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Evening star., 1939-09-01

tured to risk a struggle which can,
and, in the opinion of most military
experts, eventually must and will,
end as Germany's other war ended,
IN her defeat. That end may-al-
most inevitably will--be long post
poned. The Reich fought in 1914-18
against enormous odds and at one
time seemed to be winning. But
victory today, the Nazi autocrats
must realize, would be dearly bought.
They have brought the democratic,
liberty-loving peoples of Europe to
the inexorable conviction that the
hour of showdown has arrived; that
the long-dreaded moment has come
when they must take their stand for
peace and decency in the world or
submit to its conversion into a
Jungle" as newly accredited British
Ambassador Lothian said yesterday
at his maiden Washington press con-
ference.
Hitler has challenged free civiliza-
ton to combat from which it can
not shrink. The democracies are
fortified by that spirit of righteous
ness and determination which equips
men and nations to give mighty ac-
counts of themselves in cause they
know to be just.
Those across the Atlantic to whom
the task Of resisting aggression has
now fallen not only are fully pre-
pared in materiel and morale of their
own, but enter the combat in the firm
consciousness that the sympathies,
sentiments and prayers of the Amer
ican people accompany them into
battle for freedom and the right.
Evening star., 1939-09-01
War on Hundbooks

In striking at handbooks through
the Chicago lottery indictments, the
Department of Justice is undertaking
an interesting experiment in law
enforcement that might have far
reaching Importance.
For many years the off-track books
have constituted a growing industry
in this country as they catered to
horse race players from Main street
to Broadway, calmly impervious to
StOte gambling statutes except on
the rare occasions when Cleanup"
campaigns caused temporary cessa-
ton of activity. Now that the Fed
eral Government has stepped in, the
picture may change, but any meas
ure of reform effected by this ap-
proach undoubtedly will come only
after a bitter fight. inasmuch as the
Evening star., 1939-09-01
Suggests Solution for
German-Pole Dispute.


Since totalitarian states have come
into being in Europe one reads from time
to time Of the movement, or proposed
movement, of sections Of populations
from this area or that In order that the
area concerned may be more homogene-
Gus racially and more amenable to gov
eminent.
We In America find it difficult to un-
derstand the necessity Of this when we
have living among us, and at peace with
each other, all of these supposedly con-
flicting and antagonistic racial stocks.
The Czechs so Hitler tells us, cannot get
along with the Slovaks nor with the Ger
mans, and we are told that the Croats
are not happy in Yugoslavia. We know
that the Germans in the Tyrolean region
are thorn in the flesh of Mussolini and
it is reported that there is no element Of
the present German state which keeps
Hitler's skin 80 perpetually in q state Of
rash - the Germans Of Austria.
In spite Of Ill this w know that
Evening star., 1939-09-01
Says We Should Avoid
European Problems.

To the Editor Of The Star:
The time has come for Americans who
are for America to take stock of their
position.
We are held so hypnotically In the
grip Of events in Europe that we pay
insufficient heed to events at home. We
are so entranced with the possibility
OF war "over there" and the possibility
Of our involvement. that we have
thoughts for little else.
We have become a great and rich
Nation, built on the ambitions and
achievements of good men who left
they hoped permanently-a troubled
Europe for more peaceful shores. Let
us adhere to their example and turn
away from Europe with all OF its schem-
ing and hatred. Let us in the future
look to the peoples to the South and
devote our energies to the establish
ment Of better relations with them.
MARGoT J. FoRsYTHE.
August -.
Evening star., 1939-09-01
Comments on Results of
Pedestrian Regulations.
To the Editor Of The Star.

