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Evening star., 1934-10-14
MEETING THE TEST
BY THE RIGHT REV. JAMES E. FREEMAN D. D. L. D. D. C. l..
Bishop Of Washington

One Of the greatest poems in the
world is the Book of Job. 1t Is also
one of the most ancient. 1t marks
the beginning of that section of the
Old Testiment classified as poetry.
This section comprises five books
job, the Psalms, Proverbs. Ecclesi-
astes and Song of Solomon. The
great Book of Job contains in dia-
logue form the story of the life of
the man whose name 1t bears. 1t
begins with a graphic description of
his prosperity and influence, and the
narrative and dialogue that follow
recite the story of his strange mis-
fortunes and unfailing integrity. The
description Of the central figure pre-
sents man Of unusual qualities,
perfect and upright, one that feared
God and eschewed evil" His pos
sessions were very great and from the
standpoint Of material things he was
conspicuouSly successful and affluent.
On certain day when his house
hold was gathered together and when
the sun Of his prosperity was at its
There is none like him in the earth,
perfect and an upright man."
In answer to this, Satan declared that
the secret of his integrity and blame
less life was to be found in his pros
perity. On every hand he was
guarded by the protecting arm of
God. Doth Job fear God for
naught?" he asked. Let him feel the
biting blasts of adversely, take from
him the evidences of prosperity,
put forth thine hand now, and
touch all that he hath, and he will
curse thee to thy face" So reasoned
the evil one as he viewed the happi-
ness and goodness of Job.
The chapters that follow disclose
the attitude of this remarkable man
through all the vicissitudes and
changes through which his life
passed. Whether the narrative is
fictitious or real, whether it re-
counts the experiences Of the man
whose name it bears or not, does not
detract from the striking lessons
which the book is designed to convey.
1t has its counterpart in the COM
mon experiences of men and its
lessons are the common heritage of
all.
Prosperity, as a general rule, is hard
ly conducive to robustness of charac-
ter, nor does it in the main tend to
contribute to the things of virtue. The
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two extreme poles, marked by prosper
ity on the one hand and adversely on
the other, constitute the supreme tests
of a mans stability and the firmness
of his character. Our observation has
led us to believe that, more frequently
than not, adversely develops the strong
qualities and the sterling gifts Of our
nature, and on the other hand pros
perity all too frequently enervates and
weakens the fiber of that which we
call our moral worth. A great miSfor-
tune tends to soften and mellow, while
too much prosperity and all that it
brings of self-ease and relaxed effort
tends to break down the stronger and
finer qualities and better things of our
character. In the long run it takes a
better man to stand up under pros
perity than adversely. This is as true
of a nation or a community as of an
individual. 1t was said of Lincoln
that "he found his soul by the grave
of Ann Rutledge" Perhaps it might
be said that his extraordinary strength
and incompatible intellect had their
genesis in the crude and stern environ
AlC1I VI IIlo DdIIcIl dlI0 oLcLllc carly
home surroundings.
1t was said of Jesus that "He had
not where to lay His head" Yet his
mighty soul has by its very self-abne-
cation compelled a world to worship
and love. 1t may well be asked of
every one of us in the days of success
and attainment Doth he fear God
for naught?" Homely perhaps are the
lines. but they contain a suggestive
lesson.
"It's easy enough to be pleasant
When life flows along like a song,
But the man worth while is the man
who can smile
When everything goes dead wrong"
To be able to say with Robert Louis
Stevenson that we're climbing the
bare stairs of duty, step by STEP" and
in the face Of every misfortune to be-
lieve in an ultimate decency of
things" this is to stand the test and,
having done all, to stand. All life is
test, test Of the things Of character.
Whether it be adversely or prosperity,
failure or success, to be able to remain
fixed and unchanged in our high
ideals, strong and stable in our con-
victions, consistent and sensible in all
our habits, this is to defy the leagued
powers of evil and ultimately ito be
found worthy to stand before the Son
of Man"
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"A Phantom Prime Minister"

