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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12
Sale of Helium to Germany
A Stimulus to Barbarism
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
Referring to the latest attempt on the
part Of Germany to purchase helium
from the United States, may raise the
question, What can the United States
gain from such cooperation with Ger
many?"
In the light of Germany's past per-
formances as a treaty and promise
breaker, any encoura cement given them
by our country to promote the use Of
dirigibles for peaceful purposes would
be ridiculous and asinine-regardless OF
Germany's attempts to make the United
States believe that the dirigible could not
be made useful as a military agency.
Leave 1t to the Germans to disguise their
real purposes and intentions, and eventu-
ally use the dirigible for military pur-
poses.
II Germany can find use for dirigibles,
why can't the United States do the
same thing and reserve its supply of this
precious gas for its own use?
To sell Germany helium Is Just an
other way for the United States to en-
courage q barbaric country to bring
warfare closer to the civilized world.
Let Germany know that we want to
have as little to do with them as possible
until the time shall come when they shall
mend their ways and act like . civilized
country should act. E. r. HAAS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12

Georgia and Mississippi. The plague
OF canker worms already is reported
from the Middle Atlantic States.
The coddling moth. worst enemy of
apple orchards, has reached the flying
stage as far north as Indiana. The Mex
lean bean beetle had an extremely low
winter death rate and came out from
Information near Norfolk, Va, nine days
earlier than ever before. The potato
leaf hopper has been observed just out
side Washington two weeks in advance
Of all past records. ...
Prediction is still vague as to the pos
sibilities of grasshopper plague in the
West this year. Cool weather has de-
layed egg Matching over large part of
the area usually infested. Matching has
gone forward, however. in Utah, south
eastern Colorado and Texas and is prac-
tically complete in Oklahoma and Mis-
souri,. An exceptionally dry summer may
result In great infestation of these
pests. The vegetable beetle is more
numerous and destructive than usual in
the South. The hessian fly, pest of
wheat, withstood abnormally low tenn
peratures the second week Of April in,
Kansas and its spring brood now is COM
ing out in Indiana. The potato bugs
are exceptionally numerous through the
Southeast. Mormon cricket eggs have
Matched throughout Utah.
Cool weather, however, has held back
the emergence Of the boil weevil in many
parts Of the cotton States and given a
severe setback to the cotton leaf hopper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12
"A Shameless BETRAYAL

Senator Borah, like many states
man. American and foreign, does not
include among his public virtues a rec
ord for unalloyed consistency in the
realm Of international affairs. On one
score the Idaho veteran does have
slate that is spotlessly clean. That is
his uncompromising devotion to the
ideals Of democracy. He has never
risen above principle" to let expediency
be his guide where they are concerned.
It Is in pursuance of that outstand-
ing trait of his political character that
the father of the Senate takes occa-
sion to brand as "a shameless betrayal"
the leadership Of Great Britain and
France at Geneva today, to bring about
League recognition Of Italy's conquest
Of Ethiopia. Apparently with chari-
table purpose not too conspicuously to
identify the United States with that
perfidious proceeding, Mr.. Borah re-
trains from reminding the country that
on April 10 President Roosevelt, in COM
mending the Italo-British agreement,
implicitly stamped with American APP
proval the kernel of that marriage of
CONFERENCE.-The seizure of Ethiopia
and the Fascist invasion of Spain. The
amazing White House communique is
being exploited by Mr. Chamberlain,
both in Parliament and in the League
Council, as plea in extenuation.
Senator Borah's charge, which, in
light of current events, is an irrefuta-
BILE indictment, is that the chief Old
World democracies have no more regard
for treaties than the dictator states.
The Idahoan considers that the British
and the French are on untenable ground
in holding up the violators of Ethiopia,
Spain and Austria to world scorn while
they themselves. by their duplicity at
Geneva, sanction the crushing of Halle
Selassie's tinsel sovereignty. Viscount
Halifax and M. Bonnet are going even
further than that. They are moving to
have the League of Nations itself per-
form hara-kiri with respect specifically
to its condemnation of the Ethiopian
aggression and generally with respect
to the principles of the Covenant.
what is the difference?" Mr. Borah
asks. between selling a nation and
Endorsing the seizure? Or what is the
difference between Hitlers seizure of
Austria and the betrayal of Ethiopia
by Britain and France?" The answer to
both questions is that there is no diff
ference. It is a welcome blast that
comes from the Sage of Boise. The only
wonder is that so many weeks have been
allowed to elapse, since this years cycle
OF dictatorial aggression and demo-
cratic" approval thereof set in, before
so authoritative an expression of Ameri-
can public opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12
Shooting Stars.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
Doctors All.

