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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-10-03

Students of the trafac problem
would do we'll TO go over TO the old
Ma tional Museum and watch the 40
600 Italian bees that work in the glass
hive that has been provided for A
study of the habits and methods Of
these rema rkably intelligent insects. A
twelve foot glass tunnel leads through
a window 10 the outdoors, through
which the worker bees pass out for
the gathering OF pollen and return
with their precious loads. The rule
of the right.hsnd drive il strictly
maintained. It Is related that imme-
diately after the installation the bees
fell into line. and although there has
been constant going and coming since.
save at night there have been no col
lis:ons. Each bee keeps on his own
side IF the road. Perfect order is
maintained.
Mankind can learn many lessons
from the bee as well as from the ant
to whom the siuksard was scripturally
referred and advised TO 90 for suid'
ance and inspiration. The social econ
omv of the bee family Is remarkable
for it's order. it's precision and its eff
ficiency. Tasks are allotted and faith
fully discharged For instance, the
sa nitarv squads in the glass hive now
under study at the Museum are ga
pable and diiigent. Within two min
ntes after the tunnel was opened one
SQUAD got busy and carried out the
bees that had died during the period
ri ;nsta llation and confinement An
other SQUAD. relieved ny relays, estah-
fishes an air current for the ventila-
ton Of the tunnel by tanning viEor-
ously with their wings,
Doubtless there are rules that gov
Arn this extra ordinary organism. It
is known that punishments are in
tiicted But obedience to the law Of
the hive is innate and rarely are Of
lenses committed. The course of
nature in the bee colony does not
develop criminal class.
Industry. obedience, routine and e.
iciency all are exAmplihed in the bee
hive The lesson In traffic control that
Is taught by the streams ~ workers
in the glass tunnel is not the only
one that can he learned from study
Of this model community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-10-03

ton ~ snappy appearance, issued
ukase that no officer was to wear
eve glasses" Many good officers
needed gla sses and could not per
form their duties otherwise. They
promptly found the loophole nj the
single eye-slass. Inasmuch as in
those days officers were largely noble
men and men 81 ia shion. the custom
was aped by the military worshiping
civilia MS. whom Thackeray delighted
in joshins.
When II comes to the elimination
of signaling with the arms. that is
a different and II would seem p
more serious matter. The rea son
given is that developments since the
war in mocha meal communica ton
have made it possible completely to
discard this method. A doubt arises
here. Is IL wise to discard anything
as simple. as funda mental. as use
full. as the sending and relayng Of
signals by means Of the limbs and
eyes with which every soldier is
equipped?
Primitive man used such signals.
although not elaborated and codihed
as they were in military circles of
1000 years ago. let alone OF today.
The best Of equipment goes wrong or
can be put out Of commission by the
enemy. And 1t is not likely that the
time will ever come when lighters In
some tight place will refrain from the
aeeold custom of signaling, first by
robust wells, and when ont NJ earshot
by waving arms. As long as emer-
gencies can arise. as long as the
soldier has arms and can wave them
and eyes with which to see. so long
will arm signaling persist. And while
It does persist il would seem to be a
good thing to have it as accurate and
as elastic as possible
Would ii not be fine if the Army
could devise some way ~ persuading
the free born American male ~ put
his straw hat on when he felt like II
and to keep II on as long as he felt
it's need?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-10-03
EVERYDAY RELIGION
BY THE RIGHT REL. JAMES E. FREEMAN. D. y. LII. D.,
Bishop Of ashingfon

