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Evening star., 1939-11-10
Returning Home

The decision of the United States
Lines to unload the City of Flint at
the Norwegian port of Bergen, where
it put in after being released at
Haugesund, and to bring the vessel
back to the United States by routes
which will avoid as far as possible
contact with belligerent vessels, is in
more than full compliance with the
spirit of the Neutrality Act.
Whatever reason Germany might
have had to reclaim the Flint If it
had attempted to leave Bergen with
its cargo is now removed, and the
vessel should meet with no him
drance in its voyage homeward, un-
less the Reich feels that the vessel
is still technically a German prize
of war, regardless of its release by
Norway, and attempts to recover it,
a contingency which would create
new difficulties with the United
States.
The good faith of the vessels
owners In striving to avoid giving
any cause for new involvement of
the Flint in wartime difficulties is
evidenced by the fact that they not
only complied with the neutrality
law, but went beyond it. The law,
as 1t stands, leaves the Flint free to
proceed with its cargo to its destina-
ton within the war zone established
by President Roosevelt, inasmuch as
its voyage began before passage of
the act. The owners are not taking
advantage of this exemption.
While the Flint enters on the last
phase of its hectic trip, which took it
to the far Northern Russian port Of
Murmansk, more of the facts about
the ships stay at Murmansk and its
illegal stop at Haugesund, which re-
suited in its release, are coming to
light.
Captain Joseph Gainard, it is now
reported, has revealed that the basis
of Soviet claims that repairs to the
Flint's machinery necessitated its
stay at Murmansk was the cleaning
of two of the vessels boilers while it
was laid up at the Russian port. II
that is true, it reveals the extent Of
the Soviet's efforts to find a pretext
for accommodating Germany by per-
mitting the German prize crew to
remain at Murmansk.
It is also indicated now that the
true reason for the Flint putting in
and anchoring at Haugesund was
not the presence of an ill American
seaman" on board, as Berlin origi-
nally contended, but orders from the
German government transmitted by
way Of a German merchant vessel
which the Flint met outside Hauge-
sund.
The German naval attache in
Norway now appears to have con-
ceded that the loss of the Flint by
Germany was due to misunderstand-
ing by the German prize commander
of the orders megaphoned from the
merchant ship. The basis for Ger
man claims on Norway for having
released the Flint seems, in the light
Of this admission, to be fading.
Evening star., 1939-11-10

carry forward concept Of society
anciently devised but still useful and
helpful in these bewildering modern
times-a concept Of tolerance and
fellowship, cooperation and mutual
advantage among men who may dif-
fer in many respects and yet are
alike in their humanity and in their
aspirations for a tomorrow better
than today.
President Roosevelt will thank Mr..
Gollan and Doctor Quesada, and the
National Press Club will acclaim
them. The Star counts it a privilege
to join In the chorus OF well-deserved
appreciation.
Evening star., 1939-11-10
Autumn Rest

There's promise of rest in the brown
hills of autumn,
The wind is a longing which cries for
release;
The time Of fruition In nature is over,
And earth listens now for the low voice
of peace.
The forest is Haunting its great final
glory,
As flaming beech bends to the bronze Of
the oak;
The pine voices sink to . sibilant
murmur,
As pine needles sew on an evergreen
cloak.
Instead Of jubilant chorus at dawning,
A lone robin calls, as he passes awing,
As though to assure US that he'll bs
returning,
TO bring us the song Of another glad
spring.
The stream that in summer went laugh.
ing and singing,
In mystery music which sought to entice.
Is mute in the arms Of an unrufied river.
And waiting to sleep under blankets Of
ice.
My heart merges, too, In the spell of thu
season;
hear in the song Of the November rain
A calling to rest with the trees of the
forest.
And 50 to be ready for living again.
I take white cloud for my pillow a,
dreaming,
The cradle OF sunset choose for nv bed.
AS autumn bends down, tuckine red
leaves around me.
ana whispers: There's glorious liv,n,
anead!" VALERA r. LEHMAN
Evening star., 1939-11-10
"ALBEMARLE STREET,

