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Evening star., 1942-06-23
"ALBEMARLE STREET.

Dear Sir.
Formerly every summer we had plenty
of chickadees, titmice and nuthatcheS,
but this year they have all vanished.
II wonder If you can tell me what has
become of them?
II have fed the birds for many seasons,
and have got a great deal of enjoyment
out of 1t, as we'll as feeling that had
done a good deed.
Among my favorites have been the
three mentioned. still have them in
winter, but now they are all gone. AS
far as know nothing had been done in
the vicinity to scare them away.
There is just one thing I can think
Of, and that is that small swinging
feeding station has been removed
DO you think this could account for it?
Sincerely, j. K. L."
The three birds mentioned by our cor
respondent are all species which prefer
a hanging feeder.
We have had exactly the same expert
ence.
Formerly we had many titmice, chicka-
dees and nuthatches all summer long,
but as soon as we discontinued a coconut-
shell feeding station, the three birds
stopped coming.
This despite the fact that the same
foods were kept in another feeder in
another part of the yard.
Small, birds prefer a hanging station
to any other sort.
The three mentioned like to fly in and
fly out quickly.
Another type of station which finds
high favor with nuthatches is one on the
trunk of a tree.
Almost any type Of small platform may
be used
1t should have raised ledge, so that
seed and ground suet will not roll of.
1t is best nailed to the tree trunk at
height easily reached. This usually will
be between and 6 feet. At this height
it is out of the reach of dogs and cats.
Dogs often constitute prime nuisance
In connection with bird feeding.
1ulS Is UcCduSc uOSS Ike Suet. 1Hcy
also will eat bread freely. Evidently
dogs are not fed very well, or they are
great hogs. because they will always steal
the suet from the birds. If ground beef
is put out to help the parent birds feed
the young, the wandering dogs will take
this, too, and you can't much blame
them.
II the small feeder is put high enough
on the trunk of tree, neither dog nor
cat will bother it.
Cats. despite their reputation, are not
very fond of tree climbing
They do pretty well. once they are
among the branches, but on tree trunk
Evening star., 1942-06-23

taken the view that it was politically
unwise to make special appropria-
ton for supervisors, bus operation,
ETC., for direct help to the farmers.
Sponsors of the project were either
misled or took too much for granted.
1t will be difficult to justify enroll
ment of the boys and beginning their
training before arrangements were
complete and an appropriation in
hand.
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Wants "Jalopies" Seized
For Salvage Values.
To the Editor of The Star:

The President is making every effort
to reclaim and collect scrap rubber.
There is more old rubber on the second
hand jalopies in the lots around big
cities than in any other place. These
cars have no value now on account Of
the gasoline and rubber shortage. No
one will buy them.
Why could not board be set up to
have all of them appraised by county
officials at the present scrap value for
rubber, steel, brass, aluminium and then
confiscate them and pay for them at
this scrap value?
Let us cooperate with President
Roosevelt and save rubber and steel.
STANLEY WILLIAMSON.
Evening star., 1942-06-23

when at last its independence is
assured by the triumph Of the United
Nations. Meanwhile, he has work to
do and is doing it efficiently and
gracefully, with credit to himself as
well as the position which he
occupies.
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Huskin's Answers
To Questions
Bu Frederic J. HdSkin.


A reader can get the dns,Der to any
question of fact by Urittng The Epe-
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postdges
@. Which is considered the most beau-
tiful chapter in the Bible from the liter
ary standpoint?-H. F.
A. Some critics regard Isaiah, chapter
40, as the most beautiful.
@. Does the yellow hammer live en-
tirely on ants?-G. J.
A. Probably half the food of the yel-
low hammer, or flicker, consists of these
insects. AS many as 5000 ants have been
reported from the stomach of a single
bird.
@. Has Russia any northern ports be-
sides Murmansk that afe ice-free all the
year,. K. D.
A. Murmansk is the only northern port
Of the U. S. S. r. that is ice-free the
year round.
Evening star., 1942-06-23