To the Editor Of The Star:
A news item in last Saturdays Star
says Acting Traffic Director Eldridge
praised the pedestrian regulation for
having made both motorists and pedes-
trians more careful and courteous. Ac-
cording to Mr.. Eldridge, the law works
two ways. Motorists seeing the pedes-
trians observing the regulations become
more considerate, and pedestrians then
show more consideration for motorists.
1t must be admitted that vehicle drivers
are showing care and consideration for
pedestrians and that jaywalkers are
taking fewer chances at intersections
where policemen are on hand to enforce
the law. Mr.. Eldridge commented that
still better observance Of the regulation
is needed, particularly in the outlying
sections where, he says, there is IS per
cent to 10 per cent observance, COM
pared with IS to 80 per cent compliance
downtown. The acting director states
that prior to the regulation becoming
effective only IS per cent to 10 per cent
Of pedestrians crossed on the proper
light in the downtown area, but does
not say to what extent motorists OBJ
served the right Of way Of pedestrians.
Apparently no tab is kept on motorists
as to the extent to which they comply
with the regulation. It would be in
teresting If you published statistics
showing the number Of motorists ar
rested for failure to give pedestrians the
right Of way.
The timidity of persons afoot who
yield their right of way to motorists
rather than take chance at being run
over is factor that prompts motorists
to disregard the rights of pedestrians.
This timidity in some instances would
be ludicrous If it were not such a serious
matter. Some pedestrians are so be-
wildered and panicky that they even
hesitate to cross on a green light. On
the other hand motorists disregard for
the right of way of pedestrians is largely
responsible for jaywalking on the part
of those intrepid walkers who believe in
maintaining their right of way at all
costs-with chips on their shoulders and
defiance In their hearts.
The reason the pedestrian regulations
are observed less in outlying sections Is
because no police are stationed there
to enforce the regulations. In the down.
town area when no police are on hand
observance is lax. If the regulations
were made more lenient and reasonable
it would inspire respect and obedience
and no policemen would be needed to see
that the rules are complied with.
WILLIAM TAYLOR SMITH, JR.
August 20.
Evening star., 1939-09-01
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. Traceveu.

spotted robins, for these birds are, in q
sense, domesticated, at least as far rs
wild birds can be.
1t may be significant that albinos also
are seen among the English sparrows,
another species which might be called
domesticated. in sense
Steady readers here will recall that
during the past few years accounts have
appeared from time to time of Whitley,
semi-white English sparrow.
This bird was observed steadily at the
feeding station winter and summer, and
held her unusual coloration steadily.
The band of sparrows itself remained
fairly constant, year after year, so that
there could be no doubt about this being
the same Whitley, month after month.
Then, in due time, two or three slightly
spotted birds appeared, but none of them
had one-tenth as much white on them
as Whitley had on her. She had at least
half her wings white, and the end of her
tail.
None of her associates pecked at her.
or at any time treated her in any way
harshly, so the only deduction was that
she attracted no undue attention because
of her white parts.
Penguins, on the other hand are said
to peck to death any all-white baby
born in the colony.
The fate of such bird is rather sad.
according to observers. 1t is Stunned
not only by the tribe, but by its own
mother, and If it does not die of starva-
ton, which 1t generally does, it is ruth
lessly set upon by the tribe and pecked
to death.
Our correspondent indicates no such
retribution for his spotted robin.
AS for it picking and combing its
feathers, this is a normal bird action,
and merely indicates lice. There can't be
any doubt about it being uncomfortable.
Selective breeding with white-spotted
robins might in time produce birds with
larger white areas, or even a full albino.
at long last, maybe not. Two normal
offspring might, after several generations,
produce spotted robins again, and if
these were bred together they might in
time have pure white baby.
A race of pure white robins would be
a novelty in the world, but probably
their appearance would attract so much
attention to them that it might be
real handicap in their attempt to achieve
robin length of life and happiness. The
desire to think, look and act alike is not
confined to the human race, but is a
basic characteristic of all life, evidently,
and one which has reacted to the best
interests Of the most specimens. To be
different, in any way, either consciously
or unconsciously often brings swift pun
ishment.
Evening star., 1939-09-01

