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Evening star., 1942-09-12
EAST FALLS CHURCH, Va

Dear Sir.
"It was during the 10 minutes pause
which the doctor recommends after
dinner that I had an opportunity of
observing an unusual incident at the
feeder, which is the shelf of the we'll
house opposite my dining window.
The regular guests were there, in
cluding three towhees of the younger
type, the small fry and their mother,
and a pair of cardinals, mother and
daughter, the latter as large as its
mother and just learning to eat from
the board
The newcomer was a field mouse,
which was interested in the sunf1ower
seed as well as bits of corn muffin. First
noticed by the older cardinal and later
the towhee, he paid no attention to
looks of contempt The towhee made a
pass at him. as later did the cardinal,
when he scampered away.
Il have many times wondered what
sort of reception these little field mice
would get, and since I have not seen
my chipmunk for many months, am
afraid to hazard a guess as to whether
he, too became the victim of the birds.
Sincerely yours. o. c."
The common field mouse has always
been a favorite of nature lovers.
More often it is called the meadow
mouse
Johnny Meadow Mouse" as we re-
call, is one of the heroes of stories de-
signed for children
Farmers ordinarily do not look upon
it SO favorably.
1t eats wheat, rye, clover and timo-
thy and probably does a great deal of
damage.
Yet in appearance 1t is such charm
ing rogue that its appeal is instant to
most persons whose livelihood is not
injured by its depredations.
Ordinarily field mice do not come in
doors, except in the most incement
winters.
They are supposed to be much clev-
erer than ordinary mice
In winter they can run along be-
meath the snow leaving no visible trail
Scientists study them eagerly, since
they show how we'll animals can get
along under wide variety of circum-
stances.
There are nearly hundred species
in localities ranging from hot to cold
from high to low.
From Alaska to the desert they
thrive, always showing up as very fat
and sleek.
How do they do it?
Scientists regard them as naturally
well equipped, but, better than that
they have a hardy ancestry.
In other words, to be meadow mouse
means that you have something to be
proud of before you start
Any good photograph of this rodent
will show the qualities which make il
what it is.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Reports Experiences
With Young Vandals.

To the Editor of The Star:
AS former teacher, who has been
annoyed greatly by the destruction of
my fruit end flowers by children in the
neighborhood, I would like to relate an
experience had with two families sew
eral years ago.
I saw three children running from
my Bartlett pear tree with green fruit
in their hands and found that my grape
vines had oeen stripped of green grapes.
which had been strewn all over the
yard. I decided to make polite appeal
to the parents, as l felt no sensible
parents would allow their children to
destroy their neighbors property, and
especially fruit.
So l called ON the family of one little
girl and stated my complaint as kindly
as possible. The father gruff1y shook
his finger at his child and said; Il told
you to stay out of that yard II l hear
of your going in there again I'll beat
you'll" And out of the room he went.
The timid mother was silent. I went
away, feeling I had accomplished MOTH
ing in helping that child.
I telephoned the mother of the two
other children. She was Mortified that
her children, whom she had tried to
teach to respect the property of others,
mad done such thing. She thanked
me again and again for calling. In a
few minutes my doorbell rang and there
were two frightened children. Their
mother stood at the foot of the steps
calling, Say 1t! Say it! Hurry up and
say it!'
Of course I knew who they were and
why they were here and helped them
all I could, but each one was made to
apologize to me. l told the mother she
had done a fine thing for her children
and something they would remember
always
My experience with that family was
the beginning of a true and lasting
friendship. Ex-TEACHER.
Evening star., 1942-09-12

national union for "condoning spe-
cial privileges shown this represen-
tative," and have demanded that
Mr.. Reuthers release from active
military service be rescinded. Earl
Reynolds, president of the local,
added that the Reuther transfer
places our union in disrepute with
the public at time when thousands
of our own men have been and are
being inducted without special priv
ileges"
If Mr., Reuther is the only man
who can perform the duties assigned
to him in WPB, and If they are suf-
ficiently important, the action taken
IN his case would be justified. There
has been no showing to this effect,
however, and in the absence of such
a showing the Reuther incident not
only tends to bring his union into
disrepute, but, of greater Importance
1t involves similar consequences for
the selective service system.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Scrup From Statues

