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Evening star., 1938-06-20

Corporation through the land bank COM
missioner, both rates then being at an
emergency" level not contemplated when
the Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
was created in January. 1894.
Neither Of these extensions Of 1887
has yet expired, that for the per cent
land bank commissioner loans not ex-
piring until July "a, 193a. Before then,
Of course, another Congress will have
opportunity to appraise the need in the
light Of actual conditions for the period
affected. and be in far sounder position
to decide whether the bargain rate"
should be continued.
But special favors once given are hard
to withdraw-and none knows this better
than the public oficeholder who is de-
pendent upon the good will of the
recipients.
Evening star., 1938-06-20
The Presidents Tour.

President Roosevelt soon will start on
speaking tour which may have tre-
mendous effect upon public opinion
throughout the Nation. The purpose of
the trip is that of strengthening. his
influence with the voters and particu-
larly with members of Congress. He
will lend his aid to, friendly Senators
and Representatives who are candidates
for reelection. In his several addresses
he will commend their loyalty to his
ideals. Showing himself in their COM
pany, he gives his endorsement to their
ambitions.
OF course, the President believes that
such IN effort is necessary. In a num-
Der q States his party is split and there
Evening star., 1938-06-20
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES Z. TRACEWELL.

This Is q very poor year for lawns.
Grass, the perennial care Of the home
owner, looks very much worn every
where at this writing.
Even the famous June grass" which
usually lends q helping blade. Is not
coming up.
Bare patches are to be seen in lawns
which in past years were models Of
perfection; the earth In these spots
seems not only unusually dry and hard,
but also to lack fertility.
This unthriftiness appears in plots
where much fertilizer has been placed.
so there can be no real question Of
lack Of fertility, the natural solution
Of the mystery
No doubt rains at the wrong time.
and not at the right time, account for
the poor grass to be seen everywhere.
Early spring was exceedingly dry.
Those days almost amounting to a
drought were replaced with rainy and
cool weather, again at the wrong time
Of year.
The weather has not been right. And
when the weather isn't right. then
growing things OF the plant world will
not do their best.
Since 80 per cent Of the lawns one
sees are just on the border line, it
is not to be wondered at that a little
inimical weather will send them on the
bad side.
Neither water nor fertilizer will get
results
Something more is needed. something
which one often reads about, but too
seldom puts into application. 1t has
long title. ''The Amelioration of the
Soil" Every one interested in the
garden has read about it. Some think
it means tightening the soil with sand
or other material. Some think it means
fertilization, and nothing more. Some
are inclined to call the subject all
bosh, anyway.
The truth seems to be that such
materials as humus, peat moss, and lime,
as we'll as sand and ashes are necessary
not only for the food they may con-
tain, but even more for the condition
they bring the earth.
This condition is a compound OF
qualities, but the most essential one
seems to be that of loosening the soil
particles so that such food as is present
will be able to be taken up by the
roots.
Then the very porosity of the earth
has something to do with it, especially
in regard to air. 1t is generally realized
nowadays that roots must have air
Every one has seen the i'll effects of too
much earth heaped in terraces around
tree trunks.
Ordinarily we do not think OF plant
roots as needing air.
The big mechanism for airing the
plant is the leaf system
But there seems to be need for a
reciprocal system at the other end,
which is just another way of saying that
oxygen is of vital importance at any
end.
Evidently an inimical streak O.
weather, drought at the wrong time,
wet at the wrong time combined with
undue GOODNESS when heat should be
present, brings about soil condition
particularly upsetting to grass.
To ameliorate the soil in which grass
is growing means, first Of all, to provide
some sort of actual blanket which will
keep in the moisture, and cut down
evaporation.
OF all possible materials. humus and
peat moss, so-called, are ptobably best.
Evening star., 1938-06-20
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Star Spangled Banner.
THE Star Spangled Banner-oh, long
may it wave
Ger the land of the free and the Home
Of the Brave!"
The words swiftly how and the melody
brings
A hope to the humble-a warning to
kings
The Star Spangled Banner-a hint from
the sky
OF the majesty shown when our colors
pass by.
And the words will ring true with the
music 50 sweet
AS with eager attention we rise to our
feet.
Evening star., 1938-06-20
Who Answers
More Questions
Than ANY Other Person i?

