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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-15
1.-THE WAY OF PEACE"
By the Right ReU. James Freeman d. D., C. L.,
Bishop OF Washington.

happiness, denying the rule of Him whose
supreme design was mans highest salts
faction and good Patiently the Master
waits for the contamination of His plan
Meanwhile, like angry, disobedient, will
full children, men create disorders and
wars, and use the devices and implements
of their mad hatred to destroy the very
means to their highest hopes and desires
"If you destroy my city, the center and
source of my life, I will destroy yours
If you have conceived deadly weapons
in turn will create those that are more
deadly So the endless stream of bit
terness and hatred flows on, engulhng
innocent and guilty alike. 1t is form
OF madness that, unchecked, must issue
in the return of barbarism at its worst.
Nations have tried the arts of diplo-
macy, made pacts and agreements. ex-
panded their trade, boasted of their good
will, proclaimed that the era of a uni
versal brotherhood was at hand. and
then with diabolical cunning and greater
violence they have wickedly conspired to
unleash new brand of war, more far
reaching in its designs than the world
has ever known.
When will men learn that this is not
life? When will they realize that chival-
ry and courage and the finest ideals Of
manhood have no part in modern strife.
saving in those who heroically defend
their homes and principles. The Mas
ter gave a rule designed to effect the
closer knitting of the ties Of human
fellowship when He said Where two or
three are gathered together in Ny name,
there am I in the midst of them" Men
who are drawn together by the common
recognition of Him and His mighty pur-
pose, cannot hate or destroy one another
To bring Him back into our distracted
world We must follow His method. 1t is
the method of kindly fellowship II is
the good neighbor policy, practically and
realistically applied to our individual
and corporate life. II is substituting
sanity-Christian sanity-for insanity,
the God Of peace for the god of war.
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How shall peace, permanent peace
come to the world? No practical for
mula or scheme has been devised that
can accomplish it. A war President
thought he had at last accomplished 1t
by creating a League of Nations. His
motive was fine one and he gave his life
that his conception might be realized
Over the portal of the chapel through
which his body passed to its last resting
place is the legend: THE Way of Peace"
However imperfect in form may have
was beyond praise.
In His second great command Jesus
said: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as
thyself." Second only to mans obliga-
ton to God and obedience of His will, He
placed friendship and love of ones neigh
Dor. He would create a world in which
love should be the dominant and con-
trolling motive. The good neighb0r"
policy was born on the lips of Jesus
Christ.
How far the world has departed from
this ideal today! How completely the
warning nations have violated this con-
dition of an orderly and peaceful world!
Hatred for love, bitter rivalry for CO.
operation, racial bigotry for comfy and
good will, engines of destruction for the
warm handclasp Of kindly and gener-
Gus friendship, all this after centuries of
the assumed reign of the Prince of Peace!
He dealt with life as He found it, He saw
its weaknesses and potential strength.
He sought to create in diSorderly world
a universal brotherhood He said con-
corning the depth and intensity of His
love for it: Greater love hath no man
than this that a man lay down his life
for his friends" He sealed it on the
Cross.
OF His mighty plan man has made a
tragic mess. He has assumed wisdom
and superiority greater than that of the
Man of Nazareth. He has set up systems
only to see them abandoned and de-
stroyed. He has struggled on in his folly,
resisting every precept designed for his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-15

