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Evening star., 1934-08-05
Little Worlds.

The Chinese have trick Of carv-
ing out of blocks of wood small sets
of boxes which, when completed. fit
within each other in an economy OF
precise interrelation fascinating to
examine. Perhaps the inventor Of the
device was a philosopher who re-
ceived his inspiration from thoughtful
observation of cosmic mechanics or
even of human society. In any event,
a nest of cubes, so executed and ad-
justed, symbolizes what might be
called the little worlds" of the uni
verse and of the universe's people.
The planet Earth, for example, is
merely a single unit Of celestial
system of -unnumbered integrals, re-
volving around the sun. And the
solar organization itself is but one
Of many similar associations in in
finite space. Moreover, the vast sea
in which these bodies move may be
related TO a still larger ocean which
in turn may be only tiny ripple
on a food too gigantic for the imag-
ination to conceive. Astronomers
searching the nearer heavens with
their glasses, are lured into specula-
ton by the depths beyond their power
to see. They can but guess the facts,
and the immensity presumed in the
circumstances has the effect of dwarf
ing the fragment of truth which they
actually know.
Individual men and women have a
like experience when they cogitate on
the position of a single soul in the
human scheme Of things. Following
Solon, they bravely seek to under
stand themselves, but each, sooner or
later. must come to realize that that
is diflcult 10 DO. The mind is a little
world" containing a myriad little
worlds" and even were it possible 10
regiment and discipline and govern
them all In one control, the victory
though great, would rate but small,
because the individual is but a rela-
lively unimportant- fraction Of a class
a nation, a race. Sociologists under
stand the elements of the problem
Social pressure, they agree, nolds
the majority; unexplained talent OF
Evening star., 1934-08-05
Get Out the Vote. "

Corporation Counsel Prettyman is
putting the finishing touches on plans
for the Takoma Park liquor referen-
dunn. Wisely and considerably. he
has consulted those on both sides of
the Issue concerning these plans and
they seem to have received general
approval Arrangements for the ref
erendum are being discussed more in
detail elsewhere In today's Star. The
census. for registration purposes. Of
Takomas approximately 1900 quail
fed voters will begin this week.
Entirely aside from the decision of
the voters on the important issue at
stake-which. OF course will be
awaited with great interest," real
task eonfronts Washington civic lead
ers during the month intervening be-
tween now and the referendum vote
They should make it their business to
get out the vote" For the first time
in many years that is an expression
that now attains real local signif-
icance. 1t is entirely possible that
great deal viii depend, in future
efforts TO give Washingtonians voice
in their government, on the response
in Takoma Park to this opportunity
at self-determination. That response
should be enthusiastic and effective,
and the final count of ballots should
show that every resident of the COM
munity who was qualified to vote did
vote.
Leaders in civic affairs In civic
minded Takoma Park are already
making plans for stimulating interest
in the referendum. but it is a matter
In which all Washington civic bodies
could well offer cooperation. Every
resident of the area should under
stand, not only the nature of the de-
cision which he is being asked to
make. but the importance of taking
part as a voter in the test of neigh
borhood sentiment.
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genius the occasional prodigy. but no
spirit, however constituted. ever
escapes eoercive influence OF some
kind
The average person probably does
not bother much about the matter
Instead. he conforms to the line Of
least resistance. whatever Il may be-
and is reasonably happy in 30 doing
He has his routine OF work and play
family and friends. and It is only
when that routine Is disturbed that
he is annoyed And his annoyance,
when II does occur. has nov and
again a certain constructive aspect.
II conduces toward reform and prog
ress. Hence the Importance Of the
little worlds" within and without
the little worlds which are. so TO
say, cells in the all-inclusive unity Of
creation.
Evening star., 1934-08-05
Expert Advice Solicited

After the Commissioners committee
Of municipal officials selects what ii
regards as an appropriate site for the
new adult tuberculosis hospital the
Commissioners plan TO select another
committee, which will correctly in
clude representatives Of the Public
Health Service, the District Medical
Society. the District tuberculosis As
sociation, perhaps the city's medical
schools and other interested organiEa-
tiens. This committee will be asked
70 decide whether the site selected by
the Commissioners site-Selecting COM
mittee is appropriate, and also, II 1t
is more appropriate, taking all things
into consideration, than the site al
ready bought and paid for by local
taxpayers at Glenn Dale, Nd
The important thing Is whether 9
new site is as advantageous as the
Evening star., 1934-08-05

