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Evening star., 1938-12-07

The open side preferably should be to-
ward the house. so that the friends of the
songsters which winter with us will be
able to watch their guests.
This is an important point in placing
all feeding stations, whether in shelters
or out In the open. They should be so
located that they are visible from favor
lite window, if from favorite chair. so
much the better.
After all, birds need food more than
they do shelter of any kind. at least
the human idea of shelter.
The best service a shelter offers is to
keep food dry and clean.
We do not believe birds like soegy
food, although they will eat it if moth
ing better is at claw.
Food exposed to moisture mildews in
short time; certainly bird could find
it no more appetizing than human.
Recent research tends to show that
certain types of mildews and smuts of
grains will cause diseases in birds.
1t is sure fact that no one who goes
to the trouble and expense of feeding
the winter birds wants to run any chance
OF causing sickness to his feathered
guests.
Hence some sort of cover over the
mixed grains and seeds is good policy.
Most OF the feeders made today offer
small roofs over the feeding platform.
The roof may not seem large, but
usually it is sufficient so to protect the
food except in the case of the most slant
ing rain.
With a good turnout of guests, the
feeding stations is cleaned out at least
once day, and usually oftener, especial
ly in bitter cold.
This means that even if wet the food
is eaten too quickly to go bad; it is bet
ter to feed simply on the ground than
not at all.
We note this, because it is a mistake
to feel that there is anything compli-
Gated about feeding the birds, or that ex-
pensive equipment is necessary.
Most of the feeding stations. of various
types, offered for sale, are we'll built and
will last for years, with ordinary han
ding, and are not expensive, considering
the service they give.
The important thing is the food. Chick
feed, mixed with sunfower seeds, is good,
but will not attract the better birds as
readily as seed mixtures, made for the
purpose, and commonly called wild bird
food.
If these types of food are not avail
able, much may be done with old bread,
crackers, or odds and eods of breakfast
foods and the like, often simply dumped
into the garbage can.
The ardent bird fancier will not stick
at sorting over the cleaner types of food
lettovers, and putting them out for the
birds. A vast amount of waste might be
utilized in this manner. There would
still be enough for the pigs.
Evening star., 1938-12-07
Policies of Taxation

In addition to some seemingly
logical grounds for doubt as to the
constitutionality of Federal system
of incentive taxation" as means of
encouraging more widespread expert
mentation with profit-sharing plans,
the very idea Of governmental bar
gaining through tax concessions
shapes up as neither sound nor prac-
tical economics.
In their primary purpose, taxes
are instrumentalities for raising rev.
enue and each departure from this
purpose merely distorts and compli-
Gates the tax. structure. Under the
theory of incentive taxation, if one
party benefits by lighter taxes an
other party automatically must pay
heavier taxes. The only escape from
that injustice, should such taxes be
adopted, would lie in the willingness
or ability of government to subsist
on an amount of revenue made
smaller in direct proportion to the
SOAASCooAOA1o S1dACCu. VII lGS 1dCe,
this is not sound economic condi-
ton.
AS for the practically, it is even
more obvious that adjustment of
each corporate tax return to a rate
determined by the amount of profits
shared with the employees would be a
tremendous administrative task And
since the employer taxpayer already
may obtain a degree of tax relief for
his profit sharing merely by includ-
ing the extra distribution in his de-
ductions for compensation paid en-
ployes, some inducement already
exists.
In questioning the wisdom of in
centive taxation, it must be &C
knowledged that similar objections
apply with even greater force to
punitive taxation. It behooves those
who currently are shaping the Fed
eral tax policies to examine more
closely some of the existing levies,
perhaps to discover that incentive
might be extended merely by with
drawing provisions now punitive in
effect.
Evening star., 1938-12-07
Group Health Member
Defends Community Chest.


