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Evening star., 1938-04-15
Shooting Stars.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Genius,

The Genius.
A genius came along our way;
We all turned out to hear him play.
He banged big piano round
Until it made mighty sound.
His fingers wiggled DER the keys
With agile grace and splendid ease.
When he went out of town he took
A bundle in his pocketbook
That each of us had helped to make,
pretty fine financial stake.
Miss Gladys Jones said, Amt it grand
To listen to his tone commando"
Miss Dollie Robbins says, she,
He has such virtuositee!"
Tom Higginbotham says, "The gent
Has true artistic temperament"
While those whose grip was getting weak
Bulged in and talked about TECHNIQUE. :"
Then all joined in with chorus strong
And whooped common ragtime song!
They honestly enjoyed it more
Than what they heard the night before
A lot of art talk that we hear
Is calorific atmosphere!
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Good Friday.

In the calendar of the church, Good
Friday is the anniversary of the cruci-
fixion. The annual commemoration of
it is designed to keep alive in grateful
minds and hearts the voluntary sacrifice
of Calvary. Its connotations are MARTYR
dom, suffering and death. A like signifi-
canoe of sorrow attaches to the time in
secular history.
For example, every Washingtonian
remembers that it was on the evening
of Good Friday in 1865 that President
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Shot
by fanatic as he watched a play on
the stage of Fords Theater on Tenth
street, he died of his injuries the next
morning.
Similarly, it was on the night of April
IA in 1912 that the Titanic, largest of
ocean liners, collided with an iceberg
in the North Atlantic and within few
hours sank with fifteen. hundred and
seventeen souls aboard. The shock to
the world beggars description even now
after quarter of q century.
Less cataclysmic because the loss Of
life was smaller numerically was the
disappearance of the naval collier
Cyclops, announced by Secretary of the
Navy Jqsephus Daniels on April IA in
1918. En- route from the Caribbean to
Baltimore with three hundred and nine
persons listed as crew and passengers,
the vessel simply vanished. No trace of
wreckage ever was found to suggest q
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Our Envovs Speak Up.

Late international developments, espe-
cially of dictatorial origin, seem to have
brought about new technique in Amer
ican diplomacy. Hitherto statements or
indications of policy have been confined
to the President and his Secretary of
State, although another distinguished
member of the cabinet recently took it
upon himself to broadcast his views on
democracy to the whole British Empire.
On other occasions, the same stormy
petrol of the administration ventured to
discuss Communism, Fascism, Nazi-ism
and other delicate world problems with
which his own particular branch of the
Government has exactly nothing at all
to do.
Within recent times there have been
three separate and distinct episodes dis
closing that Messrs. Roosevelt and Hull
are believers in direct action in foreign
relations They are letting our Ambas-
sadors in various key capitals talk right
out in meeting, transparently for the
purpose of acquainting the governments
and peoples to which they are accredited
with the true inWardness of American
policy. 1t is a species of what once was
called shirt-sleeve diplomacy. 1t is far
more potent than stilted official notes
to foreign Offices, because it reaches
whole communities, rather than hand
full OF bureaucrats trained to regard for
NAL communications from other govern
ments as sacrosanct.
Ambassador Kennedy set the new ball
rolling at London. His major theme was
that no nation can count with certainty
upon either American neutrality or
American participation in another war"
But, he fastened to add, to conclude
that this country would not fight under
any circumstances short of actual in
vasion is not only inaccurate, but is
dangerous sort of Misunderstanding to
be current just now
Last Wednesday two of our other AM
bassadors, Mr.. Wilson in Germany and
MI. Steinhardt in Peru, voiced some
what similar sentiments. Mr.. Wilson
said that there are some things our
Nation would fight for" and that it would
be an error to think that I'VE would
under no conditions go to war" At Lima
Mr.. Steinhardt, in American Day
broadcast to all Latin America, called
on the Western Hemisphere to unite in
resisting those who believe the law of
the jungle is mans destiny He thrust
with special vigor at the radio, news,
commercial and cultural propaganda
which Germany and Italy are notori-
ously pouring into all the countries to
the south of us.
The cumulative effect of such plain
speaking is bound to be wholesome. The
ambassadorial utterances carry the full
weight of Washington's authority. Bull
Warked by the naval expansion plans
about to be approved by Congress, their
declarations are we'll designed to impress
all concerned overseas that they should
not take too much for granted from the
rawlings and rantings of our isolation
mongers and neutrality zealots.
Evening star., 1938-04-15

