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Evening star., 1938-03-21
BUCHANAN STREET.

Dear Sir: For many years I have
read your chitchat In This and That,
wherein you have discoursed interest
ingly on many themes, including cats,
and dogs, and birds, and even fish.
AT last you have disappointed me.
Last Tuesday you told . correspondent
that the songs Of birds are without
words; that they are but meaningless
sounds!
You, Of course. remember an endur-
ing classic penned by a great Eewspaper
man in reply to child's inquiry con-
cerning the reality Of Santa Claus. In
the present case 1t seems to me that
you let slip golden opportunity to write
something that likewise would live to
delight generations yet unborn.
do birds utter actual words In their
songs? OF course they do! Every child
who has had the good fortune to be
born in the country knows this: every
city urchin who has had the privilege
Of pausing by a patch Of green sur
rounded by asphalt and stone is we'll
aware Of it.
What do birds say? Many things to
many ears. They cheer US; they encour.
Who of us has not been brought out
of momentary dependency by the
cheer up, cheer up Of feathered
songster?
Who, despairing of his task, has not
been encouraged by the brave keep on,
keep on from the boughs above his
head?
And if one feels unduly puffed up
with personal vanity, he has but to
listen to the solemn 'quack. quack' OF
the ordinary barnyard duck.
mo one who has tried to sleep in an
otherwise quiet country place, having
to listen to the insistent Cor should I
say persistentO cry Of the whip-poor-
will doubts that birds give utterance to
words.
Then there is the convincing Bob
White of the partridge, to say nothing
OF countless other illustrations that
might be given.
do birds have words? Who can
doubt it, Very truly yours, ]. r. NJ"
w. E. S., for one, doubts it, as follows:
Dear Sir: have heard tell of the
song Of the cardinal; day after day I
listen; but I have yet to learn the
words that the cardinal sings.
"On every crispy morning since mid
February the song OF the cardinal has
been ringing out, rich enough, it Is
true, but for my part I'd say hardly
clear enough.
After some days Of indecision, I
heard at last unquestionably:
'Whit-whit-w whit whit,
Tschew! Tschew! Tschew! Tschew!
Tschew!'
"But the following morning the latter
sound had varied:
"'Tscheer! Tscheer! Tscheer; Tscheer!
Tscheer!'
"A day later it sounded like this:
"'Jyeer! Jyeer! Jyeer, Jyeer! Jyeer'
Still later I heard what seemed:
Here! Here! Here! Here!'
"'Or Yeer! Yeer.' etc.
Il
"On yet another occasion the sound
seemed:
'Twhew! Twhew! Twhew! Twhew!
Twhew!
And not to forget, sometimes it
sounded:
"'Que! Que! Que! Que! Quep"
Evening star., 1938-03-21

cackle and do something prompt and
real in tax reform, trade authorities are
q unit in saying recovery would ensue
With bang.
\
One of the critical issues in pending
Anglo-American reciprocal trade nego-
tiations is Britain's desire for lower
Yankee tariffs on backgammon sets.
Senator Carter Glass is expected sooner
or later to take hand In this crucial
question. He's q backgammon fan. His
favorite players used to be Barney Ba.
ruch and Admiral 0rayson.
(oopyrtsh4. 1889
Evening star., 1938-03-21
Good Neighbor?

The appropriation Of fourteen Ameri-
can oil companies by the Mexican gov
ernment as the climax to a protracted
labor conflict for the first time chal-
lenges. in major fashion, the policy Of
the good neighbor" with which Presi-
dent Roosevelt has readjusted our Latin
American relations.
Secretary of State Hull this week will
receive briefs from the American inter-
ests affected by President Cardenas'
decree, stating their case in the dispute
which eliminated recently in Mexican
Supreme Court ruling upholding $780,
$4,000 workers. The decision to inter-
vene, or not, on behalf Of the American
firms will measure American determine
tion to preserve good neighbor" rela-
tions with Mexico. 1t will also reveal
how far Mexico is expected to recipro-
cate in the preservation of friendship.
The equanimity with which the State
Department hitherto has viewed the
gathering storm in the Mexican oil in
dustry was in perfect accord with the
precepts expounded by Mr.. Roosevelt In
his 1888 Inauguration address. It has
been in marked contrast, too, with the
disposition of previous Washington ad-
minlstrations to fight battles for private
interests. The question is whether the
expulsion of an American investment
of more than s10o,OOO,OO0 from Mexico
can be viewed with continued calm.
To be in accord with prevailing policies
OF the State Department, diplomatic
action would have to be based upon ale
cations of denial of justice after legal
recourse had been exhausted, or upon
failure of Mexico to make adequate com.
pensation for seized properties. Al
though the companies had exhausted
their remedies at court in the attempt
to defeat the prescribed wage increases,
the appropriation law of 1896, under
which the properties were taken over,
permits administrative appeals for revo-
cation of the appropriation decree. In
Junction proceedings to prevent its exc
cution also are available. II these
remedies fail the question Of valuation
will arise. with all its potentialities for
controversy.
Mexico is the corner stone of the New
World front which the American dov-
ernment Is striving to create to fore
stall Fascist and Communist influences
in the southern republics. Hasty inter-
vention in the oil controversy could only
undermine the progress of the past five
years.
The national interest demands preser-
vation of good neighborliness" with
Mexico as well as assurance of justice
for Americans under foreign laws. When
that justice is denied, and only then,
may individuals rightfully claim diplo-
matte Intervention on their behalf.
Evening star., 1938-03-21
Definition Needed.
rom the Santa Fe New Mexican

