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Evening star., 1938-09-01
Utopian Short Cut.

An old-age pension plan, denounced
by President Roosevelt as fantastic
short cut to Utopia apparently has been
the weapon which accomplished the de-
feat of Senator William G.. McAdoo in
the California Democratic primary. Re-
gardless of how violently one may dis
agree with the Presidents contention
that he has right to interfere in State
primaries, there will be few to say that
he is wrong in his criticism of the pen
sion scheme which promises to bring
Sheridan Downey to the Senate.
Mr.. Downey, formerly counsel for DR..
Francis E. Townsends Old-Age Revolv-
ing Pensions, Ltd, would have the State
pay every jobless Californian over fifty
years of age thirty dollars weekly in
stamp redemption" warrants. These
warrants could be used in paying taxes
and passed as money to all who would
accept them, but possessors would have
to stamp them each week with two per
cent of their face value, using real"
money to buy the stamps. At the end
of a year each one dollar warrant would
bear $l.04 worth of stamps, and would
be redeemed for one dollar cash out of
the stamp fund and removed from cir
culation.
Despite the vigorous opposition of busi-
nessmen and economists, who contended
that merchants would refuse to accept
the warrants, they became the main
issue of the campaign, although it was
never clear how Mr.. Downey, should he
be elected to the Senate, would be in
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sidewalk, then, according to the rule. the
flrst car must park relatively far from
the intersectlng curb
We thus have the anomalous situation
that the clearer the opportunity is for
an approaching driver to perceive
parked car at an intersecting curb, the
greater must be the range of visibility
required.
1t appears evident to this observer that
the obstruction to view around corner
is the corner of the building adjacent
thereto, and that the farther that build
ing corner is from the curb corner, the
greater the visibility. In other words, it
appears incontestible that the parking
restriction should be less and not more
the farther the building line is from the
curb, thus absolutely reversing the rule
as now or about to be promulgated. The
writer's opinion is that it should be based
upon the intersecting curb line, with
such variation of extent as would pro-
vide safety where the building en-
croaches too near the curb.
The writer has hesitated to caN at
tention to an error which he thinks
should have been apparent generally,
but he has been fortified in his views
by discussion with car owners of expert
ence and judgment.
WILLIAM I. WYMAN.
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project. One proposal was for a two
unit layout, consisting of building to
the west and building to the east OF
John Marshall place. which would re-
main open to traffic. The other called
for one long structure occupying much
OF the area between Third and Sixth
streets and Indiana avenue and C street
NV, and requiring the closing of John
Marshall place at c street.
1t is the latter plan which has met
with opposition from the Commission of
Fine Arts. This body, properly con-
cerned with esthetic phases of WASH
ington's development, has requested the
Commissioners to adopt a plan which
will preserve the vista now presented
from Constitution and Pennsylvania
avenues. The leaf-framed view of the
stately Ionic columns of the old Dis
strict Courthouse obtainable from the
south would be destroyed if the street
were closed.
Many citizens will support the Com
mission of Fine Arts in Its stand against
the closing of John Marshall place. They
would not. approve any move that would
tend to diminish the importance of the
monumental old court building, designed
by George Hadheld one of the super
vising architects of the Capitol The
building, begun in 1920, has been de-
scribed as one Of the better examples of
Greek revival architecture in Washing
ton.
The designers of the new "city hall"
should give careful consideration to the
John Marshall place problem in plan
ming the new development. If it is
feasible to save the proud old thorough
fare, every effort should be made to do
so.
Evening star., 1938-09-01
THIS AND THAT
This year." this column said to itself,
"there will be no article on the Gle
.By CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

