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Evening star., 1940-07-04
Raging Forest Fires
In Timber Regions
Cause Smoky July 4
Fireworks BIumed
For Many BIozes
In Purched Forests
By the Associated Press.


SEATTLE, July 4.-Fireworks
added today to the fire jitters Of the
worried guardians of Pacific North
west powder barrel" forests.
Scores of fires throughout Oregon,
Washington and British Columbia
made a smoky Independence Day
for 5000 or more fire fighters
In timberlands which have been
dried like chip by nearly a month
Of unbroken hot, dry weather.
Maj. c. S. Cowan, chief warden
OF the Washington Forest Fire As
sociation, reported last night that
more than 10 fires had been started
in Western Washington by fire.
works within a week.
weather predictions of warmer
weather and low humidity were the
worst of all possible news" he de-
clared.
Fears Confiagration.
'We are sitting astride a powder
barrel, and conditions are just right
for disastrous fire like the one
which destroyed the town of Ban
don, Greg, in 1886"
The fire fighters already had too
much trouble on their hands, with
out the threat from careless cele-
orators.
One farmhouse fire at Jasper,
Greg, 10 miles from Eugene. added
tragedy to the flaming trail of de-
struction. Burning of their home
claimed the lives of three children
of Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Chase.
On another front, the little set
tlement of West Timber, Greg, suf-
fered the loss of IL of its Is homes.
Ten logger families were left home
less. The fire spread from the aban-
doned Eagle Lumber Co. while many
of the residents were away from
home battling a forest fire.
1000 Fight Two Fires.
Most of the dozens of reported
fires were controlled before gaining
disastrous proportions, but two ma
ior conflagrations in Lewis County,
Southwestern Washington, were on
an "off again, on again" basis.
At the west end of the county,
the Mcdonald fire, which forced sew
eral families to pack their belong
ings temporarily two days ago, ap-
peared to be held momentarily in
check, but the fighters success de-
pended on caprices of the winds.
Nearly 1000 men battled pair of
fires which refused to be controlled
over an estimated 7000-acre swath,
in the east end, south of Vail.
Most of the burn was in cut-over
slashings.
Evening star., 1940-07-04
Supper Club Notes

Anchor Room-Lounge at the An
napolis Hotel; no dancing, but en-
tertainment by Matt Windsor and
his accordion.
Casino ROyal-Shows featuring
several acts and a chorus, nightly
at 7:30, 10:3O and / am. Dancing
to Eddie Wald's music.
Hamilton HOtel-Milton Davis and
the orchestra play for dancing IN
the Rainbow Room from 6 until 7
and from 10 to l..
Hi-Hat LOunge-At the Ambassa-
dor Hotel. entertainment nightly.
Lotus-Shows, featuring several
acts and a chorus, at l, 7:30 and
1870 pm; dancing to Bill Strick-
lands Orchestra; minimum charge.
Lounge Riviera-Gay and intimate
spot at 2400 Sixteenth street, with
dancing until 1:45 with music by
Pete Macias and his orchestra. Songs
by Harriet Derck.
Madrillon-Spanish and American
cuisine; dancing from 7:30 on to
music by Carr Van Sickler, Don
Shook and their orchestra, and to
the Trio Lirico in the rumba and
conga tempt. Songs by Adelita
Varela.
Mayfower Lounge-Dick Rooms
Orchestra plays for dancing from 5
to 7 and after 10, when there's a
minimum charge.
Maryland Club Gardens-Dancing
nightly at the suburban resort on
the Marlboro pike is to music by
Nadine and her Co-eds. Broadway
revues nightly.
Neptune ROOm-DoWntoWn res
taurant, with entertainment from
$50 to $50 and 10 to l by Pianist
Evalyn Tyner and the famed Milt
Herth Trio.
O'Donnell's Farms-Suburban eX-
tension of the popular downtown
dining-out resorts. Out the MARI
boro pike.
Shoreham Terrace-Out beside the
cool green of Rock Greek Park and
a favorite summer rendezvous. There
is floor show nightly, dancing to
music by Barnee and the Maxim
Lowe Orchestra. Cover charge.
Spanish Garden Ballroom-Glen
Echo Parks spacious dance pavilion,
with dancing nightly except Sun
DAYS from till midnight, to music
by Paul Kain's Orchestra. Songs by
Adele Van.
Starlight Roof-Popular refuge
from heat, atop the Roger Smith
Hotel, where there is ever breeze,
even on the hottest night. Dancing
is to music by Arthur Herbert's
Orchestra.
Evening star., 1940-07-04
Births Reported

