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A Better Answer When member Cuthbertson of the public service commission invited Paul McNutt to debate, after McNutt had announced that when and if he became Governor he would change the "whole commission, he may have aroused some political curiosity. Os course, Cuthbertson overlooked the better and more obvious answer to such a threat and it is not yet too late to make it. He has before him the petitions of this city for Just rates /or electricity and for water. He has beiorc him other petitions from other cities that ask protection against the larcenies and extortions of otner utilities. When the Indianapolis petitions were filed, the Cuthbertson program was to ask the utilities to please Jay off a trifle until people could better afford to be looted The perfect answer to McNutt would be to make a showing oi earnestness in the direction of protection of the public. That, in theory, is the duty of a commissioner. Were he even now to become zealous in discovering the hidden tricks of the holding companies, the excess prices paid for coal to subsidiaries of the electric holding company, the illicit charges by Geist, he would be amply protected against any loss of his job. If he, or any other commissioner, would make a stand for the public interest, his job would not be in danger. The people would protect them. No Governor would dare to fire them. Just what has this particular commissioner done in the public defense against utility robbery that .would bring an army of defenders to his rescue if his Jcb were threatened? Js there any candidate for Governor who would desire to risk his chances on a specific promise to keep Cuthbertson in the job if elected?

A New Lindbergh Colonel Charles Lindbergh essayed anew role xv hen he appeared on the radio in an appeal for funds to relieve the distress of unemployment under the Hoover plan. Notably, Lindbergh said very little about giving and a great deal in a few words about the necessity of preventing unemployment. - “We have an overproduction of food and manufactured products together with unemployment and lack of purchasing power,” said Colonel Lindbergh. ■"ln short, we have the luxuries of life and time to use them without the system which permits necessary distribution.” To those who remembered his father as a leader of progressive thought in congress, this has a familiar sound. From the illustrious son, it has new emphasis ancf gives anew view of the national idol. He shows as much courage in statesmanship as he exhibited when he became the Lone Eagle. Snooping Again Despite definite administration assurances that there would be no more wire-tapping or other lawless invasions of American homes by dry agents, Leonard H. Kinnard, president of the Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, reports the discovery of two more federal wire-tappers. They were caught in the act of listening in on a telephone conversation of a reputable business man in Philadelphia’s fashionable apartment district. Faced with arrest by telephone company detectives, the two dry snoopers begged off with the plea that they thought they were capturing "a big shot.” According to a survey by Bradstreet’s, more than two-thirds of the business leaders of this country believe that economic recovery would be hastened by repeal or modification of the dry law. If the Hoover administration wishes to win over to repeal the other one-third, it could go about this in no more effective way than by resuming the illegal enforcement practices it is supposed to have abandoned. The reaction of American freemen to such tyranny is swift and sure. “Men born to freedom,” wrote Justice Brandeis, in his Seattle wire-tapping opinion, “are naturally alert to repel invasion of their liberty by evil-minded rulers. The terms of appointment of federal prohibition agents do not purport to confer upon them authority to violate any criminal law. Decency, security, and liberty alike demand that government officials shall be subjected to the same rules of conduct as the citizen. “Asa means of espionage, writs of assistance and general warrants are but puny instruments of tyranny and oppression when compared with wire-tapping.”

More Secret Diplomacy The position of the United States government in the Manchurian war crisis is as dangerous to world peace as it is humiliating to American citizens. It is dangerous because it encourages the Japanese In the belief that America is giving Japan a free hand to make war. It is humiliating because the state department is running out on its own Kellogg antiwar pact, and leaving to the League of Nations the task of defending the peace treaties. Os course, the state department has an excuse, such as it is. The state department claims to be doing all sorts of things for peace—in secret. So far as we can find out all it is doing is to ‘‘view with alarm.” It has sent several secret communications to Tokio. But, apparently, in no instance has the state department definitely demanded immediate withdrawal of Japanese troops—either as an individual American demand or in co-operation with the league council's demand. Asa result of the state department’s failure to charge Japan with violation of the Kellogg pact and nine-power Pacific treaty and to insist on military evacuation. The Japanese government, press and public are praising the United States government, while damning the League of Nations. Asa trick to draw the Japanese fire from ourselves to the league, that may appear to the state department very clever diplomacy. But it is neither an honorable nor courageous course. Nor is that state department method an honest reflection of American public opinion. American press and public opinion is openly and flatly opposed to Japanese defiance of the peace treaties—just as much opposed as is the league council. And Americans are not particularly proud of the fact that —instead of trusting to their own government—they must look to the League of Nations to defend American treaties. The most serious count again the Hoover administration in this war emergency is the secrecy of its diplomacy. American citizens can understand and respect a sincere difference of opinion as to policy But they can not understand or respect anyiAmeriVan official diplomacy which must lurk behind closed

