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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-06-08

lions and taxation involved so thai
the war may drag on for twice as
long as il otherwise would.
This is on the old patriotic as.
sumption. of course, that eventually
the United States would win any
war in which il was engaged. II
does not contemplate the other pos
sibility-that the United States by
this impairment of its fighting eff
fectiveness might lose the war.
II u ouid Renore cry
Potent CeHse for " ar
Actually, when war comes. no mat
ter whether II is brought about by
people anxious to make a profit or
by some causes which even the mu-
milton makers could not control,
there will be an overwhelming de-
sire TO take advantage of every
ounce of effectiveness possible. It
will be desired-and almost COM
pulsory-that every man, woman
and child shall do his or her utmost
to help win the war. There would
be scant consideration given, for ex-
ample, TO any proposal to hold down
the number of hours men or women
might work in munition works. If
our army or navy were in a life
and-death struggle which might de-
pend on an adequate supply of ann
munition. As were the French, for
example, during the Verdun fight
ing.
The danger of the proposal is not
what would be the temper of the
people after war came, but that the
prospect of taxing all the profits
which might be made might discour-
age adequate preparation for war
supplies, by private investors, be-
fore the war came.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-06-08
Hannibaps Dogs of War

The dogs of war that Hannibal
launched at his enemies were huge
bull-like dogs as large as calf and
able to tear man to pieces.
Evening star., 1939-04-03

study than 1t is apt to receive at the
hands of people in general. II prop
erly comprehended, 1t signifies the
dynamic of religion in a period of
human experience which is supposed
to have witnessed decline in spir-
itual influences. Father Quinn is a
symbol of something divine. He does
his work under the mandate of a
conservation to Christ ard to the
Kingdom of Heaven. But his devo-
ton may be shared by the humblest
soul. The faith which he practices
is available to every human creature.
1t is the philosophy of reverence and
love, fellowship and mercy without
which there can be no civilization, no
justice, no progress, no peace in our
beWildered planet.
Evening star., 1939-04-03
Surprised to See Auto
In Cavalry Show.

10 Inc EoltOr OF Inc star:
Those who have not visited and
watched the expert horsemanship and
most interesting drilling of the cavalry
over at Fort Myer have missed a real
treat.
1t was my privilege to observe such an
exhibition for the first time on March II
and was more than pleased and repaid
for my time spent there. Among other
events witnessed by me was one which
was and still am at complete loss to
understand. In the beginning of the
show some so or 60 officers and men
came riding into the arena and after they
lined up and stopped their horses, an
automobile came winding in and stopped
In front Of the line. Then some bugles
were blown and the man who had ridden
In in the automobile received salute.
Now what puzzles me is that if this per-
son was in any way connected with the
cavalry or with the exhibition how or
why did he get into the affair without
being on horse? The idea of mixing up
an automobile with horsemanship may
be according to Hoyle, but on such an
occasion as that the automobile typifles
the tin soldier. T.C.E.
March 30.
Evening star., 1939-04-03
Urges Realistic Thinking
In Time of Peril.

i IL.
To the Editor OF The Star:
I dreamt the other night that the
goose-stepping Germans had arrived
and we were burning our books and
shouting, Hell Hitler!" 1t was the night
Senator Borah liquidated the British
lion and made us sole guardian of the
Western World.
The senior Senator from Idaho enjoys
to a unique degree the esteem and affec-
tion Of the American people So when
he tells us. what We are only too glad
to hear. that the easy way is the safe
way, we are not disposed to question his
authority on foreign affairs And when
Senator King follows with the assurance
that when Hitler has gobbled up Europe
he will be satisfied and let us alone, we
feel almost happy again.
The only trouble is that 1t does not
make any kind Of sense. Tranquil iso-
lation for our hemisphere when the rest
of the world is in chaos is the dream
of a wishful thinker, however distin-
guished he may be. And being hyper
critical of those who might help us is at
this time downright silly. We may not
like Britain and Britain may not like
Russia. but that is no good reason Why
each of us should choose separate road
to perdition.
The pages Of history are full of tragic
ironies. but the greatest of them all may,
perhaps, be that Washington's Farewell
Address finally destroyed the Nation he.
so much wanted to preserve.
March %, 1899. r. D. MILLER.
Evening star., 1939-04-03

