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Evening star., 1938-03-12
A fish pond or pool for the yard need

A fsh pond or pool Tor the yard need
not be large.
There is great deal Of charm in =
little one.
Such a pool is more easily located,
and, once established, requires little care,
whereas a larger and more elaborate
affair takes certain amount Of time.
Surely there is something to he said
for any garden ornament or adornment
which can be allowed to run itself If
the need arises.
The small pool is easily placed. 1t
can 60 anywhere, in hooks and crannies
where larger one could not possibly
be put.
This means that the gardener and
his friends will have the unexpected
pleasure of coming on the bit Of reflec-
ton at the most unexpected place and
time.
One of the best small pools We ever
saw was within three feet of the back
wall of the house.
About 30 inches deep, 1t was irregularly
oval and not more than feet in the
longest direction.
This pool, however, had goldfish, and
Waterlilies as well.
This little pond was in the shade part
of the day, but enough sun struck it
to make the lilies, of which there were
two, do very we'll
In the twilight there was no prettier
spot in very nice garden, teeming
with pretty spots.
Then the golden hles of the fishes
glinted through the water, and the soft
velvety lilies, pure white with a little yel-
low, contrasted charmingly with the
scales of the fishes.
Let us emphasize that the water, not
the life therein, is the main thing.
Such small pool must rely on it's
water for its main attraction.
1t is rather like jewel than anything
else, jewel on background of green
velvet.
The reflective powers of water, it's CLINT
and life. its motion and transparency,
are what one seeks in the small pool
The larger the body of water, the surer
it must have decorative borders, much
planting inside and out of it.
The little pool requires little adorn-
ment, because it is in itself complete
whole.
This applies to tiny concrete pools,
and to large dishes or basins Of water,
including wooden tubs
Sometimes bathtubs have been used,
with good effect
1t is good plan to begin small, and
work up gradually to a larger pool
BY that time one is sure whether one
wants to 60 to the extra effort and care
such water way demands.
If the beginning is made small, there
is nothing lost if one does not care to
go on; the little pond is always there,
it takes up little space, and asks nothing
particular of the owner
A few fishes, maybe a lily, and that
is about all
X X
This is a good month to think about
such pool. There is plenty of time
to build it and to get it seasoned for
the introduction of its few animals
Even the smallest pool ought to have
at least two small fishes, if for no other
reason than that the owner may watch
them grow.
1t must be remembered that the out
Evening star., 1938-03-12
Showdown in T. V. A.

President Roosevelt, in asking the
three directors of the Tennessee Valley
Authority to resign unless they can COM
pose their differences, has pointed the
way to what may well be the best solu-
ton of an intolerable situation. 1t is
obvious that the Authority cannot con-
tinue to function under its present Board
OF Directors. The suggestion that the
three men might reach an agreement,
viewed in the light Of yesterdays confer
ence at the White House, seems to be
nothing more than a verbal gesture on
the Presidents part. Probably no one
appreciates its futility better than Mr..
Roosevelt.
But his alternative proposal has con-
siderable merit. Should all three direc-
tors resign, T. v. A. could begin again
with clean slate. In all probability,
should the designations be forthcoming,
Mr.. Roosevelt would reappoint Vice
Chairman Harcourt Morgan and Direc-
tor David E. Lilienthal, but the appoint
ments would be subject to confirmation
by the Senate. If the boards chairman,
DR.. Arthur E. Morgan, has any evidence
to support his charges of their unfitness
it could be brought forward when the
nominations are put before the Senate
The only other alternative seems to be
an investigation OF the present board by
committee of Congress. There could
be little objection to such an inquiry if
1t were conducted impartially, but Con-
gress has not established reputation for
impartiality in conducting investigations
OF matters so packed with political dyna-
mite as the prevailing situation in the
Tennessee Valley. Only harm could re-
suit If such an investigation should be
turned into political circus" But even
if an investigation should be conducted
in a serious and impartial vein, it is
doubtful whether the desired result could
be more satisfactorily attained than by
the present resignation of the entire
board
In passing, it should be observed that
Chairman Morgan, whose previous flrm
stand in the face of strong pressure to
compel him to resign had aroused consid-
cradle admiration, did not help his case
by his attitude during the conference
with the President. True, he believed
the cards were stacked against him and
that belief was strengthened by prior
actions of the President indicating that
his sympathies were with DR.. Harcourt
Morgan and Mr.. Lilienthal. That, how
ever hardly excuses Chairman Morgan's
blunt refusal to submit any facts in sup
port of his charges. Chairman Morgan
made little effort to conceal his belief that
the President was prejudiced against him,
but the fact remains that a complete
stenographic record of the conference
was being taken and published. Mr..
Roosevelt offered the chairman every
opportunity to submit his evidence, and,
under the circumstances it is difficult to
see how he could have prejudiced his
future position by doing So AS matters
now stand, many will be inclined to the
belief that the specific evidence necessary
to establish the chairmans allegations
does not exist.
Evening star., 1938-03-12
Relief CategOries.

