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Evening star., 1938-05-26
A strange bird in the GARDEN

Listen!
A strange bird In the garden
Nothing pleases the bird lover 80 much
as the new songster whose song strikes
an utterly different note.
It Is q curious thing that the moment
the new whistle sounds 1t is Immediately
recognized as such by all friends OF bros,
those who are really interested In them.
No matter what the bird observer may
be doing at the time, the new song Is
heard at once and recognized for Its
new1ess:
This is really surprising thing, that
no matter whether one is reading, or
talking, or even listening to music, the
strange notes come through 1t all.
This is because the ear has been
trained to catch such sounds.
The newcomer to suburban or country
areas will not be in this pleasant posi-
ton. He will not know one bird song
from another.
No new song will make any particular
impression upon him.
No, this attitude, If 1t may be called
so, is the result of several years expert
ence listening to bird songs as well as
observing the singers themselves.
1t is growth.
The listener in time comes to have
"feel" for new bird cries and songs, as
distinct from the background cries and
songs Of the usual birds in the neighbor-
hood at any given time of year.
%k*
Now at this very time Of year. the
background birds comprise the robin,
~ Sinoorc oordiro1 with itC
metallic clink; the little wren, who
bubbles and chatters all over the place;
the mockingbird and its wild lays; the
catbird. with meWing offerings; the song
sparrow, gentlest of singers; the wood
music of all
These are some of the birds and their
songs which fill the garden today, in
volume and sweetness not surpassed in
eight years. just as the number Of the
birds is the largest in long time.
These background songs make
medley, as it were, OF the very finest
music, symphony Of the outdoors.
The chorus at dawn takes on wild
vigor 1t has not had for several years;
as the light increases 1t grows in in
tensity. then smoothes out to the ordi-
nary plICIl dS IIlc UlTUS Gdkc up GIlcU
routine duties.
The full music of the daytime is easily
unheard If one is not interested in the
birds in a special way; the notes and
calls come from all directions, and in
such modulations that a synchronizing
mind is required to keep them together.
Interest in bird life in time enables
any one to do this little bit Of work, after
which the ordinary daytime songs seem
to blend into a special music all their
own.
After all. great orchestral work Of
human agency is not so different from
this. 1t may even be that the birds have
a leader whose presence is least sus-
pected by them.
This pleasant bird music is with one
all the time. 1t is possible to pick out
any one bird simply by listening for it,
but mostly the bird enthusiast will be
content with this full happy music all
around him.
The note of any new bird strikes
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Radical Remedy Needed
To Cure Economic Ills

10 the EClloT OIL i ne olar.
The Associated Press attached some
Importance to Col Leonard P Ayres'
remark that real business recovery is
doubtful until radical remedies are
adopted for the Nations railroads" All
this is bit involved because the busi-
ness difficulties, which include the rail-
road difficulties, are but part Of one
monsterous economic i'll and the only
cure fora chronic i'll is a radical remedy.
There is not an assortment of radical
remedies and the assorted sedatives and
errors the administration has injected
into the situation have made a bad
matter worse, as should have been antici-
pated.
1t is not the financial success of rail-
roads or other business that deserves
our first thought but the comfort of
human beings. Quoting Woodrow Will
son: THE welfare. the happiness, the
energy and spirit of the men and women
who do the daily work in our mines and
factories, on our railroads. in our Offices
and ports of trade, on our farms and
on the sea, is the underlying necessity of
all prosperity. There can be nothing
wholesome unless their lives are whole
some: there can be no contentment
unless they are contented. Their physical
welfare affects the soundness of the
whole Nation"
We have millions of unemployed
people in dire need of food and other
tens Of millions clinging desperately to
the edge Of independence and re-
Spectability. This Is a chronic condition
and whether these millions are many or
few the diagnosis indicates the same
radical remedy. The disposition, of those
who. without earning it, enjoy all the
luxury one can absorb, to provide work
for the jobless Is sinister. Nature took
care Of that problem and every man Is
confronted with the job of keeping him.
self and those dependent upon him fed,
sheltered and comfortable. To supply
our social wants, which are insatiate,
the job should seek the man, but to
supply his own needs, which are few and
easily met, the natural right which each
man has is not that OF demanding en-
ployment and wages from another man,
or the administration, but that of en-
ploying himSelf-of applying his own la
Dor In his own behalf to the inexhaustible
Storehouse of suStenance and wealth the
Creator has provided for all men, Were
that storehouse open and not closed by
monopoly, all being free to work for
themselves, no one would work for
another for less, all things considered,
than he could earn working for himself.
The man who sold labor and the man
who bought 1t would bargain for mutual
advantage and all cause for dispute be-
tween workman and employer would be
gone. Wages would rise to their full
value and the relation between workman
and employer would be regulated by
mutual interest and convenience.
Collect annually and as rent from
those who, by virtue of title deeds, are
permitted the exclusive occupation, use
and enjoyment of land, whatever such
monopolistic permission is reasonably
worth. j. B. CHAMBERLAIN,
KenSington, Md.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Shooting Stars.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Standard,

