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Evening star., 1947-10-31
New FoIuer POLICY

When DR.. Joseph Quincy Adams died
November II last, an important chapter
in the history of the Folger Library was
closed. He had been the dominant factor
in the work of the institution from 1882
onward. A scholar of profound knowledge
of the whole field of shakespeariana, he
was alone in his eminence. There simply
was no man available to occupy completely
the position he had held Candidates for
the place were too old or too much special
lied in their literary experience or too
little skilled in what might be called "the
business side" of the job The director
desired would be one with wide biblo-
graphic acquaintance, training for critical
and editorial labor, talent for administra-
tive duty, capacity to be coincidentally a
teacher writer, an executive, a public
relations officer and above all thorough
Elizabethan.
DR.. James G.. McManaWay long Dr.
Adams colleague at the Library, had been
his stand in,-while he was i'll. He became
acting director in name as well as in
performance, and the normal operation
of the plant" in East Capitol street con-
tinued under his management with no
discernible difficulty. But the trustees of
Amherst College, responsible for the Folger
foundation, sought new incumbent.
Their quest has terminated with the
choice of DR.. Louis Booker Wright,
member of the staff of the Huntington
Library and Art Gallery at San Marino,
California Comparatively young, pos
sessed of contagious enthusiasm and zeal,
agreeable in his relations with people of
all classes, he will bring to his duties in
Washington many personal qualities of
obvious distinction. The actual supervision
of the Librarys affairs should be safe in
his hands.
But change in the policy of the Foger
organization is inevitable in the circum-
stances. DR.. McManaway educated to the
task under Dr. Adams, is expected to carry
on the scholarly researches, obtain and
catalogue accessions, receive inquiries and
In other ways serve the traditions OF the
past. Meanwhile, DR.. Wright may expand
the influence of the Library as an imple-
ment Of culture. He may put into eject
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ARLINGTON Wants to Know

Some official way should be found to
make public the supplementary findings
and recommendations of the grand jury
which has been investigating charges of
collusion between police and gamblers in
Arlington County. The citizens of Airing
ton, while relieved by the grand jury's
report of insufficient evidence" to support
the frequently heard allegations, are natu-
rally eager to know what the jury had to
say regarding need for public safety
reorganization. They will not be satisfied
with partial disclosures through unofficial
channels.
AS matters now stand, the only report
entered in the official record of the Circuit
Court is the grand jury's basic exoneration
of the Arlington police department OF
criminal activities. The charges against
the police were the outgrowth OF the raid
on the professional gambling headquarters
heretofore maintained in the county by
Russell ("Peanuts') Scheele. He ap-
parently had operated in Arlington for
number of years without police interfer-
ence. Judge Mccarthy, while expressing
sympathy with the jurors desire to
recommend improvements in the law en-
forcement setup, refused to accept the
supplementary report on the ground that
the matters discussed were outside the
courts Jurisdiction.
But the grand jury spent seven days
questioning witnesses and examining evi-
dence, as result of which it felt justified
in preparing list of more than dozen
suggestions for county reform-including,
it is said, appointment of director OF
public safety to supervise police, fire, traffic
and other departments. The Scheele case
points to the need for Improvement in
police efficiency. at the least. If the grand
Jury believes it has uncovered weaknesses
in Arlington's law enforcement organiza-
ton and is willing to suggest remedies, its
opinions deserve better fate than a
pigeonhole at the courthouse.
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Old Hound

Fat beyond all usefulness, no longer quick
of step,
His 1ohite-and-liv coat has lost its
former glaze;
He amb1es In friendly tndioence about the
streets,
All tolerance and understanding In his
patient gaze.
Something half-pisttul and halt-hopetul
too imbues
His eyes, Whether for crust or ktrd,y
touch he looks,
Stranger to no one, he ansloers Nth a ,rno
of tail
And flap of dropping uelret ears like
Dornout pocketbooks.
II euer he hunted, 1t Is long beyond recall;
There Is no rabbit noD could urge htr,
into run.
But humility asks little: casual meal of
scraps
And, undisturbed by traffic fosr. place
to sleep In sun.
FREDERICK EBRIoHT.
Evening star., 1947-10-31
Editorial on Blunder Commended
Jail Infrmary for Drunks

