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Evening star., 1936-01-01
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

discussion for clarifying purposes. The
object of these advance press sessions is
to give Washington correspondents time
to digest the budget before they tackle
the difficult job Of writing analytical
stories on the day the news becomes
publicly available through the message
to Congress.
Senator Elmer A. Benson, Farmer
Labor. of Minnesota, who will take his
seat this week. is expected to be heard
from periodically at Washington in ad-
vocacy of the political and economic
theories sponsored by Gov. Floyd B. Oh
son. Among other things, the Governor
advocates the Upton Sinclair plan of
production for use" having been one
of the first public men in the country
outside of California to espouse the
E. p I. c. plan. The supposition is that
Senator Benson will pave the way in
Congress for the program which will later
be promoted by Olson himself when he
arrives in Washington, as he expects to
do a year hence, in the capacity of Min
neSota's junior Farmer-Labor Senator.
Former Senator and Gov. Henry j.
Allen. Republican, of Kansas returns to-
day to his first love-journalism-h
ing acquired q one-third ownership in
the Topeka State Journal. He severed
active connection with newspaper life
several years ago, when he sold his in
terest in the Wichita Beacon. In edi-
torial charge of the Topeka State Jour-
nal. which is competitor of Senator
Arthur Capper's Topeka Daily Capital,
Allen will wade Immediately and Wig
orously into the 1886 political fray. pre-
sumably as q valiant supporter of the
presidential ambitions of Kansas favorite
son, Gov. ALI Landon.
Publication of the names of 80 House
members pledged to support Townsend
plan legislation diScloSes the wide polit-
ito-geographical spread which "Oarp"
(old-age revolving pensions) is gradu-
ally assuming. While the great majority
of representatives reported favorable to
the scheme hail from Far Western States,
the list includes five Pennsylvanians one
member from Indiana, one from Ohio,
one from Michigan and one from Massa-
chusetts. The Idaho and Montana House
DELEGATIONS leach consisting of two men,
UCTSJ, are SDllU lOi 1OWAAcSAAAASAA' ''NAA
known Representatives labeled as lined
up for the plan include Mrs. Florence P.
Kahn, Republican, of California; Louis
Ludlow, Democrat, of Indiana, and VIII
liam P. Connery, jr., Democrat, of Mas
sachusetts, chairman of the House Labor
Committee.
Even so rock ribbed Republican rs
Will H. Hays, one-time G. o. P. national
chairman and Postmaster General and
now president of the Motion Picture
Producers and Distributors of America,
Inc, seems to concede that recovery is
at hand At any rate. he's just declared
that "the motion picture industry looks
forward confidently into the new year
and expects to continue to contribute
major share to the growing rehabilita-
ton of business. - Promises of 1895
are bright for both motion picture
patrons and those who provide the pic
lures"
copyright. 1850
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an earl in 1917 and, finally, marquis in
1926, as reward for five years Of meri-
torious administration as governor gen.
eral and viceroy of India. It was the
brilliant elimination of a career of which
his friend, the late Earl of Birkenhead,
once said that compared with the ro-
nance of Lord Reading, the story of Dick
Wilmington fades into pale Ineffective
ness"
A statesman whose gifts combined q
rare intellect. tact, charm and an un-
common gift for grasp OF intricate legal
istic situations, Reading seemed predes-
tined for that almost matchless role in
contemporary British life which he was
ordained to play at home and abroad.
His work and record shed luster on the
whole English speaking race of his day
and generation. Recalling him as sim
cere friend, America joins with Britain
in paying tribute of esteem and respect
to his memory.
Evening star., 1936-01-01
New Year.

