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Evening star., 1938-03-19

Roosevelt apparently was making every
effort to give him fair hearing. But
it is by no means clear that the same
effort was made yesterday.
Chairman Morgan At the outset an
nounced that he desired to read state
ment which would require ten minutes,
but nearly two hours had passed before
he succeeded in reading the last of his
document. This delay resulted from the
fact that tho President continually in
terrupted the chairman with questions.
On the whole, Mr.. Roosevelt's questions
tended to clarity antiquities in the
statement, but at the same time they
disrupted its continuity to such an extent
that the transcript Of the hearing pre-
sented anything but = coherent version
Of Chairman Morgan's remarks
The President asserted that his author
ity to conduct the hearing was derived
from two sources. He found one source
Of authority in the T. v. A. Act itself, but
that was disputed by Chairman Morgan,
and at best 1t is Of doubtful validity. In
the second place, Mr.. Roosevelt con-
tended, he Is charged with 4 clear duty
as President to ascertain the truth or
falsity OF the charges made by Chair
man Morgan, one OF his appointees.
With that view there can be no quarrel,
provided the Presidents investigation be
conducted with the strict impartiality
that should characterize such an inquiry.
There is, however, the contention by
Chairman Morgan that the Presidents
investigation lacked the essential element
Of disinterested fairness. If that posi-
ton be correct, and yesterdays proceed
ings lend it color, it then becomes entirely
possible that there may be some justi-
hcation for the chairman's "contumacy."
Evening star., 1938-03-19
"COntumacy."

President Roosevelt has charged that
Arthur e. Morgan, chairman Of the
Board Of Directors of the Tennessee
Valley Authority, is guilty Of con.
tumacy' because he refused to answer
questions put by Mr.. Roosevelt in his
investigation to ascertain the facts upon
which the chairman based serious ac-
cusations against his co-directors. Con-
tumacy means resistance to authority,
and in literal sense the President was
justified in his accusation, assuming that
he had authority to conduct the investi-
CATION.
1t is quite true that Chairman Morgan
not only resisted the Presidents attempts
to elicit the facts in question, but In 4
measure openly dehed Mr.. Roosevelt.
The chairmans attitude st the first ses-
sion Of the hearing last week seemed In.
defensible In view Of the fact that Mr..
Evening star., 1938-03-19
Public Funds Needed
For Railway Succor

To the Editor OF The Star:
At the hearings here relative to the
railroads, have noticed that, notwith-
standing q general attitude of friendli-
ness, there is, all to prevalent, on the
one hand, spirit Of criticism and on the
part Of the railroads, submissive accept
ance Of such criticism, which is always
In general terms.
I think the railroads position should
not be one Of embarrassed mendicancy,
but that 1t should be forcibly emphasized
that after developing this country As
no other agency ever did, they are, at
present, victims Of the most unfair
competition any business ever had to
endure, and OF the generally prevailing
business depression.
Congress annually appropriates for
rivers and harbors tremendous sums.
Assuming that they are wise, neverthe-
less even If these great expenditures
resulted in satisfactory navigability, the
shipping public would prefer, for the
transportation of most products, parallel
and competing railroads. This is illus
trated by the Hudson River, between
New York and Albany.
Further, with q small proportion of
the amount Of these appropriations, the
railroads could be rehabilitated, and not
only render more prompt, eficient and
satisfactory service, but also continue to
provide service that is uniquely and
absolutely indispensable to the business
Of this country, which it is clear can be
supplied by no other agency.
Appropriations for rivers and harbors
are made each year, with little debate
or opposition. Why should not the rail-
roads receive such aid, when necessary?
The welfare of the country, as well as
that Of the railroads. requires 1t.
RICHARD L. KENNEDY.
Evening star., 1938-03-19