the end leaves in its wake nothing hut
blighted hopes and unfulf1lled eXpecta-
lions. Even the pursuit Of KNOWLEDGE
itself in which there is no recogni-
ton of a divine element in life. issues
ultimately in dissa tisfaction and cries
out in despair. Vanity Of vanities,
all is vanity
ANY study Of the life IF people
or nf an individual makes clear that
God brings nations and men to the
haven of their own choosing. We are
now passing through a period in our
own history quite unparalleled in the
matter Of its persistent search for
money and what money can buy.
discriminating American recently re
turning from Europe contrasts our
tendencies and habits with those Of
the peoples OF Europe. and he is com
PEELED 10 say with humiliation that the
contrast appalls him. Even among the
laboring classes he notes the tendency
to prodiEal extravaganza and an in
difference to reasonable prepare ton
for the inevitable rainy day. For
the while we are sailing before the
wind on fair seas. It is under such
favorinS conditions that we need To
make ready for adverse winds and
shifting currents. What is the haven
that we seek? what is 10 be inc
logical end that our present course l.
leading us to? II is true today a
ever that man shall not live by
bread alone" However we may dis
regard it. there is that within each
one Of us that cries out for satisfac-
ton. which neither money nor pleas
ure nor knowledge can give. We
may silence II for the while. and un'
der conditions Of ease and comfort be
needless Of its voice. but where we
ha bitually ignore It. It comes at length
to remind us Of the folly Of our
course. Says a distinguished Eng
lish writer: II would persuade men
that Folly, which has never cared
snap of its fingers for the satirist. is
pervasive poison which corrupts
ne entire body Of people; and that
democratic state. if 1t would make
powerful contribution to the higher
life Of the human race. needs AT it's
head small body II enlightened peo-
pie conscious of its duty 10 the com
monvealth and reliEiously determined
to set the highest possible sta ndard in
ma nners and morals"
Owen Wister we'll says. "You can
not pay too high price for the find
ing and keeping of your own soul.
What price are we paying today?
What price satisfaction and peace?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-10-03
WHAT PRICE SATISFACTION?
Psalms rru.3O: ne brinCtth them
unto their desired hdren.

Psalms rru. 80: ne brinDeth them
unto their desired hdren.
God brings nations and men to the
haven Of their own choosing. We
make our choice and then rebel
against results. As we study the
course Of q nation or of an individual
We inevitably discover that there Is
an Irresistible logic that marks their
growth or decline. Whatsoever
man soweth, that shall he also reap
is universally true. Buckle, in his His
tory Of Civilization" maintains that
food and climate have a determining
effect upon the character Of people.
Others have maintained that hereditN
and environment are weiEhtier fac
tors. Today we are coming more and
more TO understand that il is what
We call our philosophy Of life that
affects us for good or i'll.
Some time ago a friend Of unusual
intellectual gifts, in writing me
letter, said: Some day I will drift
back, and we will talk over where
for. after all. ones philosophy is ones
life" 1t had become clear to him
that the determining factor in his
own life had been what he called his
philosophy" In other words. II was
neither wealth nor poverty. obscurity
nor fame. that had determined his
course. 1t was rather what he be
lieved concerning his own place and
opportunity in the scheme Of things
With the writer of the Book OF Prov
erhs. he held that. AS a man think
eth in his heart. SO liz he" When
man believes that the pursuit of bust
ness is the sole end ana aim Of exist
ence he comes in due time to have hut
one ruling passion. namely the acaui
sition Of money. Its tendency Is to
harden the finer sensibilties and to
render the heart immune to the batter
and nobler impulses. Where life is
thus conceived. 1t proves unresponsive
to the appeal of things spiritual. It
weighs and measures everything by
commercial standards ana ultimately
becomes selfish and insular. Again
where the pursuit ~ pleasure is the
dominating motive. where each day IS
but new quest for the satisfaction
Of desire, II brings its devotee. at
length. not only to commit the oldest
kind Of sins the newest kind of ways"
but It atrophies the conscience, al
lenres the voices Of the soul and in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-10-03

