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Evening star., 1935-06-06

The catbird is one Of our most ele-
CANT songsters, although many persons
might not accord it that classification,
owing to its normal cries. from which
it gets its name.
Rightly heard, however. there is
much music in it's various plants.
As to its elegance, there can be no
doubt of that.
Few of our birds offer the sceptator
finer head, a more dignifled bird de-
meanor. a more glistening coat and
good carriage.
These beauties are to be seen only
at very close range.
If one can take a seat in the gar
| den. and there remain quiet until a
catbird comes within range, he will
be rewarded by the sight of beauti-
full creature.
This gray and black beauty. with
! small black cap, is rather slender in
build, lacking the chesty front Of the
robin. the bright plumage of cardinal
or blue jay
Yet for sheer fine head he has few
equals among our common birds.
He reminds us of a scholar. such as
/ Ralph Waldo Emerson, more than
anything else in Nature.
Despite his somewhat wild cries, his
facial appearance is at once mild and
/ interesting.
There is a reserve to it. a fine inde-
pendence, which might do justice to
the same qualities in the quadruped
after which it is named.
The short syllable cat" ever has
been a favorite Of EngliSh-speaking
peoples.
Many persons who sing the praise
of the dog will be amazed to see in the
larger dictionaries that this syllable
begins several pages of words, where
as the syllable dog is used as a
prefix merely TO "dogwood"
If We were to judge Of the popu-
larity of the two creatures from the
use We have made of their common
names, We might be justified in feel
ing that the cat is the favorite of
mankind.
No doubt the sheer animal beauty
and interesting characteristics and
habits have compelled the Use Of the
syllable cat" in scores of cases. even
by persons who do not, or at least who
claim not to, like cats.
We have "catwalk" and "catbird'
and catfish" to name but three.
AS with so many names, in the
case of the catblrd the common name
was given in a mixture of apt mimicry
and perhaps just a little feeling of
contempt.
/ 1t is we'll known that when country
people named many Of the plants
they used such words as toad" in a
contemptuous way.
Thus "toadfiax'' was given to an in
/ significant plant, much smaller than
/ the fax Of commerce
/ Lest ardent defenders of dogs be-
come SNUG. We will say that through
out plant Technology the word dog
has been given to several plants which
the manners held in some disrepute.
/ In regard tn "catbird." the truth
probably is that the creature was
named for nothing more than its
plalntive cries. very much unlike those
4 Of any other bird. quite good deal
like certain cries Of the house cat.
This somewhat sad cry is a sort OF
meow, almost
1t is so well known to those who
love the birds that no description OF
( 1t is necessary.
Evening star., 1935-06-06
In Fairness to Mr.. Garnett.

The House District Committee has
upheld and approved, by a margin of
three votes and with one important
change, relating to the higher police
officials, the report of its Crime In
vestgatlng Subcommittee. In accord
snce with the resolution authorizing
the investigation. the report will now
be made TO the House, together with
such recommendations for legislation
as it deems advisable
But the recommendations which
ha created greatest interest, because
Of the sharp clash of opinion over
their fairness and because Of certain
unfortunate elements which entered
into their expression, do not relate to
legislation, but to the removal from
office of United States Attorney Gar
nett and his assistant in charge Of
Police Court. Karl w. Kindleberger.
These recommendations have no
official standing If the members of
the Investigating Subcommittee or the
approving full committee we're conf
dent that Mr.. Garnett and Mr.. Kindle-
berger were guilty of misfeasance, as
Indicated in the report. the legltl-
mate course for them 10 pursue would
be 10 move for the impeachment of
these officials in the House, which, II
successful, would result in trial by
the Senate
Everybody familiar with the case
doubts the possibility Of any such
move. And with the justices of the
District Supreme Court ready to tes-
tifv in behalf Of the United States
attorney, together with the contradic-
tory nature OF the evidence relating
10 Mr.. Garnett, the chance for i'm
parchment is so vague as to be
negligible.
In his minority report on the find
ings of the crime investigation Repre-
sentative Werner makes the point
that the subcommittee exceeded its
authority in recommending the re-
moval OF Mr.. Garnett and Mr.. Klndle-
berger, quoting President Coolidge's
reply to the Senate in the DENLY
case:
No official recognition can be given
10 the passage Of the Senate reSolu-
ton relative to their opinion concern
ing members of the cabinet or other
officers under their control. The
dismissal Of an officer Of the Govern
ment. such as is involved in this case,
other than by impeachment, is eXclu-
sively an executive function. I regard
this as vital principle of our Gov
eminent.
But the report will be sent TO Attor-
nev General Cummings. He could,
with proprlety, put it in the waste
basket. Nothing compels him to give
1t the slightest ttention-nothlng
that is, except a consideration for the
feelings of Mr.. Garnett. The United
States attorney has been accused-on
grounds that may be unfair and GER
tainly on grounds that are not con-
vinclng-of failing in his duties. That
Is serious reflection on the United
States attorney, which may possibly
impair his usefulness to this COM
munity as long as it stands.
It would seem that the reasonable
course for the Attorney General to
pursue, in fairness to Mr.. Garnett,
would be to examine carefully the ma
ture of the evidence on which Mr..
Garnett has been found wanting by
the committee, conduct his own in
vestigation and in his reply to the
House Committee either clear Mr.
Garnet or concur in the committees
findings.
-SR4@-S
Evening star., 1935-06-06
Steinologv.

