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Evening star., 1937-02-03

prizes for physics, chemistry, physiology
and medicine, literature and peace long
since came to be regarded as pre-
eminent badges of merit. Practically
without exception, the annual selections
have commanded worldwide approval.
Since 1901, nationals of Austria, Belgium,
India, Canada, the Netherlands, Den
mark, Great Britain, France, Germany,
Italy, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Argentina and the
United States have received the coveted
accolade. Sweden is particularly proud
of having continued the awards even
during the World War, thereby doing
more than any other nation to prevent
the cosmos of science from being sub
merged in the hatreds and suspicious Of
that all-engulfing conflict.
The greatest luminaries of twentieth
century Germany were honored re-
cipientS OF the Nobel distinction. Among
them were men like Mommsen, Koch.
Roentgen, Einstein, Hertz, Fischer,
Mann, Ostwald, Haber, Nernst. Bosch,
Won Behring, Meyerhof, Eucken, Heyse
and Stresemann. Few of these notables,
who, through recognition by the Nobel
committees, brought fresh luster to the
German name as we'll as to their own
fame, any longer adorn the Teutonic
scene. If they could, it is reasonably
safe to assume that they would not
shrink from protest against the stupid
and futile gesture which Hitler has just
made in the direction of a great and
friendly little nation and an institution
unselfishly devoted to promotion OF
progress in all the humanitarian arts.
Evening star., 1937-02-03
More Nazi Stupidity.

Not content with having rubbed the
two great Western European democra-
cies the wrong way, Nazi diplomacy
seems now to have embarked upon the
bungling path of alternating the Reich's
small democratic neighbors. A few days
ago grave offense was given to the
Netherlands in connection with the
marriage of Princess Juliana. Now it is
the Swedes, allied to Germany, like the
people of Holland, by sentimental, geo.
graphical and ethnic ties who have been
gratuitously affronted. Irritated by be-
stowal of the Nobel peace prize on Carl
Won Ossietzky, a German publicist only
recently interned in concentration
camp for his opposition to the Nazi
cult, Der Fuehrer has formally decreed
that henceforth no German may accept
a Nobel prize either for peace or for any
other achievement Instead, the Reich
will set up system of purely German
awards for literature, science and re-
search. Hitler's people are thus sullenly
withdrawn by ukase from world COM
petition in which, since its establish
ment three decades ago, Germans have
won nearly a quarter of all awards.
It Is easy to credit Stockholm reports
that Hitler. by stroke of the pen, has
swept away most of the Swedish good
will for Germany built up by intensive
Nazi propaganda during the last four
years. Sweden's people take legitimate
pride in the foundation created by their
compatriot, the late scientist Alfred B.
Nobel, the inventor Of dynamite. The
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hibition and continued in active service
until the fire which finally destroyed it
only a few weeks ago.
OF course, it is true that worlds fair
and exposition architecture customarily
is ephemeral. It seems to be rule that
such creations must be wrecked when
their immediate value has been realized.
The exceptions are few. Local COM
munities ordinarily do not wish to be
burdened with the expense of maintain
ing numbers of huge edifices for which
they have no regular or constant re-
quirement.
But the projected auditorium for
Washington ought not to be confused
with any such white elephant" The
demand here is for monumental build
ing of lasting material character and
of perpetual spiritual significance. Espe-
cially if the plan is to include commem-
grafton of Thomas Jefferson, perman-
ence is of primary Importance. Any
structure not intended to survive con-
tinued use for decades would be doubly
ineffective. Congress ought not to waste
a moment considering a mere gesture
toward the kind of edifice that every
body visions-an architectural MASTER
piece commensurate in beauty, capacity,
facility and durability equal to the need.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

