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Evening star., 1934-12-24
Is There Peace on Earth?

On the eve of Christmas is there
''peace on earth. good will toward
men? Not altogether. War, long
fought, stubborn, destructive war, is
raging between Paraguay and Bolivia,
despite repeated efforts by other ma
tions to settle the dispute by arbitra-
ton. War is brewing in Africa be-
tween Italy and Ethiopia, with dan
gerous possibilities of spreading into
a wider field. Strife is in the making
IN Manchuria, as Russia and Japan
akirnish over a frontier post An
international army moves into the
Saar to keep the peace while the
plebiscite scheduled for the sixth Of
January to determine the sovereignty
over the region is held China is in
the throes of civil war that is TAX
ing countless lives. Angry feelings
lately aroused in Hungary and ada
cent lands have been for the time
allayed, but the danger of some un-
toward incident provocative of conflict
remains. Russia is stamping out re-
volt by summary executions of sus-
pected plotters.
Such a summary OF the world Sit
uation may, by comparison with other
Christmas ewes, leave the hope that the
year will close without disaster. Yet
there is peril. The mechanism of in
ternational adjustment to compromise
disputes, set up after the Great War,
has failed to function with any degree
Of assurance Of peace.
Here in our own land war is being
waged against crime. The Nation is
aroused to realization that a deadly
enemy has been at work for a long
time against the security of society,
and belated efforts are being made to
coordinate the forces of law to sup
press this evil. Rapacity, greed and
vice 1re the common enemy Of the
State. Indifference on the part Of
great numbers aids and abets this
enemy. Lately, the Nation met in
conference in this city to seek and
to apply measures of defense and
protection, the purging Of the law
enforcement organizations of the un-
worthy servants who have been cor
rupted by crime, the setting up of
more efficient means of detection, pur-
suit and punishment, through the
arousal of the people to the peril of
tolerating any form of predatory law
lessness.
Peace throughout the world, be-
tween nations and between the men,
bers Of nations, may not be attained
fully, yet it remains the duty Of all
30 strive for this end. The individual
citizen, now intent upon his own con-
Germs, must take thought for the well
fare Of the race, beginning as from
q fresh start with the correction of
the evils that menace his own well
fare and very existence. There are
no islands of safety anywhere in the
world, and there will be none so long
as the spirit Of this occasion, about to
be celebrated, does not possess every
right-minded person.
Evening star., 1934-12-24
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Templeton Jones opened one Of his
Christmas presents the day before.
Ordinarily he believed In minding
the tag, do Not Open TIL Christmas,
but this time he needed the gift.
It was Q razor.
A razor, with Jones, as with most
men, was temptation.
No matter how many he had, there
was always room for one more on
the shelf.
Jones had the biggest razor shelf
in Washington-but more about that
later.
Now he stood with the new razor,
which its manufacturers said had
rendered the equivalent Of 1000 years
and more-of service, when tested
on special device.
Templeton Jones thought q thou
sand years ought to be long enough
for any razor to last.
A hundred years would be long
enough, as far rs he was concerned,
he felt sure.
But even more" was promised.
Jones could see his razor function
ing perfectly in 1884 AID.
A long time, truly.
Jones wondered how the blades
would be, by that time.
Sharp, eh?
He hoped 50. A thousand years is
. long time. They might get 'em
sharp by that time, he thought.
4 ~
Jones admired typical American
manufacturers, above all other manu-
facturers.
Something SO human about 'em.
To put out q razor, and promise 1t
to function for century, would be q
feat.
Tested on . special mechanical de-
vice, this instrument proved itself able
to 60 for at least o thousand years
And morel"
It was that phrase which won Tenn
pleton Jones.
Maybe by the time he was 1,040
years old he could find the perfect
razor.
1t might even be this one, eh2
Il
What changes humanity might en-
dure, during all those centuries, but
still this old razor would be doing duty
If one could believe the makers!
One could, without doubt. Jones
had come to that conclusion years ago,
after making tests Of his own on a
very special mechanical device, his
own jaw.
He had on his big shelf razors which
he used many years ago.
They still worked.
He had taken good care of them,
of course, but each and everyV one
refuted as many times a day as one
might care to look at it the old charge
that American-made goods would not
last.
Templeton Jones imagined that idea
was born in England. but he didn't
know.
The only English razor he ever
owned wasn't bad, but all the gilt
or whatever 1t was. wore OF in a
month.
His American instruments didn't do
that, he was glad to say, even the
cheapest Of them.
A man always has use for one more
razor, Just as the home aquarium en-
thusiast always needs just one more
tank.
No matter how many bowls, jars,
Evening star., 1934-12-24
The Children's Feast.

