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Evening star., 1939-02-23
The New Broom

Three days of the educational
period of the new pedestrian regu-
lations have passed. At this point,
both pedestrians and motorists have
shown commendable spirit of CO.
operation both among themselves
and with the police officers assigned
to assist in familiarizing the public
with the rules. Decided improvement
has been noticed likewise at points
outside the congested area, where no
Lolicemen are on duty.
At the same time sound truck
operated by The Star and Station
WMAL, stationed in the downtown
section to assist in enlisting the sup
port of the public for the cause of it's
own safety, is meeting with an en-
'thusiastic welcome.
While there have been several acci-
dents involving pedestrians since the
educational period began Monday,
the attitude demonstrated for the
most part would indicate that, while
1t is too early to show definitely,
decline in such mishaps is in the
offlng. The attitude of Traffic Bu-
reau and Police Department officials
is such as would suggest that the
present acceptance of the greater
protection will mean much more
than just the proverbial efficiency
of the new broom.
Special commentator is due Major
Ernest w. Brown and his officers for
the thorough manner in which they
have gone forward with the control
of pedestrian traffic. The continued
cooperation of the enforcement
officials and the general public will
do much to reduce the disastrous
traffic toll which has been a blight
on the National Capital for years.
Evening star., 1939-02-23
Palestine Deadlock

After more than two weeks of
negotiating alternately with Jewish
and Arab delegations the British
government is no nearer solution of
the Palestine problem than it was
after the Woodhead Commission re-
port several months ago, and the
prospect that Britain will be left to
impose her own plan on both fac
tions grows daily.
There is not yet in evidence, in
the conferences Malcolm Macdonald
has held with representatives of each
party, that spirit of give and take
which is the essence of compromise,
the only result which can assure
peace in the Holy Land. The rival
delegations have even refused to
meet at the same council table.
Any new effort by the British gov
ernment to force a settlement on
both sides is likely only to revive the
terrorism which racked Palestine last
summer and fall, just as a complete
victory for either party would be
certain to bring more bloodshed.
Mr.. Macdonald is reported now to
have admitted defeat in his effort
to reconcile the opposing demands
by the Jews for unrestricted immi-
grafton, and by the Arabs for STOP
page of immigration and independ-
ence for Palestine as In Arab state.
His compromise, that the Jews be
permitted to continue to migrate to
the Holy Land, but in restricted
numbers with the purpose of estab-
fishing a permanent ratio between
the rival national groups, found no
favor with either delegation, and it
is now up to the British cabinet to
tackle the problem directly.
Britain is merely reaping another
harvest from the sowing of the war
Evening star., 1939-02-23
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. TraceUeH.

pened in a space of 10 minutes time,
and this story can be verified.
This bird Is still with us, and feed
him every day with the other birds; but
will say this, that the other birds still
come to us in spite Of our police mocking-
bird protection, and we are very proud
Of them all. The claim is still pending.
Respectfully yours. r. w. H."
+ X II Il
The only bird we ever have seen attack
cat head-on was blue jay, which
tried to drive old yellow Ounce out Of
q tree.
Ounce had taken his stand-on four
legs-at 20 feet from the ground in the
fork of a locust.
The blue jay perched some feet above
him, just far enough to be tantalizing
to cat, but safely out of harms way.
1t was good thing that Ounce was
on four feet.
II he had been on two he would have
been knocked out many times within the
ensuing five minutes.
Five minutes was not long, but great
deal of action was packed into it.
The jay dove head-first at the cat,
striking it about the middle of the spine.
This was as strategic point as could
have been selected, because it evidently
gave the cat very helpless feeling. He
could not catch the bird with his mouth,
and he was rather hesitant about putting
himself, even for a little while, on three
legs.
Hence there was nothing for him to
do but stand and take it,
4 4 Il
times in five minutes.
Each time he would. launch himself,
give the cat resounding peck on the
back, and then fly directly back to the
perch above him.
His wing work was beautiful to watch.
Those darts of blue, gray and white
were fairly dazzling in the sunlight, hav-
ing as background the soft yellow of the
four-footed animal.
The cat held his position, but that was
all. He did not try to go up the trunk
to the bird. He probably knew as we'll
as any one that the songster could fly
away from him.
He did not back down, either, no doubt
feeling that 1t would put him in rather
bad position for future attacks
So he kept facing the bird, now and
then opening his mouth threateningly.
Only color motion picture could have
done justice to the beauty of this scene,
both as to coloration and action.
The witness had dream that night,
in which he thought he had a cage in
the fireplace in the living room, and
that behind wholly inadequate fence
was great yellow cat and the only
way he could keep it from jumping out
was to lower bushel basket on a stick,
Whereupon the pumalike creature would
crawl into it, purring nightly.
That afternoon the grocery boy, who
had always lived in the city, confessed
that when he first delivered groceries to
the house he had seen great yellow
cat prowling around in the shrubbery,
and had been afraid to enter He thought
1t was mountain lion.
It's all matter of viewpoint.
Evening star., 1939-02-23
February 20.
Calls Attention to Errors
In Story on Glass.