Doctors All.
have known some wondrous peon]
As I trudged along my way;
Some would initiate the steeple
Where mighty bell held sway;
Some were mentioned as Professor"
And had letters to their names,
And you had to be guesser
To define their mighty claims.
Some others told us gently
How to ease each daily task
And pondered all intently
On each question we might ask.
They managed life securely
AS you pondered these or those
And thought guess would surely
Bring you reasons for repose.
They held collegiate titles
OF most imposing CLINT.
They would search our very vitals
And expose them all in print.
I heed their demonstrations
With reverential shock;
I bunch their designations
And simply call them "Doc."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12

contend that the Federal Government
would lose by it, as repayment undoubt-
edly could be secured through leasing
arrangement or some form OF loan con-
tract which would not require the is
suance Of bonds by the borrower.
But they do regard the section as a
brazen attempt to extend extravagant
practices Of the Roosevelt Administra-
ton to States which have sought to pro-
tect themselves against profligacy in the
expenditure of public funds and have
expressed the belief that the real mo-
tive behind this surprising Federal gen.
crosby is the desire to further the po-
litical ambitions Of certain New Deal
Democrats, regardless of what State con-
situations may say about 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12
The Numbers Law Test.

Wash1ngton's new anti-numbers rack
eteering law has emerged victorious
from its first test In the courts, and
the gloom which has enveloped the citys
once-thriving lottery fraternity continues
to thicken.
Upholders of the law and those who
move in shady circles outside the law
had watched with intense interest the
legal battle before a judge and jury in
District Court to determine the effec-
tiveness OF this new weapon against
gambling and gang violence. The ques-
ton Of constitutionality OF the law was
raised by the defense and answered by
the Government, the particular issue
being constitutionality of the so-called
search and seizure" provision under
which arrests may be made on prob
able cause"
Having successfully passed its initial
hurdle, the law now heads for a test
in the Court of Appeals on the consti-
tutional issues debated in the lower
court. This test undoubtedly will be
welcomed by both sides in the battle,
for nothing so dampens the ardor Of
law enforcement officers as uncertainty
over the fate in the courts of a law be-
ing given its first trial.
1t is to be hoped the final testing in
higher courts of the numbers law will
not be long delayed. In the meantime,
there should be an intensiflcation of the
drive by police on the lottery racketeers,
who are reported to be on the run. They
should be kept on the move. The more
uncomfortable things are made for them
in the District, the better 1t will be for
potential victims OF the crime breeding
game" and for the abiding citizens
of the Capital in general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12
Good Luck.

Few District Commissioners of recent
memory have given a more lusty and
healthful stewardship to the Nations
Capital than has George E. Allen.
Answerable to Congress rather than to
the people over whom they govern, the
District Commissioners are in positions
of municipal administration where q
callousness and disregard of public needs
and wishes might easily develop. For
tunately for the District this has not
become the rule and from few of its
Commissioners has there been greater
responsiveness to local requirements than
has been displayed by Mr.. Allen.
With this consciousness of District
needs, the retiring Commissioner has
combined flair for showmanship which
has helped inject personality into a gov
eminent so peculiarly detached from its
subjects.
That these qualities have not detracted
from his efficiency in his public post has
been well established in the handling
OF such an important Job as his SUPER
Wsory responsibility over the various
welfare and relief programs Of the Dis
trict. Choosing the spectacular way of
obtaining important information about
relief needs, Mr.. Allen soon made clear
that he possessed both understanding
of the administrative problems and SYM
pathy for those so dependent upon pub
lie support.
In like manner he brought both show
manship and understanding to the cues
ton of District suffrage, consistently adj
vocating full rights OF citizenship for
local residents and staging a colorful
demonstration to this end at the 1886
Democratic convention.
With regret at his departure but with
complete sincerity, the orphan popula-
ton Of this city may wish him the best
OF luck in his forthcoming venture into
the field of insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12
Conduit Road.


