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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-03
To the East.

The Germans have had a slogan
since the Middle Ages which, trans
lated, is Push to the East" 1t is
one which might we'll be adopted by
the City of Washington in it's plans
for the future.
The National Capital remains, as
it was in the days when L'Enfant
laid it out with an eye to the coming
generations, a city of magnificent
distances. But as it has grown it's
potentialities have become modified
and, while many of it's magnificent
distances remain nder-developed,
the central portion of the city has
become more congested
The realization of the lack of
balance, principally in public con.
struction, has been strongly empha-
sized in recent years through the
growing problem of traffic and trans
portation facilities. Some steps al
ready have been taken in the de-
velopment of independence avenue
for Federal construction, but there
remains the problem of taking ad-
vantage of room for expansion to
the east.
There are many opportunities to
build great Capital by utilizing the
eastern section of the city. One
of these opportunities lies in the
renewal of the campaign to provide
Washington with a suitable struc-
ture in which to house it's National
Guard units, for great exhibitions,
sports events, and public gatherings.
The site for a combined armory
and sports center at the eastern
terminus of East Capitol street offers
many advantages. It is only a few
minutes farther from the center of
the city than other proposed sites;
public transportation exists which
could easily be augmented to care
Tor large crowds, parking of private
automobiles is possible, railroad
sidings are available for transporting
large exhibits, and the location can
be reached from almost every corner
OF the District without traversing the
congested streets of the downtown
section.
The National Capital would do
we'll to Push to the East" in planning
as much OF its future development
as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-03
Bluff Called.

For many months interested OBJ
servers have been predicting the con-
f1ict. Two powerful forces, sweeping
all before them in their respective
orbits, were not yet engaged in con-
tention, although all were convinced
that somewhere, some time, they
would inevitably have to fight it out.
Time after time commentators an
nounced the location of the battle
ground, and the probable time of the
struggle, all to no avail. Shrewdly
they avoided each other, with con-
siderable diplomatic skill.
Most people thought that one of
them was unconquerable, its entire
excuse for existence and whole mode
Of life being devoted to just one end
victory at any cost. Possessed of in
exhaustible stamina and tremendous
power, said Its press agents, it was
ridiculous to suppose that it could
be beaten.
A minority said that the other
power, not so highly publicized, had
more real courage and staying power.
Once locked in battle, they said, the
colossal bluff of the other would be
speedily shown up for what it was,
and would be dragged down to ruin.
This minority urged the world to
remain calm, and, meanwhile, not to
be afraid to invest in the power that
would ultimately triumph.
Will certain busy statesmen please
note that last Tuesday at Pimlico
Seabiscuit beat the highly touted
War Admiral, and draw whatever
differences seem reasonable from that
happily non-international showdown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-03
Scientific Journalism.

II the progress of the press were
to be measured, there perhaps could
be no better yardstick than that of
the judgment of men of science, for
accuracy is their principal concern.
Hence, 1t reasonably might be sup
posed that their opinion of news re-
porting and editorial comment would
be r1gidly pragmatic. The award of
the Clement Cleveland Medal to the
National Association of Science
Writers, group of journalists en-
gagged in the day-to-day chron-
1cling of technical advancement, has
the significance of formal recogni-
ton OF the service which the Fourth
Estate Is rendering to organized
common sense"
But social value of still greater
Importance is involved. It happens
that the award has been given
especially for "the educational work
that the press has done in teaching
the public how it may best cope with
the menace of cancer" The Science
Writers. therefore, are recognized
as being soldiers of a sort in a war
for the protection of humanity from
a scourge whose horrors it would
be difficult to exaggerate. 1t is large
ly for their own scientific attitude
toward the plague that they are
commended. They have not gam
bled with the facts. Instead, they
have been as philosophic, as dras-
tically realistic, as calm and judicial,
yet as humane as the medical pro-
fession itself.
The Star, long devoted to science
as news source and pledged to aid
IN the campaign to conquer disease.
welcomes this recognition of the
efforts OF the scientific journalists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-03
THIS AND THAT
By CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