MarcelluS F.. Foster former pub
Usher Of the Houston. Tex. Chronicle,
and jGS: now indulCinc in lonc-felt
AMBITION to he 2 dilettante writer.
has been sojourning for several
weeks in Los Angeles and while
there has made most interesting
study OF Aimee Semple Mcpherson.
the evangelist. and her mother. Mrs.
Kennedy. both Of whom have been
in court the past week facins CharSes
of criminal conspiracy in connection
with Mrs McPherson'S story NJ kid
mapping and detention in lonely
shack somewhere in Mexico.
The Mcpherson case is without
doubt one OF the strangest which
ever have held the attention of the
American public. Mr.. Foster depicts
the situation today in Los Angeles
in this fashion:
Thus far Aimee is worshiped ny
her followers They believe in her
They are ready 10 fight for her. One
do her will God help her II they
woman crusader
The mob applauds today. the
mob DESTROYS tomorrow. Today
Aimee Semple Mcpherson. despite
reports regarding her that are dam :
nable, has the faith NJ her followers.
They believe she is leading them
10 Heaven. If they should ever he
come convinced she Is fraud,
trickster. a weak hypoCritical, sinful
sister herself. God have mercy upon
them. and upon her. They might
thrust her into hell.
For their sake. for her sake. for
the sake Of the Christian religion
she upholds let us pray their faith
has not been misplaced.
Aimee is remarkable woman.
Her mother. smart and SANITY of
appearance. also is a genius. Have
! faith in them? Only that they
are both In earnest and that they
have built ur great organiza ton
to save soulc. marvel at their
power. do rot give the good Lord
as much credit for their success as
they 10. think they deserve most
If the praise themselves. They may
he Instruments In his hands, but
they don't overlook anything. They
work day and night. They plan
constantly for new efforts and new
recruits. " is never ending re
vival. They must keep IN the in
terest.
Describing his first meeting with
the evangelist. Mr.. Foster says:
Aimee approached. Her red hair
was very striking. Her brown eyes
were heaming. She wore = plain
house dress and it seemed she had
donned her costume hurriedlN. Her
black stockings didn't fit firmly
about the ankles. They sagged. When
Mrs. Mcpherson talks to YOU. though.
you soon forget everything but her
hair. her eyes and her voice. She
radiates good will CheerfulneSs and
activity She is not dainty and win
some, but large and striking Of ap-
pearance She is not in any sense
ungainly, however. hut on the con :
trary is we'll constructed physically
and seems perfect specimen Of
woma nhood. She swims. rides and
walks"
After viewing the Angelus Temple,
the Mcpherson home and the six
story school building. All on the same
block Of ground. Mr. Foster made SO
bold as to inquire:
who owns all this property?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-10-03
Lergnettes and Gymnastics.

From official circles emanate
couple NJ items ~ news concerning
RE United States Army likely to
call forth Interesting. although not
similar. trains NJ thought One is
that oficers ~ the Engineer Corps
are - he equipped with lorgnettes.
The other is that wiSwae sigma Inns
is 10 70 by the hoard,
No not laugh A. the allusion TO
lorgnetee The instrument to he
ieAued the engineers is a stereoScopic
lcrKnette through which to read
stereoseoric serial maps, photo
graphs and drawings with facility
and speed. After all. there is moth
inK ridiculous or Irritating in
lorSnette. per se The thing that
''rnes" the average American is the
usually offensive manner and eX
rre seien ~ it's user. who seems 70
trv 20 make. often with success. the
lorKnetted person feel like new
bue 10 an entomologis' Every per
zen 81 certain sKe who in youth.
tired a. the melodeon. has turned
10 the stereoscope for amusement on
a Winters night will appreciate the
uae 70 which these convenient
lersnAttes will be put.
Men who have no, vet bought their
AVNt razors can recall distinctly
vhAr wrist watches We're considered
exceedingly and rather djsa greeahly
cer.tcal. After = few thousand husky
and hard boiled United States officers
dooned them they We're not nearly
80 funny. and today cali forth no
mora emotion than belt. To the
arAkerrhiNf in the sleeve still clnGs
q eertain amount ~ comic flavor, but
thte. TOO. ia fast disappear:nG. and
heRely BY reason Of military usage
The influence Of soldierly Earh and
eouipment on fashions and customs
IN civil life has always been marked.
n was through the British army that
the monocle. which still Is one Of
he ten fundamental jokes on this
side OF the Atlantic. became fash
.liona bic Many wears $50 when com
missions were bought and sold, and
when officers had TO submit 20 but
hvtie IN the wav ~ phNsica exam
tratter. ec.,e British corrs nd.r IN
chief. ectuated entirely ny ne anee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-10-03
MEN AND AFFAIRS
BY ROBERT T. SMALL.

