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Evening star., 1937-06-25
Tree Troubles.

A sharp controversy has arisen in
Maryland between the State Forestry
Department and the State Roads Com
mission over the cutting Of trees to
make way for road improvements.
The State forester succeeded in halt
ing the cutting Of a row OF locust trees
On the ille-Waldorf road by OBJ
tanning warrants for highway workers,
which were withdrawn when the axmen
stopped. He has now put the question Of
Jurisdiction in such cases up to the
attorney general.
Garden clubs and the public generally
are with him, the forester believes He
cites . working agreement in force for
some years between his department and
the roads commission, under which the
forester usually Is consulted before trees
arc felled. He thinks this should be
done invariably and notes that the roads
body itself spends large sums each year
for roadside Identification, including tree
planting.
Highway officials have made little
comment, although one said that when
1t comes to = choice between saving .
tree or q human life the latter will be
spared.
None will deny that safety first"
should be the guide In road building.
Evening star., 1937-06-25

Beauty will run . close race with econ
omy for second place. Because Maryland,
like other States, has many miles Of
highway made unsightly by commercial
developments, Its citizens may consider
themselves fortunate in having a forester
who lights to save roadside trees, thus
discouraging boulevard eyesores.
While Washington watches progress
Of the dispute as q welcome diversion
from industrial controversy, officials here
have taken occasion to remind local real
estate developers that it is the part Of
wisdom to preserve as many trees as
possible whenever they build q home.
Meanwhile, 1t will be well to have the
legal angle OF the Maryland problem SET
tied. Whatever the technical verdict,
both parties to the affair should recoe-
nize that the public good can best be
served through early resumption of cor
dial cooperation between the forestry
and highway departments.
Evening star., 1937-06-25
Literary Digest Departs =?

If, as momentarily seems indicated the
Literary Digest Is to depart from cur.
rent experience, 1t Will be sadly missed
by = large number Of friends The paper
was An institution. For many years 1t
WAS standard article OF periodical diet
IN American homes. Nothing quite like
1t existed elsewhere. It was, in effect.
unique In character.
But spokesmen for 4 younger genera.
tion, over-radical in their opinions, know
little OF its glorious past. They, there.
fore. Jump to the conclusion that the
Digest got into trouble by being mistaken
about President Roosevelt's chances Of
reelection In 1896. Voters polled ap-
peared to prefer Governor Alfred N.
Landon, and the victory Of his rival
remains even now considerable mystery
to more than 4 few citisens. Mean.
while, the Digest, having been more than
ninety eight per cent correct in its fors-
cast for 1882, certainly is not to be blamed
for attempting to repeat its perform
ance IN the next campaign. If it under
estimated the numerical strength Of that
portion Of the electorate which does not
read, Its sin was shared by Mr.. Farley
himself, who wagered that his chief
would carry thirty-six States, whereas,
~ the final count demonstrated, he
actually was the choice Of al but Maine
and Vermont. The Postmaster General
corrected his guess at the last gasp
privilege tnfeasible to the Digest at that
time.
All of v1aAeh laads q thetehtf,il tn.
Evening star., 1937-06-25
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

