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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

If you have early American furniture
or reproductions of it you probably have
little spool table. If you do not have
one of these and are in search of some
thing in the way of a small piece to
make the living room more attractive,
you will find that this simple little af-
fair will do the trick.
1t is small enough to be used at the
side of a wing chair and yet it will
support a lamp and some books or
magazines. The fact that it has G.
good-sized drawer to take care of such
accessories as cards, tallies and pencils
makes it especially valuable, for 1t may
be brought into use for solitaire, or
even a foursome of bridge and all with
out hunting about for equipment.
1t might even be used for a serving
table in a small dining room which has
variety of furniture, and for the bed
room which has been furnished with
four-poster or spool bed this little table
would be delightful at the side of the
bed, where it might hold a pewter or
glass lamp and perhaps a sandwich
glass vase or bowl
(Copyright, 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
CHEAP FAME

The sort of fame that's cheaply
earned is hardly worth its bargain
price: the foolish fellows head is
turned when thinking he will cut much
ice. He hopes to be the central theme
of conversation everywhere, and so he
tries to frame scheme, that he may
have some fame to spare. Soon we
may view him in a tree. where he will
sit six months or five. and men will
marvel much to see. that after this
he is alive Or he may strive to eat
more pies than any man has chewed
before, and he will eat them till he
lies in throes and spasms on the floor.
All sorts of crazy schemes and plans,
resembling no sane, normal game, are
being tried by also-rans in their de-
sire to garner fame. And some of
them may know, perchance, a triumph
for little day; but soon their pomp
and circumstance like morning dew
will fade away. It is a frightful pun
ishment to see your hard-earned fame
decline, and know 1t wasn't worth a
cent. cen when twas most inclined
to shine. 1t is disgusting to the freak
who's struggled hard to gain renown,
that he's forgotten in a week, or haply
ere the sun goes down. It's better far
to be obscure to be unknown outside
the block, than have fame that won't
endure for Is minutes by the clock.
For when your little fame is spent and
you get back where you belong, you
nurse a lasting discomfort, you think
WALT MASON.
(Copyrisht. IesO1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

defer until necessity presses. see that
some inviting arrangement tends to lure
one to the task There is no extraVa-
gance in buying some one of the many
types of sewing tables or cabinets that
conceal the sewing appointments, If one
finds the most convenient time to sew
is in the afternoon or evening and in
the living room The article of furni-
ture while hiding the fusSy equipment
and perhaps the actual sewing work IT
self can be so attractive in shape and
design that 1t contributes decoration.
Sometimes handsome, well furnished
wooden or baSketry sewing box is all
that is necessary to rob mending of its
irksomeness, just because of the handi-
ness of the suitably placed box. A
darning bag with each darning necessity
in 1t, together with the stockings that
require mending, may be hume near a
favorite chair where IL invites work while
the bag itself lends color and beauty to
the furnishings
The thrice-daily Job of washing
becomes less of a bother if there Is a
table near the sink on which the dishes
can be put when dried after leaving the
drain-board or dish drainer A stool
slipped under the sink or put under a
table invites the worker to sit down at
each task that can be accomplished as
readily while sitting as standing. These
articles can lend their equipment style
of decoration to a kitchen, and foster
housework by their very convenience.
The homemaker who will look over
her rooms with an eye to fostering con-
venience in and through decoration will
be sure to find opportunities to tighten
her tasks and further the decorative
elements In her rooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
A Sermon for Today
BIZ REV. JOHN R. GUM.

