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Evening star., 1932-01-17

or not. The natural question in the
minds of the magnates Is whether his
services, or his attractiveness as a
drawing card, could possibly be wosth
that amount of money. They have de-
cided in the negative, though not SO
decisively as in the case Of the un-
fortunate Wilson, who had the Ill luck
to have what is known in the game as
bad season" at the bat.
Base ball is in fact a cheap form OF
public entertainment During the years
when other rates were rising the base
ball admission prices remained un-
changed. Players salaries rose, but the
individual gate money stayed where 1t
was before the boom. Any move to
advance the admission prices would un-
doubtedly be resented by the followers
of the sport, who have sustained losing
clubs-and there must be seven losers
in each league to one winner-without
demur to the scale Of tickets. The
club owners in effect pay the taxes on
the tickets although there is a fiction
to the contrary. They pay heavy taxes
on their real estate holdings and on
their profits, If any. The star players
are the chief gamers from the popular
ity of the sport.
II any of these conspicuous figures
in the game remain outside Of the fold
this coming season because Of their re-
fusal to sign at lower rates they will
have little sympathy from the public.
They will be missed for q while, but
their places will be quickly filled. Per-
haps new stars will be developed in
consequence Of their recalcitrance. The
games will be as lively as ever, the
enthusiasm will be as high. The
chances are that these considerations
will cause even the most grievouSly
disappointed of the performers to take
their cuts-after much dickering, Of
course-snd go at their work in the
Spring with disposition to demon
strate that they are worth more to their
clubs. The net result should be the
establishment Of more even distribu-
ton Of the salaries and the encourage
ment of the players who are now get
ting only moderate pay.
Evening star., 1932-01-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Not the Same.

Not the Same.
"It's a very curious Winter!" said the
man who likes to tell
With feeling of the way things used
to be.
Why, yonder on the river-I remember
it full we'll
The skaters used to speed with care
less glee;
Perhaps you'll find 1t diticult to credit
what I say,
But January in the years gone>by
A quantity of real snow would place
upon display;
Twas cold, but very pleasing to the
eye.
we used to hear the sleigh bells sound
ing far into the night;
We saw the frost upon the window
pane;
We watched the youngster on his Sled
in swift intrepid flight,
And sang a jolly Wintertime refrain
These modern innovations prove puz-
zle more or less.
The numerous improvements that we
Have even reached the climate and
compel us to confess
That a Winter isn't what it used to
bel"
Evening star., 1932-01-17
Transfer of Roosevelt From Porto Rico
To Philippines Raises Interesting Queries

have interested themselves earnestly In
the self determination" idea. Senol
Osnena is devoted to that idea. He is
intensely in favor Of self determine
ton" for the Filipinos.
United States officials thereupon say
to him:
How about self determination for
the Mohammedans Of the Island OF
Sulu? How about self determination
for the MoroS of the Island of Min
danao? They are not fond of Fill
pinos. They object to being ruled by
F1lipinos. They were well armed. They
surrendered their arms not to the Fill
pinos, but to us. We took their
weapons away from them. We render
ed them defenseless. Are we now to
give them over, in their defenseless
condition, into the hands Of Filipino
statesmen and soldiers, whom they re-
gard not only as aliens, but as op-
pressors?"
This question is not an easy one to
which to frame retort. The Philip
pine Islands do not racially or religi-
ously constitute one country. They
constitute several countries. There is
no more reason why the Island of
than why the Island of Britain should
rule the Island of Ireland The Irish
have achieved the Irish Free State
and the Mohammedans of Sulu would
struggle for a Sulu free state as soon
as there was an independent Philippine
government at Manila.
The feeling in administration quar-
ters at Washington Is decidedly SYM
pathetic to the claims of Sulu and Of
Mindanao Filipino feeling, on the
other hand, is decidedly attached to
the principle of philippine Islands
unity"
The conflict then comes down to
this:
United States officials say: "If in
dependence for the Filipinos, then in
dependence for the Mohammendans
and the Moros from all external au-
thority whatsoever"
The Filipino independence leaders
respond: Independence for us from
you, but no independence Of the Mo-
hammedans and of the Moros from
U.S."
That is a knot that Col. Roosevelt
will presumably endeavor to unite. His
experience in Porto Rico, as all on
lockers here have noted, has much ma
tured him. He has gained greater
gravity of Judgment and even of de-
meanor. 1t is conceded that he will
have an appropriate use for all of it at
Manila. The outcome Of his governor
generalship there may well be that
some device may be found whereby an
enlarged autonomy may be granted to
the Filipinos, together with some guar
anteed autonomy for minority ele-
ments which vehemently repudiate-
and which would violently resist-the
prospect of unrestricted Filipino dom
nance.
(Copyright, 1922
Evening star., 1932-01-17
The Chicago Worlds Fair.