point out that he almost elves" on the
telephone. explaining that he's using
the long distance wire virtually all the
time to talk with AL kinds OF people in
all parts Of the country. Evidently that
method OF instantaneous and direct
communication 10 . vital factor In the
conduct Of the Presidents busy Job.
4 4
Kurt Bell. Washington representative
OF the ofI1cial German news agency, got
4 hearty laugh out of Rear Admiral
Robert Witthoeft- -Emden, German naval
attache, by asking II Berlin had perhaps
thought 1t safe to send the NaA feet
to Spain this week because three Ameri-
can battleships happen to be at Kiel.
Sell faeetiously suggested that with the
Wyoming, Arkansas and New York
anchored in the great Baltic war port
and Allied with Annapolis midshipmen
on their annual practice cruise, Ger
many might feel she could risk divesting
home waters OF her own defensive forces.
Belgian Premier Van iceland probably
would have preferred = somewhat differ
ent time to visit Warrington than this
week, which reveals Europe once again
Allied with alarms and suspicious disquiet-
ingly reminiscent Of the fateful Summer
OF 1914. 1t is hardly 4 propitious mo-
ment for even 20 engaging An Old World
statesman as the Brussels visitor to
broAeh the idea OF American participa-
ton in international commitments.
Things were probably not put A. bluntly
as that to M. Van iceland. but there
can be little doubt that exactly such
thoughts were in the minds Of admin
istration leaders with whom he has been
In contact.
Secretary Hull paid 4 handsome tribute
to his Republican predecessor, Henry
l.. 6timson while the present head Of
the State Department was accepting
an IL. D., degree 1T Yale this week.
Acclaiming the university's contributions
to the Nation. and remembering that
Col. Stimson II one Of Yale's distin-
guished sons, Judge Hull said: Few
men who have held the secretaryship
Of state have labored with more devo-
ton or ability than Henry L. St!mson
for peaceful, better ordered and really
prosperous world"
DR.. Josef Dunner, the young Ger
man author Of 1T Forget Thee" 4
stirring novel just published In WASH
ington and dealing With jewish condi-
tions In Germany, Is promoting the Or
sanisation Of an impartial and inter-
denominational fact-finding commission
TO inquire into the plight OF Polish Jews.
Representatives Of the Polish govern
ment would be asked to take part. Moth
ing in the shape Of protest Il planned
but purely an effort to bring to public
notice the condition in which Poland's
1000, 900 Jews now find themselves In
cidentally, the commission would ex-
plore the jewish situation throughout
Central Europe, as we'll. Several ma
tional organizations interested in peace
and In humanitarian and religious &C.
tivities have promised to Cooperate in
the project. Or. Dunner has recently
held research fellowship In the Brook
ings Institution.
(cepyrisht 1e37)
Evening star., 1937-06-25

to the nest-how do the birds under
stand that 10 be exactly the right thing?
1t In not here = matter OF external
stimuli, as with animals, unless, of
course, the open mouths and hungry
cries may be called SUCH
The parent birds are hungry them
selves, yet unhesitatingly bring most OF
the food they fnd to the nestlings.
Nature. 1t is true, seems to 70 even
further than this with certain OF the
fishes, the so-called mouth breeders.
These carry the eggs in the mouth. some
times for 4 period Of days. until they
hatch. Then, even after the fry are
free swimming, the mother fish takes
the babies back into her mouth at the
slightest sign Of danger. 1t Is needless
to state that during all this time she
never eats \ bite, nor, strange to say,
swallows her offspring.
1t is easy to say, "Oh, we'll unless these
things were done. there would be no
more birds, fish"
That Is true but 1t docs not take away
any OF the miracle OF the proceedings
The sparrow is one Of the most pub
Hci1ed OF all birds
Its position In the New Testament is
unassailable, . fact which ought to be
kept in mind by English sparrow haters
OF whom, alas. there are too many.
Margaret Barber, little remembered
Victorian, wrote:
THE great thrush that robs the rasp-
berry canes is busy; yesterday he had
little but dust for his guerdon, but now
fresh, juicy fruit repayS him as he swings
tn md fro m he v,li
blackbirds and starlings find the worms
An easy prey-poor brother worm, ever
ready for sacrifice. I can hear the soft
expectant chatter Of the family OF
martins under the roof there will be
good hunting. and they know it, for the
fiies are out when the rain is over, and
there are clamorous mouths awaiting.
MY little brown brothers, the spar
rows, remain my chief delight. OF al
the birds these nestle closest to nv
heart, be they grimy little cookneys or
their trim and dainty country cousins
They come day by day for their NEED
OF crumbs spread for them outside my
window, and they eat lesurely and with
good appetite. Very early in the morn
Ing hear the vhirr and rustic Of eager
wings. and the tap, tap OF little beaks
upon the stone.
Suburban and county bird watchers
will have \ special delight in the many
species OF the sparrow family which
they will see, if they look closely enough
Newcomers to bird watching always
are amazed, when frst they consult one
OF the larger bird books, to see the
numbers of different kinds of sparrovs.
They had thought English sparrows
the sole members of the family.
Or II not exactly that, almost that. for
these are the great city bird, to be found
everywhere in paved precincts still
They perch on the cornices of hotels
and scramble for the breadcrust tossed
in the treebox. People who do not like
them call 1t nghtingJ
This sparrow. in common with the
other members of q great family, is really
most interesting creature. one whose
place In the world Of books Is no less Sc
cure than his place in the world outside.
Evening star., 1937-06-25
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Are you inclined sometimes TO think
OF Russians IS strange and utterly In
comprehensive people7
Then read the following, BY Ivan
Sergiewich Turgenev:
Il was returning from hunting and
walking along An avenue Of the garden,
my dog running In front Of me.
Suddenly he took 4 shorter step, and
began to steal along as though tracking
game.
Il looked along the avenue and SAW
young sparrow, with yellow about It's
beak and down on its head.
1T had fallen out OF the nest tthe
wind was violently shaking the birch
trees In the avenue) and sat unable to
move, helplessly tapping its half grown
wings.
MY dog was slowly approaching 1t,
when, suddenly darting down from 4
tree close by. an old dark-throAted spar
row fell like stone right before his
nose and all ruined up, terrified, with
despairing and pitiful cheeps, 1t nung
itself twice toward the open jaws of
shining teeth.
"It sprang to save; 1t cast itself before
the nesting. but all It's tiny body was
shaking with terror, It's note was harsh
and strange. swooning with fear, 1t
offered itself up!
What \ huge monster must tho dog
have seemed to it! And yet 1t could
not stay on its high branch out of danger.
A force stronger than its will flung it
down.
MY Tresor stood still, drew back
Clearly he. too, recognized this force
Il hastened to call of the discon-
certed dog, and went away, full Of
reverence
Love, I thought, il stronger than
death or the fear Of death.
Only by it. by love, life holds together
and advances"
Once again man, as writer demon
strates the golden thread which runs
through all races.
Once more the sparrow Is JUSTIFIED Of
her children
1t Is difhcult to watch the birds ut
nesting time without realizing something
OF the vast achievement which IL theirs
in building the nest and Matching out
the young
Instinct. Of course. taking the place OF
conscious intelligence!
Instinct" however IL just . word
To use it only pushes the mystery back
one space.
1t leaves the achievement just ~ much
~ ever.
Higher in the scale the animals bear
their young. and provide for their sus-
tenance, but know nothing about either
until the time arrives
The birds know all along.
That curious nest 80 beautifully
formed OF mud and vegetable 1iber. with
strings woven in deftly and lined with
soft material, proves It,
This achievement is greater, in sense
than anything mankind knows.
And 1t hangs in every tree.
4
The sitting on the esg-how does the
mother bird know to do that?
And the subsequent feeding OF the
young, by incessant trips from and
Evening star., 1937-06-25
Shooting Stars.
~ pNILANDBR JoHNeoN
Human Perfection.

