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Evening star., 1938-12-28
CriticlSes Design q New
White HOaoo PiAno.


White HOuoo Pima.
II the Dditsf Of TIE Star:
Much has bsen written about the at
displayed in the new piano ct the White
House. May I suggest . criticism and
ask II I am WFong1
Ny training in art appreciation hA1
bssn limited, but WAS taught that de-
sign should be somewhat commensurate
with the utilitarian purpose Of the object
decorated. To me, = bird suggests frss-
dom, because Of it, ability to soar abeve
the earth and it, obstructions. Thsre-
fore, when I zee birds weighted 10 the
door, commissioned 10 hold Q concert
grand piano On their wings, my sense Of
balance and proportion u offended. and
I feel hopeless desire TO free them and
let them 20 where they would ut least
appear to be able 10 use their wings
normally.
should like to hear from tome artists
"a the subject. Ak,
December 70. oellsgs Park, Nd.
Evening star., 1938-12-28

law here. He is familiar with Dis
trict as well as Maryland affairs, a
factor which should prove valuable
to both Mr.. Sasscer and residents Of
Washington in the event Of his elec-
ton. His long-standing interest in
the development of the metropolitan
area undoubtedly will make him
more sympathetic with Washington's
aims than q representative from a
more distant part of the Fifth Mary
land District.
Since 1922 Mr.. Sasscer has repre-
sented Prince Georges in the State
Senate and during the last four
years he was presiding officer of that
body. The experience has made him
familiar with the problems of all Of
the counties and cities in the Fifth
District. Some of the legislation he
has helped enact has called for Coop
Grafton with the Washington authori-
ties-notably the Maryland-National
Capital Park and Planning Commits
sion and the Washington Suburban
Sanitary Commission Acts. Some
years ago he served on commission
of Maryland and District officials
which sought to coordinate traffic
regulations of the two jurisdictions.
Mr.. Sasscer's political associations
assure him Of the nomination and
enhance the possibilities Of his elec-
tion. He was a personal as we'll as
political friend Of Mr.. Gambrill
and like him, is on friendly terms
with the President and Postmaster
General Farley. It was the vote of
Prince Georges County, controlled
by Senator SaSscer, which assured
Governor-elect Herbert r. O'Conor's
nomination, and Mr.. O'Conor in turn
Endorsed Mr.. Sasscer for Congress.
If he gets to Washington he will
find three friends with whom he
served at Annapolis in the Maryland
delegation - Representatives Byron,
D'Alesandro and Kennedy. And he
will be following in the footsteps of
Mr.. Gambrill and Senator Tydings,
who came to the House of Repre-
sentatives from the Maryland Senate.
Evening star., 1938-12-28
Miss Hegemon's Gift

Miss Annie-May Hegeman has set
q noble example for others who love
learning and wish to see Washington
continue to develop as a national
sultural center. She gives the valu-
able home of her stepfather, the late
Representative Henry Kirke Porter
OF Pennsylvania, to be converted
Into erdowments for "the diffusion
OF knowledge among men" and
designates as custodians of the re-
sultant funds the trustees of two
establishments already world-famous
for their services to civilization.
In the Library Of Congress Miss
Hegeman's philanthropy, as DR..
Herbert Putnam has explained, will
provide honorariums for several
additional consultants, not on the
Government pay roll, who will aid
In perfecting collections of books and
manuscripts and help the public in
their use. Such skilled assistance
has been needed for many years, yet
never provided by Congress. The
money privately subscribed since
1925 to meet the demand now is
controlled by a Trust Fund Board
which expends the interest in part
for the engagement of specialists
In useful fields of knowledge who
associate themselves with the Library
in purely advisory capacities"-per-
sons Of ripe scholarship and expert
ence," competent to guide readers and
to cooperate with the regular
Library staff in the expansion Of
the Library's facilities.
Similarly, in the Smithsonian Insti-
tuition Miss Hegeman's benevolence,
according to DR.. Charles G. Abbot,
will enhance the powers of the
private endowment for research and
publication. The Government fur
nishes means for routine activities,
but the Board of Regents must look
to individual donors for the where
withal for equally important enter
prises Of extraordinary character,
Evening star., 1938-12-28
Cooperative Security