This year." this column said to itself,
mats"
At the first breath of the small. star
like clusters of bloom the idea was
dropped instantly.
Why shouldn't there be an article
about one of the best Of all the vines?
Honor should be done it annually, as
long as it continues to delight the eyes.
noses and hearts of mankind.
Surely the clematis, in the pannic-
ulata form, and whether one pronounces
it with the accent on the first or second
syllable. is worth great deal.
X
It's drift of small, greenish-white
flowers, distlling their wonderful fra
GRANGE, is something to write home
about, as the saying has 1t.
Here is an old fashioned thing which,
by its quiet persistence, still wins the
hearts of all flower lovers.
Vines, as a class, do not have exactly
the same standing they once had. They
are little discussed, and even less grown.
Perhaps our modern standards Of
neatneSS in interior and exterior decora-
ton are responsible. We want definite
line, and that is precisely what vine
will not give you.
Vines, at their best, are somewhat
messy.
From the famous ivy, crawling over
a brick wall, to the clematis, and the
morning glory. most of our vines refuse
to abide by rules.
Unruliness is a very part of them; they
always grow as they please, and If you
try to set bounds to them. telling them
by means of strings and wires, how they
should CO. they almost always disregard
them.
That is the vine way.
A vine is liberal, if anything in the
plant world is.
If liberal is something to be frowned
at, as some persons would have us be-
lieve, we must do a great deal of terrible
frowning when vines are mentioned.
The climbing roses-how untidy they
are. in their luxuriant growth!
How they love to sprawl over the
sides of houses. going clear to the roof,
and to send Gut great long shoots from
fences. catching the unwary in the eye!
\ X
All types Of vines, including the wild
potato. are liberals, when 1t comes to
growth.
They are progressive. going in one
season from nothing much to a burst
OF splendor in leaf and bloom.
Almost always their fragrance is their
glory.
Consider the odor Of the little Gle
mats flowers, which seem such stars,
individually. as they cling together in
drifts on the fence.
Often they cannot be smelled close
by. but send forth sharp and definite
fragrance at long distance.
\
Sometimes it seems as il any de-
termined attempt to smell them is to
lose the fragrance altogether. whereas
Evening star., 1938-09-01
Plea for Release of Prisoners
Believed UniuStified.

To the Editor ofThe Star:
ATTN AMERICAN delegates at the
World Youth Congress are purported
to have suggested the release of Pedro
Albizu Campos and several of his COL
leagues for alleged political activities.
The court records in San Juan, Puerto
Rico and the United States dispute the
assertion that they were sent to Atlanta,
Ga without justification. Vicious de-
nunciation of our Government and par
ticipating in advocating violence in the
islands affairs was one factor. Another
was the cruel killing of Col. Riggs, an
American, who was in charge of the
islands police force.
After the accused were found guilty,
the trumped-up charge of a hand
picked jury was brought to the 'front.'
Our officials consented to an appeal to
the courts in the United States and it
resulted in the upholding of the jurys
verdict.
1t is my belief that the plea of the
Latin American delegates in this in
stance is unjustified. I can imagine the
indignation on their part were any group
in the United States to question the
integrity Of the Judiciary of their coun-
tries. doubt that these delegates repre-
sent the sentiment of the majority of
their people. In some quarters. however,
their views may have a tendency to
create such an impression.
A speaker for the Young Peoples
Socialist League of the United States
at the same congress is supposed to have
charged that our Government is sup
porting q fascist" administration in
Puerto Rico. This is inconsistent with
the facts. It indicates lack of knowledge
of special privileges which the island
has enjoyed as the result of its associa-
ton with the United States. People
who make unfair statements or quote
from biased hearsay should endeaver to
secure accurate information before COM
menting upon matters with which they
are apparently unfamiliar.
Puerto Ricans are solidly backing
Gov Winship. They have strongly
voiced disapproval Of the acts of terror
lists who have carried on a campaign of
violence. Statehood or dominion rule
may be brought about only after the
murderous action of few irresponsible
people cease. To encourage a continu-
ance of such terrorism is stupid and
shocking to all who believe in law and
order. CASPAR THOMAS.
woodhaven. n. r.
Evening star., 1938-09-01
A Concise
Etiquette Booklet.

