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cream or other toned net. BY stretch
ing the term net we can use theatrical
gauze for the foundation.
Chairbacks of Brussels net with the
design in linen applique are handsome.
A dainty table scarf is made in the
same way. It can be of two colors that
are emphasized in the decorations of a
room. A cedar-toned net with soft
greensline applique will fit in with al
most any color scheme. In the chair
back 1t is smart to have the entire
color scheme to match the color of the
upholstery fabric.
Charming lampshades are made of
rather heavy net, with the linen design
forming border encircling the lower
part. Make a pattern of the lampShade
frame. Basic the net to the pattern.
Bind the edges or whip them so they
will be firm. Sew the linen border down
in position. Line the shade with silk.
Basic the two parts together so that
the net fits the lining perfectly The
net should be cut in one piece, and the
in either.
Fit the shade over the frame, which
has had every portion wound with the
lining silk Sew the shade cover to the
frame along upper and lower rim and
sew or glue on a gimp binding. The
entire shade must be sufficiently sheer
for the light to penetrate pleasingly.
The pattern can be used for any kind
of applique work, although designed es-
pecially for net applique. To secure the
pattern, inclose cents in stamps in a
self-addressed and stamped envelope.
Inclose in an envelope directed to
Lydia lie Baron Walker, care of this
paper.
copyright, 1sso)
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BEDTIME STORIES By :. r ssssa!:

you'll grow to be as good-looking as
he is"
At that, Jerry Muskrat pulled him
self up and tried to look important. But
IL was very difficult to feel as important
as he tried to look. when he realized
that all these youngsters running around
were his and yet they were perfect
strangers One by one they were intro
duced, but for the life of him Jerry
couldn't tell which one he had met and
which he hadn't before half of them
had been introduced
They all look alike, don't they?" he
ventured.
Nothing Of the kind!" retorted Mrs.
Muskrat sharply. How can you say
such a thing, Jerry Muskrat? Some
look like you and some look like me and
some don't look like either of us"
They don't any of them look like
either of us, so far as can see," ven-
tured Jerry.
What do you mean?" snapped Mrs.
Muskrat.
well, their coats are not the same
color as ours" replied Jerry. They're
not brown like ours. They look to me
gray. BY the way, that reminds me.
When saw them last they didn't have
any fur coats
Mrs. Muskrat whirled like a flash.
nlanded.
We'll, I didn't exactly see them. /"
explained Jerry. but I touched them.
And they certainly didn't have any fur
coats"
"when?" demanded Mrs. Muskrat
again.
oh, long time ago." replied Jerry.
When they we're very little. I went
into the house when. you were out, but
l didn't stay a minute
1T Is just as well you didn't" retorted
Mrs. Muskrat. "I7l have to admit that
their coats are somewhat gray now, hut
they'll turn brown soon enough, Jerry
Muskrat, you ought to be proud of such
family. Yes, sir, you ought to be
proud OF such a family. I'm proud Of
them, II you're not"
But l am" protested Jerry. Truly.
: am. You're used to them, but YOU
know 1t Is all very new and surprising
to me. You certainly told the truth
when you said we had plenty. If we
had any more 1 don't know what we
should do with them"
Just what we shall do with these {"
replied Mrs. Muskrat "A few more or
less don't make much difference. They
are all darlings, anyway"
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Where Reduce Expenses Z

If, in the economic scheme of things.
1t becomes necessary to make some re-
trenchmentS, where is it best to reduce
expenses first? That question troubles
many households during periods of de-
preston.
1t is commonly agreed that food is
one item that does not bear reduction.
Wholesome food, in sufficient quantity,
is an absolute necessity to health and
vigor. Rent cannot be reduced in many
instances, when one Is bound by a lease.
Clothing, OF course, may be lowered
In cost. There are two ways to reduce
the cost of clothing. One is to reduce
the number of items ones budget origi-
nally called for, and the other Is to re-
duce the amounts set aside for the
items.
1t is optional with you which you
choose. While few changes of clothes
are desirable, some women prefer to
wear a few good garments rather than
have a greater number of cheap gar
ments. Ones needs and standards will
guide one to a decision in the matter.
Often operating expenses are the ones
most easily reduced. Folks at home can
manage to use fewer phone calls a
week, launder more of their own gar
ments, walk where formerly a taxi was
called, burn fewer lights, remember to
switch of lights when leaving rooms,
and effect other economies OF q ike
nature.
Funds for advancement--and that
term covers education as well as en-
tertainment and social activities-may
be reduced a bit by partaking OF more
public amusements, concerts, lectures
and recreational facilities.
BY this time we have clarified things
bit. The easiest retrenchmentS to
make are those effected by substituting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-30
SUMMERTIME

