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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRAcEWELL.

To some people the year TITS not
only means the American Revolution,
but the date Of the birth Of Jane
Austen.
1914 not alone marks the real end of
date Of the publication OF Mansfield
Park"
Thus a simple Englishwoman takes
her place along with fate, destiny and
greatness and all the stay-at-homeS OF
!; the world are glad. -.
The happy thing is that they will
be glad forever, for Jane Austens
novels viii be in print as long as there
Is type and they will appeal always to
the discriminating.
The discriminating included Macaulay,
Coleridge, Tennyson. Disraeli. The lat
ter said that he had read Pride and
Prejudice" II times.
Sir Walter Scott said of Miss Austen:
"That young lady had talent for
describing the inducements, feelings
and characters of ordinary life which
is to me the most wonderful I have
ever met with. The big bow-wow I
can do myself like any one going, but
the exquisite touch which renders
teresting from the truth of the de-
scriptions and the sentiment is denied
me-"
This constitutes such a Just judg-
ment that 1t is always quoted in a
consideration Of Miss Austen, there Is
no getting away from 1t. Sir Walter
puts her i've novels in q literary nut
shell for all time.
The novels which today are gener-
ally regarded as "a necessity of Gull
ture," as one writer has called them,
have an analogous history In the life
of an individual reader to that which
they hold in the history Of books.
Published anonymously, Miss Aus
tens stories never had one-tenth the
vogue in her lifetime and for many
years afterward which was enjoyed by
the works of such writers as Miss Bur
ney, Miss Edgeworth and Mrs. Rad
cliffe.
Yet today the name of Jane Austen
Is better known by far, principally be-
cause her work was better by far than
that Of those estimable ladies.
The average reader OF today neglects
Jane. Austen's novels in his youth only
to come to them at last when he
reaches the age Of literary discretion.
Then he knows what the great Wal
ter Scott knew long ago, that in
certain. way her books surpass anything
of their kind.
Some critics go so far as to say that
Miss Austen has never been approached
in her own domain. They point to
her exquisite irony. the dramatic pro-
erosion of her stories and her lucid
style.
No other writer has ever dared at
tempt to write so steadily on the trivial
daily comedy which makes up life.
The technical handling Of her chief
works never fails to surprise reader
who Is acquainted with the great nov
elists of all lands.
Here was a minister's daughter, who
never allowed her writing to interfere
with her sewing, keeping house, letter
writing, yet who managed to write
stories which have in them so much
human nature that the world will not
let them die. Aa'
One charm of Miss Austen today is
that her work Is limited. There have
been SO many authors who wrote so
ruany novels that it is almost impossible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

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O. How many airplane carriers has
the United StateS?--S. B.
A. The United States Navy has three
airp.ane carriers st the present time.
A new one is being constructed. The
largest carriers. which are the Lexing-
ton and Saratoga, each have capacity
OF 80 planes.
@. How much money for stakes is
handled by the Jockey Club Of Eng
land?--A. s. S.
A, The secretaries of the Jockey
Club handle yearly nearly a million
pounds worth Of stakes.
@. Where is the King of Saxony.-
A. The King Of Saxony-now de-
poSed-continues to live in SaXony. He
was one Of the guests at Doorne on the
occasion Of the celebration Of the for
mer Kaiser's birthday.
@. What Is agar-agar2-H. v. r.
A. Agar-agar Is vegetable gelatin
derived from number Of East Indian
seaweeds. It Is sent to the United
States in thin transparent sheets,
shreds or sticks, from China and
Japan.
Q. How long has Fujiyama been ex-
tinct?-A. K.
A. Fujiyama, the famous volcano of
Japan, has been extinct since the erup-
ton Of 1707-1708.
Q. How many acres of land were
decided to the University of Texas by
the State of Texas?-M. B.
A. The University Of Texas says that
the Republic Of Texas gave SO leagues
Of land to the University of Texas in
1889. The constitution Of the State Of
Texas in 1876 gave one million acres of
land to the university and its branches.
In 1888 the Eighteenth Legislature gave
another one million acres of land to the
university and its branches. The site
for the campus in Austin was also given
to the university by the State.
". ID 1uLIOu bOrSluN 1OrelSucTI
ID. A.
A. He is an American. He was born
in Idaho, March Is, 1867.
@. When did Alexandria County
Virginia, cease to exist?-M. S.
A. The name of Alexandria County
was changed to that Of Arlington Coun-
ty by an act of the Legislature Of the
State of Virginia which was approved
March 16, 1920.
@. When is Dominion day in Canada?
w. A. D.
A. July is so called, because it was
upon this day in 1867 that Canada
came into being as self-governing do
minion within the British Empire, its
constitution resting upon the British
North America Act of 1867.
O. Was Cuba ever considered a part
of the United States?-G. T.
A. Cuba was not considered a part
of the United States. The Treaty of
Paris, 10th of December, 1898, provided
for the temporary occupation of Cuba
by the United States. This occupation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

