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Evening star., 1938-10-16
The 1889 Auto Show.

The nineteenth annual automobile
show OF the National Capital finally
finds its locale at the Chevy Chase Ice
Palace on Connecticut avenue. The dates
chosen are November 5 to II, inclusive.
The showing of new models, how
ever, only will break the ice in a f1eura-
tive sense in the drive for new sales
goals, as the ice for future skating will
not be available at that time. Instead,
temporary wooden floor will be placed
over the ice-forming pipes, on which
the cars will rest.
The history of the local shows is an
interesting one. For lack Of suitable
locations they have been shunted around
the city with no permanent home. AS
q matter Of fact, up to few days ago,
the plan for show this year was almost
abandoned because Of the lack of ade-
quate space. 1t is lamentable that in a
city as large as Washington an audi
torium suitable for this event and many
others is still nowhere to be found.
Washington automobile shows under
the present sponsorship. the Washington
Automotive Trade Association. started at
the old Convention Hall at Sixth and K
streets. The show moved on. The Wash.
ington Auditorium, Wardman Park
Garage, the Automotive Exhibit Hall on
Twenty fourth street we're the subse-
quent locations. The old CONVENTION Han
Evening star., 1938-10-16
ENDURING PEACE
BY THE RIGHT REV JAMES E. FREEMAN D. D, L. D, D. c. L,
BISHOP OF WASHINGTON.

Germs peace. War Is no longer a ques-
ton of the heaviest batAAlions: 1t is q
question that concerns vast concentra-
tions OF defenceless men, women and
children in concentrated areas who. un-
armed and defenseless, are the prey Of
the eagles Of destruction. These modern
factors. these potential engines of de-
struction, make war more diabolical than
1t has ever been. This situation compels
us to revise our methods of adjusting
differences and reconciling disputes. 1t
may be that the cunning and inventive
genius of man, disclosed in what he has
created to destroy human life, may drive
him to new ways of preserving it. The
old utterly pagan and wholly worldly pat
terms have failed us, the old schemes Of
secret diplomacy will not work in a
world equipped with instrumentalities
that have 4 greater capacity to destroy
than to rebuild and recreate.
Once q Mighty Teacher affirmed that
"they that take the sword shall perish
with the sword" and in another place He
gave the peacemakers a supreme place
of distinction. He was thinking Of peace
makers motivated by righteous judg-
ments. He was thinking of that kind of
peace that should cover the earth rs the
waters cover the sea. This dream of a
world at peace has been long in coming.
Are the pressures and exigencies of our
modern, highly mechanical world forcing
upon us His ideals of what constitutes
right human relations? Whether within
our own confines, with all the difficult
and complex problems of our life, or in
the broader field OF international rela-
tions, are we to develop that kind of
craftsmanship that brings to every coun-
Gil chamber judgment that is consist
ent, Just and righteous?
Our present world is highly sensitized.
potential magazine made up of deadly
and destructive forces; a spark may bring
it into action. We believe the very criti-
calness of the situation is compelling men
to think. and think deeply. If we have
not invoked the forces Of righteousness,
surely the hour has struck when they
must be brought to bear else. to use Car
lyle's words: I'VE shall continue to be
distressed and distracted ever more and
more. and eventually perish in frantic
suicidal dissolution"
We have a better hope and We believe
that the Prince of Peace is presently to
reign in the hearts and minds and con-
sciences OF men. We believe it, because
We can see no peace without it.
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Peace to be enduring must be founded
In righteousness. the ways Of diplomacy
may at times be determined by expediency,
but the way of peace is secured through
the judgment Of men who are governed
by righteous judgments.
There is hne phrase in beautiful
prayer which runs thus: Establish
among them that peace which is the
fruit OF righteousness" Whether 1t be
the differences or MISUNDERSTANDING
that create divisions between friends, or
the recurring strife between men in the
industrial workroom. or the more serious
controversies between states and nations,
there can be but one basis of q lasting
reconciliation, and that basis Is justice.
equity and honest dealing. A truce may
be effected and temporary peace estab-
Ished that stays more serious results,
but If 1t is to be peace that means last
Ing satisfaction and good will, 1t must be
grounded in Righteousness.
Frequently conditions arise where q
choice has to be made between the lesser
of two evils but 1t is rarely choice that
gives lasting satisfaction. Compromises
are dangerous, especially where they tn
volve consistency and integrity of pur-
pose. No one can be unmindful OF the
perils that attended the recent militant
action of the powers in Europe, and we
wish we could feel that what was done
at the council table was of such 4 char
acter that racial hates and ambitions are
to be permanently repressed. 1t strains
our credulity. Let this pass, and let us
breathe bit easier that at least for the
time being peace is secured. At least
let us be thankful that sanity at the
eleventh hour saved 4 grave and threat
ening situation. Does not the whole
question of lasting peace find its secu-
rity in something other than compromises
on expansive lines on a hastily drawn
map? Have we not reached a stage in
the life OF men and of nations where
something nobler and finer than the old
ways and practices of diplomacy must de-
termine the action of nations? The
cynic has had his day and it has been
long and bloody, and the record is one
OF shame and selfish purposes and prosti-
tuted ideals. Unless something better
less conscienceless. can be devised, espe-
cially in world that has perfected in
struments of wholesale destruction what
does the future hold for the oncoming
generation?
the mightiest problem OF our age con-
Evening star., 1938-10-16
Pope Plus Message.

