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Evening star., 1938-02-23

it. too, may be on Der Fuehrer's list
Inen-and this is where the State De-
paftments mlrth comes in-his Yankee
excellency added, on his own account:
In view OF Hitler's assurances, 1 don't
see why the should be alarmed"
Il **
John Hall Paxton, second secretary of
the American Embassy in China, and
one OF the victims Of the Panay bombing,
IS recuperating from his injuries at Wild
Acres, the suburban estate of DR.. Gilbert
drosvenor, president of the National
Geographic Society. and Mrs. Grosvenor,
in the Maryland outskirts of Washington.
He has shed his crutcheS, but still uses
cane. and expects to walk through life in
definitely with limp. Paxton hopes to
rejoin Ambassador johnson at Hankow
in the spring or early summer His Panay
adventure was the young diplomats third
successive experience under fire in China.
The first was the occasion of the Ma
tionalist Communist raid on Marking in
1875. when our cruisers cleared for action
to protect American property. Later Pax
ton was again in Marking fighting zone
when bullets were flying. Native of
0alesburg, ILL.,; graduate of Phillips An
dover. Yale, Cambridge University and
the Sorbonne. he was in the Army in 1918
and entered the foreign service in 1925.
Brought up in China, where his people
were missionaries, Secretary Paxton still
speaks Chinese nuently.
y II
Triumphant ending of the anti Lynch
Ing bill filibuster crowns the shaggy head
OF Senator Tom Connally with fresh
laurels. The statuesque Texan was the
field marshal OF the forces arrayed
against the measure from the outset of
the fight to beat the bill all Dixie abhors.
His friends are persuaded that Connally's
victory, which incidentally is a victory
over the administration high command,
immensely strengthens his position In the
contest for reelection In 1910, when he
may face the opposition Of Lone Star
Gov. James v. Alfred.
y
One Of the country's colorful and
dynamic characters, John Franklin Bruce
Carruthers, Kansan by birth, Presby-
terian minister by trade and aeronautical
enthusiast by hobby, has just returned to
his first love-preac aching-in Washington.
Pastor at the Church Of the Covenant
here In 1917-18, he has come back to
pinch-hit for the regular minister Of that
congregation, DR.. A. j. Mccartney, who is
absent on winter vacation. Combining
. passion for the pulpit with keen zest for
aviation, DR.. Carruthers, Princeton 10,
edits and owns a couple of areo maga-
zines, and, in his beautiful home at Pasa-
dena, has one of the rarest and most
valuable libraries In existence dealing
with the skyways.
Up to this week 68 newspapers in vari-
Gus parts of the country had contracted
for president Roosevelt's Own Story of
the New Deal" as syndicated serial.
The series contains 80 articles, averaging
from 1000 to 1,500 words, each illustrated
with appropriate photographs. Daily
publication begins March q and will end
April n. The stuff is being advertised as
IAN authorized advance publication of his
own notes and comments on The Public
Papers and Addresses Of Franklin D.
Roosevelt" The feature is described by
his literary agents as entirely new and
exclusive to newspapers"
Copyright, 193S.)
Evening star., 1938-02-23
1t Should Be Repealed.

At considerable risk Of incurring the
extreme displeasure of some Of his own
voting constituents in Maryland, Repre-
sentative Kennedy defended the District
business privilege-gross receipts tax at
the hearing on Monday. The Star re-
spects him for that attitude, although it
will continue to differ with him and
with his colleagues about this tax.
The Star regards the gross receipts
tax as an inequitable tax which should
be repealed. It places another premium.
and there are enough already, on the
Evening star., 1938-02-23

One OF the attractions Of Roosevelt
picture is the smile worn by Mr.. James
Roosevelt. 1t Is appreciated for itself
and none inquiries whether 1t is prompted
by especially deep knowledge Of a situa-
ton in which the world Is interested,
Evening star., 1938-02-23

Austrian politicians are In some in
stances expected to possess extraordinary
musical accomplishments which will en-
able them to play Home On the Range"
on the shortest possible notice.
Evening star., 1938-02-23