tremendous enthusiasm. The very
fact that he could win the nominal
ton was hailed as little short of
miracle. Willkie sentiment was at a
boiling point. To keep public senti-
ment at the boiling point for four
months is virtually an impossibility.
The Republican nominee, very wisely,
has husbanded his strength for the
final seven weeks of the campaign,
now beginning. Already with his
great ovation in Chicago, the
lethargy which seemed to have fallen
like a pail over Republicans, has
begun to diSsipate.
1t is. Mr. WILKES task to revive
the spirits of his followers. He has
proved himself in the recent past
capable of arouSing great enthuSi-
aSm. HIS handling of the issues
which are of transcendent impor-
tance-and the disclosure of his own
personality to millions of Americans
will tell the tale. Mr.. Willkie, not
an official of the Government, has
been at certain disadvantage up to
date President Roosevelt has been
in a position to take affirmative
action, as Chief Executive of the
Nation. On the other hand, Mr. Will
kie does not labor under a diSad-
vantage which af1lictS President
Roosevelt. He has not made a great
number OF enemies-Which any Pres
ident may easily do during the course
of seven and a half years in the
White House. So far as Mr. Wilikie
is concerned, the page is still clean.
He is free to make friends or to make
enemies.
The Republican nominee for PreSi-
dent, it has been predicted, will prove
great campaigner. He has person.
ality, he has ability to carry that
personality to his audiences, particu-
larly when he stands face to face
with them. He is earnest He is
sincere. He has the courage to speak
out. He is the hope of millions of
American who will watch with in
tense interest his progress as he
travels into the West.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-15

traditional curtain-raiser since it
was introduced into the regatta
three years ago under the sponsor
ship of The Star, has, in that period,
become a major sport in Washington
waters, which for years had seen
practically no pleasure craft pro-
PEELED by the wind.
The regatta itself has become a
civic tradition in which the commu-
nifty takes great pride. Like other
cities, the Capital enjoys playing
host in a special way. And this,
along with the Cherry Blossom Fes-
tival in the spring, is its opportunity.
But the regatta is more than that.
And it is more than civic advertise
ment Overshadowing community
pride. and above all considerations of
autumnal entertainment, the races
have definite "intramural" commu-
nifty value. Unlike most sports, the
yer events included in these three
week ends possess interest and en-
tertainment which is equal for par
Elephants and spectators alike,
Whether sailor or not. all enjoy the
spectacle, and whether afloat or
ashore, all wish for a part in the
pleasure.
In thus fostering an expanded in
tereSt in healthful and entertaining
use of the water facilities of the city,
the regatta is an annual demon
stration of the possibilities latent in
Washington's greatest natural re-
source, the Potomac River. Within
period of few years these posi-
bilities have been recognized and
seized upon by hundreds of residents
of the Capital. And the annual in
crease in entrants from nearby
waters indicates a still growing in
terest.
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Into the West

Wendell L. Willkie, seeking the
presidency on the Republican ticket,
is starting the great adventure with
whirlwind tour into the West In
a fourteen-day period, the candidate
will visit eighteen States, going as
far South as Texas and as far North
as Washington. The trip becomes
his first major test as campaigner.
For weeks Mr.. Willkie has been pre-
paring-planning to carry the fight
to the Roosevelt New Dealers. With
the exception of his acceptance
speech, delivered at his old Indiana
home in mid-August, he has spent
his time in conference with Repub-
lican leaders and other supporters
Of his candidacy.
Largely because of this inactivity
90 far as actual campaigning is
concerned-there has grown up in
some quarters a belief that "Willkie
Is slipping" Mr. Willkie was nomi-
mated in Philadelphia last June amid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-15
The Requttu

Today, as yesterday, the broad ex-
panse of the Potomac is dotted with
sails, the first Of three week ends OF
the Presidents Cup Regatta. Next
week canoes and SOULS will hold
forth, and two weeks hence power
boats will compete.
Sailing, which has become the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-15

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Is required Of him he can help you
get . COED house at . reasonable
price. II he must take risks he win
try to protect himself. Remove the
risks and cut your costs.
Change Mind Beforehand.
Change your mind before you
start the building job. not during 1t.
Have al the 'pros and cons" talked
out before the building materials
arrive at tho site. Talk IL checp.
but building material and labor cost
money.
Do these things:
!. Before you spend money for
plans get two or three opinions from
competent persons - to the general
price class into which your choice
falls.
2. Question every decision about
material or equipment to be sure
that some other material viii not do
the job as well at less cost.
8. Make . general list Of every
thing you want In the house and
get your builders opinion item by
item.
. I. Avoid generalities. The only &C.
curate cost Of . building is based on
definite specific items.
5. Be sure you know exactly how
much you have to spend before you
start negotiations.
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dents Of the State attended the af.
fair, at which Senator Reynolds and
q number Of Representative were
the guests Of honor. =
Wesley =. Mcdonald, president Of
the club, was master Of ceremonies.
Evening star., 1940-03-16
Specific Information
Aids Builder in SETTING
Cost Of Your Home
Otherwise His Bid
Must Be High Enough
To Cover Contingencies

