Evening Star Newspaper, November 22, 1931, Page 20

TURKEY MISNAMED, HAS 0D HISTORY Europe Thought New Land Where Birds Thrived Part of Asia. BY JAMES WALDO FAWCETT Poultry dealers have been advertising that turkeys are cheaper this year than they have been at any time in the last twenty years, and the presumption is that, for this and other reasons, there will be turkey on the dinner plates of a good many hundreds of thousands of American families on Thursday next. The acknowledged king of all game birds, the turkey really is an American bird and not related in any way to the Mahommedan country whose name it bears. John Piske says: “The name of this fow] preserves a curious illustration of the mixture of truth and error which led to the discovery of America. When it was first introduced into European barn yards in 1530 people named it on the theory that it was an Asiatic fowl. ‘The Germans for a while called it Cale- cutische hahn or Calcutta cock; the French still call it dinde, which at first was poulet d'Inde or India fowl; and the English called it the Turkey fowl, but the country which it came from was really Mexico.” Eaten by Indians. Mr. Fiske speaks of the turkey as be- ing “the staple diet” of the Indian peo- ples of Mexico at the time of the Span- ish conquest. “The bird,” he declares, “is as characteristic of Mexico as its cactuses.” Dr. Henry W. Henshaw writes: “To what extent the Aztecs had domesticated the wild turkey before the coming of the Spaniards is not known, but undoubt- edly it was kept in captivity and had been known for centuries.” It was & Spaniard who carried the bird back to Europe in 1530. The northern variety (Americana) and the southern (Gallopvo or Mexi- cana) are sometimes discussed as be- longing to but one group. Originally ranging from Canada to Yucatan, they are now practically extinct in the wild state. A beautiful bird, with bright, metallic gloss on its plumage, the north- ern type was common in New England when the Pilgrims appeared. The south- ern type has its tail-coverts and quills tipped with white. The third variety (Ocellata) has plumage of splendor with that of the e skin of its head is blue in with spots of orange. It was the southern type which was taken to Spain in the sixteenth century and scientists think that this species was re-introduced into North America by colonists from Europe. About 75 years ago a deliberate attempt was made abroad to improve the stock. By 1865, the original southern variety was known in England as the Cambridge Bronze, and there were also Black Nor- folks, Whites and Fawns (buffs). Of these the Cambridge Bronze was the largest and the Black Norfolks the most popular. Later a turkey of larger size was wanted, and so there was im- ported from North America the so- called American Bronze, “with less white and more brilliant coloring.” ‘These were bred with the Cambridge and the turkey of the European menus of today is descended from the mix- ture. There are several sub-varieties. The white turkey, called for unknown reasons the Austrian White in Europe, the White Holland in America, is very popular with Continental epicyres. Fossils Show History. In America the common commercial varieties include the slate, the Narra- gansett and the Bourbon Red. “All these pigments are ingredients of the bronze coloration.” The turkey is a very ancient bird, and geologists have found its remains in the Miocene strata of Colorado. “Bufficiently intelligent and wary to hold its own against the Indian and its numerous natural enemies, the wild cat and cougar, turkey was very plentiful in the United States throughout the Colon! Dr. Henshaw has said that “as recenfly as the late 80's & flock had ranged thin dome of the Capitol. stout legs which enable it to travel daily over = wide extent of hill and wvalley in search for seeds, grasshop- pers, insects and berries. “Inclined to trust its legs when confronted by dnl- ger, it gjther dashes off at full o, i 153 Caped wih ushes. also erful wings and roosts in vm— large trees. As early as 1708 §e.vi were protected by law in New ork. Misnamed in England. The first turkeys to be seen in Eng- land were those taken back from Jamestown, Va., by Capt. Christopher Newport in 1608. At that time the ‘West was still popularly considered the East, and the name ““Turkey” was com- monly applied to a large section of the eastern world, the greater part of Asia being thus denominated. The new bird was thought to be a special prod- uct of the t, and it was named “the Turkey bird” in tribute to its supposed HOUSE WILL REWARD PAGE ON 30 YEARS' CLERK SERVICE Special Provision Is to Be Announced at Ses- sion, Veteran Seeks No Change That Would Close Career. in Congress. BY WILL P. KENNEDY. In appreciation of 50 years' continu- ous and efficient service at the Capitol, ‘Willlam Tyler Page, clerk of the House and author of “The American Creed,” is to be vm special consideration when the House organizes. Mr. Page is to preside in sccordance with jons of the Oonllt\lum when the House meau to o. sanise. 