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Evening star., 1943-07-05
IIIeQuI?

With sorrow in his heart man
stood despairingly gazing at the cruel
bars of the City Jail in Boise, Idaho.
He must get through, somehow. He
was lonely; on his side of the bars
there was no one with whom he cared
to associate, while on the other side
friends were waiting to restore his
lost companionShip and make life
worth while. Persistently he set to
work, and at last success crowned his
efforts. He got through, and lost no
time looking up his old cronies-
until he was discovered and the con-
versation temporarily broken off.
The interruption did not last long,
however, and an arrangement has
now been worked out to the mutual
satisfaction of the prisoner and the
State of Idaho. He is with his friends
again, for some time, on a charge of
disorderly conduct. He considers this
charge, with some justification, to be
makeshift and a quibble, but is
willing to let it go at that as long as
it brings him what he wanted-ad-
mission to the Jail. And, after all,
what else could the authorities do?
BY an oversight in the State laws it
is no crime in Idaho to stand on the
outside and break into Jail.
Evening star., 1943-07-05
PetriIIo-Super Car

We hear great deal about czars
and super czars around Washington
these days, but for the supreme ex-
ample of good old-fashioned high
handedness it is necessary to turn to
the latest ukase from James Caesar
Petrillo, president of the American
Federation of Musicians.
Mr.. Petrillo had just served notice
that the musicians under his control
are mot going to make any transcript
tions at any cost or at any price"
Il told the transcription COM
panies," Mr.. Petrillo said, that we're
not going to make transcriptions for
you at all any more because you
haven't got anything we want The
guy really getting rich-it isn't the
transcription company-is the radio
station using the transcription and
he's the guy we can't reach.
1.-The transcription people tell us
that their gross business is $4,000 900,
that they pay musicians 100000
and that their net Is $3.50, 900. The
companies can't give up anything.
Evening star., 1943-07-05
SufeIy Home

Madame Chang Kai-shek has re-
turned to Chungking. 1t is a simple
statements of fact that thousands of
Americans will rejoice to hear that
she Is safely home. The journey was
made in a four -engined American
transport plane manned by an
American crew. Arriving at the end
of the route late yesterday afternoon,
she went Immediately to the un-
pretentious stone house where her
husband. the generalissimo of China
and trusted ally of the United
States, was waiting.
Thus closes one of the truly
fascinating stories of contemporary
times. Madame Chang came to
Washington in November last year a
comparative stranger to the vast
majority of Americans. Some few
persons had met her when she was
at school in Georgia and in Massa-
chusetts as girl; few others had
met her in the Orient and remem-
bered her with appreciation; a some
what more numerous company had
read her books, her magazine and
newspaper articles. But to the
average American she was only a
name.
How different Is the case now!
Madame Chang was a revelation.
Her address to Congress, all who
heard it realized, will be immortal
as one of the grandest utterances
ever pronounced under the dome of
the Capitol. The speech she de-
livered at Wellesley was even more
touching effort. People listened to
her with tears in their eyes. Her
picture, thrown upon a screen in a
neighborhood movie theater in near
by Maryland, brought the audience
to its feet cheering-an unprece-
dented demonstration. Crowds ran
| along the streets in New York and
| Chicago after her car. She received
in excess of half a million dollars
from admirers who testified to their
admiration by mail. The post Office
delivered her letters in trucks.
Much of her visit was spoiled by a
persistentillness but Madame Chang
kept her appointments as she had
promised she would. The courage of
her achievement was manifest to the
merest bystander On several occa-
sions there was reasonable doubt
that she would survive the ordeal.
In that respect she has been symbol
OF her country. It, too has suffered;
it, too, has known pain and anguish.
But. like herself, it has discovered
strength in the righteousness of it's
cause. Upon both China and the
lady whom many believe to be the
greatest woman in the world today
blessing is prayed by multitude of
Americans of all classes and condi-
| tiOnS,
Evening star., 1943-07-05