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to say and when to say it-comprises
the contents of our booklet on MODERN
MANNERS. Nothing should be so much
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proper thing at the proper time. We
all want to make the right impression
That is why it is important to give at
tention to courteous observances and
social formalities. Our little etiquette
booklet will tell you in a simple, direct
way how to meet the everyday problem,
Of social conduct-an authoritative guide
to correct form for all occasions. Order
your copy now. Ten cents postpaid.
Evening star., 1938-09-01
Transit Company Value.

Happily for the street car rider, very
considerable amount of new equipment
has been added to the properties of the
Capital Transit Co. since December 81,
1885, the GATE from which the newly an
nounced valuation by the Public Utilities
Commission was taken.
The cost of nearly 100 new stream
lined street cars, large number of
buses and other improvements, added
since then, is not reflected in the s24,-
100000 value placed by the commission
on the transit system.
During the years Immediately pre-
ceding merger of the old companies,
when profits were dwindling, relatively
little was done to replace worn-out roll
ing stock and rails A clear reflection of
this former do as little as possible
policy of the old companies is found in
the commissions appraisal. In one of
the valuation calculations the commits
sion found that, as of December 81, 1885,
the properties of the company were de-
preciated by no less than AZ per per
cent.
Even so, the s24OO0,O0O valuation was
higher than it might have been but for
the fact that a large portion of the
huge sums spent on track changes and
rerouting work antedated the valuation
date and was included in the appraisal
sum.
New life has been pumped into the
transit system since the merger, De-
cember l, 1888, by the commission, by
public demands and by the company
itself in its hope to win back lost Gus
toners and profits. 1t is rather gen.
orally agreed that service is better
Certainly, the modern equipment is an
improvement, though more is needed and
is scheduled to come along year by year.
The commissions decision doubtless
Is shock to the company, which had
insisted that its value was no less than
S53,o00000, or more than twice what the
commission found. It is to be expected
that a protest will be heard from the
company, for the major purpose of a
valuation is to provide base for rate
making. The higher the valuation, the
lower a stated amount of net profit will
prove out in a return percentage. The
valuation decision is expected to have
no immediate effect on rates, because
the company's profits now are far below
six per cent, the lowest level to which
the commission has held any utility. 1t
may prove vital later.
Assuming that the commissions de-
cision is sustained, it will demonstrate de-
cisively the wisdom of those who waged
a bitter, and successful, battle to keep
out of the street car merger agreement,
adopted by Congress, a statement that
the valuation of the merged company
was s50,O00,00 Such an effort was made
by the old companies back in 1923. Had
that proposal been accepted, the valua-
ton today would have greately exceeded
$50,000000, counting the value of ad-
ditions and betterments to the system
in the past ten years, instead of
s24,OOOOoO.
Evening star., 1938-09-01
Twenty Years Ago
The World War Day BY Da,
September 1. 1918.

A big day for the Allies. The Aus
tralians fought their way into Peronne
and drove off its defenders, capturing
1000. While they were doing this, other
British forces took Bouchavesne, four
miles north of Peronne.
This day was also historic because
American troops fought for the first
time on Belgian soil. They smashed
through and captured, voorme8ele.
Evening star., 1938-09-01
John Marshall Place.

One of the first tasks confronting the
District Commissioners in planning the
new Municipal Center development is
to decide the fate of tree-lined John
Marshall place, which bisects the broad
site for the citys proposed administra-
ton building.
Almost since the inception of the
Municipal Center program there have
existed alternate plans for the imposing
Evening star., 1938-09-01
Shooting Stars.
Looking Ahead.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,

Looking Ahead.
feel as if some rest were due
Lies cares are left behind.
OF course Ill hear a speech or two
To exercise my mind.
But worrying DER my country's fate
III lay that burden down,
And simply be content to wait
Till Congress comes to town.
A few more months of patience, then
The experts will arrive,
In aid of their dear fellow men
To eloquently strive.
And so Ill sit me down to see
The autumn leaves turn brown
And think how different things will be
When Congress comes to town!
Evening star., 1938-09-01