served q definite period Of time and then
supervises his activities in . proper way
after his release, 50 that he can remake
himself into respectable citizen. No
eficient law-enforcement oficer any
where ever uttered one word against the
legitimate use of parole, against the
true theory Of parole, against the EN-
cient administration Of parole as it really
is intended to be, that of regenerating
the first offender.
What we law-enforcement ofacials
object to and what I for one will con.
tinue to combat Is the interference OF
venal politics, Of improper influence, OF
excessive sentimentality, which opens
prison doors to confirmed offenders and
which sends them out to multiply our
taxes. multiply our sorrows and multiply
greatly the dangers which we must face
from an ever-rising multitude OF GRIM
inals."
That seems to be fortnight state
ment by one who is well qualified by
experience to speak on the question. 1t
is difficult to see how any friend Of
parole could contest its accuracy, It's
temperatures or its logic.
AS a matter Of fact, it is quite con-
ceivable that Mr.. Hoover, by calling at
tention to defective administration of
parole in some of the States, is doing
more to save the parole system from
general collapse than self-styled friends
OF parole are doing by assuming an
ostrich-like attitude toward fragrant
abuse of the principle in many jurisdic-
tions.
Evening star., 1938-03-19
Interesting Incidents
In History of Austria

To the Editor Of The Star:
Joachim Won Ribbentrop was in danger
of physical violence by British working
men, so I note in The Star. This re-
minds us of an incident that came of
some 80 years ago. In 1848 Hungary
revolted against the Hapsburg rule. The
Emperor finally broke their heroic re-
sistance with Russian help. One of the
most ruthless Austrian generals was
Baron Julius Haynau. Noble Hungarian
women Of age-old lineage were whipped
at his command by brutal, common
women had made the Hapsburgs what
they were. The magnates Of Hungary
preserved her empire to Maria Theresa.
This was one of the most touching in
cidents in all history. In 1740, attacked
by Frederick the Great and by the
French and practically without an army,
the young Empress Queen, aged %, went
to Hungary. Presenting herself before
the House of Magnates, her babe in her
arms 0ater the Emperor Joseph III and
tears in her eyes, she pleaded for assist
ance. Drawing their swords, these
grandees shouted: I'VE shall die for our
King, Maria Theresa" Gathering up
their retainers, they rode of. Silesia
she had to give up to Frederick. But
the rest Of her dominions were preserved
to her.
This, unfortunately, recalls our own
Ben Butler, who while in charge at New
Orleans, threatened to treat ladies Of
the Creole aristocracy as common street
walkers Provided, Of course, that they
gave utterance to secessionist sentiments.
In 1850 Haynau, after the revolution
had been overcome, went to London on
/ visit. Among other points Of interest
he was taken to the great brewery of
Barclay and Perkins. And the draymen
there, as soon as his identity became
known certainly gave this woman beater
an awful going over with their whips.
Whether the incident became the sub
ject Of a diplomatic inquiry, I don't
know.
Ribbentrop's case is different. Here
the animosity is not against him, but
against the man whom he represents.
Even so this sort Of thing does harm
only to those whom 1t Is intended to
benefit. The oppressor will become more
Of an oppressor and the oppressed will
pay the piper. In the meantime human
nature will not be denied and cool rea.
con does not always prevail.
FRED vETTER.
Evening star., 1938-03-19
THIS AND THAT
By CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

The junco Is bird which has been
seen around Warrington all winter, but
there are not many Of them, and they
move around from garden to garden, 80
that often they do not strike the eye
until this time.
Recently several Of these snowbirds,
the yard we know best, eating beside the
sparrows, which now include the Eng
lish, fox and song varieties.
The extra daintiness Of the 1uncos,
their neat white vests and general air
Of sickness, called immediate attention
to them.
This is one Of the most beautiful of
all the birds.
Snow few days ago augmented their
numbers overnight.
Evidently the nickname "snowbird"
was not given them for nothing. Let a
light sprinkling fall, down come the
juncos.
1t must be kept in mind that this is
"far South" to birds which spend the
summer in the far north.
Thus a few robins, deciding to rest
here, remain all winter. I'VE have
never had one stay in our yard, nor
known OF one all winter In the neigh
borhoodD
They do remain, however, at places,
and from time to time during the cold
months this desk receives notice Of them
from ardent bird lovers.
Just what robin eats in this vicinity
during the frozen days and nights We
have no idea.
The little juncos seen around here
have been at their lowest south peak, as
1t were.
Now with the return of spring these
little fellows will be going north soon.
Migration Is relative thing.
Many Of the robins now with us have
spent the winter In the deep south.
washington Is north, to them.
Those few-very few-which stayed
hereabouts during the cold have migrat-
ed to the north.
These latter are the redbreasts which
will bring rejoicing to the hearts in our
topmost States within few days. The
birds are hying leisurely north now.
There are few hard and fast lines.
geographically speaking, in migration:
what is south" to one bird is north" to
another.
What interests the local bird lover
about migration Is not the bird leaving
here at this time to go North, but the
songsters which are pouring into our
territory from the South.
Some of them have come for hum
dreds Of miles. Others only a few score
miles.
Many small creature, making itself
at home IN our trees q few weeks from
now, will have had a most enviable
travel record.
1t is said that few migrating birds
ny fast. The average is believed to be
well below the possible speed of the
species. Thus, if healthy individual
can make as much as so miles per
hour. when pursued or pursuing, In mi
grating 1t will not fly faster than 80
miles
There has been great deal of pure
hokum written about flight speeds.
Already some scientist has scored the
most recent tall tale, that q so-calIed
deer Ay could 60 at the rate of more
than 800 miles per hour.
Evening star., 1938-03-19
Hitler's Seizure of Austria
Is a Blow at Freedom

