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Evening star., 1940-04-25
Curious Stutesmunship

The Senate deserves congratula-
tions for its rejection Of two polit-
ically attractive but economically
indefensible. amendments that would
have loaded nearly 90OOO,OOO more
onto an already heavily burdened
rivers and harbors bill. These amend
ments would have authorized a
$66, 100000 waterway connecting the
Tombigbee and Tennessee Rivers and
a $23, 100000 dam project at Umatilla,
Oregon, designed to make the Colum-
bia River navigable into Idaho. The
adverse action, taken after Repub-
lican Senator Vandenberg of Mich
igan had lambasted the Tombigbee
proposal and Democratic Senator
Bennett Clark of Missouri had led
determined fight against the
Oregon project, reduced the rivers
and harbors bills potential cost from
1921 ,090,950 to $114,39O,95O Word
also had reached the Capitol that
President Roosevelt had indicated
that he would veto the measure if
the Oregon and Tombigbee amend
ments were left in the bill.
Senator Vandenberg properly re-
minded his colleagues that the Ma
ton already is over its head in debt.
There is drastic need right now for
economies wherever possible. The
two waterway proposals in question
appealed, of course, to considerable
number of voters in the particular
areas to be affected.
The performance of Senator Nc
Nary of Oregon, who is the minority
leader in the Senate, was indicative
OF the sectional clubbiness which
develops from time to time over such
measures as the rivers and harbors
bill. The lone Republican vote in
favor of the Tombigbee amendment
was cast by Senator McNary. 1t was
Senator McNary who sponsored the
Oregon amendment. This smacks
strangely of the old "I'll vote for
your measure if you'll vote for mine"
sort OF pork legislating. 1t was
performance of which neither the
minority leader nor his party have
reason to be proud in a time when
unselfish, fortnight craftsmanship
is required as never before.
Evening star., 1940-04-25
Paul P. Cret

The appointment of Paul P. Cret
to be a member Of the Commission of
Fine Arts was indicated because of
the distinction Of his work in Wash
lngton. But it also happens that he
enjoys a national reputation as an
architect of the very highest genius.
His contemporaries in his chosen
field of labor have acknowledged his
leadership again and again, most
notably, perhaps, in the award of the
gold medal of the American Institute.
Mr.. Cret, however, has not sought
celebrity, and such recognition as he
has had cannot be regarded as an
acknowledgment of his own achieve
ment exclusively. He was born at
Lyons, in France, October %, 1875, an
heir to great classic tradition, and
he has been faithful to it throughout
his career. His training was formal
as well as profound. The "glory that
was Greece and the grandeur that
was Rome" are principles with him.
He obeys them, not slavishly, but
with joyful comprehension of their
essential worth
The Folger Shakespeare Library
probably is Mr.. Cret's most men,
orable triumph. Neither antique
nor denial of ancient standards,
it fits gracefully into the scene to
which it is assigned. It's power is
manifest in the influence it already
has exerted upon the Library of
Congress Annex, even upon the
Supreme Court Building. The Fed
eral Reserve Board Building, as
might be expected, is almost a COM
panion piece. But both designs are
original. Their creator is an inter-
prefer, not a copyist.
OF course, there are critics who
sincerely would like to experiment
with the development of the Nations
Capital The sketch for the proposed
Smithsonian Gallery of Art is
frankly radical, conspicuously defiant
of the existing patterns of Washing
ton. If executed, it doubtless would
set fashion for further adventures
in a futuristic direction. But Mr..
Cret is too philosophic to approve
Fundamentally of contradictions.
His presence in the Fine Arts Com
mission is guarantee Of logic and
rationalism for which the public viii
be grateful.
Evening star., 1940-04-25
THIS AND THAT
they fling themselves from one branch
By Charles E. TrdceDell.

