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Evening star., 1937-12-05
Dollars and Sense.

Washington's traffic situation, brought
again to the fore by the three point
remedial proposal of Representative
Schultz and the usual holiday warning
issued by Commissioner Hazen, continues
to provide a fertile field for a good
pessimist.
For years plans have been proposed,
Investigations made, warnings given and
traffic fatalities continue to mount. Only
about two years ago congressional in
vestigation of conditions was made and
volumes of testimony were taken but
nothing done. The crying need is not
for suggestion but for action, and the
prerequisite for action in this case is
money. The traffic authorities know
what to do if they had the wherewithal
to do it.
The most significant statement by Mr..
Schultz is not his suggestion for round
table conferences. increase in the traffic
patrol and decentralization of accident
responsibility to the precinct captains,
but his feeling that If the District needs
money to end traffic deaths, it should
have it. Naturally increased appropria-
tions call for more adequate payments
to the District from the National Gov
ernment in recognition of its joint f1nan-
cial responsibility to the District.
The Capital is grateful to Mr.. Schultz
for his interest in this very real problem.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Britain's New Army.

When the outside world contemplates
John Bulls $7,5O0Oo0,O0O rearmament
program, necessitated by the Italo-
German menace, thought generally CEN
ters on the expansion of the British
Navy and air fleet. 1t now appears that
equally earnest attention will be bestowed
on the army. Changes just announced
by energetic young War Secretary Hore-
Behsha indicate not only a sweeping re-
Juvenation of the high command, but,
what is perhaps even more important, a
democratlzation of the ancient system
whereby only public school boys
Etonlans and Harrovians-Oxford and
Cambridge men, or scions of wealth and
aristocracy could aspire to become Of
ficers
Henceforth army commissions are to
be available to young men of capacity
and character, regardless of their schools
or clubs, the rank of their fathers in
Burke's Peerage or THE City" or the
other qualifications hitherto requisite for
admission to the caste which has
monopolized the plums of the military
profession, and London dispatches de-
scribing the bombshell which has rocked
Pail Mall, Piccadilly and other West End
regions wherein the brass hats SO long
strutted and ruled, assert that the revo-
lutionary abolition of army seniority
and exclusiveness gives conservative
Britishers about as severe a shock as if
the cabinet had decreed disestablish-
ment Of the Church of England
Plans to replace superannuated men
who only yesterday rated as the very
model of modern major general" with
meritorious officers in the late forties or
early fifties, and to de-swank the corps
of officers, follow arrangements to i'm
prove the rank and file. Better hous-
ing, higher pay, increased leave brighter
uniforms, are some of the things expected
to produce more and better recruits
for Britain's non-conscript land defense
arm
After the First One Hundred Thou
sands glorious retreat from Mons, the
Kaiser coined his famous epithet, "the
contemplate little British Army" The
"Contemptibles," as Tommy Atkins and
his comrades thenceforth gayly called
themselves, steadily developed into
force destined to command even the Ger
man general staff's respect. Britain
plainly is determined that the establish
ment which won undying glory at the
Somme and on hundred Flanders fields
shall be brought to the highest possible
level of modern efficiency A strong
British Army, though there is neither
need nor intention of maintaining it
in continental proportions, will, when
supplementing formidable fleet and air
force, constitute another democratic
bulwark against Fascist pretensions.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Josef Holman.

