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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-09-23
WAR YEARS
WITH JEB STUART
By 1t. Col. w. w. BldcktOrd
r e d (Scribne1.'e. ca

By LII, Col. W. w. BlGcktOrd,
c. S. A. (Scribner'S, So
One of the best books on the Civil
War which I have read, if I may
be allowed, by best" to mean most
thoroughly interesting, is this VOL
ume of "reminiscences by a Confed-
crate officer. 1t was written shortly
after the close of the conflict, while
the recorded memories were still
vivid and has been in the possession
of the authors family since Col
Blackford died in 1905.
He was Virginian, a civil en-
eineer, had studied in the Univer-
sity of Virginia and worked on rail-
roads prior to the war. He was 30
when the war began. He enlisted in
the famous Jeb Stuart's LIST Vir-
ginia Cavalry and, for his valuable
engineering services, as we'll as his
general capability, was rapidly ad-
vanced in rank.
He fought in many of the great
battles of the war-Mechanicsville
Cold Harbor. Malvern Hill, Ante
ldlli, VAiC 1n1d d1Oullu ,
Fredericksburg and Gettysburg.
The fascinating quality of his nara
tive, however, comes not so much
from his reports of the large en-
gagements, vivid though they are
as from his day-by-day account of
the life of camp and march. These
have the reality of events seen yes
terday combined with the spirit Of
80 years ago, as Col Blackforo
writes them. In the words of Doug.
las Southall Freeman, who con-
tributes an introduction, he ha.
1.-The feel of the cavalry corps Of
the Army of Northern Virginia" ir
every line.
1t is the book of a young man, 6
young man full of enthusiasm fol
war, able to write of the sound O.
battle as calculated to arouse tn,
sublimest emotions in the breast O
the soldier" but also full of gener
Gus feeling and shaping his life b.
that archaic property-honor. Ever
so, it is by no means literary
performance, but an honest recort
of things and persons seen and ex
perienced
Its portrait of Stuart. the fabul
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-09-23
Are We Heading for Disaster in Japan
BY Following the Wrong Peace Formula?

render and order his forces to sur
render"
Later he warns that "a premature
frontal attack on the throne" would
play into the hands of the Japanese
militarists, and advocates a flank
attack" to discredit the throne grad
ually and destroy it by attrition."
He emphasizes again that "a per-
manent abolition Of the throne can
only come as a result of action by
the Japanese people themselves"
He appears to count great deal
on Japanese antimilitarist leader
ship coming from a group of about
500 former prisoners of war captured
by Chinese Communist forces in
North China and converted" by
Susumu Okano. leader Of the jap
anese Peoples Emancipation League
and formerly member of the Exec
utive Committee of the Comintern
in Russia.
The real KEY to peace Mr. Roth
Japan's entire political and economic
system involving agrarian reform
to break up landlord system bur-
densome on the peasants and de.
struction of the economic power OF
| big trusts.
| Writing and publication of his
book apparently was unhamperec
by the fact thai Mr.. Roth is under
indictment on charges involving ar
alleged conspiracy to "unlawfully
take and remove Government rec.
ords and files" Formerly Nava
Reserve lieutenant on duty in the
/ Office of Naval Intelligence here. he
was one Of three persons indicted by
/ the District Court grand jury
August 10 on the conspiracy charges
! According to biographical sketch
put out by his publishers. Mr.. Roth!
knowledge of Japan comes from ex'
tensive research work in this coun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-09-23
ATOMIC ENERGY FOR
MILITARY PURPOSES
By Henry D. Smyth. prince
ton University Press; s1.25-
Cloth Edition, s2.0OJ
Statement by
D CDNUEC
u. ~. 'ICOV I'D,
NAL. GEN u. S. A.

The story of the development of
the atomic bomb by the combined
efforts of many groups in the United
States is a fascinating, but highly
technical account of an enormous
enterprise. Obviously military Sc
curity' prevents this story from be-
ing told in full at this time. How
ever, there is no reason why the ad-
ministrative history of the atomic
bomb project and the basic scien-
tific knowledge on which the sew
eral developments were based should
not be available now to the general
public. To this end this account by
Prof. H. D. Symth is presented.
"All pertinent scientific informa-
ton which can be released to the
public at this time without violat-
ing the needs of national security
is contained in this volume. No re-
quests for additional information
should be made to private persons
or organizations associated directly
or indirectly with the project. Per-
sons disclosing or securing addi-
tional information by any means
whatsoever without authorization
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-09-23
FLIGHT FROM CHINA

BIZ Edna Lee Booker. (Macmn-
lan;' $500
Reviewed by HOWARD P. BAILEY
An excellent antidote for the
tendency to forgive and forget is
contained in this unusual story OF
China before and during the Japa-
nese occupation.
Mrs. Booker (she was Edna Lee
newspaper correspondent, at the
start of her story has drawn g
most effective contrast by picturine
the gracious life enjoyed in China
before the war, especially by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-09-23
Brief Reviews of the Latest Books
MYSTERIES.