Writing in The Sunday Star re-
Gently from London, A. G. Gardiner
depicted in terms that are almost
pathetic the total eclipse Of Ramsay
Macdonald in British politics. He
remains at the head Of the national
government, but his prestige and
authority have declined to a point
that impels Mr.. Gardiner to describe
him as little more than a phantom
prime minister" 1t is a sorry end
to a career that has been one of the
most remarkable In contemporary
British life.
At the zenith of his power as leader
of two successive British governments
during the past ten years, Mr.. Mac
Donald broke with his Labor party
comrades in 1881 in order to partici-
pate in the formation Of the ina
tional" government necessitated by
the British economic and financial
crisis. He remained prime minister
Evening star., 1934-10-14

The statement of President Roose-
velt that banks are being too conserva-
tive in the matter of making business
loans has focused attention anew on
the vast reservoir of bank credit ex-
iSting not only in the United States
but in other important financial ma
tionS. 1t is phenomenon of hard
tin1es that bank credit becomes tim
orous. When it is most needed In the
business world, it Is most retiring.
The President declared at Hyde
Park that the time has come for the
banks of the country to venture forth
with their great stores of financing
strength and assist aggresstvely in the
recovery program Of the Nation. Ex-
perience suggests that 1t will require
much more than suggestion from the
President to bring this about. Were
the situation local to the United States
something might be done, but it is
not.
Capital, as every one who has tried
to borrow knows, is a fair-weather
friend. The man who is prosperous
and making money Is importuned by
bankers to accept loans. Such man
has no need to borrow. The man in
straits who might be helped to pros
perity, has difficulty in obtaining ac-
commodations.
In line with his other elements OF
the American social revolution, Presi-
dent Roosevelt hopes to alter this
banking psychology. He is aware tnat
the banks were lending to American
business some $55, 100000 in 1929
and that now they are lending to busi-
ness only about $4,000 100000. While
this has been going on an exactly re-
versed trend has been taking place
with regard to bank loans to the
Government. Whereas, in 1929 the
banks had lent the Treasury only
about S4000,000, 900, now they are
lending it about $4,000. 100000.
These funds, advanced by the banks
to the Treasury, are, to be sure, being
advanced to business in some degree.
Money Lying Idle.
The students Of credit and, more
Importantly, business men know that
Government funds, while in a measure
helpful, are like sprinkling the
branches and leaves of trees with
moisture and fertilizer instead Of ap-
plying those stimulantS at the roots.
Without looking at the bank state
ments it is difficult to believe that so
much reserve credit Is backed up in
these institutions at a time when the
whole Nation is crying for funds with
which to finance fresh enterprises
which will provide employment for
idle millions. An official statement of
the Federal Reserve Board places bank
reserves at S4,O0o,0OO,OOO. This, it is
stated, is Sl,9O0,00O,0OO in excess of
reserve requirements. This means
that the banks could lend at once the
huge sum Of 81 ,900,0o0,00O and still
have safe, untouched reserves to pro-
tect the Solvency of their institutions.
An anomalous situation is that bank
rates are low. 1t is the theory of bank
ing that low rates stimulate borrow
ing and high rates curtail loans. In
circumstances anything like normal,
that is true, but when banks decline
to lend it makes no difference what
Evening star., 1934-10-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Voice Of the First Page.
I fear, as on through life go,
That Fate has put me ION the spot"
I have q lengthy tale Of woe.
The First Page whispers who
Has Not?"
The information first I see
OF things I wish might be forgot.
Perplexed anew I'm doomed to be.
The First Page whispers Who
Is Not?"
Here riots echo from afar,
And gangsters rule our mortal lot.
I sometimes wonder where we are.
The First Page hollers WHO DOES
NOT?"
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backing in their effort to set profitable
prices and to maintain them by lim-
its on production.
Instead of reform, the prescription
now being applied to N. R. A. calls
for more old-fashioned competition.
Similarly, in other fields the New Deal
apparently desires to become thor
oughly practical. At least until after
election, reform is on the shelf.
But if business expects Mr.. Roose-
velt to tie himself down to any very
definite unyielding promise of future
policy, it is bound to be disappointed,
according to the Presidents friends.
They point out that with the Nation
still in a ferment, President Roose-
welt can be Of most service in guiding
public sentiment, instead OF resist
ing it.
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Crime and Corruption.