Standard.
My mind to keep on questions deep
Is something that like.
I haven't even time for sleep,
I'd rather go on strike.
And when I sleep-perhaps I'll snore-
My music will abound;
Ill have to charge folks more and more
For listening to the sound.
For howsoe'er the planets whizz
Or consultations gleam,
My self-appreciation is
The measure Of my scheme.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Aircraft Crashes.

Coming as it did just after the close
OF National Air Mail Week, with it's
stimulation of interest in air transporta-
tion, the fatal crash and burning of a
large scheduled airliner at Cleveland
Tuesday night was particularly untimely.
The crash probably will have the effect
OF expediting consideration by Congress
OF pending legislation to put control of
all civil aviation activities under an avia-
ton commission, independent of any
Federal department, and to put the in
vestigation of accidents in the hands
Of a separate board.
Federal investigators were on the scene
promptly at Cleveland and there is no
question that they will make thorough,
impartial probe and will derive from this
melancholy event whatever benefit may
be obtained in the way of experience and
possible safeguards against future acci-
dents from the same cause. It is obvious
that, for the sake of public confidence,
such investigations must be prompt,
thorough and as productive of good as
may be possible.
It has been the aim Of the Bureau Of
Air Commerce to make its investigations
Of airline accidents yield the maximum
benefit in the way Of safeguards; a
number of new airline regulations have
resulted from earlier investigations. One
by one, preventable causes of crashes are
being eliminated and yet, 1t is apparent,
there is still much room for improve
ment.
There have now been total Of three
fatal scheduled airline crashes this year.
with q death toll Of twenty-one pas
sengers and eight crew members. Records
since 1881, when the first comprehensive
Evening star., 1938-05-26

The great American fish becomes an
honored institution apart from its occa-
sional intrusion into assessment for pur-
poses of taxation. There is no more
agreeable theme for conversation be-
tween men whose attitudes concerning
politics may be consistently at variance.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Every Household Needs
A First.Aid Booklet

A sound knowledge of firt-aid methods
will prove invaluable at II times. The
FIRST-AID booklet avaable through
this bureau is an authoritative publica-
ton on what to do in ansmergency. It
covers accidents in the home, in the
camp, on tour, hikes ant week end OUT
ings. 1t is handily indeed to guide the
reader instantly to mattial ON the case
at hand. 1t tells how to,rrange first
aid kit. The price is oily 10 cents per
copy. Order now.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Japan and Non-Aggression.


