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SHEPHERD PARK, D. c.,
NEAR WALTER REED HOSPITAL.
q LARGE BEDROOMS.

Center-han brick Colonial. Living room
14x2@. " baths. breakfast room. maids
room and shower. builr-!n H-car garage
automatic oil heat: nicely shrubbed lot 50x
l45 block from school and trans
portation
This beautiful home is offered a. price
which We consider a real bargain for this
exclusive and convenient nelghborhond
Reasonable terms to responsible purcha ser.
W c. 6s A N MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO,
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WHITE HAVEN

Lowest cost housing project in Arlington
County. F: H. A. inspected and approved.
S4125, including all settlement costs: S435
down and S26.4S monthly, including taxes
and insurance. rooms and bath: ma
sonry houses with oil burner, city water,
sewer. gas and electricity. Location: Out
Lee hwy. to Roosevelt st, left to 10th ST.
and property. Open 10 till 10 daily.
MONCURE. exclusive agent. E. Falls
Church Va Fa lie oOOO
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Operating Under Uniform Small
Loan LQlrS.
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Nd e rooms. . baths. maid
room. oil heat, large lot and garage. S. T
agent, 7G0l Old GeurRetoVn
rd Bethesda. WI. 14fi Oliver 62O1.
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HOUSES UNFURkIsHED.

tContinued)
S55-SPECIAL-S55..
200 10Th St set r: and b; i, corner;
three porches, large yard, garage like new;
tA,.-I Nv nelghbol mood: bargain.
35o6 18th ST. 8. ARLINGTON.
r, and b.. furn. or unfurn.; to re-
sponsible persons. Phone Chestnut a034.
71a GALLAT1N ST. ,N.w;-s57 so.
rooms, : incl. porehes' NV H., n, refs;
1915 K ST, BEITzELL D1 300.
NE-e RMS, BATH PORCH. GARAGE.
yard 6VYR 6WERs 1sfsf kEA1FT. FsaSoahnle ME' o4ss
CHEVY CHASE. D. c. AND MD-CALL US
neshborhood M % S' Proes eees range M SIS to 81 50
ssa5 5P% SSn1 H. .T9 JONES & Tesal.y Go, ,Sc saoo
R56ms. 5ans 4 bsfh. sf $ e? = so.
1929 LYMAN PL. NE.
1;a6 LYMAN PL. NE
. SfS%i. ssS MABf5oN bfse osf?FS, ST; S;~ 700
FTS Ra,S Ffersasa slsae Ro o Hsa EHsosfs sd Porch
Mills Bldg, I = ann MA es65.
3s@l WINDOW PL NV
Detached house of i rooms and bath,
oil heat, garage.
Ha0l JOCELYN ST NV
Detached house Of $ rooms and > baths
oil heat. garage, Sl35
THOS. J. FISHER e. CO, INC.
Realtors,
13s 18th ST NV District 6S3O
HOME VALUE
Hamilton st. nv rms, = baths.
cleo, gas heat, recreation room. garage;
practically new. arralred for two apart
mentS.
r A HUMPHREYS.
sos North Capitol 81. RealtOr MA $50
l325 GERANIUM ST. N.W-SilO.
rooms, {. baths, gas heat, Scar earage;
excellent condition
1915 K ST. BETHEL DI 3l0O
2024 PIERCE MILL RID NV
MOUNT PLEASANT FACING PARK
OPPOSITE 1000 BLOCK PARK RDl.
rooms, bath. Garage. attic. porChes
automatic heat vacant; redecorsted. SO.
OWNER. DU 1895.
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For a fveroom brick house, full basen1e mt.
AUTOMATIC heat. refrigerator, de luxe bath.
Ten minutes to Government bldES
A small down payment will start you
Bargain. Investigate. House at 51R
26th I'd south. Aurora Hills Va. is fur
niShed and open for your inspection
Gail Today-Only Few More Left.
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2 BEDROOMS, 1st FLOOR.
BE INDEPENDENT.