Who knoveth whether thou art
come TO the kingdom FOR such a time
as this?"
SO spoke q wise man Of old to
queen. the wife Of the great Xerxes Of
Persia at a time Of great crisis. A
conspiracy had been formed in which
Haman. who had been elevated to q
place Of high distinction. was the in
spiration. to destroy all the Jews in
the kingdom. We read that leaders
we're sent by posts into all the king S
provinces to destroy. kill and cause
TO perish all Jews. both young and
old" upon q given day. The design
of the plot was 10 increase the In
fuence OF Haman and TO remove the
favorite Of the king. Jewess, Esther
by name. The situation was acute
and Mordecai. the foster-father Of
Esther, came to advise her that she
alone was the hope of her people,
and that. once the royal order was
put in force, she herself should not
escape even though she dwelt in the
kings house. "If thou altogether
holdest thy peace at this time, then
shall there deliyerance arise TO the
Jews from another place, but thou
and thy fathers house shall be de-
stroyed And who knoweth whether
thou art come to the kingdom for
such a time as this?"
It was supreme challenge and one
that tested the courage of the woman.
Knowing the high favor in which
Haman stood and the absolute power
OF the monarch, her approach to him
on so critical a matter was fraught
with great peril. Overcoming her
fears. she presented the case to the
king and by her sheer devotion to
duty won her cause and saved a
critical situation.
The whole story Of the Book Of
Esther, infreauently read as it is,
contains a narrative of surprising in
terest. The triumph of Esther. and
the defeat. deposition and execution
Of Haman is dramatic and strikingly
illustrative of the courage and fidelity
of a woman. In the commonplace
incidents of life, the average of us dis
closes commonplace virtues. 1t is
Evening star., 1934-08-05
Capital Sidelights
BY WILL p. KENNEDY.

with social legislation very much
in the foreground In the next Con-
gress. Representative Ernest Lundeen.
one of the Farm-Labor third party
group in the House, is preparing to
urge vigorously for enactment OF
legislation providing unemployment
and social insurance-expressin con-
fidence that such a. law will be en-
acted
Lundeen is an interesting figure in
Congress, He was in the war Con-
sreSs, and although he had seen serv-
ice in the Spanish American War,
had held a commission in the Min
neSota National Guard and first vice
president of the Civil War Veterans
Association-he voted against enter
ing the World War, against conscrip-
ton for foreign service and against
war with Austria; opposed the League
OF Nations and opposed entry into the
World Court. Yet he delivered the
Memorial day Grafton in Arlington
National Cemetery in 1919 by invita-
tion Of the Grand Army and has de-
voted his energies since his return to
Congress in fighting for veterans
legislation.
The son Of an immigrant Swedish
minister. he was born in little cabin
upon a homestead claim. His father
sought to exc a living from the soil
during week days while preaohing the
word OF God to his few poor neigh
bors on Sunday. Fuel was scarce
upon the prairie and one of young
Ernest's chores was to twist hay into
knots and feed them int the stove
to keep the home warm. The father
was an ardent and sincere temperance
man-and Ernest followed his teach
ing being a total abstainer from liquor
tobacco or coffee. Soon after he en-
tered college the Spanish-American
War broke out, and with a group of
fellow students he enlisted-and, the
war over, he went back to his books
He worked for his room and board as
fireman and general roustabout for
the proprietor of a hotel. He also
took on many odd jobs about the col
lege campus-yet had energy suff-
cient to make him tackle on three
championship foot ball teams and a
formidable man in track athletics. He
was also a member of winning de-
batting teams and took oratorical
prizes. For more than 10 years he
kept himself fit by active work as a
member of the Minnesota National
Guard, became an expert marksman
and won scores of medals and deco
rations. He was a member of the
team that won the national cham
pionship for expert craftsmanship at
Camp Perry in 1909, competing with
the Regular Army and Navy teams of
the entire Nation.
In an outstanding speech In the
Congress recently closed Representa-
tive Lundeen lauded the statesman
ship of Andrew jackson, emphasizing
that the failure of France to pay
American inStallments due on World
War and post World War debts re-
calls the stern, successful measures
taken by "Old Hickory"
\ X 4 X
Unique in that he shuns publicity
and wants none Of it," is Represen-
tative Patrick J. Carley of Brooklyn,
N. Y. One Of his proudest boasts is
that for many years he was a volun-
teer fireman in the old town of New
Utrecht. He is the father of eight
children. This is his first public Of
fee. He is a builder, banker and
hospital director.
Evening star., 1934-08-05
MEETING A CRISIS
BY THE RIGHT REV JAMES FREEMAN D. L. D. o. C. l.
Bishop OF Washington

