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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11
The Bows Grow Older.

The fiftieth anniversary of the birth
of Tom Sawyer is being observed
throughout the. fand this year BY litter.
airy societies and reading circles"
His year of birth serves to recall
two other famous youngsters Of q
contemporary period. Little Lord
Fauntleroy, for instance, is getting
along. He is forty-one years old, and
long since must have shed those
golden curls which were the delight
of mothers of a generation ago. And
Peck's Bad Boy is forty-fve. Long
ago he reached the age of discretion
Club and is now what he likes to
think of himself-a respected citizen.
But although he is older, bets may be
placed-and with odds--that Tom
Sawyer will outlive both of these
youngsters of another day. Along
with Huck Finn he will grow to a
mellow old age. These two must
never die!
Tom and Huck have lived to witness
strange things. Neither regarded him.
self as a particularly good boy. But
what pikers, at the art Of being bad,
they have turned out to be. Tom and
.Huck could not recognize a hip pocket
and Huck, remembering his father.
would probably have thrown one clear
across the Mississippi had he come
into its possession. Tom and Huck
never stole an automobile. and for q
few hours INDUCED in what is politely
called a "joy.ride." And IL Tom had
met his Becky in downtown restau
rant at three o'clock in the morning.
Becky having stopped in for a sand
witch on her way home from a dance,
Tom would probably have grabbed
her then and there and taken her
promptly home to her mother.
And as for poor Little Lord
Fauntleroy, what a cruel fate would
| be his did he live today! And even
Peck's Bad Boy-what an angel that
child really was! They have all grown
older now, and they must be thank
full. too. And we blush with them
| when, confessing the sins OF their
youth to their own children, they SUI
fer the plying scorn of Tom Sawyer
jr.-"Gee, pop, what an awful pill YOU
musta been."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

tory, to make overalls, or underwear
shoe.pegs or razor blades, or anything
whatsoever toward which a mans or
womans ingenuity and spirit of enter.
prise may turn"
Such allurements as are set forth
in this pronouncement ought surely
to win migration of satisfactory
character. But other States are also
enterprising in inviting newcomers.
They have their own list of advantages
and are, perhaps in some cases, a
little stronger on the question of good
roads than South Carolina, which,
motorists are inclined to think, has
been a bit slow in developing. How
ever, it is gratifying to see the spirit
OF hospitality manifested so strongly.
and perhaps the next census will show
the old state recovering some of the
lost ground in the relative standing
table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

Edward Beilamy gave us an inter.
4 esting book some years ago entitled
Looking Backward" Very ingen.
iously he projected himself forward
into the future and from that adj
vanced position he undertook TO indi-
cate what would happen In the inter-
ven.ng years. Life today moves so
swiftly that we hardly have time to
consider and weigh the happenings of
n single day, much less to think of
| what may happen on the morrow.
TO read consecutively and consist
| emily the news OF a single days do.
ings and events would exhaust the
hours and leave us little time for bust
ness or pleasure. hence we take our
| news. as we do some OF our medicines,
In tabloid form. Doubtless our age is
little conducive to reflection. and that
kind of detachment and meditation
! that makes poets. painters and musi-
clans is not evident among us. Ma
chinery Is more appealing than canvas
or marble, and to make money more
satisfying than TO make sonnets or
produce fine literature. No one with
half wit will say that life today is
uninteresting or dull. On the con-
trary. as we are the heirs of all the
ages" we move faster, do more, have
more varied forms of entertainment.
live in larger spheres of occupatio
and hear over wider areas than ever
our fathers did. AS we sit within the
privacy of our homes we can visit
In one evening. at least with our ears,
symphony concert, several theaters.
dinner where wit and eloquence hold
forth, church. a lecture room, and,
ii we are not fatigued, score of other
places. What heirs we are!
Bernard Shaw was 70 a while ago.
The flight of time had made him re-
Elective. He had reaped large har-
vest of honors; he had played his
conspicuous part on the stage of hui
man achievement. In the quiet hours
OF his latest anniversary, with his rich
mind mellowed by age and experience.
he made the following observation:
This | know, looking at life at 20:
Men without religion are moral cow
ards, and mostly physical towards,
too, when sober. Civilization cannot
survive without religion. The cause
of Europes miseries was it's lack of
religion. l can conceive of salvation
without a god, but. l cannot conceive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