BE strong and of good courage
Joshua, is.
ut is courage that vanquishes ir
war, and not good weapons" said Ger
vantes. The same is true in the battle
Of life Victory depends not so much
on how much ability man has but
rather on how much courage he has
In all life's endeavors courage mini
mics the chances of failure and multi
plies the chances of success.
The great peril to noble life and sue
ceSSful achievement is encouragement
Men lose out and fail because they lose
heart and become discouraged. The
discouraged man is already defeated
man. But man is never beaten and
never a failure as long as he keeps his
courage In the battle of life courage
is equivalent to a rampart-as long as
our courage holds out we can hold out
no matter how heavily assaulted.
To a discouraged man things always
look worse than they are. In desperate
straits the fears of the timid aggravate
the dangers and difficulties that con-
front them. But courage sees a bright
side to every situation, no matter how
dark things seem. Courage keeps the
senses quiet and the understanding
clear. and thus enables us to make COM
putationS upon danger and pronounce
lightly upon that which threatens us
Courage refuses to consider that all is
lost by a single adverse cast of fortune;
rather it sees every misfortune as but a
stepping stone to larger fortune.
Keep up your courage, brother!
Never mind your adversities. Courage
is adversity's lamp" Keep the lamp
burning. Never mind your dangers
Courage in danger is half the battle. "
Be courageous and stay by the battle.
No matter how depressing your circum-
stances or how overwhelming the odds
against you, keep up your courage and
hold fast-youu win out yet!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
LITTLE BENNY
By LEE PAPE.

Pop and ma are still undecided what
to decide about wich kind of a automo-
beel to buy, a Sparrow or Wimple,
and last mite ma sed I had 2 driving
lessons today, Willyun, the Sparrow
man gave me one and then the VIM
pie man gave me one, so now I can
RELY compare how the 2 cars drive
from my own original experiments. And
l must say don't think there's much
to choose between them because they
both drive PERFECTLY. she said
For Peet sake do you meen to say
you aXually drove cars today and are
alive to tell the tale? pop sed, and ma
sed, Certeny, there's nuthing difficult
about it, all you do is simply tern the
wheel the way you wunt the car to go,
and it goes that way without the slight
est question, even if its around a cor
ner.
But how about the gas the axsellera-
tor and all that? pop sed and ma sed,
o, Suppose you meen that little thing
you push with your foot. 1t was funny
about that. I kepp confusing it with
the brake, although as matter of fact
its genrel effect is the very opposite,
and when the Sparrow man called out
Brake, in a. commanding tone of voice,
I felt I had to do something without
wasting too much time thinking, and
what 1 did was press down on the little
round thing We dident axually bump
into anything, but the End time did it
the Sparrow man took charge of every
thing himself except the wheel, and
that's how I happen to know so much
about the wheel, ma sed.
And after that you still had the cour-
age to try the Wimple? pop sed, and
ma Sed. Certeny, one dident take any
more courage than the other.
And the Wimple man did the same
thing, I Suppose, just let you have the
wheel? pop sed and ma sed, He went
even fertilizer. he took personel control
of everything except the horn, so all I
did for quite a while was blow that,
until the sound of it seemed to get on
his nerves and he finished the driving
lesson and drove me home.
driving lessons, zee gods, pop sed.
And he took out his new cigar lighter
to see if it was working, wich it wasent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
OUR CHILDREN
BY ANGELO PATRI.

