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Evening star., 1942-06-21

In addition to the basic policy OF
the Circus Fans Association, as out
lined last week (all Aid and service
possible to the circus), the members,
as individuals, engage in all sorts of
circus hobbies. Probably the most
widespread OF these Is the collecting
Of items pertaining to the circus.
This is a very specialized field,
since old circus items are not avail
able In stores like books, clothes or
groceries. Occasionally items are
unearthed in an old attic or turn up
on the death Of some unrecognized
fan. However, all too often when
this happens the relics, usually old
programs, posters or handbills, are
consigned to the fire as trash. The
major source Of such material then,
Is the estate of some known fan
and. fortunately, this does not occur
too frequently.
One group of circus fans spe-
cializes in building miniatures OF
circus equipment. There Is a ma
tional organization of these circus
model builders, but so far as the
writer has been able to learn, none
of it's members live in Washington.
Melvin D. Hildreth of the James E.
Cooper Top. Washington, has a
splendid example of this work in his
once, built by New York member.
Favorite items for the collectors
are copies OF the old circus route
books. These are small volumes,
more in the nature of diaries which
have been published by large cir
cuses for many years. They are pro-
duced at the end of each season and
they list the route, names of per-
formers. weather, attendance and
other items of interest about the
preceding season. The date of the
first issue Of this extremely interest
ing little volume is unknown, but it
Is still published annually by Ring
ling Bros. g. Barnum & Bailey and
distributed among the circus mem
bers and their friends.
Scarcest Of all collectors items In
this field are the old steam calliopes.
Mr.. Hildreth knows of only one COL
lector who owns a calliope. Once
the pride OF every circus they have
almost vanished from the scene.
The Ringing Bros. show still uses
one, however.
The local chapter of the CFA
numbers many prominent Washing
tonians among its members. DR..
william H. Mann. Harry P. Somer.
vile, Lawrence j. Heller, DR.. Sterling
v. Mead, Charles G. Carlin and Fred
Evening star., 1942-06-21

Entry blanks for the Arlington
County Kennel Club show on July
4 are In the mail. The show will be
held at the Ballston Baseball Park
and arrangements have been made
with the bus companies to permit
dogs on the buses that stop at the
show grounds on that day.
Local classes will be open to dogs
owned with 50-mile radius OF Alex
andria upon the payment of &
entry fee. They musl, OF course,
also be entered in one of the regular
classes. Champions are barred from
local class competition. .--
One Of the best Of the recent
books on companion dog training
Is Hans Tossuttis volume with that
name. 1t was published by Orange
Judd in New York. In addition to
explicit directions as to just how
to go about training a dog for the
obedience trial classes, the book is
profusely illustrated with photo
graphs of dogs actually going
through those maneuvers.
The Bucks County Kennel Club,
which held its first licensed show
about month ago. is publishing a
most attractive and Informative
club bulletin. 1t Is snappily illus
trated tno pun intended, tells
about the club meetings, shows and
matches, reports the wins Of its
members at other shows and carries
few members advertisements OF
puppies for sale.
Don't overfeed your dog In hot
weather On the other hand, don't
half starve him. And don't think
that because you fill his tummy you
are satisfying his bodily require
ments when you don't give him
meat. Dogs need meat, hot wealth.
er or cold. Cut down on his intake
of fat. Cod liver Oil and vitamin
D supplements are not so necessary
in the summertime-indeed are un-
necessary if your dog is outdoors
most Of the time. Fresh. cool water
is a hot weather must for every
dog. Shade and rest are equally
important.
Evening star., 1942-06-21