New Year represents the ancient the
ory of new beginnings But, of course,
1t may be doubted that there ever is or
ever can be any interruption of uni
versal continuity. Life, it seems, flows
in steady stream and is not amenable
to arbitrary alteration at wish or COM
mand. Yet millions prefer to regard the
occasion in its traditional character of
distinction. The start of a major divi-
sion of the calendar. they believe, affords
opportunity for purposeful readjustment,
reformation, revolutionary correction.
Yet some may wonder about the eff
cacy of New Year resolutions. Many OF
them, it has been observed, are destined
to be broken promptly and concluSiyely.
But that circumstance really is not so
discouraging a5 it might seem. There
is at least some temporary advantage
involved and it is enheartening to have
even momentary demonstration OF the
capacity of the individual to change his
focus of attention by the exercise OF the
conscious will.
The compulsion of great number OF
social and anti-Social forces in the world,
however. keeps average men and women
within fixed patterns of thought and
conduct. It is difficult to avoid conces-
sion to established formulas of exist
ence. And it happens that those for
mulas very often are good and useful
and therefore should be obeyed. Indeed,
the elemental constructive significance
of doing as the Romans do when IN
Rome" requires no argument.
But there is another side to the mat
ter. Each individual, obviously. should
trv to be his best self. And for the
attainment of that goal OF spiritual
maturity personal effort is wanted. the
comfortable notion that people have no
obligation except that of adjustment TO
society is not a sufficient force. Each
man and each woman, rather, must feel
a certain responsibility to self. The
progress of humanity depends upon in
creased comprehension OF that basic
principle.
So it may be suggested that the New
Year will be what individuals, severally
and comparatively, make it. The Ma
tion's problems will be solved by no
other means than that of personal and
social genius. And those who cannot
lead may contribute by following in
telligent!y. The age-old axiom applies:
"As a man thinketh, so shall he be-"
Let this New Year, then, be day OF
rededication. The attempt may be vain;
the endeavor, in any case, will be worth
while. To the degree and the extent
that plain people labor for prosperity
peace and happiness, the dream OF the
race for better fortune in 1896 than in
any year of the recent past will come
true.
Evening star., 1936-01-01
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWE ELL.

The birds do not mind the snow at ALL
In fact, all through the STERN of Sun
day and Monday they seemed far hap
pier while feeding than on merely cold
days.
Though the thermometer was low and
the snow falling thickly, the troops of
birds flew from one feeder to another
constantly, making the air merry with
their chirping.
Even birds, 1t seems, prefer novelty.
The latest of the feeding devices, placed
on q stake in the border 10 feet from
the house, has been the most heavily
patronized.
When the second feeder, hanging from
limb of maple by the garage, was
put up, it gained the greatest crowd over
the first, or tree feeder, placed about
so feet from the house on q locust.
During the snow the closest feeder
has done Land -ofice business" and this
is very nice for the watchers.
The starlings, some IL of them, take
to this feeder Immediately. They perch
on top of it, on the rim of the shelf,
and bodily in the lower shelf, where
the suet basket is.
During the height of the storm one
old startling. shrewd fellow, merely dozed
in the shelter.
This shows, certainly, more brains
than most birds. No doubt it Is one of
the reasons why the starlings are con-
quering America and Canada.
They use their heads.
The other birds seem to say, "Ah, ha,
this is feeding station" and so eat
The startling, however. must declare.
"Ah. ha, this is feeding station, all
right, but I am going to make it a
sleeping station. too"
** k*
1t was beneath this feeder, in the
snow, that the five male cardinals were
to be seen at one and the same time.
Of at the rear of the yard the reddeSt
Of them all was perched atop the slender
stalk of an althea, near the top, where
it is slightest.
He reposed there great glow Of red
against the general whiteneSs.
At the other feeder there were three
more.
There were three females along with
the five males. making as pretty Win
ter bird picture as one could hope to see
in this vicinity.
In favor of the starlings 1t must be
SdtO llldI lIlcg OlQ IlOt uA1 Vi p4lh az
any other species, but confined their
comic battles to each other.
These are the clowns of the air. Star
lingS seem to relish their own antics and
squawk and f1utter their wings as If
inviting others to watch them.
All that come to the feeding stations
must be accepted. One cannot pick and
choose That is natures way. So far,
we are happy to state that no more than
a dozen Starlings have been seen in the
yard at any one time. And only five
pigeons These two birds, owing to their
size. present the greatest menace to
happy feeding of the birds in Winter.
But it is all good, clean fun, and con-
vertS an otherwise unintereSting yard
into a veritable show ground, if the
watcher likes the creatures of nature.
Certainly those who feed the birds per-
sistently have great many more birds
in thir gardens in Winter than in Sum-
mer, even-and that is saying something
for all those who like birds. Even
those who hitherto have not paid much
attention to them will find their interest
growing nightly with the assumption
of the task of feelings. Music in the
snow is well worth hearing.
Evening star., 1936-01-01

