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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-05

street and Madison place. probably the site
now occupied by the Treasury Annex. They
we're occupied by the provost marshal, and to
give an idea of the undeveloped condition Of
this area at that time we find that the f1remen
had to resort to a small stream of water that
flowed along Vermont avenue. The nearest
large stream to this point Slash Run which
made loop at about Sixteenth and L streets,
going almost directly west to Twenty-second
street, from where it went northward, empty
ing into Rock Creek
The amusement column also attracted the
writer's attention, for here he found Laura
Keene playing "a great moral drama" entitled
1.-THE Workmen of Washington" This was
Monday evening, April 3, just IL days before
Lincoln was shot at the same theater where
Miss Keene was playing, and who wrote the
drama, the title of which reminds us of the old
Comique.
Van Amburgh g. Co.'S Mammoth Menagerie
was showing at the foot of Sixth street, south
of Pennsylvania avenue, which was probably
close to the canal, while to the north, at New
York avenue the Stone e. Rosston Circus Com
bnation was performing until further notice.
We think today that our circus is a big show
but just read this advertisement and what the
public guaranteed for so cents:
1.-The Stone 81 RoSston Circus Combinationl
Organized on a scale of Unprecedented Mag
nificence respectfully announces to the citizens
of Washington and vicinity a short series of
Thursday Evening, March 30.
and continue until further notice,
Every Afternoon and Evening.
Doors open at 2 and pm.
The Spacious Pavilion will be erected on New
York avenue and Sixth street.
The profuson of attractions will be presented
with all the fascinating adjuncts essential ia
render them inimitable in superiority and
marvellous splendor.
Among the pre-emnent Equestrians, GYM
nastS, Acrobats. Pancratists, Posturers, Equili-
brists, Pantomimists, Humorists, Danseuses and
other Classic Artists, are:
LIE Jeune Burte, the Premier Horaran.
Msssrs. Murray 81 Hutchinson, the Excelsior
Gymnasts.
The Denzer Brothers, Valentine, Rudolph
and Charles, the famous Acrobats.
The Saginee family, consisting of Sigs. Fer
dinand and Perelle, Mile. Sophie and Master
Henri, Equestrians. Pancratists, Equlibrists etc.
Mr.. Dan Stone, the accomplished HumoriSt.
Mr., Charles Monroe, the popular Clown and
Vocalist.
Mr.. Frank Rosston, the unequaled Equestrian
Director.
Messrs. Drexel, Andres Picton, Graft Batty,
Remsen, Berlette, Rosenberg, Mayer, Tabor,
Lizarro, Walden, Zertier and Pilot, Masters
Leon, Acton, Claude and Clarence. general per-
formers constituting a
Congress of Talent
Absolutely Peerless.
Prof G.. P. Hutchinson's Wonderful Dogs.
trained to point of perfection almost incred-
tble, are attached to this Grand Combination
The Stud of Horses and Ponies are unSur-.
passable as regards beauty and style, and. are
splendid representatives of admired breeds
The Pavilion, Wardrobe Trappings Proper
ties, Paraphernalia and General Outfit are en-
tirely new, and were manufactured and imported
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-05

OuaI-tOp table used BY Cen. Grant IN
drafting the terms of surrender in the
Mclean house. 1t is nOU in the Ma
tiOnaI Museum.
or SGT 600
Admission, so cents Reserved Seats rs cents
Children to Reserved Seats. SO cents.
1t does seem that history but repeats itself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-05

Char in Uhich Cen. Grant tUas seated
tOheH he ,UrOte and signed the terms of
surrender in the Mclean house, april
9. 1865. The chair is nOtC in the Ma
tiOHdE Museum.
asked him to use his influence with the people
OF the South-an influence that was supreme
to bring the war to end
THE recent death of Mrs. La Sale Corbeu
u Pickett widow of Gen George E. Pickett.
brings to mind what she has to say in her book
rWhat Happened TO Me-" regarding her meet
ing with President Lincoln at Richmond lust
after the fall Of that city and only a few DAYS
before the surrender
You will probably recall that for military
reasons the arsenal there, together with the
vessels in the harbor under construction the
tobacco and cotton warehouses and other
places, were set on fire by Confederate au-
thority, and that through the spreading of the
flames the entire city very near being
destroyed, and indeed, the whole business sec
ton was almost wiped out.
Mrs Pickett was living there at the time
while her noted huSband-her Soldier" as
she calls hin-was serving with the army under
Gen Lee
This is her story:
'The day after the fire there was rap at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-05

