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Evening star., 1936-10-31
Wanton Thieving of Tags
From Rock Creek Trail
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
1t was with indignation that I walked
the Rock Creek Park Nature Trail last
Sunday and found that the tags so
carefully put out by the park naturalist
had been almost wholesalely removed.
Seventy-nine of the ITO tags were miss
ing. This is the fourth time these tags
have been stolen since May.
One Sunday several weeks ago men,
bers of my family had walked the trail
with over 100 other nature lovers and
botanists. enjoying the detail descrip-
ton so carefully typed inclosed in sealed
celluloid envelopes.
Now, probably because some youngster
had fair for collecting. the tags on the
trail are gone, evidently to decorate a
room or being carried in some persons
pocket to be shown with See what
have"
1t seems that some public agitation
should be started against this mania
for collecting. when 1t comes to things
that represent much work and hours of
research and If left where placed con-
siderable pleasure for nature lovers who
enjoy Rock Greek Nature Trail.
The interesting article published last
July in The Evening Star about this
nature trail makes one feel that possibly
your paper might start a campaign
against vandalism, even if under the
guise of collecting"
1t was only last Tuesday one member
Of my family overheard a mother say
to her young son who had mo Park
ing" tag half hidden under a newspaper:
Its all right to take this one If you do
not have it in your collection"
A mo Parking" sign, put up by the
District police, paid for by the taxpayers
money to grace some irresponsible per-
sons collection of what have you"
j. NORMAN SPAWN.
Evening star., 1936-10-31
Licensing Needed for
Professional Engineers
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
Another engineering failure is ruled
accidental" by coroners jury. "An
error in judgment on the part Of em-
ployes and those experimenting in and
around the ditch" has caused the un-
necessary death of a District citizen. In
view Of the increasing frequency of such
accidents in the Washington area, the
relatively simple construction OF pipe
lines has developed an occupational risk
Of magnitude comparable to suspension
bridge construction.
A legitimate engineer does not allow
errors of judgment when designing or
erecting simple trench sheeting.
A field for guesswork in such matters
will not exist when responsible authori-
ties require the services of licensed pro-
fessional engineers on the design and
construction of all public works or struc-
lures.
The District Committees Of the last
Congress failed to consider license act
for professional engineering similar to
those now operating in some forty States.
For the protection of the workingman
and his fellow citizen it is important
that such q bill be passed at the coming
session Of Congress.
GEORGE E. GEYER.
National Society of Professional
Engineers.
Evening star., 1936-10-31
STARS, MEN AND ATOMS
Notebook of Science Progress in Field,
Laboratory and Study.
BY THOMAS R. HENRY.

The bottom layer consists of the heavy
yolk and the still heavier pigment
granules. The middle layer consists of
the apparently undifferentiated proto-
plasm.
Now by an extremely delicate tech
nique these three layers can be sep
arated. This has been done by DR.. Just
and, in the past, by other biologists.
Strange to say, each will develop into a
complete animal, but in size proportional
to the size of the fragment. That is, if
the egg has been split into three equal
parts. there will be three animals each
about one-third as large as a normal
animal at birth.
This, DR.. Just says. should have fur
nished clear proof that the supposedly
undifferentiated ground stuff" of the
egg contains all the elements that 60 to
make up the species, which generally has
been supposed to depend upon the
nucleus.
But if this is true, DR.. Just stresses,
the supposedly undifferentiated proto-
plaSm must be differentiated-tha is, it
must have structure specific for each
species and probably for each individual
In the same way the blood has crystal
line structure specific for the organism.
But actual evidence of this structure has
escaped cytologists until this year, the
Howard University scientist says, when
he himself and others have detected
under the ultra microscope, at a magni-
fication of about 5000, what appear to
be extremely minute particles.
That is as far as the microscope will
60. DR.. Just believes, however, that they
probably are not particles at all, but
corners" in the crystalline lattice-work
Of the cytoplasm, which is itself too fine
to be detected. Under his thesis the
cytoplasm is not just a brick pile from
which the nucleus proceeds to build up
the finished organism according to its
own ideas.
1t was on the basis of this belief that
the Howard University professor pro-
ceeded to the spectroscopic and chemical
tests which, he believes, settle the
argument.
Evening star., 1936-10-31

