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Evening star., 1938-07-25
THIS AND THAT
By CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Dear Sir: As q comparative new.
conner to Washington, have been en-
tertained, amused and puzzled by one
of Natures manifestations here.
What are the twilight beasties that
at this time of year have such good
times, and noisy times, in the trees
about the place?
Il refer to the creatures which be-
fore a sudden darkening Of the sky for
an afternoon thunderstorm or before
a normal sundown greet the oncoming
darkness with a few birdlike chirps and
then whip their sound apparatus into
a frenzied crescendo whir which per-
sists for a few moments and then dies
away.
II assume that these choristers are
some kind OF insect, perhaps akin to
the cricket, but they are new to me,
and I'm simply guessing.
IF you can identify them from this
scant description and discuss them in
your column some time you will be an
swering a question which is bothering
the entire family.
There are many tall oak trees in the
vicinity where We hear these spasmodic
NlIluOSl. tCIy tAaAy JoaAS, ~ a. ~'A'
These insects, commonly called "hot
bugs in the Middle West, are the an
nual ccada, distant cousins OF the
famous 'l7-year locusts.'
None of them is a locust, in the true
sense.
The noise of the fellows now begin
ming to tune up in Washington trees is
produced by the male, which possesses
special sound organs on the abdomen.
The Whirring sound is made by the vi
bration of membranes.
Rightly heard, this is not an un-
musical sound at all; indeed, as our
correspondent suggests. it has the power
of entertainment, amusement and
wonder.
These insects are not as numerous as
out of trees.
In them they live and nightly sing,
possessing real powers of broadcasting
for their size.
AS soon as hot weather sets in-as it
did here four weeks ago-these noisy
fellows cut loose.
1t will be found by careful listening
that their output-We had almost called
1t vocal-is not a senseless noise. but
one replete with rhythm and harmony
of sort, as we'll as pattern.
X \
When a chorus is at work, the listener
will have a difficult time making out
these qualities, but he will be able to
list them easily when but one insect is
singing.
Then he will discover that there is a
working up process-the three little
whirrs in beginning-follow by a
rhythmical grating sound, of definite
Evening star., 1938-07-25
Building Trades
Defeat Stimulation Plans.

DC1cdI StiN1uAdtlOH TldnS.
To the Editor Of The Star:
7 READ in The Star last evening your
story of the efforts of the Junior
Board Of Commerce to complete the
reconstruction of the old house at Fiji
teenth and Pennsylvania avenue NV
and the delay caused by labor trouble" !"
One of the avowed purposes of the
project was to stimulate employment OF
building tradesmen," yet what happens?
Mr.. Howard representing the carpenters,
is quoted as saying: I'VE couldn't see
where we would get anything out of it."
Mr.. Locher of the Building Trades Coun-
Gil is reported to have said: Il knew the
renovating campaign was going to be
flop from the start and union labor
refuses to work side by side with non-
union for their common good even where
all services are being donated.
If live to be 100, and have long
way to 60, I never expect to see a more
perfect example as to why the building
trades need stimulation.
If the Lord helps only those who help
themselves, the building trades cannot
count on any assistance from that
source. GEORGE D. WATROUS, Jr.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
Letters to The Star
Expresses Thanks for
Editorials on Medicine.
To the Editor of The Sta

To the Editor OF The Star:
T WISH to compliment and to thank
you for your editorial in The Star
the other evening concerning the Amerl-
can Medical Association and the house
that it has built Also the editorial in
which YOU brought out the truth of DR..
Fishbeins remark that Medical atten-
ton is not the most important item IN
human economy" is to the point.
1t is encouraging and refreshing, to
saw the least to know that there are
some who can still think for themselves.
The Star in its usual fair and square
attitude toward matters Of public inter-
est has presented the doctors side cor
rectly. I have been constant sub
scriber to The Star for the past eight
wears and have been a reader of 1t for
more than IS years.
The agitation for socialized medicine
as 1 see it is only another example OF
the very popular idea Of something for
nothing"
There is no doubt whatever In our
mind that the present system OF medl-
cine is not ideal or that there are no
adjustments or corrections to be made.
Far from it. But these corrections or
adjustments are not going to be made
overnight by lot Of harebrained
theorists.
With all the hue and cry about the
high cost of medical care 1 am firm
believer that q man can and will pay
for what he wants. AS an example, see
the per capita cost in this country OF
candy, tobacco, radios, liquor and cos
metics as against the cost of medical
care. I am often called to see child
in a poor family, for which I shall re-
ceive no pay, who have a console radio
which costs three or four times my old
faithful of the vintage of 1890.
ROBERT A. BIER, M. D.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
CommendS Star
Policy as Sound.

