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Evening star., 1934-03-25
THE SENSE OF MISSION
BY THE RIGHT REV. JAMES E. FREEMAN D. D. L. D. D. c. L.
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great cause. It has furnished the in
spiration OF those who have nodded
and shaped the thought and destiny
of men through the long centuries Of
time. It has so inspired them that
they have faced and overcome every
obstacle and given themselves with
selfless devotion to that which they
believed was right. even unto death.
Real courage is given to those who
have the conviction that what they
hold Of faith is indispensable to the
peace and happiness of their fellows.
A man will hardly give his life for q
system. but he will readily spend it
for cause. Professor Royce of Har-
ward, in q memorable book, speaks of
loyalty to a cause as excelling every
other form of loyalty. A passive pro-
fession of belief is inadequate. A
casual and perfunctory discharge of
religious obligations expressed in
formal worship contributes little in
the way of heroic service to that
which we profess to believe. There is
vast difference between a desultory
practice and complete commitment to
q principle Of life. Bernard Shaw we'll
says: What q man believes may be
ascertained, not from his creeds but
from the assumptions on which he
habitually acts" This Is another
way of saying that actions speak
louder than words"
This is the beginning Of Holy Week,
and once again we face the tragic
incidents of that first Good Friday.
1t is one thing to bow in reverence
before the heroic Christ as He hangs
upon the Cross. 1t is another thing
to take from His Incompatible ex-
ample that which stimulates and in
spires us to whole hearted consecrated
service. Our age is calling for q
fresh demonstration Of heroic, Chris
tian living. Mightier than our creeds,
greater than our temples, stronger
than our doctrines, is the exemplifi-
cation of the Christ-spirit translated
in terms of Sacrifcial living. The
influence OF the heroic Christ Is
greater today than it has ever been,
and in these days Of confusion and
widespread concern He occupies a
more conspicuous and commanding
place than He has ever before held
It Is for us who believe in His
sovereignty and saviorhood to make
the meaning OF His teaching and
sacrifice evident to our day and
generation.
Evening star., 1934-03-25

Two things affect the sense Of mis-
sion, the one the consciousness Of
background; the other, conservation to
q great cause.
As we study the lives Of those who
have made large contribution to the
veal and happiness of their fellows,
ne inevitably discover that they were
moved to action by these impelling
motives. They had the conviction
that they were inspired to service by
the sense of mission. No one has so
completely exemplified this as did
Jesus Christ. On the eve of His
asked him by the petty Roman Gov
ernor, Pontius PLATE, concerning His
power and kingly office, He replied:
ITO this end was I born. and for
this cause came into the world, that
I should bear witness unto the truth" "
It was a declaration of the purpose Of
His life and ministry. and it brought
from the lips of the confused PLATE
his famous question, What Is truth?"
The narrative does not disclose that
PLATE waited for an answer. but the
bearing of the kingly prisoner COM
PEELED him to afiirm, as he appeared
before the clamorous multitude, II
fnd in him no fault at all" The
definiteness with which the Master
moved on to the flllfillment of His
life's purpose is expressed In the
memorable words He spoke to Plate.
He had come to bear witness to that
which concerned the enrichment of
mans life and the consummation OF
his ultimate salvation. He had re-
peatedly affirmed this, and the high
purpose of His ministry was disclosed
in the many beneficent deeds of serv-
ice that marked His course. He had
come to awaken In man the sense Of
his own dignity and the infinite pos
sibilities that were latent in his ma
ture. The cause to which He was
committed was mans emancipation
from the servitude of influences that
conspired to defeat Him. To accom-
plish this He overcame all obstacles
and moved majestically on to His
crucifixion.
The sublimity Of Jesus sacrifice has
fulfilled His prophecy, "I, If be
lifted up, will draw all men unto Me, "
and has made His Cross the most
commanding and compelling single
incident in the history Of the race.
His whole life and ministry Is in
demonstration Of conservation to a
Evening star., 1934-03-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

H. N. Y. and A. r.
We shouted Happy New Year"
Not so very long ago.
This was the overdue year
That would banish all our woe.
This slogan we'll be keeping.
Well remain beneath its rule
Though the painful thought comeI
creeping
That it's changed to April Fool!'
The Springtine smiles to cheer us
Through lingering Winter chill.
Birds will soon be Fastening near US
Singing Happy New Year" still.
The influence will hover
Till again We greet the Yule,
But we'll speedily recover
From day of April Fool.
Evening star., 1934-03-25

There are differences between So
cialists" and Communists, although
many persons are disposed to employ
the terms merely as epithets. Some
Of the freak philology now in evidence
might be profitably employed in Civ
ing these and kindred terms authori-
tative definition as responsible parts
of speech.
Evening star., 1934-03-25
Europe's Population
Increase Declining
By A. G. GARDINER.

