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The Washington times., 1930-09-19
SUCH Is THE POWER OF SINCERITY.

You may say of Gandhi what wise sid e sz.h@.
long ago: THAT dangerous he believes every w@4 -
says" He believes every word he says and parsg. -
believes the words that he has written Ii Phs@A=
"God is truth
Others have believed that and have died fag ths hs
while cynics repeat the quotation What II ruth sz4 -
ing PLATE, and would not wait for an answer.
In thousands of ways the human has dsfus1 sz&
and the "Gods" that represent truth to then
India is land of many gods demons and spirits - v@y-
ing powers The number far exceeds twenty-five thozA
The Christian religion, like many others, has . 1r~E-
The idea Trinity in FORM appears IN .szy a
religion. They have it in India, in Thbst u sFrsaa n
the world
Philosophers will tell you that the idea Of ths Ty ~
its origin the first family group the father Ighw s9
child with fire that warmed and protected then fm w
beasts, as the mysterious, unknown element
But in spite Of philosophers and cyncs ths w0Ei1
whole, agrees with Gandhi, who lives in natan bzrza&
with superstitions that malt chaos Of rsg0n and -
writes his photograph with utter sincerity God <8
For him. perhaps truth itself is God, and AsrarA cd
rs TRUTH And while he processes hs m8 fw
all the religions of India, his own belief i IN o1s Cd
He believes that the truth revealed % I'm. am4 80
is his duty reveal to the hundreds Of miSns l. H
The British who come from fOggy island eff ths ussAa
coast of Europe to govern and tax his country berva -
his theories worthless and would lead % ehzss @9
destruction And they probably are right
With British power removed, the sixty wiilnn Wmmmw
medans in India would proceed to dominate and EE6.
wholesale SCALE the 24O,oOOOOO Hndus.
And savage Aghans of the North held back BY - Ra
from entering the Khyber Pass would pour tozh a e.
fill their boast f the British did not interfere ~ uus
kill half the Hndus, and make the other half slaves"
the British Maharajahs, sent to sehOol N EnsazG -
acquire English veneer would return 20 the ED &4s whz
the heavy foot of elephant placed ths hma &c
offender, quickly settled any subverve tsoss e gs
ment."
If the British gone and Gandh eOutinmsd pruaehr
dsobedience, the foot Of Raahs ssphzst wsz6
drop upon his thin skull, and end its sPeeulatiauA
None the less, whether Gandhi's plans - uur&lsh
worthless and the odds 10000 that thzy w
less, he stands marvellous proof Of TIE powr ts r
in sincerity.
Murderous Afghans attack British forts al 90 -
nothing. The British send aplanes drup bumhu um 90
and the savages scatter.
Tribes rise in rebellion in the Sudan and ssswA@a -
chine guns attend to them.
But when absolutely sincere who riAka4 ~ -
fearlessly and almost lost it. in the thR aR 49,
says: ''You must leave my country 20 th@s 4za
when he is perfectly willing to TO prson- bs k1 -
Is A SINCERITY THAT BARFLES EVEM TMM @MMM@
BRITISH EMPIRE.
''God is truth says Gandhi.
"God is love-" says the Christian
"GOd is jealous God" says The OF Te&zwzu2
''God is God, and Allah i HIS PTupAsa~ szw ~ -
medans.
The Gods and GOddsssss srs Hw=s-uH
TRUTH AND SINCERITY Arr oE1 Al ~ - z128
RUN, MvMCBlE
The Washington times., 1930-09-19

Wants DR.. Eugene Jones
To Bolt Lee Ticket
Editor, Times.
Replying to the letter Of
Rockville Democrat" published
in your paper, September IL,
in which he says, TT would be
most pleasing II DR.. Eugene
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
A Timely Warning.

