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Evening star., 1938-08-12
Cultural Relations Division.

From the Manchester IN. H. Union.
Ordinarily anything that tends to in
crease our already complicated and
costly Government machinery is unde-
sirable. The need Of cutting down the
rapidly multiplying number of Govern
ment bureaus has been apparent for
some time. The cost of Government has
climbed to an unprecedented peak
thereby placing crushing load on the
taxpayer. There is only one way to
tackle this problem and that Is with
the pruning knife.
The plan of Government reorganiza-
ton presented to the last Congress
merited defeat not because reorganiza-
ton was not needed. It was unsatis.
factory and dangerous because it made
no provision whatever for a reduction
of Government costs, and because it in
volved subtle scheme for the centrali-
zation of control in the hands Of the
Executive. It is hoped that some day
another plan may be presented that is
stripped of these features and that is de-
signed solely for simplification and the
elimination Of unnecessary services.
It is possible, however, that while USE
less and overlapping activities should be
dUOASIlCO, Gel CdAl 1lcW dCGlVltlcS are Juoe
titled. This fact should be recognized
in considering Secretary Hulls creation
of a new division Of cultural relations in
the State Department. On its face this
looks like sort Of utopian move that is
likely to accomplish little.
According to Mr.. Hull, the purpose Of
this division Is to counteract interna-
tional misunderstanding by process Of
international education, with particular
reference to Latin America. This aim
is to be accomplished by an interchange
of students and teachers, the distribu-
ton of representative American litera-
ture, international radio broadcasts in
terpreting the American view, and par
ticipation in international cultural ex-
hibitions. The division is also to aid In
the preparation and Interpretation OF
treaties in its field, and draft and re-
view correspondence with foreign cor
respondents.
The promotion of international under
standing IS a worthy aim. Peoples should
know each other, and such knowledge
is the best way to disarm friction and
achieve cooperation. But what can
this new division do that the Pan-Amer-
lean Union is not already doing2
Evening star., 1938-08-12
Frances PrOcrastinatiOn.

The Anglo-Italian agreement UNDER
taken so hopefully at Eastertide was
based on the condition that, before
going into effect, some substantial with
drawal of volunteers from Spain must
take place. Although Italy agreed. at
least in principle, to such withdrawal.
the assent of both the Loyalists and the
Insurgents was necessary. The Re-
publican government at Barcelona has
accepted the British plan, with modif-
cations, but SO far General Francisco
Franco has failed to give any sort of
indication as to his attitude.
In response to urgent British repre-
sentations that delay not only threatens
to nullify completely the Anglo Italian
settlement, but is putting the French
government under increasing pressure
from the Leftists to reopen the frontier
to war materials for the Barcelona re-
gime, General Franco has responded that
the intricate nature Of the document"
forces him to delay a definite answer
while he studies its provisions.
simultaneously comes news that the
British government has finally been
forced to take cognizance of current
charges that Italy is throwing more men
into Spain rather than Withdrawing
them, and has drawn the attention Of
Italy to them.
The procraStination of the Insurgent
chief coupled with the British represen-
tations in Rome, which indicate that
there may be kernel of truth in the
reports of Italian troop reinforcements.
points to lack of good faith in the
Fascists of both Italy and Spain in
processing to assist the isolation of the
Spanish war and the withdrawal OF
all foreign interests therein.
The good faith OF the French and
British governments is patent. Foreign
Minister Georges Bonnet closed the
French frontier with Spain on June 80
to war materials going to the Loyalists,
and it has remained closed. Great
Britain shows her sincerity by her per-
severance in pressing for fulflllment of
non-intervention commitments of the
powers interested in the civil war. In
contrast, however, has been the negli-
gence of Premier Mussolini to perform
one tangible act of withdrawal from the
Spanish scene.
The reluctance of General Franco to
assist in bringing the Anglo-Italian pact
into force, even though it works as
great hardship on the Loyalists as it
does on him, is understandable and be-
speaks his fear that If deprived of men
and materials provided by Germany
and Italy his cause would crumble before
the militant strength which the Re-
publicans are presently displaying in
Catalonia.
AS time goes on and the realistic
policy of appeasement, of which the
Anglo Italian agreement and the troop
withdrawal plan were a part, bogs down
in a slough of Italian betrayal and in
sincerity the policies for which Anthony
Eden sacrificed himself last winter re-
ceive more certain vindication. He has
kept silence meanwhile, but events have
shouted more loudly than any words
which he could possibly have spoken.
Evening star., 1938-08-12
THIS AND THAT
By CHARLES 3. TRACEWELL.

