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day; Ir. and Mrs. Leonard Jones and
daughter Jimmie, Mr.. Robert Robin.
son and Miss Virginia Snead, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Evans, Miss Carrie Bel
and Lucille Scott. Mr.. William Lind
say ard Miss Cleo Brown, Mr.. Ed.
ward Downey and Miss Myrtle Cabell
Mr.. Charlie Dickerson and Miss Eva
Bucks, Miss Susie Scott and brother
Mr.. Edgar Johnson, Mrs. Theresa
Evans, Miss Elizabeth Spencer, Mes
DANES Earl Lewis and Vanie Diggs.
April Fool Frolics (1st ApriD given
by For-Get-Me-Nots.
Glow the Story Crew." a drama
presented by the choir" of Baptist
Church, March 81, 1880.
"a Beautiful Pageant" Nations
Visits the White House." conducted
by Mrs. Mamie Pettus, Mt. Zion Bap-
fist Church, March %, 1880.
Sunny of the Sunny Side" to be
given by Junior, Sophomores and
Freshmen of Washington High School,
conducted by Theresa B. Evans, also
The Eyes of Love-" to be given by
Juniors and Seniors.
Members of the following social
clubs have received invitations to rep
resent in the Fashion Show" to be
given in Rarrisonburg, March %,
1880. The /. l.. D. A. Daughter Of
Ethiopia and The Chisalets. Whether
they will respond is indefinite.
Note-The Daughters Of Ethiopia
express their sympathy to Dr.. o. w.
Marshall in his present crisis. We
wish to say, that we are willing to
support him in any way in his future
project.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

Messrs. Onnie and John A. Johnson
were in Staunton Monday afternoon
on business.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

The following Stauntonians saw
"Hallelujah," Gall colored cast), in
Waynesboro, last Monday and Tues
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LYNDHURST, VIRGINIA

Mrs. Otis Hepburn was called home
on the A to attend the funeral of her
sister, who died in Montclair, N. J.
The body was brought to South Hill,
Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. John Reid, Miss
Eunice Reid and Master Francis Reid
were the dinner guest of Mr.. and Mrs
W. r. Burden.
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WARM SPRINGS, VIRGINIA

The Staunton Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-26


stricken old
These not sng They
families
coed and make place
De sitting pretty the sunny side of instead skung
the shade OF Poverty
must i've within their incomes and
Strive they they faster
AL Of
OF wife
not or
that
more expensive apartment when positively
Now mighty isn't
wiling to economic and her budget the
amoiosus
into his business will multiplied
fold in the future
women In this land Of who riding
blocks
butcher shops get cheap
in the hire business VAC
the dimes that thrifty wife pinched man
speaking of his
much to his efforts and that without
failed - N' ~
married the
his 1t literally
door with teaspoon than at the front door with shovel
lets his bride permitting
furniture
her ANYTHING because his vanity makes him want before
go getter DOROTHY
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BEDTIME STORIES 3, y. T sSse1,:

Il thought you didn't have q home"
said Danny. you said you were try
ing to decide whether to Live in the
bushes or out on the Green Meadow"
80 I was, Danny; so was" replied
Nanny. "You see, hadn't thought Of
this place as home. No, sir. I hadn't
thought Of It rs q home. This old can
was over on the Green Meadows when
first found it and thought then it
would make wonderful home, II only
you were with me. Now I think rust
the same thing. You are with me and
IL would make wonderful home. Just
peep outside and look down."
Danny did as he was told. He poked
his head out of the round opening and
looked down. Then he drew back hur-
riedly. He's there!" whispered Danny.
Who Is there?" inquired Nanny, pre-.
tending not to know.
'Reddy Fox" replied Danny. Hes
looking up here with the hungriest look
in his eyes"
Nanny chuckled. We've rot the
finest home we've ever had, Danny
Meadow Mouse" said she. IF this was
on the ground we should be quite safe
inside It, for Reddy Fox tried to get
me In 1t when it was on the ground.
He couldn't. But he might have
caught me by laying In walt outside
until had to come out. Up here we
are quite safe, because always before
we go down on the ground we can look
all around. Nobody can get Us up here.
It's the safest place in all the Great
World for US. Well bring up a lot Of
grass and make the finest kind of q
mel"
so am l." replied Danny In that
squeaky little voice of his.
Copyright. 1901
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Household Methods
BY BETSY CALLIsTER.
Roses and Daisies.