Every one knows that It is astonish-
ing how many kinds of flowers even
the unbotanical folk can recognize in
a five-minute walk. Fifty common Wild
flowers can be discovered in a few
minutes, in the full height of Summer
The same holds good for the insect
folk-the little singers in the grass; the
glittering,. Skimmering folk that hover
over the marsh; the scurrying, hiding
folk you ind when you tear a piece of
bark from an old forest log. How many
kinds you can name will depend on
what you know of entomology. If you
do not possess a background in that
overgrown science (and few of us dol
you will find that you recognize the
major classes of common Summer in
Sects, even If you do not know how 1t
Is you know them.
The class called Orthopetra, the grass
hoppers that fly before your steps in the
meadow grass with such a Sultry whir
Zone OF Summers most characteristic
Sounds), have wings that fold I'D like
fans. The dragon-fiies are like mono
planes with two pairs of wings widely
spaced The butterflies and moths have
Scaly wings, which is what we mean
when We say that the bloom" rubs
off If the wings are handled. The
beetles have hard, shell-like pair of
wings that have to be lifted before the
f1lmy flying pair underneath can be
brought into action.
The Hymenoptera, perhaps the high
est peak of insect evolution, have deep
ly CONSTRUCTED bodies-witneSs the wasps
and ants. And so it goes. These are
all facts that you have recognized all
along, you will say, without ever having
thought it out. No doubt, and it ONLY
goes to prove the ease with which even
children can make beginning on a
study of the fascinating insect world.
Only the flowers and birds are in a
class with tt--and not even they. per-
maps, for towers are thoughtless, and
the common birds are swiftly learned.
But the insect world seems as bottom
less as the sky and its whirling worlds
beyond worlds. In no other place in
nature is activity so swift or so fantastic.
instinct, that indef1nable code of laws
oy which animals can act without do
ing any thinking (indeed, thought and
instinct are opposites) reaches its
highest pitch in the insect world-T
might almost say underworld, for most
insects are aSsaSinS, warriors. or. even
when lovers, their passion is a sort of
fierce fanaticism for mating.
rake net on fine Summer after
noon, and just drag 1t through a sun
baked meadow of wild grass, and try
capturing the insects round a city arc
hgnt on not Summer night. A skilled
entomologist will need four or Ave
hours to identify what he will find in
one net casually opened to engulf what
MES lnto IL Tor few minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-30
Famous Strong Men of History
1.-THE Admirable Crchton Ouought Dozen Men, Then Paid
With Life for Gentlemany Gesture.
J. r. GLASS.
BY J. p. GLASS.

James Crichton, . Scotchman born
in 1850 in the County of Perth, was
man of such diverse genius that he be-
came one of the most celebrated indi-
viduals of his day. although he died
when he was only 80 years old. He
united to tremendous mental powers
great strength of body and athletic
ability
Unfortunately his genius did not per-
petuate itself in any art or science.
About all that remains of him for pos
terity is the phrase, "Ths Admirable
Crichton."
Crichton was descended from the
ancient Scottish kings. Educated at
st. Andrews he had gone through the
whole circle of sciences by the time he
was 20. Although he had the polished
manners Of gentleman, he thought it
necessary to improve himself by travel
He went first to Paris, where he chal-
lenged all the learned men to dispute
with him on any point in any language.
and, having carried on his arguments
successfully from in the morning to
8 in the evening. he was awarded a
diamond ring and a purse of gold by
the professors.
Having aStonished the Parisians by
his mental prowess, he proceeded the
next day to win the prize is times In
succession at fitting match.
He next proceeded to Rome, where
he disputed in the presence of the Pope
and the cardinals. At Venice he was
entertained by all the learned men.
winning all his disputations. Thence
he proceeded to Mantua, where he in
troduced himself by meeting in single
combat a famous gladiator, who hac
become obnoxious by killing so many
persons. Crichton killed this villain.
obtaining immediate fame. He fol-
lowed up by writing comedy in which
he acted a part to the intense admira-
ton of all. The Duke of Mantua was
so won over that he named the Scotch
man preceptor to his son, a licentious
youth.
During carnival one night, the Ad-
mirable Crichton was set upon in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-30
Everyday Psychology
BY DIR. JESSE W. sPRowLs.
Never Say Fail.