LONDON, March 24.-Evidence ac-
cumulates that the turn of the tide
in the population Of Europe is i'm
rninent. The latest witness to the
fact is the registrar general Of Eng
land and Wales, whose statistics for
1888 have just been issued. They
show that the natural increase Of
population Is approaching the vahish-
ing point and leave no doubt that in
another year or two actual declines
will have set in.
The birth rate OF the country fell
to the unprecedently low figure OF
14.4 against a death rate Of 12.3. and
during the fourth quarter Of the year
births and deaths were actually in
equilibrium. The net natural increase
Evening star., 1934-03-25
Capital Sidelights
BY WILL r. KENNEDY.

BY WILL p. KENNEDY.
Col. Edwin A. Halsey, the efdcient
secretary Of the Senate, who grew into
that Job through IS years Of devotion
to the work of the Senate, has just
esta tablished q precedent which william
Tyler Page, former clerk of the House,
sought to set In the House during the
Coolidge administration, but which
leaders prevented.
Recentl., while the Senate was in
recess from Thursday to Monday,
President Roosevelt sent to the SEN
ate his veto on Q private claim for q
party in New Mexico. 1t was his last
day to veto within the To-day limit
and the Senate was not In session.
Col. Halsey accepted and receipted
for the veto message and formally laid
it before the Senate as its duly au-
thorized agent as soon as the Senate
reconvened. His letter of transmittsl
and the Presidents veto message
have been printed as . separate docu-
ment.
Leading parliamentarians for both
the Senate and House are applauding
Col. Halsey for establishing this pre-
cedent, correcting what has repeated
ly In the past caused considerable
trouble.
The only man living who has led
prayers in the National House Of
Representatives under six Speakers Is
Rev. John Compton Ball, pastor Of
the Metropolitan Baptist Church. who
substituted recently for Rev. James
Shera Montgomery, chaplain Of the
House. Rev. Mr.. Ball started In Of
fering prayer as q substitute chaplain
in the House by invitation of the Rev.
Henry I. Couden, the famous blind
chaplain, In the regime Of Speaker
Cannon and has continued such serv-
ices during the speakerships Of Champ
Clark. Frederick H. Gillett. Nicholas
Longworth, John N. Garner and
Henry T. Rainey.
One Of the most popular and able
employees In the House once Build
ing some 20 years ago, Daniel s.
Murph, recently resigned from an
important administrative position II,
the Department Of Agriculture to be-
come administrative assistant to the
executive secretary and treasurer Of
the National Fertilizer Association.
Daniel s. Murph is held up as an
example of opportunity in public serv-
Ice for young men who come to the
Capital and secure a job with Con-
gress to finance their studies in local
colleges and universities. Veterans
about the Capitol are very fond Of
Murph and proud of his progress.
Mr.. Murph holds degrees from
three colleges and niversities-Wof-
ford College, Spartanburg, S. c.:
Duke University, Durham. N c., and
LII. B., from Georgetown University.
After 10 years as a teacher and coun-
ty superintendent Of schools he served
four years es clerk to the House
Committee on Agriculture, during the
chairmanship Of Representative As
bury r. Lever. who was nationally
recognized as q great farm leader and
economist. After four years In that
position he was for four years in
charge Of cotton marketing and ware
housing work In the United States Bu-
reau Of Markets. Then for IS years he
practiced law successfully in his home
State OF South Carolina and was fire.
quently called upon to serve as special
judge in the Circuit Courts Last
June he was appointed chief Of the
cotton processing and marketing sec
ton of the Agricultural Adjustment
Administration.
Evening star., 1934-03-25

The U. S. A. can suppress lotteries,
but no argument will convince the
New York women who took win
ming chances on the Irish Grand Ma
tional Sweepstakes that there was any
immortality in winning s150,o00 and
$4,000. respectively. Nor will this
Government see a trace of impropriety
in collecting the income tax on those
sums.
Evening star., 1934-03-25
California Climate Explained
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