they fling themselves from one branch
to another.
The fight Of the real flying squirrel,
Of course, is different owing to those
webs, or sails, and that broad fiat tail.
This is not a large squirrel, but the
webs and the broad or distichous tail
make it look considerably bigger than
1t Is.
In the old days. when great forests
came to the very doors Of small towns,
flying squirrels had a habit of getting
into homes at night.
Few If any persons had window
screens. in those days, so the rodents
found ingress easy.
II the house had two stories, a fav-
or1te sport of the four-legged intruder
was to fly down the stairway.
This apparition, in the dead OF the
night was guaranteed to scare anybody.
People were more "scary," too, in those
days, since the Indian raids were not
long over
Householders found 1t difficult to dis
lodge such an unlimited guest.
Since it was nocturnal, 1t retired to
the underside Of sofa or the like when
daylight came on.
II it was not dislodged before light,
1t was exceedingly hard to find at all,
with the prospect that when dark came
on again and the folks had gone to
bed, Mr.. Flying Squirrel would come out
to play.
These squirrels feed on nuts and young
shoots of trees.
They have a bad reputation as rob-
bers OF birds nests and are said to con-
sumo small birds, too.
The descent of one of these beasties
Is interesting to watch.
Spreading its legs wide, with their
sails between, and tail flung out as
another sort of sail, the animal comes
down at great speed, but when it gets
near the tree trunk it wants to hit,
1T throws itself backwards or upwards,
bringing itself to rest with smack, but
never hurts itself.
Our common species, now not so COM
mon is Sciuropterus volans.
The "volans' part of the name be-
speaks the flying activities.
Our correspondent specimen had rare
good sense in nesting in sassafras tree.
This is a tree which is too little
planted nowadays.
The bark of the root makes the ia
nous sassafras tea, once reputed Is be
the best spring medicine" During the
Civil War this tea was used for many
purposes.
Today those who brew it mostly do
so as gesture toward the old amenities
OF lie, now going so hopelessly over
board all over the world.
The time has come again for a cup Of
sassafras tea. With little sugar and
a little cream, although some prefer it
straight An odd taste, an irresistible
aroma. 1t should be used more. H
Evening star., 1940-04-25

ments, but assure you all I have made
are Democrats, so We can start on that
basis, so far as am concerned. But in
other administrations and other times
We have covered people into civil serv.
Ice. When I was young fellow was
covered into the civil service and I don't
think it materially hurt me, but it did
one thing to me. Prior to that 1 had
been an active Democrat working for
the party and after they put me in the
civil service I just sort of lost interest
Senator Byrd: They didn't have the
Hatch bill then?
Senator Schwartz: No.
Il think if there should be criticism
because the majority of these people
to be covered in the civil service are
Democrats will join in that, but maybe
from different angle. I believe every
person until he gets into the civil sery-
Ice ought to work for those political
principles in which he believes. and T
assume, for the sake of argument, that
most of them are Democrats, therefore.
believe they would work for that
principle in which they believe until
they get into the civil service. And it
is my conviction If most of these $50 900
people are Democrats and you put them
in the civil service, they won't thereafter
be worth single dime to the Democrats.
and so, will join with the Republicans
so far as that general situation is con-
cerned. Naughter) However, be-
lieve in the civil service and I think
the Democrats can afford that degree
Of loss and still get BY"
SENATOR H. H. SCHWARTZ,
April 90
Evening star., 1940-04-25
From the CUP of Sprino

His was hesitating knock. He stood
There in the chilling wind and held
A bunch Of clean-washed roots. The fra.
grant wood
Was tangled in his clothing. Timidly
He raised beseechinz eyes and then
began.
Il have fresh sassafras today. Would
you ?"
"Ah. yes" laughed, "it is a goodly plan
To drink the spring held in spicy brew,"
ITO drink the spring!" Somehow tbi.
cup of tea
Has turned these rooms into a wooded
hill.
The heaviness of years has suddenly
Gone from my shoulders. In their plsce
still
Sweet something garments me. Again I
know
A quiet that was mine long. long am.
ROSE MYRA PHILLIPS.
Evening star., 1940-04-25
ALEXANDRIA, Va.

Dear Sir:
Ever since our letter about the albino
cardinal appeared in your column, we
have watched eagerly to see Ii some one
else would report seeing 1t, so we were
delighted to read the letter Of w. H. l..
of Arlington, who has seen 1t frequently.
THE beautiful bird did not revisit us,
but we are glad to know 1t is not far
away
This afternoon, while cutting down
an old decayed sassafras tree on the
bank of our brook, my husband dis
turbed the nest Of flying squirrel. The
little creature rushed about to re-
trieve his store of nuts.
Carrying one in his mouth he climbed
quickly to the top Of the tree, thence
sailed diagonally down to the trunk Of
a tulip about Is feet away, ran up to
a crotch of the tulip tree, where he de-
posted the nut. then sailed across to the
foot Of the sassafras tree, found another
nut, and repeated his trip in the same
way.
watching him, but he appeared not to
notice us. After about four trips he
seemed unable to find another nut, and
hid himself somewhere in the sassafras.
I'VE were much interested to see how
he landed fiat against the trunk of the
tree each time, with his paws out
stretched and his sails spread
Rnk
tending between his front and rear leg
on each side give him an almost square
appearance.
I'VE saw him, or one like him, in the
same place about year ago.
I'VE wonder If the flying squirrel is a
common inhabitant OF this part of the
country
I'VE learn many interesting things
from your column.
Sincerely yours, F. p"
The flying squirrel is the original
glider.
1t is not common nowadays, since the
forests have been cut down in many
places, but still may be seen occasionally.
1t is nocturnal rodent allied to the
real squirrels.
Specimens are found not only in North
America, but in various parts of Europe,
Africa and Asia.
The flying squirrel does not hibernate.
1t likes to nest in holes in trees. De-
cayed trees, of course, make easy the
finding of hole, which can be enlarged
by the creature with its sharp teeth.
He can plane down to the ground from
a height, as well as to another tree, as
our correspondent reports.
Fifty or sixty feet is said to be the
ordinary length of its fight.
Many ordinary squirrels can do almost
this well, We believe. At least they
almost seem to possess wings, so far do
Evening star., 1940-04-25
Thinks Hatch Law
Unconstitutional.
To the Editor Of The Star

