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Evening star., 1937-10-11
Good Manners Asked of
Apartment Radio Fans

To the Editor Of The Star:
Many of us live in apartments; have
radios and are nuisances to our neigh
bors when We open our windows and
turn on the radio at all times of day and
night. Our tastes differ greatly. some
IKE the raucous voice of the opinionated
Boake Carter, some are fond of Amos n,
Andy and some like political speeches.
but the majority do not The court back
OF the apartment acts like a sounding
board and the walls, ceilings and floors
transmit sounds that fill our otherwise
peaceful bed room with an ANNOYING
and sleep destroying rumble.
The mark of gentleman or lady is
consideration of others; cannot we try
to act as such by closing our windows
and softening the loud speaker as much
as possible?
If my neighbors will do this and will
instruct their children and servants in
the proper use of the radio I am willing
to dispense with mine entirely.
JOHN E. FIELD.
Evening star., 1937-10-11
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL,

People from all sections of the city
and the suburbs call up to report a
seeming entire lack of bird life in the
garden.
This Is unusual, and is due to the
warm weather which has prevailed.
Migrating birds have not felt the need
for alighting to get food.
Birds which stay with us all Winter
are still in the woods, able to find plenty
to eat, owing to the very open weather.
Bluejay calls are heard from time to
time high over gardens, and few
English sparrows may be seen hopping
around in hedges.
But where are the beautiful cardi-
nails, and others which so delight all
persons who put out food for the birds
in Fall and Winter?
They are in the woods, safe and sound.
They will return, at the first touch of
cool weather.
Ripening berries on various shrubs
will lure them to the haunts of men,
especially those precincts dignified by
the very fine name of garden.
If, in addition, food is put out for
the wild birds, there will be no trouble
on anybody's part in securing many
feathered friends all Winter long, and
that no matter where one lives.
The birds. let us keep in mind, are not
restricted by place; they are able to fly
where they will, miles at time, with
out let or hindrance, to use the old
phrase.
Man prides himself on his ability to
get around, his automobiles, airplanes,
trains, wagons, ships.
Birds have no pride about such things;
they simply fly, and get wherever they
are going as quickly as man, in most
instances.
Birds fly at rates of speed varying
from 30 to so miles an hour, in the
case of most of the migrators, whose
tracks around the world are very well
defined.
Lack Of water in city and suburban
gardens has had something to do with
the lack of birds recently.
Despite the heavy rains, many days
went by during September when every
thing was so extremely dry that few
c'iNo NNciN iiiiN any PidCC W
Since water is as necessary to them
as food, they kept to the woods, where
small pools did not dry up as quickly.
That high-pitched squall of the beau
tiful jays might be interpreted as a
remonstrance on their part against
the inef1ciency Of their human friends
who have not seen to it that bird baths
were kept filled
Even the greatest admirers of the
songsters find it difficult to keep such
things in mind. as fine Autumn, in
the main. brings so many other matters
to mind.
Politics is never off the record; there
is music in the air, sports. the never
ending flow of reading matter, the call
OF the open road, the ceaseless lure of
automobiling for its millions of en-
thuSiasts.
Good days for golf, on all the courses.
Lingering days at the seashore and
mountains, too, and all the thousand
and one enthusiasms of human beings,
all combining to make bird observers
forget, for the time being. the needs of
their small friends the first aviators.
Evening star., 1937-10-11
A Near.Million Series.