Fire Chief Watson's list of dangers
to be guarded against during the
Christmas holidays is a timely one,
one which can be followed with great
benefit by every household In the city.
The head of the Districts efficient
corps Of firef1ghters. In issuing his
warning. realizes the great need for
fire prevention. understanding better
than most residents just how much the
average person can do to help prevent
fires If he will.
"A house of merriment Is better
than a house Of mourning" Mr.. Wat
son says, and goes on to warn against
the use of paper, cotton or other
fiammable material in Christmas tree
decorations -fiamnable decorations
are as beautiful, he says, and are safe
Old-fashioned candles should not be
used, nor should trees be placed toe
close to freplaces, nor should they
be permitted to remain in homes after
their needles have become dry. A large
number Of fires usually occur In Janu'
airy from this latter cause.
Chief Watson warns against leaving
matches within the reach of Children
advises the avoidance of toys requiring
fammabie liquids. and points out TIT
danger of using motion picture projec'
tors employing nammable aim. Wirini
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
Another Medal for Bobby.

1t is eminently fitting that Bobby
Jones should be awarded the James
z. Sullivan Memorial medal for 1880
as the amateur who has done the most
during the year to advance the cause
Of sportsm2 nship. The Atlanta golf
wizard is the outstanding sport figure
for the year and amply measures up
to ell the standards set by the Award
Committee. The fact that he has
signed a moving picture contract to
make golf pictures has nothing what
ever to do with the matter He COM
piled record as ar. 1mateur-and a
great section of -. public will always
regard him as an amateur If he does
not compete for money in tourna-
ments-that may never be equaled. He
VOL the British amateur championship
at the historic st. Andrews course in
Scotland in May, the British open
championship at Hoylake in June. the
American open championship at Inter-
lachen in July and the American
amateur championship at Merton in
September. a string Of victories that
had never before been put together by
an individual in single year and q
record gained through the defeat of the
greatest golfers both here and abroad
And through it all the stocky South
erner was the perfect sportsman, gen.
erous to his opponents. exacting as to
his own conduct and IMPLYING the best
in craftsmanship.
There was really no competition fol
Jones in the matter Of the award pro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
Permanent Relief Plan
ArOuses House Interest

which condemned the masses Of the
people to continuous distress have al
ready been proved in the United States
to have been not economic laws, but
economic lies. We have shown here
that most people can live at an adj
vanced level Of comfort most of the
time. We must proceed to find out how
they can do so all of the time. To
that end we should assemble the best
economic brains Of the country and
give them a mandate on behalf of the
Nation to think ahead on our behalf
and to report to us for action"
Senate Hearings in January.
Hearings on the Federal Industrial
Commission bill are expected on the
Senate side OF the Capitol in January.
It Is supposed that by that time there
may be a report from the members Of
the conference between the Senate and
the House of Representatives on Senator
Wagner's bill for reservoirs of public
funds and of public works projects to
be used for the spreading OF employ
ment in times of need.
Senator Wagner's other bill of last
year for the improvement of employ
ment-finding agencies is now on the
calendar Of the Lower House and Is
likely to be brought to the floor of the
House through a special rule from the
Rules Committee. His new bill for
Federal taxation exemptions to be grant,
ed to funds set aside by private en-
ployers and employees against unemploy-
ment emergencies Is before the Senate's
Committee on Finance.
The prospect is that considerable at
tention to measures for controlling
future business crises may be exhibited
by the Congress before 1t adjournsN In
March.
(CopyriRht, 1907
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

for all toys and lights should be in
good condition.
Discarded wrapping paper. excelsior
and other packing, so plentiful at
Christmas, should be gathered up and
kept safely away from heating plants
and fireplaces. and should be removed
from the home as promptly as possible.
These warnings point out dangers
known to all, perhaps all the more
dangerous because every one thinks
he knows about them, and familiarity
breeds contempt in this matter as in
others.
Let every householder refresh his
bump of caution at the timely wisdom
of Chief Watson and help him to
keep the city more free from Christmas
fires than ever before. An uncontrolled
fire is at all times sad affair, but
peculiarly so when mirth and JOY and
happiness should occupy the entire
stage of human affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

