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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28
Today in
Washington History
By DONALD A. CRAIG.

August 20, 1869.-In this city ant
throughout the Nation much interes
has been aroused by the recent call fol-
convention in st. Louis to consider
the. question Of removing the Nationa
( Capital to that city. Some of the news
papers in other cities which at first fel
into line with the proposal to move the
Capital away from Washington are now
withdrawing from it.
In an edition that has just reached
this city the Cincinnati Gazette. which
has furnished much of the material
used by those favoring removal, declares
that the movement shows no sign OF be-
ing successful. At one time this news
paper seemed to think that the proper
place for the Capital was in Ohio, but
it has since come to the conclusion that
it is idle to talk of fixing central
point for the Capital when the Nation
is in formative state and the center OF
population is nowhere.
The present proposition for the re-
moval of the seat of Government to st
Louis was started by the Chicago Tri-
bune. The st. Louis papers at first
fought shy of 1t as a piece of banter
but spectators in st. Louis bit eagerly
The Washington Star says today: THE
Tribune, with its tongue in its cheek
worked the thing up as industriously
and with as keen relish for the fun OF
the pother it was creating as ever the
New York Herald did in trotting out a
brand-new candidate for the presi-
dency."
While the st. Louis convention" is
not likely to amount to much. The
Washington Star thinks the question
will come up again in a more definite
form.
But Washington in the meantime
has the opportunity afforded to put its
best foot forward" The Star says. 1T
IS significant that the press of the coun-
try, whether faVoring or disappearing
the project of removal have taken occa-
sion to berate Washington. Unani-
mOusly they set Washington down as a
most unattractive and infelicitous place
for the seat of Government, to be en-
dured and tolerated only on account OF
the cost of removal and the difficulty OF
fXlng upon proper site elsewhere.
1T is necessary now for our citizens
to put this argument for removal out of
the hands OF our opponents as speedily
as poSsible-at once. indeed The mud
and dust OF Washington must be put
under by paving on n comprehensive
scale, the canal must be cleaned. .
the miserable market sheds of Pennsyl-
vania avenue must cease to be an eve
sore. the nuisance of hogs running at
large in the street, which causes such
establishment to strangers, must be
abated."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28
The Sidewalks of Washington
BY THORNTON FISHER.

Somehow, we are convinced that age
is mental.
Apropos of the foregoing, a Paris
scientist declares that life may be pro-
longed indefinitely. This should be
good news for those old folks who ere
fond of splashing around in the foun-
tain of youth. In few years we may
read the following:
MIR. Lewis Mink, the famous automo-
bile and airplane magnate, said when
interviewed: My early life was strug-
gle until 7 reached the age OF 90. was
we're times when despaired of achiev-
ing my ambitions. I remember at rs
failed. The banks refused to help me
and 1 had to start anew. Now, at LOG
wears of age, am on my feet, with
sock full of money. Every morning l
nlav six sets of tennis with other young
sters. I have deliberately refrained
from marrying until felt equal to sup
porting a wife. I look forward TO the
next 20 years as the most productive o1
my life"
".Joseph Zulk and Miss Ann Filz
eloped to Rockville. last night, and were
married. Mr.. Zulk is 155 years old ana
his bride las. The brides parents, al
though surprised at the suddenness OF
the marriage, have given parental bless
ing. Mr.. Zulk has just started In ousl-
ness in Washington"
much surprise was occasioned when
Amos Flick, aged 203, married the
Youthful Miss Clack, who was ITO last
May. It will be recalled that MISS
Clack was engaged to member OF the
diplomatic corps last year. Her parents
objected to the union and the engage
ment was dissolved"
x \ X \
John ]. Goofus, the famous in
ventor, has announced a competitive
examination for the youths Of the Ma.
ton. Only those between the ages OF
go and rs will be eligible. The success
full young man will receive a scholar
ship. He may choose the college he
wishes to attend"
y y X X
zone of the youngest bank presidents
is Henry P Pickus. Mr.. Pickus Is ITO
years old and began his career as a
bank messenger at the age OF no."
X X X X
Jeremiah Tibbs was arrested yester-
day for driving an automobile. It seems
that Tibbs had no license to drive, be-
ing under age. TibbS said he was 90,
when as a matter Of fact he Is but 80.
He was fined $25.
Clifford F. Smook was knocked down
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28
Your Baby and Mine
BIZ MYRTLE MEYER EBDRED

