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Evening star., 1950-02-06
Argues That Statute of Limitations
Can Be Evaded by Government

Argues That Statute of Limitations
Can Be Evaded by Government
To the Editor Of The Star:
The finding of the Jury in the Hiss case
is finding that If man has committed a
crime for which he may not be prosecuted
because the statute of limitations forbids. he
may. nevertheless, be called before a grand
jury and there be given the choice of admit
Ting the commission Of the crime or deny
ing 1t. IN the latter case committing perjury.
Upon the trial before the petty jury, for per-
jury, the government may then introduce
the same testimony as could have been in
troduced In case he had been on trial for
the commission of the crime whereupon the
jury may find him guilty of perjury, and he
may then be sentenced for term in the
penltentiary as MIR. Hiss has been sentenced.
The legal effect Of statute of limitations
is to prevent the criminal from being pun
ished for the crime. When one commits
CRIME there are two forms of punishment,
one. legal. the other, public condemnation.
The statute OF limitations bars legal pun
ishment and there has been general belief
that 1t also bars public condemnation
through indirect legal process such as
perjury charge.
There are probably few adults who have
not at some time committed acts which
they would prefer were not exposed to the
public whereby the individual might, be
publicly condemned. If such an act is one
that involves possible criminal punishment.
the action of the Attorney General of the
United States in the Hiss case is public
declaration that such an individual may be
subject to legal punishment for perjury and
public condemnation Notwithstanding the
laws OF his country forbid the Attorney
General Subjecting him to trial for having
committed the crime. If the Appellate
Courts hold this to be the law, then no citi-
zen who has sinned is free from danger Of
being called before grand jury and having
placed before him the alternative of admit
ting pc had committed crime barref by
Evening star., 1950-02-06
Wants to Know Why Senator Lehman
Favors Dismantling German Industry.
To the Editor of The Star.

wants to Know Why Senator Lehman
Favors Dismantling German Industry.
To the Editor Of The Star:
In view OF the startling statement of
secretary Symington few days ago, was
very surprised to note that Senator Herbert
Lehman OF New York objected to the pend
ing bill designed to reconsider the policy of
further dismantling German industry.
It Stain decides to make an attack upon
Europe, the German people must be relied
upon as the core of resistance, but If the
continued devastation Of their country is
constantly taking place there need be little
surprise at development of smouldering ha-
tired Tor the people who are responsible for
II. Tnat sort OF thing can be used by the
Heds IN East Germany. and 1t is to be ex-
pected, and doubt If they can be blamed
Aside from anything else, does it sound like
sense to execute the Morgenthau plan in
face OF such a continuing threat?
Mr.. Lehman did not make a statement as
to why ne had the bill passed over, but his
reason would be of much public interest.
All this talk Of the Germans as a future
danger in the face of the present Russian
development sounds like hog-wash to me.
They have little or nothing in the way of
natural resources, but the Russians have un-
limited resources and overwhelming man
power. This talk. alone, shows our interna-
tional juvenility. We have Just been told that
the Russians now could go to the English
Channel at pleasure. They are waiting,
though. until we have financial collapse.
They apparently are willing to wait until
Europe falls into their lap as China now
has. That was the policy laid down by
Lenin. and it still seems to be their policy,
and China is one of the evidences of the
validity thereof.
Again. 1 say. hope that Senator Lehman,
who generally is . man of some realism and
practical sense. will vouchsafe to inform the
public as to why he had the bill passed
over on calendar Wednesday.
- GEORGE w. WILLIAMS,
Evening star., 1950-02-06

@. How many trips did Franklin D. Roose-
velt make during his term of ofhce?-N. w.
A. According to available records the last
visit to Warm Springs, Ga, was the Presi-
dents 399th trip. The funeral journey to
Hyde Park was the 400th.
Evening star., 1950-02-06