Scientific weather observations, only
recently made with any degree of
conclusiveness, at last have afforded
an explanation for the climate of
California, o system Of weather OF
which every one who has ever had
at least half . minutes conversa-
ton with q Californian, especially o.
Southern Californian, has heard. The
explanation lies in the presence Of
what has been named the North
American hish-level anti-cyclone.
This anti-cyclone has been discov-
cred as the result Of fairly recently
instituted Astrological observations
conducted by the United States
Weather Bureau, through the instru-
mentality Of pilot balloons. Such
Weather Bureau experts as Thomas
r. Reed and E. H. Bowie are credited
with discovery Of the high-level anti
cyclone and the finding is declared
by scientists to account for the con-
versation- making weather OF the
Golden Gate State and Of adjacent
regions. How far the North Amer
ican high-level anti-cyclone's infiu-
ence extends northward and especially
eastward has not yet been ascer-
tanned. There Is some reason to be-
lieve that its effects may ultimately
be found to reach far, and If not
producing anywhere else the same
type Of weather which California and
the Southwest boast, at least having
a hand in such weather as actually
Is found. That Is, the weather Of
these other sections might be dif-
ferent were 1t not for the high
level anti-cyclone.
A cyclone, to the lay mind, means
a big wind. To the meteorologist it
means q great deal more. 1t may,
indeed, be q big wind, but not neces-
sarily. A cyclone is merely wind
blowing in q circle, . circular wind,
a cycle of q wind.
An snti-cyclone is another circular
wind blowing in the opposite direc-
ton. A cyclone moves in a counter
clockwise direction and has a tend
ency to work in toward the center.
An anti-cyclone moves clockwise and
tends to flow out. The cyclone is a
circle OF symmetrical regularity. while
the anti-cyclone is likely to be some
what irregular. Over North America
it is customary for the cyclone to
move at O level near the earth's
surface, while the anti-cyclone moves
in q layer Of atmosphere above. 1t
would not do at all for both to try
to occupy the same stratum Of air
at the same time.
Pilot Balloon Observations.
Some meteorologists have suspected
that there must be a fairly constant
anti-cyclone over the Southeastern
region OF the United States for at
least q part Of the year, but they
have not known this definitely. In
deed that suspicion was not generally
accepted A more widely accepted
theory was that the west winds which
come in from the Pacific Ocean were
warmed by the land, rose on touch
ing the Sierras and the Great Divide
and were somersaulted back as east
winds. So general was this idea that
marine observers made weather prog
nostications accordingly. They would
predict a strong east wind as likely
to strike incoming mariners q certain
length Of time after strong west
wind had come in.
AS early as 1921, however, good
deal Of bewilderment was caused
when pilot balloons began to be sent
high aloft. They failed completely
to reveal the east winds returning
Evening star., 1934-03-25

A book has been written by .Secre-
tary Of Agriculture wallace explaining
his theories. 1t may be doubted
stand it. He may decide to pass it on
to Einstein.
Evening star., 1934-03-25

Communism is a menace vividly de-
picted in THE Tale of Two Cities" 1t
would be disappointing to be obliged
to turn from the Christmas Carol to
the historic novel which many regard
as Dickens masterpiece.
Evening star., 1934-03-25

Federal control of stock exchanges
is suspected of favoring a drift toward
communism. This is one of the most
bearish rumors that Wall Street ever
deyeloDed
Evening star., 1934-03-25

What Chicago brokers described as
a "walkout" in protest against trade
tax proved to be only brief prone
made occupying about the space OF
time required for a light luncheon.
Evening star., 1934-03-25
Becoming.
Power and Control.

BY power we are much impressed.
So many are admirins it,
That we produce a great unrest
BY efforts toward acquiring it.
In luxury we hope to roll
And swiftly see the scenery,
When suddenly we lose control
And smash up the machinery.
Long words are hard for me to lIn.
derstand," said Uncle Eben. "but biz
language is jes' as hard fob one tt
sense. now dat It's usin' mostly int
tials."
Evening star., 1934-03-25
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Evening star., 1934-03-25
Scientific Substitution.