Dear Sir:
II have a goldfish which measures 2
inches without the tail-have 1t in a
bowl holding about three quarts of water.
Although keep the water clean and
fresh all the time, the goldfish stays
at the top of the water most of the time,
with its mouth opening and shutting.
will you please tell me why? Will
you tell me how to care for It? I have
had it four months and 1t seems healthy.
Should there be more than one? I
will be SO grateful if you will>help me.
very sincerely yours, M. S. F."
X + ~
Dear lady, the fish is suffocating
1t must be healthy specimen, indeed,
to live at all under such circumstances.
Every goldfish Of that size should have
at least two gallons Of water to call Its
own.
We have fiddle, our one-eyed friend,
in four gallons, and it is none too much
for her, especially on heavy humid days.
and during the summer when the water
gets warm.
Aquarium specimens get their oxygen
both from the water and from the air.
Experience has shown that exotic, or
tropical fishes. will get along very well
with about II square inches Of surface
per fish, but that the goldfish must have
at least "a square inches.
x& *+
The surface of the water is, in some
ways, more important than the water it
self. for it is at the surface that Won
derful double action takes place. Some
oxygen enters the water, and much car
bon dioxide gas leaves it.
Since 1t IS the presence of the latter
which mostly makes fish gasp, it may
be realized that the bigger the surface,
the better. This is the most important
action, in sense, this exit OF the carbon
dioxide. and its replacement, although
in less measure, by oxygen.
There is always, perhaps, enough oxy-
gen in water to sustain fish, but its
life processes create the inimical gas.
AS it Is heavy gas, 1t lies close. to the
bottom, and only works it's way to the
air and freedom very slowly.
A goldfish is the most greedy Of all
fishes for oxygen.
This means that far more water, and
particularly more square inches of sur
Please notice we do not say bowl
The fish bowl is not only old-fashioned,
1t is not hygienic-for the pets-since by
its shape it holds too little water, and
has far too small a surface.
The rectangular tank Is much better.
1t is compromise between very shall
low box, with big surface, which would
be ideal and tall, narrow affair, which
would present the most front surface.
for visibility. but which again would not
give the fishes enough interchange at
the surface.
If we think Of Nature, her small pools
and streams her mighty rivers and lakes,
we can understand easily what a ire
mendous surface any fish has in it's nat
ural habitat.
A small bowl of three quarts is scarcely
enough for pair of guppies not more
than an inch in length. and not over
quarter of an inch thick.
Compared with these tiny creatures,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12
Protests Processes of the
Taxi Insurance Legislation
To the Editor Of The Star:

10 the E0ltor OF Inc star:
During the discussion of the taxicab
insurance bill in the House of Repre-
sentatives on May 9, several letters were
introduced and read into the Congress
sional Record. One letter was supposed
to come from the Industrial Brotherhood
Of Taxidrivers. This is a mythical or
ganization at present used by Ernest
E. Dollar and man named Harder
who have publicly boasted and displayed
large sums of money which they said
came from the Diamond Cab Associa-
ton in payment for lobbying activities
for the passage of the House bill. which
allows the posting of a cash bond by
cab associations.
The Industrial Brotherhood at no time
had paid membership of more than so
drivers and has been out of existence
Tor year. have the entire collection
OF files, minutes, dues receipts and men,
bership records and I should know all
about it for that reason.
Another letter was from the Central
Labor Union, voluntary organization
composed of local unions affiliated with
the A. F. of l.. This letter was supposed
to back up the position of local A. F.
OF l.. union of taxidrivers on the insllr-
ance bill. Since the A. F. of L. union
Of taxidrivers known as local No. 343
went out of business about six months
ago there has been no union under the
A. F. OF L. banner until about 10 DAYS
ago, when a group of 66 men met at 425
q street NV. and started a new union.
At that time so men of the 66 present
paid in total of $2S 40 in initiation fees.
The regular initiation fee strictly adhered
to by the Brotherhood of Transfers and
Chauheurs is 81 per member. Another
meeting was held in.the same hall Mon
day, May 8, sponsored by the C. L. U. and
the International Brotherhood of Team
sters and Chauffeurs and attended bv
$50 drivers.
1t would be interesting to know how
much the aforementioned letters inf1u-
enced the vote of the members of Con-
gress who on the yea and nay vote
stood 40 for and 46 against the accept
ance OF the conference report of Repre-
sentative Nichols and 113 for and 1877
against when roll call was taken after
the sergeant at arms had rounded up the
Representatives from the halls and the
cloak rooms, who did not hear the dis
cussion on the bill.
How much weight did the LOBBYISTS
OF these mythical unions have in swing
ing the vote in favor Of the large as
ISOLATION which is the most interested
in the lump sum provision of the House
bill?
BY their own admission these lobby
lists OF the mythical unions have been
interviewing Congressman every day for
the past six months in favor of the House
bill and have been working hand in
glove with the large associations and
against the Independent owners
GEORGE A. MARTIN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12
Makes Correction as to the
Descendants of Pocahontas