solution of the mystery. The event has
been included among the tricks OF fate
which never are explained.
But Good Friday, however associated
with poignant grief, is not isolated.
After it, invariably, comes Easter and
the victory of the spirit over defeat and
disaster of every sort. The great reality
Is continuity, not interruption. Let finite
intelligence postulste whatever theory it
desires, the glorious fact-which cer-
tainly docs not need apology--is the
cosmic law by which the stars move and
human aspiration survives forever.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

There can be little doubt that the
parent birds are able to do q much better
feeding job than any human, no matter
how much interested in feathered life
that person may be.
Young robins are forever falling and
f1uttering out Of nests, and people are
always wanting to know what to do about
them.
The above letter gives a very good idea
OF one thing which may be done.
A great deal of persistence in doing
good will be required. Not every one will
have the time to watch their robin
friends so closely.
Yet the method is feasible. 1t offers
the opportunity OF doing more than just
talk, and permits love for the birds to
be translated into action.
The plan is to keep the birds in the
basket, sort of large nest, until they
are able to fly out, there being no other
method of egress owing to the steep
sides. We imagine our correspondent
means fruit basket rather than wide
mouthed bushel basket, although no
doubt the latter would serve.
At breakfast time, and supper time
are the two periods of the day when baby
robins need most watching.
While their feeding periods by no
means coincide with these, they seem to
want to try their wings at these par
ticular times.
Robins eat all day long, of course,
fairly universal bird habit
The baby robins grow immensely.
When they get to the ground they are
as large as their parents, and, being
fluffy, seem larger.
Perhaps the cat cannot be blamed for
knowing no difference between them and
their parents.
The woman. for instance, who has her
own share of game" in the form of furs
around her neck, bunny fur in her felt
hats and plenty Of lamb, veal, chicken
and beef in her diet. scarce has a sport
ing right to condemn the cat too harshly
for its gaming instinct.
No bird lover, however, but must feel
terribly upset when cat does get bird.
Persistent vigiience is the price which
must be paid
A little attention, particularly at the
times named, and willingness to move
QuiChl9 lUNdIO tilc SdTUeIl when tIle
robins set up their cry at an attack
These steps pay in lives saved.
There is perhaps no one in America
who has paid more attention to cats
and birds than the writer here in the
past few years.
We know therefore. of what We speak
when We declare that there is only one
cat in ten which is bad cat in regard
TO birds.
There is usually one such cat in every
neighborhood and he is the one which
gets the birds, while all the rest of them
get the blame.
The average person who has never
watched cats will say, offhand, "Oh.
cat kills many, many birds year" How
many? "Oh, several hundred
One who has watched them will say,
Those 10 cats did not average three
birds year That one cat, however,
killed about IS birds
The person who loves birds must 90
to the trouble of watching the cats. and
finding out which ones are bad" cats
and which are not. 1t is no fairer to
blame all cats, indiscriminately. than to
decry all humans just because some
are bad
Evening star., 1938-04-15
ARLINGTON, Va.