Out Of Control, by Baynard Ken
drick.r MORROW Duncan Maclain,
the blind detective, solves a mystery
involving lady with a past. Good.
They Were !, by Eden Phillpotts.
(Macmillan) Engaging plot about
six nephews and niece who plan
to kill rich old uncle, the one who
does the murder to get handsome
cash bonus. Worth reading.
You'll Be Sorry! by Samuel Rogers.
(HarpersJ Crime breaks out in
placid country resort. Exciting,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-09-23
The Diary Kept by
|AnAmericonWomon
In Occupied Rome
INSIDE ROME WITH
THE GERMANS

INSIDE ROME WITH
THE GERMANS
By Jane Scriuener. (Mdcnil-
Ian; $780,
Jane Scrivener is the pen name
Of distinguished Catholic religious
an American, who, for years, has
been active in educational work In
Europe. She was living in. Rome
when the German occupation OF
italy took place, making her home
in religious house and working
in an office in the Vatican doing
relief work for prisoners.
| She was allowed to move freely in
the city during the occupation, when
the Germans were trying to give the
impression that they were the pro-
tectors of the church. What she
saw she wrote down in a journal
which, at the time, she did not think
Of publishing 1t came, however, to
the knowledge of Carlton J. H.
Hayes, former United States AM
bassador to Spain, and through his
urging she consented to make it
! public. He has contributed a fore
word
For the general situation in Rome
Miss Scrivener's book tells familiar
story. The Germans got possession
of the city by deceiving their Italian
allies after the armistice of Septem-
Der, 1913, and began their usual oc-
cupation tactics. They looted-offi-
cially by requisition and unoficially
by plain stealing They took the
food and fuel for themselves. They
controlled the black market and took
its profits They instituted forced
labor and deportations. They took
hostages and begun mass punish
ments" They first robbed, then de-
ported the Jews-6,000 of the city:
10000. And so on. Miss Scrivenel
writes of these accompaniment OF
German visitation with a mingline
of disgust and irony.
The Germans and the Church
Not at all general. however, is hel
story of the relations between the
Germans and the Catholic church
the efforts of the barbarians to post
as protectors and the dignified re-
sistance of the religious leaders She
brings out that the Jews. threatened
with deportation unless they paid ar
enormous fine, and unable to raiSt
the money. appealed to the Pope
who completed the sum for them
She also mentions that unknown
numbers of Jews received the Pope.
personal protection. being hidden ir
the Vatican. The religious com.
munities. she says worked constant.
ly to shield and give refuge tc
refugees-Jews, patriots, Allied air.
men and escaped prisoners of war
OF the bombing of Monte Casino
she reports that the Allies dropped
warning leaflets days before the at
tack, and that the Germans sta
toned machine gunners at the en-.
frances of the monastery to prevent
the refugees from escaping. AS time
went on. the invaders. in accordance
with their usual pattern of conduct
progressively abandoned the protec.
tive pose and made open attacks or
church properties. They were met
Miss Scrivener records, with firm
ness and courage.
Her book has a quality which L
completely convincing. Also, though
it's story is terrible one. it haI
pervasive humor. 1t Is the work o
a mature mind, obviously, and it i
one of the properties of maturity t.
include humor in consideration o
any phenomenon, no matter hoy
grim or tragic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-09-23
Lively "reminiscences of the Civil War
Set Down by q Confederate Officer

, Gus. is most interesting and, in the
view of DR.. Freeman, probably the
best to be written by any of Stuart's
contemporaries.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-03
MARY OHARA


couraging. Rob and Ken held their
breath.
Reaching her, the colt halted, bent
his head and endured it, trembling,
while Nell took his foreleg In her
hand. She was obliged to mstrap
the halter. When the colt felt the
sudden release and his leg touched
solid ground, he stood heaving, froth
dripping from. his mouth. Nell put
her hands on both sides Of his head.
As once before, he leaned against
her, his face hidden, resting and
comforted.
'We'n co." said Rob to Ken.
She'll do the rest. He's accepted
her."
For an hour Nell played with the
colt. She put his halter on and
off. She rubbed him dry with
sack. All that he had learned be-
fore came back to him now. He
gave her his trust, he ate from her
hands, he looked into her eyes. She
was Goodness. Like the oats. Like
shelter. Like warmth. She was for
him. She was his mother.
At supper, before they drove Ken
back to school, Ken asked his father,
do you think he'll ever be tall?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-03
~ 11ta,,d@.:A!!esaeee!t!ES