Two great questions have to be de-
cided In investment matters; how Is the
money for profitable investment to be
obtained and what eventually becomes
Of 1t.
Evening star., 1938-02-23

Shifts are being made in the radio
talent that addresses the public. It
might also be . proper time for shift
in the music which grows monotQnous.
Evening star., 1938-02-23

Libraries will occupy favored places
for the benefit Of students the world
over and they will eventually be en-
couraged to feel responsibilities as great
as those to be assumed by the warriors.
Evening star., 1938-02-23

Labor problems do not permit poll
ticians to take an interest In questions
which make no reference to the dollar
mark. Even the threat of war becomes
expensive.
Evening star., 1938-02-23

There are moments Of pride indicated
for civilization when the portraits Of
men who have tried to help In . spirit
OF human kindness are wanted for future
reference
Evening star., 1938-02-23

The Roosevelt smile is one Of the mys-
teries Of the present civilization. It
belongs to 50 many members Of the
family that its influence cannot fail to
be remarkable.
Evening star., 1938-02-23
A Futility ANYHOW.

From the jamestown IN. ~ Post.
France drops the word "obey" from
the marriage rites. Probably for the
same reason that induced King Canuts
to stop ordering the tide to cbsy him.
Evening star., 1938-02-23

Is q good story, nicely stacked with
mystery and sprinkled with romance.
And Mr.. Queen Is nonethelsss fasctnat-
ING bscauSa Of his change Of manner
and appearance.
Evening star., 1938-02-23
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A.. The Assoclated Press Is exclusively entitled to
the use Tor republication OF all news dispatches
created to IT or not otherwise credited IN this
paper ana also the local news published herein
an rights OF publication OF special dispatches
herein also are reserved.
Evening star., 1938-02-23
Sit.Still Progress.

From the Pontiac Press.
Among records established by the Rus.
dan polar party u ons for getting places
by Just sitting stu.
Evening star., 1938-02-23
Shooting Stars.
~ PHn.ANDER JoHNsoN.

No More 10 Re Said.
Frtvolity IL now displayed
In print and picture, too.
The worlds apparently afraid
Jests may become too few.
Since Science has gone on for years
New marvels to discern.
Well pause and laugh; 1t now appears
We've nothing more to learn.
The gossip has been all disclosed.
Truth revels unconcealed.
The fashions are quite frankly posed.
No more need be revealed.
No information new We meet.
Let's laugh. We may as well.
Our earthly knowledge Is complete.
There's nothing more to tell.
No Choice.
"A statesman must be courageous"
remarked the adniring friend.
He not only ought to be-" answered
Senator Sorghum. "The way debate
now warns up he's got to be-"
Jud Tunkins says he doesn't believe
in cultivatin' taste for scandal, because
1t gets . person In the habit Of hopin'
for the worst.
Evening star., 1938-02-23
Matrimonial Memory.

Prom the Grand Island Independent.
A clever husband IL one who remem-
bers his wife's birthday anniversary and
forgets her age.
Evening star., 1938-02-23

NIHnI FlnH1 1nu 6undty Star----7Uc per month
Night Final star 55c per month
Collection made At the end OF each month or
each week. orders may be sent by mail or teIe.
Evening star., 1938-02-23
Economy.

Eeonomy.
Economy relieves distress.
We're grieving just the same.
It takes q lifetime, more or less,
To learn to play the camel
Evening star., 1938-02-23
Regular Edition
NiFht Final Edition

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Evening star., 1938-02-23
A IGee Order.