ton of SO large number, thirty-two per-
sons as now reported. indicates a direct
hit. which in turn implies specific aim
at that particular mark.
It is stated in one of the dispatches
that the Red Cross symbol is not used
in Ethiopia in connection with hospital
service because 1t has been heretofore
the mark indicative of public drinking
places, and nine months ago, when the
International Red Cross established an
Ethiopian branch, the Emperor forbade
the formal use Of the symbol and ordered
the red crosses removed from all such
buildings. This may be cited by the Ital-
ian government in extenuation Of the
bombing. But the feeling of outrage in
Sweden and elsewhere in sympathy will
not be allayed by such claim of mis-
chance.
Such methods of warfare add to the
indignation with which the Italian as
sault upon Ethiopia is viewed in almost
every land.
Evening star., 1936-01-01

What do the birds and the other crea-
lures at the feeding stations in the gar
den say on New Year day?
If they feel anythingAand we imag-
ine they must-their sentiments prob
ably are as follows:
Cardinal: Let us give thanks"
Bluejay: well, well, well!"
Squirrel: Nuts to you'll"
Startling: "Ho! Ho! Ho!"
English sparrow: Hey, fellers: look
what I found"
White -throated sparrow: Every nice,
very nice
TitmouSe: Thanks, folks"
Chickadee: Chick a decide"
Nuthatch: Thanks"
Downy woodpecker: Pretty soft"
Hairy woodpecker: "Hehi Heh!"
Pigeon: watch out"
Hawk: There he isl"
Rabbit: mot so bad, as the man said
who threw stone at me and hit his
mother-in-
Dog: "woof, Wool! Where is that
suet?"
Cat: "Meowl This snow is both wet
and cold, and don't like it."
-
Under its thick, heavy blanket of snow
the garden is beautiful scene, with the
dark trunks of trees, the little fairy pal
ace. once called garage. and the half
revealed shrubs and bushes.
Even the ANIMALS, left standing for
their supply OF seeds, present lovely
picture. many of their stalks bent over to
the ground-ah, snow!
On them even the heaviest startling
sits lightly, swaying them an inch, no
more.
Nine male cardinals fit around the
yard. boosting the Christmas day rec
ord by five.
We checked and double checked the
in it.
If there were nine males. there prob
ably were as many females, but one
cannot be so sure of them. because at
some little distance they are difficult to
count.
The chances are, however, that there
were, all told, as many as 20 redbirds in
the garden at one time.
Five of the males were beneath the
closest feeder, about 10 feet from the
house, in the flower border.
No two of these were exactly the same
SnaCc OF EeQ, anu one lHT OutSiiOilc Tile
others.
Three more males were at the hanging
feeder near the garage.
These were all counted at one time,
along with six females. The other fe-
males probably were in the yard. but
at so to 60 feet. in the snow, were not
definite enough to be counted surely.
We have received several letters, their
writers asking to be informed If we learn
definitely where the birds sleep at night
So far. We have not learned, and 1t
remains as much of a mystery as ever.
One correspondent believes We may
have confused male and female car
dinalS, but that. Of course is impossible.
The male birds are unmiStakable. even
when they vary in exact shade. as ours
do. I'VE say ours" because, in our yard,
that is fair enough. isn't itD
The female. too, is unmistakable. ex-
cept at distance, where, If her back is
TO the observer. she may easily pass for
a member of the sparrow family.
AS strange as it may seem, watching
the birds in the snow is really more diff
ficult than when they are on grass. Per-
haps it is the glare of the snow, never
easy on the human eye.
Evening star., 1936-01-01
Lord Reading.

