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Evening star., 1940-03-02
AStur Performance

Presented by the calendar with an
extra day, February 20. the Berlin
police pondered what to do with it.
They finally made a most ungrateful
use of it by ordering the confiscation
of all astrological calendars on the
grounds that Germany's present re-
sponsibilities are too serious to allow
foolish superstitions to destroy their
tranquility of spirit" In Maitland it
is extremely important that Hans
and Fritz be tranquil and leave noise
making to such experts as Hitler,
Goering and Goebbels. The govern
ment specializes in tranquility and
passes it out free to those most in
need of it. In extreme cases sufferers
obtain permanent tranquility six
feet underground.
The cause of the trouble was that
astrologers have predicted disaster
in 1910. Somehow, mysteriously, the
stars have gone into a conspiracy to
deprive Germany of her rightful
place in the sun, although it is far
from clear how they can do it operat-
ing from so distant base. No mat
ter; it is a recognized principle Of
modern defensive warfare that all
outside ideas must be excluded from
the country. An idea blockade is
even more effective than a British
naval blockade. The latter might
have a few leaks in it, but the former
is gas-tight. Loyal German cops will
work hard to keep it so. knowing
that thought is a government mo-
nopoly and must not be allowed to
be smuggled in from the stars.
Evening star., 1940-03-02
Virqiniu Debt

Since 1900 Virginia has relinquished
the questionable distinction OF hav-
ing the highest debt In the Nation
and now is among the States with
the lowest. Statistics compiled at the
University of Virginia show the Old
Dominion's per capita debt has
shrunk to only $582. The net bonded
indebtedness of the State on Janu-
ary / is reported as $14,409,974. In
1892, when the program of debt
retirement was inaugurated, the
State owed about $25,000,000.
Credit for the downward trend of
public debt in Virginia through years
when the Federal Government and
many States were continually run
ming deeper in the red. must 60 to
the craftsmanship of those who have
been managing the Commonwealth's
affairs.
Several factors undoubtedly have
contributed to the Tightening of the
debt burden, one of the most i'm
portant being an amendment to the
State Constitution, adopted about
1926, preventing an increase in the
long-term debt of the State except
by referendum. Under that amend
ment, a proposal to issue long-term
bonds must specify a single purpose
for which the bonds are to be used
and then must be approved not only
by a majority Of the members of
the General Assembly but also by
majority of the voters at general
election.
Other factors tending to help Vir-
ginia to pay of its debt have been the
pay-as-you-go method Of road build
ing, the expansion of the States
wealth with consequent increase in
revenue, the handling of much of the
relief load by the Federal Govern
ment and the reduced budgets under
which the State has operated during
the depression.
Virginia is not alone In having q
small State debt. On per capita
basis fourteen States have no debt
at all or a per capita debt less than
Virginia. But Virginia's financial
achievement is the more remarkable
when it is remembered that the
State fell into a financial slough
after the Civil War by reason of the
: fiscal chaos caused by that conflict
and the large public improvements
made in the post-bellum days. Vir-
ginians also can derive satisfaction
by comparing their per capita debt
Evening star., 1940-03-02
THIS AND THAT
BY Charles z. Trace1ceH.

II 1t were whistling for dog. This idea
Of whistling for dog serves to identify
the titrouse's call.
When we stop to consider that birds
were really the worlds first musicians,
and still are among the most charming,
it is difncult to understand just why
human musicians have not made more
Of their melodies.
OF course, there are few numbers
supposed to represent birds songs.
Haydn has string quartet which is
called the BIRD Quartet" mostly be-
cause at one point in one of the move
ments the violin twitters in a manner
reminiscent of birds.
There Is famous ballad, II Hear q
Thrush at Eve" and several "nightin-
gale" songs.
Also, Listen to the Mockingbird"
There are a few small stray works,
supposed to be based on bird songs, but
in each case the listener has to use his
imagination.
Popular music some years ago gave
us Lets All Sing Like the Brides Sing,
Tweet, Tweet, Tweet, Tweet, Tweet."
This number, as We recall, was very,
very British, which was all to the good,
since England in recent years has given
us some Of our very best popular songs,
the latest of which is, of course, South
of the Border"
BY and large, however not much has
been made of bird songs by composers.
Partly the reason is that it is extremely
difficult to reproduce in any true way
the sounds they make
While their notes can be transcribed
after a fashion, for the piano. or violin,
these instruments in no way reproduce
the quality of their singing.
This loss of quality is SO complete
that even the listener who is not much
interested in birds realizes instantly
that he is not hearing the real thing,
In any but most mechanical way.
This comes about because the syrinx
OF the singing birds possess a timbre
which is all it's own.
Even the human whistler, who often
does a pretty good job initiating them,
mostly fails to capture this exact quality.
Some birds have hit on mans melodies.
1t is said that one portion of the wood
thrush's famous song is note for note
like that Of melody in Gounod's S
Faust" and there is another bird, we
have forgotten at the moment which
one. which the imaginative swear re-
produces the words Come back to me-"
from the old so-called Hawaiian ditty,
"Yacka Hula, Hicky Dula."
Perhaps it is just as we'll that neither
birds nor men initiate either's music
very much.
This makes all the more delightful the
time when they do, such as instanced
by our correspondent.
1t will be but few days now until all
the birds, including the migrators from
the South, are tuning up at dawn. Then
will come the great morning chorus we'll
worth anybody's time in waking up to
hear 1t.
Evening star., 1940-03-02
Shades Of Heroes
Mourn for Firms.
Eo 4hA EAi4.Sr