The organized citizens Of the Ma
tional Capital have signified def
mite interest in attempting to reduce
the number Of traffic deaths and in
luries through reasonable regulation
Of pedestrians. Half Of the civic
groups have gone on record in favor
Of such control. Most of the others
have approved either limited or
varied proposals looking to the same
end. Only two or three have voiced
disapproval of any control. All lead
ers Of Washington's civic thought
have Joined in commencing the Com
missioners for their wisdom and FORE
sight In waiting until they could have
g public hearing, at which all view
points could be considered, before
adopting any regulation. Such a
policy is Washingtons one means of
achieving a democratic government.
The proposed regulations which
will be openly considered tomorrow
would prohibit crossing streets be-
tween intersections, and provide for
control at intersections. These pro-
posals embody the basic principle
which Is so necessary to safety on the
streets. The traffic code now includes
penalties for almost all types of dis
courtesy, carelessness, or ineptitude
on the part Of motorists. That the
provisions Of the code are not en-
forced perfectly at all times is re-
grettable, but unavoidable in the light
Of human nature and physical
Limitations. But the law does put full
responsibility for his actions upon the
motorist. The purpose of the pedes-
trian control regulation is to put upon
the man who is walking his share OF
legal responsibility.
Very few there are who think the
rule can be enforced perfectly. It is
not aimed at every person who may
hurry across a clear street. It Is
aimed at the fragrant violators who
endanger their lives, not Intention
ally, of course, but through thought
lessness. It is intended to instill a
sense Of responsibility and con-
sclousness of safety practices in every
citizen. Likewise, there is no element
in the principle behind the proposal
which involves the idea of speeding
up the flow Of motor traffic. It has
never been the intention of the regu-
lation's' proponents to make pedes-
trians wait in order that automobiles
may reach their destinations quicker.
An equitable sharing of RESPONSE
bility by all, not regimentation OF
minority, Is the keystone of the pro-
posals structure.
Admittedly, the plan is only an
effort to solve just one phase of
large and complicated problem.
With the support of an intelligent
public mindful OF its civic duty, the
plan will be a success. And in view
Of last years toll Of death and in
1uries 1t Is we'll worth the effort.
Evening star., 1938-12-28
Letters to the Editor Mvst beos
the name and oddyess Of ths
,ortter. although the yss Of Q
pseudonym for publication u per-
nstsstbls. Please Be bStefi

Religious belief has nothing to do With
the results to be obtained from reading
and studying this book. It contains the
truth, and the truth Is what heals and
brings peace OF mind. I know whereof
I speak, because have been healed Of
fever and pain, sorrow ana resentment,
by reading certain lessons in both the
Old and New Testaments. Ministers who
study to show themselves approved
unto God" will promote . strong move
ment back to God II they viii preach
how much healing power there Il in the
Word which = inspired OF God. All
those who are led to the truth to b
found only in the Bible will be grateful
for the ministry Of the man who d..
rected their path.
December Al. n. G. HINES.
Evening star., 1938-12-28