To the Editor Of The Star:
few years ago the world was star
tied when the cry went up. "Manchukuo
Is Japanese" and then some two or three
years later another announcement
equally as brazen and illegitimate was
made. Ethiopia is Italiano." Today we
are more shocked than ever, for In some
ways the impossible and yet in others
the inevitable has happened, Austria
is Nazi."
In the short space Of q few hours the
other day, a greater blow was struck at
freedom than during the whole five
years Of the Hitler regime, for as .
tidal wave in the middle OF the night q
whole nation of peace-loving, free
thinking people were engulfed in the
stagnant waters of a totalitarian state.
On the surface the act was wicked,
but in the briny deep Of reality 1t was
merely fate. Austria at the close Of the
Great War incorporated itself under a
constitution to be republic. She speci-
Ned in that charter that some day q
union with Germany would take place.
There Is little doubt that feeling on the
whole in Austria has changed somewhat
since that memorable day, else why
wouldn't Hitler sanction the idea Of q
plebiscite?
The obsession which for SO many
years has plagued at the heart Of Der
Fuehrer has been realized. Whether
Austria likes it or not, she is now under
the Third Reich. That Is why I say 1t
Is blow at freedom.
AS for the United States, it is impera-
tive that we stay aloof and assume the
attitude of cautious watcher. We have
between us and the trouble abroad q
natural barrier potentially more power
full than a dozen navies and yet we can
not close our eyes to the need for q
fleet second to none. We also are con-
fronted with probably more coast line
to defend than any other nation. We
must build navy which any combina-
ton Of powers will be forced to respect
and in doing so issue warnings that we
will tolerate no international discrep-
ancies as regards their attitude toward
the Western Hemisphere. Ours must be
a policy Of isolation in the sense that it
means freedom from being embroiled in
the affairs Of foreign intrigue.
As for England and France they too,
must keep their heads. What has hap
pened is bad enough, but what might
happen in the future is by far the worst.
These two democracies must stand
shoulder to shoulder behind Czechoslo-
vakia, for If Hitler threatens to dissolve
the territorial integrity of that little re-
public the bluff Of the dictator must be
called
If Der Fuehrer does go so far as inva-
sion OF Czechoslovakia then I am very
much afraid there will be only one alter
native left and probably best illustrated
by the eminent British statesman, Sir
Samuel Hoare when he said, 1T is not
enough to try and prevent war; some
thing must be done to remove its causes"
BENJAMIN r. 6T1CKNEY, Jr.
Evening star., 1938-03-19

At any rate, when Washington be-
comes confused and wearied with the
antics of Europe and the Far East, it
can 60 out to the Zoo and observe the
creatures housed there, with especial
attention to the newcomers, including
the baby penguins. They will ut least
not stimulate thoughts Of conflict.
Evening star., 1938-03-19

Plans for great international exposi-
tions are progressing at New York and
San Francisco without regard for the
possibility that by the time the gates
are opened the world map may be SO
changed as to keep some of the most
interesting exhibits on the other side Of
the sea.
Evening star., 1938-03-19

1t begins to look as though the only
way to solve the parking problem In
this city will be to distribute congress
sional tags freely, on the assumption
that everybody who is affected by pro-
posed, pending or accomplished legisla-
ton is entitled to some immunity from
annoyance.
Evening star., 1938-03-19

Reports from the training fields of the
national game suggest that the person.
mel Of the base ball teams is changing
almost as rapidly as the international
map Of Europe.
Evening star., 1938-03-19

st. Louis had Z violent experience
with persons who desired to burn .
swastika. Cremation has not been dis
closed by science as 4 means Of ascer-
tanning its precise origin or significance.
Evening star., 1938-03-19
Army Secrets.