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doors and secret messages, shunning the light of public inspection. If the state department has any interest in the far east which can not stand publicity, the American public does not know of it—and certainly would not approve it. The only known American interest is the open interest in the preservation of treaties and world peace. That open interest can be served best by open diplomacy. x Until the Hoover administration can be driven into the open with its Manchurian policy the world will believe the Japanese and Geneva stories that the United States is standing with Japan against the league and world opinion. If that is untrue, let the state department declare the truth, and have done with this secrecy. The Five-Day Week Each week apparently more workers join the 1,000,000 or so enjoying the five-day week. In a report to Governor Franklin Roosevelt, a commission on unemployment problems, headed by Henry Bruere, says that five large New York state manufacturing concerns have adopted the'five-day week and report its successful operation. Others found a shorter work day more practicable, eight have adopted dismissal wage schedules of from one week’s to two months’ salary for employes laid off because of curtailed production. And fourteen concerns are operating under the Rochester unemployment benefit law. E. R. Squibb & Sons, which found the five-day week basically sound” after months of tryouts, reported that if all firms could see their way clear to adopt the five-day week it probably would create sufficient additional employment to represent a worthwhile contribution toward the present unemployment situation.” At a close range, economic advancement during the depression seems slow, and erratic. History, however, may record this troubled era as one of its most creative. Program Needed in Congress That the new political lineup in congress places a huge responsibility on the Democratic party goes without saying. The way in which the responsibility is met well may play a large part in determining the issue of the next presidential election One thing seems obvious. There is an imperative need for a logical, definite program on the party whicn now holds a majority in the house of representatives. a policy of drifting and of sniping at administration measures simply for the sake of raising a row will not do the country any good—nor, in case it interests any one, is it apt to do the party that adopts it any good. The coming session promises to be one of the most interesting in many years. The nation will wait eagerly to see what the Democrats will do with their nswiy-found power.

We are at the dawn of anew era. But most of us don't get up that early. Descendants of proud old families are decadent. Well, they’ve been descending for several hundred years. Travelers say Turkish officials are hard to bribe. They will not take the Calip while you’re looking. There was a day when it was an accomplishment to do the “hundred” in 10 seconds flat. Today it’s a miracle to do anything any other way. Scientists say the coldest point in the world is in northeastern Siberia. Evidently they haven’t tried to talk business in a bank. Ten thousand Ethiopians in Africa recently ate raw beef in a celebration, and enjoyed it. It probably was bully. Spenders, says a columnist, are waiting for the turn. What will they do after turning the other cheek? * Anyway, feeling like a million dollars is a lot of feeling. Charles Curtis is silent on his political plans. Probably waiting for the Republicans to sing “Waltz Me Around Again, Charlie.” Bandits, cornered by police, slipped the stolen jewels into the pocket of a bystander who was promptly arrested. Well, to the victim belongs the poils. Officials are investigating “unexplained wealth” of the Tammany tom-cat. Maybe they suspect pussyfooting. Anyway, when business will boom will depend upon the big shots.

Just Every Day Sense BY MRS. WALTER FERGUSON

OUR New York welcome to the French premier, which was broadcast to thousands of listeners’ was very typical of the wide difference that separates our words from our beliefs. Monsieur Laval and Mayor Walker each declared his nation’s desire for world peace. Then the music began and the audience sang lustily. First, all about our "rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,” and next the bloody French Marseillaise, “To arms, to arms, ye braves. The avenger's sword unsheath.” ihe words proclaimed peace, the songs declared war. Just how a child who might have been listening could have reconciled the proceedings in his own mind is beyond knowing. Perhaps he just would have to let them pass, because we grown-ups always are doing something that must puzzle children, who usually think straight until we teach them otherwise. x a a THE national anthems of all countries are battle cries set to music. They were chosen long ago to stir the fighting emotions. And they may have been useful when men believed that strife was good and honorable, but they are incongruous in a world that just has finished a war to end war. Once we have committed ourselves to definite hostilities, it is treason to criticise this martial music. But surely when the leading nations of the earth have declared themselves for peace, we safely may thnk of how these belligerent airs will affect the minds of the children. Yet in every land, where schools are conducted, we can visualize them, these rows of babies chanting together the words of bitterness and hatred, the hot words of battle, the pious words of God and right. The thought should be a sad one for Christian hearts. Without lessening the love of country in the soul of a boy could we not, by use of the right kind of singing, make him mindful of the bond of fellowship that must bind the together if they are to survive at all?

