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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04
Swindling the Kaiser.

The former kaiser has been swindled.
to the extent of thirty thousand dollars
by an Austrian magician" with a
scheme for uniting the earth and the
cosmos"-whateve that means.
Such an incident reveals the former
German war lord, stripped of his
plumes and medals. as q rather stupid,
common place old gentleman-merely
another Of the vast army Of men and
women everywhere, ranging In rank
from emperorS to washerWomen, who are
silly enough to invest actual cash In
promised miracles.
The claims Of the magician" were
ludicrous-but the general rule seems
TO be that the more extravagant the
promises the greater the effect upon
the dupes. The experience Of the Eng
lish swindler who actually advertised
and sold stock in q scheme which
promised immense profits, 1.-The nature
Of which will be revealed hereafter" is
by no means unprecedented. And we
have the recent experiment Of a Cleve-
land bank which sought TO promote
sound investment by advertising q
scheme 50 hdicrous that it would be
apparent to the worst simpIeton.
The bank placed In Its window q
highly colored poster advertising stock
for sale In a fur farm to be operated
without cost-the fur TO be obtained
from cats, who fed on rats, who fed OH
the skinned carcasses Of the cats. AT
the end was O warning that this abb
surdity was no greater than the aver
age get-rich-quick scheme. = But the
bank had to remove the poster because,
despite the warning, so many persons
asked to buy some of the stock.
The dupes by no means are confined
to persons mentally incompetent OF
lacking in experience with the ways
OF the world. The former kaiser. fol
example, is o man of ordinary intelli-
Rence and very considerable contacts
with men and women Of all sorts. Yet
he becomes an easy victim Of scheme
to harness the stars to furnish energy
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''LIFE'S ULTIMATE"
BY THE RIGHT REF. LANES Z. FREEMAN, ID. d, Ill. D.
Bishop Of Washington.

little village of Chamounix. 1t records
a tragic happening in which an in
trepid mountaineer lost his life on the
bleak sides of Mont Blanc. Under the
name are these words: He died
climbing" 1t was in an upward
ascent with his face toward the peak
of the lofty mountain that he met
his death. Better to die climbing than
to die descending: better to live climb
to secure extended vision, than to live
forever in the lowlands.
The late Bishop Brent has a delight
full volume entitled THE Mount Of
Vision" 1t represents in picturesque
language his finer understanding Of the
meaning Of life and its purpose as he
assembled step by step on his pilgrim
age, which brought him ever to higher
levels. That splendid soul, Henry Drum
mond, wrote o notable book, 1.-THE AS
cent OF Man." in which he sought to
evolution as he progressed in an as
cending scale TO a finer apprehension
OF the purpose and meaning of life.
The book Is more compelling than OAR
wins Descent of Man."
Lies ultimate Is the attainment not
only Of q finer vision of the meaning
and purpose Of being, but q Amer vision
CT the part Goo mas designed Tor US In
His eternal scheme of things. To come
to maturity or old age and not to feel
that We have played, in part at least,
the role God designed for us in our
partnership with Him In the outwork-
ing Of His mighty scheme, Is to fail Of
true attainment and to and ourselves
at the end of the way on the lower
levels when We might have stood with
glowing satisfaction upon some lofty
eminence.
One OF the finest prayers OF which
we have knowledge expresses q noble
aspiration:
Grant. We beseech Thee, Almighty
God, that like as We do believe Thy
only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus
Christ, TO have assembled into the
heavens, SO we may also In heart and
mind thither ascend, and with Him
continually dwell who liveth and reign
eth with Thee and the Holy Ghost,
one God, world without end Amen"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04
The Child Welfare Conference.