The United States Government can
be saved from the embarrassing role
of absent host 70 the nations of the
world through enactment Of the Chi
cago century Of progress exposition bills
reported favorably last week to the
Senate and House.
Congress nearly three years ago re-
quested the President to invite the ma
tions TO the exposition of 1888, in cele-
bration of the one hundredth anniver-
sary of the incorporation of Chicago as
municipality. This President Hoover
did on November 6, 1929, in proclama-
ton TO the end that there may be
shown in Chicago examples of contri-
buttons made to that progress by the
peoples of many nations and in order
that the achievements and inventions
of the great men of the world in science,
in art, in drama and in sport, as well
as In industry and agriculture, may be
fittingly acknowledged and acclaimed"
The action Of Congress and Of the
President involved for the United States
Government a sacred obligation. At the
time the House Ways and Means Com
mittee was considering the resolution
TO request the President to invite for
eign nations, then Representative and
now Speaker Garner pointed out with
! far-Seeing wisdom that an invitation
to the various nations certainly meant
that the United States Government
should be at the Chicago Fair in 1888
as host. Accordingly the resolution as
passed provided that the Government
was not to be obligated to any expense
other than for suitable representation" "
The bills pending in Congress provide
for that representation, and that only,
as the Chicago Exposition authorities
have announced that they will accept
no subsidies from the Federal State or
city governments. The bills would au-
thorize an appropriation of s1,725, 900,
consisting of Assistant Secretary Of
State Castle, Assistant Secretary Of
Agriculture Dunlap and Assistant Sec
retary Of Commerce Young appointed
by President Hoover in pursuance Of q
resolution Of Congress.
Despite adverse economic conditions,
nine natiors-France, Greece, China,
Guatemala, tEcuador, Honduras, Mexico,
Japan, and Lithuania-have already ac-
cepted the Presidents invitation. Large
committees are working on participa-
ton in Great Britain, Norway, Sweden
Denmark, and Hungary. Active con-
sideration OF the matter OF participation
is being given in Finland, Jugoslavia,
Poland, Spain, Czechosloyakia, Ru-
mania, Austria, Colombia and Peru.
Furthermore, Turkey and Persia have
promised to send to the United States
for the exposition their choicest art
treasures.
Definite action on the matter OF exhi-
bition at the exposition, however, has
in the case Of many nations awaited
action by the United States Govern
ment. The favorable report Of the
government participation bills In the
Senate and House will serve to encour-
age such action abroad, and the speedy
enactment of such bill will assure 1t.
Evening star., 1932-01-17