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Hitman Affairs Appear to Have So Arranged Therfiselves That No Situation Can Arise Without a Lemon for the U. S. A. YORK, Nov. 9.—According to press reports, the League of Nations is considering whether to expel Japan, order a boycott, or try both. As William Philip Simms points out, a boycott certainly would confront our own government with a pretty problem. If we refused to join the boycott, we would be at outs with the League of Nations, and that, too, over an issue which we helped to raise. On the other hand, if we did our full share of the boycotting, we would carry a bigger load than any other country, because we are Japan’s best customer.

Lemon for Old U, S, BY some caprice of inscrutable fate, human affairs appear so to have arranged themselves that no situation can arise in this world without a lemon for the old U. S. A. Europe gets ready to readjust the reparations muddle, well knowing that nothing of importance will be done, unless we agree to cut the war debts some more. During the last ten years we have bought bonds and made loans to help other countries get back on their feet, but only to find our investments shrinking at a terrific rate. Npw that the controversy between the League of Nations and Japan gets around to the question of a boycott, we suddenly discover that a boyoott couldn’t amount to much, unless we held the bag. tt a Get In or Get Out FOR a government that won’t join the League of Nations we are taking a lot of interest in its affairs. We hardly could be worse off if we held some of the voting stock. All things considered, it seems high time that we decided whether to go in, or get out. This left-handed, ambiguous method of co-operation through “unofficial observers” and “specially invited representatives” only deprives us of an honest say-so, while it threatens to tie us up with all kinds of commitments.

Can't Last Forever WE can not continue to play both ends against the middle. Sooner or later, we shall be compelled to line up squarely on one side or the other. The peace movement, whether as illustrated by the League of Nations, the world court, or Kellogg pact, is no child’s play. If successful, it means sacrifice and probably bloodshed. There are elements in humanity, and strong elements, too, that will not give up the privilege of making war at will, without a struggle, or without being convinced that the rest of the world can and will punish them if they disobey the rules. a a a Wage War on War AT present, there is little hope of avoiding war for any great lengtfi of time. The best we can do is wage war to prevent war. Nor is that as paradoxical as it sounds. Up to a certain point, force is required to stop force. We realize this in the government of a village, or town, where thievery would run riot and ’violence take possession, but for constables and deputy sheriffs, but we seem to have fallen for the silly illusionment that strife among nations can be prevented with fine words, and that no one need suffer much in solving the problem, provided we all talk right. bob Let’s Get In IF we are committed honestly to peace through the reign of law, we might as well climb aboard the bandwagon. If not, we should so declare, openly and honestly, refusing to listen in, or offer advice. I believe that we should join the peace movement, that it represents progress in the largest sense, and that we should play our full part in it, regardless of cost.

Questions and Answers

Where and when did chop suey originate? It originated in the United States and is not a typical Chinese dish. According to A. W. Hummer, chief of the Chinese division of the library of congress, chop suey was popularized in 1896 while Li Hungchang; the great Chinese statesman, was making a trip around the world. In New York he entertained some of his American friends at Chinese restaurants in Chinatown, where special Chinese foods were prepared. An American woman was especially pleased with one of the dishes served at a dinner and she asked what it was. The chef, who was called, said in Chinese: “It is a creation of my own—it is a chop suey.” Li, very much amused, explained in English, “It is chop suey.” Is oxygen present in the stratosphere, the upper regions of the atmosphere? The available information about the stratosphere indicates that it contains ozone, and, therefore, must also contain oxygen. What is the salary of the VicePresident of the United States? He receives $15,000 a year. Which railroad has the largest track mileage in the world? The Deutsche Reichbahn Gesell*schaft has 33,000 miles of track. Should advertisements be accented on the second or third syllable? It may be pronounced either ad-ver-tis-ment, accent on the second syllable, or ad-ver-tiz-ment, accent on the third syllable. Who is the American consul at Caracas, Venezeula? Harry C. Von Struve. What does moratorium mean? It means an emergency act of legislation authorizing a debtor or bank to defer specie or other payment for a given period.