President Hoover, addressing the
planning committee for 3 Child Welfare
Conference to be held at the White
House Q year hence. declared that:
1.-THE greatest of race is Its children"
No one will deny the truth OF the
Presidents statement. He might have
gone further and said that the greatest
asset of the family-as a social units
sts children. Both the Nation and the
family should safeguard these assets-
tine children, for upon them depend the
fortunes and the fate of the Nation aud
family. 1t Is toward the adoption of
sane and common-senSe plans for the
proper care and upbringing Of the chill
dren that the Child Welfare Conference
Is to be held. 1t Is proper for the Federal
Government to take the lead In such
matter, involving rs it does the Nation
as q whole. But in the end Il Is the
local governments and the parents
themselves who must put into execution
the plans for the development Of thu
children along proper lines.
The conference now called will be
the third Of Its kind. The FIRST was
held during the administration Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Out OF it grew the
establishment Of the Children's Bureau
In the Department Of Labor, which has
done q most valuable work for the
children Of the country, through re-
search and advice and actual assistance
along certain lines. The second OF these
conferences took place while Woodrow
Wilson was President and gave further
impetus to the work and development
of the Children's Bureau. President
Hoover, long before he. entered the
child welfare and has given much time
and study to the problems involved IN
the proper handling OF children.
It is time, the President holds, thai
the country as whole, took stock of
the progress and present situation Of
the children in the United States. 1t is
his hope that out Of this stock-taking
will come recommendations which will
inure to the beneflt of the children Of
the country rs o whole. The planning
committee which is now in session will
co all of the preliminary work for the
conference. Experts will be engaged on
this work for a year and will make
exhaustive studies In all parts ofsthe
country, 80. that the conference, when
it meets, will have the facts as nearly
complete. as possible. The work will be
divided among a score Of committees,
each with expert assistance. Under the
direction of DR.. H. z. Barnard Of
indianapolis, executive secretary Of the
planning committee.
Much has been done to improve the
health conditions of the children Of the
country in the past. Much has been
done to protect children from the ills
which follow child labor. and much has
been done along educational and social
lines. But there Is room for further
progress and 1t Is to that progress tie
conference will devote its attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04
Textt Acts, ia cloud received Him
out of their sight"

Text, Acts, ia cloud received Him
out of their sight"
The climax of the narrative that
records the short story OF the life
of Christ Is His ascension. No matter
what Interpretation we may put upon
it the logic of Il is irresistible. 1t would
be difficult to think OF the passing OF
Christ from the vision OF men in any
other way. From the beginning TO the
end His whole life was an ascent, ana
what in others might seem miraculous
and we'll nigh impossible, In His life
seems normal and natural.
There Is that In this narrative OF the
ascent OF Christ that Is stimulating and
inspiring. 1t suggests the highest ex-
preston Of life's truest fulfillment, its
logical and reasonable climax. That
Christ designed His life to be the true
symbol of all life Is clearly evident.
While we may not approximate IT, there
it stands, the Incompatible example
may ultimately become. Christianity Is
not formula, 1t is more than system,
1t Is a life. The Master, Himself, de-
clared: If any man willeth to do My
will, he shall know Of My teaching.
To His mind the proof of His method
of living was disclosed in the actual
demonstration Of Its value. Life on an
ascending scale Is the standard he set
for men. The old hymn that we now
and again sing expresses accurately the
habit of most of us:
'See how we grovel here below,
Fond Of these earthly toys;
Our souls how heavily they 60
To reach eternal joys"
1t is inconceivable that one should
accept the teachings of Christ. make
earnest endeavor to develop life after
His pattern and not be conscious Of
growth and enrichment. and the attain
ment of a higher vision of its mean
ing. There may be no yardstick by
which we can measure spiritual growth,
but at least we may from time to time
discover TO ourselves, whether we stand
on higher levels and have q broader
vision of LIES meaning than we did
when we began our ascent. That Is q
fine inscription that marks the resting
place of an Alpine climber in the
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TO run human machinery. He deserves
about as much sympathy as he is likely
to get. He can afford such lessons
even at thirty thousand dollars each.
1t is far different with many OF the
other victims who refuse to believe that
there are swindlers in the world or
that all products of the printing press
are not gospel. 1t would not be sur
prising to learn that many in the
United States also have been victimized
by the Austrian swindler, Nor would
it be surprising If, even after the swim.
die had been exposed. he still will be
able to sell stock to simple, trustful
persons who will be willing to believe
his assertions that cruel government
has made him martyr to his altruism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04

The inventor Of. the death ray" is
the proper successor of the man who
years ago invented perpetual motion"
The death ray" has killed nobody and
perpetual motion still depends OH some
one to wind up the machinery before it
runs down. There have been many
hoaxes all dependent on the human
principle. that with many people the
appeal to Imagination is stronger than
the appeal to common sense. Men re-
spectfully follow Thomas Edison, but
they never quite get away from Hans
Christian Andersen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Realms Of Perfection.

Realms Of Perfection.
Some day the telephone will give,
First-off, the number We request.
Some day the family will live
At lowest prices for the best.
Some day no glass strewn in the street
Will cut the tires on which we roll.
Some day no arguments we'll meet
On methods for the world control.
But when that day arrives wen ind
No need Of words ones thoughts to
tell;
And it will need no daily grind
To buy what earthly vendors sell.
The streets of gold will brightly shine,
And wings will bear us forth to roam.
When that day comes, oh, friend OF
mine,
Wen find that heaven is our home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04
Keeping Cool in the Senate.

