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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

noon at exactly O'Clock, had spread
themselves out like skirmishing party
and had flown away, one by one, within
20 minutes of the time first seen.
Our robin foraging party was ex-
! ceeded by 100 per cent and our infor-
mant took proper pride in letting us
know.
A hundred robins, at one time, and
all on one lawn, even very large one
must be sight, picture which but few
persons ever have seen.
The advantage of being a bird OBJ
server is that it makes one recognize the
unusual in bird life when it is seen.
No doubt many person has seen
such robin formations without giving
| it second thought. "Oh, just some
BIRDS he would declare, even if any
one called his attention to the sight.
The New robins flew in that afternoon
at 3 o'clock, and did not remain more
than Is or 20 minutes, he said
They came in from the Southwest and
flew away to the Northwest.
The excitement and real pleasure Of
their visit could be known only to people
who know and love the wild birds.
New found in this hobby something
which, having interested him for life
time, was more than an old friend in
his retirement.
The excitement of a long political and
newspaper life had given place to the
quiet of a beautiful country home. in
whose hospitable hedges thousands OF
songsters found refuge
This was side of a diverse character
which many who knew only his bluff
exterior scarce could credit
He was genuine in his desire for no
publicity. He had had his share of that.
X
1t is fine picture to remember-the
man, the robins, the clear day, the damp
lawn growing green again in the sun
shine.
1t gives a good hint to many person
retired, or who is about to be retired.
What better way, what happier way, than
to be good to the birds, to take a real
interest in them, to feed them, to pro-
vide them houses to nest in, hedges to
sleep in, berried shrubs to give them
food in the cold?
This side of the life of Harry S. New,
however, shows that it must be based
on prior knowledge and interest.
All his life, practically, he had been
interested in the birds. During the
interludes of a busy career he found
time to help them and to study them.
In his old age he found they gave
him treasure of interest and happy
watchfulness which were so precious to
him that he shared it only with those
he knew to be interested.
He would have been the last to make
light of bread crumbs spread out on a
humble wlndowsill, or to have sneered
at English sparrows because they were
SO common.
And the birds loved him and came
to his place at all seasons of the year,
not SO much because it was large, but
because it harbored human beings who
loved them and understood them.
Understanding-let us plead for it, and
remember Harry New as one who under
stood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
More Pictures.

Those who have watched from dis
lance the development of Andrew w.
Melons gallery of masterpieces must
have been pleased to learn, as they did
yesterday, that he still is buying pic
lures. For more than decade it was
an open secret in Washington that he
was collecting great canvases; then, in
1885, he permitted public announcement
of his plan to make the Nations Capital
one of the most important art centers of
the world. But the story was not fin
ished when his gift was formally &C
copied by Congress. Instead it now is
an established fact that he is continuing
to add to the treasures he has pledged
to his country.
His recent purchases are notable in
themselves. In them it may be said
their creators become, as it were, citi-
zens of the central city of the Western
World-their names, their legends, the
inspiration of their genius cross the sea
and a vaster ocean Of time to a new
scene and new period of human ex-
perience. So they live again and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Wild birds lost one Of their best friends
this week, but they will not know it, for
before he left he gave orders that the
feeding stations be filled as usual.
Thus he remembered his feathered
friends that had given him so much
| pleasure at his home, Hemlock Hedge
Edgemoor, Nd
Only the birds and a few humans
knew the late Harry S. New as an anna
teur ornithologist.
He had loved the birds for more than
half a century, though, and kept that
love as precious and private thing.
This column had the privilege, about
a year ago, of presenting a letter from
| the former Postmaster General, but, in
accordance with the custom here, only
the initials were used in printing it.
The letter, in addition to word pic
ture Of birds feeding at his estate, gave
much general advice, gathered over a
long period
Owing to the famous hedges which
surround the place, the New estate at
Edgemoor has long been a wild bird
Mecca.
In the letter referred to above, the
statement was made that no bird which
came to his feeders could be turned
away because a fellow could not pick
and choose when he put out free lunch
stand"
There shone the man and the bird
lover. The humblest English sparrow
was welcomed to his beautiful hedges
and to the overf1owing feeding tables,
which were placed nearby.
The owner was very fond of his hedges,
not only because they were fine speci-
mems Of their type, but particularly be-
cause the birds liked them. They slept
and nested In them, and on Wintry days
found shelter in them.
Readers may recall a description of
100 robins alighting on lawn, as printed
here March last
The lawn was that of Harry New
and the account was given by him to the
writer over the telephone several days
before.
Charley" he called, in that nasal
Hoosier drawl SO characteristic of him,
now don't use my name, but 1 have
just seen something mighty unusual"
What was it, Mr.. New?"
"A hundred robins. Charley. a hun
dred robins came down on the lawn,
one after the other. I counted them as
they alighted."
Were they all spread out, deployed, as
it were?"
Yes, sir he continued, in real ex-
element. They were spread out there
SO that Mrs. New and I could count
them"
1t must have been a real sight"
Never saw anything like it in nv
life. and have been watching the birds
now for half a century"
1t is not generally known that the
common robin flies in flocks at migra-
ton time, both in the Fall, when re-
turning to the South, and in very early
Spring, when coming North again.
The writer here had published an &C
count last October of SO robins which
descended upon his back yard one after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Behind the Scenes.

