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Evening star., 1936-12-11
Superb Patriotism Defeats
Principles of Democracy

TO the Edltor OF The Star:
Super er-patriotism is a contradiction of
two important principles of democracy,
which to some extent menaces the ex-
istence Of that form of government
namely freedom in education and the
right of free private enterprise, regardless
of race, color or creed. Super-patriots,
in order to insure the allegiance of the
citizens Of q democratic nation to their
government, advocate loyalty oaths for
teachers and deportation of the foreign
born.
In order that the form of government
mentioned be on strong foundation it is
essential for the citizen to understand
clearly all points of view on a question or
problem that may arise and from these
facts reason for himself. This could be
done only by impartial teaching in the
schools. If, however, a point of view is
forbidden to be expressed, as the super
patriots wish, the citizen may become q
victim Of subversive propaganda.
The other faithleSsneSs in a democracy
as caused by the super-patriots is the
plight Of the foreign born. When foreign
ers come to a democratic nation they
expect to contribute to the progress of
the country by having full freedom to
pursue the opportunities offered and be-
come success. Very few achieve this
aspiration, and the majority of them
become exploits of the large industrialists
hoping to rise and attain wealth also
Many Of these hopeful aliens misconceive
democracy when there is a prospect
OF their being deported, as proposed by
the super-patriots.
Thus a nation cannot be democratic
II in the education of its citizens side
Of an argument is left out and the right
Of its foreign born to achieve success is
denied. ALBERT PRUSS.
Evening star., 1936-12-11
Used Toy Collection and
Distribution Annual Event

Pittsburgh sets the rest of the Nation a
good example through its annual used
toy collection.
Every child who has an abundance Of
toys is invited to contribute one or more
of his toys to collection to be distrib-
uted to children who are not as fortu-
nate. Many children tire of toy when
its novelty wears OF and their parents
lay it aside.
These toys are then brought to con-
veniently located stations, which may be
schools, police stations or fire engine
houses. The manual training classes and
firemen go over the toys, repainting the
shabby toys and repairing them. They
are then distributed through schools and
social agencies. THIS serves the dual
purpose OF furnishing toys to children
who otherwise would not have any, and
affords the lucky youngster the salts
faction Of giving.
WILLIAM SCHORIN.
Evening star., 1936-12-11

Hoover four years earlier was . little
less than q million votes. That may be
explained by the fact that considerable
number Of persons who voted for Hoover
four years ago voted for Roosevelt this
year. The New Deal benefits to farmers,
for example. were not distributed along
party lines. The benefits distributed to
the unemployed, directly and through
work relief, fell alike on Republican and
Democrat. These benefits. of course, may
have won allegiance to the Democratic
party.
Evening star., 1936-12-11
Jefferson Memorial of
Different Type Proposed

To the Editor OF the lar.
I read your editorial Of December I
on the proposed Jefferson Memorial with
special interest. Since doctors do seem to
be disagreeing. may offer proposal?
Until about five years ago there stood on
Jefferson street, which runs south from
M street northwest between Thirtieth
and Thirty-flrst streets, an eighteenth
century house numbered 1047. This Is
said to have been the home of Thomas
Jefferson for some period while he was
Secretary Of State.
Now Jefferson was noted among other
things for these: The planning Of dis
tinguished homes, enhanced by what
today would call "gadgets"; for the
knowledge and collecting of native and
foreign flowers, shrubs and trees; for his
interest in city planning (notably our
Federal City: In engineering projects,
such as canals, and in all the then forth
coming inventions.
Why not, then, as the Jefferson Me-
mortal in Washington, a house and
garden on this site, which, even II not
his home site for long. is at least rich in
memories of him and of his interests?
Such house and garden could COM
memorate the best Of eighteenth CEN
tury home-planning in the only con-
siderable town which then existed in the
now District Of Columbia. The garden
could contain those kinds of plants
especially loved and introduced by him.
Through this garden could be made to
run sector Of that canal which was one
of his dreams. Within the house, carry
ing out his dreams Of applied science,
could be put every possible convenience,
which would enhance its usefulness with
out destroying its charm.
For the benefit of those who may not be
familiar with local landmarks, the fol-
lowing is a list of landmarks known to
Jefferson within actual sight Of 1047
Jefferson street:
l. Original home of oldest lodge Of
Masons in District of Columbia.
2. House said to have been used for
the drafting of the L'Enfant plan.
3. Home of Thomas Peter, who married
Martha Washington's granddaughter.
4. Birthplace of w. w. Corcoran.
5. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.
8. Ferry across Potomac River, with
river-front road and ford across Rock
Creek, all used by the Southern members
Of the first and second administration to
reach Philadelphia.
Z. Square one Of the Federal City Cat
Twenty-seyenth and K streets.
Because 1t would embody many Of the
tastes and interests of the simple"
Thomas Jefferson. I respectfully submit
the above proposal for a memorial to him.
ALICE COYLE TORBERT.
Evening star., 1936-12-11
The Rarest Stamp.