SduS AttcuIlOH W
In Story on Glass.
To the Editor Of The Star:
OF all the ridiculous statements made
about the age and value of antiques
have ever had the opportunity to read,
your article in Sundays Star by Gretchen
Smith about old glass takes the cake.
The article repeats statement that
the medallion" pattern was made about
100 when, as a matter of fact, according
to Ruth Webb Lee, the recognized au-
thority on early American pressed glass,
dates this pattern as about 1870. 1700
would date that pattern as long before
Baron Stiegel, the most noted American
glassmaker of all times, whose glass Is
rarely found outside of museums or rare
private collections The daisy and but
ton pattern is also of the 1870 period or
later.
The bubble glass, and assume that is
what is shown in the illustration, is not
rare at all and is very much misnamed.
It is known to collectors and dealers alike
as inverted thumbprint" and is dated
about 1880. The satin glass is also not a
rarity by any means having also been a
product Of the SOS, or the period known
as late Victorian. can't imagine vase
of said glass being worth 500.
CONSTANT READER.
February Al. s......--
Evening star., 1939-02-23
Clipper Days Here Aquin!

Whether the United States "frst
line of defense" is in France, or the
Rhine, or somewhere else, there is nc
doubt that the thing which grants oul
geographically favored land it's prin-
cipal element of security is the vast
expanse of ocean which, east and
west, separates us from potential foes
Yet we spend vast sums on mainte-
nance of Navy to ride those seas
and guard our shores against enemy
approach.
The Nation is alive to the necessity
of battle craft for that purpose. It
is not so conscious that merchant
marine is an indispensable auxiliary
to sea power. This being an accepted
maxim, it is gratifying to learn from
the 1888 report of Rear Admiral
Emory S. Land, retired, chairman of
the United States Maritime Commits
sion, of the remarkable rehabilita-
tion of the United States merchant
marine that is now under way.
Prospects for the return of the
American flag ito position upon the
sea commensurate with the Nations s
position as world power" Admiral
Land states, are the brightest in more
than fifty years. He assures the
country that "the long and dangerous
decline of our merchant marine has
been checked, the process reversed,
and progress forward has been be-
gum" A year ago only one contract
had been signed for new tonnage. BY
January l of this year, fifty-two ships
OF approximately 425,00O gross tons
were being built under the commits
sion's orders, either for it's own ac-
count or in conjunction with private
operators. So far, in 1889, contracts
have been let for fourteen more YES
sells, including three for the New
Orleans-South American trade, and
the others for Pacific routes. Com
pleted cost of 1938-contracted con-
struction approximates $13O,O0O,OO0.
The commissions program calls for
the construction of five hundred new
ships between now and 1949. All
ships, building or in prospect, are
as nearly fireproof as engineering
skill can make them, and embody the
last word in design, machinery and
safety features.
OF special interest is the Good
Neighbor Fleet" which made it's
maiden sailing to the East Coast of
South America last October. OF
commensurate Importance is the
granting of an operating differential
subsidy to the American President
Lines for the trans-Pacifc and
'roundthe-World services operated
by the former Dollar Steamship Com
pany.
In such times of world stress as to-
day these are great tidings for a peo-
pie whose ships were once the pride
OF America and the envy of the world.
Under Jerry" Lands able direction it
begins to look as if clippe1 days are
here again.
Evening star., 1939-02-23
Automobile Club for
Pedestrians Suggested.
TO tho &ditnr of Tha atar.