Garfield and Elizabeth Swift, boy.
Bainbridge and Ruth DAVIS, poS.
Jsmes and Helen Jarrett; s.of, o1y' nov
william and Elizabeth MacNeal. girl.
Cecil and Evelyn Floyd, boy.
Paul and Margaret Frank boy.
Richard and Irmgard Bother; boy,
Joseph and Marian Yanchulis, boy.
Marvin and Dorothy Schleeper; BOY
Earl and Beulah Vermillion. boy.
william and Florence Dunn, boy.
Alphonso and Theresa Cucchiaro; boy.
Samuel and Ruth Smith, girl.
Fred and Lottie Wash. girl.
RobeT. and d Midi Mildred .SlYi MHlvn, in, girl
Paul and Catherine McGraw, boy.
Thomas and Mimi Burch, boy.
Julian and Neya stearns, boy.
rirya Henry and aHp porethy & upfoid. boy. .
Bruce and Alice watkins, boy;
Gregory and Shirley Eaton, boy.
Alfred and Edith Quici. boy.
william and Louise Scanlon, boy.
Claude and Edith Wood. boy.
John and josephine. Collins 3r, boy.
Maeom SnmeS ana and ssde Edsstt GUa boy SHs
GIarde and Annie Taylor. boy;
Charles and Mary Whipple, girl.
Galen and Virginia Royalty, girl.
K. w and Daisy Gray. girl.
Francis and Catherine Cole, girl.
Charles and Marguerite Raymond, girl.
James and Roberta Jewell, girl:
Charles and Edna Connor, girl.
William and Ethel Jefferson, girl.
Frederic and Bertha Flood, girl.
James and Johanna Stewart, boy.
Howard and Rose Holloway, girl.
William and Violet Henderson. jr., girl.
James and Evelyn Carter. girl.
John and Annie Crutchf1eld. boy.
Lawrence and Carrie Hoover boy.
Blakley and Rosa Hughes, girl.
Evening star., 1940-07-04
LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

We Judge a country by the type
of homes built by the citizens OF
that country. The dwellings tell
an observant person much about
the climate, aff1uence of the builder
and the needs of the occupant.
This same condition, ina way, is
true of our birds, when 1t comes to
a residence, or rather nursery.
Each nest, if you would take the
time to make a close observation,
would reveal much to you.
Plovers are interesting blrls.
Their choice OF building site and
the fashion in which the nursery
is constructed give you a clue to
the family habits of the members.
Belonging to the order OF shore
birds, which includes about IS spe-
cies of rather small birds-which,
during their breeding season, enjoy
a cosmopolitan distribution - the
plovers are more or less migratory
and are capable of covering great
distances between their summer
and winter homes.
Since plovers are extremely shy
birds and have a keen sense OF
hearing, it is almost impossible to
get within reach of them for close
study purposes. If you have found
their hideout and are able to stay
perfectly still for long time, so
that the birds return to their scene
of activity, you may have the
pleasure of watching them about
their domestic duties.
The nest Is always placed on the
ground. There Is little attempt to
do more than select natural hol-
low and in it arrange a few dead
leaves. There is no plan to conceal
this scantily furnished bassinet.
The eggs in it-and there are
usually four-will be marked and
spotted with dark colors in such
fashion as to be protected from the
average eye beholding them. They
even resemble the pebbles by which
they are surrounded near their nest
The mother IL also clothed so
that she attracts - little attention
Evening star., 1940-07-04
Canada Bans III u. ).
Periodicals During War
BY the Associated Press.