lived" They have brought out In
her honor a new edition of the 7
cent issue of 1888, dark ultramarine,
as reproduced herewith. Also re-
leased during the past few weeks
has been a new printing of the s.
cent St. Johns Park caribou design
of 1881, deep violet.
The sale of cancelled Ofhcial
Panama Canal postage stamps by
the Philatelic Agency at the Balboa
Heights, Canal Zone, post Office has
been authorized. Cancellation will
be made with rotary canceller
reading Balboa Heights, Canal
Zone between two waved lines.
Sale of cancelled official stamps by
other Canal Zone post Offices, or by
any Offices or agencies OF the
Panama Canal or the Panama Rail-
road Co. has been prohibited. The
following denominations have been
overprinted Official Panama Canal:
Ordinary stamps, lc, &c, SC, l0c, l5c
zoe. SOC; air mail stamps, Sc, lOc, l5c,
zoe, 3Oc, 40c, 81.
postage except for officiESTAOIN
These stamps cannot be used for
postage except for official business,
hence collectors requests to have
them used in that way cannot be
granted. and cancelled stamps sold
to collectors cannot be used for
postage.
The Philatelic Agency will sell
only run of the mill" stamps and
requests as to centering, plate num-
bers, or position blocks cannot be
granted. No refunds or exchanges
of these stamps will be made.
All orders should be addressed to
Postmaster, Balboa Heights, Canal
Zone and they will be filled in the
order of their receipt.
The Philatelic Agency will begin
filling orders for these stamps
July /, 1912.
Examples of Rumania's prop
aganda stamps for the holy war
against bolshevism' have reached
America
Nominations for the annual
Michael L. Eidsness, jr., memorial
silver plate hereafter will be made
to the president of the Washington
Philatelic Society by the presidents
of the following stamp collectors
organizations: The Collectors Club
of New York; the Stamp Collectors
Club of Hartford. Conn: the Rub
Der City Stamp Club of Akron, Ohio;
the Oklahoma Philatelic Society OF
Tulsa. Okla. and the Philatelic Club
of Los Angeles, Calf.
Otho Larkin Rogers, former Phila-
telic agent of the Post Office De-
partment, we'll and favorably known
to stamp collectors throughout the
United States, now is a major In
the Marine Corps. His address for
the time being is: U. S. M. c., Unit
No. 305, care postmaster, San Fran
cisco, Calf.
The Fleetwood Covers Service Of
Mount Vernon, NJ Y, will sponsor
| special paLrlOtlC COFcIS loi Iiio wan
| the War" and China-America
stamps, July 4 and Z.
Philip H. Ward. jr-. of Philadel-
phia believes that the sale OF the
collections of John H. Clapp, H. M.
Southgate and Col. E. H. R. Green
will have the effect of stimulating
increased activity in philatelic cir
cles, already demonstrating con-
spicuous vitality.
DR.. p. A. Gordon, Marshalltown
Iowa, past president, American
Osteopa thic Association announces
A commemorative poster label for
the 50th anniversary Of the first col
Evening star., 1942-06-21

In the club tournament Bronfn dropped
game to Interhish Chess Association
Champion John Rast
Tomorrow, pm. at 306 Ninth
street NV, the Federal chessists
will engage in both match and social
play and extend playing privileges
to all visitors for the occasion.
Friday, 7:30 pm, at Gordon Hotel,
the fifth and final round for the
District chess championship for men
will be held with these official pair
ings: Shapiro-Stark, Skraly Eaton,
Karson, bye.
Here is the game that probably
cost Shapiro the 1912 District cham
pionship. Shapiro blundered, Skraly
merrily captured a piece-and
downed the erstwhile Massachusetts,
State chess champion!
Evening star., 1942-06-21
NEWS FROM DOGDOM
Notes on Variety of Subjects of Interest
In Washington and Vicinity
By r. r. Taynfon.

Have you ever trained a dog to
come instantly on command? Do
your dog walk right at your heel
whether on leash or OF? will your
dog leave your side on command and
find out for you what that suspicious
noise Is? II you have been success
full in teaching your dogs to obey
these elementary commands. you
have an important contribution to
make to both the Army and to dog
dom.
Dogs for Defense, Inc, is in Ergent
need OF people to train dogs for
Army sentry work. The dogs are
supplied, through Dogs for Defense,
by breeders and other dog owners.
II necessary, Dogs for Defense will
pay board on the dogs in training
at regular boarding kennels, but all
training is done by volunteers. In
addition to being important work,
training dogs is fun. II you are in
terested In learning how, or in do
ing, telephone Falls Church 1462-W.
A cocker spaniel named Admiral
Wags was one of the survivors OF
the U. S. 8. aircraft carrier Lexing-
ton lost in the battle of the Coral
Sea. Wags was the pet Of Rear
Admiral Frederick c. Sherman who
risked his own life to rescue his pet
when the ship was seen to be
doomed.
Another internationally famous
dog succumbed to the sickle of Fa-
ther Time last week. He was Mrs
Florence B. Ilch's homebred collie
Ch. Bellhaven Black Lucason, q
Strikingly marked, heavy coated
black, white and tan dog that estab-
lished a record in the breed Mic
key" as he was known at home, was
considered by his owner and breed
er to be the ultimate In breed per-
fection. He was Of medium size
not exaggerated in any detail. and
full of that elusive thing called
collie character" His wins in
cluded three best of breeds at Madi-
son Square Garden. best of breed
at the largest show in the world
Morris and Essex, and many group
honors as we'll as best of breeds at
smaller fixtures.
Evening star., 1942-06-21
In Local Bridge Circles