OF the Japanese people sense of humor
Is not generally included. Their states
men apparently share its lack. To that
circumstance must be attributed the sug-
gestion of Foreign Minister Hirota that
Japan would welcome a on-aggression
agreement with the United States. The
Washington Government has not been
called upon formally to comment on the
proposal, because Mr.. Hirota projected
it only casually in the course of parlia-
mentary proceedings at Toxic. Mean
time occasion is usefully taken by Sena-
tor Pittman, chairman of the Foreign
Relations Committee, to express views
which, it may be assumed, authoritatively
interpret the attitude Of the administra-
ton.
What the Japanese are in effect
indeed in so many words-told from this
highly responsible quarter is that they
cut a grotesQuely incongruous figure in
proposing non-aggression arrangements
at moment when not only are they them
selves engaged in monumental aggres-
sion, but are carrying it on in lawless
violation of the exact sort of compact
in which they would invite the American
Government and people to join them.
Senator Pittman, in the fortnight fash
ion characteristic of him, holds that
Japan must remedy the wrong" done by
her in treaty breaches against China
before the United States would be justi-
fed in signing non-aggression agree
ment with the island empire. That is
telling them'-telling it straight from
the shoulder and in terms which un-
mistakably reflect the temper of this
Nation respecting current events in the
Far East.
The foreign relations chairman is
satisfied that his committee would not
look with favor" on such treaty as Mr..
Hirota has in mind or that the Senate
would ratify it at the present moment.
MIR. Pittman also reminds Japan that
the United States docs not have to be
bound by treaty to prevent it from en-
gaging in acts of aggression against
Japan Nor does he mince words in
pointing out that "Japans contempt for,
and violation of, treaties would be no
assurance to this country" Then the
Nevadan lunges at the militarist cult
which dominates japanese policy by
declaring that until Toxic remedies the
wrong done in her violation of the cov-
enant of the League and the nine-power
treaty, in her aggressions against China,
no government is justified in entering
into political treaty with Japan"
These are grim words to be addressed
to great power from another with
which it is on nominally friendly terms,
but they are legitimate language. To
indulge in any other, in response to such
a proposition as Japan's foreign minister
submits, would be hypocrisy and cant.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Star Interpretation of
Campbell Story Protested

To the Editor Of The Star:
have read with interest the article
In the May 20 edition of The Evening
Star entitled "Helium-Zep Held Useful
in Wars" The paragraph which drew
my particular attention is the opening
paragraph in which 1t Is stated that the
subject article In Golfers magazine
written by 1t. George w. Campbell, U.
s. N, practically accuses DR.. Eckener
land others" of a falsehood in regard
to DR.. EckenerS and other statements
Of the military value Of Zeppelins to
Germany. have read the subject story
in Golfers twice and fail to find any
Justification for the accusation. 1t is
clearly evident that 1t. Campbell Is en-
deavoring to set up case for American
naval airships. His entire reference to
German zeppelins was to those Of World
War utilization, and no where does he
advocate or suggest that military air.
ships would today be Of value to Ger
many.
If your opening paragraph is intended
to refer to DR.. Eckener's recent efforts
to obtain helium for the commercial
LZ-130. then your statement has put 1t.
Campbell in the position of being in
direct disagreement with the chief Of
naval operations and the chief of staff Of
the Army. The New York Herald Tribune
reports that at White House conference
on helium, these two officers declared
without qualification that controlled sale
of the gas would give no consequential
military advantage to Germany"
It Is unfortunate that 1t. Campbell
did not have space enough to emphasize
the fact that the situation with respect
to airships is quite different in Europe
today from what 1t was during the World
War; and furthermore, that airships as
military or naval weapons are today OF
primary importance only to those coun-
tries having great ocean expanses.
For obvious reasons, there Is much to
be gained in the development Of world
airships by permitting Germany to have
helium for the commercial LZ-l30, under
such restrictions that 1t cannot be used
for other purposes. Cabinet officers and
high authorities alike have testified that
such control can be imposed.
My purpose in writing you is to pro-
test that such statements as that con-
tanned in the first paragraph of the
subject article only add to the difficulties
in the path Of giving the commercial
airship fair opportunity to progress.
1t is beyond me how any reading of 1t.
Campbells article could be so inter-
preted as to accuse Dr. Eckener Of false
hood. c. E. ROSENDAHL.
Lakehurst, N. j.
Editors note: The claim of DR.. Eckener
and others that Germany's zeppelins
are of no military value was not directly
contested by 1t. Campbell in his article.
But If 1t. Campbell's statements regard
ing military value Of airships are correct,
then there is military value in Germany's
zeppelin. There was no charge OF false
hood" in The Star article,
Evening star., 1938-05-26

There should be no hesitation on the
part OF DR.. Eckener in sending con-
gratulations on the marriage Of Secre-
tary Ickes. A lettering manner might
look as if the doctor were permitting his
practical consideration of helium to
interfere with his obvious social obliga-
tionS.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Attainment,

