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Evening star., 1939-01-23
Believes Motorists Need
More Self control.

TO the Editor Of The Star:
An editorial in your paper, comment
ing upon Washington's sruesome record
of trafnc fatalities during 1898, and the
first 10 days Of the new year, In which
the lives Of four persons were snuf1ed
out since January l, asks the pathetic
question, why must they die?"
A factual analysis Of each accident
occurring during the present year. such
as The Star contemplates presenting to
its readers, will not answer this poignant
appeal conclusively, but the commend
able effort Of your paper to reduce acci-
dents should awaken thoughtless motor
lists and pedestrians to the dangers that
beset them.
The vell-recognized fact that oper-
ating a motor vehicle induces abnormal
psychological reactions in some persons
appears to have been overlooked in the
effort to curtail accidents. Out Of a
motor vehicle some persons may be
habitually prudent, patient. polite, but
the moment the ignition switch is turned
on they chafe at speed limitations. red
lights and other safety provisions, devel-
oping an inferiority complex that impels
them to rush in where angels fear to
tread"
Taking chance at beating train to
q grade crossing, passing other vehicles
on hills and curves, exceeding the speed
limit, racing by street cars stopping for
passengers, stealing the other fellows
right Of way, failing to give pedestrians
= break, beating the traf1lc lights, and
other innumerable follies are the result
Of this inferiority complex, bringing
grief to the drivers as well as others.
Driving upon congested streets and
highways calls for complete mastery Of
ing to operate . car attention is mostly
centered on mechanical requirements
and little heed given to the mastery Of
annoyances and irritations which make
one an unsafe driver.
While fines and imprisonment may
serve to curb trafnc violations somewhat
they stir up resentment and have not
wholly solved the problem Of accident
prevention. Recognizing this some cities
have established trafic clinics where
drivers who violate the rules are required
to take tests in driving, vision, reaction
speed and vehicle laws to discover their
weaknesses which the authorities en-
deavor to help them conquer. Only where
this procedure fails is the violator hailed
to court.
Some biblical thoughts on careful driv-
ing may BE timely. In the Proverbs it is
written: He that Is slow to anger is
better than the mighty, and he that
ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a
city" Also: Discretion shall preserve
thee, understanding shall keep thee"
The prophet Isaiah foresaw that IAN
highway shall be there, and q way, and
1t shall be called the way Of holiness;
the unclean shall not pass ovar 1t; but
it shall bs for those: the wayfaring men,
though fools, shall not err therein"
Tho heroic defenders Of Verdun were
determined not to let the enemy by their
line and declared. They shall not pass"
words immortalized by history. Every
driver should war upon tho beast within,
the cruel instinct that would kill ones
fellow man, and resolutely determine
"they shall not die"
January 40. LEWIS L. YOUNG.
Evening star., 1939-01-23
Rate bv Mail-payahle in Advance
Member of the Associated Press
Water Rutes

Equity and justice are on the side
Of the Commissioners in their recon-
mendation to Congress that the Fed
eral Government make some pay
ment for the large quantity of water
it receives without charge in the Dis
trict.
With the local community already
facing new tax burdens for the other
expenses OF the Capital, it would be
unjust for Congress to add twenty
two per cent to the water rates OF
private consumers for future ex-
pansion and continue to exempt the
United States from any payment,
despite the fact it uses 640,0OO00O
cubic feet of water annually. At the
rates applied to large private con-
sumers, this means Washingtonians
are now putting up $450,OOO a year
to keep Uncle Sam supplied with
water.
Generally speaking, it would not be
practical or feasible to base the re-
spective obligations of the Federal
and District governments toward all
expenses of the city on the exact
services each renders to the other
And If Congress still followed the
wise principle of meeting a definite
proportionate share of the District
appropriation bill, adhered to for
nearly half a century prior to 1925,
the furnishing Of water to the Gov
eminent would not give rise to the
present inequitable situation.
But Congress itself has singled out
1.-THE Water Department, together with
the Highway Department., as agen-
eies that must be maintained entirely
by local residents, by separating these
two functions from the general reve-
nue. fund.
AS a result, when Congress makes
even the inadequate $5,000,000 lump
sum payment annually, none of it
goes toward the cost OF water, be-
cause the water system is maintained
directly and wholly out of the rates
paid by private consumers. The high
way system is now maintained from
the gasoline tax and motor vehicle
registration fees.
The water system was started
eighty or more years ago as a Fed
eral undertaking, in which the Dis
trict later was made partner. But
as time went on more and more of
the cost Of developing and maintain
ing the water service was placed on
the city, and in recent years both
items have been met entirely by
private water users.
The Board of Survey, which has
Just completed the study of the water
system and its future needs, found
that over the eightyyear period since
1859 the United States had contrib
uted approximately twenty-four per
cent OF the amount invested in the
system, while the local community
paid more than thirty per cent from
general tax revenues and more than
forty-four per cent in direct water
rates. Thus, the District, from the
two local sources, was found to have
put up approximately three-fourths
OF the total.
It must be remembered, moreover,
that large part of the Federal in
vestment was made many years ago,
and, therefore, represents the oldest
portion Of the system. The growing
requirements of the water system,
and the withdrawal of the Govern
ment in recent years from any par
ticipation in its upkeep, is an added
reason why Congress should place
Federal-District fiscal relations on a
fafrar hasfc
Evening star., 1939-01-23