To the Editor of The Star:
Once again political impotence has imposed
the tyranny of stupid administrative fiat upon
this voteless community. Reference Is made
to the back-fip of Health Officer George H.
Rutland in pledging that Gallinger Hospital
will accept all sick or injured drunks to the
limit of its capacity. The day previously Com
missioner Mason practically accused DR.. Ruh-
land of INSTRUMENTATION because he refused to
allow Superintendent Maj. Barrett to dictate
Gallinger Hospitals policies on admissions.
DR.. Rutland quickly recanted.
Since Mr.. Bunch had his terminal convulsion
in police cell instead of the alcoholic ward,
our red-faced Police Department frantically is
looking for bondsman who can't leave town.
Apparently, the coroner's absolution on the
death certificate is not enough to win free
press vote of confidence.
While logic and consistency need not apply
to the dictatorial rule Of voteless community
the record should show some gesture of con-
formity to commonsense. The present record
indicates those debating the decision might
have trouble convincing an electorate that
they know the facts of life. Let us examine
the record
Previously DR.. Rutland pleaded that Gal
linger Hospital did not have the personnel or
facilities to assume responsibility for the
alcoholic problem. Sensibly he suggested that
the Jail infirmary be used for those whose
apparent intoxication might mask dangerous
complications. Commissioner Mason vetoed on
two grounds: First, he saw no reason why
open medical wards could not be used to sober
up mystery drunks; second sending uncon-
scious people with the odor of liquor on their
breath to the Jail inflrmary raised the legal
question over whether they could be locked up
without commitment or formal police charge.
The issue of critical shortage in hospital
beds was declared irrelevant by Engineer Com
missioner Gen. Young. He proved with his
slide rule that things equal to the same or
equal things are equal to each other Hospital
space for babies, appendicitis patients or
drunks administratively are interchangeable.
This definitely is general staff ruling con-
forming with the highest traditions OF admin
istrative brass
final nail was driven in the coffin of the
Bunch case by the naive sophistry of Maj.
Barrett: This must not happen again! He
argued that the hospitals of this city had
dissentod 600 times in the police diagnosis OF
urgency and priority. AS there was only one
Bunch case In the 800, this would appear to
be an argument for the other side. The long
odds of being right once In 900 times is not
very persuasive.
The Star repeatedly has remarked that our
nonelected officials have little sense OF right
eous indignation. They are quickly snenced or
Evening star., 1947-10-31
Chest Figures in Error?

To the Editor OF The Star:
In The Star for October 2s, under the cap
ton "You and the Chest Campaign GER
tain questions are purported to be answered
to indicate the appropriate participation by
Negroes in the Washington Chest. The an
swers are SO obviously wrong that they should
be corrected
In answer to the question HOW many agen-
cies serve both white and Negro, and how much
goes to Negro care?", the answer indicates that
% agencies in the Chest serve both white and
colored. The total amount spent by these agen-
cies is about 81 900 Oo0 OF these agencies, some
report as little as 10 per cent service to negroes,
and some as high as so per cent. A fair av-
erage for all is considered to be 80 per cent or
about $50 900 of the total spent by the bi-racial
agencies Since 80 per cent of 81 900 900 is
$500 900 and not $4,000 as stated, the answer to
the question How much is spent by the Wash
ington Chest for Negro Service?" also Is wrong
since it includes only $4,000 of one item instead
Of 100000.
According to the answers, after correcting the
80 per cent Of 81 100000 the Negroes receive
about $4,000 or approximately 80 per cent OF
the total of $4,000 900 1947 budget. This is
arrived at as follows:
agencies serving colored people ex-
clusively $175,ooo
% agencies serving both white and
colored spend 81 100000 with 80 per
cent to colored -------------------- 100000
so percent of disqualification fund Of
s1ss 900 is said to amount to- $4,000
If the percentage is correct, the
colored receive approximately
$111,OO0)
Total received by colored from Chest
agencies $4,000
Since $57OOOO is almost 80 per cent of the
total 1e47 budget, the statement that less
than 20 per cent go to the aid of the colored
obviously is incorrect and misleading.
j. H. ARMSTRONG.
Editors Note: Mr. Armstrong is correct
The Star already had noted the error and
correction is printed in today's "You and the
Chest Campaign column.
Evening star., 1947-10-31

the aspirations of the founders, both of
whom looked forward to time when their
treasures really would be used by students
of Shakespeare constructively. It also may
be his privilege to employ the little theater
in the building as production center.
This admittedly would entail concessions
to the District fire regulations, but it might
be feasible to stage plays on limited
scale without any alteration of the beau
tiful structure of which the theater is part
Evening star., 1947-10-31
Consolation Prizes Proposed