AT first thought it might seem
reasonable to expect that the scrap
metal campaign could be advanced
toward distinctive success by Junk
ing" public monuments. Thomas H.
Benton, the modernist painter, re-
Gently suggested that the Statue OF
Liberty be demolished for its salvage
value. Other disciples of radical
esthetics have proposed the destruc-
ton of such conservative" works as
the Grant Memorial and the bronze
effigies of the heroes of the Revolu-
ton in Lafayette Square. 1t frankly
Is confessed that the war provides
possible opportunity for getting rid
of the classics" which the reformers
dislike.
But would there be any note
worthy practical value In melting
down the monuments which the lay
Evening star., 1942-09-12

a truck to make it available: ask every
driver to give his services, on Saturday,
September H. and Sunday, September 49,
Do not make these days holidays. Call
them work days. Divide the cities and
counties into areas. Each house in each
area should be called on and the people
would give their scrap. Provide con-
venient large-scale collection depots on
railroad lines for expeditions handling.
AS an evidence of Government good
faith give each vehicle owner the right
to buy extra gas needed for these
trips. Give him a ration ticket when
he brings in a load of scrap.
/ have said nothing about paving
any one anything. No one should be
. paid. We, the people, must give of
ourselves, of our time, of our possessions
in cooperative effort If we are to
preserve our liberty If we are to con-
tinue to live.
GEORGE v. PARKHURST.
To the Editor OF The Star:
There Is not enough definite informa-
ton and response to citizens eagerness
to help with the salvage drive.
L know of case where several calls
have been made for collection of an iron
boiler-and no action.
Many have no facilities to carry mate
rails and much is collected in homes
awaiting transport to desired goals.
Would it not be possible for valuable
war materials to be sorted and placed
by trash cans for trash collectors to
carry same? D. C. CITIZEN.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
THIS AND THAT
BIZ Charles z. TraceDeu.

How souirrel-like its pose how glisten-
ing its eye, how proud Its vhiskers7
There are supposed to be far more
field mice than common household mice.
The field mouse has a heavier body
than that of the common house mouse.
The ears are smaller. It's tail is some
what shorter.
Although these mice do not ordinarily
come indoors, as stated, they sometimes
do. and when they do they seem to like it.
Once established, they are difficult to
get rid of, being more wary of traps
than the regular household mouse.
The plain common mouse may have as
many as so children year. whereas the
field mouse is not so prolific.
We do not believe that field mice have
much to fear from the birds except
from hawk or owl both of which catch
them whenever they can.
Nor do the birds have much to fear
from the mice, except now and then,
when an adult meadow mouse will catch
and eat young bird. At times they
get the eggs but this is not often.
Chipmunks have absolutely nothing to
fear from most birds. Birds, on the
other wing, are often seized by these
agile creatures, Probably only young
birds, as yet unfearful. suffer But it
is possible for chipmunks to get to low
nests, and there they seize the young,
and sometimes the eggs
Field mice are even more scampering
in habit than indoor mice.
Yet this scampering seems to lack the
slightly snakelike glide of the ordinary
mice.
The meadow mouse will strike most
beholders as resembling mechanical
| mouse It has something humorous
about it, like the squirrel. These two,
squirrel and meadow mouse, are born
comedians. They achieve this by both
| pose and actions.
| We will never forget one little meadow
mouse which made its home under the
| garage.
| 1t liked to come out to patronize bird
| feeding station placed on the ground
| about six feet away.
| 1t would make regular runs for this
| purpose, just as rats do, but when de-
| tected would not be in any haste to
| retire.
1t would permit you to walk up to
within two or three feet before it would
| run.
The way it then scampered back to Its
nest was treat to see.
In a few seconds it would stick its
little bright eyes out again. looking te
see if the coast we're clear, and If you
did not move much, it would come out
again as if nothing had happened.
Here, the observer felt, was an animal
which knew how to enjoy life
In world in which man seems to bt
able to do nothing more than enjoy
death, which he increasingly inf1icts or
his brother man before his time. let III
be glad for the field mice and the other
| innocent creatures of nature.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Asks About Washington
In Peace Time to Come.
To the Editor OF The Star.