To the Editor Of The Star:
most remarkable experience. Really.
Last night. walking on Madison place
just opposite Lafayette Park. 1t was.very
late. I do not ever recall seeing the
street so utterly deserted. I glanced
across at the park-an incredible sight
caused me to stop and stand transfixed.
Even now hesitate to set down the un-
believable happening which at that mo-
ment held me spellbound.
Gen. Lafayette's bronze statue was
stepping down to the sidewalk! And on
the other corner Kosciuszko's equally
heavy image was also climbing from its
pedestal!
Despite the benumbing chill which
gripped me, was not without wonder
as to how their metal joints could func-
ton SO easily, but, sir, am merely re-
cording the event as it actually occurred
before my bulging eyes. The two heroic
figures walked quickly toward each other
and met just opposite to where was
standing. They shook hands in most fer
vent fashion and, since my establishment
had reached complete saturation, was
not further surprised when they began to
speak in mellow, if metallic, tones that
reached my ears quite clearly. Here is
their conversation as nearly ss can
recall (Kosciuszko had something of an
accent:
Kosciuszko-General, eet is long since
We have met.
Lafayette-My friend, it is our mutual
need for sympathetic understanding that
has forced us for the moment to disre-
gard certain limitations Of the material
world. It was but a few short days ago
that Finland called out the class of 46.
Kosciuszko-And only a week ago eet
vas re class of 44-and two weeks before
Zat, ze class of AZ!
Lafayette-It tears at my heart, COM
rade, 1t is like watching a soldier being
slowly crushed to death by an overturned
cannon, yet who refuses to surrender.
Kosciuszko-"Butv What fortitude, Cen
eral! What a glorious fight for liberteel
Eet IS inspiring. Eet is like re Ameri-
cans whom We help to vim re freedom
long ago.
Lafayette-Yes my friend, like them
long ago. But the American people Of
today have forgotten. If only they could
see what see.
Kosciuszko-Vhatis is zat, general?
Lafayette-I see the Minute Men of
'76. I see them leaving the plow amid
field; embracing their loved ones; snatch
ing up the rifle; Fastening to the rendez-
vous; giving their all for their country
only now they are dressed in white and
striding by ski across the deep SHOWS Of
their native northland. They are the
same intrepid men, Kosciuszko. but in .
different setting; In different land; in
q different day. I wish We could help
them as we did before, my friend.
Kosciuszko- Is indeed so, general.
With no parting word they suddenly
turned and strobe rapidly back toward
their posts Of long vigil. My immobile
trance left me then and sought to get
their attention. But to no avail. The
strange episode was rudely terminated
by the hand Of my wife shaking me into
consciousness.
Roger" I heard her scold, "you are
talking In your Sleep"
what did I say?" I numbled, trying
hazily to remember II had succeeded In
making known my presence to those two
great foes Of tyranny, after all.
"Why," she answered, you cried out
very distinctly, 7 viii make them see,
Evening star., 1940-03-02
"NATYoNAL PRESS CLUB.

