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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-11
Today in
Washington History
BIZ DONALD A. CRAIG.

September II, 1S6l.--Daily and night
ly reconnoissances over the Potomac
River indicate that Gen. Beauregard's
Confederate Army, or at least the ad-
vance portion Of 1t, is constantly shift
ing its position. In military circles here
today the impression prevails that the
Confederates are now rnassing most Of
their troops between Fairfax Court
House and Leesburg.
1t Is thought here that Gen. Beaure-
gard may be contemplating q further
advance toward Washington, either di-
rectly In front Of the city or above or
below IL on the Potomac River. Gen.
Mcclellan Is preparing to meet him, re-
CARELESS OF the direction from which he
may come.
Confederate pickets have been dis
covered near Falls Church, but they
have been drawn in close to the boun-
diaries OF the village. There are indica-
tons that the troops which were ad-
vanced q few days ago by Beauregard
from Manassas Junction have now
taken up a position between Fairfax
Court House and Leesburg.
Military authorities here believe that
OSAANAoSA 4~oN3Sb 4ACo10C1b VI SOI-
federacy, has collected all the troops he
can and rushed them to Beauregard. It
is believed that Beauregards forces
have been greatly strengthened since
the battle Of Bull Run. The purpose
Of the Confederate general now seems
to be to provoke Mcclellan to leave his
intrenchments in front of Washington.
Apparently, however, Mcclellan has no
such idea, but intends to wait here to
see what moves the Confederates viii
make.
A Federal accommodating party Of
1000 men, including infantry, about 90
cavalrymen and Griffin,s United States
Light Battery, all under Col. Stevens of
the 10th New York, advanced today
from the camps near Chain Bridge up
the Leesburg turnpike as far as Lewins-
vile, seven miles, without meeting any
Confederates. Lieut.. oPe Of the Topo-
graphical Engineers made q sketch Of
the country.
On the return this party was en-
gagged by Confederates, who opened fire
with musketry and artillery from the
woods and cornflelds. The Federal
troops replied with artillery only. The
Federal loss was 2 killed and 10 wound
ed. The Confederate loss is not known.
The Federal troops in this skirmiSh
were selected portions of the Sd YER
mont, 10th New York, 9th Indiana and
a few small attachments from other
regiments,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-11
Classroom Teacher.

After the building had been erected
after superintendent have formulated
the course Of study, after the principal
has organized the schools ana as
trib,1ted the plans to the teachers, aIter
the Supervisors have conferred ana
handed down their interpretations OF
the courses to be followed, a1ter the
parents have held their meetings ana
offered their scheme OF assistance, tne
classroom teacher begins TO funcClon.
1Inon the classroom teacher the weight
Of the school bears down hard. And
upon the teachers attitude the whole
structure depends.
yet this very important teacher Is
very lightly regarded. No mention OF
hin-or hers made until the last
moment. Nov we must get some
teachers" Just as one wouid say,
Nov we must buy a handfm OF soup
Sometimes after erecting the grand
superstructure there Is very little
money left to pay the teacher, SO only
the cheapest variety can be purchased.
Nothing Kills an educational venture
sooner than a cheap teacher. WITH
out proper training, without vision, or
understanding, the teacher Is less than
helpful; he Is detrimental, devastating.
But well trained, high-grade teachers
cost money, and when the educational
committee reaches them money has BE-
come scarce.
OF course, the money and the rest Of
the thought that concerns the people
interested in schools and the children
who create the schools is all part Of
the thought Of the group. Tue teacher
comes last. Now, Just turn that the
other way about and make the teacher
the first thought, build the school about
q core of teacher-child idea, and the
school will be what 1t ought TO be-a
live, vital, creative force In the life OF
the community. There Is Q host OF
teachers, trained, intelligent, eager to
serve to the extent Of their ability, but
rarely is the opportunity offered them.
The building Is set against the
teacher. Rest rooms, study rooms, ordi-
nary comforts supplied to offlce workers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-11
Everyday Psychology
Self. Centered People.