81 do, promptly replied The evan
celiSt. ut was given TO me and nv
mother by contributions. which came
voluntarily from here and all parts
Of the country. Why not Billy
SUNDAY is paid for his revival work
He puts his money into oil wells and
ranches put mine into great
temple and into buildings dedicated
TO the Lords work. ! could make
much more IL | went forth As = loo.
turer use my brains my faith
and all my energy nv this work This
land and the buildings belong to me.
but they are dedicated 20 the LORD.
Cen John i. Pershinc ver, wise
~ has declined TO LEI his raNe he
presented TO tho next annual reunion
OF the American Legion AS a randi
date for national commander II
WAS the idea Of quite an influential
coterie of LeCiOrnaires that IL would
he most tttinc thing IL Gen. Persh-
Ing could once more head the imer
can douEhboys hack 70 France for
their proposed reunion on French
soil next wear. II was a happy sen
timent. hut To Gen. PershinS u would
decidedly he an anti-climaX The
general had his day Of glory. II
was 81 serious time in the history
of the world He will ever he com
meuded-on this side Of the water
AT least--for the tiruness he displayed
in insisting that American soldiers
should GO into the line of battle IN
der American commanders He was
criticized for the delay this would
entail. but he was adamart and the
American forces We're built m into
two great American armies rather
than being swallowed M as replace
ment troops under foreign command
Gen. PershinG feels that he was
strict disCiplrarian during the days
of the World War. He fears he
might still he so regarded Al time
of play for the doushboy. Therefore,
he thinks the Legionnaires, II they
60 hack 10 France. should co without
the odd Man forever standing over
them
Perhaps. TOO. the general has felt
thai 30 ono douKhboys Out for = good
time in Paris would he y more din
cult expeditionary force 10 CON
nand" than were the more than
, OOO. non men in olive drah who won
their stripes of service overseas.
The Pershinc defamation has re-
suited in further activity On the part
of the friends Of Thomas Amorv Lee
of Topeka. Rams. who went to the
war as buck private" They say
II would he far more fitting for an
ex.huck IN lead the second A. r. r.
hack tn France than the general who
comma nded before.
In any discussion cf the war. or Of
future Invasion" nf France by the
soldiers Of the A. r. f.. the war
liner Leviathan comes inevitably IN
mind. The biz vessel always is
never-endinE source of interest to
sichtseers when tied to her dock in
New York. A small army of ship
attendants is kept busy showing vtsi-
tors over the pride Of the surviving
American Merchant Marine.
One visitor during g recent inspec
ton marveled at the luxurious splen-
dor of the presidential ann premier
suites of the liner. He was duly i'm
pressed by the three bedrooms. the
magnificent tiled baths. the sun par
lor. the private dining room, and then
he shook his head:
"Rut what could YOU do with all
this" he asked. "f You were sea
siCk?"
CopvriEht. 1871
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-10-03

