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Evening star., 1939-06-24
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. TraceUeH.

themselves with flying close to an in
truder, making a noise to divert atten-
ton from the nest, but the male bluejay
is able to hurl himself directly at the
marauder in fearless fashion.
Other popular names of the catbird
are cat fycatcher,. chicken bird, black
capped thrush and slate-colored mock
ingbird.
The catbird's food is about evenly
divided between insects and vegetable
foods. The latter include many small
fruits. and on this account it has some
farmer enemies, but ornithologists tell
us. that on the whole the bird is far more
Of an asset than liability.
Just why 1t should be called the cat
flycatcher is difficult to understand,
since it makes no particular show of
catching flies. 1t probably is called
chicken bird because it likes to hang
around chicken yards, where often in the
old days were small paintings of rasp-
berries. blackberries and the like.
"Black-capped thrush" is interesting,
pointing at both the physical character
istic and the ability at song.
The steps toward catbird liking are
these: First. interest in the actions of
the bird; second appreciation of its soft
colorings, especially that neat black cap;
third. interest in the song.
Mockingbird, thrasher and catbird are
grouped together in the singing field.
owing to their habit of what might be
called extemporaneous singing
They have no set melody, but an out
pouring of various notes, always varied.
The catbird is ranked third. but there
are some listeners who think he should
have higher rating
Often the song which some suppose to
be that of a mocker is really the work of
the catbird.
Close listeners swear they can detect
the characteristic tonal qualities of the
flute and other orchestral instruments in
the catbird's music
~ +
Let no one make the mistake of think
ing the catbird sort of feathered angel,
like the thrush.
Inc catblrd. living up to its name, is
something of skulker. Other birds
seem to think it has designs on their
eggs and fledglings
Perhaps they are right But the OBJ
server who has never seen any of these
traits will continue to refuse to believe
them until he does.
Few birds lead blameless lives. The
wood thrush is about the only one we
know OF whose every trait is delightful
and gentle. The bustling sparrows the
chattering wrens, the redbirds, the big
blueJays-these and most others are
BIRDS among birds, with both good and
pad on their slate. Among them we in
clude the catbird, which is called the
snakeoird by country people, who read
into the typical mewing cry the word
"sna-ake"
Evening star., 1939-06-24

posals his ability to pay" program.
The Senate rejected by tie vote his
amendment to increase income taxes
in the middle brackets and then
shouted down his amendment to
lower salary exemptions for married
persons from $500 to $1,000 ana for
single persons from 1000 to $500.
Senators intent on rushing the tax
bill through to final vote were
alarmed when it became apparent
a close vote was in prospect on the
proposal to boost income taxes in
the middle classiflcations. Some par
liamentary skirmishing enabled them
to produce tie, which was sufficient
for rejection of an amendment. The
vote seems to indicate, however, an
increasing interest in the Senate in
the matter of revising income taxes
so as to more nearly approach bal
e>of governmental income and
outgo. It was too much, of course, to
expect that this would be done with
an election so near Senator Barkley,
following passage of the bill, told re-
porters it was likely a joint congress
sional committee would study the
whole tax structure between sessions
and that broadening the base of the
income tax probably would be one of
the suggestions considered.
Certainly Congress willing to au-
thorize the spending of additional
billions of dollars for a will-o' the
wisp recovery plan should be coura-
geouS enough, regardless of elections
or other political considerations, to
provide the means of replenishing
the Treasury. Bigger and better
spending calls for more and bigger
taxes OF one kind or another. The
income tax has proved to be an effec-
tive, If annoying, form of revenue
producer. All taxes are annoying.
incidentally, there are many persons
who believe the sales tax is less an
noying than the income levy. It
takes its tribute in small install
ments, at minimum of inconven-
lence to the taxpayer. Opponents of
the sales tax have argued that it
ignores the ability to pay" principle
espoused by Senator La Toilette and
others, but this argument is falla-
cious. If such commodities as staple
foods and medicines and similar
necessities of life are excepted the
sales tax would reach only those
persons able to pay for goods in the
remaining categories-and would
affect them only to the degree that
they are able to buy such goods.
Evening star., 1939-06-24
Two Well Chosen

Mr.. Roosevelts selections for heads
OF two of the three great coordinate
agencies decreed under the reor-
ganization plan must be greeted with
approval.
In a period when distribution of
Federal funds has become an almost
casual characteristic of the numerous
so-called emergency bureaus the
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
has followed singularly careful and
businesslike policy. Credit for this
commendable practice has been ac-
corded justly to the astute Jesse H.
Jones, Texas capitalist, now named
to head the new Federal Loan
Agency.
There is reason to feel sure, in view
Of this record, that Mr.. Jones will
apply the same rules of sound finan-
cial procedure to the broader func-
tions of the new agency.
AS for John M. Carmody, selected
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Says Single Tax Will
Liberate Prosperity.

