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Evening star., 1935-11-14
STARS, MEN AND ATOMS
Notebook of Science Progress in Field,
Laboratory and Study.
RY THOMIS p HENRY

Like creatures Of q nightmare were the
warm-b -blooded animals that lived in the
region now covered by the Crazy Noun
tains Of Central Montana about 10000
900 years ago.
DR.. George Gaylord Simpson Of the
American Museum of Natural History
has identified or named more than so
species Of this extinct mammal fauna
from the large Smithsonian Institution
collection. He carried out the unfinished
work of the late DR.. James w. Gidley
of the Smithsonian staff, who himself
had collected many of the specimens.
These creatures, in some cases repre-
sented only by single bones, were char
acteristic Of the animal life Of large
part of North America during the So
called Paleocene Age. This was just
before the time when most of the orders
of animals which have living representa-
tives made their first appearance on the
earth. Most Of the orders then existing
have been extinct for millions of years.
They might be characterized as ex-
perimental forms. They possessed some
Of the characteristics of modern animals
which possessed survival value and
hence were perpetuated in later crea-
lures. But they were put together
clumSily. A bearlike creature OF that
day would bear about the same likeness
to a modern bear as one Of the steam
road coaches of the early nineteenth
century would bear to a present-day
automobile.
1t was a time when few Of the great
dinosaurs may still have been in exis-
tence. The vegetation of the time was
modern in character, but grass, which
was to make possible the great spread OF
mammal life during the next few epochS,
still was struggling to obtain a foot
hold and did not cover the great plains.
OF particular interest in this collection
are the primitive primates Of which DR..
Simpson. carrying out the diminished
work Of DR.. Gidley. finds six new types.
They are among the earliest known OF
this great family from which man even-
tually was to rise. These primates all
are tiny creatures, probably closer to
the strange nocturnal tarsier OF the
Malay Peninsula than to any other living
creatures. They are not to be consid-
cred, however, as actual ancestors OF
this animal, which, some psychologists
used to hold, might be mans nearest
relative. They represent very ancient
major group of the order whose history,
previous to the paleocene, is unknown.
Abundant in the collection were the
remains-for the most part single jaws
and teeth-of an order Of animals which
has been extinct for more than fifty
million years. These were the multi
tuberculates, so-called because of the
curious and primitive structure of their
teeth which were bony tubercles ar
ranged in two or three long rows. They
were marsupials, like the pouched ami
mails of Australia, but were not even
remotely related to these creatures Of
Evening star., 1935-11-14
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
III Other States and Canada.
Member of the Associated Press,
Prompt Giving.

Workers in the annual Community
Chest campaign are urging prompt
giving, and their appeal has decided
point and obvious logic. Even the ancient
Greeks-Euripedes, for example-under-
stood that, in effect, "he gives twice who
gives quickly" spontaneity is virtue
in such matters, firstly because it be-
speaks the authentic generosity OF the
heart and secondly because it con-
tributes to a psychology of success which
is needed for the attainment of the goal
Of the drive.
Perhaps it is not too much to say that
Washington is being tested, weighed in
the balance, judged for the degree OF
spiritual maturity and social conscience
1t possesses. The campaign is kind of
challenge to the corporate soul of the
city. If response is speedy as we'll as
bountiful, it will be apparent to the whole
world that the people of the District
of Columbia are civilized human beings
IN the full and complete meaning of that
phrase.
OF course, money is not the only thing
wanted. A manifestation of brotherhood
and fellow-feeling is the larger objective.
Mere funds for the poor and necessitous,
1t has been agreed, might be collected
by other procedure. The Chest method
has been preferred. because it preserves
the quality of democratic sympathy,
which certainly should be protected in
the Nations Capital, if not elsewhere.
Washingtonians, then, have an oppor-
tunity to demonstrate their character as
q social organization. In the day-to-day
reports of the campaign solicitors other
towns may find q measuring stick for
determining what sort of folk they are,
what ideals and hopes they entertain.
Suppose it should happen that the word
could 60 out to all the land that the
Chest had been oversubscribed and the
campaign terminated earlier than sched-
uled, would not the news be an inSpira-
ton to millions? Surely, such tidings
would stimulate rejoicing everywhere.
Evening star., 1935-11-14