The national conference called by
the Attorney General to meet in this
city December 10 will consider the
causes and prevention of crime, in
vestigation, detection and apprehen-
sion, the criminal courts and processes
of prosecution and punishments,
parole, probation and pardons. Under
one of these heads or all of them
will come matter Of vital impor-
tance which has just been developed
in connection with the arrest in a
Western State of a man of locally
important political standing in con-
nection with the mass murder at Kan
sas City, where gangsters undertook
TO rescue one Of their fellows who had
just been caught elsewhere. The in
vestigation of this case has disclosed
a shocking liaison between officials
and politicians with organized Grim
inals. A Federal grand jury is soon
to make investigation and startling
revelations are expected to result.
There can be no peace and security
in this country if the law officers fail
in their duty in the investigation of
crime, the pursuit and capture of
criminals and their trial and punish
ment upon conviction, or if political
influence is exercised for the protec-
ton of the lawbreakers. The honesty
of the police, Of prosecuting attorneys
and of the courts themselves is the
safeguard of the community. If these
fail crime rules.
Corrupt connection between law en-
forcement officers and criminals of
high and low degree has often been
suspected and has in some few cases
been detected and punished. But it
would seem from this case in the
West that the evil remains, and there
can be no more important line of study
for the conference on crime that is to
meet in this city two months hence
than that Of the arousal of public
apprehension on this score and the
countrywide adoption of means to
cure the abomination.
The root of this evil lies In large
part in the indifference of voters to
their responsibilities in the selection
of State and municipal officials, re-
gardless of partisan considerations. 1t
lies in machine politics, which is a
breeder of corruption and criminal
associations. When the average voter
goes to the polls on primary or elec-
ton day he does not realize that he is
participating In the choice of those
who must guard his property, his life
and the security Of his family. With
this truth brought home to every
citizen he would probably be more
careful in his selection and, bet
ter still, more active in the prelimi
nary naming of candidates.
The professional criminal proceeds
on the theory that public official can
be corrupted by money or by political
pressure exerted by an agent. There
Is no difference between the accept
ance of bribe or yielding to threat
of political reprisal in order that a
1awbreaker may escape.
Reform movements have occurred
in this country from time to time
with the result of cleaning out the
messes of miSrule and corruption. The
job can be done. But the heart
breaking fact is that it is rarely con-
tinued and it must be continued If
there is to be safety and security for
the citizen and honesty Of govern
ment.
Evening star., 1934-10-14

In childish play three New Jersey
boys strangled a comrade and after
his death put his remains in a trunk.
Whether or not precocity is admirable
depends on the direction it takes.
Among the Nations educational needs
larger and more vigilant kindergartens
may be entitled to mention.
Evening star., 1934-10-14

Money magic" is a new term ap-
piled to imitation. Confidence" may
be regarded as the rabbit that is pro-
duced from the high hat. The feat
can be repeated indefinitely unless the
rabbit happens to get scared and
runs away.
Evening star., 1934-10-14

social problems such as the min.
imizing Of unemployment or employ
ment at less than a living wage. ANY
adequate national mineral policy, it
Is felt, must consider both producer
ana consumer and cover both the for
elgn and domestic aspects OF the sit
uation.
(copyriSht. le3Al e
Evening star., 1934-10-14

Old Liberty Loan bonds are being
called in with an implied assurance
that Uncle Sam will never again Or
ganize "drives" to assist in financing
foreign wars.
Evening star., 1934-10-14
Kukukukus.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
An explorer reports finding a tribe
called the Kukukukus, In New Guinea.
We have a suspicion a good many
members Of that clan are living in
this country, too.
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Origin.