From the Santa Fe New Mexican.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt declares
wives should receive q definite part Of
the family income because they earn 1t.
What Mrs. Roosevelt advocates has long
been q practice in the American home.
The question Is: How much is the
definite part?"
Evening star., 1938-03-21
The CZechs Yield.

1lelQlng TO pressure IN the guiSe OF
Irresistible military force has become
the fashion in Central and Eastern
Europe. Ten days ago Austria bowed
to the inevitable. During the late week
end, Llthuania went the hard way of
those whose transgression is weakness.
Today is it Czechoslovakia which decides
that discretion is the better part of
Valor.
She has bent the knee to the Nazi
demand for a greater voice for the
S,500,0O0 Sudeten Germans in the ma
tlonal government BY this capitulation,
Hitlers Czechoslovakian viceroy, Kon-
rad Henlein, and his henchmen auto
matically achieve the local administra-
tive predominance for which they have
so long and truculentiy agitated Hen
leins failure to comment on Pragues
concession is ominous silence. 1t clearly
manlfests dissatisfaction which be-
tokens, in accord with Nazi practice,
that, having been given an inch, the
Al.
they will proceed to maneuver for full
autonomy cannot be doubted
Events of the past fateful fortnight
proved afresh that Hitler strikes while
the iron is hot. Even as President Benes
and Premier Hodza were running up the
white flag to appease the Sudeten Nazis,
Prague reeled under the impact of Der
Fuehrer's latest demand. It is dis
closed that, as a basic condition for
peace" with Germany-that is, the
price Of retaining her own independ-
ence-Czechoslovakia must abandon her
military alliance with Soviet Russia.
Such Hitler proposals" generally carry
an "or else' corollary. The war-created,
land-locked little republic is now held,
vicelike, by German pincers gripping
two-thirds of her frontier Refusal to
break with the Soviet Union might sub
Ject the Czechs, dependent on the Elbe
and Hamburg as an outlet vital to their
commercial existence, to economic
strangulation. If the Nazis insist on
abrogation of the Russian alliance plus
autonomy for German Czechoslovakia,
the Elbe threat will be a powerful bar
gaining point. 1t is in fact blackmail
club of almost insuperable potency.
Benes and Hodza will think twice and
thrice before permitting a ruthless Ber-
lin to WELD it.
Hltler's successes in defying and brow
beating the European democracies on re-
current occasions since 1888 were VEN
tured in almost every case at moment
when they were either too disinterested
or too preoccupied to halt him. It is
true that both France and Russia have
assured Czechoslovakia they would come
to her aid If she is the victim of German
aggression. But it is also true that Mr..
Chamberlain says Great Britain will
not do SO; and it has just been demon
strated that the Nazis were able to
achieve the thin edge of their Czecho-
slovakian wedge without whimper of
outside protest. Is it any wonder that
the Prague government, admitting that
Its own military resources would enable
1t to hold out against the German army
two weeks at the most, is in mood to
retreat before the Nazi advance?
Evening star., 1938-03-21

Grover Cleveland is mentioned as one
Of the great men who were cautious
about accepting invitations to dine. A
difficulty concerning present arts of hos
pitality Is the question Of whether 4
man is to eat and sing songs. or defend
certain political theories.
Evening star., 1938-03-21

The President has demanded and re-
celved the close attention Of writers for
the press. He will hardly allow himself
to initiate persons of inferior talent, who
blame inexpert press service for any
chance deviation from high standards
of appreciation.
Evening star., 1938-03-21

