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Evening star., 1939-07-27
Dispatch From Mars

Canal City, Mars, MP Martian
Press).-The close approach today
OF the third solar planet, Earth,
brings to mind the memorable
day about twenty-five Earth years
ago when the first wireless message
was received from it, decoded, and
translated, proving conclusively that
it contains life of a sort, which had
been long suspected due to the
existence of the so-called canals
straight lines radiating from appar-
ent centers of population and turn
ing black and Gravity every seventh
Earth day. They were identified as
highways suffering from periodical
attacks of Sunday drivers.
In spite of the fact that every
receiving set on Mars is tuned in to
pick up some small evidence of civil
lization in the true sense of the word,
little is expected, as the waves are
hopelessly jammed with the tragedy
of the three little fishes. It had been
hoped that by this time they would
have been chased back over the dam,
but evidently this is not to be. The
strain on our scientists is quite
severe, and hundreds are cracking
visibly under the terrific task of
trying to translate the mysterious
phrase: "Boop Boop Dittem Dattem
Whattem Chu."
A modicum Of news, however, has
filtered through, some Of it causing
considerable amusement, absolute
tops in this line being reached when
we discovered that Mars was sup
posed to be symbolic of war, con-
fusion, and destruction. Ever since
we have known anything about
Earth, it has had at least one healthy
war in full bloom, with dozens more
ripening, and at all times large Sec
tions of the planet have pogroms,
riots, and other forms of violence.
Curiously enough, there are no off,
cial or declared wars going on at the
moment. But there are several
strenuous varieties of peace which to
the man from Mars seem to make
fairly efficient substitutes until Bet
ter ones come along.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
True Riches

He is not poor who loves each humble
thing,
And lets the joy of living I'LL his heart,
Through reverence and wonder Of Gods
art,
His riches stay and poverty takes wing,
For him the sparrow of the swamp will
sing
Sweet songs OF Paradise-the counter
part,
Athirst for God, though lame he like
the hart
Will leap" and drink from life's full
flowing spring.
For he who truly loves will often find
Love walks again the pathway to his
door,
Supplying every need, and over, for
The deeper truths are born upon the
mind
OF him who loves each humble thing
he sees
All life as one-he knows content and
MONICA WILLIAMS.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
Hatch Law Enforcement
Will Be Difficult.

To the Editor of The Star:
Mr.. David Lawrence in pointing out
the Importance of the Hatch bill in
your columns of Saturday, July %, makes
the valid observations: THE important
question is how to get enforcement,
and directs attention to the weakness OF
grand jury practice with respect to Fed
eral offenSes.
Undoubtedly, We tend to rely too much
upon making offenses crimes until we
have such numerous catalog of offenses
as to produce the habit of taking a
chance, and ofttimes of regarding arrest,
or charge of law violation, as badge
OF merit; an accolade of deserved dis
tinction. A more reasonable policy
would be to conf1ne criminal offenses
to crimes Of violence against the rights
OF person or property and at the same
time provide more adequate and sufl-
cient remedies by means Of civil ac-
tion.
However Mr.. Lawrence seems to over
look the fact that there are several hun
dred United States commissioners ap-
pointed by the several judges of the
United States District Courts, and, gen.
orally, these will, on the af1ldavit of a
responsible citizen, issue warrants of
arrest on the charge of violation of
Federal statutes.
Then, where the civil rights of the
citizen are invaded by conduct in viola
ton Of law, it appears that justiciable
question would be presented which could
be quickly itigated in Federal courts
under the provisions of the Federal
declaratory Judgment law.
1t is an alert citizenship, reasonably
implemented by adequate means of ap-
pealing to the courts for the protection
OF their rights, which affords the best
assurance Of respect for proper laws.
NATHAN BOONE WILLIAMS.
July "A.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
CLEAN, Va.


