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Evening star., 1949-07-19
Letters to The Star
Home Rule" without Representation
In Congress Regarded rs = Sop


In Congress Regarded rs = Sop
TO the Editor Of The Star:
There are many who are opposed to the
Home Rule Bill" as proposed. Consider our
blessings as to our city management: Our
commissioners are honorable men. Having
lived in the District since 1887. can recall
no scandal charged to their management OF
our city. They have done a good job. looking
after the interests Of their political eunuchs.
If the proposed law is passed, 1t does not
free us of that status. because we do not
have the privilege of voting for the Pres
ident Of the United States and electing citi
zens of the District to represent our inter-
ests in Congress. Without that representa-
tion, men in Congress who know little about
managing a large municipality can inter
fere in the affairs Of our city. If we had
representation. our representatives could
defend our rights in Congress. The District
has put more money in the United States
Treasury and sent more men to defend our
Union than several of the States. They are
given full representation. but we OF the Dis
trict are denied all rights Of citizenship.
Congress is sensitive TO the fact that 1t
represents democratic country. and 1t pre-
sents this bill to us as a sop.
EUGENE c.. RICE.
Evening star., 1949-07-19
Alfred StieqIitz Rewarded

The National Gallery, accepting two
thousand of his prints, has confirmed the
opinion for which Alfred Stieglitz did
battle all his active life. 1t in effect has
agreed with him that photography is an
art in itself How revolutionary this Is
may not be apparent to the younger gen.
Grafton of readers, but old timers will
remember without difficulty the acrimoni-
Gus debate of half century ago, when the
camera was resisted and resented as
mere mechanical device, possessed Of no
esthetic value.
OF course, the photographers contended
that they were artists. To them the lens
was no more a tool than a ruler or
compass is. All the great pioneers
Talbot, Daguerre, D. o. Hill, DR.. P. H.
Emerson, Craig Amman and Furley Lewis
among the number-went about their work
as practitioners of an art. The results
they sought were pictorial in the best sense
of the word Truth of sentiment illusion
of truth of appearance and decoration"
were their primary obiectives. Differentia-
tion of focus was one of their methods for
the rendering of "tone" They also expert
mented with their materials, especially
with their chemicals in behalf OF greater
adherence to truth" From the very
earliest beginning, the camera was pledged
to high intellectual and cultural standard.
Perhaps that was the main reason why
painters, particularly in France, objected
30 strongly to photography The impress
sionist movement in Paris was as much a
revolt against what the camera could do
rs it was against academic classicism.
Many men deliberately set out to accom-
plish on paper and canvas impressions"
that they believed photographers could not
match. The Importance of MIR. Stieglitz
lies in the fact that he represented in his
own personality both the skill Of the CAM
era worker and the ardent zeal for inno-
vation which consciously was wanted by
the proponents of modern art" He re-
garded his first "crude black box" as q
musician might look upon piano-and he
"played" on it with marvellous success. BY
1892 he was launched on his campaign.
The premier triumph for which he was
responsible was series of horse-car
studies. People were familiar with such
conveyances When they saw them repro
duced artistically, they applauded.
But Mr.. stieglitz was not satisfied with
Evening star., 1949-07-19
New Guard Commander

