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"These haze no root, iUhich for q
1Dhile believe and In time OF tenptd-
ton fGH GIUdy."-St. Luke, Citi.13.

49,"
The application Of the parallels that
Jesus used from time to time is peril
nent to all ages and to all conditions Of
life. In His parable Of the sower He
deals with the different types of mind,
the soil in which the seeds of truth are
sown. In the present instance He Is
speaking of seed which falls upon thin
soil that has beneath it q hard rock
surface. The superficial character Of
the soil quickly warmed by the sun and
moistened by the rain makes it imme-
diately productive. 1t Is typical, He
declares, of that type of nearer who
when he hears receives the word with
JOY and quickly responds to it. There
is an immediate evidence, not only OF
receptivity but of glad response. Not
withstanding this, the soil being thin,
there Is mo place for the roots to find
secure hold or to draw Sustenance, and
presently the quick growth comes to an
untimely end.
The application of this to the average
nearer is pertinent and intimate. Per-
hapS we OF America are more charac-
teristically responsive to theories, par
ticularly new ones, than other peoples.
As one studies the situation over the
whole area of the country and notes
the quick rise of new institutions, and
the readiness with which their new
found 'isms" are appropriated by the
credulous and unthinking, one is i'm
pressed with Mr.. Barnum's famous
observation that "the people love to be
fooled" Only recently there came to
our desk pamphlet that sets forth the
many cults, new and old, that have
place in our modern life. Thy were
several hundred in number and multi
plying almost weekly. This official re-
port also disclosed the fact that the
number of private agencies directed by
individuals, representative of every type
Of chaTlatanry, ran into the thousands,
and all Of them with their devotees.
Most Of us have q reasonable notion
as to our political, social and professional
Affiliations. While even here we find
that there Is little Of originality on our
part, in the main, we are able to give q
fair account Of ourselves in our relation
to those agencies or enterprises with
which we are connected. When 1t comes
to the deeper and finer things that have
to do with our religious life, 1t Is amaz-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.
Winter Song.

Winter Song.
Outside the window sings q bird
Inside the room an empty cage
Hangs where his singing would be heard,
Our tenderest kindness to engage.
And yet he scorns the proffered ease
And waits beneath the sky so drear,
Lifting lay himself to please,
And confident that Spring draws near.
He waits TO meet what time shall bring,
Reliant on himself alone,
And says, II only ask to sing
OF life and freedom, all my own"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01
BED Tags fOr Reckless Driver.

An Assemblyman IN the New York
Legislature has introduced bill to
compel all motorists convicted Of reck-
less driving TO carry additional license
plates bearing the letters "R. D." in
red on their cars as long Is the motor
vehicle commissioner or the court may
direct. The plates would cost enc
dollar apiece. The author Of the bill,
In introducing it. said, eff the reckless
driver were compelled TO carry q sign
on his car it would give every one an
opportunity to watch their step when
they came up with such Q fellow On
the road
This Is not the FIRST proposal Of It's
kind and Il Is quite likely that IL viii
follow the others into oblivion. The
term reckless driver" is SO flexible
in fact in many States it Is almost at
the discretion Of q policeman TO charge
q motorist either with reckless driving
or speeding--that unless personal injury
or death results, It has comparatively
little bearing on q motorists actual
nlisdeed. In other words, speeding,
regardless of the circumstances sur
rounding the offense, has frequently
been called reckless driving by the
arresting officer. There can hardly be
q yardstick by which to measure al
those who may be charged with this
offense.
Even II the correct punishment for
major trafnc offenses should be the
branding Of motorists, there could b.
4. no fairness in Jumping all those charged
with reckless driving into one class
Their offenses. under the term Of
reckless driving, would be so varied that
injustice would probably be the rule
rather than the exception.
It q patent that punishment fo1
grave offensss such IS driving while In
toxicated. leaving the scene Of an &C
eadsnt without making identity known
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01

School children are the citizens of
the future. 1t is q little too early to
be concerned about whether car fare
and luncheons will become influential
in habit Of thought tending to repress
individual self-reliance. Education is a
safeguard against too great q readiness
to accept benefits without the effort to
deserve them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01

