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Evening star., 1936-11-23
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES 4. TRAcEWELL.

must ever keep before them, In their
curious small minds, the chances for
losing their lives. They have been
prosecuted since the world began, and
probably always will be, and they
know 1t.
Kindness to the birds Is just strange
interlude in the centuries.
They must find out the difference
between q trap and feeding station,
each time one is put out, and can do 1t
only by personal investigation.
Then, when they discover food is free,
without harm to them, they may settle
down to eat without fear of the device
itself, but must keep always in mind the
possibility of enemies coming on them
too quickly for flight.
That is why they are forever flying up
into the Shrubbery, when no enemy
offers, as far as human sight can see.
The birds are keeping in trim.
~
Their perpetual enemy, the cat, creeps
out into the yard, eyes glistening.
That is why the feeder should be
placed at some little height, and pref
erably with a background Of shrubs
thick enough so that the cat cannot get
into them easily.
OF course, many of the birds will feed
on the ground beneath the station, but
the first huttter of wings from above
will send the entire group winging
away.
Thus all the flyers at a station pro-
tect all the others. If one fails TO see
an enemy. some Of his comrades is sure
to be vigilant. 1t Is Q case Of "All for
one and one for ALL
There Is another motto, Chinese this
time, which the birds have applied for
all the centuries since they left the
ground.
1t Is:
"Of the 20 ways of getting out of
trouble, the best is to run away
Flight is the ever-ready refuge of
birds large and small, birds fierce and
timid, birds bold and retiring.
***
Even the jaunty blue jays will fly up
and away at the first alarm, so it is
no wonder that tiny sparrows and the
like do the same.
About once every so often, depending
upon obscure factors, and some not so
obscure, birds at feeding stations all
ny together into the air
Mostly they will fly into the shrub
berry. and perch there for some time
before venturing back to feed.
Sometimes the entire band will fly
around the yard, then proceed to some
distant point, where they will alight in
. tree, and make the air merry with
their chirping.
Occasionally the entire group will dis
appear, seemingly for good. Maybe as
much as half an hour will go by before
the first bird is seen skimming across
the yard.
After one has observed them for some
weeks the return of this first bird shows
at once that the others are on way. He
is sort of scout, looking the ground
over again.
Soon they return in twoS and threes,
taking up their old perches on the feeder
platforms, with many spread out be-
meath, working the ground over for seeds
tossed out from above.
Blue jays would be nuisances at feed
ers If they really cared for the grain
and seed mixtures used Mostly they
do not, but just sample it and shortly
fly away. This is well the real fun at
feeding stations comes from the smaller
birds-including the English sparrows.
Evening star., 1936-11-23

Two blue jays were as many as the
feeder platform would hold at once
1t was interesting to watch how their
four companions got q toehold and q
chance ut q bite Of grain.
These bold. handsome birds are almost
as large rs pigeons, but more stream
lined, in keeping with the age.
Feeding station7, displayed In many 9
yard, seem to tantalize these birds.
Although not particularly fond Of seeds
and grains. nevertheless they will eat ut
them, particularly seeming to relish the
discontinue Of smaller birds which they
keep out Of the trays.
This would indicate that there Is q
mean streak in these fine birds, and
there is, OF course. as every one knows
who has ever watched them.
Yet the streak Is not carried to the
point of vindicativeness.
This permits the human friend Of the
wild birds to rejoice In the bold free
movements of the jays, as they flash
their blues and grays in the morning sun
A feeder placed about feet high
on the trunk OF q tree Is ideal for
attracting these fellows.
Even If the tray is not large enough
to hold more than two at a time, the
others will manage to get in, and this
Is how they do 1t:
As soon as the tray is filled with the
two fortunate ones, o third will launch
himself pell nell at the feeder.
Birds, Of course, have eyes In the
back Of their heads"
It Is as easy, and as necessary, too,
for q bird to see behind him as in front
OF him. Often his very life depends
upon this ability.
In the present case, when the birds
on the feeder see and feel another bear
ing down on them, they evidently think
it the course Of wisdom to loosen their
hold on the perch.
This permits the intruder to get his
toehold.
No sooner is he busy with the grain
than two more launch themselves.
-
So the scene proceeds, with each pair
Of birds eating . few grain, snatching q
few seeds, then giving over their places
to two more.
The constant fiutter of wings In the
air is a wonderful sight in the sun
shine
These birds arrive at this time Of
year about am, having been preceded
by about 20 minutes by pair Of cardi-
nails, and by about 10 minutes by few
English sparrows.
Blue jays do not stay very long. but
while they are present there is always
something doing every minute of the
time.
If there is more than one feeder,
usually the jays take one for their
own, and leave the others for the
smaller birds.
This Is one Of the reasons why a
multiplicity of feeding stations is better
than Just one Place at different points
in the yard, they will provide q share
for all, at the same time giving the
birds q chance to fly from one to the
other. This exercise is natural for
them, and therefore hugely enjoyed.
Birds like to fly. just as fish like to swim.
Even while they are eating they evi-
IDENTIFY find a little flying, between bites,
Just the thing.
Keeping in trim for instant flight is
an essential in bird life.
Even while engaged in eating they
Evening star., 1936-11-23