not dependent upon its Language"
but rather upon the depicting Of the
human heart as engaged In . conflict
Of such magnitude.
The fact Of Its success, in America,
Germany. England, France, Ia rather
secondary to the knowledge which 1t
brings that the great mental wound
resulting from the war has begun to
heal to the extent that people every
where are eager to read about 1t. The
World War has taken its place with
history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16
Good Intentions Doubted,

From the Rluefleld Daily telegraph
A Chicago news report says that, be-
lieve it or not, cat in that city has
adopted five baby rats. But maybe
pussy Is Just waiting until they will
make bigger mouthful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

A young man steals large sum Of
money. The price he pays is heavy
one merely for the privilege of having
his picture printed as the hero Of an
underworld sensation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

After Clarence Darrow concludes his
end of a joint debate, the audience
walks out; possibly in so thorough ac-
cord with opposing ideas that further
cerebration is deemed needless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

China has enormous natural re-
sources and avery determined national
spisit 1t may yet decide on giving a
few practical lessons in government to
the soYietiStY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

Composers who submit new music
cause critical embarrassment The tunes
in many instances are not old enough
to claim respect as archaic discoveries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

Air men relinquish their lives. Avia-
ton is the new influence that threat
ems to restore the spirit of human sac
rifice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

The Pope Of Rome has a splendid
automobile and 1t will require some
nerve for Mussolini to give him ticket
for speeding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

Love and Money.
did he tell you he loved your"
Eyes" answered Miss Cayenne.
did it make you happy"
every. He keeps in touch with the
market and his desire to get into the
family showed me that fathers affairs
are improving"
HE who says nothing" said HI Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, "is entitled to
respect unless you learn that his silence
is due to the fact that he thinks moth
ing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

A "hop-off" should be better safety
supervised to prevent it from ending
only in a tragical splash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

Soviets who make speciality Of look
ing for trouble may find supply In
China beyond their expectation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

1t is plain that while Trotsky may
feel compelled to relinquish politics, he
will never give up literature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16
New Responsibilities.
This world is rather funny
AS legacies redouble.
With every bunch Of money 4.
You get a bunch Of trouble. Z

"1 has quit shakin' hands wifi poll
ticians." said Uncle Eben. "A pufmckly
good vote in exchange fob no-account
handshake don't seem to me like far
b. .s., - -
bargain"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16
What of the Consumers?

From the Racine Journal-News.
The Farm Board Is to stabilize the
agricultural industry, but how about
stahiJiztng the coSslnaeE2 5s .-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16
Here's a New Smile.

From the Providence Journal.
New smile: AS temporary as an en-
durance- flight record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16
Another Cause for Wonder.

From the Harrisburg Telesraph.
One wonders what the merger ex-
perts will do for q living after AN the
industries have been merged. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16
Actions Louder Than Words.