1--WE viii try another court" Al
Capone Is alleged to have whispered TO
one Of the satellites. This remark would
be o large elaboration of the often
doubtful rule Of conduct. "You pay your
money and you take your choice"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01

Metaphors are misleading. The term
Tame duck" was invented a. much in
sympathy as resentment, with little ex-
pectation that 1t would come TO be APP
piled to q fighter in the arena where
fowl meet in hostility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01

Much extraordinary advice is written
and printed as to the possibility Of
ushag hitherto neglected products Of
nature, such, for instance, as weeds, for
food. The advice may not be valuable,
but the research and tipping needed to
present 1t at least do little bit toward
relieving unemployment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01

What the soldiers win do with their
bonus loans causes agitating doubts. At
all events few brokers will consent to
accept such comparatively small sums
as margins in stock market specula-
lions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01

An heir is expected by the Empress
Of Japan. The publication of this news
throughout the world is q reminder Of
great changes since the time that every
event in the Mikados household was
surrounded by the deepest ceremonial
secrecy,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01

Trotsky is at work on . new book.
1t viii open up possibilities Of censor
ship activities more perplexing than
any the Soviet has felt called upon to
undertake. Trotsky was q man Of
energy In Russian affairs, but Of late
his attitude in Soviet politics has not
been that Of q man who could be re.
garded IS in sympathy with the or
ganization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01

English lecturers who make fun Of
psychoanalysis do not hesitate at an
attempt to destroy one of the most
picturesque features Of testimony In
some Of the homicide atrocity trials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01

It IL not long since statesmen were
wishing one another Happy New
Year" Those holiday sentiments fade
as it becomes again apparent that diff
ferences Of opinion are what make q
Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01
Lower Prices for Food
Expected to Come Soon
BY HARDEN CoLFAx.

Publicity, increased competition, or.
perhaps, buyers strike" probably
VIII be counted upon by Congress to
bring about reduction in food prices by
pig distributors in cases where there
Is an unreasonable difference between
the cost of material and the finished
product. No legislation in the near flu
ture Is expected to be recommended by
the Senate Agricultural Committee
when 1t submits, probably just before
the adjournment of Congress next week,
It's report based upon g general inquiry
by . subcommittee into prices of
bread, meat, milk and sugar.
Those who have followed the SUBJ
committees hearings think the publicity
already given is likely to have far
reaching results. Already word has
several OF the big baking companies.
The bakers, however, still insist that
distribution costs are responsible for
the high prices They claim that the
demands Of their customers for special
ingredients, wrappings, freshness and
other special services are responsible
for high prices and that these high
costs will continue even II the prices of
raw materials decline further.
\
During the testimony by an authority
OF the Department of Commerce It was
pointed out that there has been q les
sened consumption of bread, probably
due largely to changes in social habits
and modern diet. Medical testimony
was quoted to the effect that less mus
cular work in mechanical industries
with higher standard of living has re-
suited in fewer people depending on any
single article of diet. Moreover, the
fad among modern women to conform
with the present mode of slender figures
is probably also a factor in the les
sened use of bread.
Members OF the subcommittee ex-
press the opinion that "it Is q menace
to the country for US to reach q con-
dition where bread, milk, meat and
other foodstuffs are controlled by q
few people" However, there is no con-
sensls in favor Of specific legislation.
4 + X 4
With regard to meat and meat
products, prices were found to be high,
but general reduction in the con-
sumption of meat was also noted. One
of the leading packers testified his be-
lief that If retailers would give the con-
Suners the benefit of low prices for
beef, mutton and pork, the consumption
! of meats would be increased.
While the testimony before the COM
mittee seemed to indicate that certain
brands Of sugar were more highly
priced than the cost Of production justi-
fed, on the whole the testimony
brought out the fact that prices for
sugar are now at about the lowest in
| the worlds history. Sugar Is one OF
the world commodities that have been
suffering from the atlment OF over
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stroyed by locating the Library on the
site proposed east Of the Capitol
The Stars opinion on this subject
changed completely in later years and
strongly favored q Capitol Hiil site ard
the abandonment Of the policy Of erect
ing public buildings on park areas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01
An other States and Canada.
Member Of Che Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
patches credited to it or not Otherwise cred
ited in this paper and also the local news
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01
Not So Easy.
Agile.