Behind the Scenes.
How often, as from day to day
The world puts drama on display,
I've wondered as to what 1t means
And longed to look behind the scenes,
The loud majestic battle song
The melodies that move the throng-
Their singers admiration strike.
I long to see just what they're like.
From where I sit the show proceeds
On lines that seem to meet our need,
While palaces or forests rise
Meath tranquil or tempestuous skies.
Yet well know that speeches grand
Are learned with patience at command,
And that the trees and castles tall
If jostled probably will fall.
Behind the scenes I long to be,
The working there to see.
Yet my illusions still I clutch.
It's better not to see too much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

situations, which involve many parts of
the body with their manifestations.
Pure types are rare, and all the types
connect by many intermediate forms or
interpretations. Some of the types are
already fairly represented at birth, but in
general their full development is not
realized until near or within adult life,
and they may undergo some changes
even later
THE full determination and precision
OF these types still is far from complete,
and SO is their understanding. The
clearing of their significance will be
one of the major tasks of anthropology
IN the future. The most advanced ex-
preston OF typogency is perhaps that of
human racial divisions"
Human types in the past, DR.. Hrdlicka
points out may have been specifically
obvious, but they have been so elusive
that nobody has been able to formulate
them with specific data. This has led
some biologists and anthropologists to
deny their existence altogether and to
maintain that the human race was an
lndlvisible whole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

OF access to New York: Chicago, with g.
$4,000; Philadelphia, with 1850 900; De-
troit, with 1858 900; Cleveland, with 900-
600; Baltimore, with 1000, or a total
OF roundly 9,5980OO. The combined
populations of the six English cities is
100000 and OF the six American cities
l6,578,oO0.
NO such masses of people as gather
IN London on the occasion of a corona
ton assemble IN Washington when q
President is inaugurated, which is a
TACT not to be deplored in view of the
task OF housing, feeding and transporting
such an immense multitude,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
Churlish and Childish.