voted to adopt the gift OF the
month" plan and to give a certain
amount monthly to some defense or
service project or organization. The
April and May checks went to Naval
Relief "a particularly suitable recip-
lent. since Mrs. D. E. Stephan, aux
lllary president at that time, has
three sons on active duty in the
Navy. The June and July gifts will
be sent to Chinese Relief. However.
omission Of one or more games very
sadly depletes the treasury and only
the fact that the fiscal wear is over
July and 1923 membership dues
are payable makes it possible to
carry on to the extent desired.
The membership drive is opening
Thursday, June Is, with a luncheon
at the Kennedy Warren at 12.30
pm. The Executive Committee will
hold a short meeting at noon of the
same day in the apartment of Mrs.
John Coffee. Following the lunch
all former members who are renew
ing their memberships and all new
members are invited to play in a
ouphcate as guests of the auxiliary
Inc usual script or stamp prizes will
De awarded and rating points issued
Make your reservation now so that
.ile soup won't have to be watered!
MRS. John CofIee, Hobart 8l27. Mrs
Lester Gibson, Adams 1927. and Mrs
r. Vosourgn, Wisconsin TICS. are the
committee women for the event and
WIN be only too glad to book space
for you. 'e".e
MRS. Martin Boyle and Mrs Ma.
rlan Barre have donated dun,,....
poaros to the auxiliary. They now
nave to be endowed, so If YOU have
any new playing cards YOU can snare
orlng them to the party.
Inc names of two new WASHINGTON
masters appeared in the list in tl,a
6rloge Bulletin-Mrs. j. Russell ReI+
ana Mrs. Jack Bennett. Mrs Bejt
completed the PREREQUISITES for
Maxlna cum Laude in bridge at tn.
Ola Dominion and Mrs. Bennett
joined the charmed circle following
the Lynchburg tournament.
The final session of the Wash.
ington Bridge Leagues June game
Will be played of June "A at the
Shoreham. Should attendance war
rant 1t. an open game will be run
concurrently with the District cham
pionships. Leaders of the first Sec
ton, first session. were Alvin Roth
and Louis j. Watson, jr.; DR.. A. J.
Steinberg and Louis Watson sec
ond and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
thinner third, with the Lemons,
l94l winners, tagging way behind.
However, anything can happen
and frequently does-particularly
where Martha and Jim are con-
cerned. Paul E. Golden. director of
the game, announces that 1t will
start promptly at 8:15 and all tardy
players will be penalized.
Trumping your partners ace is
supposed to be one of the major
crimes. Comic strips and cartoons
make much of it with smoking re-
volvers and dueling pistols rampant.
In the following hand illustrated by
r. H. Richards he proves that all
maxims and precepts in bridge may
be broken when the occasion de-
mands.
Evening star., 1942-06-21
rIct CHESS CnampIOnSTlp HNdIS.
French Defense.

EsSayed in the third round of the 1912
District chess championship finals OBJ
serve the queen as she perambulates all
over the chessboard.
Ventnor City, N. j., initiated its
fourth annual invitational masters
tournament last night on the Mu-
nicipal Pier with Mayor Harry S.
Hodson officially opening the chess
congress.
Evening star., 1942-06-21

Collectors again are warned against
paying exorbitant prices for stamps
Evening star., 1942-06-21
Chess Problem No. 456.

By c. W: SHEPPARD. Norristown, Pa.
tOriEinal to The Washington Star for
entry in the international tvo-mover
problem composing tournament, 1g42.)
BLACK MEN.
Evening star., 1942-06-21

This the design for the China stamp to be released at
Denuer Coo Tuesday, July The story OF hoD produced
,oiH be told j. Benzng
OF Engraving and Printing meeting OF Washington
Phaec Society," Lee Sheraton Hotel Fifteenth and streets
wv Wednesday, euenng at S-Post Office Department Photo
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-31
PUZZLED ON TACTICS
OF TOKYO RAID