IIlc StdIutS Ol LIMITATIONS laS Mr. Chambers
did or by denying the commission of the
crime, thereby subjecting himself to charge
OF perjury under which he may be punished
as though there were no statute of limita-
tionS.
FRANK LYON.
Suggests Distributing Surplus Potatoes
Through the Schools.
To the Editor Of The Star:
II the Senate Agricultural Committee or
Secretary Of Agriculture Brannan were to
ask organizations such as Salvation Army.
Red Cross and religious organizations to pick
up those surplus potatoes and distribute
them to public schools and from there allow
public school children to take them home
in paper bags, the distribution problem
would be solved. To destroy $4,000, 900
bushels of potatoes is crime.
RAYMOND EICHLER.
Would Stop Subsidies to Air Lines
In Aid of Education.
To the Editor OF The Star:
In The Star of February 1 appears an
article discussing the critical situation
facing our educational systems Federal
Security Administrator Oscar r. Ewing is
quoted as saying 1t Is necessary to train
100000 teachers and spend "at least
$4,000 900 000.' Then, regarding the financ-
ing OF such program you quote him as
saying, Ways and means must be found so
that STATES and local communities can meet
the necessary operating and maintenance
COSTS"
AS parent and taxpayer, I am concerned
ootn with providing adequate schools for
our children and in providing the means
1or such course. u believe can show the
States and Federal Government where to
ma tne money for schools without leopard
lzing any essential function of Government.
FOR years the taxpayers have been build
ing airports for commercial airlines. In
fact, $s7,00o,0oO of public tax money is
earmarked for the Federal Aid to Airport
program for 1850. Under this program the
local units of government Estates. counties.
e1co meet approximately so per cent of the
cost OF airport development projects and
the other so per cent is furnished on a
grant basis by the Federal Government.
Other millions of dollars have gone to pro-
Vloe landing systems and other aids to
navigation, W.
since the airlines are private companies.
competing with other forms of transporta-
tion, let's take the millions of dollars being
spent Tor their benefit and spend 1t on our
scnoois. This way we would be benefiting
Ine entire Nation and not just one industry
instead OF pouring more millions into
another airport for Washington, why not
use the money for building up a Federal
aid to education program? Every time some
city or county wants an airport built let
Inem tell the airlines involved to build it
themselves ~
am tired Of my tax money going In
unoerwrlte the operating expenses of the
alrlnes. Since Mr.. Ewing says we must
nnd the ways and means" to support a
program to educate our citizens, I suggest
he use his influence to bring about ~.
changes suggested above.
WILLIAM SHEAFFER.
Evening star., 1950-02-06

the statute of limitations Gas Mr.. Chambers
did or by denying the commission of the
crime thereby subjecting himself to charge
Of perjury under which he may be punished
as though there were no statute of linita-
tions
FRANK LYON,
Evening star., 1950-02-06

@. Why is thick soup called a puree?-
Wis.
A. This is French word meaning ''por-
RIDGE
Evening star., 1950-02-06

@. How tall are Eskimos? How long do
they live?-B. D. D.
A. They are usually between 81 and "a
inches in height. They are short-lived
people, individuals rarely attaining an age
much beyond so years.
@. Why was the Battle of the wilderness
so called?-F. r. w.
A. The Wilderness is the name of a large
forest in Spottsylvania County, Va where
the Battle of the wilderness was fought dur
ing the Civil War.
Q. When Government employe takes his
wife overseas is separate APO number
assigned to her?-L. C.
"A. The Adjutant Generals Office says that
the wife of an American Government em-
ploye overseas uses the same APO address
as her husband
Evening star., 1950-02-06
Challenges Wage Figures,
Cited by Phone Company.