Let's have an automobile club for
pedestrians. A club, easily carried, that
will enable us to take crack at mo-
torists who don't give us our right of way
"a club to dent tenders or smash win
dows Of cars that deliberately block cross
walks.
Lord knows, the pedestrian suffers for
his own jaywalking, and also for the
motorists jaydriving-he gets hit And
every driver has most effective weapon
with which to threaten those who merely
walk.
Let's make the contest little fairer-
start out with a club, and then If that
proves to be insufficient protection, we
can graduate into the shotgun class and
really even things up.
GREEN LIGHT WALKER,
February Il.
Evening star., 1939-02-23
Orchestra in Donoer

The annual campaign for funds
necessary for the support of the Ma
tional Symphony Orchestra has not
been successful That is the plain
meaning of the announcement that
the period of the drive will be ex-
tended. Regular subscribers have
raised approximately sixty five thou
sand dollars. The remainder-about
forty-six thousand dollars-must be
found among residents of Washing
ton who perhaps have not yet been
approached, people who may care
little for beautiful music, but who
have an honorable civic pride in the
cultural progress of the Capital.
Doubtless this Is another way Of
Evening star., 1939-02-23
Shooting Stors
BY PHIkANDER JOHNSON.
Too Late.

Too Late.
When you essay gentle quip,
Some friend is sure to greet you with
The hint that you have made slip,
That joke was told by Sidney Smith
Or if some comment you address
To human natures curious ways
A voice is sure to murmur: Eyes,
That's just what DR.. johnson says"
Or if your soul is softly swept
BY Sentimental fancies sad,
'Tis just what Byron wrote, except
Your way of putting it is bad.
OF all the griefs that come your way
These sad reminders are the worst
1t makes no difference what you say,
Some other fellow said it first.
Evening star., 1939-02-23

years. If her statesmen had CO.
ordinated their efforts when they were
bidding, with elaborate promises, for
both Jewish and Arab support, her
statesmen twenty years after would
not be faced with dilemma of such
magnitude.
Peace in Palestine would tax heavily
the wisdom of Solomon himself.
Evening star., 1939-02-23

The same month that witnesses a
commemoration in honor of slave
born Frederick Douglass, who rose
to serve his country in important
diplomatic and other posts, sees
tempest raging over where femi-
nine member of his race may, or may
not, use and share her God-given
gift of song. Time occasionally seems
to mark time"
Evening star., 1939-02-23

A stolen car was driven wildly
across Baltimore suburban golf
course in order to evade pursuit. It
is suspected that the occupants will
pay no attention to the usual sign
Replace All DivotS."
Evening star., 1939-02-23
Letters to The Star
Depl0reS Unfairness to
District Citizens.


District Citizens.
To the Editor Of The Star:
AS a native citizen of the District of
Columbia I have long had a desire to
enter the field of public service in The
District and have prepared myself with
that thought in mind Now, at the age
of 20, equipped with degree in business
administration from leading Eastern
university, with law degree, and with
eight years of good practical experience,
I find that am far from able to realize
my ambition.
1t seems that the personnel of the Dis
trict government is either hired from a
Federal ciVil service register or upon the
recommendations of members of Congress
from far-f1ung sections of the United
States. Therefore, to become connected
with the District of Columbia govern
ment, 1t is either question of competing
in examinations with citizens Of every
State in the Union, the citizens of the
other States getting all of the breaks"
with regard to quotas, ETC., or Of trying
to get the Endorsement of Congressman
Blurb, from, say, the Middle West. Con-
gresham Blurb, of course, has too many
loyal constituents seeking jobs to be con-
cerned with a voteless nonentity from
the Nations Capital.
The resident of the District of Colum-
bia is indeed the forgotten man" in more
ways than one. Naturally the Congress-
men Blurbs are going to hold on to their
powers of appointment to the District
government by keeping suffrage out of
the District; so I guess there is not a
great deal we can do about it.
February %. WILLIAM PIERCE.
Evening star., 1939-02-23