Editor, The Times: In the news
recently there was an item that
has me puzzled. Brig. Gen. James II.
Doolittle states he gave orders
not to bomb the palace Of the
ruler Of Japan" on his raid over
Tokyo. Doolittle says extreme
care was taken TO avoid hitting
non-military targets. The Mikado
Is the war head in Japan; the same
as our president Is commandment
chief of our forces. Therefore IL
looks to me as IL plain common
sense should be used 10 kin him
off the first chance we get. in any
way or manner We can.
Suppose at the same time a few
women and children were blown
to bits-whst Of it, If we had a
chance TO get Hitler I expect we
would pass that chance Up. too.
IL he didn't happen to be in an
airplane factory or some other
military encampment. I don't
understand that kind OF reasoning,
but then I am only a woman.
wouldn't you think 1t would be
much easier TO start at the top
and work down. rather than kill
off a million or two citizens who
are taking orders from the head
man? MERLE MADDOX.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-31

equivalent to an approval by the
watchdogs Of domestic publica-
tons. Both the Army and Navy
are bending backward to permit
the boys to furnish detailed ac-
counts Of their daily trials and
experiences. But they win have
to crack down II fathers and
mothers run to the local city room
with their sons tales.
High British officials now In
the District Of Columbia throw
frank but fresh light on the mili-
tary value Of the Dieppe raid.
That engagement stirred terrific
controversy In every Allied capt.
tai. particularly Ottawa. London
and Washington. because Of the
fearful losses in what seemed =
comparatively unccnseq uential
gesture.
Churchiil's air and naval repre-
sentafiveS here eonceoe tnat the
casualties were heavy. perhaps
two-thirds Of the invading expedi-
ton Quantities Of material were
LEFT behind on the European shore
and the scrap which they provide
for Hitler's furnaces and machines
Is an asset to the enemy.
But the information obtained
had q tremendous although mega
tive importance The feeling-out
stab revealed to United Nations
commanders that Der Fuehrer has
made meticulous preparations to
repel any large-scale descent upon
the continental coast. II served TO
warn Allied strstegists against q
premature and foolhardy attempt
70 launch q second front In this
area ~ q political move. II also
convinced them that for the pres
ent their task Is to NOW Germany
down by About aerial attacks
through the winter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-31
. Grand Jury Referendums

Two measures The Tacoma Times be-
lieves should be approved ~ the general
election next Tuesday are Referendums
% and "a.
The first provides that the superior
court in each county shall appoint an at
torney to attend the grand jury for the
purpose of examining witnesses and Civ
ing such advice as the jury may ask.
Such an attorney shall not be subject in
any way 10 authority of the county's
prosecuting attorney.
The second measure amends the stat
ute defining duties of prosecuting attor-
neys and provides that they shall not
attend or appear before a grand jury,
except in cases where the call for the
jury was initiated by the prosecutor him
self.
The purpose of the two measures is
clear. They remove. beyond any doubt,
the possibility of suspicion that a pros
ecuting attorney might not use the ut
most diligence in presenting evidence be-
fore grand jury called TO investigate
cases he may have neglected to prose-
cute
There have been cases in Pierce coun-
ts-ihous years dku, VI SOuTSe-Wneu
grand jury investigations very materially
were hindered by hostile prosecuting at
torneys. There have been cases when
citizens, after having induced the superior
court judges to call grand jury, have
refused to submit their evidence because
Of the known hostility of the then prose-
cutting attorney and the denial of the re-
quest for special prosecutor
These measures, Referendums % and
"a, IN no way inhibit the rights of the
prosecuting attorney when the grand jury
is something of his own doing. They do
protect the interests of the public when
the prosecuting attorney might not be in
sympathy with the investigation for which
the grand jury is sought These mea-
sures do no harm, but they do provide
additional safeguards in grand jury in
vestigations.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-31
eTEST QUESTIONS

Can you answer seven Of these
test questions Turn TO page I
for the answers.
!. The United States has de-
clared war on Hungary; true or
false?
?. Which anniversary Of the
signing Of the tripartite pact was
recently celebrated by Axis coun-
tries7
5. Which admiral Of the navy
recently said that People can
live without labor unions
4. Which U. S. senator. at the
age Of 81. is running for re-elee-
ton in November
S. Robert G. Ingersol was an
atheist. an agnostic. or an infidel?
6. Which is lighter. hydrogen or
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-31
. Our Opinions