spr2g and all summer they do well In
outdoor pools.
There are today 10 tropical fish "fan-
ciers" to one goldfish "fan," but such
matters change, and 10 years from now
1t may be Just reversed.
Many can remember when the score
stood 100 to in favor OF the goldfish
Various fancy forms were bred, some
Of them selling for $50 and 500 each.
Perhaps the banner sum paid for gold
fish was $1,000.
The tropical, or exotic, fishes made
great chit" with fanciers because of the
ease with which many of them were bred
in small tanks.
The goldfish, on the other I'm, was diff
hcult to breed in anything less than 40
gallon aquarium, 1t was commonly held.
The Outdoor pool replenished itself
year by wear with small fellows, but the
indoor tank, 1t was believed, was a
different proposition.
It was only after many persons had
bred millions of tropical fishes in small
tanks, and had put in many million of
hours of time in fascinated watching,
that 1t was realized that goldfishes do
breed, even In small tanks but that the
parents invariably eat the eggs, or the
young, II few eggs are left to hatch out.
Thousands of persons with goldfshes
have watched the chasing of one fish by
another, especially in the early morning,
without realizing that they were watch
ing q biological process.
Breeding the goldfish in small aquari-
um is quite as fascinating as breeding
a gourami, which builds bubble nest,"
IN which ttS eggs hatch out
The difnculty comes in feeding the
young, and unless one has studied the
subject, it is best not to undertake the
job but to let nature take its course.
4 \
In the outdoor pools on the fish farms
the great matted roots of the water
hyacinth are used to catch the eggs.
These roots are then lifted and placed
in other pools where there are no fishes
to eat them.
Much stock is lost from the nearby
farms at Frederick through freshets in
the spring. The shallow pools are
flooded, In such times, and millions Of
fish washed away.
Hundreds of them find their way into
the tributaries Of the Potomac, and
thence into our peaceful river. which Is
said to have more goldfish in it than any
river in the world.
Many of these river specimens revert
to the ancestral type, and become bronze
colored carp, seldom recognized by those
who may catch them.
Some goldfish, with proper environ
ment, and good fortune, live in nature
for as long as 80 years, and become
foot or more long, and very heavy.
These are the giants" and young
giants" which the fish farmers sell; If
you go to one of the farms, ask to see
them, also the buffalo headed fish. Look
also for the calicos, or shubunkins, and
the various goggle-eyed specimens. Ask
to see the snails, and other water crea-
lures, and the various water plants.
Evening star., 1938-08-12
Suggests Rewards for Those
Who Safeguard Children.


To the Editor of The Star:
7 CERTAINLY wish some Of your read
ers would explain this ridiculous sit
uation to those of us who can't see any
sense to wasting money making hero
out of lad who. for exactly no purpose at
all, flew across the ocean, whereas, some
real hero, a stones throw from us goes
entirely unsung
For instance, the other day man
driving a car ahead of me deliberately
ran into tree to keep from hitting a
child on the wrong side Of the street rid
ing a bicycle. Sure he hurt himself a
little, but he also saved the child's life,
though you won't find his picture in the
paper. And he won't be able to collect
for the bumper and fender ruined either,
for there is no compensation for such
deeds, though that man Is real hero.
But 1t wouldn't have to be thus II some
of the money spent in entertaining ad-
venturous aviators was set aside to pay
the damage done in such cases as these.
Possibly it might even encourage . man
to run into q stone wall rather than
knock some one down, II he knew that
his actions would be appreciated. Usually
the fellow you almost hit turns around
and calls you dirty names instead Of
Evening star., 1938-08-12