gentlemen he met and had chat with on New
York avenue a few days go-RepreSentative
Richard Yates, Congressman at Large from
Illinois and Governor of that State from 1901 to
1904. delightful sort of a man who can
make an intensely patriotic speech.
1t was the Representatives father-alSo
Richard Neutrality-suspicious. and Senator in
1861 to 1865 appointed Gen. Grant colonel of
the 2lst Illinois Volunteers at the breaking out
of hostilities
Grant like Pickett, a graduate of West
Point, and had rendered conspicuous service in
Mexico, but had resigned from the Army July
81. 1854
How glorious it is to us today to know that
but one flag flies over this vast country; but
one emblem of our liberty floats upon the high
seas and enters the ports of the world. Indeed,
the writer always gets thrill out of the poem
your Flag and My Flag" as recited by Mrs.
Wallace Streater, who has been for many
years resident of this city. 1t goes something
like this:
Your flag and my flag,
And how it flies today:
In your land and my land
Half the world away;
RoSe-red and blood-red
It's stripes forever gleam-
Snow-white and pure white,
The good forefathsrs' dream;
Sky-blue and true blue
With stars that CLEAN Alright
The glorious guidon for the day.
The shelter for the night
Your flag and my flag,
And oh! how much it holds;
Your land and my land,
Secure without its folds:
Your heart and my heart,
Beat quicker at its sight
Sun-ksSed and ind-toSsed-
The red, the blue, the white.
The flag, the great flag.
The flag for me and you--
Glorifed all else beside.
The red, the white, the blue!
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09
NEW DAIRY FIRM
PLANS TO BUILD
PLANT IN CITY

A certificate of incorporation has
just been issued to the Sunland
Dairy Ltd. by the state corporation
commissioner.
The incorporators are given as
A. Ambort, Ross E. Crane, and Roy
Bragdon Of Calexico and Earl and
Leo Brinnon of El Centro. Ambort
is well known as one Of the pioneers
in the market milk industry IN
Imperial Valley. Crane, a former
resident. is known to many through
his work a few years ago in sue
cessfully inaugurating the first reg
ular systematic inspection OF milk
and dairies in the county. Bragdon
and the Brinnons have been asso-
ciated with various milk concerns IN
the county for several years.
The incorporation papers give the
purpose of the concern as engaging
in the purchasing, processing ana
distributing of milk and its products.
Plans are underway for the erection
in El Centro of q modern sanitary
milk processing and distributing
plant.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09
MUCH COLOR IN
HOME FOLLOWS
MODERN TREND
BY ED KANEEN

Little puffs of powder, little dabs
of paint
Makes many a homely girl look ex-
actly what she amt
We are in day of color. Any
where-color. Everywhere color.
The clothes worn by women never
were so beautiful. And the men
have gone as far as they dare in
bright colors. Their neckwear to-
Gay would have started a riot a
few years ago. and as for socks
may the Lord forgive them.
But best of all is the Home
Beautiful" and all due to color. EX-
terror trims of Spanish blue-Span-
ish orange-Verdas green are a
revelation to the old timer with con-
servative ideas. However, we live on
the inside of our homes, and here
have the greatest development of
color.
A modern bathroom with the
striking colors-kitchens in cool, re-
freshing colors. sleeping rooms in
quiet, beautiful colors, so many of
those beautiful pastel shades now
so popular. It costs no more to
have these beautiful interiors than
the old drab. or glaring white fin
ishes.
You can find color scheme. sug-
gestions and helps for refinishing
the home at Paint Headquarters
Imperial Valley Hardware Co.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09
CALlPATRIA cow
TAKES FIRST in
FEBRUARY TESTS