The taximan had . new remedy for
the common cold, ut least 1t was new to
his fare.
eyes, SIR" said the driver, II never use
anything but milk and butter"
milk and butter7" inquired the pas
senger.
Eyes, SIR" said the taximan.
"How do you use IT."
"Ill tell you how. You zee, we lived In
the country, and my mother always gave
us children this for colds.
when I go home, and feel q cold
coming on, I take q cup Of milk, and put
in 1t a piece Of butter that will NIL tea
spoon.
"Then," continued the taximan, II put
the cup Of milk In q pan and put the pan
over the hre, and stir until the butter 10
melted.
"And then drink It,"
"And that" beamed the passenger.
"cures your cold"
Eyes, sir, every time. I had q doctor
in my cab one time, and when told him
about it he just laid back and laughed"
well, II 1t works, that Is all that is
necessary. Maybe the additional vitamin
A in the butter does the work. 1t is an
interesting remedy, at any rate, and
ought to taste good"
The taxi driver slid to q stop at q red
light.
Il love it, myself" said he. Some
times take two or three glasses"
And how much butter did you say to
use?"
"oh, about teaspoonful, but 1t don't
make much difference"
II shouldn't think so," replied his fare.
1T is interesting to speculate how such
. remedy got any standing at all. I
guess 1t is Just a simple home remedy,
made Of things the household had on
hand. Country people didn't have much
access to doctors or drugstores; they
had to use what they had A remedy
of this sort wouldn't do any harm, I
guess. No doubt 1t would induce sleep"
1T oils up the throat, and-ah-"
The driver was somewhat heAtant
about what else the butter did, but there
could be no doubt he believed thoroughly
in his remedy.
Most people believe implicitly in their
own cold cure. Perhaps that is . part
Of their success.
In addition to the hundreds Of patented
medicines used for this purpose, there
are scores Of what might be called per-
sonal ones.
Quinine and aspirin undoubtedly head
the list. Each has its advocates The
isTme1' is by far the Oldest, and Is still
sworn by In many homes.
Others swear with equal fervor that
Evening star., 1938-12-28
Shooting Stors
BY PHIIANDER JOHNSON.

Just Doing.
When you hears de wind 4 blowin'
All aroun' de cabin do,
An it's startin' in snowin'
Till de moon can't shine no mo-,
Don't you worry, honey chile;
Go to bed an dream q while,
Cause de sun is boun' to smile
Same as what it did befo'.
Don't you member how de roses
Used to blossom bright an gay7
Now dem roses dey jes' dozes
Waitin' fob de summer day.
Shadows wasn't made foh you;
Go to sleep until dey's through.
Same as what de roses do
Honey dat's de proper way.
Evening star., 1938-12-28

objectives representing the Institu-
tion's "'unhampered initiative"
Miss Hegeman has testified to her
vision. She has supplied a practical
memorial for Mr.. Porter seventeen
years after his death. He will be
remembered for his gentleness,
courtesy, modesty, kindliness and
generosity, and she for her genius
in keeping those qualities alive in
his name,
Evening star., 1938-12-28
December 4.
Urges Revival Of
Bible Study.

To the Editor Of The Star:
When was boy practically every
home In our neighborhood had family
prayer and daily Bible study which
seems to be rarity today. In my opin-
ion there Is hardly home in our country
which has not at least one copy Of the
Bible stored away, and yet there are
very few who read the Bible thoroughly
and use it a. hrst choice for reading.
It seems to be closed book with little
or no bearing on many lives. There Is
some reason why the best seller Il seldom
read. am not writing for the purpose
Of clarifying but rather to emphasize
that the Bible Is . record Of what God
has done for mankind and what He VIII
continue to do II people win 60 back
10 Him for Sheax health and peaca of mind.
Evening star., 1938-12-28
Sosscer's Candidacy

Local interest in the special elec-
ton next month to fill the House
seat made vacant by the death of
Representative Gambrill, Democrat,
OF Maryland, is heightened by the
candidacy of State Senator Lansdale
G. Sasscer of Prince Georges County.
Although native and political
leader Of Prince Georges, Senator
Sasscer received his high school edu-
cation In Washington and practices
Evening star., 1938-12-28
West Los Angeles, Calf.
December IS.
Wants Severe Curb
On Motorists.