The Wooden Horse to Troy was brought
With deadliest intentions fraught.
The merry villagers drew near,
It seemed so harmless, though so queer.
The shrewd inventor said, Behold
Its possibilities untold.
In history this hoss will rank
Forerunner Of the Army Tank"
Evening star., 1934-10-14

Maybe the movies could be per-
suaded to remain In California II
Upton Sinclair could be induced to
compose few scenarios in his best
literary style.
Evening star., 1934-10-14
Evolving.

We view conditions with a frown
And say this world is upside down.
A mortal strong we seek in vain
To put it right side up again.
But Natures laws must be obeyed
However human laws are made.
And wise men say in phrase astutes
Well simply. have to evolute.
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The present autocratic formula of
brigandage is send $4,000 and see
what happens"
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18th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York once: 110 East +2nd 81.
Chicago once: Lake Michigan Building.
European once; IA Regent st.. London.
Evening star., 1934-10-14

Sharp rivalry existed between the
Pennsylvania and the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroads half a
1AalAIodo century ago in bidding
Rivalry. for patronage: The
Star of October "a,
1894, says:
Whether the present warfare be-
tween the Pennsylvania and Baltimore
& Ohio Railroads produces that re-
suit or not, what the public ought to
have, and what it will have one of
these days is 75-cent fare each way
between the cities of Washington and
Baltimore. At the legal rate of 2
cents per mile, over its long line
through the interior Of the State, the
New York Central road has grown
enormously wealthy, and as the dis
tance between the two populous cities
Of Baltimore and Washington Is only
40 miles the fare named, which Is
only a fraction less than the legal
rate on the New York Central, would
be much more profitable than that, by
reason Of larger travel, lighter grades
and easier curves. And not only
would the residents Of the two cities
and the public generally be large gain
ers by the reduction. but the rival
companies themselves would be greatly
benefited. Experience everywhere has
demonstrated that cheaper and better
facilities increase business and enlarge
profits"
Evening star., 1934-10-14
Progress.

"Are you taking any interest in the
war on crime?"
"A great interest,"" said Senator
Sorghum. "Of course. we can't kill
OF all the gangsters out home. But
we're at least taking steps to prevent
so many Of them from being elected
to Office"
Evening star., 1934-10-14

"De Legislature makes resolutions" B."
said Uncle Eben, ''but dey don't stand
wear and tear any better dan plain
old New Year resolutions.
Evening star., 1934-10-14

Jud Tunkins says he has been work.
ing for some cause or other most of
his life. So far as getting political job
is concerned, it has always been a
cause without any effect.
Evening star., 1934-10-14
Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

James G. BIaine's personal cam
paigning in the presidential contest
p1.,. D, so years ago
Campaign Work. ss,.o- as a ia large I
publican victory. The Star of Octo-
Der 20, 1884, says:
The personal magnetism claimed
for Mr.. Blaine by his admiring friends
seems to have been justified by the
results of the Ohio campaign. 1t is,
OF course, impossible to tell what
might have been under other circum-
stances, but it looks very much as
though the presence of Mr.. Blaine in
that State was what was needed to
awaken the enthusiasm and to call
out the full strength of his party,
and that but for his visit the Demo-
Gratis might have succeeded in carry
ing the State by small majority.
1T will be remembered that The
Star pointed out some time ago the
Importance of the Republicans utiliz-
Ing all Of their capital, if they in
tended to win this Fall, suggesting at
the same time that If Mr.. Blaine had
the qualities claimed for him the
proper thing to do was to bring him
before the people Of the country.
Whether the course since pursued by
the party leaders was the direct con-
sequence of this advice, We do not
pretend to say, but its soundness ap-
pears to have been proved and the
personally conducted campaign has
evidently worked so well that it will
be somewhat surprising If it is not
continued until the end of the presi-
Dental contest.
THE Democrats, too, might find It
to their advantage to follow the ex-
ample set by the Republicans in this
respect and arrange a series of meet
ings at which Mr.. Cleveland should
be the central object and the prin-
cipal attraction. Mr.. Hendricks has
made a favorable impression wher-
ever he has been and, as Mr.. Cleve-
land is said to charm all with whom
he comes in contact in private or
public, there is no reason to suppose
that he would not reap substantial
advantages from appearances before
public audiences. At any rate. the
Republicans having inaugurated that
method of gaining votes, with satis-
factory results, there would seem to be
no sense in the democracy allowing
them a monopoly Of the system"
Evening star., 1934-10-14
Pursuit of knowledge.