Frederic J. Haakm. the original Answer
Man. holds this title, and nsv quis
book containing questions actually sub
mitted to his bureau and Ids answers
IL now available TO readers Of The Eve
ming Star. It is Just what you have been
waiting for-an inexpensive authortta-
tive publication. It includes quisss On
art. history. sports and games. science,
geography. abbreviations, music. IA
miliar sayings, mythology. literature end
language, Junior. super. natural history
and miscellaneous. Send for your CODY
Of the Haskin Quiz Book today. Only
10 cents postpaid.
Evening star., 1938-06-20
Editorial Criticising
Mayor Hague Disapproved.

To the Editor Of The Star:
I HAVE been a reader Of The Star for
thirty years and have usually read
the editorials with both approval and
benefit, however, I want to protest
against your inordinate and unjust at
tack against Mr. Hague in recent issue.
You seem to be sobbing over the fact
that you feel our Bill of Rights has
been trampled upon by Mr.. Hague and
that our free speech is being denied
worthy citizens. AS matter Of fact,
I feel that the American public owes
Mr.. Hague a debt of gratitude for the
courageous stand which he has taken
under most adverse circumstances. He
was attacked by a lawless element, an
element whose sole purpose was to de-
stroy entirely our Constitution and the
activities of whom was winked at by
powerful administration. Mr. Hague
had the courage to do his duty as an
official.
Had the Mayors of Detroit, San Fran
cisco and Flint, Mich, exercised the
same good judgement and back bone,
we never would have had sit-down
strikes in America. We would have to-
day better understanding between busi-
ness and labor and we would have more
employment and less relief. Witness the
public paying taxes today to have the
American Civil Liberties Union drag
honest businessmen before 1t, they being
supposed to be q non partisan group
when their entire legal affair 10 con-
Quoted by o-Communists.
SUBSCRIBER.
Evening star., 1938-06-20

On looking the record over, President
Roosevelt will find that he has achieved
much and that his friends have been
busy in trying to safeguard him against
a new deal that will invite him to efforts
In playing a hand that deserves the
discard.
Evening star., 1938-06-20

Appearances indicate that both China
and Japan are somewhat embarrassed
by an ancient assumption that either
will be easy to dispose of when the
time comes.
Evening star., 1938-06-20

Commencement exercises may be re-
garded as about ended for the year.
The effort will now be made to show
that the old theory about q college
graduate having difficulty in securing
employment is one of the fallacies that
fade. 1t is still contended that a good
graduate makes q good workman.
Evening star., 1938-06-20

less. which the tax bill in its previous
form was designed to perpetuate
Mr. Franklin's explanation of how
Wall Street princes of privilege and
greed, abetted by the Tories of the
Liberty League, inducd the Iowa farmers
to overthrow the New Deals choice,
despite White House blessings and P.
w. A. pressure, is avidly awaited by most
Of America
This would place the average COM
mentator in tough spot. but to one
as glib as Mr.. Franklin in making the
preposterous logical, it should present
no major difnculty.
WALTER BAHNSEN,
Evening star., 1938-06-20

What is casually referred to as 4
notwithstanding bill is now being
analyzed by congressional grammarians
to ascertain how its meaning may be
applied. Spending and lending are sup
posed to 60 hand in hand frequently
for purposes of reasonable thrift.
Evening star., 1938-06-20
Appearances.

Appearances.
"One thing I like about the United
States Capital" said Senator Sorghum.
What is that?"
THE majestic appearance OF the
building. 1t has spacious rooms that
make constituents think you must be q
big man, whether you are or not"
Evening star., 1938-06-20

"A Congressman says he's goin' home"
said Uncle Eben, because he's through
work. As matter OF fact he's startin'
to explain de past an to struggle for
de future"
Evening star., 1938-06-20

In Germany physicians are assigned to
q degree of responsibility which may
leave a patient doubtful as to whether
he is suffering most from an ordinary
illness or political setback.
Evening star., 1938-06-20

The Government shows a willingness
to encourage capable young men. but
admits occasional embarrassment in
finding employment for those who have
given attention to the development of
argumentative rather than of construc-
tive talents.
Evening star., 1938-06-20

The dedication Of the Chain Bridge
was made remarkable by an impremptu
speech by Senator Carter Glass, who
fought for the new bridge from its
incipiency. It is not always that the
present holds so much in the way of
grateful reminders for popular states
man.
Evening star., 1938-06-20
A Deem Laid Plot.

why did you vote for that man if
you don't like him?"
II want to give him chance at public
life," answered Farmer Corntossel. "Its
only a question Of time before they'll
have him sizzling in an investigation"
Evening star., 1938-06-20
Jay Franklin
On the Tax Bill.
tn the Editor of The Star:

IN HIS structure on taxes Saturday
Jay Franklin makes rough work OF
assailing Senator Pat Harrison for hav-
ing the termerity to oppose and disagree
with the double team of Franklin Roose-
velt-Jay Franklin.
It is a tax bill which treads on the
necks of widows and orphans, he dis
closes, and enthrones occupants OF
temples of greed on safer pedestal than
ever, with only nickels and dimes to
trouble their tax Nightmares.
Denying to this problem the applica-
ton of New Deal logic, Mr.. Franklin
does not take time out to indicate what
part Of the anatomy of widows and
orphans may be "tromped on" by the
prevailing condition OF 100000 work.
Evening star., 1938-06-20
Not Yet Solved.