Dear Sir:
For several years I have been putting
food for the birds in and around large
ounce bush near my kitchen window.
Several weeks ago, pair Of thrashers
selected this bush in which to build their
nest. This seemed rather dumb, because
so many birds flew in and out of it, all
day long.
"One pair of jays were even feeding
their young there.
"Chipmunks also came for sunfiower
seed and raisins.
Each year we have had few thrash
ers, but had never seen their nest and,
of course. was delighted, but at the
same time was fearful Of the blue jays.
THE thrashers were several days in
getting the first few twigs of the nest
securely fastened. After this, the rest
of the work went along rapidly. When
finished it was a large, shallow, loose
affair, built Of twigs, fastened together
with hickory catkins and grapevine.
1T was lined with combings from my
little spaniel and with wads of dust
shaken from the bag Of the vacuum
cleaner.
Then one day before the eggs ap-
peared, l found a long snake skin in
my garden. Evidently a large blacksnake
had decided that the nice rough concrete
side OF the hotbed was just the thing
on which to scrape of his old hide
THE skin was wicked looking affair,
and I remembered reading in your COL
umn that some birds like snake skins
for their nests, and 1 thought of the
thrashers.
Il figured that If I could pick the
skin up on stick and place 1t near the
nest, that it might offer them a sort of
protection.
While doing this. the skin broke in
two, so l placed one piece on a branch
near the nest, the other piece on a top
limb
THE thrashers watched and scolded
from cherry tree a few feet away
When I finished and went into the
house, they few to the nest.
4
Immediately great commotion
started. All sorts of chirping and
squawking. Several times they few into
the woods, then came right back with
something in their bills
"When things had quieted down,
went out to see what had happened
Mrs. Thrasher was in her nest. She was
not afraid Of me. She even chirped, and
I feel sure 1t meant thanks
One piece of the skin had been
fastened in peculiar fashion to the
edge of the nest.
1T looked exactly as though a snake
had his head right in the nest, the rest
of him dangling over the side
When the eggs arrived, the thrashers'
actions were revelation. They allowed
nothing to come near the bush. All birds
were frightened away, but they would
Evening star., 1939-07-27
The japanese Treaty

1t could not have been expected
even by the most arrogant of the
military hotspurs now in command
of the government at Toxic that
this country would tolerate indefi-
nitely the series of assaults upon
American citizens and the infringe
ment of American treaty rights which
have filled the news dispatches from
China for two years. Not all of those
violations of international law meas
ured up in gravity to the sinking of
the Panay at the end of 1887 But
they have all been of the same gen.
eral kidney. They were meant to
reflect progressive japanese con-
tempt for the legitimate interests
and activities of United States ma
tionals in country in which Japan,
as an invader and wager of unde-
clared war, has ventured to set up
new order" of her own making,
regardless of the covenanted privi-
leges which Western nations possess
IN the invaded territory.
An end to the United States
patience has at length come. Last
night, in surprise move, the State
Department notified the Toxic gov
ernment that this country is abro-
eating the American-Japanese treaty
Of commerce and navigation signed
In 1911. AS six months notice
of abrogation is required the pact
will die next January, near the start
of another session of Congress, unless
renewed in the meantime.
Chiefly significant in the treaty's
denunciation, apart from It's i'm
portance as gesture of protest, is
the fact that it clears the way for
an embargo on American war sup
plies to japan if such action is deemed
desirable or necessary. Article v of
the treaty would have prevented an
embargo. Senator Pittman's resolu-
ton providing for such an embargo
has been pending in the Foreign
Relations Committee for many weeks.
Only yesterday the committee de-
ferred action on a resolution by
Senator Vandenberg declaring it to
be the sense of the Senate that the
President should abrogate the 1911
treaty. Committe members felt more
time was needed to study changed
conditions in the Far East, espe-
cially in light of Great Britain's cur
rent agreement to recognize Japan's
Special requirements" in China.
That a grave situation-though
not necessarily catastrophe one
is precipitated by our Governments
action Is unmistakable. It has al
ready given Toxic cause for serious
consideration. A foreign office
spokesman there early today de-
clared that termination of the treaty
Is "unthinkable." Plainly, President
Roosevelt and Secretary Hull have
resorted to denunciation of the pact
as one OF those measures short of
war, but stronger than words" which
the United States can take, to call
aggressor powers to account.
The Star believes the country will
heartily approve the administrations
action. 1t follows two years of ex-
traordinary patience with systematic
cynical disregard alike of American
rights and of American protests. It
manifests the overwhelming senti-
ment OF our people that definite
notice should be served on Japan
that American interests and rights
in the Far East are to be protected
by whatever means are found neces-
sary. An embargo may be desirable
means.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
A Learned Profession

The practice of medicine is not a
trade, according to Justice James M.
Proctor of District Court. 1t is a
Learned profession" as the Ameri-
can Medical Association has con-
tended, and, as such, is beyond the
purview of the Sherman Antitrust
Act. BY this Interpretation of the
law, the court-unless overruled by
higher authority-has knocked the
legal foundation from the charges
brought by the Federal Government
against the American Medical Asso-
citation, the District Medical Society
and other representatives of organ
lied medicine. The corner stone of
the Governments case was the con-
tention that physicians, in selling
their services to the ailing, were
tradesmen, within the meaning of
the statute, just as patiently as those
who sell potatoes or who make auto
mobiles. 1t was on this premise that
a corps of special assistants to the
Attorney General obtained from a
special grand jury an indictment
accusing the A. M. A. and certain
affiliated societies and officers of
conspiring to exercise restraints of
trade" against Group Health Asso-
citation, Inc, local prepayment medi-
cal cooperative for Federal employees
Justice Proctor has thrown into
sharper relief some of the legal issues
involved in this unprecedented pro-
ceeding. Referring to the Supreme
Court ruling cited in these columns
last December, he held that the high
court has excepted employment or
business "in the liberal arts or in the
learned professions" from the juris-
dictional sphere of the Sherman Act.
The practice of medicine, he pointed
out. admittedly" is one of the
Learned professions" Carrying this
reasoning further, he ruled that
grouping of professional men for the
cooperative practice of medicine and
for disqualification of patients does
not involve manual or mercantile
pursuits" within the meaning of the
antitrust laws.
Justice Proctor has not, of course,
settled the bitter controversy which
has ragged around the Group Health
movement here and in other cities;
nor has he brought to an end the
battle in the courts between the ag-
gressive Antitrust Division of the
Department OF Justice and the firmly
intrenched forces Of the A. M. A. and
its co-defendants. Already the de-
partment has taken vigorous excep-
tion to the opinion and in a public
statement, has announced that Fed
eral attorneys are preparing to carry
the fight to higher tribunals. It will
be to the advantage of the physicians
and the public as we'll to have the
technical issues of antitrust juris-
diction in the field of medical prac-
tice finally resolved. And if the Su-
preme Court should send the case
back to District Court for trial on it's
merits, that course, too, should be
welcomed by the doctors named in
the indictment-for only in that way
will they have fair chance to answer
categorically in open court the serious
imputations contained in the Gov
ernment's indictment which, If sus-
tanned, would have a far-reaching
effect on organized medicine.
Evening star., 1939-07-27

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credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication of special dispatches
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Evening star., 1939-07-27
Inequities in Retirement
Provisions Noted.

To the Editor of The Star:
the discussion now under way between
Senate and House conferees on the pro-
posal to revise and amend existing laws
governing retirement of civil service en-
ployes of the Federal Government.
AS one who has devoted more than
16 years to the service Of ,the Govern
ment, now retired on an annuity of ap-
proximately one-sixth Of the salary re-
ceived for several years prior to attaining
the age TO- feel competent to express
an opinion touching the present law and
some of its defects, and to suggest that,
according to published accounts OF the
issues involved in the present measure,
of affording that degree of economic
security in old age to which this class of
citizens should be entitled.
In the consideration of this question
the Congress should have In mind the
following basic facts:
The vast majority of men and women
who entered the service Is or more years
ago and served until eligible for retire.
ment paid into the custody of the Treas
ury out of their monthly stipends fixed
percentage of salary for the express
purpose Of insurance against old age
or physical disability, and they were not
permitted to determine for themselves
whether they wanted this particular
form of insurance. Many, perhaps,
would have preferred some other means
of providing for the future, but this
right was denied; the Government de-
Quoted the premiums willy-nilly and
the employe had no choice.
The present maximum salary on which
retirement annuity Is based or COM
puted is 81, 900. 1t matters not how much
in excess of that sum was paid to the
employe as salary, the basis of COM
putation Is still $500. In other words
the possibly mediocre employe in the
$500 grade, having the same length
of service, receives the same amount of
annuity as the more progressive or more
expert employe in the 5000 grade. It
cannot be disputed that such q practice
Is both inequitable and unjust and that
1t minimizes the incentive to excel.
The utter futtlity Of sndesvor of thl
Evening star., 1939-07-27
Pays Tribute to
Mrs. Pickett.


To the Editor of The Star:
The writer of your editorial entitled,
"Sallie " H. Pickett" issue of July 25,
possesses fine appreciation of charac-
ter. Gentleness, kindness, and ladyship
were, as recited, definite, individualistic
traits. Official functions with which
was at one time identified brought me
to realize that Mrs. Pickett had a fine
conception of her profession as de-
taller of the intricate phases of society
reporting. The epitome of a fine per-
sonage is voiced in the words of your
editorial, "One reason that Mrs. Pickett
has carried away with her so many good
stories that never found their way into
type was the sweetness and gentleness
of character that made her loved
July Is, 1899. LOUIS v. WOULFE.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
Letters to the Editor
Penalizing Millions for
Few Protested.

Only one-hundredth Of per cent Of
w. P. A. people went on strike. Is this
enough reason for Senator Murray of
Montana to 60 back on his promise to
fight for prevailing wage? Would he
penalize 10000 900 people because a few
strike? GEN. YORK.
Evening star., 1939-07-27
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WASHIN TON. D. G.
THURSDAY July 27, 1899
Evening star., 1939-07-27

@. What were the last two States to
enter the Union?-C. M. j.
A. The 47th and 4sth States to join
the Union were New Mexico, January 6,
1912, and Arizona, February IA, 1912.
Evening star., 1939-07-27

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Conant Dist.
To Get New
CenterBldg.

Ground was broken last Tuesday
for a community center which after
several years of concentrated effort
on the part Of various independent
organizations in North Detroit
along with the North Detroit Coun-
ell of Social Agencies, has been,
granted to the community by the
common council with the approval
and recommendation of the recrea-
ton department.
The site upon which the structure
will be raised is now known as
Janye Field, and is located on Con-
ant avenue at Charles. Serving the
interests of 20 different nationali-
ties. Negroes of the community have
contributed to the creation of pres
sure which has finally resulted in
the recent council appropriation,
Atty. Percival Piper served two
years ago on the Council Of Social
Agencies as its first Negro member
and also as vice president of the
body. He was succeeded by W. D.
Morrison. Both are residents of the
North Detroit community and have
expressed the belief that Negroef
will be represented among the per-
sonnet Of the institution when COM
\ pleted.
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AROUND ANN ARBOR

gram will be sponsored by men and
from what I've seen at rehearsals. all
are in for a treat, so be sure to come,
won't your
We hereby pledge ourselves to con-
tinue the investigation of the tea room
on Packard street, regardless of many
overheard threats OF what will happen
to the writer; that is If they can dis
cover who is writing this column. II
we can't give you a complete story Of
actual conditions there we will on our
own accord drop all investigating.
Unless there is a dissenting crowd.
our Honorary Mayor of Ann Arbor
by a small majority of votes is the
well-known business man, genial,
friendly, and charitable Sanford Me-
Kinney. We most heartily congratulate
you on your being representative of
the see-eepie= mail political affairs.
May we suggest that you write short
letter telling us just what your plans
are for the future of our Race in Ann
Ar5c-?
Nelly Kelly wants to know how the
writer knew about the man buying her
a dinner reported in this column a
few weeks ago. Well, Nelly, old girl,
W can even tell you the mans name
and where he resides if you want to
know.
Just what was wrong with the state
ment made last week about the Mon
day evening entertainment at the Mid
way beer garden2 We've heard some
rude remarks about the item intimid-
atins people to do what they want. We
are sorry, as we only made a sugges-
ton.
Al tells yours truly that he has made
the acquaintance of former home
towner. a Miss Bernadine Miller. We
understand he is falling for her In a
big way. But we always thought he
was a confirmed bachelor. Maybe
we are wrong, chr
Who was the lovely lady that was
seen with Johnny Pullen2 How did
they enjoy their walk over to the
Arnold's palatial home? Clint Arnold
is noted for his hospitality. 1 know,
personally.
We received all types of questions
this week, and among them We have
some sarcastic ones, insulting ones, and
few humorous ones. The first ques-
ton this week is as follows:
Question: Why not have a depart
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SOLOIST and COMPOSER
4alu,4ZR~s4ei9A
BORN DECEMBER 2, 1866
ENDOWED with voice Of outstanding qvoIiN and
BORN DECEMBER z, 1855

ENDOWED with voice Of outstanding quoIity and
= range, and genius rare among writer's Of music,
Harry T. BurIegh is today one Of Americas best
known Negro baritone sooists and composers Born
in Erie, Pennsylvania, in December Of 1866 he re-
ceved his early education in the public schools Of that
city graduating from high school in 1887. From eory
childhood music was ever vppermost in his mind, and
as the result Of hord-eorned scholarship. he was
enobled 10 attend the National Conservatory Of Music
in New York City, later becoming teacher Of singing
al that institution While his concert tours home and
abroad have occupied much Of his time Burleigh hos
always been an ardent champion Of the Negroes right
TO enter the field Of serious or He has worked espe
cioly hard in this endeovorin New York-never lower
ing his high siandords but always quietly, unossum-
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Twelfth Series
The Aquarium Age Gospel Of Jesus
the Christ of the Piscean Age

Inc AqudIid age OoSpti VI JCSuo
the Christ of the Piscean Age
Hello everybody! Are you fol-
lowing up this series from the
Aquarium Gospel of Jesus the Christ
which was copyrighted BY Eva S.
Bowling and Levi Bowling, her
hubby? Well here we go. Our
last statement was Christ is God,
the God of Love.
Without the Christ there was no
light. Through Christ all life was
manifest; and so through Him all
things were done, and naught was
done in forming worlds or peo-
ping worlds without the Christ.
Christ is the Logos Of Infinities
and through the word alone are
Thought and Force made manifest.
1.-THE Son is called the Christ, be-
cause the Son, the Love, the univer-
sal Love. was set apart, ordained to
be creator, Lord, preserver and re-
deemer Of all things, Of everything
that is. or evermore will be-"
COMMENT:
Now friends. I am in possession
of the 1G5th number Of a copy OF
the fifth edition Of an Encyclopedia
Outline Of Masonic Hermetic Quab-
baList and Rosicrucian Symbolic
tPhiiusophy History that was print
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ment in your column which my hus-
band and I enjoy very much for birth
days2 My suggestion would be for
those whose birthdays are this week or
the next, send in the date in the issue
of that week. Do make myself clear2
Answer: Dear Madam-Your sugges-
ton is a good one; all who want their
birthday published send 1t in
Why are Bill Madison, and Leon Wal
ker good buddies?
Antoinette Pope really looked stun
ming in her new Easter outfit. Yes
sir, she certainly did. m-m-m-m-.
VISIT HERE
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mitchell, and
Mr.. Bowman, visited Mrs. Elizabeth
Jenkens on Easter.
Al Roman visited his mother, Mrs
Margie Davis, over the week enc.
HERE AND THERE
Miss Lucille Steele vas hostess at an
impromptu party last Sunday, Those
present were Hilda Steele. Charles
Williams, our talented pianist; Lefty
DAVIS. Mr.. and Mrs. C. G. Roman,
Phyllis Richardson, and AL Roman of
Detroit.
The Easter services drew a capacity