Washington, now the capital OF the
world, becomes ever more and more
fascinating as human spectacle Just
to walk about in the streets or to ride
in trolley cars or buses is an experience
which many must be learning to value
Not only is America represented here
1t happens just as truly that ali the
United Nations are personiied in their
delegates assembled in the District of
Columbia for the work which must be
done if final and decisive victory is to
be gained over the Axis powers.
I wonder what the future holds for
this metropolis? Will the same prin-
ciples Of attraction prevail when the
war has been won and peace Is restoredp
T. X
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Sees Need for Sanctuary
Furnished as Required.

In time of war there are moments
when the average individual is bound to
be depressed by the influence of tragic
events. No great victory can be won
without sacrifice, and most men and
women appreciate that fact Yet it is
hard to give up the dearest treasures of
life-our sons and our brothers, the hopes
we have held for them, our dreams and
theirs. For consolation some turn to
music, others to poetry still others to
nature. The need for sanctuary in sor-
row is real need and it is one of the
fundamental truths of religion that
Providence provides the shelter that the
hurt spirit requires. A. w.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
The Immediate Issue

~ t1Sa~
The Public Utilities Commission
has not attempted to bar testimony
from representative of the Office of
Price Administration as to the ad-
verse effect of an increase in gas
rates in Washington and the reports
of the current hearings do not sup
port Senator Norris suggestion that
the representatives have not been
treated with respect. But as the
issue now before the commission in
sense involves the commissions own
integrity, that issue should be under
stood.
The issue is whether the sliding
scale arrangement between the gas
company and the commission, under
which rates are fixed by a formula
acceptable in the past to both parties
and which establishes the ratio of
earnings to valuation, shows that the
company is entitled to an increase in
rates. With the exception of one
year since 1885, application of the
same formula has resulted in de-
creased rates.
The public does not want any in
crease in rates. Obviously, the COM
mission does not want an increase in
rates. All elements of the formula
deserve and should receive the crit
ical analysis of the commission. But
1t would be as plainly unfair to
change the elements of the formula
now as it would be to change any
rules in the middle of the game.
Chairman Flanagan is acting in the
Interests of the public when he in
sists on that point For it is to the
Interests of the public that the Util-
tiles Commission be as fair to one
side as to the other
Determination of results of the
formulas present application Is more
or less mathematical question, Un-
less the formula itself is changed, by
new interpretations of its compo-
nent parts, it should not be a matter
of any extensive controversy. If
rate increase is indicated, the COM
mission then will have to determine
the factual bearing of a rate in
crease on the cost of living, existing
public policies in relation to con-
trolling the cost of living, the finan-
cial condition of the company and
other pertinent matters involved in
decision whether the rates estab-
lished by the formula are to be
ordered into effect.
1t is to be remembered that the
sliding scale arrangement is not per-
manently binding either on the
commission or on the utility No
such arrangement can divest the
commission of its rate making iuris-
diction. The elements of the sliding
scale formula are subject to modi-
flcation and change. The sliding
scale arrangement can be scrapped
any time the commission chooses to
do SO. But there is an agreement
that such changes shall be consid-
cred only after reasonable notice"
has been given. Before the current
hearings began, neither side gave
notice of any intention to change the
.sules.
Perhaps they should be changed.
Perhaps previous members of the
commission have erred in permitting
the inclusion or exclusion of ele-
ments which constitute the formula.
There is a theory that public utility
rates - along with other prices -
should be kept below designated cell
ings. But the immediate question
before the commission is an unbiased
determination of the effect on rates
of the sliding-scale formula, the
formula itself remaining unchanged.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Complains About Columnist
Who Used Dictator" and "Czar,"

To the Editor of The Star:
You may be trying to please all OF
your readers by printing a columnists
ideas, but when such words as dictator"
and 'czar" are used in reference to our
President when countless people know
he is doing all he can and far more
than most men could and would do
then it seems time to call halt.
REPUBLICAN READER,
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Raises Question About Physicians
Using TaxiS TO Save Own Tires.