It makes little difference to your
builder whether you construct Q
large or small home. His compensa-
ton Is based on the time and effort
= Structure requires Of him. Small
homes take less time and they in
volve less financial risk. Many build
ers prefer to build them In large
numbers on . modest percentage.
A builder or . contractor Is an in
dividual who gathers together for
your convenience In one person the
functions Of as many as 80 different
trades and operations. The process
Of determining the price Of . home
Is one Of carefully checking the ma
terials and labor operations in these
30 trades.
There are many qualities and
many prices for each operation.
Some one has to make the decision
Just which grade material shall be
used for certain place In the house
and how the work shall be done. It
is the answer to this question re-
peated many times which deter
mines the final cost estimate of your
home.
Specific Information Best.
II you can take the time to give
your builder exact information as to
your requirements and wishes. such
as can be given If you employ an
architect, there will be no reason
for his guessing and making deci-
sions which might unnecessarily
boost the cost of the house. In lieu
Of specific information it is natural
for the builder to estimate SUM-
GENTLY high to cover all contin-
gencies.
II you want more house for your
dollar ask plenty Of questions. Make
sure that you understand each other
perfectly before you permit your
builder to bid.
Make sure. before a detailed cost
estimate and bid are made. that
the design you have selected Is
within the general range you wish
Your architect, builder or lumber
dealer can tell you this. Don't
despair If the first estimate on the
house you want exceeds your cost
limit. Go over the plan and the
specifications step by step with the
architect and builder. Every house
built Is a compromise. Remember
that slight changes in the require
ments which cut the cost of each
Item per cent all along the line
may make as much as 81, 900 differ
ence In the total cost.
Avoid making your builder gam
Bile. II he Is sure OF his ground and
has full knowledge Of exactly what
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much as are fish. They come out
Of the water to seek icy areas on
which the maternity ward OF the
harp seals will be established.
The babies are beautifully clad
in soft, fluffy, white garments, their
ebony nose, dark eyes and we'll
established black whiskers q start
ling contrast to the fuzzy coat. The
youngster will tip the scales at about
seven pounds. It Is helpless and
cries as any baby will for its mother.
She is devoted to it. Her rich milk
enables the baby to gain a pound
to pound and a half . day.
In the early morning hours the
mother goes for her bath and break
fast. She looks about and breaks
the ice that has recently formed
in what is called the "bobbing hole, !"
and may be gone some time II
food is scarce. But the sealers as
sure you that she knows her way
about and never fails to come back
to the exact spot where she slipped
into the water for her swim.
BY the time the baby is Is days
old, he has rubbed his woody coat
of in patches and he is now known
as ragged Jacket" His coat is
hairy now and there are dark
spots on it. At this age he is ready
to join the older members of the
party and swim north. At first
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Natures Children
Harp Seal
(Phoca groenlandica)

he appears to be afraid Of the water,
but not wishing to be left behind,
he follows the herd.
Harp seals are still numerous,
though 1t is known that at one
time half million seals bred an
nually. Today. perhaps one half Of
that number seek the home grounds
to give birth to their young.
In Newfoundland the seals are
killed for their oil and skins. These
seals live on vast schools of fish,
especially cod. which may be found
In vast numbers on the Gulf Of st.
Lawrence. When the sealing ships
are out, young seals and the older
ones are cooked in q variety of
appetizing ways. It is claimed the
meat Is delicious and tastes like
the finest mutton. It seems the
flippers are always in great demand,
and very hilarious parties, known
as "nipper banquets," are considered
fashionable. With such perfect re-
frigeration, flipper feasts may be-
come the last word in large cities
for young debutantes as well as
for their elders.
Evening star., 1940-03-16
w. 6. & A. N. Miller Co,
Adds to Sales Force

