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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17
Historic Quick-Thinkers
The Yankee Who Made Royalty Like Him
Because He Treated Them As Equals.
by ]. T. GLASS.

The lord -in-waiting who escorted p.
T. Barnum and Gen. Tom Thumb be-
fore Queen Victoria told Mr.. Barnum
that all conversation must be relayei
through him.
Mr.. Barnum nodded patiently. but
was not long IN tile Queens company
before he was talking with her as CASUAL
ly as could be. The lord-in- waiting was
shocked. But Victoria was delighted.
The big, broad shouldered Yankee show
man had quaint WaySwith him. He
managed to be familiar without being
offensive and SO always got ON well
with royalty.
Who was a lord -in-waiting TO tram
mel p. L. Barnum, buSily engaged in
making use OF royalty TO transform the
midget Gen. Tom into a world figure!
Why. they wouldn't have been there ex-
cept for Barnum'S wit and audacity!
The American Snowman had<rented a
great mansion when he came To London.
and had used society as a bait to catch
the public. But time flew by. and Tom
Thumb had not been summoned before
Queen Victoria.
MIR. Barnum reflected that human
beings are all alike. He would take Gen.
Rom to, France and let King Louis
Philippe be the FIRST sovereign TO sac
from her ma jesty 10 come To Bucking
ham Palace.
Mr.. Barnum'S wits never left him. He
took advantage OF all openings. For in
stance, years later he went 10 pay his
respects to the Prince of Wales, who was
touring the United States. damned
streets thwarted him until policeman
miStook him for the statesman Stephen
A. Douglas, and shouted, Make way fol-
Judge Douglas carriage!" The crowd
parted and Barnum. bowling right and
left. humbugged his way To the royal
visitors side.
He made people like his hoaxes be-
cause they were 50 clever.
He widely advertised a Negro violinist
who performed at his American Museum
in New York. Few patrons responded
Whereupon Barnum had colored posters
OF the Negro pasted upside down all
over town. Groves came at once. and
chuckled upon finding they had been
| bambooZled
Barnum charged people good money
" see horse with his head where his
tan ought TO be-" His customers merely
laughed ON finding the horse had been
turned around in his STALL
One holiday thousands couldn't get
into the museum. Other thousands, al
ready in, had brought lunches: expect
ing to remain all day. Barnam had a
sign painted and put above the real
| cXits-To the EgresS. Many patrons,
expecting to see a rare animal. pushed
! through the exit and found themselves
/ in the street.
Barhums greatest feat was to bring
! the singer; Jenny Lind. to America. But
| he cleverly capitalized her sweetness anc
/ goodness more than he did her voice in
/ nromotinq her tremendous success Yel
! he gave an immense impetus TO the de
/ sire Tor good music in the United States
Perhaps Barntlm'S prime feat d
4 Showmanship was the purchase OF tilt
! elephant Jumbo from the Royal Zoo.
/ Il gical Society in London. All England
/ got mad, Tor Jumbo was great pet
| The issue became International i'll char
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17
A Sermon for Today
BY REV. JOHN r. GUM.

Text: Behold. waters issued out
from under the threshold of the
house. "--Ez. Xviii.
The house referred to is Gods tenn
pie. The healing waters Of His temple
are not confined within its doors; they
overflow from It's threshold into the
outer world
The psalmist sings: There lis
river, the stream whereof shall make
glad the city of God, the holy place
of the tabernacles of the Most High. ."
But this river does more than that. II
pours its healing and gIaddenin@
streams into the great world outside of
Gods holy zion.
In other words, religion has an over
flowing influence that reaches far be-
yond the confines of its sanctuarieS.
Through its overlooking influence the
whole secular world has been affected
by religion. Even those who do not
subscribe to religions creed have been
benefited by its teachings and the at
moSphere 1t has created. Whether they
acknowledge 1t or not, all men every
where, whatever their trade, profession
or business, share in some way The
BENEFITS that have overfiowed from re
ligions SanctuarieS. or these benefits
all have received--belieyer and uube-
lever. convert and opponent.
Religion Is not only in the creed, 1t
Is in the atmosphere 1t has refined
society, sweetened manners, enlarged
charity, eXhalted womanhood and en-
abled manhood. 1t has created more
wholesome condition in industry and
changed the standards and customs of
commerce and business. Not only has
it built sanctuarieS and erected affairs,
1t has built better society and better
world
This is still an unchriStianized world,
but 1t is a different sort Of unchriStian-
ICED world because of the waters that
issue "out from under the threshold of
the house" Because of the influences
that overflow from the temple of relig-
ion. happier conditions prevail every
where
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17
Everyday Psychology