Friends Of the Smithsonian, it would
seem, should be delighted to hear that
1t has been proposed to buy the worlds
rarest postage stamp for presentation to
the institution. The project was an
nounced at the Second American Phila-
telic Congress in Cleveland this week.
and already there is valid reason to hope
that 1t may be carried through to COM
pletion promptly and efficiently. A large
committee Of practicing philatelists is
being organized to raise the necessary
money.
The Smithsonian stamp collection, as
everybody knows, is the official deposit
tory Of the Governments philatelic
treasures. 1t is internationally famous
for its comprehensiveness and for the
skill with which it has been put in order
by its curator, Mrs. Catherine L. Man
ming. Thousands of men and women,
boys and girls, from all parts of the
country visit the display annually. It
is one of the most popular attractions
of the institution and appears to be des-
tined to grow in its magnetic appeal as
the years pass and philately prospers.
But the celebrated Hind specimen-the
unique one-cent black on magenta 1860
issue Of British Guiana for which the
late King George v bid in vain-would
serve to advertise the Smithsonian phila-
telic division as nothing else could. The
stamp museum FOR which collectors have
been working would become q reality
with its acquisition. Thus, it might be
said, the proposed gift may be regarded
as a corner stone. The whole long
dreamed structure could be raised
around it.
Evening star., 1936-12-11
Correcting Error on Feast
Of Immaculate COnceptiOn

To the Editor Of The Star.
In column !, page B-1. of The Star OF
December 8 reference is made under
the heading, Churches Hold Mass" to
a Catholic feast, the Immaculate Con-
ception.
The last sentence reads: "The feast of
the Immaculate Conception commence
rates the miraculous mystery leading
to the birth of Christ" Kindly be cor
rected in this regard, as this feast
commentaries the Immaculate Concep-
ton of the Blessed Virgin Mary herself
that is, her own absolute purity from the
first moment of her conception. The
feast you refer to, which commentaries
the miraculous mystery leading to the
birth of Christ" is the Annunciation, on
March IS, the conception of the Child
Jesus.
As Catholic readers of The Evening
Star, we shall appreciate your correcting
this statement.
CATHERINE MARY NEUBECKER.
Evening star., 1936-12-11
THIS AND THAT
~ CHARLES 3. TRAcEWHLL.

