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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16

A group Of men were sitting about q
campfire. They were tired-out city men
whom the late Senator Beveridge de-
scribed as having mon productive brains
and sore, ragged nerves" They were
more or less broken in body and tired
In mind and they had sought the big
open for refreshment. Far from the
crowded streets Of the big city, they were
living close to Natures heart. They had
hunted and flshed, and now, after the
monday meal they were seeking for
some kind of mental relaxation.
Il want something to read" said one.
"Well, what's the matter with the
Bible?" said his comrade.
"Oh," said the first, II don't want any,
thing dull"
Whereupon a discussion ensued as to
what the Bible really contained. The
men at the campfire were thoughtful,
yes, intellectual men. They had an ap-
probation of literature, but not one had
ever conceived the Bible as other than
"a dull book" book for Sundays and
preachers, yes, and possibly for senti-
mental folk and little children. He had
never thought of 1T as other than a
preachers text book, 1t had made no ap-
peal to him as containing incidents, mar
ratives, bits Of history, poetry romance
and countless other things rich with
human interest.
Like most people, he had read the
Bible in his youth because he had to.
1t was a volume Of stern discipline,
shadowy and gray, and now, as a man,
he had put it aside as Misunderstanding
and perhaps uninspiring.
Here is where SO many make their mis-
take. The Bible is more than book, it
is library of Sc volumes, 80 in the Old
Testament, 81 in the new. We might
reverently call them, for the purpose Of
distinguishing their relative position,
the Old Library and the New Library,
not forgetting, however. that the two
are intimately and indissolubly related.
Again, it might help us to know that
these two Libraries may be classified
simply as follows: The old one con-
tanning law, history, poetry, prophecy,
with other sub headings; the new con-
tanning the gospel or good tidings Of
Jesus, history, letters and finally that
unique and mysterious book known as
the Revelation of st. John"
We have sometimes thought that it
was mistake to break up the Bible into
chapters and verses, because it prompts
the reader to read by chapters and
verses rather than by subjects. In Mr..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16

case, the municipal bankruptcy case.
Guffey coal act case.
Now, the all-important question, from
the Presidents standpoint, is: On which
side will Justice Roberts be found when
the fate of the social security law is
determined?
Chief Justice Hughes is credited with
an historic selling job in the Shift
of Justice Roberts to the liberal side
on the subject of State controlled mini
mum wages and federally controlled
labor relations in industry. But until
there Is decision on old-age insurance
and unemployment insurance, Congress
will be left to fret and fume. The Presi-
dent will be able to do little more than
continue his course of stalling. A
strained situation in Washington will
be expected to grow more strained.
Gestures that may be made will be de-
pendent on the outcome of the social
security cases.
Mr. Roosevelt decided early this year
to maneuver the situation in Congress
in such a way that everything important
got backed up behind his court plan.
Congressman have been on the job for
more than four months, doing little
more than vote for appropriations and
for extensions of powers already In the
hands of the White House. This en-
forced idleness has added nothing to
the normal good nature of the Senators
and Representatives, nor has 1t added to
the Presidents prestige in Congress.
President Roosevelt traces all of his
present troubles to the uncertainty
concerning the position Of Justice
Roberts, a. the "keyman" on the court.
(copys1ght, 1879
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
Uncle Sam at London.