The trick Of making interesting bou-
quets Of flowers both from the garden
and the fields lies in unusual combi-
nations.
Last Summer at q smart luncheon
the table decorations consisted of a
large central bowl of Queen Anne's lace
and pink roses. At each place there
was q small vase containing one rose
and couple Of shorter-stemmed pieces
of the field flower. The effect was de-
cidedly pleasing.
Within few years q cultivated Queen
Anne's lace has been introduced to
gardeners. It is a soft shade Of blue,
but it is really Queen Annes lace. But
that is neither here nor there The
point is that this lovely flower, which
can be had in abundance In any sunny
roadside field. Is truly interesting when
combined with the most sophisticated
of our garden flowers.
At 9 recent luncheon the brides
maids carried garden roses and field
daisies, and the bouquets were most
effective.
There are q good many other field
flowers that combine we'll with their
garden cousins. Cultivated asters and
wild golden rod are interesting to-
gether. And very often 1t is possible
to find wild golden rod when it Is not
possible to find the wild aster, with
which 1t may be so strikingly punched.
Another combination of wild flowers
and garden flowers that is good is culti-
waited lilies of the valley and wild vto-
lets. But then there are many spring.
time combinations of this sort that arr
already q thing Of the past for this
year.
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II Is not necessary to believe in
planchette to regard as remarkable the
experiences that so effectually guided
David s. Bispham at the start Of his
career as a singer.
Bispham employed q planchette quite
esISually. Whether by accident or
tnrough psychic communication, he re-
celved advice which he followed-not so
much from reason as from the direction
OF an inner voice. This course brought
MN recognition as the greatest operate
baritone OF his day. It was a great dis
junction for an American.
6lSpnam was In London when he had
MS unusual experience. He was en-
gagged In concert singing after q six
months run in the part OF the Due de
L!,OngueVlle In Messengers opera comique
The Basoche."
He was in his thirty-fifth year. Ex-
eept for this engagement he was known
only as q church and opera singer.
Ineater managers now wanted him TO
enter light opera, but he could find no
part That suited him. He had thought
= little OF grand opera, but he did not
know single operate part. Certainly
ne mad not the slightest idea of the fu-
ture about to open up for him.
It was at this time that two friends.
Baron Waleen and Baron Rudbeck, both
Of them interested in psychic matters
dined at his house. Baron Waleen
brought with him q planchette. the
small board fitted with q pencil and two
caStorS, which moves easily over a piece
OF paper when hands are placed on it,
ostensibly with the pencil writing indie
pendently Of the person manipulating it.
Ruobeck, who was supposed to have
some psychic powers, operated the
planchette, which began to move before
Opera, by all means"
What does it mean?" asked Waleen
Blspham replied: Apparently it is an
answer to question which had formed
In my mind, but which I had not vet
had time TO ask, Shall continue in
concert or make a further endeavor to-
ward opera?'"
All three were excited BY this experi-
ence. Bispham at once began to ask
more questions. The planchette made
quick replies. Rudbeck's right hand
rested upon it, his left covering his
eyes, which he opened only when the
instrument stopped. The following dia-
logue ensued:
Bispham-What operas shall I study?
Planchette-The operas of Verdi and
Wagner -
Bispham-Which Of these operas
shall I study?
Tristan and Isolde" and "MeiSter-
singer"
Bispham-What parts shall I study?
Planchette-Amonasro, Wolfram, Kur-
wenal and Beckmesser.
Bispham-When shall I be engaged?
Planchette-In a couple of months
you will know.
This was the end Of the experiment.
Thereafter the instrument refused to
move However, Bispham already was
sufficiently amazed.
The truth was that no better BARI
tone parts existed than those in the
operas named by the planchette. But
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-26
Today in
Washington History
III DONALD A. CRAIG.