TO the Editor Of Iht star! =
would like to suggest that Consolation
prizes" should be given to the nine persons
next In line for the model home given by the
Washington Home Builders Association. The
"show" made enough money to allow this addi-
tional small expense and I'm sure the people
holding the nine winning" numbers would be
most grateful for some acknowledgment
HARRY +. WEAVER.
Evening star., 1947-10-31

Remember when Cal Coolidge, told OF
the economy move by his successor in
doing away with the stable of White House
riding horses, remarked, Have the hosses
stopped eating?" Something along the
same line might be applicable to the
cancellation of Executive Mansion state
dinners.
Evening star., 1947-10-31

paper and mall
boxes, automo-
bile repairs and
o t h er outside
items when out
H a ii oW e e n
night. tits well
recognized that
sc h ools in
spon S sorin G
d a n IS and
Evening star., 1947-10-31

That the Communist system is spiritually
and materially as reactionary and back
ward as any form of totalitarianism ever
imposed on man.
Evening star., 1947-10-31

A lot of us thought the radio announcers
of a few years ago were pretty irritating.
In view of this seasons new ones, we
rather wish we had the old crew back.
Evening star., 1947-10-31

Be inclined to distrust the motorist
driving a car with crushed radiator and
smashed front tenders. The chances are
at least twenty to one that no one backed
into him.
Evening star., 1947-10-31


loween have done much to reduce the amount
of vandalism by occupying the youngsters at
tention with more wholesome enjoyment and
entertainment.
It is my understanding, nevertheless that the
State of Maryland called teachers meeting
in Baltimore Md, lasting not only on Hal
loween day but also on the day before Con-
seouently schools will be closed from Wednes-
dav afternoon October % to Monday morning,
November g. with practically all of the teach
ers being in Baltimore during this time. Thus
the great ma ajority of schools are not able to
sponsor any entertainment whatsoever to re-
lieve the prankster situation. In addition to
that many aggressive and "eager" pranksters
are thereby given the opportunity to be out on
three nights on their mission of destruction.
This seems like very inopportune time for
a teachers meeting and also thoughtless
gesture on the part of the Maryland school sys-
tenn 1t Is certainly far from taking affirmative
steps to promote good citizenship among stu
dents CONCERNED PROPERTY OWNER.
Editorial on Blunder Commended
To the Editor of The Star:
People, think, are much more willing and
eager to write letters of protest to the editor
than letters of commendation. Mindful OF
this, I wish to commend The Star for the good
sound, common sense expressed In the edi-
torial Mr. Truman Blunders,' in the issue
of october 25.
If such balanced judgment were employed
by more people more often we would have
more intelligent outlook on our problems
Thank you. j.. w.
Evening star., 1947-10-31
Questions and Answers

reader get the answer to any question of
fact by writing The Washington Star 1nforms tion
Bureau. 316 I street NE. Washington 2. D. c.
Please inclose cents for return postage
Evening star., 1947-10-31
Letters to The Star !

Letters for publication, must bear
the signature and address OF the
,oriter, although 1t Is permissible for a
tprtter knotDn to The Star to use
non de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1947-10-31
OVERRIDING Halloween

To the Editor of The Star:
Much publicity is being given through the
newspapers, schools, civic organizations and
radios to urge that pranksters be thoughtful
this Halloween and consider the high prices of
Evening star., 1947-10-31

To paraphrase an old saying, what yol
lose on the lowered hemline you make or
the lowered neckline.
Evening star., 1947-10-31

part justified.
With o u t 1t,
progress would
stop and JUS
tice be UNDER
mined. But a
g cd deal Of
it arises, I be-
lieve,. from a
mere habit Of
complaining.
For many in
Evening star., 1947-10-31
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@ Where Is the rock on which the Lords
Prayer is carved?-G. o.
A. The Lords Prayer is carved on the face
Of huge boulder on main highway just east
of Bristol VT. in letters so large as to be easily
read by passing motorists The inscription
tells that it was done in 1891 by DR.. Joseph c.
Greene of Buffalo, N. Y.
Evening star., 1947-10-31

Contrary to anything our critics may say
on the subject we have democracy we've
never used.
Evening star., 1947-10-31
NEGATIVE Attitudes Blamed