''Oear 6u.
"As an indefatigable reader Of your in
teresting column, especially when it deals
with birds and fisheS, may ask If the
Carolina wren Is a common visitor at
feeding stations In this vicinity?
II have observed a pair of them sew
eral times recently on my window sill
feeder, containing only sunflower seed.
II am sure there can be no question as
to their Identification. The buf1ish white
stripe over the eye on each side, the
coloration throughout, the size, and
shape and length of the bill were all
In exact coincidence with my color plate
In Birds Of America
"The nervous wren behavior was also
typical, and it was very amusing to
watch this pair take refuge under the
feeder on the window sill upon observ-
ing the aeroplane approach of the nut
| hatches
Il have not observed the wrens carry
| ing of the sunflower seed. They i'm.
! pressed me as being in search of some-
thing smaller on the tray. Aren't these
birds very largely insectivorous, any,
way?
with much appreciation Of the pleas
ure your column in The Star affords
| me daily,
Cordially yours, P. w."
May Thatcher Cooke, in her Birds OF
the Washington, D. c., Region" gives
! half dozen wrens as either permanent
| residents or fairly common winter visit
| ants.
The Carolina wren, she says, Is a
| permanent resident, usually near water
varying in abundance from year to year,
at present fairly common" (This pres
| ent' was 1920
During a severe storm in February,
1918, this expert tells us, these wrena
were nearly exterminated in this region
and it was several years before they re-
| covered.
Bewicks wren is southern species
which sometimes comes to this area,
which, for bird observation purposes, ex-
| tends for about 20 miles In all direc-
| tions
The winter wren, so called, is listed
as a fairly common winter visitant
whose elusiveness makes it seemingly
rarity"
The house wren, the favorite, is a
common summer resident hereabouts
the same birds returning each year from
| the south to the same boxes
The short-billed marsh wren is listed
as very rare in migration. and the long
billed marsh species is put down as
abundant summer resident in the
marshes along the Potomac River and
Eastern Branch.
X
The house wren and the Carolina
wren are the common ones hereabouts
| the first far more so than the Caro-
lima species Neither Is much inter-
ested in feeding stations.
The Carolina wren is given in most
Evening star., 1939-11-10

If have been severe in my con-
demnations of the American press"
states Mr.. Ickes in his new book, II
have proceeded as a friend, and not
as an enemy" A slightly inaccurate
friend, it will be recalled by those
who heard his radio blasts on the
same subject.
Evening star., 1939-11-10
Proposes New Pledge
For Americans.

TO the Editor Of The Star:
With suspicion pointing to many Of
our people because Of the rapid growth
Of subversive societies throughout our
lands, I propose new pledge for all
true Americans:
II pledge allegiance to. the United
States of America and to its Constitu-
ton, the bulwark of liberty, freedom
and justice. oppose all isns, creeds and
subversive doctrines that are contrary to
the best interest Of our Republic, to the
end that peace and happiness may come
and remain throughout our lands and
become reality permanently dwelling
with all the people Of the United States
and unto their posterity forever"
November Z. NORMAN 8. BOWLEs.
Evening star., 1939-11-10
Star Thanked for Articles
On Landlord Tenant Court,
To thu Editor of T,ha Afar.

TO tho Ed1tor OF The Star:
I wish to congratulate The Evening
Star on its series Of articles on the Land
lord-Tenant Court. It is only through
an informed and actively interested
citizenry that we can keep our institu-
tons true to the purpose for which they
are intended.
1t is a great pleasure to see The
Evening Star taking the lead in pre-
senting such vital news and hope that
it continues to do so.
November z. q. 3, GOLDBERG.
Evening star., 1939-11-10

1--WE are not afraid of anything"
vociferates Russia's Molotoh. A lot
of bygone big shots before your time,
Vyacheslah, made the mistake Of
saying that same thing.
Evening star., 1939-11-10

a. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use TO. republication Of all news dispatches
credited to it or. not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein
herein also reserved
Evening star., 1939-11-10
Urges Withdrawal Of
Russian Recognition.

One Of the greatest blunders Of the
many blunders Of the New Deal admin
istration was the recognition Of Russia.
and continuance of that recognition will
make bad situation worse.
Recognition was based upon the prom
ise Of the Bolsheviks to refrain from
Evening star., 1939-11-10
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the ,Driter, although the use OF
a pseudonym for publication is
permissible. Please be briet!
Evening star., 1939-11-10
Member of the Associated Press.

Entered as second-class matter post once,
Washington D c.
Evening star., 1939-11-10

The house wren and the Carolina
wren are the common ones hereabouts,
the first far more so than the Caro-
lima species. Neither is much inter-
ested in feeding stations.
The Carolina wren Is given in most
Evening star., 1939-11-10
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Evening star., 1939-11-10