Word comes from New York City that
the favorite roosttng places Of the star
nngs there are the Metropolitan Museum
Of Art and Grants tomb.
Here, Of course, the District Building
Is tops" with these birds.
In the great city to the north it Is
getting to be favorite late afternoon
diversion to watch the return Of the
Starlings to their rooSting places.
There, as here, birds of all types leave
their feeding grounds between and
4:30 o'clock these days, and wing back
to their favorite retreats for the night.
There has been plenty Of criticism OF
neutrality-suspicious. it would be just as
well II many persons tried to find some
thing interesting about them.
Watch the starlings come back to roost
here, too. If you happen to be downtown
at the right time.
There are few natural aviators which
are more capable in flight than these.
Their selection of cornices and ledges
in uch-ornamented buildings may or
may not show natural taste for art!
But it is curious fact that evidently
they prefer such buildings, whether
made of marble, granite or limestone.
II there is ever to be any dislodglng
Of them from their favorite sleeping
quarters, here or elsewhere, it will come
about through a study by ornithologists
and amateur bird lovers of the habits of
the creatures
Just what is 1t which the birds like in
such places?
Then, if this Is discovered. 1t may be
possible to remove it, whereupon the
birds will leave, at least in theory. In
practice it may be quite different.
StarlingS are such wise, brave and
cautious birds, so long accustomed to
the ways of man. that the latter will
have no easy task to get rid of them
from places they are not wanted. Their
protected status, as song birds, is re-
sponsible for the methods used to date.
Surely many of these methods must
strike these intelligent birds as extremely
clownish, to a degree. 1t is easy to
imagine some old fellow looking down
from his ledge and saying, "Ho, hum,
here comes another of those fellows with
balloons Well, suppose I must fly
around for time, just to make him feel
he amounts to something"
Sturnus vulgaris as the scientists call
him, is a wise old bird, as sagaciouS as
the proverbial OWL and maybe just a
little more so.
He is said by the experts to have all
the physical and psychological char
acteristics of crow. He is about 8
inches long. with an extremely stubby
tail, so much so that he appears to have
none at all.
Always on guard. he is not easily
frightened, especially by man-made
dangers" intended to drive him away.
The flock scatters but if you look
close you will discover one or two out
posts have remained to do guard duty.
AS soon as the clamor dies down, these
birds signify it in some way-we have
never been able to discover how-and
pretty soon the others will be back again.
This is best seen in the home yard.
when a small flock of these active, strong
birds flies down to sample the grass seed.
They are after garden, or land, snails
too. and in this way do a great deal OF
good.
Evening star., 1937-02-03
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Almost always their arrival is heralded
by one bird, which flies down and looks
around.
If he sees anything suspicious, evi-
IDENTIFY, he flies up into tree and re-
mains there silently for long time.
He may even fly away.
Soon he returns, however, and within
a few minutes the entire flock drops
down, one by one, planning down from
tree limbs or the ridge of the house.
These birds are among the finest OF
all flyers. Their every motion in the
air is capable and graceful, probably
Just a little more so, many will think,
than the great run Of songSters. Yes, the
startling is a song bird. although his
music is not SO hot" as an American
puts it.
When it comes to aviation, however,
he is in a class by himself, especially in
mass formations, when whole flocks OF
these birds fly as one bird, making every
dip and turn together, as if all were on
wires.
This is a pretty sight and one well
worth watching the heavens for as you
go around town.
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The startling population of the United
States has not yet reached that of the
English Sparrows, but it is on the way.
The first of these European birds were
let loose in Central Park, New York, on
March 6, 1890. Eighty birds were set free.
Forty more were released April 25, 1891.
BY 1896 starlings were to be seen IN
Brooklyn. Within a few years they had
spread to New Jersey, Pennsylvania and
Delaware. They were introduced by an
earnest person before laws were enacted
to prevent such things. who thought
they would help American agriculture,
and particularly by eating certain moths
which were then doing great damage.
They did eat. and do eat, such pests,
and still do their amount OF good in the
world, so that it is impossible to say
even now that they are an unmitigated
nuisance as wild birds. 1t is said that if
a price were put on their head, more
harm would befall blackbirds, meadow
larks and other birds which somewhat
resemble them, than would come to
them, owing to their superior abilities at
taking care of themselves.
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Ornithologists who have examined
this bird minutely say that its thick,
stout bill is formidable weapon, and
that it is backed by neck muscles and a
fine skull. which gives it almost as much
strength as a woodpecker.
Its physical qualifications for survival,
however, are second to its intelligence.
1t is not afraid of man. indeed, has
lived with him for centuries in Europa,
and thus has a great ancestral head
start over many of our native birds,
which only in a few centuries have been
accustomed to living near man.
Starlings go as far afield every day
for their food as 20 miles. No doubt the
specimens which rooSt on the ledees of
the District Building fly to lawns in
all parts of the city as we'll as nearby
Maryland and Virginia, as far north as
Rockville and as far south as Alexandria
The band of so starlings in the garden
last Sunday afternoon probably was on
its way back from the former place to its
favorite sleeping quarters right outside a
Commissioners window. Nothing but the
best will do for these birds.
Evening star., 1937-02-03
Judge GadOla's Decision.
Judge GadOla, Of the Michigan Circuit