Issdore Kretzbaum, who for forty
wears has been travelling with horse
and cart from house to house through
out Westchester County. y. Y. buy
ins rags. paper and old clothes, has
retired from business. lsadore ex
plains his reasons for quitting in
terms that reflect the change Of So
ciaI conditions in this country. He
SAYS:
They don't wear enough clothes
these women. and men use their white
shirts to polish their automobiles.
This means less rags and we have to
90 10 Europe for them. The demand
of paper manufacturers Is so great
that it can be supplied in no other
way. When bustles and petticoats
were popular. and before the automo-
bile required all the old shirts for
cleaning RAGS. acquired enough
money so now ! can quit.
Come t. think ~ il, the cry Of the
rag man 10 ~ longer heard. in this
oa~t 81 the country at Jeast. Eemem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-10-03
National COOPERATIVE Congress
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Another instance Of unusual co
operative work that is cited is that
Of the HeadSear Workers Credit
Union Of New York. This organiza
ton, although less than two years
old has 100 members and paid in
share capital Of almost $150,000, One
Of it's activities is taking out group
life insurance for the members under
a plan by which any member who
pays 40 cents a month gets 81 600
protection. Another is a new check
ing service. Many Of the members
have no connections with any regu-
lar hank, and therefore have ne
means of procuring checks for the
easy mailing Of money. The Credit
Union provides checking service
free. A member who wants to pay
an electric bill. gas bill or an install
ment on the new radio by sending
a check through the mail merely takes
the cash to the Office and gets a Credit
Union check made out to his order
which he can indorse and mail to his
creditor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-10-03
Under Two Fires.

A'tdthCO NY III hCpuUIl'eiS ll'Ni
one quarter and by the Democra IS
from another. Senator Wsdswcrth is
scheduled for lively campaign this
month The senator is wet. The
Republican party platform upon
which he and the other nominees
are expected to stand is partly dry
and partly wet, but not as wet as Sen
ator Wadsworth wanted it.
The unfortunate part of the New
York situation lies in the fact that
a large percentage Of the Republican
voters Of the state are dry. while
an even larger percentage Of the
Democratic voters are wet. With
Fra nkiin w. Cristman. bone-drv
Republican. In the field. the dry
Republican vote at best will he split
between Cristman and WsdSworth.
Many OF the drys will cleave TO their
party allegiance in spite Of the Wads-
worth wAtness. Many NJ them Will
vote for Wadsworth because Of his
record. his experience and his un-
doubted ability But the ultra drNs
are to vote for Cristman. The dry
vote Of the State. therefore, may be
largely divided. while the vets Of
Democratic faith are expected 20
concentrate in support OF Justice
Robert f. Wagner. In measure.
the situation which was found in the
Republican Pennsylvania primaries
is restaged in New York. In Penn
avlvania. Representative William :.
Ware, wet. opposed Gov. Finch"t
hone dry. and Senator George Whar-
ton Pepper, who was acceptable to
the Anti saloon League and VII"
also had wet support in Allegheny
County and in some Of the other
industrial centers. The dry vote
divided between Pinchot and Pepper
and the wet candidate slipped
through the opening thus presented
1t has been apparent that the Re
publican strategy will be to avoid
as far as possible the wet and dry
question and play for votes on IN"
issues Of Republican prosperity and
tho Coolidge administra ton.
Senator wadsworth Is a particn-
larlv frank and coura eeous member
of the senate Az dodEer of issues
he is not likely to shine. II Is a
great ritv that Republicans who
really have the interest OF Reruh-
Ncar Government at heart. even
though they are favorable to rrohi
Wadswortha opposition ~ the eight
zenith amendment. He has support
I'd measures for enforcement of the
prohibition law. Not the widest
stretch ~ ina ginstion could place
Sena tor Wadsworth in the category
NJ men who incite To lawlessness,
He does not believe in the principle
81 prohibition nor does he believe
that in New York prohibition has
worked successfully. Thousa nds
a. gree With him. The defeat Of
Uadsworth means the retirement
from the senate ~ one Of the most
honest and able Of its members. II
means. not the election ~ dry
senator In his place. but the cleo
ton ~ senator who proclaIms
himself even wetter than Wadsworth.
The drys might do we'll 10 ponder
thIs result. II the Democrats elect
wagner and Smith. the control of
the Empire state goes completely -
the Democratic party. which in New
York is fra klv wet.