irritable A gentle sponging, some
powder wisely distributed will be sooth-
ing
Remove the play clothes, of course,
and dress the child in loose light cloth
ing. Have the room shaded. The bed
cloths must be light, or none at all, If
the weather is very warm. Leave the
child to his rest. If ne will not rest we
must study nov to get him to do so
without arousing his resistance. You
cannot expect a battling child to sink
into gentle slumber.
If the child is restless and excitable
some soft music will help quiet him.
The radio does good service here-and
the monograph. The music ought to
be in a distant room so the child has to
listen. If he can be left alone to listen
SO much the better. If you have train
ed the child to listen to a story at nap
time make sure the story is of the
sleepy variety-much repetition in a
droning tone. And he dragged it in
the water, and he dragged it in the
water, and he dragged it in the water
until it was all wet through" And
that pussy came creeping, creeping
creeping, and that pussy came creep
ing creeping. creeping until she was
very, very close to the nest" And the
story must be reserved for this occasion
the same story. Find one that works
well and stick to it. But it is better to
do without any grooming, music or
other. if possible.
There is a child who cannot sleep in
the afternoon although he greatly needs
to do So Lay that child on his bed in
the quiet room and let him have some
thing to play with as he rests. A
stuffed animal, picture book, a nest
of boxes-nothing to stimulate him
much, but enough to keep his mind
from his troubles. And ask the child
specialist to look such a child over and
outline treatment for him.
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There is a psychological effect of con
| venient arrangement in decoration that
I every homemaker should appreciate.
| More work can be accomplished If tools
and equipments are handy. 1t is for
the home decorator to place articles so
that they will be convenient and at the
same time make them contribute to a
decorative plan, or at least not detract
from the pleasing appearance of room.
| 1t is quite possible for an arrangement
to actually prove to be an invitation to
do tasks that would otherwise seem
burdensome
The homemaker who finds letter writ
ing a bore should try to lessen it's bur-
densome thought by having a we'll
appointed desk fully equipped with
every material necessary to correspond
ence. If there is stationery, in note and
letter size, with envelopes to match, a
fllled fountain pen, with bottle of ink
for refilling, blotting pad and small
blotters, a desk dictionary, ETC., and
unanswered letters in a pigeon-hole, it
becomes a matter of few moments only
to write a note or letter Nothing has
to be looked up, and ones patience
taxed to such evaporation that the
mood for writing has passed before one
is ready even to start writing.
Considering such a desk in the light
of decoration, it becomes a genuine as
set 1t contributes to the attractiveness
of room while accenting convenience.
In placing the desk see that the light is
right for daytime, and that a lighting
fixture or lamp sends its illumination
well on the paper when darkness
comes on.
If sewing, mending or darning is a.
task that the homemaker is inclined to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

rose water, so grains sulphate of zinc,
l ounce oil of sweet almonds. Shake
well, Finish the treatment with mild
astringent to close the pores. My leaf1et
on treatment of complexion ills gives
further suggestions for the treatment
OF all kinds of complexion blemishes
and l should be very glad to mail a
copy of it to you or any other reader
who may wish to have it. The leaflet
is free, but with the request kindly
remember to inclose stamped, self lad
dressed envelope to cover mailing costs.
ca These questions are answered
more completely in the above leaflet
than space here will allow.
CD Your weight is very good, but
two or three pounds more would not
be too much. LOIS LEEDS.
Another Troubled send for
the leaf1et which I have suggested
above, as 1 feel sure it will help you
clear up those pimples and blackheads.
Your weight is average, so please
don't think of trying to reduce.
LOIS LEEDS.
Copyright. 1901
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
Today in
Washington History
BY DONALD A. CRAIG.

September 20. 1S03.-Washington is
gradually emerging from the village con-
dition of its earlier years. One evidence
of this fact is the city ordinance en-
acted today providing for the Office of
superintendent of police.
There is little for a local police force
to do, however, in the way of suppress
ing crime.
The principal duties of the police SUI
perintendent and his assistants are to
inspect the sanitary condition of the
city. They are supposed to see that
pools of stagnant water and other null
sances are abated
In the autumnal months bilious af-
fections" have appeared among the citi-
zens of various parts of the District-in
Washington City, Georgetown and Alex
andria. It is believed that the pools of
stagnant water are at least partially re-
sponsible for this unhealthy condition.
The duties of the new police superin-
tendent are in part those of city
health officer
The population of the city is growing
slowly but steadily, and as 1t increases
so also the number Of slaves owned in
the District increases. Occasionally it
becomes the duty of the local police to
aid in the recovery of runaway slaves
and return them to their owners either
in the District of Columbia or in near
by parts of Maryland and Virginia.
That portion of the District which
lies on the Virginia side of the Potomac
River is very sparsely settled, except for
the City of Alexandria. which is in the
extreme southern corner of the District.
Alexandria manages to attend to its own
affairs in a manner so satisfactory that
it is the cause of little or no trouble to
the District authorities.
The percentage Of free colored persons
to the white population of Washington
City has been increasing. Three years
ago it was per cent. While there has
been no accurate count since then, it is
estimated to be between and 7 per
cent now,
These free colored persons are coming
here principally from Maryland, where
many owners in recent years have been
granting emancipation to their slaves.
The prospect of earning living attracts
many of these colored persons to the
new Federal metropolis
It has been feared by some persons
that the presence of free colored persons
in the District would make a larger po-
lice force necessary here, but thus far
they have caused no trouble If the
number of free colored persons continues
to increase. however, it has been sug-
gested that they be required to keep off
the streets after 10 O'Clock at night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
BEDTIME STORIES
BY THORNTON
". BURGESS 7