Mrs. c. writes: THANK you so
much for your feeding leafiet. 1t is
wonderful and I am going to follow 1t
all the way through. Are there any
rules you can give me for making my
child well-behaved? Honestly, 1t
sickenS me to see the way some chill
dren are allowed to behave. Some
mothers think 1t Is funny when chill
dren are impudent to older women and
hit another child with anything that
is handy.
when my little girl gets old enough
to realize that she needs spending
money, her daddy and are going to
give her S cents a day. Then intend
to teach her to spend a little and save
a little. We are going to give her small
tasks to perform, If it is only putting
her chair away, and If she fails to do
this she forfeits her pay. Is this a
good plan, Mrs. Eldred? I am so anx-
ious to make her dear little girl. Tor
have seen so many of the other kind.
We love her dearly, as We lost our lit
tie boy, and are trying our best to curb
her displays of temper She Is only B
months old. She eats her cereal from
q spoon and drinks all water from
cup"
Answer.-As I read your letter
through, had various visions Of your
daughter ranging from child OF 4
years to one Of 6 or Z. It came as a
real shock to discover that she Is only
S months old. "aer displays of temper
at this age are Of relative lninportance
and viii be "curbed" If they are ignored.
Don't let her think she is having q
display of temper or that she profits
by it, and she'll soon ind such conduct
useless.
There are no rules for good behavior.
Children cannot be little models Of de-
pertinent. They grow gradually, not
| all at once, and their behavior changes
, from year to year. II their "smarti-
! ness" is laughed at, they continue to
be "smarty" If they md that people
disapprove Of what they are doing, they
| will soon end 1t (unless by so doing
they set unusual attentioa).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28
Various Types of Tuck-In Blouses
BY MARY MARSHALL.

have to stir ourselves from the COM
Portable rut in which we have been
resting for six or seven years, and learn
some new tricks In wearing our clothes.
After all, one-piece dresses are much
easier to wear and to adjust than two
piece costumes, and warehouses are
less complicated than tuck-ins. No
matter how cleverly made and precisely
adjusted. the blouse that tucks In at
or slightly below the normal waistline
presents problems that do not exist
when a one-piece dress is worn.
Some of the new suits presented by
the Paris dressmakers were made with
two accompanying blouses. One Of
these is usually of the 'shirtwaist" sort
made OF shantung or silk crepe. and
the other is knitted jumper that may
be worn as an overblouse II you like.
There are knitted Shetland blouses of
the tuck-in sort to wear with tweed
suits.
This weeks circular gives a pattern
for a child's hat, with directions for
making and sketch of the original. If
you would like a copy. please send a
stamped. self-addressed envelope to
Mary Marshall, care of this paper, and
1t will be forwarded to you.
(Copyright, 1929
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28
WADDi MILLER WA s
az NEAnC ON


one felt sorry for his young bride. Any
girl who would marry an old man like
that was after his money and not his
affection. although the cornet player
was as poor as a church mouse.
At SO man was supposed to need
help in crossing the street.
The other day a ruddy-cheeked man
and his wife arrived in Washington.
There was a sparkle in his eye and q
spring to his walk He was attired in
a knickerbocker suit, and his wife's
skirt-well. who do you suppose they
were? Mr.. and Mrs. Sellers. Mr. Sell
ers Is still president of the old home
bank. and Mrs. Sellers is going to Eu-
rope in a few Weeks-alone.
The first thing the 75-year-old banker
asked was, Where is the nearest golf
course?" Mrs. Sellers asked us to
recommend beauty parlor. They had
just motored to the city from their
home, nearly thousand miles away.
Her husband found a course and played
80 holes the day after his long journey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28
Lessons in English
By w. L. GORDON.