There are those who possess so much
OF the feeling of superiority that thew
will attempt anything, regardless Of
their preparation for It. They seem to
know nothing of the word fail. will
never admit failure, even when they
have demonstrated anything but sue
cess
This never-say-fall, never-admit-fail-
ure attitude Is generally regarded as a
virtue. Success, even attempted, seems
to be its own reward in the minds of
the average observer.
There's another side to this question.
Nearly everything in this world is a
succession of opposites. 1t sometimes
happens that the fellow who will not
admit defeat Is really, for the time be-
ing at least, living in an unreal world.
Tht fighting attitude is often ballasted
up by naturalization merely. Your
courageous satisfied In defeat" fellow,
-in order to save his feeling of superior
ity. must betake himself into the my
thical regions of thought and declare
that his failure is merely another case
of predestination.
This never-say-fail attitude is now
adays regarded by some as psyche
logical hangover from the days of child
hood. HallucinationS of greatness are
common experiences for the child. Such
ideas often prove TO be q false support
in later years, leading at times to a
negative attitude toward the real world
Of facts.
tCopyrisht. 1s30)
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Silver Needs Care.
BY BETSY CALLIsTER.

AS preliminary to polishing silver
1t should be washed in very hot, very
Soapy water. It should then be rinsed,
in very hot water and dried at onc9S.
Never let silver drain. If the water Is
left on the silver there will be tend
ency for 1t to blacken.
If you have a little dish containing
salt, or perhaps an old salt shaker
kept specially for this purpose, right
beside your sink, 1t is a simple matter
to clean spoons and forks that have
become discolored by eggs. But do this
as soon as the piece is discolored; don't
wait until the discoloration has eaten
into the fork or spoon.
Never use strong securing powders
or bricks on silver This is sure to
scratch. 1t is a good plan to have a
little silver polish near your dishpan to
use on an occasional spot on your silver.
Japan. the rice growing country, now
Is buying rice grown in the Unitgh
States
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streets of Mantua by a dozen men in
masks. He beat them off and dis
armed their leader. whose life he
spared.
Crichton now perceived that his at
tacker was his own ward, the son of
the duke. He at once handed the
youth his sword, gentlemanly gesture
that proved fatal. The wretch plunged
the weapon through Crichton's heart.
Crichton was not of extraordinary
height or build However, his body was
wonderfully muscled and he possessed
great agility and coordination. Orchb
nary men were putty in his grip. he
could move astounding weights, and his
endurance was tremendous.
(Copyright. 1901
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-30
Home in Good Taste
By SARA HILAND.

While there is nothing new about
hanging shelves, there is something
really very different and. one might al
most say, unique, about those shown in
the accompanying Illustration.
The supports are of iron and the
shelves are of wood, but marbleized
There isn't that a combination very
different from the ordinary (but faith
fuD wooden ones to which we have be-
come so accustomed?
The interesting part of this type of
shelf is the combination of colors which
one may have. If one likes brown or
yellow marble, the shelves may be of
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this and the supports finished in green +;
or, there is that more conservative COM
bination Of black supports and lapis-
laZuli blue shelves.
This latter combination would be
ideal If bright objects were to be placed
on the shelves.
Do not forget that there is nothing
like shelves of this type to break up
bare wall spaces or brighten awkward
corners where it seems that nothing will
ut in gracefully.
Copyright. 1901
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COOKIES.

One cup molasses, one teaspoon
vinegar stirred in molases, one
heaping tablespoon sugar, one
teaspoon cinnamon. Work all to-
gether. then add one-half cup
lard, one-half cup boiling water,
two teaspoons soda and three
cups -four. Stir all together, then
beat up an egg and put in. Drop
with spoon, then place raisin in
center. Bake five minutes in hot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-30
BAKED sAUsAGEs.

Prick sausages and cover with
boiling water for 10 minutes; re-
move and put into cold water
for two minutes. Roll in beaten
egg and then in breadcrumbs;
put into pan in hot oven for ten
minutes. This rule is for saul
SaReS in the cases.
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RHUBARB PIE.