To the Editor of The Star:
According to Malthus, nature made
the mistake of increasing population
faster than the necessary food for its
sustenance, with the consequence that
famine, pestilence, earthquakes, floods
and wars have been necessary in order
to reduce the surplus population. Henry
George shattered this theory effectively
IN Progress and Poverty" But new
theory equally fallacious and likewise
rejecting upon the wisdom OF the Crea-
tor has arisen to take the place of the
other in the minds of the gentlemen who
wear long black robes and headpieces
square at the top. This is the theory
that lower scales of wages and salaries
with millions of unemployed are the in
evitable result of improvements in labor
saving machinery. 1t is called tech
nocracy.
Careful investigation will lead to the
conclusion that the real source of evil
in both cases, as in all social problems,
is the imposition of conhscatory sys-
tenn Of taxation accompanied by sur
render of the public revenue provided by
nature, ground rent, to individuals and
corporations. The single tax will effec-
lively remedy the evil, it will liberate
prosperity. HENRY WARE ALLEN.
Wichita, Kans,
June 20.
Evening star., 1939-06-24

Readers have had a good deal to say
here, via correspondence, about mock
ingbirds, sparrows, bluejays, scarlet tan
ayers, wood thrushes and many others,
but none has mentioned one of our most
interesting and beautiful birds, the cat
bird.
This is songster you have to go to,
In a mental sense. Its sleek combination
of black and grays does not throw itself
glamour" idea.
Yet there is no more pleasing bird,
many observers find, after they have
taken the preliminary steps toward close
observation
Liking for this bird is more on the
order of conversion than anything else.
X
All of sudden, some early summer
day, the observer discovers real beauty
in the creature he formerly paid no at
tention to.
Some persons dislike cats, and this
carries over to the bird which bears the
name.
get their prejudice, discover as fine a
bird as any in the sleek fellow before
them
The catbird is close relation of the
mockingbird, but is not so elongated,
being more compact and trim.
Its habits are more sedate in every way
except voice. But even the famous mew-
ing cry, from which it gets its name, is
lower than any note the mocker utters.
Tangles of shrubbery are favorite
nesting places
Usually the nest is placed low, in some
instances not more than 4 feet from the
ground.
This makes easy climbing for maraud-
ers. Few species have more difficult
time bringing up their young.
This is the reason evidently, there are
not more catbirds. Even the interested
person, who actually looks for them,
never sees them in numbers, but always
just pair or So
While cats are, perhaps, the greatest
enemy of young catbirds, dogs get a
number OF them. In fact, the only one
we have seen killed in two years was by
an Irish setter
Whether the catbird is not as intelli-
gent as some other species in this re-
spect must be left to investigation.
There would seem to be no doubt that
certain species are more clever in ham
ding themselves against enemies. Young
robins are notoriously weak in this re-
spect. They are large and are always
making noise. attracting attention to
themselves.
The loss of life among cardinals is
great each summer.
The jays seem to do better, probably
because the parents are not only fear
less. but are able to launch real coun-
terattack. Many birds must content
Evening star., 1939-06-24
Sees Cultural Loss in
House Relief Bill,
To the Editor OF The StaI

~
In the discussion over the many OBJ
Jectionable features of the House bill COW
ering relief appropriations, there is dan
ger that public attention will not be
properly directed to the great cultural
losses that are threatened by the pro-
visions which prohibit Federally spon-
sored arts projects after August 81, 1899.
The United States was late among the
nations OF the world in providing govern
mental patronage to the arts This sup
port was finally forthcoming, to limited
extent, in the Federal works programs
Tor art, theater, music, writing and his
torical records. Now, under the House
bill, Federal sponsorship would be with
drawn, the theater project would be
abandoned entirely, and the four arts
would be permitted to survive only If
they could get local political clearance
and sponsorship.
Aside from the obvious difficulties Of
selling art to 48 separate political regimes
between now and August 81, the w. P. A.
arts program has much to lose If the
principle of national direction and CO.
ordination is sacrificed Art and its bene-
f1ts transcend State and local political
boundaries, and provision should be
made for adequate Federal supervision
Of the arts program.
The Senate can make contribution
to the cultural future Of America If 1t
removes the ban on Federally sponsored
projects and permits the w. P. A. itself
to explore the extent to which local
sponsorship may or may not be feasible.
The Senate should also remove the
discriminatory provision against one
occupational group-the actors-by per-
mitting the continuance of the Federal
theater project.
MARIE L. COLEMAN,
Washington Secretary, Citizens
Committee for Support Of w. P. A.
Evening star., 1939-06-24
Dreams