ing, but is not adverse to green or any
other color.
In wet summers 1t will be well for
booklovers to remove all paper jackets
and inspect the inside of them, for it is
there that mildew mostly starts.
Often the booklover Is surprised to find
a large amount of this fungus already
gathered. Unless very great headway
has been gained by the pest, 1t may be
removed by wiping carefully with tissue
or cloth.
Dust Is an ever-present enemy of
books.
It gains entrance into even the best
kept homes. 1t comes into closed cases,
although in very small way.
Dust should be removed from tops and
bindings at least every two or three
weeks. This applies to volumes kept in
open cases. They may 60 great deal
longer, of course, but the job is easiest
done more often.
A thorough busting of all open cases
Is In order every two or three months,
If possible. This means that all books
should be removed and the shelves
busted thoroughly, bottom, sides and
back. Then books are busted, inspected
for mildew and replaced as before.
Never be so careless with books as to
return them to their shelves in any old
order. Nothing shocks the true book
lover so much as to reach out for a be-
loved volume and draw forth something
he is not looking for at the moment.
4 X
1t is no easy matter, that of arranging
ones books in cases.
How shall they go?
There are many systems. One does
not have to be a professional library
worker to be interested in the matter,
There are as many systems as collectors,
and no doubt ones own preferences rule
at all times.
Once shelf is filled, 1t should be left
intact, with perhaps occasional with
drawals and requirements. Ones good
old books" should never be changed, even
If old enthusiasms are gone, for there is
a great satisfaction in being able to
place ones finger on any precise volume
at the very moment it is desired, al
though that time may be far distant.
X
Above all. never leave books on tables
to bow and warp, as they too often do
in an era of lessened thickness in covers
and more heat in homes.
Always keep a few unregarded books
around, SO that they may be placed on
top OF cherished volumes. This prevents
the better books from bowling and keeps
the pages neat and trim. If you want
to impress your friends with how we'll
you keep up with the new books" re-
move the pressure books before they call,
but be sure to put them back on again
when they leave.
Evening star., 1939-04-03

region where it has long languished.
II there is any infectious quality
to liberal trade practice it has
wide open opportunity for display
among Turkeys neighbors in the
Balkans, with whom she carries on
a sizeable exchange of products.
The elimination of the Czecho-
slovak trade agreement when that
republic fell before Hitler's "Drang
mach Osten," leaves Turkey at the
spearhead of American efforts to
stem German trade-and political
expansion into southeastern Europe
and the Near East.
The agreement includes several
provisions which give it that char
acter. Most important is application
of the unconditional most favored
nation principle-the heart of the
Hull programme exchange regula-
tions and import quotas, not a new
element in reciprocal trade agree
mentS, but one which strikes at the
heart of compensatory trade as the
Reich practices it.
Thus any compensatory arrange
ment Germany might have with
Turkey would not be at the expense
of the United States. The United
States is assured share Of the for
eign exchange allotted by Turkey
proportionate to its share in total
Turkish trade. At the same time
application of compensation require
ments by either Turkey or the United
States in their mutual trade is for
hidden.
Turkeys sharp decreases in tariffs
on American goods-ranging up to
80 per cent in duties which have
been particularly high-are concen-
trated within rather narrow limits,
but provide an opportunity for
American producers to increase their
sales in the Asiatic republic.
While American duty reductions
affect items which constituted "a
per cent OF imports from Turkey
in 1888 they are much thinner and
do not appear to threaten existing
American industries or agriculture.
A natural consequence Of this
agreement would be stimulated
effort for agreements with some of
Turkeys Balkan neighbors, which
would bring American economic
strength into play with that of
Britain and France to loosen Ger
many's trade grip.
Evening star., 1939-04-03
Shooting Stors
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Fleeting Customs.
The troubadour's gone and the knight is
no more
Who fought in the lists with will;
The singer seeks gold, and the struggle
Is o'er
That is only for smiling and skill
No more does the courtier so mincingly
stride
All rufaed and powdered and curled;
There's no time to float with the Ian
guorous tide,
It's work-a-day, now-a-day world.
The ballad we sing is the ballad of trade;
The fight is for riches and power.
No trumpet with fourishes tells when
we've made
The fleeting success Of the hour;
But the pace is full swift, and the road
way is clear
AS along through the game we are
whirled,
And the blood tingles warm and it's good
to be here
In this work-a-day, nowA-day world.
Evening star., 1939-04-03
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. Traceweu.