If they gave us their entire gross it's
still small peanuts to the federation.
In these circumstances Mr.. Petrillo,
safe In the immunity that the
Supreme Court has conferred upon
him, DEGREES the death penalty for
the transcription industry-an in
dustry which has given no offense,
but which happens to be a con-
venient target upon which this labor
dictator can vent his WRATH
Whether Mr.. Petrillo will be per-
mitted to destroy one industry be-
cause he has an alleged grievance
against some other industry remains
to be seen. There is small prospect
that the transcription companies can
get any relief in the courts or from
the executive branch of Government.
But Congress may decide that the
time has come to take Mr.. Petrillo
in hand.
Several months ago, in the course
of hearings before a congressional
committee, Mr.. Petrillo was reported
to have assured Senator Wheeler
that the union did not intend to wipe
out an industry. At the time, Sen
tor Wheeler said that such a move
would be met by prompt congress
sional action. Now, however, Mr..
Petrillo has changed his mind, and
has served notice on the transcript
ton industry to prepare for sum-
mary execution. 1t remains for Con-
gress to say whether the sentence is
to be carried out.
Evening star., 1943-07-05
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. Trdce,cell.

unwilling to believe their eyes when they
see her, and especially him.
They are, as our correspondent points
out. neat birds, quite distinguished in
appearance.
The young, in particular, are very
handsome. They have suggestions Of
stripes, and make the unwary observer
believe at first that he has something
very new and rare in his yard.
Cowbirds are great deal more COM
mon than some city people think.
No COW is NECESSARY, for cowbirds
They got their name, in the first place.
from their habit of walking around after
cows In the meadows, to pick up the
insects which the animal attracted.
They will come to the suburban yard
readily, although 1t is not often that an
observer will ever see one lay an egg in
some other birds nest. This deed Is
done, like most evil deeds, very silently.
Even the bird who does 1t does not
seem to be proud of what he does.
*x* X
1t is probable that cowbirds are re-
sponsible for the destruction of many
times the number of native birds killed
by cats each year.
1t is easy to see a cat catch bird, but
impossible to watch the rightful young
of the imposed upon mother bird as she
feeds the large cowbird baby to the
detriment of her own offspring. A cow
bird in a nest usually means the death,
through starvation of the rightful young.
Just why the mother bird never catches
onto the deception is impossible to figure
out 1t might seem that she should
recognize her own and feed them first,
but the truth is that she pays no atten-
ton to the large size and tremendous
mouth of the spurious baby. She goes
right ahead feeding it first, and because
1t eats so much, 1t gets almost all the
food.
If it were not for this habit, the cow
birds would be regarded as very fine
birds, because they are good looking, well
hammered, and among the greatest Of
insect eaters.
In Europe, the true cuckoo Is also a
parasite. The yellow-billed cuckoo of
habit.
To bring one cowbird into the world,
means the death of from two to five
other young birds, according to the best
estimates of the experts.
The baby cowblrds grows so fast that
it crowds the 1ightful birds out of their
home. Occasionally the mother cowbird,
if mother we may call her. punctures
with her bill the eggs Of the foster
mother.
In the West, this bird uses the cattle
to stir up insects. 1t is said that cow
birds are not 50 neat out there.
1t may be realized that cowbird pair
In a neighborhood are somewhat doubt
full guests. The cnly species which seems
to be able to cope with them is the
yellow warbler, which, through some
freak OF nature, is able to understand
that the large egg in her nest does not
belong to her. Since she cannot move
it, she calmly builds another nest over
it, and lays some more eggs.
Evening star., 1943-07-05
ARMY AND NAVY DRIVE.