The w. G. & A. N. Miller Develop
ment Co. announced today the ap-
pointment Of new members to its
sales organization. They are:
Hart G. Foster, formerly of the
underwriting section Of Federal
Housing Administrations; Angus l..
Grimstead, formerly with the sales
promotion department Of the WASH
ington Gas Light Co.; Fred H. Nit
chell. formerly in charge of sales for
the 8. w. Straus Co. in West Vir-
ginia and more recently connected
with the Washington onice of the
Home Owners Loan Corp, and AL
fred Thomson, formerly interested
in real estate and insurance both
in Washington and Alexandria.
This increase Of sales personnel
Is in line with the extensive con-
struction program now under way
by the Miller organization.
Evening star., 1940-03-16
Home Builder Can Do
Without Expensive
Accessories
Good She'll Is Essential,
But Costly Godeets
Cun Come Loter

The building or buying Of house
involves for the average person a
large investment and one for which
he is entitled to good construction
and full value for every dollar ex-
pended. Most people plan the pur-
chase Of their houses many months
in misunderstanding past expert
ences, posting themselves on fea-
lures Of design, consulting with
other owners and then weighing all
the evidence.
Home building is fascinating
undertaking in which careful plan
ming and consideration for features
of enduring worth will yield large
returns in the form of lasting satls-
faction. To build these values into
a home is not too dimcult. It is
matter Of selecting, through proper
design, the features that secure
these values and then of taking care
that they are properly installed.
EUC1Cut Z 1Au ~ AOys
The key to a well-built, low-cost
home Is an efficient shape, an EN-
cient door plan, a minimum Of
time-consuming and expensive de-
tail, and adequate equipment.
A fairly large home built Of
durable but inexpensive type of
construction, and equipped with
sound, medium cost, necessary ac-
cessories, will cost less and give
greater satisfaction than an elabo-
rately planned small house built Of
an expensive type Of construction
with expensive mechanical. equip
me1nt. 7.5 75s}o
The first consideration should be
good shell, and the me-building
project should be approached from
q shelter rather than a "gadget'
viewpoint.
Fixtures Boost Cost.
Costly bathroom fixtures, kitchen
equipment, light fixtures, wall dec
orations, heating facilities, the cost
of landscaping, laundry equipment,
and the cost of accommodations for
your automobile will very often
spell the difference between build
ing and not building.
Modern mechanical convenlences
are highly desirable, but fortunately
they are not necessarily an integral
part of building. Garage facilities
can be added to the homestead sub
sequent to its construction at no in
crease in cost. It seems logical.
therefore, to give serious thought
and consideration to the things we
can do without when the attempt is
made to balance the cost OF q
house and the family budget ,
Plan for the body Of your home
first then add reflnements as
the budget permits.
Evening star., 1940-03-16

Don't b . trafie ehiseler-bs
fair.
Evening star., 1940-03-16
By LILLIAN COX ATHEY.

Harry seals are very different from
the Pribilof seals. The former are
known as hair seals, the latter as
fur seals. During the lenten sea-
son, the harp seals are killed and
eaten by the sealers, who are es-
pecially anxious to find the baby
harp seals because they are 80
tender and fat.
OF course, you can see why the
name harp has been given to this
seal. In some localities 1t Is also
known as the saddleback or the
Greenland seal.
Harp seals are found In New
foundland and other northern
waters. Sealing boats are used for
catching them and this industry
is known as seal fishery" since
these seals are in the water as
Evening star., 1940-03-16
Home Owners Catalogues
Available 10 Families

The 1910 edition of Home Owners
Catalogue was published last week
by F. w. Dodge Corp. and is avail
able to home-building families
without charge.
Home Owners Catalogue includes
complete descriptions and color illus
trations Of home building equip
ment and materials. The book is
designed especially for the guidance
OF families interested in building
and owning their homes. Its Ian
guage Is non-technical, but the de-
scriptions are not superficial. Let
ters should be addressed to F.. w.
Dodge Corp, Pittsburgh.
Evening star., 1940-03-16
Branch Post Office
No. 9 Is Opened