1t is difficult to take sides on the
disagreement with President Roosevelt
over the Federal Governments relief
responsibilities voiced here yesterday by
Mr.. Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati, fol-
lowing the White House Conference on
Human Needs.
Mr.. Taft expressed viewpoint which
Is beginning to be shared by men and
women concerned with local relief work
everywhere. 1t may be Assumed that it
would result in an enormous expansion
OF the Federal relief activities.
President Roosevelt would restrict the
Federal responsibility to "emergencies.r
The cost is so high at present that the
administration naturally does not vel.
come very enthusiastically any pro-
posal to increase 1t, however the costs
might be equalized in the long run.
Relief at present falls into three broad
divisions First is the combined Fed
eral and local relief, administered by
the Social Security Board and State
agencies, fo- the needy blind, the aged
and the dependent children. The Fed
eral Government sets standards. Then,
at least in the cases of the blind and
the aged, 1t contributes half the money
for those States which comply with its
requirements.
Second is the work relief furnished
by the Works Progress Administration.
The Federal Government undertakes to
supply jobs for those who are able to
work. 1t cannot do "a with present
appropriations. Part Of the burden
falls back on the communities.
Third is the relief of all others who
need it. those who are unable to work,
who are neither blind nor aged and
who are not dependent children. This
Evening star., 1938-03-12

Happy Am T. sing the choristers
engaged in burning outmoded automo-
biles. There is no longer a probability
that Japan will be able to utilize them
as new models or material for war.
Evening star., 1938-03-12
Optimism in Denver.

From the Joplin (Mo.) Globe.
Dime chain letters have been started
recently in Denver, which was the city
where this bit of asininity started two
years ago. Must be something in the
rare atmosphere out there that makes
people believe they can make something
out Of nothing.
Evening star., 1938-03-12
Shooting Stars
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Improvement

improvement.
Old friend Thermometer
Hangin on the wall,
Been a-makin' quite a stir
Ever since last fall.
Talked of blizzards once q week
And general distress.
Always seemed inclined to speak
OF some unpleasantness.
Old friend Thermometer,
It's now the time Of year
When it is proper to refer
To sentiments of cheer.
Times Of trouble we have had,
But now the skies are gay,
And your disposition sad
Can turn the other way.
Evening star., 1938-03-12

Congress is to undertake the problem
of new tax assignments and may for the
first time in the worlds history reveal
taxation without public complaint.
Evening star., 1938-03-12


1t Was a cartoon of terrific significance
that London Punch printed when it
showed Bismarck going over the side
of the ship with the printed legend,
Dropping the pilot" There are many
interpretations, but none was ever given
by Bismarck himself.
Evening star., 1938-03-12

1t Is reported to have been Mr.
Hoover's task to tell Herr Hitler frankly
that the Nazi totalitarian system can
never be extended by Germans to the
q. S. A. This may tend to simplify a
situation which has shown a persistent
inclination to develop complexities.
Evening star., 1938-03-12
Personality Problems.

From the Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
1t may be lot like crying over spilled
milk, but We have often wondered and
worried over how our grandmothers and
grandfathers managed their personality
problems before psychologists and psy
chiatrists were invented.
Evening star., 1938-03-12
Russian Statesmanship.
From the Arkansas Gazette.

