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Evening star., 1939-11-09

of the bag, with declining groan unique
In Instrumentation.
After few hearings, the listener
comes to realize that this music has
something" after all.
The ordinary criticism of bagpipe
music is that the tunes are not recog-
nizable.
The answer Is that the range of the
"chaunter," or chanter, pipe is not very
great, but that the piper does great
things with it, nevertheless
Probably what happens with most
listeners, on first hearing this music, is
that they lose the thread of the melody
IN the drone bass, which is like nothing
else in the whole of music.
Bagpipe music on the records is at its
best when combined on the same disc
with the singing of Scotchmen.
Then the listener really has some-
thing, for the soft burr and pleasant
voices combine perfectly in the folk songs
of the Highlanders.
There Is something pleasantly home
like and familiar in the speech of the
Scots. Every once and awhile native
of Nova Scotia comes to this city and
gives us treat in the real thing Deep,
well lntoned, holding something genial
and human in it, the speech strikes a
deep chord in some memory hard to ex-
plain. May it not be that we all are, at
heart, fond of the hills and the sky and
the white clouds, and find ourselves per-
fectly at home with the descendants of
those brave men and women who made
the bagpipe their own?
Scottish literature, Scottish plaids,
Scottish terriers, Scottish bagpipes-
A great race, possessors and origi-
nators of great things but one of their
most precious possessions they did not
originate
To wit, the bagpipe. Some authori-
ties say it came with the Romans, others
from the Norsemen, but certainly the
Highlanders firmly made it their own.
Other people have the instrument, too,
in various guises, one type with three
main pipes, as the Scotch, one of which
10 Vic oIo" PlPe, ollotIlel 1oIlu Ills IIle
bag with air by means of a small bel
lows pressed by the arm.
The French, at one of the most arti-
fetal periods in their history, modified
the bagpipe, giving the world the musette,
a sort of odd relative of the modern
accordion.
Experts assert that the Irish bagpipe
IS much more refined instrument, but
probably most of us, when we think of
skirling, will continue to think that the
Campbells are coming, along with the
Murrays and the Brodies and all the
rest of them, so much part of our own
United States Recurring fashions which
bring back their plaids and music do us
real service.
Evening star., 1939-11-09
Unfair to Wushinoton

At least one current photoplay
conveys the impression, more or less
definitely expressed, that the Capital
of the United States is a hotbed Of
political intrigue and corruption.
The actors have been given lines to
read which create an erroneous pic
ture of Washington. A stranger to
the city would be apt to think that
an idealist coming here would find
the community organized to destroy
him. The net effect is to create a
ridiculous sort of myth.
But it must be conceded that such
Misrepresentation is not new de-
velopment. Ever since the Federal
City was established it has been por-
trayed unfairly by partisan writer's.
Visitors from foreign shores have
libeled Washington. The Capital has
been abused again and again by
critics born within its boundaries.
Novelists and playwrights have pre-
tended to find in the District Of Co.
Evening star., 1939-11-09
Sees Propaganda in
Motion Pictures.

To the Editor of The Star:
Lately have seen a number of moving
pictures which have been revived, among
which are "All Quiet on the Western
Front" "The Road Back" and a short
on the U. S. Marines All of those pic
lures struck me as being anti German
propaganda. The commentators openly
point to Germany, and Hitler. as the
cause of the present conflict, while we
have no right to place the blame on any
nation until we have the benefit of his
torical perspective
I am as thoroughly opposed to Ameri-
can participation in the present super
national carnage of humans as any one
else; consequently, I object to these at
tempts to inf1ame American minds
against Germany. If we must hate, let
us hate all belligerents, not the side that
propagandists want to see lose.
Personally, don't care who wins the
World War II. 1t is chimerical to be-
lieve that we Americans would suffer in
the event of victory for either side.
Let's stop taking sides in our thinking,
and concentrate on keeping Uncle Sam
out! r. LORENZ HANSEN.
November 6,
Evening star., 1939-11-09
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. Trace1peu.