To the Editor Of The Star:
MAY I convey to you the opinion OF
A'A so many members of Group Health
Association that The Star has main
tanned sound. constructive and fair
editorial policy in relation to this gen.
eral problem of proper medical care for
the man and woman of average means.
Particularly were we pleased with your
editorial of Saturday, July 16, entitled.
"Repaying the Subsidy Our members
have felt very keenly in regard to this
matter and are encouraged when
newspaper such as The Star indorses
the decision to repay the $4,000 in
vestment made in Group Health Asso-
citation by the Home Owners Loan
Corp.
May I also add that your covering Of
the news concerning this entire contro-
versial matter has been most fair and
a fine example of good newspaper job.
w. C. KIRKPATRICK,
President Group Health Association.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
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brief!

qualification to me and to many of my
medical colleagues with whom have
talked.
I wish there were more of our citi-
zens in Washington who possessed
knowledge of what is being done in our
city by the local members of the Ameri-
can Medical Association for the relief
of that third, ''illfed, ill-clad and ILL
housed" and some would add "ill-medi-
cally- y-cared-for,' of whom we hear so
much in this present day and genera
ton. JOSEPH s. WALL. MD.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
The ART of Flimham.

Local police, by series of arrests, have
put severe crimp in that ancient and
dlshonorable game, penny matching
Matching pennies is harmless enough
pastime among friends but it is fraupht
with danger for strangers within the
city's gates.
The professional penny matchers prey
chiefly on travellers who, by their thumb
twiddling and clock wa itching at trans
portatlon terminals, give evidence that
they have a bit of time on their hands
between trains or buses. Thus spotted
the restless ones are inveigled by glib,
hospitable racketeers into joining in a
friendly little game of coin Tipping, Just
to pass the time away" The time passes
away quickly, all right, but so does much
OF the unwary visitors bankroll The
parting of the fool and his money NAV be
the result of trickery after the stakes
have been boosted, or of other devices
familiar to the trade.
Police aid also has been sought recently
by victims OF the old gypsy money bless
ing scheme, the wallet-inding trick and
similar time-worn frauds. 1t has even
been rumored that visiting couple al
most signed up to purchase the rebuilt
demonstration house and its triangle site
at Fifteenth street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue N.W.-at quite bargain.
All of which serves as a reminder that
old P. T. Barnum was right about the
birth rate OF suckers. Truly, there seems
to be no depression for practitioners of
the willy art" Of flimfamming the guilt
BILE public.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
The Road of Youth.

The world to youth is but broad high.
way
To fare forth on at the first dawn OF
day,
To travel joyously, laugh, shout and sing.
And whistle of the pang Of every sting.
Challenging suns with bold uplifted eye.
Dreaming in moonlight with no back
ward sigh,
Thumbing the gayest Of the passing
How far, how far ahead the road-end
seems!
GERTRUDE BROOKE HAMILTON.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
Shooting Stars.
BY PHTLANDER JOHNSON
The Race.

The Race.
Have you not felt the perils which
Our present pace reveals?
The small, the great, the poor, the rich
Are going it on wheels!
The autos skid in zig-zags strange,
The street cars plunge and balk.
Hey, driver! Stop and keep the change
Let's all get out and walk!
The locomotives madly dash.
Nor fear what wrecks may come.
The flying airplane risks a crash
And says, That's going some!'
We catch our breath and sadly shake,
With faces white as chalk.
For PHYS sake put on the brake!
Let's all get out and walk.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
Editorial on Medical
Controversy Praised.