vided the committee took the wise
course it did and judged him as
an amateur in spite of his allegedly
changed status. His nearest rival was
Clarence Demar, that perennial mara
thoner from Massachusetts,, who still
trots over the regulation distance faster
than his more youthful rivals. Demar
polled eight hundred votes. while Jones
more than doubled that figure. Con-
gratulations are therefore in order for
both Jones and the committee which
made the award with the following
words:
During the several years that he has
been in the public eye there has not
been a single reflection on bis sports
manship or amateur status. BY his
excellence of performance. retiring ma
ture, disdain for acclaim, helpfulnesS
to and generous spirit toward his
opponent and fine example under many
trying situations, he has endeared him
self to all lovers of amateur sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
Anti Capitalist Gains
Reflected in Reichstag
BY DIR. GUSTAV sToLPER.
Noted German Editor and Economist


With the swelling of the National
Socialist (Fascist) wave anti-capi-
talistic currents in Germany have In
creased strongly. This manifestS itself
not only in agitation, but also in the
large number of bills submitted to the
Reichstag.
In so far as these bills deal with
taxation and, in part, would amount
to confscatioD they will be wrecked by
the governments opposition, although
the government must use the greatest
strategy to counterfeit certain majority
reports from various Reichstag COM
mittees.
Agitation has now been started in
another field. Representatives Of great
economic undertakings who belong to
the boards of directors Of stock COM
panies are to be excluded from po-
litical life. The Socialists have pre-
scented a measure requiring all Deputies
to state to what directories OF stock
companies they belong.
To support their measure the So
cialists have published statistics show
ing how many Deputies of each party
hold such posts. The state party,
against which these statistics were
chiefly directed, thereupon presented q
demand that all Deputies must not
merely divllge their membership in di-
rectorates, but also all the sources OF
their income. The measure probably
will be passed by the Reichstag. But
it will neither divorce politics from
business nor prevent improper in
1uence by big business on the parties.
The fact that Deputy belongs to
board of directors can make him de-
pendent on certain undertakings. This,
however, is only exceptionally the case
in Germany. And no one can prevent
Waf& 1fcfG
holding posts as directors by excluding
them from politics.
Much worse corruption is to be found
in the fact that the representatives OF
big economic undertakings work for
certain syndicates in the Reichstag.
Under the existing election system 1t
not infrequently happens that man
date is brought for such a Deputy. The
promise of a certain sum is made to
tive of the concern in question sure
place on the ticket. However, some
control is possible here because the
Deputy's connections are known. Worse,
although happily rarer. are the cases
Of secret corruption which no law can
touch. These are where individual
Deputies accept payment for favoring or
opposing certain measures. This is
notably true in tax conflicts.
More important still is the dependence
If whole parties on campaign subscrip-
ions. Tobacco and alcohol capital
makes use of this opportunity with sew
eral parties, and that Is the reason why
increases in taxes on tobacco and alco-
mol are especially hard to put through
But there are other forms of political
instance, granting pref
erence to certain firms on public works,
4 practice that plays an important
'ole In Municipalities
It should be pointed out that the So
cialists, who have now begun battle
against the members of corporation d.
.ectorates, take care of their own sup
oorters by giving them directors posts
n public undertakings which are or
yanized as stock companies.
Copyright, 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

are but local in their significance. Over
against this stands the universal wit
ness to the world power of Christ in
the multitudinous temples scattered
over every part of the globe. Judged
only by their multiplicity and extent.
they witness To an historic fact 80
stupendous In Its range and implica-
lions that II taxes the imagination. Our
recognition OF this In the joyous cele-
bration OF Christmas day may fail to
take cognizance Of It's deep import. We
may have brought into our recognition
OF II that which is suggestive OF the
Roman Saturnalia,
We may think OF II ~ marking q
season OF excuses of one kind and am
other, OF extended generosity. of kindly
greetings and WaFm-hearted felieita.
lions, We may think Of Il as a period
In the year when we lay aside our insu-
lar ways at thinking and yalulng life
and regard 1t solely ia terms of giving
and receiving. We signally miss In
this apprehension ut II It's deeper and
richer siGnifiGAnee, II life IN all lie full
ness Ia our supreme quest, then GER
talnly this day brings 10 Hs q new In
depreciation OF its meaning and 10
broadens our horizons, so el0Fif1es the
finer things of our nature that we dare
to think of ourselves as possessors OF
divine qualities and gifts,
Christmas comes to US saying, God
sent forth the spirit OF his Son into
your hearts" 1t reaches down to the
lowliest and humblest, up to the highest
and noblest, and without recognizing
human distinctions confers upon all
alike the power Of recognizing the
fatherhood Of God and the brotherhood
Of man. Some one says:
God sleeps in the stone,
Dreams in the animal,
And awakes in man."
but this awakening of the God-con-
sciousness is indissolubly related to that
which the mighty story OF Christmas
uroclaiYns
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SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
BY THE RIGHT REV. JAMES E. FREEMAN, D. D, LII, d.
Bishop Of Washington

