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Evening star., 1935-12-17
Interesting Collections of
McGuffey Publications
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
The huge output of the McGuffey
Brothers, authors of the famous school
readers bearing their name, may be seen
in the collections now in existence. AS
far as have been able to ascertain there
are three main collections. One of these
is at Miami University, oxford, Ohio,
where most of the books were written.
Here they have a McGuffey Museum
In it may be seen the octagon table on
which the readers were produced and
other effects of the main author. In
1926 Dean H. C. Minnich. foremost
McGuffey authority, gave it out that
they had 125 Of the books, no two alike.
Not long ago they procured copy of the
first primer believed to be the only one
extant Fifty dollars was the price paid
for it. The Ohio State Historical Society
has another large collection. These books
were given chiefly by citizens of the
State. It contains more than 1872 books
and is valued at $4,000, or SIS a book.
Mr.. Henry Ford, Dearborn, Mich, has
the largest collection of ALL Some years
ago he had huge lot printed for his
friends. A number of colleges and city
libraries have sizable collections. Mr..
F.. H. Hupe, Bellfiower, Mo-, and the
author of this letter have collections of
about the same size These famous read
ers were published in 1886, had six edi-
tions, and run of rs years. My collec-
ton consists of editions from 1874 to the
final of 1879. In general only those of
the very earliest editions have much
value. have 40 other series of old
readers besides McGuffeys, but for value
of moral instruction and high ideals
McGuffeys excel them all. 1t is fitting
that in June of next year, 1886, a ma
tional celebration will be held at
oxford, Ohio. L. w. HENDRICKSON.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
Cutting of Cordian Knot
Will Win Public Support
To the Editor Of The star.

All well-Wishers Of the thousands of
the destitute unemployed of Washington
at this Yuletide season must have re-
joiced when they read in Sundays Star
the following introduction to an editorial
entitled "A Gordian Knot to Cut:
Brave men never have hesitated to cut
the gordian knots of life. And the Dis
trict Commissioners will have the sup
port of a large and grateful public if
they decide to make joyous the Christmas
of the poor Of Washington by spending
Immediately portion of the relief money
available now, but theoretically deSig-
mated for distribution after the first of
January"
The declared cut of 25 per cent ordered
by the Commissioners for the month Of
December in the meager allowance of an
average of 81 per day per family works
out actually at the moment to a cut OF
approximately 43 per cent, since the
former weekly check now has to cover
not seven days but ten.
Under this policy how can those of us
who are comfortably fed, warmed, shell
tered and clothed and who are looking
forward to a Christmas of good. will to
men, enjoy our own good fortune in the
face of this misery of little children,
eart-broBen mothers and wage Garner
too i'll to work?
We disfranchised citizens and tax pay
ers still have the right of petition to our
Commissioners. Such an appeal has
been made by organizations and out
standing citizens, but the order for De-
cember still stands
"Inasmuch as ye have done it unto
one of the least of these, my brethren,
We have done it unto me-
These words of Him whose birth we
celebrate still ring out with the Christ
mas bells today.
WALTER S. UFFORD.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Midas.

Midas.
King Midas, in the days of old,
Turned everything he touched to Gold
And, where vast splendors were on view,
The pangs of sad starvation knew.
King Midas now, reincarnate,
In giIded and superfuous state
Seeks for some thought of simple cheer
And hears the trembling voice of Fear.
He asks a song all freely sung
And hears the lisp of Flattery'S tongue.
He turns unto Affections quest
And only meets Self-interest.
He strives to cast his gold away
And it returns twofold next day.
He Graves some word of friendly cheer
And finds the smile that hides a sneer
King Midas, midst his mighty store,
Still hungers as he did of yore.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