America is not the only place where the
various European races get along to-
gether. The old Hapsburg monarchy got
along pretty we'll and certainly Czecho-
Slavakia was going concern at the time
1t was absorbed into the Reich. All of
this makes one wonder whether it is not
time to consider the solution Of Europe's S
problems by giving more thought to eco
nomic problems and problems of govern
ment administration than to the matter
OF submerglng this race, or raising that,
or of keeping this country up and shov-
ing the other down.
With this in mind I am tempted to
make few remarks on the German
Polish dispute. After all, dividing East
Prussia from Germany proper was un-
fortunate from the German point of
view. If East Prussia can be joined to
Germany and the Poles can have their
outlet to the sea without war it would
be worth considerable price.
Let Poland give up the Corridor, there
by joining East Prussia with Germany
and facilitating the administration of
government problems.
Let Germany cede to Poland all Of
Memel and the eastern part of East
Prussia: let us say, all that part of East
Prussia lying north and east of the
Pregel River including the peninsula at
the base of which Koenigsburg is located
and following the course of that river to
about 1nsterburg, thence southeast to
Augustow, Poland
Give the Poles in the Corridor the op-
ton Of becoming German citizens or be-
ing compensated for their property and
moved to Poland at the expense of the
Polish government.
Give the Germans of the proposed new
corridor the option of becoming Polish
citizens or of being compensated for their
property and moved to Germany at the
expense of the Reich.
We may be sure that however Europe
may be divided it will never be possible
to satisfy every country, racial stock, clan
and family. If the territory of the
Reich can be consolidated and Poland
can retain her outlet to the sea by re-
quir1ng the residents Of few restricted
areas to decide whether they wish to
remain at home under new government
or be moved to a new location at the
expense of their present government the
price would not seem to be too great con-
sidering what these families are likely
to suffer in the event of war. G.B.
August 80.
Evening star., 1939-09-01

An eminent nutritionist has de-
scribed lettuce as "pure filtered water.
seasoned with vitamins, minerals and
calories." There is the man we have
all been looking for to describe
spinach.
Evening star., 1939-09-01

Hitler is great parade fan. How
ever, he possibly would not have
enjoyed the recent one in Paris on
Bastille Day, featured not only by
African colonial troops and tough
Foreign Legionnaires, but also by de-
'tachments from the British Brigade
Of Foot Guards.
Evening star., 1939-09-01
Unity for YugosIuviu

IL mas taken european crisis and
the threat of subjugation to the
Rome-Berlin axis to weld Yugoslavia
into solid nation and to wipe out
the long standing conflict between
its two dominant elements-the
Croats and the Serbs.
This Southeastern European coun-
try which in recent weeks appeared
on the brink of dissolution when DR.,
Vladko Machek, venerated leader of
the Croats, threatened to invite Ger
many to take his people under its
protection, has undergone a thor
ough reformation-which In one stroke
granted the Croats a voice in the
government and the prospect of
eventual home rule, and restored
Yugoslavia to the ranks of democracy.
Either one of these would have
been a major achievement in normal
times, but now they are both at
tanned, and Yugoslavia is prepared
to maintain more effectively the neu-
trail course it intends to follow II
war breaks over Europe.
Negotiations, sporadically conduct
ed for years between Serbs and
Croats, had reached an impasse
earlier this month when it was re-
ported that Germany and Italy, in
laying the ground for solution of the
Polish question, demanded that
Yugoslavia give the axis powers
sweeping rights to it's resources, eco
nomic and military, and permit Ger
man troops passage through the
country to either Greece or Rumania.
Soon thereafter German pressure
upon neighboring Hungary to inte-
crate itself with the axis made clearer
still to Serbs and Croats alike that
the menace of Germany was real
and imminent.
AS the European tension grew the
stalemated negotiations were re-
opened by Cvetkovich and Machek.
and last week the regency council
approved an agreement whereby the
Croats would be granted several
places in the cabinet. The cabinet
resigned and Cvetkovich was chosen
again to form government, which
now contains besides DR.. Machek as
vice premier, five other Croats.
Actual home rule has yet to be at
tanned by the Croats, but the federal
idea for which they have been strug-
Cling so long has been accepted and
its fulfillment is envisaged in the
DEGREES promulgated last Saturday,
which destroyed the dictatorship es-
tablished by King Alexander in 1929.
Freedom of press and association are
established, thus removing the pre-
viouS restrictions on political parties,
and a new electoral law is promul-
gated under which Parliament, now
dissolved, will be reconstructed.
The reconciliation of Yugoslavia's
two hostile elements is major
achievement for both DR.. Machek and
Premier Cvetkovich. The Croat lead
er has long striven for autonomy for
his people. Premier Cvetkovich came
to office with the program Of solving
the Croat problems, but every time
he reached agreement with DR..
Machek he found his efforts checked
by the intransigent Belgrade clique"
of Serbs, in whose interest it was to
preserve the unequal conditions.
It is extremely heartening at this
moment when democratic forces are
under such heavy assault in many
parts of the world to find one of
Europes most confirmed dictator
ships returning to popular rule.
Evening star., 1939-09-01

Speaker Reeds remark that this
Is billion dollar country was con-
sidered quite startling in its time. A
Federal pay roll of nearly million
persons will probably some day seem
as conservative.
Evening star., 1939-09-01

Hitler admittedly has a fine air
force. Germany had a fine U-boat
force in 1914-1918. Yet eventually its
personnel mutinied. There might be
a lesson there for Adolf II he really
puts his mind on It,
Evening star., 1939-09-01
Senator Brown Proposed
For Vice Presidency.
To the Editor of The Star.

