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Evening star., 1941-07-17
Paving Costs

While no definite program has
been proposed by the District Com
missioners in regard to the $44 4,450,-
600 Whitehurst highway plan, in
spite of the proposal to double the
gasoline tax to finance such a prof.
ect, there are ample grounds for
considering at this time, and in re-
lation to the proposed improvements,
amendment of the Borland law to
relieve property owners of much of
the cost involved.
This proposal, which was included
by the Commissioners in their re-
quest for a four gasoline tax,
is sound one. In the event of adop-
ton of the eight-year street i'm
provement program, which is de-
signed primarily for the benefit of
residents traversing the city, many
changes in existing thoroughfareS
will be made. In some cases these
will involve merely repaving, for
which, of course, abutting property
would not be assessed. But in many
other Instances new highways, side
walks and curbs will be necessary,
the major cost of which, under the
law as it stands, must be borne by
property owners in spite of addi-
tional funds which may be available
because of increased gasoline taxes.
In the twenty-seven years since
the unpopular and often unfair Bor-
land law was adopted, relative values
of street improvements have changed
fundamentally. In 1914 it was easier
to demonstrate that pavement in
creased the value of individual prop
erty served, while benefit to other
residents of the community was sec
ondary. Today, such improvements
may even represent a liability to
abutting property while creating a
new community asset.
Since all residents derive so large
part of the benefits of all paving
work within the city, it is only equit-
able that individual property owners
should be relieved of the necessity
for bearing the major part of the
cost.
Evening star., 1941-07-17
A Step Forward

The preliminary reorganization OF
the Detective Bureau effected yes
terday is step in the right direc-
tion. albeit a belated one. 1t Is un-
fortunate and somewhat disturbing
that although Police Superintendent
Brown and other responsible officials
of the Police Department have con-
ceded that the Detective Bureau Is
weak" the first move toward
shake-up came only after pressure
had been brought to bear from out
side sources.
The mere shuffiing Of present
members of the detective force with
In the framework of the bureau, of
course, will not suffice to correct the
defects which have been disclosed at
the hearings before House subcom-
mittee. The testimony showed that
the bureau has been deprived of
some competent personnel through
transfer of detectives to precinct du-
ties. It is obvious, therefore, that the
bureau must be greatly strengthened
by the addition of experienced inves-
tigators, who should suffer no loss Of
Evening star., 1941-07-17
Unconsumed

The old home burned today. Its sea-
Soned strength
NouriShed the high, 1Uild, hungry
flames. At length
Stricken, it fell. A hteless, smolder-
ing heap
Alone remains. stand torlorn and
lUeep
Remembering. See lDhere pale smoke
plumes SUdy-
That 1uas my mothers room. turn
array.
The books ,Uere here, arranged in
colored tiers
Like treasured jewels gathered
through the years.
There stood the square piano on
uhose keys
White fingers played stceet, haunt
ing melodies,
Or childish restless hands picked
simple airs.
This ,Das the children's room, and
this the stairs.
Through crouded years those spd-
cious rooms haze seen
Repeated life and death, With loUe
bet,Deen.
Strong pioneers hetoed straight its
solid 1yalls;
Patrician pride inhabited its halls;
Proudly into its shelter brides pere
brought
And sons Uere born, tgsre fed and
loued and taught
Honor and truth, faith In their
ndtiUe land,
And trust in God Consoled, I
understand.
The old home burned-roof, Dalls
and blackened beams,
Untouched. its heart, its character,
It's dreams.
NELLIE G.. BOURpEAUX.
Evening star., 1941-07-17
Templeton Jones came home last fall