How does fish feel in an aquarium?
It is an interesting speculation, to try
to put ones self into the animals place,
and figure out what it thinks of its lin
tied quarters.
If man were so penned in, he would
regard himself as prisoner, and we
cannot help but wonder how the fish
takes it, and whether he, too, regards
himself as captive.
Consider a large Jack Dempsey" an
AmaZonian creature which has grown
from barely an inch in length, three
years ago, to almost 10 inches, counting
the TAIL in December, 1885.
When he was secured, a gallon OF
water seemed large enough for him. In
this he killed his mate. Finally he was
placed in an aquarium of seven gallons,
denuded of plants first, and second,
sand. The plants had to go because he
rooted them up continually. The sand
went next, because of the plain diff
culties of keeping it clean.
In the seven gallons the fish has grown
to his present size, on diet of dry
goldfish foods and garden worms. AL
though he is tropical fish, foods manu-
factured for that class of fishes do not
agree with him as well as the so-called
natural" foods mostly used to feed
goldhshes.
If a human being were similarly con-
fined, let us say in a swimming pool, he
would be able to swim but once his
length before coming to a halt and
turning around.
If we consider the length" of man,
standing, as merely his measurement
from back to chest, he would find him.
self, in such a box, with movement
capability of about 20 feet.
A fish, however, must look at life, If
he can be said to look at it at all, from
a horizontal position. With the excep-
ton of few exotic specimens which
actually spend their lives either head
up or head down, according to the va
riety, practically all members of the fish
family swim straight away.
The only fair way to measure their
artificial swimming quarters. in the
terms of fish, is by the length OF the
animals.
Thus a tank 20 inches long (say the
standard 10-gallon) will be 10 times as
long as the average rosy barb, 20 times
as long as a full-grown guppy.
Anu UIlly ABOUT TWICE as IOIlR as LQe
Dempsey mentioned above. This Great
ure, to have conditions equal to the
others, would have to have an aquarium
between 100 and 200 inches in length
A tank feet long, containing approxi-
mately $50 to 300 gallons of water, ac-
cording to the other two dimensions
would give such a fish a vastly better
swimming area. of course, but still pre-
poSterouSly short of his natural habitat.
Whether fish, even under the best of
such conditions. feel and resent their
captivity. is a difficult question.
The famous guppy, perhaps, of all
| modern aquarium inmates, gives the be-
holder the impression that it does not
mind at all.
Sometimes other popular fish pets
seem to be very much bored
They swim listlessly, but whether this
| is not due to other conditions, such as
poor physical condition, or even worse
condition of the water they are in, must
! remain question.
| 1t is probably true that the average
owner expects too much activity from
! his charges.
Even the varieties which seem to in
| dulge in ceaselesS activity do, upon occa-
Evening star., 1935-12-17
Sent to the Front.

"I am afraid" said Senator Sorghum,
"that I am in danger of being loved for
the enemies I have made"
THAT is the reward of a fearless course
of conduct"
"YeS. But people who love you because
of your enemies are usually not much
help They haven't sufficient fighting
instinct to make enemies on their own
account"
Evening star., 1935-12-17
Getting First News.

"What are your reasons for wanting
to be appointed postmaster of your vii
lage? The pay isn't much"
mo-" replied Farmer Corntossel. But
I kind O. thought as long as 81 Simlin
had been gettin' first go at our postal
cards fur years, it was only fair for me
an ma to have our turn at theirs"
Evening star., 1935-12-17
Honor or Perfdy?

Developments in London, Paris and
Geneva this week will decide whether
the now notorious Anglo-French plan
for dismembering Ethiopia is to stand
or be abandoned in consequence of in
ternational disapproval No product OF
diplomatic craftineSs within memory has
provoked such universal condemnation.
The joint project of Premier Laval and
Sir Samuel Hoare to make the world
safe for aggression has called down upon
them and their governments volume OF
protest almost without parallel.
M. Laval is to address the Chamber
of Deputies today. On Wednesday the
League Council plans to discuss the deal
On Thursday Prime Minister Baldwin
will face a bitterly angry House of Com
mons and British public in an effort to
explain the motives that inspired the in
credible program. 1t seems probable
that the respective heads Of the French
and British governments will survive
their parliamentary storms, but feeling
In both capitals is deeply aroused, party
lines are broken and surprises are not
impossible. To put the most plausible
face they can on their bargain to sell
out Ethiopia and betray the League is
the problem confronting M. Laval and
Mr. Baldwin. 1t is a tough and unen-
yiable task.
At Geneva every indication fore
shadows League rejection of the scheme
to crown Mussolini's African adventure
with victory in terms Of ill-gotten gains.
The smaller states, led by the Little En-
tente and Scandinavian powers, are in
violent opposition to a program which
blasts into a travesty their confidence
in the League as an agency for pre-
serving member countries against aggres-
sion. They are conscious that if the seal
of approval is placed upon Italy's as
sault on Ethiopia, no nation is any longer
safe from attack by dictatorial and i'm
perialist lawbreakers.
While the world waits to see what the
British and French have to say in self
defense, speculation is rampant over
their prospective alibis. The common
belief in London, principal storm center,
is that Mr.. Baldwin will depict the plan
as a measure required to assure peace in
the world. He is expected to argue that
intensifcation of sanctions, such as an
embargo on oil, would goad Mussolini
into desperation and provoke general
European war There are rumorS that
Baldwin shrank from courting that pos
sibility when he learned that although
France stands ready to support Britain
In the Mediterranean, the French feet
would not be able at once to render
effective aid. Other reports credit Brit
ish big business with having counseled
against any policy that might cause
II Duce to run amuck. Yet another tale
alleges that royal influence, exerted on
King George by King Victor Emanuel
through the King of the BelgianS, was
the factor that impelled London to exc
cute its amazing about-face on the
Ethiopian issue.
The next few hours will determine
whether the covenanted rule of law is to
prevail in a distracted world, or is to be
supplanted by a reign of international
anarchy and perf1dy. 1t is a grave re-
sponsibility that rests upon all con-
cerned and upon Great Britain in par
ticular. Her reputation for probity and
honor is definitely at stake.
Evening star., 1935-12-17

Many new and highly responsible Of
fees have been created that would re-
quire long system of intensive educa-
ton, combined with eugenics, in order to
fill them properly.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
Filipinos Misrepresented
By Erroneous Caption
To the Editor of The star:

To the Editor of The Star:
In The Star of December IA, along
with an article, one of a series about the
Philippines by your staff correspondent,
Ben McKelway, was published photo
graph of a group of mountain dwellers,
remnants of a vanishing civilization,
whom you represented as purporting to
be native police of the Philippine Islands,
thus giving a very wrong impression
about the Filipinos themselves.
This picture as published in The Star
is an insult not only to the Filipino
people but to the American people as
well, for it gives the impression that
after 81 years of the civilizing influence
of American domination we FilipinoS
have not yet acquired the habit of wear
ing clothes. In view of the much pub
licized achievements of America in the
Philippines, a benighted land trans
formed into one of the lovelieSt spots in
the universe, your readers were probably
shocked by a picture which bellies that
very progress, enlightenment and pros
perity which Americans claim to have
accomplished there.
The outside world must be chuckling
now and wondering at the inCompre-
henSible intelligence of the American
Congress and of the audacity Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt in granting the Filipinos
their semi-independent status, because
the picture in question represents the
Filipinos as still -barbarouS, if not
truly wild savages, and. therefore, abso-
lutely unfit to be full-1edged members
of a civilized community.
am product of the American public
school system in the Philippines and in
America. I have come to love and admire
America. the American people, their po-
litical ideals and their democratic inSti-
tutions. Naturally, I should not like to
see i'll feeling exist between the two peo-
PIES, Filipino and American, at a time
when both are confronted with the Solu-
ton of problems affecting the Pacific
area, problems which are vital to the
prosperity and welfare of both, Incl
dentally involving the ultimate fate of
the civilized world. The American press,
of which The Star is an influential in
strument, can accomplish much in ce-
menting ties of brotherhood among ma
tionS and in accelerating the march of
human progress through an impartial
and fair presentation of news that espe-
cially concerns the dignity and pride
of a people.
WIlte, therefore, W pIoIeSI dSdHIS1
an abuse of the good name of the Fill
pino people, who have at all times be-
haved as gentlemen and civilized human
beings toward the American people. Sup
pose a Filipino newspaper would publish
an American scene, an alley in one of
the numerous slums of your large cities,
in Washington, for instance, showing
here and there naked and half starved
children, and representing that as typical
scene in every American town, how
would you feel about that? Or picture
of a wild, decrepit Indian with his
abominable headdreSs and the inevitable
| pipe as a typical American?
TEDDY DE NOLASCO.
The Star regrets that an erroneous
| caption under the illustration to which
Evening star., 1935-12-17
OYertrained.

"Is Bliggins shrewd business MANI"
"He was, until he got such reputation
for being a shrewd business man that
everybody was afraid to do business with
him."
Evening star., 1935-12-17
Work and Worry.

Great riches tumbled in his way,
Yet he is not serene.
He used to work eight hours day,
But now he fretS sixteen.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
Reneated Trials.

From the Grand Island NebrD Independent.
A British lecturer admireS the Amer
ican initiative and the spirit of the
people that prompts us to try anything
once" All but the criminals. We like
to parole and try them more often!
Evening star., 1935-12-17

Many gentle myths are brought to at
tention during the holidays. The tax
payer may be regarded as Robin Good
fellow whose unobtruSive service can ac-
compliSh everything.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Tribute.

Tribute.
All of us felt if we could hold that mind!
A big mind does not happen every day;
The faculty to see among the blind
And to pursue tempered way.
We said it would not come upon us soon,
1t was a long way off, that dreaded END
When with a larger universe in tune
He'd go, and we would lose a friend.
The loss came suddenly. AS from the
crowd
He often slipped away in silent MOOD
Avoiding covert mirth and friction loud
He sought eternal quietude.
Words in such sorrow seem confused or
trite.
We only know that all our hearts are
torn;
And that we are like children in alright
whoahnd the hand they held to-gons.
Evening star., 1935-12-17

Violations of liquor laws create sea-
sonable embarrasSments in connection
with what is referred to with erroneous
fiippancy as Christmas cheer.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
Formidable Possibility.

Some day from strife we1l find release
And shun the battle stroke;
But will we have to wait for peace
Till everybody's broke?
Evening star., 1935-12-17
An Optimist.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
A Vermonter, 1OS years old, has smoked
SO years. The sturdy fellow attributes
his longevity to the fact that he is still
looking for the good scent cigar.
Evening star., 1935-12-17

The China Clipper is rather large to
be compared to peace dove, but has
been careful to carry no bombs under its
expansive wings.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
All Other States and Canada
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
The use for republication OF all news dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication OF special dlspatches
herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
MOI the Same.

From the Lowell CMass) Evening Leader.
From the Ethiopian point of view 1t Is
needless to say that Italy's Gen. de Bono
is not confused with our old friend Pro
Bono Publico.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
Taxes and Rent.

From the wichita Eagle.
Chicago is to evict 10000 tenants who
do not pay their rent. Then the property
owners will have to pay more taxes to
support them as public charges.
Evening star., 1935-12-17

'De man who gifts rich enough to re-
tire FUN work." said Uncle Eben, "looks
to me like he had to look around foh
amusement almost as industrious as If
he was huntin' Job"
Evening star., 1935-12-17

Christmas mail to Europe is unusually
heavy. 1t does not include certain re-
ceipted bills which might be in order.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
Multiple Beauty.

From the Toledo Blade.
It is assumed the allegedly most beau
tiful 81 bill in the world would look still
more beautiful in groups Of fifty.
Evening star., 1935-12-17

The Star regrets that an erroneous
caption under the illustration to which
this writer refers gave a wrong i'm
preston, for which there is no warrant.
The caption failed to state that the per-
sons in the group were police of one of
the mountain provinces, who are not
typical of the Filipino people OF the
present time in general.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
Undecided.

From the Indianapolis Star.
Some of the G. o. P. notables ap-
parently can't decide whether to rebuild
or merely remodel.
Evening star., 1935-12-17

@. Who selected the site upon which
the Palace Of Versailles was built?-M. A.
A. 1t was purchased by Louis XIII. It
was low and swampy tract and his i'm
provements consisted largely Of drain
ing. Under Louis XIV the famous pail
ace was erected.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
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Evening star., 1935-12-17

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MARYLAND and Virginia.
Evening star., 1935-12-17

Q. Is there to be a gold depository in
California as well as one in Kentucky?
F. D.
A. There will be one on a rocky plateau
overlooking the city of San Francisco.
1t will cost about 81, ,225 600.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-28
Advocate Grubstakes

Reno-The commission CTS of Lyon County have prepared a formal petition, directed to Frank C. Walk CT, executive director of the federal bureau of allot- ments at Washington, urg- ing that funds be allocated for the program involving construction of ore sampl- ing plants and grubstaking of miners in the mining states.
 In certain instances relief funds already have been allocated for prospectors in
 (COntinued on Page FOur)
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-28
Kelleher's Gold Is Means Test Faith
(By The Associated Press)