To the Editor of The Star:
YOUR editorial of July 20, 1888, "The
Builders of the House." tmpresses
me as being the fairest and most intel
ligent discussion of the relations be-
tween the American Medical Association
and American medicine that has come
to my notice. 1t is dispassionate, clear
and concise.
That more editorials that bear the
stamp of complete familiarity with the
subject matter do not appear in most
dailies is regrettable and congratulate
The Star on its refreshing and enlight-
ening journalism.
CHARLES S. WHITE, M. D.
Evening star., 1938-07-25

Police profess to be at loss for the
motive OF a lawless element that de-
faced show windows by applying acid,
The motive may be difficult to discern
of1lclally but will be clearly understood
by the shopkeeper who faces racket
eers demand that he protect" his glass,
Evening star., 1938-07-25
Over One Great Hurdle

Oh, Soldier! Oh, Statesman! You threat
en- or plead,
With words bright as stars in the sky!
One line of restraint we no longer shall
need;
We are through with the Fourth of
July.
Well want your advice upon topics so
nice
As program of voting we try;
Whatever the thought that your speech
may entice,
We have weathered the Fourth of july.
Evening star., 1938-07-25

A Russian air squadron few over Berlin
and reported to Stain: There never will
be any military occasion for DESTROYING
the capital of Germany. Hitler, with his
passion for rebuilding everything, already
has ruined the city sufficiently"
Evening star., 1938-07-25

A number of Americans are on the
ocean and are determined that whatever
nationality may claim their steamboat
patronage, they will insist upon a COM
plete vacation as to political utterance.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
Thinks Physicians viii
Solve Medical Problem.

T WISH to express my appreciation of
the editorial in The Star of July 20
with reference to the good work that the
American Medical Association has ac-
complished during the last few years.
I feel certain that if the public ever
receives an efficient economical medical
service it will have to be managed and
manned by the physicians.
OSCAR WILKINSON, M. D.
Evening star., 1938-07-25

Japan Is doubtful about her imme-
date future on the tennis court as we'll
as in other forms Of athletics. She may
remember with a certain apprehension
the part which lie jeu de paume was
given in the story of the French revo-
luton.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
Twenty Years Ago
The World War Day by Day
July rs, 1918,

More furious allied assaults on both sides
of the shallow salient in front of Fere-
en-Tardenois narrowed the territory open
to the escape of the German defenders.
Not only the front lines, but the entire
back areas of the salient were under heavy
fire from both branches Of it. The artillery
moved up and concentrated more fre upon
the German railroad and highway system,
virtually destroying It.
Evening star., 1938-07-25

Taxes are necessary for the good of
a community. It is unfortunate, how
ever. that a system of taxation should
become so complicated as to require
more time for the study of its inequities
than for the collection of funds.
Evening star., 1938-07-25

Baseball players call attention to a
human responsibility for doing the best
possible under the circumstances. For
them there are two elements of loyalty,
one attaching to the original home town
and the other to the town that is pay
ing salary.
Evening star., 1938-07-25

Doubts are expressed as to the knowl-
edge Of Mr. Corrigan as to where he was
There is even some question as to ac-
curacy in discerning precisely where he
Is at present.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
Acme of Acrobatics.

From the Shreveport Journal
One of the most difficult of acrobatic
stunts is to keep ones head in the
clouds while ones feet are stuck in the
mud.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
Oklahoma OratOry.
From the South Bend Tribune.

From the South Bend Tribune.
The Oklahoman who punched cal
fslfa Bill Murray's eye after the latter
had delivered political address may or
may not be an exceptionally good Judge
Of oratory.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
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Evening star., 1938-07-25
Foreclosure Assured. .

From the Geneva IN. y Times
Japan is taking on too much real es-
tate. and sooner or later old Sheriff
Time will sell her out.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
Skins.

From The Los Angeles Times.
BY the time the college boy gets his
pigskin, his coonskin and his sheepskin,
his father also is we'll skinned.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
Fair Discussion of
Medical Question Appreciated.