Cut IN small pieces enough
rhubarb to I'LL a bowl three
quarters full. Pour boiling water
over 1t and let stand five min
utes. Drain off and add one
beaten egg, one cup sugar and
three crackers, rolled. Bake with
two crusts in moderate oven.
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Jerry Is Introduced.
Tis well that seldom may we know
TO what our little folks may grow.

Peter Rabbit sat on the bank Of the
Smiling Pool and chuckled. He Just
couldn't help chuckling. Just one look
at Jerry Muskrat's face was enough to
make any one chuckle. you have quite
q family" said Peter politely.
Jerry Muskrat looked at the nine
babies swimming around their mother
and replied in rather faint voice, YES,
] certainly have plenty" At that, Peter
laughed right out
Mrs. Muskrst came ashore where it
was low and the nine babies came after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-30

Prices realized on Swift a. COmpany
SsIes OF carcass beef in Washington, b. O.
Lo LOT week enoing Saturday, June %, 1880 on
shipments sold out, ranged from IL SO cent,
20 1lpO cents per pound and AVERAGED ia az
cents per pound.-AdVertisemen ''
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line, and at the same time give length
ened line to the silhouette.
Style No. $50 comes in sizes IS. 10,
20 years, 36. SO, 40 and AZ inches bust.
Flat silk crepe in Lanvin green is eff
fective with eggshell crepe trim.
Shantung, pique print and jersey are
suitable for Summer sports.
For pattern of this style send is
cents in stamps or coin directly to The
Washington Stars New York Fashion
Bureau, Fifth avenue and Twenty ninth
street, New York.
Our Spring Fashion Magazine reflects
She latest Paris vogue. It shows the
new lengths for skirt and the smart
ways OF sleeves. Also interesting en-
broidery designs that lend French ac-
cent to the home. So in sending for
your pattern suggest that you inclose
10 cents additional for a, copy Of our
Fashion Magazine.
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Straight Talks to Women About Money
BY MARY ELIZABETH ALLEN

our own labor for others, and bv avail
ing ourselves of gratis facilities for
which we ordinarily pay In private
places.
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her. why don't you come over and
meet your children?" she squeaked
rather sharply.
Then Jerry began to swim In that d.
fection. I'm coming, my dear" said
he. I'm coming
He swan over and went ashore be-
side Mrs. Muskrat "Are-are you sure
these are all ours?" he asked In a rather
faint voice.
Certainly. I'm Surel" sQueaked Mrs.
Muskrat, for her voice is inclined to
be sqpeaky. Il guess 1 ought to know!
I've fed them and taken care of them
long enough. Come here, children, and
meet your father. Perhaps some day
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MOTHERS
Shortening First Dresses.
AND THEIR CHILDREN.

like the long dresses for tiny baby's
dressed but they have to be shortened
so soon that It makes lot OF sewing for
q busy mother. So when making my
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last baby's layette ] had the foresight
to have the hens hemstitched in. Then
when it came time to shorten them all
I had to do was cut through the hem
stitching and I had q dainty dress with
q picoted edge. The dresses easily wore
through both the long and snort stages.
SO considered the extra expense a good
investment especially as the dresses
weretSo much more attractive.
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DINNER.

Pot Roast with Gravy.
Cresmed Potatoes. Boiled Spinach.
Lettuce, Russian Dressing.
Rhubarb Pie. Cheese. Coffee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-30
MENU FOR A DAY.
BREAKFAST.
Strawberries.
Wheat Cereal with Cream.
Baked Sausages. Potato Cakes.
Toasted Br \ Muffins.
Ccsfpp

Ham S lad Sandwiches.
Pickles. Olives.
Pineapple Tapioca Cream.
Cookies. Iced Tea.
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THE STARS
DAILY PATTERN
SERVICE
To Slenderness.

You'll welcome this distinctly new
sports type.
1t is light navy blue wool crepe. The
scalloped scarf collar. iabot and cuffs
are of fashionable cotton net in white
with plain blue polka dots.
1t Is so smartly appropriate for town
for shopping or for ofice wear. It is
quite attractive enough for tea or bridge.
The clever arrangement of plaits at
front of the skirt gives it tailored air
Diagonal lines emphasize the nat hip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-30
Household Methods

Copyright, 1907
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-30

Advantages
That Men
Hdue
IN World

"0F
manth is a
men?
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
BUS line HEADS
DIE IN CRASH