From the Fort Wayne News-sentinel.
After seeing what gets in newspapers,
magazines and motion picture produc-
tions, we marvel at the ability Of the
Army and Navy in having any secrets
worth selling.
Evening star., 1938-03-19

Reorganization Of the country's rail-
way system may prove q harder task for
the New Deal than the revision Of the
tax structure entailed in the necessity
for more revenue.
Evening star., 1938-03-19

The bombing Of Barcelona provides a
horrible example Of what the new war
fare may do In the way Of sacrificing
-combatant lives without mercy or
need.
Evening star., 1938-03-19

March is passing without manifestinz
its usual clustering, but Congress is still
in session and may at any time supply
plenty Of wind power.
Evening star., 1938-03-19
The Real Medal Winner.
Prom the Tulsa World.

Prom the Tulsa World.
One prize we'd like to see awarded is
q medal to the man who has never found
out-nor wanted to-whether or not his
car could do dfty miles IN hour.
Evening star., 1938-03-19
Shooting Stars.
BY PHrLANDER JOHNSON.
Weather Wisdom.

Weather Wisdom.
Talkin' bout the weather,
To pass the time away
When good folks get together,
It's pleasant sport, I'll say.
Here's a point you kin decide
With no risk Of harm,
Whether you should point with pride
Or view 1t with alarm.
Talkin' bout the weather,
Shown when to use
Boots of heavy leather
Or highly polished shoes.
It's much easier than finance,
Politics or strikes.
You don't need to take Z chance
OF startin' up dislikes.
Talkin' bout the weather!
Any one kin try
A goosebone or a feather
To help you prophecy.
Gather round an talk your best.
The climate brings delight,
A subject Of deep interest
That doesn't start a tisht.
Evening star., 1938-03-19
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Evening star., 1938-03-19

Jud Tunkins says man who laughs at
his troubles usually has . poor sense Of
humor
Evening star., 1938-03-19

Giving the Public What It Wants.
Your constituents cheer your speeches
enthusiastically"
why shouldn't they7" replied Senator
Sorghum. Il always take care to avoid
saying anything that is not in line with
their present sentiments"
Evening star., 1938-03-19
Disproportion.

This life Of ours can't be enjoyed
With tasks too great, or wholly shirked.
Too many folks are unemployed
While the police are overworked.
Evening star., 1938-03-19
Force and Direction.
When sprtngtime pep Is in the air
And skies are all aglow.
We hear the slogan everywhere,
Lets go!"
Eorc> and Yair.rtion

wealth." said Hi Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, rs capable Of great useful
ness. It Is fine tool but / dangerous
toy"
Evening star., 1938-03-19

"De world may be improvin'." said Un-
Gle Eben," but de improvements Is costin'
q whels lot Of worriment an monav."
Evening star., 1938-03-19

Q. What Is the mileage Of the coast
line OF the United States2-S p.
A. The total tidal shore line Of the
United States in statute miles, includ-
ing mainland and islands, is 81 1852 miles.
Askov American., 1938-12-15

As he should be, the real Santa
Claus is the patron saint of this lit
tie Indiana community. This 25-foot
statue of St. Nicholas stands all
year in little park, attracting vis-
itors from all parts OF the country.
Yes, Santa Claus does have a post
Office!
Askov American., 1938-12-15
Willow River Gets
New Gamble Store

Willow Rivers new Authorized
Gamble Store Agency located on Main
street will be opened Friday, Decem-
ber 16. George Pasek, owner and
manager, has been busily engaged for
some time getting the store set up
for the opening. New, modern fix
lures are being installed.
Everything will be in readiness
Friday, when the people of the COM
munity will have their first oppor-
tunity to inspect the extensive lines
of merchandise handled by this new
store. This merchandise consists, in
part, of automotive supplies, featur-
ing tires and batteries, paint, radios
and household necessities.
All stores bearing the "Authorized
Agency Gamble Stores" sign are
owned by the man operating the
store. These merchants are in busi-
ness for themselves. The investment
is theirs-they do their own ordering
they place their own advertising
1t is their business. Yet the vast re-
sources of Gamble Stores are behind
them.
This new Gamble Store Agency is
one of 1880 Gamble Stores and Gam
BILE Store Agencies now operating in
the middle west.
Askov American., 1938-12-15
Friesland