This autumn has seen renewed in
terest in America in the Scotch plaids,
both for women's dresses and mems
neckties.
1t is a healthy interest. for no cloth
patterns are brighter. more gay, more
expressive Of the love Of life than the
tartans.
The large number OF Scottish people
in the United States. from all the clans,
make this interest perennial, with now
and then high peak of favor, such as
at present.
1t is interesting to note that this pres
ent interest is spreading over into the
realm Of recorded music.
Quite a vogue is beginning in Scotch
records, especially of the bagpipe, which
records very well.
There is. Of course, no other instru-
ment in the world quite like the bag
pipe, or bagpipes, as 1t is sometimes
called.
Most of us are familiar with it only
in snatches on the vaudeville stage but
it must be brave instrument, indeed,
in the hills of Scotland, blown by man
with great chest.
1t is no instrument for weaklings,
evidently.
Indoors the bagpipe is bit on the too
loud side. The drone bass gets in your
ears, and makes 'em ring
Some old-timers will recall the var
ious visits of Sir Harry Lauder-just
plain Harry, then-to this country.
Usually he had dozen or so pipers
with him to lend atmosphere. They
were a picturesque crew, with their
kits, tartans, hats, but their music was
loud.
Recordings of the bagpipe are held
down to room level, and offer a novelty
to ears trained mostly to symphonies and
fox-trot tunes.
One of the finest points to the mod
ern gramophone is that 1t gives the
listener an opportunity to explore the
highways and byways of the world S
music.
Not only is much of the worlds great
est available, but also some of its lesser
but scarcely less interesting music, in
cluding the folk tunes.
1t is possible to hear the authentic
tones OF the Balinese gamelon orchestra,
the skirl of the bagpipe, the dance of the
whirling dervishes, the tribal ceremonies
of African tribes
X
The average listeners first reaction to
bagpipe music in his own home will be
that it is terrible.
The whine or skirl of the drone gets
in his ears.
The whole performance reminds him
of an oboe player in a sawmill.
He probably will be most interested
in the final note, when the air goes out
Evening star., 1939-11-09

the loss Of the county treasurer's post
to Republican.
Other significant features of the
election were the comparatively
strong showing made by the Repub-
licans and independents in the
three-cornered race for sheriff and
the overwhelming defeat of the pro-
posal to issue $1,475,OOO in bonds to
set up a county-owned electric dis
tribution system.
The latter may mean many things.
Certainly 1t indicates that the voters
are reluctant to plunge into debt a
county that operates on a pay-as-
you-go basis as far as possible. Per-
haps, as opponents of the issue would
contend, it shows that the voters
considered the municipal power prof.
ect too much of a gamble. There
were many features of the plan
which were Objectionable to the
voters. One complaint most often
voiced was that additional poles and
wires might mar the appearance of
the streets.
AS frequently was pointed out in
the campaign, the Arlington Civic
Federation, which sponsored the
power proposal, at least has some
tangible results to show for its efforts,
for in the past few years rates
have been materially reduced by the
utility which serves most of the
county. Many voters may have con-
cluded that this downward trend is
likely to continue, especially in view
OF the growth of the county. But the
referendum can hardly be construed
to mean that residents are satisfied
with the rates charged by that utility
as long as another company, serving
a small section of Arlington, charges
still lower rates. 1t was that con-
dition which spurred the power fight
in the first place. It is likely to re-
suit in its revival, not in the i'm
mediate future but eventually, if the
rate variation continues indefinitely.
Evening star., 1939-11-09

its humane relations with those who
cause it to prosper. 1t should, and in
all probability WILL eliminate many fac
tors that have contributed to incessant
labor strife. Quite true, it is benefting
those in the lower bracket, and we must
admit they sorely need it. However,
simply that it fails at this time to COM
prehend in its scope those in the higher
brackets is no sound reason why We
should not keep the ball rolling with the
Wage Hour Act as now constituted.
May suggest that those who feel in
clined to criticize endeavor to do so in a
constructive manner? I am certain it
would be of greater aid in clarifying the
issues as time presents them.
October 81. w. B. LAMPLUGH.
Evening star., 1939-11-09
Sees Cultural Value
In Pan-American Conferences.