A numerous company of American
music lovers are making the most of
their opportunity to celebrate Josef
Hofmann. The occasion has been fur
nished by the flftieth anniversary of
the great pianist's debut at .the Metro
politan Opera House in New York. Five
decades of devotion to the highest stand
ards Of art-and to the business of living
inoffensively- supply whatever excuse
may be required.
MI. Hoffman, began as a wllnderkinder.
Part Sf mis- achievement has been that of
proving that an infant prodigy need not
perish untimely nor become by natural
processes an adult freak. His golden
jubilee finds him paragon Of unspoiled
genius-dean Of keyboard masters, but,
above all else. . personality matured and
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countrys evolution. the exhibition IS
rich with answers to the question: What
manner of men and women were the
makers of American freedom, the
founders of American institutions Of
ordered and disciplined liberty?" Look
at Trumbulls portrayal of Alexander
Hamilton, lent by the A. w. Mellon Edu-
cational and Charitable Trust, and at
Sullys Interpretation of Thomas Jeffer-
son in his old age, copy of the original
in the Senate wing of the Capitol.
These would be precious components of
any collection in the world. But, more
especially, they serve to bring alive the
personality and the character of their
subjects; they have the vitality of values
which cannot die.
A visit to the gallery is justified by
Asher Brown Durands portrait of James
Madison, if by no other. 1t was done
when the Constitutionalist was eighty
two, and it speaks with the eloquence of
Immortality itself.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Revolutionary Portraits.

The loan exhibition of portraits of
signers of the Declaration of Independ-
ence. their families and associates, now
current at the Corcoran Gallery Of Art,
is possessed of indubitable powers of at
traction for both students OF painting
and students of history.
For the former it provides opportunity
for inspection of canvases belonging to
one Of the most interesting of all periods
Of esthetic development AN era of
homely but deeply authentic folk prog
ress. Not all the pictures are pretty"
not all are skilfully executed; but there
are few that are not honest in concep-
ton and fruition. The instinct of a
people has been preserved in the works
of Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Sully, John
Trumbull and the Peales. It also in
spired the efforts of Ezra Ames, who
started his career as a decorator OF
coaches. and Chester Harding, who, per-
haps providentially. was entirely self
taught"
Again. for those who care about their
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Immutability.

Immutability.
The streets have changed A greater
crowd
Moves through the thoroughfare so
proud,
Where buildings rise in beauty fine
Along the far extended line.
Where once good horses plodded slow,
And now the motors swiftly go.
Yet Santa, as he plays the game,
Says: Human natures just the same"
The children love the dear old toys.
The grown folks seek the honest Joys
That through the centuries brought
cheer
To family or friends so dear.
Though landmarks yield to prospects
strange,
AS distant skylines shift and range;
What great Importance can they claim,
Since human natures just the same!
Evening star., 1937-12-05
THE BOOK OF LIFE
BY THE RIGHT REV. JAMES E. FREEMAN d, IL D. D. C. l.,
BISHOP OF WASHINGTON.

The books we cherish most are those
that reveal to us the lives, the motives
and the purposes Of the good and the
great. 1t is universally true that the
greatest study of mankind is man him.
self, hence, we turn to biography to dis
cover, if we may, the secrets of those
who have attained distinction in one
field or another.
The shortest biography of great per-
sonality that the world contains is the
Gospel. The Gospel comprises four short
books that one might read consecutively
in a single sitting. These four great
books comprise the very heart of the
book we call the Bible. The book as a
whole contains a vast literature-his-
tory, poetry, prophecy, letters-all deal
ing with the one central theme, namely,
righteousness. or right living. The let
ters or Epistles, contained in the New
Testament are but amplifications and
fuller expositions Of the teachings of
Jesus. They all find their focus and
center In His personality. No other fig
ure in the whole range of human history
has been more critically studied than
the Man in seamless robe. Music, poetry,
literature in general, receive their inspi-
ration from the story of. His matchless
life and teaching. No matter how times
have changed and as one philosophy or
ideal of life succeeds another, still He
holds His central and unchallenged
place, and His incompatible teachings
occupy a unique place in mems hearts
and minds. Repeatedly, men have chal-
lenged His authority, called in question
the reasonableness and consistency of
His teaching, but they have not denied
Him His exclusive place as the highest
exemplar of all that man aspires to be.
Higher has human thought not
reached" is the estimate of one great
leader.
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rectly to the stream of purchasing power.
But he finds that this actually does not
happen.
His studies lead him to the conclusion
that industrial recoveries start In the
industries supplying goods for direct
consumption. He says:
1.-THE moment the demand for con-
sumption goods declines-for whatever
reason-the demand for new capital
goods declines also, and in vastly greater
proportion. A slight shrinkage at the
base of the pyramid very nearly elm
mates the top"
In other words, those groups that
expect recovery from the present de-
preston to come from investment by
industry in new plant and equipment
and from an automatic flow Of the vast
store of the country's savings into use
are doomed to disappointment.
{copyright, l087)
Evening star., 1937-12-05

