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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-21

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Evening star., 1935-08-25

that were against him should be de-
stroyed and the people return to normal
and happier conditions. In his despair,
the leader had forgotten to reckon with
forces that were stronger and mightier
than those that had threatened his
defeat. He had signally failed in the
day of his adversely, but henceforth he
was to be invested with a power that
in his anguish Of mind he had neglected
and forgotten.
While the story Is an old one, 1t has
elements that are common to our mod
ern life. We show brave front when
all things are favorable to us; our con-
fidence is unimpaired when every con-
dition Is to our liking: we break under
a long and severe strain and display
weaknesses that betray our want of
trust in God. 1t has been made evident
to us these past five years that we
have relied solely upon our own strength
and prowess, we were sufficient unto
ourselves for any eventuality. All this
assurance has been tragically shaken,
and some are of the mind of Elijah
there is nothing that can be done about
1t and there is little light on the shadowy
road that lies ahead. When we reach
the stage where We assume this attitude,
we are doomed to further trials and
disappointments.
The situation that confrontS us is not
an insuperable one nor are its prob
lens inSoluble. To many, these years
have been SOLDERING ones, they have
driven us to deeper reflection, and the
future that lies before US will bring
either increasing miSeries or increasing
happiness just in proportion as we read
and apprehend the lessons our trials
have sought to make clear to us. We
have passed through other periods that
tested our patience and our moral worth
and We have survived them; we can do
so again, but We will do it the sooner
and the more effectively if we heed the
summons to rise and eat because the
journey is too great for us; which lit
orally means recognizing anew our de-
pendence upon Him in whose hand are
the issues of life. When America
abandons her conceits and undue self
confidence and turns with deepened de-
votion to God and obeys more COM
pletely His will, she will be on the road
to better and happier days. That was
a great word spoken of old: Let not
the wise man glory in his wisdom; let
not the mighty man glory in his might;
let not the rich man glory in his riches;
but let him that glorieth, glory in this,
that he understandeth and knoweth
me- that am the Lord"
Evening star., 1935-08-25
Local Relief.

In the local budget discussion with
the Commissioners last week MIR. Rufus
Lusk, representing a small group Of
large taxpayers, suggested the cure for
the local relief problem that would lie
in merely stopping relief. Commissioner
Allen suggested that while we are
about it we should also prevent hot
weather in Washington in the Summer
months-the adoption of one idea being
about as practical as the other.
The proportions of the local relief
problem, as distinct from the national
relief problem, are to be kept in mind
The great majority of those on relief
rolls in Washington are supported, not
by local revenues, but by national relief
grants. Whether the cost of their relief
is excessive, whether there are persons
on relief who have no business being
there and no business being public
Evening star., 1935-08-25

as it may seem, enjoyed considerable
measure of success. Old chronicles tell
how, during periods designated by the
clergy, tillers of the field might sow
or reap without molestation, travellers
ride or walk the public highways without
fear. women and children remain at
home or 60 abroad without danger. In
France, Italy and England, If not
throughout the entire length and
breadth of Europe, humanity could
breathe freely for a while. And the
church gradually extended the one day
of peace until the truce of God began
on Thursday evening and did not ter
inmate until Monday nsorning-half the
week was safe against war and strife
and hate.
But the dream of "a world made kind"
faded under the influence of ambitious
monarchies. SelfishneSs and passion
sprang up again like so many noxious
weeds in lovely garden; nations and
classes became rivals in new struggle
for power, and the age of competition
began. No one realized the ultimate
end of it all, no one guessed what was
to happen in the distant twentieth
century--the whole earth locked in
fratricidal conflict, then revolution and
famine, disease and crime; millions muir
dered, millions physically and mentally
marred, millions bowed and broken in
a spiritual agony too deep and poignant
to be expressed in words.
Only an occasional scholar, turning
the yellow leaves of ancient volumes,
now remembers the lost years of long
ago when the day of peace had its
original meaning. But perhaps the time
will come for another trial, another at
tempt to expand the Sabbath to include
all other portions Of the week. If 1t
were worth trying in 1885, it might be in
1885. The aspiration of the people, it
would seem, is not hostile to such a
hope. Rather, 1t is ready as never be-
fore for any endeavor which promises
relief from existing sorrow.
Evening star., 1935-08-25
A HARD JOURNEY
BY THE RIGHT REV. JAMES E. FREEMAN D. D. L. d, D. c. l.,
BISHOP OF WASHINGTON.

