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Evening star., 1938-08-11
kensington Overpass.

Opening Of the Kensington overpass
re-emphasizes the need for more struc-
lures Of that nature to eliminate dan
gerous grade crossings in the suburban
area without waiting for tragedies to
arouse the communities involved.
Kensington campaigned eleven years
for the $4,000 structure and now should
make every effort to get the long-used
grade crossing closed.
1t seems incredible that some COM
munities fight for railroad overpasses or
underpasses get them erected at enor-
nous cost and then object to closing the
death crossings they were intended to
eliminate.
Most notable example Of that attitude
in this vicinity was furnished by Rock
vile. where the site of the train-school
bus crash that took II lives in 1885 IL
still open, although an overpass Z few
hundred yards distant u now In use.
There va anapls reason. therefore, 3oe
Evening star., 1938-08-11

the autumn they form small hocks,
from 2 dozen to so birds, probably to be
sure Of finding food. What one bird
locates, the others may eat.
Bird comings and goings in late sum-
mer are casual to degree.
A certain species is here one day, gone
tomorrow. but others are around, so
that even the most ardent friend fails
to notice the absence Of certain species.
The robins drop in. some fall after
noon, so Of them, alighting on the lawn
almost as one bird.
The time usually chosen for this per-
Torrance is $3.50 pm.
The birds spread out, covering the
entire yard, with about dozen feet be-
tween them, each way.
They seldom stay in any one yard more
than 20 to 80 minutes, so that II they
are not noticed as soon as they land
their human friends stand very little
chance Of noticing them at all. This
is the reason so few have seen this
phenomenon.
Two Of the prettiest of the small birds
staged an interesting performance the
other day.
A wood pewee, gracefully gray, has q
nest in walnut tree.
A goldfinch, nicely yellow, thought he
would investigate.
So it flew into the tree branches.
No sooner had it alighted than a small
gray fury fell upon it.
The goldhnch flew out. then back into
the branches. as If trying to throw its
nursllrer off the track
Not for a second, however, did the
pewee relent.
A most efficient flyer, the pewee was
not going to permit any intrusion II it
could help it. and evidently 1t could. for
1t knew the first rule Of successful war
fare.
1t attacked at once.
This is primary knowledge in the en-
tire animal kingdom. but seems to work
especially well among fishes and birds.
Life Is, In some respects, a struggle
between the chasers and the chased,
In all its forms. A great deal depends
upon which group you are in.
\ X
Song birds in the garden seldom fall
into a bill-to-bill battle.
One is chased by another. that is all,
until the latter tires and gives up. Some
times the pursued is almost ready to
drop from exhaustion.
Robins often stage mimic battles, but
these consist mostly Of leaps into the
air.
Robin fights are comical to a degree.
They resemble the mimic battles these
birds put up with their images in win
dowpanes.
Late summer birds which must not be
forgotten are the English sparrows. AL
though we have these with us always
at this time of year they, too. tend to
gather in larger and larger docks and
make interesting sights ss they fly up
from downtown pavements.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Letters to The Star
Asks New Deal
For Dogs.