A new branch post ONCE was
opened yesterday morning ut the
corner Of Carroll and Flower ave-
nues, with Harry williams as post
master. It will be open daily except
Saturdays from 8 am. to $50 pm,
except at lunch time, from II to
1890 pm. It viii be closed all day
Saturdays. It will be known as SUBJ
station No. 8, or the Sligo
Post Once. Mr.. williams will make
all shipments direct to the WASH
tngton Post Once.
Evening star., 1940-03-16
Construction Aids Many

"An increasing volume Of home
construction benefits business and
labor and lenders and borrowers
alike and the well-being Of our Ma
ton as q whole" said Federal Hous-
ing Administrator Stewart McDon-
aid in q radio speech recently.
Evening star., 1940-03-16
North CuroIino
Democratic Club Dimes

Featured by .. mock wedding with
IN all-male cast, the North Caro-
lima Democratic Club Of Washington
held It's annual banquet and dance
at tho Naynower Hotel last night.
More than 500 Washington resi-.
Evening star., 1940-03-16
Concrete Rules Vital

Concrete failures can be avoided
by following few basic rules in
mixing and laying which eliminate
the causes for busting, taking and
cracking.
Evening star., 1940-02-01
A. N. Proctor, Father
OF District Judge,
5uccumbs 10 Illness
Native Of Virginia
Developed Suburbs
North Of Capitol

Alexander M. Proctor, 80, one of
the builders who developed the For
est Glen and Capitol View subur-
ban areas, died yesterday in a local
hospital after a long illness. He
was the father of Associate JUS
tice James M. Proctor of the Dis
trict Court.
He was born July 26. 1856. in
Fairfax, Va, and was educated in
the local schools. In his early youth
he joined the Army and went West
to campaign in the Indian Wars.
After leaving the military service,
he attended college in Kansas sew
eral years before returning home.
Since the early 70s he has been a
resident of suburban Washington
and in recent years made his home
with relatives in Silver Spring, Md.
Mr.. Proctor was an independent
building contractor and specialized
in low-cost homes in the suburbs for
people of moderate income. For a
period of 20 years he worked as an
assistant building inspector for the
District and retired IA years ago.
Though long interested in civic
affairs in Washington, he particu-
larly gave attention to the nearby
areas where he sought to develop
model housing. Though in retire
ment and in failing health of re-
cent years, he gave much time to
several business organizations. In
addition, he was a Mason and a
Evening star., 1940-02-01
Robert Lee MoIer,
Retired Printer, Dies

Robert Lee Moler, rs, retired Gov
ernment Printing Office employe,
died yesterday at his home, I410 M
street NV, after q two-month
illness.
He was a native of Fincastle, Va,
and had been Washington resident
As years. He worked for the printing
Office since coming here and was
retired eight years ago. Mr.. Moler
was a member of the Columbia
Typographical Union and the Ben
jamin B. French Lodge, Masons. He
also was active in the Central Pres
byterian Church.
Surviving are a son, John Moler;
three grandchildren of this city and
a sister living in Idaho.
Services will be held at 2:30 pm.
tomorrow in the Hysong funeral
home and burial will be Saturday in
Amherst, Va.
Evening star., 1940-02-01
Funeral Services Today
For Dr.. ". Robins

Funeral services were held today
at the home of Elmer E. Rodgers,
37O5 Morrison street NV, for DR..
William Littleton Robins, 10, re-
tired physician. Burial was to be
private.
DR.. Robins came to Washington
from Maryland many years ago and
practiced neurology until his retire.
ment Is years ago. He died Sunday
of a heart attack at the Rodgers
residence where he had made his
home in recent years.
Honorary pallbearers included
former Secretary of Commerce Roper,
Col. c. C. Coombs, U. S. A.. retired ;
DR.. Robert A. Daniel, Col. Harry H
Thompson. U. S. A.. retired; Col
John H. Cowles and Sulaiman G.
Daoud.
Active pallbearers were members
Of Temple -Noyes Lodge. with which
DR.. Robins was affiliated. and in
cluded William Addison Rogers, II;
Russell E. Pelot, Baldwin F. Cook,
John r. Blake. Francis A. Murray
and Clarence Dodge, jr.