Some want to know:
them.
2. whether or not they make good
first impressions on those they meet.
3. What it is that people like about
them.
4. What it is that people do not like
about them.
8; II their presence at party is
really desired.
9. What has interfered with their
success.
;. 2. How to persuade people to like
them.
8. How to tell when the PSYCHOLOGY
cal moment" has arrived.
Q. How to Great psychological mo-
10. How to tell whether or not they
have annoying mannerisms.
IL. Whether or not they rub people
the wrong way"
IL. Why they sometimes buy things
they do not really want.
Is. Why it Is that the more they do
for people, the less they seem to appre-
ciate it.
IA. Why they are too late in thinking
Of the right thing to say"
rs. How they might create an en-
Is. What their temperamental weak
nesses are
IL. why their opinions seem to carry
70 more weight than they do.
10. Whether or not It really pays TO
why do such questions come TO peo-
pies minds? Because, as rule, they
think too highly Of themselves.
(Congxight, 1e2o.l
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Ny Neighbor Says:

II you wax the coris Of your
grape Juice bottles the Juice viii
keep for years.
When making wafies, to In
sure their crispness, allow the
iron to heat five or six minutes
before pouring on the batter.
Windows may be quickly and
easily cleaned II rubbed with Q
wooden cloth that has been
wrlng out Of hot water and
moistened with kerosene. Pol
ish after q few minutes with
channels.
Croutons to be served with
soup may be made from small
pieces Of thoroughly dried bread
Drowned In Q corn pepper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-11

political jobs in the United States.
Huston was hardly 16 years old when
he was appointed substitute school
teacher in Harrison County, Ind. He
was Just past 10 when he was granted
q certificate Is o full-time teacher in
the same county.
Born e son Of one Of the pioneer Pres
bvterian ministers In Indiana, young
Huston earned enough money to pay for
his tuition ami books and conclude his
education ct Valparaiso, Ind.
Then he decided to stake his chances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-11
Cabbage An Gratin.

Arrange one small cooked cabbage
and three-9Qurths cupful Of grated
cheese In alternate layers Ia . baking
dish, season with one teaspoonful Of
salt, add one pint Of white sauce made
with three tablespoonftils Of butter or
bacon fat and three tablespoonful Of
Hour and one pint Of milk. Two table
spoonfuls Of cornstarch may be used In
place Of -four and one cupful OF water
In which the cabbage was boiled and
one cupftil Of milk In place Of all milk.
Cover with half a cupful Of butssred
bread crumbs. Bake until the crumbs
are brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-11
If Your Car Is average"

Reliable figures are now available TO
inform q woman driving an average"
car just what it costs her per year.
Unfortunately some of us scrape
tenders more often than others, and
sometimes we are forgetful about
changing the oil, having the car
creased, or perhaps looking at the bat
terry.
In the long run it is probably true,
however, that our care Of cars is at
least average, and the figures showing
average cost Of upkeep will be signifi-
cant for us.
We trust you win be astounded TO
learn that it costs motorists the sum
Of $4,000, O00, 900 to run and maintain
their cars for q year. At least that Gas
the cost in 1928, and this year 1t
promises to be higher.
There are more than 21,000,000 cars
In this country, 80 that means the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-11

Take Claudius
Hart Huston, for
instance, the man
who will be the
next chairman Of
the Republican ma
tional committee.
Something like that
happened to him.
He might have
been an unheard-
Of school teacher
today If things had
broken O little Diff
ferently for him.
Instead he Is one
Of the country's
recognized big BUSH
ness men and is
soon to take over
nne of the biggest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-11

cause, like X-ray burns, exposure to
extremes of heat Gas in the case of
professional cooks), or cold, or to some
skin disease. The congestion is marked
and should be treated by physician.
In the average mild case of enlarged
capillaries on the nose, however, it is
often possible to arrest or remedy the
condition by regulating ones diet and
using correct local treatments. Stimu-
lating beverages, including strong tea
and coffee, should be taboo. Ones food
should be plainly cooked, without spices
and high seasoning. There must be q
goodly proportion Of raw fruits and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-11
Veins az Blemishes.

