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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRAcEWELL.

Against the superiority Of another
tnere exists no weapon or remedy save
love. Goethe.
This is q quotation from the great
German master which sticks In the
mind. It keeps on boring from within
until 1t makes its victim admit its
truth.
Against the Christian sanity Of its
utter truthfulneSS many q person will
tight hard, unwilling to believe that the
truth can be as simple as all that.
1t may be many . day or many q
year before one is willing to admit the
truth In the nagging sentence, which,
read somewhere in an article or as the
foreword Of book, keeps so insistently
in the mind.
All the pride Of mankind is involved
In the struggle. Often 1t Is much easier
to hate than to admire. To rail, to
fun1e, to illuminate, to abhor, are far
easier than to admire, to revere, to
tolerate, to like, to love.
Perhaps the first reaction Of many
is against any one who excels them.
The intelligent man will recognize this
tendency in himself and will fight
against 1t with all his ability. He
knows the error Of giving In too easily
to basic emotions.
Less intelligent people will fall at
once into hatred and 1t was for them
that Goethe penned his statement, for
he knew that the other type would
recognize its truth in their own lives
without the necessity Of being reminded
of 1t.
We use the term "less intelligent"
without any particular slur upon the
quality OF gray matter involved. I'm
doubtedly less intelligence Is displayed
by nasty hate than by any other
emotion, unless 1t be anger, which Is
almost the same thing.
1t Is unintelltgent to resent the superb
ority Of another. especially when that
excellence is displayed in ways which
he who resents could not possibly
initiate. Yet thousands OF persons 60
right ahead disliking others on no more
grounds than that they excel In some
thing.
A great show is made, Of course, Of
admiring those whose work is 80 diff
ferent that by no means can even the
most rabid jealousy institute o COM
pariSon. Thus thousands Of persons will
sit at base ball game, applauding the
hitting Of the home-run king of the
moment, without feeling the slightest
envy of him.
The man who sells vacuum sweepers
for q living will not envy Foxx, the
Athletics nifty home-run socker, but
just let a rival agent come to notice,
he will not give him much in the mat
ter OF praise. And so 1t goes through
all the walks Of life.
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There was once q famous artist, In
which country we forget, who SO far
excelled others that his rivals banded
themselves together for no other pur-
pose than to revel in the luxury Of hate
Banquets were given every so often,
the sole duty Of each person present
being to tell some anecdote "pannins"
the absent one. Need 1t be stated that
this fervor against the man only sue
ceeded in stirring up admiration for
him?
No doubt some of the very worst of
his enemies" ended up by admiring the
man, and from admiration it Is not a
very far journey to love.
Perhaps there Is no ONCE In the land
which does not contain at least one
man whose rise to fame and fortune Is
so steady that he draws upon himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

the envy or others. Let him alone"
the jealous ones whisper. He will hang
himself yet" Sure enough, he does
hang himself-upon the best job in the
ONCE.
The intelligent associates then begin
to try to find out what there was about
the man which got him ahead so
surely, so rapidly. They KNOCK" less
and study more. They see what Goethe
knew-that against the superiority of
another there exists no weapon or
remedy save love.
Superiority, no matter how mani
tested, has its ruthless aspects. The
man Is 30 sure Of himself that he ap-
pears cruel, so self-centered that he
seems ultra -egotistical, so swift in his
detection of merits and faults that he
often strikes one as of a prying nature.
In most superiorities there is just q
touch of rebuke, as If the man were
perpetually saying, IT know myself and
realize how little differ from the rest.
Why can't the fools do as well?"
Often the man of genuine superiority,
whether 1t be in things mental, physical
or spiritual, tends to be arrogant, as If
down deep in his nature he recognized
that laws were not for him as for other
men.
1t will be noticed that great men
whether warriors, statesmen, church.
men, poets, writer's, athletes-have
something Of the same look in their
faces, and often it is a look which per-
mits something not altogether admit
rable to peep out.
So men have come to the habit of
grumbling at greatness and Of liking to
read Of the foibles of truly superior
ground with them.
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The opposite to this attitude Is that
manifested In laudatory articles written
about eminent men, especially in the
f1eld OF politics. Here discretion is
thrown to the winds. and the reader is
presented with paragon. Such writ
ers are sometimes termed butter
writers" and those written about are
said to be "buttered."
There would seem to be little neces-
sly Ior the average man to patronize
either one stand or the other. A mid
die course will do very well. He should
approach the superior man or woman
with q due Difference, yet one at the
same time which sees the entire per-
Sonaiity. Thus he saves himself from
dislike on the one hand and from full
someness on the other.
Genuine superiority has q way which
makes itself felt. Talk against it as
one may. others recognize 1t and look
blank when one says anything, Every
one has had this Illuminating expert
ence.
Since hate Of another gets one moth
ing and often helps get the other some
thing, 1t would appear to be useless
from every standpoint. Is there moth
ing to do, then, except call in the
Weapon-the remedy of love?
The recalcitrant can solace himself
with the thought that love" is the
biggest little word in the world. It has
a variety Of degrees and meanings.
With some natures love goes no farther
than . grudging admittance of supe-
sort.
With others love extends as far as
admiration. and when it gets that far
often 1t turns into love itself-the in
Irritable. When a man has reached
this state he realizes gladly-althoueh
sometimes with touch Of sadness. too
that Goethe was right-azainst the
superiority Of another there exists no
weapon or remedy save love.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