The wise householder who enjoys
watching the birds will have made his
preparations for their Winter reception
long ago.
He will have planted shrubs whose
berries the songsters like, and he will
have laid in a stock of sunfiower and
other seed enjoyed by them.
1t Is a pretty question, which one Of
these is the best method to attract them.
But one thing is certain, the combina-
tion is all but irresistible. It provides
for all sorts of birds, and makes certain
that none that comes will be turned
away empty.
The pleasure of feeding all sorts Of
living things is peculiarly great with
some persons.
They get sheer pleasure out of watch
ing the food they offer being received
in the manner intended; somehow they
get as big kick" out of this simple and
natural procedure as others do watching
some elaborate stage spectacle.
y
There Is material for endless expert
ment in feeding the various types OF
animals.
Every one has heard how white rats
are used in laboratory feeding expert
ments, especially in researches tending
to show the power and uses of the vari-
GUS vitaminS.
Few persons are equipped to do this
sort of work. but almost every one can
feed some living creatures other than
humans dependant upon them.
hirdg nffar hact nnnnrtI1nitu
perhaps.
There are birds everywhere, even in
the heart Of the city, even on the coolest
days of Winter.
Birds, as pets, have one cheerful fea-
ture; one seldom knows them i'll. or sees
them die. We speak, Of course, Of the
outdoor birds.
Many people even tend to think that
birds never do die but they do, of course,
being in the universal dispensation.
The birds we feed in back yards and
at feeding stations. the birds which par
take Of the berries of shrubs, always
seem alive and happy.
AS far as the feeder knows, they always
are so; he has no worries. in so far as the
Songsters are concerned.
The great world brings them to his
yard each year. and he is glad to see
them. and happy to feed them. At times
he even recognizes old ones, but in the
main a robin is a robin, and blue jay
a blue Jay.
Nature offers him perpetual robins and
jays, and thruShes and mockingbirds
The eternal round brings them all back
again, and in their seasons.
-
great deal can be done by putting
out food for the birds, as hundreds Of
persons have found out-but as hundreds
have not yet discovered.
1t is amazing how many there are,
who, though honestly admiring birds,
never seem to think OF putting out any
thing for them to eat.
In Winter, We mean, because Nature
does very well by them in Spring and
Summer. During the warm seasons they
have no difficulty whatever in finding all
they want and need, both for themselves
and their families.
Evening star., 1935-11-14
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Sense of HumOr.

Sense of HumOr.
A serious question may be made
A thing for fiendish laughter,
For humor may become trade
Defying the Hereafter.
And so we ask of every one,
A sister or brother,
Where is there any real fun
In killing one another?
This world should be pleasant place
With friendly motors spinning
And honest sport to set the pace
For losing or for winning.
Our best endeavors clowns employ
Lifes sorrowing to smother,
And so we ask, "Where is the JOY
In killing one another?"
Evening star., 1935-11-14
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
One Dusk

We may live and laugh and labor,
Rating love a lowly thing;
In the values that we treasure
When our lives brim to full measure
Less than fame or jeweled ring.
Yet one dusk that found us loveless
Was as if the cosmic world,
With each starry constellation
Losing light for desolation,
Into chaos had been hurledl
Love is all we know of heaven.
In our lives above the sod
From some soft, celestial hour,
Comes the glory and the power
Love u al we know Of God.
Evening star., 1935-11-14
as Corn Wallace" 1t says, in part, of

as Corn Wallace" It says, In part, Of
Senator Dickinson:
The quality of Mr.. Dickinson's address
is perhaps best indicated by his refusal
to exaggerate the extent of the farm
problem. He reminds his listeners that,
despite all the misfortunes Of recent
years, half the farms of the United States
are held free of all debt. Against 81
billion dollars worth of farm properties
in this country in 1880 there are out
standing only 9 billion dollars-less than
20 per cent-of mortgage indebtedness.
Notwithstanding nearly two decades OF
hard times for the farmer, no other class
In America can show such an average
Of individual capital assets or Of net
worth"
Evening star., 1935-11-14

Scientific agriculture may undertake
to breed smaller turkeys. If they sell
for as much as larger turkeys used to
the question of value imitation will i'm
mediately arise.
Evening star., 1935-11-14

"a League to enforce peace" has been
mentioned in historic discourse. The
inevitable paradox intruded. The word
enforce" necessarily implied physical
coercion.
Evening star., 1935-11-14

The reasonable request is registered
that before educators undertake to teach
communism they will be able to show
succinctly that they know what they are
talking about.
Evening star., 1935-11-14

Budget balancing is study which
reaches all the way from the national
debt to the grocery bill. All that eco
nomic development may need is little
more intimate coordination.
Evening star., 1935-11-14
Camouhage of Prose.