A LArge Order.
II paths Of Righteousness have been
forsook, ,.
As goodly people say,
BY great and small,
Ere long we'll need COP 9oe every
crook
And even then We may
Not get them al.
Power that gains only envy" said
HI Ho, the sage Of Chinatown, has
succeeded only In making . few seem
happy by making others appear luckless
by comparison"
Evening star., 1938-02-23

de man datis afraid he won't be
noticed" said Uncle Ebsn, mos gener-
ally rsalisss dat hs doesn't dsservs to be
netteo4.s r'-
Evening star., 1938-02-23
WASHINGTON. D. c.
WEDNESDAY, February 23, 1888
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Main once: l1th st. and Pennsylvanla Ave
New York once: ITO East 42nd 1t.
Chicago once: A36 North Michigan Ave.
Evening star., 1938-02-23

Q. Is citric acid in any fruits except
the citrus fruits?-E. H.
A. Citric acid is in blackberries, blue
berries, cranberries, currants, figs, goose
berries,~guavas, loganberries, mangos,
muskmelons, papayas, pears, pineapples,
pomegranates, raspberries and strawber-
ries.
Evening star., 1938-02-23


modern school terrify him, but he some
how loses his heart to Valerie Jardin, a
most modern Of modern maidens, and
he greatly admires her father. Disguised
with his own father, he engages Queen
to buy everything in the Jardin sale.
Then Solomon spaeth is found MUIR
dered and both Walter and Jardin be-
come involved. A conniving female
known - Winni Moon is sole heir to
Spaeth's millions. Anatole Ruhig, 4
lawyer a crooked as old Spaeth, has q
hand In the making Of his will. "Nts,"
editor Of the Los Angeles Independent.
gives Valerie job while her father is in
jail, her commission being to tell the
inside story Of the murder-which she
knows 4 great deal but not enough
about. Queen is engaged by Fitx to ac-
company Valerie on her personal investi-
cation Of the case, and Pink" who is
one Of those burly handy men who can
do everything, misunderstands the ar
rangement and tries to protect the
daughter Of his friend and former boss
from dangerously snoopy man.
The story Is typically Hollywood in
design. Not any of its characters, ex-
cept Valerie, is Californian. Solomon
Spaeth was spawned" in New York, be-
came millionaire without scruples as to
by what means and made his business
association with Jardin in Hollywood.
Jardin II 4 Virginian, an aristocrat and
. sportsman. Pink, major domo of the
Jardin establishment, is native of Flat
bush. Brooklyn. Ruhig is an Austrian,
Winni Moon began life in South Dakota
and Walter epaeth came into the world
In Chicago hospital. In keeping with
the general atmosphere of Californias
fantastic metropolis, Ellery Queen in-
dulges In some choice comments on the
studio outfits and othar institutions IN
the melting pot Of tho Pacific Coast, g
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
FURNITURE EXCHANGED
.vitG BARBARA HOLMES. .today

IT'S smart to be thrifty and all
the housewives are taking advan-
tage Of the Louis Furniture Ex-
changes offer. They will buy or
exchange any article Of furniture
that you have in your home. For
instance, that divan which is too
large for your new house can be
exchanged for smaller up-to-date
one, or If you prefer, they will buy
1t from you. I know quite a few
people that have taken advantage of
this exchange and been very pleased
with their transaction. The Louis
Furniture Exchange is located at
S14 Eye st. N. W. District 7733.
PIANOS
TIE pianos of today are such
= dainty things that you can have
one in your home, regardless of how
limited the space. Kits have a
lovely baby grand (the smallest one
that is made) that is in splendid
condition and sells for $165.O0 This
70 a well-known make Of piano, the
price Of which was originally much
! higher. The apartment size uprights
are rich mahogany models that will
grace any home and will not be in
the way. These are priced at $195.
KitCS, as you know, is located at
1880 q st. N. w. and is open eve
n1ngs for your convenience.
KANTA BUY A H0RSE7
Get out your riding toys and let's
60. There's no thrill compared
10 taking the Jumps, especially
when you have a mount that Is
Ochooled in the proper manner. This
horse Is large bay, with a gentle
disposition, yet not lacking in spirit
and 10 ideally trained for jumping
II you would like to have a horse
Of your own, this is the time to get
. real bargain in one. Call District
.17oo for additional details.
Don't stop here >. Keep or
other outstGndina offers.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

25 to 55. to fill vacancies in local grocery
routes, averaging $50 to $50 weekly COM
mission; deposit of So and references re-
quired; must be neat and energetic. Apply
to 3 p. m. only, Wednesday and Thurs
day. 513 K St. N. W.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