BY the ASSOClaleU fItSs.
OTTAWA, July 4 Canadian
Press. The entry of 1T United
States periodicals into Canada has
been banned since the start OF the
war and 10 others are in process
of being excluded, government
spokesman said yesterday in the
House OF Commons in answer to a
question from r. L. Church, Toronto
Conservative.
Church asked specifically about
the Chicago Tribune and the Satur-
day Evening Post. He said they car
ried articles detrimental to the pros
ecution of the war.
The spokesman replied that press
censors had not recommended the
exclusion of the two publications
because they were not satisfied
that the nature and quantity OF such
subversive material as these publica-
tions might have contained war
ranted exclusion from this country
in the light of other considerations
which were involved in such drastic
action" but that every issue OF
these publications is being carefully
examined and the policy adopted is
based on current contents"
Evening star., 1940-07-04
Report on Studies
OF Women's 5 Role in
Defense Due Soon
Committee Maps Its
Recommendations on
Employment Standards
BY OLIVER MCKEE.

Designed to protect the health and
welfare OF woman workers in the
national defense industries, and in
crease their efficiency, the Depart
ment of Labor will soon make public
its standards for the employment
of women in the defense program
Miss Mary Anderson, director of the
Women's Bureau, announced today
A Labor Advisory Committee
headed by Miss Anderson was ap-
pointed recently by Secretary Per-
kins to survey the problems of wom-
an workers In the defense industries.
This committee has completed its
recommendations, and they will be
released by the Department of
Labor in a few days.
The proposed standards will cover
wide range, Miss Anderson re-
vealed. They will include health
safeguards, safety, training and
working conditions. Every effort
will be made to obtain the accept
ance of these standards by the war
materials industries.
Program to Employ Thousands.
The national defense program will
give employment to thousands of
woman workers, Miss Anderson pre-
dicted. About 100000 women now
listed as unemployed by Federal
agencies have had technical training
or experience, which would fit them
to do some kind of work in the
defense program. According to the
1880 census. there were 100000
women gainfully employed in the
United States. OF this number, ap-
proximately 100000 were employed
in the producing and distributing
industries.
Women can do many jobs as well,
II not better, than men, Miss Ander-
son said. In precision work, in
measuring, and in operating drill
presses, for example, women have
made excellent records. In aviation
factories women are used to cover
airplane wings with cloth. In near
ly every national industry, there are
some JODS suitable LOT WONlcIl.
Safeguards Essential.
Certain safeguards, however, are
essential, Miss Anderson declared.
Women are more susceptible than
men to lead and several other in
dustrial poisons. Before going to
work in big machine shop, with its
great noise, women need training.
Provision for rest periods is also i'm
portant, she said, to protect the
health of woman workers in fac
tories making national defense ma
terials.
Clothing is expected to find a place
in the recommendations of the Labor
Advisory Committee. Unless they
wear special clothing, women may
face greater dangers in mass pro-
duction factories than man workers
The committee has given much
study to the question OF cloth
ing, from the point of view OF safety
and efficiency, rather than style.
After its recommendations are
made public, the committee will
continue to investigate the health
and welfare problems OF woman
| workers.
Evening star., 1940-07-04

Of persons pass by, never seeing
them.
The same may be said for the wee
chicks that hatch from them. The
babies are covered with soft buff
or grayish-brown down. This is
spotted with black and white and
the young golden plovers have
bright wax yellow, dots over their
downy birthday garments. Whether
these youngsters have any special
reason for 1t or not, they surely
know how to lie still when q stran-
ger approaches. With their perfect
camounage they escape your atten-
ton. Only their bright black eyes
give them away. 1t is test Of your
ability as an observer to find either
the eggs or the babies Of the plover
tribe,
Evening star., 1940-07-04
Natures Children
Killdeer PlOver Nest

as possible, and if you should ap-
proach her she slides from her nest
without any noise whatever; then,
quickening her pace, between
brisk walk and run, she soon at
tracts the attention of the intruder
away from the nest and its con-
tents. The father is party to this
performance.
After all Is still, you may see the
couple approaching the nest again.
1t is about the only way to find it.
Almost prfect in their protective
coloration, the eggs lie exposed, to
the whole world, yet so wonderfully
safe from detection that hundreds
Evening star., 1940-07-04
Service Orders
BUREAU OF NAVIGATION.