A conference between Secretary Cor
dell Hull and the President of the United
States becomes interesting when it tells
OF physical perils in the east of Asia
and also stresses political perils in near
by Maryland.
Evening star., 1938-09-01

That thing may be at the same time
funny and sad has been discovered in
Maryland affairs. Collegiate life is evil
IDENTIFY prepared to offer wisdom to take
the place of any practical consideration
that may from time to time have to be
surrendered.
Evening star., 1938-09-01

Greenbelt is to have a motion picture
theater of its own. A system to be
known as "co-operative services" will
be employed and another question will be
raised as to how art and Government
services are to cooperate.
Evening star., 1938-09-01

AS the first day of September arrives
prophecies concerning the oyster be-
come numerous and, as a rule, more
reliable than prophecies concerning
political candidates.
Evening star., 1938-09-01

1t is very large country and fault
could not be found If few men or a
few groups of men do not succeed in
showing how distant brethren intend to
vote.
Evening star., 1938-09-01
Strange Differences.

From the San Antonio Express
It's curious how different peoples at
tach widely different names to identical
objects. What is military warehouse"
to the Japanese may be school or q
"hospital' to the Western world.
Evening star., 1938-09-01

The denlure, natural inclination of
Los Angeles is shown by the telegraph
dispatches, which still consider passing
earthquake live news.
Evening star., 1938-09-01
COrriqan's ROutings.

From the South Bend Tribune.
Mr.. Corrigan announced that he in
tended to visit India and-sure enough
he arrived in indianapolis instead of
Dublin.
Evening star., 1938-09-01
Germany Limping.

From the Arkansas Gazette.
Even military maneuvers in Germany
are resulting in war cripples. Industry.
With its workers called out, Is hobblng
about "a crutches.
Evening star., 1938-09-01

1t is possible to make old enemies talk
like friends, but not to prevent them
from watching each other for an ad-
vantage.
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Two Kinds,

Two Minus.
II am thinking of becoming vege-
tartan"
Which kind?" asked Miss Cayenne.
Are there two kinds?"
yes. those who don't like meat and
those who can't afford It,"
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Intricate.

Intricate.
"The trouble with government owner
ship" said Senator Sorghum, "is that
the public doesn't know much about it."
That may be the trouble" replied the
deliberate man; "and, on the other
hand, that lack of information may con-
stitute its advocates chief advantage"
MANY man." said Hi Ho, the sage OF
Chinatown, shows his smartness in the
way he gets his money and his foolish
ness in the way he gets rid of it."
Evening star., 1938-09-01
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Easier.

Easier.
This little fact doth never balk
The struggle for the right;
'Tis easier to sit round and talk
Than to stand up and fight.
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Magnate.

Magnate.
He always knows just what to do
When any problem comes his way;
He simply adds cent or two
To what the public has to pay.
"Voters has a hard time securin' re-
dat it's purity near as hard to guess
right in politics as in hoss-racin'."
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Evening star., 1938-09-01

O. What is the origin of the Lambeth
waikiki. L. H.
A. 1t is a modernized version Of ar
old Cockney dance which was partic-
ularly popular in Lambeth. borough
of London. Its present rage dates from
last December when Lupino Lane, pop.
ular English comedian, introduced it in
his musical revue. Me and My Girl" al
the Victoria Palace Theater. London
In this country it was popularized by
Gertrude Lawrence and Prince Serge
Obelensky at the st. Regis roof.
Evening star., 1938-03-13

ing explanation of Germany's actions:
There is not involved in this act
(the German Yltimatum to Austria)
anything but legitimate national de-
fense, therefore action which any
man Of character in my place would
discharge in the same way.
ALSO, your excellency would not
have acted otherwise if Italian des-
tiny were involved I, as Fuehrer and
a National Socialist, can not do other
wise.
In this critical hour for Italy I
have shown you the firmness of my
intentions. Do not doubt that also in
the future there will be no cause for
change in this respect.
Brenner Is Frontier.
Whatever may be the consequences
in future events, I have traced clear
the German frontier with regard to
France. Now I draw it equally clear
with regard to Italy. It Is Brenner.
This decision will never be jeopardized
or attacked"
Hitler's letter said that events have
burst upon us unexpectedly" because
he had had no inkling that Schusch-
nigg would order the plebiscite, can
celled yesterday.
Ciano received telegram from the
Evening star., 1938-03-13