Mussolini, In supporting the Hitler
swastika, has shown faith which will
be worth writing ABOUT in years to come,
when it is credited with performing
wonders without disclosing the precise
method.
Evening star., 1938-03-21

Again able men are expected to halt
. discussion relating to possible war in
order to get the precise definition of q
word. Ambassador Joseph p. Kennedy
may find 1t interesting to study efforts ut
precise Interpretation Of invaded" as
1t may be stretched in meaning by dip
lomatic discussion.
Evening star., 1938-03-21
Shooting Stars.
~ PHn.ANDn JOHNSON,

A Merited Cheer.
Old Jabez Jones has never made
A startlin' hit in life;
He seldom goes upon parade.
He seeks no needless strife.
He goes on tendin' to his biz,
Contented, win or lose,
Without provokin' any quiz
About his revenues.
His record Is from scandal free.
He speaks no word Of blame:
Which is what causes him to be
Unrecognized by fame.
And 50 I've tuned this little lay
In conscientious tones;
I want to lift my voice an say,
Hurrah for Jabez Jones!"
Evening star., 1938-03-21

II John Mccormack should become
President Of Ireland1 as he now inti-
mates, the national air of Fire will
doubtless be changed to MY Wild Irish
Rose" which will be easy for the multi
tude to sing, though not perhaps as well
Is he does.
Evening star., 1938-03-21

"Contumacy" Ii another old word
busted OF BY presidential authority and
restored to service. Mr.. Mencken may
find 1t interesting to point out the man
ner In which politics has influenced the
popular vocabulary.
Evening star., 1938-03-21

Hitler and Mussolini have shown how
the joys of the game of freeze out"
may be extended even to Stain II the
political trend Of the hour happens to
run that way
Evening star., 1938-03-21

If the Philippine Islands continue to
take an interest in U. 8. politics, they
may come to be regarded as q remark
able training school.
Evening star., 1938-03-21

Rough language Is used by Hitler
in referring to the worlds democratic
powers. He is Indifferent to ordinary
scholarship when he alludes to an "un-
Ineligible" and insulting" attitude. An
attitude that 10 "insulting" cannot be
"unintelligible."
Evening star., 1938-03-21

The impression that disease can be
conquered by scholarship il being favor
ed to an important extent. There are
moments when men must forget their
politics.
Evening star., 1938-03-21

The T. v. A. is regarded by some flip
pant commentators as rejecting the an
cient lyrical idealism, "the bigger she
grows, the worse she gets"
Evening star., 1938-03-21

One Of q. B. shaw's recent exploita-
tions Of thought is to the effect that one
way to avoid influential friends Is to
have them carefully insulted in the first
place.
Evening star., 1938-03-21

Supreme Court justices are still heard
with respectful attention, in spite Of
radio and the music of the band.
Evening star., 1938-03-21
Whers Infeeznatien Halts.
Men grow weary Of the chatter
Which 20 long they must endure,
As 1t tells what is the matter.
But does not suggest q cure.

".some members Of de CONGREGATION,
said Uncle Eben. rs 70 skeered foh fear
dey won GIT DER moneys worth dat dc
minister feels jss' natchelly obliged 10
preach . long sermon" 4
Evening star., 1938-03-21

Radio chains are being investigated
10 that strange sentiments can 1T best
be traced to . responsible source.
Evening star., 1938-03-21
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Evening star., 1938-03-21
Meroenary, But Discreet.

Mercenary, But Discreet.
would you marry . man for money!"
II might" confessed Miss Cayenne.
"But he'd have to show me that he got
1t In way that wouldn't bring the fam
ily into . congressional investigation"
In our desire for the praise Of our
fellow men," said HI Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, valuable lives are often
wasted In striving for the good opin-
ion Of many whose judgment We believe
In candor to be Of but little worth"
Evening star., 1938-03-21

Jud Tunkins says he'd like to run for
ofdce, only 1t would call public attention
to the fact that his wife couldn't con-
scientiously vote for him.
Evening star., 1938-03-21
WhirNgig u Time

Whirligig q Time.
In Denmark q suspicion strong
Arose In Hamlet's day.
Now other lands are going wrong
While Denmark seems O. K.
Evening star., 1938-03-21

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Unperturbed.

