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Evening star., 1938-08-04
THIS AND THAT
b. CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

People who stew around about ants
In their lawns ought to thank their stars
for the flickers.
These fine big birds like nothing better
than the ordinary common varieties OF
ants, large and small; they spend hours
each day looking for them in the bark
of trees and at the edge Of sidewalks.
For some reason or other q good
average colony of ants loves to trickle
along In fine stream Just where grass
and concrete meet.
There will be found also the big bird
with the red spot on the nape OF his
neck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Flicker love ants.
There can be little doubt that these
birds help keep the insects down con-
siderably.
The flicker belongs to the woodpecker
family, as any one knows who may have
seen them fashion a nest In an old stump
or dead tree.
They achieve this end with expedition,
drilling out as neat little cave in the
wood as one might hope to find In days
journey.
There are few finer sights in bird
watching than the mother flicker pop
see If the way is clear for her children
to emerge.
Other names which the flicker has re-
ceived. each pointing to some facet Of
observation. are as follows:
Yellow-shafted woodpecker; golden
winged woodpecker, pigeon woodpecker.
high-hole, heighho, yawker Bird yellow
hammer. high-holer, high-holder, wick
up. wicket. walk-up. yarrup.
Yarrup and yawker bird refer to the
birds harsh cries.
Some of the names speak plainly of
coloration, and the fact that the crea-
ture is an undoubted woodpecker.
Others refer to the favorite nesting
site. Ornithologists say that OCCASION
ally the flicker builds a nest on the
ground, If a preferred site is not avail
able.
The flicker is one of the best reasons
for not being too hasty in removing dead
trees or old posts.
Such wood is easier drilling evidently:
at any rate, 1t is impossible to have such
a flicker site without having pair.
This is q friendly bird, despite its
cries. 1t gets along very we'll with other
birds. being very chummy with the little
English sparrow.
It Is said that 1t often teams up with
the robin. but We have never seen one
of these queer friendships.
y
This is big handsome bird, about
the size of bluejay. 1t is not as bold
and flashy as that fine fellow, but its
more subdued coloration will be more
to some human tastes.
After ALL few bird lovers agree about
the jay. but all like the flicker, not only
for its beauty and interesting habits,
but also because 1t Is an undoubted aid
in keeping down the hordes Of ants.
Evening star., 1938-08-04
Runciman in Praha.

Viscount Runciman, Great Britains
unofficial" mediator and investigator
of the Czech Sudeten controversy,
comes into the negotiations at a mo-
ment which is critical not only for
Czechoslovakia, but for Europe itself.
Czechoslovakia's long-awaited pro-
posals for concessions to her minorities,
of which the Sudetens are only one,
have failed to satisfy either the parti-
sans of the Czech Nazi leader, Konrad
Henlein. or the Nazi hierarchy IN Berlin
itself. All three Of the proposed statutes
-nationalities. language and autonomy
were found to fall far short of what
the sudeten Germans and their Nazi
masters want. They failed to recognize
one OF the ruling nationalities along
with the Czechs and the Slovaks. In
stead they were left in their present
minority status with proportional repre-
sentation in provincial and national
legislative bodies.
Toward the solution Of this dilemma
negotiations between the Praha govern
ment and the Sudetens had opened even
before Lord Runcimans arrival, so that
he stepped into the midst of the trouble
he was sent to Praha to correct.
1t is little difficult to discern what
purpose Viscount Runciman had in
going to Praha other than to impress
upon Czechoslovakia moderation and
concession to the raucous Nazi demands.
He can hardly expect to win at Praha
substantial change in the attitude of
the Sudetens. They are merely pawns
in the game. Modification of the Sudeten
attitude would have to be effected at Ber-
lin rather than Praha. Czech Nazis under
Herr Henlein only take instructions.
Thus. unless Runciman took to Praha
a preliminary understanding with Ger
many that the Sudetens would not be
unyielding in mediation, his only hope
Is to urge the Czechs to meet the
sudeten program. In so doing he would
become an active ally in furthering Ger
many's purpose of detaching-ultimatel tely.
If not in the immediate future-the
Sudeten areas of Czechoslovakia
Lord Runciman is working in Praha
with another important duty, however,
and that is investigation of the merits Of
both sides of the dispute. His findings
will be of immense value not only in
the present, by blazoning before the
world the true facts of the Czech
sudeten quarrel, but in the future as
well, by providing the basis for historys
judgment of guilt if Central Europe ex-
plodes as result of the sudeten ques-
ton, perhaps plunging all Europe into
war The facts uncovered by the former
president of the British Board of Trade,
II presented effectively, will point to the
guilty party with unerring accuracy.
Lord Runciman holds the fate Of
Prime Minister Neville ChSmberlains
appeasement plans. If he succeeds with
mediation. the path will be open for
Great Britain to press toward a settle
ment with Germany. If he fails, the
danger of a sudden German coup in
Czechoslovakia. as in Austria. will re-
main potent, and the policy of realism"
will have suffered its second great, and
probably death, blow.
Evening star., 1938-08-04
Twenty Years Ago
The World War Day by Day
August 4, 1918.