19 he will compiete his 50 years’ service and on that date the House will pause to pay tribute, and ge special p;uvhlon made for him will announce When the Democrats organize the House Mr. will be out of a job, as the clerkship is one of the “spolls” of the incoming majority. , Last year there talk of making Mr. Page “clerk emeritus,” and some Democrats have expressed their will ess to take the job of clerk out of the pnronue bag and let Mr. Page retain it—“for lish & bad prece- dent and it _would be better to take care of Mr. in another way. No Change Desired. Several suggestions have been made concerning other important noslflonl to which Mr. Page might be a) but it is generaily recognized he wvu]d not welcome anything of the sort, as-it is & matter of sentiment with him to remain as long as he can in the service of Congress at the Oapitol. There are six minority clerkships, from which the Republicans chose their House officer when they organized the ago, and these same be ships when the Republicans pass back Music and WILLIAM TYLER PAGE. into the minority. The combined serv- ice of these veieran employes totals well over 200 years. ‘The Republican caucus will set aside one of these minority clerkships for Mr. Page. He previously held a roving commission to confer with Republican members, do research work for them, wnu hes, and otherwise act as a adviser and assistant to the blican membership. It is prob- able he will be given something of the same work to do during the incoming Congress. ‘Would Continue Service. Mr. Page has been unwilling to dis- cuss his own future prospects except say he realizes he must reUnqulsh present post and that he “hopes” there may be a place for him so he may continue his service. Republican leaders have been quite reticent about Wwhat they propose to do for Mr. Page. Democratic leaders say, “of course,” he will be taken care of, and that they will support anything within reason that the Republican caucus proposes. Somewhat similar action may taken on the motion of the Pennsyl- vania delegation on behalf of Joseph Rodgers, veteran Republican and m-.um at arms for the past 12 years. Mousicians Reviews and News of Capital's Programs. Don Cossack Chorus Gives Memorable Concert. HE Don Cossack Russian Male Chorus is a chorus like no other. It is the only organi- mtion in the world which can sound like a 200, and, at the same time sing church music 50 that it resounds to the skies. It s a mixture of curiously powerful and delicate voices, which, through the medium of a m';l.l dynamo, I.l; of Sorse Juroff. in other words, unique. Last s program at Consti- t\lflmmhnllultlwhltflllm h for these singers as they won themselves last year. TeWar th hlmtwo ers. ‘These, Teverbe dfl'n on their haunches and kicked -ouf their feet after the manner of thelr homehnd They slapped their hands, they spun around, they cried “hup- and they bounced like two rubber bears up and down in front and behind each other, When it place of utlzin Prm!{m;t should have been “the American ‘was over they were given an ovation such as had seldom been heard here. Washington has never seen a dancing concert before. ‘Whatever these Russians sang they sang well. It seemed as if there were more solos perhaps than last year. It was hard to believe that so many excellent voices could be in- corporated into a single group. When & solo voice rang out it was true and clear, especially in “Be- mneath the Snow My Russia Lies.” ‘This song, tfi:‘r:l:ululy. proved the mettle of singers (if it had to be proved). The waves of in- tensity which were built and then dropped and vice versa were among the most colorful of the myriad sound effects. Perhaps the unusual rise and fall of sound, melody and harmony were even better demon- straf ixbthe ‘Tschesnokoff, “God s.” Musically, perhaps, some will say that these singers scream their notes rather, than chant them; that the high falsettos are tricks which are too_unconventional to be wel- come. However true some of these supercriticisms may be, it is also true that no chorus in recent years has done more to electrify an audi- ence. What more could any one want than & prfinm of curiously vibrant voices, lom repeating any of their mannerism, who sing with force and brelth-mk’ng liberties? ‘Take what they sang: Kastalsky's “Credo,” “Have Mercy Upon Us, O God,” by Lvovsky, an old church melody, with “The Lord’s Prayer,” Jaroff’s splendid arrangement of “On the Road to St. Petersburg,” “The Two Guitars” and other items, such as “Those Evening Bells.” Add to these Ml folk songs musical the stage. If that isn't enough for one evening then this chorus need never return—which of course 1t must and will—for no more un- usual musical evening will be found until it comes back again. E. de 8. MELCHER. _— Pays Fine With Corn. Charlie Brummill, colored, of High Point, N. C., paid his fine of $10 and costs in court with 12 acres of corn, which he delivered to a buyer designated judge. 'flut\lrkey'uproblblyllled::file by the judg ‘Thanksgiving festival procla OOV ‘William Bradford at Plymouth, after the gathering of the first h-rve-t in 1621. This was the original American Thanksgiving. ] THANKSGIVING DINNER $1. 50 Served From Noon Till 9 P. M. 