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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
Muscle Shoals Controversy
Keeps Before the Public

Renewed public interest in Muscle
Shoals is inspired by the ma ority
report of President Coolidge's COM
mission, which favors using the
projects vast water power for nitrate
production.
A statement by Gen. Taylor, chief
of Army engineers. that four of the
great turbines at Muscle Shoals stand
idle, ready to be put to work, is
quoted by the Birmingham News,
with the comment that over in the
Carolinas there has not been suf-
ficient rainfall to restore normal
water conditions, resulting in an
acute shortage of waterpower, which
furnishes the supply of electricity to
operate the cotton mills and other
induStrialS. "Why are not those idle
turbines put to work." asks the Biz
mingham paper. They might just
as well be running as standing still.
Wilson Lake is full to capacity and
water is wasting over the Spillway-
power that could be used to feed and
clothe thousands Of employees of the
Carolina mills. Power that could be
used to manufacture raw cotton and
help sustain the market for the grow
ers. Power that is transmitted into
payments on modest homes: into
savings accounts. into profits for
thousands of stockholders. Instead of
doing these beneficial things that
have so great an effect upon the
prosperity and business life of a tre-
mendous area. that water flows down
the spillways of Wilson Dam while
the red tape and hocus-pocus of
bureaucracy dodders along"'
Apparent helplessness of Congress"
is regretted by the Springfield Repub-
lican. which paints a picture of tire
mendous industrial development in
this region, making ancient hopes
from a prospective Henry Ford city
about Muscle Shoals look small in
deed" The Republican adds that
meanwhile similar developments,
creating similar hopes and bearing
the possibilities Of social change and
new problems of government. are UNI
der way or in prospect in the North
west, the Northeast and the South
west More craftsmanship and less
practical politics are what is need
ed if democracy is to be equal to its
task
The political phase also impresses
the Admission Star, which says: In
full operation the Muscle Shoals plant
would have abundant power for South
ern needs during any drought. period.
What the South asks and the country
as a whole demands is that Muscle
Shoals shall cease to be a political
plaything in Congress and that speedy
and final action be taken toward utiliz-
ing the power of the big project and
the great plants erected there by the
Government"
Quoting President Coolidge's board
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
The Day That Means Peace.

Peace. peace on earth SO sang
the cherubim when Christ was porn.
So have cried the followers of Christ
1or the centuries since His birth. 50
cry today all who. in love of mankind
believe in the spirit of Him whose
coming marked a new era in the his
tory of the world, the spirit of loving
Kindness and good will.
There is not yet peace on earth. '
Tatreds smolder and flame, peoples
engage in war. groups attack others
resistance to and defiance of the laws
that govern men are manifested on
al sides. An evil spirit still persists,
despite the teachings that have con-
stituted a great religion, embracing
large part of the human family.
still, progress is being steadily made
toward that ideal. when men accept
the law. observe it. cherish it and de-
fend it Advance is being made to-
ward the goal of peaceful understand
!nc between nations. Despite the aw-
sul example of slaughter and destruc-
ton of "A few years ago, in the full
light OF Christian understanding and
teaching, there is today a closer ap-
, proach to the concept of peace of
which the heralds of the birth of
Christ sang nineteen and a quarter
centuries ago.
Recently d great step was taken
toward that end in the effecting of
compact between the powers of Eu
rope which, in their political situa-
ton. are the most likely of all the
ina or members of the great family of
nations TO come TO blows. There is
at this time forming a meeting of
minds on the subject Of the limitation
Of land ornaments, which, if success
ful, as it will probably be, in pre-
scribinG smaller fighting potency,
will go far toward insuring the world
against war.
Within the nations. particularly
within this one, the spirit of lawless-
ness is still to be fought, drastically
and correctively, to bring about the
ideal of peace on EARTH The ma
rauder, the rohber, the assailant, the
challenger of the law on every plane,
is in arms against mankind, in de-
france OF the Christian injunction So
ciety is plagued with rebels against
order, individual challengers of the
spirit of Christ. The church, the law
itself and the community through that
law are fighting for peace. A righteous
crusade is under way. gathering force
as the menace grows. confident of vic
tory.
Christmas should bring to all a
meaning of more than the speaking
of words Of happy greeting. of the
giving of tokens Of love and regard.
IT should bring the thought of peace.
in all relationships, in all matters, the
peace which binds mankind into the
unity which was the purpose Of the
Coming at Bethlehem that today is
celebrated throughout the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
Universal Celebration.

Probably never before have there
been so many striking celebrations OF
the Christmas season as this year.
Everywhere organizations and COM
munities have combined to mark the
day in the spirit of good will and
bounty. Funds have poured into
charitable hands for dispensing among
the poor and needy and to provide
Christmas remembrances for the help.
less ones.
Community Christmas trees have
been raised and decorated, and been
made the scene Of musical services in
praise of the coming Of the day Of
Yuletide. Singers have been trained
to render the carols of olden time.
Prosperity prevails throughout this
country, save in a single section,
where an unfortunate labor dispute
persists. with consequent distress
among the miners and privation for
others who are affected by the suspen
sion of the major business of the re-
gion. This prosperity is reflected in
the exceptional observance Of Christ
mas, in both the general manifesto
tons and in the individual exchange of
gifts in token of the season.
Community observance is always to
be fostered. The getting together of
the people on such an occasion is pro-
ductive of the best spirit Of good. The
true meaning of the time is more def
nitely empha sized by such gatherings.
Last night Washington lighted its
own great Christmas tree" at the
Urea sury, and it blazoned the advent
of the Day of Days inspiringly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
There are very few books with
tables Of contents interesting enough

There are very few books with
tables Of contents interesting enough
to stand by themselves. Usually read
ing over such a list is one of the dull
est of occupations. Ordinarily 1t re-
quires the amplification of the writer
TO clothe the mere skeleton.
THE Story of the Worlds Litera-
ture," by John Macy. reviewed in this
column yesterday, is one volume with
an interesting Contents"
This book might have been reviewed
by the simple expedient of reprinting
verbatim the table. and by SO doing
we would have achieved n unique
book review, letting the review tell
the story exactly as the writer wrote
It,
Here is one work in which such a.
method would be Of interest, for the
table of contents is largely a list OF
the names of the worlds greatest
authors. There are few living in
America who are not familiar with
many Of the names, even If only as
names.
There are thousands upon thousands
who are well acquainted not only with
the names, per Sc. but also with some
of the works for which they stand.
One cannot read through such a list
without having a food Of memories
come over him.
There is also interest attached to
checking ones knowledge Of great lit
erary figures with the list of names
included in the table of contents of
The History of the Worlds Litera-
ture."
A chance is thus given. easily and
pleasantly, for every reader to mark
tncr St,h
is largely for this reason that ! am
reprinting below the chapter headings
and table Of contents of this book
y x X X
The contents of the 40 chapters, di-
vided into four parts, follow:
Part THE Ancient World.
Chapter 1. The Making of Books
The Printing Press. Paper, Parchment,
Papyrus, Stone and Brick. Rosetta
Stone, Alphabet Wood.
Chapter THE Beginnings of Lit
erature - Oral Language Precedes
Written, Poetry and Prose
Chapter 3, The Mysterious East
Chinese. japanese, Indian, Arabic, Per.
sian.
Chapter 4, Jewish Literature-Bible.
Talmud
Chapter 5. Greek History and His.
torians-Eerodotus Thucydides, Keno
phon. Polybius, Plutarch, Modern His
torians of Greece.
Chapter 8. Greek Epic Poetry-Ho-
mer. Hesiod.
Chapter I. Greek Lyric Poetry-Al.
caeus, Sappho. Theognis, Archilochus,
Anacreon. Simonides, Bacchylides.
Theocritus, the Pastoral, the Anthol-
ogy.
Chapter s. Greek Drama-Aeschy-
lus, Sophocles. Euripides, Aristoph-
anes. Meander.
Chapter 8. Greek Philosophy. Ora
tory and Other Prose--Heraclitus En-
pedocles, Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato.
Aristotle. Stoics, Epicureans, Lysias-
lSocrateS. DeSmosthenes, Lucian,
Longus, Origen.
Chapter 10. Roman History and His
torians-Caesar, Sallust. Livy, Taci.
tus.
Chapter II, Latin Epic Poetry-En-
MUS, Virgil.
Chapter IL, Latin Dramatic. Philo.
sophie and Lyric Poetry - Plautus.
Terrence, Seneca, Lucretius. CatuIlus,
Horace, Propertius, Tibullus. Ovid.
Lucan, Status. Martial, Juvenal,
Latin Anthology.
Chapter 10. Latin Prose - Cicero,
Petronius. Apuleius, Quintilian, Pliny,
Augustian, Jerome, Thomas Acquinas,
Latin Living Language.
X X !:
Part 1.-THE Middle Ages
Chapter IA. Germanic. Celtic and
Romance Origins-What Were the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

to the effect that the huge property
should be leased to private enterprise.
and if this cannot be done that the
Government begin operation Of the
plant within 80 days" the Salt Lake
Desert News observes: Efforts to
lease the property have failed and
there appears to be no good reason
why the Government should not begin
the operation of the gigantic plant
and supply the farmers of the coun-
try with cheap fertilizers" The
Charleston Evening Post adds that
If a lease to private parties which
shall be satisfactory cannot be ar
ranged for within a reasonable time,
surely there is nothing radical in the
recommendation that the Government
operate the plant"
In the opinion of the Bristol Herald
Courier, but for the intirmities in
herent in Government operation the
question whether the shoals property
shall be operated by the Government
or by private parties would already
have been settled in favor of Govern
ment operation" The Port Huron
Times Herald recognizes that the
President, in selecting his commits
sion, tried to get the best judgment
of a representative group of moro
or less expert minds" and that ''the
people of the United States are frank
ly puzzled, as welk as considerably an
noyed, by the failure of any section
or group of men in legislative or eN
ecuttve authority to agree upon some
proposition for control and operation.
u x + !;
''The fertilizer obsession almost
gave the shoals to Ford" remarks the
Grand Rapids Press, which calls at
tention to the estimate that Muscle
Shoals could not possibly supply over
2 per cent of the fertilizer require
ments Of the United States" and con-
cludes that "it could, however, II en-
tirely or partially turned from fer
tilizer production, build up a remark
able industrial development through
out the part Of the South served by
it." But Congress, according to the
Warren Tribune, seems as far away
as ever from a majority decision on
either Observation-Disclosures production
or private ownership-and the Tri-
bune suggests that such muddlin@
indecision doesn't attest to efficiency
and business acumen."
The Columbus Evening Dispatch
states that 1.-The President himself is
apparently on the verge of serious
Impotence with the hating way in
which Congress has dealt with the
problem so far"
The Springfield Daily News believes
that, in view Of the commissions ma
jority report in favor Of fertilizer de
velopment, 1.-The essential thing has
been established, which Is that re-
search agents Of the Government and
those working for private corpora
tons have finally solved the secret
Of fixed nitrogen"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
Another Word in
Behalf of the Birds
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
I notice in the editorial column OF
your paper Of Friday a protest against
the Commissioners order to turn the
fire hose on the birds in the trees
along certain parts Of the Avenue.
wish to voice the same protest, not
only for myself, but for many others
who love and try to protect the birds.
1t is very evident from the way the
people feed and care for the birds in
and around the parks that Washing
ton is full of bird lovers, who nat
urally disapprove Of any cruelty to-
ward them. The trees certainly be-
long to the birds, and I cannot see
why these little harmless creatures
should be deprived of their natural
right to live in them.
I hope the Commissioner will re.
scind this cruel order.
MARY E. NORTH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
Clearing the Stage.

