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Evening star., 1915-01-31
Muir Woods.
the Cleveland Leader.

From the Cleveland Leader.
California numbers among its many
show placec !, rcdw ood forest known rs
Muir woods. in honor Of John Muir,
who died recently. The place is ma
tional park, owned by the United states
government Credit fur this circum-
stance Was ascribcd to the late natural
list In many of the accounts OF his lie
and death.
TINS. il seems. is n mistake. As ad-
mirers of his have made plain i'm letters
to e~spapers, the man VINO bought
the forest and presented II to the gov
ernment in 1908 was Mr.. William Kent
of Kentfeld, Cal, former thicasoan,
ba mixer, dealer in lands and live stock.
civil. worker and at present member Of
the national House of Representative
for the second district of California.
Theodore Roosevelt. then President, ~
said to have urged that the tract he
called Kent Park, while the donor in
sisted on the present title. declining To
Stencil his name on bencfaction. lt
is asserted further that except for the
timely act of Mr. Kent the forest
would have been cleared away by a
public utility corporation and probably
not one of the giant trees in 1t would
now be standing
Evening star., 1915-01-31
Pay of OIdtime Actors.

~ LlMPSES at the pages of theatrical
w newspapers and at news and pro-
fesslonal comment in newspapers which
give a part of their space to theatrical
affairs Indicate that the present time
is not d period of golden prosperity
has appeared in the news that the close
of the present theatrical season will
mark the beginning of the most de-
termined struggle that has ever taken
place between the actors on the one
side, represented by the Actors Equity
Association. and similar organizations,
and the new combination of managers.
1t is said that the first decisive step
of the new union of managers will look
to sweeping reduction in salaries.
Managers argue that the salaries of
actors have become inflated to a point
which makes reduction imperative if
there is to be any Improvement in the
depressed theatrical conditions"
Actors have not always drawn the big
salaries which newspaper readers are
now and then informed of. In Black
woods Magazine of March, 1912, ap-
peared an article which purported to
give the facts concerning the pay of
variety players. who in our day would
be called vaudeville performers. The
writer in Blackwoods said: Most of
the halls are spacious apartments fitted
up for hundreds of both sexes, having
at the upper end platform whereon
is grand piano. usually the only in
strument in use. The singers are usu-
ally a prma donna or sentimental
leader. i; basso, a primo buffo and one
or two other nondescripts. Six shil-
lings forms the usual nightly remuner-
alton for instrumental and four shil
lings for vocal performers, with rea-
sonable allowance of gin and water.
Prices Of admission vary from I'd to
Evening star., 1915-01-31
SEASON IN SWITZERLAND
IS UNAFFECTED BY WAR
Snow and Ice Sports Attract Tour
lists as Formerly to Al
pine Country.

While the most appalling of all ca
lamities-the specter of war-scatters
sorrow and death among many of Eu-
ropes most distinguished nations,
peace reigns supreme in Switzerland.
The brilliant gayeties that the sea-
son of white provides under ordinary
conditions are. of course, somewhat
curtailed because of the war. There
is too much suffering and sorrow in
Europe for that, and number of
guests from belligerent countries are
mourning over the loss of members
and friends of their families. But
nature makes up for many superficial
losses.
Jack Frost has imprinted a silencing
kiss upon every brook and mountain
stream, and sheets of ice cover also
the ponds and Alpine lakes. Ice and
snow are everywhere.
For the natives the time of pleasant
sociability has now come. Visits be-
tween friends and relatives are fire.
uuently interchanged; by sleigh in the
case of the older set and by ski in the
case of the younger generation.
Nowhere on earth have the possiblll-
ties of winter sport been more keenly
realized than in Switzerland, it is de-
ciared There are unlimited tobogSan
and bobsleigh runs. ice rinks, thrilling
ski jumps and the like.
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have to get along with none. And Just
to snow that other people have other
minds on the subject of Christmas
trees, here is one that is recalled be-
cause of it's hardness as an illustra-
ton:
A newsboy was watching a man cart
ing away some unsold Christmas trees
that for ten days or more had helped
to form a green thicket in front of
a florists shop. A passing woman
paused to ask the boy what was to be
done with the trees. He settled the
destination with a single word:
Dump"
That's a pity. I was hoping they
were to be used for decorations some
where, SO that they could have little
fun before they died"
Perhaps she didn't really mean the
boy to pay attention to so foolish a
remark, for she was quickening her
steps when he matched her idea with
one quite as foolish:
I'D hate to be Christmas tree and
have nobody want me, and not get
lighted up and dressed. with folks hav-
ing good time all around-wouldn't
you, lady?"
Lady paused again. and admitted that
she would.
ITS the same way with kids. Some
of 'em has stockin's hung up, an
trees, an all that Christmas business
held out to 'em, with both hands. an
others don't have nothin' but what
they work for-an' all them that can't
Evening star., 1915-01-31
TRAVELETTE
BY NIKSAH.
Canyon de Chelly.