RICHMOND. Va, April 5 II.
N.SD. A. Barentzen, 35,
Miami Beach, Fla, owner of the
Floridan Bus Line, and J. A.
Warner, 36, of Baltimore, a dis
trict manager of the Nevin Bus
Line. were killed late last night
on the Richmond-Wa Washington
highway.
Police were told, Roy Bruno.
80, of Miami Beach. driving a
passenger machine struck them
when they were standing in the
roadway with two other men
after the two buses sideswiped
each other.
Robert j. Chayne, "a, driver of
the Florida bus escaped injury,
while Alphonse Huffer. 90, Boons-
boro, Md, driver Of the fIevin
bus. is at. Memorial Hospital
here. Physicians believe his
skull is fractured.
Bruno, who is being held pend
ing the coroner's investigation,
was enroute to New York with 9
woman passenger who was seli-
ously hurt but did not give her
name.
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
Hooper Rises Early
For First Fishing

HOOVER CAMP, Rapidan
River, Va, April S Q.N.S) A
royal coachman slithered out over
the stream bed of the Rapidan
today and the 1880 presidential
trout fishing season formally was
inaugurated. It was the type of
artificial fly attached to Presi.
dent Hoover's tackle when he in
vaded the headwaters of his own
private creek soon after an early
breakfast and made his first Seri-
Gus try Of the season, for brook
trout.
AS the day progressed, and as
more likely pools were reached,
the President switched to a
grizzly king-also an artificial
fly, of paler tint.
Returns Small Fish.
There was ne doubt but what
the chief executive was out for
trout with vengeance, and it
seemed the trout, lean from a
long winter. had similar designs
on the inspired bait. Mr.. Hoover
and his companions had many
strikes. The difficulty lay in Sc
lecting fish of suitable size for ang.
lers of such prominence. The
small ones we're cast back. Only
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
PARLEY To END
IN FORTNIGHT

LONDON. April S (I.NS0.-The
naval conference probably will
end in a fortnight with a three
power treaty signed; a five-power
pact appears hopeless at this
time because OF the complex
European issues involved, it ap-
peared today.
1t is thought possible the ma
tions represented here may agree
to meet again some time in the
summer, at a place to be selected,
to discuss the highly important
issues that have come up here
relative to the peace organiza-
ton of Europe.
The Americans have tentatively
arranged for passage home on
April %. Before they leave they
most likely will sign treaty with
Japan and Britain. In the mean.
time, a sincere effort will be
made to iron out the ruffled
European situation and lay the
plans for probable political dis
cussions In the near future.
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
CROSS-COUNTRY
PLANE SIGHTED

WICHITA, Kan, April 5
G.N.SO A monoplane identified
as that flown by A. w. Mooney.
Wichita airplane manufacturer,
attempting a transcontinental
flight. passed over the city
shortly after midnight.
Officials at MONEYS factory
recognized the ship. which was
flying eastward at a rapid rate.
When he took off from Los
Angeles yesterday Mooney said
he expected to reach New York
city in 20 hours.
BELLEFONTE, Pa, April 0.
NS0-A. w. Mooney, wichita
manufacturer attempting a trans
continental, nonstop flight from
Los Angeles to New York, should
have passed over Bellefonte and
PennSylvania's hell stretch" be-
tween five and six o'clock this
morning, according to airport Off
cialS here today.
IF Mooney flew the air mail
route, we failed to see or hear
his plane this morning" officials
said. There is the possibility
that he was flying too high, or
that he passed too far north, for
us to see him"
The Washington times., 1930-04-05
Good
News

Another day, showing re-
vival in the New York Stock
Exchange, with 1891, 800 shares
being sold. is recorded in Wall
Street.
A ten-year-old debate is
ended in the Senate with the
passage of the Norris bill pro-
viding for Government opera
tion of the power at Muscle
Shoals.
. Senate District Committee re-
ports favorable the Cramton
bill carrying an appropriation
of $23. 100000 for park develop
ment in the Potomac valley.
The American terminus of
the new transatlantic line of
Zeppelin probably will be
Hybla Valley, near Alexandria,
Va, within striking distance
Of Washington.
President Hoover is having
exceedingly good luck in his
fishing at his camp on the
Rapidan, where he is spending
the weekend.
Mothers of the District are
visiting the Capitol today en-
listing the aid of legislators
for the retention of 79 kinder
garten teachers who are trans
ferred in the current District
appropriation bill.