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Evening star., 1937-08-04
''Things Getting Worse.'

An average American, old in wears
and in experience, sat on the porch Of
mis- home in suburban Washington one
evening recently, talking with a group
OF younger men.
The theme of conversation WAS the
state OF the Nation. Said a lad from
North Carolina, Seems to me things
are getting worse day by day" To which
stripping, native to Minnesota, re-
sponoed: Either that, or else they're
steadily improving"
A philosophic smile played over the
countenance of the veteran. PERHAPS"
he suggested, 1T depends upon how
much one remembers. When you can
look back over long time, you find
reason to be hopeful. It is an ADVANTAGE
to have lot OF memories.
For instance, I recall the way people
felt just after the Civil War. The coun-
try was overwhelmed with hatred. South
detested North, and North despised
South. Responsible officials believed that
the Union could be restored only by
quartering troops in every town below
the Mason and Dixon line Passion ran
high among all classes of the popula-
ton. Lees surrender at Appomatto had
settled nothing except the military aspect
OF the conflict. A whole new crop of
problems followed the emancipation of
the slaves. With the South impoverished
and the North groaning under an un-
precedented tax burden, the future
looked dark.
But prosperity eturned-enough of
it. anyway, to finance reconstruction.
Then, the panic of 1898 upset the apple
cart. Once again economic distress
raised a universal lamentation Prophets
Of disaster went up and down the land
preaching revolution and found an army
Of disciples. That was the period of
Coxie's army and the Homestead strike
Yet it did not survive the gradual
restoration of normal business condi-
tions Depression, you see, is not a
natural phenomenon. The human mind
and the human heart generally are opti-
mistic. Only on comparatively rare
occasions are people respondent.
Il know, of course, that there IN
variably is somebody waiting for a
chance to stir up trouble. The agitator
always makes the most of his oppor-
tunity. But even when be is sincere,
he soon fades out of the picture. I can
remember dozens of men who wanted
to reform everything, set up socialism
in the United States. There was one
chap-Most was his narne-Who wanted
us to try anarchism. Henry George in
vented the single tax idea, Daniel De
Leon advocated bolshevism before Lenin
and Trotzky ever were heard Of, Eugene
Debs wanted a cooperative common
wealth based on the MARKHAM doctrine
of public ownership Of the production
system, William Haywood propagandized
for syndicalism and Huey Long de-
manded that every man should be a
king. Where are they now? Where is
the Populist movement and the Nom
Partisan League? You boys probably
never even have heard of them. But
they scared the daylights out of thou
sands of people when they were going
concerns.
Things have habit of getting worse
and getting better at the same time.
Radicalism breeds resistance. It is at
tractive only momentarily. The annals
of the human race prove that. Some
evening when you have nothing else to
do, look up the story of the Jacquerie
In France and the Luddities in England"
Evening star., 1937-08-04

An impression is left by a news item
that all remaining of the personal
fortune OF Claus Spreckels, the sugar
king, is an old unstable truck. A young
man who came into possession of the
money by inheritance is blamed for the
depletion, his effort evidently being to
introduce too many new deals In the
management of his affairs.
Evening star., 1937-08-04
Boards and Patriotism.
From the Shreveport Journal.

FROM The Shreveport journal.
We read If one Italian who has taken
an oath he will not shave until Musso-
lini rules the world, but we have a
distinct hunch his face will look more
Russian than Italian before he goes to
the barber shop.
Evening star., 1937-08-04

How many persons were killed over
the week end is now a query of casual
solicitude. At least we are prepared for
this new form of new deal by having
hearses equipped as motor vehicles.
Evening star., 1937-08-04

so long as Japan and China are deter
mined to fight it may be as we'll for
american craftsmanship to keep as close
an eye as possible on that supnlv of
real gold locked up somewhere in Ken
lucky.
Evening star., 1937-08-04

This city has grown in size at a re-
marKaole rate and might proftably un-
oertake for itself the task of looking
after its race track touts and other
queer people. 1t is unfair to leave Mary
land unassisted with so grave RESPONSE
bility.
Evening star., 1937-08-04