Are you in favor Of vivisection?"
Il don't pretend to contradict when
science says it's necessary" said Sena-
tor Sorghum. But so long as we're
slaughtering hogs merely to get rid of
them, I can't see why laboratories
shouldn't use pigs and let our faithful
friend the dog alone"
Jud Tunkins says evolution hasn't
lessened the dignity of the monkey
who tosses coconuts instead of shoot
ing bullets and whose shanelessness Is
at least inexpensive.
Evening star., 1934-03-25

The old-tirne New York hack driver
was a notoriously tough character and
fears are permissible that the modern
taxi driver is reverting to type.
Evening star., 1934-03-25

Blizzard conditions may serve as a
reminder to workers and managers in
the auto industry of the desirability of
skid chains when the going is rough.
Evening star., 1934-03-25

A celebrated case, which has a
bearing upon certain recent congress-
- >. sional actions
serulct IN tne in the matter Of
Kilbourn Case. recalcitrsnt @ Wit Wit
noted In The Star Of March 8, 1884:
so far as the verdict of g jury
can be taken as an indication, the
people Of this country are still of the
opinion that Congress has not the
right 10 send o citizen TO jail for
what It Is pleased to regard as con-
tempt Of that body. In the case OF
Kilbourn against Thompson, in which
that point was at issue, verdict was
rendered this morning awarding the
sum Of $37,500 damages to the
plaintiff. This Is smaller amount
by considerable than was awarded on
the two previous trials Of the case.
and It Is likely that If the Govern
ment can get enough new trials 1t
may be able to scale the damages
down to a point where 1t will be will
ing to settle: but that is exceedingly
doubtful, even If good practice. But,
however that may be, the question In
volved has had judicial determination,
and Mr.. Kilbourn deserves credit,
whether he gets any cash or not, for
forcing Congress to souarely try the
question Of its right to exercise the
functions OF court OF justice"
Evening star., 1934-03-25

Mussolini predicts that Italy will
lead the world. And, of course, Musso-
lini will lead Italy.
Evening star., 1934-03-25
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My Radioi My Radio!
Strange voices come to me
As you give echoes of a show
That I can never see.
OF the resentments that you bring
The worst is surely this,
Some actors when they talk or sing,
Can't hear me when I hiss.
Becoming.
do you think my costumes are
more becoming?" said the theater
favorite.
They are becoming" answered Miss
Cayenne. But not more and more.
They are becoming less and less"
"As men pass before my door," said
Hi Ho, the sage Of Chinatown, 'I am
tempted to join the rush. But too
many OF them seem struggling to get
away from home only for the sake of
another struggle to get back to it."
Evening star., 1934-03-25
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Evening star., 1934-03-25

The erection Of the Washington
Monument was entering its nnal stage
Finishing the following in The
Monument Star of March IS,
1884, Indicates:
"A force Of 10 men are at work on
the Washington Monument Grounds,
cutting and dressing the stones pre-
paratory to placing them in position.
These men have been at work, when
practicable. since the suspension Of
setting stone last Winter, when the
structure had reached a height Of
4I0 feet. 1t is not intended to resume
the work of setting until the first Of
May, although there is a sufncient
quantity of stone now dressed to raise
the Monument 80 additional feet. 1t
is absolutely necessary. however, to
have plenty OF material on hand when
the work is once commenced to pre-
clude the possibility OF It's being
stopped for want of material. There
fore. by the first of May. 1t Is in
tended to have stone enough pre-
pared to raise the Monument to 470
feet. Nearly enough stone is already
on the grounds to do this. The Lee
company of Massachusetts, who were
at first awarded the contract last
year. succeeded in supplying but II
suitable blocks, and at an expense OF
$4,000. Owing to their failure to
furnish sufficient quantity, their
contract was annulled and awarded TO
Hugh Sisson of Maryland. He ex-
poets to supply about 200 blocks Per
month, and at that rate there will be
a sufficient quantity on hand to make
the Monuments height 500 feet, and
If this is accomplished. it is expected
that all of it will be set by the mid
die Of August. All that will remain
then will be to erect the pyramidaI
marble summit of so feet, making the
Monument 500 feet high. When the
structure reaches 470 feet there will
be q change in the manner of setting
the stone. in order to prepare a sure
foundation for this summit. instead
Of being set with a smooth interior
surface, the blocks will be bracketed.
The first course above 470 feet will
jut about 6 inches, and these corbels,
or projections, will be increased
gradually up to 500 feet. There will
then be a firm foundation for the
summit, which will be upheld by
arches resting upon these corbels.
When the work Is complete, it will
doubtless be considered one of the
engineering feats of the age"
Evening star., 1934-03-25
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In The Star