Mystery Of where tho birds sleep IN
Winter is Just as much mystery % ever.
We refer particularly TO the wild birds
which spend the entire DAY In any garden
at feeding stations.
There can be little doubt that, in any
given case, these are mostly the same
birds, with some additions day after DAY.
Yet nothing Is Surer than that these
birds DO not sleep in the same yard.
Invariably they ny away and tnvart-
ably to the South.
In the morning about am. at this
time they may be seen returning from
the South-but just how far South Is
another matter.
Il 4 y
1t may not be more than block in
that direction.
1t may be 10 blocks.
It may be q mile, or even 10 miles.
Anybodys guess Is good, for we believe no
one really knows.
No matter how many evergreens, dog
woods or shrubby material given garden
contains, these positively do not shelter
the birds which have fed in the yard
during the day.
1t seems, in this matter, that the birds
do not care to sleep where they have
eaten.
They demand in other words, separate
eating and sleeping quarters.
This may be nothing but strategy on
their part.
Pure creatures Of Nature, they may
have some idea in the back of their small
heads that they are putting one over"
on other birds by deliberately flying away
from their feeding grounds.
There can be little doubt, as stated,
that. in the main, the birds which
patronize any given set Of feeders during
the Winter are the same birds, day after
day, and week after week.
There will be additions, of course, from
time to time, especially of different
species. If we accept the statement that
the background birds at most feeding
stations are English sparrows. q fact
easily proved, whether in city or suburbs,
1t is easy enough then to spot the diff
ferent species which arrive, such as
cardinals, chickadees, juncos, mocking
birds, blue jays, Carolina wrens, titmice.
even Carolina doves 1--WE have one at
this time).
Certain actions seem to indicate that
these additional birds are precisely the
same as came last year, but one cannot
be positive about this.
* y 4
Just why the birds will not seek shelter
In the same yard is a mystery which We
have not solved. As far as we know, there
is no attention paid to this interesting
feature in any Of the orthodox bird
books.
1t is taken for granted that the birds
come and 60 as they will. Free as the
wind-that describes them. They come
with the wind in the morning and 60
with the wind at night.
Their comings and goings have about
them singular happy quality, freeing
even the most anxious human mind
from anxiety.
No doubt this is one of the real inner
reasons why man loves the birds, that
they free him from worry or anxiety. 1t Is
easy enough to see how these flyers are in
the care of higher providence. Some
times 1t is not so easy for ourselves. Our
free will helps and hampers us. and
makes us incline to disown our own re-
lationship to Providence at the times,
alas, we need it most.
The most careless person, watching the
birds come and 60 as they please, cannot
help but believe that they are singularly
free and unusually healthy 50 that bar
Evening star., 1936-12-11
The Final Count.

Final returns IN the presidential elec-
ton, ofiicial for every State in the Union
except Rhode Island, where litigation has
kept the voting machines under lock,
show that 45,s12,155 persons took part in
the balloting. The figures for Rhode
Island are unofficial, but approximately
correct. Never in the history of the coun-
try has there been such an outpouring
Of votes. More people, by the millions,
who never before had exercised the right
Of franchise, went to the polls. Some Of
them were "regimented" But such regi-
mentation does not account entirely for
the huge outpouring on November 3. The
people were aroused. And not alone on
one side.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt re-
ceived GOT per cent, Governor Landon,
the Republican nominee, had 1854 per
cent and Others" including Lemke,
Thomas and Browder, had 90 per cent
The Presidents vote reached total of
27,751 ,612, while Landon received 16,-
68l, ,913 votes. Lemke, who ran third, had
a mere 891 1853, and Thomas, Socialist,
was fourth with 7,342 The Communist
vote, for Browder, was 80,181.
The New Deal Presidents plurality was
II ,069, 500, a record far surprising that
set by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1882,
when he had plurality Of 7,060,016. One
fact disclosed by the final returns was
that Roosevelt received approximately
100000 more votes in 1896 than he did
in 1882. and that Landon had about
100000 more votes than were cast for
Herbert Hoover four years ago.
There seems no slightest doubt, from
the returns, that President Roosevelt had
support from all the so-called liberal and
radical groups in the country. The So
cialist vote, for example, was slightly
mere than one-fifth of what 1t was in
1882. It would be difficult to believe that
any Of this Socialist vote went to Gov
ernor Landon, although some Of it may
have gone to Lemke. The Communist
vote was three-quarters as large as in
1882.
With all this Heterogeneous vote assem-
bled in the Democratic ranks this year
-for there were millions Of regular"
Democrats and millions Of former Re-
publicans as well as the hberals-the
question arises: Can the New Deal party
stick together? Particularly. can it stick
together II 1t has to follow another
leader than Franklin D. Roosevelt IN
1910? Roosevelt has been something
more than President. He has been a
symbol Is well. It is hard to pass that
qualification on to another candidate.
Notwithstanding the tremendous effort
made by the Republicans In ths CAM
paisn, their sain over ths votsasast Tor
Evening star., 1936-12-11
The New King.