Probably this letter is too late to do
much good. But the more read of the
withholding of Community Chest con-
tributions because of the Group Health
argument, the more annoyed I get.
Now belong to Group Health And I
am prepared to take sides for it in its
current dispute with the D. C. Medical
Society. And, furthermore have pledged
what felt could toward its support.
But have also pledged something for
the Chest, which sum, as always, shall
contribute as I have promised.
And it seems to me that even q child
could see that the hospitals are not re-
sponsible for the action of the Medical
Society, and that to withhold Chest
funds, although it may represent pro-
test, far from doing any real good, only
penalties those citizens who cannot in
any way be held responsible for the
situation.
The families on the Chest rolls do not
and cannot belong to Group Health. The
hospitals cannot stand up against the
Medical Society. The association is no
douDt actlng according to It's own best
judgment. And those Chest contributors
who have reserved their pledges are, am
sure, using what seems to them the most
effective protest possible.
But it should be easy to see that the
only result is to leave the innocent by
ISLANDERS on the Chest rolls holding the
bag. 1t is not their dispute. They are
not interested in an academic argument
between organized and socialized medi-
cine.
1t is all very we'll to protest the stand
of the Medical Society. But to do it in
such way as to penalize our less fortu-
nate and such worthy neighbors seems
peculiarly asinine thing.
December S. NJ. F.. B.
Evening star., 1938-12-07
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. TrdceWeI.
Christmas pudding for the birds is
prepared as follows, according to Q recipe

Christmas pudding for the birds Is
prepared as follows, according to recipe
sent in by a correspondent:
pound lamb kidney suet.
cup chopped raw peanuts.
1 cup bird seed, mixed.
tablespoon dried currants.
teaspoon sharp sand.
"Chop the suet," says this friend Of
birds, land melt, and when cool and still
soft. add other ingredients, and pack
into pine cones and hang to ends of
branches"
"Your comments on birds in your This
and That are interesting and instruc-
tive and no doubt have been of great
benefit to them, bring to your readers a
better understanding of the habits and
requirements of our little feathered
friends" says this correspondent.
Il am sending you recipe for prepar-
ing bird food. You may like to share it
with your readers. 1t was given to me
at one of the flower shows in New York.
You will note that the recipe calls for
sharp sand, which we are told is most
necessary and at times impossible for the
birds to get it during winter.
X X
"Only yesterday was asked if it is true
that hummingbirds never alight. I had
heard it said that hummingsbirds feed
on the wing only.
This is mistaken idea. For the past
two years at our place in the country we
have installed 'hummingbird bar
Small bottles, with floWer-shaped
pieces of red flannel around the neck,
filled with sweetened water were hung
along the railing of the porch.
"At short intervals all day until eve
ming we had the fascinating amusement
OF watching our winged visitors slipping
while they sat on the bottle.
Often they would perch on the rail-
ing, rest awhile, turn their heads from
side to side. contemplate their audience
sitting on the porch, then return to the
bottle and take as many as IS long
drinks before flying away, then return
soon to the feast. Their visits continued
until September 10, one year and a day
or two earlier another September.
X
AT summer residence in our locality
the gardener built splendid shelter for
the winter birds.
He used corn stalks, fastening them
with heavy wire over the top and partly
down the sides of the grape arbor.
suspended little below this roof is
a large feeding tray which is entirely
protected from the snow and wind. Many
birds use it as roost at night and, of
course, their food is always dry and
available. 1t is certainly an excellent
idea"
There is often some situation in the
average yard where such shelter could
be built, but care should be taken to put
the protection on the west and north, if
possible.
Evening star., 1938-12-07
MISUNDERSTANDING at Lima