The late Marquis of Reading, born
Rufus Daniel Isaacs, was one of the most
remarkable men of modern Britain. He
is well remembered in Washington from
his services here first as president of the
Anglo French Loan Mission in 1915, later
as special British envoy in 1917, following
our entry into the World War, and after
ward as high commissioner and Special
Ambassador to the United States. In
those various capacities it fell to his lot
to represent his country on this side of
the Atlantic in highly critical hours. The
record of them will not fail to give the
shrewd jurist-diplomat large share of
credit for cementing Anglo-American
fraternity at q momentous period of
world history.
Because he was of Disraeli's race
Readings name was frequently coupled
with that of Queen Victoria's favorite
prime minister. OF similarly humble
origin, he was destined to rise to the
pinnacle of British fame and honors,
though his political activities did not
carry him to the leadership OF the gov
ernment. Almost every other distinction
within the crowns gift did successfully
come to him following his entry into pub
lie life as member of the House Of Com
mons in 1904 He was already eminent
at the bar, of which he was eventually
the recognized head. As a trial lawyer
of outstanding acumen he had few peers
and for years was seldom absent from
counsels bench in the celebrated causes
that came before the British courts.
After being knighted for his talents
as an advocate he was appointed attorney
general in 1918 and in the same year sue
ceeded Lord Alverstone as lord chief
justice of England. In 1914 Sir Rufus
Isaacs was elevated to the peerage as
the first Baron Reading. Honors were
thereafter heaped upon him uninter-
ruptedly. He became a yiscount in 1916,
Evening star., 1936-01-01
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Numbers.

Numbers.
The calendar is looking down
From its accustomed space.
Sometimes it seems to wear frown.
Sometimes q smile of grace.
With patient courage we foresee
Hard luck that may cucumber,
Yet hope that 36 will be
A very lucky number.
If January l proves blue,
We still have many chances.
We may find January 2
More kind in its advances.
Old Father Time the wheel will spin.
His labor never saving,
And some day we are sure to win
The fortunes we are craving.
Evening star., 1936-01-01

Maryland craftsmanship enjoys a Pc
Washington. Arthur Pue German was
one of the most graceful and convincing
of public speakers. He had learned his
oratorical technique as a page in the
United States Capitol and. like others,
owed to the District of Columbia, which
has no voice of its own. an eloquent
expression in the affairs of his State and
of the Nation.
Evening star., 1936-01-01
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Wheeling Thru.


Midnight crowds on the concretes.
Crowds in all the downtown streets,
Homeward hurrying, jostling-scurry.
ing
Men and cars in fleets.
Thru the traffic, as it flows
At the pace that safety knows,
Shoots q tandem, half cock, random,
At the play house close.
Tandem riders-boy and girl:
Speed among 'em! Be squirrel!
They're the grayheads, we're the gay.
headsl
Wheel thru! It's whirl!
And the trafflc flows along
Safe and sane and going strong.
siehs n1d laughter following after
Tandem In the throng.
Evening star., 1936-01-01

When asked whether he would an
nounce a New Year resolution, Charles
Evans Hughes is quoted as saying Tut!
TUT" The remark, while not debatable,
may be regarded as a succinct epitome
of the reproof often implied in Supreme
Court opinion.
Evening star., 1936-01-01

AbyssinianS treat one another with I'M
speakable cruelty in a spirit of revenge.
Perhaps there should have been more
missionary work before Roman soldiers
were taken into q domain of such i'm
placable unenlightenment.
Evening star., 1936-01-01

Even the most Unconditional military
calculator must admit that bombing q
Red Cross hospital in Ethiopia repre-
sented exceedingly reprehensible marks
manship.
Evening star., 1936-01-01
Selfish Sisters.