During the more recent years multi
tudes Of our people have found the
journey Of life increasingly hard and
difficult. Probably not in the history
OF this country have the trials been
more exacting or severe Where hitherto
we were ignorant of how the other half
lives, now 1t has become impossible to
know how majority Of our fellow
citizens have carried on in the face of
insuperable difficulties. II may be that
this situation has made us all more
sensitive and genuinely sympathetic. 1t
is certainly true that all of us have
found that dependence upon material
things, important as they are, does not
meet all the demands and desires of
life! At times and in days of general
prosperity we may have thought that
all that was necessary to insure happi-
ness and satisfaction was the full din
ner pail" with sufficient reserve for
recreations and amuSements. This flu
sion has been shattered by five years
of privation and suffering. We are be-
ginning to realize the force Of the an
cient word: Man shall not live by bread
alone" We have had ample proof of
the incapacity Of prosperity to make
people strong and stable morally and to
satisfy the yearnings of their finer
natures.
An incident in one Of the Old Testa-
ment books, contained in the nineteenth
chapter of First Kings, is quite de-
scriptive Of a state of mind that is alto
gether common to many of us A great
leader and prophet, Elijah by name, who
had worked zealously for the good of
the people, found himself facing situ-
alton that was so threatening and dis
astrous in it's prospects that, despite his
courage. he fed from it in utter hope
lessness and despair. Everything he had
built seemed lost, his own followers had
ceased to be loyal; the forces of evil
were in power and there seemed nothing
of hope and promise ahead. Flying be-
fore the storm, Elijah sought the silence
Of the wilderness, and there in despair,
"he requested for himself that he might
die, and said, 1t is enough; now o Lord,
take away my life; for I am not better
than my fathers" In expectation that
the end was at hand and that all his
high hopes had turned to ashes, he
awaited death. In this critical situation
voice came to him out Of the silences,
saying, Arise and eat, because the
journey Is too great for thee" This
was followed with word of assurance
and the promise that, presently, there
should come better days, when the forces
Evening star., 1935-08-25
Mediterranean Moves.

Great Britain's move toward a naval
demonstration in the Mediterranean, as
a step toward the preservation of peace.
is not necessarily to be interpreted as
a determination to intervene directly
in the conflict between Italy and Ethi-
opia, if that should occur. 1t appears
to be a precautionary measure, to safe
guard the Suez Canal from seizure by
Italy, rather than a step toward par
ticipation. Were there no war menace,
it might indeed be considered simply
as a practice maneuver, quite in the
line of naval training rather than
measure of possible participation in any
trouble that may develop. In the cir
cumstances however, it cannot be con-
strued other than a notice to Italy that
Great Britain will not tolerate any abuse
of the privilege of the use of the canal
in the event of war.
1t is highly significant that imme-
diately upon the development OF the
news that this program of Mediter-
ranean naval demonstration was in
order clamor of apprehension arose in
England on the score of the suficiency
of Britain's sea force for eventualities,
which simply means a fear lest the
naval power of Britain is not today
adequate. Skepticism has been frankly
expressed. the Daily Mail declaring that
"the plain truth is that Great Britain
is the most defenseless of all the great
powers" This must be taken with 9
grain of salt. There is little likelihood
of fact in the assertion. The British
naval force is today much greater than
that of Italy and its facilities for har-
borage are quite as extensive as those
of that power.
The outcry of alarm on the score OF
a British naval weakness in the face
of the impending crisis in Africa must
be regarded as either a protest against
any sort of participation in the 1talo-
Ethiopian imbroglio or as a stimulus
to the strengthening, of the defensive
force of England. That there would be
a definite resistance to any British
move to engage, in whatever degree, in
the conflict between Italy and Ethiopia
is well assured. Yet there is the Suez
Canal to be considered, vital link be-
tween England and its eastern posses
sions and closely allied interests. Its
closure to the war fleet of Italy would
perhaps be construed by that power as
tantamount to intervention in behalf of
Ethiopia. 1t might lead to the embroil-
ment of the two powers. That is a
contingency always to be borne in mind
and it has doubtless been considered
with the greatest care by the British
ministry.
If Great Britain is as weak in the
Mediterranean and in naval defense
generally as is intimated now by the
critics of the ministry's program Of pre-
paredness, it is quite in season for the
matter to be put to the test at this
juncture, when the essential factor of
the British Empires security, the Suez
Canal, lies on the path of q war
making feet.
Evening star., 1935-08-25