Probably because it's conquest by the
white man was not especially spectacu-
lar, the great Indian nation OF the
Eavajos is little known to fame. Yet
-his great tribe, as they lived before
the relentless Kit Carson rounded
them up. were one of the most unique
and interesting of the American alb
original peoples. There were eight or
ten thousand of them, and the strong
holds of their existence were the great
canyons which split the desert table
lands Of western New Mexico and east
ern Arizona. The Canyon de Chiefly of
Arizona was perhaps the most populous
of these gorges, and the NavaJos stiil
inhabit il today. although they are
neither as primitive or as numerous as
they used to be.
AS :. natural stronghold the canyon
de Chelly could hardly be surpassed.
It's walls rise thousand feet, almost
sheer. from a bottom as level as a floor.
with a tiny creek seeping and tricklfng
over II. This bottom land is fertile and
easily irrigated. and there the Navajo
planted his corn patches and his peach
orchards, some of which still stand,
and are doubtless the most ancient
orchards of America. In the spring the
towering trees and sprouting grain
fields still spread carpet of soft colors
at the foot of the towering. rugged
cliffs.
The walls of the canyon are honey
com Dcu Win dwellings, ana 1OrtlnCa-
tions, some of which were probably
built by the Navajos. but most of
which are ascribed to some prehis-
toric people; for the natural habitation
of the Navajo is hogan, built of
twigs and mud.
When attacked the Indians would
take to the cliffs, and voiley rocks and
arrows down upon their assailants;
and to barbaric enemy, armed like
themselves, they were well nigh in
,incible. At the time when the Navajos
were harassinS settlers and wagon
trains all over New Mexico and Ari-
zona IL was believed that to enter this
great canyon was sure death. This
myth was exploded by Kit Carson, who
camped in the mouth of the canyon
with his command and sent detach-
uaents clear through it's twenty miles
of length. The Indians had to flee to
the very tops of the cliffs to escape the
rifles of the soldiers. Ind from that
elevation their own weapons were in
eNectual Their crops Ind many of
their orchards were destroyed, and
they were forced to surrender.
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itself bazaar A deferential tan
being in a kinono tempted her with a
glazed yellow vase around which coiled
a purple eyed greer snake about TO
gobble :; nauve frog with pink hinu
legs. And the woman fell for it. 1t
cost Il lot of money and she had to
ease her conscience some way, so:
Two days afterward there was an
ami, ersary in that family and the
woman gave the vase to her husband
He said he didn't want it.
She explained that the vase WIS
hand painted.
He remarked that he could have done
q better job with his feet.
She whimpered that she thought he
would have loved TO be remembered on
their anniversary.
You took precious good care I
shouldn't forget it. Why. gee whiz.
woman. didn't you hypuotiZc me out
of q wrist watch Yesterday afternoon ,"
Evening star., 1915-01-31

Letters are human nature straws
which show which way the winds of
friendship and criticism blow. Here is
one commenting upon recent small
incident concerning Christmas trees.
1t is quoted for two reasons, one be-
ing that it is worth reading-and one
good reason is always enough:
MY Dear Sir: I have two minds
about the lonesomeness of Christmas
tree on an ash pile. II had given some
family pleasure throughout the yule-
tide and then it gave work to the ash
man. Now, it is just as necessary for
him to have work as it is for somebody
else to have fun.
Il reckon If "a Christmas tree could
really put in a word for itself its re-
proaches would be entirely for the Gus
tom that cuts tree from its own green
woods to dress it up like a clown.
used to be of sentimental way of
thinking myself, but the decades are
teaching me a wisdom that develops
two minds on every theory that comes
along
Which shows the advantage of pos
sessing two minds. So many OF us
Evening star., 1915-01-31