Nay 36, 1S65.-The grand Jury Of
the District Of Columbia today found
bills Of indictment against Jefferson
Davis, President Of the Confederacy,
and John c. Breckenridge, Confederate
Secretary Of War, for high treason"
It Is considered doubtful by many
persons here that they will ever be
brought to trial on the indictments.
The overt act upon which the grand
Jury based its action was the raid of
the Confederate Army under Gen. Early
last July within the District of Column
bia and the Jurisdiction of the District
court. In the fighting on that occasion,
some citizen soldiers were killed and
considerable property was destroyed.
President Davis and Secretary of War
Breckenridge were regarded as having
been 'constructively" present on that
occasion and responsible for the raid.
District Attorney Darlington announc-
ed the indictments in the court today,
He asked for q bench warrant for Mr.
Breckenridge, who is not In the custody
Of the Union forces.
Mr.. Davis Is being held Q prisoner
at Fortress Monroe, Va. District Attor-
ney Darlington asked that steps be
taken to bring Mr.. Davis before the
District court for trial.
There was no excitement IN the
court room when the indictments were
announced. They had been expected
for several days, and by many persons
they are regarded as mere matters
OF form, although, of course, some
radical Republicans in Congress would
like to see Mr.. Davis tried and punished
for treason.
Union refugees who have returned
to Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, Va,
have recently sent word here that
hostile Confederate freelance soldiers
have abandoned that section and that
the inhabitants are resuming their
business unmolested. The farmers are
putting in crops and some Northern
men are reported to have invested in
land there which they are expected
to occupy Immediately.
The Union Light Guard, under the
command of Lieut. Jameson, which
performed the duties of bodyguard for
the late President Lincoln, will be
retained, it Is understood, In the same
capacity for President johnson. Com
pany K, 150th Pennsylvania Volunteers,
which has been doing guard duty at
the White House for a long time, is
expected soon to be mustered out of
the service Gin consideration Of the
faithful performance of its duties"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-26
Everyday Psychology
BIZ DR.. Jesse W. sPRowLs.
Rattle-Bmin.

It seems that some people are No
constructed that they can't entertain
more than one idea at a time These
are the so-called rattle-brained peo-
pie. II by chance two or more ideas
are generated, or are presented, or ap-
pear, or whatever 1t is that happens
to bring them into existence, the rattle
brain seems unable to put them in
oroer, or TO weigh their merits. He
mas olmculty in connecting one idea
with another. So he becomes confused
or ratified"
Ideas, of course, are really nothing
but pictures of things as they were,
are or ought to be- Ideas, as such,
are not things, but symbols in the
abstract. They have no natural ex-
1stence. In fact, they never reappear
IN exactly the same dress q second
time.
Now, while the brain itself is a
reality. made up of a few million
cells, the ideas which are supposed to
be generated by these cells are merely
the feeling their possessors have when
the cells begin to wriggle or move
about in their attempt to lay out q
plan of action. When the cells have
finally settled down to business we
have our aforesaid picture or symbol
or what was, is or ought to be.
natIle-pTalned people deserve more
sympathy than they usually get. 1t
sometimes happens that they are the
people who make great discoveries, be-
cause Of their tendency to consider only
one thing at a time.
It's good thing now and then to
get your individual pictures Of reality
before they are blended with other pic
lures. You need to get your ideas
isolated before you make combina-
ton. You can alwaps get some help
on the combining end of the process,
but the iSolating is a personal matter.
To the extent that this isolating leads
to later useful combinations the rattle
brain has an advantage over his critics.
Copyright, 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-26
TIRELESS TALKER

I'm very fond Of talking, have the
gift OF tongues, and ever, as I'm walk
ing, exercise my lungs. My voice is
loud and brassy, my throat Is seldom
sore, ana am pert and sassy, and al
ways keep the floor. 1 talk about the
weather, I talk about the crops, discuss
the boom in leather, the price of lolli-
pops. outline proper rations for peo-
pie who are sick, and at the League of
Nations throw verbal brick. l argue
prohibition until the cows come home,
and, still in good condition. refer tn
teapot Dome. There Is no theme or
topic from marbles down to chalk no
controversy yaWpic on which will not
talk. At home my conversation moves
every one TO tears; my aunts, in con-
Sternation, stuff cotton in their ears
always am appearing to make few re-
marks, and there is little cheering, but
fierce and spiteful banks. The air
around me thickens, as soon as / begin.
with bricks and caSt-off chickens, and
cats too dead to skin. And there are
boo; and screeches. such noise as never
was, when I begin the speeches that
ought to gain applause. And there are
eggs decaying, and cabbageheadS and
SUCH to show that what I'm saying is
getting me in dutch. l know that peo-
pie Shun me for talking all the time
and If they could they'd run me to some
far distant cline. With bricks around
me humming I take my daily stroll
and when men see me coming they
crawl into a hole. Some topics I'd be
broaching that are intriguing me, but
when I am approaching men climb the
nearest tree. They hide behind the
hedges, beneath the crates and tubs,
they arm themselves with sledges and
scythes and wet elm clubs. For I'm that
bore supernal, of dark and bleak re-
nown, whose language is eternal, whose
tongue will not run down.
WALT MASON.
(CopyriRht, 1907
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By J, p. GLASS.