Somewhere there is moving picture
giving scenes from the "Mikado," but
using smart English title The Japa-
nese are quick to take offense and it is
to be hoped that this particular picture
runs It's course before any of them
see 1t.
Evening star., 1937-08-04

1here comes time when even A,
Capone feels that he is due to change
MS residence. The same sentiment takes
possession of CASTOR B Means II may
trouble both to see so much foolish
money in circulation.
Evening star., 1937-08-04

'I likes a camp meetin' better dan
a plitical rally" said Uncle Eben. DE
preacher is satisfied wit small dona-
ton, but de politician amt after nothin'
short of de privilege of collectin' taxes. "
Evening star., 1937-08-04

Chlnese women are said to be oreani
zlhe Tor war, This puts a new aspect on
affairs in the Orient and compels the
japanese to study the situation with new
vigilance.
Evening star., 1937-08-04

Sixty thousand dollars In salaries is
mentioned as proper for advising the
President. 1t might be worth the cost
II 1t can be guaranteed that he will take
the advice.
Evening star., 1937-08-04
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Evening star., 1937-08-04
The Answer.

,Mongst messages of joy and hope
For which folks daily call
That little old pay envelope
Speaks loudest of them all.
Through theories found in the past
We eruditely grope
The answer always is, at last,
In the pay envelope.
Evening star., 1937-08-04
Education in Greece.

From the Philadelphis Evening Bulletin.
Government decree has abolished CO.
education in schools of Greece. Like
enough the girls have been winning all
the spelling matches again.
Evening star., 1937-08-04
A LINGUISTIC Acrobat.

From the worcester Gazette
Mayor La Guardia of New York speaks
several languages fluently. For a time,
in fact, it looked as though he could talk
Democratic to a Democrat and Repub-
lican to a Republican.
Evening star., 1937-08-04
Everybody Satisfied.

From the Birmin CHAM Age Herald.
Inland Steel signs with union and
both claim victory. That's the kind OF
contract we'd like to see everybody
make.
Evening star., 1937-08-04
Saved.

From the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch.
We owe great debt to Christopher
Columbus, according to a recent edi-
torial You haven't said the half Of it,
brother. If 1t weren't for Chris we'd al
be EtropeanS.
Evening star., 1937-08-04
Writers and Readers.

From the Grand Island Independent.
With approximately go per cent of the
human race writing for publication, 1t
is somewhat disccuraging to hear from
. more or less authentic source that only
IS per cent OF the human race can read.
Evening star., 1937-08-04
The Real Need.

From the Indianapolis Star.
The United States has asked Japan to
localize the war, but what it needs is a
local anesthetic.
Evening star., 1937-08-04

When DR.. Royal S. Copeland gets
through with his experiments he can
at least speak professionally and tell
some OF the politicians what will be good
for their nerves.
Evening star., 1937-08-04
Ideal Candidate.

From the Yakima Republic.
A two-headed calf over at Wenatches
bawls through both mouths. They
should run him for something.
Evening star., 1937-08-04
Shooting Stars.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON

In Passing.
Little bit Of sunshine
Peeplng through the fence,
Sos to help a morning glory grow
Happy, just for fun. to shine.
From the sky immense,
Cheering up a blossom here below.
Little bit of smiling
Through the busy day,
Even though the earth seems full
of care
Moments of beguiling
Into life must stray
Just to help the blooming here and
there
Evening star., 1937-08-04
Liberties.

From the Battle Greek Enquirer-News.
Complaint is made, says one column
ist, that there are no liberties left. But
perhaps that is because every one is
taking them.
Evening star., 1937-08-04
Some Surplus.

From the Omaha WorldHerald.
Nebraska's S cherry crop is so good that
there will be plenty left over after the
robins have had their fill
Evening star., 1937-08-04
August Meditation.

The citizen with troubled brow
Was heard to murrnur with a sigh,
Most everything is boosted now.
Even the temperature is high"
Evening star., 1937-08-04
Worms.

From the Grand Rapids Press.
The worlds disturbers operate on the
theory that the worm probably won't
turn and will still be a worm If he does.
Evening star., 1937-08-04
Defiant InsinuatiOn.