The message which Pope Plus XI sent
to the Catholic University of America
for its golden jubilee was not intended
for a fractional audience only. 1t was
designed to be read by the world, and
1t is published at a moment when the
instruction. the warning, the encourage
ment which it conveys are sadly wanted
by the people of the earth.
In consequence of his high conception
of the nature and gifts of man." the
Holy Father says, the Catholic is neces-
sarily the champion of true human lib
critics; 1t is in the name Of God Him
self that he cries out against any civic
philosophy which would degrade man
to the position of a soulless pawn in
sordid game of power and prestige, or
would seek to Danish him from member
ship in the human family; it is in the
same Holy Name that he opposes any
social philosophy which would regard
man as a mere chattel in commercial
competition for profit, or would set him
at the throat Of his fellows in blind,
british class struggle for existence"
These words are reafirmation of the
eanctity, the sacredness of the individual
spirit. The Pontiff asserts the ancient
elemental fact that man, created free
and equal in the sight of their Maker,
must be exempt from any coercion which
would destroy their character as per-
sonalities independent of, yet closely re-
lated to their brethren. All the con-
structive faith, all the aspiration and the
fulf1llment of the race are correlated to
this principle. Deny it, and every reality
of civilization is challenged. Accept 1t,
and every hope for progress, harmony
and peace is strengthened in purpose
and effect.
But it is contradicted, it is fouted in
several quarters" in these critical
times Pope Plus sorrowfully confesses
that private immortality and public sub
version have in many places raised the
banner of revolt against the Cross of
C[Ilst. he oOes noe specify Communism
and Fascism, yet it is plain that he has
IN mind their devastating influence when
he refers to dangerous theories which
few years ago were but whispered in
the secret conventicles of discomfort" and
ARE today preached from the housetops."
christian teaching alone, in its majestic
integrity" he declares, can give full
meaning and compelling motive to the
demand for human rights and liberties"
The United States, Christian country,
comprehends such guidance. At the
Catholic University and throughout the
land in general, grateful Americans
thank the Holy Father for his message
and the love which prompted it.
Evening star., 1938-10-16
Virginia Highways.