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DAILY HEALTH SERVICE Vaccines, Serums Raise Immunity

This is the second of three interesting; and informative articles on preventive medicine and on what it is accomplishing in human relations. BY DR. MORRIS FISHBEIN, Editor, Journal of the American Medical Association, and of H.vgeia, the Health Magazine. PREVENTIVE medicine sees to it that not only is the person himself free of germs, but also that the linens he used, the utensils from which he ate, and his environment generally is freed from infectious material. For this purpose, disinfection and fumigation were developed. Formerly such chemicals as carbolic acid and formaldehyde were used in this connection. More recently it has been found that thorough cleansing with soap and boiling water, thorough airing, and exposure to sunlight are sufficient for disinfection in most instances.

IT SEEMS TO ME

IT is a pity that the pressure of work generally makes it impossible for me to keep up with any of the lively novels winch are serialized in the daily press. Fortunately, the synopsis which accompanies each installment often gives you a rough idea of the plot. And even when it doesn’t, there may be in these tight-knit condensations something stimulating and provocative of your own imagination. At the moment the story which has attracted my attention is “Anybody’s Girl,” by Lewis Allen Browne. I have not read Mr. Browne’s own words, but the informative blurb in the Daily Mirror grips me wish the iron fingers of fascination. Here we go. a a a “Now On With the Story” BEAUTIFUL Lora Masefield, who demonstrates household articles in shop windows, lives with her married sister, Lillian. Together they send money to cure Bert, Lillian’s husband, who is in Arizona. “Kenneth Farnum, a builder, wants to marry Lora. So does Wally Heddon, a society millionaire. Lora decides on Wally. Her sister Lillian has been taking money from the office of Thornton Boothby, where she xvorks, to pay for her husband’s cure. Boothby wants Lora to pose in the nude for some of his advertising. He threatens to send Lillian to jail if she refuses. Lora consents. Heddon is in England playing

m TODAY £$ > / f IS THE- <Jif WORLD WAR \ ANNIVERSARY

LENIN RUSS PREMIER November 10

ON Nov. 10, 1917, Nikolai Lenin was named premier of Russia by the All-Russian Congress of Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Delegates. Learn Trotski was named minister of foreign affairs. An entire cabinet was chosen to support these leaders. British field batteries took up positions along the Italian front line of defense supporting the Italian rear guard in an effort to stay the Auetro-German advance. The Sugano valley on the Trentino front was occupied by the Germans and the town of Asiago was captured. The Italians yielded the east bank of the Piave river from Susegana to the Adriatic sea, burning the bridges in their retreat. On the western front the British completed the conquest of Passchendaele Ridge. The British set the German line in Flanders back onehalf mile on a front of a mile and a quarter near Passchendaele. Newton D. Baker, secretary of war. announced that up urtil June 1 the losses of the British expeditionary forces in deaths in action and deaths from wounds were about 7 per cent Ml the total of all the men sent tS France since the beginning of ffce war.

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Preventive medicine likewise is concerned with prevention of disease in the individual by raising his individual immunity through the use of vaccination, the injection of preventive serums. Thus a person who has suffered a wound in contact with the soil of a barn yard should have antitetanus antitoxin. The one who is likely to be exposed to the use of drinking water not thoroughly controlled from the point of view of sanitation, should have anti-typhoid vaccination. Everyone should be vaccinated against smallpox. Children particularly should receive toxoid or toxinantitoxin against diphtheria. There also are available vaccines and serums for various other diseases, which are discussed under these headings. Another example of preventive medicine is the giving of small