Goldfish farms are highly interesting
places to visit, and motorists who are
passing by any Of them by all means
should stop in.
Famous establishments are located at
Lilypons, Md, near Frederick; at Saddle
River, N. j.; at Martinsville, Ind; also
there Is nice display Of lilies at Kenil-
worth, D. c.
Even persons who have no particular
interest In goldfish will be enthralled at
the sight Of the ponds. the different types
Of fishes. the breeding methods, the
cookery for so many millions of mouths.
Scientists with microscopes watch
every detail Of the work on some of the
larger fish farms.
Mush is one Of the foods fed, as strange
as 1t may sound. It is cooked in great
drums, somewhat resembling locomotive
boilers stood on end.
Gallons Of the resulting food, turned
into the water, disappear as If by magic.
y ~
Sorting the fishes Is q lively sight.
Sometimes small boys are employed in
this work.
The youth sits at table covered with
oilcloth, marked into squares of certain
sizes, corresponding to the lengths Of the
fishes.
A bucket of fresh fish" is placed at his
side
He dips out flsh, slaps it into one Of
the squares until 1t matches. then deftly
slides it OIL into an appropriate waiting
tank.
The process may look rather slapstick,
but 1t does not harm the animals, for
they are covered with natural slime, and
the table and the hands are wet.
Millions of goldfish have been kept in
home tanks and bowls, with perhaps few
line down the side Of the animals through
which the slime is Secreted.
Close inspection Of one Of the bright
swimmers shows not only the line, but
the openings Of the ducts through which
the somewhat oily covering is loosened.
Thus a fish wears a sort OF bathing
suit, or at least coating equivalent to
the smearing of grease which is given to
human swimmers In long distance
"swims" in cold water.
This slime on fish protects 1t from
injury in striking objects. as well as from
easy invasion by microscopic forms Of
enemies. many Of which are lurking in
most water.
AS long as the protective coating Is
intact, the fish will have good resistance,
but once 1t is scraped of. as when han
died with a dry net or hand, the animal
will fall an easy victim.
When the fish is ill., the secretion Of the
slime tends to slacken, and this in turn
makes the creature more susceptible to
other ailments, especially the inimical
parasitic forms.
4
Most of the fish farms nowadays have
tropical specimens. too.
In fall and winter these smaller forms
are kept indoors in tanks, but during late
Evening star., 1938-08-12
Districts Financial Treatment
Demands National Attention.

To the Editor OF The Star:
EIFTY MILLION DOLLARS year is
the probable cost Of operating the
District Of Columbia. for the next to 10
years AS the Capital Of a nation spend
ing billions in its ever expanding opera
tions, constantly increasing burdens must
be borne. In addition costs Of obsoles-
cence due to the neglect during the World
War, plus the increased cost due to price
index and q higher standard of living,
force heavier costs both for operation
and capital outlay in the District.
That the Congress should have agreed
at this very period to abrogate its obliga-
ton to bear q fair share Of that cost;
should have spent 100000 making sur
veys that have been largely disregarded.
when such a sum would have supported
local city council for five years to aid
the Commissioners solve Washington's
problems, is hard to understand in the
face of the statistical arguments on other
matter offered by its member in the
Congressional Record.
Because of its powers. the congress
sional answer is Taxation" But when
the basis for such taxation is sought in
so limited and unique an area, the
salaries, wages, interests, dividends, rents
and profits common to the local economy,
buy goods from the whole Nation. The
real property values here are incidental
to the presence, demands and DISPOSE
ton of the Government Of the whole
Nation, hence the whole Nation Is justly
and equitably responsible for larger
part of the operating costs of the Dis
trict.
AS a city, Washington is denied the
benefits which most States confer on
cities AS State, Washington lacks the
taxable resources such as raw materials,
agriculture, manufactures and utilities
comprising most commonWealths. AS
the main Office of the Federal Govern
ment Washington lives largely upon
salaries and skimped savings invested
therefrom, but since those salaries are
seldom generous for those in the ma
jority, they limit the by-products to those
who serve them as operators of business
enterprises.
True it is that the continuance of the
governmental operations causes neither
great booms nor deep depressions as in
commercial centers, but as everything
comes from somewhere else the costs are
greater and the standards of efficiency
are subject to keener criticism. Taxing
real property, regardless of the fact that
it retards economic progress, and taxing
the consumer. with exemptions, seem to
offer the remedies for situation which
should be brought to the attention Of the
whole people of this country.
CHARLES M. THOMAS,
President Federation of Civic Associa-
tions, Member Committee to Revise
Tax Structure.
Evening star., 1938-08-12
Economic Catastrophe Of
Some Sort Is Ahead.