enactment of city ordinances regulat-
ing these matters. such as were passed
last year in Cleveland. is indorsed by
the domestic engineer, because they
give authority to his recommends
tions. They apply to large buildings
of many kinds, but are most important
for those used for dwelling purposes
such as apartment houses.
The modern kitchen, as much as the
bathroom. demonstrates the triumph of
the domestic engineer. He should plan
it from its beginning. Floor. ceiling
and walls should be under his super
vision. Tiles. concrete, wood d-stone and
cement are the materials most used.
The advantages of steel ceilings will
not be overlook ed, since properly treat
ed steel is inpervious to the steam and
moisture from cooking. In many
kitchens electricity. gas and coal are
all provided for cooking purposes. The
most economical fixtures for using
the man who has made study of
them. A considerable amount of the
kitchen equipment should be station
airy. The built-in refrigerator requires
drainage and ventilation. If Il sta
tionary freless cooker is properly con
structed, it is a convenience; if not, it
may be a disease breeder.
< X
the attention it deserves. Its plumb
ing must be
Kitchen Sink absolutely per-
..1.. feet The best
e'~i'e" AA''e'ioi' type of a sink
is one solid piece of porcelain covered
iron. The man who puts it in now
understands that it should be higher
than the ordinary table. Domestic
science teachers claim that the height
of the sink should be suited to the
woman who is to use it Since his is
not known in advance. the latest sink
can be raised or lowered to suit the
individual. The idea originated with u
western plumber. 1t is SO simple that
women who have bent with aching
backs over u sink six inches too low
for them will wonder why it was not
thought of years ago.
Disposing of the garbage is coming
to be looked upon as kitchen duty.
Small garbage incinerators in air-tight
spaces just outside of the kitchen door
have been placed in a large number
of new houses this year. They are
also being added to thousands of old
ones. Such an arrangement does away
with the insantary and unsightly
garbage collector. Its sanitary advan-
tage is indisputable.
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work goes to the dump. 1t amt fair.
any way YOU fix it,
Poor little laddie: Didn't you have a
tree this year,
The womans sympathy was Il mis-
take. The boy had sized her up ana
found her wanting.
"oh. yes"-this casual air showed
that his interest in the woman was
| entirely gone. II got q tree for the
kddies, an after | had given nom the
money for the rent and coal there was
enough left for a chicken an tiXens
an stuffed socks all around-I wasn't
And then newsie spurted off and the
woman was left to the discomfort of
| Knowing that she had mistaken So
cia1iSt for n small boy.
never can tell about opinions, because
they are as plentiful as human beings
And thon d considerable some.
In the matter of opinions. here is one
about women from a floor walkers point
of view:
"rve been in this business u long time
and I've come to learn good bit about
women on both sides of the counter-cus-
toners and SalesladieS, You understand
My notion is that i woman is nearly
always spoiled. If she hasn't good hus-
band or parents to humor her, she goes
ahead and spoils herself. It's the eternal
child in her, that's all. woman alWays
feels that she owns her minister. her doc
tor, her butcher and some one floor walk
| err in her favorite store. Also the police
man on her beat She bosses each to a
finish, but when you get her right down
to it she has child's faith in every man
of them.
Some women will come in here and
bother the clerks for samples. They don't
really want samples half the time, but
they think they do, and it's just the same,
as far as they are concerned.
Sometimes woman customer will get
Evening star., 1915-01-31

under thirty, I'm going out and treat
myself to an anniversary gift or the
masculine gender Watch me-.
He huffed off and did dreadful
thing. which he will probably regret later
on. for:
He has bought one of those just
little auto cycles with a cushioned seat
for one.
1t was the blind mans bluff again.
and goes back to other couples, say,
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam.
Evening star., 1915-01-31
Suspicious.

From the Columbus ohio journal.
When a man starts off by announo-
ing that he views something more in
sorrow than in anger we always sus-
pect that he is really pretty mad about
1t.
Evening star., 1915-01-31
Ventilation Also
One of the Problems.

ton. In large houses fresh air may be
forced into the rooms from ventilators
in the ceiling or wall Cooled air sup
piled in this way will lower the tenn
perature in summer This is begin
ming to be considered as important for
the all-year-round home as is proper
heating in the winter. The amount of
air to be supplied to each room is de-
termined by it's size, the purpose for
which it is to be used and the number
of persons likely to occupy it, The
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That's exactly why I'm giving you
this lovely vase ] hope you don't
think / am the sort of wife not to
make a return gift ON such-such an
occasion.
Both of them for yourself! I can't
wear a wrist watch. and I'd go daffy
with that Chinese auroraborealis
around. Never mind, old lady (both
Evening star., 1915-01-31
DOMESTIC ENGINEERING.
By Frederic J. Haskin.