From the Worcester tMaSsD Evening
Gazette.
Gertrude Stein says she found
Americans are enjoying the depres-
sion. But We still haven't forgotten
that absence makes the absence makes
the heart grow and growing makes the
absence makes the fonder grow the
heart.
Evening star., 1935-06-06

Old men are in demand for the
French cabinet. 1t seems unfair 10
give man the hardest Job of his life
al an age when he is entitled to con-
template an honorable retirement.
Evening star., 1935-06-06
S-%N~

In the controversy between Con-
greSs and the Executive branch of
the Government the Supreme Court
notes the usual tendency here and
there to find fault with the umpire.
Evening star., 1935-06-06
Balance All.

Our students are busy, with confident
glee,
All ready to flourish college degree.
But We find the result that too often
endures
Is too many doctors and not enough
cures.
And disorderly teachers inspire a
hurrah
With too many lawyers and not
enough law.
The journey grows rough; if We pa
tiently trudge it
Well balance our great intellectual
budget.
Evening star., 1935-06-06

Dismissal Of Government workers
saves no important sum Of money
when the taxpayers are required to
produce more money for relief pur-
poses.
Evening star., 1935-06-06

Would Stimulate Circulation.
From the Toledo Blade
Dividing the wealth would mean
new life to rugged individualism
Some way would have to be invented
to get the money back.
Evening star., 1935-06-06
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Rare Charm

There was no special beauty TO en-
chant,
Only quiet smile that seemed to
rise
Out of tranquil heart, q sort Of sun
That might have caught its ray from
Paradise.
Instinctively the one it Shone upon
Smiled back, as gift for friendly Gift
is given:
And went his way feeling within his
soul
A little less Of earth and more Of
Heaven.
Evening star., 1935-06-06
According to Our Lights.
Eootgear and Relief.

From the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
Investigators who allege that so
pairs of shoes were issued to one indi-
vioual on relief overlook the fact that
he may have done great deal OF
walking in search of a job.
Evening star., 1935-06-06
lrritant,

From the San Antonio (Tex) Evening News.
Music is the cure for war. says
noted composer. Maybe so-but, on
the contrary, a saxophone player has
been known to incite a riot.
Evening star., 1935-06-06

With no consistent poliCr except his
own aggrandizement. Hitler takes a
leaf from Walt Whitman's book on
which ne wrote, Myself I Sing"
Evening star., 1935-06-06

In Republican calculations Mr..
Hoovers expertness with the micro
phone makes H. H. a pair of initials
to be reckoned with.
Evening star., 1935-06-06
Statesmanship and Taxes.

From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
Another sad and depressing thought
is that modern craftsmanship consists
mainly in devising new and more an
noying ways of levying taxes.
Evening star., 1935-06-06
The Bonus Problem.

From the India ma polls News.
It's rather hard TO determine
whether the bonus was sldetracked
or sent to the goupahouse.
Evening star., 1935-06-06

A new deal which will enable land
lords and tenants to dwell in har-
mony will be an achievement of his
toric Importance.
Evening star., 1935-06-06

Whether science relates floods to
sun spots or not seems to make little
difference. Both are equally Un-
manag geable
Evening star., 1935-06-06
Unemployed Chiscls.