From the Newburgh IN. " News.
II placed end to end, the hairs grown
by the average man in one year would
equal 1904 feet, we learn. The trick, Of
course, is to get them to grow end to
end.
Evening star., 1938-06-20
No Real Problem.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun
Housewives are advised that the best
Strawberries have a tantalizing aroma.
Fortunately the tanta1ization is not pro-
longed in the case of anybody who knows
what to do with strawberries.
Evening star., 1938-06-20

AS a member Of the Board OF Public
Welfare, Mrs. Cary T. Grayson will
contribute not only competent personal
services, but grateful memories of an
eminent gentleman.
Evening star., 1938-06-20
Haskin Corrected on
Worlds Largest Island.
To the Editor Of The Star:

IN THE Answers to Questions column Of
= Frederic Hashn appearing In The
Star of June II 8. H. K. asks what
the largest island In the world is. The
answer given is Madagascar. This Is .
gross error. Greenland, New Guinea, and
Borneo are all larger than Madagascar.
& HAROLD BURR.
Evening star., 1938-06-20
Still Some Illiterates,

From the Troy (N.YJ Record.
The war on illiteracy, says an edu-
cational leader, has far to 60. Figures
show only 81 per cent Of the populace
has writ1en this Congress. &
Evening star., 1938-06-20

Wedding bells sound with brilliancy
from the White House and defy the
interference of politics with their natural
and convincing charm.
Evening star., 1938-06-20
The Real Need.

Prom the Wall Street Journal.
fifth suit at contract bridge is all
right, but what is needed Is q. second
shirt ct poker
Evening star., 1938-06-20
Initials.

Now doth the citizen draw near
And for a payment bravely try.
Alas his debt is overdue
And all he says is II. o. u"
Initials everywhere we hnd
They prove 4 burden TO the mind.
The citizen must strive anew
To pay. They must mean Il. o. u"
Evening star., 1938-06-20
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Evening star., 1938-06-20
Curbing OF Dogs
In Summer Suggested.
To tha Edttor ~ Tshs af.r.

To the Editor Of The Star:
IN VIEW of the large number Of
dogs roaming the city streets here
and attendant danger Of children and
dogs running into streetways during
vacation period. may a suggestion be
offered that dogs be curbed. New York
City has trafdc signs on posts on curbs
to Curb Your Dog" Let's all curb"
our dogs and thereby spare dogs and
children. LOIS A. PENEGUY,
Evening star., 1938-06-20

Speech is not been easy for me to
employ" said Hi Ho, the sage of China
town, for its thoughts. whatever the
words chosen, have been thoughts OF
sorrow.''
Evening star., 1938-06-20

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Not Interested.

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do you think there is any truth in
the theory that Mars Is inhabited?"
Whats the dffference?" answered the
practical politician. Even If Mars were
full Of people we couldn't get at 'em to
vote EN-"
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The Washington times., 1938-03-11
S|x-UNDER PAR
IS KEEPS SMITH
in GOLF LIE A D

HOLLYWOOD, Fla, March ii
0NS).-A sensational six.under-
par IS, added to his initial round
of 66, today gave Horton Smith.
lanky, former Joplin. Mo-, ghost"
a six7stroke lead over the field at
the halfway mark in the annual
$4,000 Hollywood open.
The tall Missourian's score yes
terday bettered by one stroke the
competitive course record he es-
tablished in the first round, and
for the 36-holes gave him a IL
under-par 131 aggregate, one OF
the lowest scores ever tabulated
o ma par II course for 36 holes.
A total of 20 others eQualled or
bettered par yesterday in the sec
ond round. Ed Oliver, Whining
ton, Del, added 68 to his first
round SO and wound up in second
position six strokes behind Smith
at 1877.
KY Laffon, Denver, and Frank
Moore, Mamaroneck, N. Y, Strokeo
67'S for a 36-hole total of 1873 and a
tie for third place. Denny Shute
of Boston, P. G. A. titleholder
Harold McSpaden. Winchester
Mass, and Byron Nelson, Reading
Pa, were grouped at 139. Shute
and McSpaden carded SOS yester
day, while Nelson was striking
q AZ
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
RAMd Fans Steal Sh0w
rs Dett0n ThrOwS Chief

