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Evening star., 1928-10-19
BY J. p. GLASS.

Letitia Christian. the first wife of
John Tyler. who stepped into the pres
idency through the death of William
Henry Harrison. was the first mistress
of the White House to die there.
She entered it as an invalid, being
partly paralyzed. Almost her only pub
lie appearance before a considerable
number of guests was at the wedding
of her daughter Elizabeth, which took
place in the famous east room in jan
uary, 1642. On this occasion. accord
ing to her daughter-in- law, Mrs. Rob-
ert Tyler. "she gained by comparison
with the fine ladies around her"
Elizabeth and Mrs. Robert Tyler, the
latter of whom had been Priscilla
Cooper. conducted the social life of the
White House. 1t is particular tribute
to Mrs. John Tyler that her daughter
in-law adored her. Soon after their
first meeting the latter wrote to friend
the following tribute to her mother-in
law:
"She must have been very beautiful in
her youth, for she is still so with her
black eyes, her delicately nodded fea-
lures and her gentle, graceful manners.
"She is the most entirely unselfish
person you can imagine. Her whole
in her husband and children"
Mrs. Taylor, the former Miss Cooper
narrates, was confined to her chamber
almost all the time, even in the days
before the family left Greenway, John
Tyler's ancestral estate in Virginia, for
the White House. But she must have
been a woman of remarkable strength
of mind. From her sickroom where
she sat in large armchair, a small
stand at her side holding her Bible
and prayerbook, she directed all the
affairs of the household 80 gently that
none knew it," All the clothing of the
children and the servants was cut un-
der her eyes and she directed "the max
ing of the cakes and jellies and Gus
tards." All this was done without
confusion and without hustle"
Letitia Christian, who is thus so ad-
mirably portrayed, was born November
IL, 1890. She was the daughter of
Robert Christian, representative of an
old Virginia family in New Kent County.
He was wealthy and influential and a
Whig leader. Naturally, she was much
sought after. but John Tyler was the
favored suiter. Although he also be-
longed to one of the first families of the
State, the marriage was a good one for
him. He not only gained a charming
wife, who subsequently was a sound ad-
visor, but enlarged his own fortune and
influence through union with the Chris
tianS. He was Democrat and they
were Wings, but often they threw their
support to him.
While he was member Of Congress
Mrs. Tyler spent only one Winter in
Washington. During his incumbency as
Governor of Virginia they lived in Rich
mond. Otherwise, until he unexpectedly
succeeded to the presidency, she stayed
on their country estate. She was we'll
fitted by birth and education to fill any
social position, but she shrank from
public attention. Finally her i'll health
rendered it impossible for her to par
ticipate in any sort of function.
She was domestic in her tendencies
and, despite her infirmity, rare house.
wife. After John Tyler had gone to
Washington. where French cookery had
become the style, he wrote back to her
that while the victuals presumably were
very fine, he would far rather dine at
Evening star., 1928-10-19

tnaC addreSS?"
"Terriblel" was the instant response
1T was unintelligible and disconnected
In fact. what I was able to hear was
positively senseless and inane. He didn't
have a grasp of his subject at all. BY
the way. who was the speaker?"
1T was l." said the second speaker
A flush of embarrassment spread over
the features of the critic. but they
finally left the building arm in arm.
X X **
Quite by accident this writer found
himself in the center of milling throng
late Tuesday afternoon, when New York
greeted the officers and crew of the
Graf Zeppelin. Thousands of curious
folks lined Broadway and battalions of
police tried to establish or restore order
as the transatlantic flyers moved slowly
up the narrow canyon leading to City
Hall Park.
We confess We were in a hurry to
reach particular destination, and the
crowd constituted an obstacle over or
through which it was impossible to pass.
Thus an important appointment
broken. How supreme our own affairs
are. after all
The following day we leaped into a
taxi and instructed the driver to race
to the railroad station. We had IS
minutes in which to catch the train.
Only a miracle would save the situa-
ton. Moving as rapidly as he could
through the congested traffic of mid
city, the driver finally crossed Fifth
avenue at Thirty-fourth street. This
passenger was in stew" fearing that
Evening star., 1928-10-19
Today in
Washington History
BY DONALD A. CRAIG.