@. Who was the artist who once drew
two pictures at once to show that this
could be done?-V. T.
A. Sir Edwin Landseer. The artist was
noted for his rapid work, but lady once
remarked that he, at best, could do only
one picture at time To prove her
wrong he drew stag with one hand and
a horse with the other.
O. What South American cities lie due
south of New York?-G. T. D.
A. Bogota in Colombia and Valparaiso
on the Pacific coast of Chile.
@. How long has Japan used the SYM
Dol of the rising sun and its rays?-
N. ]. D.
A. The Emperor Of Japan used the red
disk Of the sun as far back as 1859. 1t
was only after contact with the occident
that Japan, in 1859, adopted the red sun
with the diverging rays.
@. Is the latex of the rubber tree the
same as sap?-G. P. A.
A. 1t is not. The latex tubes lie out
side the layer along which the sap
travels, and are entirely separate from it.
@. To whom was Beethoven's Emperor
Concerto dedicated?-T. F. E.
A. The Concerto In E Flat Major"
Beethoven's fifth and last, was dedicated
to the Archduke Rudolf Of Austria. 1t
was composed In Vienna In 1909 and for
two years remained unknown and un-
played.
Q. Where was Mrs. Leroy Springs, flrst
woman nominee for Vice President, born?
ID. K.
A. Mrs. Leroy Springs formerly Lena
Jones', who is said to have been sug-
gested as the Democratic candidate for
Vice President in 1925, was born in Pu-
laski, Tenn, in 1883.
@. Is Shangri-La real places. D.
A. James Hilton, who created Shangri-
La for his novel, Lost Horizon" stated
that it is hidden valley. sourrounded by
sheer cliffs, in the middle of the Quen
Lun Mountain Range in Tibet
@. What were the five principal virtues
urged by Confucius?-N S.
A. They were kindness. uprightness,
decorum, wisdom and truth.
Q. Who are the members of the farm
bloc in CongreSS?-W. T D.
A. There is no formal group of Con-
gressmen who may be designated as the
farm bloc. This is a rather loose term
applied to Senators and members of the
House of Representatives from agricul-
tural States who generally support legis-
lation favoring the farmer
@. What is meant by bald-headed
schooner?-N. c.
A. A bald-headed schooner is FORE
and-aft rigged vessel without topsails on
the masts. This is a well-known type OF
rig in Nova Scotia
@. If a person were standing at the
South Pole. In how many directions
could he look?-F w. N
A. To a person standing directly on
the South Pole, all directions would be
north.
@. What is the correct name for the
sport, table tennis or ping -pong?-S.
H. L.
A. The name of the game is table ten
mis-. Ping-pong is patented name given
to the game by an American manufac-
turer.
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Proposes Tour Of Magma Carta
Through American Towns and Cities.


Through American Towns and Cities.
To the Editor OF The Star:
1t is good to read that the service
held at Washington Cathedral Sunday
was partly in commemoration of Magma
Carta. May point out, by the way, that
King John did not sign" Magma Carta
for the very good reason that he was
unable to write? He, however, may have
impressed his seal on the wax attached
to the parchments. There were several
of these, probably all executed at the
same time. one for each OF the principal
ecclesiastical and civil authorities.
The three copies which survive are of
approximately equal value as manu-
scripts. I hope 1t is unnecessary to re-
mind your readers that, after more than
TOO years, one of these parchments, the
best in condition, is now on American
soil, at the Library Of Congress, here in
Washington. It is unfortunate that pres
ent regulations do not permit of its being
seen by the public. The manuscript is
not state property, but belongs to one
Of the English cathedrals and 1t is,
therefore. uncertain that 1t will remain
long in America. But as there are
three manuscripts in existence, it is q
pity that the American and British
authorities cannot run the infinitesimal
risk Of collaborating in taking Magma
Carta on visit all around the United
States.
1t should be shown to as many peo-
pie, men, women and children, learned
and unlearned, as wish to see it, in as
many cities and towns, schools and
colleges as possible. It should be ac-
companied by competent lecturer who
could make its history, contents and
background Of lively interest even to the
simplest minds. There is a story at
tached to Magma Carta and the struggle
of many years Of which it was the out
come as exciting as any thriller"
A small charge for seeing it, possibly
as little as cents head, might raise
substantial sum for war charities.
America and England have much to
learn of one another. 1t is widely agreed
that the English-speaking peoples will
have to cooperate closely for many
years to come, whether in peace or in
war. What is likely to assist mutual
understanding and enthusiastic Coop
Grafton more effectively than the exhibi-
ton and appreciation Of this historic
monument, the earliest documentary
guarantee of the common law and religi-
GUS freedom which America and Eng
land share?
The chief interest of the efhgy on the
Canterbury pulpit in washington Ca
thedral is the clause in Magma Carta
which reads Gin Latin): THAT the
Church of England shall be free"-an
indication that, even in those early days,
the Anglican church, though In COM
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Letters to the Editor