Under ordinary circumstances it would
be appropriate to select the next COM
mander of the District National Guard
from among officers of the local OUTFIT.
But conditions are anything but normal
with respect to the Guard. The organi-
zation has been disrupted by internal con-
flict of type that has split 1T into factions
supporting one candidate or another.
Guard morale and efficiency have been
impaired by what has become known as
a battle of the colonels," the chief partici-
pants OF which have been officers ordinarily
in line for promotion to top leadership.
Viewed against this depressing back
ground, 1t is not surprising that the Army,
which has taken over from the President
direct supervision of the District Guard,
has recommended the appointment as
commander Of an officer not connected
with the local organization. In choosing
Colonel william H. Abendroth to succeed
Brigadier General Albert L. Cox, who is
past retirement age, an Army special
board fortunately has named a Guards
man who is thoroughly familiar with the
District Guard and its troubles. Colonel
Abendroth last year conducted for the
National Guard Bureau of the Army an
investigation of the dispute over COM
mand succession which brought the local
Guard so much unfavorable publicity He
interrupted his duties as a member of the
General Staff Committee on National
Guard Policy in order to make the inquiry
There can be no question as to Colonel
Abendroth's qualifications for command
assignment. He has been active in Guard
activities since 1918, when he joined an
Idaho National Guard infantry company.
He served on the Mexican border in 1915,
In France during World War I and in the
Pacific In World War II. Under his leader
ship the District Guard should be able to
close ranks and Danish the factional strife
which has 50 seriously hampered its post
war reorganization and development.
Evening star., 1949-07-19
Ruhere's Church

No one who ever has heard the story OF
Rahere is likely to forget it. He certainly
was remarkable man and, though he has
been dead more than eight centuries, his
influence still is a living force in England
and to a certain extent in the world beyond
Britain. Tradition tells that he was a
minstrel or perhaps jester at the court Of
Henry l. Exactly what turned his mind
and heart to religious matters is unknown.
In any case, he made a pilgrimage to
Rome about 1920 and, falling i'll there
registered a vow that, If he recovered, he
would build both church for the healing
of mems spirits and hospital for the
healing of mems bodies.
The scene of the fulfllment of his pledge
was a marsh called "the Smsothfeld," now
Smithfield, outside the walls OF the City
of London. Rahere himself labored
with a spade and a wheelbarrow All
classes of people came to his assistance.
Gradually the two structures rose. The
priory Church of Saint Bartholomew the
Great indubitably is among the most i'm
portant Norman monuments to be found
anywhere on earth. It's round arches,
stalwart pillars, majestic masonry are
marked with nobility. The builders must
have toiled under a compelling inspiration.
Their meticulous craftsmanship is unex-
celled in Europe.
Meanwhile, the original hospital of Saint
Bartholomew was being constructed near
by. 1t soon sheltered a school for physi-
clans as well as celebrated tnfirmary.
Doctors of" distinction went out from its
wards to the farthest areas of the globe.
1t still is legend among institutions
dedicated to the service of suffering hu-
manity. The neighborhood in which both
of Rahere's foundations stand is rich in
history. Under their shadows Bartholo-
news Fair was held annually from 1888
to 1855-"a vast national market and the
chief cloth sale in the kingdom" There
the Merchant Taylors' Guild periodically
tested the silver yard for the measuring
Evening star., 1949-07-19
Willow Tree

Floptng like t1ater
Green and translucent,
Falling In ,DdDes OF green, rN
Shimmertng, tender,
The DilloU tree, rooted,
Yet seeming not Of earth,
Mopes when there ts no dtr,
Rtpples In gentle toapes
Endlessly.
Pours in a rush OF green
out of the blue air,
Mingles its fuentness
With ,Dater beneath.
As a fountains spray
Drops to the. pool beloto,
1t Mtngles, and 10 at one,
Water Nth pater.
MARY WILLIS 1HE1BURNG.
Evening star., 1949-07-19

his own victory. He was crusader from his
heels to the top hair of his head. His
editing Of Camera Notes" and Camera
Work." his exhibitions, his "29l" talkfests-
all these were features of his drive. He
fought for the most imaginative aspects
of modern painting, sculpture and archi-
lecture Yet he remained creative real
ist" to the last. The National Gallery
now indorses him, and no other accolade
could please him more.
Evening star., 1949-07-19

Of fabrics. The Pilgrims departed from
this spot for Massachusetts, in 1920.
Currently, Lord Mottistone and Paul
Paget are the architects in charge Of the
ancient fame. They report that it survived
the blitz without serious damage, but that
time is taking its toll of the old walls, and
repairs are necessary on that account.
Evening star., 1949-07-19
Beverly Beach, Md.
Suggests Discounting Of
Public Utility Bills
To the Editor Of The Star:

This is . suggestion to the three utility
companies (gas, electric and telephone) to
estimate for customers q 12-month pro-
jected service bill, then discount 1t at
per cent and offer to accept this amount IL
months in advance. with the adjustment at
the end Of the 12-month period.
Just think Of: % The customers who
would be pleased to get per cent yearly.
discount, to say little OF the savings 10
them in not worrying with monthly bills;
Cd savings to banks that service this stuff
each month, and 90 savings in services OF
billing clerks and meter readers. ETC.. In the
companies. No loss to the company would
accrue, as they would have the advance"
~ 8 deposit. WARREN q. STONE.
Evening star., 1949-07-19

lective Atlantic Authority would apparently
not only overcome Senator Taft's and other
Senators objections to the military aid pro-
gram. but it would actually accomplish what
you wish: 1t would transform the Atlantic
Pact from q shaky military alliance into "a
truly effective peace-preserving instrument"
LUCINDA HAZEN
Executive Director. Citizens Committee
for United Nations Reform
Evening star., 1949-07-19
Interna tional Armed Force
To Implement United Nations
IA AhA EAifar Of TfA Mar.

To the Editor of The Star:
Far be it from me to defend Senator Taft's
coming vote against ratification Of the
Atlantic Pact. which you attack in your edi-
torial Of July 13. But let me defend his
reasons for doing 10.
You say that He is all for shaking
warning fist at Russia but against doing
anything to organize the defensive strength
Of the West In a manner calculated to make
that fist truly effective peace-preserving
instrument"
This is not quite true. on the basis OF Mr..
Tafts own speech of July II, when he said:
"The North Atlantic Treaty might have been
80 drafted as to create small United Na-
tions within the larger group. improving
upon the United Nations Charter, eliminate
ing its defects and furnishing an, example
of an improved international organization
which could be followed by the United Ma
tions itself. 1t Is the general plan sug-
pested in Senate Resolution 1873. introduced
by the distinguished junior Senator from
Alabama and 10 other Senator'S on Friday
of last week, with which have great SYM
pathy.'
This resolution to which Senator Taft
refers asks that part Of the proposed mill
tary aid appropriation be ear-marked to
help establish a real international armed
force for the Atlantic nations, defense
force In being. to be controlled directly by
the Defense Committee provided In Article
Q Of the Pact.
Ths creation ss such force under col
Evening star., 1949-07-19
Says Prices ut Beverly Beach
Not High Comparatively
tn the Editor Of The Star:

TO the Editor Of The Star:
The July 7 edition of The Star contained
q letter from q Sergt. Severin complaining
about the prices at Beverly Beach and COM
pairing Beverly Beach with Japan and Ger
many because Of the so-called high prices.
I have been a resident OF Beverly Beach
since 1887 and have been employed part
time by the Beverly Beach Club during the
past three summers I believe that am
we'll qualified to state that the sergeants
resentment is unfounded on fact.
The 50-cent parking fee is per car. not
per person. This is certainly not exorbltant.
Nor can see anything high about paying
so cents to swim and to use one OF the best
and cleanest sand beaches on Chesapeake
Bay.
Beer at Beverly Beach sells for the
equivalent of 20 cents a bottle for local
brews and Is cents a bottle for nationally
known brand. This is less expensive than
many of the better eating establishments IN
Washington
A charge of cents a glass is placed on
water merely to discourage people from ask
ing for water. II no charge were placed on
ice water, one can imagine how rushed the
soda beer fountain would be on Sunday
with 5000 people at the beach.
Soft drinks and candy are sold at higher
prices than in the city. but in my opinion
being able to 60 to q beach resort as clean
as Beverly makes these prices quite reason
able.
If the sergeant wants lower prices he
should frequent some Of the other beaches
on the bay, where he will have nghts.
drunkenness. and other forms Of disorderly
conduct that 60 with his lower prices.
JOE M. BAKER. Jr
Heverlv Beach. Nd.
Evening star., 1949-07-19
Questions and Answers

reader can get the answer to any question Of
fact By vritng Ths Evening star Washinston
D. C.. Information Bureau. 316 Eye st. NE. Wash
ington 2, D. c. Please enclose three 90 cents for
return postage.
Evening star., 1949-07-19
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE

@. On what sailing ship did Jack London
serve in order to get local color for his story
1.-The Mutiny of the Elsinore"? L. c. o.
A. Jack London and his wife shipped on
the Dorigo Launched in 1894 at Bath.
Maine, she was the worlds first all-steel
sailing ship. In 1917. during World War I,
she was sunk by a German submarine.
@. Does the sunfower always turn its face
to the sun?-B. S.
A. There is still some debate as to
whether q sunf1ower follows the sun. Scien-
tific tests have shown that at least in certain
stages the sunhower does follow the sun, the
head turning to the east in the morning and
to the west in the afternoon.
O. How many bones are there in the neck
of a bird?-G T. w.
A. The number of bones varies. depending
on the length of the neck. The English SPAR
row has IA. duck, 16. and swan %. 1t
NAV be noted that in contrast the longest
necked mammal, the giraffe, has only bones
in its neck.
@. What is the weight Of a mink coat Of
average size?-R. O. 8.
A. The average mink coat contains from
80 to 80 skins, yet may weigh only about
four pounds.
@. Is Lynchburg. Va, one Of the cities built,
like Rome, on seven hills?-W. H. g.
A. Lynchburg. Va, is picturesquely situ-
ated on seven hills overlooking the James
River. They are named Diamond Hill, White
Rock Hill, College Hill. Garland Hill. Dam
iel's Hill, Franklin Hill, Federal Hill.
Evening star., 1949-07-19

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address OF the
,oriter, although 1t Is permissible for
a Driter knoDn to The Star to use
nom de plume. Please be briet.
Evening star., 1949-07-19
Water Level Not Lowered
BY Lumbering or Agriculture
70 xhA EAitor nf The QfaY.

Water Level Not Lowered
BY Lumbering or Agriculture
To the Editor Of The Star:
In your issue Of June 2s there was q
brief "filler" reading as follows:
1T is estimated that the main under
ground water level in the United States has
been lowered 10 to 40 feet by cutting OF
forests and cultivation Of the land"
The Geological Survey is the Federal
agency authorized by Congress to make
basic Investigations Of the occurrence and
amount Of ground water available. and our
records show no such decline In water level
as mentioned in the above article. Instead,
they show that the principal declines IN
ground water levels have occurred in areas
of heavy withdrawal Of ground water.
In lightly pumped areas the ground-water
level is generally about the same as 1t was
many years ago. except as affected by drain
age bitches. Few reliable data have been
obtained as to the effect on the water table
of cutting forests and cultivating the soil.
and the subject is one of considerable dis
pute. However. there certainly has been no
nation wide lowering Of the water table
10 to 40 feet as the result Of clearing the
land and cultivating the soil: indeed. in
areas having certain conditions Of geology,
topography. and climate the cutting Of for
ests may have caused the water table to
rise rather than decline. A. N. SAYRE.
Geologist in Charge Ground Water
Branch, U. 8. Geological Survey.
Evening star., 1949-07-19

If the Chinese can't be managed by
Chinese. who understand them, our
thoughts are with the daring young men
of the Kremlin, as they cry, Let u.s."
Evening star., 1949-07-19

No one is truly idle unless he has the
leisure to check up on the radio oracle and
his crack, "As predicted in my broadcast
of IanuarY 22-n
Evening star., 1949-07-19
Calls For Resistance
To Political Control Of District Courts
ia ths EditoY of The Star:

Calls For Resistance
To Political Control Of District Courts
To the Editor Of The Star:
I see by the papers that President Tru-
man, through Attorney General Clark says
that If Congress places any restrictions on
the qualifications Of the new United States
District judges to be appointed to the Dis
trict Of Columbia Bench he will veto the
BILL But wonder If the President has ex-
amined the law which limits appointees to
United States District Courts to residents OF
the State wherein the United States District
Judges preside? What Is the District OF CO.
lumbia? A football for politician appointees
to District judgeships? Have the citizens OF
the District no constitutional rights? Has
Congress no legislative powers? Is Section l,
Article III Of the Constitution without force
and effect? This section gives to Congress
the power to create new courts and thereby
to create new judges and to limit. II neces-
sary. the qualifications Of such judges, ex-
cept as TO the tenure Of office.
Is it possible that the President is trying
to follow Mr.. Roosevelt's dictatorship and
run the legislative judiciary and executive
branches Of the Government? He does not
seem to be doing any too we'll with the exec
utive. SO why should Congress surrender its
legislative powers to him so that he can
wreck the judicial branch?
Wake up, citizens Of the District. and start
. real tight for your political rights. Now Is
the time for all good citizens to come to the
aid Of their District.
GEORGE w. WALKER.
Evening star., 1949-07-19
Sees President as Miracle Man
If He Can Work Economic Magic

To the Editor Of The Star:
Life in the present age is some merry
go-round. We hear the housewife complain
about the high cost OF living and want
something done about 1t. The groceryman
says he cannot do anything about 1t because
he has to pay more rent and taxes and the
wholesaler charges him more for everything.
The wholesaler says he cannot DO any
thing about it because he has to pay the
manufacturer more for the things he buys.
The manufacturer says he cannot do any,
thing to lower the cost of things he manu-
features because he has to pay more taxes.
pay more for labor and raw materials.
The farmers say they cannot grow raw
material for less money because their cost
OF production has gone up. and the laboring
class of people say they just cannot work
for less pay when their cost OF living con-
tinues to go up.
Now who is really to blame for all this
confusion? Our President Harry 8. Truman,
proved himself to be very clever by out
smarting the politicians, poll dopesters and
newspaper editors by electing himself TO the
presidency for four more years.
Now If he can raise wages and lower the
cost of living, raise the price Of farm COM
modities and lower the cost of production.
raise the prices Of building material and
lower the cost Of housing. insist on pay
raises for all union labor in construction.
raise the taxes and lower the rent. borrow
and spend our Nation into continuous pros
perity. he will be superman; he really will
perform a miracle r. w. BARNETT.
Kodiak mirror., 1949-07-09

Don O'Neill, who will be a high school senior, will leave on the Denali tomorrow for Seattle. where he will attend school next fall. He is the son of Chief and Mrs. Mark West, now in Mobile, Ala.
Kodiak mirror., 1949-07-09

Gail Blankenburg is a part time employe in the Alaska Steamship office, being there at boat times to answer phone calls while Gese Marian, agent, is busy ct the dock.
Kodiak mirror., 1949-07-09

treas, a daughter JacQuelynn Ca rol. July 7, 8 lbs 9 os,
 For medical attention, Orville Nye, Andrew Blom, Baby Paul England; for surgery, Trygve Carlsen of Carmel.
Kodiak mirror., 1949-07-09
Plan Outing

The annual Elks picnic for children will be held July 24 at Spruce Cape. Food and refresh ments will be available
Kodiak mirror., 1949-07-09
Hospital Nel0s

BIRTHS:
 To MT. and Mrs. Harry @ ,. .haWkey, a daughter, Sharon Anne, July 8, 4 lbs IA oE sss.q To MT. and Mrs. Robert B Matthews, 8 son Rabert Baker, ,Jr,, July 4, 2 lbs Il os. aaa To MT. and Mss Elmer Nsl. SOB, a son Ronald Wayne, July Y,s lbs l24 os.
 To Mr. and Mrs. Jack c. Van.
Kodiak mirror., 1949-07-09