Tert: God sent forth the spirit OF
His Son into your hearts. "-Gdl0-
ttdns. los.
Christmas is the announcement OF q
great fact. Quite apart from all the
ways in which we may interpret 1t in
our homes and in the chosen circles OF
friendship, this day is designed to place
emphasis on one supreme fact-namely,
a new conception of life presented to
mankind in the person of Jesus Christ.
DR.. Van Dyke has called Christmas
THE sunrise of Christianity" 1t Is the
dawn of a new day, the beginning OF a
new kind of life. The homely sim
plicity with which 1t was ushered In
brings it within the range OF the hum
blest and the greatest. The birth OF
conspicuous village, far removed from
our Western World, has affected the
whole course Of human history. changed
the trend of human thinking altered
our habit of life and effected through
out the world what Is commonly des-
ignated Christian civilization"
No matter what our point OF view
may be with reference TO the applica-
ton of this fact to our own individual
conditions, no matter in what light we
may regard the incidents that attended
the first Christmas day, no matter what
our affiliation may be or may not be
with the Christian church, the fact re-
mains that the birth Of the Christ
Child, coupled with the brief public
ministry of this mighty Master, consti-
tute in themselves the most stupendous
event in the long range Of the known
history Of mankind. There have been
other events that have constituted the
turning points in the history Of ma
tions, but nothing recorded Is compare
BILE to what was ushered into life with
the birth of Jesus Christ. The me-
MORALS of human achievement have
been recorded in bronze and marble to
stand as witnesses Of great personals
ties and great eras: but. at best, these
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

year. Income from investments has
been lower. AS a result Of these facts,
more rigid underwriting is being noted
and expenses are being cut wherever
possible, although commissions to agents
and brokers are not likely to be cur
tailed.
The old-established companies have
been through situations like the present
before and are not likely to be worried
or hard hit, but considerable anxiety
seems to exist among some of the new
Corners in the field as to the amount of
their profits.
Much the same situation applies to
casualty insurance as to fire. Work.
mems compensation premiums have
slumped, owing to the reduction IN
working force.
(Copyright. 1e30.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHr1ANpER JOHNSON.

A Role Open TO Every One.
I know a man SO obstinate he will not
change his mind.
In most OF his opinions he is fiexibly
inclined.
But ever since his boyhood hours he
banishes his grief
BY cherishing a very old and comforting
belief
When snowflakes flash and melt along
as holidays draw near.
He says, Its time to think about the
sleigh bells and the deer.
haven't changed my mind regarding
Christmas time, because
I'm as much convinced as ever that
there IS Santa Claus"
He says, Il love the glitter of the tinsel
and the toys.
There is music in the laughter of the
girls and of the boys,
And the generous Christmas spirit that
inspires us once again
Demands sincere expression unto all
my fellowmen.
I shall not hesitate TO travel in the
slush and snow
If necessary, will let some long white
whiskers grow.
believe in the existence Of that ancient
jovial eli.
And If I have TO prove It'll be Santa
Claus myself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