What brings so many mosquitoes?"
inquired the week end guest.
Il dunno" replied Farmer Corntossel.
But have my suspicious. We don't
never have 'em near so bad, 'cept when
the city people come flockin' into our
once peaceful neighborhood"
Evening star., 1937-08-04
A Future Taxpayer.

From the South Berd Tribune.
The two-year- -old child who can count
to 100 is destined-alas!-to be just one
more taxpayer
Evening star., 1937-08-04
Surprise Parties.

Surprise Parties.
Whats this new party going to be
lke?"
Il suppose" answered Senator sor-
ghum, it'll be like the surprise parties
we used to have when 1 was boy They
were simply gotten up to show some
body good time and became tiresome
if they lasted too long"
Jud Tunkins says the fact that man
doesn't know what he's talking about
too often encourages him to 90 on talk
ing without fear Of being held re-
sponsible.
Evening star., 1937-08-04
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Evening star., 1937-08-04

'The people must have heroes" said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, and
often creates one out Of its own imagi-
nation. This method is convenient, since
If one fails another will serve as we'll"
Evening star., 1937-08-04
Broadening and Flattening.

All this travelling that people are do
Ing IL said to be broadening. Also 1t Is
quite dattening to the purses.
Evening star., 1937-08-04

@. Did O. Henry write any novels?
S. w.
A. Only one-"Cabbages and Kings"
He was the master of the very short
story. simply told, and usually with an
unexpected ending.
Evening star., 1937-08-04

@. How many Jews are there In the
Irish Free State?-J. N. M.
A. There are about 3,700.
Evening star., 1937-08-04

O. How many miles of navigable water
ways has Louisiana?-M. F. L.
A. The State has 4,794 miles of navi-
gable waterways.
Evening star., 1937-08-04

@. What is meant by the Beatifc
Vision?-F. T. T.
A. In Christian theology it is the state
of bliss in which God is seen face to face.
Evening star., 1937-07-10
McKendree Methodist.

At II o'clock sermon by Rev. Samuel
E. Rose on The Ministry of Mystery"
The Young Peoples League is at 7
pm. At 8 pm. brief message by the
minister on There Is Calm" Mid
week service with address by Mr.. Rose
on Thursday at pm
Lawn fete on the church lawn by
the Philathea Glass next Friday at 7
pm
Evening star., 1937-07-10
HOLY COMMUNION
IN GEORGETOWN

The Living Mama" will be the
subject at II am. Sunday in George
town Lutheran Church by Rev. Harold
E. Beatty, Holy communion will be
administered.
j. Frank Butts and Mrs. Lloyd Nc
Cord will have charge Of the adult
classes at s:3o~in the study OF the
Scripture theme, God Provides a
Leader"
Plans are being made for the OPEN
Ing Of the Summer school for church
workers OF the Lutheran Synod OF
Maryland. The sessions, beginning
July 10. will be held on the campus
Of Hood College, Frederick, Md.
Evening star., 1937-07-10
NEW MEMBERS
TO BE ADDRESSED
Gods Glorious Highways
Takoma Park
Subject.

\ At the Takoma Park Community
Church tomorrow morning Rev. Till
man Ross Brady will preach on
Gods Glorious Highways of Life" He
will address number of newly bap-
tized members on how to keep in the
middle Of the moral and spiritual road
of life.
The young people will have special
service, led by some of the young peo-
pie from Calvary Baptist Church, at
pm.
"All-Star Christians will be the
topic for the evening sermon by the
pastor.
Tuesday evening the laymen's happy
hour.
A chicken dinner will be served
Thursday, 5 to 8 pm, by the women
at the Joseph Lovett Cafe for the ben
eft of the $4,000 new unit building
fund of the church.
The young people meet Friday eve
ming.
Evening star., 1937-07-10
REV. R. w. WHITE
LISTS SERMONS
Communion Service to Be
Given Tomorrow
Morning.