Templeton Jones came home last fall
with big bag of walnuts.
He put them in the garage to dry out.
Il haven't had any walnuts since I
was a boy" he grinned.
I'm the old days walnuts were one of
the great treats. People didn't have
oranges all the year around, then"
Jones felt mighty proud of his accom-
plishment. From day to day he pic
tured the fun he was going to have
eating those walnuts.
Some time later he went out to look
them over, and found that they were
practically all gone.
The squirrels had gotten them.
Mrs. Jones harvested a crop of SUM-
flower seed.
She thought 1t would be SO nice for
the birds.
There is nothing a bird likes better
7 than sunflower seed
Any bird.
All of them eat them, and If you are
interested in finding out why, you can
take off the outer husk and taste.
Sunf1ower seed has nutlike flavor,
really good to eat.
Mrs. Jones put her sunf1ower seed away
to dry in the garage.
One day, several weeks later, she went
out to see how they were coming along.
Nothing remained but the stalks.
The squirrels had gotten them.
These two stories of real life in modern
Suburbia show that one must be careful,
when it comes to squirrels
These fellows are forever on the 60,
looking for something to eat.
They will even go into garages where
wildbird food is stored in heavy paper
sacks, and cut the bags open with their
sharp chisel teeth.
Once they get the bag open, the birds
will come in and eat, too.
All the creatures seem to get a real
"kick" out of these impromptu feasts.
Although they must know from expert
ence that they will be given the seed, they
get more pleasure out of rustling up their
grub for themselves
The danger of this is that they may get
shut in the garage
1t makes no particular difference to
bird. except fright, but with a squirrel
1t is a different matter.
When some one appears at the door,
the animal darts up to the rafters and
perches there.
If it is not seen, it may be shut in and
once shut in the fun begins.
An average-sized squirrel can almost
chew garage door down overnight.
Persons unacquainted with the damage
Gagged squirrel can do would not be
willing to believe it, perhaps.
Cases have been known of squirrels
getting into houses when shut I'D for
the summer
Evening star., 1941-07-17

@. How old was Admiral Farragut
when he joined the United States Navy?
w. r. P.
A. He was years and months.
@. Who received the first patent in
this country?-M. B. r.
A. Samuel Hopkins of Vermont on
July 81, 1870, was granted the first
patent by the United States Govern
ment. 1t was for the process of making
pot and pearl ashes. The document
bore the signature of George Washing
ton as President, Thomas Jefferson as
Secretary of State and Edmund Ran
dolph as Attorney General.
@. How many Americans have studied
under Rhodes scholarships?-P I. D.
A. approximately 1000 Americans have
received appointment as Rhodes scholars
at oxford University.
@. Where is the famous statue called
End of the Trail"?-L. c. H.
A. The statue by James E. Fraser is
in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
1t depicts an Indian warrior bowed In
deep detection seated on weary pony.
1t typifies the American Indian driven
to the wall by stronger race.
O. Does thinking increase the size Of
the head?-F. T. c.
A. There is evidence that the heads Of
persons doing intense mental exercise
increase in size more rapidly than
others.
G. How many captives were held by
the Algerine pirates before the United
States started the Barbary States Wars?
&C. D. S.
A. Figures are not complete for the
three Barbary countries of Algiers, Mo-
rocco and Tunis, but is it known that
the Bey of Algiers held 1900.
@. Does the Federal Government con-
tribute to the support of the Howard
University School of Religion?-M. D. E.
A. While Congress appropriates for
other branches of the university, the
school of religion is maintained en-
tirely by private gifts and endowments,
Evening star., 1941-07-17
Pays Tribute to Maj. Brown
AS indispensable Personality"


To the Editor of The Star:
Inc recent congressional Investigation
OF our Police Department has created an
issue which gives the citizens of WASH
lngton an opportunity to prove their
Worthlness of self-government. If. for
any reason, We do not become vocal in
no uncertain terms against such an un-
falr and biased procedure, we do not de-
serve to run our own affairs OF state.
MAJ. Brown has proven to be one of
the best public officials in the history of
our city and as efficient as any police
executive anywhere. His elevation to the
presidency of the International Asso-
clation OF Police Chiefs was certainly not
q hollow gesture, but, rather, q recogni-
ton OF his high character and capability.
The head of the United States Secret
Service recently praised him and his
work in superlative terms. Practically all
OF the active civic groups in Washing
ton have naught but praise for the major.
I have lived in Washington 43 years,
and never have I seen courtesy, CO.
operative spirit and morale of officers
and patrolmen at such a peak as now.
We have come long way since Mai.
Brown assumed Office as superintendent.
The force of his personality has had
much to do with this improvement. To
lose him would be a civic tragedy. He
must remain at the helm.
g. HERBERT Marshall.
Evening star., 1941-07-17
ReveuIer of Reality