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bear the name and address of
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a pSeudonym for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters ,Dith
q UieD to condensation.
Evening star., 1942-06-23

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the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited 10 IL or not 9th nrwise credited in this
Paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication of special dispatches
herein also are reserved
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Canning and Preserving-The


canning season is here-and so is
sugar rationing-but supplement
taIy material has been added to
our booklet which solves the
problem. Offers suggestions for
cutting down on use of sugar,
and substitutes for sugar in can
ming and preserving. Offers more
than 100 tested recipes for fruits,
vegetables. meats. How to make
tasty jellies, jams, conserves and
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Evening star., 1942-06-23
Joins in Protest
Against Triangle Changes.

Against Triangle Changes.
To the Editor of The Star:
L. E. F. Prince is perfectly right in
condemning the changes being made in
public park triangles.
Washington is being shorn OF all her
beauty, and it is q crying shame
Naturally, the war has brought about
many changes. but who on earth Is
going to be benefited by the destruction
Of these pretty little park triangles?
There always seemed to be plenty OF
benches more than enough for the people
who occupied them.
I wish you would 60 to town on this
stupid idea before it is too late and we
have a lot more eyesores like the two
on Nineteenth street and Columbia road
M. v. BURNS.
Evening star., 1942-06-23

munion with Rome. enjoyed already,
long hefore the reformation. certain
degree Of independence. The clause.
ITO no man will we sell, deny or delay
Justice the basis of American and Eng
lish common law, never has been sur
passed as a concise statement of the
function Of the law court.
Perhaps the present writer whose priv
ilege it is to be member Of the execu-
tive Of the National Trust which holds
this estate for the benefit of the English
people, may be permitted to point out
that the island of Runnymede in the
Thames, the picturesque scene of the
sealing of Magma Carta in 1915, was
presented in perpetuity to the trust by
an American lady, the late Lady Fair
haven, formerly Cara Leland, daughter
of Henry Huttleston Rogers of New
York. ERIC UNDERWOOD.
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Doubts Shortage of Rooms
In Crowded Washington"

In Crowded washington"
To the Editor of The Star:
Reading your issue Of June 81, saw
q story and pictures to the effect that
the Defense Housing Registry was crowd
ed with people seeking rooms to rent.
This story aroused my ire. In April
I registered a room we have for rent.
Two weeks ago I re-registered the same
room. Last Thursday I registered it
again with Defense Housing Registry.
Still we hear nothing.
I am convinced that there Is no short
age or that those who want rooms are
too choosy and want place where they
can step right from their rooms to their
place of employment.
A neighbor has the same story to tell.
He has registered his room twice at the
registry with no results.
OF course, we are located 40 minutes
by bus from downtown Washington, but
there are surely some people who would
want a lovely suburban location away
from crowded Washington.
ROLAND w. JARVIS.
Evening star., 1942-06-23
Member of the Associated Press

Entered as second class matter post office,
Washington, d. c.
Evening star., 1942-06-23

@. What is the correct name for the
sport, table tennis or ping -pong?-S.
H. L.
A. The name of the game is table ten
mis-. Ping-pong is patented name given
to the game by an American manufac-
turer.
Evening star., 1942-07-07

do. How many men were On the
machine guns which killed our SOL
diers?"
"Oh, not more than 20, I guess, /"
said Lanser.
very well. If you will shoot
them, I will condemn Morden."
You're not serious!" said the
colonel.
But Lam serious"
This can't be done. You know
II know It," said Orden. And
what you ask cannot be done"
Lanser said, II suppose I knew
Corell will have to be mayor after
all" He looked up quickly. "You
will stay for the trial?"
Eyes, I'll stay. Then Alex won't
be so lonely"
Lanser looked at him and smiled
a little sadly. 1--WE have taken on
job, haven't we?"
EYES," said the Mayer, ~the one
impossible job In the world, the
one thing that can't be done."
And that is?"
ITO break mans spirit per-
-
Orden's head sank . little toward
the table, and he said, without look
ing up, TITS started to- snow. It
Evening star., 1942-07-07

