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Evening star., 1937-10-04
Seeks Information on
Death of Won RichthOfen

To the Editor of The Star:
While reading recent accounts OF the
death of the famous German arman,
Baron Manfred Won Richthofen. 1 have
been struck by the diversity of the views
as TO the precise cause of his death which
exist even among eyewitneSses
The medical evidence available shows
that the path OF the fatal bullet was
such that it could not have been fired
from the ground; other sources Of in
formation state emphaticaly that this
could not possibly be. since there was no
other airplane behind that of Rich
thofen which could have fired a. him.
On these grounds, it is said that Rich
thofen was killed by a burst of bullets
hred by an Australian machine gun bat
terry in the vicinity With this latter
view l am inclined to agree, for I appre-
clate that it is possible for bullet, fired
from the ground, to take similar course
to one fired from above and behind in
the air. AT the time the shots were
hred, Richthofens red triplane was
banking, and the cockpit was exposed to
the direct fire from the ground
AS l am trying to obtain as many
opinions as possible on the subject. prior
to drafting report which will, hope,
effect definite solution to this long
standing problem, shall be very glad il
anybody with any information at all on
the matter will write direct to me. setting
forth in detail all the sequence of events.
and the conclusions as to the cause of
death at which they have arrived. 1 am
anxious that the views expressed shall be
as diverse as possible, and therefore, no
account should be ignored on the
ground of its grotesqueness or incon-
gruity. JOHN COLTMAN
Burleigh Hall. Loughborough, Leices-
tershire, England.
Evening star., 1937-10-04
Most Exciting?

Sinclair Lewis biographer of Babbitt
and historian of Main Street, calls the
United States "the most exciting coun-
try in the world" OF course he is
thinking of the New Deal and "the
more abundant life." kidnapings, gang
sters and G-men, Hollywood and Miami
Beach, the K. K. K. and Justice Black.
sudden death on the highways. baby
brides, the numbers racket, floods and
dust storms, Tobacco Road and Park
Avenue, the Brown Bomber, Churchill
Downs, Reno, May West and Clark
Gable, Boulder Dam and Greenbelt.
Gone With the Wind" potential tele
vision. moonshiners, candid camera pho
Biography, Mayor La Guardia and Cover
nor Murphy, streamlined engines and
painted finger nails, slot machines and
hamburger stands, Miss America and
Major Bowes, Walter Winchell. AL Ca
pone, Senator Borah, Boake Carter and
Oracle Allen, the Ford Motor Works and
Radio City, lynchings, lawful income
tax evasion, political clearance, jazz
bands, Shirley Temple and Charlie Nc
Carthy.
All OF which, indubitably, is 4 ro-
mantle melange, various enough in char
acter to satisfy the average skeptic. Yet
the rest Of the earth likewise has at
fractions. Consider: The undeclared war
in China, the civil strife in Spain, tho
restlessness OF Russia and the disillu.
sionment Of Germany. the pathetic
Evening star., 1937-10-04
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

A black-throated green warbler sat
in the tree.
He was one of the thousands of
migrating birds to be seen by watch
full eyes.
Behind the eyes, however, must be
an interest in bird life.
For most OF the warblers, OF whom
scores of species pass through Wash
ington these days on their way to the
South, are hard to see, even if one
likes birds.
They are impossible to spot. unless the
observer has a genuine interest in
such things.
They are small. for one thing, ard
usually marked so that they blend
well with branches and leaves.
Whether this is a provision Of Nature
to conceal them We do not know.
A casual observer would lump them
of as sparrows, and let them go.
No doubt every small garden holds
from day to day, and especially at
this time in the Fall, far more species
of birds than the owner ever imagines.
There are always little gray birds
to be seen in the grass, or flying among
the branches of the trees
Since most Of these birds will at
least sample seed in feeder this
is as good time as any to put out
box or table filled with food.
1t is not too early to begin feeding.
Not only will many migrants benefit,
but those birds which Winter here
abouts will begin to make headquarters
out OF any yard where food is to
be found.
Especially those persons who have
fed the birds regularly in the past
will want to begin early, in order not
to miss attracting many OF the migrating
birds.
They will find a feeding station,
especially if provided with water,
real life-saver
1t is easy for humans, with running
water on tap, to forget how dry the
great outdoors can get at times.
Until the recent rain, Washington and
vicinity had been exceptionally dry
during September.
Birds and other wild creatures could
find water only in creeks and the
like.
They must have missed it in many
gardens where no pools exist. or where
bird baths had been permitted to re-
main empty.
Bird baths, so-called, are not worthy
OF the name unless they are kept
filled
Some little trouble attaches to keep
ing them filled. especially in the
Autumn. when leaves blow in them
and winds tend to dry them up rapidly
Yet there are few times of the year
when birds need water more
II is always possible to incorporate
watering station along with any type
feeding device. Small pans are made
to attach to regular feeders, or bowls
or even oldfashioned pie pans may be
sunk in the ground, or merely placed
in the surface. The former is the
best usage, since it makes it easier
for the bird to reach the water
Water should not be over two inches
deep. Garden pools which have no
ledge of shallow water around the rim
are almost useless to the birds
Some amateur bird observers may feel
this is too early to start feeding, but
Evening star., 1937-10-04
Suffrage in Mexico.
from the Boise Idaho Statesman.