BY the time the average man reaches
80 he has settled a few OF the vital
problems, such as marriage and vocs-
ton. So the seventh five-year period
lis In most respects the most carefree OF
all. Health is usually abundant, and
the 3O-to- IS year-old strolls forth with
an apparently inexhaustible energy. He
reflects but little about this past, makes
few or no attempts to look into the fu-
ture The 30-to-35-year period STANDS
as a period sufficient to itself.
Despite all this, the period is in some
respects the most hazardous of all. Men,
especially, are likely to get the notion
that they are ut for any and every
emergency. It's bad time to have an
abundance of money The 30-to-S5-
year-old will take chances that no sea
Soned investor would think of taking.
A 60-year-old flnaneisr once said to
me: "A man must be IS before he has
sense enough TO know that he has no
sense" II you have q gold brick to sell.
hunt up the 3O-to-35-year-old man who
has more money than he can use.
The 30-to-35-year period is the age
of revolt and radictlism. Men then
make astonishing decisions, which only
the future can evwluate. Pascal, who
had already attained reputation as
mathematician, renounced his achieve
ments at 81 and went in for life Of
modification and prayer At SO Martin
Luther posted his famous 95 theses on
the door of the Wittenberg Church. At
"a Napoleon plunged the whole of Eu-
rope into war, merely to satisfy his
gTasping designs. At 35 Wesley inau-
gurated his revolutionary missionary
methods.
The buoyancy of the 30-to-35-year-
old creates history. some of which seems
to be beneficial, more of which is not
SO good II you would wreck an insti-
tuition, you can make most progress by
putting at its head the 30-to-35-year-
old man. who lives on the fat of his
bones, rather than on the gray matter
Of his brains Living as he does in a
period that reckons neither with the
past nor the future, the SO-to-35-year-
old however, may perform well in q
case OF emergency. II something revo-
lutionary needs 10 be done, turn it over
to the man who is living through the
seventh five-yesr-period of life.
(Copyrisht. 1927
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steamed buildings, thereby showing
traces of his English ancestry. So
steamed cherry roll 1t was.
She made a biscuit dough by work
ing two tablespoons OF butter into two
cups -four sifted with four teaspoons
baking powder, one-half teaspoon salt
and one tablespoon sugar. When the
butter was worked In she added one
half cup milk. This gave her a dough
which was stiff enough to be lightly
rolled into a sheet one-half inch thick
Over this sheet she spread two table,
spoons butter in small dabs and one
quart of stoned cherries mixed with one
cup sugar and a quarter teaspoon
cinnamon.
She rolled the sheet of dough and
moistened edges to keep the roll intact
She laid this on tin pie plate and set
it in steamer. 1t cooked for an hour
and quarter.
With this hot pudding she served a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17
Steamed Cherry Pudding.

Cream half cupful of shortening
with one cupful OF sugar for two min
utes. Add three eggs, a pinch OF salt
half cupful of milk, two cupfuls of
-four and two teaspoonfuls of baking
powder, then beat for three minutes.
Fold in one cupful of canned red cher
ries well drained, pour into a we'll but
tered pudding mold. cover tightly and
steam for two hours. Unmold and place
on serving platter. Arrange some red
cherries on top and use strips OF an
gelica for stems and leaves. Surround
with the following sauce made from the
cherry juice
Cherry sauce: Mix half q cupful of
sugar with three tablespoonfuls OF -four
and pinch Of salt and add two cupfuls
OF cherry juice and cook until a creamy
sauce is formed. Add enough red color
Ing 10 produce q natural cherry tint
Add one teaspoonflil of vanilla, one
fourth teaspoonful of lemon extract. two
tablespoonfuls of butter and half a
cupful of drained red cherries. Pour
around the pudding. Serve at the
table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17