Unpefturbed.
I'VE must do something to save the
country!" exclaimed the excited citizen.
"1t's not in danger" answered Senator
Sorghum. THE fact that an official
here and there takes a few chances on
his own account doesn't prevent the
country from being perfectly SAFE"
Evening star., 1938-03-21

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-10
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Rolling Down To Rio

TREATIES there the man who D has not wished that he might some day go rolling down to Rlo." For thiS cosmopolitan. magnificent capital of Brazil intensiAes some. how the romantic urge of all.
 And the world does come to Rio dc Janelro, sailing up the spacious bay of Guanabara and on past Sugar Loaf Mountain, the cIty's most distinguished landmark And what does lt And?
 it finds . city Of colorful gar. dens, of broad promenades, side. walk cafes, of men and women dressed In clothes from Paris but With . manner all their own. It finds city whose buildings are for the most part simple but re. splendent In vivid colorlng. Many of the new homes cling to the hill. side below the street and arc en-. tered from the roof.
 Here vendors lend on Oriental touch, tho sacred OK of India Is the beast of burden, and modern automobiles slip along the newer pavements. And here In the Nae tlonAl Library and other beautiful public buildings Is preserved the historic heritage of Brazil and of all South America. Tn recent years, scientific public health work has materially raised the standard Of living in this city of 100000. 4 view of the harbor and city Is shown here on Q current Brazilian stamp
 Copyright, ioss NEA Service. Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-10
INAUCATUCK GYM
 DEMANDS ARE MET
Classes Start Sept. l0, Several Weeks Earlier
 Than Last Year

Naugatuok, Sept, 10.-The Nauga- tuck YMCA Gym classes will open September 10, several weeks earlier than last year. With cooler weather at hand and the demand of "" members for gym classes Is the rea- son for an earlier start,
 The " looks forward to Q new record in attendance in the various classes after Q very successful sea- son last year. The routine of run- ming, limber-up exercises, chest weights, stall-bar, hoorwork and vol- leyball in the Intermediate and senior classes have met the approval of the members, Following with bas- ketball, Q good shower and Q swim constitutes the workout, Midget and Junior classes have Q similar beginning, followed with apparatus and games; shower and swim.
 Until the Daylight Saving Time i' changed, the gym classes will bC Intermediate gym class, oMnday at 6i4b; Senior gym class at 7:60.
 Tuesday Women's gym class l( Q. m; young girls Nt 3;30; oldei girls gym class at 6;3o; ladies gym class 7.4b,
 Wednesday--junior gym clas, 2;lb; Midget's gym class 3i30.
 Thursday--1ntermediate gym clasi 0:4b; Senior 7;b0 o'clock.
 Friday--Junior gym class 2:l6 swimming for Midgets 3;30.
 saturday-Midgets gym class Q, m,
 The Volley ball group and the bad hinton groups will make their ap. peNrance within the next two weeki and will bo scheduled as last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-10
CRANllJkA CRACKERS

when man who was hired to take charge of a large office was introduced to his job he was given seven keys, each of which fit q lock on the door of one of seven smaller offices within the large one.
 The man was not told which key fit which lock. What Is the rreatest number of trials he can make in hitting the keys in the WrOng locks, assuming that he leaves each key in its lock as he lits it9
 Answers on Back Page.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-10
far of, Q cricket ehirped, "Iinda7n

Again he was looking ct her -- wiStfully, as If she were precious and beyond his grasp You're lovely - lovely, and Ns gosSamer as moonlight and dreams"
 His arms reached at her - he found her lips.
 Above them pale stars were glowing
 A dark cloud drifted under the moon; the earth waS drNped in purple shadows, (T0 Be COntlnued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-10
CAST OF CHARACTERS

LINDA GORDON - heroine. She rave up Manhattan to return to her Blue Grass.
 BRUCE RADF0RD - newspaper man. He would give up any thlng for Linda.
 UNCLE SANDY--horseman. He would give up anything, too, for . good horse.
 MONTE HlLII--rlch racing dc- vOtee. He also wanted Linda. Yesterday; Linda gets two more assignments on the strength of her first story. Then Bruce calls tO say he wants to see her about Golden Toy.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-18

SACRAMENTO, Aug. Is. CUP)-
Two expert riders representing
California and Nevada will revive
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-18

THE COMMn .tfTY CLEARING
UOUSE-Post-P Press Want-A
PAYS!
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-18
PONY EXPRESS TO BE REVIVED
BETWEEN NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA
IN HONOR OF STATE FAIR

the historic pony express on Sept,
between either Reno or Carson
City and the California state fair
in Sacramento, it was revealed to-
day.
William Tevis, millionaire Bur-
lingame horseman and aviator, is
arranging the race and may decide
to represent this state. TeVis rode
in a similar race in 1923 against
the U. S. army from the Nevada
line at Lake Tahoe to Tanforan
racetrack in San Francisco, win
ming by % minutes.
Cliff Gardner, the only man who
has won the Reno roundup foul
times in succession, will ride fol
Nevada. Horses will be changed
20 to 80 times at five and 10-milC
intervals along $50 miles of tht
route used by the original pony
express from st. Joseph, Mo, tt
Sacramento.
The winning rider will receive
medals and cash awards.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-18
FARM BUREAU
AIDS PEACMMEN
IN PLEA TO U.s..