From the Ann AFbor Daily News.
That Chicago gunman who died OF
pneumonia at the age Of IS attributed
his long life, no doubt, TO his lodging
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"Of course you are sensitive to public
opinion?"
Every sensitive" admitted Senator
Sorghum. II have seen too many men
retired to private life"
"Yet the people seem willing to for
give"
They don't always forgive you.
Sometimes they merely forget you"
Jud Tunkins says you can't foretell
the weather long time in advance any
easier than you can guess wet or dry
in politics.
Brief But Influential Speech.
Though orators arise in turn
To advocate some mighty cause,
He who says, "Move that we adjourn"
win gather in the most applause.
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Nv No Means Care9ree.

BY No Means Carefree.
"A cowboy leads life free from care,
doesn't hep"
mot If he's lucky" answered Cactus
Joe. I'm the event of his landing a
good Wild West job with a movie or q
tent show he has to keep worried all
the time for fear he'll have a run-in
with the director"
ITO think always Of truth" said HI
Ho, the sage Of Chinatown, els to sac
rifice illusions Of pleasure. Beneath
every great beauty there must be .
skeleton"
Not So Easy.
An argument seems very strong
In telling just why things 60 wrong.
An argument may seem but slight
In telling how 10 set things right.
"De hatterer," said Uncle Eben, sis
like de cat who Is slickest and purrs de
most because he is stealin' de cream"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01

wAsHINaToN, d. @.
SUNDAY ..ss.s.s.rxs. March 1, 1881
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-01

In the field Of economies the contest
d between what might h called the
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EHEoDoRE W. MOVES. Editor
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-21

has 200 tickets which he will dis tribute on his way to Juneau. To- date there are prospects of 12 en- tries. mushers from Candle, Kot- zebue. Igloo, Council. Golov1n, and Nulato. expec. to compete for the s150O.00 offered in prize money. The prizes are: s100o.o0 1st, $350.OO End. and $150.00 third.
 The race will be from Nome to GoIoyin and return with 12 hour compulsory stop at Goloyin. The race will start April Sth at 8 am.
 The Borden Race to Cape Nome and return 26 miles, will be run on March 29th.
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-21
DOG RACE POOL STARTED ON TIME OF THE
 CHAMPIONSHIP RAGE

in launching a guessing contest on the running time of the All Alaska Championship Race, it Is the aim of the Nome Kennel Club 10 make this race bigger and bet ter each year, drawing entrants from the outlying districts.
 The net proceeds of the contest will be split 50-50 with the one guessing the nearest to the actual running time of the race. Tickets Ire now on sale in many outlying towns and local stores. Clif Allyn
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-21
EIES HOLD BAR-B-Q

A very large attendance was mani tes; at the Pioneer Barbecue din- nor Fr;dly night. Feb. 2Oth. They ali responded nohly to the efforts of old-tme chefs to put On d re- past of the country and entertain each other for one eyen.nL each year.
 The menu con isted of barbe- cued reindeer. preceded by de licious fruit cocktail, peas. mashed potatoes. olives. pickle, cranberry sauce ice cream and walters
 Every one gave solemn vote of thanks to the wonderful ability of the cooks in preparing such a fine meal.
 Vice president Nels Swanberg introduced the toastmaster of the evening. past president Thos D. Jensen, who presided over the en- tertainment of the evening
 1. p'ano solo. rendered by Ii ,S Lorene Hagen.
 3 short talk by Wm Arthurs on early pioneer life.
 3 Stories of Council by A. Bahlke. f Mrs. NJ. J. Walsh. president of the Women Pioneers of Alaska. igloo No. 1, gave short. detailed story of the life of the pioneer settlers in this section and com pared their life with life today ,. A violin solo by Miss Virginia isnmen accompanied by Mrs. D. E. Crowley
 ! $. Professor F.. !. Beck was cali- ed on for a few remarks, and in years in Alaska. believed he could be left out of the cheechacco class
 '. Judge Lomen related many an interesting story concerning stam- pedes in this country.
 Jack Starr Secty of the Men Pion- eers also gave a very good disser- tation on life in the north. 9. Mrs. A. T. McLain. related per- sonal experiences of living with the Eskimos in uninhabited stretch es of country.
 10. Vice President Swanberg gave some interesting stories of stam- pedes around Nome. A. Polet. Dave Gray. Jim Corrigan, NJ. J. Walsh. Miss Morgan. Al Car ey. John Litchenberg all gave in- teresting and humorous stories con cerning the life of pioneers in by gone days.
 At the completion of the even ing the toastmaster requested ev eryone to be on the lookout for good stories for next years barbe- iCue dinner.
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-21