WASHING TON, D. C.
FRIDAY November 10, 1899
Evening star., 1939-11-10

November 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

During the first three years that
the Connecticut marriage license
law has been In operation cases
Of congenital syphilis under one year
Of age have decreased more than
nifty per cent. It was revealed by
Henry p. Talbot, M. D., director,
bureau of venereal diseases, In the
weekly broadcast Of the state de-
partment Of health.
10 States Unite
Nineteen states have now taken q
concerted step to eradicate con-
genital syphilis BY the passage Of
laws making the blood test a pre-
requisite for marriage. Connecticut
was the first state to enact such
legislation and available statistics
indicate that this procedure Is q
real weapon Of prevention, according
to DR.. Talbot. In 1896, SO cases Of
congenital syphilis under one year
Of age were reported In Connecticut
During the second year Of the pre-.
marital blood test law, 1887. a reduce
ton Of II cases took place and q
further decrease occurred during
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
Results Justify Law
On Pre-Marital I ests
Three Years Bring so Per Cent Reduction in Con.
genital Cases OF Disease-l9 States Demand Tests

1888. For the first six months Of
1899 only seven cases were recorded.
This data, he said, indicates q cor
relation between the blood test law
In Connecticut and the reduction
IN congenital syphilis.
This reduction has been brought
about because the general public
has been better informed as to the
Importance Of syphilis as a public
health problem, and because the
premarita1 blood test which Is re.
quired OF every couple has been q
fundamental aid In the diagnosis Of
syphilis. Subsequent treatment
when indicated thus protects the
child from being born with this dis.
ease. The protection given to the
family and future generation by the
blood test law Is now recognized by
the citizens Of the state, DR.. Talbot
said, as this Is exemplified by the
fact that the marriage rate Is now
normal.
Cure Available
The means OF detecting and cur
ing syphilis are available but 1t Is
estimated that approximately sixty
thousand babies are born each year
In this country with congenital
syphilis. While prospects Of wiping
out this disease completely are en-
couraging, DR.. Talbot declared that
complete eradication will require
time and more effort. It will also
depend upon the proper prenatal
care Of every expectant mother. He
emphasized that syphilis can be
and occasionally Is contracted fol-
lowing marriage. To offset this
possibility OF congenital syphilis still
further all maternity hospitals IL
censed In Connecticut are required
to make routine blood tests on all
expectant mothers. BY diagnosing
syphilis early In pregnancy adequate
treatment assures the mother Of q
child free from the disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
Latest Books Added
To Bronson Library
Many New Volumes Put on Shelves By Miss Emeyn
Barrett-Fiction and Biographies Included

Rauschning; Foundations of democ-
racy, T. v. Smith.
Travel
Birchland; journey home to
Norway, Joran Birkeland; South
American primer, Katherine Carr;
Cannibal caravan, Charles Miller;
Wind, sand and stars, Antoine de
Saint Exupery.
Miscellaneous
Photography as a hobby, Frederick
B. Barton; Best's insurance guide
with key ratings, Alfred M. Best;
Memory and other poems, Walter
De Ia Mare; Revolutionary Chris
tianity, George s. Eddy; Do you
want to become a doctor?, Morris
Fishbein: The greater Hartford di.
rectory; The rhyme Of reason, Roger
w. Holmes; The canned foods cook
book, v. Porter.
Children's Books
Lost Island. Nora Burglon: The
girl who would be queen, Eric p.
Kelly; A day at school, Agnes B
McCready: Woodcraft, Bernard S
Mason; Hobnailed boots, Jeanette
g. Nolan; Real boys and girls 60
birding, Jack Van Cocering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

Dial Doings
by jim pARkER

Tonight carry condensed
under the auspices Of the synagogue Council Of America win
cast he subject
Of xom Kppu and the moral and religious duties Of Jews
a.sh Holiday program
Jewish congregation in America feature this special program viii
s V VINE s
Na s'f .ps ne I e So the un S s
Raphael Bress This traditional chant win be Of added significance
try. the Jewish calendar designating this $780,
One Of Americas famous there's
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musical called d Your Hats addition her air
Win identical .as Ann
night Rudy vanee fades. september 49,
wow whs. an idea. Horace
the shifts Tuesday nights at $3.50
ss gives esdsnos that old
Ssns Books villages towns and cities
The phone tnse crowded TIM house
So. win mls 81
@ ns a remaining
sssasss h rs the gift
listening audience and the numbers he'll
s o S n nss nt know ts may 90
william Green president Of the American Federation Labor
wATR tonight At IN place Of Mutual mentioning
ssn s . IT, Il @ % a.
Mickey 7ls Jack Tsagden at o Stokes again At
the critics,
win be WATR tonight ut 1ooo
The Shadow his vacation Sunday,
lighter mood he
shown spirit the presidents neutrality
declaration program
hdned The producers Of this show promise
Of the decided
Shadow air Of gayey while stu keeping the drama and
this serial Bill tombstone Will continue
Weston
Ia newcomer role Margo Miss Anderson is
Hayes Ed Wynn Fred Allen and others The opening show win deal
Shadow from his vacation and his inability to
anything do He reads the and hnds nothing Of interest
Magot
with the underworld
tell him water STEP Then
political leader
Ito
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