No matter what one does and whether
the one gone Is human or beast, q sad
ness touches the heart and mind, leaving
wonder whether all that had been
done IVES the best that could have been
done.
1t is part of the picture and has
been so for these countless centuries.
The almost dumb cavemen felt it and
the men and women of the stone age,
and all down through the centuries there
has never been grave without regret
there.
The mind searches and finds fault
with itself.
If certain steps had been taken-if
what was done had not been done-if
only something else
The death of all little things, whether
they went on two feet or four, is pecu-
iarly depressing, for those left behind
know that so much depended upon the
human mind. The last moment showed
how little, alas, the human mind can
be depended upon.
There Is nothing sure. It has been
said a million times, since the ancient
king had engraved upon his ring, Even
this shall pass away"
The human heart, in moments of sor-
row, when all around the world seems
SO uncomprehending, searches deep into
itself and finds no solace as long as
regret fingers.
Regrets are vain. but they will come,
until they are forgotten.
The solaces of religion are necessary.
No man need feel ashamed Of applying
the best that his religion teaches him
to his dog.
Whatever helps wipe out regret is good.
The mind and heart, striving, can
replace the pictures of regret with pic
lures of all that was happy in the life
which is gone.
Those happy pictures must be put
into the mind, deliberately, when there
is tendency to linger too long on the
phantoms of regret.
The best monuments to our four
AS66S0 AAAC1lQ VIII have gone before are
these happy pictures of them as we
knew and loved them best.
If the dog has done wonderful thing,
to step out of his own species, and to
love us, we, in our turn, have done some
thing fine to step out of ours and love
him.
Thus man and dog meet on the plane
OF love, which persists In heart and
mind despite all the guns, the abused
treaties, the manning and deaths of Or
gained destruction.
There is some hope for man, as long
as he loves the dog.
Though our faith in the two-legged
animal may falter at times, surely we
shall not give him up as long as the
four-legged friend tags at his heels and
thinks him god, and asks nothing
better than to go where he goes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-03
The New Order in Asia.

Japan's announcement of the new
order" in the Far East, because of its
issuance within a week of our de-
mand for maintenance of the open
door in China, savors strongly of
deliberate defiance of the United
States. The manifesto published at
Toxic yesterday calls bluntly upon
"other powers" to adapt their atti-
tude to the new conditions prevailing
In East Asia" BY these conditions,
obviously are meant those which the
Japanese armies have brought about,
whereby they hold enormous Sec
tions of China, including all of her
key cities, captive, if not subdued.
The new order" of which interna-
tional acceptance is asked, is to be
"a tripartite relationship between
Japan, Manchukuo and China in the
political, economic, cultural and
other fields"
This is, of course, merely a euphe-
mistic cloak for Tokio's real purpose,
which is to inform all concerned that
Japan now looks upon herself as the
master of Asia, and that "other
powers" will be wise to face the
music with a minimum of delay.
Far more illuminative than the
f1owery terms in which the islanders
now avowedly promulgate their pre-
tensions to the overlordship of Asia
is the language of that oracular
figure, the Toxic foreign office
spokesman. He virtually serves notice
on Occidental nations with possess
sions in "the Asiatic zone" to clear
out of it. "Asiatics," he says, "can
hardly accept as fair treatment" the
furtherance of western penetration
and influence" on their side of the
globe. Toxic thus HOSTS anew the
banner of Asia for the Asiatics."
1t does not seem unlikely that the
time is approaching, perhaps soon,
when Japan will proceed from warn
ings to action, to compel acknowl-
edgement of her supremacy in the
Far East. Western diplomacy may
thus ere long have a new nut to
crack. 1t may tax its ingenuity and
power Of resistance to a degree COM
parable with the strain to which
democratic craftsmanship was re-
Gently subjected in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-03