Men and women at or past the
meridian Of life sometimes are heard
to remark that Christmas Ia not what
1t used to be. But perhaps it is they
themselves that have changed and not
the annual Yuletide festival that has
altered. Children, probably, look upon
the feast now very much as children
looked upon it nifty or hundred years
ago. And obviously 1t is the approach
to the occasion which dictates its
character. Christmas u what people
make tt-merry md bright or sad and
dull. according to the light In which
1t u viewed.
The oldsters have been sobered by
the experiences they have encountered
in their journey through the world. A
trumpet and drum racket such rs a
younsster enjoys means little to an
individual Of matured musical dis
elimination, but the instinct which
later Is to prompt . man to subscribe
for symphony orchestra tickets is pres
ent in the heart Of the infant who
toots and pounds an ear-splitting dis
sonance on Christmas morning. If
the psychology Of the adult would per-
nit him to act like q child, he doubt
less would feel toward Christmas Is
child does. The difference. then, is
one Of mental attitude.
But memory, nevertheless, has some
thing to do with the case. Each
grown-up has been q child and re-
members what Christmas meant at
that period Of life. Hence, the con-
sent which he gives to the holiday
spirit, the receptivity with which he
receives its demands and welcomes its
opportunities. Granted that he may
not escape from the burden Of the
years and be himself again an ire
sponsible youngster, it still is possible
and eminently desirable-for him to
be sympathetic with those who do not
have his handicaps. And SO it hap
pens that the children's feast enlists
the cooperation of the entire popula-
ton and benefits everybody. ST. Paul,
writing to the Corinthians. could say:
When I was q child, I spake as a
child, I understood as q child, I
thought rs a child; but when be-
came . man, I put away childish
things.
A greater guide than he, however,
declared:
Except ye be converted and become
as little children, ye shall not enter
into the kingdom of heaven.
And perception Of this grander
truth, surely, accounts for the uni
versatility Of the childrens feast and
for its happiness
Evening star., 1934-12-24

Many defects are found in the 2 per
cent sales tax adopted in New York
City, particularly in Its effect on COM
petition between the city's merchants
and those in its suburbs. At the same
time, commentators point out that the
sales tax is . means of relieving the
burden Of other forms of taxation.
I'm the form imposed by the city
it will be vexatious as well as expen-
sive," says the New York Sun, with
the suggestion that sit should bring
home to both buyer and seller the
need Of . better tax" The Syracuse
Herald holds that 1T belongs to the
class Of nuisance taxes" and advises
that "the gravest objection to the tax
would have been obviated II one Of
the original programs for . Nation
wide tax had been adopted by Con-
gress"
1T should be possible to clarity the
bill and to omit or change provisions
that work unfairly" observes the New
York Times, which explains the pro-
tested features with the statement:
Citizens Of the State living outside
Of New York have to pay the tax on
goods bought here If the sale is made
by personal visit. Only by ordering
through some means other than ap-
pearing in the shop can the New York
State resident escape tax, and then
only II the merchandise Is delivered
to his home outside the city. The
result Is q double discrimination. Resi-
dents Of other States fare better than
do citizens Of New York, and there is
. sort of implied penalty on entering
stores In this city. II the facts are
Is stated, they seem to require an
amendment Of the bill in order to get
rid Of such injustices and absurdities.
Just ut present, however, the Alder
men seem to be more intent on find
ing new ways to impose the sales tax
than in doing away with the griev-
ances which have already risen un-
der it."
Indications are that the tax, as
amended, will be productive Of the
needed millions, with little or no fric-
tion," remarks the Brooklyn Times
Union, adding that 1T will make the
people government conscious" The
Jersey lily JOuruhl IccH CLlat IL
would not be surprising If it were the
forerunner Of the adoption Of such .
tax by numerous communities else
where; in fact, If the States do not
pre-empt the sales tax, 1t Is likely
Federal tax win eventually be estab-
lished."
while the base of the tax Is broad"
says the Lowell Evening Leader, "it Is
going to add to the expenses Of those Of
slender means. It remains to be seen
whether 1t win tend to discourage
them from buying. Much depends On
the trend Of business conditions" The
Newark Evening News advises: "Cut-
ting, pruning, hammering down ex-
penses should be the order Of the
day. It Is altogether too bad the
State has to contemplate new taxa
ton now, but there appears to be no
way to avoid it. The municipalities
would not, however, be in such need
Of help but for reckless spending in
the past. The obligation at this time
Evening star., 1934-12-24

dog protecting . family habitation Is
significant Of one of the grandest VIC
tories ever achieved by man. No more
monumental conquest ever occurred
than that Of the domestication Of the
wolf. And only through mutual
trust, confidence and love was 1t made
possible. Perhaps one day-long
hence, doubtlsss-men will be at psacs
with men - men for centuries have
been at peace with poor dumb brutes
like the canine guardian Of the home.
Evening star., 1934-12-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
FooiishnAs.