the Book Of Life is less reverently recog-
nized and read than in former days, but
as we stand confused and bewildered by
the passing events of the hour, we turn
again to its pages to discover life's
deeper meaning, its purpose and its ulti-
mate objective. From no book can we
CLEAN so much that refreshes, inspires
and encourages us to surmount difficult
ties as from this immortal volume
Judging 1t solely as piece of litera-
ture. the head of one of our greatest
universities said: Without an adequate
knowledge Of the contents of the Bible
no man may consider himself literally
educated" 1t is more than literature,
1t is an indispensable guide to men and
women who are seeking to find the way
to happiness and peace 1t is because
OF this that the great Master himself
said: Heaven and earth shall pass away,
but my word shall not pass away"
AS we contemplate the prevailing
and cumulative influence of this Book
OF Life through the long centuries, we
are compelled to recognize that it pos
sesses within itself qualities that give it
the most outstanding and pre- eminent
place above all the books which the
world contains. We may be careless In
our own use of this book and at times
unresponsive to its high claims, but when
crises come and shadows deepen about
our life we come to it for direction, solace
and comfort.
Often as we may read it, reverently as
we may esteem it, each fresh perIsal of
its pages reveals new truths that have
their application to every phase and
experience of life. To make it our own
means to give it its place in our daily
reading, to give it place in home and
domestic life and to test its mighty
teachings by applying them to the prac-
tical concerns of our occupational and
cnnia1
Evening star., 1937-12-05

There were ancient performances which
told of pleasant medical rites, but as
time goes on we are compelled to give
respect to methods of medication which
include scientific custom as well as tribal
habits.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

Rains are believed to be heavier and
more frequent because of unexpected
gunpowder explosions. The theory might
be worth looking into If there were still
time for the old farce known as "The
RainmakerS.'
Evening star., 1937-12-05

There are queer homicidal impulses to
be considered. They should be given
scientific study, but should not be allowed
to assume a picturesqueness to which
they have no legitimate claim.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
A Word of Kindness.

rs there anything to be said for a
man who uses large sums of money in an
election?"
Well" answered Senator Sorghum,
"he can usually claim to leave politics
poorer man than when he entered it,"
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Treasure Hunt.

From the Scranton Times.
American Museum of Natural History
expedition Is in British Guiana looking
for meteor which knocked down 80
miles Of jungle growth. When they find
it, it may turn out to be just another
Sunday driver,
Evening star., 1937-12-05

When Senator Vandenberg is depicted
in cartoon he is shown with the sus-
picious eye of the man who has faith
in the patients Constitution but who
cannot always trust the prescription
clerk.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

We are requested for short time, not
to speak with all the wisdom at COM
mand but to make affection and good
will a dependable measure of UNDER
standing.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

Russian music will be abundantly heard
in Christmas celebration. There can be
no fault found as to nberality of creed
as we'll as of sound.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Modern Thievery.

From the Arkansas Gazette.
Chicagoan charged with stealing Is
ton derrick, brick mill, building half
q block square and few similar items is
distinctly in bad If they caught him with
the goods on him.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

1t has been said that the Oriental
intelligence operates slowly and there is
perhaps demand for method of war
making that corresponds to it.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

1t is almost startling to figure out the
wages that could be earned in the time
given to computing the hours devoted in
rivalry to trivial programs.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Generous Sentiment.

did he give you an engagement ring?"
"He was more considerate than that"
Christmas gift, so that if we quarrel
won't have to return it."
Evening star., 1937-12-05
SalexmanSh

bought some things did not need.
The salesman was polite indeed.
Though high the prices at his store,
I shall go back and buy some more.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Stacked!