Dear Sir:
Il read with interest your articles, and
particularly interesting this evening was
your accounting for robins apparently
possessed by doldrums when squatting in
the grass, usually in damp, cold weather.
You ascribe this to being cold, rather
than sick. This seems plausible. 1t
must be true.
Robins have repeatedly nested in our
yard from early spring to midsummer;
several seasons in a scrub oak, once in
red oak which stands about IL feet
from the house, once again on limb
of an oak hanging over the sidewalk
where two or three hundred people pass
daily and at another time in limb Of
Japanese walnut. the location Of the
nest being about Is feet from the house.
"A robin will take up a lease in most
any old place. In consideration for this
lease one is amply repaid by hearing the
song, by watching the antics. by OBJ
serving the solemn demeanor when Sit
ting on a nest, and later seeing the
raising of brood. AS applied to birds,
I am not sure of the gender and am
assuming the male negotiates the lease
with difference to the feelings of his
mate. There are numerous people about
our place. but Mr.. and Mrs. Robin do
not seem to be alarmed. They are So
ciable feathered friends.
*
I'm addressing this letter to you there
is purpose of disclosing way of COM
ing to the rescue OF the helpless young
robins when about ready to leave the
nest
When nearly grown they are so large
as to crowd one another from the nest.
Moreover, the parent birds will coax
urge or force them to an endeavor to
f1y before their wings are fully feathered.
At this juncture one should be alert to
lend hand to save them from proWling
cats.
1T is quite simple.
Have on hand a deep cones shaped
basket such as those that are used to
ship vegetables to market.
Across the top of the basket secure
wire bail by which to hang the basket
on high limb near the nest or suspend
it from nail driven into the trunk of
the tree at or just below the nest
In the bottom of the basket scatter
some dry, soft grass or other natural
nesting material. Get tall stepladder
and suitably fix the basket into position.
when the birds tumble from the nest
place them in the basket. 1t is still
better to do this when they are we'll
feathered and are about to crowd one
another out of their birdbuilt home.
The practical result is that by the
time the f1edglings are strong enough to
fly TO the top of the basket they will also
nave enough strength to flv from limb to
limb and thus keep out of the clutches
of the cats. Every year have taken this
means and saved the birds.
Have no fear that this method will
cause the old birds to desert their young
They are tenaciously loyal to their brood
and will within an hour find their family
and begin feeding them.
Many times l have sat at the window
or stood nearby on the ground, watching
the parent birds with worm fly to a
limb close to the basket, next to the
edge of the receptacle, then down inside.
In a moment they will be back at the
edge pause moment, and fly away, but
soon return with another morsel of
worm. Sincerely yours.
&C H &"
Evening star., 1938-04-15

Colleges have undertaken to make clear
subjects that have become more or less
enveloped in mystery. Professor Einstein
will continue to render Princeton a IA
vorite locality for persons who believe
some of the most battling problems can
be solved with ease for the casual reader,
Professor Einsteins new book should be
worth its price, even if it does no more
than to cause us to forget the various
worries as they intrude upon attention.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
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Evening star., 1938-04-15

Just what the Vice President said to
the President that caused a Slight shock
of surprise is not definitely known. Mr..
Garner, however, has a reputation for
respecting his words and 1t must be as
sumed that he was not genuinely tempted
to waste them.
Evening star., 1938-04-15

When Woodrow Wilson was President
great attention was paid at first to keep
ing us out of war" The present idea
still seems to keep us out of war, but to
make arrangements which will remind
more or less remote neighbors that we
do not care to be interfered with in a
perfectly peaceable program.
Evening star., 1938-04-15

There will be beautiful Easter parade
even though our diplomats have shown
scant willingness to encourage the dis
play of feminine attire in foreign court.
There will, however, be an abundant
show and royalty must compose itself
as it faces the reminder of what it has
missed
Evening star., 1938-04-15

Chicago has come long way as great
city since it used to feel that any man
named Carter Harrison would be sure
OF election as mayor. One of the secrets
OF public success is an adherence to terms
that are easily remembered.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
A-A-

The congressional sense of humor has.
1t is feared, become gradually dulled by
various efforts to put through legislation
inappropriately designated as "jokers."
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Vulnerable Point.

