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Safeguarding Health.

After a hearing of the various interests
concerned in the supply Of milk within
the Capital City on the question Of
new regulations, the District Commis-
sioners stopped taking testimony and
are now reported to be considering the
appointment of representative COM
mittee to draft new code Milk being
one of the staples of life and particularly
for the children and menace to health
If its purity is not assured, the Com
nissioners should take prompt action.
Likewise if they decide to name such a
committee, they should insist that q
prompt report be made on which imme-
diate action can be taken.
Washington has always been believed
to have the most stringent code In the
country, and not until the insinuations
were made at the hearing was any doubt
cast on this high standard. But there
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that many Of the species which winter
here make use of that natural larder.
They are not 20 inclined to come to
our feeders when the seeds of grasses
and plants, dropped to the ground in
natural fashion, are to be had for the
picking in the park.
The acres Of the National Geological
Park, too must be considered as part OF
Rock Greek Park, as far as the birds are
concerned; the songsters are able to fly
In and out as they wish, without paying
any attention to signs.
During the warmer months, when most
OF the animals are allowed outdoors, the
birds tn large numbers help them eat
their food.
The English sparrows. in particular
are very bold, flying into the cages of
the animals, even into the houses eating
from the hay and chaff at their leisure.
We have seen sparrows eating within
few feet of the most vicious brutes,
reminding one Of the old picture of the
lion and the lamb.
If this should happen to be very early
spring, warm, in truth, days before usual,
1t is possible that real bluebirds will be-
gin house inspection even before the
first days of March. or shortly thereafter.
This is the time, then, to put out those
bird houses.
This is a peculiarly pleasing work for
all persons interested in nature.
Those handy with saw and hammer
can make bluebird houses as good as any
they can buy, and will find the work in
teresting.
The main thing is to get them out
early, If one has any desire to attract
this particularly beautiful bird.
Even then, 1t is best not to get ones
heart set on them
They are temperamental beyond most
birds.
. Unless the observer is willing and able
to take the birds as they come, he is
going to have many disappontments.
That is one reason why it is best to cul-
slVate what is commonly called a philo-
sophie temperament. Never create list
OF desirable birds, but try to find them
all desirable. Thus, whatever comes-or
Whatever does not come, which is more
to the point-will be acceptable
Most of the flaws in the interesting
occupation of watching and feeding the
birds are man-made.
They are self-created, out of like and
dlsllkes. 1t is impossible. of course, for
any OF us not to have likes and dislikes,
but surely it is equally feasible not to
have them in such indicative fashion
as displayed by so many
In this regard we wish to say that we
were especially impressed the other day
oy meeting very fine musician, a man
who was cultured. cultivated, intelligent
beyond the average
He was, and most musicians are. we
believe, much above the national aver
age in the better qualities which 60 to
make sane men and women.
He had his views, but there was no
strain OF vindicativeness in them.
Those Of us who particularly like the
birds must realize that they. too, are
musicians, and that We must do our best
to find the fine traits in all of them.
In this way, an English sparrow is al
most as good as bluebird.
Who shall say it isn't, after all?
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New Citizen.