Now that the World Series is over the
Nation can settle back and watch with
perhaps even keener interest the inter-
national crisis that somewhat detracted
from this great annual contest during the
past week. Undoubtedly the attention
of millions of Americans was centered
upon this competition for supremacy in
the sport of batting ball around and
sometimes outside of an inclosure.
Actually the attendance fell just little
short of a quarter of million, and the
receipts of the five games were likewise
just a little short of a million dollars.
The Yankees having taken the first
three games in row, the odds were
heavily on them for taking the series.
They had to win only one more game
while their rivals had to win four. This
disparity was too much to overcome. The
fifth and final game went as had the
first three. There can be no doubt that
the better team won, better in pitching,
in batting and in fielding. Especially
Wdo Vic oCiCiioANC PAoy VI Vic niAACSo
superior They made no errors in the
course of the five games while accepting
179 chances in the field, while the Giants
made nine errors out of 1874 chances.
And on the offensive side they likewise
shone, making forty-two base hits Of
varying power out of 1863 times at bat,
for percentage of .249, while the Giants
made forty hits out of the same number
of times at bat, with percentage Of .237.
These figures are of particular moment
to the steadfast followers Of the sport.
To the layman, who knows base ball only
as something that excites others strange
ly, they are mere meaningless statistics.
Perhaps the interest in organized base
ball is waning. Some observers are Of
that opinion. Others fail to see any
signs of A diminution of partisanship for
this distinctively American game of skill,
both professional and amateur. At any
rate the World Series remains an annual
occasion of great gatherings and en-
thusiasm. And thousands of people pros
per in consequence, which is a matter
of some Importance, considering that the
greet funds that are put and kept In
circulation In consequence of this par
ticular form of diversion become "quick
money in the maintenance of the cur
rents of trade and business.
Evening star., 1937-10-11
Pulaski Dav.

Washington joins today in commem-
Grating Pulaski day, established by act
OF Congress and proclaimed by President
Roosevelt, in memory of one of the
Polish heroes of the Revolution. Like
his compatriot, Thaddeus Kosciuszko
General Washingtons chief engineer
officer, whose strategic skill at Saratoga
was an important factor in the pivotal
victory over Burgoyne, Casimir Pulaski
played notable role in the succession of
military triumphs which led to York
town and the independence of the
American colonies.
Pulaski had been exiled from Poland
after futile efforts in behalf of Polish
liberty. Coming to America, he Joined
Washington's army in 1777, and, after
distinguishing himself at the battle of
Brandywine, was made brigadier
general and chief of cavalry. He par
ticipated in the defense of Charleston
IN 1779. At Savannah, in the same
year, he was mortally wounded in a
heroic charge at the head of his mounted
troops. and died soon afterward. OF
Pulaski might also have been said, as
was written of that other gallant Pole:
Hope for season bade the world fare
well,
And freedom shrieked as Kosciuszko
fell"
In this hour OF freemen's grim struggle
70 preserve republican government in
both Occident and Orient it is highly
appropriate to recall the sacrifices for
that cause offered on this soil one hun
dred and sixty years ago by that re-
markable group of young lovers of
liberty headed by Lafayette and Ro-
chambeau of France, Won Steuben of
Prussia and Pulaski and Kosciuszko of
Poland. They were not of the blood
that coursed through the veins of
Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Adams,
Franklin and Hamilton, but they were
In no less degree founding fathers.
Except for the specialized aid which the
Continental Army's European Heuten-
ants supplied in the time of bitter need,
there might never have been rendered
on the battlefield those decisions that
paved the way to the political miracle
wrought at Philadelphia in 1887.
The government and people of the
United States salute in reverential graft
tude this day the names of Pulaski and
al that brave band of men who crossed
the Atlantic to help establish repre-
sentative government on these shores.
Evening star., 1937-10-11