only when some critical situation
arises that We discover our weakness
or our strength, and exhibit either
fear or heroisn1. TIE noble qualities
of our nature we rarely disclose until
some extraordinary circumstance
arises that calls them into action.
Opportunities are open doors to self
disclosure. Moral courage Is ever finer
than physical courage. The queen
who confidently entered the king s
presence. armed only with an over
mastering conviction and supreme
purpose. was stronger than those who
plotted to destroy her people. King
Albert Of Belgium and the heroic
Cardinal MERCER in modern times
present exhibitions of courage and
devotion to a cause that gives them
high place in the tragic story Of the
World War.
During these recent trying years
there have been disclosed many fine
examples of Esther's courage. Those
whose lives have been beaten and
crushed. and that through no fault
of their own. and in the face of un-
toward circumstances have main
tanned their ideals and with strength
Of character have met the crisis. may
be poorer in material things, but they
are certainly richer spiritually. We
have no record of these fine heroisms,
and yet they are about US on every
hand and in every community. The
man in public life who places con-
science above personal and party in
terests, who win not suffer his strong
principles to be impaired by undue
persuasion, comes at length to win
the increased confidence of his fellows
and the support of his constituents.
The worlds great heroisns are not to
be found alone on battlefields. They
are disclosed in quiet homes, in OBJ
scure places, in places of professional
and occupational service. by men and
women buffeted by problems, trials
and temptations, who hold their
ground and fight at times with their
backs to the wall. Rightly accepted,
crises may become doors Of oppor-
tunity to larger self-disclosure and
to the attainment of Hfe's supreme
purpose.
Evening star., 1934-08-05
Politics and Federal Service.

Secretary Morgenthaus desire to
separate politics from Federal job
holding received pronounced express
sion recently in his order requiring
civil service and character eXamina-
tions of all agents In the new alcohol
control division. He has followed this
up by repeating the order, long in
force for civil service and Internal
Revenue Bureau workers, aimed at an
absolute divorce of politics from Treas
ury b-=.ness. No political affiliation,
which would include political activity
in any form, is to be permitted Of
Treasury workers, and the order, it is
said, applies to everybody under the
Treasury roof-from the Secretary cn
down.
Secretary Ickes has pronounced
views on the activity of politicians in
Government service, although some of
his declarations against mixing of
politics and Government service have
been weakened to some extent by the
Interior Department memorandum,
which, in effect, restricted Government
advertising to newspapers sy1npa-
thetic to the Democratic administra-
ton.
But for the administration as a
whole the proof Of the pudding, as re-
CARDS separation of politics from Gov
ernment service, lies in the eating
thereof. And one bite that might well
be taken is the strengthening of the
merit system in its application to new
and old deal Government agencies.
The merit system has received few
body blows during the past year and
a half that severely weaken, # not
cripple, its functions and its future.
And if the Treasury Departments
list of ''don'ts" is commendable, and
most people agree that it is, why not
a similar list of "don'ts" for the Fost
ONCE Department? The best known
case in Washington of combination
of political activity with Government
service is Postmaster General Farley,
one of whose conceptions Of service is
a personal visit and a fine, reassuring
speech enightening the voters On how
they should mark their next ballots.
It has been said that Mr.. Farley will
surrender his post as Democratic ma
tional chairman when a suitable sue
cessor can somewhere be found. But
such discovery Is regarded as hnpos-
sible until after the Fall elections.
When the Fall elections have been
held, it is entirely possible tnat the
search may continue unavailing until
after November of 1886.
Evening star., 1934-08-05