From the Arkansas Gazette.
Standard equipment for Russian high
er-ups seemingly embraces complete
confessions with blanks for filling in the
dates and the nature of the crimes
against the Soviet government.
Evening star., 1938-03-12

A trial Of the Maxim Gorky case leaves
trail Of suspicion that many things
told of him were untrue. Truth is still
mighty and 1t may be time for investi-
CATION to 60 into detail.
Evening star., 1938-03-12

Discrepancies disclosed by stock ex-
change men promise at least indications
that less money was lost than would
have been If all of it had gone into
political projects.
Evening star., 1938-03-12

California has undertaken much new
inquiry and may be encouraged to drop
music for time in favor of hydro
graphic investigation.
Evening star., 1938-03-12

Airships may be lost on the Pacific
Coast, but the hope is cherished that
production Of pictures will keep the
finances Of the region still prosperous.
Evening star., 1938-03-12

When she left Hollywood for Capri,
Miss Carlo showed that she is not only
an artist but bit Of weather prophet.
Evening star., 1938-03-12

"The wisdom Of our ancestors" said
Hi Ho the sage Of Chinatown, was at
least influential enough to cause us to
quote their proverbs even when repeating
their follies.'
Evening star., 1938-03-12
Leaves Us Guessing.

Prom the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
Every day 1t becomes more difncult 10
determine from q photograph whether
young lady is attired for skating or
swimming.
Evening star., 1938-03-12

Congressional debate often becomes 50
heavy that gloves and buckets may yet
be demanded for special encounters.
Evening star., 1938-03-12
Annual Prophecies,

Annual Prophecies.
Each year with bitterness we sigh,
As March blows UP a gale,
There won't be any coal supply
And fruit is sure to fail"
Evening star., 1938-03-12
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Evening star., 1938-03-12
Railroad Rates.

From the Geneva IN. " Times.
That Federal handout for the rail-,
roads, in the form Of higher rates, will
be grand-n they can collect It,
Evening star., 1938-03-12

Vienna is another great city that has
to protest against the willingness of too
many persons to manage It's affairs.
Evening star., 1938-03-12
Hard Going and Coming.

from the Gfand Rdp1dS Fress.
The only sure thing about modern war,
is that the result is harder to endure
than the situation which caused 1t.
Evening star., 1938-03-12
The Day SONG.

Inc LAY Song. 30.
Every day that comes along
Seems to sing little song;
Maybe in . mood Of glee,
Maybe in minor key.
Often it's solo part,
3 Echoing only in your heart.
Sometimes friends are drawing near,
For a chorus Of good cheer.
Old Clock, yonder, beating time
To the melody and rhyme!
Every day that comes along
Seems to sing a little song.
DE most reliable friend in need" sale
Uncle Eben, generally charges at leas,
SIX percent interest" 4,
Evening star., 1938-03-12
Seeking Safety.

What is your" object in quoting so
much from the classics?"
Il wish to be sure" said Senator Sor-
ghum, that there are some portions of
my speeches whose grammar nobody will
venture to criticize"
Evening star., 1938-03-12

Jud Tunkins says he has seldom seen
q marriage where the young husband
didn't look little discouraged by the
pace the wedding presents appeared to
set for household expenses.
Evening star., 1938-03-12

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Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1938-05-01
Try Burial Associa ton, Hattiesburg,

by your visits, your greetings your letters, and your
telephone calls It makes feel proud and thankful
that have been able to do good here and there
as have gone along. rest better my bed know
ing that have used my life for others and that if
lis the Masters WILL shall continue to give myself
to the service of humanity. Joy to in af
Fiction when friends stand loyalty by willing to do
whatever they to cheer and comfort.
Letters have been mailed to all Financial Secre-
tsries asking that special kindness, three
bers be sent to help cheer Information from the
office tells me that you responding nicely would
like to urge upon each person that received the app
cations and letter to put forth every effort to write
the three members and send them in in the very
future Nothing else go quite far in cheering
me the thought that others coming into the
fold through your efforts in trying make these days
bright for 1t is my desire that the work of in
creasing shall not lag and that my temporary alb
sence from the field shall not hinder this great pro-
gram of
I have been blessed in that l have not suffered
greatly from my accident, and everything pos
sibe is being done for my recovery and comfort | ap-
precate prayers and ask that you continue pray
hope shall be able to render more service after
II have recovered
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1938-05-01