MussoliniS latest exhibition of anti
British pique-banishment of British
newspapers from Italy and withdrawal
OF Fascist correspondents from Great
Britain-is timed to be slap at the
coronation by blotting that colorful
event out of existence, as far as Italians
are concerned. Churlish and childish as
the ill-natured gesture is, it is not with
out political significance. It discloses
that Anglo-1talian relations, despite the
January entente whereby the two powers
agreed to live amicably alongside each
other in the Mediterranean, are in
corrigibly strained.
A combination of recent DEVELOPMENTS
is responsible for the dictators mani
festation of spleen. He resents the pres
ence in Westminster Abbey of Halle
Selassie, deposed Emperor of Ethiopia,
as an honored guest and as token of
Downing Streets refusal to acknowledge
King Victor Emmanuel's right to that
title. British criticism of the massacre
at Adds Ababa and reflections on the
fighting qualities of Italian troops before
Madrid heaped Mussolini's cup of Anglo
phobe fury to OVERCOMING
Still smarting under British leader
ship OF the sanctions campaign last
year, Rome deemed this weeks first
anniversary of the Ethiopian conquest
an ideal moment for showing Fascist
teeth. Apart from the specific grievances
aforementioned, there can be little doubt
that the British action which supremely
inks the italian soul is the rearmament
program whereby John Bull signals that
never again shall his authority be chal-
lenged or his national pride humbled by
the Roman autocrat, who has Just pro-
claimed himself protector of Islam"
The glamour of the royal drama in
London will hardly be dimmed by the
press and newsreel boycott ordained by
Mussolini. Britons view the embargo
with characteristic imperturbability The
only victims of it, after ALL are the
Italian people, who will be deprived of
that long-range participation in an
historic affair which the rest of the
civilized world is privileged to enjoy. II
Duce poses as a paragon of political
realism, even though his tactics are
strongly tinctured with the spectacular.
His brusque fouting of British opinion
at time like this raises doubts whether
he is the master international strategist
which legend has tended to depict him.
His coronation stunt reveals that he
is hopelessly lacking in comprehension
OF British psychology. The incident it.
self doubtless will promptly fade into
the limbo of the forgotten, but not before
charging the Anglo-1talian atmosphere
with new poison. Nor will it fail to turn
the searchlight of world notice afresh
upon the fact that fascism means ruth
less suppression of the freedom of the
press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

The vernacular of base ball and the
films will 60 into the argument to show
that a new language will have its hear
ing when new laws are to be called upon
to assist in regulating human relations
Most OF the new words" have claimed
only the scholarly curiosity which in
dulges but does not satisfy. Plain United
States is still good enough for plain
questions which call for the Judgment
of plain people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

An analysis of the situation in London
indicates the great demonstration will
the customary complaints among those
who did not get the most prominent no
tice. Such things are almost inevitable
incidents even when the world embraces
an occasion which implies general re-
joicing and consistent hope for the
future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton.
Fresh-Cut Grass.

There is no sWeeter scent than grass
unstored
And yet fresh-moWn;
1t lies in little mounds upon the sward
Still green in tone,
Yet pouring out such odors where it lies
AS might be waited down from Paradise.
And now robin hops along the grass
Seeking his food;
He hesitates beside the soft, green mass
In change of mood,
Flies with one crushed, sweet blade to q
tree-crest-
think to add its fragrance to his nest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

When teacher is prepared to give the
public an educational glimpse of the
world at large he is naturally put to it
10 guarantee that it will show only the
features that imply charm. The wis
dom OF the world is not invariably in
accord with its most ostentatious pur-
poses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

settlement of the actors strike by
Joseph M. Schenck Of the Screen Actors
Guild is hailed as possibility of peace
In fretful situation Mr.. Schenck will
be welcomed as man who is ready to
do what he can to promote peace when
disturbance threatens from mysterious
sources and unexpected causes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

AS Mussolini looks the world over he
sees many points which he cannot ap-
prove. Nevertheless the coronation dis
play will be given and the press will as
usual be liberal in telling the truth about
the great demonstration regardless of
II Duce's sentiments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

A few of the wise old heads that knew
how things used to be done in an emer-
gency will be handy for references as
mature men are requested to consider
new emergencies; which have to use the
same old material in solving new prob
lens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
Kentucky Wafer.

From the Asheville Times.
The news editor who wrote the head
line, Kentucky Town Faces Water
Famine" must be a rookie who never
heard that water is only used over there
to have something flowing under the
bridreS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
Bedtime Stories.