The erection Of the Washington
Monument was entering its hnal stage
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-05
FOREST SERVICE. SAYS FAREWELL
 TO ASSOCIATES
Headquarters Staff Host to Merritts and Taylors
 at Dinner Friday

Members of the local Regional headquarters staff of the United States Forest Service last night were hosts at a dinner to Assistant Regional Forester M L. Merritt, Mrs. Merritt, and MT. and Mrs. Ray F. Taylor, of the same service, who are shortly to leave here for new stations in the south. The dinner was given at the Moder Coffee Shoppe and was attended by B persons.
 MT. and Mrs. Merritt were pres ented with a large Lights of Ju- neau' picture, and a panoramic picture of Juneau was presented to MT and Mrs. Taylor. Following the dinner, the entire group spent the evening at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Wellman Holbrook.
 The Merritts plan to leave here Monday for Portland where MT. Merritt will assume his new duties as Assistant Regional Forester. MT. and Mrs. Taylor plan to leave on May 14 for Washington, D. O., where MT. Taylor will be attached to the research division of the Forest Service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-05
FORMER SCHOOLMATES
 DISCOVER EACH OTHER DURING CONVERSATION
ACROSS

Once more Jne siIallneSs of the world was demonstrated last eve ming, when in an hour of conver- sation Cliff Daigler, manager of the Capitol and Coliseum Thea ters here, and George A. Lingo, candidate for reelection as Terri torial Representative from the Fourth Division, discovered they should have known each other in childhood. Both attended the same grade schools and high schools in Anaconda, Montana, played on the same empty lots and with the same gangs only few years apart.
 Incidentally Manager Daigler is observing the first anniversary of management of the two local the aters as he arrived here to take charge just year ago May 4.
 Another interesting reunion of former school mates took place here when Lyman s. Peck, General Manager of the Alaska Pacific Air ways, discovered when he was in Juneau recently, that he was a senior at Yale when L. H. Smith, owner of Twin Glacier Camp on the Taku, was Freshman. Though
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-05-05
DE MOLAYS TO |NSTALL;DANCE
 IS TO FOLLOW
Important Event in Young Fraternity to Take
 Place Tonight

The DeMolays will install their new officers tonight in the Scot tish Rite Temple. This function will follow that of the Rainbow Girls installation and after the double in stallation there will be an informal dance. The DeMolay charter will be presented by George A. Parks.
 The DeMolays to be installed are as follows:
 Master Councillor, William w. Friend; Senior Councillor, A. Flick en: Junior Councillor, w. Holmquist; Senior Deacon, E. Weschenfelder; Junior Deacon, J. Cole; Senior Stew ard, James Gray; Junior Steward, P. H. White; tor, Joe Sterling; Scribe, D. Robertson; Treasurer, B. Marshall; Sentinel, P. nson; Chaplain, P. Danner; Marshal, E. Beistline; Standard Bearer, G. J. Whyte; Almoner, Bob Rossiter; Pre- cepts, in the order named, Dick Kill burn, Fred Harris, Bill Vim, Hank Meade, Ted Kukkola, Wallis George, Carl Hagerup
 To Install Rainbow Girls
 The following officers will be in- stalled for the Rainbow Girls: Wor- thy Advisor, Eleanor Gruber; Wor- thy Associate Advisor, Corrinne Jen- ne; Sister of Charity, Birdie Jen- sen; Sister of Hope, Amy Lou Guer- in; Sister of Faith, Nola Mae Seelye; Chaplain, Leota Harris; Drill Lead CT, Anita Porter; Sister of Love, Miriam Lea; Sister of Religion, Hell en Beistline; Sister of Nature. AL berta Porter; Sister of Immortality, Kathleen Carlson; Sister of Fidelity, Inga Lundstrom; Sister of Patrio- tism, Patricia Harland; Sister of Service, Vivian Gruber; Confidential Observer, Doris Freeburger; Outer Observer, Clara Hansen; Musician, Jane Blomgren and Choir Leader, Rachel Borleck.
 The installing officers will be: