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Evening star., 1939-04-19

Italy, the United States has lost its
former leadership in airplane per-
formance, as is attested by the trans
fer Of one international airplane
record after another to the totali-
tartan nations. This is a matter of
the gravest consequence in the all
important field of air defense. Air.
plane quality is of even more para
mount Importance than mere guam
tity, air leaders hold. Until American
military airplanes again are at least
equal, type for type, with those of
any potential enemy, our air defense
is sustained by flimsy wings.
Colonel Lindbergh's assignment Is
a survey OF all American aeronautical
research activities, governmental, in
dustrial and educational. He is d.
rected to report his findings, con-
fldentially, to the Chief of Air Corps,
Major General Henry H. Arnold.
There is little doubt that recon-
mendations will accompany the
findings.
AS a result of his voluntary studies
of European aeronautical research,
made in behalf of the National Ad-
visory Committee for Aeronautics, of
which he is loyal, useful and unpaid
member, Colonel Lindbergh knows
more, perhaps, than any other single
American citizen of these vitally i'm
portant foreign developments. There
is no person better qualified, his as
sociates say, to conduct a similar
survey in this country.
Although he was seeking only to
serve his country through his Eu-
ropean studies, friends have said,
Colonel Lindbergh was compelled to
discontinue his work abroad because
of continual barrage of criticism
from his fellow countrymen, among
them individuals high in national
life.
It is to be hoped that this con-
tinual sharpshooting from the side
lines will cease and that the colonel
will be permitted to conduct his pa
triotic duties in seemly peace and
quiet, unmolested by curious public
and press which seeks, even with
propriety, to satisfy legitimate curl
oSity.
Evening star., 1939-04-19

have taken a definite stand on the ques-
ton, and those which have opposed 1t
are well balanced against those which
have approved it.
i-Prohibitionist' claim. therefore,
Is just about as factual as his protest
that wholesale liquor dealer of the city
said he had Congress well in hand" and
that the Sheppard plan would be blocked
by him. Such statement would be
absurd and any man who conducts a
business as large as that of any of the
wholesale dealers in Washington knows
it. No dealer in liquors would fail to
realize that control of Congress by him
or any other member of the industry is
impossible.
"Anti-Prohbitionist asks if the dealers
fear an inquiry. Their only reason for
objecting to an investigation is that they
realize that scores of persons like him
would distort the facts and attempt to
blacken the regulations of several hun
dred businessmen who are attempting to
conduct legitimate enterprises.
April Is. TEMPERANCE.
Evening star., 1939-04-19
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. Trcce1peU.

The large woody pods of the Kentucky
cof1ee tree, Gymnocladus, are beginning
to fall.
High winds are bringing them down
at last from the limbs of the beautiful
trees.
Pods range from 2 inches to inches
In length, containing from 2 to 4 beans,
really seeds.
1t Is these seeds which give this fine
American tree its popular name. Early
Midwestern settlers are supposed to have
roasted them and used them to make a
substitute coffee.
The pods are of dark chocolate color,
and tough enough to Withstand for a
time the feet of cattle.
The seeds or beans are padded inside
with q green gum of rather fragrant
nature. 1t is this gum which made
country boys call the container "honey
pods"
No doubt this gum is intended by ma
ture to enable the beans to withstand
the shock of the initial fall as we'll as the
subsequent tramping.
The pod takes very beautiful polish
with little rubbing, being covered with
slight wax, probably related to the
gum within.
1t is not very likely that the coffee"
made from the beans is very palatable;
perhaps there is no one alive who ever
has tried it.
Almost everything edible has been
tried, at some time or other to make a
hot drink
One must continue to marvel at the
ingenuity of the natives who discovered
coffee. cocoa and tea.
Modern methods Of preparation are
simply an extension of those originally
used by natives, including Indians, hum
dreds OF years ago. And yet they had no
science, as such, nothing but expert
mental intuition, and it must have been
that, for the methods of preparing the
cocoa bean, for instance, are quite COM
plicated.
There must have been a vast curiosity
at work in millions of minds over thou
sands OF years to work out such pro-
cesses. Indeed, this may be said in
regard to all the many materials. COM
monty called crude drugs, used by the
people of all nations
Some parts of plants are poisonous
If eaten "as is.' The same part, properly
treated, is harmless.
Such facts were found out in regard
to hundreds of plants long before mod
ern science got in its stride.
Possibilities of foods, we must not for
get, similarly came into being, no doubt
Evening star., 1939-04-19
Planned Agriculture

The Supreme Court decision dis
missing the Georgia tobacco growers
suit gives the administration assur-
ance that it can 60 ahead with its
program for planned American ag-
riculture. For three years Secretary
Wallace has known that he cannot
regulate farms output. But now
he knows that it is valid for him to
control, under certain circumstances,
the marketing of a farms produc-
ton. The purpose of each sort Of
regulation is the same-the control
Of surpluses. In acreage control, the
Evening star., 1939-04-19

court found In the Hoosac Mills de-
cision that the Federal Government
invaded local regulatory field. But
in marketing control, the Federal
Government is operating validly in
the realm Of interstate commerce.
The courts Monday decision ap-
piled only to the validity of the Gov
ernment's setting marketing quotas
for flue-cured tobacco. But the rul-
Ing is looked upon as a green light
for the application of quotas to the
other commodities mentioned in the
1888 farm law, which was under fire
in the tobacco growers suit-cotton,
wheat, corn and rice. These products
are frequently subject to the old
plague of surplus.
Marketing regulation, it is true, is
not so effective a production control
as acreage regulation because the
1888 law with its amendments and
statutory bulwarks like the Bankhead
Cotton Act) which was outlawed in
the Hoosac Mills ruling gave the
Secretary of Agriculture a f1rmer
grip on the farmer. Under the 1898
law, the Secretary proclaims a ma
tional quota when it appears that
the surplus in any one of the five
commodities will reach a certain
point. The proclamation is followed
by referendum, wherein thirds
of the farmers voting must support
the quota if it is to become applicable.
After it is applied, stringent penal
ties are invoked for growers who seek
to sell beyond their quota. What the
grower doesn't sell becomes his own
personal surplus.
Evening star., 1939-04-19
An Old Tale
Adapted to the Sea.

To the Editor of The Star:
The following story was told me re-
Gently by an old-time admiral of the
Navy, who is renowned for his spicy
stories and as raconteur:
In the olden days when we had iron
men commanding wooden ships" there
served upon one of these vessels an old
sailor, who was typical Of the times, ever
ready for fight or frolic, but never
missing chance to become inebriated.
The captain was very fond of the old
fellow, because he was not only very
hkable, but thoroughly capable and de-
pendable when on duty. The ship an
chored in certain port, and the old
sailor took advantage of shore leave, and
as usual got on bowling spree, and
became so incapacitated that he over
stayed his leave three days. Upon his
return to the ship he was called before
the captain for an explanation. Looking
the captain in the eye he admitted his
dereliction, and said he was ready to
take his punishment, but as a nitigat-
Ing circumstance he told the captain
that while ashore his wife was taken
desperately i'll. That he had no money
to hire nurse, and that he just had to
stay with and look after her himself.
Whereupon the captain, looking him in
the eye said: why, have Just COM
municated with your wife, and she told
me she was perfectly well, had not been
sick, and that she had not seen you for
three days. What have you to say to
that?" The old salt bowed his head in
apparent great embarrassment, but
finally Strengthened himself up, and
looking the captain in the eye he said:
I'll take my punishment, captain; but
was just wondering who was the bigger
liar, you or me, because I never had
wife In all my life"
ALEXANDER s. LANIER.
April is.
Evening star., 1939-04-19
Criticizes Effect Of
Seventeenth Amendment,