Albert, Duke Of York, comes to the
royal and imperial throne as the result
Of an accident which must grieve his
heart to the core. He loves his brother
deeply, and Edwards abdication may
be presumed to pain him beyond the
power Of words to tell. Probably, he
argued against the final renunciation to
the end. His friends would expect such
loyalty Of him. sad he would not fail
THIN.
But Albert's career has been built
upon . pattern Of duty. He has had
the upbringing Of . servant Of the state
and is trained to the highest efficiency
for the work which destiny now summons
him to undertake. Conservative in his
tastes, sober in temperament. dignifed
in bearing, he resembles his father and
doubtless will wish to be guided by his
example. Neither sovereign, as 1t hap
pens, expected to reach the throne. Both
had other assignments, and neither ever
SO much as lifted q finger to attain the
crown. Yet when the die had been cast
1t was instructive in them to assume the
burden and the obligation without COM
plant. History, seemingly, has repeated.
The world, then, will anticipate for
Albert reign comparable with that Of
George v. Not often in the annals of
mankind has there been long unbroken
continuity Of policy in Britain, but it also
is true that drastic changes are not COM
mon. The new King is not an innovator;
his respect for established custom is one
of his most notable characteristics;
almost surely he will prefer to conform
to what he considers a normal routine
When his great-grandmother Victoria
was informed that she was Queen she
said: Il will be good" Bearing her con-
sorts name, her fourth successor might
echo that sentiment.
role. His wife is immensely popular;
their children are the idols of the people.
Likewise, Queen Mary will lend her help
Premier Baldwin, of course, is committed
to liquidate the existing disorder
promptly and constructively. The cabi-
net and Parliament must do their part
to relieve prevailing tension. For the
ultimate verdict which only time can
write, however, the new head Of the
empire is personally responsible. He
will understand the difficulties Of his
position and be earnest in striving to
meet them. If he makes mistakes, 1t
will be because he has been ill-advised.
Few Americans know Albert intimately.
But his record commends him to their
good opinion. He did his bit in the
World War, was president of the Wem-
bley Exhibition, and is known to be
keenly interested in economics and So
ciology, trade and commerce, the con-
dition of labor, education, cultural prog
ress and the preservation of peace. Thus,
he is esteemed modern figure, corre-
lated to the age in which he is called
to leadership. The citizens of the United
States wish him well.
Evening star., 1936-12-11

John Drinkwater, who wrote q truly
great play about Abraham Lincoln, radios
sympathetic comment on the abdication
of King Edward VIII. A century hence
the incident of which he speaks may
provide the subject of great tragedy,
If a man Of Drinkwater's genius can be
found to write 1t.
Evening star., 1936-12-11
Shooting Stars.
BY PHuANDER JOHNSON.
Learning.

Learning
You've got to learn to calculate
And use your memory, too,
In order to participate
In what the world must do.
But too much tolls not good for men,
Or so the wise folks say.
So while we're learning now and then
We have to learn to play.
When all the world seemed dark and grim
Through weary hours and long.
We heard the march of battle hymn
But not the careless song.
The happiness we shall pursue
That has seemed far away. --....
Our studies well resume anew
And learn again to play.
Evening star., 1936-12-11
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Requital.

nequltal.
I may not think Of you By day,
Lest I grow weak
With longing in the old sweet way
To hear you speak.
And if 7 dwelt on heart desires.
Then I might shirk
The task that each new day requires
OF needful work.
But when the goading sunlight dies
To afterglow,
In twilight, visioning your eyes,
Loves hour I know.
Evening star., 1936-12-11

In the present strange excitement some
of the most important news of the pres
ent time is perhaps entitled to more
attention than it has received; the re-
luctance of Lloyd's to write insurance
against war in Europe. In a condition
such as prevails in Spain, even so mo-
mentous event as King Edwards abdi-
cation may for time be forgotten.
Evening star., 1936-12-11

Robbers who infest the highways con-
stitute q major problem, but something
should be done to restrain the growing
tendency to settle family disputes by the
use of firearms.
Evening star., 1936-12-11

Fashions change rapidly. Judged by
the test of passing time, each is grotesque
in turn. What makes each seem charm
ing in its day Is one of the psychological
mysteries.
Evening star., 1936-12-11
A Red Novelty.