To the Editor Of The Star: ,s-.cs ..e e-s 432 ~
read with disgust an advertisement pub
HSneo IN your paper February by the
chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. It
does not seem to me that the COMPANY de-
Hoerately would publish wage scales to con-
1use or mislead the public in the contro-
versy between it and the CIO. However
the advertisement states that "fully ex-
perienced operators" receive a weekly wage
Of $5923. ""e~
This did not correspond with NV under
Standing OF the wage paid to such operators.
SO discussed the matter with two company
operators who have had Is and % years
service, apparently long enough to rate as
1ully experienced. They informed me that
the highest wage an operator can get under
the present wage scale for f1ve-day week.
Wnlch Is their regular work week. is $50
ana that they never will be paid any more
tnan this figure until new wage scale is
IN effect, regardless of how long they work
as faithful and efficient operators,
Accordingly, I feel that the telephone
company should be asked to furnish proof
OF the wage claims it makes in its adyer-
tiSements
In my opinion, it would be far better for
the company to pay their faithful employees
decent living wages than to 60 before the
public with apparently misleading statements
In an attempt to prejudice the public against
the operators demands. E. j. GREGORY.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13

Personal Mention

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd F. Belt
visited with relatives of the
former in Cincinnati Sunday.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Wise spent
Sunday with the latter's mother
in Broadway.
Mrs. Edgar Holycross, Mrs.
Gale Baldwin, Mrs. Denton Pull
Inns, and Mrs. Lee Mcmahon of
Marysville, were among. the APP
proximate 800 attending the
State Mid Winter Conference of
the American Legion Auxiliary
held Saturday in the Neil House,
Columbus. They remained for the
were served National officers
banquet, at which more than 600
were honored guests, with Mrs.
Sheehee of Ill. National presi-
Ndent, the principal speaker.
e e
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Williams
spent the weekend in Green
castle Ind, with their daughter,
Gayle, who is student at De-
Paw University. Mrs. Williams
was present for her daughters
initiation into the Delta Delta
Delta Sorority, of which she is
alcO n member
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Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Magsig
have returned to their home in
Marysville, after an extended
visit with relatives in Arizona
and California.
RDSA Dwight Wooley, who is
stationed at Chalfin Navy Yard
near Boston, is enjoying a 10
days leave with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. j. Wooley, of E.
Sixth st. Mr.. and Mrs. Wooley
and son spent Sunday afternoon
with their daughter, Mrs. Mar
Beck, in Bellefontaine. Dwight re-
manned with his sister for short
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Southard
spent Thursday in Mt Gilead
with their son, Dr. Alonzo South
ard and family.
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Mrs. Della Staley has returned
from a two weeks visit spent
with her brother-in-law and sis
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Ber-
ger, in Westfield Ind.
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Mrs. Henry Handel will attend
the regular monthly meeting of
the Farm Bureau Federation and
COOPERATIVE Association in Col
umbus Tuesday and Wednesday,.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Geer
announce the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage of their
daughter, Marjorie, to Mr.. William
McKitrick which will take place
Easter Sunday, April 8, at 7:30
p. m. in Trinity Lutheran Church.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13

MONDAY
Kiwanis Club-Dinner Bell,
p. m.
Girl Scouts, Troop II-E8:3O
p. m,
Community Concert Associa-
tion Observation-Disclosures Church,
7:30 p. m.
Trinity Sunday School Teach
ers-7:45 p. m.
American Legion - Memorial
Building, 8 p. m.
TUESDAY,
Progress Club-hostess, Miss
nellie Pearse, 1880 p. m.
Mary Chapter No. 9, o. E. S.
-7:30 p. m.
c. E. A.-Parish House, Q p, m,
Liberty Grange-Grangc Hall,
8 p. m.
st. Anthony's Benevolent So
ciety-hostess, Mrs. Jacob Ell, 8
p. m.
WEDNESDAY
w, S. c. S.-Executive Board,
lis p. m.
w. S. c. S. program-The Lit
tie Chapel, 2 p. m.
Stuart Bible Class-hoSts, Mr..
and Mrs. John DeVoss, $50 p. m.
Easy Aces Bridge Club-hos-
tess, Mrs. Hobart Harshbarger,
8 p. m.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13
MRS. RITTENHoUsE HOSTESS
SPRINGDALE MISSIONARY