DedT 0lI.
II have not noted any report Of cow
birds in your column this year, although
they were noted by one of your corre-
spondents in the Mall last year.
I'VE have pair frequenting our west
station, and I was surprised at the neat
appearance Of these birds. The male
might be mistaken for blackbird or a
startling, but his black coat and brown
cape distinguish him If seen clearly. He
is glossy and without displaced feather,
all lying close and smoothly matched.
"The female is sort of grayish brown
somewhat like a sparrow in color, but her
head resembles that of the mourning
dove. Their note as far as observed Is a
long squeak without musical quality.
They are polite to other birds, except in
egg laying, and are fearless among hu-
man kind.
up until 10 days ago we had an inter-
esting example OF public spirited CO.
operation among the small birds in
carrying on defense against marauding
have -nots.
prior to that time the wood thrushes,
the catbirds and the cardinals, and
brown thrashers had their young in the
nests, and when blue jay (who also
had young somewhere in the neighbor-
hood would perch in trees nearby, there
would be a concerted attack on him by
the thrush, the catbird and the cardinal,
with great racket of explosive notes by
the thrush, cries likes a trapped bird
from the catbirds, and loud clucks by the
cardinal, as we'll as raucous squawks from
the jay. The towhee also joined in the
attacks on the jay.
Now, however. all seem to have sue
ceeded in bringing at least some Of their
young through to flying age. and are
busy feeding them all over the place.
The jays have also brought their young
around to feed at our stations The
catbirds and thrushes get along without
patronizing the feeding stations and so
does the towhea, until its young are of
the nest and then it supplements its
scratching among the leaves by visits to
the ground around the feeding stations
and apparently carries some of the
cracked grain to the young towhees.
The father towhee is a beautifully
marked bird of glossy black, ruddy brown
and whittish- gray, and he put on quite
show early in the season by fighting his
image in the windows of our house. Some
folks thought he wanted to get into the
house. Possibly he did wish to get in.
to reach the other bird which he thought
he saw inside.
I'VE have had a Gilbert and Sullivan
bird in our trees this year-at least. he
sings "Titwillow. titwillow, titwillow,
tit" small bird grayish underneath
and very brown on top, maybe Carolina
wren, looks like a warbler Have heard
him all season but rarely have been able
to see him. Sincerely yours, H. w."
II X
The reputation Of the cowbird, as the
villianess who lays her eggs in the nests
of other birds, makes many persons
Evening star., 1943-07-05
Government Departments
Accused Of Wasting Paper.
To the Editor Of The Stal

To the Editor OF The Star:
The Office of War Information last
week appealed to colleges and universi-
ties to conserve writing paper. That Is
splendid idea, and the same appeal
should be made to Government depart
ments which still require old-fashioned
sizes of typewriter paper which the pa
per mills have not made in many years.
Commercial letter size typewriter pa
per is 81axl1 inches and 1t is cut from
large sheets 17x22 inches without waste
Many Government departments insist
on obsolete size 8x101a inches, which
must be cut from 17x22 sheets leaving
wastage of one inch each way on every
sheet in addition to the time and power
lost in trimming the large sheets.
This looks like trif1ing matter, and
1t would be for small order, but when
1t Is considered that the Government
uses typewriter paper running into as
tronominal numbers of sheets the loss
is very great. Don't forget that the
paper Il hish-grade rag content stock.
n. q. EATON.
Evening star., 1943-07-05
Discovery

Beneath the shado,D of dark uings
/ thought of all the treasured things
My heart possessed. Acres OF green,
Tall trees, and foUers that gre1o
bet1Ueen.
The red birds song, the azure blue
OF sky and sea, the opalsdeD,
The many joys fleet as a foUer,
Like rainbo,D and the silDer sho10er.
I loued them all, and grieued to think
That / might lose them at hfe's brink.
A dream reuealed eternity,
Where love alone ,Das left to me,
And then I kneU!-that rich or poor
Who live Dith loue need nothing
more.
EDITH TATUM.
Evening star., 1943-07-05