do you 60 into this nonsense Of law
colonel? There Is no law between
you and US. This Is war. Don't
you know you will have to kill all
Of us or we in time will kill all of
you? You destroyed the law when
you came in. and q new law took
It's place. Don't you know that?"
Lanser said, May I sit DOWN."
why do you ask? That is an
other lie. You could make me stand
II you wished"
Lanser said, mo; it is true
whether you believe it or not; per-
sonally, I have respect for you and
your office, and"-he put his fore
head in his hand for a moment
you see, what 1 mean, sir: I, a man
OF a certain age and certain men,
ories, is OF no Importance. I might
agree with you, but that would
change nothing. The military, the
political pattern I work in has Ger
tain tendencies and practices which
are invariable."
Orden said. And these tendencies
and practices have been proven
wrong in every single case since the
beginning of the world"
Lanser laughed bitterly. II, an
Individual man with. certain memo
Fies, might agree with you, might !
Evening star., 1942-07-07


order by force" His voice grew
stern. 1--WE must shoot people If 1t
is necessary. II you wish to save
your people from hurt, you must
help us to keep order. Now. it is
considered wise by my government
that punishment emanate from the
local authority. It makes for a
more orderly situation"
Ordep said softly, $50 the people
did know. That Is a mystery" And
louder he said, You wish me to
pass sentence Of death on Alex
ander Morden after a trial here?"
Eyes, and you will prevent much
bloodshed later if you will do it"
Orden went to the table and
pulled out the big chair at its head
and sat down. And suddenly he
seemed to be the Judge, with Lanser
the culprit. He drummed with his
fingers on the table.
He said, you and your govern
ment do not understand. In all
the world yours is the only gov
ernment and people with a record
of defeat after dafeat for centuries
and every time because you did not
understand people," He paused.
'This principle does not work. First,
I am the Mayor. I have no right
to pass sentence Of death. There
is no one IN this community with
that right. If should do it, I would
be breaking the law as much as
you."
breaking the lawp" said Lanser.
You killed six men when you |
came h., Under our law you are
guilty OF murder, al Of you. Why
Evening star., 1942-07-07
WOMEN WRITERS

MARGARET DELAND. "A noble book. For all its
genteness and dignity it has great power. There
could not be more substantial, more reliable
or more important contribution to sound think.
ing
INEz HAYNES IRWIN. e.. wish it might
be made obligatory for all American citizens to
read this book
MARY HASTINGS BRADLEY. "Ms Hoover and
MI Gibson have done truly great thing, some
thing that no one else could have done. And it is
finely done, clear, logical and earnest"
CARRIE CHAPMAN CAT. The Hoover-Gib-
son book will prove invaluable to the makers Of
the peace
DOROTHY cANFIELp FISHER. =. stimu.
lating and useful contribution to the thinking
OF our country.
MARY Z. WoolLEY. Now is the psychological
moment for the publication of book like THE
PROBLEMS OF LASTING PEACE -
ROSE WI lpEk LANE. Everybody must read this
great American book
MARY RoBERTS RlNEHART. e.. clear as q
bell, and should lead the thinking of the coun.
try. not only now, when we are ali 50 confused.
but when this war is over
Evening star., 1942-07-07
1!|iIIl|1
JOHN ls113 Ll:l3d;

Whout warming the peaceful little quickly occupied
os the tnpad traitor George
o. INC IL local troops killed Lan commanding ohacer
OF the npdders informs elderly ,Ddn coal
rom ne local mine and that they h
20 Uofk the mine He the Mayor submit
our me MAYOR they must decide they
oo ne and his iend Winter rebellion
CoTeH asks Col Lanser
the people colonel knoos the to,vns atti
sde tooad Core refuses his MINER
Ae1 Morden KILLS an officer The colonel serpant Of his
er1en knoDs that Aler be
kno,os that this wu simply further vsolence for seen
reactions OF conquered peoples
70 be held In the Mayors
MaSor ond tells him that the people
Alez This startles him.
Evening star., 1942-07-07
Enters Naval Academy

Winston Abernathy, 81, OF 932
Burns street Sc, graduate Of
Anacostia High School, has entered
the United States Naval Academy
at Annapolis. The son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Abernathy, he pre-
pared for the academy at the Coch-
ran Bryan.
Evening star., 1942-07-07

I even add that one of the tendencies
Of the military mind and pattern
Is an inability to learn, an inability
to see beyond the killing which Is
its job. But am not a man sub
ject to memories. The coal miner
must be shot publicly, because the
theory is that others will then re-
strain themselves from killing our
men"
Orden said, 1--WE need not talk
any more, then"
"Yes, we must talk. We want
you to help"
Orden sat quietly for while and
then he said, "Ill tell you what I'll
Evening star., 1942-07-07
REVIEWS AND EDITORIALS
NEW YORK TIMES tAn,. o.u.-. u.e.-.