Prom the Boise Idaho Statesman
A Mexican dispatch says that Presi-
dent Lazaro Cardenas has promised to
send a bill to the next Congress grant,
ing equal suffrage to women and il re-
calls the days when woman suffrage
was bitter issue in the politics of the
United States.
There were radicals on both sides.
Enemies of suffrage claimed the aver
age woman was not we'll informed
enough intelligently to vote and charged
that she would be influenced principally
by sentiment and the beliefs of hus-
bands and relatives.
Radical supporters held up woman
suffrage as panacea for most of our
political ills and predicted the time
when the crooked bosses would be no
more because outraged womanhood
would not stand for them.
Looking backward, both camps seem
to have been largely wrong. 1t probably
is safe to say that American politics
is neither cleaner nor dirtier as result
OF giving women the franchise.
That women have a moral right to
the ballot by now is a well-established
principle in this country. That they
have brought better Cor worse) Gov
ernment Is extremely doubtful.
Evening star., 1937-10-04

An opinion from Mr.. Maury Maverick
tells the world that his ideas remain
unchanged regardless of numerous ex-
pressions OF opinion. Various forces have
asserted themselves in public effect and
that of genial obstinacy is considerable
among them. One of the Hoyt charac-
ters in the play house was Maverick
Brander, who still exists among some
old-timers in pleasant recollection. He
establishes a point in the Nations art
worthy TO be recalled even by those who
cherish frivolous remembrances of the
theater.
Evening star., 1937-10-04
Ed Howe.

Edgar Watson Howe preferred to be
called Ed. That was symptomatic of
his simplicity. He was deliberately plain,
purposefully unexceptional in his atti-
tude toward his world. his work and him
self. Yet not even his wish could alter
the fact that he was different. To see
him, to hear him speak, to read anything
that he wrote was to be convinced that
there was nothing common about him.
He was, instead, unique.
But his democracy was not a pretense.
He really was champion of the people,
fighting their battles with a courage
which won the commendation of the
bitterest Of enemies and the most pas
sionate Of critics That he was merely
the voice of the masses, however was
not true. His twenty-eight books were as
far over the average head rs Aldebaran
Is above Main street. The weekly paper
Evening star., 1937-10-04

plight OF Ethiopia. Each is 4 story with
vast magnetic power. Similarly, the
interest Of millions is intrigued by per-
sonalities: The Duke and Duchess OF
Windsor, King George vi and Queen
Elizabeth, Hitler and Mussolini Stain
and General Franco, Georges Bonnet.
Goering. Won Neurath, Trotzky and
Halle Selassie, George Bernard Shaw,
Albert Einstein, King Carol of Ru-
maria, Max Schmeling, Noel Cow
ard, Freddie Bartholomew, Sonia Henie,
Professor Picard, sigmund Freud, Nine
Chang Kai-Shek Mahatma Gandhi
Koki Hirota, Anthony Eden, Jozef Beck,
Tommy Farr, Ramsay Macdonald, David
LLOYD George, Maxim Litvinoff, John
Masefeld. Admiral Horthy, Pope Plus
xI and legion OF other men and women
OF distinction who would be better known
In the United States If they did not
reside elsewhere.
Much depends upon the point of view
A bicycle race in Paris is apt to have
more fascination for Parsians than a
rodeo in Wyoming. In the same way a
regatta on the Potomac engages the
notice OF Washingtonians who are lit
tie concerned about the opening OF a
long bridge in Denmark.
But perhaps Mr.. Lewis measuring
stick Is wrong. Excitement, psycholo-
gists say, is not beneficial. People need
rest from thrills. And the happiest
nations. 1t once was declared, are those
which have no annals.
Evening star., 1937-10-04
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Arrived
He toiled for his country with patience
obscure,
And offered full many a thought;
A lot that was humble he strove to
endure,
With various penalties fraught;
He studied the numerous questions that
came,
Evoking laugh or a sob;
At last he is welcomed, in comfort,
to fame,
He's got a political job!
No longer he works through the long,
weary night,
To find what the public may need;
His name is presented in letters of
light,
Which any one passing must heed;
And every one lifts up a welcoming
voice,
AS hearts are so wildly a-throb;
His labor sincere made nobody rejoice
But he's got a political job!
Evening star., 1937-10-04
he published was caviar to the general