VTCUICdK &zUCSC1OH app CCIdCcUs
To the Editor of The Star:
AS A reader of The Star for some
what over half a century and as one
who values its. daily companionship
most highly, want to express to you
my own deep personal appreciation for
the two editorials relating to the present
medical controversy appearing in The
Star of July 20 and 81.
The fair, Just and equitable manner
In which your editorials dealt with the
questions involved has bkeh a source Of
Evening star., 1938-07-25
Weather Optimism.

From the Cincinnati Times-star.
Looking at the Thermometer these
days, 1t seems to us that the backbone
of winter is probably broken.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
A Firm Position.

What is your position on this ques-
tion?' asked the man of statesmanlike
instincts.
MY position" answered the man Of
legal qualifications, lis one that pays
fifty thousand q year."
Evening star., 1938-07-25

"Some men" said Uncle Eben, has to
keep so wide awake all week shootin'
craps dat dey nach'elly can't hep bein'
. little drowsey durin' de sermon on
Sunday"
Evening star., 1938-07-25
COpying Coins,

Prom the Saginaw News.
Italy is about to turn out coins made
of steel. They're probably patterned
after our iron men.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
Attitudes.

Have you made up your mind what
attitude you will assume in the coming
campaign?"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum,
Attitudes are not assumed, they are
forced upon U.S."
"One bad thing about hard times"
said Hi Ho, the sage Of Chinatown us
that lot Of people regard the very
mention of 1t as a good excuse for taking
q holiday"
Evening star., 1938-07-25
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O. What United States financier Is
called the Prince in Armour?-J. L. H.
A. Frederick H. Prince is sometimes
referred to in this manner because of
his craftsmanship Of the board Of Ar.
mour & Co.
Evening star., 1938-07-25
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN,

A reader can get the answer to any
question OF fact BY Drittng The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Frederic
j. Hdsktn, director, Washington, D. c.
Please inclose stamp TOR reply.
The Washington times., 1938-05-06
Breaking the NepS to Mother
DAILY. SHORT STORY

still young enough to live her own
life, without leaning on Grace?"
II see what you mean, Alice. I'll
go through with it. And I saw the
cutest one and a half room apart
ment yesterday. I'm going up and
lease it before I see Grace, so I
won't be able to back out, even if
I wanted to-"
The two women kissed each
other good-by.
After Martha had left, Alice
picked up the phone and called a
number.
Frank" she said. "This is
Alice Martin. That commission
you gave me to tell Martha, to
break the news that you and
Grace wanted her to move
It's been DONE"
How did you accomplish the
miracle?"
Both Grace and her mother
phoned me that they wanted to
talk to me. I arranged for Mar
tina to overhear Grace's story. I
knew Martha would take it the
right way. She has good stuff in
her, my boy"
$50 have you, Alice Martin.
You've saved all our happiness.
You are the most intelligent, self
sufficient woman alive and can
never thank you enough"
THE END
The Washington times., 1938-05-06
'MOTHER's WHOLE LIFE"

please don't misunderstood. I
love my mother more than any
thing in the world, except Frank
and the baby. Mother has Sacri-
ficed herself for me ever since I
can remember. But mothers whole
life was wrapped up in cooking.
cleaning, waiting on dad and mt.
She lived to serve and never once
thought of herself Of having
outside interests. So when DAD
died"
"She was left high and dry"
"She had no one to turn to but
me. We had always got along so
beautifully at home but when
she came to live with me, it was
different, somehow. I had deVel-
oped a system Of running the
house that may not have been as
good as Mothers, but it was mine
.. suited to me.
But Mother insisted on intSall-
ing her own little way Of doing
things. I got to be one OF those
irritable, nagging wives you read
about.
''Then, when he wanted to go
out nights as we had always done
to visit friends, Mothers woeoe-
gone face at being left home alone
The Washington times., 1938-05-06