Ss05O-Chevv ChaSe D C-Heres a
cozv bungalow cottage with Il rooms, "
baths convenient 10 everything REALTY
ASSOCIATES. Natinnal li3S Nntll . m.
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HOUSES FOR SALE.

tContlnued)
HILLCREsT. Sc
Price Reduced.
room with fireplace; G. E. refrigerator;
nearly new; good condition; immediate
po2s;SneSISEoTn; 2;nIET M terms arranged o 70 SUIT Mr.
pm
HOME BUYERS SPECIALS.
36l4 Patterson st. NV.
800 Oglethorpe ST. NV.
59lS 4th St. NV
Near Florida and West Va. aves.-Larse
house; cslf foSd %R inysFtFmfe15 PsRFfow RA 1896
WAPLE d JAMES, INC
THIS WEEKS BEST BUYS.
Near 10th and Webster SITS. n.w.-6
rooms furnished $4,000
al65l2Ti4 Aspen st. NV rms. o .0o
For informat!oa. call MR.. LYNCH RA. iD
1912 or DI. 3346.
JUST OFF NICHOLS AVE. Sc.
Lovely Detached Brick Home.
Hardwood frs hot;-,water heat; slate la,
GE 6GE'' o45a ;a5Se or io1 DI as4a SaG MIX NA'NA''
A BETTER HoME-CoNGREss HEIGHTS.
The quality you have wanted. Chestnut
trim; oil hot-water heat: better workman
dry basement with large windows F H A.
1 block 70 Transportation. Sec them.
t326 10Th ST. Sc.
Out Nichols ave sc. to Ala. ave. left to
1lth pl.. right to Congress- st, left to 18th
1924 VA WAPEE + 4 4 VI JAMES b,11Sfc, INC aa4s
14th ST HEIGHTS.
al Lsrse srse semi-det brick ,f3 rooms ms baths th5
WIN ton wAPLE & JAMES. INC.
1924 l4th S.. NV. Dl. 3ii6.
BUNGALOW-,NEW .
full basement. attic room for =" more rooms.
Nearby close to stores. schools and trans
portation Priced to sell quickly for $3.50.
Ea1y e. Y, terms sgas Call MR., LYNCH, RA' 1912
6-room brick home; hot-water heat: oil
burner: hall entrance: can be arranged for
ton Shown bv appointment only. Can
MR. FOSTER. Warfeld 9l7s or DI- 334G-
CUSToM-BUILT BRICK AND STONE
home on 18TH St nr, Kalmia aim Property Properly
is sST Ihap rS old anG r IN s%Ieen' hs
iaTsf6r2 iSm15r%h Fifst oor braTv recrestion
I'm. and bar G; E eouip. @-csr detached
fain at sl4 $50 For further particulars,
WM NJ. THOMAS.
1910 Vermont Ave Exclusively. Ma. 1897.
A REAL. BARGAIN IN AN EXPENSIVE
home. with excellent elevation and location;
10 rms. 3iq baths air conditioned oil heat,
den, recreation room and 3-car garage.
wooded lot; house Is built Of solid stone
and is wonderfully designed and laid out
for large family and for entertaining pur-
poses See 3l@o Westover dr.. sc. Open
0A''' anu ". n. THOMAS.
1910 Vermont Ave NV. Ma 1897.
ABOUT ONE-HALF ORIGINAL PRICE
Located in Mass. Ave. Park; Reconditioned
like new; bedrooms . baths. frSt-1oor
lavatory attic. oil heat, 2-car detached
garage: lot 5Ox1@" and paved alley. Call
Mr.. Shea (eveningS. AID 556Hl
VIM NJ. THROCKMoRTON. ,
Invest Bldg Sales-Rentals DI 5000
DETACHED FOUR BEDROOM HOME-IN
Chew Chase. D. C. close 10 Blessed
Sacrament Church and School and
Lafayette School. Fine condition. tile
hath with shower, OIL BURNER FIRE
place, cleo refrigeration. bullt-ln ga
raee Price only $500.
CHEVY CHASE. D C-COPNER CENTER
HALL DETACHED BRICK. one square
from Conn ave near schools stores
transp sporta.ton Seven large rooms 2
baths; master bedroom and living room
are 1895 feet each Front and rear
porches: oil heat e!ec refrIgeera, II on
SHANNON & LUCHs co.
1905 St NV National @345.
WHITE PAINTED BRICK
Reduced to Sg,"5O easy terms. New
f rms > baths bedroom and bath on
frst floor: lot SOx15O J. NOPIF BOAZ.
6s4n WIS ave WI "64s or $50
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1926 9th ST, NV,

Brick. Il rooms and bath Garage
500 90 month. Open for inspection
1O5 LongfelloW st. N.W.-S65.
rms :! baths 2.car Gar: eas heat.
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YOU

can get a loan of $4,000 II
you can make monthly payments
of S704
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HOUSES FOR SALE.
UNBELIEVABLE VALUE.