Regardless of who may be chosen
to head the Democratic ticket in 1s4o
I should like to take this opportunity
to suggest the name Of Senator Prem
tiss M. Brown, jr, for the vice presi-
dental nomination. Not only has he
ably represented Michigan in the Senate,
but he has rendered long and valu-
able service to the Democratic party.
I am an old line Democrat with no
ak to grind in this matter, but do feel
that Senator Brown has merited the
earnest consideration OF the party
leaders. NORMAN II. HOWE.
Detroit, Mich,
August -,
Evening star., 1939-09-01
Genera
August %.

Editors Note:
The Star is glad to publish Mr.. Holt
IONS comments with respect to its ed
itorial Of last Saturday, but does not feel
that his letter adequately answers the
objections which have been raised to the
departments ruling in the Pittsburgh
case.
1t is correct that the final date on
which the Federal employees in question
might have Withdrawn their names from
the primary ballot had passed before the
Hatch Act became law. In fact. the date
Tor withdrawal fell between the time the
law was approved by Congress and the
date on which it was signed by the Presi-
dent. 1t follows that the employees either
must have permitted their names to re-
main on the ballot in expectation that
the President would veto the bill, or must
nave anticipated the situation in which
they would be placed If it should be
signed.
1t is correct, as Mr.. Holtzoff states
that United States Attorney Uhl was
not opposed in the primary, but there
Is certainly serious question as tn
whether the mere fact of being a candi-
date does not Of itself bring him within
the scope Of the act. The other en-
ploye, Assistant United States ATTORNEY
Ray, was opposed in the primary. and
Mr.. Holtzof makes no contention tn
the contrary in his case.
The Star believes there is some merit
to the contention that good adminis-
tratlve procedure is not served when an
official holding an important post sum-
marily turns over his duties to a Sue
cessor, but feels that in this case the
employees In question, as well as the De-
partment of Justice, might have antici-
pated the signing of the Hatch Act and
prepared themselves accordingly In anv
event, the fact that administrative DIFF.
f1culties might result could not Justify
any relaxation in enforcement of the law
IN the event of clear-cut violation.
Evening star., 1939-09-01

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the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication of special dispatches
herein also are reserved
Evening star., 1939-09-01
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Evening star., 1939-05-23

There are many breeds of dogs
today, and it seems bewildering to
try to name them from their pic
lures. To give even small idea of
their life stories and a reliable de-
scription of outstanding character
istics would be task even an expert
would hesitate to undertake.
We do know that the dog and
man have been close companions
for many centuries. In crude caves
may be found drawings of the dog,
and though only mere outline, may
have been given, yet there can be
no doubt that the artist depicted the
dog and no other animal. With the
many, many breeds of today, colors
and forms being widely different, it
Is true, still the dog instinct remains
unchanged. The canine brain has
Its own individual psychology, and
one thing certain, the dogs love and
faithfulness to man, is one of our
unfathomable blessings.
Since the origin of the dog is still
clothed in mystery, there is an op-
portunity for some one to become
famous. One thing is established
the dog was the first animal to be
domesticated by man. Many au-
thorities agree that the dog is almost
a direct descendant of the Eurasiatic
wolf. And today, when the Eskimos
find their dogs not up to the high
mark expected of them, the sledge
dogs are mated with wolves in order
that courage, strength and endur-
ance may be maintained.
Many have become fond of the
Chow and have asked about its
social background, for certainly few
dogs hold themselves with greater
dignity or fearlessness. We have
checked up a bit on its ancestors.
We find that the native home of the
Chow is China and especially the
northern part of this country. Here
records show this dog has been bred
for several centuries. But there are
no authentic data that reveal the
origin of the Chow and by whom it
was first developed There are
enough data to prove that these
dogs bark back to those of the Arctic
and most especially of the Eskimos.
The Chow Club recognizes the COL
ors Of white, yellow, red. blue and
black for membership. The men,
bers must have coats whole or self
coloreo and the only exception made
is that the under parts of the tail
and back Of the thighs may be
Evening star., 1939-05-23
Natures Children