to mind the baby, made me fee
so guilty I couldn't enjoy myself
Frank soon stopped suggesting oul
going out. He rejoined some Of
his old clubs. Then he started
taking his secretary out to dinner
don't look at me that"
What way
LAS if it were the same olo
mother-in-law problem. 1t isn't
Mother was wonderful Frank
adoreS her. Neither of us can bring
ourselves to tell her what is hap.
pening. Frank insists that we
NOV to smaller apartment
without a room for Mother. If
won't consent, he's leaving -"
What a brute he must me to
force you to make such a deci-
Sion?"
EXPLAINING TO MOTHER
Frank is the most wonderful
man III the world. I can see his
side. He wants his little home and
a good-natured wife, as it was be-
fore Mother came to live. How
can tell her I want her to move
out . . to live an empty, lonely life
away from us?
How can convince her that I
still love her as much as ever, but
that she ought to have her own
little place to manager"
Il don't think you'll have to,
Grace. I think your mother will
without your saying a
word"
Martha's mind was a confusion
of emotions as she heard Grace
leave and then Alice's voice say
ing: you can come in now,
Martha"
She sank into a chair and buried
her face in her arms.
MY own child doesn't want me, I"
she moaned. How can I go on. I"
Martha, you're past the age
where you can indulge in the
luxury of feeling sorry for your
self. Feel sorry for Grace, and
Betty, who needs her father as
much as she needs her mother"
Martha rose, controlling her
trembling knees. "You don't have
to tell me my duty, Alice Martin.
I'm going to Grace to tell her I
won't continue to be a burden. -"
Il remember how good you were
in high school dramatics, Martha.
Can't you pretend to be a woman
The Washington times., 1938-05-06
By HARRIET CAIN

M ARTHA WYATT rarely to the law offices of her
AVA distant cousin Alice Martin The competence that Alice
and her highly successful law offices emitted awed Martha
though she would have been the last to admit it
Evening star., 1938-09-12

Cuba has decreed that no scrap
cast iron" may be shipped TO other
countries.
Evening star., 1938-09-12
m0RGENTHAU BACKS
VOLUNTARY GIFTS
Letter to Sheppard Defends Right
Of U. s. Employees to Help
in Campaigns.

Secretary Morgenthau, in a letter to
Chairman Sheppard Of the Senate
Campaign Expenditures Committee
yesterday defended the right of Treas
ury Department or other Government
employees to make voluntary contri-
buttons" to political campaign funds.
The Secretary of the Treasury cited
decisions by Attorney Generals in 1896
and in 1902 holding the act of 1888
forbidding solicitation of contributions
from Federal workers was not intended
to stop them from donating on their
own initiative to the party OF their
choice.
Il am led by reports in the news
papers" Mr.. Morgenthau wrote, ito
believe that your position is that the
law forbids any political contributions
Whatever by Federal employees, whether
made under these voluntary conditions
or not"
Secretary Morgenthau added: II re-
main. as I have always been, determ-
ined that the conduct Of Treasury-em-
ployes shall be above reproach in any
respect as to which have the right to
act under the law. I am anxious,
therefore. to have all authoritative
guidance possible, and would be glad
to have you indicate any respects in
which you think the limits Of political
activity permissible tn Treasury am,
ployes have been transcribed"
Evening star., 1938-09-12
W. P. A. VOTING BAN
REFUSED BY JERSEY
Attorney General Rules State
Cannot Deprive Relief
Recipient of Suffrage.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
TRENTON. N. j., Sept 12.-Attorney
General David T. .Wilentz ruled today
that relief recipients or persons hold
ing w. P. A. jobs could not be deprived
Of their right to vote under 4 State
constitutional provision barring pau
pers from the ballot.
He told Mrs. Sarah Oliver Hulswit
of Suffern. N. Y, national chairman
of the "Women's Rebellion" that he
would not comply with her request
that voting lists be purged of persons
receiving Government assistance.
Mrs. Hulswit who last week led a
delegation of women to the attorney
generals ONCE. charged that relief
workers and persons getting Govern
ment aid were "intimidated and CO.
creed by Government officials in
balloting and could not vote freely" "
They were paupers. she argued, and as
such. were barred by the Constitution
from balloting,
The New Jersey Constitution does
not and cannot bear the construction
for which you contend" Wilentz' an
sWer said. Before any one can be
considered a pauper appropriate legal
proceedings must be held by a judicial
omcer adjudging him q paper"