Judge Gadola, of the Michigan Circuit
Court at Flint, has issued an injunction
against the continued illegal occupation
OF the property of the General Motors
Corporation by strikers who have for sew
eral weeks refused to leave their place of
former employment, as means OF
compelling the owning corporation to
accede to their demands. He holds the
refusal of the men to leave the premises
to constitute trespass and instructS the
sheriff of the county to read the order
to the strikers, which reading shall be
sufficient notice" to all parties involved,
the evacuation of the occupied premises
to be effected within twenty-four hours
from the issuance of the injunction.
Today will bring developments indica-
ting whether this mandate of the court
Is to be respected or resisted. If it is
respected the "sit-doWn strike" has been
defeated. If it is resisted the strike will
have become cause of disorder leading
perhaps to bitter contest. The strikers
have announced that they are prepared
to suffer, even to perish, in their de-
termination to hold their position.
One point presented by the court in
Its ruling is of particular moment, apart
from the immediate issues of this case.
Judge Gadola said: "At the outset of the
argument on behalf of the defendants
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operating under the laws of 1898, but
were operating under the clear mandate
of the people as expressed in 1886, prob
ably referring to the election of 1886"
He further said in conclusion: This
court can not take the mandate of 1886"
The implication of the statement of
defendant counsel as to the mandate of
1886" is one of the gravest aspects of
this situation. Judge Gadola said:
This court must take the law as he
finds the law and he must interpret and
follow that law If there is to be a change
in the laws it is legislative function to
make those changes and the court per-
force must follow the mandates Of the
Legislature relative thereto, but the court
cannot legislate; the court can but
interpret and enforce"
The suggestion that because the coun-
try at the late election voted overwhelm-
ingly for the retention in power of the
present administration and increased the
administration party's representation in
the Congress new code of laws was set
up is of course preposterous. Yet in the
Michigan case apparently the sole basis
OF argument against an injunction to
evict the sit-down strikers was that there
was mandate" in November that swept
the existing laws aside, without setting
up new ones in their stead. Such
plea could not be even considered by
court of law. But it indicates the atti-
tude which has been assumed by those
who seek a radical change in the system
Of American Government.
Evening star., 1937-02-03
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Interview With a Farmer.
Talkin' bout the weather
Used to be lot O. fun,
When the daily work was done,
And the folks would get together
To put trouble on the run.
Told of SHOWS a-fallin'
And a-driftin' six feet high
Till thaw came DRAWN nigh,
AS it heard the crops a-callin',
do not let the fields go dry!"
Talkin' bout the weather
Is a serious affair,
Not way to Danish care,
When the soil is tough as leather,
And the luck seems hard to bear.
Evening star., 1937-02-03
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
In the Night Watch.