To the Editor Of The Star:
In an article published in The Star
issued May S, relative to the visit Of
Miss Dorothy Neville Role to this coun-
try, it was enormously stated that Po-
cahontas had no children. Pocahontas
was married to John Rolfe in 1914 at
jamestown. She died at Gravesend in
1917 while on visit to England. She
left one son, Thomas Rolfe, an only
child, who was educated by his uncle.
Henry Rolfe. Thomas Rolfe came to
Virginia, where he married Miss Poy-
thress. The most distinguished of his
numerous descendants was John Ran
dolph of Roanoke.
For reference see 1.-THE Cradle of the
Republic" published in 1900 by Lyon
Gardiner Tyler, president of the Col
lege Of William and Mary. The home
of Thomas Role is situated on the high
way from Surry Courthouse, Va, to the
jamestown ferry.
MARY A. TLEAnuN0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12
Maryland Bridges.

washington has definite interest in
the pretentious bridge building plans
now under consideration in Maryland.
The long discussed span proposals have
been given impetus through passage of
an enabling act by Congress authorizing
the Maryland Bridge Commission, a body
set up by the State Legislature, to con-
struct bridges over the Chesapeake Bay
and the Patapsco, Susquehanna and
lower Potomac Rivers.
The National Capital is most con-
cerned with the Chesapeake and lower
Potomac spans. They would bring the
Eastern Shore peninsula and the North
ern Neck of Virginia closer to Washing
ton. More tourist traffic is anticipated
here If the spans are built. Overnight
shipments by farmers and milk pro-
ducers to Baltimore and WASHINGTON
markets will become possible from new
areas.
The enabling legislation authorizes
either bridges or tunnels, and toll financ-
ing is permissible. Experiences Of New
York and other communities show such
. method entirely feasible in many in
stances. There is possibility, too, that
Federal p. w. A. funds may aid the
Maryland projects.
Chief objection to the bridge PRO-
posals comes from certain Eastern Shore
towns whose merchants fear they would
lose business to Baltimore and WASH
mgton. Other DIRECTORS question the adj
visibility Of spending on such project
the $4,000, 900 which it is estimated the
four structures would cost. Another
factor which should be taken into con-
sideration is the possibility that the State
might have to widen or rebuild such
roads as the Defense highway and
Southern Maryland pike to take care of
increased traffic from the bridges.
II Is Important. therefore. that the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E.sTRAcEWELL.