The career of Steve Vasilakos, who
has decided to become a citizen after
twenty-eight years in this country is a
curious commentary on the American
way of life.
Steve. a native of Greece, landed in
New York in 1910 and made his way to
Washington. where he set up his peanut
vending stand at the northeast corner
of the White House grounds. When
President Coolidge came to the White
House he took fancy to the peanut
salesman and often stopped to chat
with him as he took his daily strolls.
Some of the more fanciful even had 1t
that the President used Steve as his
contact man" with the masses. me-
dunn through which to probe the
thoughts of the plain people.
The arrival of the Roosevelts did not
harm Steves status, but rather STRENGTH
ened it. The police, plagued by the
complaints of competitors who looked
with envious eyes at Steve's choice
stand, sought to chase him .away from
the White House, but the President on
one occasion and Mrs, Roosevelt twice
intervened to save him.
There is probably no other land in
which an alien, even in his widest
dreams, could hope for such favored
treatment That being so, it seems only
fitting that Steve should manifest his
gratitude by becoming an American
citizen. It is to be hoped his patriotic
move will not adversely affect his pro-
fessional standing or place him In that
category Of business men whose blood
pressure rises at the mere mention Of
the Presidents name. But such
transition appears unlikely in 4 mer-
chant who could bridge the gap between
Coolidge prosperity and the New Deal
without losing . customer.
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voluntarily keep their machines in
proper working order. At the same
time 1t will cause those who neglect
brakes and other essential parts of tho
vehicles to realize that at some time
during the year they must drive through
q trafac bureau testing st sion.
While the bill puts another fee on the
motorist Of u for lsas-when it takes
effect-and 50 cents q year thereafter,
this was necessary to make the inspec-
ton service self sustaining at a time
when new general taxes are being draft
ed to meet the city's municipal ex-
penses.
It is gratifying to learn that traffic
officials are planning to build three
testing stations in different localities,
and to stagger the inspections through
out the year to avoid congestion and
delay. Assuming that the bill will be
signed oficials plan to stamp on regis
tration cards next January time PEE
riod within which each motorist will be
scheduled to bring his Car to one of the
municipality operated testing stations,
and at each station there will be three
lanes to facilitate examination. Twenty
two States now have mechanical in
spection laws and Congress has placed
the District with the group Of nine
States in which State or municipal
employees make the inspections. Traffic
officials are confident it will reduce &C
cident hazard.
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in 1894 and 1885 and they would like
to do so again. Their particular prob
lem, it seems, is not to ALLEVIATE John l..
Lewis and his United Mine Workers. Mr..
Lewis wants to nominate It. Gov. Ken
nedy for Governor Kennedy is the
secretary treasurer Of the United Mine
Workers of America. Boss 0uffey, the
junior Senator from Pennsylvania. and
Gov. Earle, not to mention State Chair
man David Lawrence, do not like the
idea. 80 Mr.. Lewis has bluntly told
them that he is not committed to the
Democratic party-that he Is = free
lance. .
The Democratic organization is bent
on nominating either Senator Guffey or
Chairman Lawrence-probably the lat
ter. But what will Mr.. Lewis do then?
There Is that thorn in the side Of Or
thodox Pennsylvania politicians, whether
Republican or Democratic-Gifford Pin
chot. twice Governor of the State. II
Lewis lined up with Pinchot, the Demo-
erats might have . tough time.
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Toward Safety.

Congress took a definite step to make
the streets of Washington safer when it
sent to the President for signature the
bill to require annual mechanical inspec.
ton Of Ill motor vehicles here.
Although the Senate originally pro.
vided for semi-annual inspection, the
final agreement on one cl,sck-up q year
undoubtedly will accomplish tho desired
result. It viii mean less Inconvenience
for the large number Of car owners who
Evening star., 1938-02-15

Many friends and sympathetic neigh
bors grieved over the personal sufferings
of Mr.. Luke Wilson which led him to
donate to the United States Government
extensive acreage to be devoted to ex-
perimentation in cancer cure. Mr.. Will
son did not wish to be forgotten while a
site for his philanthropies could be dis
cussed by his fellow citizens,
Evening star., 1938-02-15
If Collecting Coins
ls Your Hobby

EVERYBODY'S COIN BOOKLET
offered by this bureau will please you.
This publication deals briefly with the
origin and development of coins, with
famous collections, with rare, curious and
valuable pieces. with strange customs
that surround their use, and it is in
valuable to those who contemplate start
ing collection Order your copy of this
interesting little booklet today. Inclose
ten cents to cover cost and handling.
Evening star., 1938-02-15

Musicians point with pride to the ap-
probation with which old compositions
meet as they are modernly interpreted.
Many an old master may contemplate
with pride the conscientious and elab-
crate setting which is bestowed on an
ancient fairy tale.
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Sapient Simians.
From the Scranton Times.

From the Scranton Times.
A pair OF monkeys in Seattle (Wash)
Zoo, which have been battling continu-
ously for days, have quit fighting and
now live together peacefully, according
to news dispatch. It seems they've dis
covered, before the human race has, that
no one wins q war.
Evening star., 1938-02-15

Indiana conveys candid impression
that its influence is expressed locally and
from Offices in this Capital City 1t tells
of art power that moves westward and
at the same time shows share of East
ern influence.
Evening star., 1938-02-15