According to the monthly report
of the Imperial County Cow rest
ing association, the 10 highest pro-
ducing COWS which were tested dur
z,1 &c f0llnuc'
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09

The water level in Lake Tahoe has
been steadily dropping since 1916
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09
Border Firemen
Act AS Hosts

Mexicah fire department members
were hosts to the valley association
yesterday afternoon in the border
city with all valley towns represent
ed but Holtville.
Advantages of the use of Ia inch
hose provided the subject for an
address by Captain A. Meekley OF
the San Diego fire department. The
speaker said that II, inch hose was
desirable for certain types of fire
but that two inch hose was found
to be better in many instances.
''Do not turn on the water when
smoke is all that can be seen. First
discover whether or not there Is
some way of extinguishing the
blaze,' the speaker urged
Jack Powell, Imperial, presided at
the meeting. He is vice. president
Of the valley association.
The next meeting will be held in
Holtvilie next month.
READ THE u,ASSIrIED ADA
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09

complete equipment and a grade
entrance.
AT the rear, opening off pri-
vate hallway, are two bedrooms
and many closets. a stairway leads
from this hallway to the attic
space which has been worked out
to include a playroom and storage
room.
The sink is under a battery of
three easement windows. There is
more than eight feet of closet
space. An ironing board is pro-
vided also storage space for brooms
and vacuum cleaner. The refriger-
ator goes into a little alcove. Work
in this kitchen will be step saw
ing experience.
The general arrangement of this
plan is excellent not only for the
case of the narrow lot, but for any
condition where it is desirable to
have the bed rooms at the rear.
This insures cross ventilation in
these rooms and places them off
the street where there is quiet. At
the same time the placing of living
room, dining room and kitchen in
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09
Building Two
Modern Homes

Two frame houses Tor rent are
under construction by w. A. Meas
ures at Twelfth and State streets.
each dwelling consisting of four
rooms and bath.
A double garage, laundry room
and two large store rooms will be
attractive features of the floor
plans.
Hardwood is to be used through
out the dwellings.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09
FIRST UNIT OF
new BUNGALOW
COURT STARTED

First unit of a proposed court of
eight bungalows now is under con-
struction on State street by Fritz
Anderson and is expected to be
completed within the next 30 days
The four room dwelling will cost
$4,000 and its companions will be
erected by Anderson as soon as he
determines whether or not he is
satisfied with the features embodied
in the first building.
Frame in construction, the house
is situated on State street between
Seventh and Eighth.
Anderson has not decided whether
the places will be rented furnished
or unfurnished.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09

front affords an arrangement of
greatest convenience. {
This design has proved a much
desired one worked out with an ex|
terror of stucco. Here we have it
now in siding, thus giving the home
builder a choice of materials. {,
The sketch shows the fireplace
and the cased opening which leads
from the living room into the din
ing room.
Construction: Wood frame, ex-
terror finish siding, stucco or
shingles. Roof of shingles.
Designed to face south or east.
Size of lot: Approximately 35
feet.
Complete working plans may be
obtained for this and other designs
shown in this series. For further
information see editors note.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09
Exterior May Be OF
Shingles, Siding
or StHcc0

THERE are endless plan combina-
l. tons FOR five-room bungalows,
but there are two Of them that are
used most commonly. One is wide,
having the bedrooms and bath along
the side. The other is narrow, hav-
ing the bedrooms at the rear. This
one is the narrow type. For the
home builder whose lot is narrow,
but who must have five rooms at
the minimum OF expense, this
house design No. 5-A-9 presents
most excellent possibilities.
Studying the plan it will be seen
that the living room and dining
room are Of good size and arranged
in such q way, with cased cpen-
ing separating them, that they give
altogether a very large area.
The kitchen is well planned with
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09
Nash Was Not
Resident Here