Biography and history books, fic-
ton, travel, social sciences, gen.
ealogy and childen,s books are
among the latest added to the shelves
of the Silas Bronson Library, 1t was
announced this morning by Miss
Emelyn Barrett, librarian.
The list of new books follow:
Biography and History
I knock at the door, Sean o.
Casey; Country lawyer, Bellamy
Partridge: Soaring wings, George p.
Putnam: Not peace but a sword,
Vincent Sheehan; Let the record
speak, Dorothy Thompson.
Fiction
April was when 1t began, Barry
Benefited; The Louis Bromfield tril-
ogy, Louis Bromfield; Mr., Pinkerton
at the Old Angel, Mrs. Zenith
Brown: Penny Marsh, Dorothy
Deming; Death dimes out Theodore
Du Bots: Murder In style, Emma
Lou Fetta: Who killed Aunt Mag
gie?, Medora Field; False to any
man, Leslie Ford; Captain Horatio
Hornhlower, Cecil G, Forester; Black
narcissus, Runner Golden: Mr.. En-
manuel. Louis Goldlng; Secret VAL
ley, jackson Gregory: The captains
wife, Storm Jameson; Ownley Inn,
Joseph G. Lincoln: Cali my brother
back, Michael McLaverty; The open
sky. L. A. q. Strong; Murder from
three angles, Russell ]. Warren;
Uncle Fred In the springtime, P. q.
Wodehouse.
Genealogy
Botsford family genealogy, Bots
ford family association; Families OF
ancient New Haven, Donald l.. Jac-
obuS.
Library Science
Classification and pay plans for
municipal libraries, American libra
ry association; Personal administra-
ton In public libraries. Clara w.
Herbert: Hospital libraries, Edith K.
Jones; Basic reference books I'd ed,
Louis Shores,
Social Sciences
Society In transition, Harry Elmer
Barnes; A handbook for teachers,
Joseph s. Butterweck; American
economic history 4th ed. Harold
Faulkner; Two strikes and out, Will
liam Z. Mcmahon; Factories in the
field, Carey McWilliams; Natural
ism In American education, Goef-
frey O'Connell; The federal govern.
ment today, Frances Perkins; The
revolution OF nihilism, Hermann
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
LAWSUIT FOLLOWS
AUTO COLLISION
Plaintiffs Seek Total OF
$4,000 as Result of
Recent Mishap

Celestino and Marie DeMundo to-
day brought civil actions In the SUI
perior court for damages against
Clifford LOOMS and Robert Fem.
basing fitheir claims on an automo-
bile accident In WATERFOWL, June ID,
1899, at 7:45 p. m.
Celestino DeMundo claims 81 500
and the other plaintiff asks $4,000
for injuries sustained In q collision
with q car operated by Fem. 1t Is
alleged that the accident was due TO
negligent operation Of his Car by
Fem, and similar negligence by
Loomis, who was operating a third
car. Attorney Stephen Homick app
pears for the plaintiffs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
EDWARD PHELAN
BAZAAR LEADER

Arrangements for the annual
bazaar OF the Church Of the Blessed
Sacrament will be made tonight ct
q meeting Of the church Holy
Name Society. In the parish hall at
8 o'clock. The affair will be held
October 10, 20 and II, either on
the parish grounds or in the parish
hall, depending upon the weather.
Women parishioners are members
Of the general committee, which Is
headed by Edward Phelan. A social
will follow tonights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
JOHN G. BRADLEY
NATURALISTS GUEST

John g. Bradley Of the American
Brass Co., described nietallurgical
processes last night at o meeting OF
the Waterbury Naturalist club. Mon
roe D. Wetmore. president, conduct
ed the meeting.
Alien y. Cruickshank, bird stu
dent and naturalist, will speak 0cto-
Der 8 In the large gallery OF the
fattatuck Historical cociety, under
the auspices Of the society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20