Human Perfection.
Y DO not seek the perfect friend, y
Said Hezekiah Bings
I'D be afraid he might extend
A pair Of angel wings;
And when some ill-considered word
He chanced to hear me say,
His soul, with disapproval stirred.
Would bid him fly away.
II don't expect you, sky serene,
TO be forever fair,
don't expect the same machine
TO run without repair.
A mans mistakes teach him to lend
A hand where trouble clings;
do not seek the perfect friend"
Said Hesekiah Bings.
Evening star., 1937-06-25
Troubled Waters.

Monday, June 70, will mark the twen-
ty-third anniversary OF that tragic event
at Serajevo, which was destined to ignite
the confiagration that embroiled Europe
and the better part OF the whole world
for the next four years. Today events
are brewing across the Atlantic which
bear grim resemblance to the explosive
conditions OF 1914. The Spanish civil
war, which, more or less necessarily has
threatened general European conflict,
Is to blame for the latest crisis, which
is more menacing than any OF the criti-
cal situations which preceded 1t.
The Immediately perilous factor is the
mobilization in the Western Mediterran-
can OF force Of nineteen German war
ships, including the powerful pocket"
battleships Admiral Scheer and Admiral
Graf Spec. four cruisers, nine destroyers
and four submarines. They have been
massed to manifest Germany's resent
ment Of the refusal OF Great Britain and
France to join the Reich and Italy in
a naval protest against the Loyalist
government. Berlin demanded such
demonstration in reprisal for the alleged
action OF the Valencia Bolshevist in
cendiaries' in launching a stealthy sub
marine attack on the German cruiser
Leipzig while that vessel was taking part
In the international patrol OF the Span
lsh coast. Holding that this accusation
had not been substantiated, London and
Paris declined to sanction any precipi-
tate mailed fist action against the
Loyalists. The Germans and Italians
thereupon abandoned the international
patrol and announced that they now
look upon themselves As at full liberty
to protect their Spanish interests in their
own way. While Mussolini indicates
that he Is ready to support Hitler in
any naval action which Germany cares
to take, there are reports that Italy is
mobilizng $4,000 fresh troops for Fran
cos army. Thus, it appears as II the
Fascist dictatorships had Joined hands
by land and sea to force matters to 4
decisive issue.
Foreign Secretary Eden urged Parlia-
ment on Thursday not to succumb to
premature fears regarding German war
ship movements and generally sought
to remove British anxiety resultant
from combined lo-German maneu-
vers. As long as Hitler and Mussolini
do not desert the London non-interven-
tion committee, hapless and helpless a
body As 1t has proved to be, Britain ap-
parently thinks that Frances allies will
not abruptly resort to extreme action.
Throughout the Spanish strife, Italy and
Germany have pretty much gone their
own way, irrespective OF international
commitments, acting flrst, as in the case
OF the German bombardment of Al
meria, and arguing afterward I'm
doubtedly the most effective recourse to
preserve European peace at the present
serious juncture Is to let the Fascist
powers know in unmistakable terms that
they will continue to flsh In troubled
waters at the certain risk OF stern Anglo
French hostility.
Evening star., 1937-06-25