THE STORY THUS FAR: Fiicha's colt,
long overdue, 10 horn on the Goose Bar
ranch, high in the Rockies. Its 12-year.
old owner, Ken Mclaughlin, IL startled
to see that II 10 white, and 30 throw.
back to the Albino, wild stallion that
10 the grandsire Of Flicka. The colt 10
named Thunderhead, but 10 commonly
known as the Goblin. Ken reveals that
its sire II Appalachian, . black racing
stud owned by Charles Sargent, million
aire owner Of neighbering ranch. Cob.
Lin grows quickly after being put on the
range, and soon overtakes the older colts
In development and size. He becomes .
sort Of mascot to Banner, following the
big stallion, and learning all he can.
The ether colts treat him ofishly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-03

What, oh, what is that cry rising
Where the Nazis used to strut (.
Germany gives solemn warning"
81 will lick the world!"? Tut! Tut!
From the Nuremberg Enclosure
Comes no Fuehrer's frenzied call;
Just rear frem grinning doughboys
And the stirring yell, "Play BALI"
Once ''Der Fatherland is marching
To new glories" filed the air,
With III promise greater triumphs"
And "With me the world you'll
share!
Now corporal from Bronxville
Sits where Adolf loved to pose
And yells "Pickle one for pepper!
Sock that next one ON the nose!"
Gone are all the smart goose-step-
pers
And where once the master Race"
Stood to hear their leader praise 'em
There's "a close one at third base";
And II Adolf's dead he's writing
In his grave as echoes come
OF cry to him quite painful,
"He struck out, the great big bum!"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-03

II fancy so. That Albino must
have been over sixteen hands-a
whale Of horse. And Goblin throws
back to him. He'll probably develop
in the same way. Albino might
have started with short legs too"
well then-if he grows tall, may
be he can be a racer after all"
Rob bent his stern blue gaze on
his small son. Don't count your
chickens before they are Matched"
Ken dropped his eyes. mo, sir"
Early in May came the last big
snowstorm, falling on the barren
brown earth. In that wrapping Of
snow there must have been a magi-
cal, mothering heat, for when the
sun peeled 1t off, the world was
green.
For the colts, the greengrass
meant that school was over. They
were freed of their nursemaid and
curry combs and halters and tie
ropes and were put out on the Sad
die Back again, and now they were
the yearlings, and the band Of year
lings Of the summer before were
the two-year-olds.
Banner and his brood mares were
no longer on the upland. On April
first Rob had put them in the fenced
meadow below Castle Rock. Here
was less exposure for the heavy
mares and any early foals that might
be dropped. Late spring storms were
dangerous to the newborn. Besides,
with breeding season approaching,
Banner would have his eye out for
new mares, and up on Saddle Back
there were young mares, his daugh-
tiers, who, with the spring, would be
coming in heat. The stallion, even
from five miles away-if he was not
under fence-would seek them out
and force them into his band. He
might fight with and kill some of
the young stations.
Goblin tasted his first greengrass.
Babyhood was over. He had no
mother, needed none. He needed not
even a trough of oats and the care
of men. The whole world under his
feet was delicious to eat and his for
the taking. And for the first time
in his life he was really and COM
pletely free-not even a piebald
Granny to demand obedience of him.
There is no such speed on the
range as the speed of the yearlings
running like deer on the crests and
ridges; no such wild, irresponsible,
prankish fun, such fiinging of small
bodies across ravines, such races
on the straightaways, such tossing
of heads, such frisking of heels. A
yearling has little weight to carry.
He is all long, piston-like legs, ragged
hair, and wide, nervous eyes. He
learns to Jump all natural obstacles,
he learns the free gallop down the
steep mountainside; learns to pick
his way at top speed over stony
ground studded with shrubs and
badger holes. He is always out
doing himself, surrounding difficult
ties he never met before.
For Goblin there was more than
fun and freedom galloping over the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-03

Washington viii sell surplus
planes to the public at Is per cent
down. The balance, so to speak. In
little drops.
We can think Of nothing more cal
culated to disconcert MS In the opera
ton Of a plane than the thought that
there are ii more payments due.
80
President Truman urges all auto
owners to nurse their cars along, as
new ones are still far of. OK,
Harry. We are making every rattle
count.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-03
Summer Scene