Camoufiage Of Prose.
"Why don't you write poetry?"
II do," answered Miss Cayenne. IT
have some lovely inspirations of soul
rhythm"
what becomes of them?"
Il have to tear them up into plain
kitchen prose before can even persuade
q publisher to read EN-"
Evening star., 1935-11-14

There is always a certain tendency to
bureaucracy in politics. Feminine asSer-
tion may tend to introduce not only the
bureau but the chiffonier.
Evening star., 1935-11-14
Trade.

Why look with condescending eye
On folk employed in trade
And figuring means how, by and by,
A fortune may be made?
For kings and queens, where e'er they
dwell,
This query will apply:
"Just what, pray tell, have you to sell
That may need to buy?"
Evening star., 1935-11-14

Ethiopian experts are ascertaining
whether King Solomons mines are to be
estimated in value beyond oil and other
mineral products.
Evening star., 1935-11-14

"G-men" command especial interest
by using single letter of the alphabet
to indicate their highly important re-
sponsibilities.
Evening star., 1935-11-14

Diplomatic protests are made against
motion pictures. Freedom of the camera
may demand a share of the considera-
ton demanded for freedom of the press.
Evening star., 1935-11-14

Laboratory plans to prolong life are
subordinate for the present to economic
theories seeking to make life worth
living.
Evening star., 1935-11-14

Occasionally the title professor" is
won so early in years that it seems to
present a phase of the infant prodigy
problem.
Evening star., 1935-11-14
Membership.

Membership.
Human modernity
Trying to be fair!
Join the fraternity
Working everywhere.
Send applications.
Join for peace anew
Old League OF Nations
May have some black balls, too.
Satan will never shut up dem internal
regions" said Uncle Eben, while dar Is
80 many sinners in line waitin' to buy
aduisdeu tckats."
Evening star., 1935-11-14

N. A. is losing its grip in economic
mathematics, but is still figuring In
literature.
Evening star., 1935-11-14

Royal marriages in Europe are still
scrutinized by historians for signs of
perpetuating some kind Of family
quarrel.
Evening star., 1935-11-14
Gambling Man.

OamDIIHg MdHs
do you desire to run for presidential
nomination."
II have q sporting streak in me-" said
Senator Sorghum, that leaves me ready
to take a chance in most anything, same
as in the Irish sweepstakes"
Jud Tunkins says some folks used to
think it was comic to say they were Com
munists. The hardest part about many
a joke is trying to explain it.
Evening star., 1935-11-14

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NifhIi Gnilection made at the end Of each month
Orders may be sent by mail or telephone Ma
tional 5000.
Evening star., 1935-11-14


Gently aided greatly in rolling up Demo-
cratic victory in the gubernatorlai race
in that State, going into the CABINET,
perhaps in the Office of Attorney General
if Mr.. Cummings is ready to step out.
Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau,
it is whispered, may be slated 1or olplo-
matte post abroad.
Claude Bowers. American Ambassador
to Spain, some say, may hnd hlmseiI IN
a cabinet Job. He was originally from
Indiana, and delivered the Democratlc
keynote speech at the convention OF 1873
Cabinet gossip never stills In. washington.
Whether there is to be ShaKe-up re-
mains to be seen. One thlng, at least,
seems to be true: Mr.. Farley Is 10 leave
the cabinet and work full time at being
chairman of the Democratic National
Committee. And yet, while this seems
to be true, there are few Democrats
who say they would prefer to see him
remain as Postmaster General ana nave
the Craftsmanship of the National Com
mittee turned over to another. Farley,
however, has built up the Democratic
organization throughout the country. He
knows it's every turn as anotner would
not. He has had personal contacts with
thousands of party workers and Is known
to them.
X X
The Chicago Tribune, a bitter oppo-
nent of the New Deal, editorially COM
pliments Senator Dickinson Of Iowa for
his opposition to the A. A. A., benefit
checks and all. It says, in effect, that
he is the only politician in the great
farming States who has had the courage
to denounce this law and to uphold the
idea that American agriculture Is not
bankrupt. The same editorial playfully
yafsrs 70 the Secnetary Of Agriculture
Evening star., 1935-11-14

