A MESSAGE TO GARCIA By Elbert Hubbard Thought by many to be the most stimulating piece of inspirational literature ever written Ο VER forty million copies of "The Message" were printed during Elbert Hubbard's lifetime. During the World War three of the Allied Governments distributed it to the soldiers in the trenches. A copy of this dynamic preachment is yours for the asking. Just clip the coupon and mail to us to-day. As a writer Elbert Hubbard stands in the front rank of the Immortals. One of the ablest writers in America, Ed. Howe, called him "the brightest man in the writing game." ELBERT HUBBARD Few businessmen have left institutions that reflect as much credit upon their founder, and yet the Roycroft Shops were launched primarily to demonstrate his philosophy that "Art is merely the expression of a man's joy in his work." No public speaker who gave the platform his whole time appeared before as many audiences in the course of a year as this businessman and writer. Where did Elbert Hubbard find the inspiration for carrying on his great work? It is no secret at East Aurora. It was derived from his own little pilgrimages to the haunts of the Great. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Fourteen years were consumed in the writing of the work that ranks to-day as Elbert Hubbard's. masterpiece. In 1894 the series of "Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great" was begun, and once a month for fourteen years, without a break, one of these little pilgrimages was given to the world. These little gems have been accepted as classics and will live. In all there are one hundred and eighty-two "Little Journeys" that take us to the homes of the men and women who transformed the thought of their time, changed the course of empire and marked the destiny of civilization. Through him, the ideas, the deeds, the achievements of these immortals have been given to the living present and will be sent echoing down the centuries. Following Hubbard's tragic death on the "Lusitania" in 1915, announcement was made from East Aurora that the Philistine Magazine would be discontinued. Hubbard had gone on a long journey and might need his "Philistine." Besides, who was to take up his pen? It was also a beautiful tribute to the father from the son. The same spirit of devotion has prompted the Roycrofters to issue their memorial edition of "Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great." In no other way could they so fittingly perpetuate the memory of the founder of their institution as to liberate the influence that was such an important factor in moulding the career of his genius. Mail Coupon for Special Quotation and A limited number of the memorial sets will be distributed at a very special price, so low, in fact, that we cannot publish the price broadcast. To do so might possibly interfere with the future sale of the edition. Therefore we will name this introductory price only by letter to those sending the coupon. The Roycrofters East Aurora The Roycrofters, East Aurora, N. Y. I shall be pleased to receive, without obligation on my part, a copy of Elbert Hubbard's "A Message to Garcia," and further information about The Roycrofters' Memorial Edition of "Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great." Name New York Address O-12-12-23 Harry Emerson FOSDICK'S "TWELVE TESTS OF CHARACTER " A new book by the man who has been characterized as "one of the spiritual leaders of America" almost deserves that much abused word "event." Certainly it is an event to the tens of thousands who have read any one of his "Trilogy of Meanings." This noted and popular New York preacher loses none of his telling phrases nor compelling sincerity when he puts his message on paper, and his clear vision makes that message of enduring value. "Twelve Tests of Character" deals with a subject that is fascinating to us all-human nature and individual character-and deals with it in an absorb ing and inspiring way. 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Gillett, selected by the Republican caucus as the majority candidate for Speaker of the House The New Congress D URING the four months in which he has been in office President Coolidge has carefully refrained from any specific statements concerning his policies. Though it has not been for the purpose of whetting the people's curiosity, the silence which he has maintained has had that effect. Consequently, Americans have awaited President Coolidge's Message to the new Congress with more than ordinary interest. Before this issue reaches its readers President Coo lidge's Message will, in all probability, have been delivered and published. Be cause, however, of the delay in organiz ing Congress the Message was not delivered in time for us to comment upon it in this issue. We therefore postpone comment until next week. All political observers agree that the political future in this country is unusually uncertain because of the peculiar constitution of the new Congress. Though nominally the Republicans are in control of both houses, they are almost as impotent as if they were in a minority. Their plight is due to the fact that among those who call themselves Republicans are a number of men who have December 12, 1923 little sense of obligation to the party organization. These men hold the balance of power in the House of Representatives. Their spirit is so rebellious against the party machine, and particularly against the spirit which they feel dominates the party machine, that they refused at the opening of Congress to participate in the Republican caucus or to be bound to the decision of the caucus. As a consequence, Speaker Gillett, chosen for re-election by the Republican caucus, though he received a plurality of the votes of the members of the House, failed to receive the required majority. The House had to recess without organizing. The Senate, being a continuous body, never encounters the same difficulties that the House encounters at the opening of Congress, but even that august body was not without its difficulties. There are enough Senators of an insurgent spirit to cause a good deal of trouble to the organizing of the Senate Republicans. This situation created by the existence of a balance of power in the hands of men without strong party connections renders the course of Congress during the coming session quite unpredictable. The only thing certain about its course is its uncertainty. The country will know the temper of Congress better in a week or two than it can know it now; but it is clear that in many respects the political confusion in Congress corresponds to a confused political situation throughout the country at large. Getting After the Culprits in the Veterans' Bureau Scandal PROSECUTIONS are to follow the reve lations made by a special committee of the Senate of conditions in the Veterans' Bureau. While Attorney-General Daugherty declines to make any statement as to what action will be taken, the acts of the Department of Justice reveal the fact that criminal proceedings are in prospect. Assistant Attorney-General Crim, who had meant to retire on December 15, has consented to accept appointment as Special Assistant to the pointment as Special Assistant to the Attorney-General to prosecute cases that Attorney-General to prosecute cases that may grow out of the investigation. The Attorney-General expresses gratifi Wide World Photos Finis J. Garrett, of Tennessee, Democratic floor leader in the House, and Democratic candidate for the Speakership cation at Mr. Crim's decision, and announces that General O'Ryan and Major Arnold, who examined witnesses during the investigation, will be asked to accept appointments as assistants to Mr. Crim. Thus is a formidable staff of prosecutors assembled. Prosecution will follow. It That is the point on which the Attorneybe of one person, it may be of many. may General, in essential official caution, withholds information from the public. The Attorney-General has said in a public statement that he has conferred with Senator Reed, chairman of the Senate committee, and was told that, in the opinion of the committee, grave wrongs and acts of an apparently criminal nature have been committed. Senator Reed further told the Attorney-General that grounds were established on which criminal proceedings could be instituted. The Attorney-General, in announcing the results of this conference, said that he had not received all of the testimony taken before the committee, and therefore could not comment on it. He added, however, that every effort would be made by his Department to expedite the proper action. Indications are that criminal proceed |