October 10, 1S64.--Pgesident Lincoln
was serenaded tonight by some of the
Marylanders residing in the District of
Columbia and delivered brief speech
from one of the windows of the White
House.
In anticipation of the event large
crowd assembled in front of the White
House early in the evening" The Mary
landers of East Washington, who are
supporting the President, assembled at
1880 o'clock at the navy yard and soon
thereafter moved in procession. headed
by a military band, to Ninth street,
where they were joined by delegation
from the Lincoln and John Club.
Thence the marcherS proceeded up
Pennsylvania avenue to the Executive
Mansion, entering the grounds by the
west gate.
After arriving in front of the White
House the band played several patri-
otic airs. upon the conclusion of which
loud and repeated calls were made for
the President.
Mr.. Lincoln, in response to these de-
mands. made his appearance at one of
the Second-Story windows and was
6ACCOCa "AOAA Cklt1lQoldSIAC CLkCClS.
Il am notified" began the President
that this is compliment paid ME by
the loyal Marylanders resident in this
District I infer that the adoption of
the new constitution for the State
furnishes the occasion, and that in your
view the eXtirpation of slavery conSti-
tutes the chief merit. of the new cons
stitution"
This remark brought loud applause
and the President continued his speech
by congratulating Maryland upon the
adoption of the new constitution.
"A word on another subject" he
added. Something said by the Secre-
tary of State in his recent speech at
Auburn has been construed by some
into threat that If ! should be beaten
at the election I will. between then and
the end of my constitutional term, do
what I may be able to ruin the Gov
ernment.'
Cries of "No danger; we don't be-
lieve it" interrupted the President at
this point.
Il am struggling to maintain the
Government, not to overthrow it,"
President Lincoln continued. "I am
struggling especially to prevent others
from overthrowing it,"
Mr. Lincoln then solemnly promised
that he would do his utmost that who
ever is to hold the helm for the next
voyage shall start with the best pos
s1ole chance OF saving the ship"
Evening star., 1928-10-19

home. Notwithstanding you complain of
Betsy" (the colored cook.
That great admirer, her daughter-in-
law, Priscilla, reports that even in i'll
health she was beautiful. her skin the
color of baby's, her figure perfect and
hands and feet most delicate. She
was" says Priscilla, "a perfect gentle
woman"
But her days were short At o'clock
on Saturday night, September 10, 1912,
she died, only So years old. She passed
away with her eyes on the door, hoping
wlstfully that her son Robert, who had
been summoned from New York, would
arrive in time to bid her good-by.
The White House. hung in black, be-
came somber place. On September
13 President Tyler, with few rela-
tives and friends, took her body to the
family burial ground of the Christians
in New Kent County, Va.
He was grief-stricken, but two years
later he married again.
tCopyrisht, 1927
Evening star., 1928-10-19

motor cycle, on
which the siren was attached. Behind
1t was a large automobile bearing high
officials who had participated in the
greetings of Tuesday. They were easily
recognizable. There was only one car
and the smart taxi driver Immediately
speeded up his machine and followed
in the wake of the officials.
Traffic by this time was being held
up for the official ear and by keeping
his front fender almost against the
spare tire of the leading machine. our
chauffeur contrived to take advantage
of the openings prepared by the police.
In this manner we reached the station
on time. Had it not been for the cere-
monies the day before and some of the
officials who were present-well. it was
an i'll wind, if you know what We mean.
X X X
Lunch hours for local business men
are being observed later in the day
A few years ago, II to-i o'clock was the
official time for people to be absent
from the Office. Today there is a de-
c1ded change. 1t Is not unusual for
the business person to leave his ofice
at 80 and return at 2:30 or 3 O'Clock.
What has caused this shift Is proble-
matical. While the afternoon is thus
shortened, the morning is longer.
u X X x
A correspondent writes to ask what
becomes of all the used safety razor
blades. A trivial question, perhaps, but
we'll, what does become Of them? In
the mems smoking compartment OF
many Pullman cars there is a slot over
which sign says, Deposit Razor
Blades Here" There is no visible re-
ceptacle from which they may be sal
vaged, so they must be distributed along
the track en- route.
Evening star., 1928-10-19
THE DAILY
HOROSCOPE
Saturday, October 20.