THE Christian Memorial will be
the subject of Rev. Raymond W.
White at Rhode Island Avenue M. P.
Church tomorrow morning. Com
munion service will be given. The sub
ject tomorrow night will be Unused
Powers"
The subject for discussion in the
mems class at GAS am. will be God
Provides a Leader" The pastor will
lead the discussion. President Samuel
Barrow will preside.
The Parallels of Jesus" are being
considered at the Thursday night
meetings during the Summer months.
On Thursday night The Marks of
Discipleship-Humility" will be the
subject.
During the Summer months the
special committee on "a new pipe
organ is planning for the installation
OF new organ. At special meet
ing OF the official board almost one
half OF the cost of installation was
subscribed. 1t is expected the in
stallation will be made before the
Christmas holidays.
Evening star., 1937-07-10
"SalVatiOn
AndMan"Is
TalkTopic
Rev. Edgar D. Ziegler
Will Preach at Lu-
ther Place Church.

REV. EDGAR d. zIEGLER, as
sistant pastor at Luther Place
Memorial Church. will preach tomor-
row at the II o'clock service on sal
vation and the Man"
The Senior and Intermediate Lu-
ther Leagues will unite at 6 o'clock
tomorrow evening in the chapel Re-
freshments will be served At the
devotional meeting. beginning at Z,
the following officers of the Senior
League will be installed: Carl H.
Johnson, president; Erwin Cort, vice
president; John Johnson, recording
secretary; Mabel Aaker, correspond
ing secretary; John Moist, treasurer;
Robert T. Allan, Young Peoples Fell
lowship delegate.
The Young Peoples Fellowship
party will be held at Rock Creek Park
on Tuesday evening. Cars will leave
the church at 1880.
Evening star., 1937-07-10
BOARD MEETING
AT DUMBARTON
Rev. Atkinson Continues
Sermon Series With Talk
on Truth of Atonement.'

At the II am service in Dumbarton
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. Walter Franklin Atkinson will
continue his series of sermons on the
topic Beliefs That No One Can At
ford to Ignore" The subject for this
service will be The Truth of the
Atonement.' The junior sermon will
be on the topic The All-Star Game"
There will be no evening service until
October 8.
The senior vested choir will sponsor
moonlight cruise July %.
Next Tuesday at pm. meeting
OF the Sunday School Board will be
conducted
Prayer service Thursday at pm.
The minister will speak on The Epis-
tie of st. John" Miss Soderbere will
conduct the devotions.
Evening star., 1937-07-10
REV. R. L. WOOD
CONTINUES SERIES
Joshua, Hebrew General
Who Won a Nation" to
Be This Weeks Subject.

At PetWorth NJ. E. Church tomor-
row evening at 7:3O Rev. Robert Louis
Wood will continue the series of SER
mons on Men of Power" The sub
ject will be Joshua, the Hebrew
General Who Won Nation" Young
people will have charge Of the first
half hour, with Thornton Wood pre-
siding, Barbara Barnes reading the
scripture lesson, William Carter lead
ing in prayer and Mary Jane Keely
giving a brief address. Next Sunday
evening DR.. Wood will preach on Ca
lib, the Old Man of the Mountains. )"
Morning worship will be held at II
am, with the minister preaching on
The Final Test of Religion"
Evening star., 1937-07-10
Talk Topic
BREAD and
Brethren
DR.. Henry w. Snyder
Will Preach at St.
Pauls Lutheran.

At ST. PAUL's LUTHERAN
CHURCH tomorrow morning the
pastor, DR.. Henry w. Snyder, will
preach on Bread and Brethren"
At pm. the congregation will unite
in community service on the lawn
of All Saints Episcopal Church at
Chevy Chase Circle. DR.. j. H. Hol-
lister will speak
During the Summer the Luther
League will join with other young
peoples societies of Chevy Chase
churches in union meetings on Sun
day evenings at o'clock. Tomorrow
evening the meeting will be at Wesley
Methodist Church.
The Church Council will meet We'd
nesday at pm. at the church.
There will be lawn fete THURSDAY
evening at the church. sponsored by
the Sunday school. Supper will be
served from to 7.
Evening star., 1937-07-10
Baptist Flock
TOHearTalk
By Chaplain
DR.. Montgomery Fills
Metropolitan Pulpit
Tomorrow.