Bandits are announced in various
parts of the country who claim legal pro-
lection for their transgressions The
tax collector reaches some of them. but
not in way that contents the mind of
the plain citizen.
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That German Blond.
From the Wilkes-Barre Record

xTOIIi sII1 WIkeS-BRrre RECORD.
A blond has precipitated a govern
ment crisis in Germany. It is neither
infrequent nor odd for a blond to pre-
cipitate crisis. The power of the blond
in this respect is indicated by the fact
that even in Germany under Hitler 1t
Is the crisis and not the blond that is
being liquidated
Evening star., 1938-02-15

Bridge experts recently divorced now
desire to remarry. There is limit to
the introduction of matrimony as q fea-
ture of card games.
Evening star., 1938-02-15

Montgomery County should be careful
to avoid overburdening Baltimore with
problems which become more compli-
Gated as they involve the courts.
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Member of the Associated Press

~, me associated Press Is exclusively entitled to
credited to 1t or not otherwise created IN TINS
eaper and also the local news published herein.
hii iiehts OF publication OF special dispatches
hereln also are reserved
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Shooting Stars.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
Size Does Not Count

Size Does Not Count.
February's kind of queer
Shortest month in all the year;
But the birthdays it contains
Mean a lot in strength and brains.
February, there you are.
Smallest In the calendar;
Yet in every loyal town,
Still the greatest in renown!
February! Good old rebl
Fates mysterious weave their web
Days that we account but small
Prove the greatest, after all.
Evening star., 1938-02-15

The Big Apple is frequently mentioned
but without assurance that it relates to
the Nations agricultural development.
Evening star., 1938-02-15
Japanese Poetry.

From the Cleveland News
The 1oings of the Japanese Emperor
are shrouded in mystery, making it hard
to tell II one Of those two-line poems
represents q full working day.
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Sun Spots and Radio.

The statement Of scientists that sun
spots have been interfering with the
radio may create a kindlier feeling
toward these solar freckles.
Evening star., 1938-02-15
Getting Into Politics.

What induced you to go into politics."
Il was not in q position to do any in
ducing," answered Senator Sorghum. II
had to induce the bosses to admit me-"
Evening star., 1938-02-15

Jud Tunkins says q scandal, If sufa-
ciently financed, may turn into profitable
publicity.
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Protest.
My Radio! My radio!
You should be deemed unlawful.
You sound the tunes Of long ago
And make them seem most awful.
"A hermit" said HI Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, poses as a philosopher. He
could no longer remain a hermit If he
produced anything to SELL"
Rolling Stone.
Old Jim Jimson's back once more
From . bright an distant shore;
ehAkin' hands an glad to greet
Same old friends ne used to meet.
Old Jim Jimson's Travelled heaps.
Yet, II an account he keeps
Dout the joys ef those who roam
Might ~ well have stayed right home!
DE oldest man." said Uncle Ehen. was
Methuselah. But in all dem years he
didn't do nufan' dat caused people to
celebrate his birthday"
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Evening star., 1938-02-15

Up In Pennsylvania the Democratic
powers are seeking to make up their
slate for the coming elections. They
have a Governor to nominate and a
Senator, not to mention the other State
officers. They have carried the State
Evening star., 1938-02-15

O. Which of the male movie stars
making Westerns are the most POPULAR
e. H.
A. They are as follows: Buck Jones,
George O'Brien, Gene Autry, William
Boyd, Ken Maynard, Dick Foran, John
Wayne, Tim Mccoy, Hoot Gibson, and
Buster Crabbe.
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Twin Town Talk

Rhoda Green from Chicago had
the cutest haircut and wore such
smart clothes. !. Lola Vassar, the
hairdresser, has the longest finger
nails we've ever seen on any hu-
man. Why doesn't the Sterling
Club go to Chief Hackert and stop
the police from busting in on every
private party that's given. They
wouldn't try it at the Minnesota
Club or the University Club, no
matter if the neighbors did call
them. It's happened so many times
that it's about time that somebody
did somethin' about it. -.
When you're Disseminated
against, go to the county attorney
and have a warrant sworn out for
the proprietor. Did you know you
could get $25 without even going
in court? At least Mickey"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-08-19
REFUSED SERVICE