The death of Sir Arthur Evans
calls attention to one of the most
important fruits of his labors. He
was the greatest and the most
widely famous of archeologiStS since
Heinrich Schliemann, and it has been
granted to him to depart in cir
cumStanceS which represent a final
contribution to the cause of human
welfare for which he lived during the
major portion of his ninety years.
His achievement was not merely that
he revealed new aspects of pre-
Homeric civilization. In order to
understand the value of his accom-
plishment it is necessary to know
that he proved the continuity of cul-
ture in the ancient world-and dis
closed how the evolution of society
then as now has been interrupted by
war.
Sir Arthur survived to hear of the
conquest of Crete by the Germans.
To him, however, the tidings of the
Nazi invasion of the island of Minos
lacked novelty. He realized, as few
other men could, the solemn fact
that history again is engaged in
pathetic repetition. His hands had
eXcavated the remnants of an en-
pire. They also had demonstrated
the relation between the cause and
the effect of armed conflict. Knossos
had been rich but not strong enough
to protect her wealth. James Baikie
in one of his fascinating books tells
the story as it was uncovered by dig
ging begun in 1900: THAT there was
a huge disaster, which broke forever
the power of the sea-kings, is unmis-
taxable. The Minoan kingdom did
not fall from over-ripeness and decay
-. The latest relics Of its art
before the catastrophe show no
signs of decadence; the latest speci-
mems of its linear writing show a
marked advance on those of preced-
ing periods.
"A civilization was suddenly
and fatally arrested. Everywhere
throughout the palace at Knossos
there are traces of vast conflagra-
ton. The charred ends of beams
and pillars, the very preservation of
the clay tablets with their enigmatic
records, a preservation due, probably,
to the tremendous heat to which
they were exposed by the furious
blazing of the oil in the store jars
OF the magazines, the traces of the
blackening of fire upon the walls
everything tells Of an overwhelming
tragedy. Nor was the catastrophe
the result of an accident. There is
no mistaking the significance of the
fact that in the palace scarcely a
trace of precious metal, and next to
no trace Of bronze has been discov-
cred. Fire at Knossos was accom-
panied by plunder, and the plumber
ing was thorough. A few scraps Of
gold-leaf and the little deposit of
bronze vessels that had been pre-
served from the plunderers by the
fact that the floor Of the room in
which they were found had sunk in
the ruin Of the conflagration, are
evidences, better than absolute bar
renness would have been, to the fact
that the place was pillaged with
minute thoroughness, and the un-
finished stone jar in the sculptor's
workshop tells It's own tale of a
sudden summons from peaceful and
happy toll to the stern realities Of
warfare.
"The evidence from Phaestos and
Hagia Triada tallies with that from
Knossos. Everywhere there are the
traces Of fire on the walls, and a
sudden interruption Of quiet and
Evening star., 1941-07-17
Urges international Court
To Enforce a Righteous Peace.
To the Editor OF The Star

To the Editor Of The Star:
The deplorable persistence of a diff
ference in public opinion respecting our
Nations foreign relations arises from an
uncertainty concerning the uncharted
future to which the United States may
be destined and from the peoples un-
contented intuition in regard to the legal
rights and duties of America.
Such dissonance will continue while
our position in law defies definition and
while the objectives of our intervention
IN the war and of our prospective par
ticipation in establishing the eventual
peace are not formulated.
The people are aware of an irrecon-
cllable inconsistency in the notion of
legal relations with a pirate: We REQUIRE
no apology of him and ask reparation
for damage, which admits the lawIess
into the shelter of law. An isolated viola
ton of neutrals rights is not ordinarily
deemed to be a sufficient reason for
ending relations with the offending COM
batant, and such an incident is trivial
in contrast to the injuries universally
suffered by America from the brigandage
and piracy practiced by Germany
wherever the violence of her insurrection
against the law and the legitimate COM
munity of nations can be imposed.
Our rights in international law are
Americas first line of defense. and
non-temporizing vindication of each such
right comedies with a corresponding
duty to the society of nations, for the
rights were created and sanctioned by
that society and to compel respect for
them is to fulfill our social responsibility.
Americans most reasonably desire to
know for what purposes besides the de-
featmg OF Germany they are devoting
their treasure and to which they later
may devote their lives. The suppression
OF Germany is not conceived to be
sufficient justification of the Nations
apparent departure from neutrality If
we be not possessed of dependable guar
antees from the powers which we are
assisting that the peace to be devised
Will be righteous establishing with i'm
movable foundations of justice an assured
and dependable peace whose lawful
maintenance would be provided for by
the creation of a permanent interna-
tional court and of congress of nations
which would meet periodically and which
would enforce the provisions of the peace
treaty. If the vision be denied, trust in
the prophecies of fairer earth may
perish in the United States and in
foreign lands, for people of each nation
may interpret a failure Of exposition to
signify a dreary desert prospect.
EDWARD CONN.
Evening star., 1941-07-17