1t is time to begin thinking about estab-
fishing the new policy. which has been
20 successful, on permanent basis, and
making tariff bargaining Q corner stone
Of foreign policy.
Such step could be taken no better
than by replacement of the executive
agreements with permanent treaties.
This could be carried out easily by sub
mission Of the fourteen agreements al
ready concluded to the Senate for ap-
proval. This would give effect to
one Of the chief principles Of our con-
stitutional structure. namely, that the
President controls foreign affairs under
a check from the Senate.
That the present is an appropriate
moment in which to take such a step is
apparent from two points of view.
Firstly, the overwhelming Democratic
strength in the upper chamber, which
makes mastering of a two-thirds ma
jority easier than 1t has been at many
other times. Secondly, the possibility
Of an unfavorable Supreme Court deci-
sion If the suit now pending in Customs
Court gets that far. If such occurs it
may be necessary for the President to
submit the agreements to the Senate
anyway for approval as treaties, and the
danger of failure under the influence
of an unfavorable court decision is real
one Would it not be better to grasp
the present favorable opportunity to
establish the permanent basis for the
program rather than to jeopardize its
ultimate success by waiting?
The trade agreements act Of 1884,
under which the agreements have been
concluded, is due to expire next June,
and the question of renewal will arise
before that time.
Evening star., 1936-11-23
Patent Office Centenary,

The centenary Of the United States
Patent Once, celebrated today, is an
occasion about which the whole people
can be enthusiastic. Representing as it
does the Nations traditional policy for
the protection of the fruits of human
genius, the institution is exempt from
the blight of partisan prejudice. It con-
stitutes . perfect example Of the prac-
tical ideal Of government IN the service
Evening star., 1936-11-23
Shooting Stars.
BY PHLANDER JOHNSON,
Attainment,

Attainment.
Don stan round a-waitin'
An a-wishin' foh a prize.
De trouble bout dis dreamin'
Is de way it shets yoh eyes.
Don tell whut you is wantin',
Like you been deservin' it,
But jine de crowd an hustle
For what you gwinter git.
Dis world is movin' rapid,
An when de sun is riz,
Don spen' yoh time a-thinkin'
How superior you is.
De might-haves and de ought-to-bes
Dey doesn' count a bit.
You's got to keep a-reachin'
Fob what you gwinter git.
Evening star., 1936-11-23
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Soul Dusk.

Sometimes when freight with dusk is
blending,
Casting long, Pickering shadows on
the walls,
While thru the windows, as the day Is
ending,
One sunbeam falls.
I hear you sing, In tones that never
falter,
Tender and passionate, our twilight
hymn
And my eyes, lifted up to sorrows altar,
With tears are dim.
For you are far away. And In the even
When fire and sunset blend you sing
no more.
And to my grieving heart 1t seems thss
Heaven
Has closed its door.
Evening star., 1936-11-23

Russia has fears that pact between
Germany and Japan against communism
will endanger relations between Stain
and the Mikado. The dove Of peace must
rival the versatility of the poll parrot in
learning to speak many languages.
Evening star., 1936-11-23

The new Ambassador to Russia, Mr..
Joseph E. Davies, is a man whose per-
sonal fortune is 50 comfortable that he
might live carefree If he chose. Yet the
post to which he has been assigned will
call for as much hard work and vigilance
as any that American diplomacy has to
offer. Wealth frequently enhances a
mans opportunities for hard work.
Evening star., 1936-11-23
Growing Impatient.