polo at the time. Ken calls to say ‘Goodby’ to Lora, and they find themselves in each other’s arms . . How will Boothby use these photographs of Lora? Don’t miss any installment of this amazing story.” I racked my brain over the nasty situation in which Lora Masefield found herself. A.nd for that matter her married sister, Lillian, was not precisely what you might call “sit- | ting pretty.” Kenneth Farnum him- : self probably felt disgruntled over ; Lora’s intention to marry a polo played, and Bert was in Arizona. Here, then, were four major characters unhappy and in difficulties. Suddenly inspiration came to me, and I could see a way out for every one. Wally Heddon, the society millionaire, discovered Thornton Boothby’s evil plot to have Lora “pose in the nude for some of his advertising.” He cabled that, instead of having Lora make this sacrifice, he will pose in the nude and name any cigaret which Mr. Boothby chooses. Boothby decides that a polo player in the nude would be a far more striking innovation than a young girl. But his avarice is aroused by the millionaire’s offer, and he goes to Lora’s married sister, Lillian, and suggests that she pose in the nude for Grigidaire. He also stipulates that her husband in Arizona shall pose unclad and write a letter stating that before he took two bottles of the tonic he felt tired in the morning. Moreover, Boothby announces that he himself will pose in the nude under a clipping from the New York Times recommending Harold Bell Wright’s latest book. The man has gone a little mad. This becomes evident to both sisters when ! he suggests that Rex, the pet collie j of the household, must be shaved i before he can appear in the dog ■ biscuit ad. B B B Dishonor or Dishonor THINGS are in a turmoil. Boothby announces that he will call at 3 o’clock on the following afternoon and that the married sister, Lillian, must give him her decision then. He arrives ten minutes late, j which gives Lillian a chance to pace up and down the parlor and soliloquize as to whether s{ie shall pose or kill herself. At the end of 900 words Boothby enters the room. He and Lillian are alone, and somehow “they find themselves in each other’s arm.” At this point a messenger boy enters with a telegram for Lillian. It is from her husband in Arizona. Bert announces he never felt tired and did not go away for his health but to get a divorce. It is his intention, he states, to marry Lillian’s sister, Lora. This leaves Boothby free to marry Lillian, and Wally Heddon decided to stay in England and go grouse shooting after the polo season has ended. 808 Edna Enters at This Point MEANXYHILE little Edna, who has not even been mentioned in the book until heir, wins second, prize in the WesdP Palm Beach

doses of iodine for the prevention of simple goiter, particularly in areas such as the Great Lakes area where the water and the soil does not contain enough of this important element. The prevention of exhaustion and the control of fatigue must be included also under preventive medicine, since physical breakdown and particularly nerve exhaustion constitute our main sources of illness. Cancer nowadays is prevented in many instances from spreading to the point of fatality by the use of early diagnosis and prompt surgical removal of the cancer while it still is localized in someone small point in the human body. Infection of the skin frequently follows wounds, bruises or similar exposures and irritations. Use of antiseptic substances to destroy the germs with which they may be in contact is a step in preventive medicine.

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| Bathing Beauty Contest. This entitles her to a small silver cup and the privilege of calling herself “Miss Florida, Jr.” On the afternoon of the award she gets a long letter from Teddy, also a newcomer in the novel. He has spent two years as a missionary with a savage tribe in the Philippine Islands. In order to win the confidence of the natives he has adopted their habits and customs, which are deplorable. Civilization has touched the tribe but dimly. They are not nudists. But the males of the island wear | only trousers and a shirt, and they ! refuse to tuck in the shirt. Teddy finds'that he can no longer stand the strain of primitive life, and he purposes returning to West Palm Beach, where he again can tuck in his shirt and incidentally marsy Edna. The inevitable result is a triple wadding. Thornton Boothby’s mind has now cleared, and before the ceremony he announces that as a wedding present to his wife, Lillian, he will tear up his written demand that she pose nude for advertising. He also agrees that Lora need not pose, or Wally Heddon, the millionaire polo player who is shooting grouse in England. He is not even going to pose himself. Everybody congratulates Boothby upon his change of heart. And he says, with a whimsical smile, as he pats Rex, “My present j feeling is that no nudes is good 1 nudes.” Only one incident mars the happiness of all concerned. Just as the party breaks up a telegram arrives announcing that Kenneth Farnum, “a builder who wants to marry Lora,” has been arrested at Long Beach for wearing a one-piec* bathing suit. (Copyright, 1931. bv The Times I What does the name Knuth mean? It is Danish, derived from the Teutonic, and means a hill.

