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Evening star., 1939-03-21

are criminals to greater extent than are
other racial groups is held by = large
number Of people. 1t Is true that Negro
arrests for crime are much greater than
their population ratio warrants, but Is 1t
not possible that the arrests of Negroes
are higher to some degree because, al
though the Negroes constitute ~ per
cent of the population. they form only
per cent Of the police force.
To excuse the hideous record Of lynch
ings, of the inhuman chain gangs, of the
multiple quasi judicial hangings, many
prejudiced observers have charged that
rape was 4 rectal crime. Recently, DR..
Ernest Albert Hooten, noted anthro-
pologist at Harvard University, showed
by statistics that the crime of rape, 50
often represented as dominant weak
ness of Negroes, is committed least of
all by them, but most often by foreign
whites
DR.. Hooten rates the Negro first in
record Of petty larceny, but attributes
this major criminal tendency to the
factors involved in low economic status,
inferior housing and the lack of proper
educational facilities and recreation
opportunities.
Here in Warrington all that one has
to do is to get away from his comfort
able, sheltered, secure living environ
ment and visit the terrible homes Of
thousands of families of Negroes who
have to live for month on a sum that
for many citizens represents only
family expenditure for tobacco, chewing
gum, whisky and toiletries. One won-
ders what innate power keeps these poor
people as law-abiding and rs Christian
rs the great majority Of them are.
Washington is now getting its share Of
the great exodus of Negroes from the
South. Here again we must be tolerant
during the adjustment period, and try
to understand the economic and social
causes that have driven these human
beings from their squalid Southern homes
to look for light, work and something of
= more wholesome life In the enlight-
ened civilization Of the North. The
numbers" game and much of crime
will disappear when social adjustment
provides not only better social training
but produces work, good homes and rec
reation for this lowest down stratum OF
human society. The social agencies, the
police boys clubs. the schools. churches
and many homes are doing great work
and when We create q more democratic
social order In Warrington much Of what
We call crime or delinquency will disap-
pear. Z. B. HENDERSON.
Falls Church, Va.
March Is.
Evening star., 1939-03-21
St. Joseph's S Swallows

At the annual meetings of the
American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science last December
an eminent American biologist
shocked some Of his mechanistically
minded fellows by admitting frankly
that the annual migrations of the
salmon were beyond his compre-
henSion.
None of the rationalistic explana-
tions satisfied him, he said. He had
tested each one and found 1t want
ing. The fish must be endowed with
some sense unknown to man which
guided them each year from the far
depths of the open ocean to the
rivers of their birth to spawn and
die.
Just as marvellous is the reported
return of flock Of swallows to a
California mission each year on
March 10, the day OF the missions 8
patron saint This has taken place
annually. say the sisters of the mis-
sion, for $50 years. Thousands of
spectators witnessed 1t on Sunday.
1t would be possible to explain the
phenomenon without recourse to the
unknown or the mystical The mi
grafton could be interpreted as due
to precise effect of q certain dura-
ton Of daylight on certain glands Of
the birds and the return to the same
spot, where presumably they are Sc
cure under the protection Of the good
nuns, as due to an intricate pattern
of conditioned responses.
But 1t Is doubtful whether any,
body will be very thoroughly con-
vinced by such explanations. They
will appear, upon honest analysis, as
jugglings with words. Perhaps it is
more honestly rational, after all, to
credit the miracle with all It's mys-
tical beauty.
To paraphrase Keats, there is a
higher truth than facts, the truth Of
beauty. That which Is truly beauti-
ful is true.
Evening star., 1939-03-21
THIS AND THAT
By Charles +. Trace,uell.