Offering comparatively little resistance.
front, and the penetration was between
Montdidier and Moreuil, near Amlens.
Fismes was consolidated, and the Vesie
crossed in several places.
The Aisne was also crossed between
soissons and Benizal, while the French
made further gains northwest OF Rheims.
Accordins to Gen. Pershings report.
there were $500 prisoners and 1888 guns
taken by Americans alone since the
o6enGivo started.
Evening star., 1938-08-04
New Dealers Asked to
Demonstrate Faith.

TO the Editor of The Star:
A ND still the business wrangle goes
on with an occasional notice that
times are better-or soon will be. But.
after five years of turmoil, retreat Of
capital. strikes. unlawful seizure of prop
erty, N. L. r. B. one-sided decisions,
ignoring of our courts. choosing candi
dates for the people to elect. ETC., ETC.,
the New Deaf is wondering why.
Why do not those ardent supporters
of the New Deal get into business and
demonstrate their faith? The answer to
that must be that they either have not
the necessary capital or no faith in their
own doctrine. But they legislate to curb
the employer by surrounding and en-
tangling him with "don'ts' and "you
mustn' is" until the employer can see
nothing but clouds covering the future.
Then again comes the order from the
King Bumblebee of this so-called Demo-
cratic party that we must elect State
Governors and Federal Congressman Of
his choice or else-which starts US won-
dering what has become of the liberty
and independence mentioned in our
Constitution.
AAlC AAAAAAAlS AoNC dAAA OIL oP AAOW AVA
public Office is to have q hand in the
disbursement of public funds and the
old-time mud singing" days have re-
turned-which is about all that Is left
of the good old days Of freedom.
OF course, the money used by "our
side" is legal and lawful campaign
fund" while that used by the other fell
low is doodle" "slush money" unlawful,
;n~~o1 aoS e,,b;ao% ~
Then again the administration has
invented and forced upon us numerous
departments" Time fits and some
body whispers something wrong" there
and investigation is pronounced. An
examining board is appointed and money
appropriated to pay its way. But the
board members are all friends to the
department" and after a sort Of bluff
return a verdict Of mot guilty-or, Is
never more heard of. A DEMOCRAT.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

Mussolini, stripped to the waist.
recently took part in an Italian harvest
after some typical anti democratic bonn
bast delivered from atop q threshing
machine. There was none there to re-
mind him Of Jasons experience and
that II you SOW enough dragons teeth
you are pretty definitely asking for
troublesome crop.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

The new arrangement by which the
head Of the New York Stock Exchange
draws a liberal salary may be regarded
with cheer as an improvement in the
financial situation. It at least contem-
plates q definite sum concerning which
there can be no future suspicion what
develop.
Evening star., 1938-08-04
A Booklet on
WEIGHT Control

A simple, sensible booklet from our
Information Bureau shows the relation
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calories. proteins. carbohydrates, and all
the other food essential terms, and re-
ducing, you will find the scientific facts
in everyday language. Includes summer
and winter menus for weight increase
or decrease, and shows how to make daily
menus to keep your weight under con-
troll without starving or stuh1ng. Ten
cents in coin to cover cost and handling
will bring you the booklet.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

Henry Ford has celebrated his BIRTH
day with the candid satisfaction Of a
man who can claim that certain theories
of his own have worked out in practi-
cal fashion. His triumph in this respect
cannot silence the men who still have
theories that conflict with his own.
Evening star., 1938-08-04
Shooting Stars.
BY PHuANDER JOHNSON.
Attainments.