"Our picture Of civilization Is con-
stantly changing" remarked Senator
Sorghum. II have clearly in mind q
young chap who used to sit at roll-top
desk and look niftily authoritative"
what has become Of him?" asked a
friend.
He is still busy. But he is working for
the fellow who went into the machine
shop and battered his fingers working
out q kink Of his own"
Evening star., 1938-05-26

AS prominent men one after another
seek the services of eminent stomach
specialists. the responsibilities of the
radio operator increase as he under
takes to tell multitude of eager listen
ers exactly what kind Of food will keep
them out of the anatomical repair shops.
Evening star., 1938-05-26

Baseball enthusiasts are still encourag-
ing a belief that club may eventually
prove pennant winner even though its
commercial activities have not succeeded
in enabling it to employ the most dis
tinguished players.
Evening star., 1938-05-26

Craftsmanship was never more in evi-
dence in public affairs. 1t is including
the responsible voices of physicians as
we'll as lawyers and capitalists in its
effort to express the new ideas of civiliza-
ton.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Alone to Blame.

A pretty woman evangelist says she
has never painted her lips, smoked a
cigarette, spoken q slang word, worn q
bathing suit, had q date or kissed man.
She'll get no sympathy from US. It's her
own fault.
Evening star., 1938-05-26

The doctors have assumed an almost
vociferous method of advising the public
concerning help. We may yet have to
revive the ancient but dignihed ad-
monition, Physician. heal thyself."
Evening star., 1938-05-26

It will soon be time for the college
commencement essay to reveal serious
thoughts concerning problems which
deeply affect society and the Nation.
One of the questions left for summer
consideration is what becomes of the
commencement essayist.
Evening star., 1938-05-26
NEGLECTED. Father.

Oh, father does the best he can
To be kind and patient man.
He brings his wages home on time
And never pinches out dime.
And vet he is neglected quite.
He sits around the house at night.
Poor father never had chance
To learn to do the "apple dance"
Evening star., 1938-05-26

"Self-esteem is often misleading" said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown. "A man
takes credit for lovely disposition. when
he is merely too indolent to resent an
imposition"
Evening star., 1938-05-26
Pernnanence.

The Constitution was indeed
A work that fitted human need.
So was that declaration great
That told of our untrammeled state.
And while we heed the statesman true
Who thinks to write them both anew
We tell him in our feeble way
Some things are right and meant to stay
Satan is always busy" said Uncle
Eben. IF good man could initiate him
Ia ACTIVITY. life would be Q heap easier"
Evening star., 1938-05-26
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Evening star., 1938-05-26
Quest Of Comfort.

Don't you envy the man who lolls
luxuriously in the furniture Of a hotel
lobby?"
mo-" answered Jud Tunkins. Maybe
he stays there because its more COM
Portable than q hall ROOM"
Evening star., 1938-05-26

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Evening star., 1938-11-04

schools, colleges and urban centers
without Y. M. c. A. facilities are
expected to attend the conference,
which celebrates SO years Of work
among colored people by the Y. M.
G. A.
Conference headquarters will be at
the Twelfth street branch of the
Y. M. c. A., 1916 Twelfth street NV.
Evening star., 1938-11-04

on behalf Of the testator's son and
executor, Edward Flavelle Koss, 3712
Harrison street NV.
The personal property is valued
at s49,834. The will was dated
January %, 1887, and Mr.. Koss died
here october IT.
Among the real estate he left
was a brick store at Seventh street
and Florida avenue NV. assessed
at $6O,89O; a store at TIL Ninth
street NV, assessed at $3R.l92; a
building at 6l2 Ninth street NV,
Evening star., 1938-11-04

assessed at $33, ,436, and the residence
at 1914 Calvert street NV, assessed
at SIP ,184.
Mr.. Koss was interested in the
Koss Pharmacy here, and the petit
ton showed that expenses left at
the time of his death aggregated
$500.
Under the terms of the will the
widow, Mrs. Minnesota j. Koss, 1914
Calvert street NV, gets the residue
and remainder of the estate, while
the son secures the real property.
Evening star., 1938-11-04
Edward H. Koss Estate
Valued Near $500, 900

