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Evening star., 1937-04-25
TURNING POINTS
BY THE RIGHT REV. JAMES E. FREEMAN D. D, L. D. D. c. L.
BISHOP OF WASHINGTON.

Commonplace incidents and expert
ences often become epochal events,
changing the whole course Of our life.
Even genius itself frequently comes to
birth as the result Of some happening
that In itself seemed but part of the
days happenings. A great poem is born
In the mind OF Tennyson as the result
Of the death Of his friend, Arthur Hal
lam. The poverty and privation that
attended his life brought from the
pen Of Goldsmith the Vicar OF Wake
field" and from johnson his immortal
"Rasselas." The friendship of Luther and
Melenchton issued in the formers COM
manding gifts as the leader Of mighty
reformation. Charles Kingsley, asked as
to the secret of his genius, replied: Il
had friend" The kindly, encouraging
touch OF another had awakened within
him gifts or talents that but awaited
the call to action.
Probably In many Of the men and
women who have disclosed rare qualities
OF mind and heart the genesis Of their
greatest contribution to literature, art
and music Is traceable to some incident
that in itself seemed commonplace.
Turning points In life-what interest they
evoke when once we are apprised Of
the circumstances that attended them.
An incident that concerns one Of the
commanders and lawgivers Of people
Is recorded in the Old Testament that,
on the face OF it, seems so commonplace
that it is difficult to appraise its deep
significance. Moses, whose name is
linked with the makers Of peoples
history, was in his early manhood
shepherd, the servant of his father in
law, Jethro. While pursuing his homely
occupation we read that he was sud-
denly arrested by a burning bush,
bush that burned and was not con-
sumed. Startled by this phenomenon he
paused in his daily tasks to observe the
strange sight. The incident as 1t is re-
corded makes this striking statement:
when God saw that he turned aside, God
called unto him." The lonely shepherd
suddenly became conscious of an endue.
ment Of power and the realization of
purpose In life Of which he had never
dreamed. AS the record proceeds 1t dis
closes at the beginning his utter re-
luctance to assume task for which he
felt himself wholly untitled. Little did
he realize that a roadside experience was
to equip him to be the nberator Of
great people to awaken in him gifts Of
leadership that would give him place
Evening star., 1937-04-25
Germany Wins.

chancellor Hitler was not among those
present at the recent Mussolini-Schusch-
nigg pow-Wow at Venice, but all avail
able evidence discloses that 1t was Ger
many, and neither Italy nor Austria,
that won the day there. Having sought
an understanding with II Duce looking
to preservation of Austrian independence
against the menace of AnschluSs, DR..
Schuschnigg emerged from his sojourn
on the Grand Canal with the painful
realization that Italy is no longer pre-
pared to defend the ailing Viennese state
from Nazi subjugation, If such aid in
wolves any risk of preaching the entente
between the Fascist relationships.
Schuschnigg's discontinue does not
spring entirely from that negative revela-
ton. A communique summarizing the
coldblooded business done at Venice sets
forth categorically that no settlement Of
the Central European problem is possible
without Germany's active participation.
The Reich is thus formally admitted into
the close corporation of states which
were supposed to arrogate to themselves
the exclusive determination of affairs in
the Danubian Basin. AS if to fill the
Schuschnigg cup of disappointment to
overfloWing, there are indications that
Germanys role as an acknowledged
arbiter of Central Europe's destiny will
presently be demonstrated by the inclu-
sion of Austrian Nazis in the Vienna
government-the thin edge Of wedge
believed certain sooner or later to lead
to absorption of the remnant Hapsburg
state within the Hitler autocracy.
Not only did Dollfuss' ill-fated sue
cessor fail to obtain from Mussolini any
renewed pledge of italian willingness to
safeguard Austrian independence, but he
learned in terms of almost ruthless frank
ness that Italy no longer thinks of using
force to obstruct Germany's designs The
Vienna chancellor also found himself
compelled to abandon any hope of Roman
support of his program for monarchical
restoration as a bulwark against union
with the Teutonic neighbor From every
standpoint it is manifest that Italy is
now ready to see Austrian independence
threatened or even wiped out, rather
than incur the possibility OF clash with
a powerfully rearmed Germany.
The reasons for Mussolini's about-face
are not far to seek. Apart from the
Reich's new military, naval and air might,
the Italians dread German political and
economic penetration in the Balkans.
They hesitate, too, to oppose German
pretensions in Austria because II Duce is
conscious that British rearmament per-
mits of no diffusion Of Italian strength
IN the Mediterranean region. Finally,
the tnvincible hostility Of the Little En-
tente succession states to revived Haps-
burgism impels Mussolini to pause be-
fore asserting to restoration as the solu-
ton Of the Austrian problem. The Gen.
trail European kaleidoscope presents in
Vulnerable facets, but It's latest turn con-
stitutes an undeniable triumph for Nazi
diplomacy. 1t foreshadows far-reaching
and immeasurably disquieting develop
ments.
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people. "serNlity," he writes, "has its
romantic side, in the utter devotion Of q
slave to the lightest wishes and tho
smallest comforts Of his master. and in
that Of loyal subject to those Of his
sovereign; but such devotion cannot be
called reasonable self-sacrif1ce; 1t is
rather an abnegation of the trust i'm
posed on man to use his best Judgment.
and to act in the way he thinks wisest.
Trust in authority is trait Of the
character of children, Of weakly women
and Of the sick and infirm, but it is
out Of place among members Of =
thriving resolute community during the
fifty or more years Of their middle life.
Those who have been born in q free
ternal government very oppressive. The
hearty and earnest political and indi-
vidual life which is found when every
man has a continual sense Of public re-
sponsibility, and knows that success de-
pends on his own right judgment and
exertion, is replaced under a despotism
by an indolent reliance upon what it,
master may direct, and by demoraliz-
ing conviction that personal advance
ment is best secured by solicitations and
favor"
Philosophy so patiently sane, 1t would
seem, merits the attention of thoughtful
citizens Of the United States at q
moment when they are being tempted
to dethrone King Log to make room for
King Stork Sir Francis knew that
Aesop was correct In his observation OF
the propensity of the latter for eating
frogs.
Evening star., 1937-04-25
Servility.

Probably few modern readers bother
to peruse Sir Francis Cations Inquiries
Into Human Faculty and It's Develop
ment," originally published in 1883, and
now in many ways outmoded and cor
rected by current research. But the
book nevertheless remains worth while.
1t was pioneer effort and has the sig
nificance of first flight. The author
did his own thinking, and much OF it
still is valid.
For example, consider this passage:
"A nation need not be mob Of slaves,
clinging to one another through fear,
and for the most part incapable of SELF
government, and begging to be led: but
1t might consist Of vigorous self-reliant
men, knit to one another by innumer-
able ties, into a strong, tense and elastic
organization" The founding fathers Of
the American Republic entertained tho
same idea, and their constructive con-
cept OF democratic civilization deserves
remembrance.
Again, Sir Francis says: "Fickleness
Of national character Is principally due
to the several members Of the nation
exercising no independent judgment,
but allowing themselves to be led hither
and thither by the successive
sentimentaists who happen for the
time to have the chance Of directing
them" The danger thus diagnosed, OBJ
viously, Is more acute in . period Of
transition than in comparatively stable
times.
But Sir Francis comedies the attrac-
tou Of slAvishness to millions Of lazy
Evening star., 1937-04-25

AS the season progresses the time
comes for the cherry blossoms to fade
from the landscape, but not from affec-
tionate recollection. They were pre-
served from frost largely through local
vigilance. They will serve again next
year and many years to come as re-
minder to the throng OF visitors that
Washington, d. c., belongs not merely
to the local taxpayer. but to the entire
Nation.
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punishable by death to export capital


illegally.
The catch Is that this money can go
out Just as fast as 1t came In II the
investors from abroad should make up
their minds that Government policies
were leading this Nation into new
trouble. II that trouble comes, presi-
dental advisers are reiterating, it is
going to come as result Of loose
financial policies. Their entreaties on
that score, however have failed up to
this time to convince Mr.. Roosevelt that
he should do more than talk about cut
ting down expenses or raising taxes.
4 X II
Oficials at the Federal Reserve Board
and at the Treasury would advise Amer
ican business men, If they could, to be
less worried about the labor situation
and the size Of present taxes and more
worried about the failure Of the Federal
Government to cut expenses or to raise
taxes even higher.
too1yrtshA 1ss7l
Evening star., 1937-04-25

A lingering tendency to question the
authenticity Of Shakespearean biography
might provide temporary use Of the
beautiful Folger ediflce to preserve liter
ary mementos OF Thomas Jefferson,
Thomas Paine and other writer's whose
literary expressions have exerted so
great an influence. In an acutely crowded
condition it might not be an irreverence
to request even Shakespeare to move
over a little for a short time.
Evening star., 1937-04-25

One OF the strategems OF base ball Is a
hullabaloo intended to rattle the pitcher
Sports writer's might be requested to offer
opinion as to whether something similar
has been tried with the United States
Supreme Court.
Evening star., 1937-04-25
Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

1T is significant announcement"
says The Star OF April 81, 1887, which
w.. is made in a Paris
Our Senators. sale of the French
crown jewels that
orders from America, especially from
the wives OF United States Senators. in
dicate the probable destination of the
greater part Of them. The wives of the
United States Senator's AS if the
United States Senators were class Of
millionaires by themselves, like railway
kings and great bankers and Standard
Oil magnates. Next to their own noble
men with enormous landed estates, most
Of the Europeans evidently consider the
nearest modern approach to Croesus the
United States Senator. 1t is scarcely
wholesome idea to have 60 abroad about
us and a still less wholesome idea to
allow to take deep root in the minds of
the people at home"
"The District Commissioners have
established q systematic plan for the
preservation d
oepall1nb tue repair OF the coun-
Country Roads, ty roads" says The
Star Of April o.
1887. 1.-The county is divided into three
sections, each with a roadmaster, and
into twenty -one districts, each with a
repairer. Each repairer is responsible
for the condition of his district to the
roadmaster of this section and the road
masters are directly responsible to the
Commissioners. The system can be op-
Grated at small expense and ought to be
effective. The condition of the ap-
proaches to the city is very important
matter, both in respect to the city's trade
and growth and the convenience and
comfort Of District citizens outside OF
the city limits. and of the farmers and
gardeners, within and even beyond the
boundaries OF the District, who bring
their products to Washington. The Com
missioners are to be commended for the
thoughtful attention which they have
given in this matter to the needs Of q
large body Of their constituents, who
have hitherto been somewhat neglected.
BY close supervision and prompt repair
Of any ruts or breaks in the roads, such
as are given to roads in Europe, they
can be kept in good condition with little
difficulty and at small COST"
Il
The Star of April %, 1887, reprints
the following telegram to the New York
- Herald from Key
John sherman West, Florida:
Narrow Escape. From private
letters from Ha-
vana it is learned that party of kid
napers or outlaws, comprising much OF
the dangerous elements of Cuban ban
ditu, had arranged to capture Senator
John Sherman on his recent visit to
Cuba. The project only failed by
difference in time. The plot was well
arranged and the banditti were in sufh-
cient force to capture Sherman's party,
but, fortunately for the distinguished
gentleman's safety, they left the planta-
ton intended as the scene OF the out
rage just five minutes before the outlaws
appeared It is thought the owner OF
the plantation was party to the
scheme. While in Havana Mr.. Sherman
took occasion to congratulate the cap
tain general on the peace prevailing
throughout the island. When the Sena-
tor, however, expressed desire to visit
the sugar plantations in the interior the
military guard was sent as an escort
and the entire party barely escaped an
unpleasant surprise"
Evening star., 1937-04-25

AS an evidence of social unrest, 1t
must be observed that members of the
same Greek letter society do not agree
in political purpose. In some instances
it may almost be said "the frat is in
the fire.
Evening star., 1937-04-25

In the Hoover administration the key
word was efficiency" AS the prospects
of budget balancing are examined, the
word "insuf6ciency" takes commanding
significance.
Evening star., 1937-04-25
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Evening star., 1937-04-25
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

bu1ld1nH Program.
We're building again with steel and
stone.
And the worker seeks the mill.
And it's all for the spot he calls his own,
On the highway or by the hill.
Some day when this anxious toll Is
through
We will ind some time to spare
To build again as we used to do
Our castles In the air.
They have tumbled down in the misty
Where rainbows the sunset greet;
Stern duty stands at the steadfast helm,
While the winds and the waters meet.
But the purple and gold we still can
In the ruins everywhere,
And we'll reconstruct with their old-time
Our castles In the air.
Well find time for the starry dream
That rewards the weary heart:
Weu turn again to the lands that gleam
From this work-a-day world apart.
And then In the moments when we can
Repose that is only fair
To the restoration we will return
OF castles In the air.
Intellectual Power.
Much Of the power Of money de-
pends on the use that is made of It,"
That's right" answered Senator sor-
ghum. Many dollar In my district
registered a total uselessness by sub
scribing to the opposition campaign
fund"
Jud Tunkins says he can't see why
money should be considered scarce when
so many people talk about hundred
thousand dollars like it was small change.
Joyous Apology.
This old world often brings regret,
With theories redundant.
The facts are kind O. hard to get.
Suspicious are abundant.
And when by some disclosure strange
Our faith Is sadly shaken,
We're glad If we our minds can change
And say, I'VE were mistaken"
"since we are compelled to dwell to-
gether," said HI Ho, the sage Of China
town, ut is hard to understand how .
man can hope to benefit himself by In
turing . neighbor."
Turning Point.
Some day the time we all desire
VIII come to mark the worlds advance,
When politicians will retire
And give true craftsmanship a chance.
Then confidence will be displayed
And methods new will be installed,
When cards are on the table laid
And some gigantic Bluffs are called.
IF have an enemy" said Uncle Eben,
I'm much obliged II he'll talk rough an
loud instid o tryin' to fool me By shakin'
hands"
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Jud Tunkins says he can't see why
money should be considered scarce when
so many people talk about hundred
thousand dollars like it was small change.
Evening star., 1937-04-25

A business man with q personal in
come Of $1,000, II married, with no chill
dren, would pay $50 in the United States
and $3.50 in Great Britain. If his earn
ings reached $4,000 he would pay s4l5
here and $1,785 in England.
And that is not ALL According to
information cleaned from studies bv
the United States Treasury, the British
citizen pays tax of about 13 cents a
gallon on gasoline, IA cents a package
on cigarettes and 1913 per 500 of val
uation on his home. All of those taxes
are far lower in the United States.
The fact is that 100000 English
men, with a national income of 500
900 000, 900, pay $4,250000 900 to support
their national government, while l2o,-
100000 Americans, with a national in.
come Of $4,000, ,00O, 900, pay under ST.
100000, 900 to support their national Coy
ernment. Even with local government
costs added in, the contrast Is almost
equally striking.
AS result the official who was called
on to give advice to the rather angry
American business man pointed out that
with all Of its uncertainties-the SIT
uation at home Is not so bad from a busi-
ness point Of view when considered in
relationship to situations abroad. He
suggested that the inquirer plan to alter
his viewpoint little and stay In Me-
braska.
Actually, foreign business men and
foreign financiers are falling over one
another in rush to get their wealth
into the United States.
This verv fact is one If the hio vuorrioe
confronting the financial experts of the
United States Government, who are
working under presidential orders to try
to md some way to keep out the capital
that foreigners insist upon pouring into
this country. Money II coming even
The Washington times., 1937-01-06
Women Get Vote

PARIS Q.N.S0-The pioneer
step of giving votes to women in
France and drawing up an elec-
toral list of women voters has been
made by the old-world town Of
Louviers. near Rouen. Determined
to elect six women municipal
counCillors-even though women
are not eligible and have no vote
the local authorities have an
nounced that all the men and all
the women Of an age to vote will
be called upon to take part IN the
election.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06

tains directions for making a rug,
afghan and pillow: illustrations of
them and of all the stitches used;
material requirements; color sug-
gestionS.
Send 10 cents in stamps or coin
(cOin preferred) for this pattern
to The Washington Times. Needle
craft Dept, 90 Eighth Ave-, New
York, N. Z. Write plainly PAT.
TERN NUMBER, your NAME and
ADDRESS.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06
Texas Resources

DALLAS, Tex. UN.SJ.-Al.
though the State Of Texas popu.
lation density is only 22.2 per
square mile-about half the United
States figures of 41.2- the All.
South Development Council re
ports the Lone Star States pro-
duction Of wealth from natural re-
sources, principally oil, gas, and
sulphur, is greater per unit of area
than that Of the country as o
wholA.
The Washington times., 1937-01-06
PATTERN 1851

Once you've crocheted this
handsome rug chances are you'll
be inspired to make a pillow, or
even an afghan, to match. And
what room wouldn't welcome so
smart an accessory tie-up! The
rug, its simple finch repeat"
squares crocheted of rug wool, rags
or candlewicking, may be as large
or as small as you please Pillow
or afghan had best be made of
Germantown. Pattern 1851 con-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1937-01-07
ACCIDENT
Sunday Church Services

Church of the Brethren, Rev. A. D.
Scrogum, Pastor-Sunday school, H
M. Speicher, superintendent, $3.50 a.
M; worship service, 1920 a. m.
English Lutheran Parish, Rev. G. NJ
Kunkle, Pastor-St. Paul's Church,
Accident-9:30 a. M, divine worship;
1920, Sunday school; 7:3O p. M, the
Luther League. Cove Church-9:30 a,
m.,. Sunday school; 10:45, divine wor-
ship. At Grace church, Friends
ville-10:00 a. M, Sunday school; at
1880 p. m, divine worship.
The Accident Luther League will
meet at the parsonage Friday evening,
January 8, at 500 o'clock. Mrs. G. M.
Kunkle and Miss Helen Shoemaker
will be the hostesses.
Personals
Miss Nellie Peck returned Monday
after having spent the holidays with
her parents near Berlin, Pa.
Harrison Kamp and family spent
Sunday in Confluence.
John Shoemaker and family motored
to Meyersdale Sunday where they Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Shoe
maker.
Mrs. W. H. Smith and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Smith were in Oakland on Mon
day.
Earl Englehart returned to Western
Maryland College after spending the
holidays here with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. L. Englehart.
Mrs. Allie Speicher and daughters
Misses Mary and nellie Speicher, Mr..
and Mrs. Clayton Speicher and w. W.
Dewitt and family were entertained
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Foster Yost.
]. L. Englehart spent several days
in Hampstead and Harrisburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur HENDERSON
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
N. M. Humberson.
Miss Mary Smith, Uniontown, Wis
tied her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. M.
Smith, last Sunday.
Miss nellie Speicher returned to
her school at Beltsville, Nd, after
being here for a short time with rel
atives.
Mrs. P. H. Broadwater, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Brenneman and daughter
and Misses Etholene and Hazel Broad
water visited Mr.. and Mrs. w. A..
Speicher and family on Tuesday.
Mrs. w. A. Speicher was ill and
confined to her room several days last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Dewitt were re-
cent guests of Mrs. D. o. Dewitt at
Hoyes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1937-01-07

tied relatives here on Wednesday ev-
ening.
Miss Lillian Harvey returned here
Sunday from her home at McHenry
where she visited during the holiday
period.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Hart, Oakland,
were Sunday afternoon visitor with
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
Wicklow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gross, Westminster,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
Percy Friend. Mrs. Garrison Bucking-
ham and son Bobby, who have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Friend, returned
to their home in Westminster with Mr..
and Mrs. Gross.