Attachments.
WiSht I was a candidate,
With nothin' much expected
From me, only tes to wait
Till got elected.
Maxim speeches to the crowd,
Wisdom great displayin',
Everybody cheerin' loud
An all the bands a-playin'.
Though I meet the losers fate,
Tain't no hard luck story.
Jes' to be a candidate
That's sufficient glory!
Evening star., 1938-08-04
County Courthouse
And Jail Situation.


THE citizens of Prince Georges County
have been juped for years, having
to pay $3.50 q month rent for the old
bank building used for a jail and police
court, which was unsuited and a menace
to the town of Hyattsville.
The Federation of Citizens Association
has advocated a new building for years
and now the county commissioners have
asked for a $4,000 grant from the
p. w. A. to erect new building on the
Rogers estate in Hyattsville, owned by
the State.
It is expected there will be much OPP
position to spending another $150,000
to remodel the present courthouse at
Upper Marlboro, when three-quarters OF
the population live in the metropolitan
area and believe q courthouse should
be nearer the center Of population.
JOHN RIGGLES.
seabrook, Md.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

There is nothing new in the juvenile
hero or heroine idea so industriously
exploited by motion pictures. It is per-
haps unfortunate that actresses and
actors should so speedily grow too old
to play them. A judicial system is to
be desired that will conserve savings
from their earnings while they are still
good.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

The unemployed have been more or
less censured for sitting on the stone
coping around the Rockville Court
house. 1t is urged that they should
participate more energetically in politics
and get themselves jobs that would
permit them to sit on the inside.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

In the vacation season the police are
expected to be especially vigilant, super
vising closed houses as well as travellers
on the road. There is no vacation for a
good policeman.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

If Russia decides to send large forces
a concentration of attention which will
give European powers opportunity to
make up their minds.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

Proponents of Government ownership
of the wicked power industry are in
vited to notice that the Detroit Edison
Company sells electric current to farm
ers s16s fer 100 kilowatt hours cheaper
than its r. E. A. rival.
Evening star., 1938-08-04
Letters to the Editor must bear
the name and address Of the writer,
although the use Of pseudonym for
publication Is permissible. Please be
brieN

have unemployment and direct relief.
Why not give people chance to do
constructive work? What would be the
objection to starting the ball rolling in
the National Capital?
FLOYD w. SITTON.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

August Is one of the hottest months of
the year and does not find relief in
temperature as new election returns
come in. 1t has been shown from the
beginning of this Nations history that
great results can be attained only by
courageous exertions.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

The gentlemen who say II told you
so" are now having their inning in
American politics. In the meantime
large and influential parties continue
to devote themselves to fishing expedi-
tions.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

Some Of the exuberance necessarily
vanishes from sports when the demand
for sympathy on the part of a loser
overwhelms the natural display of en-
thusiasm for the winner.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

It is still explained by some of the
countries of Eastern Asia that they are
not engaged in war. There is a grow
ing impression that simple, old-fash-
toned war would be preferable.
Evening star., 1938-08-04
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Evening star., 1938-08-04
Relic for Sale.

From the Richmond News-Leader
The city of Freeport, ILL.,, is offering
for sale q curfew bell-in case anybody
knows what curfew bell Is and wants
, one.
Evening star., 1938-08-04
Piscatory Curiosity.

From the Shreveport Journal.
Now, on this fishing trip! Is Mr:
Roosevelt acting as President or as head
of the Democratic party? The nsnes
would like to know.
Evening star., 1938-08-04
No Trouble at All.

From the Toledo Blade.
Those German spies probably could
have found out everything they wanted
to know by mailing q self-addressed.
stamped envelope to an Information bu-
reAu.
Evening star., 1938-08-04
Wisdom at Evian.

While a bit short on deeds, the EVAN
conferees have hearts in the right places.
They solemnly resolve that being
refugee from a dictatorship country D
tough.
Evening star., 1938-08-04
Modern Tragedy

A "honk!" a streak of ugly smell;
A few drinks and a driver rash;
A sudden turn; q crash; a yell
Another auto gone to smash.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

IT some men was Is patient VIII deer
homie folks" said Uncle Eben, "as dey
Is VIII deer automobiles, dar would be
. heap mo peace and comfort In do
world"
Evening star., 1938-08-04
Comparisons.