he published was caviar to the general"
from first to last.
Perhaps it is inevitable that philoso-
pliers should be isolated. The Sage of
Potato Hill was an individualist exactly
as Socrates was and might have shared
the same fate had he been known to as
large and well-organized a public. All
that exempted him from suppression was
the utter disregard, the profound neglect,
of millions, A small company of white
famous. The crowd passed by on the
other side"
Meanwhile, Ed Howe lived and labored
not in vain. His provocative wisdom in
f1uenced those who. indirectly, influenced
the national thought. Thus, the people
received at secondhand the doctrine they
would not accept from its sponsor. The
Kansas Diogenes was Systematically re-
written day by day through many years.
He was initiated by scores of journalistic
contemporaries who appreciated his
genius, but understood better than he
the limited capacity Of readers for raw
meat" So 1t was that the gentle, kindly,
grouchy old gentleman" justified the
opinion of William Allen White that
"he has done more good > than any
man in the country"
Far in the future there may be a re-
discovery of Ed Howe's elemental worth
He probably was the keenest thinker of
his generation in America, qualified to
Twain. But he was too much in advance
of the multitude to be properly cele-
brated while he still could hear the
applause.
Evening star., 1937-10-04

there is no law about it--one may begin
any time.
The main concern is whether one has
the money to spare. 1t does take little
money to run a feeder regularly but
those who do it usually find that the
pleasure they derive from it more than
repays them, to say nothing OF the good
1t does the birds.
No excuse is needed for bird feeding,
but il any one feels that such is neces-
sary 1t may be found in the great work
done by the songsters In destroying in
sects.
1t has been estimated that birds, by
and large, kill fully IS per cent OF the
insects which come into being annually.
They do this not because they are
altruists, or desirous Of aiding Americas
farmers, but solely because they are
hungry.
On this basis, some might say, every
bird which is fed by hand" would be
prevented from killing its due share of
insects. but happily it does not work out
that way, for the birds are fed only at
the time the bugs" become dormant.
1t is the same with cats Well-fed cats
are popularly supposed to be poor
mousers, but commonly the thing does
not work out that way. A mouse is
too much for any cat TO resist, whether
1t is hungry or surfeited with food. A
mouse is sport, TO cat. 1t is game"
Birds which are fed at feeding sta
tions may be prevented from searching
for insects from time TO time, espe-
cially if fed in Summer, but in the
main, they cannot be made to relinquish
their century-old quest.
1t must be remembered that all of
our popular songsters are wild birds,
in the true sense; man cannot spoil
them in any way. because they will
not let him. 1t is as easy and sure
as that.
Those who gave up feeding during
the Summer will find it real pleasure
to begin again.
Just when to begin must vary with
conditions. Some will feel that it is
too early, others will find that their
pocket book must be consulted.
The moment food is put out. how
ever, the birds will begin TO gather
1t is always interesting to see just how
long it will be for birds to find fresh
food.
Sometimes the English sparrow will
find it within few minutes, although
not bird had been seen in the neigh
borhood for several weeks.
Again it may take the birds day
or longer.
Sometimes the cardinals are the first
to arrive.
Birds have been very scarce in most
local gardens for several weeks. with
the exception of some migrating robins.
1t is extremely interesting 10 watch
the bird population pick up the mo-
ment feeding on a regular scale is
begun again.
This is a Transformation one must
see to appreciate.
Even in the suburbs few birds are
to be seen at this time. One must
look carefully for them: -throated
black warblers and others do not call
attention to themselves casually.
They are to be seen by looking care
fully-and by putting out food for them.
Both methods are to be commended.
They go hand in hand in the pleasant
sport of bird watching.
Evening star., 1937-10-04
There Is Good Fun
In Telling Fortunes