For Dogs.
TO the Editor Of The Star:
7 AM always for the under dog, and
think he deserves q new deal this
hot weather. not only for dog week but
all the time. Many dog owners have
been in quandry upon the rabies ques-
ton. I should think what DR.. William
A. Bruette normer assistant Of DR.. A. D.
Melvin, chief Of the Bureau Of Animal
Industry has to say upon this important
subject might set any thoughtful man
right.
In an article from Popular Dogs phil
adelphia. copied in the Starry Cross
July. Philadelphia. DR.. Bruette has
this to say: The rabies racket is the
big bad wolf OF the veterinary profess
sion. The public officials who at one
time or another have been part Of 1t
may have believed honestly that they
were acting in the interest of their COM
munity. There is no such excuse for the
man Of medical training. The veteri-
marian who disregards the reports OF
the Governments pathologists, and tes-
timony of the leading psychologists in
this and other countries, Of the dangers
attendant upon the use OF rabies vac
cines is q menace to the community in
which he lives.
There is group of veterinarians who
declare that all dogs should be vacci-
mated at least once a year with rabies
vaccine, and favor mandatory legisla-
ton to that end. There is another group
of veterinarians who regard the use Of
these so-called rabies vaccines as fraught
with danger to the public and the good
name of the profession. They declare
first that the danger Of rabies among
well-cared-for dogs Is comparatively
slight. Secondly, that the wandering
cur is the seat of rabies incubation, and
it is there that the germ is kept alive
and distributed. There are many
veterinarians and health officers who
believe that the increase in rabies can
be attributed directly to the distribution
of rabies vaccines, and that they have
carried the disease into sections where
it had not been known before. In sup
port Of this opinion. there are two facts
that cannot be denied; the first Is that
the increase in rabies in this country has
been coincident with the use OF rabies
yaccines. The second is that the two
countries in which rabies is now most
prevalent are the two countries In which
rabies vaccines have been most widely
used, the United States and Japan. The
experienced fanciers as a rule oppose
the use of rabies vaccines. They know
that before the advent of ne-shot vac
cines rabies was so rare that it was
not even mentioned in health reports,
and they recognize the danger of in
Producing into the blood stream of ami
mails which live within the family circle
the germ of disease as difficult to con-
troll as rabies. The work of Louis Pas
teur has a prominent place among the
outstanding accomplishments in medi-
cine, but the scientific bodies that honor
his name also deplore the fact that as
result of his discoveries commercial
laboratories have flooded the country
with dangerous vaccines that have been
marketed by distortion of facts, and
the arousing Of fears unparalleled in
the history of modern medicine"
H. B. BRADFORD.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Political Puzzles.

President Roosevelt's unqualified in
dorsement of Lawrence Camp for the
Democratic senatorial nomination in
Georgia must be considered. among
other things, particularly daring ma
neuver.
For in 50 doing he has placed his
prestige at test against an able and
firmly established opponent. Regard
less Of how the incumbent, Senator
George. measures up by New Deal stand
ards. there is none who may say that he
has not conducted himself with dignity
and sincerity in his position as repre-
sentative of his State. Furthermore.
close scrutiny Of the Georgian's record
shows him to have been most consistent
in taking an aggressive stand in support
Of any legislative proposals calculated to
bring particular benefit to his con.
stituents and to the South as whole.
On the face Of such record 1t seems
apparent that any beating of Senator
George must be accomplished entirely
by outside forces Of sufficient strength
to overcome the service he has rendered
his constituents since 1922.
The primary developments Of this week
have not made easy an effort to predict
the actual outcome Of this latest purge
maneuver.
For where New Deal blessing undoubt-
edly strengthened the now victorious
cause of Senator Bulkley in Ohio and Of
Senator Caraway in Arkansas, it must
certainly be connected in some impor-
tant fashion with the rather surprising
defeat of Senator Pope in Idaho. Ac-
tually, close examination of conditions
local to all three contests probably would
uncover cross-currents Of greater Inn
portance than the absentee blessings Of
Washington.
Any effort at commenting on the pri-
mary developments of the week would
be incomplete, incidentally, without
mention Of the gubernatorial contests
in Ohio. Frequently credited with be-
slowing the kiss Of death" through
their Endorsement Of other primary
candidates, Labor's Non Partisan League
and the G. I. o. must be conceded IN
appreciable measure Of effectiveness in
accomplishing the defeat Of Governor
Martin Davey in the Democratic contest.
With Robert p. Taft, scion Of an
illustrious political family, winning the
Republican fight in this field, national
interest in Ohio's gubernatorial choice
should carry over easily until November.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
THIS AND THAT
b. CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.
Suburban birds are getting ready for