Oc&f SlT.
"First I will relate two incidents and
then will ask you question.
'The first incident Is this: am q
native of Pittsburgh and one Of my good
friends over there was Morrison Foster,
brother of Stephen G. Foster, composer
Of beloved Southern melodies.
"As we all know, Stephen got no far
ther South than Bradstown, KY, and
he remained there only few weeks.
But while there, according to Morrison,
Stephen composed My Old Kentucky
Home
ut seems that q meadow lark's song
was caught up by a mockingbird, and
Stephen, hearing the mockingbird's de-
lightful melody, ran to piano in the
Rowland homestead where he was visit
ing and quickly Transcribed the melody
and added the words of the immortal
song.
"The second incident: When I first
came here we lived in Virginia, just
over the hills in Arlington County.
"One morning while a concert by the
Navy Band was coming over the radio
and the window was open mocking-
bird perched on bush just outside the
window. Then came q selection with q
flute obbligato.
Right away our mockingbird took up
the tune and continued to warble it
long after the band had changed num-
bers. OF course, lost no time in writ
ing to Charley Benter to tell him that
he had soloist he had never seen, but
to my mind was better musician than
any that he had enlisted in his band. I
think he agreed with me.
Nov. my question is this: Is this
bird that we hear before dawn in the
morning, giving long pipe that sets all
the other birds singing, is it cardinal?
iii be most grateful for your answer.
And, being bird lover, I'm sure you'll
agree with me that some of our best
music comes from the birds. When they
all start singing these spring mornings,
well, is there any opera more entrance
ing?
With deep appreciation of your ex-
Sincerely, J. P. c."
Our correspondents early bird is
probably the cardinal.
1t is one of the few birds which really
sings at this time of year before dawn.
For some time, now, 1t has been giving
the listening world its real spring song.
We heard it in our neighborhood during
the last few days of January. We were
walking along in the next block, just
before o'clock, and it was quite dark
still. Suddenly a cardinal started this
high Observation-Disclosures" with
accent on the first note. Sometimes it
accents the last, holding the Cheer" for
few seconds
Another bird which is being heard
much of these mornings, though usually
after light, is the titmouse. It utters
three or four high, clear notes, much as
Evening star., 1940-03-02

Certain Congressman golf; others
fish or farm or motor for recreation.
Sad to say. the principal diversion
of some seems to be sniping at the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, that
branch Of our Government which
perhaps does most to enable their
constituents to live in safety.
Evening star., 1940-03-02

with that Of other States, ranging
up to SIS, and that Of the Federal
Government, which was $308 in 1899.
The State also is justifaably proud Of
the low cost OF its debt service-only
1.8 per cent Of the States budgetary
expenses. 1t can view it's own fiscal
future confidently because. If the
present policies are followed, 1t car
redeem its last bond in 1868.
Evening star., 1940-03-02

Child psychiatrists claim they
have discovered that Jungle music"
with plenty of tom-toms, successfully
stimulates youngsters into dances
during which certain inhibitions are
laid bare. The same thing has been
noticed in the case of adults hoofing
it in hot spots.
Evening star., 1940-03-02
Commendation for
Star Editorial.

To the Editor OF The Star:
Will you allow Roosevelt Democrat
to commend the splendid editorial en-
titled 1.-THE Pickets' Demonstration" in
last Saturdays Star? It hit the nail
on the head and deserves the thanks OF
all right thinking people. If any such
picketing is legal under present statutes
the law should be changed. It is unfair
to reputable businessmen in as much as
1t gives only one side of the controversy.
It is nonsense and outrageous
T. RUSSELL HUNGERFORD.
February 26.
Evening star., 1940-03-02
Favors American Intervention
In Behalf of Finland.


In Behalf of Finland.
To the Editor Of The Star:
The Russo-Finnish war is David and
Goliath in new setting-only David is
in this case without q stone. What
chance has Finland, with her half
million. Of winning against four million,
unless outside help is provided? ,All
who disbelieve In the doctrine that might
is right should rush to her help. This
includes practically every civilized ma
ton in the world, and certainly the
United States. I would guarantee that
SO per cent Of American citizens Of
voting age consider the invasion out
rageous; but just considering 1t so is not
enough-it is like wishing for q rainfall
In the desert.
If 100000 good and true Americans
fought on the side Of Finland, the
Russian invasion would be q complete
washout. would be the first to volunteer
for such an expedition. 1t would ac-
complish the purpose Of proving that
right VIII prevail In the end.
February 2o. ROBERT BooTH.
Evening star., 1940-03-02
Third Term Pressure Seen As
Reflection on Intelligence.