Words often misuSed: Do not say,
1.-THE speech was replete in hunor."
Say, "replete with"
often mispronounced: Billet-doux.
Pronounce bil-edoo, as in BILL as
in let" 90 as in TOOL" accent last
syllable.
often misspelled: Chorus; note the
CHI.
Synonyms: Obstruction, barrier. bar
ricade, hindrance obstacle, impeachment.
Word study: Use word three times
and it is yours" Let us increase our
vocabulary by mastering one word each
day. Todays word: Panacea; remedy
for all diseases; a cure-all. 1T may
be the panacea for the evils Of So
ciety"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28
Compound Salad.

Remove the outer leaves from large,
firm head Of lettuce, separate the heart
leaves and wipe with damp cloth. Ar
range them on shallow serving dish
and arrange among the leaves Julienne
strips of cold cooked carrots and tur-
nips, small cubes of cold cooked beets
and cucumber, and rings cut from small
onions. Chill and just before serving
pour over a salad dressing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28
TAPIOCA PUDDING.

Mix in double boiler two
thirds cupful of sugar and one
tablespoonful Of cocoa. Add
three cupfuls of boiling water or
two cupfuls Of boiling water and
one cupful of milk. When 1t
boils add two-thirds cupful Of
tapioca and stir often until tapi-
oca is clear and thoroughly cook
ed. A small piece Of butter is an
Improvement, but not necessary.
Add one teaspoonful Of vanilla
and put away to cool. Nice with
milk or cream.
Butterscotch sauce - Cook to-
gether in double boiler one cupful
sugar, one cupful. dark corn sirup,
one cupful cream or top milk.
Cook hour, stir once or twice,
then beat into sauce two table,
spoonfuls butter and one tea
spoonful vanilla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28
FRUIT SALAD.

Put one slice Of canned pine
apple on a bed Of lettuce and
garnish with three sections OF
grapefruit, four Of orange. Chill
and dress just before serving with
French dressing made by mixing
the following ingredients thor
oughly: Three tablespoonful OF
lemon Juice, three tablespoonful
orange juice, four tablespoonful
oil. one tablespoonful sugar, one
fourth teaSpoonful salt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28

deep bevel outlining it, but there is a
quality about this entire grouping which
is appealing.
First of all, it is practical; second,
it is simple, and third, its simplicity
allows it to be used in small room
without giving the appearance OF
croWding.
Soft green. egg shell. turquoise or
light coral might be used for finish,
just touches of silver or gold in the
way of knobs. edges or landings
furnishing the decoration.
The walls in the room in which this
is used should be in contrast to the
predominating shade in the finish.
Copyright. 1921
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Clifford F. smook was knocked dow

Oy an auto at rOuI-
tenth and the Ave-
nue. yesterday. Mr..
Smook, a middle
aged man of 800,
was crossing the
street. The doc
tors say that only
his excellent con-
stitution saved him
from instant death.
It will be remem-
bered that Mr..
Smook's daughter
had her coming
out party recently.
She was las when
she married the
attache of the
Patagonian lega-
fi0n -
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Home i'm Good Taste
, BY SARA HILAND.

There is no use talking! Modernism
is laying a firm hand upon us and
slowly drawing us to itself In spite
Of prejudices, we are gradually incor-
porating bits of this type of furniture,
accessories. ETC., into our rooms and
almost before we realize it we are
sponsoring. a style that we had here
tofore looked at askance.
In the illustration Is dressing table,
very severe in line. Of course. and the
mirror above 1t has no frame, Just a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28

When We were in the leap-frog and
marbles age. when our sole responsible
ity was parsing sentences and our most
vexatious problem was washing behind
the ears and keeping our neck spic-
and-span. man of 40 was supposed to
be too proud to play. He was presumed
to have reached the age of wisdom,
dignity and chin whiskers.
The widest imagination would never
have pictured Mr.. Sellers. president OF
the local bank. in knickerbockers, whal-
ing small ball around a meticulously
nurtured lot.
Old Mrs. Sellers-she was said by
some gossip mongers to be 39-sat on
her shaded porch and crocheted. The
evil device of time had erased the bloom
OF young womanhood from her figure
and features, and she had long since
resigned herself to the task of facing
the bleakness and desolation of age.
Mr.. Lynd. who owned the bookstore,
admitted that he was As. He suffered
terribly from the govt and often had to
leave the store in charge of an assist
ant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28
Ham and Corn Fritters.