@. Why was the Battle of New Or
leans important in our history?-F. c. S.
A. The last battle of the War OF 1917
between the United States and Great
Britain was fought at Chalmette, near
New Orleans, La, January 8, 1915, and
was known as the Battle of New Orleans.
Although the battle was fought after
the Treaty of Ghent had been signed, it
had important results. Schouler. the
historian, says that it was the only battle
of the war to make any impression on
Europe. 1t strengthened the position OF
the administration, and it was an inn
portant factor in the future election OF
President jackson. who. because OF his
military talents displayed there, became
the idol of the American people.
Evening star., 1935-09-25
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Evening star., 1935-09-25

81, 900 900. He had made out his win
and he had placed the will in o de-
posit box in the Merchants National
Bank in Boston.
Some people in Lincoln think 1t is
merely a whim on his part-the desire
that the town should pay rental for
the safety deposit box in which his
will is kept. The rental is 500 q year.
And when the bill came recently he
sent it to the town fathers to pay.
Like most New England town fathers,
those Of Lincoln have TO be shown.
They want to see what they are pay
ing money for.
An artistic temperament doesn't
relish questions Of that kind, Mr.. de
Cordova refused to satisfy the curl
osity of the selectmen. He wouldn't
tell what was In the will. That was
his business They would find out
after his death. So the bill for the
box was 'laid on the table," and 1t Is
still on the table.
AS result, it has become known
Evening star., 1935-09-25
CROSS-F|RE PROBE
IN Staying LOOMS.
Hcey Death Verdict Brings
Rogers Counsel Offer
to Study Jury.
ny the Associated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
WEST CHESTER, Pa, September
25.-A double-barreled grand jury
investigation was held possible today
rs q result OF the open verdict re-
turned by a coroner's jury into the
death Of Evelyn Hoey, blues singer, at
the farm home Of Henry H. Rogers, Sd.
The verdict itself paved the way for
O grand jury inquiry into the death.
Attorneys for Rogers and his camera
man friend, William ]. Kelley, an
nounced they would heartily CO.
operate" In any similar investigation
Of the conduct Of the coroner's jurors.
The verdict returned by six jurors
last night after nearly five hours of
denberation, said Miss Hoey came to
her death in Rogers country home
two weeks ago at the hands Of "a
person or persons unknown"
Pair Released From Bond.
Rogers and Kelley were released
from their appearance bond. District
Attorney William E. Parke said all
the evidence he knows has been pre-
sented, "and that does not justify a
warrant of arrest"
I'VE must get additional evidence If
any charges are to be brought"
Parke said he is seriously consider
ing" asking the Chester County Court
for a grand jury inquiry, but has not
decided on any definite steps.
A statement signed by five lawyers
representing Rogers and Kelley said
they ARE not surprised at the failure
Of the coroner's jury to find verdict
OF death by suicide"
I'VE say this because of reliable in
formation brought to us that some Of
the members Of the coroner's jury
have been privately consorting with
representatives of certain newspapers
whose sole purpose seems to be to
prolong this investigation, and because
Of declarations by certain jurors Of
their preconceived intention to rem
der a so-called open verdict.
Suicide" Witness Rejected.
"Tte verdict fails to surprise us for
another reason. At the hearing we
offered to present to the jury the tes-
timony Of a thoroughly reliable wit
ness that on June 90, 1885, Miss Hoey
talked to him Of suicide, but the jury
refused to hear the witness.
And then when We suggested to
the jury that it hear the testimony
Of DR.. williams Wadsworth, the emf
nent authority on gunshot wounds
who made an examination Of the body
Of the deceased in the presence of the
coroner'S physician, the jury refused
to hear him.
THE verdict not only does great
injustice to Mr.. Rogers and Mr.. Kel-
ley, but must be embarrassing to the
district attorney"
The statement was signed by John
J. Halpin of New York, Robert S.
Gawthrop, former judge Of the Penn
sylvania Superior Court and his son,
Thomas C. Gawthrop; J. Paul Macel-
rec Of West Chester and Joseph S.
Clark, jr., of Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1935-09-25
ROBBER USES GUN
TO GET FIGHT EXTRA
Three Colored Men Held on Sus.
picion of Defrauding News
boy Of Three Cents.