"You must call on your constituents
to help you save the country"
That's what did," replied Senator
Sorghum. "One of em said had been
on that job for good while, and If I
hadn't got it saved yet, it was time to
look into the matter"
Evening star., 1936-11-23

Greenbelt is beautifully planned
suburb and landscape gardeners are
almost unanimously agreed that the
country ought to have as many similar
enterprises as it can afford.
Evening star., 1936-11-23

Photographs are yet being taken which
show eminent Republicans still smiling,
although the print accompanying the
picture does not always trouble to show
what about.
Evening star., 1936-11-23

Bootleg bombing planes will serve the
purpose Of small time war promoters,
but will handicap the pilots and the
innocent bystanders more than the mill
tant politicians.
Evening star., 1936-11-23
Opinions.

Every man is entitled to his opinion" I"
yes" replied Miss Cayenne. But
some opinions are like malaria-excus-
able. perhaps, under the circumstances,
but nothing to be proud Of"
Evening star., 1936-11-23
Affection Vanished.

"Your boy Josh is fond of music"
"He used to be-" said Farmer Corn
tossel. But since he Joined the village
jazz band he seems to have lost all re-
spect for It."
Evening star., 1936-11-23

Even dictators have to advance in
years and face rising generation that
demands emphatically to know what it
q all about.
Evening star., 1936-11-23

There is no possible question as to
whether the District of Columbia will
hold splendid inaugural demonstration.
It always does.
Evening star., 1936-11-23
The Lone.Livers.

From the chicaso Tribune.
The people who really do Live Alone
and Like It don't write books about A<-
they live alone and like Il.
Evening star., 1936-11-23
MisnOmer.

From the Scranton Times.
This may be Indian Summer, but 1t
must have been named in honor OF the
blanket Indians.
Evening star., 1936-11-23
Familiarity.

wasn't that . stranger you boys
were playing poker with last nisht?"
He was a stranger to U.s." replied
Bronco Bob, sadly, "but not to the game. /"
Evening star., 1936-11-23
The Difference,

The pessimist says things are wrong,
And loiters as he seeks to blame.
The optimist can sing song
And keep on working, Just the SAM
Evening star., 1936-11-23

Safety first Is no good" saic Cucle
Eben, when . man dodses his share Of
the risk an puts 1t UP to some other
fellsr."
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-02
HOOksburg

Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Davis
spent Christmas day at Dresden the
guests of their granddaughter, Mrs.
Herman Stratman, and family
Mr.. and Mrs J.. A. Simpson and
family spent Christmas with the
latter's mother, Mrs. Amanda Smith
of Pennsyille vicinity Miss Laura
Cheadle, student nurse, of Zanes-
Vile, spent a few days recently
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Freeman Cheadle. Eva Morris and
friend of Evansville spent Christ
mas with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Taylor and Mrs. j. A.
Simpson and daughter Mary enter
tanned with an oyster dinner, Sun
day, the following: Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Fl. Patterson, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Bowles and children Donna Jean
and Robert Lee Willard Davis
who reached his 81st milestone
Dec. 80, is enjoying the best of
health for one of that age Minnie
Colgan of GAINESVILLE spent from
Wednesday until Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Bert McKibben.--Mr. and
Mrs. Raymond Davis, Salineville,
spent Christmas with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Davis.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-02
Nj. & NJ. SCHOOL NOTES
District Hi-Y Mixer

During the one insignificant
week of vacation, the M. & M. Hi-Y
club attended the annual district
Hi-Y mixer in GAINESVILLE.
The program began with bas-
ketball tournament in which the To-
cal boys made good by putting the
we'll known "bee" to the other con-
testants. After the basketball tour
nament the boys indulged in a bit
of ping-pong, swimming and bowl
ing. At $50 a dinner was given in
the Y. NJ. C. A. gym.
In the evening, dance, sponsor
ed by the GAINESVILLE Hi-Y with the
Ifca club assisting, was enjoyed by
the group.
Those attending were: Uric AL
len, William Lawrence, George
Abel, Bob Christie, Herman Spen-
GER, Bill Whitaker, Jack Balding,
Wayne Winner and Paul Gaylord.
At the meeting of the Ohio Edu-
cational association at Columbus
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
Superintendent Turner was elected
to the newly created office of vice
president. 1t is indeed an honor
for our superintendent to be vice
president of this statewide organ
ization.
The week of vacation has beer
no holiday for the janitors. Wher
we came back Monday the nev
floors were waxed, the wood floor
oiled, and the rooms shining like :
freshman face full of hope in Sep
tember Besides this, the auditor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-02
Wesley Chapel

Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Richardson
and children and Mr.. C. E. Richard
son took turkey dinner with Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Parmiter, Thursday
Misses Maxine and Freida Rob-
erts spent a few days with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs Ed Rob-
erts Mr. and Mrs. Fred Parmiter
and son Robert took Christmas din
ner at Paul Richardson s. s.--Mr.
and Mrs. Elwood Roberts and
daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. Omar Ash
ton and children took Christmas
dinner at Ed Ashton 's.--Paul Keyes
spent part of Christmas vacation
near his old home.--Ella McPeak,
Henry McPeak, Fred Richards of
Chesterhill Miss Bernice McPeak
of Crooksville, and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Embree of GAINESVILLE who
were married that morning at the
brides home at Chesterhill, were
Christmas guests Of Mrs. Flora
Roberts and Frank McPeak, where
Mrs. Roberts served fine dinner
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Phipps and
daughters Lois and Frances of Co
lumbus were week ago Sunday Wis
itors at Henry McMurray's. Mr.
| McMurray returned home will
them Sunday evening and visited
for a week. Mrs. Lizzie Daley ha
| been visiting relatives in Athens
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sullivan ant
Mrs. Barbara Derwacter tool
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-02

| are spending their two weeks vaca-
Mrs. F. S. Fordham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Revenaugh
and daughter of Blue Rock, Jennie
Patterson of Stockport and Wesley
Bishop spent Christmas with Mr..
and Mrs. George Bishop. Mrs. Pat
terson is spending few days with
her brother, Wesley Bishop.
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Orwig and
three sons of GAINESVILLE, and Mr..
and Mrs. Kenneth Apperson and
two children of McConnelsville
spent Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs.
Luther McKibben.
Clyde Henery of Baltimore spent
Friday evening with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Henery. Satur-
day he left for Apple Creek and
Cleveland, where he will visit for a
few days.
Francis Bowles and family of
GAINESVILLE, Sextus Henery, Weltha,
Elva and Leroy Henery, Harold
Rising and Clarence Fouck spent
Sunday with Clyde Spencer and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs Ray McKibben and
daughter spent Christmas with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. willard Fox,
of Lightner ridge.
Several foxes are being caught in
this neighborhood. Alva Henery
caught five, James Spencer one,
and Aquilla Gheen one.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-02
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS

In order to give dog owners pIen-
ty of time in which to purchase dog
tags before date fixed by law to add
penalty, the dog warden wishes to
give following notice for 1886. Tags
may be bought from December 10.
1885, to and including January 20,
1886. After this date a penalty
must be added.
Tags may be secured at the fol-
lowing places: First National bank,
Chesterhill; George Lamb, jr., Rose
Farm; Curtis Clark, Hackney; Geo.
Hall, Reinersville; Mabel Hayes,
Stockport; e. L. Beard, MountviiIe;
Chal Matheney, Deavertown; ]. FL.
Wickersham, Unionville.
Kennel licenses may be procured
only at office of county auditor. En-
fort is being made to help in pre-
curing your tags. The warden is
planning to make strict check-up
of all dogs after January 20, 1896.
Please blame no one except your
self if penalty is charged to you at
ter January 20 Earl K. Wilson.
Dog Warden. 1916
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-02

Christmas and birthday dinner
combined at Ernest Huffman's We'd
nesday, as it was Eugene's sixth
birthday Mr.. and Mrs. T. e. Sines
and daughter Dolores entertained
with family dinner Christmas
with about 80 present. A very fine
time was had by all.--Darl Dugan
and family, Homer Mccormick and
son, and Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Nc
Cormick spent Christmas with Mrs.
AIDA Offord. Ernest Huffman is
laid up with rheumatism and has
not been able to get out Of the
house since Saturday. y.--Fred Par
inter and Ed Roberts went to Co
lumbus Friday to attend school
bus drivers meeting School buss-
es are having hard time going, as
the roads are 50 bad.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-02
Bishopville
Pastor Resigns