Dreams are the fragrance of budding
spring
Touched to swift magic by lovers lips
Dreams are the splendor of an eagles
wing
That scars into the vaulted sky or dips
To brush a mountain top. Dreams are
a lame
Lads -throated flute making
amends -.
Dreams are white candles tipped with
gold-edged flame
Lighting the banquet table spread for
friends.
Dreams are the memory Of beauty drawn
In care-worn lines upon a much-loved
face;
The hushed deep worship in a summer
dawn,
The sanctity of night-a mellowed grace
That lifts the heart with faith and sweet
content.
He who has dreams has happiness
unspent.
PEGGY LAwsHE.
Evening star., 1939-06-24
Ability to Pay Tuxes

Conspicuously absent from the tax
bill when it left the Capitol for the
White House were Senator La Fol-
lette's several plans for increasing
income tax collections by broaden
ing the income base and otherwise
strengthening the income tax law as
a revenue producer. The Wisconsin
Progressive calls these perennial pro-
Evening star., 1939-06-24

Those who heard the spontaneous
and sustained ovation which oc-
Cured a few days ago in front of
that cradle of democracy, Nassau
Hall, on the occasion of the receipt
by DR.. Benes, former president of
Czecho-Slovakia, of an honorary
Princeton degree wish Herr Hitler
might have been tuned in. It was
worth any number of thousands of
rehearsed and stereotyped "Heils."
Evening star., 1939-06-24

trator who would put new life into that
lnstltutlon.' That institution has won
the respect of the entire world because
tne librarian emeritus has selected his
personnel for the qualities which your
correspondent has mentioned in a dis
paraging manner.
II he knows any history at all he must
realize that scholarship, art, music and
literature have attained their height. not
under a democracy, but under popes.
princes and kings, under an aristocratic
form of government, in short.
June IT, ROSE VIcKERS
Evening star., 1939-06-24

Directions are available for the
cleansing of paint brushes. This in
wolves at least four processes. Unless
a painter by trade it might be advis-
able first to figure out the value of
ones time and then drop in and buy
new brush.
Evening star., 1939-06-24

The Federal Monopoly Committee
assured Pitcher Robert Feller, who
just dropped in on a hearing, that
it has no idea of investigating base
ball. To think of the name of the
committee and of the status Of the
Yankees causes one to wonder a bit.
Evening star., 1939-06-24

The magazine New Yorker has an
"It's About Time Department"
Nominated for it is the recent head
line, British Admiralty Shows In
terest In Diving Bell"
Evening star., 1939-06-24
Replies to Letter Concerning
New Librarian.

To the Editor Of The Star:
In the column of letters to the editor
on Saturday, June II. the following
astonishing statement is made by a men,
Der of the library profession. What the
Library of Congress needs is not tech
nically trained expert in cataloging books,
filing cards and listing photographed
references, but q broad gauge admins
Evening star., 1939-06-24

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein
AL rights of publication of special dispa tches
he Elm also are reserved
Evening star., 1939-06-24
Change In Sunday Hours
At Library Suggested.


Being in the neighborhood of the Ii
brary Of Congress last Sunday, prior to
the regular opening time, pm, was
impressed by the numbers of people
doubtless visitors), who came to the
building and, because of closed doors,
were forced to leave, disappointed.
While not of the mind that employees of
this institution should work overtime. or
violate any labor code, yet it does seem
unfortunate to attract visitors to the
city, with but limited number of hours
at their disposal and, because of late
afternoon opening, let them be denied
sight OF the beauties within.
Maybe by opening at noon, or at 1890
on Sundays, or by adopting a staggered
work schedule, it would be possible for
more visitors than now to see the interior
of this beautiful building.
June l8. LOUIS v. WOULFE.
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Investigation of Tax-DOdging
Congressman Urged.

SOh6ACocuuCu SISCu.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Your paper is to be commended for
its stand against the behavior of those
Representatives who voted to tax every
one in the District except themselves
and their employees.
The matter has broader implications
which are worthy of consideration, par
ticularly in view of the emphasis that is
being put upon patriotism at this time.
These congressman do more to engender
disrespect for democratic institutions
than all the Communists and Fascists
put together
The subversive influence of seeing ac-
credited Representatives betray the peo-
pies trust is greater than the sum and
substance of the Dies Committees find
ings. I respectfully suggest the Dies
committee investigate tax-dodging Con-
gressmen. CHARLES w. BISHOP.
June 90
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NO GOLD IN RAINBOW