To the Editor Of The Star.
Maryland has received over 5000 900 900
for schools. post offices, bridges, court
houses, roads and other projects, through
the good graces of President Roosevelt
and Senator Radcliffe, yet the profession
al politicians in Prince Georges County
whose salaries have used up. all the road
money are opposing the reelection Of
Senator Radcliffe.
Article I of the first amendment to
the Constitution tells US that Congress
shall make no law abridging the free
dom OF speech. The Hatch law forbids
the majority of our voters who are Gov
ernment employees their disapproval Of
this serious state Of affairs In our county,
which certainly seems unconstitutional.
April 23. JOHN RIGGLES.
Evening star., 1940-04-25
School Requirements

Senator Overton-always a firm
friend of the District public school
SYSTEMS to be commended for his
desire to expedite the replacement
of old buildings with more modern
and efficient plants.
The merits of the replacement
program have been brought home so
forcibly on District officials that
with Superintendent Frank w.
Ballou they have recommended q
graduated program to be begun in
the budget for 1912. It is the firm
Evening star., 1940-04-25

tainty just what would have hap
pened had there been a free-for-all
presidential preferential primary,
with the principal candidates for the
Republican nomination entered,
there are plenty of those who believe
that New York's Dewey would have
run away with the show.
Evening star., 1940-04-25
EDITORS NOTE:

~A>~A 0Ae ~ 2No4cs
The editorial in question was based
on Senator Schwartz's testimony in
reference to the Ramspeck bill which
would permit the inclusion under
the competitive civil service of thou
sands of positions now exempt. Sem
ator Schwartz favors the continued
exclusion of Tennessee Valley Au-
thority positions, contending that the
independent personnel system main
tained by the T. V. A. is better suited
to its needs than regular civil serv-
Ice.
The editorial was addressed prin-
cipally to Senator Schwartz's argu-
ment that T. v. A. authorities should
have wide latitude in choosing en-
ployes who profess a belief in the
feasibility and wisdom of the act"
and to his statement that those en-
ployes brought under civil service will
not afterwards "be worth a dime" to
the Democratic party.
Evening star., 1940-04-25
Doubts Freedom
OF w. p. A. Voters.

OF w. p. A. Voters.
To the Editor of The Star:
The destruction Of democratic institu-
tions is inevitable when the balance of
power is lodged in beholden voters.
That fact is the reason for every cor
rupt practice act.
Col. Harrington is quoted this morning
as saying that 100000 (the figure itself
is appalling) persons on relief can vote
as they please.
But can they? Not if "as they please"
means "as free citizens should" for they
are bound by necessity to support the
very system Of which they have be-
come beholden part. With minor ex-
ceptions it is therefore inevitable that
they will support it by their votes-re-
gardless Of ultimate conseQuences-for as
long as they can.
April a. HARRISON TILGHAdAN..
Evening star., 1940-04-25
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
oedr the name and address OF
the tortter. although the use OF
a pseudonyn1 for publication is
permissible. Please be brier
Evening star., 1940-04-25
Senator Schwartz Efaborates
On Civil Service Statement.

OH ClVH service statement.
To the Editor OF The Star:
I believe your recent editorial in
reference to my testimony before the
Senate Civil Service Committee gave
your readers an erroneous impression
OF the Tennessee Valley civil service
merit system, and also of the facetious
remarks I made about Republican OBJ
lection to covering" Democrats into the
classified lists. Certainly I have always
been an advocate of the civil service,
more secure tenure and better pay
than civil service employees now receive.
I will appreciate publication Of the fol-
lowing copy OF what I said before the
committee.
Senator Schwartz: Mr.. Chairman,
might say word, probably facetiously
on the situation-the record may have
1t, however, understand that there is
some criticism on the theory that most
of the employees who may be covered
into the civil service happen to be Demo-
Gratis or 1t is presumed they happen to
be Democrats.
"The chairman: That may be violent
assumption.
Senator Schwartz: Well, now SO far
as. am concerned, Of course, I come
from q small State and have only
had opportunity to make few appoint
Evening star., 1940-04-25

The Associated Press I3 exclusively entitled to
the use for repubca ton of all news dspa tches
credited to It or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein
herelr also are reserved
Evening star., 1940-04-25
Decides, After All,
To Keep Dog.