charges in the National Capital are
matters, first, of opinion and, secondly,
for decision by the Federal relief
authorities.
The problem which concerns the local
officials has to do with the 4,541 cases
Of unemployables-the cripples, the
sick, the very young and the very old
who lack both the means of livelihood
and the ability to work. These, accord
ing to Mr.. Hopkins, are to be made the
exlusive responsibility of the munic-
ipality next November. In addition, the
local government may receive the added
task of supplementirE the relief needs
OF large families dependent upon the
earnings of a single w. P. A. relief
worker.
That problem is a tangible one which
cannot be escaped. Drop these people
from public relief and their only hope
is private relief. Private relief, as repre-
sented by the Community Chest organi-
zations, cannot assume the burden
without dropping every other activity,
and that will not be done. Some of the
cases will be cared for under the new
social security legislation. The majority
will remain public charges. prosperity
or no prosperity. Until the community
indicates that 1t prefers to care for them
through doubling, perhaps quadrupling.
its contributions to the Community
Chest they will be cared for from public
funds. And the appropriation Of such
funds is necessary.
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repetition of the old Farm Board

a repetition of the old Farm Board
program Of stabilization. That program
in the end cost the taxpayers about half
billion dollars. The broader present
program could, in the end, cost quite q
bit more. Mr.. Roosevelt, faced with that
situation, had to choose between the
planners and the politicians.
The same problem is arising in corn,
where politicians want higher price
fixing loan for that commodity and the
planners oppose. It arose, too, in the
order from Congress directing the A.
A. A. to control the marketing OF po-
tatoes. The planners opposed this, while
politicians from potato States favored
it. The latter got what they wanted.
Now the big unanswered question in
Washington Is whether President Roose-
velt will be able to make the forthcom-
ing vital administrative decisions on the
basis of disinterested advice, or whether
politics viii play an increasing part.
0oo4zi1h& loeha
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Day of Peace.

The Christian church during the
Middle Ages labored to establish day
of peace, brief Gods truce, when no
man should raise his hand against an
other. For generations the effort was
unsuccessful, and then, following
period of especially violent turmoil,
princes and people alike agreed to make
the experiment. The venture, Incredible
Evening star., 1935-08-25

A social lobby" is Indignantly re-
ferred to. Even the Summer resort post
card inscribed "I wish you were here"
may come to have its political signifi-
canoe.
Evening star., 1935-08-25

While on shipboard Postmaster Gen.
eral Farley became acquainted with a
child actress. A seasoned politician may
benefit by communion with the inno-
cence of the Hollywood theater.
Evening star., 1935-08-25

Even a Summer session cannot pre-
vent the United States Congress from
adjourning, in accordance with custom,
with large residue of unfinished busi-
ness.
Evening star., 1935-08-25

The thermometer looms large In
craftsmanship. After a prolonged ses-
sion in Washington there will be a
series of nominating conventions next
Summer.
Evening star., 1935-08-25

A participant in the Cleveland air
race is lady designated as a flying
nurse. If the next war is to be fought
in the air, an airplane ambulance with
plenty Of speed might not be bad idea.
Evening star., 1935-08-25

Low-number tags indicate official
ownership Of automobiles and there
fore the most precise cooperation with
the police in safety precautions.
Evening star., 1935-08-25

It has not been shown that Will Rogers
ever wrote line of poetry in his life.
The law of averages asserts itself in the
sincere and voluminous metrical tributes
of affection his fate has inspired.
Evening star., 1935-08-25

AS wars are promiscuously discussed,
it may be expedient to get the Prince
of Wales into action again as an am
bassador of good will. =
Evening star., 1935-08-25

Housewives have taken note Of the
fact that while the Department of Agri-
culture has developed numerous best
sellers, pork chops are no longer among
them.
Evening star., 1935-08-25

Lotteries are advocated by many citi-
zens. To keep them honest is not easy.
Lottery control may be one of the prob
lens of the future.
Evening star., 1935-08-25

Surviving pork has become sufficiently
precious to cause the Department of
Agriculture to interest itself in a hog
cholera cure.
Evening star., 1935-08-25
Shooting Stars.
BY PHIIANDER JOHNSON.

Ask Me Not to Lunch.
Oh, ask me not to lunch, dear friend,
For I must own at last,
The time has come when I must end
Conyivial repast.
Observing strangers we must heed.
Though tame the table chat
The gossip that may thence proceed
Is something far from fiat.
Send me a telegram some day
Or call me on the phone,
And tell me just which stocks to play
And which to let alone.
If you for me should place bet
Upon private hunch,
Sincerest gratitude you'll get
But ask ME not to lunch.
Evening star., 1935-08-25
Radio Riot.

Radio Riot.
Home on the Range"
Where rangers ride!
Well make a change
To spaces wide.
For busy bluff
Wen still prepare.
The jazzy stuff
Will all be there.
"Dem's de original Ten Commando
ments," said Uncle Eben. ''but de lawyers
and politicians sho'ly has put lot o
kinks into EN-" .s...s....
Evening star., 1935-08-25

After adjournment it will be possible
to mention temperature without sugges-
ton of political complications.
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Governments Disagree.
InsideS.