II President Roosevelt and Secretary
Hull had been present in the flesh at the
opening session of the Imperial Con-
ference in London, American influence
upon its deliberations could hardly have
been more impressive The atmosphere
In question was provided by Prime Min
lister Mackenzie King of Canada who
boldly and unequivocally identified him.
self with the Washington Governments
reciprocal trade agreements program. In
effect, Mr.. King enacted the role of a
missionary for the Roosevelt Hull idea
that the way to international peace is
through the smashing of artificial eco
nomic barriers. Seldom has there been
more graphic demonstration of the
theory that Canada is the bridge be-
tween the Americas and the British EN-
pire, or more convincing evidence that
in the realm of broad foreign policy the
Dominion and the United States nova
days see eye to eye.
The head of the Ottawa government,
plainly rejecting the results of his re-
cent conferences in Washington, told
his fellow representatives Of the British
Commonwealth of Nations that they
have "a definite responsibility to join
with other countries willing to CO.
operate in a concerted effort to avoid
increasing tariff and exchange or quota
controls, and to lessen in every prac-
tical way distractions to world COM
merce." Following this frank invitation
to Britain and the dominions to follow
the American example, Mr.. King de-
tailed how Canada had moved con-
cretely in that direction. Negotiations
with the United States and more re-
Gently with Great Britain had led to
substantial reductions in the Dominion's
tariff rates. In no instance were con-
cessions to either country effected by
raising duties against any other nation.
lines with countries both within and
without the British commonwealth, per-
suaded that it can thus make the most
substantial contribution to revival of
trade and consequent removal of inter-
national friction and conflict. The case
for economic understanding, as the bed
rock of world peace, could not have been
more effectively argued even by the
ardent proponents OF that policy IN
Washington.
1t, of course, remains to be proved
whether the Imperial Conference can
bridge the yawning differences which
separate the empire nations on trade
and many other grounds. English pro-
tectionism is the antithesis of the Ca
madam prime minister's tariff liberalism.
South Africa's nationalism runs counter
to the traditional empire loyalty of New
Zealand and other dominions. On the
paramount issue of imperial defense,
way must be found to reconcile Great
Britain's European commitments with
dominion fears o. Old World entangle.
ments. The mother country is con-
scious that it cannot compel the daughter
nations to contribute to the 81, 500 600, 900
rearmament scheme necessitated by de-
velopments wholly outside the dominions'
sphere, except possibly in the instance
OF Australia's yearning for safety against
the Japanese danger.
Vaunted British genius for compromise
faces an acid test In the necessity to
grapple with the complex and perplex-
ing agenda of the Imperial Conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

MANY Of the army of Government
clerks who will be affected by the new
Clerks Are Disturbed rule rule r card
By Civil Service Rule. ing promo
tons in the
departments. says The Star of May 9,
1887, realize that they will have no easy
work in retaining their positions. In
the War Department. where the new
rules will be applied first, may be seen
arithmetics, biographies, grammars and
other school books on the desks of clerks
who hope to snatch little spare time in
which to brush away the cobwebs from
their brains before they are compelled to
enter into competitive examination for
promotion to positions above them. It
has-been said that the new rules are de-
signed to rid the Government service of
Republican clerks who have managed to
hold on to their Offices with the aid of
civil service reform.
An official in one of the departments,
himself of Republican proclivities, said
to Star reporter today that the changes
will not affect any clerk unless it is
shown that he Is incompetent to remain
in office, and then it will be his own fault.
The best men will be promoted on their
merits and those who fail to get seventy
five per cent in the examination will have
nothing to complain Of as they will be
allowed six months in which to fit them
selves to show that they are deserving of
attention in Office. Heretofore, he said,
there has been no necessity for clerks to
study"
On the same subject of the civil service
rule, The Star editorially, on May 13,
1887, says:
ocholastlcs aAu If the examinations
Promotions. are not to be SUM-
GENTLY scholastic to
bother any practical. efficient clerk and
the marking for practical efficiency is to
control if he is bothered. of what service
are the scholastic examinations? The
clerk may, without the rules, be exam
ined and tested as to his practical eff
cheney and discharged if inefficient or
retained and promoted if efficient. If
there is any foundation for the SANDER
that the vast ma jority of old Government
employees are incompetent and unfit to
hold Office, why were they not discharged
long ago for ineficiency, under powers
then and now existing? If the new rules
leave the opinion of a clerks superiors
as to their competency still to control,
what reason is there to expect change
IN that opinion which shall bring about
proper dismissals. previously denied?
The truth is that the new regulations, as
amended by definitions which, for the
most part, do not define anything in the
rules, but add new matter of Importance,
are so muddled and uncertain that they
please nobody, neither civil service re-
formers nor spoilsmen, actual nor
would-be clerks, and promise no i'm
provement of the public service"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16

New differences in valuation arise in
Harvard vocabulary. The good old
college still encourages the production of
Interesting theories by which able men
engage in enlightening quarrels without
indicating more than the human hope
that good brain, used like that of
Oliver Wendell Holmes, will remain long
in useful service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16

BY the time money experts get through
burying the stuff there may be read
Justment that makes values dependent
on something that depends on a new
and different word to indicate valuation.
In the meantime, however, number
OF Government attaches will have found
a good living in Kentucky soil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16

Old ideas come forward for responsible
consideration in a new deal Mr.. Ham
ilton Fish asks few questions about the
valuations that are to be reliably en-
ployed In commerce If 1t Is decided to
adopt an entirely new system Of figuring
commercial values.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16

AS a matter Of fact, every change Of
administration represents an effort to
talk over new DEAL" but with an idea
OF getting away from elements of need
less hazard In applying an old one. In
so simple matter as costume, feminine
fashions continue to hold respect for
the ancient standards of propriety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16

AS to what Hugo Eckener thinks about
the loss Of the Hindenburg no intelligent
assistance can be given. A series of in
telligent interviews will, however, surely
be of assistance In guarding against
repetition Of the calamity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
Shooting Stars.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.

Trying to Be Good.
When you were just little boy
'A-tryin' to be good"
How frequently you would annoy
The peaceful neighborhood
And hear your father say anew,
AS tears fell fast and hot,
1T hurts me. son. much more than you
You knew that it did not.
Your brother laughed at your disgrace
AS you refused chair,
Your mother kissed your tear-stained
And smiled and said There! There"
For mothers more than all the rest
Have always understood
How boys may fail who do their best
"A-tryin' to be good"
It needs experience 50 stern
To make life's pathway plain;
1t needs lot Of years to learn
To curb restless brain.
Some boys grow up as men of note
For courage, strength and skill
And some, though old enough to vote,
Don't learn and never will.
II you should help at duty's call
To mold the social plan,
Reproving follies great and small
That fret your fellow man,
A moment now and then employ
T'would help you if you could
With recollections Of that boy
"A-tryin' to be good"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16

After G. Bernard Shaw heard all about
the coronation he did not approve Of it,
a fact which will convince anybody of
his consistency OF purpose regardless of
his facility in handling arguments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16

The japanese have established valued
annual reminder of good will What
their learned men would think of dis
turbing the annual lure of the cherry
blossoms would be worthy of serious
and intelligent consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
Keeping Them.

Can you keep all your promises?"
Eyes," answered Senator Sorghum,
some Of them on file indefinitely"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
Belated Regret.

Belated Regret.
"A great many people do things they
are sorry for" said the readymade
philosopher.
quite true" answered Miss Cayenne.
"But many of them do not realize how
sorry they are until the facts come out
in the newspapers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
Human Confession.

I've made mistakes. The fate I've shared
OF mortals who have gone before.
Moreover, If my life is spared,
know I'm going to make some more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16

In the Merry Springtime.
The elephant once admired,
His size now makes me fdget
And from my favor is retired.
I'd like to be the midget.
The elephant is never gay,
His style is far too nosy.
I'd rather be petite and play
Ringing around the Rosy.
II likes to hear good speakin,," said
Uncle Eben, an amt yet found an
oratory dat satisfies my mind as much -
my old friend do preacher"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16

when you denounce the conduct Of
Others" said Hi Ho, the sage Of China
town, "can you be sure that you would
not have initiated it had the temptation
or opportunity been your own"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16

Jud Tunkins says it begins to look to
him as If 1t were either wonderfully easy
to make money or absolutely impossible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16