S11,950.
Overlooking one of Washington's finest
developments, this attractive, new Cape Cod
brick home is a wonderful value on any
basis OF comparison. Designed and built
baths. frst-fioo den and lavatory, living
room overlooking garden; large. complete
For dess cn MAJ Yancey Geo
lumbia O346
FRANK S. PHILLIPS, DI. All.
WANT YOU
TO SEE THIS HOUSE.
There are many desirable properties in
NV Washington. but we think TINS 70 be
he & nneSs On Soo0a With rooms and
: baths. including complete walnut panel
library: on lot 55xl25: lust ,J7s short ,o5- :t-
than 2 months old. This property can be
purchased for substantial amount less than
cost. There is nothing that you will want
We invite your inspection. The price IS
very low, Call Mr.. Freeman. AT. 2i19-M
J. WESLEY BUCHANAN.
COLORED-6-RoOM BRICK HOUSE. GAS,
SO down @ balance fsn like ike rent. Phone V s.
HURLBERT. National 1870. a31 st. NV.
COLORED-NEAR Ist AND r NV
large rooms tiled bath; ?-car, brics B,,o ga.
DE. 53s. o. DE 1850. MR. DICKENS.
COLORED-l4th AND W SELLING
at sacrifice; rooms, bath. cellar, h W h,
cleo; yard; garage Inspection by ap-
poin n;ment. Call MR.. ADAMS, DE. 1908.
Weekdays. DE. 1850.
COLORED-l5O BLOCK P ST. NW-9
rooms, :! baths gas, elec., hot-water heat;
500 down; balance like rent Phone V. S.
HURLBERT National $3.50. 93l II ST n ".
COLORED-NR. 18Th AND SITS. NV
: rooms. tie bath. NV h: 2-car garage
price reasonable: terms 10 suit Phone
DE. 53s@ or DE. 116n. MR.. DICKENS
COLORED-5th AND FLORIDA AVE NE
Large 7-roOm house, new cOnd, oil heat,
cleo; yard garage: hardwood floors, full
cellar: owner will sell al sacrifice. Call
MR. ADAMS Sunday Decatur 1908.
Weekdays. DE. 116l.
COLORED-HAVE SEVERAL SIX TO TEN
room houses. modern Improvements. IN good
sections; down payments $3.50 10 $500.
balance like rent. Phone V. S. HURLBERT,
National $3.50. g3l II St NV
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or develop: vide fTontsge on Bay, SANDY
beach. grove. lake, -oig house. cottage:
nearby on hard road; $4,000 is "a orisi-
nal cost or value: terms, sell part l2s
a on West River many bldgs; S1a.75o;
terms. EDGEWATER BEACH. shaded sec
tlon, 5 :. and b., ami; insulated. fur
nlshed. big high. wooded lot on South
River; maF offer; lease trade. Big list
on bay ant rivers. n. Z. RYON CO.. 1919
N. Y ave
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A REAL, HOME,

Only 80. ESQ spacious rooms. . beau
tiiul tilc baths. bullt-ln garage. large
screened porch. only ) minutes TO down
town cony terms arranged. Call CHI
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FARMS FOR SALE.

HOWARD COUNTY COUNTRY HOME.
on 81 acres; dlgnifed stone house built
l30 years aEo . rooms; ] : acres cleared.
. streams: '4-mile frontage on river. Tele-
beWeen piVnF G0G s
DAIRY farms. stock farms. MASON W.
GRAY. REAL ESTATE. P. o. Box 95,
PooleSville, Md. Phone PooleSville H29l
THANKSGIVING SPECIALS.
No. Ideal small productive farm.
6s acres, nr Aldie, Va: paved road elec,
beautiful setting. large oak. walnut. maple
and locust shade trees: mountain scenery.
many miles of bride paths available, NICE
stream: priced 20 settle estate. $3.50;
eaSv terms
No. 2--l27 acres, " long road frontaees,
Chester loam soil. high state of cultivation.
6-rm. home and outbuildngs. elec: rr.
Olnev Inn. Montgomery Co, Nd; price,
50 600. 81 600 cash
No 3-Dairy farm. now Shipping milk,
$50 acres, never-failing streams. chester
loan soil. 44-stall COW barn. fine old his
toric stone Colonial home, wonderful posi-
bilitieS for remodeling: price, $4,000
JOHN A BRICKIEY. Exclusive Agent,
Barr Bldg. D1 1921. AID. 9111.
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HOUSES WANTED TO BUY.