At THE Metropolitan Baptist
= Church, in absence Of the pastor,
DR.. John Compton Ball, DR.. James
Shera Montgomery, chaplain Of the
House Of Representatives, will preach
tomorrow morning on Some Little
Journeys" and in the evening on
The Cloud Out of the Sea"
The Shaver Bible Glass meets at
9:45 in the main auditorium. The
B. A. U. meets at 6:45 o'clock. Pro-
gram subject, Peter, the Preacher" ;"
Mrs. Frank Strauss is the leader
Wednesday evening William Bolls will
continue his stereopticon lectures on
The Life of the Orient" Thursday
evening at prayer service. w. H. Ben
jamin will lead
The Shaver Bible Glass will con-
duct religious services at the Northeast
Gospel Mission. 1340 H street north
east, Friday evening. c. K. Jenkins
will speak
The Senior B. Y. P. U. will have
beach party Saturday afternoon,
leaving the church at 2 pm. Al
Merkel and Arthur Morrissette are In
charge of arrangements.
Evening star., 1937-07-10
LORDS SUPPER
TO BE OBSERVED
Ceremony Will Take Place
in First Baptist Church
Tomorrow Morning.

"HE CROSSES OF JESUS" will be
the theme of DR.. Edward Hughes
Pruden, pastor of the First Baptist
Church, tomorrow morning The
Lords Supper will be observed. In
the evening he will take as his sub
tect When One Comes to Himself"
An address on Bible Lands-Yes-
terday and Today" will be given
Thursday evening by Sheik Rafael
Emmanuel, native of Ur of the Chal-
dees, who, dressed in the costume of
his homeland, will tell Of the customs,
habits and manner of life there as
they were in the days of David and
as they are today.
DR.. Pruden will deliver series of
talks on Baptist Youth and Our
Mission Program" at the Maryland
Baptist Summer assembly meeting at
Braddock Heights next week. The
Board Of Deacons will meet at the
church Monday evening.
Evening star., 1937-07-10
Mt. Vernon
Church Sets
M e e t n g s
DR.. Ruskin to Speak
Tomorrow on "Over-
coming Evil.

DR. JOHN w. RUSTIN will speak
on Overcoming Evil" tomorrow
morning at Mount Vernon Place
Church.
The young people will have charge
Of the evening o'clock service. DR..
Rustin will preach on above the
Average"
The senior and young people will
hold 7 o'clock services.
The Esthnaoruth Glass will meet
with Mrs. w. D. johnson, 5000 New
Hampshire avenue, Monday evening.
The Rainbow Glass will meet at the
home of Mrs. Fannie Palmer, Silver
Spring, Md, Wednesday at pm.
Prayer service will be held in the
church school Thursday at o'clock.
Walter Camp will discuss the question
What Leads People to Have Con-
hdence in Doctor, Lawyer or Min
ister?' Mrs. j. D. Ford will discuss
this question, Upon the Whole, Does
Your Observation and Experience
With Christianity Give You Conf
dence in Its Power?"
Evening star., 1937-07-10
DIR. MILLER TO TALK
ON 'UNWRITTEN LAW

THE Unwritten Law" is the theme
DR.. Raphael H. Miller, pastor OF the
National City Christian Church, has
chosen for his sermon tomorrow
morning.
Mrs. O. B. Atwood will be the guest
speaker at the National Women's Bible
Glass tomorrow morning. The class
meets in the auditorium of the
Thomas Circle church building at
9:45 o'clock
Evening star., 1937-07-10
BOSTON MINISTER
WILL SPEAK HERE

Dr. H. j. Ockenga, minister OF the
Park Street Church OF Boston, Mass,
will be the guest speaker at the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Sunday. He will speak at II o'clock
and at the evening vesper hour at 8
o'clock
On Thursday evening at 8 o'clock
prayer service will be observed. DR.,
Albert Evans, minister In charge, will
speak on THE First Martyr"
Evening star., 1937-07-10
MiSiSnn2ru Allianna