Inc Omcldl record SHOWS tIlaI, III cases
involving the overthrow OF acts OF
Congress on the ground that they
violate the Constitution Justice Roberts
has been found dissenting from the
majority opinion just once during his
term on the bench That one case
concerned a tax matter OF relatively
minor Importance. In this regard, his
record is close to that of the conserva-
tive group on the court, which shows
that Justices Butler, Sutherland and
Van Devanter have no dissents and
Justice McReynolds one, in cases that
involve the upset OF acts OF Congress.
Yet, when Justice Roberts votes to
uphold an act of Congress, the conserva-
tive group, which is a majority when
he votes it's way, Immediately becomes
a minority. The record thus brings
clearly to light the key position held
by the justice from Pennsylvania. This
position is all the less comfortable for
the decision that is expected to be made
before the court adjourns on May 81
or June !.
The record reveals that, when Justice
Roberts has joined with the liberals to
uphold controversial acts of Congress
or OF the States, the conservative group
is found among the dissenters-dis-
senting against court approval of those
acts. This was true in the decisions
upholding the Federal labor relations
act the Washington State minimum
wage act, the dollar devaluation act and
the New York State and Virginia State
acts permitting price fixing in milk.
On the other hand, swing by Justice
Roberts to the conservative side adds
to the already impressive number OF
dissents on the part OF the liberal group.
These dissents are against overthrow
by the court Of acts Of Congress. Among
| them are strong diseents In the A. A. A.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-21
Birthdays Observed
At Sans Souci Club

Mrs. r. G. Young was a delightful
hostess to the Sans Souci Literary
Club yesterday afternoon at her home
on Belle street. Spring blossoms were
used in profusion as decorations.
The subject for the afternoon was
the "Voice of the Press Through Fea-
ture Stories" The roll call was an
swered by a current event, and the
following program was we'll given and
most interesting: Interview OF
Stain by Mrs. F. M. Barnhardt;
sweepstakes Winners" Mrs. H. L
Gambler; and Battle of the Flags" by
Mrs. D. p McDuffee.
At the conclusion of the program
Mrs. Young assisted by her daughter
Helen Person, served a delicious salad
plate and tea after which a table
was arranged and a lovely birthday
cake with candles was brought in
The occasion was the birthdays OF
Mrs. Young and Mrs. E. A. Latta
Mrs. Latta was presented with a love
lv gift by the hostess.
Mrs. Young's guests for the after
noon were Mrs. I. j. Young and Mrs.
w. S. Goodwin The members present
were Mrs. F. M. Barnhardt, Mrs. w.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-21
High School Music
Groups in Contest

Miss Julia Mitchell and Miss Billie
Scull, soprano and alto soloists, and
a trio composed of Miss Carolyn
Duke. Miss Julia Mitchell, and Miss
Bessie Mae Johnson, all directed by
Miss Dorothy Jones and Miss Rowena
Daniel, piano soloist, directed by Mrs.
Ada S. Parker, were in Greensboro
today representing the Henderson
High School in the 18th annual state
high school music contest
The Girls Glee Club of the Hen
derson high school will go to Green's
boro tomorrow to compete with other
other schols the state. All the abve
music groups won out in the District
Music Contest in Raleigh several
weeks ago, making them eligible for
the state contest.
The enrolment is expected to reach
300 in the contest this year, as I'M
usual interest has been shown thro-
ughout the state.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-21
Jr. WOman's Club
Dance Is Success

The Junior Woman's Clubs annual
spring dance was an outstanding
event when presented last evening
from 10 until 2 o'clock in the ball
room of West End Country Club.
The ball room was made most at
tractive with gaily colored treatments
to the overhanging lights, while
spring flowers were used along the
walls.
The dance drew many from sur
rounding cities as well as a large
crowd from Henderson,.
Music for the evening was furnished
by Jack Wardlaw and his orchestra,
and was declared by dancers to be of
the highest quality.
Numbers by Miss Kitty Rowland,
talented songstress, were thoroughly
enjoyed. Wardlaw's band staged
many novel and unique numbers dur
ing the evening.
The dance was considered a success
in every way, and the proceeds are
10 be used by the club to furnish it's
charitable activities.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-21
Mr.. Young Host to
Middleburg Teams
BY ZERA POYTHRESS.