COLORED SECTION-NEW HOME ALL
modern Improvements: small down pay
mPUf. bS 3 FOOfe 81 n RA UGId
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WORTH SEEING.

We say this because We know that
this unusually large home, less than 3
years Old and IN immaculate condition. is
priced far below comparable value on
todays market. Containing all Of the
rooms and baths that you would desire,
and in addition to these laree breakfast
room and complete finished recreation
room in the basement; wv. Chevy Chase
Washington is the location, and this house,
which we repeat is very low in price. can
be purchased on very easy terms. This
home must be sold. Call Mr.. Shearer. HO.
4-43 J WESLEY BUCHANAN
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COLORED.
HOUSES FOR SALE OF RENT.

Brookland-s-rn. corner brick. . baths.
bullt-In garage. Arranged for apis.
value. Call Ma. 1913.
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$40 DOWN, $40 MONTH.
Large wooded homeSlte of "a acre a
miles from WASHINGTON lO0-foot frontage
on hard gravel street; electricity and phone
VERNON NJ LYNCH & SON, ofrce miles
out Columbia pike. Alex. 5H06. Closed Sun,
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SOUTH RIVER

Prices are lowest now! See this 4-bedrrn
South River cottage with 250-ft water
'front.' privacy fishing. ducking good beach:
close 70 Washington. Not a development.
STEFFEY, INC, 336 N. Chss. St, Bslto.
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE.

s. $50 - BRICK BUNGALOW - SILVER
Spring d-5 rms. bath, = frepl: $500
cash, bal. st trust, S35 mo. SH 6565.
NEW COTTAGE, 4 ROOMS BATH. ELEC.:
nice location: u acre ground: $1,000. Also
-. acres. 5-room house. l0-acre orchard,
bearing elec hard road. $4,000 HER
BERT E THOMPSON, SpencervIlle, Nd.
Ashton 3167.
$3.50 CASH WILL BUY ATTRACTIVE y
room brick corner home in nearby Airing
ton: automatic oil heat. refrlgerator, etc:
verv low monthly payments. Inquire 1901
Arlington Ridge I'd
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UPPER 18th ST. SECTION

Beautiful Georsian Colonial brick dwell
ing on lot "A # front: contains bed
rooms, 3i2 baths. recreation room, screened
porch sis te roof This home cannot be
tod from new both as TO convenience
and condition Builder estimates present
cost of replacing house alone to be about
ST. 500; foreclosure enables us to sell for
$4,000; terms Home phone. WO. 49lS.
VIM. H. SAUNDERS CO,
1919 K St NV DI. 1918.
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When Won buy this remarkable brick
home in Edgemoor. priced below $4,000
you then become YOUR own landlord. and
the terms Will surprise you. In addition
to large rooms. this property has =
completn baths and unusually large lot,
automatic heating is an additional feature
For appointment 20 inspect call Nj Gray,
WI 4454 J WESLEY BUCHANAN
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DESK SPACE WAkTEp.
WATER FRONT PROPERTY.

'ERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT DE.
Tres office space with telephont service
yl share expenses Box l34-A Star
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$3.50 DOWN.

Balance Low Monthly Payments.
very fine 5-roOm and bath bungalow,
all modern improvements. built with the
best seasoned material. VIII sell for
$3.50. Immediate possession. LEWIS &,
DAVIS, 120 Maryland ave, Hyatts WA
1900 Open THANKSGIVING all day
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NEAR WARD CIRCLE,

Mass ave extended. west of WIS. ave
New detached brick home on large LOT 55x
I3S Has step-dOwn living room. dining
room, den. layatorv and kitchen on lst
floor 2 bedrooms, > baths md f.. Garage
Price only Sl3.950 Ewes phone AT. 6223
L. T. GRAVATTE.
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ACREAGE FOR SALE.
$3.50.
pScOs
$40 DOWN SIO nnNTu

40 ACRES, OLD HOME. BOXWOOD,
shade. trees, orchard, garden; nr. Wood.
SIDE Nd. $500 an acre. Shepherd $3.50.
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CHOICE HOMESITE.

u acre. country club section OF the most
desirable n. W. locality. A corner plot. sur
rounded by $4,000 to $4,000 homes
paved street. etc. Owner having acquired
this property as part payment of debt
will sacrifice for "a $50: less than 23c per
foot VIM A. HILL. District 066S. Ewes,
& 20 10 Q ID m North 00R1
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APARTMENTS SUBURBAN.