Books, too, are works Of art: that is
why they should receive the best OF care,
but sometimes this is overlooked by even
their devoted admirers.
The booklover finds proper housing of
his treasures no easy matter.
Probably there is no reader anywhere
who does not store some of his books in
basement or attic through necessity.
An unheated attic, by the way, makes
one Of the best places to keep the hun
dreds-let us hope-of volumes which the
booklover has no use for Immediately.
Backs seldom bow in an attic. The
pages do not crinkle, and there is very
little dust.
Mildew Is rare in such attics, whereas
1t is an ever-present factor during the
summer in most Easements, even in those
which have been called recreation rooms.
Hence the excess bookage of the aver
age reader may well be kept aloft, until
such time as more cases below come into
the personal life.
Even in an attic, such books should be
arranged neatly in rows, even if upon
the floors.
Every booklover has an excess, too, of
book ends.
About five years ago there was a posi-.
tive vogue in them as Christmas pres
ents.
Booky people usually have twins in
dogs, cats, Dantes, and so on. These
usually come in painted iron, or bronze
finish, sometimes in ivory.
There are many other examples, such
as Indian heads, fishes, buffalo, tigers, to
say nothing Of geometrical figures. No
doubt the New York Worlds Fair will be
responsible for trylon and perisphere
blooming at the ends of thousands of
rows of books.
The best care of good books comes
when the owner Is able to afford closed
cases.
Books so kept will last for a lifetime
without any type Of damage whatsoever.
This has been proved many times by
devoted friends of books. The cases are
expensive, however, SO that many owners
must limit their possession.
Open cases meet a need here. They
cost less and often fit in nicely with the
present trends in decoration They also
supplement the built-in cases on either
side Of fireplaces.
Books kept in open shelves need more
care, especially in regard to dust and
mildew. The latter is a possibility in
every home in suburban sections where
there are many trees.
Some summers are particularly bad in
this respect.
Mildew is no respecter of bindings or
papers. 1t seems to like best red bind
Evening star., 1939-04-03
Heroic Priest

The Reverend Father Francis
Xavier Quinn yesterday took his
place among the heroes of an age
which pessimists pretend to believe
is bankrupt of courage. Called from
the Church of the Guardian Angel in
the crowded West Side of New York
City on Palm Sunday, he dared to
face gunman who had sworn to kill
any one who attempted to capture
him. The gangster also was pledged
to murder the elderly strangers in
whose little apartment he had taken
refuge. Half hundred police off,
GERS had failed to persuade him to
surrender. The power Of the State
appealed for the help of the church
in the emergency.
And Father Quinn answered. OF
course, he risked his life when he
interviewed. He must have been con-
scious Of his peril and have been
willing to defy the danger. Similarly,
the gunman was aware Of the hazard
involved-for all concerned, himself
included. The problem, then, was
psychological in character. If the
gangster fired, his last hope of mercy
in this world and the next alike was
lost. The priest came to reason with
him in the name of God, not merely
as a representative Of organized
society, law and order. Yielding to
a superhuman power, the gangster
saved himself, his hostages and such
members of the police force as might
eventually have fallen in an effort
to take him by force.
The incident Is worthy of more
Evening star., 1939-04-03
Calls for Retrenchment
In Federal Expenditures.