NEW YORK TIMES tAnns o'Hare Mecer.
m1ekl. The position and the experience of the
authors would make this book of first mpor-
tanee. :. 1t IS more than 4 literary event
ms book makes q new approach to the prob
lens of peace and war -. In page long sum-
maries covering whole epochs it traces the out
line of history that makes the efforts of H. G.
wells seem difuse and compendious i. Mr..
Hoover was -intsrventionist before we
were forced into the conflict but in no sense was
ne ever an 1solationist =. The truth about Mr..
Hoover is that he has remained as typieally
American as his native Iowa 1t is because bis
reactions are so often typical that this book has
such significance and value 1t is an honest
courageous contribution to debate that will
mean the fate OF our country and the world"
NEW YORK WoRLD.rELEcRAM lHorrv
Honsenl. Their book should lead to elari6ca-
tion OF the Atlantic Charter =. and help US
keep abreast of peace aims
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE tMerk Sui.
INoR). The personal participation of two ex-
ceptionally intelligent and humane men in the
most ambitious attempts at peace ever made.
coupled with the scholarly study of all mans
attempts at peace, give this book unique
value.
BOSTON HERALD te.era. W. le.s,. "A
BOOK Of OF unusual ssnIheanee It is decidedly
more than literary event 1t is to men like
the authors Of this book that America must listen
-. certain deductions from the past hard
lessons which we should and must have learned
Dy now. ihey are the blocks and mortar Of 4
durable peace They are profound. yet simple
lessons =, courageous contribution to thinking
on an ail-mportant subject What really matters
Is that it should be widely read and freely dis.
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR ,rs-
YIN D. canhem). Out of the experience Of
long Careers devoted largely to problems of
world order two wise Americans now give
their Nation invaluable advice F.. The book.
which IS written with rare simplicity and clartv,
-. should be read by every American Of
incompatible tlmeliness :. Volumes of COM
summaries given :. tremendous step toward
1ationai unity and peace thinking, and should
do incalculable good"
INDIANAPOLIS TIMES. "Messrs. Hoover and
Si1son have gone straight 10 the root Of the
Evening star., 1942-07-07

didn't wait for night. I like the
sweet, cool smell Of the snow"
Continued tomorrow
Copyright, 1942, by John stsinbeck;
published by the Viking Press; distributed
BY United Feature Syndicate, 1ne)
Evening star., 1942-07-07
EDITORS

WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE. Editor. The En-.
noria Caxsffs. i do not recall when have
read book which seems so timely, 50 sane, and
making of this book is great patriotic service
-. b,ape path toward 4 new world resting
upon realizable IDEALS
WILLIAM l. cHENERY, Editor Of ceIIier's.
A scholarly and statesmanlike approach to q
problem of enormous difficulty which every
thoughtful American is searching to solve q. A
powerful stimulant to honest and clear think
ing
N. s. SHERMAN. Editor The Hartford Cos.
roRf. is the most realistic approach to
the subject that has yet been made :. !. the book
exhibits on every page craftsmanship Of the
highest order and sincerity Of purpose utterly
devoid of passion and prejudice =. The au-
thors have made contribution of immense inn
portanee to the clarihcation of peace objec-
tlves -.
FULTON oURSlER. Former Editor Of Liberty
M0qoxtRe. An able, constructive work Of
major importance; a fresh approach to 4 gigan-
tic problem: wise book book generous in
spirit.
wnlfflk. MsMllllN. r1pan he. M Nd. ].
lesrn1l:, The, toad map fof hanianih & ID
DDS that must be utilized if q truly durable
peace is to be the fruit Of victory 1t has the
distilled essence of tolerant realism" ,.ss,ss
DR.. DANIEL A. POLLING, Edfsor, chrlsYjon
Herdid. This book is timely and imperative
/ congratulate the authors on the tone and
temper and comprehensive craftsmanship of
what has been written They have produced
source library for the peaee-makers.'
REV. JAMES NJ. cIlLIs, Editor Of The ce.h.
n ollie World. That indispensable book, The
Problems OF Lasting Peace invaluable . BE-
cause of the eminenty sound philosophy that
dominates the work, am thankful to have it,