rank or pay by reason Of service as
detectives. The best solution seems
to be the creation of several cap
taincies within the bureau and the
appointment of carefully selected
men to the new posts. Legislation
is needed to pave the way for this
needed reform. Meanwhile, Major
Brown may be expected to 60 for
ward with such reorganization as can
be carried out under existing law.
Evening star., 1941-07-17
Compares 1900 Prices
With Those Of 194I.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Now that the cost Of living is BEGIN
ming to advance there are many facts
we try to brush aside which, If con-
sidered, would suggest why there is an
increase.
Each one of us in Washington should
remember that we are living in the
worlds most beautiful city and should
expect to pay more here just the same
as we expect to pay more when we enter
the finest hotels or the finest restaurants
or lease apartments in places that are
outstanding for desirability.
We also should consider that houses
renting for s25 per month in 1900 were
poorly equipped compared with those of
today. Rooms rented in 1900 brought IS
to $40 a month as a maximum, while
today we pay from $40 to S35 a month.
This increase takes care of the difference
In house rentals between 1909 and is41
several times ever. A laxSs number Of
Evening star., 1941-07-17
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the 1Uriter, although the use of
q pSeudonynl for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters 1Uith
q Dte1U to condensation.
Evening star., 1941-07-17

A State of Washington society
meets to feast on cougar meat once
a year ito avenge Aunt Minnie"
This ,estimable pioneer woman, 1t
seems, was devoured by such animals
a century or more ago. On the same
principle, there could be organiza-
tions dedicated to dining off Fiji
Islanders.
Evening star., 1941-07-17

Sometimes marine may not be
sure whether he Is in the Army or
the Navy, but to play safe, when
greeting some trim little craft, he is
advised to stick to the naval salu-
tation, "ahoy," instead Of its Army
counterpart. "yoo-hoo."
Evening star., 1941-07-17

the people in Washington are now rent
ing rooms to friends and relatives to help
pay their own increased rent.
1t is true that food is somewhat higher
than in 1900, but We still have the priv
ilege Of entering a modern restaurant,
air conditioned. and getting lunch for
from Is cents TO IS cents. Most of these
prices are the same as those of 1900;
few are slightly higher A big bottle of
soda is still 5 cents, bars of scent
candy may be purchased for 10 cents:
milk is advertised at quarts for 19
cents in clean bottles Think how diff
ferent this is from the old milk bucket
filled at your door by the wagon driver.
lady must consider how cheap her
hats are today as compared to 1900,
when she sat at dresser in the shops
while the salesgirl tried on a shape from
1885 to $35, then piled on plumes at
SIS to $l8 each, in addition to buckles.
fruit, ribbons, etc
Dresses today are marvels of stvle and
beauty, better fitting and about the same
In price as they were 40 years ago.
Italian silk hosiery in 1900 cost 81 and
50 pair.
Mems suits priced now from S14.5O to
s25 are far superior to those offered in
1900 at similar prices. Shirts. ties and
shoes are identical in price and have far
more style.
To go further-electricity is cheaper
than in 1900. Your car pass at s1.25
enables you to ride a hundred times if
you care to, and your children may ride
free with you on SUNDAYS.
AS to salaries-a minor child TODAY
must be paid $13 week for a short
week, and girl with limited experience
must be paid sl7.5O a week in most occu-
pations, whereas they either received
business educations and no salary or
from S. to $40 for long week in 1900,
A mechanic invariably makes in one
day now what it required almost a whole
OF long week to earn in 1900. E.E.S.
Evening star., 1941-07-17

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Huskin's Answers
To Questions
BIZ Frederic J. HdSkin.