/ BiSpham had not thought seriously of
attempting them, particularly the part
OF BeckmeSSer, which he considered
too high, too unvocal and too dificult'
for him to try.
Some impulse which he could not re-
Sist moved him to act at once on the
suggestions he had just received. The
very next day he obtained an accompa-
mist and started to study Beckmesser.
1t was the longest of the roles and he
was almost daunted by it. Nevertheless,
he persisted, varying his labors by
learning the much easier parts of Amo-
nasro, Wolfram and Kurwenal. For two
months he worked like q slave
During this period he also acquired
the part of Alberich in the first scene
of 1.-THE Rheingold" and of Wotan in
the first scene of THE Valkyrie," in or
der that he might fill q concert en-
gagement. 1t CHANGED that Sir Angus
tus Harris, impreSario of Covent Gar
den opera, was present at this concert
The next morning Sir Augustus sent
a message to him through his manager
In effect it said: DO you know the part
of Beckmesser? If so, come at once to
CoVent Garden to rehearSe for q per-
Torrance with Jean de Reszke, Nine
Albani and Jean Lassalle"
Bispham almost tainted with excite
ment.
In a couple of months you will
know" the planchette had said. 1t was
now just two months since this prom
Use had been written.
He rehearSed Beckmesser, but an ILL
ness of De Reszke caused a postpone
men. However, the delay was only tenn
porary. In the meantime he was called
upon Unexpectedly to sing the roles Of
Kurwenal and AmonaSro as a result of
the unexpected illness Of the regular
singers, He was not long in adding
planchette was completely fulfilled.
For . number of years he had no
rivals in the great parts Of BeckmesSer
and Kurwenal.
(Copyrisht. 1901
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Cheese Gelatin Salad.

One package lemon favored gelatin
mixture, one and two-third cupfulS boil
ing water, one cupful white cream
cheese, one-quarter teaspoonful salt,
one-quarter teaspoonful paprika, three
tablespoonfuls chilli sauce and one Ia
blespoonful catSup. Pour water over
gelatin mixture and stir until dissolved.
Cool and allow to thicken a little. Beat
cream with fork and add with other in
gradients to gelatin mixture. Pour into
loaf mold, rinsed out of cold water. Set
in cold place to stiffen. Unmold, cut
in slices and serve topped with mayon-
naise on crisp lettuce.
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corner II that seemed to work out bet
ter. If we hang it we could paint the
rope the same contrasting color as used
on the box.
Then I have another idea for q small
footstool We can take another box and
cut of part Of 1t, using some Of the dis
carded part for a shelf. This little stool
may be used as a footstool and a maya
zine or two may be tucked on the shelf
can pad the top and cover it with oil
cloth or some washable material or
chintz. Think how easy it will be to
hold baby Ann in my lap when I can
rest my feet on this little STOOL"
:, Are you interested in layettesP Write to
Nancy Page, care of this paper, mclosing a
stamped, Self-addressed envelope, asking for
her leafiet on layettes.
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astic response from Roger. ct saw o
hanging shelf in a picture Of an at
tractive piazza. I wondered why we
could not get q wooden box from the
grocery store. We could cut 1t into
halves diagonally. One of the diagonal
bottom pieces could be nailed in the
other diagonal box to make q shelf
The whole thing could be enameled or
lacquered. A rope or chain could be
used to suspend it from the corner. And
there we are with q small corner cup
board or hanging shelf!
"On the shelves we can put some ivy,
the ash trays, matches and cigarettes
or any other oddments we want to place
there.
I'VE could set 1t on the floor in
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day with quite long poem to memorize
with 1t, as 1t seemed quite hard lesson
for an s-year-old child. So memorized
the poem, then said one line and he
said the next and then we exchanged
lines. In this way he soon had IL memo
rtZed and we have adopted this way of
doing for all his memory work.
(CopyriRht, l9SOl
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Danny at her heels. This tree didn't
grow quite straight out Of the ground.
For a little way 1t slanted somewhat
Up the trunk Of this tree Nanny led
the way.
Where are you going?" painted
Danny.
Nanny didn't stop to reply. There
was grapevine twined in this tree. Up
this vine Nanny climbed and Danny
kept on because he knew he could 90
where Nanny could 60, and to remain
below was to be gobbled up by Reddy
Fox. Up they went and presently they
came to queer thing up there In that
tree. At least Danny thought it was
queer. 1t was a tin oil cana gallon
can with q round opening in one end.
A little branch passed this opening.
Nanny climbed up on this branch and
popped into that opening. Danny fol-
lowed. 1t was dark inside, but right
away Danny discovered that there was
q comfortable bed of dry grass there.
"W-what place Is thisP" painted
Danny.
"A safe place." squeaked Nanny. ats
our new home. This Is where we are
going to live"
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Cheese Rings.