Why is it that of all the cars going
your way at night the one persist
emily refusing to pass is invariably
the one with a defective headlight
bulb, the light Of which, reflected
blindingly in your mirror, resembles
an exploding nova?
Evening star., 1939-01-23
Look Out Below.

Are you bothered much by your con-
stituents' efforts to exert political pull?"
mo-" answered Senator Sorghum, mot
since the threat of the air full Of boy
aviators over their homes. They are now
more concerned about the pull OF gravi-
tation."
Evening star., 1939-01-23
Information Given
On Sheen Address.
NJ A. ~kIk>. - MI = ~ -

TO the Editor Of The Star:
For the information Of Anne Hunt and
all others who wish authentic and COM
plete information on the present Spanish
war, 1t may be found in the Baltimore
Catholic Review, archdiocssan Catholic
paper for this section. It Is on sale in
Catholic churches each sunday, or may
be had from 144l Rhode Island avenue
NV, washington, or II w. Franklin
street, Baltimore, Nd. In the January
Is, 1899, issue are published In full the
speeches by Msgr. Fulton Sheen, former
Ambassador Of Spain Irving Laughlin
and others at the mass meeting at Con.
stitution Hail January ., 1889.
January 20. MRS. / MOORE,
Evening star., 1939-01-23
Letters to The Star

Letters to the Editor must
bear tbs name and address OF
the 1Driter, although the use OF
q pseudonyn for publication is
permissible. Please be brief!
Evening star., 1939-01-23

Sarcasm" said Hi Ho, the sage of
Chinatown, "is usually what you resort
to when your kind-heartedness prevents
your having the moral courage to be
brutally frank"
Evening star., 1939-01-23
Says Uncle Eben,

Says Uncle Eben.
Taint no use complainin'
While yous travelin' along.
Keep yoh voice in trainin'
Fob to sing a little song.
Taint no use O. sighin'
In a melancholy style,
You kin weep wifout half tryin':
1t1 some credit when you smile.
Evening star., 1939-01-23

Thanks Star For
Conference Coverage.
TO the 1ditor Of The StaI-
May express to you the profound
appreciation and thanks Of our oreaniza.
kon - ene e The cooperating groups
Evening star., 1939-01-23
A Windy Corner.

A Windy Corner.
Pardon me, Miss" said the obliging
traffic cop to the bare-headed girl, "is
this your hat?"
NO" replied the lovely. that's Grand
pas toupee."
Evening star., 1939-01-23
Old Refrain

OIQ 1te1FHINs
A hot wave, q cold wave,
A snoWstorm or q rain
There's no good in predicting
And it's useless to complain.
Evening star., 1939-01-23
Makes Horse Racinr,

Makes H0r1o Racing.
Opinions are ever with difference fraught,
Be your place In the world great or
small
Some people approve you much more
than they ought
And others don't like you at all.
Evening star., 1939-01-23

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Evening star., 1939-01-23
Huskin's Answers
To Readers Questions
By Frederic J. HQsEtn.

reader car get the ansper to ann
question OF fact by prtting The Ere-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Haskin, director. Washington,
D. c. Please tnclose stamp for reply.
Q. What Is the lowest temperature
ever recorded In the United States?-
E. J. r.
A. The lowest temperature on record
IN the United States is 6e degrees below
zero. This was observed at Riverside
Ranger Station, Yellowstone Park, Feb
ruary 8, 1888.
Evening star., 1939-09-07