To the Editor of The Star:
Mary Reid Umstead in letter to The
Star April "A chided the United States
Senate for its generally low grade ora
tory, lack Of dignity, scholarship and
few other similar traits This criticism
is very significant for it represents what
political experts have been fearful Of for
some time, namely, the end of constitu-
tional government.
Such mediocrity in the Senate is a re-
suit of the seventeenth amendment pro-
viding for election of Senators by direct,
popular vote. This amendment, pro-
claimed in 1913, pulled an important pill
lar from the structure of the Constitution
as it was originally conceived and built.
In truth this amendment abolished the
United States Senate in all but name and
made 1t just another branch of the House
1t was step toward more democracy
step which the founders of the Re
public were most careful to avoid because
all history had shown that democracies
die quick and violent deaths. With the
passage Of this amendment the Senators
no longer came to represent the States
as political subdivisions; they no
longer represented the States in Wash
lngton as ambassadors, as originally
intended, but they represented regi-
mented or organized blocs of voters seek
ing special privilege legislation for their
leaders, or themselves. Under pressure
from such groups we have seen special
legislation enacted giving to one man the
right to stop practically all the produc-
ton OF coal and steel in the United States
unless his personal desires are met in
every particular. We have not only seen
these economic dictators set up, but all
sorts of boards and commissions formed
to see that such dictators get the special
privileges accorded them by Congress.
To make deal with labor leader to
enact special privilege laws for him in re-
turn for enough votes to win an election,
requires no oratory, dignity, education or
distinction. Such deal may be made in
the back of any poolroom or beer joint.
In this way, the scholarly man who knew
the lessons of history and acted as a
guardian of the political rights of the
State was forced to give way to the ward
healer type who promised special priv
ileges to organized groups, or rather to
the leaders Of such groups.
As result of the seventeenth amend
ment more pressure has been exerted
upon the Senate per square inch than
upon the House. This is because there are
fewer Senators. Interesting proof of this
may be seen in both the Seventy-flft
and Seventy-sixth Congresses where the
traditionally liberal House has killed
some Of the wild-eyed, subversive legis-
lation which originated in the "conser-
vative" Senate.
The only safeguard the American peo-
pie now have for their political rights is
the Supreme Court. When 1t too goes
the way of the old United States Senate,
constitutional government ends, and po-
litical rights terminate.
This letter is not in criticism of any
particular Senator We still have few
scholarly and patriotic Senators on the
Hill.
CORLEY PERRY McDARMENT.
April IS.
Evening star., 1939-04-19
Eorth's Alchemy

There is so much of heartache and
despair;
On foreign fields brave men who
fought are dead;
And there are homeless children to be
fed;
The destitute need patient. loving care.
Yet spring, the healer, filings upon the air
Her gay perfume and she has carpeted
The fertile soil with magic, sun-flecked
spread,
Which makes grief's burdens easier to
A warm, green gift, whose colorings i'm
part
A veil to savage threats, at springs
Perhaps the lone arbutus in the wood :,
Will silently unfold fragile chart
BY which ambitious, erring men may
learn:
Hearts may be vile; the earth Is always
goodl HI. p. STODDARD.
Evening star., 1939-04-19
The Coalition

Mr.. Chamberlain's guarded refer
ences in the House of Commons yes
terday to Soviet Russia and Turkey
indicate that he is making haste
slowly in expanding the Anglo
French Polish Grecian Rumanian
anti-aggreSsion coalition. The Prime
Minister was only able to inform
Parliament that conversations with
Moscow are continuing, while it was
lntlmated that arrangements with
the Turks depend upon the outcome
of negotiations with the U. S. S. R.
Just what is delaying conclusions
with the Soviet Union remains en-
veloped in some mystery. Originally
it was supposed that the main rea-
son is the reluctance Of Poland and
Rumania to permit Soviet troops to
operate on Polish and Rumanian
soil. Both the Warsaw and Bucha-
rest governments frankly hesitate to
sanction any plan that might fan the
smoldering fires of Communism
WlCnln tnelr borders.
A solution Of the problem thus
presented is apparently being sought
In some scheme whereby Russias
contribution to the anti-aggression
pool would be two-fold-O the sup
plying Of air force, instead of troops,
and (2) sale of foodstuffs, oil and mu-
nitions to Poland and Rumania under
an Anglo-French guarantee. Addition
of the Soviet's extensive aircraft
equipment to the planes which
Britain, France, Poland and Ru-
mania could mobilize would give the
anti-aggression coalition, it is esti-
mated, a definite initial supremacy
over the axis powers, though Ger
manhattan replacement facilities
might remain superior.
The adherence OF Russia and Tur-
key to the combination which Mr..
Chamberlain is forming, may not be
essential to its effectiveness But
there is no gainsaying that Russo
Turkish participation would be an
immeasurably strengthening factor.
Not only would 1t grip Germany by
land within a vast wise stretching
from the Baltic to the Black Sea, but
by permitting the naval and mer-
chant fleets alike of the Soviet Union
and Of Britain and France to pass
through the Dardanelles, the task of
defending the Eastern Mediterranean
and the Near East would be eased to
an extent that would practically
| nullify Italian or Italo- German
Spanish efforts to checkmate the
democracies in that all-vital region
That Hitler assesses at its full value
the inclusion of Turkey in the de-
fense bloc is clearly revealed by his
appointment of Col. Franz Won
Papen, the trail-blazer of Austrian
anschluss, as German Ambassador
to the Golden Horn. Nor can the
Fuehrer fail to read significance into
last nights announcement that Brit
ain is also interested in the inde-
pendence of the Netherlands, Swift
zerland and Denmark.
There is an interesting suggestion
that Russia and other "hold-outs"
are lukewarm about mortgaging their
full armed strength to the anti-ag-
gression alliance because of Great
Britain's refusal to adopt conscrip-
| ton. The Chamberlain govern
ment's reluctance on that score is
based on the fear that the national
unity which the anti-aggression pro-
gram has produced would be jeop-
ardized if there were any attempt at
this stage to make national serv-
ice" compulsory. John Bull was at
war for two years after August, 1914,
before he hesitatingly resorted to
conscriptlon.
Evening star., 1939-04-19
Shooting Stars
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Urgent Need.

Urgent Need.
The veteran campaigner,
With frown upon his brow,
Exclaimed, 1--WE need a hero,
And we need him here and now!"
The land is full of leaders
Who are ready for race,
Each says, "Ill make the struggle,
But I don't want second place"
All give the same assurance,
Il will do the best I can,
But what's the use Of starting
From the post an also ran?
I'll bring to the occasion
All my eloquence and grace,
And my patriotic fervor-
But won't have second place!"
Evening star., 1939-04-19
Takes Issue With
"Anti- -Prohibitionist."

TO the Editor OF The Star:
Knowing the desire of The Evening
Star to be fair and exact in matters Of
community interest, wish to call your
attention to q letter appearing in your
paper on April IL and signed by one who
styles himself ti-Prohibitionist."
In his letter, "Anti-Prohibitionist
claims that IS citizens associations in
the District have indorsed the Sheppard
resolution asking investigation Of the
class "A" liquor stores Of the city. As q
matter Of fact less than that number
Evening star., 1939-04-19
Star Editorial
Praised by Reader.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Your editorial of yesterday, Peace in
the Heart" is wonderful and timely-so
much can come from the heart and home
and we have too little of either these
days.
Many years ago I saw "The Passing
OF the Third Floor Back" 1 think
Forbes Robertson played it. He was
later knighted
Again. praise is yours for your editorial.
April II. tMRSD M. l.. WALKER,
Evening star., 1939-04-19
Comments on Transfer
OF Navy to Pacific.

VA A>oVy W I dClllCs
To the Editor of The Star:
Our Navy is ordered to the Pacific side.
What? What? Afraid of Mussolini al
ready? Don't you know the Japanese
are on the Pacific side? Better take that
Navy to Fort Knox, KY, and hide it
with our gold where We know 1t will be
safe-and out Of use.
April 10. w. J. DER6orr.
Evening star., 1939-04-19

=, The Associated Press is exclusively entitled te
the use for republication Of all news dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited in thii
paper and also the local news published herein
Az rights OF publication OF special dispatche.
herein also are reserved
Evening star., 1939-04-19
III Other States and Can,
Member Of the Associated Press

Entered as second class matter post Office.
Washington, c.
Evening star., 1939-04-19
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the 1Driter, although the use OF
a pseudonyn1 for publication is
permissible. Please be brief!
Evening star., 1939-04-19
fearful.
Shifting.

Shifting.
Don't you get angry when people re-
fuse to indorse your opinions?"
Certainly not" answered the politi-
clan. Every four years or so I am
liable to have to decline to indorse some
of my own opinions"
Evening star., 1939-04-19
Cautiously Prescribed.

do you think these people believe all
you tell them?" inquired the astute poll
tician.
II don't know" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, "but at all events consider it
my professional duty to try to tell them
all they will believe"
more cruel than speed" said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, "is the motorist
who enjoys seeing how fast pedestrians
have to move to get out of the way"
fearful.
Of all sad words
These are the worst:
Back to the bench!
You're out on f1rst!"
Evening star., 1939-04-19
That Depends.