BUREAU OF NAVIGATION
Shaner, 1t. Leland G., from Cruiser Divi-
- sion to Cruiser Division 6.
Smith. 1t. Harry. from Cruiser Division 3
TO Cruiser Division 8.
Moore, 1t. d. g. John A., from U. S. S.
Sands to U. s. 8. S-33.
Nixon; Ensign Harold E., from U. 8. 8.
Williams to Philadelphia
MEDICAL CORPS.
Smith, 1t g. e. Jaroud B., 1r., from
Charleston to Pensacola.
DENTAL CORPS.
Frazier. Comdr; George M. from Norfolk
to Portsmouth Va
Farnsworth, 1t. Comdr. Ray E.. from
U. s. s. Oklahoma to Puget Sound
SUPPLY CORPS.
Lamar, Capt William W, from Newport
to 9th Naval District.
SpeisseggeS Comdr John M, from u S. S.
Pennsylvania to San Diego.
McNulty II. u. 81 Leo j., from Newport
to Boston
Myers, 1t. q. 81 Richard L, from Pearl
Earbor to Babson Park Mass
o Handley, 1t. d. g. John G., from Patrol
Wing to Seattle.
Evening star., 1940-07-04
IS Seized in Anti-Nuzi
Demonstration in Bruzil

BY the Associated Press.
BUENOS AIRES, July 4-Twenty-
five persons were arrested last night
when anti-Nazi demonstrators tried
to prevent exhibition of a German
film, "Siegfried Line" at the Central
Cinema.
Police dispersed other groups
which attempted street demonstra-
tions later.
Evening star., 1940-07-04

Rambling Wreck from Georgia
Tech" Those Maryland fried
chicken dinners at Tom O'Donnell's s
Farm are homegrown Tom has
some 1000 head Cor whatever you
call VI of Plymouth Rock, etc, on
the premises "WoWw vows a
ringsider as a lovely young thing
enters the Madrillon. what a
honey" Hail." growls his cynical
companion, 1--WE use that kind for
bait where come from"
Evening star., 1940-07-04
SAlESMEN.

WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY for ? sales
men familiar with D. c. property. Must
be able to furnish good character refer
ences. See Mr.. White.
VIM. NJ. THROCKMORTON.
201 Invest. Bldg Realtor. District 6092
SALES MANAGERS or statesmen
with excellent direct selling rec
ord for real $4,000 opportunity.
Responsible, ambitious and self
confident men for 10-year serv-
ice program to executives and
institutions. Three successful
men will be given State manag-
er's contracts. Maryland, Vir-
ginia and West Virginia now
open. Arrangement includes es-
tablished Government contract,
school and library franchise and
draw against commissions. Must
necessarily be finished, high
powered statesmen. We will train
you and furnish contracts for
every call. See Mr.. Seals, Encylo-
paedia Britannica, 421 Star Bldg.
Evening star., 1940-07-04
LOST