AS .. 3. Santa Clara, bearing Sec
retary Hull and the United States
delegation, approaches Lima, word
comes from the conference city that
our representatives face not only the
legitimately difficult task of cult
waiting Latin American sentiment, but
the far graver problem of combating
subversive Vaccinations from non
conference quarters. It is not sur
prising to learn that the mischief
making emanateS from agents of
Berlin and Rome, or that its purpose
Is to depopularize the idea of inter-
American solidarity and make our
Central and South American friends
believe their true interests lie not in
New World democracy, but in Euro
pean Fascism.
Washington has long been aware
that these influences were at work
beyond the Rio Grande and the 18TH
mus, boring away like termites to
undermine the structure of free gov
ernment and unhampered trade, and
to supplant it with totalitarianism
But Messrs. Hull, Landon, Berle,
Steinhardt and their colleagues could
hardly have suspected the imme-
dlately pre- conference conditions
which are turning Lima into a hot
bed of underground intrigue, specious
propaganda and shady diplomacy.
John W. White, seasoned South
American correspondent of the New
York Times, cables a chapter-and
verse account of the Nazi-Fascist
activities at the Peruvian crossroads
where the sister Americas are about
to pool their minds and interests.
agents of the Rome-Berlin axis"
MIR. White reports, have begun
determined battle to prevent the
formation at Lima of a Pan-Amer-
ican axis that might strengthen the
United States influence in South and
Central America at the expense of
Germany and ITALY," To that end
there has recently been an influx of
German and Italian unofficial sob
servers" who are now busy in pre-
conference lobbying among Latin
American delegates. Their main
argument the New York Times
writer explains, sis that Pan-Amer-
1canism makes Latin Americans the
tail OF the North American dog,
which does all the wagging. They
urge Latin Americans to tie up with
Europe commercially and politically
as independent nations, rather than
become North American protec-
torates."
One might suppose, at a moment
when German-American relations
are strained to the breaking point by
the Nazi carnival of anti-Semitic
brutality, that the Reich would order
Its minions in South America to lie
low, in so far as thwarting the United
States at Peru is concerned. That is
to say, this might be supposed, on the
premise that Hitler and Won Ribben-
trop wish to re-establish friendly in
tercourse with this Government and
people. Berlin is following a course
at Lima calculated to postpone, if
not utterly to prevent, resumption of
even tolerable relations with regime
which is inimical to the American
way.
Evening star., 1938-12-07
Urges Necessity of
"Stopping" Hitler.
To the Editor of The Star.

To the Editor OF The Star:
It seems to me terrible thing for
Hitler, the dictator of Germany only,
thank God, to drive the Jews out Of Ger
many when the world knows there are
among them some of the greatest scien-
fists and musicians, and the rich ones
have been very generous to charity al
ways. It seems pity to send any of
them to South Africa or Madagascar, as
it won't be long before they are driven
out Of there if England and France con-
tinue to let Hitler run mad.
We saved the world 20 years ago from
the tyranny of Germany, but it does not
seem to have lasted. 1t is pity that
England and France allow Germany to
get so far ahead in ornaments. I sug-
gest the United States stay out of Euro
pean fights, but fully believe in very
strong preparedness in this country at
an times. Back Of al these wars is jeel.
Evening star., 1938-12-07
Recommends Article on
Peace of Munich.

To the Editor of The Star:
should like to recommend to the peo-
pie of Washington and neighboring
towns Demaree Bess' article, European
Showdown" in the December 3 issue of
the Saturday Evening Post.
Every native American and every
naturalized American who is faithful to
the ideals of his adopted country ought
to read this article. In these days Of
confusion we need more constructive, in
formative and enlightening reports like
this one. It serves well as an armor-
plate against the revolving propagandas
that are bursting all about the Americas
today. NATIVE AMERICAN.
November 28.
Evening star., 1938-12-07
Urges That America
Act Now to Aid Jews.


To the Editor Of The Star:
The united response of Christianity to
Jewish sufferings reflects the real spirit of
the teachings of Jesus. 1t is like a raw of
sunshine in the mist of the darkness of
religious persecution.
The Old Testament says that. if one
saves or helps one person it is like he has
saved the world and that the Lord has
special rewards for such deeds Right
after the war America overlooked its own
war wounds and went to the aid of the
enemy. to feed those who had spilled
American blood. Such deeds are UNIQUE
in history and have accumulated a lot
of interest to Americas credit in the
Lords bank.
One can now see that America is in
line to receive payment. When God
wanted to repay Egypt for her hospital
ity to Abraham, He had Joseph's brothers
sell him into slavery in order that he
might become the savior of Egypt.
If we and our sister republic in this
hemisphere will aid in the transplant
ing Of these people we will harvest all
the fruits for generations.
Bishop Hughes was right in turning
back the pages of history to Haman.
When Mordecia tried to enlist Esther's
aid and she hesitated, he told her If
Haman had his way she would not be
safe, even in the kings palace How
right his words are now! We see that
our Christian brothers are now not safe
in the kings palace. The flames of hate
are burning their churches and homes.
What will become of us if we only stand
and condemn these flames of hate?
America must act before it is too late.
The flames of hate reach out for our
children and our homes.
ANNA LANSBURGH.
November II.
Evening star., 1938-12-07
Little Red SchoOlhouse
Program Appreciated.
M. F.. B.
To the Editor of The Star:

Permit me to express my appreciation
for the Little Red Schoolhouse" broad
casts heard over Station WMAL every
Wednesday at pm. They are graphic
demonstration of present-day educa-
tional methods and results accomplished
in the elementary schools. have tuned
in with great interest on the broadcasts.
AS a parent of two young hopefuls,
sincerely thank you for your part in
making these broadcasts possible.
A. r. EVERHART.
Evening star., 1938-12-07

Jim Farley says he is Convinced
that the people of any city or State
resent outside interference in their
local affairs" Many of us are con-
vinced we can recite some of the
recent happenings that helped con-
vince him.
Evening star., 1938-12-07

ousy, envy and hate of the success of
other countries. This country must take
care, first,so the twelve million unem-
ployed here before we accept any others.
1t would do the Jews no good to come
here as there is no work for them and
would only mean more suffering for in
nocent people. There is God and He
will find some place for them to live
safely. This terrible situation in Ger
many cannot continue any longer.
Something must be done about it. Hit
Ter must be stopped.
MILDRED A. RUTTENCUTTER.
November %.
Evening star., 1938-12-07
Serenely Skeptical.

I wonder if the people on Mars are
speculating on whether this earth is in
habited by people of superior intell-
gence?"
mo-" answered Mr.. Cumrox. IF they
have any facilities for accurate observa-
ton, they probably announced that this
Earth is populated and let it go at that"
Evening star., 1938-12-07
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Evening star., 1938-12-07
Close Observation,

DO you think there are any great
orators left?"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum.
1T is my opinion that great orators are
nearly always left"
Evening star., 1938-12-07
Letters to The Star

Letters to the Editor must bear
the name and address OF the uriter,
although the use OF pseudonym tor
publication is permissible. Please be
brief!
Evening star., 1938-12-07
The Limit.

Our earth speeds on the stars amid.
We sit fast and admire.
Let's hope that it will never skid,
Or get punctured tire.
Evening star., 1938-12-07

THE pen is mightier than the sword"
said Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, "but
it doesn't make near as much show in
a parade
Evening star., 1938-12-07

"Des low flynn aviators," said Uncle
Eben, might at least pervide a plain
walkin' man wit q cast-iron umbrella
when he has to 60 out on de road"
Evening star., 1938-12-07
The Approaching Congress.

Though now and then great man
reaches
RenoWn, but little it avails.
He makes about the same old speeches
And tells about the same old tales!
Evening star., 1938-12-07

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November %.
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NAASiA oSAAool SIoAlISJy SOuIlCll H.
Johnstown Cemetery, Johnstown, N. Y;
Elm of Italy Hollow, near town of Potter,
N. Y: Fort StanwiX Elm, Rome, N. Y:
Markham Elm, Avon, N. Y; Pioneer Elm,
Ballston Spa. N. Y; Republican Party
Oak, South avenue and West Onondaga
streets, Syracuse, N. Y; Seneca Council
Elm, near Kanandesaga, N. Y; Council
Maple, Cayuga, N. Y.
G. Is the height of girls increasing?-
E. w. M.
A. A study shows that during the last
80 years the average height of students
entering Vassar College increased an
inch and half. The average height of
girls entering Stanford University in
creased one and fifth inches.
@. What material is used for wrap
ping cotton bales?-W. j. B.
A. Until recently cotton bales were
wrapped in jute, but cotton bagging
has been developed which weighs Az
pounds per pattern instead of IL pounds.
It also gives better protection than jute.
@. What famous artist went with tho
Rough Riders to Cuba?-E. S. G.
A. Howard Chandler Christy went to
Cuba with the I'd United States Regulars
and Rough Riders.
q
@. Where was Frances Perkins mar.
ried?-E. H. NJ
A. The Secretary of Labor was mar
ried to Paul Caldwell Wilson in Grace
Episcopal Church, New York City. on
September 26, 1913. The ceremony was
perforped by the Rev. Charles slattery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
No Free Bulbs