Third-Term Pressure Seen As
Reflection on Intelligence.
To the Editor of The Star.
Is not the fact that so many of the
American people urge a third-term for
Roosevelt sad commentary on the
resourcefulness and morale of our
Nation? Have we really descended to
such an intellectual abyss that we are
Incapable of finding amongst us a
worthy successor to the present incum-
bent of the White House?
I believe that such is not the truth.
The fact is that under the present
administration completely paternalistic
philosophy has come to permeate our
people. We have become Intellectually
lethargic. We do not care to exert our
selves by thinking. We want some
one to take us by the hand, to feed us
with spoon, and protect us against
the realism of the world. We have
become Intellectually stagnant and
unless we arise to the occasion, break
away from the Roosevelt apron strings,
and emerge mentally refreshed into the
"SAAo VA oNOAo NOAAECGlGlOll, Oul lllCIlGdl
lethargy may regress into mental
atrophy and we will have paternalism
thrust upon us by necessity. Can we
not realize that when we are weak
enough to urge one more term we are
opening the way to q self-perpetuating
succession of terms and this means
dictatorship. Are we willing to sacrifice
our liberty for a minimum security
through benevolent paternalism?
Wouldn't we prefer freedom and the
risks that accompany it to dictatorship
and its accompanying risks? Let us
eliminate third-term thoughts. Let us
elect and support new set of admin
istrative brains. America is not yet
barren Of capable leaders. Let us use
the talent that is waiting to be called.
Whether it be Democrat or Republican,
1t matters not, but we must move on
ward and upward with ever renewed
confidence and vigor.
February ~. G. E. S. REYNOLDS.
Evening star., 1940-03-02
Urges Increase of Police
Personnel to Combat Crime.

To the Editor OF The Star:
The vast increase Of crime in Wash
ington and vicinity apparently demands
more corrective facilities than are avail
able at present. The conditions are de-
plorable, and agree with DR.. Nolan Of
the Criminal Justice Association that
Washington is a soft spot and a haven
for crooks, gamblers and gangsters. If
the District Commissioners and the
Police Department are unequal to the
task by lack of a sufficient force, it
should be made known to Congress right
away 80 the appropriate action may be
taken.
The Capital Of the United States ought
TO be model city, and an example to
all the rest OF the country. 1t ought to
be not only clean. but safe. firmly be-
lieve that when the true facts are called
to the attention Of Congress they will
not fail to act in satisfactory manner.
February -. HENRY =. ASH.
Evening star., 1940-03-02

Lafayette! What in the world did YOU
mean?"
II meant would write to The Evening
Star" replied, and so I have.
ROGER GISH McDARE.
February %.
Evening star., 1940-03-02

=. Tho Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication Of all news dispatches
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
herein also are reserved
Evening star., 1940-03-02
Letters to, the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the ,Driter although the use OF
a pseudonyn1 for publication is
permissible. Please be brief!
Evening star., 1940-03-02
Member of the Associated Press.

Entered as second-class matter post ONCE,
Warrington. D. c.
Evening star., 1940-08-06

others who followed him. Mary
stood at the edge watching till most
Of the party had gone in. Then she
waded in till she stepped of the
shelf into deep water, struck out and
made slowly for the patch Of velvet
darkness under the rocks. Some
turmoil in her demanded physical
activity and at the same time soli-
tude. As she passed from the silver
faced water into the friendly sha-
dow, she rolled over on her back and
Evening star., 1940-08-06

hot blade Of knife. She knew hope
was over. Ruby Neville looked frail
woman, but she had a grip Of iron,
and no youthful strength was any
avail against her diabolical art.
Every movement against her vindic-
tive hold gave Mary a torturing
shock and made her quickly weaker
and more helpless. She held her
breath till her ears roared and her
eyes filled with bright blinking cir
cles advancing and receding. Then
Evening star., 1940-08-06

lay Graded In the water, gazing up
at the calm face Of the sky.
It seemed long afterward that she
heard the almost noiseless approach
Of another lone swimmer, detached
from. the noisy party round the jetty.
The swimmer was cautious and slow,
approaching with an old-fashioned
breast stroke that made no splash
ing. 1t did not occur to her that 1t
was Mrs. Neville. whose usual prog
ress through water was made with
Evening star., 1940-08-06