at least two other "snatches," neither
OF which had been listed by police,
and possibly several robberies.
It is Of interest to take stock of the
kidnapping situation since enactment
OF Federal laws giving Mr.. Hoovers
agents authority to wage warfare on
predatory criminals engaged in the
vicious racket. Records of the
F. B. I. show there have been
137 major kidnapings requiring Fed
eral investigation, and OF these but
two remain unsolved. They are the
kidnap-murders of two boys-Charles
Mattson OF Tacoma, Wash, and Peter
Levine of New Rochelle, N. Y. Neither
OF these atrocities appears to have
been the work of gangs. In fact, un-
til the recent arrests in New York,
kidnapping as profession" by or
ganized gangs had about faded from
the crime picture, thanks to the
Omen.
The Mattson and Levine crimes
had fiendish aspects which would
seem to remove them from the cate
CORY Of professional ransom "jobs."
There has been no let-up in the
efforts of Mr.. Hoover's men to bring
the perpetrators to justice, and their
achievements of the past encourage
hope of eventual success.
The accomplishments in the war
on kidnapers should not lull the pub
lie into sense of false security for
experience has shown that crime
thrives on public Indifference to the
problem of law enforcement. Mr..
Hoover told the American Legion
recently that Americas annual crime
bill is 100000, 900, or about $12o
per person; that an army" of 4,6OO,-
900 criminals exacts this tribute,
Constant vigilance is the only safe
guard against an increase in this
crime tax, the only assurance of a
reduced crime bill. The RESPONSE
bility is not that of the Omen and
police alone, but of every citizen who
must pay this hidden tax. An aroused
public opinion, efficient law enforce
ment officers and adequate appro-
priations are factors essential to
elimination OF the kidnaper, robber
and other enemies of law and order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-03

their owners, the Federal Housing
Administration has financed thou
sands of homes on an approximate
payment basis of ten dollars per room
per month, and the United States
Housing Authority has undertaken
huge slum clearance projects for the
needy. The forgotten" tenants are
those who have an income a little
too high to qualify them for United
States Housing Authority benefits
and yet too low to stand payments
under the F. H. A. plan.
The problem is complicated by
finance difficulties. Low financing
costs and interest rates are neces-
sary to successful solution of this
phase of the housing problem. Find
ing private capital for this type Of
investment is sometimes difficult.
One suggestion is that the Govern
ment offer investors subsidy in
ducement in the form of tax exemp-
ton, but Mr.. Roosevelt is said to be
inclined toward bonds that would
pay small investors from three to
four per cent, with the safety fea-
ture emphasized. He believes there
is a vast untapped pool of capital
represented by small investors-per-
sons with thousand or so dollars
to lend if assured of moderate but
safe return.
Many of these smaller investors
have been loathe to seek the counsel
OF brokers or bankers in finding ways
OF putting their money to work. The
job OF the Government involves Gre
ating a special type of investment in
which these persons will have conf
dence and to which they will be
attracted in large numbers.
The last gap in the housing pro-
gram is serious one, fully deserving
OF the earnest consideration being
given the matter by the President
and his advisers. The citizens in the
affected group in general are hard
working wage earners, intent on sup
porting their families in decent sur
roundings without aid of relief or
CARNATIONS. They are entitled to a
helping hand from their Government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-03
Eleventh Street.