1
Strife, discord, and perpetual dissatisfaction
are truly characteristic of our times. Men and
women are forever censuring this and that
This ceaseless stream of dissatisfaction is in
Evening star., 1947-10-31

dividuals complaint making is the only means
of self-expression. They burden their families,
their friends and associates by repining at
grievances which are nothing but fictions of
imagination or too trif1ing to bother about.
Life would be so much sweeter, indeed, If we
tried to shift from this negativistic state of
mind to the wholesome realm of showing more
appreciation for the good things we have and
for the many fine friendships and services
which We enjoy. Consider as an example the
telephone service in this community To my
mind it is doubtless one of the most efficient
and courteous services We have in Washington
Or consider the young boys who deliver our
newspapers early on Sundays when We are
asleep. Why not say kind word to them now
and then, instead of the usual How much?"
Next to excellence" said Thackeray, SIS the
appreciation of it," EDWARD K MERAT
Evening star., 1947-10-31
DR., Rutland Not to Blame

DR.. Rutland Not to Blame
To the Editor of The Star:
am surprised at the attack on DR.. Rutland
by Commissioner Mason.
1t is unfair to ask Gallinger Hospital to take
care of the drunks. There are not rooms or
nurses enough-through no fault of Dr. Run
land.
Why not set up drunk clinic in the Ma
tional Guard Armory? The Red Cross could
supply equipment and nursing personnel until
ward for alcoholics financed by tax on
liquor can be established.
MRS. B. G. McILWEE
Evening star., 1947-10-31


Greene of Buffalo, N. Y.
@. What bird Is known as camp robber7
w. j. E.
A. The camp robber is the Rocky Noun
tain Jay. 1t is mischevous bird with habit
of stealing small articles left in the open, hence
its nickname. In its nest have been found
keys, rings, coins, even watches.
@. How were soldiers from Pennsylvania and
Virginia transported to New Orleans during
the War With Mexico 1846-1848) ?-H r. C.
A. According to the War Department, during
the War With Mexico 1S46-184Sj, soldiers from
Virginia and Pennsylvania were transported to
New Orleans by fiat boats down the Ohio and
Mississippi Rivers.
@. Are there more aged women than men
In the United States?-T s.
A. At the age of so the sexes are nearly
equal but after that the women begin to out
number the men. At 80, women outnumber
men to 4. The last census reported that 10
per cent of the population was over go years
of age
@. When did the Senate approve the United
Nations Charter?-B. N.
A. The Senate approved the United Nations
Charter by vote of SO to 2 on July 2s, 1s45,
after only six days of debate.
Q. Is it true that dog may be identified by
his noseprint a man Is identified by q
fingerprint?-E T. P.
A. Every dogs noseprint is different Nose
prints are reliable for identify valuable dogs.
@. Where was the first copper mine In the
United States?-H. T.
A. The first copper mine In the United States
is said to have been the Simsbury mine-also
known as CRANKY mine at CRANKY Conn.,
First used in l705, 1t was later mined by con.
victs of Newgate Prison. 1t was worked spas
medically until 1773.
@. 1t Is said that the population of Houston
Tex, doubled in 10 years. What caused this2
j. D.
A. In one decade from 1920 to 1880. Houston,
Tex, doubled its population to become the
largest city In the State. The chief factors in
the citys growth were exploitation of the rich
oil fields and the completion of the Houston
ship canal to the Gulf of Mexico
Evening star., 1947-10-31
Communism Spreading at Home

OUIIIHIuIIISHI OP1 eduIIIS dt IIUIHe
To the Editor of The Star
1t simply Is beyond all reason that the Amer
ican people will permit their food and other
products to be sent to Europe in order to stop
the spread of communism over there and yet,
at the same time, allow Communists here at
home to spread their deceiving doctrine.
There undoubtedly is something either men,
tally or morally wrong with an individual who
will deny himself food in order to keep trick
sters out of someone else's home, but will allow
trcksters to operate in his own home.
J. j. SPERRY
Evening star., 1947-10-31

O. Is it true that dog may be identified by
his noseprint a man is identified by q
fingerprint?-E T. p
A. Every dogs noseprint is different Nose
prints are reliable for identify valuable dogs.
Evening star., 1947-10-31

@. When did the Senate approve the United
Ma ations Charter?-B N.
A. The Senate approved the United Nations
Charter by vote of 80 to 2 on July 28, 1945,
after only six days of debate.
Evening star., 1947-10-31

