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Evening star., 1934-12-30
LIES TOMORROWS
BY THE RIGHT REV. JAMES FREEMAN D. L. D. D. C. l..
Bishop OF Washington

ed to what we believed was Gods plan
and purpose concerning us, we are
conscious that our life has not been
without def1niteness Of design. It is
true that we can make or mar this
design by our failure to live up to ou,-
highest ideals, by our mistaken judg-
ments or our tendency to follow the
line of least resistance.
As we take our survey of the past
at this vantage point we are compelled
to recognize how many of the plans
we projected failed of accomplishment
through some fault in ourselves. The
advantage Of beginning new year Is
that it marks new start. No matter
what liabilities we incurred in the year
that Is closing, we feel sense of salts
faction that we are beginning a new
chapter, and this gives us fresh hope
and quickens us with a determination
to make the tomorrows better than
the yesterdays.
Three things are indispensable to
efficient living: First, an unquestion-
ing belief in God, belief that Is ex-
pressed in simple but definite terms;
a belief that prompts us at every stage
Of our journey to seek through prayer
His guidance and purpose concerning
us. To begin each new day by a brief
period Of contemplation, for the pur-
pose Of getting clearer vision of what
we believe He wills us to be, Is both
refreshing and inspiring. Second, to
believe in ourselves, our capacities and
aptitudes and to employ them to the
fullest extent In that sphere of service
in which the best that Is in us shall
have its fullest and finest expression.
This means consistent daily test of
our fitness and the steady pursuit of
the course to which we are committed.
Finally, to believe in our fellows and
the time in which we live. 1t is diff
cult to make progress without playing
the game Of life with those about us
and to do SO with confidence In their
good will. 1t Is equally difficult to be
out Of accord with the times and con-
ditions in which our life is cast.
May it be happy new year to all
Of us and may all our tomorrows be
better than our yesterdays. THE light
is shining on the road ahead, and it
shines nowhere else"
Evening star., 1934-12-30

States used regularly to be each
others best customer. Senseless tariff
policies on both sides Of the border
destroyed that relationship, which
both peoples found so profitable. The
Dominion's readiness to continue to
trade literally with Uncle Sam is
clearly proved by its preference for
our wares, rather than for made-in-
Britain goods. It is much to be hoped
that as a result Of forthcoming recip-
rocal tariff negotiations business re-
lations between Canada and ourselves
will be restored to their old-time
status.
Evening star., 1934-12-30
An Indiscreet Young American.

It would be decidedly interesting to
know just what it was that the young
American woman who is now under de-
tention in Germany said to the customs
guard who examined her luggage at
the frontier. The reports of her ar
rest merely state that she made insult
ing remarks about the Reichsfuehrer.
This would indicate that the old
kaiserian prohibition Of 'lese majeste"
is still in force and that it Is a griev-
Gus offense to say anything derogatory
to the head Of the state. It may be
that the young woman was simply
annoyed by the manner In which the
customs guard went through her be-
longings, and, as is the case on many
occasions at American ports Of entry,
expressed her indignation in pointed
terms. This always a futile perform
ance. Indeed, it is often worse than
that, provoking reprisals in the form
OF charges of smuggling. The best
policy is to submit in silence to these
material inquisitions.
Herr Hitler. brooks no criticism and
1t is the height Of folly for the visitor,
especially one with q German back
ground, as apparently in the present
case, to use scornful or insulting Ian
guage respecting the present head of
state. If diplomatic Intervention is
invoked In this case the approach
should be in terms Of request rather
than demand for the release of the
outspoken young woman, who, of
course. cannot conceivably be sub
jected to any severe punishment for
her indiscretion. This Government.
If it should act in the case, should
bear in mind that it would be itself
much annoyed if visitor to these
shores should, upon entrance, give
vent to expressions Of scorn and ridi-
cule for the President and the Amer
lean administrative system.
Evening star., 1934-12-30