LOST.
CIRCULAR PIN. silver. vicinity F St.. Nj.
Pleasant car or Col. I'd. July l.. Senti-
mental value. Reward. AID. o421-W.
DOG, male, white and tan. Cleveland tap.
Return to manager, Burlinston Hotel IA
DOG. female collie, tan with white mark
inss; reward. Temple 1867.
poG; scotty black, 5 answers to the nam name
in Brookland. Hobart 4643.
DIAMOND PIN, shaped like rose, during
last week Of June. Reward. Emerson
sO31.
DOG, dark brown and white, part bull.
80 name fm of Please t r.turn oT cali
Michigan $3.50. Children's pet.
initiated A. F. H. or A. F. Hintze,- Notify
90l Va ave. s.w. Reward. DI. 4561
nS II mSs as es PsTf ma
Reward. Kensington 334-W. A.
GLASSES. gold chase rim. in brown leather
case. Monday eve, July /. Reward. Tenn
pie 55S2
KEYS s. on A., : chain: Reward if returned
LosTIBlaek cat with S1i6 white breast eaa,s vi
iet EtH' SENTIMENTAL sHiH Value. s454 soth St. NV
EN-. S134.
RING. platinum, opiong diamond settiHs, .
smaller ones at each end, Engraved "A. r.
r to M. M. M" Liberal reward. Adams
RING, white gold with ? light acauama-
rines and 2 small diamonds. Reward.
sPITz, large, white, answers to the name
Chico" in the vicinity OF Brookland.
SUITCASE, small. containing babys clothes,
en- route to Dares Beach via LandoVer I'd.
Warfleld 1754.
SUITCASE airplane luggage. light tan. in
rear Of Broadmoor Hotel. Reward. Call
Woodley 5000 Apt. 116. "
WRIST WATCH, lady's Hamilton, black
cord. Reward. Randolph 51l4 or Metro
WRIST WATCH, oblong. white gold, black
cord. lost Monday, downtown section; re-
ward North 2136.
FOUND.
BRING OR REPORT deserted, stray animals
ags Sn to hs ss Anma in Atsnte 14
SPECIAL NOTICES.
I WILL NOT BE REsPoNsIBLE FOR
RENEE s. SPURCK. 325 1st st. ne. A.
1 WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
%Ss asDs WiIsM p H. any RsE a
Baltimore rd., Silver Spring, Md. A.
l WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FoR. ANY
debts unless contracted for by myself. a.
b: MCCLELLAN. 243 Rock Creek Church
/ AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BILLS
JOHNSON, llO1 N. J. ave. Sc. A.
FALSE TEETH REPAIRED
WHILE YOU WAIT.
Private Waiting Rooms.
Robt. B. Scott, Dental Tech Rooms a01- 1-9G2,
Westory Bldg. 605 14th at z. NE. 1888
HELP MEN.
AUTO BODY MAN. experienced good op-
portunity for right man. Apply Mr.. Brooks,
Ourisman Chevrolet. 610 st. ne.
AUTO PAINTERS HELPER, must have
experience. Frank Small, Jr, 2l5 Pa.
AUTO sALEsMAN-we pay the highest
opportunity for man who wants to make
real money. Plenty floor periods, plenty
Of leads. Frank Small Jr Ask for Mr..
Viands, 733 11th st. Sc.
BARBER, experienced; $40 per week guar
anteed and commission. Apply 953 9th
st. NV.
BRICKLAYERs, coiored. Apply Powhatan
and Bashford rds.. Alexandria, Va.
BRICK LAYERS (2). new construction.
Apply 3616 14th st. NV.
CARPENTER FOREMEN, new construction.
Apply 1915 14th st. NV.
COLLEGE STUDENT for 10 weeks work
with apparel -hrm; no exp; good pay.
1927 Eye NV, RIM. 205, 9:30 to 1890
DR1yER;;pA@cKER @ ;ior moy.ns and stoIsse
iss ssa ss ssss ss "a as; ts:s'
Evening star., 1940-07-04

Business cards under Special No
tices and all advertisements under
Personal. Sc per line additional
Business advertisements under
Situations Wanted will be charged
the regular classified rate.
The Star is the great Want Ad"
medium Of Washington. and the
rates charged are far lower than
those Of newspapers in other large
cities Nothing is so cheap consld-
ering the results obtained
Evening star., 1940-07-04
CLASSIFIED AD RATES
Locol Advertisers

Three Lines (Minimum)
l time 23c line e--s 5 SO
3 times 20c line ne--- 180
7 times 19c line tconsecutively) 399
Transient advertisements cash.
Additional space pro rata
Claims for errors must be made in
time for correction before the sec
ond insertion.
DEATH NOTICES-$125 per in
sertion for 10 lines or less: l5c per
line for additional lines.
Situations Wanted
Reduced Rates
z lines l time. zoe line go
3 lines. 2 times, 18c line 1903
3 lines, 3 times, 15c nne--- 1.35
Evening star., 1940-07-04

Hindenbure Crosh Costly
Insurance losses on the dirigible
Hindenburg were nearly s2,500,0O0,
largest in aviation history.
Evening star., 1940-07-04

906 New York ave. Price reasonable
GASOLINE STATION FOR LEASE.
Fully equipped complete lubrication faeiii.
ties: well located. Call Chestnut 5000.
Mr.. Kelley or Mr.. O'Hrisu.
Evening star., 1940-07-04