Suburban birds are getting ready for
the southwark trek.
Already the numbers and songs nave
thinned decidedly. The robins have
gone to the woods, and the thrushes
sing very little.
The morning chorus the delight Of
all suburban dwellers, has not been ap-
preciable for three or four weeks.
There are still morning songs, but
not in the festive chorus form which
is such distinct part Of early April and
May days.
Those who have kept up feeding so
far will find it expedient to continue,
although few birds will come until the
chill Of autumn.
1t Is pleasant to talk about, anyway,
the fall chill and blowing breezes!
Some feel as II no amount Of cold
could make them murmur again, but
when an outdoor temperature of 10
degrees arrives again, houses will be
chilly once more. and human skin fol-
lowing.
There will be the same old complaints,
then, about 1t being too cold for COM
fort. The skin is temperamental or
gan. Actually, there Is very small
band Of temperatures in which it is
comfortable. Usually this runs between
IA and 78 degrees.
Four degrees. but 1t holds comfort.
Many persons find themselves chilly If
the temperature goes much below IA,
especially indoors, and too hot if it goes
over 78 degrees.
*+++
Birds seem to do better by themselves,
in this respect, provided they have plenty
to eat.
In all probability this is one Of the
main reasons migrating birds leave home
flower gardens at this time and proceed
to the great parks surrounding all big
cities.
There they fnd certain wild things,
including berries. which put them in
good shape for their long flying.
The most notable absence during the
last month has been the robin.
These most friendly of birds gradually
disappeared. 50 that many observers did
not notice they had gone.
Soon the robins in the woods will be
Joined by their kind from up North.
Members Of the two groups will "join
up" for the return to the far South.
4 4
This return Of the robins is one of
the most interesting Of all bird observa-
tions. but it is missed entirely by casual
observers.
One must be in the habit of looking
for birds of all kinds in order to notice
the robin gatherings on lawns in late
September and early October.
Most persons miss this show because
1t lasts only few minutes, and almost
always in the middle of the afternoon.
Those who love the birds, therefore,
must be on the watch for it.
Whereas robins fly North. in February
or March, at the latest. one by one, in
Evening star., 1938-08-11
A Modern
Scientific Hobby.

Astronomy is Americas most popular
scientific hobby. Everybody is interested
in the sun, moon, stars and planets. To
serve this lively popular interest, our
Information Bureau offers q booklet on
ASTRONOMY. It covers the whole
field. Beginning with swift historical
survey of the earliest recorded celestial
observations in China and Babylon. al
most 5000 years ago, it ends with the
romance behind the giant 200-inch tele-
scope lens for the Carnegie AstrophystcsI
Observatory in California. ASIRON.
OMY Is illustrated with four dns
astronomical photographs. Send Tor
your copy today. Inclose 10 cents to
cover cost and handling.
Evening star., 1938-08-11

the chief Of the U. q. Bureau Of Public
Roads expressing the hope at the Ken
sington dedication that he would have
better luck" in closing the Remington
crossing than he had at Rockville. Sen
timent disclosed at the exercises indicat-
ed that the town will support him In that
move.
The Bureau Of Public Roads has re-
putedly held up funds for certain high
ways until the land through which they
are to run has been zoned In proper
fashion. 1t will hnd ample backing from
the public If it adopts . policy Of with
holding Federal aid for grade-crossing
structures until the communities affected
agree to close existing railroad highway
Intersections when the grade -elimina-
ton projects are complete.
Evening star., 1938-08-11

The difficulty experienced by a prac-
hcal joker who proves unable to select
his audience is again demonstrated by
Mr.. Rowland Spencer, who has sue
ceeded in moving a 50o-acre heaven"
to q site opposite the Presidents Hudson
River home. There are people who can
not enjoy even heaven without varia-
tons.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Twenty Years Ago
The World War Day by Day
August IL, 1918.

Strong German counter-attacks near
Lihons failed with terrific loss. Aus
tralians assaulted and took the strong
point of Proyart, with heavy casualties
to the enemy. French troops captured
Les Loges, ~ miles south Of Roye.
North Of this sector the British made
further advances. The railroad station
ct Xarlsruhs, Germany. was heavily
bomhAzdAd h1 ak0Aft b q raid.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Letters to the Editor must bear
the name and address Of the Urtter.
although the use Of pseudonyn for
publication Is permissible. Please be
brier
distance Of the telephone II she expects

distance Of the telephone II she expects
to have work.
Under the N. r. A. nurses we're barred
from shorter hours as they were regarded
as professional people. Along comes the
business tax and they are now in busi-
ness. Did you know that a nurse has
no old-age pension. no social security
no compensation for sickness or injuries
incurred in line of duty?
Two 12-hour-duty nurses or three g.
hour-duty nurses cost the patient just
the same. Certainly we are only human
after all. Patients would receive much
better care from fresh and more alert
nurse at the end of hours than from a
Worn out 12-hour- duty nurse.
TWELVE-HOUR NURSE.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Shooting Stars.
By pH1LANDER JOHNSON.