No matter how occupied our todays,
we are ever living in anticipation of
our tomorrows. Most Of us, no matter.
how strenuous or how active our
present, are mortgaging the time that
Is to be.
The record for 1884 is a closed one
and all we can do as we survey 1t is
to attempt to discover the use we have
made Of its hours and days. A new
diary lies before us and already, as we
scan its pages, we note how many Of
the days are already committed to
definite tasks and obligations. In
part we shape our present by what
we are to do in the future. We readily
assume the continuance of health and
strength and anticipate with e degree
of assurance that the year ahead is
to find us ready and willing to as
sumo every obligation that is laid upon
us.
The very practical writer of st.
James says in his Epistle: go to
now, ye that say, today or tomorrow
we will go into such city, and con-
tinue there year, and buy and sell.
and get gain: Whereas We know not
what shall be on the morrow" It
is simply an edmonton suggestive
Of the uncertainty Of the tenure of
life, and Is designed to remind us of
its frailty and incapacity to reckon
definitely with its tomorrows. Many
Of us in our calculations, for one
reason or another, never hesitate to
mortgage the future. 1t is character
istic Of others, largely through coward
ice, to postpone the assumption of OBJ
legations, fearful lest mistakes be
made. To face the future courageously
and hopefully is the right attitude,
but. to enter the portal of a new
year with the assurance that there
is divinity that shapes our ends
is far better. 1t is true that we do
not know what shall be on the NOR
row." but If we have confidence that
our lives are not without design; in
fine, II we recognize that there Is
plan and purpose in it all, we move
on our course with a sense of con-
fidence born Of the conviction that
II God be for us who can be against
us?"
As we consistently review the years
that have passed and If we have yield
Evening star., 1934-12-30

rest, in the end. with the Commis-
sioners.
With the exception Of the Board Of
Education, the Commissioners already
possess the appointive power in re-
spect to citizens boards; already ex-
ercise, in the case Of the Board Of
Public Welfare, the veto power in ap-
pointments by the board. They al
ready exercise the great power over
estimates which is subjugated, in turn,
to the power of the Bureau Of the
Budget. The Commissioners and the
community will want to know what
advantages are contained in Mr..
Prettyman's proposed extension Of
power over citizens boards and what
existing benefits must be surrendered
to obtain them. No specific advantages
are suggested, for generalizations con-
corning the advisability of centralized
authority do not apply in the District
where all power rests with Congress.
And the benefits to be lost are mani
fest.
Evening star., 1934-12-30

and has been credited with being
worth several army corps to the Union
forces.
People read with will in the earlier
days, it appears. Gen. Lew Wallace's
Ben Hur," the Prince of India" and
so on; the works Of z. p. Roe, OF
William Dean Howells and all that
generation sold more heavily than the
average novel Of today, and the rec
ord held against all American best
sellers was that achieved by Charles
Sheldon's I'm His Steps," which ex-
ceeded 100000 copies.
Books cost less in those days than
now. For long time the stand
ard price Of an average sized novel
was $l.08, although how that odd
numbered price was fixed is not clear
just now. With the advance Of the
twentieth century prices began to rise,
reaching figures ranging from 50 to
$3.50 for the same sized volume.
Nevertheless, there was steady growth
in the book-publishing business, the
most notable development being the
increase in the number Of titles issued.
For example, the Census Bureau
report for 1904 shows value of $53,-
$4,000. Just before the depression
in 1929 this figure had reached $780,
015,000. The World War stimulated
the publishing and purchase Of books.
Not only was there a large annual
crop Of novels, but an entire new
field opened up for economic works.
A new consciousness on the part of
the public developed AS never be-
fore they wanted to know about
things. In 1914 the number Of books
sold was 175,167,O00. BY 1925 this
had reached 433,21l 900. The high
point in American book history came
in 1927 when 70,375. 900 books were
sold. This meant about 10000 dif-
ferent titles.
Since the Depression.
Since the depression started there
have been fewer purchases of books,
although not less reading. The num-
Der sold in 1881 was only 154, ,461 900,
but during the period of unemploy-
ment about five times as many people
as formerly were using public libraries.
Also there was a marked rise in the
circulating library business, neighbor-
hood libraries doing large business.
OF the many classifications Of books,
only three groups showed increases
between the census periods Of 1925 and
1881 and, 1t will be noted, these in
creases were against the general tide
which set in because Of the depression.
In 1925 there were 5000 volumes on
sociology and economics sold by Amer
ican book publishers. In 1881 this
number had climbed to 620,451. In
1925 the number of travel books sold
amounted to 704.000, while in 1881 it
had reached 2,575,000. Most striking
OF all are the figures showing that in
1925 books on religion and philosophy
to the number Of 12,244,000 were sold
while in 1881 this had mounted to
l6.48O 900.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHuANDER JOHNSON.
Collegiation Of Society.

