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Evening star., 1937-05-17
"Philadelphia. Pa.

"Dear Sir: When I'm in Washington,
I frequently read and invariably enjoy
your column. I liked particularly the
one Of April 20, when you commented
on the arrival Of the first wood thrushes.
Incidentally, although hadn't
planned to tell you this, you may get
smile out Of It:
1.-THE other day, my wife, who is an
ardent Roosevelt rooter, and I, who like
him lot, got into a political discussion
with . group Of Philadelphia Re-
publicans.
'The air became charged-and for no
sound reason.
Finally I interrupted to say that
politics. world economics, are unim-
portant.
II said, Let me read you something
that really is important
"Then, taking out of my pocket your
column, which had clipped that day.
read the fascinating letter which ap-
peared in the column.
There was pause. One friend turned
and remarked that I am a diplomat.
I'll admit that my gesture was one Of
diplomacy. But I would have been
complmented more had I been told I
am poet.
with this long preamble, write
to tell you my problem. would like
to have not one but couple Of fami-
lies Of mockingbirds around my home
in the country just outside of Phila-
delphia.
II probably inherit my love of their
celestial music from my father, who
was born on the Eastern Shore, and
from his ancestors, who came from the
shore of Virginia.
What I would like to do is to get
nest or two Of fledgling mockingbirds-
put them, not in the usual cage, but in
big pen where they could fly about.
"Since. from my little knowledge of
mockingbirds, observe that they like
people. assume that they would be
content to be close to my house.
After several months when they had
become used to us, would like to open
the pen, let them out, but hope that
they would continue to use the pen as
their home.
Thus reason that they would be
protected from our Winters, which,
under normal circumstances, would be
too rigorous for them.
els this thing feasible? And If so, how
could go about attempting this expert
ment without becoming enmeshed in the
law? For I understand that in several
States there is law against shipping
them out. Could the Biological Survey
help me in what frankly is an expert
ment? Yours cordially.
&C. P. NJ"
Experiments such as this are not to
be recommended, since they would intro
duce the very factors which much time,
work, effort and money have been spent
in fighting.
Most States now have laws against
the caging of our song birds.
These laws probably are violated
through the expedient of catching some
Of them while in Mexico, and shipping
them to the United States as Mexican
cardinals" and the like.
In the main, however, the caging of
our glorious redbird is thing of the
past, due to the conservation work of
the Audubon Societies and the untiring
work of ornithologists.
There is little doubt that without
this work, the sight of many of our
Evening star., 1937-05-17

II anything happens to be going wrong
with your affairs, there is always Sen
ator Copeland, who knows how to give
you valuable advice, If you have the
ability to take it. He Is another man
who knows more about how family
ought to be reared than he usually gets
Q chance to tell.
Evening star., 1937-05-17

Odd forms Of question as to racing con-
tinue to arise. The ancient doubts con-
tinue to assert themselves, however, and
the methods Of decision are at least
more satisfactory than those applying
to air racing.
Evening star., 1937-05-17

Members of the United States Supreme
Court signify willingness to quit work
Ut any age, but the temptation to write
for publication would be a continual
fnducement to line up for new kinds of
argument with large element Of public
opinion already on their side.
Evening star., 1937-05-17

Every now and then Sam Gompers is
mentioned in connection with a strike
situation. Sam Gompers had a way of
getting things done without allowing the
element OF personal profit to become con-
spicuous. How he managed to remain
so powerful and yet so poor would be
worthy Of current study.
Evening star., 1937-05-17

one OF the elements OF charm in the
d1scourses of Mrs. Roosevelt on public
affairs is her fine appreciation of the art
OF using generalities In the face of def
mite emergencies of thought. Even a
question Of the number of Supreme Court
justices Is not taken up by her in of.
hand comment,
Evening star., 1937-05-17

II length Of service is to be a reward
OF genius, public servants will do well
to take up playwriting in a serious as
well as In jestful mood. Aristophanes
found a great deal of appreciation until
his work seemed to apply to phases of
modern thought. Then came the oues-
ton Of discreet censorship.
Evening star., 1937-05-17

After few changes In governmental
personnel, Spain may be able to reach
an understanding Of the methods of
preserving her art works even If the
necessity OF promiscuous sacrifice con-
tinues.
Evening star., 1937-05-17
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton.
F1edglings

The sweetest sound in all the Spring
Is nesting mothers chirruping
High in the green-leafed trees.
The naked fledglings safe abide
Under the patient wings, that hide
Them from the twilight breeze.
And in the dawn again there floats
Soft chirrups from the mother-throats,
Bidding the young be still
While they fly downward to the ground,
Where tasty morsels may be found
The gaping mouths to fill.
Evening star., 1937-05-17
Still True.