Here is booklet showing how to read
fortunes in a variety of ways. 1t tells
what the stars predict, what the lines
of your hand foretell and what your
dreams rNean. In addition to all this.
Fortune Telling shows how to read
cards, how to interpret tea leaves and
coffee grounds. and adds a wealth of
interesting facts on signs, omens and
superstitions. This booklet will provide
endless amusement at any party. Even
the most serious-minded must relax
occasionally, and telling fortunes is good
fun. Order your copy today. Enclose
10 cents to cover cost and handling.
Evening star., 1937-10-04

1t may be that the head man OF the
Ku Klux Klan will feel that his organi-
cation has missed the serious considera-
tion to which it is entitled. Many per-
sons remember when THE Birth of a
Nation was one of the sensational pub
licity productions.
Evening star., 1937-10-04

The autumn hastens and the citizen
who would like to be on congenial terms
with a steady job is entitled to direct
and earnest consideration. He has been
too much represented" with perhaps too
little consideration in speaking his own
views for himself.
Evening star., 1937-10-04

The Mediterranean is large body of
water whose shores are crowded with
works of art which tend to take people's
minds of the business of fighting; some
thing which, however, was never fully
accomplished
Evening star., 1937-10-04

Some of the members OF the United
States Supreme Court are old men. The
view Of an old man is worth having in
a critical situation and it should not be
interrupted too far by demonstrations
of smart salesmanship.
Evening star., 1937-10-04

There is one question which will stand
in the face of men and machinery and
that is What are you going to do about
it?" 1t has been repeated several times
in world affairs.
Evening star., 1937-10-04

The most recent radio broadcast is
held under consideration by Mr.. Ickes
who has not decided to apply the wis
dom of the Maryland farmer to what
may be weather demonstration.
Evening star., 1937-10-04

The amount Of discussion caused by one
new member of the United States Su-
preme Court is warning of what might
happen if more changes had been sud-
denly undertaken.
Evening star., 1937-10-04
Revenges.

Rcvenges. =
do you seek revenges?"
Never" answered Senator Sorghum.
I'm politics you can usually let nature
take its course in handing out hard
luck to those who happen to deserve it,"
Jud Tunkins says musicians should
learn to say mo" It's kind -heartedness
and willingness to oblige that make
so many men try to sing tenor.
Evening star., 1937-10-04
Keeping the Record Straight
From the indianapolis News

Or it may be that China's appeal to
the League Of Nations to intervene to
halt Japanese aggression was made just
to keep the record straight.
Evening star., 1937-10-04

is WLW at Cincinnati, with 100000
watts This is the Crosley concern
with which Charles Nicholson, publicity
director Of the Democratic National
Committee, recently became affiliated as
public relations counsel. Practically all
the other big stations in the country are
50,000-watters.
Copyright. 1887.
Evening star., 1937-10-04
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tne use Tor republication OF all news dispatch es
ereoited 70 u or not otherwise credited in this
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herein are also reserved
Evening star., 1937-10-04
Modern Influence

Modern Influence.
My radio! My radio
You tell me what to eat and drink;
And, as the evenings come and 20,
You tell me what to say and think.
Evening star., 1937-10-04
Modern improvements.

A lovely land we'll call our own,
All free from sorrowing and pain,
When the mosquitoes all have flown
And only hummingbirds remain.
Evening star., 1937-10-04

"A man dat loves de sound of his
own voice. said Uncle Eben, "is mighty
liable to find hisself VIII an audience
Of one"
Evening star., 1937-10-04
A Dog Lover.

A Dog Lover.
"Why don't you write something about
your dogs?"
They are faithful friends. Why
should I submit them to vulgar gossip
about their personal peculiarities?"
Evening star., 1937-10-04

''Never rail at any enemy" said HI
Ho, the sage OF Chinatown. why
should you attempt the inestimable
favor of correcting his faults?"
Evening star., 1937-10-04
Night Final Edition.

Eight Final and Sunday Star zoe per month
colectrn made at the end Of ese prF monb 9ntn on
each week, orders may be sent by mail or tee-
phone National 5000
Evening star., 1937-10-04

A reader can pet the ansuer TO anu
question OF jact BY ,orittng The Euenino
Star Information Bureau. Frederic j.
HasSn, director, Washington, D. c.
Please tnclose stamp for reply.
Evening star., 1937-10-04

@. How many flags has Texas had7
"A. K.
A. Six: Spain, France, Mexico, Texas.
the Confederacy and the United States.
Evening star., 1937-10-04

@. Please describe Elysium-T. G.
A. This was the paradise of the Greeks.
and was also called the Isles of the
Blest. This home after death was sup
posed to abound in beautiful gardens,
meadows and groves. where birds sing,
rivers wind between banks fringed with
laurel and the air is always pure and
the day serene.
Evening star., 1937-10-04

Ihe Evening Star Newspaper Company.
11th ST. eno Pennsylvania Ave.
New York Office: 1Io East 42nd st.
Chicago once: 435 North Michigan Ave
Evening star., 1937-10-04

Q. Are any radio stations in the United
states licensed to transmit television?
w. H.
A. Eighteen stations are now licensed
to transmit teleWsion images expert
mentally.
Evening star., 1937-04-04
Miss Mar jorie Altman
Married to Mr.. Thomas Hall.