Seattle, Nov. 28, -Mor- ris Kelleher's faith in men was demonstrated when his twenty pound bag of gold dust valued at from six to seven thousand dollars was delivered to his father Jam es Kelleher today.
 His son merely tossed the bag into Arthur Eide's berth aboard the Motorship Meteor at Nome, for deliV- cry here.
 Eide said that the dust represents two months work on Kelleher's claim in the Kougarok near Nome.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-28
Laval Increases
 Power As The
 Chamber Opens
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
 Paris, Nov. 28, Premier Laval strengthened his hop es of saving his cabinet from an overthrow, by pin ming the government to the gold franc question and the dissolution of national istic leagues on which the leftists forces intended to attack the government.
 The opening of parlia- ment tomorrow fell into the background and was superseded by financial is- sues. The powerful radi- cal socialist group agreed to give precedence to the budget question in parlia- ment proceedings.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-28
Mining Congress Hears New Plans
 For Protection
(By The Associated Press)

Chicago Suspension of antitrust laws as they af- feet the mining industry is urged by Dr. c. K. Leith, vice chairman of the Presi- dents planning committee for mineral policy, as the first step in the national conservation program.
 Leith told the American Mining Congress it is im- possible to conserve Amer ica's mineral resources oth- erwise, and advocated such suspension be accompanied by government supervision to prevent the industry ex- torting extra profits.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-28
Brazil Govt. Is Gaining g Upper
 Hand En Revolt
(By The Associated Press)

tBy The ASSOClaled PreSS)
 Ria de Janeiro, Nov. 23, Loyal government troops forced the surrender of a rebellious group of enlisted men in the aviation school, and then fixed their bayon- cts for a charge against the third infantry regiment, re- Volting against the govern ment.
 The rebellion which had it's inception in northeast ern Brazil spread to the troops stationed in the cap ital early today, only a few short hours before the gov enment announced that it had recaptured Natal. The third battalion is not ex- pected to hold out long as the Loyalists intend to lombard the garrison.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-28
Japanese Troops Moving Steadily
 Into North China
(By The Associated Press)

Undated, Nov. 28, Thous ands of Japanese soldiers moved into important cit ies in northern China as leaders announced the seiz ure of the railway junction East of Peiping.
 Trains bought three thou sand Japanese troops and war equipment to TientSin.
 The Japanese garrison at Peiping was doubled yes- terday.
 Col. Tan Takashi, mill tary attache at Peiping said the capture of the Feng- tai railway junction was made necessary by reports that empty trains were sent south in which Chin- csc troops would be return ed north. Such a move would jeopardize North China communication and might isolate Japanese fore eS.
 Peiping traffic was reop- ened when the Chinese ag- reed not to take trains fur ther south than Tsinan and Shantung.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-28
Oil Embargoes Still Paramount Issue
EXPEDITION TO RESCUE LINCOLN ELLSWORTH
Hauptmann Makes Appeal To Condon
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
 Trenton, Nov. 28, Haupt- man in a signed statement yesterday called on Jafsie to make a full statement in his own and the interests of justice.
 The prisoner, who is un- der sentence of death for the abducation and mur- der of the Lindbergh child, said "Condon is holding the key to the case and the key to my cell.'
 Defense attorneys and J. Edgar Hoover denied know ledge of purported discov- cries of evidence in Massa- chusetts.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-28
Brazil Having Series Of Riots
 Among Troops
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
 Rio de Janeiro, Nov. 27, An alleged plot to enlist the first cavalry regiment quartered in the heart of the city, in the communist rebellion against the gov- ernment, was thwarted as reports today showed the rebellion death list as be- tween forty and sixty men.
 Lieut.. Lauro Fontoura, detailed to the training of reserve officers, was arrest ed and charged with at tmpting to incite revolt in the cavalry unit.
 After 22 hours of fight ing insurgents were driven back in the state of Perm ambuco toward Socorro.
 The government imposed a state of seige over the en tire nation and dispatched two nayy cruisers to cora- bat the northern revolt.