GklCVCIltl1 SIIcSGs
Dear Sir:
"A friend sent me the attached
clipping of column on Dog Love- I
thought you might find pleasure in
reading it.
my own experience has taught me
how true are his observations. I have
seen the love in my dogs eyes. I have
felt how true and sincere is this affec-
ton, SO much more so than that of
mortal man.
That is why felt the loss of nv
first dog so keenly-we were great and
devoted friends. He seemed to sense my
feelings, and on certain evenings at
home when my mind was troubled and
when felt very much alone and a good
bit discouraged, my dog was there, close
to me-a silent, faithful companion.
Perhaps it was foolish, but I felt
that had failed him when he drowned.
HE had never failed me.
HE would have given his life for me.
Il remembered him looking frantically
toward me when the small boat we had
been riding in turned over in the wind
and current and when we were struggling
for our lives.
But had to get my clothes and shoes
of in the water before 1 could do any,
thing and in the time that took, he went
under and was carried away from me.
Il struck out then alone, filled with
grief, but helpless to do anything except
to save myself-there was full $50
yards between me and safety and with
a wind storm breaking over me in swift,
deep water.
Even then my emotion was more of
chagrin than of fear. I had lost great
friend, we all had, and the sight of him
IN his final struggle is a picture that
I cannot efface from my memory.
+ \ X
only dog, perhaps, but some in
describably deep feeling drew me to the
river bank the next day to begin what
seemed like futile search for his little
black body
I walked for long time up and down
the Virginia shore watching the waters
edge under leaden sky. And finally
found him in the reeds. No bark
greeted me then. His tail did not wae.
His short legs were stiff and still.
His eyes, under his bushy brows, were
closed buried him later in the play
yard where his happy yelps had mingled
with the laughter of my boys in the
glad music of childhood. And at the
corner store we bought rose And /
am not ashamed to say that as we laid
it on his tiny grave, tears fell. -" We,
too wondered, as we stood there, if there
might be dog heaven.
Sincerely, H. c."
X Il 4 X
Let our correspondent sorrow no
longer.
Regret is a part of death.
There never was person who stood at
the side of mound who did not feel
that If only something else had been
done, it all might have been different.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-03
Suggestions for Solving
Negro Problem.

S~o0>SAoAAS AOA OOAtluk
Negro Problem.
To the Editor of The Star:
American history Is replete with in
cldents ranging from minor friction to
national disaster, all due to the presence
IN white culture of nucleus of more
primitive people, who were sold into
slavery by their own race in Africa.
The attempt to legislate several thou
sand years Of civilization by means of
the 14th and 18th amendments to the
Constitution is felt by many citizens to
be an unsatisfactory solution, defyinq
scientific chronological facts and common
sense.
The percentage of Negroes is higher
than that Of whites in the whole popu-
latlon receiving relief. The millions of
dollars spent for relief are, to a great
extent, a proof Of the white mans re-
fusal to face this question squarely.
That the problem will increase is only
question of time, time for the making
OF the Negro domestic technologically
unnecessary The automatic cotton
picker will complete the plight of our
Negro citizen.
In the belief that the conditions IA
vorable to unrest, and that unfair and
marsh discrimination against the Afro
American exist today, in the furtherance
OF our impossible attempt at assimila-
ton; this possible solution is submitted
for consideration:
l. That the funds expended for relief
1or direct and indirect support of the
Afro-American be expended for the
purchase OF property, land and homes
in certain Southern States.
2. That the Congress authorize the
Resettlement Administration to confer
with the leaders of the Negro race in
America to the end that a permanent
commission be established to arrange
the gradual purchase of lands and re-
settling the white families in new areas
OF the United States.
3. That the Negro be educated to
autonomy. Indians have a homeland.
4. That number Of years in the future
be set as time for completion of the
movement ana re-eStabliShment OF the
removed whites in profitable new sur
roundings.
1t is my firm conviction that the hap
piness Of the American Negro, his health,
good government, and best relations with
the white citizen, lie in such a program.
1t should be emphasized that the right
OF colored citizens to live in such an
autonomous environment is to be privi-
lege and voluntary. To answer the OBJ
lection that this is too vast, one should
know that resettlement already has re-
settled 800,000,000 acres during . period
OF farm surpluses. w. w. FULLER.
Rockville, Nd. October n, 1888.
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Twenty Years Ago
The World War Day by Day
November 8, 1918.