TO the Editor Of The Star:
My dog Fritzie disappeared yesterday.
He is a faded gray mongrel with a
black spot on his left shoulder. But
don't misunderstood me-this is not an
appeal to have you find him. I should
say not! Fritzie was an awful nuisance.
Glad he's gone. Of course, I hope he
wasn't run over by an auto, or stolen
oy some one who abuses dumb beasts,
but his absence is mighty relief to me.
The things I've had to put up with!
tracking mud all over the house, she'd
dlng hairs likewise, gnawing my shoes
boy, how that last provokes me! And
ne barks anytime in the dead of night.
even II there be no burglar within 7
miles.
Why have kept him? I don't know.
Sometimes his dark brown eyes do kind
OF get you, though. Seem to look into
the soul OF man. Guess I'm sort of a
god to Fritzie. But nothing like that
can be worth all the bother, no sir.
My neighbor next door, very emf
nently fine lady, is arranging for a legal
action against Fritzie; he keeps her
awake by night and investigates her
garden by day. Who can blame her?
Well, thank goodness, my troubles are
over now because Fritzie is gone and I
am sitting peacefully alone here in the
kitchen writing you this letter. What
for? 1 give up. Came in here lust
by habit, suppose, as I always feed
Fritzie in the kitchen about this time,
He generally gets his food on the floor
SO that have to clean up, often under
the stove. Nothing but a big worry
excuse me, please.
Just as I thought. It was Fritzie
scratching at the door. He's come back.
Jumping up on me. Down, Fritzie!"
Now he's resting his head on my knee
and looking at me. Confound it, there's
something you can't understand about
this business Those dark brown ewes
do look into the soul of a man. Yep. I
am sort of a god to Fritzie. Wonder if
the darn rascal isn't worth the little bit
of bother I've been whining about, after
all? Good old Fritzie, glad you can't
read, fellow" :,
Got to stop now to give Fritzie his
dinner, and then call up a good lawyer.
April %. ROGER GISH McDARE.
Evening star., 1940-04-25
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-11-22
EASTERN SHORE PUBLIC
SERVICE SUED FOR $4,000

Alleging that negligence of the
Eastern Shore Public Service Com
pany was responsible for an accident
which caused the death of her hus-
band last July End, Mrs. Audrey Le-
nora Bell, widow of Guy Bell, de-
ceased has filed suit for $4,000 al
legged damages due her and her four
infant children.
w. Guy Bell was killed while work.
ing for the John A. Robbins Co.,,
Inc, contractors of Philadelphia, on
the addition made to the building oc-
cupied by the McCrory Five and Ten
Cent store on Race Street. The cause
Of action filed by Mrs. Bell, the wild
ow, alleges that her husband was en-
gagged in helping to put into place a
steel girder when a metal crane
which was being used to raise and
lower the girder came in contact
with a high tension electric wire,
causing Bell to sustain an electric
shock and fall to concrete floor
eight feet below him, sustaining a
broken neck from which death was
immediate.
The electric wire is alleged to have
been negligently placed by the Pub
lie Service Company.
The suit is brought in the name Of
the widow, individually and as next
friend Of Rachael Audrey Bell, Con-
stance Janet Lee Bell, Gloria Fay
Bell and Kay Francis Bell, and to
the use of the New Amsterdam Casu-
atty Company, Rachel Audrey Bell,
the Oldest Of the infant children, is
alleged to be four and a half years
old, while Kay Francis Bell, the
youngest, was born about month
after her fathers death.
The New Amsterdam Casualty Co.,
is alleged to have been ordered to
pay compensation insurance in COM
pliance with the State Workmans
Compensation Law, and is made a
party to the suit in order to recover
from the Public Service Co., the a.
mount it may be called up to pay.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-11-22
ter, Eleanor, spent the weekend with
Miss Lottie Fooks.