Good aspects will rule tomorrow, ac-
cording to astrology. which finds the
horoscope favorable to most human in
terests.
It is pre-eminently day for winding
up business matters. and especially
favorable to the settlement of debts.
Banks and bankers should bring good
luck to those who consult them or do
business with them.
All the signs seem to promise much
stimulation Of commercial enterprise
through ar-reaching cooperation.
MANY wise men and women will gain
fortunes. the seers foretell, as en-
ployes rather than as independent ousl-
ness factors.
If the stars are rightly read, princely
salaries are to multiply in the next lew
wears, and women are to benefit as well
as men.
Tomorrow is read as a lucky we'd
ding day. making for harmony and
understanding rather than quick pros
perity.
This should be an suspicious rule
under which to begin a long journey
by water. Distinguished foreign visitors
will be entertained in New York and
San Francisco next month, 1t is fore
told.
Lawyers are to profit at this time.
when many important legal questions
are said to be formulating. The seerS
foretell international problems.
1t should be day favorable to young
students of both sexes. Honors soon
are to come to many who are now
within the influence of the American
universities, astrologers prophesy.
Under this direction of the stars,
housewives should benefit.
Growth of many coast towns and
cities is foretold for the coming year,
when both the Pacific and Atlantic
seaboards are to prosper exceedingly.
Persons whose birth date it is should
beware of possible losses in the coming
year. There is a sign read as presaging
robbery or forgery
Children born on that day probably
will be exceedingly ambitious and given
to the sort of imagination that pictures
big success III life. These may par
take of Scorpio traits which impart
great vitality. They should be vigorous
thinkers and may have remarkable skill
in the use of the hands
Copyright. 1927
Evening star., 1928-10-19
Lessons in English
BY W. L. GORDON.

Words often misused: Toward, up
ward, forward and towards, upwards,
forwards are equally correct.
Often miSpronounced Diabolic. Pro-
nounce di-a-bol-ik, first as in
die "a" as in ASK" 20" as in "of,"
last "i'' as in "it.' accent third syllable
Often misspelled: Elasticity; tic. not
tis.
Synonyms: Calamity, catastrophe,
misfortune, adversely. affliction mishap,
cataclySm.
Word study: use word three times
and it is yours" Let us increase our
vocabulary by mastering one word each
day. Today's word, Evince; to show
clearly. She evinced her displeasure
by turning away"
Evening star., 1928-10-19
Everyday Psychology
Base Ball Superstitions.
BY DR.. JESSE w. sPRowLs.

Now that the base ball season is over
the stove league will have something
to talk about when its Winter season
opens.
Hoyt. the pitching ace of the New
York Yankees, doesn't shave until after
the game. 1t is hard to believe that
the man brainy enough to turn back
the Cardinals twice really believes that
there is magic in a days growth Ac-
cording to one sport writer that's the
case. If he really does entertain the
whisker superstition. it must now be
hardened into a solid belief. The
would-be great men of the diamond
will probably follow his pre-game
tactics.
Base ball players are notorious for
their Superstitions. They search the
stands for hairpins dropped by excited
load of barrels being transported
through the city streets, sit only on
certain section Of the dug-out bench,
etc.
Besides these general superstitions,
many players In time succeed in find
ing few that fit their individual luck
bags. Some do not try to hit until one
strike has been called. Some are sure
that the number of outs when they go
to bat influences their chances one way
or the other. Some count to a given
point as they walk to the plate
The psychology Of superstitions in
base ball is the same as that of all
ceremonies. Human nature requires its
fetiShes. Fetishes help to concentrate
the wandering attention on the business
at hand. And this concentration alone
has something to do with successful
performances. It's all a question of
getting favorable mental set at the
proper moment. From that point of
view there must be something in the
belief that proper observance of a cer-
tain ceremony will bring success.
Copyright, 1929
Evening star., 1928-10-19
Tuna Fish Salad.

After taking the tuna fish out Of the
can, put it into bowl and pour over
some boiling water, let stand for Is
minutes, then drain and cool The
boiling water removes the strong taste
of fish. Mix we'll with salad dressing,
half stalk of small celery, half cup
full of chopped sweet pickle, two chop
ped apples, two chopped hard-boiled
eggs, one green pepper chopped fine,
and salt and pepper to taste
Evening star., 1928-10-19
OLD-FASHIONED
IDEAS UPSET BY
MODERN WOMEN
Apply Brains to Housekeeping
Use Worlds Strongest
Cleaner and Common Sense
FOLLOW SCIENTIFIC
METHODS NOW USED
BY BIG HOTELS AND
HOSPITALS
Save Their Hands, Looks and
Time