Keeping Cool.
"1'll just keep COOL"
A man once said.
"1'll never lose
My heart nor head.
No genial mood
My soul shall warm;
Nor shall I finch
Before the storm.
While others felt
From day to day
The fervor Of
Emotions sway.
He marched along
And never had
An impulse fine
Or instinct bad.
Now come and shed
A generous tear:
He knows no hope,
He knows no fear.
In vain for him
Are pulse and breath,
He kept 80 cool
He froze to death.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Floods.

From the Fort Worth etar-Telesram.
The Colorado River Authority found
much better communication facilities
working downstream on the flood OF
criticism than it had upstream on the
flood OF water.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Corrigan Upheld as an
Inspiration to Youth.


THERE have been paragraphs in the
papers which might tend to dis
parage the receptions accorded to T.
O'W. Corrigan, but there is no doubt he
deserves everything. 1t is hardly the
time to refer to other doers Of daring
deeds and refer to their present condi-
ton. Corrigan has done more than fly
the Atlantic alone. Apart from the kind
of plane he used, he planned the trip
and it was no chance thought. He will
prove fine inspiration to thousands Of
young men, and that is invaluable.
He planned the trip for years after
having made Lindy's plane airworthy, as
that gave him the incentive.
Young men should be taught to follow
good examples and the more they see
and know what is going on around them
and follow the right leads. the better
they will get along. HARRY HOOPER.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Story of q Little Boy
And a Ball.

To the Editor of The Star:
DARENTS no doubt warn their chill
dren of the danger Of crossing the
streets, but all children are not as
thoughtful as one I met while waiting
for a car at Fifth and streets, where
there are double car tracks and the traf-
fic is heavy. He was about 6 years old
and was playing with ball. The ball
rolled onto the car tracks. told him
to 20 get 1t as no car was in sight. The
little man of said in tones of an
guish: I'm not allowed to 60 In the
street"
This little child Of obeyed his par
ents though his heart grieved to see his
ball rolling from him.
HELENA M. O'CONNE1L.
Evening star., 1938-08-11

Veterinarians grow more numerous.
They are to be congratulated on escaping
the controversies which beset physicians
who limit their practice to human
beings.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Piscatorial Plenty.
rom the Los Angeles Times

Prom the Los Angeles Times.
Reports say the President and his
cruising party caught 50 many fish one
dav recently that the u. s. s. Houstons
crane had to be brought into service to
1et them aboard, Mr.. Roosevelt will need
n,ore than two arms to tell that one.
Evening star., 1938-08-11

When the resolution to quit the SEN
ate is carried out by James Hamilton
Lewis, Chicago will still be in control Of
much that is interesting in the national
news. Mr.. Lewis may become silent. but
he will not be unaware.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Asiatic Scoring.

From the Shreveport Journal.
The Japanese team, according to the
official score, made 10 first downs to one
for the Chinese. during the first half;
that last 20 yards, however, continues to
be the hardest to negotiate.
Evening star., 1938-08-11

1t may be that Thomas Jefferson could
have given some valuable suggestions in
connection with the controversy with
which his name is associated II he could
have managed to know as much about
this Nations future as he undoubtedly
knew about its then current affairs.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Shorter Hours Urged
For Nurses.
To the Editor Of The Star:


WHY can't the public Of Washington
w be educated to an eight-hour duty
for private duty and floor duty nurses?
In this day Of enlightenment 1t does
seem unreasonable to ask any one to
work IL long hours per day. Hours
have been shortened for workers In all
other walks OF life, yet the nurse seems
to have been forgotten.
Most hospitals in this city have the
eight-hour duty, but perhaps one or two
are tagging behind. It is up to the lay
man and some few doctors to help US
put the eight-hour duty across.
How can tired and overworked nurses
be cheerful at all times and give excellent
care? The time of duty of nurse Is
not spent In recreation. nor out IN the
OPEN air and sunlight, but within calling
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Golden Opportunity.

