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Evening star., 1924-12-05

We worry too much about the non
essentials of life.
Instead of devoting our attention to
those things that really count, most
OF us concentrate on the relatively
unimportant phases OF existence.
We place the emphasis upon the
wrong end of the scale, then wonder
why life often is harsh and uninter-
esting.
You remember Herbert Spencer's
five leading kinds of activities which
constitute human life:
/. Activities which minister directly
to elf-preservation.
2. Activities which, by securing the
necessities of life, indirectly minister
to self-preservation.
3. Activities which have for their
end the rearing and discipline Of off,
spring.
4. Activities which are involved in
the maintenance of proper social and
political activities.
D.. Those miscellaneous activities
which make up the leisure part OF
life, devoted to the qualification of
the tastes and feelings
frankly, do not most of us place
No. 8 first?
X X X *
Those miscellaneous activities which
make up the leisure part of our lives,
ueVoteo to the qualification of the
tastes and feelings, hold such a large
place IN our daily existence that com
monty we do not stop to realize Just
now much of a place they do hold.
we forget that we are living in the
most successful republic the world
mas ever known, in a land literally
moving with milk and honey, and
good houses, bath tubs, and books.
theaLaFS and .
and mental
we iiVe In land of peace, protected
ny policemen and firemen, our ashes
ana garbage collected for us, our
streets swept, our water to be had
TOT the mere turn of a faucet, All we
DO is pay our taxes.
Cnder such conditions it is not
strange that thousands have leisure
tlIhe ana opportunity to devote to the
sratlncation OF their tastes and feel
ings. This is right, and as it should
pe. Tor this would be a sorry land
indeed, If all of us lived like galley
SldVes scourged to our daily tasks.
nave no sympathy with the view
that all the good things of life should
De reserved for a certain aristocracy
which has had the great good fortune
70 be born to that pleasant destiny.
O4iO u the BIOrleS or the United
states is that almost any ambitious
man can put himself into that class.
II he has the mind to. and the inher-
ent appreciation of the best that tho
world has to offer
True appreciation, after all, is the
mark of the cultivated man or wom-
an. In this matter 1t will do you no
good to pay tremendous income tax
II all the time you secretly sneer at
great BOOKS and majestic ideas
Some rough customer with an un-
signify stubble on his chin can give
you pointers. This man has not heard
the dlctum Of the intellegentsia, that
the decency of the Victorian age is
distinctly something to be ashamed
OF. He still believes in sweetness
and light" poor fellow.
* X X X
My plea, therefore, is not against
the activities devoted to the gratifica-
tlon of the tastes and feelings, but
rather for placing Of them in
proper relation in ones own mind.
Most magnanimously, I will allow
you to go to the movies three times
week, IL you will only stop talking
about what you saw the other four
nights. There is nothing about such
entertainment that deserves that
glorification.
Evening star., 1924-12-05
Holds Pierce Another
New England President
IT. +ha Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
In a recent issue OF The Star it is
asserted in q half article that
President Coolidge Is the first New
Highlander to be elected to the presi-
dency since John Quincy Adams, a
century ago:
President Franklin Pierce. a citizen
of New Hampshire, was elected to
the presidency in 1859. succeeding
President Fillmore. Pierce carrying
all but four States. Doesn't The Star
consider New Hampshire a part of
New England?
LEWIS w. BEALER
Evening star., 1924-12-05
District days" in the House.

Assurance by Representative Long
worth. Republican leader of the House,
that it is his intention and policy to
let the District have all of its regu-
larly allotted time for legislation is
gratefully received. with the hope that
he viii be able to carry out this pro-
gram through the session. OF recent
Evening star., 1924-12-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Signs.
When I invest my little all
1 feel slight dismay
To see the sign hung in the hall,
This IS MY BUSY DAY"
But that is nothing like SO sore
A grief to bid me frown,
AS to behold upon the door
These solemn words, LEFT
TOWN
Evening star., 1924-12-05
Press Describes Mrs. Harding
AS Finest Type Of Womanhood