Vulnerable Point.
I know some subtle word was said
But I dare not repeat it,
For it may fill my soul with dread
Though some with cheers may greet it.
While I may be content to rate
AS an obtrusive duffer,
I know, that in affairs of state,
My bank account would suffer.
Evening star., 1938-04-15

District of Columbia taxes are being
studied by the United States Senate.
The process will require time, but it may
be possible to hold the taxes to limita-
tions that will justify the long labor re-
qulred. In tax reduction, however, as in
other transactions. it becomes more and
more difficult to get something for moth
ing.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Political Boss.

Il have about decided" said Senator
Sorghum, ito 60 home and give up my
position as political boss
For what reason?"
1T spoils my spirit of independence.
Too many people are claiming the right
to tell me how to vote and when to quit"
Evening star., 1938-04-15

King Carol of Rumania has been des-
ignated dictator and fingers in some
private doubt as to whether his new
title implies promotion or reduction.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
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Evening star., 1938-04-15

Feminine hats cost very little but the
expense OF suitable masculine tile is
great and still growing. Here is another
chance for the eioquence of feminine
appeal.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
At Least a Friendly Gesture.

so you understand the political situa-
ton in your county?"
NO" answered Farmer Corntossel. II
have had it explained to me by several
leading statesmen"
Then what's the trouble?"
They all tried to make friends by
either"
when I slay foeman," said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, Il leave one less
to change his politics and help celebrate
my victory"
Evening star., 1938-04-15

The circus is again getting under way.
What tales an elephant could tell if his
various accomplishments included that
of human speech!
Evening star., 1938-04-15

to dissatisfaction with Chamberlain's
foreign policy. Bill" Stone. vice presi-
dent of the Foreign Policy Association.
presided at the informal gathering, which
was one of the little foreign policy din
ners' that are periodically held in a
picturesque Capital cafeteria redolent Of
the Old World.
tcopyrisht 1eSs)
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Ceremonial,

ceremonial.
Does your wife insist on being pre-
sented at court?"
I'm afraid she does"
But great statesmen no longer per-
NIT it,
mo. But we know local Indian chief
who for a consideration will arrange a
satisfactory ceremonial"
ITS one of de misfOrtunes of dis life"
said Uncle Eben, dat de man who can
sing de loudest is so often de farthest
OF de key"
Evening star., 1938-04-15
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@. What trees are cut by the light OF
the moon?-E. J.
A. Mahogany trees are cut by moon
light for the tree is freer from sap
sounder. and Of a richer color at night
than during the day.
Evening star., 1938-04-15


But the party wants him. He would be.
in the opinion of Chairman James A.
Farley and others, the strongest candi-
date the Democrats could put up this
year Farley knows his New York. Fur
thermore, with Wagner in the field there
would be no more talk about Solicitor
Robert H. Jackson for the gubernatorial
nomination. AS a matter of fact, the
jackson talk has subsidized almost en-
tlrely, and the ardent young New Dealer
IS no longer looked upon as candidate
II the President should undertake later
to push jackson forward. however, the
picture might change again.
FarIey and the other leaders feel that
Wagner would have not only support
from all groups of Democrats in the
Empire State, but also support of the
american Labor party-of which Mayor
La Guardla is the most prominent mem
per today. Wagner's nomination would
be satisfactory to labor generally. He
mas always been strong with Tammany.
OF which he is member.
X x X
president Roosevelt stirred up another
hornets nest when he sent his letter tn
senator Pat Harrison and the other con-
1erees on the new revenue bill, demand
ing that the undistributed profits tax
and the House provisions for capital
gains taxes be restored to that measure.
The cavalier manner in which the Presi-
dents pet tax theories were treated bv
the Senate Finance Committee and the
Senate itself has at last brought retort
from the notwithstanding was
attempted while the bill was in the SEN
ate. But the President counts on the
House to back him up. If the House
fails him in the conference-as it NAV
in the end-he still can veto the meas
ure. which Pat Harrison has described
as very helpful to business at this juno
ture. The President is in a strategic
position. If the new bill fails. then the
present law, with its undistributed profits
tax. capital gains tax, etc, remains In
full force and effect.
Evening star., 1938-04-15