In Pan-American Conferences.
To the Editor of The Star:
Even though the full scope of the
recently created Division of Cultural
Relations of the Department of State
may for the time be partially frustrated,
it serves most excellent purpose Simon
Bolivar himself predicted that the time
would come when there would be fire.
quent meetings for cultural purposes at
Panama, because, as he pointed out, the
isthmus Is at the crossroads of the worlds s
waters although he did not foresee the
initiative that would be taken by the
United States.
Inspired by DR.. Gil-Borges, assistant
director Of the Pan-American Confer
ence, the writer prepared for national
musical publication discussion of this
proposal, resulting in an organization
sponsored py leaders Of education, Latin
American representatives, statesmen, a
President and former President of the
United States, etc. The impetus of that
proposal in 1923 has not been lost, but
has been gathered up in the Cultural
Institute of the Americas, In co-opera-
ton with the Cultural Division. It is to
be hoped that Simon Bolivar's dream will
find full realization. In the meanwhile
let the Department of State receive
praise for its useful enterprise in this
direction.
SUPPORTER OF AMERICAN
October rs. CULTURE.
Evening star., 1939-11-09
Scorns Polite Phrases"
In Fighting Liquor.


An esteemed local minister. as quoted
by the press, advised the District Wom-
ems Christian Temperance Union at
their recent session to use polite
phrases" in dealing with the liquor situa-
ton, and promised that prohibition will
some day return.
For the most part. the minister's ad-
dress was commendable, but we think the
good effect of 1t was spoiled by his sug-
gestion to use soft words in our attacks
on king alcohol He said, There has
been too much heat" on the subject, and
urged that the drys attack liquor from
the standpoint of plain common sense"
But many of us feel that our plain
common sense" dictates that we turn the
heat on full blast And there is no other
method that we have ever heard of,
which has effected a dry victory in any
community.
Can We be polite" in dealing with
nest of rattlesnakes? Booze is the
greatest serpent in our American society.
Can We be polite" in dealing with
burglars and thieves? Booze is the
6ASoeCoe lOoDOi Gliot CNCi 1OFCo VIC AoAiN'
Can we be polite" in dealing with
red-handed gangsters? Booze is the
greatest death-dealing monster that ever
crept out of the bottomless pit.
1t is absurd to use a feather duster and
kid gloves in dealing with this monstrous
evil. The conflict is on. A million souls
year are being sacrificed to the internal
liquor traffic.
1t is not enough to oppose 1t. Let us
fight it until it is driven out of every
community in America.
November 8. DALE CROWLEY.
Evening star., 1939-11-09
Wage e-HOur Law Defended
As q Beginning.

To the Editor of The Star:
When we review the criticism of the
wage-hour law, we are struck with the
accord in point of view taken.
1t is quite obvious that every one can
not be pleased. It seems to me that
some people are so wrought up against
this statute that they are imagining all
sorts of dire happenings to our economic
order. However, allow me to state that
1t is not at all likely that it will wreck
employers and business to any greater
extent than the haphazard manner that
has governed employment standards in
the past.
This wage-hour law is intended as
starting place from which we may add
to or retract such legislation as will bet
ter govern the lives Of our citizens, and
to the same degree, improve business and
Evening star., 1939-11-09
Arlington Election

Civic groups, as well as the Demo-
cratic party, may survey the results
of the Arlington County election with
satisfaction. The fact that a county
board made up of members pledged
to prohibit row houses and prevent
commercialization Of Lee boulevard
was elected will prove gratifying to
civic interests. The Democrats
naturally are pleased to win complete
control Of the board, although their
victory was tinged with chagrin at
Evening star., 1939-11-09
Suggestions Offered to
Speed Traffic.

To the Editor of The Star:
AS citizen of the District of Columbia
and resident of Washington, I offer the
following suggestions for the improve
ment of streetcar and bus service and the
reduction of traffic accidents.
Car and bus service in this, the Nations
Capital, is badly in need of Improvement.
With the increase in the number of
workers, who make the greater part of
the riding public, time schedules on all
lines should be revised. Intervals should
be timed in proportion to the greatest
amount of transportation at certain
periods of the day. The time the traffic
lights are ION" and "off' should be two
minutes, as in parts of New York City,
and the speed rate for vehicular traffic
should be increased at the same time.
The two-minute period between the
change of lights will speed up traffic
and allow more time for pedestrians to
cross streets, thereby lessening oppor-
tunities for accidents.
November VICTOR c. JACKSON.
Evening star., 1939-11-09