provided by the Martyr Of Calvary. AS
whole of North America; as a scholar,
he set an example for brave research and
courageous Interpretation in his books
and in the Catholic World, which he
edited for eighteen years; as a sociol-
ogist, he guided the efforts Of the Ma
tional Catholic Welfare Conference from
1919 until the moment of his death; as
a statesman, he advised with the heads
of governments and negotiated in the
interest of oppressed communities, and
as churchman, he earned the COM
mendation of the Holy Father for the
generous, tolerant and helpful example
which he set for clergy and laity alike
throughout the six decades of his pill
grimage in troubled and bewildered
earth. His elevation to the rank of do
mestic prelate, announced by Pope Plus
XI only few weeks ago, was recognition
amply merited and abundantly deserved.
Many Protestant friends will mourn
Monsignor Burke in company with his
Catholic children. They loved him for
the gentleness of his manner, the charity
Of his mind and the elemental justice
of his heart. He was a noble character,
illuminated by light which Is eternal
and cannot be dimmed. The city in which
his labors were centered will remember
him with gratitude and affection always.
His name is destined to be sacred i'm
mortally in Washington.
Evening star., 1936-10-31
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

and many observers will feel that the
thing Is an impossibility. that without
human aid many Of the birds will freeze,
as the last stage of starving. The tenn
perature of bird life is very high, and
utterly dependent upon food. and not
only upon food, but upon constant sup
ply Of it.
Those who supplement the birds VIM
ter foods with choice handfuls of grain
and seeds, including that universal ia
vorite, the sunf1ower, breadstuffs, suet,
even crushed egg shells, will be doing a
kindness.
Some people seem to feel that kind
ness in this world should be strictly kind
to kind-that is, human beings should do
good only to humans, and so on.
Man being the only living thing which
can step outside itself and think uni
versal good, 1t is up to him to think good
Of others in other ranks Of life.
This movement has been going on so
long that there seems to be no need for
apology. One Of the best things about
feeding the birds is there Is no danger Of
being bit by the thing you feed. Practi-
Cal experience has proved, in this queer
world, that sometimes it is dangerous
to feed unknown humans, or dogs, for
fear they may prove ungrateful and even
dangerous to the hand that feeds them,
but this has never been said about birds.
When one puts out food for the song
sters which Winter in this vicinity he is
doing good deed. He finds it good, and
the birds find 1t good. Let the critics
carp, and the Sneerers sneer. (That
u,Nrd ~ I,a ia
Latin carpere, meaning to calumniate, to
cavil, etc..
From experience gained in bird feeding
last season we believe that there is no
present rush about it. There still is
plenty Of green stuff of all kinds for them
to eat. The ground is not hard, and
the worms have not entirely disappeared.
No doubt there will be many grub-like
forms and even insects for them. Berries
are to be seen on many shrubs. For the
present the birds will not go hungry
A good way to begin the Winter feed
Ing is to wait until cold weather actually
sets in, then put out one feeder and see
how the birds receive 1t.
II they respond in numbers, as no
doubt they will, put out another feeder,
and so on. Probably two or three feeding
devices will be enough for the average
yard. Certainly it will be enough for
one bird friend to handle. Those who
have not entered this fascinating sport
have little idea how many pounds of
seed their feathered friends can eat in
three or four months.
Above everything, do not lure the birds
to your yard with food unless you in
tend to keep it up.
Realize that once this feeding is under
taken it becomes solemn obligation.
The birds do not ask you to do it. but
your own honor compels you to keep on,
once you have begun.
But for you, the feeder. some Of the
birds long since would be in the South.
If you have attracted them, and asked
them to stay with you, it is up to you to
keep on feeding them the Winter
through.
If you cannot do this do not begin
If you begin finish the job. 1t will cost
some little money. and involve a little
work, but the birds will more than repay
YOU.
Evening star., 1936-10-31
History Records the Rise
And Fall of DictatOrs