Mrs. Chester Rittenhouse was
hostess to the Springdale Mis-
sionary Society Wednesday af-
ternoon with Mrs. Eugene Am
rine leader of the following pro-
gram: piano duet, Mrs. Ivan
Black and Mrs. George Reed;
scripture lesson, Mrs. Amrine;
topic, Abroad with the Great
Leaders, presented in playlet
form by Mrs. Amrine, Mrs. Leon
ard Fogle, Mrs. Ivan Black, Mrs.
Jesse Mcdowell, Mrs. Lloyd Nc
Dowell, Miss Anita Amrine, Mrs.
Cliff Clark, Mrs. Chester Rit-
tenhouse, and Mrs. Arthur Lowe;
piano solo, Mrs. Black; prayer,
Mrs. Taylor Rittenhouse.
Mrs. Lowe, the president, con-
Quoted the business following
which a social hour was enjoyed.
In addition to those mentioned,
Mrs. Alfred Mccoy and Mrs. Lu-
lu Rittenhouse were also present.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13
BIRTHDAY DINNER n 81

Mrs. Marie Taylor was ten
dered a pleasant birthday sur
prise by members of her fam
lily on Sunday evening when
they arrived in her home on the
Watkins I'd. with a turkey din
ner and all the trimmings. The
group included Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Henry and daughters,
Maxine and Sharon Kay, of
Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. Rus
sell Taylor and daughters, Jean
and Patty, of Plain City; Mr..
and Mrs. Gene Taylor, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Thompson an d
daughters, Geraldine, Dorothy,
and Judy; Miss Nellie Taylor,
Mr.. Paul Taylor, and Miss Nora
Taylor, of Marysville. and vicin-
ity, and the guest of honor.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13
SHOWER FOR BRIDE-ELEcT

Miss Marjorie Geer, a bride
elect, will be honored this eve
ming with a supper and miscel-
laneous shower, arranged by Mrs.
Irvine Striffler, to be held at her
home on w. Sixth ST.. Guests will
be Miss Geer's associates in the
Control Laboratory at Nestle's
Miss Margaret Kelly, Mrs. An
nette Anderson, Miss Catherine
Roosa, Miss Freda Hill, Miss
Helen Rausch, Miss Caroline
Rausch, Mrs. William Marsh, Miss
Geer, and the hostess, Mrs. Strif-
fler.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13

Baskets of pink gladioli graced
the altar of the First Presbyter-
ian Church in Plain City for the
wedding of Mrs. Dorothy Collier
and Mr.. Russell Perkins, both
of that city, on Sunday after
noon. The pastor, the Rev John
Hedges read the double ring
ceremony at three o'clock.
Preceding the service pro-
gram of nuptial music was pre-
sented by Miss Dorothy Hilbert,
organist, and Miss Mary Nell
Walker, Soloist.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13

Among the college students
who were home for the weekend
sfwere Anne and Gerald Kings
more, Suzanne Coleman, Bill
Wall, Beverly Kennedy, William
Y Mccarthy, David Grimes, Frank
and Walter Diehl
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Slack, Jr.,
Mrs. Ernest Nader, and Dor
renee Rockenbaugh were among
those attending the funeral SER
vices held in Delaware for the
formers mother on Thursday af-
ternoon. Burial was in Oak Grove
cemetery.
Mrs. Andrew Rau spent two
days in Columbus, where she was
the guest of Mrs. Maurice Wag-
ner.
Mrs. Milton Wise, and son, Roy
Eugene, were brought home
from White Cross hospital Fri
day. Among those who have call
ed to make their acquaintance
with the newcomer are Mr.. and
Mrs. Noah Rettig of Somersville,
Mrs. Ray Vigor, and Mrs. John
Wise of this city.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Hegender-
fer were Sunday evening guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wise.
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DR.. and Mrs. John Dutro at
tended meeting of the National
Guard Association which was
held in Toledo during the week
end.
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dutton
had for their weekend guests,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Griswold,
and daughter Cynthia, of Dayton.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13
Advisory Council, is