great fuss and commotion. But
Mary knew at once that 1t was she
when her arm was suddenly twisted
under back and her face went under.
She battled desperately for the
surface, but every movement against
the hold on her arm racked her body
with disintegrating pain. Her head
rang-her lungs were bursting-in
another moment she must gasp for
breath and let the water in. A hand
went over her mouth and she was
Evening star., 1940-08-06

control was no longer possible. She
opened her mouth and the water
rushed into her bursting lungs. She
sank softly like a feather on the
wind into an fnterminable abyss Of
singing blackness. This is death.
was her last conscious thought-life
was terribly sweet and now 1t is over.
Tomorrow-But there is more to
Marys life than she thinks as Ruby
holds her under.
Evening star., 1940-08-06

jerked upward. She drew deep,
agonizing gulps Of air through the
cruel fingers. Ruby Naville's face
was close to hers as they swayed
together in the water. She said: II
didn't want you to pass out without
knowing I'd got even with you. This
is a little ju-jitsu l learned while in
Japan"
At once Mary's head was under the
water again, her arm twisted up be-
hind her In an agony like the red
Evening star., 1940-08-06
Mlldonai,x:s Wife
E1D '3l]if| 3l8 ((lea=by OEeo { Ro>monith :

quickly joined the others on the div
ing board and was the first to dive
in and strike out strongly from the
Evening star., 1940-08-06

make the mistake of saying us
girls talk too much" If we remem-
ber that girls is an explanatory word
and put it in mental parentheses,
we should have no trouble. I'VE
tgirls) talk too much" 1--WE (swim-
mers) are going alone" "If we
tboys) pay our way, may we Gomez"
Evening star., 1940-08-06
JOLLY POLLY

BY JOS. ]. FRISCH.
A. D. Eve girls talk too much"
Is the correct form. We and us
often give trouble. No one would
Say "Us talk too much," yet many
Evening star., 1940-08-06

Rea 81. Jasf11ii1, Violet.
Rose Verhena. Lilac and
Bouquet frasranees iii green,
violet, pink, yellow, blue and
white eolorst
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-31
. STORIES
M STAMPS
WiidGfe Federation
Issues New Stomp Set

WHdGfe Federation
Issues New Stomp Set
ALTHOUGH the poster stamps
"a issued annually by the Ma
tional Wildlife Federation are not
postal items, their beauty Of de-
sign and color and the purpose
for which the funds derived from
the stamp sale are designated
make them worthy Of collectors
notice.
The 1910 album, third Of the
series, includes IS new stamps, in
a sheet of 100, picturing flowers.
birds, fish and mammals of United
States. Two of the stamps are e
produced here, the woodland
caribou, above, and the small
mouth bass, below.
The album in which the stamps
are to be pasted carries brief data
concerning each stamp subject and
a short history of wildlife r~estora-
ton. Proceeds from the sale of
the stamps are administered by
state wildlife declarations and the
national organization.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-31
RIA LE|GH
B R ELS
Star News Bureau,
Sir Walter Hotel
u, HENRY AYERILL

RALEIGH. March 80. North
r. rolina's gubernatorial race has
begun to Gallup" Already W
straw polls, operated by weekly
napers, have made their appear
ance.
The sandhill Citizen has already
released first scattering
First results confirm the generally
held impression that ]. M. Brough'
ton is making a strong race; but
the really surprising thing ABOUT
# is that the poll shows Whining
tons Tom Cooper tied with Brougn'
ton for the lead, each with 20 per
cent of the votes cast so ar.
Others by percentages are Lieu
tenant Governor W. P. Horton TO-
A. ]. Maxwell 10, Lee Gravely IL,
and Paul Grady 5.
The other poll is to be conducted
by the Rockingham Post-Dlspatch'
but it hasn't got round to tabulat-
ing any returns yet.
UnQer Iue lag lill0 ooDS'
Sharpe, in his lusty young weekly
Thursday" gives us this insight
into the fickleness of politicians
and the ease with which they leap
from p~recipice to precipice.
"You never can be sure who peo'
ple are for until they accept a job
from n of the candidates. Calvin
Graves is a fortnight Maxwell
man by only a matter of a few
days. and had already considered
the position of working for Horton,
according to three or four OF his
friends. Fred Hutchins blossomed
as a Broughton supporter almost
overnight, so far as the records
20. J. T. Joyner has been handling
Candidate Broughton's errands up
here. And of course, as reported
already, the sanguine Alonzo 3D.
lich, Jr., had already ripped a