On Motorists.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Driver and Pedestrian" in The Star
of December 21, says what many WASH
ington residents are Indignantly saying,
but are too inarticulate to get before the
proper authorities
Occasionally you say something edi-
torially which leads me to believe you are
in favor Of trafic regulations and en-
forcement that will make human life
in Washington reasonably safe. Some
months ago you stated, for example,
that one little child's life was Of more
value than all the automobiles. When
you make such statements every decent
citizen feels like going down to the
Treasury corner and yelling "Hurrah for
The Star"
The street in front Of my house has
become horrible speedway. One woman
was killed at our corner. A delivery
truck driver was killed up the street
and there have been msny crashes.
Drivers honk, honk, honk, day and night.
called up the trafnc director and talked
to him. wrote him letter Of protest.
urged him to slow down trafac by plac-
ing frequent stop signs on all streets and
his reply was that he would have to have
. traffic count made to determine on
which streets there was more trafic.
AS If that had anything to do with It'll
Anything he would do to stop the speed
crazy drivers Of washington would seem
well worth doing. Instead Of planning
and building smooth streets which in
vite speeders he should make 1t hazard.
GUS to speed. It is an outrage that we
have any deaths ct all in Washington
from automobile accidents. There is no
excuse for an automobile accident" I
say that after more than IS years Of
driving In more than 30 States.
December q. WILLIAM Z. BAILEY.
Evening star., 1938-12-28
Wants Statistics On
Pedestrian Injuries.

Az tne 6oltoE Oh Inc 0ters
The hearing of the District Commis-
sioners on tra11lc control Will be to some
extent . failure II it Is not more analy-
tical than general consideration Of the
subject has thus far been. For instance,
what some of US would like to know Is
whether the large yearly pedestrian death
list Is made up entirely Of individuals
who were not handicapped by physical
inllrmities Of any kind.
Told that . certain number Of pedss-
rians are trafnc victims during the year
the onhand inference Of the public 10
apt to be that all Of them were In the
prime Of life: all Of them In perfect
physical condition. If %, it would hardly
be too much to say that the record IL
amazing as well as tragic. But may it
not be fact that many Of these tramc
victims had to take chances under the
disadvantage Of some physical handicap
such - impairment of hearing, dimness
Of sight, weak-mindedness, old age?
II careful investigation were made,
the percentage Of seriously handicapped
pedestrians would probably seem sur
prising. An unprejudiced observer will
tell you that . great majority Of motor
lists drive carefully. II the exceptional
motorist who disregards the pedestrians
right Of way were not foolish enough to
imagine that all pedestrians have perfect
hearing, are keen-Mghted, sure-footed,
the caution with which he would regard
trafnc lights would probably reduce the
y,l,nohSr ~ y,Adaakpian AAA%hs - . w>~,,
great extent.
WILLIAM r. TALBOTT.
December Is.
Evening star., 1938-12-28
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All rights Of publication of special dispatches
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Evening star., 1938-12-28
Jonah.

II wonder why Jonah's name is used
as symbol of hard luck7" said one fish,
erman.
That's easily explained" answered the
other. HE let the biggest fish on record
get away"
Evening star., 1938-12-28

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Collection made at the end Of each month or
each week, Orders may be sent BY mail or tee.
phone National 5000
Evening star., 1938-12-28
Helpless,

A hot wave, a cold wave,
A snowstorm or q rain
There's no good in predicting,
And it's useless to complain.
Evening star., 1938-12-28
The Reason.

"They tell me your boy Josh is taking
great interest in books"
Well" answered Farmer Corntossel,
apologetically, you see he sprained his
ankle an couldn't get out to tend to foot
ball an his other duties."'
Evening star., 1938-12-28

de man." said Uncle Eben, dat
thinks he knows it all is purity happy an
oontented until dc notion gits into his
head 70 tall I'll he known"
Evening star., 1938-12-28
Not Complete.

When pleasure should be holding sway
Our griefs, alas, begin:
They wish us, Happy New Year Day.
And then the bills come in.
Evening star., 1938-12-28

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Evening star., 1938-12-28
No Wonder.