A hold-up man who apparently
watches his pennies closely, carried
his thrift so far last night that he
took q paper from q news vender at
pistol point rather than pay 3 cents
for it, police were told.
Isador Schwartz, sos Fourth street
southwest, was hawking fight extras
about 10 pm. at Fourth street and
Delaware avenue southwest, he re-
ported.
From q car driven by colored
man and carrying q colored passenger
came o demand for o paper. Schwartz
handed 1t over, held out his hand for
cents, but instead was shown pis-
tol.
Later, police arrested three colored
persons suspected Of occupying the
car. They are William Anthony, 10,
Of sl4 Third street northeast; Ethel
Scott, II, Of ALL Delaware avenue
southwest, and James T. Nichols, IT,
Of 756 Navy place southeast.
Evening star., 1935-09-25
To,cn Refuses 500 a Year
To Inherit "POssibIe MiIliOn''

Boston family. She died about five
years ago. ..,
Art collecting has been a hobby
with Mr.. de Cordova all his life, as
1t was with Mrs. de Cordova, and the
collection in the castle is Of great
value.
Lincoln got a surprise when it be-
came known that Mrs. de Cordova
had willed the town the castle and
all it contained, and the entire estate.
And also that she had left fund
of 100000 in trust for its care and
maintenance, in perpetuity.
Soon after this, Mr.. de Cordova let
1t be known that he was going to add
to this gift further sum of money.
How much, he did not state, but it
was rumored that 1t would be at least
Evening star., 1935-09-25
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Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
+ BOSTON. September Is (N.A.NA).
"A difference Of opinion regarding
the payment of 800 a year for a
safety deposit box may cost the town
Of Lincoln, Mass, 100000. That
$1,000, ,oo0-and perhaps more-may
60 to Radcliffe College.
It Is q curious misunderstanding
that has arisen between the Lincoln
selectmen and the wealthy Julian de
Cordova, who has been q resident Of
the town more than so years and lives
in q castle. -
Mr.. de Cordova was q successful
Boston business man. He Is Of Span
ish descent but thoroughly American.
He married Miss Dana Of an old
Evening star., 1935-09-25
STEAMER AVOIDS SUEZ

SINGAPORE. September IS M9.-'
The steamers Chinese Prince and Sill
yer Sandal headed today for New York,
taking the Cape Of Good Hope route
instead Of the passage through the
Suez Canal.
Ofacials Of the Prince and Silver
lines announced all their ships would
transit around the cape instead Of
through the Suez Canal.
Agents Of other lines said they were
prepared to change the routing Of
their ships If necessitated by develop
ments in the Italo- Ethiopian crisis.
Evening star., 1935-09-25
MURFIN TAKES COMMAND
Rear Admiral Relieves Upham as
Asiatic Fleet Chief.

SHANGHAI, September Is P).-
Rear Admiral o. G. Murfln, new COM
mander in chief Of the United States
Asiatic Fleet, arrived today aboard the
Dollar liner President Coolidge, reliev-
ing Admiral Frank B. Upham. The
new commander in chief will depart
October 10 aboard the flagship Au-
gusts for a southern cruise as far as
Siam,
Evening star., 1935-09-25
FIGHT FAN SUCCUMBS

Excitement Too Much for Michi-
gan Radio Listener.
CRAWLING. Mich, September :5
R.-Simon Sivrais. 75-year-old re-
tired lumberman, fell dead last night
as he was listening to radio account
of the third round Of the Louis Baer
heavyweight fight. His wife and a
friend were present.
DR.. Clarence G. Clippert attributed
SivraiS' death to excitement. The
physician said he had appeared to be
in excellent health previously.
Evening star., 1935-09-25
Drunken Driver Fined $500.

MACON, Ga, September rs R.-
Announcing his determination to end
drunken driving In Macon "if stiff
penalties will do it,, Judge Earl w.
Butler In City Court fined o truck
driver $500. or q jail term Of IL
months.
Evening star., 1935-09-25
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that Mr.. de Cordova has changed his
will and made Radcliffe College a
beneficiary. But, as he told q re-
porter, II may change it again."
(Copyright 1885. By the North American
Newspaper Alliance. Inc)