If Hitler, Mussolini and Franco all
get together, as indicated in some
Italian city soon it will be somewhat
reminiscent of the three witches in
Macbeth except that the lines now
might we'll run, Triple, triple toll
and trouble"
Evening star., 1939-02-23
Hearts of His Countrymen

Eyes" said the proud father, I'VE think
our boy will be President some day"
What makes you think SOP"
Hes always either conspicuously de-
lighted or else obviously cross because
things don't suit him."
Evening star., 1939-02-23
Likes Daily Feature
In The Star.

To the Editor of The Star:
Every evening when read The Star l
always look for the jolly Polly, by Jos. J.
Frisch, for find it amusing as well as
instructive. In other words it is a sugar
coated pill" I have several of his ex-
plantations in my Fowler's Modern Eng
lish Usage" and they have been of aid to
me in my letter writing. I find them very
much to the point.
CORNELIA D, MILES,
Evening star., 1939-02-23
EnjOying Herself.

Her moods are wondrous strange It's said
For her grief is bliss sublime.
If nose and eyes with tears are red,
She VOWS she's had lovely time.
Evening star., 1939-02-23

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the ,Driter, although the use OF
a pseudonym for publication is
permissible. Please be brief!
Evening star., 1939-02-23
Unrec0nciled.

Work never hurts anybody" said the
industrious man.
NO." said Flooding Pete, "but it's most
as bad to be scared as hurt"
Evening star., 1939-02-23
Tough Luck.

The small boy has his skates and sled
But father sadly shakes his head
For all they count on him to use
Is a raincoat and his overshoes.
Evening star., 1939-02-23
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Member of the Associated Press

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the use Tor republication Of all news dispatches
paper and also the local news published herein
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Evening star., 1939-02-23

"Dar is too many of u.s." said Uncle
Eben, "datll git sleepy durin' de bes'
kin Of sermon, an keep both ears wide
open whenever anybody begins to talk
bout q hoss race"
Evening star., 1939-02-23
Replies to Letters on
Appointment of Judges.
To the Editor Of The Star:

10 the EdltOf OF Inc Star.
Since the controversy arose over the
appointment of Judge Roberts for United
States district judge two of your very
able correspondents have expressed the
opinion that, Under the Constitution,
Congress might if it wished vest the Sc
lection of judges of the inferior courts in
the courts, by law, or in the head Of the
Department of Justice
This opinion, in my judgment, is not
warranted either by the letter or the
spirit of the Constitution. It is not sup
ported either by the courts or by the
recognized authorities. This miscon-
struction is, no doubt, due to the fact
that the word inferior" Is used In two
different senses in the CONSTITUTIONAL
one place with reference to inferior
officers" in the other place with REFER
ence to inferior courts" (not inferior
judges.
In article Of the Constitution the fol-
lowing language occurs: "The judicial
power of the United States shall be vested
III OA4C 0uPACAAS SouAIs oAAO AAA ouSA III
ferior courts as the Congress may from
time to time ordain and establish" The
Constitution expressly provides for one
Supreme Court. OF necessity, all other
courts, whatever their original or ap-
pellate Jurisdiction, would be inferior to
the Supreme Court. It does not follow
and it is not true that the judges of the
inferior courts are inferior officers of
the United States. But all judges of the
inferior courts, like the judges of the
Supreme Court, hold for life or during
good behavior. Article 2 Of the Consti-
Evening star., 1939-02-23
Not the Same.