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Russell A.Conn Managcr be | bullt without further delay, CHRISTMAS SEALS CAMPAIGN OPENED Radio Speaker Says Cases oll Tuberculosis Here Gain for Lack of Care. Nine new cases of tuberculosls are contracted for every death from the disease in Washington through contact with victims because of inadequate hospitalization facilities, Mrs. Ernest R. Grant, president of tne Washington Tuberculosis Assoclation, asserted yes- terday in the first of a series of radio talks on the 1931 Christmas Seal cam- paign of the organization, which starts Tuesday. Dr. Kendall Emerson, managing di- rector of the National Tuberculosis As- sociation, will be one of the speakers at the aonual public meeting of the local association in the United States Chamber of Commerce Building Tues- day ni| He will discuss “Wuhln& ton's ogn.m for Tuberculous Chi dren. Seek to Raise $50,000. Mrs, Grant, interviewed in a broad- cast from Station WMAL, made the first formal announcement of the Christmas Seal campaign, which seeks to raise $50,000 for carrying out the Tuberculosis Association program - for the coming year. Mrs. Grant disclosed that during the past year there were 570 deaths from tuberculosis reported to the Health De- partment, and that during that same period of time there were available only 230 beds for tuberculosis patients in the District. Could Do Much Good. Asked what might be accomplished if the assoclation had prenty of money, Mrs, Grant replied: “We could have the Children's Tuberculosis Sanitorium and we could enlarge the tuberculosis chil- dren's Summer camp vo such a size that not a single child in need of spe- cial care ever would be refused admit- tance, and we could move the camp out of the crowded city limits to a sunny hilitop in the country. “We could open special health classes in every large school bullding in the District of Columbia, and feed all of the children who are suffering from under- nourishment, and we could enlarge the tuberculosis children’s clinics.” PONTIFICAL BENEDICTION PLANS BEING COMPLETED Military Event Will Be Held De- cember 13 at Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Plans for & pontifical military bene- diction December 13 at 3 p.m. at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Con- ception of the <Catholic University campus are being completed by the local conference of the Catholic Students’ Mission Crusade. The benediction is to mark the con- ferring of the Paladin Degree on_the students of the Jocal Catholic high schools and colleges who have done out- standing work for the crusade d the past year. Rev. Brother John of Catholic Uni- versity and the clerical conference is in charge of the plans. He is being as- sisted by the following committees: Gen- eral executive, George Benz of George- town University, chairman; Mary Kee- han of St. Rose’s, recording secretary; Clare O'Boyle of the Immaculate Con- ception Academy, corresponding secre- tary; transportation, Nellle McCormick of the Vaeth Unit, chairman; publicit; Ulrica Donahue of Immaculata Semi- nary, chairman; traffic, Eileen Collins of Immaculata, chairman; mus] Marita Houllhan of Holy Cross Aca emy, chairman, and Paladin Degre Evangeline Rice of the Sacred Heart Academy. HICCOUGH VICTIM GAINS ) — Doctors Decide Upon Operation Today After X-Ray Photos. MANSFIELD, Ohio, November 21 (#). —Physicians attending Ira A. King, 50, victim of a 14-day seige of hiccoughs, tonight announced they will operate tomorrow mornfng in a further effort to relieve him. 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KENDALL EMERSON, 2 PART _OXNE. BOOK WILL BE GIFT T0 DR. EDWARD PACE Head of Philosophy Department of Catholic U. to Mark 70th Birth. day Next Month. A volume of essays in the flelds of philosophy, psychology and education, written in- honor of Dr. Edward A. Pace, vice rector of Catholic Univer- sity, by his close associates and former pupiis, will be presented to him at the anmual meeting’ of the American Catho- lic Philosophical Association at St. Louis University December 29 and 30, it was announced ‘at the local institu- tion yesterday. Dr. Pace,-who is head of the depart. ment of philosophy at Catholic Univ sity, will celebrate his seventieth birt] day at the time of the St. Louis meet- ing. He has long been one of the best known and most influential people in Catholic thought in America. A pupll of the great German chologist, Wilhelm Wundt, Dr. founded at Catholic University one of the first psychological laboratories in America and wus one of the founders of the American Catholic Philosop! gaceb‘l Assoclation. He was one of the tdlwrl of the Catholic Ency closely associated with the werk o! the Nt?turnll Catholic Educational Associ ation The vice rector also is a member of the American Council on Education and a member of the National Advisory Committee on Education, which recent- ly presented a voluminous report to President Hoover. He represents Catho- iic education on the White House Con- reunea on Child Health and Protec- oFhe general subject of the Philo- sophical Association’s 8t Louis meeting W) “political philosophy,” with sessions devoted to medicval. modern and American pelitical theory. 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