From the Des Mones Register
Jesse Owens outran a racing nag at
Havana, but the old track maxim still
stands. A man can beat horse, but he
can't beat the horses.
Evening star., 1937-05-17

the event Of return to prohibition. Dis
tillers, lately embarked upon a sys-
tematic crusade to establish cordial pub.
lie relations, look upon the brewers dis-
affection as an unfortunate development
which plays directly into the hands Of
the newly militant drys.
(Copyright, 1879
Evening star., 1937-05-17
Aviation ApOthegn.

From the Wall Street Journal.
The aviation instructor, having de-
livered lecture on parachute work, con-
cludes: And if it doesn't open-well,
gentlemen, that's what is known as
Jumping to a conclusion"
Evening star., 1937-05-17
Difference to Custom.

What are you going to do this Sum-
mer?"
Il am going fishing" answered Sen
ator Sorghum, mot that I care for the
sport 80 much, but like to indicate that
In my pleasures respect the usual Gus
tom Of Statesmanship."
TO be perpetually anxious concerning
your dignity" said Hi-Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, may create fear that you
have not 30 much. that you can spare
any"
Evening star., 1937-05-17
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A. Tho Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use Tor republication OF all news dispatches
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an r1gh's OF publication OF special dlspatcheo
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Evening star., 1937-05-17
Cash-Basis Surplus.

from The Pontiac (Mich0 Press.
British tax schedules appear TO show
that one Wv to get . surplus h to pay
1og +.
Evening star., 1937-05-17

Economic Assertion.
Supply exceeds, student states,
Demand and always will.
That's why there are more candidates
Than ofnces to fill.
Evening star., 1937-05-17
Conceded.

From Ne Greensboro News.
No ono has yet contended that that
proposed Florida canal wouldn't drain
thu Treasury.
Evening star., 1937-05-17
Too Small Even for Jest.

do you approve of jokes about bath
ing suits?"
NO." answered Miss Cayenne, any
thing as small as a bathing suit Is not
worth mentioning"
Evening star., 1937-05-17

Jud Tunkins says the thermometer Is
another reminder that it's hard to be
popular simply by telling the absolute
truth.
Evening star., 1937-05-17
Heroes.

Heroes.
The aviator sails the sky
And Is a hero none deny,
But there are other heroes true
Who in esteem arise anew.
A man with senses all alert
That we may travel without hurt,
Let us salute both far and near
The locomotive engineer.
He does not pose for caneramen,
He knows where to go and when.
Time tables brief that all men read
Are all the fame he seems to need.
Evening star., 1937-05-17

de only critter has met" said Uncle
Eben, dat gifts along by nosin' into
things is an elephant"
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-03-25
Burgos Played Important
Role in Spanish History

Burgos, once the capital of Spain,
does not rank as one Of the major
cities of the Iberian peninsula. but it
is rich in history and in architec-
tural treasures. Until 1887, when the
royal residence was moved to To-
ledo, the city was the capital Of Old
CASTLE. In fact, it is limited that
the crumbling castle above the city
is one of the main reasons for the
name of CASTLE, says a writer in
the Los Angeles Times.
Even after the transfer Of the
royal residence, it was still the
scene of much royal pomp, splendor
and treachery. Several kings were
crowned there and some were born
within its walls. Perhaps BurgoS'
most notorious son was King Pedro
the Cruel, who was reputed to deco
rate his rooms with the heads of his
victims.
Columbus, returning from his Sec
ond expedition to the New World,
was welcomed by Ferdinand and
Isabella in that palatial residence Of
old Burgos, the Casa de Gordon.
The building spreads its stone front
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-03-25
OF INTEREST TO
THE HOUSEWIFE