probably not. Racing against modern
high-powered motor car, George Simp-
son might look as if he were running
backward, but, after all, speed, like
other things, is comparative. II George
Simpson can prove to the youth OF the
country that by wholesome living and
regular hours man can attain fame
and health, his feat should rate i'm
portance. AS conspicuous as was Lind
bergh's epochal flight, its importance is
eclipsed by the manner in which he
prepared for the journey and the way
he has conducted himself since. The
by-products of sensational achievements
are often more impressive than the fea-s
themselves.
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yes. literally doused-on some people.
The aroma of ham and eggs and coffee
IL more agreeable to the hungry man
than the scent of rose garden.
Two men were seated in crowded
restaurant. Two seats were vacant
opposite them. A young woman and
male companion entered and occu-
pied the chairs. AS she sat down
1t was evident to those around that
she was a perfume douser. The
tempting smell of ham and was sub
merged in the powerful scent OF lilac
or whatever 1t was she had sprayed
on herself. The two men FASTENED
with their food 10 escape from the al
most sickening fragrance. In theater
few nights ago a man occupied
seat. The seats Oh each side OF him
were vacant although the place was
crowded. He had obviously just
emerged from a barber shop, for his
hair exuded a scent so unpleasant as
TO cause folks TO find other chairs.
Xxx *
Many Old World cities of captivating
beauty and ancient charm send the
visitor away recalling wildly among
other things ill-smelling streets. North
Africa possesses rough. primitive
beauty. Purple mountains rise against
the hluest of skies Allahs mysterious
gCOPiCs ltOul llCb-
: full civilization, move along the high
ways on camels and donkeys. The air
Is fresh and inyigorating, especially
In the morning and at twilight. For
some reason when the tourist ap-
4ss3roaches within a mile of a village or
@axnall town his nostrils are assailed by
what he soon learns Is a characteristic
odor OF the country Fresh killed ami
nhals and the Arabs way of cooking
them apparently account for the odor.
LNns%a + X
~SN4he average successful business and
professional man is usually willing to
hfp sambitious young people with ad-
vice. There are few men who have
arrived who are not bombarded with
!. requests for suggestions to help begin
pers. Artists are especially helpful to
" youngsters who seek their advice.
Parents and relatives of children send
~ drawings to the professionals with the
statement, Johnny copies very well,
=. don't you think. Here is a copy he
made of the Gibson girl--and isn't this
an exact likeness of Mutt?" Probably
go per cent of the drawings submitted
$ are copies. The ability to copy is not
. unusual and gives no line on the talent
''of the aspiring young artist. Any artist
y will tell you that the average young
person may be taught in time TO copy
fairly well or learn to make tech
nicalfy good reproduction of the human
body and its component parts. To Gre
q ate, to originate Is the worlds order
today. The creative faculty is not thrust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17
My Neighbor Says:

To thoroughly clean Soiled
hands, nothing is better than
few drops of olive oil rubbed on
before washing.
Biscuits a day old may be made
as soft and light as when first
baked If they are wrapped in a
towel and placed in colander
over a kettle Of boiling water.
Mildew may be removed from
white clothes with the following
solution: In each quart of water
(boiling) dissolve one tablespoon
of chloride of lime. Put the
clothes in and stir them contin-
ually until the mildew disap-
pears. then put them through
several waters and dry In the
sun.
When putting slip on
hanger put one small safety PIN
III each strap, then fasten the
small pins together with a larger
safety pin. The slip then will
not drop from the hangar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17
BRAIN TESTS

These intelligence tests are being
given at most of the leading universe
ties. Study them, try to answer them,
and. II you can't or are doubtful, refer
to the correct answers. This will give
you a slant on your mental rating.
The figures 0, /. 6, 8 and form fig
ures when turned upside down. All
remain the same except 6 and 9.
Below are numbers from ! TO 100.
Cross out every number which, when
turned upside down. will form differ
ent number Do not perform this by
inverting the paper Allow two min
utes. A new number may begin with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17

S l m p son attends
Ohio State Univer-
sity and until a
week ago was I'M
known. Today he
is known as the
wv orl dis fastest
human being" He
broke the l00-yard
dash record, his
time being Q 2-5
seconds. A friend
said to the writer,
wv h a t difference
does it make? Does
1t rate Importance
W h e II railroad
train s, airplanes,
automobiles, a II d
even Ia or S G 5, can
travail IA : I - ~ %
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mousselaine sauce made by beating two
yolkS OF eggs with one-half cup pow
dered sugar and Two tablespoons cherry
Juice. This mixture was put in upper
part of double boiler and cooked until
At thickened. Then she took it from the
ire. set in Ice water and beat for five
minutes. At serving time she folded in
one-half cup heavy cream beaten until
stiff.
Nancy might nave served cookies with
fresh cherries. WfLe " her care VI TINS
paper, inei0siaE u stamped, self addressed
rnVelops' asking Tor her IeaneI Tea Time
Dslnties."
tcopyrisht, 1929, Publishers Syndicate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17