which he had been confined. Hitler
offered a hundred thousand marks
for his apprehension. Meanwhile, he
fled through Switzerland.
General Giraud's subsequent activ-
ity is familiar to the American public
as a phase Of the Allied occupation
Of North Africa. He was conveyed
from Vichy-controlled territory in a
British submarine under orders of
Captain Jerauld Wright, U. S. N,
whose home Is In the District of
Columbia. A plane met the under
sea boat at rendezvous agreed upon
and carried him to the headquarters
of Lieutenant General Dwight D.
Eisenhower, somewhere in Algiers." "
The assassination of Admiral Jean
Darlan late In December, 1912, made
General Giraud the high commits
sioner of the liberated French areas
on the south shore Of the Mediter-
ranean. President Roosevelt and
Prime Minister Churchill conferred
with him at Casablanca last Janu-
ary. They found him a typical
French officer of the classic model
businesslike, philosophic, confident
and keen about his work. An insight
into his spiritual character may be
discovered in the conclusion of a
radio speech which he delivered in
March: my dear friends, let me ask
God for an carly victory. May it
prevent the return of the horror
through which we have lived, through
which we are still living. May it give
to men of good will the means of
living in tolerance and understand
ing of each other-and dare I say,
of loving each other?"
Evening star., 1943-07-05
For VoIor
By Maj. George Fielding Eliot.
From the Montreal Star.

.
His Majesty the King has authorized
the issue of medal. the Africa Star, to
all British, Dominion and colonial troops
who fought in North Africa He has also
announced the issue of 1939-1943 Star
to all members "of British services who
have been on active duty in other thea
ters of war"
The Africa Star Joins the Mons Star
among British decorations relating to
historical events. Men who proudly wore
the Mons Star during the Great War
were regarded with envy by their COM
rades who were not old enough or could
not get into the services soon enough
to participate in that heroic engage
ment. It became . badge Of distinction
throughout the seEv3cek *~.-----....
Evening star., 1943-07-05
Driving Curfew Proposal Seconded
By Critic Of Pleasure Driving.

To the Editor OF The Star:
am just little guy with an A ration
card. am trying to live up to the rules.
I keep my car in the garage and don't
pleasure ride. The only riding I do IS
take my mother to the store and market
to shop for something to eat and go to
the gas station to put water in battery,
air in tires, etc.
I hear other persons talking about
where they go on Sundays and I see
them on the streets at nights and feel
certain that the majority are not On
business.
agree with what Mr.. Pixlee says in
The Stars iss,, of June 30, on everything
except his suggested curfew to be ap-
piled at 7 pm. Due to the fact that
most people work late and sometimes
have to do little essential driving after
work, suggest that the curfew be ap-
piled at about 10:30 pm. and in ad-
dition, that Sunday and holiday driving
be banned to all except those who really
have to drive on Sundays and holidays.
A pass system could be put into effect.
Anybody having to work oo Sunday Or
Evening star., 1943-07-05
Letters to the Editor
Further Data
IN John I.0Ckp

fuTt0eT Ddtd
On John Locke.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Referring to your editorial tribute to
John Locke 1632-l7o4. I think Star
readers may be interested to know some
thing more about him.
His ancestry was agrarian and Puritan.
The greatest influence of his youth was
that of his father, soldier in the Parlia-
mentary Army Of Cromwell. After at
tending Westminster School, he entered
Christ Church. oxford, college which
then was under the Puritan dean, John
Owen. Locke remained at the university
from 1852 to 1865, lecturing in Greek.
studying theology, making experiments
in chemistry and meteorology. He then
accompanied Sir Walter Vane on mis-
sion to the elector Of Brandenburg and
soon after his return to England met
Lord Ashley. the first Earl of Shaftes-
bury, who shared his interest in CIVIL
religious and philosophical liberalism
and became his faithful friend.
Locke made his home at Exeter House,
Shaftesbury's London residence, from
1867 until 1875. It was there that he
prepared the original draft Of his IA
nous Essay Concerning Human Under
standing" published in 1890. Meanwhile,
the author was in France, meeting many
eminent continental scholars He fol-
lowed Shaftesbury back to London in
1879 and dwelt with him at Thanet
House in Aldersgate until 1682-when
both fled to Holland, the victims OF plots
and counterplots at court.
Hiding in Amsterdam, the philosopher
resumed his studies. Later. at Rotter-
DAM he met William, Prince Of Orange.
When the Stuarts fell, Locke crossed the
Channel in the ship which carried the
Princess Mary (February, 1689. He
emerged into European fame promptly
after his arrival home. His writings were
universally popular among learned men
and women. From 1851 until his death
he lived at Oates Manor. the country
seat of Sir Francis Masham. He was
commissioner of the Board of Trade be-
ginning in 1896 and might have had
other offices had he wished them. His
last days were spent in the further de-
velopment of his doctrines Of freedom
his belief in tolerance and charity as
fundamental values in civilized world.
Evening star., 1943-07-05
Republicans Reminded
OF 1920 Promise.