10 the Editor OF The Star:
Prior to the resumption of specie paw
ments, more than so years ago. the senti-
ment at Washington was expressed by
the slogan, THE way to resume is to re-
sumo Then resumption took place. 1t
Is even more important today to act in
accordance with the slogan, THE way
to balance the budget is to retrench"
When individual incomes are reduced
every good citizen cuts down his expend-
ltures accordingly, for it is a first duty
OF every citizen to live within his income
and it is equally the duty of the Govern
ment at Washington not only to limit
expenditures to income, but to pay off the
national debt as quickly as possible.
The first cut should be made by abol-
lshlng all appropriations for all of the
various charitable enterprises of the w.
P. A., such as the youth movement, which
finances the college expenses of young
men who ought to be at work. The sug-
gestlon now made in Congress of an
appropriation of over a billion dollars for
farm relief should be voted down without
delay. The farming industry already en-
Joys the benefit of cooperation from 48
agricultural colleges, high protective
tariffs on farm products, together with
Immense payments of subsidies out of
the public treasury. This is all wrong
and contrary to the theory of democratic
government. Moreover, the special priv
lleges provided to agriculture ultimately
have the reverse effect of what was in
tended. They create enormous overpro-
duction of staple products which the
Government is then obliged to be respon-
sible for. Meanwhile we are drifting into
state socialism. They way to retrench is
to retrench. HENRY WARE ALLEN.
Wichita, Kans.
March %.
Evening star., 1939-04-03
Recognition of Franco

Prompt American recognition of
the Franco government in Spain, an
nounced by Secretary Hull on Satur-
day, is logical and normal. It is the
hope OF all the people of the United
States, whose sympathies during the
civil war were widely and at times
bitterly divided, that Nationalist vic
tory may be followed by an era of
magnanimous pacif1cation leading to
a new birth of tranquility and eco
nomic well-being for a nation that
is emerging from an almost annihi-
lating ordeal. President Roosevelt's
lifting of the embargo on shipment
of arms to Spain is the natural ac-
compartment of diplomatic recog-
milton.
Apart from long standing tradi-
tions of friendly Spanish American
association, which survived even
1898, there are substantial trade re-
lations, which can now be revived
for the mutual benefit of both coun-
tries. That Secretary Hull had these
in mind, and possibly their expansion
through one of his reciprocal tariff
agreements, when he telegraphed
Burgos of our "disposition" to recog-
nize the victorious Franco regime, is
altogether probable.
A friendly Spain Is also a desirable
factor in the development Of our
good-neighbor program with Latin
America, which, with only one or two
exceptions, looks devotedly upon
Snain as the mother country
Evening star., 1939-04-03
Urges Preservation Of
Democratic PRINCIPLES
Holds RocioI and Religious
intolerance Alien to
America
TO the Editor OF The Star:

TO the Editor OF The Star:
The growing concern Of thoughtful
citizens with the necessity Of pre-
serving democratic principles and with
combating symptoms of prejudice and
intolerance is one of the most hopeful
indications that the traditional Amer
lean principles Of liberty and tolerance
will be safeguarded against the sub
versive forces that are attempting to
foist totalitarian ideologies upon this
country. On every side, also. is being
expressed the conviction that the main
tenance of democratic institutions Is
bound up with the invigoration of relig-
ious faith, with its emphasis upon the
sovereignty of God and inherent worth
Of the Individual.
There Is an increasing need for Amer
leans who love liberty and do not want
to see this country disfgured by The
religious and racial hatreds which have
torn other lands to mobilize with their
fellows who are attempting to defend
our historic freedom.
Whether democracy as we understand
1t in the United States can be success
fully safeguarded against the forces
which are attempting to subvert it will
depend upon whether the nucleus of
citizens most urgently concerned with
spiritual values can successfully compete
against Communist, Fascist and Nazi
forces for the allegiance OF the mass
of people. 1t is essentially struggle
for education for religion and democ-
racy against propagandas of hatred and
strife.
The National Conference of Chris
tlans and Jews, founded in 1928 by
Newton D. Baker, Charles Evans Hughes
and DR.. S. Parkes Cadman, is earnestly
striving, through national education
program, to see that this contagion does
not spread here. Through local round
tables OF Protestants, Catholics and
Jews, work In churches. schools, COL
leges, women's organizations, farm, la
Dor, veterans and business groups, 1t
Is endeavoring to immunize Americans
against propagandas of hatred and
attempting to mobilize them for CO.
operation on matters of common inter-
est and concern to them as citizens of
the one country.
The National Conference solicits the
membership and financial support of
all citizens-Protestants, Catholics and
JeWs-Who believe that demagogic ap-
peals to hatred must be met by an ever
increasing campaign for religious and
racial good will. No greater task con-
fronts this Nation than preventing a
hysteria based upon a false racialism or
religious bigotry.
Chicago Universitys physicist, Arthur
H. Compton; Columbia University
historian, Carlton j. H. Hayes, and
businessman Roger w. Straus are the
co-chairmen. =
Advertising man Homer j. Buckley
lawyer James N Rosenberg and Vassar
College President Henry Noble Mac
Cracken, head the Program Advisory
Committee. Herbert j. Osborne of the
Central Bank & Trust Co., treasurer,
will receive contributions The Con-
ferences address is 300 Fourth avenue,
New York City
EVERETT r. CLINCHY,
Director, National Conference
of Christians and Jews.
New York City.
March 29
Evening star., 1939-04-03
Comments on Case of
The Fancy Pants.

To the Editor Of The Star:
The decision Of the Commerce Depart
ment regarding the collision between the
sailboat Fancy Pants and the steamer
City of Washington last May IS, as re-
ested me.
I have understood that sailboats have
the right Of way over powered vessels
but that would not mean that they may
cross their bows too close for safety.
I quote from the article: "The depart
ment said when sailing vessel is ahead
of steamer, 1t has the right of way and
is the privileged vessel, but it is required
to hold its course and speed, and may
not tack back and forth. The steamer"
it continued, "'must take steps to keep
clear of the sailing vessel, but having
done this, the sailing vessel may not
carelessly, capriciously and unnecessarily
go on another tack and create new
situation. " The failure of the Fancy
Pants to hold her course and speed made
that vessel subject to a penalty"
I am not acquainted with the partic-
ulars in this case, but some of the above
statements appeared queer to me. A sail
boat is absolutely at the mercy of the
wind. When the wind suddenly changes
say heads the vessel, she must slow
down, change her course ("tack') to
starboard or port if she wishes to 60
ahead at all. Whether she may "hold
her course and speed" depends entirely
upon the direction and force of the wind
In my 10 years sailing in my boat on
Chesapeake Bay, I have been we'll
scared" at least once. That was when
q hydroplane came down with a great
splash, some hundred yards or more
from my boat, as I was sailing directly
in the path of the oncoming plane! The
pilot was seated so low in the plane that
I feared he could not see my boat cross
Ing his bow! At the very time when I
needed good breeze it weakened, but
I managed to get well clear of his big
bow wave as the plane rushed toward
shore.
The large stern waves in the Potomac
Channel from some of the river steamers
Evening star., 1939-04-03

make it rather dangerous for small sail
boats which are not decked over. Last
August, while returning from Matapeake,
Md. to Annapolis, counted 81 small
sallooats near enough to the ferryboat
to be photographed. This gives some
idea OF the popularity that this most
delightful sport is gaining.
March 13. H. BRADFORD