FLOWERS. VARIOUSLY PLACED,
CONTINUE TO MAKE THEIR AP-
PEARANCE WITH A VARIETY OF
COSTUM-5. A CLUSTER OF MAS
TURTIUMS AT THE WAIST LINE
OF A NASTURTIUM-R RED CHIP
FON EVENING GOWN IS SHOWN
ABOVE AT THE LEFT. JUST BE-
Low IS SHOWN THE BERTHA OF
A MAUVE CHIFFON FROCK, HELD
IN PLACE BY PURPLE AND
MAUVE GARDENIAS. WITH A
RED AND WHITE STRIPED
SWEATER AND WHITE FLANNEL
COAT, ONE MAY WEAR A RED
AND A WHITE CARNATION. A
YELLOW LINEN FLOWER WITH
RED KID STRIPES AND LEAVES
MATCHES THE RED-BORDERED
YELLOW SILK SCARF AT THE
RIGHT. A RHINESTONE SHOUL-
DER STRAP RUNS THROUGH THE
HEART OF A LARGE TULLE
FLOWER BELOW THIS. A CLUSTER
OF YELLOW ROSES TO BE WORN
AT THE WAIST LINE AND A SIN
GLE ROSE TO BE CAUGHT LOW
ER DOWN ON THE SKIRT ARE
SHOWN AT THE LOWER RIGHT.
Of miniature size, and pansies are
enartest this season when they are of
Johnny jump-up size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17
NANCY PAGE
Steamed Cherry Roll
Delights Peter Page
BY FLORENCE LA GANKE.
BY FLORENCE LA GANKE.

Nancy was puzzling over the dinner
dessert. There was plenty of fresh fruit
in the market, but none of it was quite
good enough to be served as fruit by it.
self. Monday morning shopping is al
ways something of trial. She found
some cherries which were good enough
for pie or for cherry roll. Peter liked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17

TneTe Is a nnger-
ing memory about
perfumes W h &c h,
like certain songs,
revives cherished
incidents in life.
There is an illu-
sive, vaga b o n d
sort of fragrance
that stirS the i'm
a gination and in
spires thoughts Of
S C c t. d terraces
and m o onli z Int
trysts. The fore
going isn't bunk.
There is a vast
difference, though,
between delicate
fragrance and the
kind that Is d0lleed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17

Remember that the inverted number
must form an actual number that must
be different from the original number
Answers to above test:
Numbers which become new numbers
when inverted are: OIL, 06, 08, 90, 10,
Is, ID, 10, 60, 81, &c, 68, so, 81, IS,
SO, 90, 81, 96, SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17
The Sidewalks of Washington
BY THORNTON FISHER.

upon people. 1t may be acquired by
diligent attention and assiduous effort,
but mere copying will not produce re-
suits. A youngster may learn about
masses. shadows composition and per-
spective, but unless this knowledge is
employed for the purpose of revealing
an idea. the acquisition of the knowl-
edge will avail nothing. Probably Moth
ing is more difficult for the helpful
artist than the problem of explaining
the above TO the ambitious parents and
relatives.
= 4
A young fellow by the name of George
Simpson was in town Saturday. I'm
less the reader is sport enthusiast
this may mean nothing TO him or her.
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Sometimes they will sit there for quite
a while, but as they are not allowed to
talk, they usually make up in a hurry.
AT times, this situation appeals to their
sense of humor and they start laughing
and then it is an easy matter To for
give and forget" This little measure
Of discipline has reduced the chickering's
in our family and The children are
growing into agreeable. affectionate and
well disciplined little girls.
(Copyright 1929, Associated Editors. Inc1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17
PSYCHIC ADVENTURES OF
GREAT MEN AND WOMEN
fA1ND w o1VAAAN
Inner Guidance Led Ian Maclaren Alright Seemingly
Preposterous Journey.
By ]. p. GLASS.

recognize him. Rev. Watson held his
hand until he fell asleep. He had an
absolute conviction that he had been
guided by spiritual influence.
(Copyrieht, 1921
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17

Definitions.
Trammel: To hamper. 10 impede.
Pronto: At once, quickly.
Questions.
answered by Tomorrow Article.)
How did Eleonora Dori, the Florentine
woman, become the power behind the
French throne?
How did she oatwit Henry "?
What Queen did she completely con-
troll?
OF what was Eleonora accused?
How did she and her husband die?
tCopyrisht. 1921
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17
MOTHERS
Quarreling.
AND THEIR CHILDREN.