It is reported that, of the 37,165 900
fine ounces of gold yielded by the
whole earth during 1898, only little
over 100000 ounces was produced
by the United States. However, this
may be immaterial, as it all seems to
get here eventually.
Evening star., 1939-11-09
Balkan Germans

From the River Dnestr, which
forms the boundary between Rus
and Rumania, to the Adriatic, Ger
man minorities which form innu-
merable population islands in Hun
gary, Rumania and Yugoslavia are
stirring with apprehension at the
prospect of being forced to return to
Germany.
In this region, which Germany
hopes to make her "Lebensraum,"
nearly two million Germans reside,
the big majority of them the de-
scendants of families which have
populated this area for centuries,
mingled with, but not absorbed by,
the Croats, Slovenes, Serbs, Mag
vars, Rumanians and Ukrainians, in
whose midst they have been i'm
bedded.
Rumania contains some 100000
Germans, residents of old Saxon and
Alsatian towns on the slopes of the
Carpathian Alps and in the Banat,
which were established as early as
the twelfth century, when the Hun
garians persuaded the Crusaders to
settle in the passes of the Carpath-
ians and thus prevent the inroads of
barbarians into Europe. They are
purely German people, preserving
their national character along with
their religion. In their Rumanian
homes they have gained consider
able wealth through agriculture and
industry.
In Yugoslavia, Germans, total
ing 100000, constitute the largest
minority group, inhabiting mainly
the Voyvodina, highly fertile valleys
Of the Sava and Drava Rivers,
Croatia-Slavonia and Slovenia. They
are for the most part wealthy farm
ers and tradesmen. Like the Ger
mans in Rumania, these groups COM
pose historic enclaves in a sea of
Slavic peoples.
In Hungary, adjoining Austria, the
presence of 100000 Germans, espe-
cially in Budapest and west of the
Danube, has been particular prob
lem for the Magyars, although radi-
cal Magyars, rather than the Ger
mans. have been the backbone of
Hungary's Nazi movement.
Outside the Reich these peoples,
who have used their Germanic char
acter to claim special treatment and
minority rights, have watched the
economic enslavement of Germans
within the Reich, secure in their own
prosperity and possession of lands
and businesses. But Chancellor Hit
ler's plans for repatriation of foreign
Germans first in the case of
the Tyrolese and currently in the
case of the Baltic Germans-has
reused acute fears that similar dis
possession will be used to take
home" the Balkan Germans.
Particularly in Hungary and Yugo-
slavia has reaction to this fear been
marked by a mass shedding of the
Germanic cloak these people have
worn for centuries. Names are being
Magyarized and Slavicized. Orthodox
priests in Yugoslavia are registering
conversions of German Protestants
to the Serbian church, and the past
emphasis on German nationality has
suddenly been replaced by marked
hush around minority claims.
The German repatriation move
ment will be a boon to the govern
ments at Budapest, Belgrade and
Bucharest, for whether by dislodging
the Germans from their homes or
quieting their minority clamor, it
means greater domestic peace and
forestalling of possible irredentist
menaces which were the starting
point for the Sudeten conflict which
| Iod %o thu o~~ovo&;o,o of C,ooLa
Evening star., 1939-11-09

Herr Hitler in his "blitzkrieg" pro-
gram finds Western Europe better
fixed than Eastern as to lightning
rod equipment.
Evening star., 1939-11-09

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All rights Of publication Of special dispatches
herein also are reserved.
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Evening star., 1939-11-09

railway, II germany would recognize
Russias rights" in Persia
Thus it was that Great Britain, Russia
and France all started on the same side
in the World War. The story of Rus
sias revolution during the war is an
old one, as well as the fact that she
emerged sans influence in any part of
the globe, deserted and ostracized by
the allies. But what happened between
France and Russia when Russia was in
the throes of that revolution is not too
often brought to light. In 1920 when
the Red Army of Russia invaded the
neWly-created Poland, the latter turned
to France, and France gave Poland as
sistance-both economic and indirect
military; and because of this Poland was
able to press for the partition of Upper
Silesia in 1921.
So it is little wonder that Russia this
time is at least pretending to side with
Germany and is even willing to give her
economic support, hoping that all Europe
will fight to a bitter end-an but Russia
and emerge in chaos when Russia,
strong and neutral and Red, will exert
her influence in not only the Baltic and
the Balkans, but in all of the Near and
Far East. Japan will be weak, too, if
China can hold out against her long
enough, SO Russia has been willing to
send supplies to China. Stain is far
sighted. He is looking far into the Near
and Far East. and just as far to the
west on the continent. And unscrupu-
lous Stain and his laundering Moloton
have been wise enough to conceal their
real motives. They'll write their "Mein
Kampf" after the "fait accompli."
Alexandra, Va Odd.
November I.
Evening star., 1939-11-09