Representative elect George He,- Ierich who spent d short vacation in California since leaving Nome, wired friends that he and Mrs. Hellerich are leaving Seattle today via steamer for Juneau to attend the sessions of the Alaska Legisla ture. He further stated he would he glad when he time arrives to return to Nome
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-21

The third card party of the Eag le trophy series was played last Tuesday evening. Feb. l7th. d large attendance being present. Ladies receiving prizes were Mrs Tolbert Scott, Mrs. A Polet, Mrs. James HrWjr. Gent -men receiving prm- es "o.h Mix Blum. Chas. Lewis. and (. F Rice. in he order nam ed. The next party will he given on Saturday. Marru 7th.
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-21

Captain Jack Hammer. former well known skipper i" northern waters will return to Nome from he states about May 1st and will he associated with the Lomen Com mercial Co.,, waterfront activities, according to a wire received by the local office Of the company here.
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-21

John Wagner upon the complaint of Pete Bloomberg was arrested this week for assault with d dan gerous weapon Later Mir. Wag- per was again arrested on another ohargc sworn to by Marshal Jon ps. Bonds were furnished in both cases by MT. Wagner.
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-21
NOTICE

All dog owenrs will please keep loose dogs and teams not in the race of the race course Sunday. kept of the race course between F. N. and 2:3O pm.
 NOME KENNEL CLUB
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-21

with outlying sections requesting them 10 hold meetings and com municate their needs to the cham Der as soon as possible.
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-21
LOCAL NEWS

Tomorrow, Sunday Feb. 22nd. is Washington's birthday. The local lodge of Masons are giving their annual Washington birthday social tonight al the Masonic Temple
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-21

The A. B. Costume party a their Aa!i saturday evening, February i4th. WAS well attended Many aew and novel costumes nade the.r
 ppetrlnee and gave >ary pleas ing aspect to the affair. A feature of the rostumius was that masks were not worn anj no prizes war;
 4. Wae affair W., :nvitational tas ,3oor arize a s2".oo gold piece, be ing awarded to Chas. w Thornton. h,ld,r ot the lucky number it3.
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-21

Th. chamber of Commerce will hold meeting followed by smok nr na2. Thursdav, Feb. 26th, at s pm. at he Log Cabin home of the chamber It is desired tat not only the members attend, but also the public in general which has been invitet. The purpose of the pub lie meeting is to give anyone who may nave suggestions to offer for needed legislation in this section, an opportunity to present same, eith CT. ia writing or personal utterance
 The legislative committee of the chamber has taken up the matter
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-21
PRoTNCT YOUR SAVINGS

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-05
MOVIE STARS MAY BE BEAUTIFUL,
BUT NOT DUMB, BOOK SALES SHOW
Screen Favores Spend Average of 500 to $50 Month
for Books-Dislike Cheap Literature.