Santa Claus, some folks confess,
Amt much else than foolishness,
With his giving everywhere
And his smiling, free from care.
Nero was a person proud
Who brought terror to a crowd;
If his anger folks should wake,
Nero burned 'em at the stake.
Santa in an ice house dwells;
Nero built his own hotels.
In q choice, what man would pause
Who would not be Santa Claus?
Foolishness, we must agree,
Sometimes all the world will see,
Bringing pleasure or regret,
'Cordin' to which kind you get.
Evening star., 1934-12-24
label Suit,

We need the Courts for many thing,
That call for brains astute;
We're sunk If anybody brings,
When irked, q libel suit.
So let's be gay while N. r. A.
All chislers can refute,
And hope that old Blue Eagle may
Avoid q label suit.
Evening star., 1934-12-24
Literary Training.

do you know that q mathematician
wrote "Alice in Wonderland?
Certainly" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, that's why continue 10 strug-
gle with big figures. II can't balance
the budget may at least be able to
write a good fairy story"
Evening star., 1934-12-24
Red.

'How do you explain the fact that
we are continually getting into the
red'?"
II have only q wild theory" an
swered Mr.. Dustin Stax. Somewhere
in our business reorganization eve
must have hired q Communist book
keeper"
Evening star., 1934-12-24
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

4 rsader con get TIE sns,rer to
sSv QuesttoH Of fGct By sDriting The
Warrington IpeHtno Stor Information
Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin. Director.
WGshtnHton, D. c. Pieass inclose
scamp for reply.
q. How many Christmas trees will
be used this year?-F. @. q.
A. The Forest Service estimates
that 10000, 900 Christmas trees will be
cut from American woodlands this
year.
q. What percentage Of the plays
! produced on Broadway are success
ful?-A. T.. H.
A. According TO "B'way. Inc: the
Theater - . Business" by Morton
Eustis, only 10 per cent Of the plays
produced on Broadway bring any siz-
able returns to the producer. Another
10 per cent may break even. Four
ffths Of the capital invested in Broad
way shows every year Is lost outright.
Q. why will part Of . river look
rough while the rest remains smooth?
III. v.
A. Usually It u the eject Of the
wind blowing against the current.
Where the current y strong the water
viii be rough apd ohoppy. while the
adjacent water u comparatively
smooth.
q. What was the "petticoat nag?
A. It was Q real red petticoat,
'hooped and stayed" and flown from
the mast Of the Fayette on the occa-
sion Of the first filling Of the Cheshire
level Of the Pennington Canal on or
about November a., 1927.
q. Does the heart cleanse and purify
the blood?-B. T.
A. The heart pumps the blood
through the body, but 1t Is the func-
ton Of the lungs to cleanse and
purify 1t.
q. What - Q carillon?-H. T.
A. A carillon Is . set Of bells tuned
to the intervals Of the chromstic
scale, proceeding entirely by half
tones, all the bells hung fixed % as
not TO swing.
q. What were the group Of men
called in Theodore Roosevelt's ad-
ministration which compares with this
administration brain trust?-E. p.
A. A group Of younger Washington
ondcials often played tennis with
President Theodore Roosevelt. It was
said that he consulted with them at
times and they were called the tennis
cabinet.
q. May m alien visiting in this
country hold position here?-
B. r. H.
A. No alien who Is In this country
temporarily may hold position.
q. When wa, oxford University
founded?-F. M.
A. Traditionally, the founding Of
Oxford was by Alfred the Great, about
S7l, but the authentic origin was the
result Of . quarrel between Henry II
and Thomas . Beckett, about l164,
when the King forbade English clerks
TO study Ut Paris, and they, returning,
doomed the schools at Oxford. The
earliest document giving the schools
Of oxford the title Of university was
in 1901.
@. How much money does New York
expect to make through the sales tax?
r. M.
A. The Law Is designed to provide
$40, 100000 in unemployment relief
by January l, 1896.
O. Please give biography Of Arthur
Henderson, winner Of the 1884 Nobel
Peace Prixe.-E. M.
A. Arthur Henderson, president of
the World Disarmament Conference,
was born In Glasgow In 1858 and
served an apprenticeship as q molder.
He became interested in the labor
movement held number Of posi-
tions with trade union societies, and
Evening star., 1934-12-24