Summer Scene
A meadow in majestic green
Spreads out before my gaze;
Delightful rolling hills recede
Into the distant haze.
Along a tree-lined, winding
brook
Some horses run and caper
While cows and sheep Craze
happily :.
What beautiful wallpaper!
Pier.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-03
1945 RESTAURANT
INTERLUDE

CutOmer-May see menu?
Waiter (lazily) - Yesterdays, to-
days, or tomorrow's?
Observation-Disclosures, think.
MISUNDERSTANDING will be just
as useful. And tomorrow's will do
you as much good.
Customer still think I'll take
my chances on today's.
Waiter-Oh, be a sport and take
yesterdays.
Customer - What makes ordering
from yesterdays menu more sport
ing than from today's7
Waiter--You 60 back further for
what you can't get.
Customer - Gimme today'si And
want one with the scratchesl
(The waiter hands him a menu,
through which pencil has been heav-
lily drawn.)
Customer (reading the scratches)
Hamburger lamb chop
chicken with noodles broiled
mackerel ham and eggs
corned beef and cabbage frank
furters and beansl Hmmml Well,
I'll try some hash.
Waiter-That's not running today
either.
Customer-It's still listed.
Waiter-Yeah. That's a post-time
scratch. s''''s' ta.t. :.,ssfa5ss.f'-
Customer CATER further study -
How is the liver?
Waiter (surprised) - Is that on
there? The chef told me we didn't
have it.
Customer-Why wasn't it marked
out?
Waiter-It was coupled with the
ham and eggs and guess the boss
thought that when you scratched one
you scratched the other.
Customer - I'll try the Goldfish
cakes and beans.
Waiter (returning after 10 min
utes)-No Goldfish and beans.
Customer-Well, just bring me the
Goldfish and forget the beans.
Wdltcr-1L 5 Lne COQHSn we ain I
got; the beans are still an outside
possibility.
Customer-How's the chicken sal
ad?
Waiter-It's OK. If you like cell
cry and lettuce leaves. Maybe you
would like griddle cakes and sau-
sage, If we have any sausage.
Customer Personally I prefer
sausage in cases where you haven't
any griddle cakes.
Waiter (impatiently) - How about
honeycomb tripe?
Customer-Can / get that today?
Waiter-I can put you on our wait
ing list.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-03
CHANGE IN LINEUP

("The famous Nuremberg stadi-
UNI, where Adolf Hitler used to
make his most boastful speeches be-
fore tens of thousands Of goose-step-
ping Nazis, is now being used as a
baseball field by G.I. Joes. News
item.)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-03
"a e HOUSEHOLD
E22!i}|| llTSKlz

So that you can see what is on
the back row of each canned goods
shelf, have fitted in stair-step
shelves that raise each row of jars
about two inches higher than the
previous one. The number of steps
depends upon the width and height
of the original shelves.
To lengthen the life Of baby's
rubber panties wash them in
thick, mild suds, rinse well and
dust them with talcum powder.
This should be done each time
they are taken off.
When washing windows polish
them with crumpled newspapers.
You'll be delighted with results
and resolve to use this method
hereafter.
Since the heat is most even In
the center of the average oven,
that is the best place for cake
while il is baking.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-19
CDA Card Party Is
Next tuesday Night

The Catholic Daughters of Ameri-
ca are planning for large crowd at
their public card party next Tuesday
evening in the Parish Hall. Bridge,
pinochle and whist will be played,
giving everyone the opportunity of
enjoying his favorite game.
The beautiful handmade table
cloth which has been on display in
Devlin's Store window will also be
awarded
committee members in charge of
the table cloth award are asked to
report to Mrs. NJ E. Monagle or
Mrs. lola Devlin by Monday after
noon at the latest
Refreshments will be served by the
committee which is headed by Mrs
Neil Moore a.,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-19
p-TA EIe(fion
Takes Place
MondayNighi

Election of officers for the mex
year will hold the spotlight at the
regular meeting of the Parent
Teacher Association, Monday even
ing, at 3 o'clock, in the High Schoo
Auditorium, Mrs. l.. E. Sturm, Pres
ident, announces.
Both Mrs. Sturm and Mrs. Trevor
Davis, Program Chairman, stressed
the Importance of this meeting ano
urged that all members attend.
Miss Alice Brandebury will be the
main speaker during the program
period, talking on the subject Of
Health AS Relating to Child We'll
fare"
A quartette composed of George
Pancheau, George Schmidt, Mrs
Donald Burrus and Mrs. Pharobee
Oliver, accompanied at the piano by
Shirley Davis, will sing two num-
bers, Nighttime in Granada" and
Begin the Begun"
Refreshments will be served by
the committee headed by Mrs. Ron
aid Lister, assisted by Mrs. Henry
Harmon, Mrs w. L. Grisham, Mrs
w. M. Whitehead, Mrs. Ralph Bak-
er, Mrs. Linn Forrest and Mrs. Jack
Popejoy.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-19
HOSPITAL NOTES