To the Editor Of The Star:
In its platform Of 1920 the Republican
party made this solemn pledge in its
party platform to the American people:
1--WE pledge the coming Republican ad-
ministration to such an agreement with
other nations of the world as will meet
the full duty of American civilization
and humanity"
In the same year the Republicans
elected their candidate, Warren G.
Harding, by an overwhelming vote. and,
along with Mr.. Harding. large major
ity of the members of both the Senate
and the House
Can any one produce any evidence
whatsoever to show that the Republican
party, during the last % years since
1920. put forth any effort to redeem it's
promise made to the people of the
United States to draft, adopt and pro-
mote an international peace agreement
as substitute for the League of Nations?
WILLIAM H. HARGROVE.
California Mo.
Evening star., 1943-07-05

a holiday could have his employer issue
q pass to that effect. Those driving with
out passes should give absolute alright
reasons for doing so or have their ration
cards taken away.
I am getting sick and tired of seeing
and hearing about the pleasure riding
these chiselers are doing and knowing,
in the end. that the small minority who
are trying to live up to the rules will have
to pay for it.
I again recommend banning Of Sum
day and holiday driving. Let's crack
down, enforce the rules, make the vio-
lators pay enough so that in the future
they will respect the rules and give the
rest of us chance to retain our A cards
so that we can do the little driving
necessary to keep our cars in shape and
the health of our families up to par.
REQUESTED A CARD OWNER.
Evening star., 1943-07-05

@. How many years Is 1t before an
orchid plant blooms?-H A. B.
A. An orchid may be six years de-
veloping into a plant and producing its
flowers Some very rare orchids have
taken eighteen years to bloom.
@. Was American-made artillery used
in the last World War?-F. B. G.
A. Less than 200 American-made cam
non went into action on the fighting
front of the First World War. and not
more than l per cent of the ammuni-
ton expended by American artillery was
American manufactured.
@. In what way did Dante refer to
Beatrice's eyes?-D. w. B.
A. Dante speaks of them as emeralds.
O. What are the duties of a master at
arms on battleship?-L. v.
A. The Navy Department says that the
master at arms on any naval vessel Is
a police officer, his duty being to pre-
serve order The chief master at arms
must be a leading chief petty officer.
Under him as masters at arms can serve
any rated men.
@. What became Of Peter Scott, son Of
the famous explorer?-J. D. R.
A. Capt. SCOTS son is a lieutenant
commander in the British Navy. He
has been engaged in designing camou-
hage for destroyers.
@. Which Presidents made the shortest
inaugural addresses?-W. D. w.
A. Washington's second inaugural ad-
dress was the shortest on record, 1874
words. Lincoln's second address con-
tanned 588 words; Johnson's, 1862; and
Arthur's, 43l.
O. What was the Ironclad Oath?-J. N.
A. 1t was the oath established by
Congress in 1862 for Federal offcehold-
ers, the purpose being to exclude any
possible enemy Of the Union. 1t was
repealed in 1871.
G. Are members of the Merchant Ma.
rine insured?-D. M. B.
A. The United States Maritime Com
mission says that members of the Mer.
chant Marine are covered by $1,000 life
and injury insurance and by insurance
for the loss of personal effects (s150 for
seamen.
@. Which occurs the more often, sui.
eide or murder?-F. T. B.
A. DR.. Menninger. in Man Against
Himself says that everywhere Suicide
is more frequent than murder. In the
United States. in ordinary years, there
are about 60 suicides a day while In
some European countries the number
Is twice as great.