C. Saul Nash, barber killed sew
eral days ago when he fell between
two box cars near Tucson, Arizona,
was not resident of Ell Centro or
Imperial Valley, it became known
today, but lived for several years
in Somerton. Arizona, and had a
card in the valley BARRIERS union.
United Press reports at the time
of Nashs death stated that he had
been identified by the union card
issued here.
Nash was II former son-inlaw Of
Ben Alexander. rancher near Som
erton. and had been employed by
CT. G.. Carter there. The body of
the Somerton barber was buried in
Yuma Saturday afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09
HOME BUILDERS PAGE
OWNERS AND BUILDERS OF THE VALLEY
Work On Home
To Start Soon

Within 10 days, d. l.. Furry and
Wiley Gibson plan to begin con-
struction of a stucco residence in
the 700 block on Len Rey in the
tract recently opened by the Tyler
Insurance agency,
The house will have a full tile
roof and hardwood floors, large
fireplace in the living room and a
beautiful studio window.
On account of the building being
built on a corner lot the entrance
will be octagon in shape
The stucco garage will have a tile
roof
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09
House Shortage
Means Building

Fl Centros present shortage OF
houses is said to be responsible ior
renewed building activity tn
spring. Many local residents plan
the erection of houses suitable Tor
renting. -,
One local real estate dealer SAID
SATURDAY. that he knew OF but one
vacant house at the time. Other
firms report the same shortage.
Building costs are declared to be
most favorable for construction )ust
now which is another reason LOT
residential construction.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09
Points

The University Farm, Davis, has
been experimenting with selected
Myrobolan rootstock grown from
cuttings instead of from seed, graft
ed prunes thereon and planted them
in several prune districts to study
results. fat0
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-09

ing FEBRUARY are rs loAAo"''
Owner Address Lbs. B. F..
C;rcIoir Calinatria ......... 74.2
A. H. Smithson. Holtville .....--.- IS'V
Fred Bucket, Holtville ...-.............. oo'I
H. G. Farnsworth, Ell Centre o8.9
H G. Farnsworth, El Centro-... 66.7
H. G. Farnsworth, El Centro-,-. 900
Walter Havekorst, Brawley....... ois
s+ocro,ner pros. FL Centre. -. 64.6
TorY Mazena,,er ................... 64.4
w. j. Stewart, Calipatria .....,...... o4.z
The 10 highest producing iirse
calf heifers which were tested DUR
ing February are as follows:
Stockalper Bros. FL Centric. 5l'3
II. G. Farnsworth. Ell Centro 4o,l
" Sn,ithson. Holtville. ........... 43.7
II r. Farnsworth. FL Centre. 400
Stocralner pros FL Centre -. 40.4
u - Farnsworth. Ell Centro ..... 4o.2
Ion Ruckel Fl Centre ................ 40.2
L. E. Sinclair, Calipatria .......---.. 38.s
Stockalper Bros, El Centric. 3S.2
Stockalper Bros, El Centric. 38'o
The February winners in the
monthly classes of the dairy COW
competition are as follows:
The four winners in both Glass A
Highest Producing Cow. and Class
B. Highest Producing First Call
Heifer, are the first four names IN
each of the above lists.
Cass C-Best Cows in One Herd
Owner, Address Ids. .. r.
H. CT. Farnsworth, FL Centre. 3l8.o
L. E. Sinclair, Calipatria .......... 293 I
Stockalper Bros, FL Centric. 27l'0
Fred Strahm, Holtville .............- 1886
The II dairymen who have won
points in these monthly classes dur
ing the period December, 1880, TO
February, 1881, inclusive, are as fol-
lows
Owner Address Points
A. II. Smithson, Holtville .............. 20
H. G.. Farnsworth, Ell. Centro.. 80. %
Stockalper Bros, FL Centric. 10
L. E. Sinclair, Calipatria ............-. 10
Fred Strahm, Holtville .....-.......... .
C. E. Daley. Holtville ......"~........ 4
A. K. Nichols, Holtville ................
Len Bucket. Ell Centro ....................
Fred Bucket, Holtville .........."...... ?
w. c. Starner, Holtville .........-......... l
A. Giannini, Holtville ...............-..-.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-28
New Profit In Wild Life