YOUNG MEN over 18 years to travel in
Virginia towns; good pay. See Mr., MUIR
ray. Room 400. International Bldg, 1919
St W
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

SALESMAN, jr., single, able to travel. age
20 to 25, References required. With
national organization. Boyds, 1888 F St.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
DUPONT SUBWAY
PLAN APPROVED
BY GEORGETOWN
BurIeith Transfers Are
Also Demanded
BY A. J. DRISCOLL
Citizens Associations Editor

FldI1S OF JIlS OlSJIlCJ highway
Department for an underpaSs at
Dupont Circle were Endorsed by
the Georgetown Citizens Associa-
ton last night. The group added
the request for transfers at the
circle to and from the Georgetown
and Burleith bus lines.
Meanwhile, the Mid-City Citi-
zens Association announced that
the proposed underpass for
Thomas Circle will be the special
order of business at the February
meeting.
OPPOSE SALE OF MARKET
The Georgetown association op-
posed the sale of the old M"
Street Market building, and urged
its retention for community gath
erings, or for free parking.
1t also opposed any change in
the present school law that would
give the District Commissioners,
or municipal playground depart
ment jurisdiction over school
buildings or school grounds, or TO
invest such authority in other than
the Board of Education.
It was voted to petition the
Traffic Department to change the
time of granting automobile IL
CenseS from January / to April l.
The Rev. Arthur A. O'Leary
S. j., president of Georgetown
College and Louis Mackall were
welcomed as new members.
WANTS STATION RESTORED
The Mid-city Association, meet
ing in the Thomson School, again
urged reestabliShment of the old
Second police station. It was
pointed out the precinct, incor-
porated with No. Eight several
years ago, is responsible for more
than 100000 people, and that in
1887 there were 23,139 arrests in
the precinct.
The association Endorsed Major
Browns request for more police
and commended the force for its
efforts in battling the present
crime wave.
Resolutions were adopted op-
posing any change that would take
from the Board of Education and
Community Center Department
the complete jurisdictions now
held over all school buildings and
school grounds.
The group approved the pro-
posed Speed-limit increase from %
to Is and from 80 to IS miles per
hour.
ELECTIONS HELD
The Capitol View Civic Associa.
ton, at last nights meeting,
elected Bruce T. Stewart, presi-
dent: Mrs. Ethel Forrest, vice
president; o. w. Macdonald, cor
responding secretary; w. AnSon
Longe, financial secretary; Mrs.
Mary Thomas, treasurer, and the
Rev. John Franklin, chaplain. The
association by unanimous vote
went on record in favor of the
ewis-Randolph bills that will
grant local suffrage to the Dis
trict.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
FURNITURE FOR THE RECREATION ROOM

FURNITURE FOR THE RECREATION ROOM
4 RE you tired out from shopping
for furniture for that new recrea-
ton room? It's pretty tough task
to find something that is reasonable
and at the same time suitable for
the room. In our classified columns
today, There is six-piece set OF
antique oak advertised that would be
just the thing. 1t has settee, two
rockers that are most comfortable,
two straight chairs and a table.
This furniture is unusual looking
and would add charm to the room.
For inspection contact 2610 36th Pl.
N. W. Cleveland 6031.
MORE FURNITURE FOR SALE
4 MOTHER interesting bargain is
= offered at 2126 Pennsylvania Ave.
N. W. 1t is the contents Of this
small apartment that must be sold,
because of the transfer of the
owner to another city. There is a
full living room suite, dinette fur
niture consisting Of four chairs and
table, desk and other odd pieces.
All this furniture is in good condi-
tion and Is priced very low. This is
a chance to pick up the pieces Of
furniture that you need for the bare
corners Of your home. and as it
is such a bargain, advise imme-
diate inspection.
THERE'S A GOLD MINE IN YOUR HOME
no you realize how many OF us
have small fortunes laying
around the house in gold watches.
pins, gold rings, even gold teeth? All
Of these things can be converted into
money. Selinger's, s1s F st. N. W.,
a firm that has been established
for a number Of years, will buy these
articles from you and give you q
fair price. If you are in need Of a
little ready cash, and who isn't, ran
sack the old jewelry box and pay
Selinger's a visit.
going through these pages for
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
9 COLORED MEN