~ lie Fsultof OF Inc Stdf.
l have signed pledge to keep my car
IN operation during this period, and
believe all or most of the drivers In this
city will do the same
But there is one thing that l would
like to bring to your attention l have
been told by several doctors that they
are using taxis for their calls during
the day. thereby saving their own cars.
Now, is it fair for doctor to use up
taxi tires il order to save his own? The
doctor, who can obtain tires is wearing
out the tires of the taxi whose operator
cannot get new tires at this time,
JOHN GARDINER.
Evening star., 1942-09-12

A Kansas farmer sent in an order
to a manufacturing company based
on a catalogue forty-nine years old
The way things are going, by next
year 194l catalogue will be Just
about as out of date.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the ,Uriter, although the use of
q pseudonym for publication is
permissible. The Star reserues
the right to edit all letters Nth
q Uie1U to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-09-12

The oft-heralded Japanese attack
on Siberia seems to have adopted the
same slogan as the Washington
Baseball Club-"Wait till next year"
Evening star., 1942-09-12

g. What Is the oldest capital city In
the United States?-E M.
A. Santa Fe, N. Mex. founded about
1910, Is the Nations oldest capital
@. What is the origin of the word
"southpaw"2- I'D. E. P.
A. Baseball diamonds are so con-
structed that the pitchers left side is in
southerly direction; hence the nick
name "southpaw" for a left-handed
pitcher.
@. Which was the largest of the
Liberty Loan issues during the last
war?-G. D. l..
A. The Fourth Liberty Loan, con-
cluded October 18, 1918, was the largest
single loan issued, with more than
22,000o 600 subscribers.
@. Who originated the chain-store
system?-B w. A.
A. The chain store system was be-
gun by the Great Atlantic g. Pacific Tea
Co, which had Is unit stores by 1865.
Q. Who designed the Mormon Tab
ernacle in Salt Lake City?-L. D. E.
A. 1t was designed by Brigham
Young. The tabernacle is $50 by $50
feet and 80 feet to the roof, which
consists of over 100000 feet of lumber
held together by wooden pins.
@. Please give some information about
the soldier for whom the Sam Browne
belt is named-B. r. S.
A. Gen. Sir Samuel Joseph Browne
was a gallant English officer prominent
IN the early Indian campaign and the
Indian mutiny. He served in India
throughout the great Indian mutiny and
Sepoy War and lost an arm at the bat
tie of Seeporah, which really cost him
his life. 1t was the loss of the arm
which caused him to devise a new sort
OF saber belt which later was generally
adopted by the British Army and also
by other military forces.
O. What is meant by the basal meta
bolism rata?-E. A. N.
A. This expression means the small
est amount of energy that will maintain
life when the body Is at rest and no
digestion Is going on.
@. Who coined the slang word hard
boiled"?-C. F. l..
A. 1t is said to have been invented
by Jack Doyle, proprietor of billiard
academy In New York. and was popu-
larized by Tad Dorgan, the cartoonist.
G. Why is iodine important In tbs
diet?-F. ?. G.
A. Iodine is essential for the forna-
ton Of highly important substance in
the secretion of the thyroid gland.
Practically all the iodine in the body
is to be found in this gland, and its
absence IN food or water causes an en-
largement of the thyroid known as SIM
pie goiter
@. When was the big wind In Ire
land?-W. v.
A. The big wind occurred in Ireland
on the night of January 6, 1889 In
Limerick Galway and Athlone hundreds
of houses were blown down and hun
dreds more were burned by the spread
ing of fires.
Evening star., 1942-09-12

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication of all news dispa tches
credited TO II or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein
All rights of publication of special dispatches
herein also are reserved
Evening star., 1942-09-12

Care of the Feet-A large percent
age of Americans who failed to pass
the physical examination when they
were called for military service in the
First World War were rejected be-
cause of defective feet Nine out of
ten people have foot trouble of one
kind or another at some time. CARE
OF THE FEET 32-page authorita-
tive publication, gives general infor-
nation on foot hygiene, and simple
forms of exercise that will strengthen
and improve your feet. Look to the
care Of your feet now. To secure your
copy of this publication inclose 10
cents in coin, wrapped in this clip
ping, and mail to The Star Informa-
tion Bureau.
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Address
Evening star., 1942-09-12

@ Which was the first German coll
ony?-C. B.
A. The first German overseas pos
acquired in 1884 when Chancellor Bis
marck declared that settlements
founded by the Trader Luderity CT
Bremen were under the protection of
the German Empire.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdsktn.