Miss Marjorie Altman
Married to Mr.. Thomas Hall.
THE wedding Of Miss Marjorie
Elizabeth Altman, daughter Of
Mrs. Roland K. Altman of Toronto,
Canada. and Mr.. Thomas Vernon
Hall, son of Mr. and Mrs. T..
Homer Hall of Washington, took place
yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the
Rhode Island Avenue Methodist Prot
estant Church, the Rev. Raymond w.
White officiating. Preceding the cere-
mony Mr.. Eliot Button sang, accom-
panied by Mrs. Margaret Gilligan
Harris. The church was decorated
with large baskets Of cut Spring flow-
ers and palms.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her uncle, Alderman William
N. Altman of Mount Vernon, N. Y, wore
a navy blue lace suit trimmed in red.
Her blue hat was trimmed with for
get-me -nots and long veil and her
corsage bouquet was of gardenias and
lilies Of the valley.
Miss Lillian Stein OF Brooklyn, NJ Y,
was the maid OF honor and wore an
ensemble of beige crepe and cluster
Of rosebudS.
Mr.. B. A. P. Doehrer of Washington
was the best man and the ushers were
Mr.. James Crooks, Mr.. George Hawse,
Mr.. Norman Land and Mr.. Charles
Schwab Of Washington.
Immediately following the ceremony
the couple received their friends In the
reception room Of the church, follow
ing which the bridegrooms parents
entertained at an informal reception
at their home.
After their return from a wedding
trip the bride and bridegroom will
make their home at 6632 Harlan place,
Takoma Park, D. c.
Out-of-town guests were Mrs. ALL
man Of Toronto, Canada, mother of
Evening star., 1937-04-04

the bride; Mrs. William NJ Altman,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Parker Altman and
Miss Lillian Altman of Mount Vernon,
N. Y, and Miss Lillian Stein of Brook
lyn, N. Y.
The bride was educated at Loretto
Abbey and Shaw's College in Toronto
and received her nurses training in
Philadelphia. Prior to her resigna-
ton the first Of March she was in
charge of the nursery OF Trinity Hos
pital in Brooklyn, N Y. The bride
groom is a graduate OF Mckinley High
School, and is employed in the Cor
neliuS Printing Co.
Evening star., 1937-04-04
Dillenback.L
Marriage Announced
In LaYtonsVille
T AYTONsV1LLE, Nd, April g.

7 AYToNsV1LLE, Md, April s.
Announcement has been made
Of the marriage Of Mrs. Edith Estelle
Dillenback, daughter OF Mrs. Achsah
Davis OF Goshen, to Mr.. Eugene
Landers. The ceremony took place
at the home Of the brides cousin, DR..
Edgar c. Powers, OF Towson. Mr.
and Mrs. Landers will make their
home in Wynnewood Park, Md.
Mrs. Cora S. Howard spent the
week in West Virginia visiting Sen
ator and Mrs. Clayton Haines at their
home in Charles Town and Mrs. Flora
Downey In Martinsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Windham OF
Corapolis, Paa. Mr.. and Mrs. Camden
Windham and their family, Mrs. Pearl
McGregor and Mr.. Clarence Barber
of Washington were dinner guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs MoWatt Windham Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hobbs and
Mr.. Charles Hobbs, jr., Of GlenWood,
in Howard County, we're guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Stewart at
Qlnucr SUNDAY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Grimes have
moved into their newly built home
in Woodf1eld, adjoining Mr.. and Mrs
Elmer Green Mr.. and Mrs. John
Burdette have sold their farm and
they, too, have started to build in
Woodfield
Miss Hattie Griffith of Rockville
was week end guest at Avalon, the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Blunt,
near Goshen.
Mrs. William Clarke and her sister
Miss Elsie England, entertained at a
bridge luncheon at Mrs. Clarke S
home, on the Norbeck pike, Wednes-
day. Among those present were Mrs.
Charles G. Holland, Miss Lillian Eng