Mrs. Hiram P. Kelly, Mrs. Nellie
Shepherd and Mr.. Warden Wood
ford were refused service at Kram-
er's Tavern near Glen Lake SAM
tarium, Tuesday, August 16, when
they stopped for sandwiches. Mrs.
Kelly is contemplating suit.
Joe Patterson, Byron Rife and
James Kirk were refused service in
the Hamburger Stand at Dale and
Selby Avenue, st. Paul. Rife called
a Squad Car. When the police ar
rived, they instructed Rife to
swear out a warrant before they
could take it up. Rife again re-
turned to the Hamburger place and
demanded service, the proprietor
demanded SOC apiece for his ham
burgers. The squad car was again
called, and policeman No. 428 in
structed the boys to pay the SOC,
eat the hamburgers, and get out.
Officer 428 needs a little instruc-
ton, we think.
The boys have secured the serv-
ices of an attorney and will file
suit under the civil rights law.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-08-19
LESLIE LAWRENCE
AUXILIARY

The Leslie Lawrence Auxiliary
to Post No. 497 of American Lee
gion, had as it's delegates to the
State Convention in st. Cloud, Mrs.
Lionel Allen, outgoing president,
and Mrs. James Rowland, incoming
president. Mrs. Allen was elected
to the 4th District Board. Mrs.
Charles Williams attended the St.
Cloud State Convention of Ameri-
can Legion, and was appointed
membership chairman. The Aux
iiary wishes to welcome new mem
bers into the unit. World war vet
erans' wives, mothers, daughters,
and sisters, are eligible. Call on
Mrs. Williams at SGT Rondo Street
or Elk. $3.50 if you're interested in
becoming member.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-08-19
Lawn and Garden
Awards to Be
Made Sunday

A very beautiful garden and
flower show is planned for Sunday
afternoon, 300, August 21st, as a
climax to the activities of the
Garden Club for the past season.
Prizes will be awarded winners of
the contest sponsored by the club
and blue ribbons given those whose
flowers and vegetables are adjudged
meritorious.
The scene of this annual affair
will be the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Burrell, 3545 Fourth Avenue
South. Mrs. ]. w. Ward is chair
man of the committee in charge on
Sunday. Cecil E. Newman, Editor
of the Minneapolis Spokesman, will
award the prizes. Mr.. Chas. W..
Washington, Executive Secretary,
Minneapolis Urban League, will
preside. DR.. M. w. Judy is presi-
dent of the Garden Club.
Anyone DESTROYS of entering
flowers or vegetables in the show
may do so by contracting Mrs. Ward
at her home, 3737 Fourth Avenue
South, Colfax 6887.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-08-19
NEW YOUTH CLUB HAS
SPEAKER

Herman Conn of New York City,
an organizer for the Youth Com
mittee against war, was the fea-
tured speaker Tuesday night at a
regular meeting of the New Youth
Club in st. Paul. An attempt to
open a branch in the Twin Cities
was discussed.
William Henderson, Robert
Schoffner and Reginald A. Harris
engaged in a five minute talk con-
test. The winner who will be
awarded a cash prize has not been
announced.
Points will be given on coher-
ence, adherence to facts, brevity
and clearness.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-08-19
SAINT PAUL SOCIETY

Mrs. John M. Patton Of 954 st.
Anthony Avenue was hostess to
the Alpha Wives and Sweethearts'
Club, Thursday evening, August A.
After installation of officers, which
was performed by Mr.. A. j. Lewis,
members subjected themselves to
the scrutiny of the lenses of a
camera operated by Mr.. John R..
Lawrence, Jr., for a flash light
photo. Following tasty repast
served by the hostess, members
spent the remainder of the evening
playing games. The next meeting
will be at the home of the presi-
dent, Mrs. Helen O'Neil, Thursday
evening, September 1.
Sunday, August 7, the Alpha
Wives and Sweethearts Club and
guests motored to Somerset, Wis
consin, for their first annual out
ing. After much fun at various
types of amusements including an
Alpha Phi Alpha" baseball game
(the whole game being won by Sir
Raymond w. Cannon) members of
the party partook of steak and
chicken dinners. In addition to the
husbands, sweethearts, other guests
included Mrs. julius Flood and
daughter of Tuskegee; Mrs. Per-
kins Brandon of Nashville, Tennes-
see, and Mr.. Raymond W. Can
non and baby, "Joan."
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Brooks,
ST., of ITO St. Anthony Avenue,
entertained the Postal Alliance and
Auxiliary, Wednesday,, August 10,
at their home. A light repast fol-
lowed the business meeting.
The Colored Work Committee of
the Y. w. C. A. entertained at a
Tea for Miss Gordon who will leave
the City. The tea was held at the
home of Mrs. Clarence H. Roper
of 982 Fuller Avenue, Friday, Au-
gust 5, from four to six. Members
of the committee assisting included
Mrs. John M. Patton, Mrs. George
w. Brooks, ST., Mrs. Harriet Perry,
Mrs. E. Burton, and Mrs. W.
Leonard.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-08-19