An Enslishman draws revenue In this
OF Henry VIII and then regards himself
as = proper exclusive beneficiary. The
ancient Henry figured on an easily man
aged public and certain points OF advan-
tage are naturally conceded to his shadow
as 1t endufes on the screen.
Evening star., 1937-06-25
A Rhyme at Twilight
BY
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton,
Sundered.

Oh, my beloved, as the days grow long
I miss the solace Of your twilight song,
Your joyous laugh, the sweetness Of your
smile.
It seems ~ II we've travelled mile on mile
From those bright days We always held
10 dear,
The glorious, sun filled Summer OF the
year:
The quiet dusks freshened by cooling dew
When you had me, beloved, and I had
youl
Evening star., 1937-06-25

Archeoloeists are interested in the dis
covery OF a mammoth human skull found
In the region known to Pocatontas. Asan
Indian princess Of original ideas she
may have encouraged 4 genuine super
man.
Evening star., 1937-06-25

Strike pickets who interfere with mail
deliveries are ordered prosecuted by
Attorney General Cummings, in accord
ance with an idea perhaps that the post
ONCE, after showing ways into trouble,
ought to show a way out.
Evening star., 1937-06-25

After hearing 4 few words from Tom
Girdler the impression grows that de-
livering the mails in strike bound areas
is, after all, 4 matter which may prove
comparatively easy II 4 man with the
right vocabulary undertakes the Job.
Evening star., 1937-06-25

The Governor OF Pennsylvania may
have = really good idea in his effort to
turn the situation into an early test Of
local politics. There Is 4 great deal Of
material being considered which may be
found. after all, to relate TO long, hard
Summer.
Evening star., 1937-06-25

While abroad Al Smith does not permit
himself to talk much about American
politics-or any other kind. Just at
present man may be excused for not
running the risk Of what may seem 4
personal alteration with John L. Lewis
Evening star., 1937-06-25

1t Is declared by James Hamilton Lewis
that every State is in q condition bor-
dering in some degree on riotous sus-
pense. This may be true and yet, after
all, the riotous state Of mind may be
expected to subside when the sidelines
OF entertainment have been fully ex-
planned by their collegiate promoters.
Evening star., 1937-06-25

There may be reasons for Lindbereh
to wish to resume life in this country:
If there are he should embrace the
earliest opportunity to tell them to Al
Smith.
Evening star., 1937-06-25

Perhaps there are numerous strikers
who would have difhculty in defining
An unfriendly attitude which really en-
courages only those who have already
given police officers more or less trouble.
Evening star., 1937-06-25
Old.FashiOned London.

Prom the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
London Judges, on 4 hot day. removed
their Wigs. Isn't II more modern Just
% 4oGaoVo tAo tV6eoe1
Evening star., 1937-06-25

Taxes are easy to understand until
they invite research into higher mathe-
mates. They then call for 4 type Of
genius which frequently bafies the ordi-
nary consciousness.
Evening star., 1937-06-25
Health Safety.
Prom the Worcester oasstts.