A reader can get the dnsUer to any
question OF fact by iUriting The Eue-
nina Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Haskin, director, Washington,
D. c. Please inclose stamp for reply.
@. Do pictures of privately owned
banks appear on Federal currency'-
j. T. S.
A. Currency notes which show the
Treasury on the reverse also SHOW,
in the background, the American Sc
curity & Trust Co. and the Union Trust
Co., both privately owned.
Q. How many horse cavalry is Hitler
using?-F. c. J.
A. The War Department says he Is
using 100000.
@. What became of Houdinis hbrary2
W. T. r.
A. BY his will and a codicil thereto,
the magician bequeathed to the Library
of Congress his entire library, except
his dramatic collection.
O. When was the pocket battleship
Admiral Graf Spec destroyed?-N. A.
A. On December II, 1899, this boat was
blown up by her own commander off the
harbor of Montevideo four days after
the ship was disabled in a running fight
with three British cruisers.
@. What is Stains full manner
J. E. F.
A. Joseph Stalin's real name is Joseph
Djugashvili. He changed 1t to Stain,
which means steel
Evening star., 1941-07-17
Defiance of Lodic

From the Providence. r. l., Evening Bulletin:
Obviously, although they have little
minds. consistency 10 not the hobgoblin
of AXIS spokesunen in Rome and Berlin.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-17
Tacoma Lodge Plans
Homecoming Night

John w. wessberg. worshipful
master Of Tacoma lodge No. ~,
announces past masters and home
coming night for Friday. Oct II,
the evenings festivities starting
with = complimentary dinner for
the membership at s p. m. in the
roof garden at the Masonic tenn
pie, with Fred Hawthorn IN charge.
J. Charles Donahue, general
chairman. has arranged a particu-
larry attractive program. including
the introduction of all past mas
tiers and the exemplification of the
third degree by them. Emil N.
Stenberg, who is grand orator Of
the Grand Lodge of Washington.
will deliver the address of the
evening. and will receive special
recognition by being presented
with his certificate Of office in
the grand lodge, by f. X. Murray.
Waldo Smith. manager of the
Masonic home at Zenith. will be
present. bringing with him John
B. Fiett. Willis A. Smith and Jo-
sish r. Happen. A. z. Warwick.
in charge Of IN. evenings music.
has procured Louis Hillsrd for
several violin selections. accom-
panied by J. Earl Horton. Cleve
C. Sargent is In charge of decors-
tons.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-17
Benefit Dance
Saturday Night

Second in . series Of benefit
dances for the drum corps Of Wild
West post No. 81. v. r W.. will
Be- held Saturday night. Oct. Is, m
Ray c. Roberts hail. Sixth ave.
ct Anderson IT.
Corps Manager o. Z. Lefty
Anderson announced the affair
would BE- q hard time costume
dance with . "dogpatch" theme
In decorations and music.
Post Commander James X. Cope
land said proceeds viii 20 to the
drum corps fund IN preparation
for the 1912 v. r. w. convention
n Keiso.
Anderson announced the public
q invited but warned there will be
q large 'hoosegow" on the floor
for any one who attempts TO make
q dress" affair out Of II.
''Ladies." he said. will be un-
able to compete for prizes unless
they have their corncob pipes. and
gentlemen will wear shoes only
while dancing. However, . soldier
or sailor alone will be admitted In
other than hard time costume"
Joe Lento's orchestra viii pro-
vide the music.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-17
Eaionville Woman
Treated for Wound

Mrs. Marie Allison, "a, of Eaton
vile, was in the Pierce county hos
pital Thursday. recovering from a
painful flesh wound accidentally
received Wednesday.
Her physician. DR.. J. L. McFes,
said the bullet penetrated the flesh
just below the right armpit and
that no attempt would be made TO
remove ii. due to the danger OF in
juring nerves and arteries. He said
no i'll after-effects would be caused
by the presence of the bullet in
her body.
She was wounded when a shell
discharged from a IS caliber re-
volver, which was being taken from
a nail on the wall.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-17
Lii Abner Characters
In Lincoln Fun Fest

Lincoln high school boys and
girls, their parents. and other