juggler The departments BIRTH
day greeting boy, that's saving
money! to Carr Van Sickler Of the
Madrillon, Mischa of the Troika
and Marsha De Land of the Lotus
show. who have already celebrated
and refuse to admit their ages, and
to the Madrillon's Mary La Mari,
who celebrates a week from today
Chet de Chastain says he and
the orchestra at the Wardman Park
play South American Way" as a
samba instead of as a rumba
This Will McCune, who comes to
the Shar-Zad, recently won second
place in a band popularity contest
in a Westchester County paper.
Guy Lombardo was first and Benny
Goodman third, If you think West
chester's tastes aren't varied
All the towns orchestra leaders
(well, if you're going to quibble, not
all but some) turn up regularly at
the Lounge Riviera, which must
speak well for Massa Macias' music
If it needs any well-speaking
done for it . The Biltmore Boys,
last year at the Carlton, are slated
for the Wardman Park Metronome
Room this fall The Takoma
Recreation Baseball League has its
annual banquet at the Lotus to-
morrow night Oscar of the Hi
Hat has invented a Neutrality
Cocktair'-three and you just can't
fight . Oh, yes; samba has
more rhythm and the tempo is
little slower than q rumba.
Evening star., 1939-09-07

Madrillon-Spanish and American
cuisine; dancing, 7:30 until /: 80, to
music by Carr Van Sickler, Don
Shook and their orchestra. Songs
by Mary La Mari.
Mayflower Lounge-Dick Koons'
Orchestra plays for dancing from
S to Z and after 10, when there's q
minimum charge.
Neptune Room-Downtown res
taHant, with entertainment from
$50 to $3.50 and 10 to l by Eddie
Daniels Orchestra.
ODonnelrs Farms - Suburban
rendezvous, proud Of its food, on
the Marlboro pike. Entertainment
nightly by Marty Rubin and danc-
ing Saturdays.
Evening star., 1939-09-07

Shoreham Hotel-There's q gay
show staged nightly on the terrace,
dancing music by Barnee; cover
charge. except for dinner guests.
Spanish Garden Ballroom-Glen
Echo Parks dance rendezvous, with
music by Wal]y Stoefler.
Uptown-CJcktail lounge across
from the Uptown Theater on Con-
necticut avenue. Entertainment. No
cover, no minimum.
Evening star., 1939-09-07
dancing to Norton music: minimum

dancing to Norton music: minimum
charge.
Hamilton Hotel-Milton Davis and
the orchestra play for dancing in
the Rainbow Room from until Z
and from 10 until /.
Hay-Adams House-Dinner music
nightly by Larry Hendrick at the
Hammond organ.
H-Hat LOunge-At the Ambassa-
dor Hotel. entertainment nightly by
Angie Rodante and the Jack Man
ming string quartet.
Lotus-Shows, featuring several
acts and q chorus, at /, 7:30 and
1880 pm; dancing to Bill Strick-
lands Orchestra; minimum charge.
Lounge Riviera-Gay and init
mate spot at 240O Sixteenth street,
with dancing until 2. with music by
Pete Macias and his orchestra.
Evening star., 1939-09-07
Supper Club Notes

Anchor Room-Lounge at the
Annapolis Hotel; no dancing, but
entertainment by Matt Windsor and
his accordion.
Bamboo Garden-Floor shows at
l, 7:30 and II, featuring Al Norton,
Evening star., 1939-09-07

Wardman Park Hotel-The Pen
gums play for dancing nightly In
the Metronome Room from $50 to
l:3o. Penelope Ford sings. Mini
mum charge.
Evening star., 1939-09-07