/ hSSlSUS
Rev. Chas. Crawford, sr., resign
ed his pastorate with the Bishop
vile Church of Christ, last week,
at the close of very successful
series of meetings, to take up a
charge i'll Spokane, Wash. He has
preached for the church here since
Feb. 1, 1885 He is an upright
man, very energetic, successful sin
cere in his work, and will be miss
| ed. On Saturday evening fare
well party was held for him and
his family, and was largely attend
ed. II. E. Jones had charge of the
meeting. Several good talks were
given, and were heartily responded
to by both Reverend and Mrs.
Crawford. On Monday they started
in their auto with their two chill
dren-son, seven, and girl, three,
for their far western home. The
very best wishes go with them to
The young folks, about 90 in
Friday evening. The time was TAX
en- UP in singing and play. At this
meeting exchange of Christmas
SllLS tOOK place, eIectlOn or Onlc6rS,
and the choosing of Sunday school
teacher for the coming year. Mrs.
Garnet Reed, their good. faithful,
and very efficient teacher, was
chosen again.
Daughters OF Veterans Party
The daughters of Civil war vet
Grams, Mary Sweat Tent, No. 58,
Glouster, of which your scribe is a
member, held their regular meet
ing at which time officers were
elected for the new year, 1886. At
the close Of lodge, surprise await
ed us in the dining hall. Christ
mas tree, with all the trimmings,
and gifts piled under it. with old
Santa anXiously awaiting. All
marched into the room, round and
round the tree, while two of our
sisters led in lovely singing, after
which we found our places at
beautifully decorated table. After
Santa give us our gifts, good
Christmas dinner was served
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-02
Stockport

Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Wroodyard of
Sharpsburg were recent guests of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. S.
Van Fossen.
c. w. Dewitt is the guest of his
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Myron Abel, of Columbus.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Scott and two
children of Dalton, spent their
Christmas vacation with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Friend Matth
ews and Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Scott.
Miss Azelia White and friend Of
Columbus who visited Christmas
day with Miss Whites mother, Mrs.
Alice White, left the next day for
st. Petersburg, Fla, to visit with
Mrs. Orr White and children.
Miss Pauline Brookover, Park
ersburg, spent Tuesday and We'd
nesday of last week with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Reed Brookover.
Chas. Drake, GAINESVILLE, spent
Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. c..
M. Newberry.
Bert Carr Ill
Mr.. Bert Carr, near Stockport, is
seriously i'll with heart trouble.
Bob Powelson has returned from
a business trip to Columbus.
Webb Chapter, O. Z. S., will
meet in regular session this Thurs
day ight.-Wilda James, w. M;
Besse Mercer, Sec'y.
Deane Henery left Wednesday
for Columbus, after spending the
past ten days at his home here.
Miss Veda Hoggsett of Ripley,
| VIZ ,rac roaapt Opact nf Miss
Lillian Wallace.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kennard were
guests last Wednesday week of Mr.
and Mrs. Lee Van Fossen of Penns-
lville.
F. S. Davidson of Columbus spent
Christmas day at his home here.
The Tuesday Night circle will
meet Jan. 7, with Mrs. Ida Wallace
unless announced differently.
Mrs. Ivan Ball and little Marian
Christine spent Monday with Mr.
and Mrs. Ball Of Brokaw.
Golden Wedding Anniversary
Out of town guests to attend tht
5Oth wedding anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. M. C. Walker, were theil
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mel
son and son Paul of Pennsylvania,
Miss Jean Nelson of GAINESVILLE; Mr.
and Mrs. Wilford Walker of ST
! Paul, Mimi: Mr.. Dana Walker and
son Dana, jr., of Morgantown, w
Va, and Mrs. Ella Daugherty OF
Trimble. The cold, inclemen'
weather prevented many friends
from calling in the afternoon
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Walker are en-,
joying fairly good health. Mrs
Walker who was quite i'll for some
time, is better, Mr.. and Mrs. Walk
er have spent many years of theiI
lives here. Mrs. Walker before
marriage was Clara Rowland. She
is one of the Oldest living grad
yates of the McConnelsville high
school. Up until she fell several
years ago, breaking her hip, she
had been very active in the church
and Eastern Star. Mr.. Walker was
| in active business at this place fol
many years. He conducted hard,
ware store here, and later gro
Gerry and meat market. Mr.. and
Mrs. Walker are past 80 years oi
age, and their many friends wish
for these most estimable citizens
many more birthdays.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-01-02
NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that
REQ Transportation Company has
filed with the Public Utilities Com
mission application for abandonment
Of Certificate No. PIP under which
property is transported between CO.
lumbus, McConnelsville, Athens. Ma
rietta and Belpre, also Certificate No.
2714 under which property is trans
ported between McConnelsville and
Marietta also Certificate No 3102 un-
der which property is transported be-
tween Marietta and Chesapeake. and
to extend Certificate No. 2073 under
which property is transported be-
tween McConnelsville and GAINESVILLE,
over the same routes now covered by
these certificates. Equipment same
as presently certificated consisting Of
one IL ton, two ton, seven l 1-z
ton trucks and two trailers. Daily
and overnight service. For further
information address Public Utilities
Commission, Columbus, Ohio.
REQ TRANSFORMATION COMPANY,
McConnelsville, Ohio.
1913