there were il nests there. A clump Of
scraggly pines was the attraction.
Il have never seen the old birds rob
others nests, but don't doubt that they
do-so do your dearly beloved bluejays.
So, too, do squirrels. But the grackle
Is smart knowing enough, for example,
to dunk dry bread or toast in water
so that he can eat It.
You can have your squat and noisome
starlings. To me. he Is q calamity, no
less. You are welcome to him, say,
but III take 4 few grackles, myself.
After all. the latter belong here, and
50 do the Knockers. which Is more than
any one can say Of English sparrows.
starlings, or Japanese beetles.
very truly yours. q. w. E."
LAUREL, Md.
Dear Sir:
Just few words about the birds.
Last year our first robin came on
March 8. and purple grackle on March &c.
This year robins have been seen In
numbers since February 20. but the
purple grackle was here on March 10 As
usual.
Along with the grackles was a red
wing blackbird. They are usually much
later.
Il saw robin chase a mockingbird
one day. At our feeding station there
has been = greater number OF BIRDS than
ever before. Not so many cardinals but
more of other varieties.
Last summer catbird dropped down
between my feet as was doing some
hoeing in the garden. Had been pitch
ing white grubs to 1t as 1t kept some dis
tance away, but As 1t caught big spider
right between my. feet 1t was 4 surprise
to me.
"Blackbird and starlings both have de-
stroyed our peas In one garden, but
only the starlings have touched the peas
in another garden. I am going to try
= tall variety of peas, and hope to Keep
them OF the ground. I believe We can
save some that way.
Il enjoy your daily letters.
Sincerely, J. P. B.
There were noticeably fewer cardinals
around Washington during the winter
just ended i've hope; the explanation
is difficult to hit on.
Three years ago. as duly related here,
we had nine pairs Of them, all at one
time.
This winter but two male birds graced
the yard. These have been joined during
the past month by female. but whether
she is greeting rivals for her affection.
or mate and son, we are not sure. Only
one of the males carries her choice
tidbits OF food, so that must be the
favorite. The beautiful female does not
sing, but now and then chirps. we are
sure, that her heart belongs to daddy.
Evening star., 1939-03-21

standing professor of law" and tried
unsuccessfully to persuade him to &C.
cept post at the Chicago tnstitu-
tion.
As chairman Of the 8. +. G. MIR.
Douglas has had the Job Of admins
tering law that is extremely un-
popular with most Of those affected
by 1t. A jealous champion Of tho
rights Of investors, Mr.. Douglas
has nevertheless popularized himself
with the financial community by his
unfailing industry, his marked fair
ness of mind and his refusal to per-
nit his sympathy for the investor to
lead him into absurd attempts At
regulation. His common sense out
look In this respect was revealed
when, in stating his determination
to flght market manipulation and
fraud in all forms, he added that I'VE
cannot provide sound business judg-
ment, nor can we save q fool from
MS 1Olly.
Some Senators have said they
would oppose Mr.. Douglas on the
ground he Is not Westerner, de-
spite the fact that his rise to promi-
nence was essentially q triumph over
the extreme poverty he knew as
boy In Minnesota and as a young
man in the State of Washington.
The desire for sectional recognition
in the making Of judicial appoint
ments is understandable, but it can
not justify a vote against confirma-
ton of q qualified nominee.
Evening star., 1939-03-21
Shooting Stors
By PHnANDER JOHNsON,
Summer Magic.

Summer Magic.
The polar bear days seem quite CHEEKY
When viewed from fireside so bright:
The days OF the ground hog are dreary
II his shadow is not seen Alright.
The robins melodious play-day
Is surely deserving of praise,
But the world isn't quite In its heyday
TIL 1t gets round to sea serpent days.
It's then that the waves are a-shimmer
At night meath the moons silver glow;
It's then that the stars sayly glimmer
It's then that the breeze whispers low;
In this season of mystical glory
You fall into credulous ways,
Believing most any old story
They tell you in sea serpent days.
Evening star., 1939-03-21
MCKINLEY STREET.