husband, Douglas Fairbanks, jr., spends
money on art books.
Josef Won Sternberg, the director, and
Lowell Sherman collect the better ero-
tica When Richard Barthlemess mar
ried, William Powell's wedding present
was shelf of exotic literature, and
BarthlemeSs since has been increas-
ing 1t.
Dislike Cheap Fiction.
Ruth Chattertons favorite reading is
plays, and Ann Harding and Helen
Twelvetrees enjoy sophisticated fiction.
Marie Provost stresses Russian litera-
ture, and Lois Moran buys philosophy
in quantity. Conway Tearle likes high
class fiction, and Wesley Ruggles pre-
ferS books of Importance" especially
biography.
Fiction about Hollywood naturally is
read with lively curiosity, but as a rule
booksellers cannot give away the usual
cheap, popular fiction.
OF course. some stars don't read all
they buy. There's the case of Ralph
Bellamy, Ruth Chattertons new leading
man IN "Laurels and the Lady," and
Frank Conroy, who share q rented
house. The place having large book
shelves, they ordered filters" from a
second hand store. The bill was SIS
and they received everything from trash
to Shakespeare and Victor Hugo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-05
ILEArlA BETROTFIED
TO ARCHDUKE DE BOURBON
Engagement Ceremony Held
in Castle of Umrich in Pres
ence of Queen Marie.
King Carol TeIegraphS Sane
tion-Wedding Ceremony
Is Set for June.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BUCHAREST, Rumania, May S.
Princess Ileana, 22-year-old daughter
of Queen Mother Marie, is betrothed to
Archduke Anton de Bourbon. nephew
of the late Emperor Charles Of Austria
Hungary.
The engagement ceremony has been
held in the Castle of Umrich, near
Freiburg, Germany. Those attending
included Queen Marie, the Grand Duke
Cyril and Princess Thyra of Russia and
the Prince and Princess of Hohenzol-
lern.
Princess Ileana's name has been
linked with many a member Of Euro
pean royalty, including the Prince of
Wales, King Boris of Bulgaria and
Crown Prince Humbert Of Italy. These
rumorS were put to rest in January,
1880, when it was announced she would
wed Count Alexander of Hochberg son
of the Prince of Piess. Subsequently
the engagement was Cancelled under I'M
explained circumstances.
Accompanied by Queen Marie. she
visited the United States in 1925 and
was we'll received. She dined at the
White House, attended a dance at West
Point and narrowly escaped injury in
an automobile accident near Chicago.
She sailed for home with her heart
intact.
Archduke Anton is 30 years old and
an aviator of note. When the Austro-
Hungarian monarchy fell after the war
he went to Spain with the royal family
and became an engineer. Having
bought plane from his savings, he was
awarded a prize by Austrian authorities
last July as the first flyer to touch
Vienna in a round Europe flight.
He is the son Of the late Ar,.lduke
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-05
PASSENGER HURT
IN CAR ACCIDENT
Trolley Jumps Track as Ken
iIWorth Citizens Hold Pro-
test Meeting.
While the Kenilworth Citizens Asso-

While the Wentworth Citizens Asso-
citation last night was in session pro-
testing the condition of street car tracks
on Kenilworth avenue, which caused
the cars to Jump the tracks, a Wash
ington Railway & Electric Co. trolley
left the rails less than a half mile
from where the meeting was being held,
seriously injuring passenger. 1t is the
third such mishap on the Kenilworth
avenue line recently, citizens IN the
vicinity claim.
William Cooper, So years old, Of 1903
L street southeast, the injured man, was
removed to the Casualty Hospital. He
was thrown to the floor of the street
car when it left the tracks near Ben
ming road northeast. The crew OF the
car was Motormarl Henry A. Scoggtng
of 767 Twentieth street northeast and
Conductor William r. King OF Seat
Pleasant, Nd.
The Kenilworth Citizens group,
meeting in the Kenilworth School, had
criticized the condition Of the tracks,
alleging that cars jumping the tracks
constituted a menace to public safety.
Cooper was the most seriously hurt
of 10 persons reported injured in a Sc
ries of traffic accidents which occurred
in the Capital and its environs late
yesterday afternoon and last night.
Among the other victims were Bessie
King, colored, 38 years old, Of 3o8 L
street; Sergt. Henry MiSkell. 40, of the
park police; Bernard Taylor, 5 years
old, Of 472 F street southwest; Lee
knight, 90. SIC Thirteenth street;
Harry GaSkins, 20, 1913 c street north
east: Mrs. Inbia D. Nicholson. IS, OF
1913 c street northeast; Mrs. Anne v.
Hath, 1914 Park road; Selma Krupsaw,
ID, 4409 Fifteenth street, and Rodney
Flaverkeys, II, 1921 Irving street.