After the clamor of the day
The quietude Of night;
After the garish town display
The radiance of starlight
And our material feet Of clay
Take spiritual flight.
Above the earth, through boundless space,
We soar up to the realm
OF silence. In whose depths We face
Thoughts that might overwhelm
Were 1t not in the heavens We trace
Tha Hand upon the hahn.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

The American housing problem began
when the Pilgrim fathers landed. 1t
reaches elimination in the Mississippi
Valley. The business of the realtor must
science.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

Movie stars are generous in contribut-
ing their presence to occasions whose
purpose is charitable 1t is worth
great deal when a tendency to ugly
thought asserts itself to count on the
presence of group whose mission in
life is to be beautiful
Evening star., 1937-02-03

1t may have been wrong to exclude
National Guardsmen and high school
cadets from a rainy-day parade. The
manual of arms might easily be supple
mented with an umbrella drill.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

Some of the reports from Soviet
Russia are so startling that the hope of
diplomatic fiction arises that will reveal
the situation as only tempest in a
Samovar.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

In politics taxes are paid in shadow
Of the fear of a double cross. Where
the Red Cross is concerned, payments
are made in glad abundance and with
confidence that the funds will be ably
and conscientiously administered.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

If literary joking goes much farther
members of the United States Supreme
Court may easily establish themselves
as the only officials who are at all times
entitled to be taken seriously.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

Acceptance Of the Mellon art gallery
is regarded as assured. Those who are
worried over economic problems may
at least find relief in looking at the
pictures.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

Women who shoot their husbands be-
come numerous. "Oh, Promise Me-
call for words expressing a specific
agreement with reference to safety first.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

Teachers might be persuaded to recite
a patriotic formality in the spirit of the
late DR.. Coue, who expected results from
the repetition of "We're getting better
and better every day"
Evening star., 1937-02-03

While political lawyers argue, there
may be danger of overlooking the bene-
fits that community may derive from
an honest cop and an intelligent justice
of the peace.
Evening star., 1937-02-03
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Evening star., 1937-02-03

The feminine influence was not quite
strong enough to persuade the sit-down
strikers to bring along their knitting
and talk things over in neighborly
way.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

Fears are expressed that Joe Louis is
facing the disappointments awaiting the
pugilist who pays more attention to the
Evening star., 1937-02-03
Once Doesn't Count.

From the Grand Island Independent.
Although King Emmanuel got his
name in the papers recently, Mussolini
probably made it clear that it doesn't
establish Q precedent.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

Theories that radio causes persistent
rains would seem more convincing if
it could be made to account for the
frequent droughts.
Evening star., 1937-02-03
Initiating America.

From the Omaha World-Herald.
Chang was held prisoner, threatened
with death, sentenced to 10 years, and
pardoned. The Chinese, it seems, have
heard about our parole system.
Evening star., 1937-02-03
Answer Deferred.

What is your idea of really great
statesman"
Cant tell you off-hand," answered
Senator Sorghum. Haven't had time
yet to complete my autobiography"
Evening star., 1937-02-03
Our Censorious Civilization.

"Why do people find fault with mis-
take and so seldom encourage good
deeds?"
Its due to natural requirements of
our civilization" answered Mr.. Chuggins.
"A traffic cop, for instance, is out to
arrest reckless motorists. He wouldn't
be any good at all If he put in his time
running around to compliment cautious
drivers"
Evening star., 1937-02-03

Jud Tunkins says man who gets
affairs going all his own way must be
prepared in the course of short time
to take the blame for every little thing
that goes wrong.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

Hard times. said Uncle Eben, needs
a special amount of patience, cause de
folks 'speriencin' jes' now ain had much
previous chance to get used to sech like
conditions" .
Evening star., 1937-02-03
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The Serious Unreality.