One Mother Says:
When my two small daughters get to
scrapping, I make them both sit on
chairs with their backs to each other
and tell them that they cannot get up
until they have kissed and made up"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17
Flowers i'm Dwarf Varieties
BY MARY MARSHALL.

SIN Fashion seems to have specialized in
0warf varieties Of flowers this season.
In marked contrast to the enormous
J blossoms of other seasons there are pop
pies, daisies and other colorful flowers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17

The United States. Germany and
Norway are leading Great Britain in
electricity production in proportion to
population.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17

The exotic fragrance of Mediter-
ranean night Is something never TO be
forgotten once 1t has been breathed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17
PINEAPPLE WHIP.

Heat one cup grated pineapple,
with one cup sugar and one cup
cold water and let simmer 10 or
Is minutes. Soak one table
spoon gelatin In one-eighth cup
cold water while the above Is
cooking. Mix this with hot pine
apple on taking it from fire and
cool. then add whites four eggs.
beaten stiff, and beat all till it
begins to harden. Pour into mold
~ harden. Serve With whipped
cream.
ORANGE AND PRUNE SALAD.
Steam one dozen large primes
until puffy, cool and pit. Cut in
quarters and mix with equal
quantity orange pulp cut into
small pieces. Put one tablespoon
any tart boiled dressing mixed
with whipped cream on each
serving. Serve on lettuce or not
as one chooses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17
GOLDFISH CAKES.

Soak goldfish in cold water until
it tastes fresh enough, squeeze
dry. Put through food chopper,
dry we'll. Mix with equal amount
OF hot, unSeasoned mashed po-
Iato, add two beaten eggs and
beat vigorously; season TO taste.
Drop from tablespoon into hot,
deep lard.
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MENU FOR A DAY.

BREAKFAST.
Sliced Bananas
Farina with Cream
Goldfish Balls. Catchup
Hot Buttered Toast
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Crab Meat Salad
Hot Rolls
Pineapple Whip
Cookies, Tea
DINNER.
Clear Soup
Lamb Chops
Green Peas
Buttered Beets
Delmonico Potatoes
Orange and Prune Salad
Crackers, Cheese, Coffee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-17

Of miniature size, and panSies are
emartest this season when they are of
Johnny jump-up size.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-09
City Items

A work meeting of the Woman's society of First Congregational church will be held Friday in the church parlors, beginning at 9:30 a. m. Surgical dressings for the New Britain hospital will be made. Luncheon will be served at 1c:30. Mrs. Stanley T. Goss is in charge of the luncheon.
 A surprise party was given in hon. or of Miss Florence Bolles Saturday evening at the home of her sister. Mrs. Herman Vogel, Jr. The occa- sion was her birthday anniversary. Games were played and buffet lunch served.
 A party was held yesterday in honor of Master Edward Rentz at his home. 9S Jubilee street. The oc- casion was in honor of his third birthday anniversary and Is of his little friends were present. He re- ceived many gifts. Games were play ed and lunch served.
 The police were notified last night by MT. Simons Of 1412 East street that sedan had been abandoned in lot across from his home. It was learned that the owner. Frank Brown, of 20 Smalley street. had gone fishing and left the car in the lot.
 Complaint was made to the police today by Mrs. Adele Freiheit of 313 Church street that some substance had been put on the door knob at her home, and she thought it was rat poison. An investigation is being made.
 Damage is done after school hours by boys. at the entrance to a build ing at 631 West Main street, accord ing to complaint to the police today. St. Elmo lodge. K. of P, will meet tomorrow night and work the rank of page on five candidates. The children's vacation fund will be discussed.
 Registrar and Mrs. Thomas J. Smith will leave shortly on west ern trip with San Francisco. Cal, as their destination. They will make the trip by way of Panama Canal. The Smiths will visit with relatives at the Golden Gate. John Reynolds. former resident of this city who now makes his home in New York, visited with friends here yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-09
Howard and StimsOn
 Talk Social Status

Washington, April 9 Pt-There was every indication today that the problem of the social status of Mrs. Edward Everett Gam, sister of Vice President Curtis. is to be very promptly brought to the attention Of the state department by the capitals diplomatic corps.
 Sir Esme Howard, British am bassador and dean of the corps which yesterday decided to ask the department for ruling to halt the controversy. made late afternoon engagement with Secretary Stimson today and it was understood the social problem was to be the topic for discussion.
 Sir Esme was designated by his foreign colleagues to put the ques- ton in view of the vice presidents objection to the prior ruling by Secretary Kellogg that Mrs. Gam should sit at formal tables on the far side of the wives of the diplo- mats.