No university has yet conferred the
degree of domestic engineer, and the
letters ID. E." following a name would
doubtless bring forth a question as to
their significance. Yet the profession
of domestic engineer is well organized.
In the opinion of Senator Hamilton
of the physician in preserving the
health of the nation. America owes
much of it's progress to the comfort
and sanitation which the work of the
sanitary engineer has developed in
modern home. Heating, plumbing and
ventilation are important in raising
the health standards of any nation.
In no other country are they SO highly
developed as in the United States.
Barry Pain, an English writer sug
gested the erection of a monument to
the American plumber-"something
symbolical and choice. kind of an
adjunct to the Goddess of Liberty
sanitation giving health to the world
''In England" said Mr.. Pain. "a plumb
er comes into house only to make
work for other plumbers sooner or
later. The spirit of reciprocity appears
to animate the craft in my country.
Has America ever thought of sending
out missionary plumber who would
demonstrate to other nations the com
fort and healthfulness of American
methods? America has the most mag
nificent supply of bath tubs in the
world. You find them in the smallest
hotels, and their accompanying connec-
tions are usually in perfect working
order. The man who is back of your
sanitary plumbing work deserves the
ovation of the world
Evening star., 1915-01-31
ARosA IN WINrER

street. He knows what colors will alb
sorb most light and what wall finish
will reflect the greatest amount back
into the room. When artificial light
ing is under consideration he can be
depended upon to know the relative ad-
vantages of electricity and gas and the
best methods of utilizing each. He is
familiar with the good points of every
standard type of lighting fixtures and
how to place them SO as to secure the
most efficient lighting service.
He will not place high chandeliers in
rooms where low lights are needed.
and he will remember madame's desire
for lights on each side of her dressing
table. and plan for their proper loca-
ton. Each light in the house will be
SO located as to give the greatest
amount of service where if is most
needed. Every housekeeper has been
annoyed by certain dark corners to
which it was impossible to turn any
such corners. and light bills will be
materially lessened because of the care
he takes in securing their efficiency.
The water for the family bathroom
was heated. few years ago, by the
waterback of the kitchen range. The
substitution of gas for coal as a kitch-
en- fuel has lessened the capacity of
the range as water heater. The coil
Oh pipe llSlue the HedleT is one Ol inc
newer provisions. 1t is economical be-
cause it utilizes the heat inside the
furnace. which can be used in no other
way. When properly adjusted it gives
a considerable and continuous hot
water supply during the months in
which the furnace is in use, covering
at least half the year. During the rest
of the year other methods must be pro-
vided.
:: ):
Evening star., 1915-01-31

Years ago a Washington woman gave
to her blind husband for his birthday
gift Il valuable painting which she
very much desired. He evened up on
her birthday with splendid chin
chilla overcoat for himself.
This reminiscence is merely to show
that history repeats itself in many
ways it's wonders to perform.
The other afternoon young matron
went into an oriental shop that calls
Evening star., 1915-01-31

grumpy or a clerk have nervous little
spell from overwork, but, Lord bless you.
it isn't enough to count! No matter how
strong and sensible and self-reliant
women are for fifty-nine minutes in the
hour they are children on the sixtieth,
Lord bless them. I've been fioorwalking
for half lifetime and / ought to know" !"
p. S.-This floor walkers name will be
given to any lady president who desires
to present him with loving cup on be-
half of the club.
Evening star., 1915-01-31

The conservation of vision movement
has not been neglected by the up-to-
Evening star., 1915-01-31
Knows of Lights
and Suitable Colors.

light each foot of window space will
admit and the increased advantage OF
windows on the sunny side of the
Evening star., 1915-01-31
Methods Used in
Heating Water.