"And now Mrs. Harding, who was
so fully a partner of her husbands
life, has gone to Join in his rest.
Our hearts are touched to tenderness.
but there Will be little feeling of
tragedy. Rather is the tragedy of
the Presidents death soothed and
softened because the pain and lone
illness of this wife are at an end"
This expression from the Milwaukee
Journal rather epitomizes the senu-
ment of a large majority OF the ed
itors of the country in their COM
ments on the death of Mrs. Warren
C. Harding.
"They called her Florence King
Harding after the death of the Presi-
dent" observes the Wichita Beacon,
but she was still Mrs. Warren G.
Harding, for her life was completely
woven with that of her husband.
Like many other great lovers, she
soon followed her mate" Both gave
their lives, says the Cleveland Plain
Dealer, "a sacrifice to the heavy bur
dens which well meaning but
thoughtless Nation puts upon those
it honors most highly" News of Mrs.
Harding's death, in the opinion OF
the Roanoke Times, serves to bring
to mind the simple, kind. unassuming
couple, typically American in every
respect, who rose from humble OBJ
scurity to eminence and power. They
kept the faith and they did their
best; the country has every reason
to honor their memory"
IF Warren Harding did not set
the Nation perfect example IN Gov
ernment," declares the Grand Rapids
Press, 'it must nevertheless be said
that the Hardings showed 1t how 20
live, how wholesome and beautifully
complete the association of a fine man
and a loyal wife can be. If Florence
King Harding was old-fashioned, then
something very beautiful and worth
while in American traditions has been
allowed to go out of date. rate
brought to her 3 varied portion, in
the opinion of the Columbus Ohio
State Journal, during the last half
dozen years of her life, carrying her
to the heights of delightruI rea!iza-
ton of the fondest dreams, then
dashing her, brutal1y, as 1t seemed,
TO the depths of suffering, lonelI-
ness and sorrow" There have been
far abler Presidents, the Providence
Tribune believes, than the late War
rem G. Harding, and probably more
intense personalities than his wife,
but there never was more WnoIe-
some and congenial couple than Mr..
and Mrs. Warren C. Harding in the
White House"
x u u
'The national esteem for Mrs.
Harding" says the New York Herald
Tribune, "was much deeper than the
formal regard which attaches to any
person in the reflected light of q
great office" For, in the opinion
of the Pittsburgh Gazette-Times,
"she was different from most of the
sterling women who have been first
ladies for space at Washington;
different in q sense that made her a
considerable factor in her husbands
administration" Mrs. Harding, ac-
cording to the Norfolk Ledger-Dis-
patch, was the first mistress OF the
White House in the memory of the
present generation at least, perhaps
the first of all time, credited almost
wholly with the advancement Of her
Evening star., 1924-12-05

Diplomacy is courteously humani-
tartan. Dependence on the League of
Nations is bound to be Influenced by
the extent to which one country or
another regards it as of practical use
in its business.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

In some respects the ancient Santa
Claus who came around in his mid
night sleigh, with no SHOP early
agitations, was a shade more CON-
Portable in his influence than he is
today; yet, like most comfortable
people, not so practically efficient as
new conditions demand.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

A motor driver who hits a pedes-
trian and runs away should consider
himself lucky in going to Jail, with
the prospect of losing his car, instead
of to the hospital, with fair possi-
bility of losing his life.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

President Coolidge is an advocate of
national economy, and when he travels
is willing to set an example in that
respect. He offers a new financial tip
to the effect that man is to be valued
for what he saves rather than by
what he squanders.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

Washington, D. c., though voteless,
is brought to the attention as big
town now, one whose running ex-
penses will have to be estimated on
larger lines.
Evening star., 1924-12-05
An Appealing Candidate.

From the Topeka Capital
Gov. Al Smith was reelected Cow
ernor of New York in a landslide Re-
publican year, and yet reports as. to
campaign expenses that he received
nothing and spent nothing, That's the
kind of candidate who ought to appeal
to the Democratic national committee
Evening star., 1924-12-05

A scandal in governmental finance
is like any other scandal. Too much
irresponsible discussion makes it a
source Of idle entertainment rather
than a matter for practical correction.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

Experts in radio are doing every
thing possible to devise something
new for listeners-in that VIII be as
interesting as that memorable Demo
cratic convention.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

Mussolini has been advised by
friends to retire, temporarily. The
definition of that word temporarily
is one that is hard to guarantee.
Evening star., 1924-12-05
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
TO the nse for republication Of all news dis
patches credited to II or not otherwise credited
In this paper and also the local news pub
iished herein. All rights of publication OF
special dispatches herein also reserved
Evening star., 1924-12-05

Soviet Russia permits 80 per cent
of alcohol in cognac. After an expert
has tested out few 80 per cent sam
pies he is likely to lose track Of the
count.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

In all the discussion of housing con-
ditions nothing further is heard of the
irresponsible slogan, ''It is cheaper to
move than to pay rent"
Evening star., 1924-12-05
The Jazz Rand.

We praise the classics, but we shirk
Those highbrow tunes for lowbrow
noise.
We compliment Beethoven's work,
But jazz is what the gang enjoys.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

Egyptian youths are refusing to
wear English collars and neckties
This goes even step beyond shirt
sleeve diplomacy
Evening star., 1924-12-05

Science now questions whether
chlorine gas will cure a cold. A cold
cure in some communities, in order
to be popular, must be swallowed and
not inhaled.
Evening star., 1924-12-05
Personal Viewpoint.

What are your views on the in
come tax?''
Same as most peoples" answered
| Senator Sorghum. What pay is too
| much. What other folks pay isn't
enough"
Evening star., 1924-12-05

Pictures can be sent by radio. For
little while they will inevitably be
regarded as demonstrations of science
rather than as works of art.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

Instead of relying on a powerful
third party the country will have to
struggle along with large number
of blocs.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

There was at least one polite and
attentive waiter in the railway dining
car in which President Coolidge took
dinner.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

There may be merit in a quest of
a happy medium between a quiet in
auguration cDd a loud and boisterous
one. 81
Evening star., 1924-12-05

Jud Tunkins says brains and cul-
ture are mighty influences, but they're
no help to a knock-kneed girl in a
beauty contest.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

Hands across the sea" are unmis-
takably in evidence SO far as mutual
applause is concerned.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition, is delivered by carriers within the
city at 80 cents sper month; daily only 40
month. Orders may be sent by mail or tele-
phone Main 5000. Collection is made by car
gters at the end OF each month.
Evening star., 1924-12-05
From Millions to Zero.

A battleship admired by all the earth
Is taken out and sunk.
What yesterday was many millions
worth
Today is only Junk.
Evening star., 1924-12-05
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

business Office, 1th st, and Pennsylvania Ave
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Evening star., 1924-12-05
Cold Criticism.

"Our boy Josh has a wonderful
amount of art in his nature" ex-
claimed Mrs. Corntossel. HE sat up
till in the morning practicing on the
BANJO
THAT amt art" averred Farmer
Corntossel. That's insomnia"
Evening star., 1924-12-05
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MARYLAND and Virginia.
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Evening star., 1924-12-05
The Presidential Trip.

We who want to be polite
In our sentiment
Think bed of roses right
For President.
Kind o. wonder what things are
Lately comm to-
Coolidge in a sleepin' car
Jes' like me an youi
Long words" said Uncle Eben.
helps a man to keep you listen polite
in order to avoid shown yoh ignor-
auce."
Evening star., 1924-12-05

O. Is Russia still the proper name
for that country?-V. E.
4. The Post Office Department says
that under the new government the
name of Russia has been changed to
the Union of Socialistic Soviet Re
publiCs.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

Today is only junk.
Evening star., 1924-12-05

ITO knotc uhere TO find ittornntior
m subject is. according to Boswell,
rs true knolCIedgc as TO EftotC the
subject ITSELF. Perhaps your drop OF
jnk falling on a thought tUju make
thousand think" Submit your pe1pEer-
iag questions to The Star Information
Bureau, Frederic J. HdSkin, director.
T1Centy-f first GnG streets nor1htCest
Send ttgo-cent stamp for direct replnl
Evening star., 1924-12-05

Q. What was the native name given
to Stanley, the explorer?-D. II
A. An African chieftainess gave
hlm the title "breaker of stone"-
..Bula Matarf"I
Evening star., 1924-12-05

Q. Can you inform me concerning
the actual day upon which Julia
Ward Howe wrote her Battle Hymn
of the Republic"?-J. G. c.
A. On November 19, 1861, before
dawn, Mrs. Howe wrote the words OF
the hymn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-01
Sallie Gives a Toast to the Younger Set.