The Garland, mall boat for the Seward, Kodiak and west. ward run was in port, briefly, Thursday morning.
Kodiak mirror., 1949-07-09

Mrs. Raymond Stafford has gone outside to be with her hus- band who is confined in Seattle hospital She expects to return around the last of August.
Kodiak mirror., 1949-07-09

Ja"k Lewis of the Washington Stove Go in Everett, was & wis. iting salesman this week.
Kodiak mirror., 1949-07-09

Mrs Hende= Torns and hnAeN mary Rogers were passengers as@ the DenaIi from Kodiak to oaat inkie
Kodiak mirror., 1949-07-09
NOTICE United States

. Department of the lBteE1on
 Bureau of Land ManagetneHs
 District Land Office Anchorage, Alaska. , February 10, l94s Notice for Publication Notice is hereby given that the Alaska Packers AssociabiaRc have made application for & sea- diers' additional homestead, An chorage Serial O8765. for 8 tras6 of land embraced in U. s. Survey No. 1866, situated on the sotEsh shore of Egigik River between U. S. Survey No. S92, and u.s~ Survey No 551, containing 3 ,R acres, latitude 5So IA 39" N+ longitude 1870 20' II" w. and is is BOW in the files of the DisfriGs Land Office, Anchorage. Alaskat.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely any of the above aseH- toned land should file their cd verse claims in the local saa6 office. AnChorage, WiGhta the period of publication or hta- ty days thereafter or they WtF be barred by the provisions sf the statutes.
 Geosge A. Lingo.
 Manager.
 Date First Publication: 7'z'% Date Last Publication: 8-27-4$
Kodiak mirror., 1949-07-09

Einie Bryan returned iaf'Eass Thu sday night after moom1 vacation in Mexico and Catga- ornis.
Evening star., 1949-12-11
MCLEAN

MCLEAN
Located in Walter Heights subdiv
Bung allow with hoored expansiblt
attic, 8 windows, liv. rm. with fire.
place, lge. din. rm.. mod. we'll.
equipped kit, pantry, . -bedrms. and
bath, full bsmt., new oil heat. laun.
trsss and shrubbery: immed. poss
Priced Sl4,2OO. For appt., cal
E. II. IRWIN. Elmwood GAS or 483
Frame bungalow, on main hwy. with
lons-rd, frontage. ~ acres with
Il throushout. % i Liv. I'm rm. T is lsxIs
with fireplace. din. rm. lexis, kit.
appliances. breakfast alcove. . twin.
sized bedrms.. bath. full bsmt.. OF
heat, S3-eal. elec. water heater
laundry tubs. sar.. tool house ano
chicken house; most conven. fnanc.
ing. Priced Sl4.250, For. .appt,
cali Z. H. IRWIN. Emwood f4e
Evening star., 1949-12-11
"Suburban Best Buys"

Suburban Best Buys"
MadrilIon Fsrms-1 acre; ( rooms,
fr.. furnished; chicken house. g.
rage: nr. school; $4,000.
vienna-1 acre: . rms, bath. r.; NJ.
school; $e,2bo.
Vienna-h acre; 3 rms, bath. eindsr
block; fun bsn1t.; S10,7bO.
FAN: Church Brick rick ,na Ns.n,sse .sss'sos s's
VIII; nr. Catholic school: $lS,OoO.
1877 acres lovely. rolling land. excel
lent location; modern cottage; Ice.
poultry house: garage; S22,bOO.
BARNEY REAL ESTATE
Tysons Cor, Falls Church. IA. 1901.
Evening star., 1949-12-11

1908 H 81. NV. MA =31o:
COLORED-Neariy l acre grouna
T'ie reniins % now SIS mo. The other isG
rms. and bath; priced slO.oSo
for both; Sl 500 down: small month,
" psyment. SENATE REALTY. Call
Uy Wstson ST 69lT.