Mcclure did from a we'll known
chain drug store.
He was caught trifing on his St.
Paul gel friend. (He is a Mime
apolis man, lie girl friends best
friend told her what it was all
about, about him seeing his ex,
where, when, and just what. was
going on. st. Paul girl quits on
the spot. Minneapolis man begs
his way back on Bonded knees and
now everything is rosy again-in
fact, almost to the altar.
'Tis said that a certain business
woman busted up her business be-
cause her employee was caught
trifing.
The Minnesota-Iowa Club, out
Fourth Avenue on 38th St., is get
ting to be quite the place to go.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-08-19
APOSTOLIC FAITH PICNIC AT
COMO

The Apostolic Faith Mission of
Chatsworth st. and Rondo, st.
Paul, held it's third annual picnic
at Como Park. About eighty
friends and relatives attended.
Visitors present included Mr.. and
Mrs. Maceo Moody and daughter,
Lottie Moody; Mrs. William Rich
ardson of Washington, D. c.; Mrs.
C. Morrow of Minneapolis; Mrs.
Louise Williams of Florida; Elder
and Mrs. Wingler of Emmanuel
Tabernacle, st. Paul; Mrs. Doro-
thy Johnson, Kansas City, Mis-
souri,; Mrs. Dora Ford, Forrest
City, Arkansas; Mrs. Strong, Los
Angeles, California; Miss LaVerne
Simms, Minneapolis; Mr.. and Mrs,
J. Galloway, Mrs. M. Beard, Mrs.
T. Thompson, Mrs. Warren and
children, Mrs. Williams, Mr.. Grant
Bush, Mr.. and Mrs. Ransom and
children, Fora and Gloria Full
bright; Miss Edith Coleman, Miss
Hellaine Galloway, Miss Helloris
and Elaine Tabor, st. Paul. Others
present included: Elder and Mrs
A. Lawrence, pastor; Mr.. and Mrs
Davis, Mrs. Rose Bush, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tiffin, Mrs. Ella Jackson, Mrs
Guide and daughters, Mildred anG
Alice Lawson, Mrs. Emma Bush
Mrs. Maude Kane, Mrs. True, Mrs
Sadie Bridges, Mrs. Ed Jackson
Elder Johnson, Bethlehem Temple
ST.. Paul, Rev. Baker, Mr.. and Mrs
Finner, Mrs. Johnson and daugh.
tiers, Mary, Julia, Edith, and How
ardine, Mrs. Sarah Hampton, Mrs
Daisy Edwards, Mrs. Payne, Mrs
Simmons, Mrs. Clara Williams
Mrs. Edward Erwin, Miss Birdells
Erwin, Mrs. Doris Wheeler anC
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Brile!
and Homer Briley, Mr.. Nelson
Briley, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. C. Hop
kins and daughter.
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ST. PAUL URBAN LEAGUE
(Continued from Page u

(COnClnu6Q 1rOm rage
had talked of beginning separate
union for Negroes but most persons
present at the Thursday meeting
stated that they did not believe this
would be desirable or democratic
thing.
The representative of the paint
ers' then pointed out that they have
no policy of discrimination what
soever, but if Negroes wanted a
separate group they could have it.
The entire group expressed will
ingness to be quoted as saying that
no policy of discrimination will
hinder employment of Negroes at
this or any other time if such
Negroes are members of the
unions. Interested persons should
go to the respective locals in the
Labor Temple in st. Paul to join,
it was pointed out.
In a statement designed for pub
LEGATION, Mr.. Mitchell declared that
if Negroes are to share in these
funds they must act at once by con-.
tacting the business agents of la
Dor groups who, after all, will
largely control the employment.
He indicated that he has received
the assurance that contractors are
willing to employ Negro labor-if
such labor comes to them from the
unions of st. Paul.
Much of the work, Mr.. Mitchell
said, is likely to begin within sixty
days. Any difficulties based on
color which are met in contracting
building trades union chiefs should
be brought to the Urban League,
he said.
The League official added that
there seems to be a genuine wish
to be fair among the business
agents and they, too, would like to
nip color questions in the bud.