Collegiation Of Society.
The college journalists arise
And show examples freely
OF many things that would surpris
The ghost of Horace Greely.
A persifage of this and that
Intended to be pleasant
Would surely bring the Office cat
Were Charles A. Dana present.
Our logic-mathematic, too
Can't really seem to matter
Till their expression we can view
In terms Of campus chatter.
We're trying many clever trick,
Mid various alterations
We try to put a foot ball kick
Into the Leg of Nations"
Evening star., 1934-12-30
American Book Publishing
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN,

When people talk about best sellers
In the book world today they usually
mean that some volume has sold to
the extent Of 10000 copies. AS a
matter Of fact, in the years since 1880
very few books have attained any such
circulation. The miracle of Hervey
Aliens Anthony Adverse" which ap-
proximated 10000 copies, Is not yet
fully comprehended by the publishing
fraternity, because 1t appeared at a
time when q publisher or author
thought he was doing quite well to
dispose of 10000 copies.
But it is necessary to 60 back q
little in American history to find the
real best sellers Of all time. It is
little realized today that the sale of
McGuffey's Readers reached 90, ,000, 900.
No such saturation has ever been
achieved in the book-publishing world
That number meant about three books
to every man, woman and child In the
United States at the time.
OF course, there was series. The
figures do not refer to 90, 900, 900 copies
Of the same book, but, taken in any
way one chooses, the circulation of
the set is amazing. DR.. McGuffey was
a man Of unusual talents. Born in
Pennsylvania in 1900, he was so pre-
cocious that at the early age Of 26
he was appointed professor Of an
cient languages at Miami University.
At 80 he was professor Of moral
philosophy and at 80 was called to the
presidency of Cincinnati College, only
to move at 80 to the presidency Of
Ohio University.
Meantime he had been compiling
his readers. For several generations
McGuffey's Readers were among the
text books found in the little red
school house from end to end of the
Nation, as well as in academies and
institutions Of higher learning. Today
these books have little more than a
collectors value-a value now def
nitely assigned to them-but the
chances are that in not few re-
mote farm houses dog-eared McGuf-
reading Of aspirants after learning.
That must have been an age when
almost every American wanted eagerly
W ledIll, DcCduSc IL ID LII II1c SdlIlc
period that we find another best seller
which makes modern editions seem,
by comparison Of numbers, somewhat
trifling. Noah Webster's Speller
achieved the amazing circulation of
30,000,000 copies. No book published
since has come anywhere near those
figures.
Steady Growth In Book Business.
Figures on the writings of such
romanticists as James Fenimore Coop
er and even Washington Irving do not
seem to be available, but if one counts
up the various reprints it likely would
appear that their numbers would put
to shame the average modern novel
Still, Uncle Toms Cabin" sold only
to the extent of $4,000 copies in
spite Of the fact that it had a strong
political as well as romantic appeal
Evening star., 1934-12-30
Peace in Europe Bore
Charmed Life in 1884
BY WILLIAM BIRD.