With that, / urned and followed
Mr. Wright, who was apparently
eager for my attention.
Outside on the terrace, jumped
up and sat on the railing. He Stood
silently beside me for moment.
Then taking boch my hands in his,
he said, in voice that was grave
and tender:
1--WE come to lake you home,-
SaIlie''
81 don't see why that's necessary.
Isn't Anne sufficiently entertaining?
please don't" he pleaded. She
has nothing to do with ,diis."
"Oh, doesn't she?" I aughed
scornfully Then why did you take
her no church, and why did you go
to her house Sunday night for sup
per-" l flung at him, the words thai
had been burning in my brain all
evening.
He looked puzzled He held my
hands closer and his grasp was sure
and gentle. I liked the firm pres
sure of his cool fingers.
you DOM understand, Salie. This
isn't frivolous. 1t is NECESSARY
for you to come home. Don't be
alar med when l tell you
Continued Next Week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-01

Dear Miss Flo Is 1t good form
for husband and wife to have joint
calling cards? May it be used to
announce The lady's day at home?
On what other occasions may it be
used? Thank you. S. q.
The married woman who finds
many ocrasions upon which to use
q card with her husbands name may
do so. However, ii is never used to
announce the lady's day at home,
unless he receives with her. 1t may
be used when calling, when sending
gifts, for calls of inquirr, condol-
ence, and congra ulations.
Dear Miss Flo: Should woman
continue to wear her wedding ring
after her hubbard is dead? If not,
how long after his dea,h should she
wear it? A. e.
A widow should wear her we'd
ding ring all her life, unless she
marries again as it is symbolic Of
uGT mai l1SNs
Dear MISS Flo: When genter
man takes a Lady out for luncheon
or dinner, who should do the order
ing? Thank you. L. M,
The lady selects what she wishes
to have and gives her order to her
hoh", and he gives it to the waiter.
Dear Miss Flo: When a lady,
dining alone, sees gentleman to
whom she would like to speak, at
another liable, should she go over to
his table or request the waiter 10
tell him that she wishes to speak
to him? Thank you. L. G..
The lady should never &c to the
gentleman's table. If she wishes to
speak to him she may have the wait
or request him 70 go to her table.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-01
lbeulI
bo-oW|
Uncle John

Of course, there may be rea-
SONS fer a feller's uppish ways,
when the right to win distinc-
ton paves the road to better
days,-and I don't begrudge my
rival if he swaggers jest a bit
for, Il I can't be magnani-
nous, ri simmer down an quitl
And still-there is occasions
when I'd criticize a friend, when
the means he takes advantage
Of, don't testify the end; fer
instance II here's Simp Wigsle-
ton, who don't know "gee" from
"haw"- he's learnt to play bull
fiddle in the Hickvills Orchss-
traw. 81
Now 4Isdont envy Simp at al
for this here couftTy's FREQ
and the world don't stop re-
volvin' when he fails TO speak
to mel only mention Simp's
case to show how men may reap
If they seize tho opportunity
when glory comes so cheap!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-01
OUR SECOND CROSSWORD PUZZLE.

This is the Planets Crossword Puzzles was sent
to this paper by Lillian Greenfield and contains many In
rieunp SYNONYMS 1t suggestion that
readers question and it, after ~ has been solved
until HE published In our next issue We WIN
prnt the puzzle puzzle
starting printed here it suggested that
it work all around that 49, do not
attempt vertical words and let the horizontal words
AXE care work the horizontal words 10
vertical Work them both together you
will find easier just much fun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-01

HE DON'T MIND MY CALLIN''
HEM WRECK"
De he wants to blame 1t on his nerves.
why should we care? And r. don't
think he likes TO have you call HIM
Wreck =.
Dau viewed lbs daughter with a
gianee OF surprise.
He amt ever said So" he re-,
marked. -
And would you expect him tor
Hes a guest"
-.=-it.Ifes payiii, eight dollars a week
teesfa. 4 AMT sayih we asked him
toy it. Ma .aldnt want tb'take moth.
in But ~hen A mans payin' he's:
got the rights Of free and unlimited
speech And If he don't like"
He's guest just the same" re-
peatea Sally And so long as he
stays here we re under an obligation,
to treat hln right
I'm ,reatin' him all right. amt ~
There amt single thing about life:
IN these wild and trreverent parts I
haven't told him. any time he asked.
me- Why all I been dom the past
two weeks is easin education into
him.. ~
Sally smiled ~
And I've picked up considerable.
about nerves. which sort Of makes II
an even split added Dad. He DON'T
mind my CALM him Wreck. IL he
was soin TO squeal about it, why
would he Law claim to bein such2
You heard HIM say it. I'm a. ner'
vrns wreck. he says. sort Of proud. :
oh. well. don rub It IN: Dad. "
Amt rubbin it in. Amt goin
to-" Dad looked up suddenly. did
you say something about has bein
gamer
Sally smiled again and her glance
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-01
CHAPTER 1
Game But Nervous