@. Who was the first person to re.
ceive medal from the Burlington Liars
Club?-E. w. H.
A. Capt A. Delano of Burlington, Wis.
was the first to be given the title of
champion liar. He received the award
in 1929.
Evening star., 1939-11-09

O. What was the date on which Ger.
trude Ederle swan the English Cham
nel?-C. H. G.
A. August 6, 1926.
Evening star., 1939-11-09

M. L. H.
A. hadj is the religious pilgrimage
which every Moslem is expected to make
at least once in his lifetime to Mecca.
A Moslem who makes such pilgrimage
is known as hadji or hajji.
@. Is there monument anywhere to
carrier pigeons?-M. H. S.
A. There is one at Lille France, which
was authorized by the French govern.
ment to commemorate the 10000 trained
birds that were killed in carrying mes
Sages during the World War.
@. What is the term applied to q
confirmed criminal?-H S. F.
A. He is called recidivist. This term
is also used in connection with a person
serving a second term in prison.
@. Was Laurence Hope, who wrote
"1ndia's Love Lyrics" man or womanp
FIX.
A. Laurence Hope was the pen nam.
of Adela F. c. Nicolson.
@. What is stanhope?-T. HI
A. 1t is light, buggy-like vehicle
with straight, high back and sides. named
Tor its originator. Fitzroy stanhope.
O. What is the highest State?-s sR
A. Colorado with mean altitude Of
$500 1eet has the highest elevation Of
any part Of the United States.
Q. Who invented the permanent wave
machine?-C. o. S.
A. In 1873 patent was issued to Ellen
T. Grain of Kansas City, Mo-, for a
permanent wave apparatus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-09-10
II DISAPPEARANCEmzN

Detective Poirot takes up new Labor of Hercules.
another of the strangest of his strange ca1ee
by AGATHA CHRISTIE
dn~.w~ Na." for
Mvarut dbyC Beon
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-09-08
Pencil Workers Strike
For Higher Wages

Stockton, Calf. (ILNS).-Approx-
imately 215 members of Pencil Ma
terial Workers Local Union No.
20298, A. F. of L. affiliate, struck
against the low-wage policy Of the
California Cedar Products Company
and the Gulf Red Cedar Company.
Union officials said the local asked
the employers to raise the wage scale
in the lower brackets. The union de-
manded an increase from SO to &C
cents an hour for men and from 371a
to 45 cents an hour for women.
The management of both the COM
panies "fatly refused to in any way
consider even the slightest improve
ment in our deplorably low wage
SCALE" union spokesman said.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-09-08
Annual Red Cross
Roll Call Started

Officers of Hamilton chapter, Amer
lean Red Cross, met Monday in head
quarters, 219 South Second Street,
and arranged for the annual enroll
ment, beginning November 11-Ar-
mistice Day-and closing November
80.
Sidney Whitaker was chosen gen
eral roll call chairman. Mr.. Whitaker
will Immediately begin the formation
of large organization through the
appointment of various committees
and their chairmen.
Lucian Kahn was chosen chairman
of the special gifts committee. Mr..
Kahn has served in this capacity for
several years.
Walter Rowe was named chairman
of general publicity, and Clayton A
Letter chairman of news publicity.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-09-08
WALNUT INDUSTRY EXEMPTION

Washington, D. c. (ILNS).-Wage-
Hour Administrator Andrews an
nounces that the California, Oregon
and Washington English walnut" in
dustry has established prima facie
case for seasonal partial exemption
from the hours provisions of the
wage-hour law. Unless objection Is
filed, Andrews says he will issue an
order permitting the industry to work
it's employees up to II hours per day
and Sc hours per week for period OF
not more than ID work weeks pei
year. The exemption was asked by
the California Walnut Growers Asso
citation and the North Pacific Nu
Growers Cooperative.