Glenn Dale al.e. SO far there has no;
been a single argument advanced r.
10 why the site at Glenn Dale should
b bsndoned. There has been men
ton Of the advantages 0f higher alti-
tu6e. but experts assert that the dH-
ference Ia altitude betEeen Glenn
Dale and sites within reasonable dis
tances Of Washington is not important
enough. from the medical standpoint.
70 warrant consideration. The Star
Is yet 70 learn from any authority on
tuberculosis treatment that proposed
Abandonment Of the Glenn Dale site
is either vise or helpful The views
of those asked are directly TO the con-
trary. Some OF these views. recorded
elsewhere In the pages Of The Star
today, are respectfully called 70 the
attention Of the Commissioners and
other authorities who viii eventually
decide the location OF the new hos
pitaL
In the meantime The Immediately
unfortunate circumstance is the con-
tinued delay In getting under way
with this highly necessary project.
Money is available with which to pre-
pare plans for the adult hospital at
Glenn Dale" Legislation has been
passed enabling. the Public Works Ad-
TO lend the funds for
the hospital. Yet. at a
time when progress should already
have been made on this undertaking,
the District experiences Snothing but
continued delay, complicated by a
needless controversy that has no
rightful place in the picture.
Evening star., 1934-08-05
England Hopeful for
Yacht Cup Victory
BY A. C. GARDINER.

LONDON, August 4-In these days,
when Britains supremacy at sea is
undergoing such devastating blows,
the fight for the Americas Cup has
something more than mere sport
ing significance. It is this fact which
explains the unusual demonstration
which attended the departure Of the
Endeavour from the builders yard, at
Gosport, and the public interest with
which her voyage across the Atlantic
is being followed.
1t would be too much to say that
there Is a strong confidence that En-
deavour viii bring the Americas Cup
Evening star., 1934-08-05
Wars Within the States.

This country Of ours is at peace
With the world II is engaged IN no
wars with foreign powers, has no war
making issues with any Of them But
it is not at peace with itself. It is
now suffering a series Of armed con-
fiiots. The spirit Of strife passes
from State 20 State. A little while
ago California was the scene OF ac-
ton, and the adjacent States to the
North were also fields OF battle in
less degree. Then Minnesota and
North Dakota went on the war map
and there we're skirmishes in the
largest city Of Illinois. Now Louisiana
holds the spotlight as State militia
and the policemen Of New Orleans
are aligned.
Consider the confusion Of mind Of
a foreign observer as he reads the
reports Of these successive turmoils
over here. Is America in a state OF
collapse? Is civil war again to rend
this country? In the dilution Of the
news for transoceanic transmission
such an impression might easily pre-
vail abroad on the strength of these
successive disorders. Who, over there,
but an expatriate American could
know the real status of a State and
its relation to the Federal Govern
ment? Who could know the hmita-
tlons placed by the Constitution upon
the authority of that Government
over the affairs of the States9
Indeed, there are some American
residents at home who do not fully
grasp the principles of State rights
when the Government at Washington
abstains from Intervention to keep
the peace in one of the forty
eight commemorative constituting the
Union. When rival factions in North
Dakota are at swords point over the
executive authority ard civil war
threatens nothing can be done about
It on Federal authority. Nor can
there be intervention in Louisiana
when the mayor Of its principal city
and a United States Senator, politi-
cal boss Of the State, 60 to grips over
a matter of a primary election and
possession OF the registration polls.
One Of the cherished rights of the
State is to conduct its own quarrels
by itself without the intrusion of the
Federal power. Now and then arises
a situation when the long arm Of the
Government at Washington can be
extended into State for the restora-
ton Of peace. That happened in
1894 when President Cleveland inter-
vened in a strike in Illinois that had
stopped the operation of the railroads,
which involved the interruption of the
mails. 1t was on that ground only
that the Federal authority could be
exerted to stop a conflict that had
gone beyond the power of the Gov
ernor of the State to suppress. In a
similar way there was an element in
the recent San Francisco strike that
might have justified the invocation of
the Federal authority had the block
ade of traffic and trade gone much
further.
In all of these conflicts the posi-
bility Of interference with the rights
Of other States and of the Federal
Government is present. No walls
surround the commonwealths. Traffic
between them is free and continuous.
Trade is constant. The peace and
the welfare OF all depend greatly
upon the maintenance OF order in
any one. Yet wars may rage in them
all, up to certain limits of endurance,
without the invocation of the author
ity Of the Government at WASHINGTON.
Evening star., 1934-08-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHMANDER JOHNSON.
Mysterious Monkey Wrench.