On the years business every man,
woman and child of the farm popula-
ton realized a loss of $50 as compared
with the previous year. This would
mean about $450 per family.
In some years the price OF one crop
holds up fairly well, while that OF an
other is down. This tends to bring in
some cash. This year everything seems
to have joined the steady downward
trend. On the other hand, this year
has seen no failure of any crop. Every
element in the situation, therefore, ac-
centuates the situation of less money
but more food.
Iowa is held up as a typical farm
State. Taking rs different crops raised
in Iowa, 1t is found that in 1891 these
were worth $225,265 900. This Is Just
50.4 per cent of the value of the same
26 crops for the five years preceding
A striking statement illustrating what
has happened to prices is that in any
year preceding 1880 Iowas corn crop
alone was worth more than all 26 of
her crops in 1881.
Lower Than Pre-War Prices.
During the years since the World
War it has been customary to speak
| of pre-war prices as representing low
average. Consumers have sighed for
the old pre-war days before the cost
of living rose. Present-day farm
prices make those Of 1914 look rich.
For the years from 1910 to 1914 1t
is found that the average price of cot
ton was 1872 cents per pound. A COM
parable figure now Is 81 cents. Corn
in the pre-war days was bringing SIT
cents per bushel; now it is 36.6 cents.
Wheat was quoted then at 86.7 cents
I,nl ) l.
The same story is told all down the
line. The pre-war days paid farmers
up to twice as much for their produce
An interesting comparison is of the
price of horses. In 1914 horses brought
$131. while now they bring only s57.
Wool furnishes an interesting exhibit.
With all the tariff fighting there has
been over schedule K and with the
very high rates now in effect, IL is noted
that while in 1914 wool brough 1875
cents pound it now goes begging at
1871 cents.
Indeed, all of these prices stimulate
interesting reflections on the effect OF
the tariff. The present tariff act was
passed after the calling of special
session of Congress for the express
purpose of increasing the rates on agri-
cultural products. The increases were
voted anu, despite the CElllCISh Ol
some sections Of the country, are In
effect. Their effect seems to have been
to lower prices to the farmer.
Yields are bigger than they were In
pre-war days and although the pop
ulation keeps mounting, production of
food keeps pace. 1t seems possible that
the structure of the Nation may under
go fundamental change and that
the pastoral side will increase in i'm
portance as the tyranny of the ma
chine Is challenged.
This tale of steadily declining prices
for farm produce, in the face Of all
the special privileges which have been
accorded the farmer and the develop
ment of labor saving devices and IA
cilities for his convenience, will not
encourage any one to 60 back to the
farm to make money. But 1t may en-
courage some to 60 back for square
meal, nights sleep on feather bed
with the sound of rain falling lulling
ly on the roof, and the house aro-
matte with the incense of wood fires
and the smell Of apples.
Evening star., 1932-01-17
THE FEAR COMPLEX
BY THE RIGHT REV. JAMES E. FREEMAN, d. ID. ILL., u.
Bishop OF Washington.

with high courage attack problems
that seem to the less courageous un-
solyable. Sabatini, in recent lllum-
mating article, maintains that the
present demand is for real leadership
and as he scans the horizon he falls 10
discover the type that the present emer-
ppncv demands Study and obServa-
tion make evident the qualities that
contribute to true leadership. Among
these we discover deep reIlglous con-
viction that diSposseSses fear ana SUD-
stitutes for 1t g. burning passion Tor
righteous cause. The supreme exemp-
lar of the fearless leader is to be touno
in the Man of Nazareth. MunkaScy In
his great picture, Christ Before PLATE, y
makes the heroic figure of the Master
dominate the whole scene. Standing
before plate, He makes the petty ruler
look mean and despicable. When the
APOSTLE Paul appeared before Felix, an
other petty ruler, so strong was his eX-
pressed conviction that Felix trembled
It was the triumph OF a fearless man
in the face of a petty deSpot.
There Is vast difference between
that kind of courage born OF necessity
in some great emergency and the kind
that stands us in stead under all con-
ditions and under all circumstances.
The latter Is type that Is calm, dis
passionate and deliberate, that is born
of a great conviction, a conviction sus-
tained by an unfaltering allegiance to
high Christian principles. 1t Is the kind
that gave to Edith Cavell the strength
and fortitude to face firing squad in
that early morning hour, and to do so
in the consciousness that she was pay
ing the price for duty unhesitatingly
discharged 1t was the kind that made
Cardinal Mercier the noblest figure in
Belgium, withstand the arrogance of
the invader, as he sought to protect the
flock committed to his care.
The leadership of the fearless Christ
has repeatedly changed critical situa-
tions and brought to disorderly world
fresh courage and hope. We supremely
need this today to dissipate our fears
and restore our courage.
Evening star., 1932-01-17
Education i'm America
Not Hit by Depression
BY HARDEN COLFAx.