To the Editor Of The Star:
IN A recent letter from a friend, the
wife of a small merchant in q small
town of the Southwest, was asked the
following questions:
&C. would like you to advise him If we
should buy sparingly, or not. at this time.
Should we go in debt for a hay barn?
Should we load our shelves with mer-
chandise ION credit) at a low cost? Or
shall we pay as we 60 along and avoid
stocking blankets, shoes, and clothing in
general? OF course food has to be bought
regularly and not stored.
We do not understand imitation. and
find no one else who does, and c. hesi-
tates to get confidential with any one.
OF course we do realize that catastrophe
of some sort is ahead, but what is the
wisest and sanest way to meet it? 1t
may make or unmake our business"
Since similar problems now confront
all business men, I thought these ques-
tions might be of interest to others, some
of whom may be more sure than am
that they can answer them wisely.
Now business men are not 80 asSinine
as to court their own ruin by deliberately
bringing stagnation to business in order
to hamper the New Deal administration.
as it would like to make us believe. But
business has become SO confused and
frightened by the n-American injustice,
and the ambiguity of some recent expert
ments in legislation. and especially by
some attempted legislation indicating our
drift toward either communism or fas-'
cism, that no one knows which way to
turn to avoid the evident catastrophe
of some sort ahead"
Thinking people are not going to be
deceived again by any seeming recovery
resulting from throwing into the market
more borrowed billions which must be
repaid either by a ruinous taxation or
a more ruinous imitation of the currency,
followed by national bankruptcy, unless
like the dictator countries of Europe,
we succomb either directly or indirectly
to virtual conflscation of both our prop
erty and our liberty.
It Is this continued borrowing of
billions for our enormously increasing
government expenditures that further
complicates our already dangerous social
and political problems, paralyzes busi-
ness, and warns us all that catastrophe
Of some sort is ahead. e. r. WINTER.
Evening star., 1938-08-12

President Roosevelt is on his way to
Washington, where he has warned air.
craft not to disturb the White House.
and thence to his home on the Hudson,
where various noises claiming to be
religious in original purpose are threaten
ing him. There can be no assurance Of
unanimity of sentiment even where
peace Is the avoWed object.
Evening star., 1938-08-12
On the Sea.

All through the night the fog horns blew,
could not sleep-I tried to rest,
Without success at half past two
I went on deck-for had dressed.
Another passenger was there.
He said should not be afraid,
And then thought Of One whose care
Whose Peace Be Still" the ses obey9e
Evening star., 1938-08-12

It is asserted that resident Of near
by Maryland town writes himself letters
and also answers them. So distinguished
an accomplishment cannot fail to gain
recognition even in conflicts which may
range from the California fishing
grounds to the allotment Of new ter
ritories for hospital purposes.
Evening star., 1938-08-12
Twenty Years Ago
The World War Day by Day
August IL, 1918.

A comparatively uneventful day.
Further German counter-attacks failed
completely. Canadians and Australians
advanced and captured the strong point
of Chaulnes.
The menace to Paris was now definite
" ended, and it was impossible any
longer for the Germans to separate the
British ana the French. The enemy re-
treated over the Somme on badly bat
tered bridges.
Evening star., 1938-08-12

1t is interesting to see from time to
time list of the great American in
ventors and to appreciate how far they
were in some instances separated in rec
ord and in esteem from the great
money makers.
Evening star., 1938-08-12

Old-time American inventors were in
many instances distinguished as politi-
clans. It may be observed that present
fame depends more on politics than on
Inventions.
Evening star., 1938-08-12
Not Yet Unanimous.

From the Goshen News-Democra.,
Portugal recently became the twenty
seventh nation to recognize Italian
sovereignty over Ethiopia. Late reports
sre that the Ethiopians are still holding
out.
Evening star., 1938-08-12
Don't Look NOw!'