From the Macon ,Ga) Teleeraph.
What on earth will be done with all
the second hand chisels left over after
the Supreme Court did what 1t did?
Evening star., 1935-06-06
French Finance.

From the Indiana polls News.
The French are trying to save the
gold standard, but they do not seem
to be sure what they will do with it.
Evening star., 1935-06-06

N R. A is to be continued as
fact-fnding agency. II has already
produced An abundance of lnforma-
tiOO
Evening star., 1935-06-06

Ethiopia is small country and is
naturally surprised that Italy should
be suddenly afraid of it.
Evening star., 1935-06-06
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Evening star., 1935-06-06
Still Interested,

Still Interested.
"Is Crimson Gulch still interested
in the Blue Eagle?"
Yes" answered Cactus Joe. In
the early enthusiasm We named our
most popular night club after it,
According to Our Lights.
Ben Franklin brought the lightning
Which now illuminates the town.
We don't employ this light to note
The words of wisdom that he wrote.
We squander it on a display
OF jazzy JOY in circles gay.
But Lincoln, by the old pine knot,
Wrote words that cannot be forgot.
I'VE all needs advice" said Uncle
Eben, but somehow de man wifi a
hoss race tip gifts mo- attention dan
de preacher"
Evening star., 1935-06-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Weather Wise.
When the wind comes round
a-roarin'
And the sky is dark and drear
You see the rain drops pourin'
Through a fearsome atmosphere.
You may get crowd together.
You may have your little say,
But complainin' bout the weather
Never chased a storm away.
Your umbrella you must open
With a firm and steady hand
As for rainbows you keep hopn'
That will glorify the land.
Hope will never moult a feather,
Chanticler will bravely sing
Just complainin' bout the weather
Never gets you anything.
Promises and Threats.
do politicians buy votes"
Not out my way said Senator
Sorghum. We give no direct prom
ises. We threaten TO increase taxes
Jud Tunkins says one thing that
makes the Mystic Shrine so popular
is that it can give big parade with
no politics in it.
Evening star., 1935-06-06
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Evening star., 1935-06-06
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Evening star., 1935-06-06

@. Where Is the Meschscebe River?
A. D.
A Le MeScha cebe Is French
rendition of the name which is called
Mississippi in English. Chateaubriand,
the French writer, used 1t in 1900.
Evening star., 1935-06-06

O. From how many contestants are
the prize winners selected in o con-
test nationally advertised?-H. N
A. The number OF contesta nts
varies greatly. Two million three
hundred thousand answers were re-
ceived in q recent contest.
Evening star., 1935-06-06

@. What Is the severest test that
an airpIane can be given?-S. M.
A. A power dive. The machine
is put into a vertical dive from
great height, with power full on. When
the greatest possible speed is attained
the pilot pulls the plane into level
fight. 1t is a highly hazardous test
for both pilot and plane.
Evening star., 1935-06-06

O. How many blind people in the
United States cannot read by
touch?-L. w.
A. Three fourths OF the blind peo-
pie of this country, or 10000, cannot
read BY touch either because they
became blind too late in life or for
other reasons are unable 70 use the
Braille system.
Evening star., 1935-06-06

O. II bill is passed over a Presi-
dents veto. is he required TO sign the
bill?-A. M B.
A. The Presidents signature is not
required.
Evening star., 1935-06-06

O. How long have precanceled stamps
been used in this country?-C. B, D
A. They were used as far back as
1897. They were officially authorized
Nav %. 1903.
Evening star., 1935-06-06

@ What is the displacement of q
ship?-C. S. w.
A. The displacement Of vessel is
the weight, in tons of 2,240 pounds,
OF the vessel and its contents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-07
AMERICAN WAR MOTHERS