quite as high temperature as is COM
Portable to the average person and the
cost of operation is nil. In other To-
calities gas must be chiefly depended
upon for the daily hot water supply.
Securing this without too heavy an in
crease in expense is problem not cas-
lily solved. The instantaneous or three
minute type of heater. which gives a
limited amount of hot water within
three minutes after gas flame has
been lighted under the boiler. is in
general use. It's disadvantage is that
it Is not usually easily accessible to
the bathroom The boiler is apt to be
located in the kitchen or furnace room.
A separate boiler can be placed in the
bathroom, but is objectiona BILE for sew
eral reasons, aside from expense. Most
families are best satisfied with a SyS-
TEN which keeps q boiler of water hot
by a continuous gas flame. When the
water has reached the proper tempera-
ture this fame is automatically lower
ed to Il mere spark. which. it is claim
ed, does not consume more than 20 or
% cents worth of gas Il month. When
hot water is drawn off the influx of
cold water raises the flame until the
water is heated. after which it again
drops to d spark, known as a pilot
light. The objection to this type of
heater is that it generally proves more
expensive than is expected, and expert
meuts looking toward minimum eX-
pense are continually in progress.
Evening star., 1915-01-31
Domestic Engineer
Arranges All Features.

fort. convenience and health of the
the most important branch. heating,
lighting, ventilation. water supply and
even the arrangement of certain inn
portant furnishings all come within
the province of the domestic engineer
No architect can properly plan build
ing without taking each of these mat
ters into consideration, so every large
architectural firm now includes a least
one trained domestic engineer in its
staff.
The architects decide upon the size
of the building, the number of rooms,
their location and probable uses The
sanitary engineer decides-or at least
is consulted-regarding their finishing.
the materials used in certain parts of
the construction, the location of win
dows, chimneys, fireplaces and many
other matters which q few wears ago
would have been unthought Of
The exposure of the house must be
considered in planning its heating
service. The location as well as the
height of the chimneys has much to do
with the draft they are to supply to
the furnace and iireplaces. When ar
chitects rush blindly into house con-
struction, placing chimneys and fur
naces where they seem most orna-
mental or convenient. heating problems
are likely TO be encountered which the
engineer called in afterward finds diff
ticult IL not impossible to adjust. IT'LL
izing his wisdom and experience in
advantage.
Evening star., 1915-01-31

Ventilation is another problem in
household engineering. Windows must
Evening star., 1915-01-31

In the extreme south solar water
heaters act admirably. A glass cover
Evening star., 1915-01-31

Domestic engineering includes the
installation and control of all the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
FIRE THREATENS HOTEL
Stnunton Warehouse Burns. En,nmEcr-
ing iI0Stclry md tnusinr
I.nSA of Son.nnN.

STAtNTbN, VA. December 3.-For
while this evening i, was thought
the biz Virginia Hotel stanton
main h"st"iry.' was doomed to the
iian"s, and only heroic efforts OF the
part OF The lire department saved the
building from destruction
Fire broke ont in tho large ware
nous" OCCUPIED 10y W. !. Ncn N CO..
dealers in implements ANA vehicles.
In" building caught fire from unas-
C"r'ain"d causes and soon Was u mass
of flames. Tho structure Was just be :
hind, and only q few feet from tho
back OF the hotel
The hotel building was scorchcd ana
tho doors aud windows burned There
was great excitement among tho
guests VIII" dragged trunks and be-
l"ugIncs on; 81 rooms
The loss was estimated At so. 600.
partially covered by insurance The
hUiidii" WIS owned 10y Mrs. j. H. T..
stuart. OF Norfolk
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-04
TRAIN KILLS BANKER


= lSpocin. TO Tho Times ,.s,,.r..,.
htRAf' ~, December -,'corse "
kite. president Of 'hc Shorandoal, If.,,I.
.gat Shenandoah, this ,s4.,,. 49,, .,iI.',
. BY Norfolk and Western RaDy,
:. train near his homo ~ au earl. n,,Ijr
). this morning Mr. kltc vag progs.ins.
10 come to i"ray AND AS vas his cn~|
tom he was a''emp,iua Co. Ha. o.,s
rsonEer train which passes hi. ro,,.o
e ne is said to-havc gotten too .cI.s.
Ito the train he iv"d abou, o,.. Lom.
t'aftcr being struck
= ne was prominent citizen through.
.out the Shenandoah distr!c, b.irr
Identified with many of tho l.,1,,,, AN
q terprises in tha' secton IIc vas ,hcrr
sixty seven years ~ age, ana Ibis or
fecb'ed condition T. said 10 have, ....
I'm large measure responsible for pi,
EtnaDi!itY 10 escape the oncomiua train.
He ~ survived by four children ~.
-hnriai wiz take place at his home in
th!s county on Sunday