mended this time" declared little Mrs.
Impy. You see, he didn't even know
there was this other storeroom. With
the dor shut, he couldn't even find
the door. leave alone the room. So
there l stayed until I was sure he had
left. Now, let's get out of here and
get busy"
Get busy" cried Impy. Get busy
doing what?"
MY goodness, Impy Chipmunkl I
sometimes lose all patience with you"
replied little Mrs. Impy. We've got to
close that outer doorway of ours and
open another Do you want Shadow
the Weasel popping in on us while we
are asleep? Now that he has found
that doorway. he isn't likely to for
get it."
Copyright. 1900
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spreading to my forehead and cheeks.
What shall I do?
90 / am 10 and weigh 100 pounds
am feet inches tall. Is this
my correct weight? TROUBLED.
Answer-Q From your description
those blemishes may be infected wens
or whiteheads, though do not I'M
derstand why they should be so pain
full unless you treat them too harshly
when removing the white matter The
presence of whiteheads indicates that
the system is sluggish and very often
a change in diet, cold baths and more
vigorous exercises are needed.
The larger and more noticeable
whitehesds should be opened with a
sterilized needle and the white matter
pressed out very gently. If allowed
TO remain they dry up into horny
specks on the skin. Cleanse the skin
very thoroughly every night Several
times a week the face should be mas
saged with a suitable cream or lotion
to stimulate the circulation. After the
massage apply the following lotion and
let it dry on the skin: Two ounces
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and the trimming that we are now per-
nitted to wear often has a tendency
to accentuate the natural slenderness of
the waistlire
The dress shown In today's sketch
has de-pleated ruffles over the shoul-
ders that meet at the back just above
the waistline and .that taper toward
laid on the plain bodice with finished
edges facing the center, stitched down
and turned over to cover the shoulders.
1t is a simple trick and yet one that
gives added breadth to the shoulders
and slenderness to the waistlins. 1t is a
trick worth remembering in remodel
ing a last seasons straightline dress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
An Afternoon Nap,

The baby specialists say that all little
children. those under 5 years especially,
ought to have an afternoon nap We
all agree that the nap is most desirable.
It rests the child and it relieves the
household But what are we to do with
the child who stoutly refuses to take the
nap? Try to find why. Then work to
remove the cause Sometimes it can
not be removed and we cannot persuade
the child to take this nap, but usually
We can help a lot.
All healthy children hate to leave of
play. 1t is very unwise to call a child
from play to take his nap. That is the
very best way to arouse resistance. We
must try TO have the child in mood,
and in the condition, to enjoy the nap.
Break of the play by announcing
mealtime. Try to have no battles at the
table. The more peaceful that occasion
the better chance for the nap. If every
mealtime is a struggle the child is too
excited to sleep. After the meal-try to
have it as leisurely and as easy an hour
as you can-prepare the child for his
nap in the most matter-of-fact way
possible Don't make a drama of the
simple matter of routine
Wash the child. Play brings out
perspiration. More or less dirt has been
gathered on the skin and dirt irritates
a child because his skin is very seusi-
tive. He does not know that his skin
is Fostering him, but he is restless and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
Everyday Psychology
BY DIR. JESSE w. sPRoWLs.
An Intelligence Test.