Genius Is not dependent on me-
chanical conveniences. Ben Franklin
could have written no better If he
had possessed an electric light and .
portable typewriter.
Evening star., 1934-12-24

There Is still an expectation that
the Republican elephant can be re-
vived without turning him over to the
California vivisectionists.
Evening star., 1934-12-24

The only early shopping now
possible is that which conpels pur-
chaser to rise In the gray dawn In
order to reach the shops before every
thing rs sold.
Evening star., 1934-12-24

Louisiana colleges will have to in
clude foot ball as a serious educational
feature If the game gets any further
into politics.
Evening star., 1934-12-24

In the Senate had been appointed
from Georgia several years ago, Sen
ator George, who had been elected
to AL the vacancy, held back Q day
or two before presenting himself 90
that she could become Q Senator"
Evening star., 1934-12-24
Schall's Worry.

From the New York Sun.
The most optimistic Republican left
In the land is Senator Schal Of Min
nesots, who Just now u worrying about
the future Of the Democratic party.
Evening star., 1934-12-24
New Deal Nightmare.

From the Connellsville (Pa.) Courier.
It is being believed that business
men, having become more used to the
New Deal, are much less nervous about
it, but It Is still causing sleepless
nights.
Evening star., 1934-12-24

4 reverence the wisdom of my an
eestors," said HI Ho, the cage Of China
town. ''Yst my more modern expert
sncs win enable me TO teach them
much when I meet them again."
Evening star., 1934-12-24

Censorship Is o matter 10 be dis
creetly handled. It has never spoiled
the chances for literary sales In the
American market.
Evening star., 1934-12-24

Rich Municipal Treasury.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Bandits, it is reported, got $3.50 900
out Of the Havana City Hall. That
looks like q lot Of money for any city
to have these days.
Evening star., 1934-12-24
Too Many Bumps.

A bump or two is surely met;
It's q decree of fate
That several bumps you've got to get
Before you learn to skate.
At skating you'll not be so good,
Though hope keeps in its prime,
If in experiments you should
Keep humping all the time.
1--WE are always lookin' for some
thin to happen" said Uncle Eben,
"an' we's always surprised because It's
10 different from what we expected"
Evening star., 1934-12-24

Oio congress, now ABOUT 70 pass OUT
Of the picture, may view the future
darkly. They ale the lame ducks''-
lame ducks who will not remain on
the Governmen. pay roll as lame duck
Congressman have in the past. Their
pay Is cut Oh when their terms ex-
pire in January. When they were
elected in 1892 it was for two-year
terms. But the ratification Of the
Norris amendment to the Constitu-
ton, doing away with the old short
sessions Of Congress, has effectually
cut them out of two months pay.
Under the old system they would
have completed their full two years
in the House and q full six years In
the Senate. Representative Strong of
Texas, who has been reelected, Is to
introduce . bill to give these lame
ducks two months pay, although they
will be out Of oflce. A lot viii de-
pend on the Yuletide spirit prevailing
in Congress when the measure comes
up, II 1t ever does. President Roosevelt,
II he should 60 out Of ONCE Ut the
end Of this first term, will lose . bit
Of pay, too, due to the fact his term
will end short Of the four years for
which he was elected.
X 4 X
There Is q Senator from Nebraska
who would like to have the chance
to take the oath Of ONCE and sit
in the Upper House, even q few
hours. before he gives way to the
newly elected Senator Burke. He
is Richard c. Hunter, Democrat, who
was chosen to I'LL the short term
from election day, November 6, until
January 3. If senator-elect Burke
can be prevailed upon to allow Mr..
Hunter to take the oath Of ofice
on January 3, and remain ~ q
Senator . few hours, Mr.. Hunter
and his friends viii be grateful. There
u . precedent for such courtesy.
When the inst woman ever 10 sat
Evening star., 1934-12-24

Representative Everett M. Dirksen,
Republican, Of Illionis, has sent out
novel holiday greetings. They are q
facsimile of q congressional resolution
and set forth that "Mr. Dirksen, Mrs.
Dirksen and Miss Dirksen introduced
II. r. !, which was referred to the
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
EaglepOrt Grange