GRIDLEY, Cal, Aug. 18. tUP)-
Ray B. Wiser president of the Cal
ifornia farm bureau federation.
today joined peach growers in urg-
ing the federal surplus commodi-
ties corporation - hasten action
on the promise to purchase $500
tons of dried peac. in California,
Wiser explained that peaches are
ripening rapidly and falling to the
ground. No date of purchase was
specified by the federal agency
Wiser said. The dried fruit pur-
chase represents about 10000 tons
of fresh fruit and was designed to
save small peach growers from fl
nancial ruin because OIL chaoti;
market conditions this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-18
CONTRACT PROVIDES
IMPROVING HIGHWAY

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Aug. Is
CUP)-Improvement of the Yosem-
ite all-year highway was provided
in a highway contract for which
bids were opened today by the
division of highways. The low bid
of $500, ,744.75 for grading and sur
facing of 124 miles between Brice-
burg and Ell Portal in Mariposa
con y, was submitted by Mittry
Br. acrs Construction company
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-18
Widow Of Paper
Executive Dies

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Aug. ID.
CUP) Funeral arrangements were
being made here today for Mrs.
Eta Chase Bassford, widow Of the
late Homer S. Bassford, newspaper
executive of st. Louis, Mo. who
died suddenly yesterday while en-
route to Yosemite National Park.
Mrs. Bassford was stricken near
Oakdale. in Stanislaus county
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-18
Former Teacher
In Valley Home
After Vacation
MELOLAND NEWS

Miss Isabel Millar, former teach
er at Meloland and Jasper return
ed to her San Diego home Satur-
day after a delightful vacation
with relatives in the East WASH
ington d. C. and New York were
among points of interested visited.
Charles Palmer left Tuesday for
Orange to visit his grandmother
Mrs. A. Crawford. He will remain
on the coast until next month.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T.. McAfee and
daughter Bunny of Indio were
overnight guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Harold Forsberg Thursday night
Maralyn and Doris McAfee, who
have been visiting at their sisters
home, returned with\ their parents.
Mr. A. Studer and Albert and
Rosa Studer and Agnes Odermott
joulneyed to San Diego recently.
Albert Studer will remain with his
aunt in San Diego for a while.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Mcbride and
family are enjoying a visit from
Mr.. and Mrs. u. d. Kenworthy
relatives from Hibbing, Minnesota
who arrived in the valley Sunday
Mrs. E. j. Skipper of Ell Centre
spent last week in San Diego with
her son, H. G. Skipper and family
A number of other relatives joined
the group for a picnic dinner al
Balboa Park Sunday.
The John Leila family are spend.
ing the summer in Julian.
Guests at the Dan Scott HON,
in Mission Beach this past weel
were Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Scot
Of Los Angeles.
The K. K. Sharp family are hav
ing a pleasant vacation at Pacific
Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Mcbride ant
family were San Diego visitors re
Gently also stopping at Laguna TO
a short stay.
Betty Forsberg was guest o
the A. A. Moody family in Lagun;
over the weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Bergsted
and sons were guests of the Ware
MeGrewS at Mission Beach Sun
day.
Mrs. Robert Doig enjoyed a de
hghtful vacation on the coast Wis
ting relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Robert
and family drove to San Diego fo
the weekend. While in the coas
city they enjoyed a visit with rela
tlves. Mrs. j. c. Roberts and Mr.
and Mrs. B. S. Carmen, also STOP
ping for brief visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Dudley Strickler of Santee on
their way home.
Mrs. Earl Maddox and son Har-
Did spent the day with her sister,
Mrs. Grady Neeley of Ell Centro
saturday.
Miss Gladys Low of Los Angeles
1as been the house guest of Mrs.
H. A. Peters and family of Mis-
ion Beach.
Colorado was the destination of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy ODell, who
are Vacationing with relatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-18
Chicago Lifts Ban
Against Swimming
Without Bloomers

CHICAGO, Aug. 18. (UP)-WOm
III swimmers don't have to wear
boomers i'm Chicago anymore.
The city council made it official
last night in revising several obso-
lete sections of the city ordinances.