The most familiar skin blemishes In
volve the oil or sweat glands (pores),
but there Is another type Of defect that
blood vessels just under the skin. This
trouble Is not often seen in the teens
or 20s, but Is quite common in mid
die life or later. A red network Is OBJ
servable on the sides Of the nostrils
which may extend to the cheeks
Sometimes the appearance of this blem-
ish Is easily traceable to an external
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-11

7 IFE 70 that way-a man gets break
and his whole future Is charted in
q course entirely different from what he
thought It would probably be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-11

riterate folk Of old England could
claim "benefit OF clergy II convicted
of any Of . certain class OF crimes and
could not be put To death II only they
could read.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-11

One mother says:
Baby loves the little cuddly animals
made from white flannel and turkish
toweling very dearly. But after few
months "wooling" they get very badly
soiled and are not at to play with. I
have found It very easy to clean them
by making q thick paste OF corn starch
with o small amount Of water, which
brush it on and shake wei, leaving the
toy like new.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-25

lack of room and the danger from passing cars. With wider street there the possibility for parking will be greater; and unless there are no-parking signs affixed whereabouts it will not necessarily mean more room for automobiles in motion.
 The south side Of West Main street, from the park entrance to South High street as far as the law allows. already is something of a parking rendezvous. More room on the north side of the street will pro- vide parking space there also. Then We will have two lines Of parked cars instead Of one. The outlook is not good unless the city is intent upon widening streets in order 10 furnish free parking space.
 Parkers must park somewhere. but the city Is not in duty bound to go to considerable expense to pro- vide the parking territory. T. that is not the ultimate object then the plan IS good,
New Britain herald., 1929-03-25
OUR CHANGING II.GISIATtRE,

News .lom the Leg stature must compete with all the other news in the public prints, and as none Of the learned legislators has created scandal nor startled the state by un- statesmanike language, the news paper headings over most of the legislative attainments have been no larger than over other intelligence Of less fundamental importance.
 But there have been some days when the Legislature was quite sue cesstul in competing with the MeXi- can revolution. unfortunate aviators, motor accidents and such like, In inc opinion O. veteran legislators the present session has been one Of the lyellest in decades. The s<irnHshes to which he refers, of course. concerned the frank espous- als made during public hearings and in a few eases the equally frank remarks that filled the air at regular meetings Of the states parliament. The public, If not alarmed, at least enjoyed them.
 Verbal battles Of considerable inn portancc remain upon the horizon before The body leaves the scene. II does not require the abilities Of veteran legislators" 10 impress Upon us the fact that on the whole the Legislature has not as yet pass ed many important laws. This years gathering is inclined to be conserya- tjAo; lUt it has been noticed that bills which a few sessions 10 the rear would have been regarded IS with oUt q shred Of merit have bcgn re- crIyius Ear greater support than cler before. Which leads Us 10 the con ,jntiou 'Na' 'hp utra-conseryatiyys are moi m as great d majority as u-'d to h. in" ease. If thc ir-i5lu- tW' ayeuratoIy reflects public opinion that must ba chA1slug.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-25
25 Fears Ago Today

The Herald is permitted 10 an- nounce that the Hon. r. Corbin has placed his signature on contract for the equipment of the tower of the South Congregational church with the best set of chimes that can be procured in America. He has long had this ln mind, and his gift would be a companion to that of the $2o,- 000 organ he recently gave. The church director of music is seeking information concerning the best chime makers and has settled on Meneely X Co. of Watervliet, N. Y. The chimes will consist of l4 bells. weighing approximately 1',000 pounds. It will be connected with the organ. a unique feature. h. stallation is expected by early fall.
 The first meeting of the committee of 50 to work on Burritt memorial held it's first meeting last night and elected Marctls White chairman. r. G. platt is on the finance committee.
 The city has secured a reduction in its new contract with the Wols- Each Co.,, for lighting the city dur ing the coming year. This year the payment will bc only s2,35o
 Mr, and Mrs. F. c. platt and Mir. and Mrs. C. J. Parker have return cd from the south.
 Hon. A. J. Sloper and Harold T. Sloper went 10 New York today 10 see William Sloper and C. B. stan ley aboard the Cedric.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-25