An estate valued at upward OF
100000 was left by the late Edward
Hartmann Koss, who was in the
drugstore business here, petition
for the probate of his will, filed in
District Court, reveals.
Attorney Frank j. Kelly represents
the estate, and he filed the petition
Evening star., 1938-11-04
Jackson Studies Move
For New Trial

Confronted with q 10000 jury
verdict in District Court, Robert
Jackson. former secretary of the
Democratic National Committee, to-
day was studying a motion for a new
trial and the possibility of an appeal
II that Is denied.
Arthur J. Hilland, Mr.. Jackson's
attorney, said he was looking into
Evening star., 1938-11-04

the question. The $4,000 verdict,
one of the largest returned In Dis
trict Court for some time, was given
by a jury which deliberated couple
Of hours. Justice Joseph w. Cox
presided. Wlliam Shaw McCallum,
Boston attorney, sued Mr.. jackson
for $12,500 for legal services.
The defense contended that the
claim was unreasonable, but con-
ceded that legal services, mostly Of
q business nature, had been rem
dered.
Mr.. McCallum was represented by
Evening star., 1938-11-04
Wallace Will Address
Conference

Secretary Of Agriculture Wallace
will speak during the three-day 23rd
National Conference on Colored
Work of the Young Mems Christian
Association, to be held today, tomor-
row and Sunday at Howard Univer-
sity and Miner Teachers College.
More than 500 white and colored
representatives of local Y. M. C. AS
State and national committees
Evening star., 1938-11-04
Hen Lays Egg Shaped
Like Football

SAYBROOK, Ill. @-The foot
ball season affected one Of William
Hildreth's hens.
She laid an egg shaped like a foot
ball that bears ridges resembling the
stitching and lacing Of a pigskin.
Evening star., 1938-11-04

Cook books are being distributed to
housewives by the city Of Bushey,
England.
Evening star., 1938-11-04

Attorneys John r. Reed, Charles
v. INLAY and Joseph K. Meyer, all
of Washington.
Evening star., 1938-05-03
GETS TODAY TERM
IN THEFT FROM CAR
Youth Was Accused of Stealing
From Auto of Secretary
to House Member.

Israel p. Dudley, II, colored, today
was sentenced by Police Court Judge
Walter j. Casey to serve 180 days in
jail for the theft Of personal belong
ings from the automobile of Mrs.
Louise Schirmer, secretary to Repre-
sentative James Wolfenden of Penn
sylvania. on April 26.
One of three colored youths accused
OF having broken into the car of Rep
resentative John Hunter of Ohio
pleaded guilty to the theft of two
suits. His case was referred to the
probation officer for report, inasmuch
as he had no record
The accused was Melvin Fenwick,
II, of the 1900 block of Fourth street
S.W. Precinct Detective Watson Sal
keld said Fenwick and two others
broke into the Representatives car at
New Jersey avenue and c street Sc.
and stole three suits and a pair of
trousers which had just been cleaned.
At the time Mr.. Hunter was attend
ing q night session held on the re-
organization bill
Evening star., 1938-05-03
IMMEDIATE ACTION
ON AIRPORT ASKED
Head of Aeronautic Association
Declares Delay Adds to
Hazard Exposure.

Declaring delay on the part of Con-
gress IN making a start on the long
delayed local airport project serves
only to add to the period of exposure
to unnecessary hazard in local air
transport operations. Charles F..
Horner, president Of the National
Aeronautic Association, today called
upon Representative Lanham, Demo-
crat, of Texas. chairman of the House
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds, for immediate action on
pending airport legislation.
Mr.. Horner pointed out that I'VE
have been fortunate thus far in es-
Gaping tragedy in Washington" but
declared that danger is constant"
and that "if, unhappily, an air trans
port accident should occur" it is pos
sible some parsonage of national
prominence might be included among
the victims"
Mr.. Horner also stressed the need
for additional local airport facilities
for national defense.
The House Public Buildings and
Grounds Committee began hearings
last January on the Smith bill au-
thorizing construction of a District
airport at Gravelly Point, one of two
sites recommended by President
Roosevelt for immediate development.
Committee members expect this week
to begin a ground inspection of q
number Of sites offered to the commit
tee for local airport development.