Pursuit Of knowledge.
"Is your boy Josh learning much in
college?"
'I don't know" answered Farmer
Corntossel. Judging by some of his
favorite magazines, I'm inclined to
think he has found out a lot of things
that he's keepin' 70 hisself."
MANY men are wise enough to dis
cover the truth" said Hi Ho the sage
of Chinatown. Few are clever
enough to know how to manage it,"
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Then, as a second development, busi-
ness has concluded, after period Of
jitters, that the New Deal does not
contemplate an end to the profit sys-
tem-which is the capitalist system.
Similarly, the New Deal has awakened
to the fact that If capitalism is going
to function so that the millions Of un-
employed can be given Jobs, 1t must be
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nlunltion and supplies.
LEFT (top to bottom)-The long, sad trek orer
frozen land as Serbidns retreat to Albania. With
'chat fnery and achot possessions they could clch
they beat their aCdy to safety.
Making artificial limbs in a German factory to
supply soldiers mutiloted By 1Oar. HoW studiousIy
has struen to destroy man and then to artifcally
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reconstruct him. The has recorded the duti-
ful scholarship on the Vorkman's face.
Operating room in German field hospital. A
sudden application of sufocating ether and then q
bloody hacking of limbs in desperate effort to res
urrect the body
British caUalry pursuing retreating Germans in
northern France near TilIoy.
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TOP-Orer the barren battle field stride British
soldiers The British lost heartily in this offensive
They rallied three times bat Cere cut to bits BIZ Ger
strategy.
CENTER-Vater. smoke and debris fy high into
the air British freghter is torpedoed The broad
ocean claimed dead from lcarfare than by storm.
Into "DaUy Jones locker" came human beings am
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RIGHT (top to bottom)-A reverse turn to '4ohen
knighthOOd was in fOCer." Fair womanhood braves
the rain to make the festival of pIacards.
Wounded daubed NTH medicine preparatory
to shipping them like batcof sick puppies to base
hospital
EnnGciated, tattered and rounded this eeeary
German soldier IS borne back to the hospital following
battle in which German troops tOere captured,
Evening star., 1934-12-09

ever know about the bill that had gone through
the hands Of the Hamiltonian.
That's too bad" he said. when he heard
the incident. However, I'm glad to say that
the bill didn't come from me. remember when
Ed was in here collecting, the day before yes
terday. paid him myself. I owed him $14.
and remember distinctly that gave him
two fives and four ones"
Good" said Ronnie THAT narrows it down
somewhat"
. ONNIE continued home, resolved that the
" next day he would visit the two other mer-
chants. if he could figure out a way of doing
it without offending them. He was hardly
inside the door Of his house when his mother
hurried out from the kitchen, her face wreathed
in smiles.
Hello, Ronnie?" she greeted What do you
think? I rented the spare room this morning.
Isn't that lucky when the ad just appeared
last night? We're going to get $4 q week
for it."
Fine" said Ronnie heartily. His mother
had recently decided to rent her extra bed
room. and the extra money which would now
come In would be very welcome. who took
N?"
"A man by the name Of Herzog," said Mrs
nice"
What does he do7" Ronnie inquired
II don't just know" his mother said doubt
fully He didn't tell me, but he did say his
work was Irregular, and he'd probably be going
ana coming at all hours. But he said he didn't
think he'd disturb U.s."
IN ne the hin sna eu