c. What is the Church of Eng land, from when does it date. and what is its present attitude toward the Roman Catholic church? A. The national Church of Eng land as by law established, may be regarded as a product of the Protes- tant Reformation, and from that point of view its history my be held to begin with the refusal of Henry VIII to own further allegiance to Pope, with the resultant declaration that the King was the head of the Church in his dominions (although present English Sovereigns do not assume such a title as head of the church'D. The theology of the Church of England is in general harmony with Protestantism, but in government it claims to have re- tained in unbroken succession from the Apostles and hence from Christ himself. the three major orders of bishop. priest and deacon: in ritual and worship 1t maintains a uniform order of church service, parts of which are derived immediately from ancient and medieval rituals. Many Anglican writers regard the Refor- history of the Church of England, which did not interrupt its hist oric continuity. which is held to date from Augustine or even the old Celtic church. A number of the so- called high church" party look upon the Reformation as a serious mistake, if not as a crime. and many of them look toward a closer ap- proach to the Eastern Orthodox churches and the Church of Rome and eventually re-unting with Rome though refusing to recognize the infallibiiity of the Pope of Rome even if his primacy among equals is admitted); out this movement has very vigorous opposition from the other party in the church which places emphasis upon the "protes. tant" character of the Church of England.
 Q. How many Jews are there in New York, city, the United States and the world?
 A. There are approximately l,- 765,0 900 Jews in New York city;
 4.22S.000 in the United States and 10, ,630.0 900 in the world
 Q. What species of snake is largest? San they swallow a whole 1 COW?
 A. The largest snakes are py- thons. found in the Philippines. They have been known to swallow small water deer. which are about the size of dog. but they cannot swal- low objects the size of a COW. c. Where was the first public school in the United States founded :?
 A, The Boston Latin school es- tablished in 1895 in Boston, Mass.
 was the first public school in the United States.
 .. What is the area of the Great Salt Lake?
 A. 2,aS0 square miles.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-25

and restoring this fine piece of archt- lecture. An object which have be- come commonplace due to it's cover ing of soot has doubtless blinded many to the fact that it is an archi- tectural achievement and has pos abilities of even greater beauty
 An opportunity is now at hand with the removal of the Masonic lodges from the top floor to remodel this well proportioned room and make use of it for our growing com- mon council. The present council room and adjacent rooms would make excellent quarters for the city court which now holds forth in the railroad yards.
 In connection with these improve ments the present inadequate and pitiful elevator with its winding staircase should be removed and a respectable elevator and monument al staircase installed and located to allow for lobby space on the ground floor which also is needed.
 As further suggestion why not spread the general renovation of this building to it's drab setting or rather foreground across the street, sonc- times alluded to as Central Park" Perhaps if our Victory, Peace, or what have you, monument were out of the picture more people would then be enabled to appreciate the work of Stanford White. Not only could the monument stand dressing down, but a good bit of the general industrial display such as conduct or's shanty, vent shaft. comfort station canopies, ash cans, town post, recruiting signs, non-Worklng foun- tains skylights. light standards hy- drants hitching posts, track grease cans, nondescript switch boxes. flag pole without a flag, various traffic signs, trolley poles, dried mp me- morial wreaths and crlss-cross side- walks which lead nowhere. In fact everything but useful benches which are conspicuous by their absence.
 Peace has dropped her olive branch, and glded Victory glorifies the electric glim.
 Yours truly,
 EARLE k. BISHOP
New Britain herald., 1929-03-25