Rugs should be turned around
every six months. Frequent turn
ing causes them to wear evenly.
Coddled Apples-Two cups boil
ing water, one or two cups sugar,
eight apples. Make a syrup OF
sugar and water, boiling five min
utes. Core and pare apples; cook
slowly in the syrup; cover closely
and watch carefully. When tender,
lift out the apples, add little
lemon juice to syrup and pour
over apples. The cavities in the
apples may be filled with jelly or
raisins.
A little salt added to an egg
before beating makes it light and
easier to beat.
Cretonne slip covers will retain
their color better if washed in
bran water.
Sweet Prunes-A very delicious
as we'll as unusual way of serving
prunes for breakfast is to soak
them in fruit juices. Whenever a
jar of fruit is opened save the
juices and put a few prunes in
the jar. When they have become
swollen they are ready to be
eaten.
Agateware is easily Clipped, so
don't scrape out food that be-
comes stuck in it.
Clear boiling water will remove
tea stains from table linen.
Keep the top on the milk bottle
so the milk does not absorb ice
box or refrigerator odors from
other foods.
Home Made Crackers-Sift to-
gether one-fourth a teaspoonful
of salt and one cup of pastry flour.
With a knife or tips of the fingers
work to a dough with water, sweet
milk, or thin cream (the last is
preferable). Knead slightly just
enough to get into shape-then
roll into very thin sheet, stamp
out with cutters, or cut into
rectangular pieces with a sharp
knife, prick with a fork, and bake
a delicate brown.
WNU Service.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-03-25
SYNOPSIS

Jim Fielding. one Of the ''lost genera.
ton who had left college In the depres-
sion and is unable to find a Job, arrives
at Glendale to visit his friends the Mac
F9lersons. Mac had formerly been gar
dener at his late uncle's estate and
now works for T. H. Vaughn of ''Mea-
dowbrook." Jim is tired of being sup
ported by his married sister Kay. While
he still can marry Lenore, an attractive
divorcee who is in love with him and
have an easy life because of her wealth,
his mind rebels. Stopping at the viii
lage drug store for a sandwich, he meets
Dolly, pretty soda fountain girl. When
he inquiries about the Vaughns. she asks
il he is friend of "Cecily's." She also
entrusts a message to Tommy, young
son of the family and tells him how
to reach the Vaughn's estate. Approach
ing the house, Jim encounters a tom
boyish little girl, fishing. She is startled
and falls In the brook. Incensed at first,
she discovers she likes Jim and he
learns that she is Susan Vaughn. He
discovers Cecily is her older sister. He
sees Tommy. youth of eighteen who
imagines he Is in love with Dolly. Jim
explains his impecunious position to the
MacPhersonS. They tell him that Mr..
Vaughn is recovering from a nervous
breakdown. Mrs. Mac Pherson suggests
that Mac give Jim Job as handyman.
Jim goes for a walk to think it over and
picks up horse shoe. Cecily. lovely
young girl. appears. riding a limping
horse. Jim scolds her when he sees
the animal has thrown a shoe. There
i: an angry scene. Jim's ire cools
and he is intrigued as he thinks about
her. He tells the MacPhersons he wants
To stay and assumes his duties as
handyman.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-03-25
Why Laxatives
Fail In Stubborn
Constipation

Twelve to "a hours is too long to wait
when relief from cioeged bowels and
constipation Is needed, for then enor-
nous quantities of bacteria accumu-
late, causing GAS, indigestion and
many restless, sleepless nights.
If you want REAL, QUICK RELIEF,
take a liquid compound such as Ad
Ierika. AdIerika contains SEVEN ca
thartc and carminative ingredients
that act on the stomach and BOTH
bowels. Most Overnight" iaxatives
contain one ingredient that acts on the
lower bowel only.
AdIerika's DOUBLE ACTION gives
your system a thorough cleansing.
bringing out old poisonous waste mat
ter that may have caused GAS pains,
sour stomach, headaches and sieepless
nights for months.
AdIerika relieves stomach GAS at
once and usually removes bowel con-
gestion in less than two hours. No
waiting for overnight results. This
famous treatment has been recon-
mended by many doctors and drug
gists for 35 years. Take Adierika one
half hour before breakfast or one hour
before bedtime and in short while
you will feel marVelousiy refreshed.
At all Leading Druggists.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-03-25
"When the Sea Came In
BY FLOYD GIBBONS