NIearms the Stage.
What are you going to do when
you are next called on for a speech?"
I'll say nothing" answered Senator
Sorghum. There are so many people
anxious to talk that the only chance
of popularity is to remain silent and
keep out of the way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

People residing in the northern sub
urbs Of Washington have to do bust
ness with the motor vehicles Offices CT
Baltimore. This fact offers an excuse
for the risk that has been run in try
Ing TO operate under D. c. license tags
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

If young Mr.. Bob La Toilette is in
earnest in declaring himself as a gen
uine Republican. he would be justified
in reviving the slogan, There are
only a few of US left"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

The desire Of Henry Ford to revive
the old dances is reasonable and de-
corous. An effort on the part of Mr..
Ford to do the Charleston is inconceiv.
able.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

AS a statesman and a strategist
Hindenburs is evidently inclined to
give the people the kind of govern
ment they want, regardless of the feel.
ings of the Hohenzollern dynasty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

The holy alliance of earlier days is
not admitted as an example of their
theories by the League of Nations ad-
vocates. Ideals were then less power
full in asserting themselves as above
diplomacies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
Even on Christmas day.

Uncle Eben. II epeck he resigned
FUN business when he found he was
expected to carry grand pianos an
automobiles an Florida real estate
around in one little old Sleigh"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

President Coolidge has the con-
sidence of the American people and
has won it by his extraordinary gift
of refraining from talking too much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
Authority.

Authority.
This is the day when Santa Claus
Bids every occupation pause.
The artisan, the sage, the clerk,
Are called upon to cease their work.
It's marvellous to see the way
We halt, his signal to obey.
Should SAINT decide old plans to drop.
He'd make a splendid traffic COP,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

So many monarchs have met with
perilous embarrassment that the King
of Italy is more or less justified in a
willingness to retire to private life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

\ Christmas on Friday makes Santa
Claus the champion promoter of the
week end holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

And still doubt survives in hearts
warm with Christmas sentiment a. to
whether there is no Santa Claus at
all, or millions Of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
Deficient.

From the Springfield Republican
England gets the oil and Turkey
the can. Unfortunately, the Turks
have no sense Of humor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
True Neutrality.

From the Duluth Herald.
True neutrality Is the feeling you
have when ono part Of tho Balkans
Is swatting another part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
A Long Term the Remedy

From the Muncie Star.
The only way France can get any,
thing like a steady finance minister
will be to elect one for four years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

In order to shop early today, it was
necessary to be an early riser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
The Shadow.

Amid the salutations glad
This thought will gravely stray;
Some hearts there are that must be
sad,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
Ancient Lore,

What is the occupation of that
gentleman who works so hard to en-:
tertain?"
Judging from the stories he tells"
answered Miss Cayenne, II should say
he is an archeologist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25
To q Dry Agent

To q Dry Agent.
If you should roam
Into my home,
Some hospitality you'll see.
I hope you'll stay,
Free from dismay
And join me in a cup Of tea.
In days gone by
Tea made men sigh,
A beverage with perils great.
But customs change
In manner strange.
Now, tea is harmless and sedate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

Jud Tunkins says a man who &C.
cepts an Office is liable to find he was
better off in private life when he told
his troubles to a policeman instead of
to the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

@. What is necessary in order to
join the d. A. R.?-M. F.
A. 1t is necessary to submit proof
of a direct ancestor who rendered pa
triotic service during the American
Revolution.
Q. Where is the Chuckwalla Val
ley?-G. A. /.
A. 1t is in Riverside County, on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

Q. How do we get the name Santa
Claus?-N. 0.
A. Saint Nicholas, bishop Of
Myra, Asia Minor, about 800 AID, is
the patron saint of sailors, thieves and
children. His name has been cor
rupted to Santa Claus, the bearer OF
gifts to Children on Christmas eve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