From the Elgin Courier-News
Critics of the w. P. A. say they have
no argument with the New Deal except
that most of its cards turned out to be
spades.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Too Full to Talk.

From the Worcester Gazette.
This country observed Thanksgiving
by eating turkey, but still shows no In
clination to talk 1t to Japan.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

Jud Tunkins says one of the heroes
of the hour is the man wandering
through the shops trying to find some
thing his wife really wants for a Christ
mas gift.
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Choice.

I do not choose to frown and grieve
While every rumor believe,
Nor let the shadow in the sky
Make me forget the sun on high.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

I'VE love the creations of our own
imagination" said HI Ho, the sage of
Chinatown. Therefore we respect our
myths"
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"A man dat hopes to be sho- 'nuf
boss" said Uncle Eben, "has got to be
mighty certain he knows what he's
talkin' bout"
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

Fifty years ago this fall the citizens
and the officials of Washington paid
public tribute to Gov Alexander r.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

late money savings, we must decrease our
expenditures for consumption; but in
order to expand capital goods proftably,
we must increase our expenditures for
consumption"
In other words, prosperity comes with
its full employment when industry not
only is using its existing equipment to
turn out goods that go directly into con-
sumption-like clothing and automobiles
and food and even houses-but when, in
addition, industry is borrowing money to
invest in hew plants and new equipment
and new facilities for larger production.
Yet the very saving that goes on to
enable industry to have fund from
which to borrow for this investment cuts
down the total of purchasing power
needed to sustain existing rates of pro-
duction.
1t used to be that big part of those
savings went to develop the West or
flowed to Europe or South America or
China, where they were spent on goods
that helped to keep American industry
busy and represented no net loss in
purchasing power. But there is no
source of investment that serves auto
matically to keep the machinery operat-
ing. During recent years the Govern
ment has been taking an important part
of those savings and paying them out
to relief workers and farmers and others
as means of bolstering purchasing
power.
DR.. Moulton emphasizes that the exist
ing economic machinery is built on the
idea that both the money that goes
directly into spending for the things
that the ordinary family buys and the
money that goes into the savings bank
or insurance company are returned d.
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continued because of unsatisfactory re-
suits.
Plans started for the purpose of thrift
have met with high degree of success
and have lasted longer than other plans.
Such plan was started in 1916 by the
late Julius Rosenwald for the benefit of
employees of Sears, Roebuck & Company,
This plan, still in operation, provides for
an employe contribution of per cent
against the companys contribution of
tx per cent, with the privilege of the
employe withdrawing the whole amount
at the expiration Of ten years, or In the
case Of an unmarried woman when she
marries and leaves the company's service.
This plan Is operated by many firms,
though some have discontinued it since
enactment Of the social security law.
According to available information
from sources of experience, prof1t-shar-
ing plans to promote thrift have proved
more popular and permanent, especially
where workers contribute to q fund also
contributed to by the company. When
the company cannot contribute out OF
profits the worker is not called upon
for his contribution, and the amount
accumulated to his credit is not I'M
paired or reduced. The thrift plan re-
moves the tendency of employees to re-
gard 1t as part of their wage, and conse-
quently when profits are not available, or
are decreased, the loss is not considered
an unwarranted reduction of income. 81
While not considered proflt-sharing
plan, an increasing number Of industries
reward their employees by an extra pay
allowance near the close Of the year.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17