Prom the Worcester oasstts.
Russia is beginning nation wide pro-
gram Of personal and public health.
Health hint No. ! Is, Of course, TO refrain
carefully from making smart cracks
about Stain.
Evening star., 1937-06-25

When strikers announce another "holi-
day" they are quite likely TO take an
old word that used to mean pleasure and
flll 1t with new anxieties.
Evening star., 1937-06-25
GuiIeIoae Gloo.

GuiIelsaa Gles.
A little baby laughed aloud
To see the sunshine play;
And with him laughed the careless crowd
That loitered on it, way.
The baby's laugh implied no snssr
At manners Of mankind;
No references TO foibles queer,
Nor customs unreflned.
No parsonage could take of3enss
At laughter that arose
BY uninstructed innocence
In comfort and repose.
Oh, satirists, your day Is donel
Would you in safety smile?
De certain that you build your fun
: On models infantile!
"Flattery," said Uncle Eben. rs De
hardes' kind O. work dar Is: when you
sits = person 10 used to it dat dey gifts
mad II you don keep thinkin' up sumpin
NV"
Evening star., 1937-06-25
Buried Treasure.

Prom the Sioux CITY Tribune.
II appears that We have buried al Of
cur sold where nobody can get at II
s1espt oeoRoaR.
Evening star., 1937-06-25
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All Other statss and can.ss.
Member Of the Asnnciatad Prass

a. The Associated Press 10 excusivel, entitled 10
fne use for republication VI 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., 1937-06-25
The will Of tho Peoule,

The VIII Of the People.
"Of course, you have 4 mind Of your
own"
Il hope So replied Senator Sorghum.
AT the same time I've sot to remember
that while am supposed to make the
speeches, my constituents represent the
real intellectual authority"
Evening star., 1937-06-25
Serious Moments.

Serious Moments.
THE life Of 4 sailor on shore is usually
happy and carefree."
1T is," replied Miss Cayenne. Unless
he happens to b naval ofacer with =
turn for After-dinnsr speaking"
"A good leader" said Hi Ho, the
sage Of Chinatown, should be able to
see to it that his audiences are well fed"
Evening star., 1937-06-25
Irony H Fate.

In bAttleships he sailed the blue
Mid scenes Of ocean strife;
He ventured in 4 small canoe
And nearly lost his life.
Evening star., 1937-06-25

Jud Tunkins says there have been
enough fine commencement speeches to
keep the world runnin' right forever II
people would only pay attention to en-.
Evening star., 1937-06-25
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
by FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

reader can get the answer to am
onestton OF fact BY writin1 The Epen,no
Star Information Bureau, frederic J,
Hdsksn. Director. Warrington, D. c.
Please tnclose stamp tor reply.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-01-22

Mrs II Minnie Patterson Of North
fork was among the visitors Wednes-
day OF this week
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-01-22
WATCHES NATIONS ARMED
FORCES MARCH
Gov. Holt Participates-AutO Heads
Parade, Which is Otherwise Strict
1y Military

Communicated Roosevelt stood
mt attention for an hour and 20 min
utes to review rain-soaked inaugural
parade of the nations armed forces.
Uniforms were soggy and limp by
the time the marchers reached the
presidents stand but the eyes right
command was executed us Smartly as
ever
Mr.. Roosevelt looked on from an
open portico of the count of honor, Z"
replica of the home of Andrew Jack
son, in front of the White House OIL
Pennsylvania avenue.
The reviewing booth had been en-
closed in glass, Ibut workmen were
ordered to remove this before the
president arrived. They said the pres-
dent said he could stand the rain
if the boys of the army and navy
could.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-01-22
JUDGE TANNER AND
MISS SHUPE MARRIED

The marriage OF Judge Howell NJ
Tanner, retiring judge Of the ninth
judicial district of West Virginia, 10
Miss Mary Elizabeth Shupc of Blue
field took placc Saturday night In n
quiet ceremony at the First Christian
Church In Biuefield. -
Judge Tanner graduated from tho
law school of Washington and Lee
university. For the past eight
years he hns been judge Of the Mer-
GER Wyoming Circuit court,
Mrs Tanner Is the daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs.. David G.. Shupc Of Mountain
City, Temp. She has been on the nur
sing staff of the IIlucfirm snniiar-
ium fr the past several years
The couple will make their home |
Blucficld.