To the Editor OF The Star:
Hitler and Mussolini may appoint "as-
sistant dictators," so note in The Star.
Well, such things have happened. At
one period Of the Roman Empire there
were two "Augusti," each having q
Caesar" as coadjutor.
As to what1l come of after Adolf's or
Benito's demise, that is anybody's guess.
Looking through history we find that
after dictator's death the army COM
mand takes charge. Sometimes even the
rank and file. On occasion this also
happens In normal times when the gov
ernment Is weak.
Alexander the Great died intestate. For
% years his leading commanders con-
tended for the property. Finally the
result of the Battle of Ipsus brought the
surviving claimants to terms. They di-
vided the inheritance. During the last
rs years Of the so-called Roman republic
the civil authorities functioned in name,
but succession Of military dictators
ruled-Marius, Sulla, Talius, Caesar.
Pompeius, Crassus and so forth. From
the welter there in the lead arose the
one-man government of Octavianus
Caesar Augustus. During his reign Christ
was born.
In the latter days of the empire the
Imperial Guards frequently made and un-
made emperors. On occasion they would
auction off the dignity to the highest
bidder. The crack troops Of the Turkish
sultans-the Janissaries-claimed at
times a similar prerogative (Sultan
Selim, seventeenth century,. When Oliver
Cromwell, lord protector of England,
died the office fell to his incapable son,
Richard. But George Monk, one of
divers brigadiers, controlled the army.
He pushed Richard aside and brought
back the Stuart kings.
During the latter years of the French
revolution there was an established re-
publican government, but Bonaparte's
prestige with the soldiers enabled him
to become "First Consul" and then
Emperor.
Spain, during Queen Isabella's nomi-
nal rule. saw one dictatorship after an
other-Esparsero, ODonnell, Serrano,
Prim. She abdicated in 1868. France,
during the '80s. was turning to man
on horseback" Gen Boulanger),. He was
disposed of before he had a chance to
straddle that horse.
In this country Aaron Burr, Vice
President under Thomas Jefferson, is
about the only one who was ever ac-
cused of similar designs. He was tried
but acquitted. AS for the present, can
didates for dictator would better get busy
now, while the boys of the American
Legion are still in their prime. About
10 or Is years hence they'll be elderly
men Instead of demanding their
rights" sword in hand they'll be YAM
mering for pension. FRED VETTER.
Evening star., 1936-10-31

First frost Of the season sent the birds
hocking to the feeding stations.
Sparrows and blue jays, the first ar
rivals, needed no bright paint to attract
them.
Hunger, and a sure knowledge Of the
source Of supply, did 1t.
Cold whetted their appetites, always at
a peak. but even keener with the arrival
Of that first cold morning. :.
Those who love the birds have been in
terested recently in seeing more blue
jays than In several weeks.
This big fellow, almost as large as a
pigeon, with his beautiful feathers in
blue and gray, is favorite with all bird
watchers.
Most persons 60 through a regular
cycle in regard to this bird.
When first making his acquaintance
they are inclined to accept at face value
some of the inimical things which have
been said about him.
"Robber bird" is one of the least Of
these.
AS time goes on, however. most bird
watchers begin to get sneaking admira-
ton for this big bold fellow.
Then they 60 back to their books, to
find that practically all the writer's
temper their remarks with much lauda-
ton.
Before long the bird watcher is pretty
sure that the good points Of the jay far
outweigh the bad ones.
Watchers almost always end up by put
ting the blue jay among their list Of
favorites.
1t is a pleasure, therefore. to find this
bird arriving early.
This does not mean that he is q con-
sistent feeder at feeding devices.
He is not.
Most of the kick he gets out Of 1t lies
in soaring the other and smaller birds
He gets a sort of waggish delight out
of this, for seldom does he harm another
bird. But the f1utter of his powerful
wings, in alighting, makes the little ones
fly up.
Usually they come down again shortly,
making sure to give the blue jay plenty
of room.
The seeds used in feeding mixtures,
and even cracked corn and similar grains,
hold little lure for these big birds, but
they will eat them, upon occasion.
II cold weather continues 1t will not be
too early to begin feeding in earnest.
There can be little doubt that owing
to the lateness of frost there has been
little need for such supplementary feed
ing to date.
Natural feeding is best for birds and
humans. Just what constitutes natural
feeding" for human beings is a question,
but it is not SO difficult with regard to
birds. Fruits, worms, grubs insects. some
grains, seeds of many kinds, berries
These are the bird staples. When our
feathered friends are able to get these
in suitable quantities they need no help
from us.
Fortunately for those which Winter in
the North, there are not so many COM
petitors for what hangs on bushes.
Wild berries of all types are in pro-
fusion, and birds will and do eat most of
them greedily. In the chaff of fence
corners many little birds are able to pick
up living.
But just how they do it when the snow
Is deep on the ground is another matter,
Evening star., 1936-10-31
Coering i'm War Paint.