All excuse for heated sessions in the
Senate Is about to be removed, Me-
chanical refrigeration will keep the
Senators cool in the Senate chamber,
even on the hottest days. The plant
has just been completed and when the
Senate reconvenes August 10 should be
working smoothly. 1t Is similar to that
installed earlier this year In the House
chamber.
Keeping cool in the Senate may be a
mixed blessing. Heat has been one Of
the factors In the past which have finally
brought the Senate to vote on impor-
tant measures, when 1t seemed that
nothing could break q filibuster. On
the other hand, an even temperature
may be conducive to calm debate, q
desideratum even in the greatest de-
Lucrative body in the world. The me-
chanical refrigeration provided for the
Senate chamber is said to be equiva-
lent to melting $4,000 pounds Of Ice
daily. This is $500 pounds OF Ice to
single Senator, II the Senator'S alone
are in the chamber, or $50 pounds Of
ice If the galleries are occupied. A Sem
ator packed In $500 or $50 pounds Of
Ice, as the case may be, should be able
to keep cool, whether he does or not
And those who must listen to the Sem
ate debates at least will be able to do
80 In comfort.
The installation Of the Senate cooling
plant comes at an opportune time. 1t will
be more appreciated than had the
Senate met In December for the fsrst
time after the completion OF the plant.
The Upper House OF Congress is looking
Of debate Oh the tariff bill. when Sena-
tors may be expected to call q potato
a potato and . duty on shingles the
iniquity OF the age and the G. O. P.
Discussion Of the sliding scale on sugar,
now proposed by Chairman Smoot of
the finance committee, and even dis
cussion Of the flexible provisions Of the
tariff bill, may become both cool and
calm under the influence Of refrigera-
ton. Perhaps the duty on flrs may
hC Sut uhOGk tAAC SAAAhAAB uAAAto Va
mechanically cooled air.
Summer sessions of the Senate which
in the last score Of years have been fire.
quent. led to the adoption of a resolu-
ton year or more ago for the re-
vamping of the Senate chamber, so that
the lobby would be eliminated and the
north wall OF the chamber become the
north wall Of the Senate wing Of the
Capitol. The latent idea was to bring
about some connection with the great
outdoors. Plans have been drawn for
such q change in the chamber. But
these may now be abandoned, saving
the taxpayers half q million or more
dollars and preserving the historic old
Senate chamber in its original shape.
1t was found not to be practical to
have windows opening directly into the
Senate chamber. Drafts probably would
have increased the mortality rate of
Vice Presidents, whose backs would have
been turned to any north windows. The
new refrigeration plant, which promises
to give the Senate not only cool but
well cleaned air, is expected to result In
finally placing the plans for rearrang-
ing the Senate chamber ION ice"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04
New Note i'm American Business
Seen in Cooperation Institute

toward trade problems and toward
legislative policies.
Mr.. Holman conspicuously illustrates
the truth that in the American agri-
cultural cooperative movement Of today
there is abundant opportunity for q
career of distinction and Of social public
service.
Copyright. 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04

Confiscation of improper books be-
comes difficult matter. A customs ON
Ger Is not always informed as to the
minute distinction which may exist be-
tween 80 common tale" and classic.
The family or mother of the family re-
mains the literary censor most to be
relied upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04

No doubt our Ambassador Dawes
would have looked as well in cling.ng
silken attire as anybody. But he in
sisted on regarding the court occasion
as q serious ceremonial and not as q
beauty contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04

There would be gratitude to Mr..
Smoot If, after thinking the matter over,
he should relinquish his idea Of annihi-
lating tobacco and be content to I'm
prove the quality.
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We Can Sympathize.

From the Charlotte IN. CO. News.
The atmosphere Of India, a foreign
writer comments, was heavily charged
during the past year with political feel
ing, which was one time, at least, that
we. had great deal in common. with
the folks over there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04
He Deserves a Bust.

From the Bay City Daily Times.
whoever wrote that line about "car-
riages without horses shall go and ac-
cidents fill the world with woe" ought
to have q bust In the Hall Of Fame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04
A Different Matter.

From the Roanoke Times.
People who have children are always
Just a bit uncertain about the right
way to raise them. But chiidless people
have no such feeling Of uncertainty on
the subject,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04

San Domingo is frank In indicat-
ing that 1t would like to use the IMAM
cial talents of some of its eminent
friends in Strengthening out its fiscal
Affairs.
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Room for a Book.