From the Newark Evening News.
President Hoover Is said to be indif-
ferent to "talkies." With him actions
speak louder than words.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
to the use for republication OF all ewS dis
patches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local news
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16
HHAh xaAa Ana

18th st. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York once: ITO East And st.
Chicago Once: Lake Michigan Building.
European once: Il Regent St., London,
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16
Stamns Not Affected.

From the Toledo Blade.
Everything's sticky on humid July
day except the postage stamps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16
Morals and Politics.

Morals ana FOUtACSs
what is your moral position In this
great question:"
IF you will permit q personal con-
fidence," said Senator Sorghum" my
moral position can carry no practical
influence, unless can go ON holding
my political job,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

Jud Tunkins says he wishes he were
back in the happy childhood days when
he could enjoy a real fairy story instead
of political promise.
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Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
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Bootleg Gas VS.. Bootleg Rum.

From the Montana Standard.
In Illinois they are Bookkeeping gaso-
line II BOOTLEG gas Is as bad as some
bootleg whisky It win probably cause
autointoxication.
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The Real Pleasure

The Real Pleasure.
Vacation Is q period small
When we attempt to shirk
And find LIES Pleasure, after all,
Is getting back to work.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

@. What Is agar-agar2-H. v. r.
A. Agar-agar Is a vegetable gelatin
derived from number of East Indian
seaweeds. It Is sent to the United
States in thin transparent sheets,
shreds or sticks, from China and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

4v42ASAhA@S AsASA~'s
The Macaulay Co.
BY way of a good husbandry the
mystery tale ripens just in time for the
Summer idler. At the moment the mar
ket is flooded with this particular
produce. Good business, evidently, for
the porch jewellers and hammock rid
ers appear to have in hand nothing but
some hectic record of mystery rising
out of crime of one degree or another.
Even the press blackens its front page
with such errancies as the Summer
time is assumed to breed in the hot
blood of the human. In dark corner
stood a gloomy inn, "Red Riding Hood
Inn" Here 1t is, and in the twilight
country roundabout, that the dark do
ings of this adventure took place: The
innkeeper was a dour and forbiddlng
man. His little daughter was the only
creature for whom his bitterness would
give way to tenderness. The hamlet
folks whispered among themselves that
he was q smuggler, adroit and daring
as none Of his breed had ever been be.
fore. And they said, too-very low and
looking over their shoulders as II ne
might hear-that there were crimes
deeper than cheating the government
standing against the account OF the
dark "Tue-la-M Mort" Upon such foun.
dation Of suspicion and a few shreds OF
more substantial stuff to go upon, tine
Masked Man" pursues its puzzling way
through a maze of incident and adven-
ture that serves chiefly to rouse the
curiosity of the reader in respect 10
the man of the mask. For he does not
put in appearance. And this witnnoao-
ing long past the usual moment OF dis
closure provides the tantalizing uncer.
taintv that declares the adroitness OF
the author and whips the interest OF
the reader to the highest pitch up TO
the very last word Of the adventure II
self. The element Of suspense Is the
prime essential Of the mystery yarn;
The markedly successful handEng Q,
stands as the outstanding excellence OF
the adventure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-16

@. How long has Fujiyama been ex-
tinct?-A. K.
A. Fujiyama, the famous volcano of
Japan, has been extinct since the erup-
ton Of 1707-1708.
Evening star., 1929-01-02
Observation-Disclosures" !"

The initial presentation Of what is
heralded as the first all-talkie picture
of note, interference" is announced
by Loew's Columbia, starting Saturday.
The picture is a Paramount production,
and the voices of William Powell,
Evelyn Brent, Doris Kenyon and Give
Brook viii be heard with emphatic dis
tinctness and with marvellous dramatic
appeal The picture is declared faith
full representation OF the stage play.
which had long run in New York and
London. ;.
Added attractions of unusual merit
include Eddie, Cantor and Ruth Etting
in Movietone acts, the Fox Movietone
News, the M-G-M News and the CO.
lumbia Orchestra under Claude Bur-
rows.
Evening star., 1929-01-02
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For Stopping a
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The full pint thus made costs no
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effective. 1t is pure, keeps perfectly
and children love its pleasant taste.
This simple remedy has q remark
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to the seat of trouble, soothes away
the inflammation, and loosens the
germ-laden phlegm. At the same
time, it is absorbed into the blood,
where it acts directly upon the |
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Evening star., 1929-01-02
NORMAN ANGELL-Thursday.