nAD MORGAN stood with hi!
II shoulders against tha->top raj
Of the corral fence. apparently
asleep on his feet. The sun had a
persuasive warmth. which was good
for kinks In the system. He never
could decide whether 1t melted OF
baked the twtnges out Of him but
be knew It for an emollient Of
power and virtue His figure dropped
somnolently His pipe hung loose
ly from a corner Of his mouth. His
eyes were half closed.
But Dad Morgan was not asleep.
nor were his half CLOSED eyes Idle.
They were Watching two riders de.
scend the slope on the far side of
the wide aoulee In which the ranch
buildings sprawled. There was a
psebaid horse ridden by girl and
sorfei ridden by man. They
were still somewhat distant for dis
closure Of these details. but Dad Nor.
gan knew VIII, was coming The
pace Of the riders was a walk. and
Dad understood the meaning OF It,
I expect he's got himself all
chafed up he unused. But he'll
put II on his nerves: see II he don't.
Nothln ever happens TO him regu-
tar and natural. except maybe swear
ms
The riders were out upon green
level. and the piebald horse broke
into an easy lope. The sOrrei fol-
lowed. then checked and settled
down to restless walk. The sIrt
IN front turned In her saddle. glanced
backward. brought her mount TO a
stop and varied Whom the scrre5
had come abreast the two horses
walked agair. tn rhe direction Of the.
ran..h. Dad Morgan grinned. shifted
his oes,tpn against the fence and
began filling has pipe.
He was smoking 'lazlly when the
riders came to pause at the corral
gate. The girl swung off with an
easv sweep and waved a gauntle-ed
hani.
!, Hello: Dad"
.Howdy. SaIly' Howdy. Wreck"
The man on the sorrel made no,
answer for he was engaged TN a
task With Doth hands gripping the
pommel. he raised himself in the stir.
rups. t,ghtened has lips. and scowled.
Then. very slowly. he fetched ms
right leg across the sorrel's back.
AS he. did lnls he 1attened 'hlmself
forward untIi the pomniel burrow-u
into the PIT of his stomach and ms
arms sripped the sorrel's neck in a
tense embrace. Then he slid crab.
wise 10 the ground. He stood there
for seeeral seconds. looking at hrs
legs, @hich had retained the posture
necessary to enclose The barred iof a
nor sess Slowly he straigttenedF them
one afier the other There, was a
eroaf, in his look. but he diaeenof
give II speech. 4.
ing eye in the direction ofrDad' sMor'
gan.
I'm fine - he said p, I :
@Yo1 re iookln real we'll" observed
Dad. s Had an idea YOU might of
got famed up-some. but Z can't say
MS I see any signs Of IT,. III
The rider of the sorrei stumped
stiffiy forward half a dozen steps,
,.'Who-me9 Lame9 What would
get Name for"
"Come to think OF IT,. Wreck I'm
burned " |. know reckon ANYBODY
who Gan set on flivver for fifteen
bundled miles. maybe sixteen hun.
dred, is kind Of aeclirlated. Anyhow
the sheriff says
Dad Morgan broke off al a slight
but pefemptery gesture from the
girl. who had opened The corral gate
and was acceieratine the pseba'd
horse through h with a gentle hh.k
Of her Quirt.
She was free. loose hnnbed girl.
pwn In the cheeks and neck. clear
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-01
A Winter Coat?

Wife e a. m.): Where have you
been?"
He: "T' the club"
Wife: Playing poker, I suppose?'
He: Eyes, here is. $50 won"
Wife: Err r I'm afraid your
dinner is ruined, but it won't take
long 40 boil pot of coffee"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-01
Pedestrian View

Logic. Motor cars make us lazy
Practical: Il disagree with YOU
neighbour 1t used to take rne ~
seconds to gel across the street. Now
1 can do the distance in fiat. :"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-01
ED PURDY,s PHILos

MANY of these young men who
go in for the javelin throw at col
lege lake after their old man-ex
cept that they substitute a javelin
for a faJ iron"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-01

This French tailleur Of beige
kasha and black satin has captured
and holds that elusive quality known
as style. The skirt and blouse do
not button in a straight line. Each
carries out its own idea Of fastening.
Notice how perfectly the sma1
round hat completes the picture.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-11-01

sae is modern pretty young with all the emotions
and desire; hen that glorious age
The The upon he Ile come
code Is she going to weaken her creed OF s anu
wrong philosophy that of tn, girls who nave
good" time? :, g..
Your is where Saie She must decide LOT
Saie eat hear oalies experience put
Sal1es
this week You Will
It. -