usage interpretations by the and the amendments
The last of these represents the supreme privilege Of
the American people to voice their will with respect
their Constitution abreast rapidly changing and shift
ing conditions and needs.
We must recognize that growth is the law of life,
and that change inevitable as the rise and fall of
the tide This growth is of the inevitable princi-
Piles of life, and through usage, Interpretation and
amendment, Constitutional has been maintained as
living, vital nsrumentality functonng for the gene
raj welfare of the American people,
These fundamental principles must be preserv-
ed and adapted to national progress and
tonal decadence The first requirement of progressive
society is progressive constitution This is the
sence of democracy This the great heritage which is
today set forth by the trainers of national
stitution $50 years ago.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1938-05-01
CUSTODIAN'S LETTER

Dear Co-Workers:
regret that l unable to be with you at your
various points of meeting but l am happy that condl-
tons are as we'll as they are | also take this method
to thank you your kind thoughts of me expressed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
MASS. ASKS SUM
 OF $3l,7OO,OOO

Washington, May 10 - (UP)- The U. s. Housing Authority to- day took under advisement re- quest of Massachusetts state and municipal housing officials to set aside $31, 100000 for dwelling pro- jects in that state.
 John Carroll, chairman of the Massachusetts Housing Authority. and other officials asked Admins trator Nathan Strauss to set up the reserve fund until July 1. By that time. Carroll said, he hopes the state Legislature will pass enabling legislation for the use of the funds.
 Carroll said Strauss indicated the reserve would be set up.
 Carroll explained that $9,000, ,000 for Boston and $2,700,000 for Low ell already had been earmarked but that no adequate state enabling legislation had been passed. In view of this, he said, only $20,000,- 900 additional actually was being requested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
WIFE OF DOCTOR
 TRIES SUICIDE
Mrs. Marie Robinson Legg Caused Explosion of
 Gas in Her Home

Boston, May 10.-(UP)-Mrs. Marie Robinson Legg, 45, wife of Dr. Arthur Thornton Legg, widely known infantile paralysis specialist, was in critical condition at a tospi- tai today after an alleged suicide attempt in her Commonwealth ave- nue apartment.
 Her clothing afiame, she was at- tempting to beat out flames on the kitchen stove with a mop when neighbors ran into the apartment yesterday after an explosion that shook the neighborhood and hurled lamps, bookends and other debris through windows.
 Doors and windows of Mrs. Legg,s apartment had been sealed with ad- hesive tape and all gas jets on the stove were open, police said. They theorized the gas pilot light had touched of the explosion.
 On the kitchen floor was found Mrs. Leggs handbag containing $120 and this unsigned note:
 What Note Said
 A~C"A SoV- VAldtCtCT 1ldppeIB, JUSC know I appreciate your wonderful kindness. The greatest mistake of my life was to ruin your life, be- cause have never wanted to live.
 ''The $120 is for the fur coat, for a wedding present, though 1t won't cover it. Be sure and take enough to make up the difference.
 Good bye, dear. I wish I could say something more, but I am past thinking.
 Dr. Legg, orthopedic surgeon, as- sistant professor at Harvard Medi- cal school and member of the Har- yard infantile paralysis commission. was in Lawrence making his 18th annual visit to the Municipal Infan- tile Paralysis Clinic at the time of the explosion.
 Nineteen years her senior, Dr. Legg married Marie Robinson, a na- tive of Pennington, Me. and a cou- sin of the late poet, Edward Airing ton Robinson, Aug. 27, 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
SEVENTY DIE IN
 BRITISH MINE
Hundred Were Trapped By an Explosion Today at
 Chesterfield