Despite the worlds eagerness to take
Germany at her word when she protests
her intention of pursuing her ends by
exclusively peaceful means, Hitler and
his spokesmen make 1t progressively diff
ficult to believe that the Nazis have in
fact renounced war as an instrument
of national policy. At Nuremberg in
September Der Fuehrer proclaimed Ger
man longings to possess some of the
Soviet Unions "superfiuous" riches in
Siberia, the Urals and the Ukraine. AS
master Of such territory, Hitler en-
visioned Germany swimming in sur
plus wealth." Earlier in the party con-
gresS the dictator had reafirmed the
Reich's need Of colonies as a source Of
raw material and food supplies.
Now comes General Goering, full
panoplied in his new role Of vice dictator
with supreme power over the nations
economic life, and defiantly hints at Ger
manys intention to take by force that
which is unobtainable by gentler meth
odS- The No. Nazi was glorifying the
second four-year plan, to achieve "finan-
cial and industrial freedom" just as the
first four-year plan, eliminating in re-
militarization of the Rhineland, pro-
duced armament freedom" and restored
the Reich to the rank of great power.
Thrusting at those international con-
ditions which, Germans are now being
taught to believe, are keeping them in
economic shackles, Goering thundered
this week: I'VE must prevent that fist
from abroad from grabbing at our
throat. We will break it during the
next four years finger by finger. We
know that others begrudge us our place
in the sun. But we shall not capitulate."
Becoming more specific, the general
clustered: Our colonies have been stolen
from us. Our gold has been stolen from
us. Britain has one-third Of the world
as her colonies. We have nothing. If
We had only fraction of these colonies
we would not need to talk about raw
materials or food shortages"
So the Russians and the British are
now jointly on notice that Germany is
on the make and has her eye peeled in
their respective directions. General Goer-
ing pleads that the Reich is only try
ing to equalize, in a peaceful way, what
has been kept from her." There is
much to be said in justification Of Nad
demands for a redistribution of the
earth's natural wealth. But saber-
rattling, Notwithstanding the domestic
rabble-rousing purpose which may in
spire it, is not designed to promote
bloodless realization of righteous claims.
Accompanied, as such outbursts are, by
feverish expansion of her war machine,
Germany conveys the inescapable i'm
preston that it is being geared for ag-
gression and conquest. Goering rings a
new change on the "encirclement" bogey
which was the Hohenzollerns' battle cry
in 1914.
Evening star., 1936-10-31
Educating Dad.

Are you studying statistics?"
with close attention." said Senator
Sorghum.
Have you arrived at a definite con-
clusion?"
mo. Some of them are like the queer
decimal fractions my daughter brought
home from school. You can carry them
along indefinitely and the farther you
go, the less the figures mean in common
sense"
Evening star., 1936-10-31

can at least refrain from violation Of
game laws. The fact that the persons
arrested in the East were largely of the
type who should set shining example
as sportsmen and conservationists aggra-
Yates the offense. The "pot-hunter" Is
found in all stations of life and will
always be with u.s. but the growing popu-
larity of the feathered shaft Of the
aborigines and of our English predeces-
sors is healthy and welcome sign.
Evening star., 1936-10-31
Reversal of Policy by
Woodring Deplored
To the Edltor of The star:

TO the Editor OF The StAr:
AS a Christian minister Of Washington
I am writing to thank you for your
strong editorial, Reversal Of Policy" I
was shocked to read in The Evening
Star the astonishing letter of Mr.. Wood
ring. Acting Secretary Of War, to the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Hav-
ing lived in Annapolis, Md, for nine
years, covering the war period, I know
something of the evils which attend the
sale of liquor in close proximity to mill
tary and naval establishments. I am
indeed grateful to you for your splendid
editorial of protest. H. w. BURGAN.
Evening star., 1936-10-31
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

'Lectioneering.
With valiant hearts
We lift a cheer;
The whole world starts
To 'lectioneer.
Fathers chat
Is getting queer
And so is that
OF Mother, dear!
One voice we know
Is sweet and clear
Yet Ra a-di-o
Next sounds severe!
The driver yells
I'VE stop right here!"
Inc nOuSemalQ tells
Of sudden fear;
The country's rights
Will disappear
Unless, at nights,
She can draw near
The bands that play
In rhythms drear
Or madly gay,
AS leaders leer.
And so I frown
And likewise steer
My course down town
To 'lectioneerl
Evening star., 1936-10-31

Expert aviators are pointing out that
a loose nut can wreck an air machine,
especially if the nut happens to be the
pilot himself, Pangborn goes on record
with the assertion that flying is an art
that cannot be mastered by any and
everybody after few lessons.
Evening star., 1936-10-31

A breathing spell in business is well
come, but there is dispute as to whether
symptoms of resuscitation are not due to
a good constitution which may yet be
wrecked by mismanagement Of hastily
devised pulmotor.
Evening star., 1936-10-31
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Eventide.