One Washingtonian who operates
what he calls an indoor outdoor feeder
which opens directly into his living
room, called up to report that the sta
ton had been in operation for a week,
with no visitors.
English sparrows, In particular, usually
find filled feeding station long before
that, but no doubt this Fall they are in
the woods along with the generally more
highly regarded birds.
Let us put in word, at this time, for
these sparrows.
It has become quite the thing. to
deprecate them, as If they were not
birds, too, and interesting members of
one OF the greatest bird families.
Persons who establish feeders in their
back yards will discover that English
sparrows come to enjoy the food,
whether the owner invited them or not
Even stations in the suburban areas,
where from 40 to 10 species may be
counted during the feeding season, soon
discover that English sparrows make
up the bulk of the guests.
They are not to be deSpised although
they usually eat more than their share.
Truly they are picturesque little fell
lows, especially the lady sparrows, with
their soft gray breasts.
Their flight is as pretty as that of
anNbird, and their ways, despite their
detractors, are full of interest.
Their song, while scarcely a model. is
still CHEEKY and bright, especially in the
snow.
OF all the beautiful and interesting
pictures which have come to us through
the operation of bird feeders. there is
none which we cherish more than that
OF the English sparrows singing with
full heart-and full stomach-in the
shrubbery around the sun porch.
This is common sight and sound all
Winter long, especially on sunny after
moons, and particularly when snow is
on the ground.
n
The beauty OF this spectacle, both
for eye and ear. is very real.
1t is in sense, symphony. a sound
ing together in very good way. Of bits
of life, as eager as any for the good
things of this world.
Those who would sneer at the Eng
lish sparrows are making the same mis-
take many made in past years in turn
ing up their noses at those who were
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scale.
1t can't be done. without the danger
Of making a gigantic mistake. all the
worse in that such an attitude tends
most to hurt its holder, rather than
those it is held against.
One of the finest features of liking the
English sparrows is that it is an en-
thusiasm which may be put into full
operation anywhere. for there is no
place, city or country or suburbs. where
these truly ubiquitous birds do not come
Let no one be afraid that they will
drive the other birds away.
Maybe titmouse or two will be
scared, but in the main one will have
quite as many birds with English SPAR
rows as without them, and really enjoy a
more picturesque scene because of them.
Feeding stations should be put in
operation at the first touch of really
cool weather. whenever that occurs.
Those who have missed their bird
friends will see things begin to happen
then.
Evening star., 1937-10-11

aster. Columbus himself had little
luck, his heirs were alternately honored
and neglected, most Of the fine promises
of the crown appear to have been made
only to be broken and the people-the
masses toward which sentiment irvari-
ably attributes superior capacity for
justice-are demonstrated to have been
no more merciful than their departed
and rejected kings.
Certainly, some there be who pretend
that they approve Of processes which
deny to heroes and their children the
rewards which the instinct OF mankind
freely should concede to them in recog-
milton OF their service to the common
good. 1t is popular doctrine at presen.
to insist that great fortunes shall not
be permitted to accumulate, that noble
titles shall not be allowed to survive
from one generation to another. Society,
it is alleged, ought not to be too grateful
to individual genius. The more
abundant life" should be reserved for
the underprivileged millions.
Sensitive individuals acknowledge the
logic OF the new philosophy of regiment
ed mediocrity. 1t is patiently true that
the rich have been too rich and the
poor too poor. But no solution for the
problem can be found in numbering an
occasional millionaire, in socializing a
factory system or in subsidizing an
agrarlan industry. What is wanted is
civilization which will produce wealth
enough for all, without SO drastically
penalizing initiative as to create stagna-
tlon. Ihe last descendant of Columbus
is at peace and beyond the reach of
trouble. His fate, however, does not en-
courage confidence in militant democ-
racy.
Evening star., 1937-10-11
Finds Tobacco Smokers
Head List of Fire Causes
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
During fire prevention week due con-
sideration should be given the various
causes OF fires, the proportionate losses
from each cause, and the best means
OF eliminating all preventable fires.
or tWenty-one main causes of fires,
according to fire insurance statistics,
tobacco smoking heads the list. It is
estimated that about 40 per cent of all
losses of life and property through fires
can be attributed to this preventable
evil. Yet this plain fact is ignored to a
large extent during fire prevention week
by the press and many of the public
spirited citizens who comment on this
vitally important subject
The National Board of Fire Under
writer's in it's book Safeguarding
America Against Fires" states that to-
bacco smoking is the direct cause of
fires which cost $165,00O per week. or
about $8,583375 per year, for buildings
destroyed by fire.
Another authority states that over SO
per cent Of all forest and brush fires
are caused by smoking especially Gig
arettes. which includes burning matches
tossed away by smokers.
1t has been conservatively estimated
that at least half of all fires in Govern
ment departments in the District of Co.
lumbia during the last 10 years have
been caused by smokers.
In considering plans for eliminating
this greatest source of all fires, educa
ton against the use Of tobacco. espe-
cially in the public schools, is funda-
mentally and always the best method
Great national educational campaigns
should be conducted by Sunday schools
and other organizations of youth, in
Guiding Boy and Girl Scouts, All Clubs.
etc. enlisting boys and girls to abstain
from smoking.
An intensive barrage of scientific facts
regarding tobacco addiction should be
released by life and fire insurance COM
panies
Most Americans are still non-smokers
despite false claims to the contrary
being broadcast by all kinds of cigarette
advertising, and when this clean and
sane majority decide to assert their
rights to freedom from tobacco-started
fires and the constant annoyance of
being forced to breathe tobacco poisoned
air, a movement will be launched from
which there can be no escape from this
the greatest of all fire hazards.
j. RAYMOND SCHMIDT.
Evening star., 1937-10-11