"You should make speech so full of
thought that it will compel your COL
leagues to abandon their errors" said the
earnest citizen.
MY friend" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, "this business is politics, not men,
tai science"
Evening star., 1939-02-23

I'VE live in an age of wonders" said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown; wonder
ing where the money went and where
it's going to come FROM"
Evening star., 1939-02-23

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Evening star., 1939-02-23

@. How many words are there In Is
minute radio script?-S. j. H.
A. 1t is estimated that the wordage
OF 15-minute script, story type, is from
l,4O0 to 100 words.
Evening star., 1939-02-23

@. What color is the German Nazi
f1ag?-Q. T. M.
A. The German Naz flag has a red
field with white circle and q black
Swastika.
Evening star., 1939-02-23

@. How many chemists are employed
by E. I. du Pont & Corr w.
A. The du Pont Co. says: I'm our
company We have approxims tely $500
individuals who have been trained either
as chemists or as chemical engineers
This group includes men who are now
assigned to research work, plant, sales
and executive positions. They, of course,
range from recent college graduates to
men who have been associated with the
company for many Tears. In the re-
search group alone we have approximately
ly 1900 men whose primary function Is
to carry on the fundamental problems
pertaining to the development Of new
products and improvements in those
products which are now. in the process
Of manufacture"
@. What is meant by the expression
ito sit above the salt"?-C. B.
A. Many centuries ago, it was the GUS
tom to place on table on which food
was served an ornamental container
filed with salt. The master and mistress
of the home and their important guests
sat above the salt. The less important
members of the household were seated
below the salt. To have position Of
honor at table is today spoken Of as
being seated above the salt.
@. Where is the Department Of Agri-
culture Southern Regional Research
Laboratory?-M. J. H.
A. The laboratory will be established
at New Orleans, La, for the purpose
Of developing new uses for surplus farm
commodities of that region.
@. What is the life of big gun used
in warfare?-A. w. D.
A. The War Department says that the
life Of big gun is 200 to 500 rounds.
This does not mean, however, that the
gun is absolutely worthless after 500
rounds, only that it has to be refined.
A big gun would be considered IL U
16 inch gun.
Evening star., 1939-02-23

@. Are termites ever used as food?-
w. j. H.
A. These insects are considered a
great delicacy in Africa and are also
eaten in India.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-25
Economy Senators
Draw Battle Lines
Over Budget Cuts

SACRAMENTO, May 25. (UP)-
Economy forces in the state SEN
ate, after jammng through reduc-
tions of 100000 and affirming
the removal of a $73,000,000 unem-
ployment relief item from Gov. Cul-
bert OlSon'S S557 900 budget,
prepared for a new battle today
over final passage of the huge ap-
preparation bill.
The budget was a special order
of business this afternoon.
Administration Democrats con-
ceded their minority votes would
not stem the tide of amendments
proposed by special Republican
controlled budget committee. But
neither did the Olson forces guar
antee enough votes to insure 2i3
majority passage of the budget
without certain concessions.
Senator r. w. Kenny, Olson's
floorleader, prepared 200 amend
ments to restore the budget to its
original form, but admitted the
senate probably would turn down
most Or all of them, just as it did
three weeks ago. He said he was
hopeful, however, that the senate
would correct some of the more
glaring errors III the reduction pro-
gram"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-25
Fund for DRAINAGE
Released for Use
OF District Here
Federal Judge Approves
Order Making Valley
Refunding Effective

Continuation of drainage
efforts in Imperial Valley
was assured Thursday by
announcement that an order
releasing $4,000 in Imperial
Irrigation district funds for that
purpose had been signed in Los
Angeles by Judge Ralph E. Jenney
of U. S. District court.
At the same time, Judge Jenney
signed an order blocking further
bondholder litigation against the
district pending a hearing July II
on the district refunding program,
This partially puts the refunding
plan into effect Immediately.
Concerning the request for i'm
mediate dispersal of interest funds
to bondholders, Judge Jenney with
held decision until June s. Harry
Horton, district chief counsel, said.
Horton did not know whether Judge
Jenney would call a further hear
ing for that time or announce his
decision on the basis of briefs filed
by dissenting bondholders' attor-
neyS.
The $4,000, part of nearly mil
lion impounded in the district
treasury by dissenting bondholder
action, will be used Immediately to
continue drainage work. District
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