"What we want to do" said the excited
citizen, "is to show the public all the
inside facts"
"Why?" asked old Doc Pillsbury,
"There is expert use for an x-ray photo
graph, but 1t is entirely lacking In
popular fascination"
Evening star., 1935-08-25
IndiyiduaIism.

"Of course you like money" said the
interviewer.
"Of course" rejoined Senator Sorghum.
"I'm still struggling to save little for
tune for myself"
And then what2"
"In ask Carter Glass what's going to
become Of It,"
Jud Tunkins says. his Congressman
gets so many letters that 1t takes brass
band and parade to attract his atten-
ton.
Governments Disagree.
Why should we worry DER the pow'rs
That governments have shown?
Although some say they don't like ours,
They do not like their own.
Evening star., 1935-08-25


At the Presidents request, Congress
has voted to reshift the controls in the
Federal Reserve banking system. The
country has been told that Senator
Glass of Virginia won a sweeping VIC
tory for orthodoxy in the new bank law.
Actually, astute New Deal analysts say,
he came out decidedly second best with
victory really going to Mariner S. Eccles,
governor of the Federal Reserve Board.
AS result of that victory, Mr.. Roose-
control of the machinery that provides
the country with its bank money or
credit.
Credit control, formerly in the hands
of bankers, is wrested from them and
centralized in q committee that Mr..
Roosevelt can control by appointment.
The makeup Of this committee and
the character of its decisions once bank
lending starts again, can vitally affect
the economic future of the country.
One decision, under banker control, gave
the country the deflation of 1921 and
another laid the groundwork for the
credit imitation that led up to the 1929
crash. Now the President has the
chance to shape new policies, with con-
troll shifted from bankers to the Gov
ernment.
The New Deal farm program is pro-
viding some interesting tests of presi-
Dental administration.
Economic planners, unconcerned by
politics, have turned thumbs down on a
continued price-fixing loan for cotton
at IL cents pound. /.
Politicians, looking ahead to votes
and not much worried by economies,
have demanded that the price-fixing
loans be continued as guarantee OF
southern income.
TO continue these loans would mean
Evening star., 1935-08-25

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Evening star., 1935-08-25

In modern practice about the only
formal writings Of the cabinet heads are
their annual reports, and these are not
uniformly made to the President. The
Secretary of Commerce, for example, re-
ports to the President, while the Secre-
tary of the Treasury reports to the
Speaker Of the House.
There have been modern instances In
which cabinet members have served
under more than one President, but .
President of the same party, as in the
case of Secretary of the Treasury Mellon,
who served under Presidents Harding,
Coolidge and Hoover. or James Wilson.
who served as 81 tretary of Agriculture
under Presidents Mckinley, Roosevelt
and Taft.
The classic example of cleavage be-
tween the President and his cabinet is
furnished in the story Of President Lin
coin. After discussion of q vexed ques-
ton at cabinet meeting, he put the
question to d vote. Every cabinet MEM
Der voted mo-" and Mr.. Gncoln, voting
aye" snnouncedi %The aye has IT.:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-02-18

determining the nature of the au- rora and it's possible relation to ether electrical magnetic phenome non.
 Visual observations were made each half-hour during the night for five years, and photographs were taken whenever possible. Pro- lessor Fuller has said that 1t will take him at least a year to call culate from his data and thou sands of photographs.
 Several students, during the five years, aided Professor Fuller. They are: Harry Mikami Wilbert Lane, Richard Date, Paul Wickstrom, Winston Spencer, Wilson Walton and Ben Stewart.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-02-18
DO YOU NEED A TONIC?
MANY folks have

MAN I fOikS nave ~'- thin, pale blood they're weak, feel tired, logy and dull. Dr. Pierce's Gold en Medical Discov- cry is a dependable tonic which will in- crease the appetite, eliminate poison S
 from the intestilies. It stimulates the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-02-18
AURORA RESEARCH
 IS FINISHED AT ALASKA'S COLLEGE

FAIRBANKS. r'ep. i8.-The au- rora borealis won't have to smile for the camera any more For, on December 3l, the Rockefeller Foun- dation fund of $10,o0o, which had kept scientists at the Alaska Agri- cultural College and School of Mines busy examining the north ern lights" gave out.
 But for five years, the aurora borealis was photographed and measured from two separate sta t.ons near the "Farthest North" college. By trignometry, the inves- tigators will be able to compute how far away the colorful display is.
 The work, which was directed by Professor Fuller for the Carnegie Institute, was for the purpose of