How the Machinery Runs You read and hear a lot about the “Government” at Washington. How much do you know >.bout how it works? Our Washington bureau has a group of bulletins on the various phases of governmental machinery that tells “how it runs.” The titles are: 1. The Congress of the U. S. 3. The President’s Cabinet 2. The Presidency 4. The Judicial System of U. S. 5. The U. S. Postal Service A packet five interesting and informative bulletins will be sent to any reader. Fill out the coupon below and send lor it: CLIP COUPON HERE Dept. B-14, Washington Bureau, The Indianapolis Times, 1322 New York Avenue, Washington, D C. 1 want th e packet ol five bulletins on THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, and enclose herewith fifteen cents in coin, or loose uncancelled. United States postage stamps, to cover return postage and handling costs: NAME STREET AND NUMBER CITY STATE I am a reader of The Indianapolis Times.. (Code No.)

Ideals and opinions expressed in this column are those of one of America’s most interesting writers and are presented without regard <o their agreement or disagreement with the editorial attitude of this paper.—The Editor.

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SCIENCE BY DAVID DIETZ

Science Mourns Passing of Bureau of Standards Founder, Benefactor o f Humanity — Dr. Samuel IF. Stratton. THE bureau of standards in Washington, great center of research in physics and engineering. is a monument to Dr. Samuel Wesley Stratton, its creator and its first director. Dr. Stratton died on Oct. 18 at the age of 70. There was something dramatic in the fact that his death came just after he had dedicated a tribute to the memory of Thomas A. Edison, who death had occurred a few hours before. Dr. Stratton wrote of Edison, “It seldom has fallen to the lot of any olre man to be of such service to humanity. The world mourns that great benefactor.” Dr. Stratton’s name was not as well known to the public a'> that of Edison. But he also was of service to humanity and in his death the world also must mourn the-- passing of a great benefactor. He was a great scientist a great educator, a great organizer, and a great administrator. He was born in Litchfield. 111., on July 18, 1861. He was graduated from the University of Illinois in 1884, joining the faculty of that institution and rising to the post of professor of physics. In 1892 he left that post to join the University of Chicago. There he became professor of physics, holding that post until 1901.

Worked in Shops WHEN Dr. Stratton was a student at the University of Illinois, one of his classmates and close chums was Frank A. Vanderlip, the banker. Stratton earned his way through college by working in machine shops. Both these facts had much to do with his later career. The machine shops impressed upon Stratton the connection between the progress of science and accurate machinery. He realized that the scientific experimenter could carry accuracy no further than his instruments and machines would permit. Vanderlip later became assistant secretary of the United States treasury, holding that position from 1897 to 1901. The treasury department then had charge of the work of standardizing weights and measures for the nation. Vanderlip called in Stratton. Stratton proposed the organization of the bureau of standards when congress passed the act coating it, Stratton was made its first director. At the bureau of standards is kept the standard weights and measures for the nation. But as a result of Dr. Stratton’s vision, the bureau also became a great research institution in the field of physics and engineering. Tests carried on at the bureau range all the way from experiments to verify some phase of the Einstein theory to trials to find out how W’ell certain styles of steel safe# will withstand fires. Dr. Stratton built up a brilliant staff at the bureau of standards. Its members include some of tho best known research men in th-i United States.

Held Many Honors ABOUT eight years ago, Dr. Stratton left the bureau of standards to become president of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Later his title was changed to chairman of the board. His friends say that he hated to leave the bureau but that so many requests and demands for his services came from all parts of New England that he felt it his duty to go. Dr. Stratton was the recipient of many honorary degrees. He was honored by Harvard, Yale, Pittsburgh, Cambridge (England) and other universities. He received many medals, including the Elliott Cresson medal of the Franklin Institute. He was a member of the National Academy of Science and many other institutions. His personality endeared him to all who knew him. At the bureau of standards he particularly was solicitous about the members of the staff and encouraged them in every way in their work. Each year at Christmas time he provided a Christmas party for the children of the members of the staff. There would be a Christmas tree and presents for the children. In the spring he would give an outdoor party for the children. He encouraged their educational xvork and made it possible for many who did not possess their doctor’s degree to obtain it at the same time that they worked for the bureau.

Daily Thought

If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.—Deuteronomy 25:1. Every one complains of the badness of his memory, but nobody of his judgment.—Rochefoucauld.