General education of the youth Of the
land Is one thing that has not suffered
a setback during the business depres-
sion. In fact, information disclosed to-
day by the National Education Associa-
ton indicates that the past year saw
the largest university, college and pub
lie school enrollmentS in the history Of
the country.
In one respect depression and unem-
ployment have contributed directly to
the promotion of education. Failing off
in the attendance Of continuation"
schools is attributed to the fact that
many boys and girls who otherwise
would have gone to work on finishing
the grammar grades began high school
courses in 1881 because no jobs were
available. Similarly, the universities
and colleges or commercial or other
vocational institutions received many a
promising freshman because there was
little in the world Of business to lure
the high school graduate from the class
room. Data collected by the Federal
Board for Vocational Education show
that the enrolment in Federally=aided
classes in 1881 increased by 1872 per
cent over that of the preceding year.
Only the private primary and prepar-
atory schools have been hit by the di-
minishing incomes of the heads of fam
lilies. 1t Is apparent from the statistics
that the free public schools are draw
ing heavily from these institutions. In
Chicago, for example, the Education
Association Is informed, the annual in
crease In enrolment in public schools
during the two depression years has
been double the increase OF the two
preceding years.
The ONCE of Education OF the De-
partment of Interior has found In It's
study of colleges and universities indi-
cations of much increased interest
in commercial and vocational educa-
ton both on the part OF adults ana
younger people throughout the country.
An eVer-increasing number OF inquiries
are being received at the office from
every State in the Union for 1nforma-
ton concerning commercial education
Students ask where they can study en-
ginering and chronological supJecS'
professional courses and purely COM
mercial courses. Many inquiries come
from young men who wish to become
physicians, X-ray specialists, engineers,
druggists, designers and many other
kinds Of "gainful' workers.
X X 4
The largely increased numbers OF
those who seek scholarships and other
financial aid complicates the problem
of the universities, and colleges because
their available fund.- have shrunk,
Evening star., 1932-01-17

owing to the decreased value of their
stocks, bonds and other investments. A
reduced building program and de-
creased salaries at many institutions
have made the task of the universities
and colleges more difficult.
Partly as a result of the turning to
commercial and vocational occupations
there Is at present such shortage of
commercial teachers in the United
States that training schools cannot sup
ply the demand. Referring to this
shortage, J. o. Malott, specialist in
commercial education at the Federal
Office OF Education, warns teachers and
pupils of hazards of short commerce
courses as defeating their own purpose.
He advises persistence in these courses
and points to the fact that, during the
past two years, many of the most pro-
gressive higher institutions of the coun-
try have asked the Office for assistance
In establishing new curricula for train
ing adults AZ well Is youths In gainful
occupations.
(copyright, lss7)
Evening star., 1932-01-17

Tert, st. Luke. Tri26: MEMS hearts
failing them for fear, and for
LOOKING after those things
1Chich are coming on the
EARTH"
Nothing is more common to us than
what the psychologists call "a fear COM
plex." So common is it that an an
cient writer speaks of those "wno
through fear of death are all their life
time subject to bondage" He might
have included the fear of life as well as
the fear of death. 1t begins with child
hood and the fancied apprehension of
impending danger. 1t goes with lis
through the period of our school life,
the fear of possible failure and the lack
of confidence in our ability to meet the
tests of examinations; 1t continues with
US through our active commercial and
social life and casts shadows across the
paths we are pursuing. We are rarely
without it and at times it becomes the
common experience Of all races and
peoples. Fear epidemics we are all too
familiar with, possibly more so today
than ever before.
John Oliver writes an illuminating
book on Fear" which is no exaggera-
ton of what this dire mental seizure
works in the life of an otherwise strong
and stable person. The statesman and
economist is telling us today that the
loss of confidence which prevails around
the world is directly due to the un-
founded apprehensions and fears that
have laid hold of the hearts and minds
of men. Our fears are such stuff as
dreams are made Of" and we walk In
shadows, the victims largely of our own
hU q
ming of a new year to dissipate our fears
and with fresh courage attack the prob
lens that confront us we should speed
lily emerge from our present abnormal
condition.
1t is conspicuously true that those
who now and again rise to lead people
out of their difficulties are those who
refuse to be bound bY fear. and who
Evening star., 1932-01-17

1t is stated that in Egypt at present
there are 152 husbands and 687 wives
who are under ten years of age. So
cially inclined persons in that country
must get all tagged out from attending
golden and diamond wedding celebra-
tions alone
Evening star., 1932-01-17

The depression must be tremendously
accentuated for some who are up at
Lake Placid, ali be-sweatered and be-
skiied watching a temperature of sc
degrees suck up the Adirondack SHOWS
while trout feed flippantly in flooded
streams.
Evening star., 1932-01-17
Suspended Animation.