Dear Sir:
"Your recent issues have been most
interesting, In particular those about
mocktnsbtrds. etc. It Is more than 30
years since first became acquainted
with 'mockers,' first in Tennessee. and
later on In other Southern States. all
the way from North Carolina to Arizona.
Il never observed any such extreme
pugnacity in them, however, as some OF
your correspondents have noted. One
thing did use to notice was their
neishborly habit of nesting near houses
we always had two or more nests In
our yard.
Also. they were full Of mischief. very
like frolicsome child. Many a time
I. my mother, or some mother hen has
rushed to relieve Z little chicken in
distress, only to have rascally 'mocker'
burst into song from some nearby tree
or roof.
'Only = few years ago, at st. Marys
City, Nd, In the old cemetery, had
an amusing experience with one. can
initiate some Of the easier bird notes
indinerently, though well enough to get
= reply. q trick surviving from my far
of boyhood.
We'll, down in the old graveyard
heard a cardinal, and answered him In
my imperfect way. Back came his re-
sponse, exactly duplicating my imper-
fectlons.
This surprised me, for in my expert
ence, cardinals are more polite than that.
But memory stirred old knowledge, and
bred suspicion that all was not As 1t
seemed, and tracked down my echo.
Sure enough, there in q treetop was
q 'mocker.' who, finding himself dis
covered, gave jeering firt to his tail.
favored me with = few trills Of derisive
music, and flew away.
Nov, here is strange thing: In 1909
came to town to see friend on busi-
ness at the Capitol. While waiting for
him to be at liberty took 4 walk in
the grounds. and saw and heard =
number of Knockers sing.
But since have come here to live,
in 1929. have neither seen nor heard
any Of them In town, except for the
three winters just past. I have seen 4
few in town during the winter only.
They seem to 60 away early in spring,
though have found them in the coun-
try nearby. both in Virginia and Mary
land. But catbirds. which In my boy
hood I knew both North and South as
shy birds, nesting remotely from human
habitation, nest each year In the rose
trellis in my own and my neighbors'
yards.
Now, as to grackles, agree that very
many are too many. But that is true
Of most things. One summer before .
vacant lot across the alley was built on,
Evening star., 1939-03-21
Decorating Washington

The State Department has re-
quested the civilian population OF
Washington to decorate the city in
honor OF the distinguished guests
from foreign lands who will be here
during May and June. Never before
has there been so great a number Of
celebrated visitors received in q sin
gle season. Tho President Of Mica
Evening star., 1939-03-21
Civic Leader Commends
Star Auditorium Editorials.

To the Editor Of The Star:
I wish to commend The Star for its
splendid service to the National Capital
in advocating an auditorium in East
Washington. Your policy. as expressed
in your editorials favoring balanced
city, is approved by all fair-minded citi-
zens.
Objecting to an East Washington site
for an auditorium because it has many
small row houses (as local architect
did recently is. in my opinion, the poor
est kind Of an excuse. To be really
consistent, the architect should ask for
the removal Of the Federal legislative
and judicial buildings, Congressional and
Folger Libraries, and the Union Station
from East Washington for the same
reason. The small row houses, whicn
are occupied by peaceful, law-abiding
citizens, are in every section Of the city
as we'll as in East Washington.
The far-seeing members Of the Ma
mission have planned for the proper
development and expansion Of. East
Washington in order to have q balanced
city. They have placed the stadium,
combined armory and sports building,
and sports f,eld at the end Of East Cap
itol street on the Anacostia River. They
have acquired large areas for recreational
purposes. They have an excellent pro-
gram for the entire city and vicinity.
I believe the auditorium should be
located in East Washington, preferably
at the end Of East Capitol street, where
1t is planned to have parking facilities
for 1900 cars and railroad siding faciu-
ties. believe 1t would be feasible and
economical to combine the auditorium
with the proposed sports building and
armory. There Is no necessity for an
elaborate, expensive interior. The East
Capitol street location is preferable to
the downtown location on account Of
the trafic congestion in che latter area.
The District government should retain
title to the two squares bounded by Con-
stitution and Pennsylvania avenues, G
street, Third and Sixth streets for Mture
expansion. believe these two squares
should be transformed into attractive
free parking centers for oficials ana
employees Of the municipal government
and local courts. including jurors.
On December 2, 1888, there was incor-
porated non-profit civic organization
called the National-States Perpetual
Exposition Foundation, which advocates
the erection Of State embassies along
East Capitol street, which would 20
known - tho Avenue Of the States"
Each State would be asked to erect
permanent building which 1t may use
for exhibits, publicity. educational, cul-
tural, or other purposes. The Governor
or other State ofdcials could stay there
on their visits to Warrington, and the
local State societies could meet there
This movement has been discussed many
years. Once it is started, 1t will mate
rializs rapidly, and East Washington,
which Is now developing and expanding
in an abnormal pace, will be a real
asset to the National Capital.
March 10. WILLIAM A. MAIO,
President, Southeast Council Of Citi-
zens' Associations.
Evening star., 1939-03-21
Discusses Question Of
German immigration.