It Is sometimes said that ones intel
ligence is measured by ones ability to
figure out how things are related. Be-
low you will find five rows of numbers.
Study each row carefully and in the
blank spaces of each row insert the
numbers that will logically complete the
series.
Complete each problem before going
to the next. All intelligence tests in
volve time as we'll as accuracy. How
quickly can you determine the correct
answer for all five?
(a) 15-12-9-6-( u }.
(b) 2-2-4-2-6-( )-( )-( }.
Co 1-2-4-7-11-16-( il }.
I'D l8-17-15-12-8-( }.
(e) 2-4-12-48-240-( }.
A person with average intelligence
should complete the series in three
minutes. A brilliant person viii do it
in two minutes.
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light of the car in the rear. Il don't
like to see it, said she. Il am not
saying that such actions are wrong nor
criminal. but 1 do say that they are
undigni1ed and lead Jo gossip. Man
ners and customs are easier and freer
than they were before the war, but
that does not mean that we'll bred boys
or girls viii lay themselves open to
gossip and suspicion"
One of the girls muttered that it was
only the nasty minds" of the grown-ups
that saw harm in perfectly innocent
acts, but the other girls agreed that
there was something in the older wom-
ems point Of view. A well bred girl, like
a well dressed woman, is never con-
spicuous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

The gracefully falling peplum fiounce
posed around it just below the fat hip
line is extremely modish.
Another slenderizing detail is the
front panel effect from neck to hem
The skirt shows a slight flare toward
the hem.
Tiny bows at neck and sleeves add a
touch of femininity
It's a tweed printed creepy wooden that
Is so entirely fashionable for street for
early Autumn.
STYLE No 876 will be found exception
ally easy to make!
It may be had in sizes SO, 38, 40, 40,
"A. as and 48 inches bust.
Plain or tweed printed fiat crepe silk,
canton crepe, sheer tweed that effects
a monotone mixture and patterned wool
Jersey are all lovely smart materials for
this model.
Size SO requires 41s yards 39-inch
with "a yard 39-inch contrasting.
For pattern of this style, send IS
cents in stamps or coin direct TO The
washington Stars New York Fashion
Bureau. Fifth avenue and Twenty-ninth
street. New York.
The new Fashion Magazine is just OF
the press. 1t shows all the attractive
models fol Fall and early Winter. The
edition is limited so we suggest that
YOU order your copy today. Write your
name and address clearly, inclose 10
cents in stamps or coin and mail your
oEdsT to fashion department..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

Dear Miss Leeds; Please give me
your good advice, % For the last
few months / have been getting some
thing on my face similar to a pimple,
but it does not come to a head and
doesn't get red as a pimple It stays
white and hurts dreadfully. When 1
squeeze it pus comes out. Please adj
wise if this is what is called a white
head and how TO get rid of them
90 1 have lots of blackheads on
my nose and chin and they are now
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wrapped in each others arms, looking
silly, acting silly and making them
selves conspicuous.
The girls did have to admit that such
practices were common and undignifed.
A public conveyance calls for impec-
cable manners and a behavior that is
inconspicuous.
While they were talking about that,
this same mother called to their atten-
ton the common spectacle of couple
riding in a car at night and being
brought out in relief by the search
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
DAILY DIET RECIPE

BROILED SCALLOPS.
Scallops, ] pound.
Fine bread crumbs, q cupful.
Butter, y tablespoonful.
Raw egg. l
Grated horseradish, table
spoonful.
Cold water tablespoonful.
Serves Four Portions.
Choose small scallops. Dip In
the beaten egg mixed with the
water and horseradish, then in
the bread crumbs. Place them
In four individual small baking
dishes so that scallops are spread
out evenly. Dot with butter.
Place under broiler flame and
cook rather slowly-about s to 10
minutes-until they are delicately
Drowned. Be very careful or they
will burn.
Diet Note.
Recipe furnishes protein. A
very very little fat and starch
present. Lime, iron PHOSPHORUS,
iodine, as we'll as vitamins A and
B present Can be eaten by
normal adults of average, over
or under weight.
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Vegetable Slices.

Eight slices tomatoes, 80 slices Gu
cumhers, one cupful diced celery, three
tablespoonfuls chopped green pepper
and half cupful thick French dressing.
Mix and chill ingredients. Serve on
lettuce leaves which have been placed
on the salad plates. Garnish plates
with lemon quarters. parsley and slices
of hard cooked eggs.