The Treasury Department has q
chance to demonstrate the value Of good
government in . case originating in
Buffalo, N. Y.
An Italian woman and her son, coming
to this country, found they could not
bring their savings with them. SO they
invested in two gold bricks. Entering
the United States, they did not declare
the gold, believing 1t to represent money.
But when they tried to exchange 1t at
Federal Reserve bank for currency
they ran into the Federal law.
Their savings invested in any other
metal would have been safe. Many
native-born Americans would have made
the same kind Of mistake. The United
States district attorney has indicated hs
is convinced the immigrants were inno-
cent Of criminal intent and has for
warded a petition on their behalf to
Washington.
Every American at one time or an
other has blushed at criminal condi-
tions resulting from loopholes In the
law. But there is q vast difference be-
tween lax lawmaking and justice tenn.
pered with mercy and wisdom. The
code Of the Medes was advantageous
only to the lucky.
Readers frowned recently at the in
fiexibility Of the English customs act
when a blind girl was refused permis-
sion to land there with her seeing -eye
dog. Now America has q chance to
show how customs laws may be bent to
fit an individual case of honest error.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
A Pessinist's Relief.

"A E1OSann1SCb NciIeIs
why" asked the practical person,
do you insist on discussing things that
you don't understand"
II don't know" answered the gloomy
citizen, unless It's to keep me from
thinking about things that do UNDER
stand"
Evening star., 1938-08-11

If there Is any kind of excitement
which Kentucky has not recently been
experiencing she might find 1t desirable
to notify headquarters.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Soft Seats in Demand. i.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
II the double-headers keep puing up
ut the present rate, the fans will soon be
Demanding upholstered bleachers.
Evening star., 1938-08-11

This Is favorite month for vacations.
Those who take them may have to work
harder than usual, but q national custom
must be respected.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
War Materials Policy
And Public Opinion.

TO the Editor Of The Star:
WHEN the United States sells to Japan
w more than so per cent of the war
materials used in the war in China. 1t
seems absurd that our State Department
should issue protest, as 1t did in June,
against the aerial bombings In China to
the effect that public opinion in the
United States regards such methods as
barbarous' HENRY T. VAUGHAN.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
His Theory.

"Why Is it that you never admit that
you have been wrong?"
Because" answered Senator Sorghum.
'in politics. as in any thing else, there
is no use in making bad matter worse"
BE good and be kind" said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, but at the same
time don't be too trustful The fact
that you own an umbrella that some ras-
cal has borrowed will not keep the rain
OF Of you."
Evening star., 1938-08-11
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Member Of the Associated Press

A.. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
tne use Tor republication of all news dispatches
paper and also the local news published herein.
herein also are reserved
Evening star., 1938-08-11
There Are Others.

From the Charleston wv. Va) Mail.
Senators Find Gutter Fight In Ten
nessee"-reads a headline. Why pick on
Tennessee?
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Advice,

With good advice keeps men awake.
IT'S something that all love to give
And no one really cares to take.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Slowly Becoming Peaceful.

FROM the kansas CITY StAr.
New restrictions on the interstate ship
ment of firearms now are effective. Thus
gradually do we become a peaceful people.
Evening star., 1938-08-11
Endless Occupatiol1.

Endless Occupation.
The campaign speech from day to day
In interest is ever strong;
No matter what one side may say.
The other side can prove it's wrong.
Evening star., 1938-08-11

Money" said Uncle Eben, "doesn'
grow On trees, an II 1t did knows men
dat ud b too lazy to climb up an
r1ek -"
Evening star., 1938-08-11

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@. Where are the Chants stepsf-
w. F.. H.
A. The Giants Steps (or Giants
Stairway are situated in the center Of
Paradise Valley in Banff National Park,
Canada. The formation is a succession
Of large rectangular blocks Of stone
over which rushes the crystal-clear
water of Wastach Brook, forming q
beautiful cascade,
Evening star., 1938-08-11

Q. Do the brains Of men and women
weigh the same7-J. c. H.
A. Tho average weight Of Q mans
brain Is 3h pounds. while that q Q
woman weighs pounds II oanees.