The Virginia Highway Commission has
announced tentative ALLEGATIONS of $247,-
s64y04 for the improvement of traflic ar
teries in Arlington and Fairfax Counties,
subject to hearing to be held at
Fredericksburg on November 3. In the
event the commission decides that the
improvements are necessary and au-
thorizes the State ALLEGATIONS, four Of the
five proposals would become eligible to
Federal allotments of funds which would
bring the amount available for ex-
penditure to 100000.
Two of the tentative projects are for
the widening of arteries which now
carry a heavy volume of trafic. One is
for the Lee Highway from Rosslyn, at
to Cherrydale. while the other is for the
widening of Columbia Pike from Glebe
road westward.
Both of these roads traverse areas
which, during the past few years, have
experienced rapid growth in residence
building, and which are expected to
continue to grow. The commission by
its action, has shown wise foresight in
selecting them for improvement now.
Any further delay in carrying out such
projects will make them more costly, due
to the fact that buildings and grounds
will encroach on what would be the wider
right Of way.
Two other projects which will draw
Federal funds, if approved, are on Route
in Fairfax County from West Falls
Church to Tysons Corner, and for Route
236. also in Fairfax County from the end
of the present improvement into AMMAN
dale.
The completion of these projects will
promote the safety OF travel to and
from the District of Columbia, and will
materially relieve the present morning
and afternoon congestion. The Lee
Highway project, by all means, should
receive primary attention because Of the
plans of the Federal Government to con-
meet up new highway from the Arling-
ton Memorial Bridge, under proposed
new span of the Key Bridge. coming into
the Lee Highway near Rosslyn.
The officials and the ciyic-minded citi-
zens have all the arguments in their
favor in pressing for these important
improvements. It is hoped that they
will take them to the hearing at Freder-
icksburg and put up such a strong front
that the Virginia Highway Commission
will make their tentative ALLEGATIONS
permanent.
Evening star., 1938-10-16
Shooting Stars.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.

The Candidate.
Dat candidate, he come aroun'
A lookin' mighty neat
His voice it seem jes' like de SCUM
OF music, it's dat sweet.
He step right up an take yor han
An wears a fren'ly look,
An when he smiles, why, goodness Ian
It's like a picture book!
Dey cheers foh him through every mile
He travels day by day.
He stops an talks little while
An den de bandit play.
Dey gets elected now an den.
Dat change is what I hates.
Dey's 50 much better compny when
Dey's only candidates.
Evening star., 1938-10-16

hand the Government would subsidize
consumption by distributing surplus sup
plies at very low prices There might be
free milk and free orange and grapefruit
juices for all the Nations school chill
dren. There might be ways devised TO
lower drastically the price of meat and
dairy products and cotton products to
the low-income working groups
This idea could meet the argument of
scarcity and high prices, but 1t, would
create immense problems.
For one thing, who would decide which
individuals should share in the low, sub
sidized prices? For another thing, what
part could private industry and private
distribution play in system Of this kind?
For third thing. where would the money
come from to permit high price to the
farmers and a subsidized low price on
the farm products when offered to the
masses of low-income workers?
The answer is that, as vet. the startling
new ideas for dealing with the farm
problem are only ideas. .o
tcoe,r.sht 1889
Evening star., 1938-10-16

pulSry labor camps, dissolution OF Ma
sonic lodges, suppression of Communist
newspapers, 4 variety of concessionary
measures designed to curry favor with
adjacent countries, which q month ago
treated with Czechoslovakia as a sov-
eretgn equal, maturing plans for
closer; economic union" with Germany
all these things are telltale evidence
that Czechoslovak independence, as ma
tions understand the term. has gone
where the woodbtne twineth not.
What is happening, what yet may
happen, to tie Czechoslovakia to the
Nazi chariot is, Of course, merely the
occurrence of the inevitable. Held
within the prongs of three-sided wise
by Germany, by what was formerly Aus
tria and by Hungary, to say nothing of
Poland's half-Nelson in the Teschen
area, the skeleton of the state created
at Versailles has, in cold, rational self
interest, no alternative except realistic
ally to make the best terms it can with
its powerful lese. Their fortifications
gone, Pilsen, seat of Skoda, and Prague
itself brought within easy German gun
range, their sole outlet to the sea. the
Elbe. more dependent even than before
on German control Of its fiow to the
North Sea; their basic industries trans
ferred to NaA possession with the ces-
sion of Sudetenland-faced by such iron
conditions. DR.. Chvalkovsky had little to
do at Munich except, cap in hand. to
accept such bounty as Hitler was dis
posed to bestow upon helpless people.
But the Czechs have not gone to
Canossa. They yield to Might. not
Right.
Evening star., 1938-10-16
Library Report.