Bedtime Stories.
The little bedtime story brought
BY radio has no twilight cheer
Instead the narrative is fraught
With a recurrent sense of fear.
And children at the close of day
Who laughed so merrily of yore
Pull covers round their heads and say,
"Oh, please don't tell me any more"
"A good politician" said Uncle Eben,
"kin ask me how Is gittin' along in a
way dat makes me fohgit all about de
way he let all my relations lose DER
jobs last year"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
LaZiness.

From the worcester Gazette.
A scientist says the machine is making
humanity lazy, or perhaps, more accur-
ately, lazier. In other words, the old
saying "Let George do it" ought now
to be amended to "Let George get some
body to do it for him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

Divorce lawyers have way of telling
strange truths, but they have also way
OF keeping to private quarrels and allow
ing the settlement of fortunes to pro-
coed upon accustomed lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

After Mr.. Farley has made a clear ex-
PLANTATION OF his demands Of personal
appeal, it must remain for Mr.. Hays to
show that he can meet them in the
screen tests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
Touring.

Touring.
What has become of Mesa Bill?" in
quired the travelling salesman.
Hes tourin' the country" answered
Cactus Joe
Where is he now?"
Cant say. But Bill has one O them
pernicious natures that jest naturally
keep man bein' put out O. one town
after another
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
Self-SuMciency.

From the Scranton Times.
A number Of European countries are
attempting to make themselves self
sufficient so as to be ready for war But
if country can be made self sufficient,
why does it need a war?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

was, he should appoint Senator who
would support President Roosevelts Su-
preme Court program. Berry Allied that
requirement perfectly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
Much Ground for Dispute.

From the Fort Wayne News-sentinel.
midas new constitution fills 600 pages.
That should guarantee plenty of future
judicial controversy.
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limitations.

Prom the Fort Wayne News-sentinel.
Most church-goers, hearing the story
OF the widow who gave her mite imme-
diately resolve to give mite also.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
After a Round of Tips.

I'VE are often accused by foreigners
OF caring too much for money"
I'VE have gone too far" said Senator
Sorghum, lin trying to convince them
to the contrary by giving it up without a
murmur"
Jud Tunkins says money gets so much
attention that a man who has a lot of
it may resemble manager trying to
be as prominent as the real stars of
the show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

Civilization has gone far" said Hi
Ho, the sage of Chinatown, but 1t has
not taught us to be as generous toward
the faults OF others as we are toward
our own"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
Unfailing Supply.

Unfailing Supply.
Advice Is something strange, they say.
It's squandered without care.
The more a person gives away,
The more he has to spare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIV.

reader can get the ans,Der to any
question OF fact By priting The Euening
Star Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Haskin, Director, Washington, d. C.
Please 1nclose stamp jar reply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

@. Is it true that child has to have
permit to fly kite in Germany2-W. B.
A. For the protection of airplanes there
is regulation that any one wishing to
fly kite more than 300 feet must obtain
permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

Q. Does Diego Rivera, the muralist,
belong to the Communist party?-F. H.
A. Rivera belonged to the official Com
munist party until 1929 when he was
ousted for alleged desertion of its prin-
ciples. He then allied himself with
Trotzky, becoming a member of the
Fourth International.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

@. What are the outstanding race
mares of the world?--W. H.
A. The eight outstanding race mares
OF the world are as follows: United States,
Miss Woodford; England, La Fleche;
Ireland, Pretty Polly; Australia, Wakeful;
New Zealand, Desert Gold; France,
Plalsanterie; Germany, Nereid, and Aus
tria, Kincsem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-11