From the Troy IN. ~ Record.
What is this strange, new Brltaln'
vhere A national leader says to another,
"Don't look now, but think they are
bombing one Of our boats?"
Evening star., 1938-08-12

Every now and then there is a rumor
that Postmaster General Farley is en-
gagged in a quarrel with some one. It
proves to be only a rumor and the
able designers of new postage stamps
60 on without interruption.
Evening star., 1938-08-12
Soap Boxes.

From the Lowell Leader.
It may as we'll be admitted that. at
the present time. there is q greater thrill
In a soap box derby than In soap box
oratory.
Evening star., 1938-08-12
Certainly Amid Douht

Certainly Amid Doubt.
He started West and travelled East
And murmurs Don't you know
An Irishmar will Join your feast
Whichever way you sol"
Evening star., 1938-08-12
Mops.

From the Wall Street Journal.
The modern girls hair looks like q
mop, says q bishop. That's o. K. with
the modern girl. She doesn't know what
. mop lools like.
Evening star., 1938-08-12
Worse.

Worse.
1T is pity there are so many people
who tell falsehoods"
"Yes,' answered Miss Cayenne, "but
think how much worse it would be if we
had to accept all the gossip we hear as
positively true"
Evening star., 1938-08-12
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Evening star., 1938-08-12

"Procrastination is the thief OF time"
ssid Uncle Eben. But then de time Of
people dat procrastinates ain very valu.
ablo pphow." +~
Evening star., 1938-08-12

The Advantage Of Leisure.
1T has been so long ages through.
And will be so for many q day
The man who has the least to do
Has frequently the most to say.
Evening star., 1938-08-12
Letters to The Star

Letters to the Editor must bear
the name and address OF the uriter,
although the Use of pseudonyn1 for
publication is permissible. Please be
brief!
Evening star., 1938-08-12
Too Busy.

"Why don't they make good ringing
speeches such as our forefathers listened
to?"
1T can't be expected" answered SEN
ator Sorghum. when an ofnceholder
develops any talent for rhetoric, the
magazines keep him so busy that he
has no time to devote to his speeches"
Experience" said Hi Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, lis a good teacher, but some
men learn nothing from her, except how
to recite their troubles"
Evening star., 1938-08-12
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
In the Public Eye.

In the Public Eye,
I reckon that I'll have to 60
And get my picture took;
The public always wants to know
Just how its leaders look.
And presidential booms are now
So generally shared,
I can't help figuring as how
I'd better be prepared.
They want to see you standing straight
And also sitting down.
They want to see you smile at fate,
Or wear a solemn frown.
OF course, some wisdom you must show
That's gotten from a book.
But first of all you want to go
And get your picture took.
Evening star., 1938-08-12

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No Need of An Olympiad.

From the Lowell LeeoeI.
The reasonable inference is that Japan
has reached the conclusion that the
Chinese can give her all the athletic
exercise she needs.
Evening star., 1938-08-12
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Evening star., 1938-08-12

q. WHAT were Ine CIrCumSCdHCeS UI
Houdini's death?-M. A. G.
A. A group of students at McGNl Uni
yersity, Montreal, Quebec, where Mr..
Houdini appeared in q demonstration,
resented the magician's attitude toward
Spiritualism. Part of the demonstra-
ton consisted of an offer to any one In
the audience to strike him In the stomach
in order to demonstrate his remarkable
muscular control. One Of the students
struck the magician very hard before he
had had time to tauten his muscles.
Peritonitis developed Immediately and
he died three days later.
Evening star., 1938-08-12

@. What is the value of all the rail-
roads in the United States?-L. c. r.
A. A conservative valuation made by
the Interstate Commerce Commission
shows that they are worth about $685.
600, ,OOO,000
Evening star., 1938-08-12

O. How tall is King George of Eng
land?-G. L. J.
A. The King is feet ~ inches.
Evening star., 1938-01-16

R oIlo is
mothers pride
ond one of the
m ost rec n I
events OF the
Sydney Austro-
Iio, Zoo. Some
doy the little
hippo will moke
mother look like
O syIph.
{ A. P. Photo.
Evening star., 1938-01-16

Right Another
mother toxi. The
little Austrolion
koolo beor seems to
be poy;ne his porent
with O kiss for the
ride. And some
times its rough rid
ing when mother
goes bounding up q
tree.