MT. RAINIER, 1881 34th STR FURN.
ant, Frigldaire. g, l.. empl couple SO
3 r unfurn., S35. 5-r. buns.. $40. WA
1@76.
ARLINGTON VA-FURN. APT. , ROOMS.
bath. kltchenette private ent. First fio0r
completely furn. On bus line. Adults
only S55 3533 Columbia pike oxford
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AUTOMOBILE LOANS.
PERSONAL LOAN COMPANIES

LOANS ON AUTOMOBILES. 81; PER
wear WASHINGTON AUTO FINANCE
SERVICE H331 Champlsln ST. nv H.
Evening star., 1940-05-03
School Needs

District civic groups again have
advised the Board of Education of
the needs of their communities
needs which they hope to see realized
in the 1912 school budget. In many
instances these items are "old faith
fuls"-requests which reappear each
year and which will continue to
reappear until they are met.
The bulk of the requests NAV be
grouped in two categories-new
buildings and construction work, and
general repairs. Since these two
items as rule experience difficulty
in finding safe passage through the
various hands which prune the esti-
mates, too much optimism as to their
fate this time is not warranted.
But whether or not all groups will
be satisfied with what school officials
eventually decide to ask for and
with what Congress allows, it is a
healthy thing for citizens of a vote
less community to confer with public
officials as to the way in which their
tax dollars should be spent. And
some day, if not next year, these
requests may bear fruit in the form
OF appropriated funds.
Evening star., 1940-05-03
The Old MuiImon
IS on the bottom step,

He pauses on the bottom step,
Sorts letters out, and tells the news.
(The hand that brought Smiths wed.
ding cards
Now brings their grandson billets-
doux)
"Old Miss Alden's sick again -.
McGregors' son will be home soon -.
Only an ad for you this time.
Better luck this afternoon!"
STRENGTHENING his shoulders to the load,
He trudges of across the lawn,
And households settle back to work
Now that the mailmans come and
gone.
Through sultry sun, through binding
snow,
He still goes plodding down the
years
Bearer of loyalty and faith,
Unwilling harbinger of tears,
Twice daily spanner Of the miles,
Whom none can hasten or defer,
Cupid, Nemesis and friend
Fate's worn and patient messenger.
HORTENsE ROBERTA ROBERTS.
Evening star., 1940-05-03
Easton, Md
April 80.
Anticipates Reelection
OF Senator Guffey.


The article Of Messrs. Alsop and Kint-
ner in The Star of April 20 which con-
trasted the two senatorial nominees in
Pennsylvania was interesting but re-
quires footnote or two to give it
strict accuracy in some particulars. Both
Joseph F. Guffey and Jay Cooke make
good copy. but think that, unlike the
latter, Mr.. Guffey worked his way up
with little family help: in fact, with FAM
1ly opposition. More than any Demo-
cratic leader in the State of Pennsyl-
vania he kept the party together from
1921 until Its resurgence in 1928 and 1882.
His uncle, the late Col. James M. Guffey,
was not Wilson man In the Baltimore
convention Of 1912, and Joseph F. Guffey
was. This led to the parting of the ways.
1t was the Palmer -McC Cormick- Guffey
group that aided measurably in giving
Mr.. Wilson the nomination. Mr.. Guffey
financed the Western trip Of President
Wilson in 1919 and have seen the letter
OF appreciation from the President.
Senator Guffey has been in political life
too long not to have developed enemies
for one reason or another. Because of
his consistent support Of the present ad-
ministration, it Is not unreasonable to
think that with the President again the
nominee, Senator Guf1ey will be re-
elected for another term with the privi-
lege Of remaining indefinitely In the
Senate. PENNSYLVANIA.
April 30.
Evening star., 1940-05-03

man bombers have shown that special
attention also must be given to
the problem of protecting the super
structure of ships from the highly
destructive effects Of heavy bombs.
Any substantial addition OF armor
above the water line, of course, would
involve major changes in funda-
mental design to preclude topheavi-
ness. For that reason 1t probably
would be inadvisable to attempt any
major last-minute changes on the
ships now under construction for the
Navy. But Mr.. Edison will make no
mistake If he institutes a thorough
study Of the new problem at once,
with view to preparing designs for
future ships that will meet the test
of modern aerial warfare at its worst.
Evening star., 1940-05-03
Depl0res Criticism of
Dies Committee.
To the Editor Of The Star:

Despite its front pages being neces-
sarily jan1med with interesting facts
and rumors concerning the international
chaos over the seas, The Star has man
aged to give due and authoritative
publicity to the revelations of the Com
mittee on Un-American Activities, led
by that competent Congressman from
widespread Texas, Martin Dies.
1t may be that am bit prejudiced,
but was born and raised in the United
States! I am bafhed, amazed, and ap-
palled at the injurious criticisms that
have heaped upon this committee since
its very inception.
To us, pro-Americans, this reaction
resembles the first blasts from the in
vading bomber. Man the anti aircraft
guns, more will follow in waves.
The Dies agents have made mistakes.
Name any great man, delegation, or
ruling body that has not failed ito stick
their chins out" occasionally. The very
caption, Committee on Un-American
Activities, should carry the support and
confidence of a vast majority.
Remember what one erudite and
astute individual once said: Usually
in order to make a mistake, one must
first make move"
Over in London, while forces from
without besiege, the populace cry out,
God save the King" Let us, who are
besieged from within, cry out, God
save the Dies COMMITTEES"
April a. DANIEL ]. CARR, JR.
Evening star., 1940-05-03

people and basis of the form of our
Government.
One of these parts-the prohibition
amendment-they permitted the people
to repeal. The other part they under
took to repeal themselves, as suited
their purposes.
In the process of the disregard of the
Constitution it was found that some of
those who had undertaken to preserve,
protect and defend it. could not be
turned from their oath and obligation.
Upon them the purge" was turned.
Among them was Senator Tydings Of
Maryland. The people of the State,
however, were not deluded, nor did they
accept the tempting offers with which
the effort was presented.
At that time Senator Radcliffe, who
could very easily have avoided it, came
to the support Of his colleague and
managed successfully his campaign for
reelection
Now Senator Radcliffe presents him.
self for reelection, and an effort is
under way to supplant him. Why sur
render the tried, true and conscientious?
The Senate does not exist to serve the
ambitions of any man, but to legislate
for the people in accordance with the
powers conferred upon it.
A display of courage, which would not
have been forthcoming by lesser man
when his colleague was under attack for
performing his duty, is alone sufficient
to justify the reelection of Senator
Radcliffe. With that. however, he
couples integrity, ability and attention
to duty
He deserves well of the people, and
should be returned to the Senate, where
his past record augurs so well for the
record which he will make in the try
ing days which are yet to come.
HARRISON TILGHMAN.
Easton, Md.
April 80.
Evening star., 1940-05-03
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. Trdce1oeH.

Fortunately, the members Of this bird
family conflne themselves mostly to trees
and metal downspouts, although oc-
casionally they have been known to show
taste for cornices and wooden over
hangs.
The clear tattoo of the woodpecker on
galvanized or copper downspout or
trough has to be heard to be believed.
When it takes to metal, it is supposed
to be drumming out love call to its
mate.
Cardinals and scarlet tanagers have
been known to peck at windows, as well
as the sides of shiny automobiles.
There, too. little damage is done.
All in all, this habit of our spring birds
for 1t is never done at any other time
OF year-is an interesting one, and
should be SO regarded, without fear that
anything particularly bad will occur as
result.
Mostly the birds give up the habit
after awhile. They must sense that
there is no real enemy there, or even may
realize that the enemy looks suspiciously
familiar, after all.
Then, too, there may be an element
OF that old male habit of trying to i'm
press the female.
Most of the species preen themselves,
sing nightly, and indulge in various
acrobatic flights in the springtime.
The object of all this is plain bird
over there on bough. Often the fe-
male OF the species, among the birds, is
extremely plain, and would not for a
second be taken to be related except by
those in the know.
We are glad that it is the robin which
likes to peck at windows.
Somehow, it seems to fit his character.
A bold, free fellow, our robin, but one
with sense of humor. He is rather
proud of himself, without doubt but all
the time he sort of laughs at himself UP
his sleeve.
We suspect that it is people who never
laugh at themselves who are, causing all
the trouble in the world.
Among the birds, some species un-
doubtedly have the facility of not taking
themselves too seriously.
The clumsy old startling undoubtedly
has sense of humor. Perhaps some of
this is only physical, due to his short
tail and waddling walk but those who
have watched this bird the most will be
willing to say that he displays a real
sense of fun.
Once We saw starting land squarely
on the back Of another in the snow, for
no other reason in the world, we felt
sure, than to keep his feet from getting
wet.
He did this with an air, as if to say,
"Well, am pretty smart, eh?"
And he was.