Mysterious Monkey Wrench.
"A monkey wrench I'll never throw, y
Exclaims an honest man,
In hope that something wrong will
go
With a mechanics plan.
And yet I'm filed with great surprise
In rage my fist I clench.
Right in the works before my eyes
I find a monkey wrenchl
For new inventions I have held
Approval far from small.
A monkey wrench that's self-propelled
Seems greatest of them ALL"
Evening star., 1934-08-05

Huey Long is described as jeSting
about the Louisiana situation. Re-
sentiment cannot fail TO materialize
when Huey Longs personal sense Of
humor asserts itself as an economic
influence.
Evening star., 1934-08-05

Base ball still exerts a soothing
influence and the public cherishes a
sense of gratitude to former President
Taft for his condescensions in reeog-
milton of the Nations most popular
pastime.
Evening star., 1934-08-05

As an evolutionist Clarence Darrcw
was all right in Tennessee. but not
so good in interpreting evolution in
political economy.
Evening star., 1934-08-05

Republicans charge the new deal
with RECOMMENDATION, bureaucracy and
economic dictatorship. And Literary
Digest poll invariably suggests on
behalf of the American people that
the worst of it is we like it.
Evening star., 1934-08-05

There never was a time of SO much
literary activity. Financial prob
len1s, however complex. can never
permit arithmetic to overwhelm
readin' and Titin' as an economic
influence.
Evening star., 1934-08-05

Warships on the way to Foo Chow
should warn the populace there that
Communists have been sending them
the wrong kind of missionaries.
Evening star., 1934-08-05

Hitler is now referred 10 as Kaiser.
which in certain German circles is
another way Of being aggressively un-
popular.
Evening star., 1934-08-05

Henry Ford is Indifferent to the
fact that history must recognize him
as the man who made most of the
trouble for the traffic cops.
Evening star., 1934-08-05

Ends of the Rainbow.
Borrowing money
And borrowing care,
Nothing seems funny
In life anywhere.
Nothing can calm US
AS We behold
Rainbows of promise,
But no pot of gold.
Evening star., 1934-08-05
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Sound and Sense.

Sound and Sense.
do you admire Wagnerian music?"
yes" answered Senator Sorghum.
Music should reflect a nations psy-
chology. and Wagnerian music sounds
to me pretty much like German pol
itics."
Evening star., 1934-08-05
Happy Hawaii.

Happy Hawaii.
Hawaii is smiling
With sunshine so bright.
The waves are beguiling
With rhythm so light,
Hawaii's elations
We envy today.
And wish that all nations
Could feel the same way!
"Ts workin' foh social improve
ment." said Uncle Ehen. "sn' tryin' to
persuade my friends to quit crap
shootin' and learn contract bridge"
Evening star., 1934-08-05

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Question of Standing.

How does Crimson Gulch stand on
repeal?"
"Judgin' by the effect Of the dis
pensary stuff" answered Cactus Joe,
1T doesn't stand at all. It just stag
gers"
"A small man in large response
bility," said Ri Ho, the sage Of China
town, 'is likely to rattle loudly, as
does a shriveled pea in a dry pod
Evening star., 1934-08-05

Jud Tunkins says he still admires
Charley Lndbergh and refuses to be-
lieve he would attempt any illegal
low flying in finance.
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