Il was q gay parade, with junior
organizations In line and with girl
drum majors resplendent In their
plumed hats.
Inside the French pavilion could
be heard the drums and the bu-
giles, but II was quiet. A jan,tor
young enough for military service
polished the brass push-button of
the elevator. People strolled past
him, looking idly at O modern
French railroad car, q giant
searchlight, q rakish speedster,
and the mural decoration.
"Any news?" asked q gray
haired man with sioux City,
Iowa" on his lapel.
The janitor shook his head.
"We aren't allowed to give out
any information, sir"
Everyone Is Jittery
Someone walked too close 10 one
Of the exhibits, ignoring the
please do not touch sign. A
metal plate crashed to the floor.
Everyone jumped. The janitor
spilled some liquid polish.
The drums could be heard In
the Polish Pavilion. A ogod-na-
tured fat boy whose beard was
lust beginning to grow, and who
had not yet begun to shave II, sat
Ct the base Of the basket-work
golden tower. From a few feet
away he looked like a soldier in
stead Of the Polish Boy Scout he
actually was.
II was crowded inside the Polish
Pavilion. There was a crowd
around the information desk,
There was o crowd around the
18th Century Polish knight In
black armor, mounted on charg-
er and wearing feathers like an
indians feaddress up the back OF
IFS steel cuirass. There was a
crowd around the panels devoted
70 Copernicus and Marie Curit
and other famous scientists given
to the world by Poland, and there
was q crowd around the silver
models Of transport planes flying
over the air map ia6eled. Routes
which Will Encircie the World
Are Bound to Pass Through Po-
and" The last four words were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
painted q brilliant scarlet 1T,
Pass Through Poland"
To Keen Pavilion Omen

painted o brilliant scarlet ITO
Pass Through Poland"
To Keep Pavilion Open
Nearly all Of the talk was IN
Polish, but there were a few peo-
pie speaking English In the build
ing. "Will you stay open9" one of
these asked the girl at the infor-
nation counter.
Eyes, madam" replied the girl.
until October"
you'll keep the pavilion open
no matter what happens in Eu-
roper"
"No matter what happens" the
girl echoed. "She spoke English
we'll.
A short, curly-headed man stood
In front Of the big airplane motor
mounted on a pedestal. He carried
his coat over one arm and studied
the cooling fins on the giant cylin-
ders. How do you like that motor,
boy?" he asked of no one In par
ticular, In English. put three of
those on a plane and you 60 fast
like lightning"
Rumanian Cafe Closed
The pink marble In the Ruman-
ian Pavilion had the complexion
Of a 16-year-old girl. There were
people looking at the marble and
at the striking roof made Of IL
Illuminated blocks Of rock salt. The
restaurants, though, were empty.
Signs on the door said, Closed"
Mobilization orders from the home
country.
Mist from the Lagoon Of Ma.
tons fountains drifted like a Lon
don fog against the great silver
panel on the front of the British
Pavilion. This pavilion" said the
plaque, us dedicated to lasting
peace and friendship between the
peoples OF the United States Of
America and the British Empire"
People with cameras posed their
friends In front Of the words
Peace and Friendship" and walk
ed on UP the wide steps into the
hall decorated with mural paintings
OF the Wer OF the Roses and the
Hundred Years War.
"The official position" said Dep
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
PAUL BARTON
i NOW TEACHER
Crosby Grad Accepts Post
4 at Washington State
\ College

Paul Barton, recent graduate Of
DePauw University. left waterbury
today for washington State College,
Pullman, wash, where he viii be q
teaching fellow in the English de-
partment.
A graduate Of Crosby high school.
Mr.. Barton attended Amherst COLI
lege for one year before transfer
ring to DePauw where he received
an A. B. degree last June. At Cros-
by Mr.. Barton won high scholastic
honors, graduating second In his
llass.
Mr.. Barton, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Barton, l22 Roseland avenue, will
leach three freshmen sections and
will study for the degree Of Master
VI Arts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
CONTEST PAID GIN0ER

Ginger Rogers is one actress who
made good after winning o contest.
When the Charles ton craze swept
the country, Miss Rogers won the
Texas State Championship, danced
away on . theatrical career win
ming tarring fame finally IN pic
lures. Her latest Is RKO Radios
fifth Avenue Girl"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
FRENCH AUXILIARY
MEETS TOMORROW

The Canadian Legion Auxiliary
will meet tomorrow night at Legion
hall on Bank street where an apron
session and game period will follow
the regular business session.
Mrs. Nellie sprano. president Of
the auxiliary. will preside at the
meeting, while the social will be In
charge Of Mrs. Viola Spencer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
HERsHoLT HoOFs

For the first time In his motion
picture career, star Jean Hershclt
took dancing lessons for q scene In
Meet DR.. Christian" being pro-
duced by william Stephens for RlIO
Radio. Il was in preparation for
waltz with Enid Bennett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-20
GUARDS PROPERTY
TO BE INVENTORlED

Federal property held by units Of
the Connecticut National Guard will
be inventoried starting December l..
II has been announced by the ad-
jutant generals once. Regular army
officers on duty with the troops OF
this state as instructors will conduct
the inventory.