Q. How long has the organ been in
USER. y. W.
A. Organs have been extant since
the fifth century. 1t is probable that
the instruments then consisted of a
small number of pipes-not more than
10 or 12-and the organ was held on
the players lap. AS early as about
900 AID. an organ consisting of about
400 pipes was erected at Canterbury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-25

@. What time is meant by Christ
mas eve?-B. Z. p.
A. Christmas eve refers to the
evening of December "a. The word
eve" in general means the evening
before, from the Jewish mode of reCk-
oning the day as beginning at sunset
The Coconino sun., 1925-01-16
STATE OF DELAWARE, COUNTY
OF NEW CASTLE, IS:

SI Al Il OFI DELLA w AXE, GOO nj
OF NEW CASTLE, SIS:
BE 1T REMEMBERED that on this
18th day of December, A. d. 1924,
personally came before me Herbert E.
Latter, Notary Public for the State
of Delaware, T. L. Croteau party to
the foregoing certificate of incorpora-
tion, known to me personally to be
such, and he acknowledged the said
certificate to be the act and deed of
the signer respectively and that the
fact therein stated are truly sci, forth.
GIVEN under my hand and seal.
of office the day and year aforesaid.
HERBERT E. LATTER.
Notary Public
HERBERT T. LATTER.
Notary Public
Appointed Feb. "a, 1923, State of
Delaware, Terms Two Years.
The Coconino sun., 1925-01-16

CONTINUED from Page Six)
The Coconino sun., 1925-01-16
AFtICIG AAI
POWERS or STOCKHOLDERS
AND DIRECTORS:

Both stockholders and directors
shall have power, if the bylaws SO
provide, to hold their meetings, and
to have one or more offices within
or without the State of Delaware, in
addition to the principal office in
Delaware, and to keep the books Of
this corporation (subject to the pro-
visions Of the statutes), outside of
the State Of Delaware at such places
as may be from time to time desig-
mated by the Board of Directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-11-18
A New Tariff Attack.

The Republican protective tariff
has been subjected to Democratic
stack from a new angle. The re-
ducticn in interest on the Italian
war debt to the United States pro-
vided for in the recent settlement
Of that debt, it is claimed, has been
made necessary because the Republic
ans would not lower the tariff duties.
Representative Cordell Hull of
tennessee, former chairman of the
Democratic national committee and
expert on tariff and revenue laws, is
the accuser.
According TO Mr.. Hull, the protec
tive tariff prevents Italy from paying
her debt to the United States Gov
eminent in goods. He argues, too
that the tariff keeps up the high cost
Of living in the United States.
The American people will have TO
decide, Il the tariff becomes an issue
In the next campaign, as Democratic
leaders now seem to indicate 1t will.
whether they wish to have the war
debt paid to the United States Gov
eminent at the expense of American
Industry, which means American
workers as we'll as American manu-
facturers. They will have to decide
whether they prefer to have lower
wa res and less industrial activity or
to continue along present lines, with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-11-18

tributions Is not familiar with the
in short order.
|, Actual harm is done by giving to
unworthy causes. Many of these
solicitations are purely private enter
prises for personal profit. The names
Of worthy organizations are some.
times used without warrant. Drives"
, are started for objects that are outside
of the scope Of the committees in
dorsement Dollars given to such pur-
poses are wasted, and the cause Of the
works is injured.
Inquiry is urged upon all persons
before they respond to solicit atoms
for funds. 1t only takes few mo-
ment. to find out whether solicitors
who appear in person are authorized
or represent deserving orsaniza ions
or works. If solicitations come by mail
j investigation Is even easier.
A slogan has been sounded in warn
ing against fraudulent business
schemes, investigate before you in
vest" This should be needed by all
people who are approached for funds
or the equivalent of funds for So
called charity purposes. A donation
to such a cause is an investment
There are "blue-sky" schemes in the
name Of charity just as there are such
schemes in the name of business.