Advisory Council, is
English Lutheran S. S. Cab
inet-8:30 p. m.
Milford Center Grange -
Grange Hall, 8 p. m.
THURSDAY
Whatsoever Circle - Kings
Daughters Room, 7;30 p. m.
Business and Professional Wo-
men Club Board of Directors.
Youth Council-Farm Bureau
Hall, 8 p. m.
Supper Club-hostess, Miss
nellie Pearse, $50 p. m.
Palestine Lodge No. l58, F.
& A. M.-7;30 p. m.
Trinity Brotherhood - Parish
House, 8 p. m.
FRIDAY
Advisory Councils, 7 and 20.
V. F. w. Auxiliary-V, F. w.
Hall, 8 p. m.
Community Concert - High
School Auditorium, 8 p l.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13

Attired in tan spectator suit
with brown accessories, and
corsage of pink roses, the bride
was escorted to the altar by her
young son, Cary Collier, while
the groom was attended by his
son, Allan Perkins, as best man.
Following the ceremony, a re-
ception was held in the social
rooms of the church for the
wedding party and guests. Mr..
and Mrs. Perkins will reside near
Plain City.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13
RAYMOND W.S.c.S.
MEETS WITH MRS. SHUMWAY

March meeting of the Raymond
W.S.C.S. was held Thursday af-
ternoon in the home of Mrs. Haz-
ell Shumway, with Mrs. Helen
Robb and Mrs. Laura Mullaney,
assisting hostesseS. The president,
Mrs. Clara Grooms, was in charge
of the meeting, which was
opened with prayer by the Rev
Mr.. Finlinson. Devotions and top
ic were presented by Mrs. Elsie
Finlinson with scripture reading
and prayer by Mrs. Finlinson,
readings on Japan by Mrs. Lena
I Mcdonald, Mrs. Mildred Dildine,
Mrs. Laura Mullaney, and Mrs.
Hazel Rogers.
Other members present were:
Mrs. Virginia Cashell, Mrs. Clara
Dodge, Mrs. Marjory Edelblute,
Mrs. Lottie Evans, Mrs. Ida Far
ley, Mrs. Bessie Harris, Mrs. Ma
rie johnson, Mrs. Florence Kin
caid, Mrs. Alice Mullaney, Mrs.
Hazel Michael and Mrs. Eloise
Trapp. Guests present were Rev.
Edwin Finlinson, Mrs. Juanita
Taylor, Mrs. Jeanne Grooms and
Mrs. Helen Chappell. After the
business meeting, refreshments
were served by the hostesses.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13
Legion Auxiliary
Initiates Members

Mrs. Pearl Mccullough and
members of the Auxiliary con-
Quoted an impressive candle
light initiation service for new
members at the regular meeting
held Thursday evening in the
Memorial Building.
The president, Mrs. Edgar
Holycross, conducted the usual
business, and announced that
members should report commun-
ity service hours to the secre-
tary, Mrs. Lawrence GrubbS.
Five dollars was contributed to
the Red Cross, and flower and
calling committee appointed for
the month is Mrs. Helen Crevis-
ton and Mrs. Joe Hervey.
For the program, Mrs. Beriah
Edwards was present, and in
troduced Madeline Worthington
and Harold Hill, officers of the
Youth Center, who told interest
ing facts about the center. Ac-
Gordon and vocal music given
by Miss Betty 10 Fensel and a
humorous reading by Mrs. Ruth
Kreakbaum, completed the pro-
gram.
Refreshments in keeping with
St. Patrick's Day were served
by the hostess committee which
included Mrs. William Mccarthy,
Mrs. Albert Fensel, Miss Betty
10 Fensel, Miss Mona Lou Till
man and Mrs. Kreakbaum.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13
MARRIED SUNDAY

Mrs. Iva Miracle and DR.. r..
Floyd Belt were married at 10 a.
m. Sunday, March IL, in Middle
burg. Rev. A. L. Vandegriff Of
ficiated at the double-ring cere-
mony.
Immediately after the cere-
mony, DR.. and Mrs. Belt left on a
two-weeks tour of the south.
Upon their return they will re-
side at 346 S. Court st.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13
CONCERT FRIDAY