FLOYD GIBBONS
Fame Hunter
T HAPPENED long time ago, but maybe some of you
still remember the wreck of the U. S. cruiser Memphis
in San Domingo harbor August 49, 1916.
Do you remember how caught in the disturbance set up by sub
against the cliffs of rbond shore and smashed to pieces in the
But we're going have the of the Memphis told by
who those wavesby man who saw the Mem
We're by the boys
of that historic
Concord H. the Distinguished Adventrer of todays column
Ordered Below to Get Up Steam.
warning,
the ship rolled at an angle At the he same time the order
Charley his already going about their
in the other four so ship could get under way For until
would the
The which had swells at first
getting higher minute The ship rocked alarming but
inside forming in four boilers
the warming the engines with
live boilers.
Firemen All Worked Desperately.
at every working
peraey pitching heav
ing Us devils down there couldn't the but we knew
in their grip
And the steam thank God rising fast The show,
9 av ee but little W had na to get at M @ Even ~
The steam the Navy efficiency and discipline were
n engines would be turning.
And then-sUDDENLY violent urch the ship and
vENTmAroRs
Engines Stopped, Fourteen Men Killed.
Says Charley I'VE knew what that The ship broad
water began coming down the smoke putting fires just
when nearing victory.
boilers the line. The engines
turning slowly. but how they ate up the steam!
urching pounding of the ship the
bottom.
engine killing and stopping the engine
There to close the stop valve Wae-Ons of
sn pouring down the stacks: Steam Kisses from strained
boiler tubes The lights out The dnamo have been shoed
by water and we are left in darkness"
Forced to Abandon Stations
gallant Memphis
their There bedlam
where below decks.
hoes, sloshing
roll and toss of the ship.
fickering the
to get steam.
There another crashA DEAtENlNG ROAR OF ESCAPlNG
STEAM.
says Charley, gone. In
Il yelled Abandon stations Every for himself
lock-sumbled fell
coming through the ships bottom Live steam filling the
ripped soaked
How Wiley Escaped the Inferno.
81 heard agonized gone up the
ladder ahead of those hot heh steamtwsted boilers
what they thought safety in the uptake
reach them in the
there first and they trapped in it.
They soaring lungs
face and reached the
ay that clamped shut At last open
dragged some of those dying men,
And Charley
hospital Washngonto learn only
o. freroom of his that had lived!
a year Charley hospital
retirement little inland farm in New England few
ago e awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor.
yet says Charley Il nave never worn IT, Tor somehow feel
unworthy there
inferno till the ahey the real heroes THEY PAID WITH
"
Burgos Played Important side OF the Plaza de
-
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-03-25
Hastings, a Court

Hastings is the name of court of
limited jurisdiction which at one
time sat in London. Before the Eng
lish ballot act of 1872, this court
was the place where members Of
Parliament were usually nominated,
the method of nomination being by
speech made from the platform
of the court. From this custom the
term huSt.ngs came to be applied
to any stump speech or organized
canvassing for votes in a political
campaign.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-03-25

across one side of the Plaza de
Libertad.
In Burgos was born Ell Cid, the
national hero of Spain in the strug-
gle to reconquer the country from
the Moors. The hilltop castle, then
magnificent stronghold. was tn e
scene of his marriage to Ximena,
who is buried with him in the cathe-
dral. One of the towns saddest days
was that of their hero's return. when
all doors were closed by the jealous
kings command and the grieving
populace had to do their hero-wor-
Shipping silently from their windows.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-03-25

cream-colored silk. Jim glanced at
her fleetingly from the far end of
the terrace and hastily turned his
back
Good morning!" she called in
clear gay voice.
Jim did not reply. He whistled
loudly and made swishing sounds
with the broom.
will you saddle Lady for me?"
she asked pleasantly. IN nip in
and have some breakfast"
Jim felt that the request de-
manded a reply. He turned. She
looked at him. For a moment her
expression was puzzled Then she
recognized him.
"OhH" she said, not quite so gaily.
IT'S the S. P. c. Al"
Good morning, Miss Cecily"
Jim'S manner was deferential. He
saw that her eyes were flashing.
Good by to independence. he
thought. Good-by to Meadow
brook"
When she spoke her voice was
crisp and cool.
Il thought you were the stable
man." she said. Hes been doing
this. Who are your"
'Jim," he replied, the new ex-
ira man." and he couldn't resist
adding, ''in and about the house."
"Oh!" She appeared to deliberate
for a moment.
She said nothing and turned to-
ward the door.
Jim ventured question.
Shall l saddle the mare for
your" he asked.
mo, thank you'll" She stood at
the door, her hands in her pockets,
her chin lifted, her eyes flickering
over Jim. $50 you're the new
man." she said at length. You're
more decorative than the last one.
wonder how long you'll stay?"
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-03-25