but from that of actual practice, as
applied to competition in American in
dustry.
Depreciation and obsolescence are
widely separate things. The first is
due to wear and age. The second has
been defined as a sudden wiping out
or reduction in value because of inven-
ton of a better device, changing styles,
or because the business of the owner
has outgrown the equipment. A per.
fectly good machine. only slightly de-
preciated from use. may become obso-
lete overnight because of the inven-
ton OF a more efficient machine. Fac
tories which refuse to junk their ma
chinery and adopt improved forms, I'M
til it is worn out, frequently get on
the wrong side of the ledger at the
end of the year.
If all the obsolete machinery in use
in the United States were scrapped,
the machine makers naturally would
enjoy increased activity, and a bust
ness now running around So 900, 00O, 900
a year would increase. But users of
machinery also would benefit by hav-
ing the latest types, in most cases
leading to reduced costs OF production,
and inventive genius would receive
spur to greater exertions. In the
end the whole people would receive
benefits, those advocating O survey
believe.
(Copyright. 1922 -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11
South Carolina's Bid.

South Carolina is after more popula-
ton. Its Department of Agriculture.
Commerce and Industries has made a
bid for immigration from domestic
sources and in a statement Just issued
sets forth the advantages of the Pal.
metto State. The department declares
that South Cardinals house is In
order" that it has the schools, the
roads, all the agencies of an advanced
civilization, together with abundant
and low-priced lands. All that it lacks
Is more people, in the Department.
opinion, to make use of and enjoy It's
facilities and resources. South Caro-
lima Is a comfortable State in which to
earn and make a living; IL anything
has held back its progress 1t has been
the ease with which the average man
can take care of himself and family
with never the danger of suffering
from want or cold"
The population Of South Carolina
was first recorded in 1890 as 249 ,073
According to the census of 1920 1t was
1883, 724. It's decennial increases have
not been marked. Indeed, the State
has steadily lost IN relative position
for the past century. In 1890 1t stood
seventh, gaining to sixth place in 1890
which was held in 1910, and revertins
to seventh place in 1920. Then, as new
States were added TO the Union, ii be
gan to slip In relative status, goint
successfully TO ninth place in 1880. t,
eleventh in 1910, twelfth in 1850
eighteenth in 1860, twenty second ii
1870, twenty-frst in 1880. twenty-fiftl
In 1890, twenty fourth in 1900, twenty
sixth in 1910 and twenty seventh II
1920.
A particular point OF attraction a
oct forth by the States bulletin of In
vitation in that anywhere in Sout
Carolina hydro-electric power may b
had to turn the wheels OF little IA,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
I.ear,lifI

Learning.
1t used to be accounted well
For men in studious haunts to dwell
Where wisdom was repiete.
I'm taking lessons now with pride.
really shall be satisfied
If l can cross the street. 3.
| toss away the books of schools
And concentrate on traffic rules.
So erudlte and neat.
My course through queer congestion
lies.
think l ought to have a prize
II l can cross the street.
I ask the copper so polite.
II l shall start with left or right.
In managing my feet.
Though loftier hopes have been de
ceived.
My aspiration is achieved
If can cross the street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11
This and That
By Charles e. Tracetpeil. =