Braunau, on Austria's northern from
tier, not far from Czechoslovakia,
church bells pealed a greeting to the
returning native son.
With him were Gen. Wilhelm Keitel,
commander in chief of Germany's
armed forces, and other Nazi chief
tains.
For half an hour Hitler stopped in
Braunau for a sentimental visit to his
birthplace. At other villages along
his route scenes of widest enthusiasm
greeted him.
1,l00 Persons Arrested.
Viennas police chief estimated 100
persons had been arrested Friday
night, most of them Fatherland Front
officials and others who asked mod
Grafton as Nazi-ism came to Austria.
The Fatherland Front, formerly
Austria's only legal political party and
the organ which attempted to dam
the Nazi stream, was dissolved as Nazi
organization spurted with emergence
OF National Socialist government.
In addition to German troops thou
sands of the Austrian Legion" Nazis
who fled to Germany after their un-
successful putsch in July, 1884,
streamed back across the border to
take part in the victory.
Prominent Persons Seized.
Among Austrians arrested were nu-
merous prominent citizens of Salzburg,
who were placed in protective Gus
tody" by the new regime They in
c]Eded a Catholic newspaper editor,
two Jewish merchants, the president
of the Salzburg Labor Bureau and
several police officials.
A several months old decree cut
ting Austrian exports to Germany by
40 per cent, to allow for ultimate
equalization Of German debts of co.
100000 schillings s11. 1.340, ,000) to Aus
tria, was suspended Immediately.
This was taken as an indication of
extremely close commercial arrange
ments-that Austria was being drawn
into Germany's four-year economic
self-suficiency plan.
Evening star., 1938-03-13
Rome
Continued From First Page.)

open expression of the sentiments and
will Of the Austrian people, confirmed
in an unequivocal manner by the
striking public manifestation with
which the events have been greeted"
French Plan Objected To.
The Fascist body said of the French
proposal:
"The grand council takes note of
the rejection by the Fascist gov
eminent of the French suggestion for
concerted action, which being without
foundation and without possibility,
would have succeeded only in render
ing more difficult the international
situation"
The letter from Hitler was read to
newspaper men as the Grand Council
and Premier Mussolini weighed the
international situation in another part
Of the palace. The council had heard
the communication half hour earlier.
Ciano indicated Italy had no re-
sponsibility for recent Austrian events.
He told the Grand Council that Kurt
Schuschnigg, deposed Austrian chan
cellor, had not informed Italy on
his talks with Hitler at Berchtesgaden
February IL.
Since Austria, Hungary and Italy
were bound under the Rome protocols
to keep one another informed on mat
ters Of vital, common importance,
Italian political circles said Schusch-
nigg's omission was regarded as a
breach of faith.
Hitler's letter contained the follow.
Evening star., 1938-03-13
W00DRING MAKES PLEA
FOR SERENITY AT HOME
Uncertain Situation Abroad Calls
for Support of Government,
Says Secretary.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ORLANDO, Fla, March 12.-Secre-
tary OF War Harry H. Woodring to-
night voiced plea that "all be serene
on our domestic front" while the
international situation is uncertain
and disturbing"
The cabinet member spoke at a
meeting of the Young Democratic
Clubs of Florida.
Because Of the crisis in world af-
fairs, Mr.. Woodring said. " it is more
important than ever that all be serene
on our domesic from Patriotism and
common sense alike counsel support of
the Government.
I'VE believe that our representative
democracy is ideally suited to the
needs of free Americans. We want no
dictatorships. no Communist state, no
corporate government, no totalitarian
nation, or any other alien political
institution. We are satisfied with our
Republic"
Mr.. Woodring devoted much of his
address to review of the Roosevelt
administration and to criticism of the
Republican party.