In his column on this page today Ray
mond Clapper dramatically emphasizes
the fact that the war Is coming realisti-
cally to the home front in America. What
Mr. Clapper says can be construed only
- meaning that from this time on We
have got to get away from the business
as-usual idea IL we are going 10 win this
war.
Confirming what Mr. Clapper says and
presenting in more detail the picture of
an impending food crisis in the United
States Is an article in the current issue
Of Time.
Already Tacoma has had some fan
tastically small experience in what is i'm
pending. Housewives have gone about
their shopping as usual to suddenly awake
to the fact that the space on the grocer's
shelves normally filled with a fayorite
brand of canned goods is empty.
First TO be missed was canned yege-
tables. always staple and in apparently
inexhaustible supply. Then a particular
brand Of coffee disappeared from the
shelves. A few days later many dealers
were entirely out of coffee
For several weeks retail meat dealers
have been limiting the quantity of pork
products to one customer Thursday and
virtually sold out on all meat.
Up to this time there had only been
talk OF general food rationinR. The sugar
ratloning program was so expertly and
quickly put in effect with the help of
Tacoma school teachers that 1t became
m actuality almost before we knew it.
But that was about as far as il would 20.
In great country like the United States
II was unthinkable that there should be
any Of the general food ration that had
been necessary in countries lest fortunate
ly situated.
The situation has changed. Instead
OF talk at Washington there is impending
immediate and drastic action. As Mr..
ClApper says, the government Is moving
in on the home front. II is being made
clear that the war isn't going to be won
on the islands of the South Pacific. or
in Alaska. or by second front in Europe.
That Is where the shooting will be. but
the shooting will lose some of its effect
unless there is 100 per cent backing on
the home front.
Right now American troops holding
the Solomon Islands are handicapped by
lack of supplies. More materials and
more ships to carry them are needed. II
it's too little too late. the shooting will
come to the home front.
All this adds up to the conclusion that
business-as-usual must 20 into the dis
card. Some essential activities outside
the war production industries, of course,
viii have to 60 on. But too much time
out for some of our professionally and
commercially organized recreation too
much insistence on certain rights that
90 with the American way of life, and
too much seeking after personal comfort.
Is out That is, unless we want the Axis
powers to win this war.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-31
SATURDAY. OCTOBER 81

Benefic aspects rule today which
is favorable to the navy and the
air forces of the United Nations.
There is promise for persons who
start new business ventures on a
small scale.
Heart and Home: In the house
hold, the men of the family are
under favorable direction of the
stars. Better incomes are indicat-
ed for older men and good luck
should attend boys fighting in the
war. This is date suspicious for
making plans, a time for syste-
matte programs for winter activi-
ties. Girls should volunteer for
whatever work they can do best.
Women will be in demand in all
the industries. Thousands will
wear uniforms that announce de-
votion to many forms of duty.
Business Affairs: At the end
Of the month war regulations will
add much to bookkeeping tasks
which should be simplified, astrol-
ogers foretell, because there are
to be more complicated tax reg
ulations in the future. Even with
ten per cent contributions for war
bonds the real pinch of war sacri-
flee will not be felt until after
the first Of the year when there
is a sign presaging many economic
problems. Thrift should be prac-
ticed now wherever possible.
National Issues: Freedom from
fear will be much preached, in
coming weeks when too much
thinking OF the war will have
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-31
PUYALUP SAYS
MUCH OBLIGED

As n representative OF the
valley Harvest Committee and in
accordance with its desires. as ex-
pressed at a recent meeting, I
wish 10 take this means OF COM
plimenting the Tacoma Times on
the assistance II provided In the
successful fight to save valuable
valley crops during the past sea-
son.
Perhaps no single feature of the
harvest program bore more re-
suits than the publicity. much of
1t spontaneous on your part. For
this. the community is sppreci-
alive, az 1t has been In the past
during our normal years of cele-
brations-festivals and fairs. all
Of which you have supported SO
Loyalty and enthusiastically.
In full realization OF what out
side help has meant to our farm
industry this past season and how
much food has been saved for the
war effort, this same word Of
commentator and thanks Is ex-
pressed for the many hundreds of
fine people from all walks OF life
and from all parts OF the state and
elsewhere who responded on a
patriotic basis to our calls for help
IN time OF emergency. We feel
certain. In face of tremendous
farm problems and perhaps a
more acute labor shortage another
year. that with such spirit Of help
fulness and sacrifice we not only
will continue to produce food
successfully in this area in DAYS
to come but viii win our war for
survival as well.
Sincerely yours.
REX KELLEY,
Secretary