That Depends.
"Of course you are q great advocate
of industry?" said the serious citizen.
We'll" answered Farmer Corntossel,
when it comes to an opinion bout in
dustry, I s'pose I'm purity much like any
one else; it depends on whether I'm
doing the work myself or hirin' it done"
de meanes'. way to git even wit
stubborn person." said Uncle Eben, "is to
let him have his own way completely
an den laugh at him when he hollers foh
help"
Evening star., 1939-04-19

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Evening star., 1939-04-19

@. How many people in New York City
spend S cents to get the correct tins
on the telephone?-E. r. B.
A. 1t is estimated that $4,000 calls
daily are made for this purpose.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-18
Three Youths From CCC
Camp Arc Given Hearing

Three young men from the
Gee camp on West Summerland
Key were arraigned before Judge
Raymond r. Lord this morning
for preliminary hearing on
charges for law infractions which
had taken place at the camp.
Earl Wesley Wade, was
charged with the theft Of pair
Of pants to the value Of $3.50. He
listened to the specifications in
the charge and at the conclusion
entered a plea of guilty. He was
bound over in bond Of $500 to
answer at the term of Criminal
Court.
William Crawford was then
called before the court and listen
ed to the specifications in the
charge of petit larceny in which
were embodied essentially the
same facts, theft Of a pair of
trousers costing $3.50 and he too
was bound over to the next term
of Criminal Court in bond of
$500.
Lieutenant Fred Komp related
the incidents in connection with
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-18
LODGE OFFICIAL
VISITOR HERE

w. S, Sweeting. of Miami.
Great Sachem of the Great Coun-
Gil of Improved Order of Red
Men, of Florida, was visitor last
night with Tiger Tail Tribe Num-
Der 19, Key West, at their hall.
corner Of Elizabeth and Caroline
streets, accompanied by Mrs.
Sweeting. who is the Great Keep
er of Wampum of the United
States of the Great Council, De-
gree of POcahontas.
Members Of the order agree
that Mr.. Sweeting is a forceful
speaker and gave a very interest
ing and instructive talk on sub
jects relative to the great order,
and kept his hearers keenly alive
to the subject matter of his talk.
The many new and impressive
phases which were discussed and
which were lucidiy explained
were also listened to attentively.
Following the meeting de-
lightful social gathering was en-
ioyed by the members during
which delicious refreshments
were served.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-18
GOES
OUT FISHING

Mr.. and Mrs. p. M. Miller, and
Mr. and Mrs Mel Anthony, to-
gether with Troy Brown, are out
again today and will endeavor to
have their fishing excursion re-
suit more successfully than did
their efforts yesterday.
The had no fault to find with
the boat, none with the man in
charge of the party, the bait was
perfectly prepared, the tackle in
perfect condition, but they could
not get sailfish, although they
had four strikes but failed to get
a one.
BY that is meant that they
could not succeed in getting sail
fish, although they caught lots of
others and were well pleased
with the day. The only thing
that was wrong was with the
prizes and none of these could
they secure.
Their many friends in Key
West are wishing them success in
their efforts today, but wishing
for success does not mean the
wisher for parties will be success
full, because one has to know how
to catch sailfish, and it appear
ed yesterday that this was not
listed among the accomplish
ments of the party of men. The
ladies were not trying.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-07-18
Seven Building Permits
Issued In Past Week

Burt Garrett, connected with
the Department of Editorial Re
search in Washington, has Sc
cured a building permit from
Building Inspector Harry NJ.
Baker, for the erection of brick
residence on Whitehead street
between Caroline and Green
streets. The building is to be so
feet by 40 feet and viii cost
$4,000.
Other permits for building and
repairs issued during the past
week are:
Addition to the bath house on
Flagler street, Owner Florida
East Coast Hotel Co, cost.$l. 600.
Repair the roof of building at
the corner of Reynolds and Flag
Ter streets. Owner, Florida East
Coast Hotel Co, cost 1000.
Build garage at the corner of