mention az a contemporary example OF
the principle involved. He first saw
light Of day in England, was educated at
the Universities of Toronto and Chicago,
joined the faculty OF McGill in 1903 and
has won international celebrity both as
political economist and the gentlest
OF satirical humorists.
Bliss Carman, the poet, began his
career in New Brunswick, but sought his
academic background at Harvard.
Surely he is valued by as many grateful
readers under the Stars and Stripes as
under the flag that bears the maple leaf
forever.
One thinks, too, of James Alexander
Macdonald, long editor of the Toronto
Globe and an ardent advocate of con-
structive cooperation between the Do
minion and her neighbor Republic.
Mr. Douglas is to have the opportunity
to carry forward work patiently good
and useful.
Evening star., 1937-10-11
Cultural Ties.

News OF the appointment Of former
Director Of the Budget Lewis Williams
Douglas to be principal of McGill Uni
versity prompts appreciation of the fact
that there are effective cultural bcnds
between the United States and Canada.
These ties, it seems, have existed for
generations. Formed in the Colonial
period Of North American civilization,
they are strengthened as the years pass
The case of Sir Daniel Wilson illus
trates the connection. He was a Scot
by birth, came out to Ontario to teach
ut the University of Toronto In 1853 and
was elevated to the presidency of that
institution of higher learning in 1881.
His name ought to be held in grateful
remembrance If only because he had the
genius to pioneer in the study of pre-
historic man in the New World.
Similarly, Goodwin Smith should be
recalled. English-born, he taught at
Cornell University and practiced the
journalistic art at Toronto, cutting out
with his pen the path for Cecil Rhodes
to travel toward a more sympathetic
understanding among the English
speaking communities Of the world. He
was, truly, the real sponsor Of the Rhodes
scholarships.
Still another Canadian famous south
as well as north Of the undefended
boundary line was Sir William Osler,
professor of medicine, successfully, at
McGill, the University Of Pennsylvania,
Johns Hopkins and Oxford. A beloved
physician In the best meaning Of the
phrase. he wrote and spoke with q skill
a. marvellous as he doctored.
Stephen Butler Leacock also merits
Evening star., 1937-10-11
Last of His Line.

Word comes from Spain that the last
descendant Of Christopher Columbus has
perished in the civil strife which has
ragged in the Iberian Peninsula for more
than year. He was the fifteenth Duke
of Veragua and Marquis Of Jamaica, Don
Cristobal Colon, confirmed in his title by
the Real Carta in 1912. Not engaged in
politics and possessed Of no personal
enemies who might wish him mortal
harm, he nevertheless is reported to
have been assassinated on the road to
Colmenar.
So, the story of the Grand Admiral
who opened the Western Hemisphere to
European expansion, concludes In dis
Evening star., 1937-10-11
Hair Splitters.

From the Wliamsport Sun.
new precision device can split hairs.
The only possible market for it would
seem to be among members of the legal
fraternity, which has managed to do a
fairly good job Of splitting without
mechanical assistance.
Evening star., 1937-10-11
Tax Money!.