Chesterfield, England, May 10- fUP)-Seventy miners were killed today in explosions which wrecked the Markham Colliery of the Stave- ley Coal and Iron company and trapped more than 100 workers un- dGground. The first blast at 5:45 a.. m. was followed by another at a.. m. Throughout the day rescue workers sent up body after body, many of them burned by the explo- si3ns. The shafts were filled with deadly carbon monoxide. Late today t.-c deat toll was fixed at TO. Many others were in hospitals suffering from serious injuries.
 Relatives Watch
 Relatives and friends, who rushed to the scene of the disaster, watched fearfully at the pit head while min- ers, stripped to the waist, went down into the shafts in relays to bring up their comrades. After the second ex- plosion it was decided to seal up one section of the mine. Rescue squads effected telephonic contact with the nlon below and a flow of air was maintained to those who were still a. le but trapped. Working cautious ly but with the greatest speed pos sible, rescue squads brought 39 in jured men to the surface. A number of them died en route to hospitals The explosion occurred as change in shifts was about 70 be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10

No foreign casualties had been reported.
 One of Best Harbors
 The harbor of Annoy is one of the best in the Pacific. It is about 300 miles north of Hong Kong and Can- ton and about 125 miles westward of the large Japanese island of For mosa, of the China coast.
 The city was for a long time the worlds greatest tea export center and from it was shipped the cargo of tea in 1773, part of which was dumped into Boston harbor as a start of the American war of the Revolution.
 Tea shipments have fallen off in these times, the National Geo. graphic Society reports, the greatest blow coming to the trade in 1894, when Japan took over Formosa, where most Annoy tea originated.
 Annoy is on an island 35 miles in circumference, lying three miles of the mainland of Fukien province, China. Arms from the mainland and rows of small islands almost inclose an extensive bay which forms the harbor. Because of its excellence the port was chosen in 1908 as place of entertainment for section of the United States around-the-wor fleet.
 The city is composed of old and new towns, little affected by western architecture, except for few ware houses and handful of other busi- ness buildings. Both sections, in the main, are made up of low, congest- ed structures, separated by narrow, crooked streets. The town rambles up steep hillsides and no wheeled vehicles can be used in most of the streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
SAN FRANCISCO
 WILL BE GUARDED

Washingon, May 10-(UP)-The war department today ordered anti aircraI defenses of San Francisco strengthened in 8 move following congressional criticism that key cities of the United States virtually are without protection against air attack.
 Secretary of War Harry H. Wood ring announced that effective June l full anti-aircraft regiment would be stationed at San Francisco to strengthen harbor defenses. The or- der will bring into active service the 65th regiment of coast artillery which heretofore has been on in- active service.
 The war department announced that Woodring. in assigning the new regiment to San Francisco, is con- tinuing his policy of building up anti aircraft defense as rapidly as funds for equipment become avail able. The new army appropriation act carries a substantial sum for anti-aircraft forces and materials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-10
Market Declined Today After Three Days of Advance
Of-Duty Policemen
 Get Break In Court
Cops Called as Superior Tribunal Witnesses to Get
 Full Days Pay Rules Judge Lnglis

Oh-duty policemen called into Superior Court as witnesses in criminal matters will receive fee equivalent to a full days pay as a policeman, according to a ruling made by Judge Ernest A. Inglis, who is now presiding at the Wa terbury Superior Court. Policemen who are on duty and are relieved from that duty to testify, will re- ceive only the 60 cents fee.
 Clerk George H. Freeman of Su- perior Court said today that he has received such orders from Judge Inglis, and that they are effective immediately. No policeman has as yet been compensated in such man. ner, but several have filed claims for payment.
 In order to be eligible for the full days pay as a witness fee, the policeman must present a statement from the department superintend- ent, supporting his claim that he is of duty at the time of the court hearing he must attend. This rul- ing is a safeguard for those police men who work through the night hours, and are often called to day court sessions.
 In many cases they have beeen forced to forego their usual sleep and rest, to remain at the long session awaiting call as witnesses. There have been many differences of policemen witnesses, but a recent ruling by Attorney General Charles Mclaughlin was favorable to the policemen.
 The provision for payment of full