YOUNG MEN (2). ambitious, who wish to
learn business: pay while learning. Ap-
ply 8 to IL. Room 2O5. 1927 Eve St. N W
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

Young man. not over 25 years old. ex.
perienced. take charge Of small office
a ment assured H % Salary yc' So. PeryonSe PqyanSe
Service 1911 G St, N, W.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

WE NEED 3 fine used car statesmen to
work on strictly commission basis We
pay the largest commissions in town with
an excellent winter plan. Huge used car
campaign almost ready to break, Get in
on the ground floor. See Marshal Simmons,
retail sales manager.
NASH MOTORS OF WASHINGTON
Factory Branch. 2155 Champlain St. N. W.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
SITUATIONS-MEN
HELP-WOMEN

YOUNG MAN wants work: has drivers
permit: operate switchboard. Ii. 1855
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

BEAUTY SHOPS
AN INVITATION TO BEAUTY-OrtginaI
permanents. So: New Ray machinelesS
wave, S5 Bradbury Heights Beauty
Salon. 4413 Bowen Rd. s. E. Ii. 95s4.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
WOOD FOR SALE

CORD wOoD-Oak. pine. cut any length ;
seasoned: $S cord. delivered. Ii. 3S09.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
COAL

PA. HARD CoAL-Stove. nut, egg, S12 so;
pea, $11. Pocah. egg. $11: stove, $10.76;
Fairmont egg. SO .25; nut, SO. Estab. 36
yrs. HE. Glotzbach. 923 18th NE. Ii. 0033
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
TAXICAB DRIVERS

Cab drivers. get our new proposition:
Arrow Cab Co.. HOO Eye St. N. ".
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

MAN for Coffee Route. Up to $45 first
week. Automobile given as bonus
Write Albert Mills. 4403 Monmouth, Gin
cinnati. o.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
STENOGRAPHER

SODA dispensers: other positions. Wash
Bureau. 226 Bond Bldg.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

GLOVER PARK, 23O1 4Oth St. N. WIN
new home: large living-bedroom, private
bath; suitable for 2, 3 or 4 ladies; unlim.
phone; near bus, cars; also single room;
rent reasonable. CLeve. 1903.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
LANSBURGH & BRO.

Man over 20 for dignified permanent
sales position. Store experience helpful,
customers. Car needed. Apply 10 a. m.
Wednesday. employment office. 4th floor.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

BOOMING HOUSE, downtown, II rms, 4
baths. rent 500. Income $297. 2-year
lease. Price ST, 700. Terms. Mrs. Reach,
1908 St. MET. 4S13.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
MONEY FOLLOW THE MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE COLUMN
PERSONALS

CONSULT Mrs. Hamilton about your prot.
~ lens and perplenties. By appointment.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

A p B. <. TELEPHONE SWITCHBOARD
COMP. COURSE. SO 226 Bond I'D
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

COLUMBIA HOTEL, 2125 81. n. w
Room and board from SO weekly; month.
ly rates from $1,000; all rooms have run.
ming water.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

GENTLEMAN!
Looking for a warm coZy, reasonable
room. new home? See 1927 Mass. Ave. N W.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

PIANO-Used uprights S5 and $40 cash
Delivery extra or you can haul them
yourself. DEC. $500. The Piano Shop
1887 14th St. N. W.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

RESTAURANT-Beer. liquor: fully equip.
ped: doing nice business: for person
knowing restaurant bus; sac, quick sale
only $1,000 cash, bal. easy mo. pymts:
rent. $75; long lease. Mr.. Wolverton, MET.
| 1908.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
LOST

4 three-lins Want Ad under this heading
for seven days costs only SI.6S. Phone
vour ad to Republic 1894 and ask for Miss
Hall.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
HELP-MEN