l3-ineh saIod Bowl with Motehins Fork and spoon-io
ossorted dunedin designs. Regularly S2e5-----$24s
Senette Indoor Gorbose Pals step-on ft-d svIe TO-
Sl35 -l-' -r s'l-.| ''0 u ""'' "esoo.y
sonetts Kitchen wo.te Bo.ket, to notch. ReouIo@Iv
Universal Food Chopper. with cutting bodes CHOPS
row or cooked meats, vegetables and fruits Regularly
o-Pon-Top Carpet sweepers with sef-odjustno brush
Removable dust pon BRUSH Regularly S3.95-S2e5
Little Miss Blooms with eenponted handles Reou-
Chromium, HoIowwore-ptchers orovy boots relish
Dishes vegetable dishes, ice buckets and tones
tree pIotters. Regularly 81 2o5- sIos
Soft Absorbent Both-T Toilet Tissue in white oreen
b1ue or1hid yellow and peoeh ,ooo-sheet rolls. Reg
o.ik Shower in bubble poen ceIonese o royon
euto'ns in assorted pottens and coors 6x6-foot size
Regularly 81, ,o5 and S3.95 SIo5
wove" Fiber Bathroom Hompers with Peortex tops Up
psab en ss n
PeoI-tex Finish Toilet seots in vorous eoors Regularly
Be, santory Paint ceoner eeons all enomeed or pont.d
surfoees windows mirrors, tile and glassware. 2pound
5op 57pouod ,osuory eon reovIo1v eu1 sI--ssssss 81 nc
Bathroom seoles-stroney constructed and occurote.
Regularly $3.50 s27s
Universal Electric waffe Iron.-chome finish with wol
nut handles. Regularly 81 S395
Universal Electric Too.tsr. in p-ond turn style Chrome
"Work-sofe" PIosform Step Ladders feet high with
3s4'neh working Platform Folding STYLE ReesYo5y
Folding Ironing Boords with o- metal under construction
and rubber feet 48 and 54 inch Regularly So So
$2.6s
Museher Porcelain top Kitchen TebIe. with two folding
shelves, and extra shelf. Regularly $9o5------$7.95
corton Kitchen wore-rnode of Endure stonIess Steel.
3quort soueepons, regularly S3.50------------$z.75
2quort Stew Pons, regularly ST .28
2-quort Double Boilers, reoulorIy $3.95
10 to II pound Oval Roosters regularly S775----$
Universal Aluminium Cooking Ware with cool steel han
dies.
z-quort Double Boilers. reouork
9-ineh Fry Pens, regularly l25-----------------$l
3-pieee Soueepon Sets, reeuorN ST Sl.80----------Sl
Soup PereoIators, regularly $3.5o------------$z.s5
Fireplace EnsembIes-3peee fire SET ondirons, 3-fo|d
screen-n bross with |oequered finish. Ball top.
Regularly $3.50, 3l5o----------$,e.s5, $1s.s5
Edrdse Improved Electric Sewing Machines with Walnut
and walnut finished eobinets. Regularly $3.50
$3s.95
Westinghouse Moster Electric Weshsrs with S-pound CO.
pooN. Regularly -$59.95
Westinghouse Adiusto-ete Irons' makes ironing easy.
Regularly S6o.o5 -$5o.95
General Electric voeuum cIeoner complete with ottooh-
nents This combination would reeuory sell for $54o5,
1895
NEW LOCATION, HOUSEWARES, EIGHTH F1ooR.
Evening star., 1939-09-07

William, Lounge Riviera's
headwaiter, is gentleman, a
scholar. a man among men. Fellow
left the Lounge the other eve at II
O'Clock, two hours later turned up
right back there with brand new
lass in tow. Greetings" said Will
liam, Il haven't seen you for days.
How have you been?"
Evening star., 1939-09-21

against the success OF such move
inents. But they are using the local
Germans-of whom there are about
half q million-to buy up strategi-
cally located land. These purchases
were recently stopped by the Yugo-
slav government.
The Yugoslavs pursue the same
policy as the Hungarians: Sell to
the Germans all they want. They
also keep their powder dry. In
foreign countries the erroneous I'M
preston has long prevailed that
Yugoslavia is practically a partner
OF Germany Nothing could be
further from the truth. In no coun-
try Of the Danube Valley this cor
respondent has visited has he seer
so much determination to resist
German encroachments. One car
ries away the impression from thei,
country that the Yugoslavs are fair
ly confident the Germans will not
tackle them just now.
Bulgaria Trades With Reich.
Bulgaria is the only country In
the world which transacts nearly
all her foreign business with and
through Germany. Germany sup
plies Bulgaria with such non Ger
man products as cotton and coffee
which the Reich obtains from over
seas through barter agreements
Evening star., 1939-09-21

sources. But she Is . rich agricul-.
tural country and occupies q stra-
tegical position In the middle
Danube Valley.
Economic pressure is also being
applied to Hungary. The Reich
complains that the Magyars are
wasting their time with their own
industries, instead Of producing more
wheat. The Germans idea is that
Hungary should buy their industrial
products and should sell them her
agricultural products. Nearly one
half of Hungary's foreign trade is
with Germany.
= The Hungarians dislike the Ger
mans and they are mortally afraid
of Hitler. They are proud of the
1,000-year-old history of their coun-
try and they realize that their inde-
pendence is in graver danger than
it has ever been before. Their policy
is to lie low and hope for the best.
Hungary is willing to sell all she
has to Germany in the hope that, If
the Third Reich is satisfied with the
country's conduct, it will not take
more energetic action.
Land Purchases Halted.
The Germans have been singularly
unlucky in fostering a pro-Nazi
movement in Yugoslavia, the demo-
cratic traditions of which initiate
Evening star., 1939-09-21