lug from the contestants-not to
mention a pelting of peanuts by
the fans. All in all, it was an
hilarious evening and a comedy
that would have made Hal Roach's
productions seem like "Over The
Hill to The Poorhouse."
AS for the rest of the bouts, we'll
make them short. Ram Singh
made Dick DaviScourt cry Uncle"
after 2212 minutes; Hans Steinke
and Orville Brown were all even
at the end of their 3O-minute con-
tribution; Pancho Valdez tossed
Heine Olson 0or keeps into the
balcony after 1917 minutes. and
AL Marcus defeated Jose Rodri-
guez in 1412. But that crowd!
Imagine Stooges paying their own
way in? Some of those fans must
be on furlough from one of the
nut factorieS.-ADDIE.
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
Seek Title
D. C.. HGndbGU Stars
Face BaLtinlOreGns

Baltimore and Washington duos
will battle it out for the Junior
National A. A. U. handball doubles
championship at the Y. M. c. A.
tomorrow.
Jack Schwartz and Paul Pearl.
man gained the final for Wash.
ington by downing Ellis Klein
and George Wendlandt, 20-21,
21-20, 21-11, while Baltimore's
AL Blum and Nat Rosenfield
tripped Randy Myers and George
Newman, 21-13. 21-10.
Tonight at 7:3O o'clock Jack
Schwartz faces Walter Plekan,
from the Buffalo Y. M. C. A.. in
a semifinal singles feature match.
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
BOWlers
Vie in ABC Play

CHICAGO, March II G.N.S3.
Rumblings of an upheaval in the
standings at the American Bowl
ing Congress could be heard today.
Some of the top-notch five-man
teams from coast to coast will
swing into action on the 40 alleys
at the Coliseum late today to
usher in a weekend of activity.
Among those listed to take to
the drives are squads from Syra.
cuse. Detroit. Indianapolis. Akron
and Huntington, w. Va, all look.
ing for a slice of the $198, 300
prize melon.
The top five leaders in each
division held their places in the
competition yesterday.
The Washington times., 1938-03-11

Chief and kept bouncing him off
the blackboard of Uncle Joe Tur-
ner'S cement walls, and the poor
Indian gained the clients sym.
pathy and also little help. Thun-
derbird was out of the ring three
times and on each occasion was
personally escorted back to the aS-
attoir by some member Of the au'
dience.
Once a bald-headed gent had
his coat off and sleeves rolled up
preparatory to busting Dean one
in the snoot for maltreattng the
Chief. Another time, when Detton
was bouncing Thunderbird's head
on the canvas, lady arose from
her pew to smack Dean Squarely
in the mush with her handbag.
You get the general trend.
REFEREE GETS IT
Too Referee Benny Bortnick
aSsimilated a few smacks on the
The Washington times., 1938-03-11

The old "mellerdramers" depict
ing the cruelties of Squire Ztlch,
who locked the frigidaire door on
poor Widow Winterbottom. never
packed as many laughs and split
the audience into such partisan
groups as the modern day wrest-
ling match.
AT Turner's Arena last night,
Dean Detton ran the gamut of
emotion from A to B in gluing
Chief Thunderbird's shoulders to
the canvas in 331a minutes but
the result was of nttle conse-
quence. These raSslin' boys are
like trolley conductors-"They
amt goin' no place"
CROWD WITH CHIEF
1t was the crowd-if a few scat.
tered hundred who came in tc
keep warm, may be termed thuS!y
that stole the show. You see
Dean Stayed Jai Alai with the
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
Sixteen Classes In
Silver Spring Show

Sixteen classes, embracing six
pony, five jumping. three hunter
and two championship, will be en-,
tered in the Silver Spring Horse
Show at Meadowbrook Sh "
grounds. April "a.
Entries for the show. given fol
the benefit of Silver Springs Vol
unteer Fire Department. have not
been completely filled yet.
The two championship classes
at Meadowbrook, which is located
on the East-West highway between
Connecticut Avenue and Sixteenth,
Street, will be comprised of the
winners in the jumper and hunter
groups. to be selected according
to the point total, first place scor
ing four points, and second, thirC
and fourth places scoring three
two and one points respectively
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
Regal C1Othiers
Cagers to Dine