AAoVAOAAo, t1ACACAOAC, d1c GIOuUlCu Wllcll
they consider the difficulties which may
be raised by the constantly increasing
costs of production and the higher
prices.
Major George L. Berry yesterday took
the oath of Office as Senator from Ten
nessee, succeeding the late Senator Bach
man. Major Berry, who heads the press
mems union, is the first president of a
labor organization to enter the upper
house. Tennesseans take their politics
seriously. Senator Berry will serve until
his successor has been elected next year.
1t has been reported that Governor
Browning of Tennessee, who appointed
Senator Berry, is anxious himself to come
to the Senate. He must make up his
mind whether to seek the seat now held
by Berry in the 1888 election or to run
against Senator Mcclellan in 1910.
Browning was nominated for Governor
last year in the Democratic primary over
candidate supported by Mcclellan. He
had the aid of the Democratic boss of
Memphis and that section of the State,
Democratic National Committeeman
Crump.
There is reason to believe that the
Governor might not have the support of
Crump against Mcclellan himself. In
the second place, beating Mcclellan in
Tennessee is tough job-when he him
self is running-as some of his op-
ponents in the past have learned to
their sorrow. Whether Berry will stand
aside for Browning next year remains
to be seen. It has been suggested that
Berry may acquiesce. One thing the
Governor had impressed upon him dur
Ing his recent trip to washington. That
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-18
OWENS GIVEN
4 BERTHS ON
ALL-STAR TEAM

NEW YORK. Jan. 10. WP)-Jesse
Owens amateur honors ended to-
day with selection of the Ohio State
Negro for four berths on the ANA
teur Athletic Unions All-America
track and field team, picked an
nually by Daniel j. Ferris, secretary
treasurer.
The only rival of Owens. who re-
Gently turned professional, was
Donald Lash, the long-striding sem
ior CT Indiana, named for three of
the longer distance runs. Owens
was chosen for the 100 and 200
meter dashes. the 200 meter hurdles
and the broad jump. Lash was
picked for the 5000 and 100000
meters and the croSs-country run.
There were five Negroes and 27
white athletes named for the myth
ical team with the colored boys get
ting every sprint assignment up to
600 meters. Ralph Metcalfe of the
Marquette club was the 60-meter
choice and Archie Williams, Uni
yersity of California. 400 meter.
Eddie O'Brien of the New York A.
c.. was picked for the 600 meters,
and John Woodruff. University OF
Pittsburgh, was chosen for the 300.
The only other colored athlete PICK
ed was Cornelius johnson of Comp
ten Junior college, for the high
jump.
Each of Americas nine Olympic
was named.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-18
MAN FOR MAN
TRADE SLATED
TO AID CLUBS

CLEVELAND, Jan. 18. U.P)-The
American league baseball clubs of
Cleveland and st. Louis today saw
hope for their sagging fortunes in
a three-way man-for-ma;l trade.
the biggest in either city in years.
For Pitcher Oral Hildebrand, Left
Fielder Joe Vosmik and Shortstor
Bill Knickerbocker, the Indians
will receive from the Browns.
Pitcher Ivy Paul Andrews, Left
Fielder Julius softer and Shortstop
Lynford Larry.
Cyril C. Slapnicka, assistant to
President Alva Bradley of the
Cleveland club, and Manager Rog-
er Hornsby of the Browns. ex-
pressed complete satisfaction with
the deal.
Our high expectations for past
teams have failed TO materialize, y
said Slapnicka. I'VE thought a
shakeup and some new blood might
create a better playing combination
and winning spirit"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-18
Golf Club Members
To Make Plans for
Tourney at Smoker


Heralding preparations for team
matches and major tournaments.
Barbara Worth &C members VIII
gather at the club house Wednes-
day night for the third of a series
of smokers. Chicken dinner is slat-
ed for 7. followed by presentation
of trophies in recent club tourna-
ments and entertainment. Mem
bers expecting to attend may make
reservations by contracting Root.
Mcnamara entertainment COM
,nitee chairman. or Curley Vesey'
club professional.
Definite dates for the Brawley
Lettuce tournament over the Del
Rio &C course at Brawley have
been set for the week of February
T to IA Match play viii start
Thursday with the SO hole finals
slated for Sunday. A field OF close
to 300 is expected TO enter the an
ual handicap event.
The annual Imperial valley
championship will be held Febru-
<ary % to q over the Barbara worth
links. tournament officials an
bounced today.