From the Troy IN. " Record.
commentator declares 1.-THE people
are demanding to know where all the
tax money is going to-" The truth seems
to be that the people are demanding to
know where all the tax money is coming
from.
Evening star., 1937-10-11

In considering questions of property
holding, several states around the Medi-
terranean would like to know precisely
who owns the submarine that has been
making mysterious demonstrations.
Evening star., 1937-10-11

Farmers in North Dakota assembled
10 see and applaud the President of the
q. s. A. with all the enthusiasm which
attaches to hope that seems to grow
forlorn and leave much of its dependence
On the shoulders Of the police.
Evening star., 1937-10-11

One OF the appealing traits Of Mr..
Ashurst and Mr.. Maury Maverick is their
ability to attribute whatever happens
to the persistent gayety of nations no
matter what serious purposes may be
lingering in the background.
Evening star., 1937-10-11
EXPRESSIONS of Genius.

I'VE haven't any great orators and
poets like ancient Greece and Rome"
"Our situation has It's advantages"
replied Senator Sorghum. Ancient
Greece and Rome hadn't anybody in
venting electric lights, motor cars and
so forth"
Evening star., 1937-10-11

The son of Mussolini visited Holly
wood but did not remain long enough
to make a thorough study of motion
pictures. Cinema improvements have
been great in the past decade, but the
temper of the public has met chal-
lenges in favor of foreign production
as distinguished from domestic enter
prise.
Evening star., 1937-10-11
MussOlini.

From the Sioux City Tribune.
Mussolini insists that he Is not q
mere man but an event. We'd say that
he's whole chain Of circumstances.
Evening star., 1937-10-11

BY the time cast Is selected for
Gone With the Wind" maybe Shirley
Temple will be old enough to accept
the leading feminine role.
Evening star., 1937-10-11
Still Stepping.

From the Council Bluffs Nonpareil
A process of converting gasoline into
INT has been discovered. The old
system of stepping on it, however, has
not been entirely abandoned.
Evening star., 1937-10-11
Efforts Neutralized.

When all unhindered they appear,
The lobbyists we need not fear.
For each who has his little say
There's one to talk the other way,
Evening star., 1937-10-11

American airplanes have travelled far
and in some cases they command more
than brief formal record on the SPORT
ing page.
Evening star., 1937-10-11

In the meantime, no one seems to be
hearing from Trotzky on the subject of
whether the present turn of events suits
his purposes.
Evening star., 1937-10-11

Silk and cotton are historic fabrics
Both have asserted a place in the
worlds economic affairs.
Evening star., 1937-10-11

Japan is unable to hear some valu-
able suggestions because of the noise of
her own gunnery.
Evening star., 1937-10-11
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamiton
Drifting

Over waters, stormy, fair, I've let my sail
go free;
Winds may blow me where they list,
1t matters not to me;
Wide skies stretching overhead, wide,
wild depths below,
Drifting on to nowhere, carried by the
rivers flow;
White gulls dipping to the waves, white
clouds scudding by,
At the mercy of the current 60 my
bark and I.
Only-as I sail along, rudderless, no
chart
May I drift at last into the harbor OF
your heart.
Evening star., 1937-10-11

Jud Tunkins says men fight to get
something, and have to keep fighting to
hold on to it.
Evening star., 1937-10-11

"It is possible for man to learn
many languages" said Hi Ho, the sage
OF Chinatown, without being able to
speak the simple truth in any one Of
them"
Evening star., 1937-10-11
Free SDeech.

"Why don't you run for the legisla-
ture?"
For the reason" answered Farmer
Corntossel, that as a plain citizen I
can lift up my voice when and how
please. In the legislature I'd be ham,
pered by whole lot Of parliamentary
rules"
Evening star., 1937-10-11
Lines and Felines.

My cat played with fishing line;
She had a frolic that was fine.
The tangle left me in dismay;
I fiercely threw the cat away.
Yet tossing out the Cat, I see,
Is bringing no relief to me.
The cat held on with claws perverse.
The line is tangled up still worse.
Evening star., 1937-10-11

"A gal dat marries man simply be-
cause he's good dancer" said Uncle
Eben. ''is liable to make both Of EN- wish
hs had sprained m ankle"
Evening star., 1937-10-11

of resumed diplomatic relations with the
Vatican after the lapse OF some 10
years, more or less
(Copyright, 1937.)