Scrape six large ears of corn and add
to it two beaten egg yolks, one cupful Of
-four one teaspoonful of salt, a pinch
of paprika, one teaspoonful of baking
powder and one cupful Of minced ham
Fold in the two egg whites, beaten stiff
and fry in hot fat. Drain on paper
These are delicious and savory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28
Cottage Cheese Mold.

Soften two tablespoonful Of granu-
lated gelatin In four tablespoonfuls of
cold water for five minutes; then dis
solve over hot water. Add one pint of
cottage cheese, one cupful Of milk, two
teaspoonfuls of salt. half cupful of
pimento or green pepper. chopped fine,
and one-fourth teaspoonful of sayenne
pepper Mix thoroughly and lace in a
mold which has been rinsed with cold
water. When firm turn out. slice, and
serve on lettuce, romaine or watercreSS
with French dressing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28

The revival of the tuck-in blouse
Is a fact that stands out prominently
in any account of the recent display of
Autumn clothes by dressmakers in
Paris. There are not only blouses of
this type for sports and street wear, for
wear with tweeds and jerseys. but there
are tuck-in blouses of the more formal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28
MFR. FeemSter, our

Mr.. Feenster, oul
druggist. was the
same age. He was
known as "Old Man
Feemster." Waddy
Miller was freight
agent. and it was
pitiful to see this
man, at SO. lifting
heavy boxes and
barrels at the de-
pot.
There was a fell
low who played a
cornet in Sunday
school. When ne
was married at the
age of SO. mali
cious tongues be-
gan wagging In
fnuy11 and every
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OATMEAL MUFFINS.

One cupful Of raw rolled oats
soaked in three fourths cupful of
sour milk. one-half cupful Of
flour, one-half cupful of sugar,
one egg. little salt, one-half tea
spoonful of soda,
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Georgian Sweet Potatoes,

Pare and boil some sweet potatoes
until done. Mash and season highly
with cinnamon, mace and allspice, also
butter and cream or milk If needed
Add some finely chopped nuts. Cider
or ginger ale gives a fine flavor. Serve
laIaA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-28
LUNCHEON.

Toasted sardine sandwiches,
fruit salad, hot BURBERRY mullins,
tea.
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MENU FOR A DAY.
BREAKFAST.

Sliced peaches, boiled rice with
cream. creamed Clipped beef on
toast, oatmeal mullins, coffee.
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DINNER

Consomme, pot roast Of beef,
parsley, potatoes, green corn,
Waldorf salad, tapioca pudding,
butterscotch sauce, coffee.
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sort. to be worn with velvet suits for
afternoon occasions. Often there are
sweaters made to be worn with the hip
band under the belt of the skirt
This is just one more phase of the
really drastic change that has come in
fashions-a change that is far more
extensive than most women as yet
realize Quite obviously We shall all
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-06-22
Editorial Comment
BRAKE RODS TO LIMOUSINES
York Herald Tribune)

0NeW YORK herald 1rlDune)
Almost as devastating as the news that COW punchers
have taken to Fords is the announcement of the chief of
police for the New York Central railroad that hoboes
In the east have abandoned the brake rods and are now
touring the country by automobile. Thus one by one do
the institutions of romance surrender to the pitiless ad-
vance Of the machine.
Riding the rods" has never received the attention it
deserves in the literature of derring-do. It's audacity has
been obscured by the natural tendency of organized So
ciety to side with the railroad bulls" in their warfare up
on it. But now that it is falling into disuse it may come
into its own as marking a distinct chapter in the romance
of developing America.
For. In the absence of other means of free transporta-
ton, how else could the impecunious adventurer cover
the vast distances on this continent, how else could he
swell the ranks Of labor as the demand arose in wheat
field and lumber camp or in any of the far-away places
OF productive effort? It has been habitual to associate
this manner Of travel with tramps and hoboes and there
fore to think Of it as contributing merely to the con-
venlence OF parasites. But if the truth were known we
should probably discover that most of the humber
classes OF labor have been depending upon it for their
mobility and that riding the rods has been q factor of
real importance in the distribution of man power where
1t has been most, needed.
But aside from its social and economic significance,
picture the risks 1t entails. Clinging to the under side OF
q railway car making 60 miles an hour, being stung by
pebbles from the right-of-way with the speed of bullets,
listening to the roar Of death two feet below, will stand
comparison with the ordeal Of a pony express rider gall
looping last sniping Indians or with that of the air mail
carrier surrounding q snowstorm over the Alleghenies.
ana to think that the heroes of the rods are now hitch
mixing! Soft times. degenerate days.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-06-22