The District of Columbia State
Chapter. American War Mothers, held
a joint meeting of the chapters at
the national headquarters, 1927 New
Hampshire avenue, Friday evening,
with Mrs. Mary T. Shanahan, preSi-
dent and also convention chairman,
presiding. Mrs. Eleanor C. Wagner
is associate chairman.
Plans for the convention to be held
in Washington the last week in Sep
TENDER were discussed. Many benefit
card and bingo entertainments are
taking place during the Summer to
aid the convention fund Mrs. Clara
L. DOGGY and Mrs. Permilla F. CARL
of the District of Columbia Chap
ter entertained at the home of the
latter Thursday afternoon. Mrs.
Eleanor c. Wagner. president of the
Admiral Countz Chapter, gave an
evening party at national headquar-
tiers, and Mrs. Emol Walter gave
card and bingo party at her home
on Thirty-eighth street Tuesday
afternoon
Mrs. William E. Ochiltree, national
president of the American War
Mothers, has returned to headquar-
tiers after an extended trip by motor
to the Southwest and the Pacific
Coast.
At the joint meeting resolutions
were read by Mrs. Clara L. DOGGY
on the death of Mrs. May D. Light
foot, president of the District of Co
lumbia Chapter and chairman of
Sightseeing and Local Transportation
of the Convention Committee. They
were adopted and copy sent to her
husband, j. Jerome Lightfoot.
The American War Mothers were
represented at the Jewish War. Vet
Grams exercises at the amphitheater
in Arlington July at IL am. and
at the Monument grounds in the eve
ming at 1880 o'clock with their colors.
An important meeting was held
Wednesday night at headquarters by
the Convention Committee. Mrs.
Ochiltree was present with Mrs Mary
T. Shanahan, chairman, and Mrs.
Eleanor C. Wagner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-07
CAMP Of \. v. c. A.
OPENED At FETE
bird Party" and Sing
Mark Program Closing
With Worship Service.

Ramp Kahlert of the Y w C. A.
and sing. Amy Veerhoff, Mrs. Alice
Sigsworth, Inge Won Lewinski and
Doris Tucker were in the parade of
birds. Mabel Vierling was the winner
of the bird-naming contest. The eve
ming closed with a worship service
Finding Happiness" led by the pro-
gram director, Miss Mary w. Gwynn.
Y. w. C. A. Triangle Tours, under
the direction of the Industrial and
Educational Departments. is sponsor
ing bus trip to Shenandoah Caverns.
Va, July IA, leaving Seventeenth and
K streets at am. Registrations must
be made by Friday evening Miss
Saida L. Hartman and Mrs. Irving W.
Ketchum of the Y. w. C. A. will con-
duct the trip.
The Y. w. c. A. Triangle Tours has
also planned siX-day tour to Boston
with a special sightseeing program in
that city. The tour leaves Washing
ton at 1870 am. July 81, returning
1925 am August 2.
The childrens recreation hour at
GA E street will meet Monday at
pm. with Miss Virginia Griffith.
The children's music hour will meet
Friday at 4 pm. with Mrs. r. E. Espy
as hostess at GA E street.
The Wednesday Afternoon Womens
Club has planned a boat trip down
the Potomac July 10, via the Wilson
Line at $50 pm. The group will meet
at GA E street at pm.
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VETERANS SEEK
WELFARE PLANS
Foreign War Group Holds
Conference to Boost
Employment Here.
Meetings This Week.

Monday, 8 p.m.-Front Line
Post, No. 140l, and auxiliary,
HOS Sixteenth street; Washing
ton Post. No. 1884, 1903 Four
tenth street and Internal Reeve
nue. Post, No. 2464, Hamilton
Hotel.
Tuesday, 8 p.m.-National Cap
ital Post, No. 1877, and auxiliary,
Soldiers. Sailors and Marines
Club, Eleventh and L streets;
Federal Post and Follow Me Post
Auxiliaries, Thomas Circle Club,
1926 Massachusetts, avenue; Ad-
vance Post, No. 2l94, Continental
Hotel, and Admiral Robert E.
Peary Ship, No 427. Soldiers,
Sailors and Marines Club.
Wednesday, 8 p.m.-Columbia
Post, No. 1888, Thomas Circle
Club; Defense Post, No. 1857, 2030
Rhode Island avenue northeast;
McKimmie-C atterton Police Fire
Post. No. 1919, National Guard
Armory. and Overseas Military
Band. Drum and Bugle Corps,
National Guard Armory.
Thursday, 8 p.m.-Herbert L.
Edmonds Post, No. 2464, Ambas-
sador Hotel.
Friday. 8 p.m-United States
Treasury Post, No. 2400. Soldiers,
Sailors and Marines Club. and
Military Order of the Cootie, 935
G place.
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WOMEN OF THE MOOSE