A child sticks her nose Through
hole in fence, and a,d6tAabiteS II.
! a man turns on hfse fsistfs6r ard hs
dog bites him. = bra nis-s
In the meantime thousahdA1.of 'cafa
are pursuing their lives calmly sane.
~. with no. harm done to a. Single
human being. sasIg0S-
All cat asks is to- be'attssted' like
a gentleman. W. ,i.
A cat confronted with aznose pro-
truding through a fence would look
at the probocis with mild Curiosity.
He might go so far as to touch 1t
with a soft paw, claws retractsd.
If his soIcalled owner tuaeied oh the
radio he would show no spleen what
ever, except when high pitched Violin
or harmonica tones split his ears.
Then he might direct a few re-
proachful meews into the atmosphere.
IN the general direction OF the owner
OF the set, and walk sedately from the
room. -.s-
*.** - ---T
Perhaps the rarest news in a news
paper is that of a cat biting some one.
occasionally such a thing happens.
but even then 1t is mostly The case of
frightened animal in strange place.
The cat believes firmly in the Unity
OF the Declaration OF Independence.
Let me alone,p he. says, irf effect,
and / will let you alone. - ':gss-7
He neither resents the innocent play
OF a child nor sets himself up as Il
musical critic. >> r,5g @t@sr
y r. ~. s'-7"
ooh, see little pussy; -;
Her coat is so warm: 49,"
If YOU treat her gently
She will do YOU no HARM
To which well known 6ratrair We
would like to add the following strict
ly our own composition (so no quota
ton marks, please: '~. -
But ifyou treat her ..;'",'
AS II you were a rqfflan
She Will very promptly
Claw out your stuff1ng.
We might add that the RHYME
sounds better than 1t looks. And ths
philosophy is perfect! :,
r..
The house cat does, indeed. give the
world perpetual lesson in Winding
ones own business. .s
ENcH at nISnt, Wnen Tom is ca ter
wauling on the back fence. he.s mind.
Ing his own business very well. much
better than the irate householder, who.
having eaten none too wisely, awakes
from indigessSc...e. hI. yrefers to blame
the cat.
In the ordinary affairs of eyerydas
life the cat strictly attends to his own
affairs. He is the most sanitary OF
animals. He never attempts to chase
dogs. but even believes in allowing
this hereditary animal to live its own
life.
The house cat that lives in u home
where he Is really loved comes to re-
gard both chickens and ducks as
friends.
Perhaps a squirrel. and certainly a
mouse. will tempt him 10 bodily as
sault; but in the main - house cat
Is remarkably free FRI lice.
Most cats will stane / amount of
rough handling and " 7, " from chill
stand for. -.
The cat puts up NO b!urf about being
\ watchman..A H.as.s-,:Yt .
He is connoisseur OF life, and asks
Tor nothing more than TO be allowed
o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11
EVERYDAY RELIGION
BY THE RIGHT REV. JAMES E. FREEMAN, D. D, Ill. D.,
Bishop Of Washington.

| of salvation without a religion" His
| observation here is unlike much that
has come from his gifted pen and 1t
| represents his later and more mature
| point Of view. Like us, he shares the
increasing privileges and opportunities
| of this colorful, Kaleidoscope age
! Like us, he feels the strong currents
of life that bear us along. and yet at
| 10 he pauses to note that fundamental
to life itself is religion and that civ
ilization cannot survive without 1t.
This sounds strangely like the words
penned by President of our republic
toward the close of his life: "Our civil
zation cannot survive materially
unless it be redeemed spiritually" 1t
is refreshing to know that those in
high places are beginning to think
deeply about these things. Perhaps
1t is because of the fact that life's
currents are swift and strong and the
appeal Of the passing show so great
that the more reflective are begin
ming to sound n note of caution and
alarm. We are seeking to build firmly
and strongly for the future; we are
attempting a broader culture as we'll
as more inclusive view of life and
its responsibilities. The question is,
Are we in our calculations and reckon.
lHSS ElNuIE ItISlou anu SOuL values
their consistent place?
We have repeated demonstrations
that moving humanity to cleaner
style" does not always effect a finer
expression of moral worth or the en-
richment of the things of char acter
A college education. valuable and de-
sirable az it is. is no guarantee of
moral and spiritual culture, nor, in
deed, of those choicer refnements
that belong to gentility. While we
are building our house for the future,
for generations yet unborn to occupy,
let us look to it that we build it
securely.
We have a mighty task In hand
today and there are those among us
who have large interests to conserve
who are careless concerning it. They
seem to think substantial credit on
the ledgers is more to he desired than
a conserved and maintained character
in the home and in society. 1t were
well if they Joined with Bernard Shaw
In his reflection. 1t We're well If once
again they turned to that great
Teacher of men, who said, Seek we
first the kingdom Of God. and all these
things shall be added unto YOU"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11
vest It wisely and wait for the re.
turns" said Mr.. Andrus.