Comparisons.
Think of the freedom of the brigand
In his mountain fastnesses," said the
romantic GIRL
YES answered Miss Cayenne, 1T
must be very preferable to summer resort
life among the mountain slownesses."
Evening star., 1938-08-04

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Evening star., 1938-08-04
Nothing New.

Old politics has often led
Our lips new phrase to frame.
TITS a new DEAL" was often said
About the same old game.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

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Evening star., 1938-08-04
Got in Early.

Got In Early.
"And you were never concerned in
graft of any kind?"
Never" answered Senator Sorghum;
"the word had not been invented when
I laid the foundation for my present
fortune"
"The man that thinks that he knows
more than anybody else," said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, can have a
very comfortable time until he gets a
lot Of other people thinking the same
way and expecting him to prove It,"
Evening star., 1938-08-09
FOREIGN EXCHANGES.

posna w sofK Ass With Ths strfna s'sn ds
s. Of dosr fCa Ssus as IN
developed today.
said the French control found active in
teryention necessary to prevent too sharp
It dropped o.ooa. of a 'as cent t'' While the the
pound lost !. of cent
New uneasiness over the Czechoslovak k
prime factors in banking quarters for the
latest flight to the dollar. Many money
experts lent an ear, too. to reports of
ssreement Of 1895 was in the air. ''e'
A sharp boost in the price Of gold in
IN. IN, London market more than onset the
now permits profitable Shipment Of gold
from, London: Turnover in the yellow
rsnsi:s rs:s directly iinfsd ai to seia-sssh
the Holland suilder siumped to .f o.os Of "a a
cent cent TO- further low, for the year The
sned 80 Of tns cena rom son5e ] Ts d.
Noon rates follow: Great Britain in dol
~; i $:4 sss,: o;: Ssss
$:s;s: ss:sSs:ey.t|: fPs!s!s% fss
t0;lo: BENEVOLENT; so.15; tr.ysl, e 81;
@ 9usc..vIs 9aS HIans:gy 4 1fs5 nei6.r,nay !ts5
s%n,.. tuss! 4st4M s1!5:,R RSm,nia; S;7s spain 9a-
Kss;so ksss Sitz sS:Sab; ;:1;P ISIS Ho's
indicated. n-NominAl.
Evening star., 1938-08-09
WHOLESALE PRICE
INDEX DECLINES
Fertilizer Association Charts
of Week Cut Indicator
OF of a Point.

The wholesale commodity price in
dex compiled by the National Fer
tilizer Association declined in the week
ended August to 74o from TAT in
the preceding week. Last weeks index
was at the same level as was reached
in the first week of May, and with
that exception was the lowest record
I'd in the decline which began last
summer. A month ago the index stood
at 747 and year ago at 882. based
on the l926-28 average as 100 The
highest point reached this year was
7S5 in the middle OF January.
Lower prices for foods and farm
products were responsible for last
weeks drop in the all-commodity in
dex. Declines took place during the
week in wide range of foodstuffs.
with Is items in the food group de-
cilning ano only five advancing. The
food index, however. is still we'll above
the low point Of last spring. Declining
for the third consecutive week, the
grain price average fell to a new low
point for the current recession. Cotton
and livestock quotations were also
lower during the week, resulting in a
marked decline in the farm product
index. Higher quotations for anthra-
cite coal were responsible for an up
turn in the fuel price index, following
severa. weeks Of stability. Indexes
representing the prices of building
materials and miscellaneous commodi-
ties declined moderately and the fer
tilizer material index advanced. Price
changes in the other commodity groups
offset each other.
Evening star., 1938-08-09
TOBACCO SALES
BETTER IN WEEK
Baltimore Receipts Lower,
but Price and Demand
Keep About Steady.
Social Dispatch to The Star.