The Community Institute of Wash
ingtcn will present Norman Angel, dis
tinguished English publicist, in lecture
on "The Crises in Democracy" Thurs
day evening at 8:15 o'clock in the audi
torium of Central Community Center.
AS keen thinker, Mr.. Angel is said
to be unsurpassed in international poll
tics. He is popular with American audi
ences and has appeared in lectures
throughout the country number of
times. Thursday will mark the OPEN
ing event in his 1929 tour of the United
States.
Tickets may be had at the Willard
newsstand, the American Automobile
Association and at the door Thursday
night.
Evening star., 1929-01-02
EARLE-"Sxnthetic Sim"

Colleen Moore, one of the most de-
lightful condolences on the screen, will
be seen in Synthetic Sin" at the Earle
Theater next week, beginning with the
Friday midnight premiere this Friday
evening. Antonio Moreno Is Miss
Moore's leading man, and Montagu
Love, Gertrude Astor, Edythe Chapman
and Kathryn MCGUIRE are seen In
support.
synthetic Sin" is the story of an
Evening star., 1929-01-02
Attractions in Washington Theaters

ming performance at 8:15, and on Sat-
urday, January IL, the usual matinee
at 2:30 pm.
Jane Ogle, Glenna Smith Tinnin and
Katharine Brown, producers for the
Junior Theater, viii continue their
weekly programs into the spring. Quite
the most impressive news of the mo-
ment is that E. H. Sothern, whose alb
sence from the stage is a regret to
all lovers of the theater, is to bring his
program of dramatic readings, from his
greatest roles, as one feature" of these
weekly programs of "fine drama"
Evening star., 1929-01-02
METRoPOLITAN-"on Trial. !"

Hailed as the greatest talking picture
to have yet played in Washington, "On
Trial." the current screen attraction
at Crandall's Metropolitan, which is
drawing well filled house at every
performance, will be held over for q
second weeks showing.
The scenes Of ION Trial" take place
in a courtroom where a murder trial
is in progress. Each has been worked
out with great fidelity. judge, lawyers,
witnesses, onlookers all adding to the
realism of the piece.
The cast includes: Lois Wilson,
Pauline Frederick, Bert Lytell, Holmes
Herbert, Richard Tucker, Jason
Robards, Johnny Arthur, Vondell Darr,
Franklin Pangborn, Fred Kelsey, Ed
mund BreeSe and Edward Martindel, all
actors who have had stage experience.
"On Trial" was adapted from the
stage play by Elmer Rice.
Evening star., 1929-01-02
NaTToNAL-"Fioretta." "

Earl Carroll will present "Fioretta
orior to its New York engssement at
Che National Theater, opening next sun
day evening, as his supreme effort.
Famous for his productions OF the
ssvanities,. Mr.. Carroll is said to have
surpassed himself with this latest
Venetian musical comedy, the type OF
s,roduction he has always wished TO pre-
sent. "Fioretta" Is in 2 acts ana ~
lavish scenes and cost over a quarter
of a million dollars to produce.
The cast numbers $50 players, IN
rl,Iding a chorus of So beauties, who are
said to be receiving the highest salaries
ever paid to chorus girls in the history
Of show business. Eight real peauIy
contest winners are among tnem. InecS ce
is also q male singing chorus OF oe
voices and Q symphony orchestra OF ~
pieces an unusual feature Tor musical
comedy.
"Fioretta" is q tflree-star production
the three stars being the knee -nendine
Leon Errol, Fannie Brice ana Lionel
Atwill. star of the legitimate drama
who Is making his musical comedy debut
In this p1ay. The cast also inciuoes
Tessa KoSta, recently returned from
concert tour Of Europe and who was
last seen IN "The Song of the Flame"
Dorothy Knapp, ssthe worlds most beau
tiful girl":: George Houston, Theo Karle
jay Brennan, q. Dawson Clark, Charles
Howard, Snow and Columbus, the
Locust sisters, the three Demons ano
Giovanni Gurriefi
Evening star., 1929-01-02
BEr.Asco-aHit the Deck"