Hans Thorsnes has returned home
from st. AIMS Hospital, after re-
ceiving medical care.
John Demastu entered st. AIMS
Hospital yesterday for medical at
tention.
Nick Peters has been admitted to
st. AIMS Hospital for medical care.
Baby Gloria Jean Peterson has en-
tered st. AIMS Hospital.
Mrs. 2. Miller is a medical pat
lent at st. AIMS Hospital.
John Jackson, of Wrangell, en-
tered the Government Hospital yes
terday
Johnnie c. Johnson, of Hoonah,
was yesterday admitted to the Gov
eminent Hospital.
The pulp fruit pod of the cacao
tree holds from 80 to SO almond
shaped seeds, or cacao beans.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-19

RUTH ALLEE VISITS
Ruth Alice, Of Skagway, is a
guest at the Gastineau Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-19
LEGION OF MERIT
EAWARDED TWO
ALASKA OFFICERS

WASHINGTON, April "a - The
War Department awarded the Le-
gion of Merit to two officers of
the Army Air Force for outstand-
ing service in Alaska.
They are Brig Gen. Dale v.
Gaffney, of Portland, Oregon, and
Col. Robert Brua, Medical Corps,
of Los Angeles, Calf
Gen. Gaffney was cited for his
services from Sept. 1889, to May,
1943, as Commanding Officer of
Laid Field, Fairbanks, later Com
manding General of the Alaskan
wing of the Air Transport Com
mand. The citation said he had
contributed materially to the solu-
ton of problems of cold weather
operation of aircraft, and organized
the Cold Weather Detachment at
Ladd Field, operating at tempera-
lures of CO. to TO- below zero, OBJ
tanned excellent results" in testing
planes, ordnance and other equip
ment; is credited with supporting
air attacks against the Japs in the
Aleutians, and aiding the move
ment of lend-lease planes to
Russia.
Col. Brua, Division Surgeon, Al
askan Division Air Transport Com
mand, is credited with establishing
and maintaining the Medical De-
partment, which contributed in a
great measure to the highly sue
cessful operations carried out by
the Alaska Division"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-19

Pure chocolate is about SO pei
cent oil or fat content.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-19

creased amount because health de-
mands in Juneau have required the
services of two nurses here. instead
of the one nurse formerly caring
for this city.
Approval was voted by the coun-
Gil to a written request submitted
jointly by Stanley v. Grummett
and Waino Hendrickson for install
lation of permanent sidewalk in
front of their residences at Tenth
and c Streets. The sidewalk is to
be installed on the usual basis,
under supervision of the City En-
gineer with the city covering one
third and the property owners two
thirds of the cost.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-19
FUNERAL RITES MONDAY
FOR CLARENCE CONVERSE

Funeral services for Clarence Con-
verse, son of Mr. and Mrs. VIM. B.
Converse. will be held Monday af-
ternoon at 2 O'Clock, in the Charles
w. Carter Mortuary Chapel. The
Rev. Robert Treat. of the Methodist
Church, will conduct the services.
Paulbearers will be Stanley
Grummett, George Shaw, Fred
Schmitz, Joe Guy, Johnny Smith
and Joe Werner.
Interment will be in Evergreen
Cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-19
SCAT

SEATTLE - Testifying that his
wife preferred the company of her
nine cats to himself, and that he
slept with two cats on her insistance,
j. B. Bonnar, 10, was granted an in
terlocutory decree of divorce from
Mrs. Allie Bonnar.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-19
MRS. EDNA L0MEN
FALLS FROM CHAIR;
Wrist IS BROKEN

Mrs. Edna Lomen, City Librarian,
is in st. AIMS Hospital as a result
of falling from a chair in the City
Library, and breaking her left wrist.
The accident occurred yesterday
afternoon, when Mrs. Lomen hur-
riedly used chair to reach an
upper shelf.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1945-05-19
!UTY STREETS ARE TO BE
WASHED DOWN SUNDAY;
AUT0ISTS ARE WARNED

Downtown streets are to washed
down, starting at o'clock Sunday
morning, and Chief of Police John
Monagle warns autoists to have
their cars out of the way so as
not to interfere with the work.