DEPARTMENT OF JUsrICE

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
On June %. 1870, congress pro-
vided Tor organization Of the depart
ment of justice.
This unit is one of the executive
departments Of the United States. at
the head Of which Is the attorney
general, appointed by the president
Tor a term Of four years.
Although the office of attorney
general was created in 1859 and the
incumbent Of the office was from the
first 9 member Of the cabinet. it was
not until 1870 that congress erected
the office into q separate department,
BY the act Of June ~ Of that year
the several officers Of the fedora
government. Of whom there were some
hall dozen or more, were placed under
the supervision Of the attorney an
eral, with the hope Of bringing about
greater uniformity in the construction
and application Of the laws.
The attorney general is the legal
representative Of the United States ia
cases Of law and he Is charged With
the general supervision Of the U. s.
district attorneys and marshais
Among the other duties Of the depart
ment Of justice are the supervision
Of the penal ana reformatory institu-
lions OF the United States and ecnm .
mendetion Of judicial appointments.
In 1870 the office Of solicitor een-
eral was created. the incumbent heine
ranked IS the second officer Of the
department. Yhe act Of 1870 also
transferred to the new department 81
Justice the solicitors from the inter-
Tor, treasury and navy departments
and the examiner Of claims from the
state department.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-06-22
FOREIGN TARIFF PROTESTS
(Washington Starr

SV~Ak
france has formally protested to the state department
against the proposal to increase the American tariff on
certain French products imported into the United States.
Oii'claI protests have also been lodged with Secretary
Stimson by Spain. Italy and Persia. In all four of these
countries there are urgent demands for retaliatory action
against American goods. In this hemisphere, Canada and
argentina are perhaps in even angrier mood. Altogether
more Cnan q dozen different governments have formally
or informally caused 1t to be known at Washington that
OUT protected new tariffs are obnoxious to them. OBJ
Jectlon 10 the Hawley bills increase is. like the shot fired
at Lexington. ringing around the world.
The senate finance committee has lust begun hearings
WIN q view to approval or amendment OF the altitudinous
HaWley measure recently passed by the house. Senator
Smoot and his colleagues are bound to weigh carefully
tnls sweline volume Of indignation which is rising against
projected boosts IN the whole American tariff structure
Iney Will need to remember that protest emanates from
our best customers. now our friends but in temper to be-
come our economic foes.
Congress has specialized. during the extra session now
MISREPRESENTATION to 4 tenlpestuous close, that it is no
.eSpecter OF the person or wishes of the president. MIR.
fooveTs message TO the session OH April Is specifically
admonlshed moderation In new tariff legislation. as far
Is the susceptbilities and interests of foreign countries
are concerned. None knows better than the former
secretary Of commerce what 1t can cost the United States
II those sasceptibilities are ignored and those interests
inconsiderately violated.
II goes without saying that America First" must be
the guiding motive Of our tariff makers. But in needing
It. they must also be actuated by the rule or reason. That
rule pertains to our international relations in high degree.
II Uncle Sans vast stake Of ten billion dollars q wear in
Iofelgn traders TO be maintained-to say nothing Of ex-
pandlng 1.-THE sooner congress realizes the necessity
OF Q square deal Tor orr overseas ~neighbors, the better for
all concerned.
The senate finance committee and the senate itself
have an opportunity, which amounts to a duty, to see
that American export trade b not hamstrune by the Haw-
ley -6moot tariff bill. A situation has arisen wherein we
can easily cut OF our nose to spite our own face.