After a brief interview at breakfast
with the President, Henry Ford went
on his way and met with slight motor
accident. Henry Ford accidents are
never serious. No man knows his auto
mobile better than Mr.. Ford, and If, as
a few metaphysical explorers assert,
machinery has some kind of soul,
there is no one who should be so
capable of appealing to it as the great
Detroit inventor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

Many on shipboard with Prof Elm
stein would be tempted to compliment
him by trying to bring up the subject
of relatively in conversation. The
professor is careful to state at the
outset that even If he were to explain
his views, no one would understand
him, and there is doubtless much relief
because of his tactful solution Of so
tedious a situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

Although a comparatively young man
Tor so high a position, Judge Clark
of New Jersey is giving veterans Of
the legal profession something to think
about. The United States Constitution
seems simple and direct to the ordinary
reader, but when a constitutional
lawyer takes it in hand it may be made
to reveal unlimited possibilities of ar
gument and often of dissenting judicial
opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

There is strong sentiment in oppo-
sition to anything that might be called
a dole" There is undoubtedly need
for many kinds of work and the lead
ership needed at present is the kind
that can show the job to the man who
needs it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

Great elaboration usually marks pro-
ceedings in which the United States
Supreme Court figures. In the case of
the New Jersey Interpretation of the
Constitution, the prohibition forces will
no doubt endeavor to see to it that
the august tribunal develops speed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

A remark is attributed to G. Bernard
Shaw to the effect that Americans like
to be abused. Mr.. Shaw has climbed
to an elevated position in the literary
palm tree where he gathers his own
palms and throws coconuts, which
arouse no objection so long as they
never seriously hurt anybody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

People are advised to avoid boarding
their money. The conductors of cabarets
serving dinners to celebrate New Year
eve are already. in some cases. figuring
out cover charges that will eounteract
any tendencies to over-thrift
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

Russian economists are beginning to
inquire whether the Sovietists have not
taken up the old perpetual motion idea
and tried to apply 1t to national
prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

An expense account is a commonplace
matter in ordinary business, but in
politics 1t takes on impressive impor-
lance when 1t runs up into the millions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
The Old Sleigh.

Oh, for the good old-fashioned sleigh!
The horse went travelling on his way.
No fiattened tire would he disclose.
His radiator never froze.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

No attempt has been made to criticize
j. Hamilton Lewis for not relieving
unemployment by spending more money
in his campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
Money Easy in Senate Races.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
At least there is no evidence of a
buyers strike in any of the senatorial
campaigns so far investigated by the
Nye Committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
No Temptation.

From the Buffalo Evening News
You can say one thing for bear
market. 1t doesn't tempt the boys to
make q killing with the company's
money. -
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Securing Material.

why don't you write a novel?"
I'm going To write one" answered
Miss Cayenne. Il have decided to COM
pose a great mystery story"
How will you get your materialP"
Directly from authoritative sources.
i have made list of policemen to be
invited to tea with me every week"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

Congressman do not believe In Santa
Claus, but they want their Christmas
holidays just the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
Another Buy-Now Reason.

From the Detroit News.
The last feeble objection to the
Buy-Now movement has been swept
away. A French astrologer says the
world win go up in smoke January l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
Peace for Mussolini.

From the Mdncie Star.
Premier Afussolini IS said to seek
peace in Italy by naming as@his sue
cessor the father of his son-in -lAw, but
it is more likely that he merely tried
q preserve harmony In the family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21
Lost in the Confusion.

A noble thought was put to work.
We argued and began to shirk,
And sometimes nearly had a row.
That noble thought. Where is 1t nowl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

lone who closes his eyes to the
truth" said Hi Ho, the sage Of China
town. shuts out the light and must
walk through life in uncertainty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-21

Some men," said Uncle Eben, don't
mind losin' a friend near as much as
dey does fohgettin' where dey left an
umbrella"
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Assuring Interest.

What is the usual method of con-
Quoting a senatorial investigation"
We'll" replied Senator Sorghum,
when you decide on an investigation
you start in Immediately believing the
worst"
Jud Tunkins says times are so hard
out his way that he's lookin' for em to
reduce the price of circus tickets.
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