The annual report of the trustees OF
the Washington Free Public Library is
prophetic as we'll as retrospective. 1t
notes the steady progress Of the library
in quantity and quality of service, in its
physical growth through branches and
in the increasing esteem in which 1t is
held in the community" but recognizes
"the obligation Of rendering a larger and
better service" The Nations Capital is
expanding-in population, in activity, in
importance as the cultural metropolis
visioned by its founders, the first and
third Presidents of the United States.
1t follows inevitably, that the facilities
of the library must be developed COM
mensurately.
For several years, the trustees have
been concerned particularly with the
problem represented by the need for =
new central library building. Appre-
ciating "the serious financial condition
confronting the District Government and
the local taxpayers" they sought a
solution which would be sound
but which would add the least amount
to the tax burden" Careful studies of
various proposals led them ITO the final
reluctant conclusion that q new building
simple in design and stripped Of any
unnecessary ornamentation but repre-
senting essential requirements for the
best modern service, was the only solution
that would be economically sound and
.forward-looklng." A site on the north
side Of Pennsylvania avenue between
Sixth street and John Marshall place
was suggested by Frederic A. Delano,
chairman Of the National Park and Plan
ming Commission, and approved by Con-
sress; and funds in amount of sixty
thousand dollars were secured under the
Appropriation Act of 1889 for plans
through the interest of Representative
Ross A. Collins chairman Of the District
Subcommittee Of the House Committee
on Appropriations
But approximately s. $500 600 is wanted
for the actual construction of the build
ing. A seventh part Of this amount is
asked by the trustees in their estimates
for 1910 in order that the drawing of the
plans may be completed and an actual
beginning of foundation work initiated.
For the remaining 100000 an appeal
is lodged with the District Commission
ers, who are traditionally interested and
active in promoting the development of
the public library SYSTEM" to seek
P. w. A. grant, supplementing or decreas-
Ing the needed annual appropriations.
Branch libraries also are needed for
rapidly growing communities in the
neighborhood of the present dilapidated
Conduit road sub branch, at Tenleytown
and in Anacostia, but the most pressing
requirement is for the new home for the
central establishment. There may be
some persons who do not share the
trustees anxiety for the library's growth
in adequate facilities. If so, they soon
would be convinced If they would visit
the overcrowded central building in
Mount Vernon square. A self-evident
mandate is visible there, and the demand
constitutes an opportunity in the judg-
ment Of all who love progress and care
for the cultural and social advancement
Of their fellow citizens.
Evening star., 1938-10-16
Czech Black Friday.

Painful in Czechoslovak memories As
September ls, 1888, will be-the date ON
which Prague at Anglo-F French behest
agreed to surrender Sudetenland to Ger
many-October II seems likely to loom
In the dismembered states recollections
as perhaps of even sadder import-a
verltable Black Friday for the disillu-
stoned people Of Masaryk and Benes.
On that day the post-surrender Czecho-
slovak foreign minister. DR.. Chvalkov-
sky, presented himself before Chancellor
Hitler in the marbled Fuehrerhaus at
Munich-destined in all future Nazi
history to rank as the scene of the
totalitarian Reich's diplomatic triumph
over democratic Europe-and pledged
what one American commentator in
Berlin describes as "a vassal's oath"
BY the undertakings into which
Pragues emissary entered, that which
remains of Czechoslovakia becomes for
all practical purposes, part and parcel
OF the Nazi empire. An official COM
munique, issued after Dr. Chvalkovskys
visit to the Fuehrerhaus assures Hitler
of loyal Czechoslovak attitude
toward Germany. The omnibus nature
OF that guarantee is fully realized in
both countries. The "one remaining
bulwark Of democracy in Central Eu-
rope" vastly shrunken bastion since
loss of Bohemia to the Reich, of Teschen
to Poland and the imminent severance
Of the Hungarian provinces, will hence
forth be good neighbor" in
the Nazi sense.
The new deal has promptly set in.
Restrictions on free speech, press and
assemblage. oppression Of Jews, COM
Evening star., 1938-10-16
Twenty Years Ago
The World Var Day BY Day
October Is, 1918.