For years lye has rested upon the
pantry shelf. Used just once in
while for cleaning grease from
drain pipes or rust stains from
bathtubs. Women were afraid to
use it because it dried the skin on
their hands. Yet they knew it
melted grease like snow from hot
stove. 1t was the most powerful
cleaner, yet the least used.
But lately women have followed
the scientific efficiency of hotels and
hospitals. They keep their hands
out of the cleaning water, put lye
in it and rinse the greasiest broiler
or pot clean in ten seconds with the
quick swish of a long-handled mop,
Red Seal Lye is the best because
it is 97fo pure--the purest, fastest
acting, most economical. It's pure
crystals pour from it's handy can as
easily as salt or sugar.
Don't scour another pot or pan.
Write "Red Seal Lye" on your gro.
cery list now-while you are think
'rg about it. Save this article - I.
how your friends.
Evening star., 1928-10-19
NY Neighbor Says:

To clean aluminium kettles
which have become discolored rub
them with a cloth dipped in LEM
on juice, then rinse in warm
water.
To remove adhesive tape from
your skin. soften the tape with
benzine. When soft it may be
easily removed.
Nut meats may be removed
from the shell without breaking
the kernel if hot water is poured
over the nuts and allowed to re-
main through the night.
II doughnuts are put into a
covered dish while still warm they
will keep fresh for some time.
Evening star., 1928-10-19

TO De, ana while ne
can hear perfectly.
he has difficulty in
seeing objects at a
distance. He had
sea ce ly seated
himself when the
second speaker, his
friend, was intro
duced. Then fol-
lowed more elo-
quence and ap-
plause.
When the meet
ing adjourned the
second spe a k e r
walked to the rear
of the hall and said
to his friend the
first speaker, What
did you think of
Evening star., 1928-10-19

luck. Perhaps 1t
was the approach
of fire apparatus.
The officer at the
intersection. how
ever. did not halt
vehicles and We
continued.
A block behind us
the siren sounded
and raced nearer
and nearer. Sud-
denly a motor cycle
policeman dashed
alongside the taxi
and motioned the
driver to keep on
the right side of
the street. Then
followed another
Evening star., 1928-10-19
The Sidewalks of Washington
BY THORNTON FISHER.

There is yarn told concerning two
extraordinarily well known Washington
men who attended certain meeting
where each was scheduled to speak
They were friends. The first one was
introduced and arose. His eloquence
captivated the audience. and at the
conclusion of the address he received
deserved applause.
Leaving the platform. he made his
way to the rear of the hall and found
a seat in the last row.
Now. it happened that the first speak
er'S eyes are not as robust as they used
Evening star., 1928-10-19
Tomato Added to Milk.
tCopyright. 1922

Acids curdle milk easily and when
an acid and milk are used together
in combination, such as in cream of
tomato soup, it Is best to add the hot
tomatoes or the hot acids to the hot
milk, stirring the mixture constantly.
When both ingredients are hot and
combined in this manner it is seldom
that the milk will curdle.
Evening star., 1928-10-19

THE THREE TYPES OF SHOE NEED
Ed FOR THE LITTLE GIRL-AT
TOP. PLAY SHOES OF THE SOFT
NOCCASIN TYPE: IN CENTER.
BLACK PATENT LEATHER FOR
DRESS-UP OCCASIONS. AND BE-
LOW. STOUT TAN LEATHER FOR
SCHOOL.
ccnvas shoes high enough to cover the
enSles during the summer on the sandy
s2ashore wears nothing but low-cut
shoes during the cooler weather. The
advantage of the high canvas shoe has
besn that it keeps out the sand more
effectively than the lower sort of sneak
Evening star., 1928-10-19

The mother who favorS high shoes
for her children during cold weather
has a hard time of 1t these days, be-
cause that sort of shoes-which our
English friends would simply call boots"
is seldom found So it sometimes
happens that child who has worn
Evening star., 1928-10-19

An overflow crowd at flower festi-
val at Bournemouth, England, recently
had to take tea in a graveyard, the
tombstones being used as tables.
Evening star., 1928-10-19

with only five minutes to go we should
miss the rattler
At this point we heard the almost
terrorizing shrek of siren. More hard
Evening star., 1928-10-19

Railway passenger and freight rates
in Persia are being reduced, and may
eventually reach those of animal-drawn
transport.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-22
UNIONS SHOW
OWN PICTURE