A. The camp robber is the Rocky Noun
tain Jay. 1t is a mischevous bird with habit
of stealing small articles left in the open hence
its nickname. In its nest have been found
keys, rings, coins, even watches
Evening star., 1947-09-21
7 FBI Clerks Held in Bond
On Weapons Charges

Two FBI clerks arrested, police
said, while taking swigs from bot
tie of whisky and caroling songs on
the front steps of church yester-
Gays were placed under bond and
ordered to appear for Municipal
Court. jury trial November IL on
weapons carrying Charges.
Responding to complaints of
boisterous singing In front of the
Shrine of Sacred Heart Church,
Sixteenth street and Park road NV,
Policeman Ernest J. McClanahan
reported he found William D. Tilley
20, of the 1900 block of Park road,
and John F. Gallagher, "a. of the
200 block of Ascot place NE.
In the scout car, Pvt. McClanahan
said he noticed the men fumbling
with their clothing and that he
found .38 caliber pistol and a
Navy knife wedged underneath the
seat. The defendants said they did
not know where the weapons came
from.
Tilley is under 50 900 bond charged
with possessing the gun, while GAL
lagher's bond was set at $1,000 on
the knife-carrying charge. Both
entered pleas of not guilty,
Evening star., 1947-09-21
Mrs. 0. H. 'Her|ocker. Dies;
Long Resident Of RiyerdaIe

Mrs. Hannah S. Herlocker, 30, of
$500 Cleveland avenue, Riverdale,
died yesterday at Prince Georges
General Hospital after a two-week
illness.
She was born In Williamsport, Ind
and was graduated from Wesleyan
University. She spent her early life
in Danville, Ill.,. and came to the
District area in 1897, seven years
after her marriage to Orville H.
Herlocker.
In 1926 Mrs. Herlocker moved to
Mount Vernon, N. Y. but returned
to her Riverdale home in 1910.
She was member of the Hyatts-
vile Methodist Church.
Besides her husband a retired
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
employe, she is survived by a bro
ther, Eugen G. Harper of New York.
Funeral services will be held at
2 pm. tomorrow at Chambers fu-
neral home, Riverdale. Burial will
be in Fort Lincoln Cemetery,
Evening star., 1947-09-21
Joseph H. Ga|Iiher, |
Head Of Lumber Firm
And Yachfsman, Dies

Joseph H. Galliher, 81, president
of w. T. Galliher & Bro, lumber
dealers, died yesterday at his resi-
dence at the Westchester Apart
ments after a brief illness.
Mr.. Galliher was born in WASH
ington, the son OF the late Charles
E. and Virginia Faunce Galliher. He
attended Washington public schools
and was graduated in 1897 from Le-
high University. During World War
he served as a captain in the
construction division of the Quar-
termaster Corps.
He had been affiliated with the
lumber firm throughout his bushes,
career. He began as a clerk in the
company which his father and his
uncle, w. T. Galliher, founded in
1886, and rose to president. His Of
fee was at Thirtieth and K streets
NV. At the time of his death he
was one Of the directors of the
Washington Hotel Corp. and the
Rosslyn Steel Corp. He was also
secretary of the steel corporation.
Mr. Galliher had long been
Yachting enthusiast and was one of
the early members of the Corinthian
Yacht Club. He was commodore of
the club from 1890 to 1892 and led
many trips down the Potomac River
in his 25-foot yacht "Agawam.
he also was a member of the
Columbia Country Club, the Kiwa-
mis-. Board of Trade, Masonic Lodge
No. 10 and a former member of
the University Club, Chevy Chase
Citizens Association and the City
Club.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs.
Katherine S. Galliher;, a daughter,
Mrs. Marcia Latona, 1927 Observa-
tory place NV, four sons, John
Galliher, $3.50 Mckinley street NV;
Richard Galliher, 2629 Thirty ninth
street NV, secretary of the lumber
company, and Joseph H. jr., and
David Galliher both of Orlando,
Fla: brother, Charles Emery
Galliher, 1859 Gramercy street NV,
vice president of the lumber firm.
and sister, Mrs Virginia G. Carter,
384S Harrison street NV.
Funeral services will be held at
10:45 am. Tuesday at Gawler's
chapel, 1855 Pennsylvania avenue
NV. Burial will be in Arlington
National Cemetery.