British Army patrols entered Lille,
which was being evacuated hastily by the
Germans. The Belgian drive continued,
enveloping Thourout. Passing on beyond,
they cut the main supply highway and
railroad east Of this town, hampering
the German retreat.
Americans delivered a smashing blow
to the enemy by assaulting and capturing
Grand Pre-, important base of German
operations in the Champagne. The
Argonne was now virtually conquered
and the way clear for move on Busancy.
wilson's refusal of an immediate armis-
tice caused . panic In Berlin financial
circles.
Evening star., 1938-10-16

Selection for the managership Of the
Brooklyn National League Dodgers Is
something like an experience with q re-
volving door: Glad to get in; glad to
get out.
Evening star., 1938-10-16

Colonel Lindbergh has decided not to
answer the recent charges of the eleven
ACE" Soviet flyers. Only about a hum
dred and forty million other Americans
agree with him.
Evening star., 1938-10-16
The Fame Factory.

Ihe k1me FACTORY.
Remember" said the serious patriot,
that you are making history
"Well,' answered Senator Sorghum,
"1'll do my best, but history is like most
results Of human endeavor. never yet
saw any made to suit everybody"
Evening star., 1938-10-16
Cause for Rejoicing.

Though Autumn days may mournful be
I'll utter no complaining breath,
For 1t will be a Joy to see
~ The fierce mosquito starve to death.
Evening star., 1938-10-16

Experience is the best teacher" said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, but oc-
casionally. as In distinguishing between
mushrooms and toadstools, your educa-
ton comes too late"
Evening star., 1938-10-16

trailer family has Travelled 123 900
miles in nine years Traffic conditions
being what they are, many a Washing
ton family has thought it has spent as
long and journeyed as far in a week end
trip to Baltimore.
Evening star., 1938-10-16
Certainly Not.

"Are you superstitious?"
Not q Bit" answered the man who is
ashamed of his little weakness. II have
nothing to do with superstition. In fact
have observed that whenever begin
to take notice OF signs I always have
bad luck
Evening star., 1938-10-16

DE truth" said Uncle Eben, sis toe
good fob some folks, dar amt no use
wasttn' time telltn' Il to EN-"
Evening star., 1938-10-16
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Evening star., 1938-10-16
Earth's Hixhway.

It's fine to read astronomy
And think how earth speeds on
through space.
We can have great fun now you see
And thumb q ride to some new place.
Evening star., 1938-10-16

1dIHl dAlN Aid~o ACSh giving ll1OoC
products to families on relief as a sup
plement to tine othe- aid that they get
The result is that those on direct relief
have been eating butter and oranges and
fresh vegetables and many other products
that millions of workers employed by pri-
vate industry are unable to afford. Those
relief clients now are to be given 500, 900
new suits of clothes and overco&ts of a
quality that normally cost up to $50 each
at retail They also are to be given
greatly increased quantities of foodstuffs
with which to bolster their debts.
If farm surpluses are to be distributed
among those on relief, they will be
flooded with mattresses and underwear
and dairy products and clothing and 9TH
er products. The result would be that
the standard of living of those who do not
work for that living would be far higher
than the standard of living of those who
do work.
Even now, complaints are filtering into
Washington from the employed. who say
that their neighbors on relief are faring
better than they would fare if they
worked for living.
Mr. Wallace is up against that fact. He
also is up against the fact that the Ma
ton, whether rightly or wrongly, is sold
on the idea that the A. A. A. is continu-
ing to kill little pigs and to plow up cotton
and wheat so that there will be scarcity
and high prices for food.
These facts are leading the Secretary
of Agriculture, and through him the
Roosevelt administration, to toy with the
idea of finding some way to subsidize low
prices of farm commodities for the en-
ployed workers of this country who are
in the low-income groups Only in this
way can there be q distribution of the
vast surplus supplies now piling up:
The idea Is that Government would
continue to protect farm income and
prices on the one hand. but On ths other