@. Does any one collect the tags from
plug tobacco as a hobby?-J. H. G.
A. George Bender of Asheville N. c.,
has been collecting tags from plug to-
bacco for 80 years. His collection con-
sists of 1881 tags from 432 brands, many
Of which are no longer sold.
Evening star., 1938-04-15

q. How many young people in New
York City are without jobs?-T. NJ.
A. A survey just completed by the We'll
fare Council of that city shows that ap-
proximately 100000 boys and girls be-
tween the ages of 16 and "a are unable
to find work.
Evening star., 1938-04-15

Q. How many passes are issued by the
railroads to on-employes?-G. M
A. During the first six months of 1887
United States railways issued over 0O0,-
900 tree passes and tickets to persons
other than employees.
Evening star., 1938-08-26
Two Better Backfields Not
To Be Found, Says Flaherty,
Comparing 'Ski,,s and Stars

daccini OF Minnesota, Hackney Of
Duke and Vanzo of Northwestern give
the Stars plenty of reserve signal
callers.
AS halfbacks, We have only one
triple-threat man-Baugh. The Stars
have about 10 or IL, the most notable
being Cecil sbell and Andy Uram,
who will start; Whizzer White, Andy
Farkas and Joe Kilgrow OF Alabama.
But we have good runners in Baugh,
Irwin and Tuckey; a good pass-re-
celver in Justice; phenomenal passer
in Baugh and great blockers in JUS
tice and Pinckert. In fact, III 20 so
far as to say the Stars haven't one
blocking back to compare with our
two
At fullback the Stars will be the
stronger because they outnumber us.
Irwin, Max Krause, Karamatic and
Hartman are versatile, can run
through the middle hard enough to
dent any line and are good open
field runners. But the Stars have a
great line plunger in Pittsburgh's
Frank Patrick and another one in
1ndiana's 2l0-pound Corby Davis,
whom I consider was the hardest
plunging back in college ranks last
year. In addition, they can call upon
such as Famigiletti Of Boston u, Lock
OF Fordham and Kolberg Of Oregon
State.
Evening star., 1938-08-26
D. c. MAN FISHING
IN CLASSIC MEET
Paul Townsend on Yankee
Team That Seeks World
Big-Game Honors.
H' Stan Correspondent Of The Star.


LIVERPOOL, Nova Scotia, Aug. 20.
With the second annual Interna-
tional Tuna Angling Cup Matches
for the Alton B. Sharp Trophy only
a week away, this historic Nova
Scotia seaport huns with activity Is
the citizens hustle about with their
preparations for entertaining the
spectators and contestants expected
for the tournament.
The Sharp Trophy is q large, beau
tifully engraved silver bowl designed
by Lynne Bogue Hunt, famous out
door life artist, and is emblematic OF
the big game fishing championship
of the world. 1t now is held by the
British, who won it last year by 4
score of 8-3, while fishing against
a crack American team in the swirling
waters Of Lobster Bay tide rip of
Wedgeport.
This year three nations will be rep
resented, as Cuba also will send
delegation Of its top-ranking anglers
to this blue-ribbon fishing event.
Adding to the interest in this years
matches Is the largest side bet ever
offered in the history Of angling.
Julio Sanchez, captain of the Cuban
team, will wager $4,000 even that his
team will emerge victorious over the
Americans, and 1t appears likely that
he will have no difficulty in finding
coverage.
The matches will be held for three
days, starting tomorrow, with the three
teams fishing in the harbor of here
for the giant blue-hn tuna which
congregate around the entrance at
tracted by the large schools Of herring.
Members Of the American team,
all noted big-game anglers, are:
Hugo Rutherford. Allamuchy, N. j.;
Paul Townsend, Washington; George
Thomas. California; w. Goadby Law
renee, Fairhaven, N. j.; Ben Crownin-
shield, Boston; 8. Kip Farrington,
Easthampton, Long Island, and Walter
McDonough. East Orange, N. J.
With the exception Of Thomas and
McDonough. all the anglers picked
fshed against the British team last
year.