'Wash.'s Largest Rooming House Brokers'"
90S 10th st. NV. Ma. 1854.
PAWNBROKERs ExCH. (2), estab years,
will sacrifice: doing $4,000 per year.
Phone IA. 6419. A.
BOARDING HOUSE, Rhode Island ave near
/ 9th NV; IA rooms 3 baths; garage;
completely furnished $3.50 down; check.
Edwin l. Ellis. 1910 Vermont ave, Rn.
217. MA. 1910.
Evening star., 1940-07-04
HELP MEN.
By Bruno

ELECTRIC APPLIANCE SERVICEMAN,
must be thoroughly experienced in complete
repairs on washers. ironerS and other ma
lor appliances. 1920 18th st. NV.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16

LuelI p4dCCs
81 thought Dizzy Dean was going
to be throwback to the old days
until Diz hurt his arm. He always
wanted to pitch. To be In there.
But there are mot many left like
that. They'd rather be resting up.
Not Enough Leg York
"The kids today rarely use their
legs. They ride in place of walking.
I always had to walk. Maybe five
miles-maybe 20 miles. The old
time pitchers had to work in so or
go games. Maybe more. I've seen
them come out long before the ball
game was scheduled to start in or
der to get the kinks out of tired
arms, working out slowly for over
80 minutes. But not today. Most of
these kids today can't take it. They
have come up the easy way. They
have to be pampered.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16

had to make three subconscious esti-
mates-the distance of his target,
the speed at which it was moving
in order that he would know how
far ahead to aim and the speed Of
his bullet. The skilled marksman
learned to make allowance for these
three factors instinctively, but never
could explain satisfactorily how he
did it. Only one Of these elements
Of craftsmanship, the velocity of the
bullet, could be measured &C
curately.
But, says the report, cit has been
found recently by experiment that
there is an appreciable loss of time
in pulling the trigger. Against the
sky it is practically impossible to
gauge the exact distance of the bird,
and the distance it travels may be
exaggerated because momentum
will carry shot bird some distance
before it falls. An overestimate of
very few feet in these figures will
result in the computation of very
high speeds for game birds. Gum
ners have been prone to attribute
speeds of 100 or even $50 miles an
hour to ducks. sst.tis t '.isf
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16
Government Scientists Record Speed of Bird +

The swiftest birdfiight ever re-
corded accurately is in the neigh
borhood of 175 miles an hour. Ordi-
nary, unhurried fight averages from
20 to 40 miles an hour, according
to the species.
The United States Department Of
Agriculture has compiled a COM
plete record Of the measured fight
speeds of North American and Eu-
ropean birds. The swiftest denizen
Of the skies, according to this COM
pendulum, is the California duck
hawk whose speed, measured with a
stop watch from an airplane, was
found to be between IT'S and 100
miles an hour. The eagle is rela-
lively slow. The Department Of Agri-
culture compiler, found one rather
questionable recorded speed of 100
miles for a golden eagle. Only two
entirely trustworthy records of eagle
speeds were found-one of 80 and
the other of go miles.
Bird speed records more than 20
years old are worthless, the report
explains, because any possible
means of measurement was quite in
accurate and some fantastic esti-
mates were made, ranging up to 5
or miles a minute. Most such
guesses, and by far the most trust
worthy, were made by hunters. A
hunter, aiming at bird in fight,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16

CAN FRANCISCO.-You can't run
- into Ty Cobb without thinking Of
baseball. When / run into Ty, the
Georgia Ghost, I turn the pages
back SO years to 1904 around At
lanta and Royston, Ca, where !
first ran across the phenomenal
STRIPPING who later on was to set
his game on fire.
The thought then was. "If winter
comes, can Cobb be far behind?"
For Cobb was the bluebird harbinger
of spring. It was at that time that
Cobb kept writing me letters, sign
ing Smith, Jones, Brown and Robin
son-all telling me what a great play
er young Tyrus Raymond Cobb was.
I fell for the gag, not knowing that
Cobb was writing them and mailing
them to me from every tank town
stop. Anyway, Ty helped to make
me quite a prophet when I advised
keeping an eye on him.
The Ty Cobb Of 1910 lives just
outside San Francisco, and his two
favorite sports are hunting and golf.
At the age of 54 his hair is thinner