Evening star., 1937-07-17
A Required Statistic,

Prom the Jacksonville journal.
Now II some gatherer Of statistics will
tell US how many big jobs are held BY
former cheer leaders. - -
Evening star., 1937-07-17
Industrial <SPeace.'' -

From the Austin tTsx) American.
b this Is the industrial peace We
sotfldnt have while the soalrt12 2heId 40
III Warner aet.
Evening star., 1937-07-17
All Manner OF Men,

Some men," remarked the admirer OF
poetry. go into politics with the idea OF
leaving footprints on the sands OF time"
Some do" replied Senator Sorghum.
"And others are lucky ii they get out
without having their f1ngerprints taken"
Jud Tunkins says that after hearin'
his daughter make a commencement
speech on the higher responsibilities OF
life. all he asks is that she'll stand pat
on them sentiments In the years to come.
Evening star., 1937-07-17

MANY listen to wise words" said Hi
Ho. the sage Of Chinatown, but derive
no beneit, since they devote themselves
to envyine the ability to utter them"
Evening star., 1937-07-17
No Novelty to Him.

No Novelty 70 Him.
Hiram" said Mrs. Corntossel, "the
Summer boarders are complainin' about
lot O things"
Il heard ''em, but soon quit listenin'.
None of EN- said anything original"
Evening star., 1937-07-17

@. Has Olivia de Haviland a sister in
the movies?--W. r.
A. Her sister is Joan Fontaine. who
is playing in You Can't Beat Love"
Evening star., 1937-07-17

Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
A,rvlanN and VtV~ints
Evening star., 1937-07-17

@. Which of JongfelloW's poems has
been used most frequently in musical
settings?-H. J.
A. THE Song of HiaWatha" has ap-
peared in more musical arrangements
than any Of his poems.
Evening star., 1937-07-17

An Other States and Canada.
The Washington times., 1937-02-08
STORE SALES
RISE HERE

Department store sales in Wash
lngton last week increased 1874
per cent over the previous week
and 8.39 per cent ahead Of the
same week a year ago, according
to the Commerce Department
Bank clearings in the Capital
totaled $23,905,773 for the week,
compared with $24,745,933 for the
previous week and $18,739, 1874 in
the corresponding week a year
ago. The value of building per-
mits totaled $975,000, against
$173,700 in the previous week and
438,000 in the same week a year
ago.
The rest of the fifth district
showed mixed trade tendencies be-
cause of bad weather. Charleston,
S. c., reported a Is per cent gain,
while Baltimore and Norfolk re-
ported weather handicaps, al
though Baltimore wholesale mer-
chants reported that retail dealers
were buying further ahead than
in any similar period in several
years.
The Washington times., 1937-02-08
! D. {. AGENTS
WIN TRIP

C. E. Warner, jr., and Mabel
S. White, of Slauson White ana
Rowe, Inc, distributors of Tnde-
pendence Fund for Washington
and Maryland, have won a trip
to Bermuda with all expenses
paid, in the Bermuda sales con-
test conducted by Independence
Fund of North America, Inc.
The trips were awarded to an
sales representatives who have
produced the largest volume of
business during the months Of
December and January.
The winners, who will come
from even as far as the West
Coast, will sail on the Monarch
of Bermuda" on Saturday, Febru-
ary 27, from New York, and will
make their holiday home in Ber-
muda at Hotel Bermudiana.
December and January were
the greatest months in the his
tory of Slauson White and Rowe.
Inc, and of Independence Fund
of North America, Inc, Decem-
ber passing all previous records,
and January topping December.
The year 1886 was the COM
pany's greatest year in volume
OF business representing a "a per
cent increase over 1885. Current
indications are that the year
1887 will far exceed 1885 in
volume of new business, a report
said.