The editor Of the Newhal. California Signal recently
made this significant statement "A business told
yesterday that he gave himself just two years and
then he going to invite the state and government in
to his business and make their leves out Of
their deficits!"
There's much truth cynical humor in that. We
have had ten of depression broken by spasmodc
intervals of little recovery We have been told over and
by high in the government that balanced
budget without further increases in taxes would shortly
be attained And have witnessed expenses
constantly grow not lessenand the national debt
to undreamed of levels.
1t is argued that the United States could if necessary
carry and eventually amortize eighty hunderd bill
lion dollar debt Perhaps coud-if the people are will
ing to lower their standard of living in order pay
and more of their earnings and wages government
haps it could-f business and industry simply to
stagger along hand to mouth basis buying only what
is absolutely needed to keep plants running
We have heard much of taxation in recent years
that of have become bored with it. But that's the
worst mistake make. Your job your home your
business, your investments your savngs-taxation and
fiscal policy vitality affect them ALL We've been crmnay
careless IN nermittirg taxes and debt to rise without
question-and we're going to pay the bill.
Government retrench and cut costs and start
toward balanced budget-f public opinion forces the
issue. It's up to ALL
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SPRING TIME is CLEANUP TIME

April showers and May flowers aren't far away. mat
means spring cleaning time.
And spring cleaning shouldn't mean just shaking out
the rugs washing the curtains and busting tnat Ntte
used spare bedroom 1t should mean detnlte planneo
program for putting property in appie-pie ORDER not
only to it's value and appearance but to help pre-
vent that dread destroyer that strikes when we least e
pect it-fire.
Trash-flled outbuldings perfect lncupators 1or
fire from carelessly dropped match cigarette Check
over fireplaces and chimneysfrom now on such incl
dental heating units will be used more and cenra systems
less AS warm sunny days be especially carefu 10
keep grass fields clear of debris Never burn brush
when there wind and have water handy IN case matters
get beyond control.
Above ALL go through the house from celler to attic
newspapers and magazines you've put carefully away and
will look agai-that broken furniture that be-
longs period of esgn-those odds and ends
of "gay nnees cOthRg-that tumble of worthless, IN
flammabe kncknacks in the hall closets Get rid of them
ALL Give them to charitable organization or the junk
man. And you'll materially reduce the chance of fire
hitting your home
number of progressive communities carry on general
spring clean-ups each year civic function Parkings
are tended and beaufied fences repaired and old fire
traps down. Fire departments and othe municipal
bureaus cooperate and direct the drives The result
more attractive and safer town-and town whose resi-
dents may feel proud of it. Every community which
doesn't do that should think it overland start the
idea going around 1t pays dividends in dollars we'll
less tangible values.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

United States Department of the
Interior, General Land Office at
Phoenix, Arizona.
February II, 1889
NOTICE is hereby given that
Mary Ann Kleck, of Rt. s, Box 526,
Phoenix, Ariz., who, on June 3,
1914, made Desert Land Entry, No
024196, for E1a, Section 10, Town
ship 6 s., Range Sc, G. & S. R.
B. G. Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make Final Proof, to
establish claim 20 the land above
described, before Register, United
States Land Office, at Phoenix,
Arizona. On the 23rd day of March,
1889.
Claimant names as witnesses:
]. s. Kleck, S. c. Kleck, o. S.
Humble, Fred Tate, all of Phoenix,
Arizona.
To be published for 5 consecutive
weeks in 1.-The Coolidge Examiner"
Coolidge, Arizona, 1st publication
February 16, 1889.
Last publication March 16.
P. ]. KEOHANE,
Register.
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CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

NiNIE OGhVlCG CNNmIlNA lOlNO
The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced open
competitive examinations for the
positions listed below. Applicants
must be on file not later an April
10 if received from states east of
Colorado, and not later than April
IS if received from Colorado and
states westward.
Associate public health nursing
consultant, $4,000; assistant public
health nursing consultant, $4,000 a
year; L. S. Public Health Service.
Applicants for the associate grade
must not have passed their 45th,
and applicants for the assistant
grade must not have passed their
10th birthday.
Associate medical officer general
practice), $4,000 a year; Veterans
Administration. Applicants must
not have passed their 40th birthday.
Consultant in child labor, and
principal, senior, associate and as
sistant consultants in child labor,
$4,000 to $500 a year; Children's
Bureau, Department of Labor. APP
plicants for the principal and
senior grades must not have passed
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their 55th, for the full grade they
must not have passed their 53rd,
for the associate grade they must
not have passed their 45th, and for
the assistant grade they must not
have passed their 40th birthday.
Full information may be obtained
from Maude Boone, secretary of
the U. S. Civil Service Board Of
Examiners, at the post office or
customhouse in this city, or from
the Secretary of the U. S. Civil
service Board of Examiners at any
first or second class post office.
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PULLING TOGETHER

DR.. w. L. Myers of Cornell University recently OBJ
served that there is close relationship between farmer
and business One succeed without the other
1t is apparent that hard times on the farm narrows
the market for the products of as hard
times in industry the market for the products
agriculture. Business leaders sodly behind any
movement which promises to soundly aid the farmer and
help solve his problems They have for example widely
looked with approval the growing agricultural CO.
operative marketing movement and encouraged it.
The welfare of this country depends upon all groups
pulling together. Wise farmers and business men know
that and work for profitable production and marketing
practices.