Mix together half pound Of butter
two cupfuls of -four, one teaspoonful OF
salt and little cayenne pepper. Add
half . pound of cheese, grated. Handle
as little as possible, using q pancake
turner to pick up the rings after they
have been cut with q cutter one third
inch in thickness. Bake in q moderate
oven.
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NANCY PAGE
Boxes May Be Dressed
Up for Porches.
nm ~ nnrNnn Nun
By FLORENCE La GANKE.

Lois and Roger were spending many
days on their porch. Lois knew that
she and her husband would have to be
at home q great many evenings, what
with q new baby in the house. Ac-
cordingly she hunted for little things
which would help to make the porch q
comfortable place to be.
One of her ideas met with enthusi-
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A wandering Merry Little Breeze had
done Nanny and Danny Meadow Mouse
q good turn. 1t had brought them the
scent OF Reddy Fox and it had done
this Just in time. So strong was that
scent that Danny and Nanny knew that
Reddy was very near. They would have
to hide, and hide quickly. Danny was
IN despair. This was a strange place to
him and he didn't know a single hid
ing place close at hand. Perhaps Nanny
read this in his face. Anyway, she took
to her heels and ran past Danny.
Follow mel" she squeaked.
Because he didn't know what else to
do, Danny did follow her He raced
right along at her heels. wondering all
the time where she was going. Straight
TO the foot OF a certain tree she raced,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-26
THE STARS
DAILY PATTERN
SERVICE
Accents Princess Lines.

It's new version that adapts itself
beautifully to printed crepe silk for the
a1l-day frock.
It's sleekly dattering with the bow
@ed neckline and shirred bodice.
The low-hared skirt fullneSs u de-
eidedly graceful and slimmins.
IT'S utterly exclusive, depending en-
ttrely upon its lines for anartness. 1t
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Corn With Bacon.

Nix half cupful of white sauce with
one chopped green pepper, two cupfuls
OF canned or fresh corn and one tea
spoonful OF salt, and place in baking
dish Cover the surface with strips of
bacon. Cook IN hot oven for half an
hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-26

doesn't require any further trimming.
It expresses good taste for street, aft
ernoons or spectator sports.
style No. 63l may be obtained in
sizes Is, 18, 20 years; SO, SO, 40 and AZ
inches bust. The medium size takes but
81 yards of 39-inch material
Powered chiffon, printed chiffon
wolfe, fat silk crepe and canton crepe
are smart fabrics for its development.
For a 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
We suggest that when you send for
this pattern you inclose 10 cents addi-
tional for q copy Of our new Spring
Fashion Magazine.
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q; q; DorohyDix| . :::::::.
They Throw Out the Back Door the Pennies That
Would Buy Them Diamonds Twenty
Years Later

hundreds despaing
get young they doomed to poverty
stricken old = "
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NannY's Qnick Wit.

Alas. for those whose wits are slovI
Their chance Is small to live or grow.
Nanny Meadow Mouse.