PARIS, December 29.-European
peace during 1884 has seemed to
bear charmed life. From begin
ming to end calamities have followed
catastrophes and a dozen times it
seemed as if nothing could prevent
a clash. Yet by some almost mirac-
ulous magic the irreparable has been
prevented and the year ends with the
situation of Europe apparently more
reassuring than it has been for some
years.
Without attempting to recount all
the trials that Europe has been
through in the past 12 months, a
few of the outstanding ones may
be cited:
X -
I. In France the riots of February
s. in which score of persons were
killed and hundreds injured, and
which threatened to lead to civil war
and through that to a general Euro
pean conf1agration.
2. In Germany the death of Pres
ident Won Hindenburg and the slaugh-
ter by Hitler and his aides of scores
of former Nazi leaders on June 80.
8. In Austria the intensification of
Nazi propaganda, eliminating in the
assassination of Chancellor Dollfuss
Italian troops on the Austrian and
Yugoslav frontiers.
4. The assassination at Marseille
Of King Alexander of Yugoslavia and
Of the French foreign minister, Louis
Barthou.
S. In Russia, on the very eve Of
the Christmas season, the assassina-
ton of high Soviet official, Kiroff,
and the subsequent execution without
trial OF more than 10 political pris-
oners-an act Of governmental terror
ism whose like has not been seen
since the bloody first years of the
Bolshevik revolution.
These events took place against a
background of somber anxiety, in an
atmosphere so supercharged with dan
ger that it seemed as if the slightest
spark would provoke an explosion.
Elements OF anxiety were Germany'S
rearmament and open campaign for
the annexation Of Austria; the Saar
problem; the incipient Franco-Rus-
sian alliance; threats of Hapsburg
restoration, and, underlying all, the
persistent economic distress, with
increase Of unemployment and pow
erty.
The year 1885 opens with many
Of these problems still unsolved, yet
with feeling Of greater confidence
than existed a year ago. There is a
feeling that If European peace could
Withstand the assaults made on it in
the calamitous year 1884, it can face
almost anything.
And it is felt, too, that real be-
ginning has been made toward the
settlement of some of the more acute
problems. Perhaps the gravest Of all
Is the question of Germany's return
to the League of Nations. Secret ne
gotiations now in course offer definite
hope Of solution during the next few
months.
(Copyright. 1934.)
Evening star., 1934-12-30
Canada's Trade With q. S. A.

When the famous British Empire
trade agreements were concluded at
the Ottawa Conference two years ago
fears were widely expressed In this
country that American trade with
Canada was doomed, If not to de-
struction, at least to very serious
diminution. The preferential tariff
and other arrangements, it was felt,
made certain that the lions share Of
Dominion purchases thenceforward
would be made in empire markets.
Gratifying evidence that this has
not happened Is just at hand from
Ottawa. While Canada has become
the chief beneficiary of the 1892
agreements iu that she sells more
than before to empire customers, she
gives her own business increasingly
less to the empire than to the United
States. For the eight months of the
present fiscal year Canadian imports
from the United States have been two
and half times larger than those
from Great Britain. During the first
eleven months Of the calendar year
1884 Canada's trade as q whole in
creased twenty-five per cent. Half
of it, roundly, was with the United
States. Canadians bought $270, 0,o00, 900
worth of our goods and sold us $751;
100000 Of theirs.
Prior to the imposition of the
Hawley-Smoo. tariff rates and the
retaliatory tariffs enacted by the
Bennett government at Ottawa, Ca
nadian-American trade ranged around
a billion dollars a year in volume,
imports and exports between the two
countries almost balancing.
Because Of their proximity and
mutual tastes, Canada and the United
Evening star., 1934-12-30
The Banking Structure.