slightly lighter in shade of the pre-
dominating color.
Chows are we'll built, compact and
alert. They make fine watchdogs
and companions. Their almond
shaped eyes, COLBY bodies, blue black
tongues, catlike feet, straight hooks
and strong bony structure are your
field marks for identification, along
with their heavy coats of solid color
and the popular rough texture. The
Oriental appearance is, of course,
leading characteristic.
Chows are most often spoken of
as "one man" dog because they
excel in their loyalty and devotion
to their masters. The next dog
show you attend. seek out some of
the Chows and get better acquainted
with the handsome dog from China.
Evening star., 1939-05-23
Units Reserves Cited

The Jewish women's production
unit of the District Chapter of the
American Red Gross can draw on a
reserve of $50 well-seasoned workers,
Mrs. Joseph Solomon, unit chair
man, told the group yesterday at a
luncheon celebrating its 18th ami
versary at the Highlands. At the
same time she traced the history of
the unit and told how it was an
outgrowth of World War activities.
Other speakers included Mrs. P. j.
Altizer, Mrs. Goldsmith Sigmund,
Mrs. Bertha Strauss, Mrs. F. Michel
las and Mrs. Harry Low.
Evening star., 1939-05-23
Road Builders to Hold
Two-Duy Session

The American Road Builders As
sociation will hold its annual May
business meeting tomorrow and
Thursday at the Willard Hotel.
The associations annual golf tour
nament will be held tomorrow at the
Congressional Country Club. This
will be followed by buffet supper
at the Willard Hotel and the first
general business session. Business
sessions of different groups of the
association are scheduled for Thur
day, preceding a joint luncheon
meeting.
Evening star., 1939-05-23
Chow Dog
By LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

Exclusive Clubs for dogs have
gained such prestige in the last few
years that dog genealogy is keeping
many dog fancners busy, and the
recording of their family trees and
social" backgrounds would make a
social climber green with envy.
Evening star., 1939-05-23
Church Supper Tomorrow

Members of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Hunting Hill Methodist
Church will sponsor a chicken sup
per from S to 8 pm. Thursday At
the church parish house. Proceeds
will be turned over to the church.
Evening star., 1939-05-23
BOATS.
DOGS, PETS, ETC.

DVOSI F-TS, ETN.
IRISH sETTERs-Beautiful puppies born
this April; handsome prize-winning male
born last August. finest pedigreed stock:
registered American Kennel Club VIM H.
Budd; Pennybrook Kennels, Poolesville.
Maryland 23s
PEKINGESE pedigreed stock, sable sire;
other beauties: very playful. 1919 Vermont
ave. Met. 1904.
WHITE KING PIGEONS. cheap; about two
dozen fine birds. Phone between 10 am.
and m. Wisconsin 4443
SCOTTIES and cocker spaniels. A. K C,
registered. also collieS. fox terriers and
others
SCHMID'S, INC.
Wash s Oldest and Largest Pet Shop.
Met. 7l13. 712 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1939-05-23

BONBON DIPPER.
Write. swing age and exp. Box 222-E Star
SALESLADIES, experienced
IN dress and millinery dept.
Apply Hearn's, 806 7th st.
NV.
Evening star., 1939-05-23

PIANOS-Buy grand or spinet this week
and you will make a real saving We are
closing out all used and sample baby
grands and spinets at low prices. Spinets.
500 to SlI9: baby grands. S129 to S295.
30 DAYS TRIAL. Pay 81 weekly. Republic
1890. The Piano Shop, 1015 9TH st. NV.
Open evenings
Evening star., 1939-05-23
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE.

WASHER. Bendix Home Laundry, dem,
Sl49 so, Terms pay with your light bill.
Liberal trade-in on your old washer. Elec-
Evening star., 1939-05-23

PIANO. unusually fine Steinway grand in
exceptionally good condition now for sale
for less than one-half original price Natl
4T30. Kits. 1880 G st. Tin the middle
of the block