that he was happy at Meadow
brook"
He wired Kay to send his clothes
She responded with an avalanche Of
kilograms, ranging from a mildly
facetious Come home all is for.
given to persistent demands for
information. He wrote her letter,
being careful to give her no idea
of the nature of his position. She d
turn up sometime, of course.
He wrote to Lenore. The letter
gave him great deal Of difficulty
He destroyed quantity of station
cry, sitting at MacPherson's desk
in the living-room of the cottage. Al
intervals he swore.
Well, he had submitted to it,
hadn't he? No use kidding himself.
Lenore was attra ctive. He liked
her. Then what? At any rate, he
had no intention of making a def
mite break. This was temporary
arrangement. He would write of
his position amusingly. Lenore
would understand.
Would she? The question, re-
curing at intervals, was a source
of annoyance to Jim. Lenore had
glorified the memory of his youth
full devotion during the years of her
unhappy marriage. He'd never
been able to tell her that his feel
ing for her had changed. She should
have sensed the difference. Per-
haps she had but wouldn't admit it.
Women had devastating capacity
for deceiving themselves.
Oh, well! He wrote to her, finally.
The letter was not satisfactory. 1t
lacked entirely the touch he thought
it should have. What was the diff
ference? He probably wouldn't be
permitted to remain a. Meadow
brook" When the Princess re-
turned, that imperious young lady
named Cecily, she'd probably see
to it that he was discharged at
once. That was why he thought of
her at intervals. why he wondered
when she was coming home.
He had no warning of her arrival.
If he had gone to the garage that
morning. he would have seen her
roadster there between the sedan
and the station wagon. He did not
go to the garage. After breakfast,
he went about his task of sweeping
the terrace.
Jim thought of how pleasant the
early morning was when one had
become accustomed to rising at half
past six. Birds were singing. Cob
webs sparkled on the grass. The
wind was cool and fragrant.
The screen door opened and there
she was, slender and trim in whip
cord jodhpurs and shirt of heavy
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-03-25
CHAPTER III-COntinued

mice people!" he remarked, talk
ing over his first day on the job
with the MacPhersons at supper Il
feel as though I've been in a night
mare most of the afternoon. Miss
Parker gave me the marketing list
70 late that when I got back from
the village the cook hadn't time to
do the roast and was obliged to re-
sort to salmon salad which, accord
ing to her own sworn statement,
gives the nurse Indigestion"
Il should think SOL" Mrs. Mac
Pherson remarked, serving stewed
chicken and dumplings with an air
of compla cency not unmixed with
scorn. Salmon out of cant"
1.-The cook threatened to leave,
Of course" Jim continued, land
was pacified only when Miss Parker
made me promise to drive her in to
the movies tonight. Question-Am I
expected to go into the show with
ne, and hold her hand during the
love scenes?"
Certainly not!" Mrs. MacPher-
son exclaimed Indignantly and Mac
Pherson, listening with interest,
gave one of his rare low chuckles.
Susan fell off the roof of the
barn. Jim. continued between
soothing alta cks on the dumplings.
Tommy had an accident with the
station-wagon last night. Are such
things daily occurrences or were
they arranged especially to make
me feel at home?"
''They want taking in hand" Mrs.
MACPHERSON said crisply, obviously
referring to the Vaughns. "Disci-
pline! That Miss Parker is no more
than fly in hail-storm!"
Macpherson made no attempt to
deny the statement. The CONVEX
sation veered, momentarily, from
the Vaughns. Half way through the
cherry cobbler. however, Jim asked
a question.
Isn't there another Vaughn?" he
inquired casually. Il thought you
mentioned an older daughter"
Macpherson glanced at him
quickly but Jim, with bland and
innocent expression, was pouring
cream on the cobbler.
''Cecily," Mrs. Macpherson re-
piled. She's visiting friends"
You see!" Macpherson appealed
to Jim. Sees all: knows all. Where
is Miss Cecily, Bessie?"
Cape May" Mrs. Macpherson
snapped. justifying her husbands S
humorously expressed opinion of his
vile. Its house-party." she add
ed.
The house-party at Cape May ex-
tended we'll into Jim's second week
at "Meadowbrook." The girl he had
met in the drive was Cecily. He
was sure of that. There were pho
tographs of her scattered about the
lower floor of the house.
The painting above the fireplace
was more vivid. The artist had cap
tured a suggestion of her coloring,
the apricot bloom of her skin, her
sherry colored eyes, her bright
curling hair. But the artist had Civ
en- her a gentle dreamy expression.
Gentle expressions were charming,
no doubt, and indicated a pleasant
disposition, but Jim, when he
glanced at the portrait, recalled the
acornful CLINT in the red-brown eyes,
the arrogant tilt of the rounded chin.
The artist had not provoked her
anger, of course. Jim rather re-
gretted that. The painting lacked
the spirit and vitality of the girl on
the chestnut mare.
The house-party was break for
him, Jim reflected. If Cecily had
discovered him filling wood-boxes
the day after the encounter in the
drive she would, no doubt, have or
Asred him off the place. BY the time
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-03-25
CHAPTER Nv

The mental picture of his en-
ployer which Jim had drawn was
correct in only one particular. He
was querulous to an extreme. In
other respects, however, Jim's
imagination had erred. Mr.. Vaughn,