Marysville Community Concert
Association wishes TO call at
tention to the fact that all new
members for the 1950-5l CON
cert series will be given the pri-
viIege of attending this years
final concert, when Michel
Rhodes, baritone, will be pre-
sented, at 8:l5 p. m. Friday in
the high school auditorium.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13
SUPPER CLUB

Members of the Supper Club
will meet for dinner at $50 D.
m. Thursday in the Dinner Bell
restaurant, after which Miss
nellie Pearse will be hostess to
the group for bridge.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13
ST. ANTHONY'S
BENEVOLENT SOCIETY

Mrs. Jacob Ell will entertain
the st. Anthony'S Benevolent So
ciety in her home on Elwood ave
at 8 p. m. Tuesday.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13
PAGE THREE

BRIDGETTE CLUB
Because of the basketball
tournament on Thursday eve
ming, Bridgette Club has been
postponed for two weeks
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NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB
Mrs. William Asman will be
hostess to the Neighborhood
Bridge Club in her home on w.
Fourth st. at 8 p. m. Tuesday.
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MORE SOCIETY
ON PAGE FIVE
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-03-13
OLD FASHIONED BELLING
HELD IN MAGNETIC SPRINGS

There was quite a lot of ex-
citement Monday night in Mag
netic Springs, around 1890, when
about go people gathered at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. Gust Be-
twas for an old-fashioned bell
ing. The noise started by blowing
of automobiles horns, later fol-
lowed by a fire siren, and all
sorts of noise.
The bride and groom were ar
reused from a sound sleep by the
din, but graciously got up and
invited the gang inside. All ex-
tended hearty congratulations,
and many old love songs were
sung.
Then the gang decided to take
the couple for the ride in their
night clothes. They were hauled
around for awhile then the party
ended up at the Timber Inn,
where refreshments of all kind
were served. Everybody report
ed a hilarious time.
WHATSOEVER CIRCLE
Miss Helen Wood and Mrs. E.
K. White will be hostess to the
What-so- Ever Circle of The
Kings Daughters in the Kings
Daughters room at 1880 p. m.
Thursday. Mrs. James Snider,
Mrs. Russell Banks, Mrs. Fran
,es Thorpe and Miss Nellie Tay-
or vii present the program.
Evening star., 1950-10-25
BY Charles E. TroceweN
s. ]. H.

translate any sound into the meow they
missed.
Situations develop in life, sometimes
in the oddest ways, wherein the usual
takes on the appearance of the unusual.
Many years ago we went to hear Sir
Oliver Lodge give lecture on spiritual
ism at the old National.
The old gentleman had just been con-
verted, and delivered an interesting,
compelling talk.
No matter how little faith his auditors
had, Sir Oliver really believed, and
carried the conviction of all true be-
levers.
When we got home. things seemed as
usual, but not for long.
Suddenly, there came rap, rap, rap
sound. A
The sound came from the attic, as
far as could be detected
Now, there was nothing, absolutely
nothing, in the attic, not even a mouse.
What was it?
The mystery was solved some days
later, when the small boy in the apart
ment next door told of bouncing tennis
ball against the wall separating the
apartments.
Evening star., 1950-10-25

Despite the popular idea that animals
have no souls, their friends are never
sure.
They are keyed up, surely, to look for
some sign of their return.
Smudgie's friends heard, clearly, with
out doubt, his meow.
1t came as if on the wind.
One said, did you hear that?" He did
not say, did you hear Smudgie's meow"
"Yes," was the reply. IT heard
Smudgie."
There could be no doubt of it.
At odd moments, in different rooms
the clear call of the lost cat could be
heard
A rational explanation was easy
enough, of course. It might have been
a mother squirrel, calling for lost child
The cries they give, in such situation,
are startlingly different from the ordi-
nary sounds made by our gray squirrels.
The meow might have been no more
than a branch, creaking in the wind,
rubbing against one of these wooden
bars the telephone company puts up
keep their wires from being sawed IN
two.
Keener perceptions of Smudgie's
friends might have enabled them to