Mrs. Tom Peterson arrived from her Teller home late Saturday and is spending several days in Nome transacting business for her pioneer Teller trading firm, which this gracious lady, assisted by her sister, Miss Vollmer, and by Mrs. Vim. Marx and daughter Ethel, so ably manages. These four ladies not only operate two stores, Teller and Igloo, but run a lighterage plant at Teller, and are heavily enterested in the new ly reopened tin fields in the Cape Prince of Wales area.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17

and vice-preSideut of the Lomen Commercial Co, has spent most of the past few years in Seattle handling the numerous Lomen interests at that end. with an oc- casional trip to Nome. Ralph was a member of Nome'S City Council in 1915, and member of the Territorial Legislature in 1927, representing the Second Division. An announcement of his future plans for the multifold interests of his company, will be forthcoming, shortly.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17

tion was held, Vice-president C. M Allyn presiding, and A. Polet, secretary. The following board of directors was elected: A. Polet, Lars Rynning Pete Larsen, Geo. s. Maynard, Cliff Allyn, Chas. D. Jones and o. s. Weaver.
 Tonight at ' o'clock, the direc- tors meet in Nome City Hall to select Fair Association officers for the ensuing year. Dates set for the midsummer fair are August l9, 20, 2l.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17

Mir and Mrs. Ralph Lomen, re- gently arrived from Seattle, are at home to their many friends in their apartment at the head of Lomen Commercial Company's Dock. This marks Mrs. Lomen' s first stay in Nome since her de- parture for Seattle 10 years ago, after a long residence here. She is enjoying immensely resump- ton of old friendships, and a re- union with her son Jerry, who has been a Nome resident for the past two years.
 Ralph Lomen, Nome pioneer.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17

MT. and Mrs. Chas. F. Curtis, late of Anchorage, arrived by plane Sunday to make Nome their home. MT. Curtis will, be- ginning June lst operate the but cher shop of the A. Polet store, replacing Gordon Parlette, who is quitting the butcher business to engage in business for himself, in another line of commercial en- deavor
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17
News Nuggets
 Around Town

Nome's Fire Chief Laws an- nounced today, the appointment of Clyde Tex" Cockburn, we'll known Nome mechanical engi- neer, to the position of fire de- partment engineer, vice Peter X. Peterson, resigned. Also the ap- pointment of Rhea Mullaly, for sometime past volunteer and extra driver, as permanent driv- CT. vice Ed. Ullricksen, resigned. Both appointments are now in effect. Let CT rip, boys, and may all your fires be title ones.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17

A. C. Stewart, prominent Sew ard Peninsula mining operator for many years, arrived last night via plane from a winter spent in Seattle Mir. Stewart, who is President of the West Coast Min eral Association. with headquar ters in Seattle, will have a state ment shortly, relative to the ac- tlvities of this organization which should prove of great interest.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17

Pilot Cross of the WAA, was a busy man yesterday, flying the Fairchild on four round trips in- to the Kougarok section, carrying freight for the Kougarok Consoli dated Placers, Laurin Bros, Sam Godfrey and the Taylor Creek Roadhouse. Maurice kelliher, Taylor creek mining man was the lone passenger.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17

Pilot Sig. Wien of the Wien AL aska Airlines, flying the Cessna, arrived from Fairbanks 6 P. M. Sunday, with MT. and Mrs. Chas. Curtis and A. C. Stewart as pas Sengers.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17
AirpIane News
 Nome Airport

Late Saturday PAA Pilot Al MonSon arrived flying Fairchild plane bringing a full load of ex- press and freight from Fairbanks. Pilot Monson left for his home base the same evening.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17

Pilot Sig Wien of the WAA., hopped for Dahl creek this fore noon with freight, Mrs. Anderson and one other as passengers.
 A second trip with freight is scheduled late today.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17

Pilot Cross took off early today with Mrs. John kanari and two other passengers for Macklin Ok. A second trip is scheduled for Taylor creek late today.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17

Local Agent Tom Givan of the Wien Alaska Airlines, has sched- uled flight for Deering and Candle, early tomorrow.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17

Yesterday afternoon the annual meeting of the Nor ,hwestern Alaska Fair Associa-
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17

Pilot Jack Herman, flying his Lambert Monocoupe, made a trip to Teller yesterday returning early today with Erskine Baker as a passenger
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-05-17

The Mirow Air Service activi- ties will appear in tomorrow's issue, due to the fact they were received too late for publication today.