Social Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Aug. s.-Sales of
Maryland tobacco at Baltimore in
creased last week. Receipts. however,
showed . decrease Demand and
prices continue about steady and the
quality Of offerings showed q little
improvement.
Sales for the week totaled l.470
hogsheads, an increase OF 379 over
the previous week. Receipts reached
1854 hogsheads. 4 decrease Of 1877
from the week before. when the re-
ceipts set . new high mark for the
season. Stock Of Maryland tobacco
now in warehouses totals 20,552 hogs
heads.
There were no receipts Of Ohio to-
bacco during the week and only two
hogsheads were sold. leaving the pres
ent stock OF this product in ware
houses at Ill hogsheads.
In a summary Of crop conditions in
the State it is pointed out that dur
ing the last two weeks there was too
much rain and sultry weather in most
of the tobacco-growing districts,
causing rust or wild fire to damage
some early fields. particularly in
Charles County. where considera BILE
tobacco also was drowned out by the
heavy rains. Probably 10 per cent
or more OF this crop already has been
cut and housed. 1t is stated. and farm
ers are hoping for fair weather to
continue housing.
Quotations on Maryland tobacco
are as follows:
Maryland firm leaf. nondescript.
pound. 3a5: common, 5al2: medium,
1880; good to fine. red, 31a40.
Seconds. common, 4a10; medium,
lla20: good to fine. GLASS.
RALEIGH n. G.. Aug. ,P,.-priees
remained firm Yesterday on North Caro-
mas boroer belt tobacco markets good
quality weer predominating Gales heavy
OTerlnes fair to choice luGs, GOOD to choice
priminrs Ranse: $50 to $50 ewt Bulk
Cutters-Good, $40 to sss; fair. $40 to
g, LIuesmchc,e. 49, $50 e sse; hn., see to
Priminss-choice, s2a to s3l: ine, S2s
% , ;S%s' good. s:o.50 to $25; fair SIS
Evening star., 1938-08-09
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK.

CHIC AGO Aus 9 nP'.-tUnited States
Department of Asricultu ture.) .)-,.Exciudlng a
few srecia;t. steers and yearlines, the cat
tie market carried weak to lower under- I.
steady Hogs broke sharply again mostly
ket last week Lambs. however, sold &C
lively and strong to higher.
Hoes. 1000, including 5000 direct:
market SOW. $3.50 lower than Mondays
average: tcp. a.35 sparinely bulk good and
POUNDS, S.4o;a; 90: Sso-s1o poundsaa 900:
smooth butcher kinds to 7.75; medium
weights and heavies, 6.OO-15.
Cattle 5000 calves. 1000; fed steers
and yearlnrs steady to 25 lower: strictly
choice and prime kinds steady: top steers
1e.1a: EghL yearlines. 1928: few loads
yess{Tlinss selling At 11:5o do,EnvaId;
drarE''. hut supply small; cutter Grades
fairly active with bulk at 4 .OO-5. 90 steady;
bull ano vealers firm; weighty sausage
bulls. SIC: vealers. 1880 down.
Sheep: 10000. including 1900 direct:
mere hieher; top natives, Sis to packers
and smell killers; Westerns, s.35-75; near
choice yearlings: 700; sheep steady; ma
tive ewes. 325-50.
Evening star., 1938-08-09

cent utility and industrial preferred
stocks; placing . portion in savings
banks at 1 per cent, taking real estate
mortgages at 8 per cent and leaving
the uninvested balance On deposit in
. commercial bank at per cent and
sometimes more.
The same amount of money, avail
able for investment today. If diver
sified, would not return over $4,000
Only in the group Of preferred stocks
have the former dividend rates been
retained but without the earlier mar
gin Of safety. The savings banks have
reduced their interest to 2 per cent
and in many localities to ~ per
cent; good real estate mortgages do
not bring over 4 to AZ per cent, and
money left on deposit in the banks
of the country earns nothing and is a
burden to the banker. These are all
concessions to . period when, for
one reason or another, 1t is neces-
sary to take less pay in order to find
employment for muscle, brains and
money.
This trend Of events has a bearing
on current labor negotiations between
the iron and steel workers and the
steel manufacturers, as we'll as those
pending in the railraod world. It is a
reasonable guess that. in both in
stances, labor will see the necessity
for concession in order to preserve
its earning power during the period Of
depression.
The new method Of compromise is to
donate" a certain portion of the pay
envelope rather than to accept a wage
that would disturb the basic rate.
The financial effect is the same from
the employers standpoint. There is
no excuse for his quibbling over it.
Much of the resistance of the union
organizations to wage reductions is
due to an understandable unwilling
ness on their part to disturb a wage
schedule that has been established
only after years of struggle and op-
position and which it would require
more years to rebuild If once it be-
gan to give way under the pressure
of employer demands.
(CopyriEht. 1889