vest II wisely and wait for the re.
turns" said Mr.. Andrus.
But a good many young men OF
twenty or thirty or thereahouts would
like to inquire of Mr.. Depew where
he got that 800. and how he was
able to forget 1t so completely that
ne let 1t lie untouched for sixty -six
years. Another thing. and this Is
asked of Mr.. Andrus: How did yoC
know, in purchasing that one share
of Singer Sewing Machine stock, that
in thirty-seven years IL would yield
a fortune and not turn out to be a
wild.cat invention scheme? Suppose
say about the year 1865, somebody
had come along with an invention
which would have made the Singer
sewing machine about as efficient az
an ox-cart. Would you have been
willing now to talk about that one
share of stock. Mr.. Andrus?
There are lots of men today, young
men. whose alacrity in putting 500
in the savings bank and letting 1t
lie there for sixty-six years would be
commendable - providing they had
500 and were able to get along with.
out 1t when the car wears out. There
are thousands Of young men today
who will buy any share of stock, no
matter the price. If Mr.. Andrus guar.
antees that 1t will yield the divide nds
of the Singer Sewing Machine since
1864.
Mr.. Depew might have added to his
story by pointing out that the 500
was hard to get in the first place, and
sim harder not to touch in the second.
Mr.. Andrus should have mentioned
that in addition to his discretion in
investing in the share of stock, the
gods we're smiling when he bought II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11
A National Problem.

Expressing his confidence that en-
cheering science ia capable of the
design and construction of such works
as will forever prevent the recurrence
Of the recent Mississippi floods, Secre-
tary Hoover on Friday night addressed
the Louisiana Legislature in special
Joint session on the subject of the
disaster, its cost and the measures
10 be taken against its repetition.
While Louisiana has very keen in
terest in the question. that State hav-
ing suffered the most heavily next to
Arkansas of all the inundated areas,
this problem is strictly Federal one,
to he solved by Congress.
MIR. Hoover's summary of the eff
fects of the food was brief:
Throughout the valley more than
7O0.0 900 of our fellow citizens have
been driven from their homes and
hundreds of thousands reduced 10
restitution The economic loss has
been greater in this single flood than
the whole cost of adequate flood con.
troll Nor is the loss borne solely
by its direct victims. Every citizen of
the whole Nation has lost something
from the reduced purchasing power
and the destruction in the valley.
So fully is this appreciated by the
country at large that there will be no
demur to the appropriation of Fed
eral funds, however large, so long as
the proposed works of prevention are
promising of good results. The eco
nomic consequences of the flood are
generally recognized as affecting the
citizens of the entire country. AS
never before has this fact Of the
economic interdependence of the yari-
Gus parts of the United States been
appreciated and understood.
The disaster itself was calculated to
arrest the thought of the Nation. Pub
licity by print and picture reached
the people by tens of millions. The
magnitude of the inundation was made
evident by maps and airplane views.
A sense Of intimate participation in
the sufferings of a great number of
their fellow citizens was experienced
by the people of all the States.
There is. as Secretary Hoover stated
to the Louisiana legislators, a determi,
nation on the part of all Federal off,
Gals ana sI3,of members of Congress.
many OF whom personally visited the
flooded areas, to prepare and execute
a scheme Of flood prevention regard
less of cost. This work is now con.
ceiyed as on the scale of the con-
struction Of the Panama Canal, with
which 1t may be compared in magni-
tude and perhaps in expense. No
doubt is felt of the feasibility of engi-
neering works that will confne the
waters of highest flood stage to re.
stricted channels and prevent their
spreading over cultivated and inhabt-
ed areas. No estimates have been
made of cost or of the length of time
requisite for execution. But the ele.
nent of time is not so vitality impor-
tant as that Of assurance Of undertake.
Ing. Even though it should require O.
decade Of constant work, even though
the cost should run to a billion dol.
lars, or even more, this great enter
prise must and doubtless will be in.
!, stituted and carried to a successful
conclusion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11
POPULAR Anr,eal