an average sized goldfish Is perfect
whale.
Once the keeper realizes this. he or
she will begin to know that the more
water, and the more surface, per fish,
the better all around.
1t must be realized that 1t is. perfectly
natural for q goldfish to gasp for air
at evening. It is just habit Of theirs.
But when they open and shut their
mouths constantly, it shows that some
thing definitely is wrong-either that the
animal is actually gasping for air, as
we say, or is Ill.
Fishes of all types, satisfied with the
oxygen content of their tank, will keep
their mouths clamped shut, except when
eating. There will be an easy motion
of the gills, but the mouth will stay shut.
Often goldfish come to the surface,
in the evening, and can be heard draw
ing in air. They will do this in even
the largest aquarium. Evidently 1t Is
an ancestral habit. probably coming from
river days, when the fishes got into the
habit Of sticking their noses out to catch
flies and other insects.
One goldfish in tank is perfectly all
right.
fiddle has enjoyed life far more since
her mate was taken from her about two
years ago.
Since there is usually more fun watch
ing two or more fishes, however, another
fish can be put in any tank with just
one fish.
But if more persons would start with
one fish, instead of several, there would
be FAR more fish happiness, and far less
deaths among them. The man who sells
'em cannot be blamed. He knows bet
ter but he also knows that the new pur-
chaser scarce would believe him If he told
the truth. Can I put two fishes In
thls?' he Is asked, as the lady holds up
cute little bowl. ooh, OF course he
says. He knows that If he insisted on
two to five gallon tank, he would lose
his sale.
Experience is the best, and sometimes
the only. teacher.
It is too bad, of course, that millions,
literally millions of healthy goldfshes
must suftocate and otherwise die because
people will not realize at first that
goldfish is a cold-Water fish, and. like
all cold-Water fishes, must have a great
deal OF oxygen and surface, hence
fair amount of water per fish.
four to five gallon tank is really
the smallest that goldfish should be kept
in. Such an aquarium, properly planted
IN about two inches of the proper sand,
will hold two to three small goldfshes,
and If they gasp some, they will be in
no particular danger
Coarse, not fine sand. is best Clumps
OF anacharis at each back corner, and
a punch OF cabomba in the center back,
plant it nicely. Such a tank may be
filled to half an inch of the brim, and
a glass panel set over the top on small
1elt pads. This permits as much water
and surface as possible The fish or
fishes will not suffocate The whole uni
verse is working to push air into that
tank, and the slightest crack will do.
You can't keep it out! Another ad-
vantage of this arrangement is that the
f1sh cannot leap out, a little habit they
also bring with them from the river, It
was okay in the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12

need for each structure be established
definitely, as has been proposed, by
scientific traffic counts and engineering
studies. For even If the spans are
financed by some private bridge author
ity deriving its revenue from tolls, the
debts of such a body would constitute
at least moral obligation on the State
and affect Maryland's credit If the
financial plan failed in any respect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12
The New Testament
An Ideal Gift Book

The New Testament with the words of
the Saviour printed in red is an ideal
gift suggestion which will be appreciated
by every one who reads the Scriptures.
This unusual volume also contains
specially prepared section giving the
names of trees, waters, mountains musi-
cal instruments and birds that are
named in the Bible. It gives many i'm
portant facts such as the longest book
and the shortest verse; This novel edi-
ton contains 254 pages printed on thin
Bible paper, and is bound in a flexible
black cover. Twenty cents postpaid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12
Proposes Island Carlton
As a Memorial to +. H

To the Editor Of The Star:
I have not. heard what form of me-
mortal is to be erected to former Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt on Roosevelt
Island. Perhaps a fine carlton could be
erected in suitable place on the island.
A place could also be arranged for ath-
letic sports which seem typical Of the
man. AS 1t would take some time to
make the chimes and erect the tower,
If thought advisable, why not get busy
and start the ball rollingf
VIM. II. WILSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12

Commissioner Allen is officially rated
as General in command of all Kentucky
Colonies. The Job carries high-sound-
ing title, but is not really as exacting
as the one Mr.. Allen has held for some
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12
Startling Situation.

1T Is only generation from shirt
sleeves to shirt sleeves" remarked an
observant citizen.
1.-The situation is even more startling"
said Senator Sorghum, IF you happen to
be studying nudist colony"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12

Arts OF oratory are seldom cultivated
for purposes of mere personal display.
Speaker Bankhead sometimes gathers
force by uttering clearly what he be-
lieves to be right. regardless of whether
or not it is expedient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-05-12

Of course certain perverse frame of
mind distinguishes eminent entertain
ers. No doubt Mae West feels that OBJ
lection to her has been raised only by
persons who are jealous of her extraor-
binary earning capacity.