Regal ClothierS cagers, Heurich
Cup League title-holders, and lead
ing District A. A. U. contenders,
will be feted by Pat Regal at
Livera's Italian Restaurant Tues
day night. The Royals twice beat
Investigation to win the crown re-
Gently,
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
Finals
Marion Mley and
P0tty Berg Meet

BELLEAIR, Fla, March IL
Q.N.SO.-Marion Miley, young
Fort Pierce, Fla. and Lexington.
KY, golfer, and titian-haired
Patty Berg of Minneapolis, winner
of four major tournaments this
winter, meet in the finals of the
annual Belleair women's cham.
pionshipS here today.
Miss Miley, tournament medal.
ist, eliminated the veteran Glenna
Collett Ware, Philadelphia, up,
while Miss Berg had easy sailing
in ousting Bernice Wall, Oshkosh,
Wis, 8 and 5.
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
N. Y. U. Five Plays
Colorado MOndav

NEW YORK, March 1l.-New
York University clashes with Colo
RADIO u, and Temple battles Okla
homa A. & M. in the National
Invitation Basketball Tournament
Semlfinals Monday at Madison
Square Garden. The survivors
will face for the title Wednesday,
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
SENATE CAGERS
IN
TITLE PLAYOFF
By PAUL BEACH

Handicapped by the loss of one
of its crack performers, but full of
ginger and determination, Senate
Beermen are waiting for the
whistle which Will send them
against F. B. I. tomorrow night at
Tech High gym, at 8 o'clock. in the
first game of a three-game play
off series for the Washington
Times Community Center Basket
ball League championship, for
which both teams are tied.
Regal ClothierS, whose final
night defeat Of the Sleuths created
the pennant tie, will clash with
Little Tavern at 8 o'clock in a
postponed league game which will
have no bearing on the league
standings but will effect the indi-
vidual scoring race between Bill
Noonan of LubeSeal and Ackey
Viana of Regal.
TWO POINTS BEHIND
Viana Is two points back of
Noonan who has completed the
schedule with 80 points.
The Senate quint. the under.
dog, is further checked by the
loss of Gay Edelin,, out with a
broken foot. However, the Beer.
men figure heavily on the scor
ing potentialities of Fred Scheele
and Pete Noone, aided by such
stalwart courtmen as Gerald
Burns, "Huck" Cavanaugh, Hop
Lomax, Reds" Scheible, Buddy
Shaner and Billy Mitchell.
'Dopey" Dean and Jim Thomp
son will be the SpearheadS of the
F. B. rs attack with Herb
Thompson, Joe Robinson, Carl
McC Cartee, Forrest Burgess, Nelson
Colley. Bernie Jones, Glen Bethel
and Chester Airhart collaborating
smoothly and efficiently.
The Washington times., 1938-03-11

in the Brookland gym, tomorrow
night.
This entry from the Southwest
marks a new high for travel dis
tance to the C. U. games. and un'
less a laSt-minute contestant wires
CONTINUED on Page ~. Col. 81
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
LIFT HEMSLEY BAN

NEW ORLEANS, March l1.-AH is forgiven
today and ROllie Hemsley, Cleveland Indians
catching prima donna, will be back in camp
Tuesday ready to resume training.
Manager Oscar Witt recOnsidered his ban
of "Rollicking ROllie," and decided to keep
him in the dog house" only a week, as a
punishment for breaking training rules with a
wild party Monday night, turning up with a
sinner"
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
WestcOtt, Becknan
Lead Cage Triumph

With WeStcott and Beckman
sinking 10 points apiece, Immacu-
late Conception quint nosed out
St. Matthews, 81 to 80, despite
Gibbons 16 points.
The Washington times., 1938-03-11

W on t. The
weather b e.
ing what it
wa S J o e'S
place served
as a haven
for the way.
fare RS. In
they c a m e
like orphans
from t h e
storm.
1t is d E.
b a t a b | e
W h e t h e r
in all t h e
long history
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
GABLER SLATED

BRADENTON, Fla.-Frank Cab
Ter was slated to pitch for the
regulars and John Lanning fer
the rockies as the Boston Bees
climaxed two weeks of training
with a five.inning practice game
today.
The Washington times., 1938-03-11

BIG 10 MEET BEGINS

CHICAGO, March IL UN.S).-The Univer-
sity Of Chicago field house was ready today for
tOnight's opening Of the twenty-eighth annual
western Conference indoor track meet.
Though tOnights events are limited 70 pre-
lminaries, the finals being scheduled for TO-
morrow night, interest was keen rs five indoor
records were conceded to be In danger.
A close battle between Indiana and Michigan
for the team title was expected when the start
ing gun cracked.