Have you ever known any case Of
suspended animation" asked the young
woman with an inquiring mind.
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum.
Examples of suspended animation are
presented by some Of the most inter-
esting laws on our statute books"
Evening star., 1932-01-17

Concerning the famed dissenting
opinions of Mr.. Justice Holmes, now
retired from the Supreme Bench, it
is said: I'm many cases the dissenting
opinions of one generation were the
majority view of the next" So ap-
plicable is this axiom to so many
circumstances that it is hard to un-
derstand how oblivious thereof men
and women can remain.
Evening star., 1932-01-17

Mrs. Ghandi has Joined her illus
trious husband in jail by order of the
British authorities. Now if the latter
can just add the goat to the incarcer-
ated group, the whole desperate gang
will have been rounded up
Evening star., 1932-01-17

The Postmaster General in his an
nual report covering 1892 will un-
doubtedly announce a vast increase in
business for January and February, due
to the rapid movement in all directions
of unsigned base ball contracts.
Evening star., 1932-01-17

First editions of the Horatio Alger
books are finding their way into printed
lists issued by dealers in rare books.
How the sophisticated have snickered
over the typical Algerian boy hero-and
would be right this minute for few
more Of him in the flesh.
Evening star., 1932-01-17
Confusing.

DO you approve of slang2"
No." replied Mr.. Cumrox. Its too
much trouble. It's as hard to know
what slang Is permissible as it is to
guess the right implement for every
course at big dinner"
Evening star., 1932-01-17

The names of some legislators will
go ringing down the corridors Of time
only because they recommended or
threatened impeachment Of some high
Government of1cial.s
Evening star., 1932-01-17
An Appeal for Sympathy.

This penitentiary is not properly
conducted" said the prisoner.
It know it." said the warden. You'll
only have to stay here a few years. But
I'll probably be hanging around the
rest of my life"
Evening star., 1932-01-17

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
20 the use for republication OF all news olS
patches credited to 1t Or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local news
published herein All rights OF publication OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1932-01-17
Temptation.

Its unfortunate that battleships
cost too much"
"Yes. The amount that can be saved
by not building one is a terrible temp
tation to short-sighted economy"
Evening star., 1932-01-17
The Questioners.

The Information" man gave way
To sudden animosity.
The worlds gone mad heard him
say,
With idle curioSityl"
Evening star., 1932-01-17
OpticaI Illusion.

The lobster, with its fearful phiz,
Looms up a mystery complete!
The strangest thing about 1t Is
That it is really good to eat
Evening star., 1932-01-17

An American college or university
might be described as a combination OF
an information booth and a Juvenile
protective association.
Evening star., 1932-01-17

Gould 1t be possible that Japan has
been suffering from a visual error all
this time by misreading mine power"
as mine pins?
Evening star., 1932-01-17

China holds that Japan is actually
at war. She ought to know, If any one
does.
Evening star., 1932-01-17
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Evening star., 1932-01-17

Are not those Potomac Park cherry
blossoms Just a bit slow IN emerging?
Evening star., 1932-01-17

Sometimes" said Uncle Eben, "a
man gifts credit foh outlivin' his useful
ness when he never had any"
Evening star., 1932-01-17
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"OfHce OF superintendent Of Schools,
''Mariposa County, Calf
con behalf of the children of our
county, the teachers. trustees and fel-
low workers, I wish to thank you for
the beautiful portrait-poster of Gen
George Washington which I received
through the cooperation of our worthy
Senators and congressman
1T will indeed be appreciated by
every citizen of our county, and we
are going to put forth every effort to
make 1882 a wonderful year in the
commemoration of our first great
leader
Evening star., 1932-01-17
Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

The question of new home for the
Library of Congress, then, as for many
-, years past, housed
Action on Library in the west front
-. -.,, w Of the central sec