From the Helena. Mont. Record Herald.
Some of these modern psychologists
could make fortune by writing book
on how to resist high-powered sales
man. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04

A Los Angeles man left among his
effects an illicit still. A considerate
husband leaves his wife real estate and
securities. 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04
Holidays.

Holidays.
We've scarce completed Sundays rest
Before we pause to view
The calendar and find it blest
With blissful days anew.
And so we hail in accents gay
The time that we foresee.
When every days q holiday.
How happy We shall bel!
AS we behold, with gathering cheer,
Increase at such a rate,
Perhaps we will enlarge the year
For room to celebrate.
Wen hold parades and shout, "Hcoray!
From care forever free.
When every days holiday
How happy we shall bel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04

Zeppelins are confidently expected to
attain o perfection which will prevent
their trips from being matters of daily
public suspense.
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A Sure Thing.

From the Toledo Blade.
II all the automobiles in this country
were placed end to end, the last driver
in the line would wear out his horn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04
Two Tough Jobs.

From the Fort Wayne News-sentineL
Dwight Morrow says 1.-The job of being
OF being new father iIi.law'' IL must
be tough when you've got both Jobs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04
Il Play Work?

From the Butte. Mont. Daily Post.
days are those on vacation. For, as the
small boy said. PLAY is work you think
up for yourself" ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04
This Answer L Easy.

From the Bay City Daily Times.
Scientists have found q prehistoric
creature with Joints that. worked, both
ways. It's an old story Professionalism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-04

Out yonder where the breakers whiri
Was Gladys, dressed so neat.
A shark drew near and said, That slri
Looks good enough to eat!'
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Too Much Enforcement.

From. the Terre Haute Star. 49,.
The wickersiaam prohibition plan
might have worked II both sides hadn't
Endorsed IL.
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geIhshness.

I wonder why my woes should be
So very serious to me.
While. such as other people bear
Seem mostly tribes; light ~ air..
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Was Emerson Right?. :

From the Charleston tW. Val Daily Mail.
Who's going to hitch his wagon to
star when an airplane would be much
better?
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Another Form OF Relief.
From the New Bedford Evening Standard.
In this part of the world the farm
relief most needed is q couple OF days
of steady rain.
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The Kusko times., 1929-12-14

doing so. The calf SbeeameT greatly attached to him, becpming9sr friend ly as to venture into theSnoase at every opportunity. Now .it' 'iss&oa hig to get through the door, but its,.stays close to the buildings,
 It is said the moose has meyer gore far into the woods and shows anoi,de- sire to take up the life of its kind. It recognizes a certain ca1 given by MT. Hansen, and comes running when it is sounded. The moose is catholic in it's tastes and especially enjoys fish 1t tolerates sst1angxas. DuI els- plays no friendiiness towards lhenl-
The Kusko times., 1929-12-14
KANTISHNA RESIDENT HAS
 YEARLING MOOSE FOR PET

story of yearling moose that has known the association of its kind for only few hours and now recognizes man as it's only friend comes from the Kantishna country.
 The man who befriended the an imal when it was only few hours old and raised it is John Hansen, who owns a big floor farm short distance below Roosevelt, on the Kantishna river, says the Fairbanks News Miner.
 A year ago last spring he was row ing on a nearby lake when he saw on small island in the center of the lake COW moose and two calves, the latter apparently having been born but a shoort time before. Upon sighting him the COW took to the water and swxm Mshore, deserting her calves.
 Believing that the mother would return os soon as he was gone, MT. Hansen left. Out~6f curiosity he re- turned the next day, and saw only one calf on the island. In rowing around the lake he came upon the odby of bull calf close to shore. The calf had tried to swim ashore, but was not strong enough to make it and had drowned when close to the goal. Realizing then that the mother would not come back, Mir. Hansen captured the cow calf on the island.
 He raised it on Kim and used al- most. his whole supply of milk in
The Kusko times., 1929-12-14
CHAMPAGNE NO LUXURY
 Yyo MEN WHO MAKE TT

EPERNAY, France.-This year is Frances greatest champagne year since 1893 and 1911
 Visiting the whey ards while the 1929 vintage was being gathered, an American was guided by the manager of world-famed brand, assisted by four, workmen. After two hours -pent following the grapes from the vines into tie silver-topped bottles, the American invited the workmen to a nearby cafe. Said he.
 Let's have a rice bottle What vii you boys have?"
 Lined up4 at the bar the four, who toied seigh hours or more a day with "the beverage, of kings," perked up and as one sman fairly shouted: s Beer