why don't you tell some of those
funny stories for which you used to
be famous?"
1T is dangerous to make an audi.
ence laugh" answered Senator Sor.
ghum. Good comedy is 30 scarce that,
IL you have any with you, the folks
are liable to want to shove you out of
politics into pictures. I'm going to
stick to the full dinner pail and let
the custard pie alone"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

Mr. insult of Chicago says he is go.
ing to interest himself in coal instead
OF oil. II his bold experiment sue.
ceeds. Mr.. Rockefeller will, no doubt.
be wiling to recognize talent as usual
and award him bright silver dime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

1t must be admitted that the dove
OF peace ought to receive some en-.
couragement as more quietins inf,u.
ence than the airplane. The old bird.
while often garrulous, talks a great
deal Of plain, common sense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

Germany has a President in office
| and former kaiser in the back
ground. Neither is aggressively con.
spicuous. In politics as we'll as in
biology 1t is sometimes just as we'll to
let nature take her course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

Actors, musicians and stageha nds
are organized. Producers have asso.
Citations for mutual protection. The
theater Is no longer to be regarded
only as frivolous diversion.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

Europe appears indignant because
America has so much money. Wealth
often excites hatred. Poverty never
yet won serious esteem in the relations
of nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

From the Boston Transcript.
There will be an unexpected bal
ance of the appropriation for the re-
pairs to the White House. Now is
this to be regarded as a testimonial
&c modern efficiency or to the skill
and honesty of old time builders?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

Few men admit that they desire a
presidential nomination. No citizen is
ready to declare that he would not
accept it if discreetly proffered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11
Less !Attains More.

With dress deliberately cute
Belinda charmed our ewes.
Lucinda wore a bathing suit
And won a beauty prize!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

A radical is always ready to back
his typewriter against all the machin.
cry that capital has rendered available
TO public use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

Air adventure has spared neither
men nor women. So far, at least, the
children are safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11
Taxes.

It's time our taxes TO reduce;
Yet, stern is the aggressor.
The phrase is for the public's use
And not for the assessor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11
Wholesome Upsets.

From the Wall Street Journal.
Humans need more earth contacts.
says writer. And, in this auto age,
those who walk are getting more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

Reports from the Lido indicate that,
despite economic supervislons, Italy
sim has great deal OF foolish money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

'My game of golf Is all wrong!''
"Too bad"
mo, too good. got enthusia site
and allowed myself to beat my boss
three times In succession!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11
Approval.

What do you think of Einstein' s
theory"
II like it," answered Miss Cayenne
1T does not cause brain flag. because
YOU are told at the outset that you are
not expected to understand it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

Jud Tunkins says Adam blamed Eve
for eating the apple instead Of assum.
Ing the wifely obligation of turning it
to applesauce and feeding it to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11
Pretty Soft.

From the Los Angeles Times.
1t does look as IL most OF the pOlti
cal pie was made from applesauce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

Superstition" said HI Ho, the sage
OF Chinatown, "makes the sound of a
gong more potent than the voice of
wisdom"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11

ITS wrong to fight" said Uncle
Eben, "unless you kin boost de price
Of ringside seats to nifty dollars
apiece"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-09-11
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