trots on this instrument; which is like attempting to make a dignified elephant dance. It can't be done without invidious comparisons with a quick action jazz orchestra.
 On the other hand, the complaint is made that the reason the public doesn't attend real organ recitals in large numbers but Is willing to listen to the Ramona" type of music by the popular" theater or sanists is because the former are high brow. It is difficult to meet this contention without admitting that real organ music is bound to be high brow. and to enjoy it the pub lie must be able to appreciate it. But
 it cannot be said that the theater oreanists and the organ schools" which try to teach embryonic or sanists to play jazz on the organ are exceedingly popular. The public senses. by aid of instinct, that they are trying to do something with the organ that is not meant for the in- strument Despite all the ballyhoo over the radio and through other means regarding the distinguished organists" who will now play Victor Herbert there is goodnatured laugh all around.
 The pipe organ must pull itself up by it's own strength. Its practitioners at the consoles need not be dis ouraged. Let them be consistently good and consistently frequent, with reasonable publicity, and the people will grow 10 like it.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-25

dry law would not have been strengthened with the Jones amendment after the Hoover cleo ton. Mr. Smith during the cam- paign not only aroused the fighting spirit of the west. but he also aroused the fighting spirit of the drys; and the latter spirit. unfor- tunately, remains after the cam- paign. In other words, to borrow from the vernacular Mr. Smith started something that the drys are in a position to finish"
 The Jones five and ten law. meaning five years in prison and s1Q.0oO in f1nes-is the most drastic dry law on the books, Federal judges are supposed to exercise
 Judgment under it. but let a federal judge be tanatically dry-as many Of them are-and one needs to eX- poet little less than the limit in most cases 1t is safe 10 assume that there would not have been Jones law had Nr. smith not made the wet and dry issue the major argument during the last campaign. The only thing the vets are Justified in hop ing for is that the federal courts may become clogeed with eases. But here Mr. Hoover comes forward with an investigating committee with one of its objects the determination whether more federal courts and federal judges are needed, And for the first time in history there now IS q federal Jail ests bIished on Man 1 haitian Island.
 The dry law now no longer is merely a noble experiment., II has come 10 a showdown. The next four years will or ought to, determine whether it can be enforced. If the drys cannot make headWay with such stringent legislation as the Jones law on their side then the { case Is hopeless. Mr. Hoover and MT. Jones don't think it is hopeless. They at least realize that never since tho dry law went on the books have tho vets been so thoroughly scared. And prices of good liquor { are said 10 be going up alarminsly.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-25
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any question Of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue. Washington. D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive . per. sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are fidential.-Editor.
 Q. How long did the Russo Japanese War last?
 A. It began February S, 1904, and ended with the signing of the Treaty of Peace at Portsmouth. New Hampshire, September 5, 1905.
 Q. How long is the equator'
 A. Approximately 249o2 miles.
 Q. Are there any glla monsters in the United States?
 A. These poisonous lizards are found in the sandy deserts of Ari- zona, New Mexico and Texas.
 Q. Do coal ashes fertilize the soil?
 A. No: but they tighten it.
 c. Did Baroara La Marr's adopt d son sonny" play the part cf Sonny Boy in The Singing Fool"?
 A. She has an adopted son called sonny but he did not play the part of sonny Boy" That part was played by David Lee. The adopted sons real name was Marvin CarNille and since Miss La Narr's death in 1926 he has been adopted by Zasu Pitts.
 .. Who was the first woman in the United states 10 pay the death penalty for crime
 A. She was F,lizah beth Emby who was executed in 1908 in Penn sylvania,
 Q. What is the population Of the United States?
 !. The estimated population for 1928 is 120,n13.ooo.
 q. Who produced the first talk ing pictures?
 A. Thomas A Edison in 1913.
 c. In what direction does a yes sel passing through the Panama Canal from the Atlantic 10 the Pa- cific Ocean travel?
 A. Southeast.
 Q. Is Maude Adams living?
 A. Yes. Her address is Empire Theater. New York city.
 .. What does the cry of q gi- raffe sound like?
 A. They are mute, and the only sound they make is a cough. Q. Was Jack Dempsey ever knocked out in g fight? 4. He was knocked out only once. by man known as Pueblo Fireman whose real name was Jim Flynn.
 .. What is the weight of cubic foot of gold? A. 1905 pounds.