From the Arkansas ctty Rans.) Traveller.
II. the railroads are smart. they'll an
nounce special rates next January to
Topeka, whore curiosity seekers Of the
world can zee In action . Legislature
eeutzel1ed b. the Republican party.
Evening star., 1936-12-11

Any great event in English history Is
supposed to offer theme for official
poetry. There are times when the poet
laureate might be encouraged to take a
holiday.
Evening star., 1936-12-11
But He Gets Somewhere.

From the Battle Greek Enqurer-News
The United States has no monopoly on
boondoggling. Take, for instance, the
fellow who plans to swim all the way
from England to America-in the Queen
Mary's swimming pool.
Evening star., 1936-12-11

portant Anglo-Argentine trade and
financial treaty. 1t is largely because of
the resultant close economic relations
between the two countries that Argen-
tina Is reluctant To assent to the Hull
plan for Pan-American neutrality pro-
gram devoid Of entangling European
afd1iations.
tcopyright 1885,,
Evening star., 1936-12-11

,,Marvels Of radio ia:rease, but not to
tie extent of giving assurance that bad
news, like static, may y eliminated.
Evening star., 1936-12-11
Em0tiOnalities.

"Your implacable adversary, when he
attacked you, said he was speaking from
the heart"
II heard him." answered Senator Sor-
ghum.
do you doubt his sincerity?"
mo. OF course, the heart is a very
important part of the anatomical equip
ment. But, after all, it isn't where q
mans brains are located"
Jud Tunkins says racketeer, in
spite Of the fancy photographs. once
he gets in Jail, looks just about like the
rest Of the boarders.
Evening star., 1936-12-11
Experience a Good Teacher

From the Musksson Chronicle.
Before some of the boys in Europe de-
eide to start something that they might
not be able to finish they might pay D
visit to the Kaiser He has had some
experience that might interest them.
Evening star., 1936-12-11
Member of the Associated Press.

=. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication Of all news dispatches
credited to It or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1936-12-11
Common Humanity,

common humanity.
Everybody wants to be
A parsonage of high degree;
Everybody wants store
OF wealth and maybe then some more:
Everybody wants his say,
Sometimes sad and sometimes gay.
Everybody will, we're told,
A difference from others hold.
And yet, when simple truth you strike,
We all seem pretty much alike.
MY ancestral pride is saddened," said
Hi Ho, the sage Of Chinatown, "by the
discovery that have more important
things to learn from the modern news
paper than from the writings Of Con-
fucius."
Evening star., 1936-12-11
Ways to Wealth.

W6yS 20 WeAISHs
"Are there still. opportunities for q
young man to make q fortune?"
"Of course, there are" said Mr.. Dustin
Stax. More than there were when I
was your age. The difference is that
at present you have to be tremendously
cautious not to get into bad company
while you're doing it."
Evening star., 1936-12-11
irresponsible Advice.

UftSpOnSlDIe Adv1ce.
This Old World, like fiivver, swerves
Along road that's bumpy.
The back seat drivers keep the nerves
OF everybody jumpy.
Evening star., 1936-12-11

'De small voice Of conscience amt
enough desc days." said Uncle Eben.
"1f you wants TO keep safe you gotta
listen out fob al kinds Of automobile
hegus,s
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-02-06

Order Nisi-
In the Matter of the Estate of
Katherine C. Butler,
Non Compos Mentis;
Mary C. Butler, Trustee.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, AS
A COURT OF EQUITY.
No. 5000 Equity.
ORDERED, this 10Th day of Jan
uary A. D. 1896, by the Circuit
Court for Montgomery County, as a
Court of Equity, that the Auditors
Third Report filed in the above en-
titled cause, be ratified and con-
frmed, unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the
18th day of February next: Provided
a copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper published in said
County, once in each of
three successive weeks before the
said 18th day of February, 1886.
CLAYTON K. WATKINS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court
for Montgomery County.
True Copy-Test:
CLAYTON X. WATKINS, Clerk.
900