From the Worcester Gazette.
The girls nowadays have become adept
at moving their eyebrows around at will,
but you don't see any Of them Offering
to help the kid brother grow his first
mustache. S
Evening star., 1936-01-01

A motor crash is now regarded by the
newspaper reader as comparatively mild
catastrophe if no personal friend or loved
one is mentioned in the mortality list.
Evening star., 1936-01-01

Reports that Hitler joined in Christ
mas celebration lend new support to the
modern suggestion that there is no use
in trying to shoot Santa Claus.
Evening star., 1936-01-01

A dictator is assumed to possess a
highly sympathetic conscience which can
be moved to great concern by the suffer-
ing that others endure.
Evening star., 1936-01-01

There can be little doubt that AL
Smith could have found a welcome at
the White House any time. AL can be
the best possible company whenever he
chooses.
Evening star., 1936-01-01

The Ethiopian calendar is different,
but there will at no time be Happy New
Year" greetings from friends and rela-
tions for Gugsa.
Evening star., 1936-01-01
All Other States and Canada
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
The use for republication of all news dispatches
credited to II or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication of special dispatches
herein are also reserved
Evening star., 1936-01-01

So many bans are set up by Hitler
that doubt may arise as to whether he
is politician or only an indiscriminate
misanthrope.
Evening star., 1936-01-01

Policies of the late Woodrow Wilson
are still respected. especially the one
which proved so impractical about keep
ing us out of war.
Evening star., 1936-01-01
Mental Reservations.

Mental Reservations.
We can't be always quite sincere
In casual expression,
Although we lift voice OF cheer,
Regardless Of depression.
We hear the Happy New Year" call,
AS CHEEKY voices drop it,
And find that some one, after all.
Has done his best to stop it.
'Dey talks about billions of dollars,
said Uncle Eben. 'but I still can't see
why, when dar Is 50 much money, two
bits should be 20 scarce"
Evening star., 1936-01-01
Judy o'Grady and the CoIoners Lady.

Judy O'Grady and the Colonefs Lady.
The queen was in the parlor:
She didn't dare to bulge.
The cook-a tyrant snarler-
Was outside making fudge.
The fudge was most essential,
And often 1t Is seen
The cook is influential,
As much as any queen.
Evening star., 1936-01-01

President Roosevelt. will address the
Congress in person with nothing said
tnat can be construed as 'of the record"
Evening star., 1936-01-01

Selassie and MuSsolini are in agree
ment only on one point. neither will sd-
NIT that he is scared.
Evening star., 1936-01-01
Santa at the Gulch.

did Santa Claus visit Crimson
Gulch?" asked the travelling salesman.
Maybe" said Mesa Bill. "A few gang
sters happened along and we took their
guns away from them, which as Christ
mas gifts were highly appreciated"
st do not say Happy New Year In
your language" said Hi Ho. the sage OF
Chinatown. "but I beg to reveal to you
the wish for good cheer, which every
human heart seeks the privilege to ex-
press"
Evening star., 1936-01-01
The Handy Handle.

Prom the Sacramento Bee.
The popular way to bury the hatcfet
In Europe is to leave the handle sticking
out. mS
Evening star., 1936-01-01
IndiyidualiSmS.

"Now," said the perplexed citizen.
what would you do in my placer"
Every man." said Senator Sorghum,
must make up his troubles for himself.
Had I originally been in your position I
wouldn't have gotten into your place in
the first place."
Jud Tunkins says were starting the
new year with the usual cherub who
looks like an infant prodigy and may
turn out to be only moron.
Evening star., 1936-01-01

Rate by MaiLPayable in Advance.
Evening star., 1936-01-01

@. Who painted a picture called
Bringing Home the Calf"?-L. F.
A. 1t is the work of Jean Francois Mil.
lot
Evening star., 1936-01-01

@. Do many students take the course
in marriage given at the University of
Iowa?-F. M.
A. There are 100 students enrolled In
the course Of modern marriage.
Evening star., 1936-10-25
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Evening star., 1936-10-25

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Evening star., 1936-10-25

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Evening star., 1936-10-25

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Evening star., 1936-10-25

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