Eventide.
A holy hour, when soul to soul can reach
Silent communion, deeper far than
speech;
When those who love draw close, al-
though apart,
And breathe in heavenly accord, heart
to heart;
While rose-tinged clouds commingle in
the sky,
And shadows interlock in lullaby,
And bells In harmony Q prayer-tune
chime
To consecrate Che blessed evening time.
Evening star., 1936-10-31

The business Of the Post Once Depart
ment has gone on so well during the
campaign that Mr.. Farley may feel in
some doubt as to his personal indispensa-
bility in mere matter OF routine service.
Evening star., 1936-10-31

Questionable prestige is accorded Trotz-
ky for his arbitrary assignment to others
Of the distinction of being shot at sun
rise.
Evening star., 1936-10-31

Dope peddlers are hard to catch and
statistics are not available to show how
many crimes, even such as invoke sob
sisteria. are committed in narcotic de-
lirium.
Evening star., 1936-10-31
Waste Paper.

A scrap Of paper may not be
A thing so wonderful to see:
But If enough of scraps you get
They bring historical regret.
When some one throws into the pile
A match which, in little while,
Will call upon the world to gaze
Upon a scene where nations blazeI
Evening star., 1936-10-31

Amateur nights have discovered SO
many clearly meritorious performers
that 1t seems regrettable that Joseph
Pulitzer Is not alive to offer more and
better prizes for scenario.
Evening star., 1936-10-31

The District of Columbia has gained
enormously in population, but not in the
political authority to which it's citizens
are justly entitled.
Evening star., 1936-10-31
No Souvenirs.
From the Macon Telegraph.

From the Macon Telegraph.
1t is announced that visitors to the
quins now total half million, which is
considered remarkable. But more re-
markable than that Is the fact that no
American visitor has carried Oh one Of
the little dearies - Q souvenir.
Evening star., 1936-10-31

Halloween retains grotesque charm
which would be lost in the event of a
realization Of the sinister threat OF gas
masks for the general populace.
Evening star., 1936-10-31
The Big Debate.

In silence you may sit and think
And find ideas great;
Into oblivion they sink,
If idly they must wait.
And whether you are right or wrong,
In station great or small,
You'd better speak up loud and strong
Than not speak up at all!
T was de forgotten man at de big
meetin'," said Uncle Eben, IT'LL dey had
to send committee down in de base
ment and request me to turn on more
heat in de hall"
Evening star., 1936-10-31
Danger Zone.

From the Chicago Tribune.
What with ocean flyers and meteors
cracking up, Newfoundlander is always
dodging.
Evening star., 1936-10-31

AS civilization progresses it is definitely
shown that dictators cannot be relied on
for gentlemen's agreements any more
than the old-fashioned politicians.
Evening star., 1936-10-31

Radio now permits the political sales
man to step into the home without taking
the trouble to ring the door bell.
Evening star., 1936-10-31

i Ponzi has been sending out some lit
erature, creating satisfaction by the re-
ninder that it has been possible to keep
his style of business out of politics.
Evening star., 1936-10-31

As events proceed a grim suspicion
arises that some of the money paid out
in Nobel prizes was a total loss.
Evening star., 1936-10-31

Hints Of war become so prominent
that fears are entertained of renewed
activity in presenting the inhuman side
Of the news.
Evening star., 1936-10-31
Intellectual RELATIVELY.

where's your boy Josh?" asked the
neighbor.
"At college," said Farmer Corntossel,
HAS he learned anything?"
Eyes. But not much. He has been
Informed that the world in general is SO
ignorant that he won't need much study
to enable him to step out and assume
the duties Of leadership"
My neighbor. Hi Hat, has a gong
which he strikes as he chooses, to indi-
cate his preference as to the time of day."
said Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown. I'm
this way he indicates the superiority of
his personal opinion to vulgar ideas of
chronology"