Eagleport grange will hold their
regular meeting Feb. %. A Wash
inton and Lincoln program will be
presented at the lecture hour
Song, America the Beautiful; .
roll call, recite fact relating to
Washington or Lincoln; administra-
ton; readings, "The Cent" Nor
bert Strahler, and "Don't Be Dis
couraged," Lyle Mautz; scng, Mar
that Hivnor. George Washington
story, Archie Hivnor; short talk on
what / think Washington and Lin
coin did toward making of our
country" C. A. Eppley; Lincoln's
departure from Springfield, as told
by Billy Brown, A. H. Eppley; song,
"Old Glory" reading, "The Grave
of Washington" Wilda Williams;
stunt, the newspaper-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Funeral services for Clayton Dean
Pickenpaugh aged two years, the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Pick
enpaugh, north of Caldwell. whose
death occurred Tuesday evening of
last week, following a short illness,
were held Wednesday at the Hos
kinsville NJ E. church. Burial was
made in the church cemetery. Be
vived by five brothers and sisters;
his grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Dennis, and his great grand
mother, Mrs. Minerva Pickenpaugh
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Rent Hickory Grange

Saturday evening, Feb. II. Pro-
gram will be in celebration of Lin
coins and Washington birthdays
Each member is to contribute some
historical fact, reading, joke or
comment, on either the life or work
of Washington or Lincoln. Patriotic
songs will be selected by Lena
Wright. Roll call, name presi-
dent of the United States and his
native state. The annual oyster
supper, Feb. 8, was enjoyed by a
large number of grangers and
their families and several invited
guests.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

A copperhead snake that ventur-
ed out when the weather was COM
paratively warm, and fingered too
long, was found in the snow coiled
and frozen, Saturday, Feb. 8. With
out giving it chance to thaw out
and defend itself, Kenneth Newton,
young son of C. w. Newton, near
Chesterhill, who saw it when going
through the woods, dispatched it..
The snake was two feet long. 1t
was perhaps trying grounding
stunt in coming OUT SO early, as
copperheads usually make their ap-
pearance much later-in the spring,
after other snakes have come out
from their winter quarters, we un-
derstand.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Surprise Party

On Wednesday evening of last
week group of friends of Mrs.
Gladys Link gathered at her home
in Malta, where they had planned
party in honor of her birthday an
niversary. This was complete
surprise to Mrs. Link, who was the
gracious recipient of many lovely
gifts. Music and games added to
the delight of the occasion. At a
late hour delicious refreshments
were served, at beautifully ap-
pointed table in the dining room,
where color scheme suggestive of
the Valentine season was used, one
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
Name Belongs In Alumni List

In our announcement last week
of the centennial celebration to be
held March 1-3, by Ohio State Uni
versity's college of medicine, refer
ence was made to several Morgan
county physicians who are alumni
of this college.
The name of DR.. G. V. Davis of
Pennsville should have been in
cluded in the list. The omission
was made-not through any error
in the Democrat office, but through
an unintentional omission existing
in the list of names as sent out
from the Ohio State University
news bureau.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15

Lawrence p. Pake, Sc, resident
of High Hill locality, died Satur-
day at Bethesda hospital. Zanes-
Vile, following long illness. He
was unmarried He leaves two
brothers, Charles w. and Arthur G..
Pake, both of Muskingum county.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon at the Hearing funeral
home, GAINESVILLE, and interment
wa smade in Baxter cemetery, near
FraZeysburg.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
O. e. s. Notice

Valley Chapter, No. 10, o. e. S.,
will hold a special meeting Monday
night Feb. 10, at o'clock, when
Mrs. Lydia Crawford of Cincinnati,
Worthy Grand Matron, will inspect
the chapter. A dinner will be serv-
ed at 6 80 p. M, at the American
Legion hall, price SO cents per
plate. Please make dinner reserva-
tions by Saturday, Feb. IT, with
the secretary, Mrs. Fannie A. Rich
ardson, phone 275-Black or with
Mrs. Hazel Richardson, phone 302-
Black.-Ota e. Smith, w. M; Fan
ME A. Richardson, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-15
NOTICE

The financial report of the Bris-
tol Township Board of Education
for the fiscal year ending. Dec. 81,
1888, is now on file at the clerks
office. Date of hearing is set for
March 5, at 1 o'clock p. m., at the
office of the boards w. Scott,
Clerk