Rev. P. R. Hyde will speak twice at
8O8 Eye street northwest. The AFTER
noon sermon will be Genesis Twenty
four" Evening will be an evangelistic
sermon. The young peoples service
at 6:45 pm. Miss Ruth Horn is in
charge, Tuesday evening prayer serv-
ice, 1881 Biltmore street.
Evening star., 1937-07-10
REV. j. H. HOLLISTER
ANNOUNCES TOPIC

Rev. ]. Hillman Hollister will
preach at Chevy Chase Presbyterian
Church tomorrow morning on Tonic
Of Big Things"
The young people will join with
the young people Of the other Chevy
Chase churches in a service at Wesley
Methodist Church at 8 pm.
Women Of the church are invited
to attend the review Of the book
Mecca and Beyond" to be given by
Mrs. r. Harvey Sargent Tuesday from
10 to IL o'clock in the young peoples
room.
Evening star., 1937-07-10
CHILDREN'S STORY
Services in Brightwood
M. E. Church.

At Brightwood Park NJ E. Church
tomorrow morning Rev. s. Carroll
Coale will preach on 'Ltnitless Love"
At this same service there will be a
children's story, Batting 800" A
twilight service will be held at pm.
and the minister's theme will be
"Hemmed In"
A delegation OF young people re-
turned from the Junior high school
camp at Westminster, Md, this week.
Another delegation will leave for the
Baltimore Conference Summer School
of Religious Education at Hood Col
lege, Frederick, Nd, on Monday.
Evening star., 1937-07-10
VACATION NEEDS
SCHNABEL TOPIC
Young People to Join in
Evening Service at AL
bright Memorial.

AT Albright Memorial Evangelical
church the morning service begins at
1880 o'clock, with Rev. George E.
schnabel preaching. The subject will
be I'VE Need Vacations"
AT 8 pm. the young people will par
ticipate in the service. A feature is
DO You Knox THAT" This is an
egnt-i1lnute review of current news
IN the religious and moral fields.
Prayer meeting and young peoples
program will open together Wednesday
nlght, with the young people In charge
OF the devotional program.
Evening star., 1937-07-10
FOUNDRY M. e.
DR.. G. Ellis Williams,
Superintendent, to Speak.

At Foundry M. E. Church tomor-
row, at II am, DR.. G. Ellis Williams,
district superintendent, will deliver
the sermon on "A Universal Need"
At 8 pm. the message will be by the
Rev. William A. Keese. jr, minister
Of the Metropolitan M. E. Church, on
the topic What Some Have Found
In God"
Evening star., 1937-07-10
Bible Talk
TO Feature
Special Rite
Sixt h Presbyterian
Will Observe Sun
day School Day.

&UNDAY SCHOOL DAY Rill be OBJ.
served in the Sixth Presbyterian
tomorrow at IL am. The classes Of
the Sunday school will attend in a
body. The sermon by Rev. j. H. Gar
ner will be an illustrated one on the
theme What Shall We Do With the
Bible?" Children and their parents
who do not attend Sunday school are
especially invited.
The Young Peoples Societies will
meet at pm.
The Board Of Trustees will meet in
the minister's study Monday at 1880
pm.
Mrs. Thomas Somerville will be
hostess to the members and friends
OF the congregation at her Summer
home at Somer Villa. Shadyside, Md,
at luncheon Wednesday. Those PLAN
ming to attend will assemble at the
church at 1890 am. and proceed as
caravan. Car space will be availabl.
for all making reservations with either
M. A. Skinner or Mr.. Garner.
Evening star., 1937-07-10
BAPTISM RITES
ARE SCHEDULED
DR.. G. G. johnson Will
Preach at II AM. on
"Your Father Knows"

DR.. Cove Griffith johnson will
preach at the National Baptist Me-
mortal Church tomorrow at IL am.
on Your Father Knows" Rev. Alva
Lincoln Smith, assistant pastor, will
preach at pm. on The Life of Quit
ting Sins" There will be baptism.
The Summer Bible school closes the
three-week sessions next Thursday
evening with a special program and
commencement exercises. Every one
is invited.