Kate Smith, under long-term con-
tract with Eddie Dowling, who guards
her jealously for starring purposes in
71is own Broadway productions, through
Dowling's friendship for Charles Emer-
son Cook. has been released for an
appearance in the Savoy Musical
Comedy Co.'S offering of "Hit the
Deck" at the Relasco Theater, begin
ming next Sunday evening.
This sensational musical comedy hit,
which only few days ago closed q
Fecord-breaking coaSt-to-coast tour, Will
be seen here for the first time anywhere
at stock prices. Miss Smith will sing
the role Of Lavinia, the colored nanny,
played by Stella Mayhem on Broadway,
which gives her powerful voice chance
at "Hallelujah," said to be the greatest
melody hit in 20 years.
Renee Hamilton will appear as Looloo,
the youthful proprietress Of a coffee
shop on the wharves of Newport, r. I.
Robert Capron, who, the outstanding
comic hit of Lady, Be Good" this
week, viii be Just as funny as the COB
who is always In hot water. Frank
Gallagher, who appeared in the original
company, will appear as Blge, the
rowing lover, and, with Miss Hamilton,
VIII sing the loVe-oueC nlG, SomeIimcS
I'm Happy" Thelma Parker, Edward
Metcalfe, Jack Closson, Rosa Snowden,
the gorgeous garden Of girls and the
male octet, in the guise of sailors, viii
all be prominent in the song-dance
feast at the Belasco.
WARDMAN PARK-"Quality Street.
wardman Park announces thai
equality Street." one of Barrie's mos
whimsical plays, will be given mex
week by the players of "The Junior
Theater," which is the name just giver
to that fine young company of actors
who have been bringing high holiday
to the young people of Washington anc
to many of their elders at WardmaI
Park Theater for the past six weeks.
This week the theater will remain
'dark," but Friday, January IL, ther'
will be a matinee at $3.50 and an eve
Evening star., 1929-01-02
STRAND-"Step Along" /"


No company on the Mutual circuit,
it is said, can boast more really versatile
players than will be found in "Step
Along" next weeks attraction at the
Strand Theater. Every burleSque fan
in America knows Lena Daley, and he
knows there is no limit to the range
of her capabilities in appearance, in
singing, In dancing and as a Gomez
dienne. Then, there ais Lew Lewis, q
German comedian without q peer:
Laurette Lee, handsome and talented
girl, and Florence Trotman, Soubrette
in every particular. Others worthy OF
mention are Charles Smith, among
the genuinely funny men OF the stage;
Harry Harrison, one Of the fashion
plates": Dave Gardner, straight man,
and a chorus of striking beauty, en-
hanced by wonderful costumes.
FOX-"Sunrise."
Sunrise" the first picture which F.
w. Murnau made for William Fox after
coming to this country, is scheduled for
the Fox Theater, beginning Saturday
This picture commanded high attention
in New York. 1t is William Fox pro-
duction.
Janet Gaynor, the magnetic young
star who had the role OF Diane IN
Seventh Heaven" and George OEBrien
are the stars. Others are Margaret
Livingston, Ralph Sipperly, Farrell
Macdonald, Jane Winton and Arthur
HouSman.
The story of Sunrise" concerns a
husband and wife who are happy in
their humble surroundings until young
woman from a neighboring city comes
to the fishing village.
The stage attraction will be Doctor
Jazz" with many entertaining features
Leon Brusiloff and the Fox Orchestra
with the Fox Movietone News, will
round out the program.