ter, Eleanor, spent the weekend with
Miss Lottie Fooks.
Mr.. Levin B. Disharoon celebrated
his S4th birthday on Sunday and was
given card shower. He received 95
cards from relatives and friends.
Mrs. Linda Price is spending the
winter with Mr.. and Mrs. William
II. Price in. Philadelphia.
Miss Mabel Perdue and Miss Anna
Jones spent Sunday in Washington.
Mrs. Paul Kenney entertained five
tables at bridge on Saturday evening
in honor of Mrs. c. F. Grier of Wheel
ing, w. Va. Her guests were Mrs.
Frank Fooks, Mrs. c. Norwood Shock
ley, Mrs. J. Herman Perdue, Mrs.
Sherwood Ferris, Mrs. Harry F. Gov
ington, Mrs. William G. Kerbin, ST.,
Mrs. F. S. Waesche, Mrs. Howard
Rodgers, Mrs. o. Perry Simmons,
Mrs. William S. Evans, Mrs. Walter
Onley, ST., Mrs. William c. Powell,
Mrs. Elliott Marshall, Mrs. c. Irwin
Jones, Mrs. Charles w. Corddry, Mrs.
Newall Corddry, Miss Elizabeth Mum
dy, Miss Lucille Collins and Miss
Lena Riggin. Nj
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Jensen and
Mr.. Glenworth Sturgis Of Perth Am
boy, N. j., will spend next week with
Mrs. A. D. Sturgis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Godfrey, of
Hicksville, Long Island, spent Fri
day with friends here.
Mrs. Clement Outten has returned
after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
Watson in Wilmington and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Kensey, Jr., in Dover.
Miss Margaret Harmon spent the
weekend with relatives in Westmin-
ster and Baltimore.
Mrs. James Parks and Mrs. Paul
Parsons entertained in honor Of Miss
Elma Shockley on Tuesday evening.
Miss Shockley has accepted a posi-
ton in Philadelphia and left on We'd
nesday.
Miss Roberta Davis visited rela-
tives in Upper Darby, Pa, this week.
Mr.. William II. Price spent several
days in Baltimore, last week.
Mrs. Annie Davis, of Pittsville
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-11-22
Snow Hill News

Mrs. C. f. Grier, of Wheeling, w.
Va, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
N. S. Ferris and DR.. Ferris.
Anniversary week will be observed
in Whatcoat Methodist Church from
November oath to December LIST. DR..
J. J. Bunting will preach Sunday
morning, November oath, DR.. Frank
Herson Of Milford, Del, on Tuesday
evening. On Wednesday evening a
covered dish supper will be served to
the membership and Thursday even
ing Rev. Jno. Wootten, of Pocomoke,
will preach and Rev. Frank White, of
Ridgely, Md, on Friday evening. On
Sunday they will have a Memorial
service.
Miss Madeline Godfrey, of Madison
College, Harrisonburg, Va, is spend
ing the holidays with her mother,
Mrs. Cora Godfrey.
Mrs. N. s. Ferris entertained three
tables at bridge on Monday in honor
of Mrs. c. F. Grier.
Rev. and Mrs. George E. Sterling
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Benthal in Phoebus, Va, this week.
Miss Barbara Ards is spending the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Ards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Harris, Of
Chicago, ILL.,, visited Mrs. Sadie Har-
ris and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Harris
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin T. Truitt
entertained at dinner party on
Thursday before the Cotillon Dance.
Their guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
E. Richardson and Mr.. and Mrs. Cal
vim Pruitt Of Berlin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Onley, Jr., and Miss Francis
Scarborough of Girdletree, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mock, of Salisbury, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Brimer and Mr.. James Stur-
gis.
Miss Grace Higgins, of Philadel-
phia, spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. Russell Hig-
gins.
A surprise party was given Miss
Berta Bradfrd on Friday evening in
honor of her birthday. Her guests
were Rev. and Mrs. George Z. Ster-
ling, Ms. Earl White, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Vincent, Mrs. Roscoe Smack,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hargis Bradford and
daughter, Ellen, Mrs. Daniel H. Brad
for, Miss Marjorie Godfrey and Miss
es Henrietta and Madelyn Bowen.
DR.. William H. Ricketts, is visiting
his brother, DR.. Dewitt Ricketts, and
Mrs. Ricketts, in Point Pleasant, N. J..
Miss Hazel Disharoon was the
guest of Miss Shirley Townsend in
Wilmington, this week.
Miss Jane White spent the week.
end in New York and Boston.
Mrs. Marie Birmingham entertain
ed the officers Of Worcester Chapter
102 o. e. S. at dinner party on
Tuesday.
Miss Irma Lee Disharoon, of Glen
Burnie spent the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Dish
aroon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Willis, of
Merchantsville, N. j., spent the week.
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Ohio Ay-
delotte.
Mrs. Elmer Shields visited rela-
tives in Parksley, Va, last week.
Mr.. Burleigh c. Fooks and daugh-