The first screening Of a Labor
Movie in Las Vegas will take
place Sunday afternoon, December
%, at 300 pm. in the Majestic
theater. The old show house has
been especially opened by Messrs.
Cragin and Pike in order to ac-
commodate the local union men.
This picture, "The Contrast" "
the first LABOR movie made by La
Dor Film Service, Inc, New York
City. is not shown anywhere with
the idea of making money. The
screenings of this picture are all
privately conducted. Admission is
by invitation only. These invita-
tory tickets are now in the hands
of the local officials Of the sew
eraI unions of Las Vegas. Those,
however, that fail to get them
will also be supplied at the theat-
er previous to the screening Of
Labor's very own movie.
This film story Of organized
workers features railroading. coal
mining and the garment industry,
The love theme between the coal
miner and the garment worker is
a thrilling affair, for the object
of the picture is not alone to en-
tertain, but to instruct as we'll.
In this respect business men as
well as all others not directly con-
nected with a union can see the
affect of organized workers on
any community More money
means more business, this means
bigger and better business and so
the higher wages of the union
man always increases the business
of the local merchants.
Don't forget the place, Majestic
Theater, and the time, Sunday,
December %, 800 pm.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-22
ABANDON MINT
AT CARSON CITY

CARSON CITY, Nev, Dec. %,
Ry-Silent. brooding. gray, the
United States mint building here
stands in massive silence as
reminder OF the days Of silver
and Nevada's golden age Of min
ing.
The treasury department OF the
United States mas recommended
It's complete abandonment. For
nearly two decades only two per
sons have used the building-a
secretary Of the civil service COM
mission ana an aSsayer.
The recommendation Tor its
abandonment includes OmmisslOn
Of an appropriation for the assay
er The civil service clerk would
move to The federal building a
few blocks away. thus emptying
the structure.
hTe building Of the mint, start
ing IN 1865, was heralaed as an
event OF major Importance and
meant great prosperity TO Carson
City IA these EeCItc ,ays OF Com
stock boJGs. But mines Go not
I4clQ EIAOQo l4AE----1 t-h2Hy -tAA-A
evil days fell upon mining IN Ne
yada
on September "a, 1866, the Ma
sonic lodge Of Carson City laid
the cornerstone OF the mint. From
this cornerstone arose large
building, covering a CLOCK, con-
structed Of granite from the state
prison quarry.
1t was opened in 1868 to re-
ceive ore and bullion from the
Comstock and adjacent mines.
The Comstock, Silver City, Gold
Pinenut communities saw their
Hill, Dayton, Carson Greek and
mines peter out" and with that
a diminution Of the mint crew
until today the asses er has very
little to do and the need for a
mint has passed.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-22
HOOVER WILL
SAIL ON HOME
TRIP TONIGHT

RIO DE JANEIRO Dec. %, up
The good will tour of Presi-
dent-elect Herbert Hoover, which
has been hailed as great sue
cess by Southern American gov
ernment chiefs. will sail for home
on the U. S. S. Utah late tonight.
The President-elect arrived on
the giant battleship after a round
of receptions and sightseeing in
the Brazilian capital where he
was showered with rosebuds and
oher brilliant flower petals by the
thousands who lined the Avenue
Rio Banca, the main thorough
fare of Rio de Janero
When Hoover returned to the
Utah he was shown a large batch
Of mail which has accumulated
during the momentous voyage. He
smiled and intimated that he
could esaily dispose of it during
the few days trip home. But Of
ficials accompanying him declare
that even as diligent a worker as
their Chief is, the mass Of CORES
pondence will take him several
weeks TO answer.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-22
FIX BLAME
IN DAM DAY
AUTO CRASH
COMPLAINT ALLEGES
c. {. MILLS DROVE
CRASH CAR DRUNK
.BULLETIN-
-BULLETlN-
c. E. Mills was released late
this afternoon under SzOOO
bond furnished by James ID
Down and NJ. E. Ward

Charged with driving an auto
mobile while under the influence
of intoxicating liquor at an ex-
cesslve speed, and with striking
the automobile of Mrs. George
Uuom while so driving, infhctlng
serious injury to the occupants OF
the UIom car, c. E. Mills, local
barber, was arraigned in the JUS
tice Court on a felony complaint
today. The complaint was signed
by District Attorney Harley A
Harmon.
The UIlom accident brought 70
an abrupt end the celebration Of
the Boulder Dam victory yester-
day. The crash injured several
occupants of the Ulom car which
was driven by Mrs. Ullom's chauf-
feur, Bert Nicholson. The most
seriously injured, however, was
Norman Ulom, II, who was N
the front seat OF the car. Norman
is confined in the Hewetson hos
pital with severe injuries TO his
legs and possible internal in
juries.
The accident occurred at the
intersection Of Carson and South
First streets.
It was in the same automobile,
more than a year ago that Mrs
Ullom's husband met his death in
a similar crash.