No wonder.
Republics" said the melancholy man,
"are always ungrateful"
WELL" answered Senator Sorghum,
$50 many people are always trying to
work a republic for a good thing that
you can't wonder if its disposition finally
gets little peevish."
ut Is easy to be enthusiastic for man
before election" said Hi Ho, the sage OF
Chinatown. After election, you must
wait awhile to make sure you won't have
to apologize for him."
Evening star., 1938-12-28

cities where black flag is the sign Of . Z.
trafdc death are Atlanta, Ga, and In u
dianapolis, Ind. Evanston, ILL.,, and Mar :
shalltown, Iowa, use q green and white :
safety banner which Is flown at half W
mast on the days when traffic fatalities. ..
occur. Port Arthur, Tex, displays the
location Of current trafic accidents on
. bulletin board in its business district
while Brown County, Wis, and Peoria,
H., have erected large safety clocksS>
showing the number Of local trafficsss
deaths and injuries. Death cars fronrsss
accidents involving reckless driving arsss,
prominently displayed in the cities ofsss*s
Kansas City, Mo-, and Riverside, III. ms
Seattle, Wash., Q character known aSs4s
Patrol Pete appears On sign boards andsss
In newspapers % . reminder to Inotor. r.sss 80
lists to watch their driving" -
q. How long has Pope Plus been Popetss.
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proonng hunting eoat.-C. L. NJ. -. -.
A. The National Bureau cf Standards =
says that formula for mixture which
can be used for waterproodng hunting. -.
clothes is ~ follows: Eight parts par-s,''
ann, 10 parts 10 per cent rubber solu. :
tan and TOO parts stoddard solvent.
The pArafnn 10 melted by warming and, :,
poured slowly into the stoddard solvent. /,
stirring the mixture meanwhile. The
required amount Of rubber solution Is /,
added to the parafnn-stoddard solvent 2
mixture and stirred. The mixture can
b applied by br,ishing. stoddard sol.-,,
vent II IN inf,ammahls liquid. Propetss :.
precautions against flrS should be taken 's14s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-30
Adventure In Haiti.

Adventure in Haiti shadowy figures fitted II,
through the black Haitian night In October, 1919 They
looked like natives and their dress manner and deport-
ment conformed to the Haitian type, but two OF Them
were American Marines They were seeking the capture
OF Charlemagne Peralte, notorious bandit leaoer'
Heading this little band was Sergeant Herman H Hanne
ken and CORPORAL william r. Button both OF whom held
commissioned rank In the Gendarmere d'Haiti Each
marine PLAYED the part Of Haitian to the manner porn
Ter faces were backened and they spoke the native
patois fluently They followed carefully lad plan
Encanped in the hills with strong outpost OF sentres,
the bandit leader believed himself safe. Hanneken,
through ruse, pretended that his errand to Charlie
rnarne was legitimate one and he passed sentry after
sentry without opposition The dense Haitian forest 81
closed in on them they moved closer and closer 70
their objective They had rsked everything on their
belief that they would pass for natives Should the enemy
become suspicious there would be swift ending to their
adventure Several times the plan seemed baked when
inquisve native outlaws loyal to their leader threat
the bandits headquarters, the more their means Of
escape was cut off. There could be no turning back
Arriving at the outlaw camp, there was brief struggle
The marines and their native followers disposed OF the
leader scattered the bandits and made safe RETURN
after removing forever another menace to the peace OF
Haiti. Log Of the u. s. Marines
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-30

Checking up recently on young peoples musical
tastes reporter surprised to discover that the youth
Of the land developing taste for symphony concerts
same reporter was surprised to discover that many young
men and women were enrolling for Boston Symphony
concerts under the direction of Serge Koussevtzky Bos
ton like New York. is singuarly fine place to i've m
II YOU like something besides movies and the usual Sa
town programs. For instance up In Boston there are
twentyour Friday afternoon and the same NUMBER %
SATURDAY. night concerts stretching through the season
from October to April In Boston group buy couple Oh
season symphony tickets then they draw lots and turns
for the concerts Radio has developed youthful tastes
considerably nasmuch as interest and even curiosity
urges youth try anything once and whereas some de-
eide that symphony music is out OF tneT sphere 'ney
And themselves eventually listening to the music OF the
treat composers and to the analysing of composition
by clever commentator And 10 and behold, before you
know It, the erstwhle jitterbug can call symphony Wy
name at the drop Of the hat.