GENERAL AGENCY OPEN WITH LIB
ERAL MONEY ARRANGEMENT OLD
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. NON-PAR.
WRITE BOX R-12 TIMES.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
PIANOS

473O. kits. 1880 G St. Open evenings.
PIANOS FOR RENT-New. small size
spinettes. $4.50 a month. NAT. 1928.
Arthur Jordan Piano Co.. corner 18th 4
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

DUPONT CIRCLE 1419 10Th ST. N. W.
Pleasant studio room. next bath: gentle
man: reasonable. Pot 2257
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

INTEGRITY LOANS. $40 to $500 on your
name only. Domestic Finance Corp. 33O6
r Ave. Mt Rainier. DEC 1914. Also
Arl Tr. Bldg.. Rosslyn. Va. WEST 0306.
The Washington times., 1938-01-25
DOUBLE-QUICK SERVICES
MARYLAND SERVICES

COAL g. BUILDING MATERIALS
D 4 a. Anthracite Cone-Cleaned Coal, Feed
c. II. DICKEY-GR. 5000
9yattsville. Nd. HYatts. 170-17l
The Washington times., 1938-01-25

BE A P. B. <. telephone operator-recep
tlonlst: brief typing course. Miss West
personnel Service. Ma. 2114 1311 G ST
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-05
Sterilization Represents De-
valuation of About Nine
Percent Under
Past Year
LOWEST LEVEL. OF
MONEY SINCE 1928
Franc Ordered Tied Def
nitely to Pound Sterling
Under Anglo-Franco-Ame-
rican Accord; Stern Mea-
sures Are Taken To Pre-
vent Any Profiteering

Paris, May 5.-{AP)-The Daladier
government, seeking a solid monetary
base for re-arming France, today
fixed a new bottom for the franc at
the level of 2.79 cents, or $3.50 francs
to the dollar
This sterilization represented a de-
valuation of about nine percent from
the average rates of the FLOATING
franc" of the last ten months, and
brought the curl ency to the lowest
level since the Poincare sterilization
of 1928.
The franc was ordered tied def
nitely to the pound sterling under the
accord for monetary equilibrium a.
mong the United States. Britain and
France.
The govern ment acted simultaneous
ly to prevent profiteering and price
rises unde' Tive dcvaluaiion. The n..:.-
lister of interior issued commuque
saying:
1.-THE government has decided t.
proceed to stabil.zation of the franc
but this measure SHOULD in no way
rr woke any increasL whatsoever in
r. ces. On the contrary It should as
SIRE their proper sta ilty."
Procedures were 'dered to take q
Continued on Page Four.l
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-05
.PROPONENTSL|ST
ZOO PLEDGES FOR
DEBATE ON FLOOR
kilograms Sent Absentees
Urging Them To Return
To Sign Petition
for Measure
ROAD FUNDS BILL
is UP IN SENATE
lckes Says Roosevelt Is Ma
TONS No. l Liberal and
LaF gillette Third Party
Movement Will Fail; La
Dor Board Has Another
Suit on Its Hands
ROAD FUNDS BILL
is UP IN SENATE

Washington, May 5.-(AP)-House
sponsors of wage-hour legislation.
claiming 200 pledged supporters, tried
vigorously today to persuade 18 more
members-enough for majority-to
sign. a petition forcing the contro-
versial bill onto the floor.
The proponents dispatched tele-
grams to absentees urging them to re-
turn at once and sign the appeal, de-
signed to wrest the measure from
the House Rules Committee, which
refused last week to give it right Of
way.
Among the 200 pledges, the sponsors
said, were about 25 Republicans. They
contended, too, that some southerners
might sign because of the overwhelm-
ing primary election victory of Sena.
ator Pepper, Democrat, Florida, who
supported the Senate wage-hour bill
Foes Of the legislation, on the other
hand, said enough signatures would
not be forthcoming, and the measure
would be dead for this session.
While the Senate considered minor
q Ontinued on Page Sky