ing structure Of the United States in
strong position. How strong is
clearly indicated in statement made
on Friday by the Federal Reserve
Board. The facts and figures made
public are distinctly encouraging.
Bank deposits have increased by about
SIS, 100, 100000, an increase of twelve
per cent, to total of $4,000, 900 900.
This increase, it is well to consider,
is not due to any large measure of
imitation. Indeed, the amount of cur
rency now outstanding is only $s1,-
COO, 900 more than it was on December
26, 1888.
The big building and recovery pro-
gram of the Government has been
responsible for much larger turn
over Of money during the year now
ending. This turnover. its deposit in
banks, its payment for many pur-
poses and its redeposit, has brought
such transactions to a more nearly
normal level in the country. The So
called purchasing power" has been
very much increased the country over.
The faith Of the people in the banks
clearly has been greatly re-established
The reports Of the Federal Reserve
Board indicate that there has been
less and less boarding on the part
Of the people. This result has been
due in considerable part to the con-
fldence the depositors have in the
new bank deposit insurance law, under
which deposits up to $4,000 are guar
anteed. Such insurance covers vast
number of accounts of individual de-
positors. The $4,000 limit of insur-
ance seems a wise provision, and it Is
expected that legislative steps will be
taken to make it permanent, rather
than to have the insurance cover all
deposits.
When the bank holiday, declared in
March, 1888, as President Roosevelt
took Office, closed APIS banks, having
total deposits amounting to $4,000 ,000,-
600, were not Immediately permitted to
reopen. 1t is shown now that only 229
banks, with deposits amounting to
$3.50, 100000, have failed to obtain L.
censes to begin business again. And
OF these banks only sixteen were men,
bers Of the Federal Reserve System,
with deposits totaling s16,Ooo.ooo.
Bank failures, the report of the Fed
eral Reserve Board shows, have been
reduced during the past year to the
smallest number since 1920. This
indicates more clearly than any Of the
other facts announced that the bank
ing system of the country is in sound
condition. Only about fifty-three
banks have been compelled to suspend
during the year. Banks were going
to the wall at an average Of fifteen
S >-oy III I44C 0dl n l1ll1cS VI 1SoL.
1t is Of peculiar interest that only
one member bank Of the Federal Re-
serve System failed this year, and
that only nine insured banks, in which
the deposits were guaranteed, went
under.
With its banking structure in such
strong and sound condition, the coun-
try is in position to go forward. More
confidence in business conditions has
manifested itself. But this confidence
must be increased. 1t must be crystal /
lized. There has been too much un-
certainty regarding the policies of
Government. There has been fear of
infiationary moves on the part of Con-
gress. President Roosevelt himself
can do much to crystalline this busi-
ness confidence in what he has to say
to the Congress at its opening this
week.
Evening star., 1934-12-30

A publisher says that music as a
force for elevating human nature is
just bunk" Music asserts an impor-
tant influence in promoting aphoristic
expression into satirical significance,
such as "Of Thee I Sing" and Let
En- Eat Cake" Music assumes subtle
potency in its literary association.
Music is not bunk" although much
musical criticism" is something very
similar.
Evening star., 1934-12-30

Enterprises sponsored by John D.
Rockefeller, jr.. are evidently approved
by parental authority, though not to
an extent that would tempt John D.,
ST., to forsake f1reside birthday an
niversary in order to step out and 60
places.
Evening star., 1934-12-30

with South American countries. Persia
and possibly others. An agreement
between India and japan recently
concluded provides that the Japanese
export quota of cotton goods t1 India
is contingent upon the qus1s.ty Of
Indian cotton purchased by Japan.
(Cooyrisht. 1g34.)
Evening star., 1934-12-30

Many customs have been reversed.
The effort Of students to educate COL
lege professors becomes a conspicuous
example Of the new tendency.
Evening star., 1934-12-30

A luncheon used to promote compli-
mentary after dinner speeches. 1t
now involves possibility of acrimonious
economic argument.
Evening star., 1934-12-30

Holiday gayeties have included sur
prise parties. The old Republican ele-
phant promises to hold one of his
own after the Congress meets.
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Among Scientists.

Among Scientists.
do you always understand what
you are talking about?"
II think I do" answered Senator
Sorghum. IT contemplate politics
as social science. But even Einstein
is compelled to admit that some Of
his theories are still open to argu-
ment."'
Jud Tunkins says he loves children
and wishes their mothers wouldn't
dress them up to look like cowboys
and gangsters.
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Relativities.

Relativities.
Our foreign relations bring quarrels
to view
That trouble the family of nations,
The best we can do Is to study anew
Our various domestic relations.
Reports of small gossip appear day
by day
In items jocose or distressful.
II you keep out of Reno, we venture
to say,
You've had career quite successful.
"I can't help suspectin'," said
Uncle Eben, dat politicians kin fool
me. when I sees how busy dey Is
foolin' one another"
Evening star., 1934-12-30
Making History.

Making History.
Man makes speech. Man makes q
hit.
Appreciation is immense
When time rolls on a little bit
It hasn't made much difference.
Some student in a dusty nook
With curiosity intense
May read about it in a book
Which doesn't make much differ
ence.
Evening star., 1934-12-30
Contest.

"Are you fond Of society?"
mo-" answered Miss Cayenne. "But
I enjoy it as q literary contest to
decide which social leader has the
best press agent"
Evening star., 1934-12-30
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THEODORE W. MOVES. Editor
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