The State Game Warden of New Mexico believes that the value of wild life, both birds and animals, is growing. In the Yellow stone National Park the scenic geysers share popularity with bears. The vastness and grandeur of the Grand Canyon hold the at- tention of visitors, but no more than do the famous deer and rabbits of that section.
 When game animals can command atten- ton in the midst of such settings" he says what unlimited possibilities they must possess elsewhere! Always where games can be seen, so much charm and attractiveness is afforded that vacation is enjoyed and remembered
 This applies to campers and nature lov- CTS quite as much as to hunters. There is a new interest in observing studying and pho- tographing wild creatures which will bring human beings hundreds of miles and induce them to spend hundreds of dollars in their travel. Game preserves for such individ- uals will be as profitable to the states main- taining them as those established primarily for the huntsman's benefit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-28
France and America

France has usually played lone hand in international relations. So has America. Pnt with difference. France has always been severely practical. America periodical ly tries to save the world. France aims to save France, regardless of what happens to the rest of the world.
 Postwar France up to date has run true to form. France has been more insular than America. France. as represented by Premier Laval, seems in different mood now. ready 10 consider and conciliate, ready to listen to outsiders ready perhaps to sacrifice present advantages for future profit and combine national interest with international.
 Is France really prepared at last to act for the worlds future as, presumably. America and Britain are! Prepared to consider repar- ations, war debts. gold, armament and trade problems with regard to the welfare of the whole. satisfied that in acting so magnani- mously no part will suffer? If so. France and America can probebly cooperate. even with the handicap of the United States Sem ate. Recent events may have subdued the Senate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-28

Those people who have penchant for facts and figures might be interested to learn that the new George Washington bridge spanning the Hudson handled 1l,176 auto mobiles and 3,200 pedestrians between mid night Sunday and p. m, Monday. That was 1,121 more automobiles than used the Holland tunnel on the second day of its op eration. It is believed that there will be an average of l8,000 autos passing to and from on the mighty structure in A hours which is just 1000 more than the tunnel gets. Undoubtedly when the bridge is completely finished it will handle even more traffic than it does now. The complete roadway is not yet being utilized and won't be for some time yet. It just doubles the lanes of traf- fc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-28

A university football dinner that was be- ing broadcast over the radio last Saturday was cut of the air on three occasions when speakers used the expressions damn" and ''hell." Station WELK of Philadelphia was the broadcaster of the affair. It's sta- ton manager admitted that the broadcast was interrupted three times when the speak CTS used the above expressions That re- calls the incident of General Smedley D. Buffers. He was cut off the air for similar offense However. there have been other oc- casions when speakers were cut of the afr and they weren't saying damn or hell" We recall an incident of the 1928 presiden- rial campaign. Not that we blame the broadeasters for exercising their right to censure remarks going out on the air. But certainly they aren't consistent in their atti- tude. And what terrible lot of ''blah- blah' the public has to stand for and which isn't nearly as expressive as one good damn" or hell"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-28
To-day's Selected Poem,
HYMN TO MERCURY

con the New Fifth Avenue Traffic Lamps.) Herald of laundering love. alert Mercurius, Descending from Olympus fast and furious To poise admonitory yet seraphic, Upon our beacons regulating traffic Arcadian Hermes. Maias son and heir Grandchild of brawny Atlas. hear my prayer Guardian of roads. newcome upon the scene To rule our flashing lamps of red and green. Let no. swift motor swinging round the corner Abolish me and leave the world a mourner! When that walk amid a thousand jars Great god of athletes help me dodge the
 cars!
 Caduceus- bearer, peace-and- mailing -bringer, Inventor of the tyre, protect your singer Helper of thieves, defend me from your crew! Patron of merchants. save me from them, too! When that drive. from every snorting dragon Of truck or taxi. shield mine humble wagon! Avert the base design of sudden thumpers To crash Ry sides or else to bend my bumpers! When challenging policemen bar my way, Ablest of liars teach me what to say: Smooth god of eloquence, should they not
 budge
 Or else, possessor of the purse divine Endow my lips with words to move the judge. Or else possessor of the purse divine Of boundIess treasure, help me pay the fine! -Arfhnr cuifarman tn tha Nav xork Times.