E. o. Young, Jr., entertained the
boys and girls basketball teams of
Middleburg high school at the teach
erage last Friday evening.
The boys and girls both have made
fine records this year in basketball,
winning the county championship for
the past season. The fine work of
the teams was rewarded by letters
and bars. Those receiving these mer-
it's were as follows: Doris Jackson,
Dorothy Mae Hendrick, Zera Poyth-
ress, Mary Fenner Davis, Dorothy
Short, Selma Bender, John Jackson,
June Ellington, Eugene Nelson, Jack
Hendrick, Robert Short, Lawrence
Park, Robert Spain, Vernon Bennett,
and Roy Lane.
Games were enjoyed by every one
present after which delicious ice
cream, cakes and candy was served.
The monogram club was organized
bv those who had received letters. The
officers were elected as follows, June
Ellington, president; Jack Hendrick,
vice president; Selma Bender secre-
tary and Doris Jackson, treasurer
Those present were Dorothy Mae
Hendrick, Doris Jackson, Zera Poyth-
ress, Dorothy Short, Mary Fenner
Davis, Selma Bender, Louise Duke,
Rosaleigh Floyd, Jack Hendrick, June
Ellington, John Jackson, Eugene Mel
son, Lawrence Park, Robert Spain,
Nat White, Robert Short, Roy Lane,
Vernon Bennett, Coach H. H. Yates
and Assistant Coach Miss Luna Jack
son.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-21
Edwards !.
Crossroads News

Mr. and Mrs, Deni Hunt, Donald
and G. D. Hunt and Leland Boyd Wis
tied Mrs. Hunts relatives in Roxboro
during the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zeb.L. Robinson, Mrs
II. G. Elliott and Rosa Johnson were
the Sunday dinner guest of Mrs. j y.
Edward Hicks.
Kenneth and Lenwood Robinson
spent the weekend with their grand
mother, Mrs. H. c. Elliott.
Miss Mary Lee Dickerson of Middle
burg is spending the week with hei
Aunt, Mrs. Charlie Ivey.
Mr. and Mrs. Lotion Owen were the
Sunday guest of Mrs. G. H. Daniel
Miss Willie Lee Elliott is spending
a couple of weeks with Mrs. Thaxton
Willard of Oxford.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Tillotson were
the Sunday guest of Mrs. ]. r. Owen
Miss Evelyn Edwards enjoyed with
her teachers and classmates a picnic
and hike, Saturday, April II.
Josephine and Marie Owen spent
Monday night with their grandmoth-
er, Mrs. H. G.. Elliott.
Miss Rosa Johnson spent Friday
night with her sister, Mrs. Zeb L..
Robinson.
Friends and relatives of Buck Ivey
are sorry to learn that he is ill in his
home, we wish him a speedy recov-
cry.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-21
Miss Grissom And
E. w. Ellis Marry

A wedding of widespread interest to
the many friends of the contracting
parties was solemnized Monday even
ing at o'clock in Louisburg when
Miss Kate Grissom and Edward w.
Ellis were married in the presence of
a few intimate friends.
Rev. J. c. Phillips, pastor of the
Methodist church in Louisburg, per-
formed the ceremony.
Mrs. Ellis is the attractive daughter
of Everett Grissom and the late Mrs.
Grissom. She is from the Watkins
community of Vance county, and has
been employed at Milady Beauty Shop.
Mr.. Ellis, the son of Mrs. w. F.
Houck and the late E. w. Ellis, has
been member of the Henderson po-
lice force for the past year or more,
being one of the popular younger mem
bers of the force.
The couple will make their home at
III Church street.