The Belgians continued their advance,
reaching the approaches to Client.
French and Americans swept forward on
a f1fty-mile front north of Verdun, cap
turing many prisoners and stores. In
some places the enemy retired faster
than the Allies could keep up. Our
forward lines were only seven miles from
the Mezieres- Sedan-Longuyon railroad.
Italian cavalry entered Udine, fifty
miles beyond the Pave, still chasing the
enemy. The Serbian army occupied
Belgrade, virtually without resistance.
Austria signed an armistice, effective
next day. Tho terms were practically
equivalent 10 Q complete RHFendes.
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Shooting Stars.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Chosen Few,

Chosen Few.
Folks that likes you-them's the kind
Worth a journey long to find,
Cause it's something pretty fine
To be standin' up in line
Where the chosen congregate
In the counsels of the great.
Yet fame, somehow, doesn't seem
To bring mutual esteem.
Folks that whisper in your ear
Compliments that amt sincere;
Folks that use you for day
Then jes' laugh an turn away
How we strive their praise to win,
Only to return agin
To the fellers that stan true
Folks that likes you cause they do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-03
Housing for Every One.

The Federal Government has taken
steps to remember the forgotten man
OF the housing problem-the tenant
whose income enables him to pay a
rental OF from five to ten dollars per
room per month. President Roose-
welt is giving personal attention to
the needs of this class, with the aid
OF a group of housing experts.
AS the President pointed out at a
press conference, this class of ten
ants is not covered by any of the
existing housing plans. The Home
Owners Loan Corporation has helped
to save mortgaged properties for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-03
The kidnapping Racket.

r The Omen have cleared up the
mystery surrounding the disappear
ance nearly year ago of Arthur
Fried, young New York businessman,
and in so doing have turned up q
crime syndicate that appears to have
flourished in the heart of New
York City. According to Director J.
Edgar Hoover of the Federal Bureau
Of Investigation, the gang committed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-03
October 26.
Panic of Last Sunday Shows
Need for Scientific Training.

10 VIC EuttUI OF oIHl.
The widespread but humiliating panic
and hysteria caused last Sunday by the
broadcast of a dramatization of one of
H. G. Wells fairy tales is just another
argument for more extensive and wide
spread training in science. A better
knowledge of the world in which we live
would protect thousands from falling
victims to all sorts of hoaxes and super.
stitions. EDW. WOLESENSKY.
Arlington, Va, october 81.
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Naples.

The maple trees have garnered gold,
From sunlight drifting through the
lane,
And now as Autumn winds blow cold
They shower it on tho earth
again.
80.
My heart has gathered sunshine, too.
From Summers loneliness and
light,
Would 1t shower gold as NAPLES do /
II frost should touch my Lite
tonightf
MONICA WILLIAM
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mocracy' which they systematically con-
fuse with capitalism.
Mr.. Dies has pointed an accusing finger.
Naturally the bolsheviks want to brush it
aside. They object to the Investigation
thus far conducted. A thorough inquiry
would panic them plenty-for reasons
which nobody knows better than the
New Dealers themselves.
ALDEN WARD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-03
Dies Committee
Wins Praise.

To the Editor of The Star:
The Senate Civil Liberties Committee
could browbeat employers and employees
who were opposed to striking, but nobody
In authority said word Now that the
Dies committee is showing up who was
back of the strikes, sit-downs and vio-
lence, even the President protests That
shows where the sympathy of the admin
istration is. I say more power to the
Dies committee. SAM JACKSON.
October n.
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Purely Business,

Purely Business.
"She must hate her husband to apply
for divorce" said the earnest woman
Not at ALL, said the canny one! "She
does not allow sentiment to interfere
with business. She has studied the
matter carefully and is convinced that
the alimony would amount to more than
the allowance he gives her"
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Among the Gods.

Among the Gods.
Mars used to be the god of war;
His modern methods often try us,
Til sometimes people take him for
A plain old AnaniaS.
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