r.. D. Wilson II right in his letter, In
your columns opposing the Wagner
resolution, which would increase the
present enormous German immigration
quota from 27,370 to $3.50 annually for
two years and which, If done, would be
extended and expanded when 1t expired.
If 1t is only German refugee children
that are wanted, why not merely re-
serve 10000 annually Of Gsrmany's pres
ent disproportionate annual quota of
27,s7o? And particularly since last year,
there were about 10000 unused German
quota immigration visas, only 1887 b.
ing used. J. D. MASON.
March II.
Evening star., 1939-03-21

The Duke of Norfolk, recipient Of
$4,000 annual coal royalties among
other forms Of income, nevertheless
has had to quit his 200-room castle
and move to nearby 20-room house.
For a duke, that is practically living
in trailer.
Evening star., 1939-03-21
New Neutrality Bill


Administration opinion of the
manner in which the Neutrality Act
should be amended is crystallized In
the resolution introduced by Chair
man Pittman of the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee to repeal the
present law and enact a new one
based upon a different concept of
this country's real interest in world
affairs.
1t is not put forward as an admin
istration measure. but it has already
received the blessing of the State
Department, which has long been
known to be dissatisfied with the job
Congress did two years ago.
The Pittman resolution, briefly, ac-
complishes the administrations i'm
mediate purpose in foreign policy
the setting up of machinery to extend
help to the emerging STOP Hitler"
bloc in Europe-while evading the
probable defeat which would befall
measure which provided fortnight
ly-as does the Thomas amendment,
already introduction designating
the aggressor, who would then be
subject, in the discretion of the Presi-
dent, to an embargo against the pur-
chase OF any American goods, while
the victim of such aggression would
have free access to our ports.
BY recognizing the fact that
some members of Congress are dead
set against the assumption of any
responsibility by this country for
designating aggressors, the Pittman
resolution emerges as a practical
expedient for extending sorely
needed assistance to those countries
which are most likely to stop Hitler,
II he Is stopped.
The resolution would kill the arms
embargo, substituting for it the
cash and carry principle, which
thus would cover the entire range of
American expectation. It would let
him buy from America who can pay
cash and carry his purchase away.
American resources, therefore, are
made available to the power or coali-
tion Of powers which controls the
SEAS
At present Great Britain and
France dominate the Atlantic, the
highroad from America to Europe.
This may not always be the case, it
Is true, with Germany and Italy has
tening naval armaments, but the
chances OF overtaking their demo-
cratic rivals in any immediate future
are sufficiently remote to make full
cash and carry" law safe for Amer
ica's friends in Europe. Should SUBJ
sequent developments deprive the
democratic states of control of the
Atlantic, Congress could then con-
slider another change in the law In
the light of the altered conditions.
1t should be recognized of course
that the effect of the Pittman bill
in the Pacific, where the Japanese
Navy predominates, would not be
satisfactory should Japan align her
self with the totalitarians in a gen.
eral war. That is a contingency
which cannot be overlooked and
which may require further legislative
action.
Viewed in all its aspects, the resolu-
ton is by no means perfect. 1t is
vulnerable to the criticisms suggested.
as well as others. Its weaknesses
must be recognized, guarded against,
and their effect reduced to a mini
mum.
1t might be better at this moment,
when revision Of the law is in pros
pect, to cease speaking about a neu-
trality law, for the name, in tho
present temper of America, is a mis-
nomer. Gradually we are realizing
that the hope of maintaining peace
through isolation is a delusion.
Evening star., 1939-03-21
Approves Praise Of
The Red Network"
BY Thomas r. Henry.

APPIUVct TT8ISe o.
"Ths Red Network"
TO the 1ditor Of The star:
Your letter from B. L. w. in the
March 18 issue regarding Mrs. Elizabeth
Dilling's book entitled 'The Red Net
work" 10 to bs commended. This writer
says, IT she ID not right why do the
accused let her continue these accusa-
tions'" The answer Is very simple. the
accused have had several years to refute
the accusations and no one has done
1t yet, to my knowledge. Perhaps it is
because the accusations cannot b
refuted. DAN LINDSAY.
Trsdericksbury, Va.
March 10, A.
Evening star., 1939-03-21
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Evening star., 1939-03-21
DegradinI Use.

did you find that prohibition bene-
fitted business in your community"
eyes, SIR" answered Col. stillwell.
There's no way Of estimating the extent
to which it doomed the manufacture of
vinegar jugs and half-gallon jars"
Evening star., 1939-03-21
Discusses Crime Roo0Fd
OF Colorod Race.