A reader can get the onsDeY to Org
question OF fact BY terittno The Eve-
ming Star Information Bureau. Fred.
eric J. Hasktn. director. Washington,
D. c. Please tnclose stamp for return
postage.
Evening star., 1942-09-12

@. When soldier serving In the
armed forces is taken prisoner does his
family continue to receive an allot-
ment?-P r. J.
A. The War Department says that
If the soldier had made an allotment
to his family. the family will continue
to receive it for a period OF - months
unless some prior determination has
been made as to the definite status of
the man.
Evening star., 1942-09-12
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Evening star., 1942-09-12

Q. What is the oldest capital city In
the United States?-E. M.
A. Santa Fe, N. Mex, founded about
1910, Is the Nations oldest capital.
Evening star., 1942-09-12

@. What is the origin OF the word
"southpaw"?-D. E. P.
A. Baseball diamonds are so con-
structed that the pitchers left side Is in
southerly direction; hence, the nick
name "southpaw" for a left-handed
pitcher.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-13
Christian Science

Spirit" was the subject of the
leSSon-sermon which was read in
all Churches of Christ, Scientist
Sunday.
The Golden Text was: Where
the Spirit of the Lord is, there is
liberty"
Among the citations which com
prised the lesson-sermon was the
following from the Bible: 20 Lord,
how manifold are thy works! in
wisdom hast thou made them all:
the earth is full Of thy riches.
Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they
are created: and Thou renewest
the face of the earth"
The lesson sermon also includ-
ed the following passage from the
Christian Science textbook, Sci
ence and Health with Key to the
Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy:
Spiritual causaticn is the enc
question to be considered, for
more than all others spiritual eau
relates to human progress.
The age seems ready to approach
this subject, to ponder somewhat
the supremacy of Spirit, and at
to touch the hem of Truths
garment"
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-08-13

SUMMONS
In The District OF the seventeen"
Judicial District of tho stare %
Montana, in and for The County OF
Valley.
Elmer Johnson, Plaintiff.
r,,1.hotb f. Edgar, William, ]. Ed
gar. Donald F.. Edgar. Elizabeth n.
Edgar hereinafter designated as
daughter). and Robert r. Edgar,
heirs of W. J. Edgar, deceased ana
distributes of his estate; Lillian n
Jameson, as Executrix of the hs-
tate of Gordon r. Jameson. deceas
ed. also known as g. X. Jamie-
son. Lillian II. Jameson n Mary u;
Hoffman. heirs and devisees of sald
Gordon K. Jameson, deceased; anu
Nora Mumford. County Treasurer of
Valley, County, Montana, DEFEND
ants.
The state of Montana to the above
named Defendants:
You are hereby summoned TO ans
wer the complaint in this action when
is filed in the office of the Clerk OF
this Court, a copy OF which Is mere
with served upon you. and 10 Inc
your answer and serve a copy upon
the plaintiffs attorneys within twenty
DAYS after the service of this sum-
mons. exclusive of the day OF service
and in case of your failure to ap-
pear or answer. Judgment will pc
taken against you by default for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
This action is brought for the pur-
pose of procuring a tax deed from
the county treasurer of Valley County,
Montana. for the lands and premises
described as: Lots 9 and Z. in Bloch
&c, of the Original TOwnsite of the
City of Glasgow. Valley County, Mon
tana.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said Court this Goth day of july
1912.
BLANCHE GROTJAN
Court SeaO Clerk
&. II. ROBERTS.
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Glasgow, Montana.
Aug. 6. -. 20. & %