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@. Is the Boeing radiophone equip
ment too heavy to use in small
plane?-A. T.
A. As finally perfected the Boeing
radiophone equipment weighs 112
or a small one.
Q. Was Walter winchell the column
list, ever on the stage?-B. e. L.
A. With George Jessel, Eddie Cantor
and a third East Side boy, Walter Win
chell sang tenor In quartet in one of
the earliest nickelodeon movie houses
Gus Edwards, the vaudeville impreSario
and performed as part of a Newsboys
Sextet at the Hudson Theater in
Union Hill, N. j. At the outbreak OF
the war MIR. Winchell enlisted in the
Navy, returning to vaudeville on his
release.
@. Is caShew fruit edible?-N. T. G.
A. CaShew fruit Is not only edible
but very tasty and makes an excellent
conserve. It also is used in beverage
very much as lemons are used in this
country. When pressed, 1t emits a
valuable sweet oil.
Q. When were silver dollars first
coined?-R. K.
A. The original coinage of the silver
dollar was AUTHORIZED in 1892. BY the
act of January 10, 1887, the weight
and fineness of the coins were changed.
The act Of February IL, 1873, pro-
vided for the discrimination Of the
coinage of silver dollars. The acts of
February %, 1875, July II, 1890, and
March 3, 1891, authorized the recoinage
of silver dollars. The silver purchased
under the act of 1891 was consumed in
1904. There was no further authori-
cation to purchase silver for dollars un-
til the passage Of the Pittman act Of
silver dollars have been issued each
year.
@. Where did Comdr. Harold saun-
ders attend school?-M. S.
A. Comdr. Harold e. Saunders, one
OF the omcerS IN charge OF the S-4
salvage expedition, was graduated from
the United States Naval Academy in
1912. He entered the Construction
Corps. a part of the Navy which Is re-
cruited only from the men at the very
head TO their classes. He was detailed
for study at the Massachusetts Insti-
tute Of Technology and obtained the
degree of master of science in naval
construction in 1915. Six years later
his exceptional achievements had won
for him the rank of commander.
O. For whom was Copley Square in
Boston named?-A. N.
A. 1t was named in honor Of John
Copley, one OF the most celebrated
painters of the Colonial period.
What is the complete name Of the
Riverside Church now under construc-
ton in New York?-S. A. S.
A. Although the Riverside Church
has Baptist foundations, it is signifi-
cant of the broadness of its scope that
1t is to be called by that name only
and that the word Baptist" will not be
entered in its title. DR.. Harry Emer-
son Fosdick, who will preach his first
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Ed &c Declared an Example
OF Business Man as Envoy

should also be remembered that large
matters of international finance enter
into relations between the United States
and European countries as one conse-
quence of the war not yet outlived" The
Lansing State journal considers 1t i'm
portant that America is taking vastly
more interest In her Ambassadors than
was once the case" and extends its
good wishes to the Senator.
Opportunity to extol the late Am
bassador Herrick is gladly made use Of
on this occasion of the appointment Of
his successor, by many of the editors Of
the country. Mr.. Edge will have q
high standard to maintain If he comes
up to the measure Of ability and pop
ularity enjoyed by his predecessor, the
late Myron T. Herrick," says the Salt
Lake Deseret News. In similar vein
speaks the Indianapolis News, He will
find that the French people had a
genuine affection for Herrick. and that
his successor must measure I'D to the
standards France has learned to expect
from this Nation"
On this subject the Columbus Ohio
State Journal remarks: Being much
younger and of different temperament
from Mr.. Herrick, Senatro Edge is not
apt to make the same kind of Ambas-
sador as the Ohioan; but there Is
every reason to believe that he can I'LL
the post to the satisfaction of both
countries and with credit to himself"
Even though the Rochester Democrat
and Chronicle sees Senator Edge as q
different type from Mr.. Herrick," as
in fact "a fighter. usually ready for an
argument and none too diplomatic when
it comes to expressing his convictions"
1t expects him to make good.
AS to his preparations for these i'm.
portant duties, the Scranton Times re-
fers to his 10 years" In the United
States Senate as helpful factor In
his new post" The San Francisco
Chronicle praises his pleasant per-
sonality'' and his "savoir faire." 50 Inn
portant In the sophisticated capital
of France The worcester Telegram
notes that che has lived in France. He
speaks French. He knows and likes the
French people and understands their
ways" and yet is vigorously Ameri-
can" The fact that he is "outstand-
ing In his comprehension of problems
OF finance" appeals to the Ell Paso Her.
aid, since financial relations between
France and the United States are only
second to diplomatic relations"
In some respects he will make an
even better Ambassador" according to
the Lexington Leader; will stand very
high IN the affections of the French
people" In the opinion of the Rock
Island Argus, and to the Charlotte
Observer represents the expert rather
than the politician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