The Community club sponsored a
hard time party Wednesday night of
last week that was a huge success,
if you measure the fun the young
folks had. This club project will
have accomplished its purpose if it
can furnish much needed entertain
ment for the youth of the neighbor-
hood.
Miss Mabel Sanberg, who teaches
near Finlayson, suffered badly
sprained ankle Tuesday and was
brought home to recuperate.
Friends are glad to report that Mrs.
Albert Lindgren is recovering nicely
after her accident two weeks ago.
Miss Henriette Nieboer entertained
the members of her All Club last
Thursday evening at a delightful
Christmas party.
Miss Esther Oakland returned We'd
nesday evening of last week from
Minneapolis where she had visited her
sisters two weeks.
Miss Almie Zwiers came from Min
neapolis Friday to spend four or five
days at the home of her father, VIM
Zwiers.
Clarence Loken went to st. Paul
Monday with truckload of his choice
dressed turkeys which he sold to the
Great Northern Railway for their
diners.
Mrs. M. Often, who is visiting in
Hawarden, Iowa, sent word that her
sister passed on soon after she got
Askov American., 1938-12-15
Dllquette

The school children will give their
Christmas program Tuesday night,
Dec. 20.
Mrs. George Wagner visited in Su-
perior last week.
Myrtle Hedberg came home Friday
from Proctor where she had been
since September.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Walters of
st. Paul, brought Mrs. Ed Hedberg
and Ethel home from the Cities Sat-
urday night and visited over the
weekend at the Fred Hedberg home.
On Sunday the Hedberg and Walter
families drove to Proctor and French
River to visit relatives and that eve
ming the Walters returned to st. Paul,
taking Mrs. Ted Hedberg with them.
Mrs. Faye Adams spent a few
days in Duluth the first of this week.
Mrs. Gunhild Lund returned Tues
day from ST. Paul where she had been
the past week with her daughter. ,
Mrs. Rudy Swatek returned We'd
nesday of this week from the Moose
Lake hospital. The triplets are ex-
pected to remain for a month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Keyport left We'd
nesday of last week for Rock Island,
ILL.,, with a load of Christmas trees.
Mrs. Peder Erickson has been on
the sick list since Thanksgiving but
is improved at this writing.
The Young folks are enjoying skat-
ing this winter at the E. L. Johnson
place.
Askov American., 1938-12-15
Interim Commission
Holds Final Hearing

In session Thursday and Friday,
the legislative interim forestry COM
mission recommended the passage of
rural zoning law, which would
designate conservation and farming
areas, and make the conservation de-
partment responsible for fire fighting
only in the conservation areas, or in
farming areas when the former were
endangered.
The aim of the proposal, according
to State Forester Ellery A. Foster, is
to establish responsibility for the
numerous peat fires started by farm
ers each year for land clearing pur-
poses and which frequently sweep
out of control into forest areas.
The state would be authorized to
send its equipment into farm zones
for use by the residents there in con-
trolling their fires.
Another proposal would authorize
the state conservation department
and the University Extension Service
to cooperate and aid townships and
counties in forest area zoning.
Land exchanges, under the terms
of the exchange amendment, would
be made on basis of equal value,
and an exchange program would be
conducted to build up the state hold
ings of commercial timber and the
establishment of reforestation policies.
The interim commission held its
final hearings on December 8, and
10, and will make complete report
to the legislature.
Askov American., 1938-12-15
Bruno Club Elects
Cault AS Chairman

The Bruno Conservation club held
its annual meeting Monday night and
for the coming year elected the fol-
lowing officers: Grant Gault, chair
man; August Kruger, vice chairman;
Bert Rose, secretary treasurer; and
Victor Marihart, director. John Wahl-
strom, Hosmer Miller and Victor
Marihart were chosen as delegates to
the Pine County Conservation League
After the election of officers the
club listened to talks by John Saliva
tor of Pine City, and Mr.. Calvert and
Mr.. Tarbell of Moose Lake. After
the meeting the losing side on the
crow hunt were hosts to the winners
at supper which was enjoyed by
upwards of 40 persons.