Columbia Chapter held installation
of officers at the Moose Hall, 14l4 I
street. Mrs Grace Clark was grand
installing officer; Mrs. Anna Sabate,
grand chaplain: Mrs. Pauline Miller.
grand guide; Wade H. Mitchell, grand
pianist.
The officers installed were: Mrs.
Frances Mitchell, senior regent;
Mrs. Margaret Deegan, past regent;
Mrs. Susie Sorenson, junior regent;
Mrs. Betty Whitehouse, chaplain; Mrs
Ethel Pythian, recorder; Miss Dorothy
Ferguson, treasurer; Mrs. Pauline
Miller, sentinel; Mrs. Leona Blanken-
ship, argus, and Mrs. Frances Baldwin
and Miss Margaret Bates as guides.
Mrs Margaret Deegan was presented
with past officers jewel, also hand
bag and roses. The newly installed
senior regent was presented with a
hand bag and a bouquet. Co-worker
Mrs. May Poland Of Oregon, who was
leaving town, was presented with a
hand bag by the chapter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-07
DISABLED VETERANS

The War Council of Federal Chap
ter met in the Office of the COM
mander last Monday evening and
outlined the plans for the chapter for
the second half of the year and for
the meeting of the chapter tomorrow
evening at the Soldiers, Sailors and
Marines Club. Junior Vice Comdr.
Ira Simpich will have charge of the
meeting.
E. Claude Babcock, former national
commander, will have charge of the
delegation from this chapter, which
will consist of Harold Sothoron, a
member of the Maryland State Legis-
lature; Hugh Kerwin of the United
States Employment Service, Depart
ment of Labor, and Earl Hendricks,
local rehabilitation representative of
the D. A. V.
The Washington Trench Rat Dug
out met Tuesday night at the Y. M.
c. A. Among those present were Capt.
Tom Kirby. national legislative chair
man of the D. A. ": Teddy Lindstrom,
national rehabilitation chairman;
Joseph ASH, national executive COM
mitteeman of the fourth district;
Senior and Junior Vice Department
Comdrs. Beal and Grim, John Chedes-
ter, commander of National Capital
Chapter, D. A. "; Comdr. Purvis and
Vice Comdr Lenhart of Federal
Chapter; Earl Hendricks, Ralph Cham
bers and Logan Purcell, commander
Of Rea Chapter.
Junior Vice Department Comdr.
John j. Grim was elected acting
golden rodent" and Capt. Kirby was
elected "holy rat"
The dugout will be represented by
Golden Rodent" Grim and a large
delegation from Washington at the
National Convention of the D. A. v.
at New Haven, Conn, this month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-07
ROYAL ARCANUM.

Oriental Council last Tuesday ex-
tended congratulations to Grand Re-
gent James C. Dulin on his election
as grand regent.
The meeting was conducted by
Regent Roger L. King, assisted by
his officers. HOnored guests were
Past Grand Regents Frank v. Marsh.
John H. Grub. E. G. King and
j. E. Swaine. The council meets
July 16.
District Council, Loyal Ladies of
the Royal Arcanum, announce
through their regent, Mrs. Dorothy r.
Hess, for the Summer season they
have suspended their regular semi
monthly meetings. Regular meetings
will begin September 4.
Councils meetings this week are
Municipal, Monday; Kismet, Tuesday:
District, Wednesday, and Capitol,
Thursday.
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Meetings This Week,

Meetings THIS week.
Monday: U. S. S. Jacob Jones
Post No. 2, Thomas Circle Club,
1926 Massachusetts avenue, Bpm.
Bureau of Engraving and
Printing Post No. %, Red Mems
Hall, 713 D street, S pm.
Tuesday: Outing Disabled Vet
Grams, Liverpool, Md, Potomac
River Line Wharf, IL noon.
Victory Post No. 4, Odd Eel
lows Hall. 4l9 7th street. pm.
James Reese Europe Post No. 5,
Y. M. c. A, Twelfth and T
streets, 8 pm.
National Press Club Post No.
20, National Press Building, 6 pm.
United States Department of
Agriculture Post No. SO, Board
Room 2050, South Building,
United States Department of
Agriculture, 8 pm.
Thursday: Jane A. Delano Post
No. 6, 1918 Delafield place. 8 pm.
Sergeant Jasper Post No. IS,
Thomas Circle Club. 1926 Massa-
chuSettS avenue. 8 pm.
James E. Walker Post No. 26,
Y. M c. A., Twelfth and T
streets, 8 pm.