qualities, the story Of hunting rare ami
mails in Australia Is far from plain
suggest any approach to dullness. Here
is vivid work, strong work, picturesque
work-and work that is authentic and
authoritative. A book for boys to read.
Tell me, do boys read books Of such
substance? If they do not there Is
fiaw somewhere in the grown-up con-
ception of youth, q sad and fatal for
getting by the adults Of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

they succeeded only by means Of rev.
olutiop probably would force an an
swer in the negative. Germany was not
democracy.
This definition is provocative Of
thought and Of re-examination Of the
evolution Of the mechanisms Of gov
ernments. It provides q refreshing
viewpoint on political history. Democ-
racy is taken from the classification Of
sentimental fetishes and given q sci-
entific meaning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

Archaeology continues to reveal the
fact that ancient kings we're fond of
jewelry and Of shows which correspond
to our modern spectacles featuring
girls Earlier civilizations were I'M
pressive In some points of magniicence.
but they lacked our modern improve
ments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

Curiosity arises as to whether the
very small number Of people who I'M
derstand the Einstein theory has in
creased. It is fascinating research
which should lure the general magma
ton. But so many would rather do
crossword puzzles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

Great concern is manifest over the
number of warships the ocean may con-
tain in the future. Not so many as is
now estimated If the capacities for
devastation from the sky are correctly
estimated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

Whether or not the New York Stock
Market is a moral influence is a mat
ter which does not come under discus
sion until somebody loses. The winner
at the game is, as usual, admired as a
type of sagacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

The stowaway on the Graf Zeppelin
was unceremoniously treated and
shipped back from Ellis Island with
no chance before the camera. The
greatest punishment of the noteriety
seeker is oblivion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

There is no use trying to guess what
Christopher Columbus would have
thought Of the casual manner in which
nonstop trip round the world Is now
projected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

The attitude of Mrs. Willebrandt is
not altogether different Though more
dramatically expressed) from that Of
the old-time statesman who said, II
seen my duty and I done it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

New York officials, without saying
much about prohibition, declare with
emphasis that the average night club
is a first-rate argument for total
abstinence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06
Prince Fears Not II Duce.

From the Muncie Morning Star.
Probably one difference between the
Crown Prince and some other Italians
who do not care much for Maassolint Is
that the prince y not afraid 70 say 30.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
10 the use for republication Of eli news dis
patches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper. and also the local news
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06
Temperament.
Maybe It Isn't.

From the Montana Standard Butte.
Three heavenly bodies have been dis
covered moving away from the earth at
the rate of 1900 miles second, con-
-firming the suspicion that the world
isn't as attractive as 1t used to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06
Pastures VS.. Airports.

From the New Castle News.
Too many of our "airports" could BE
transformed into pastures just BY TAX
ing down the sign.
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The Graf Zeppelin is another answer
to protests that something wonderful
could not be DONE"
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Optimistic Katydid.
The Katydid and Locust
Had a quarrel, just out yonder,
In their prime.
One said "Hocus!" One said "Pocus!"
Till the storm began to thunder,
Calling "Time!"
The Locust still grew GUNNER!
But the Kaydid tuned gayly.
Hope seemed lost.
And We most despaired in Summer
Till that Katydid told daily
OF the Frost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06
Sentiment.