Imagination plays part
That often chills the human heart.
A large proportion Of our woe
Is caused by things that are not 8
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Evening star., 1937-02-03

1--WE rejoice" said Hi Ho, the sage of
Chinatown, "in present success, but
life is long game and trick taken
now may sacrifice many points that
might have been made later"
Evening star., 1937-02-03

Q. How often does the President meet
the members Of the press?-L. F.
A. The President meets with the mem.
bers of the press twice a week For the
benefit Of afternoon papers press con-
ference is held at 1920 am. on Fridays,
while that for morning newspapers is at
4 pm. on Tuesdays.
Evening star., 1937-02-03
The Stronger Argument.
For CHEEKY sentiment let's try
And sing a little song

For laughter, as the days go by,
Is oftener right than wrong.
Evening star., 1937-02-03
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

A reader can get the ansuer to any
question OF fact BY ,rriting The Epen;no
Star Information Bureau Frederic J.
Hdskin, Director. Washington. D. C.
Please inclose stamp for reply.
@. How many Americans travelled
abroad in l936?-F. L. X.
A. In the calendar year 1886 pass.
ports were issued by the State Depart
ment to 14l 1896 Americans.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

Q. What was the award recently given
to Juan Trippe, president Of Pan Amer
lean Airways?-L. w.
A. The Chinese government conferred
the Order of Brilliant Jade on Mr.. Trippe
for his part in spanning the Pacific with
fast-fying clipper ships.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

@. Have any States banned the prac.
tice of bank nights at the movies?-H r
A. The practice has been ruled illegal
in Illinois and Texas.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

@. When did Nevada pass its six weeks
residence law for divorces?-E. w.
A. The bill establishing q six weeks
residence was approved March 19. 1881,
and went into effect on May !, 1881.
Evening star., 1937-02-03

@. How do skiers warn of their ap-
proach?-B. NJ
A. The cry is track" and warns
person to move off the trail Immediately
or. if this is impossible, to stand per-
fectly still.
Evening star., 1937-02-03
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The Washington times., 1937-02-03
BY DAVID T. SENTNER
(CorvriEh'. 1881 by International
News ServICe)

LONDON. Feb. 3-The average
Englishman believes that Euro
pean war is inevitable and that
England cannot keep out of it.
His conviction on these points
lacks only the exact time when
the explosion will occur.
He is no longer SNUG. No
longer does he think of the great
British navy and reach COM
placently for another whiskey and
soda. His gaze is on the sky, and
he sees a fiery sword of DamocleS
hanging over his little island.
1t is an aerial sword.
He is secretly worried. When an
Englishman worries, it may mean
he has started too late to rectlfy
a mistake. Or that he will do a
thorough job more quickly than
expected.
There are more dollars being
spent for war weapons today than
there are human beings alive.
There are less than two billion
persons in the entire population OF
the earth. The European arma-
ments bill for 1936-37 is estimated
to be at least four billion dollars.
Spending Billion
Britain is spending one billion
dollars-or one-fourth of the total
European ornaments appropria'
tions-for new planes, tanks, ships
and guns.
So England is getting ready. She
is flagellatjng herself publicly. The
formation of new air SquadronS is
tagging. the army recruiting sta
ton is deplorable. The naval air
arm is misdirected. The British
Isles face easy blockade, and arms
factories require more skilled
hands.
OF course, this public grousing
must be taken with grain OF
salt. An Englishman is para
doxical creature of underStatement
or overstatement.
How soon will war come to Eng
land-if it does?
"Some people say we have five
years in which to prepare" said
Field Marshal Lord Milne, for
mer chief of the imperial staff.
"But 1 would feel an Optimist
if l said five months from to
night"
Lord Milne declared:
"The next 10 years will prob
ably decide the fate of the Brit
ish Empire and the British peO-
ple.'
Army authorities point out that
the outbreak of a war is generally
preceded by intense activities of
spies. Barely a day passes that
the British intelligence service
does not receive reports of at
tempted espionage and sabotage in
shipyards, arsenalS and military
factories,
The Washington times., 1937-02-03
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The Washington times., 1937-02-03

A new Townsend plan bill wa'
introduced by Representative
Crosby Cd, of Pennsylvania, yes
terday.
DR.. Francis E. Townsend, spon
sor Of the plan, said:
THE basic principles of the
Townsend plan are incorporated
in this bill"