The Bulgarians do not consider
themselves directly threatened by
Germany, or at least they pretend
to be optimistic. In order to stave
OIL danger, they have been willing
to keep quiet about their territorial
claims against Rumania, Greece
and Yugoslavia, although help was
offered to them before, the Polish
war. They felt that any gains
they might make would benefit Ger
many in the long run.
With the rout Of the Polish Army
Rumania appears to be in a critical
position. When this correspondent
visited that country he was given
to understand that any aggression
would be met by force. Members
Of the underground Fascist organ
ization, "All for the Fatherland, .
have been further purged. The
stature OF King Carol has grown
greatly, and, in short year, he
has killed Carol the playboy" and
has built up Carol the creator ,
1t is generally felt that he is the
only great statesman not only OF
Rumania, but Of the entire Danube
Valley.
Evening star., 1939-09-21
Danube Valley Seen
Chancellor Killers
Next Objective
Balkan Stutes Are
Richest Wheat and
Oil Fields in Europe

The attitude of the Balkans,
the peoples and their 0overn-
ments, to,Dard Germany is
analysed here by an interna-
tionally knotDn Journalist iuho
has Just returned from an er-
tended tour OF the Danube Valley.
The 1Uriter is the author OF nu-
fnerous books, including "Hitler,"
"The Cduldron BOils' and q
forthcoming Uolun,e, "The Dam
ube."
Evening star., 1939-09-21
BoItic Society MEETING

Plans for the coming season and
nominations for posts on the Execu-
tive Committee will be the order of
business at a meeting Of the Baltic
American Society Sunday at 3 pm.
at the international Student House
1708 New Hampshire avenue NV.
Evening star., 1939-09-21

M. Jean Zay, French minister Of
education, presided at the unveiling
of Robins statue Of Balzax in Paris.
Evening star., 1939-09-21

Fo0TSAVERs FOR COMFORT
Thousands of happy feet step
ahead this fall in Footsavers.
Featuring the netatarsal pad in
the innersole- e------$lo.50 8 Sill
JOHNSTON 3 MURPHY SHOES
Made by the finest shoe maker In
America. Whether It's rugged In
dtvtduality or = conservative@Shoe
~ havs ,H----$ix5c h $3.50
Evening star., 1939-09-21

" " MANSFIELD SHOES
Young men and men who want to
stay young like the way Mans
fields wear especially the
modest price
FAMOUS boS1oNlANS
Here are the shoes that At right,
: feel right because they're
walk lifted. Fails smArtest and
NEWEST styles------$7.5o - SO
Evening star., 1939-09-21

BEAU BRUMMELl FoUlARDS
Dusty tones in hand-blocked
ancient madders. Made in England
on pure silk, soft tones in colors
that make your mouth water. $3.50
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-07-06

we can assure you, demonstrating
perfectly the fact of their non-shrink-
ableness and their color fastness.
Describing these timely modes, from
left to- right, the perfectly tailored
Stacks and shirt on the standing fig
ure is of wool and cotton flannel
which has been scientifically san
forized shrunk in Switzerland.
A dark blouse with lighter skirt,
both of sturdy cotton gabardine that
has been pre-shrunk, as shown CEN
tered in the group will undoubtedly
be first choice with outdoor girls
who know their 1889 fashions. Note
the impeccably tailored pockets.
The Gay Nineties dressmaker
bathing suit comes back again. Full
skirt, basque bodice, snug-ftting
waistband and tiny pulled sleeves
with touches of narrow black velvet
ribbon against demure yellow and
white and black printed cotton de-
scribes the 1889 version of this
quaint type as illustrated above to
the right. Underneath this sanfor-
ized-shrunk cotton outfit Jersey
tights fit snugly making a complete
trim and ship-shape ensemble.
Full of Nineteenth century charm,
yet intensely modern with it's brief
bras is the beach ensemble on the
seated figure in the foreground. It
can be relied on to give perfect wear
in that the flower print cotton which
fashions it is pre-shrunk and fast
color. Quaint ruffles edge the snug
shorts and finish the formal little
semi-fitted basque-like coat. The
platform shoes are also interesting.
Released by Western Newspaper Union.j
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-07-06
AROUND
THE HOUSE

Separating Covers.-When jam
pot covers become glued togeth.
er, do not soak in water, but pass
a hot iron over them with a thin
paper laid between. They will
then separate easily, though the
gum will remain intact.
For Polishing Glass.-Old linen
is better than cotton. Newsprint
paper may be used successfully.
Sunday Night Menu.-A delight
full simple menu for Sunday night
is: Hot bacon, sandwiches, fruit
salad with whipped cream,
brownies and ice coffee.
Refreshing White Paint.-White
paint which has gone yellow
should be cleaned with solution
made by mixing handful of or
binary whiting with pint of
water.
Keeping Mustard Fresh.-Mus-
tard will keep fresh and moist
much longer if a pinch of salt is
added during the mixing.