To the Editor Of The Star:
One Of the defenders Of segregation Of
races in the Marian Anderson affair
found opportunity recently to intimate
that Negroes ought to spend their energy
and time to correct the petty crime con-
ditions In Warrington. Unfortunately
this bslisf that Negroes a. raes q class
Evening star., 1939-03-21
Letters to The Star

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the ,Driter, although the use OF
a pseudonyn1 for publication is
permissible. Please be brtet!
Evening star., 1939-03-21
Rivalry.

The bird IL singing in the tree,
Unheard his melodies expand;
What chance has one 20 small as he
Against the radio and the bandf
Evening star., 1939-03-21
DOldrunaS.

Here is what brings LIES deepest gloom
And leaves ambition stunned;
To suddenly acquire Z boom
Without campaign fund.
Evening star., 1939-03-21

Another hero dat deserves q medal
whether he sits 1t or not" said Uncle
Eben, III do man dat goss right along
tsndin' 70 business wiiout eomplainin'
bout { weather" 4
Evening star., 1939-03-21

"Of course, man IL entitled to his
own opinions" said HI Ho, the sage Of
Chinatown, "but sometimes insist on
his keeping his pearls of thought to
himself instead of carelessly scattering
them around"
Evening star., 1939-03-21
Modern Conquest.

Alexander the Great conquered the
entire world"
"Yes." replied Senator Sorghum. he
conquered 1t; but some of these modern
corporations could have shown him
thing or two about making 1t pay divi-
dends."
Evening star., 1939-03-21

9. In what direction does the moon
travel7-E. N. H.
A. The moon in its journey around
the earth travels from west to east.
Owing to the fact that the moons orbit
does not lie In the plane Of the earth's
equator, the moon has also an alter.
mating north and south motion; NOV.
ing north for two weeks and then south
for two weeks.
g. Are there any flowers that are not
attacked by the japanese bsstle?-N.
]. N.
A. The following ornamental garden
plants have been observed to b injured
only to = slight extent, Or not ut all, BY
this insect: Calendula, carnation. chrys.
anthemum, columbine, coreopsis, cosmos,
gladiolus. goldsnglow, iris, larkspur, lily,
nasturtium, pachysandra, pansy, peony,
petunia, phlox, poppy, snapdragon, sweet
pea, tulip and violet.
Q. What organization gives an award
for academic freedom?-M. T.
A. The Academic Freedom Award Is .
medal which IL presented annually by
the department Of classroom teachers
Of the Nationsl Education Association to
the layman Who has contributed the
most to the cause Of educational freede0
durinH the year.
Evening star., 1939-03-21
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-12-14

count candidate is passing the
cigars. We did we'll in guessing
within nine hours of wedding. In
the death of VIM Mitchell, 80, of
Meigs township, Muskingum county,
removes one of the pioneers of West
Virginia and Ohio. AT one time he
was neighbor of the Yauger fam
lily. He was one of the old fiddlers.
Many young folks of his younger
days tripped the light fantasia to
the strains of his bow and fiddle
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. T. Jenkins attend
ed the N. l.. Erwin funeral at Stock
port, Friday of last week. Frank
McCarty of our village, former
merchant of Young Hickory, has
been quite ill the past several days
with acute Indigestion, but is i'm
proved at this writing Colonel
Lindimore, mention of whose injury
to his knee we noted last week, is
improved. and able to be about
some The Harold Fuller saw mill
outfit is at work on the Cassie
Whitehouse farm. Elmer Broedel
is visiting relatives at Wheeling, W.
Va Fred Radcliff was sick and off
duty for day or two last week. but
is back at work again The God
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-12-14
Plantsville

Within the last two months Vir-
ginia. daughter of d. N milford has
been in the st. Francis hospital in
Columbus for appendicitis; their
son John in Sheltering Arms at
Athens, for appendicitis. The moth
er, with nervous breakdown has
been confined to her bed three
weeks. Mr.. Milford has had flu,
but all are improved. They now re-
side on the OFT Lambert farm, but
will move to the Bower Carpenter
farm as soon as all are able to
move.--Alta Mae McAtee of Cutler
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Warren
Hanson. Gail, little son of Cletus
Henthorne and wife of Mt Vernon
IS visiting his grandparents, Ear
Dickson and wife. Lyle Harris had
the misfortune while hauling logs
last week, to fracture his leg in
two places.