"1s there any true sentiment in poll
tics?"
Sentiment" exclaimed Senator Sor-
ghum. you have evidently never not
ed the profound emotion with which
l always mention the Declaration of
Independence and the Star Spangled
Banner!"
Jud Tunkins says he has read 30
much about crop managing that he
dosen't feel sure whether agriculture
is farming or literature.
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IiCW SI' zig fe1IiSy1vaNH ~.
Chicago once: Lake Michigan Building.
European once: II Regent st., London,
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

Keen Disappointment.
On literature sometimes sadly look
And sigh, In sorry lot.
"Oh that mine enemy would write a
book
oh that my friend would not!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

United Interests. o.
"That brilliant marriage has united
two Of the worlds greatest fortunes"
"1s 1t q marriage" asked Miss Cay
enne, '"or a rnerger?"
1.-THE wisdom Of our ancestors" said
Hi Ho, the sage Of Chinatown, gives
us reverent pleasure, but never saves us
from the same mistakes our ancestors
made"
Temperament.
The climates ups and downs we see
With feelings far from gentle.
This old thermom has proved to be
Too wildly temperamental!
"Tell de TRUTH" said Uncle Eben.
TITS a heap easier dan bothertn' yoh
mind tryin' to remember what you done
said previously"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-06

Gus and absorbing. Strange creatures
that appear to have started along def
r1itely charted lines of animal develop
ment and then to have veered off to
things unknown In our common knowl-
edge OF animal structure and habit
In this undertaking the geography of
different localities becomes clear where
before 1t has been vague and unproduc-
tive of any clear notion of the huge ex-
panse. In one region cannibals come
into the open and in another one vari-
GUS tribal origins are suggested by cur
rent rites and ceremonies that have
persisted, clearly, from very remote
times. Old stories-folk lore-are abun-
dant. These are Illuminating of the
past, too, as they are in every old era Of
culture. The common amusements,
habits, contribute also to clear reve-
lation of Australia and its people.
And behind this man of science,
equipped and performing in the familiar
fashion of his breed in expert investi-
CATION, we see the man who has achieved
SO gradually In other parts of the world,
In other lines of scientific knowledge
and discovery. A flying man flying the
Arctic" about which he has told us. At
this moment he is somewhere in the
Antarctic region, headed upon the South
Pole. born In AuStIallas ne a. Aau,
hunted and herded sheep. Older, he
became an engineer. Then he Jared
out over the world making pictures OF
war. and more war. Caught In an Arc
tic icepack. Delivered, and away again
to the Balkans, to the western front.
to Gallipoli, to the Sahara. Just gath
ering up handful Of places merely to
let you see the length and breadth Of
this mans outfaring for life and what
It may hold for the daring. Books, too.
He has written books on these expert
ences, more than one. Plain, rugged,
straight, btisinesslike; In fact, wholly
unimaginative is the account In hand.
Yet. by virtue Of these very powers and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-22
CHINA WAR IS AGAIN LOOMING.
Nationalist Covernm ent Faces Conflict in Three
 Districts Now

LONDON, March 22.-War clouds in China, never long absent from the horizon, loomed in reports from Nanking, Picking and Hankow.
 The Nationalist Government, with a slumbering military revolt al ready on it's hands at Shantung, is at loggerheads with faction con trolling the righ and powerful Wu- han cities of Hankow, Wuchang and Hankang. Both sides believe war inevitible.
 From Peking came word that the Nationalist troops have reached Lotienhsien, TO miles northeast of Hankow indicating an outbreak im- nlinent.
 The situation has been tense for weeks. About the middle of the month the Nationalist Council dis missed three Generals and more flames were added to the shoulder ing embers.
 Both sides have commenced mob olizing forces, 15o,000 men ready to meet the threatening advance of 100000 others.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-22
STILLMANS TO BE
 GIVEN RECEPTION
 TOMORROW NIGHT

A farewell reception to Rev. and Mrs O. A. Stillman, will be given by friends of the couple and church members tomorrow night in the parlors of the Northern Light Pres byterian church. The Reverend recently announced his resignation, effective April 1, shortly after which he and Mrs. Stillman will leave for their home in White Salmon, Wash ington, and the announced recep- ton will give an opportunity to the numerous acquaintances of the widely liked couple, both here and in Douglas, to meet them at the in- formal gathering. Juneau and Doug- las church people and friends of the Stillmans are cordially invited to be at the church at 8:3O o'clock tomorrow night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-22
MILLS COMPANY
 OF SlTKA SELLS
 LARGE PROPERTY

Authentic information r h e q Juneau yesterday on the steamer Queen that the W. P. Mills Com pany of Sitka, operators of the largest store in that town, had sold their store property to a partner ship of John Peterson, Tim Tils5n and Al Jelson. The buyers have been citizens of Sitka for several years.
 ". P. Mills hsa been in business in Sitka for the past 30 years. Be- sides the store, the company owned and operated the City Power plant. This was not in the selling trans action, nor was the City wharf which is also the property of Mills. It is understood that the Mills family will continue to make their home in Sitka.