At the request of the Massachusetts Legislature the Supreme Judicial Court has just filed a decision whereby electric light companies in the Bay State will not be required to furnish free bulbs to their customers. Legislative action towards this service was in the making. It had plenty of support, including that of Lieutenant governor Francis E. Kelly. Now it probably will dissipate in thin air as the Legislature is scarcely apt to go contrary to the court opinion.
 At one time we recall free bulbs in Con- necticut. You'd return your old and broken bulbs to the lighting company office and be supplied with new ones of similar wattage. That was in the infancy of the electric light industry when this giant public utility was growing out of it's Swaddling clothes and becoming husky youngSter. With the rapid expansion of electric light service, especially among city and town dWellers the free light bulbs became too heavy burden for the com panies and they were placed on the market
 The finding, handed down by the Massachusetts court is rather interesting. It declares that if an electric firm was compelled to furnish it's clients with free bulbs for lighting purposes, it should also furnish free motors to turn factory wheels. The court also held that forcing such a service would also force such other services as free wiring and installation of fixtures. There are few points of law involved that the average person is in- clined to overlook Too many of us are quick to claim that one service performed for price demands another gratis one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
A Thought for Today
Not Liable for Tracks

Some weeks ago the Attorney Generals office handed down a ruling on llaDlllty ol towns for trolley tracks that are no longer used The decision was given at the re- quest of the Town of Westport which de- sired to establish responsibility for tracks running through certain of it's streets. These tracks are no longer used ana, according to the official finding, are not within the responsibilities of the town. Upkeep must be shared by the State High way Department and trolley company.
 This might seem to indicate that cities, like Waterbury, where trolleyS nave been completely abandoned could shit the burden of upkeep of such thoroughfares where tracks still remain to the tractlon company But the official ruling didn't cover city streets. It only dealt with state aid or trunk line highways. Probably the same ruling could be applied to tracks along city streets, but until one is sought no doubt the status will remain pretty much as is Trolley companies are still legally responsible for pavement within certain distance of each track, whether or not they are used.
 The question remains, though, Will the city ultimately assume the responsibility and liability should these tracks remain over long period of years. It is barely possible that a city or town might be found at fault if it had allowed the tracks to remain beyond a reasonable period Of months or years and the tracks ulti- mately had come to be a nuisance and danger in the travelled portion of street. Usually removal demands repaving of the entire street for the sake of uniformity. It is just one of those things that municlpall- ties and towns exchange for franchise that over long years has conferred wide reaching rights and powers on a public utility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-12
China Fights

The Chinese at least seem to be making war in the real sense of the word. At Shanghai and Ranking they put up a noble fight, but in spite of their numbers were doomed by lack of training and equipment. For nearly nine months they were beaten time after time, and forced back on nearly all fronts, until their re- sistance seemed about to collapse. Then slowly the tide began to turn.
 General Chiang Kai Shek and his mar tial wife, never giving up, slowly infused their own spirit into the nation. Raw troops were trained and hardened by experience. China slowly learned modern warfare and the need of Waging it. Lead CTS were cheered by the sympathy and moral support of free nations. Supplies began to arrive in adequate quantities for effective resistance. Meanwhile Japa- nese supplies began to fail, because of over-extended lines and financial difficult ties at home. Lately China has been able on some fronts to beat strong invading forces in fair battle, by modern procedure.
 The battle of Taierchwang, in western Shantupg, seems to have been the biggest success of the Chinese in this war, and by any standard noble victory. The Japa- nese army was routed and fled north ward, abandoning supplies and artillery. Chinese reports have told of many