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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-12

Strees near the Delaware River All about
them their friends were similarly engaged in
various oCcupations- millinery, hardware dry
goods and what not Philadelphia was then a
city OF shorkcep2rs. people for the most part
carrying on Their trades in the dwellings in
which they lived
John ana Betsy Ross were perhaps the OBJ ects
OF special interest in their neighbolhood for he
was devoted member of Old Christ Church
and she had been disoxn,d by the Quakers for
becoming the bride of Episcopalian The old
records Of the Meeting dwell at length on the
'disorderly and undutiul conduct of Elizabeth
GrlScom daughter of Samuel and Rebecca
Griscom, in disobeying her parents and wed ling
outside the faith.
Soon, however. Betsy became the object of
universal sympathy. For john who had enlisted
in the Pennsylvania militia was snatched away
by death-the first member of Christ Church
parish to give up his life in the struggle for in
dependence. He brought home one day.
fatally wounded by an explosion of gunpowder
on the wharf on the Delaware River This
tra gc event, the first of several to befal Betsy
Ross in the seven years of war, took place in
January, 1776"
How was she drawn into the flag picture?"
Mr. Parry asked
1T all came about very naturally. John Ross
had an uncle. Col. George Ross, who was a
leader in Congress and close friend of Robert
Morris. head Of the Marine Committee Of the
Colonies. Both were interested in the flag cues
ton: Morris especially because Of the problem
of identifying ships at sea in distinction from
those OF the enemy. When Gen. Washington,
in June. 1776 discussed with them the subject
of national emblem. and the design of the
Stars and Stripes was agreed upon, Col Ross
at once sugg ested that his niece, capable with
her needle and CT unquestioned patriotism, be
chosen to make sample banner
AT the start Of the Revolution as readers Of
American history books know, different Colonies
sections he
Pine Tree Flag of New England with the red
cross of st. George and green pine tree in the
Upper corner Another was Rattesnake Flag
with coiled snake in the center and under it
the words Don't Tread on Me- New York had
flag showing black beaver on a white field
Rhode Islands design white field with
blue anchor over which was the word Hope
and sometimes cluster of stars in one corner
Soon after Washington took command of the
Continental forces at Boston in ITS, his secre.
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" little realized the deep Signifi-
canoe of what she had done,
or that her simple act was to become a ia
vorte theme for artists of future generations.
No other heroine Of early American history
has been so frequently depicted on canvas as
the young and attractive Quakeress, whose
services Gen. Washington enlisted just be-
fore the Declaration of Independence was
signed.
1t is counted matter of misfortune, how
ever, that those who have been thus inspired
to portray that memorable incident of long
ago have had to depend upon their i'm agnaton
for a likeness of the Revolutionary flagmaker
Betsy Ross, during her lifetime, which was
50 crowded with romance and tragedy. never
had her portrait made according to the state
ments of her descendants 1t was the day of
the oil paint ng for portrait work. long before
the discovery of daguerreotypes, and oil paint
ings were luxury to be INDUCED in by the
wealthy. Betsy Ross, disowned by the Quakers
and aenated from her family because of
forbidden marriage to struggling young up
holsterer, and after his violent death carrying
on the business herself had no time or means
to think of expensive portraits
| low she came to make the flag that was to
displace all those previously used in the
Colonies and how she fitted into the Revolu-
tionary picture continuing to fashion rebel
banners" in defiance of the British occupa-
ton Of Philadelphia, is an epic of American
history. A hint of it is best given, perhaps,
in the words of one of her -great-grand-
sons. Edwin S. Parry of Philadelphia, author
of book on her life, Betsy Ross. Quaker
Rebel which re recently compiled from FAM
lily records and historical data never before
published These facts reveal that the entire
career of this Revolutionary Quakeress was as
colorful as the banner she helped to create
When hostiities began in ITS" says Mr.
Parry, flag making far from the thoughts
of John and Betsy Ross. Two years before
Immediately following their marriage they had
set up their upholstery business at the little
brick house and Shop in Philadelphia on Arch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-12

"ON January l, l77s' the Grand Union or
Cambridge Flag of entirely new de-
sign, was brought into being by Washington at
his camp before Boston. 1t was striped ban
ner with the British Union Jack in the corner
where the stars now are. There was no thought
at the time of actually separating from the
mother country. and the Union Jack was re-
tanned as sort of compromise
when the British evacuated Boston and SAIL
ed for New York, Washington went to Philadel-
phia the latter part of May to confer with Con-
gress. Independence was in the air. Complete
separation from England was seen to be newt
able The Grand Union Flag would not do.
An emblem distinctively American was necessary
and the visit to the upholstery shop of Betsy
Ross followed
Every one knows the story Of that interview;
how Washington supplied a rough pencil sketch
from which Betsy made up the specimen BAN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-06-12
BY EDWIN r. GRANT.

HEN Ezabeth Griscom Ross
s: !: :: 3: !:
Of Mh he had
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
ON BEING A BORE
BY DOUGLAS MALLocH

/ AM not what you'd call a clam;
4 i don't know what to do about 1t.
am at times the great l Am,
Not merely say 1t, fairly shout it,
And fill the family with shame,
A self-made man of self made fame
The things know, or think know,
1t seems I'm always telling some.
one.
It seems am a Dora, though
] must admit I'm not a dumb one
think ! am wit so bright,
And people say that I'm half right.
Ny little jokes like to crack,
And people always laugh politely.
And yet they say behind my back,
I should converse more eruditely.
Last night, invited out to dine,
I swore no more I'd try to shine.
So, when there came painful pause,
| kept as silent as meant to;
And ! must say the dinner was
About the worst ] ever went to.
I didn't say ten words, guess,
And all the others even less.
&c. 1882. Douglas Malloch. )-wNU Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
FIVE ORGANS JOIN
IN MIGHTY VOLUME
Huge German Instrument Is
Worlds Largest

At Passau, the ancient city on the
Danube, the "Castra BATAVIA" of the
Romans, in the cathedrals of st.
Stephen, one Of the most noted
sacred edifices In Europe, is the
biggest organ in the world, the Gre
alton of the Steinmeyers of Oct
tingen, Bavaria, who have been
building organs for generations. 1t
has 20S registers, five manuals and
16,105 pipes.
Five separate organs combine to
make 1t. The main and largest Or
gan is enclosed in a baroque house
more than fifty feet high. The So
called Epistle and Evangel organs.
also in baroque houses. stand in the
side naves Of the cathedral, the
choir organ is in niche Of the
presbytery, and it's tones come
through cancelli. Most wonderful of
all is the echo organ, built in under
the ceiling. All five organs are
played from one main players
bench.
A walk through the main organ
leads through a veritable forest of
pipes. Narrow paths permit the or
ganist and tuners to keep the or
gan in order. Here are the "prin-
cipa'" with its full tone, the viola
da gambia" and, farther back. the
"Gemshorn" or alpine horn, which
sounds like real horn. Pipes of
wood, tin and copper alternate. The
biggest of all are those of the pedal
the deep tones of the mighty bass
contraprincipal 80 and the contra
bonnie 80. The largest Of these, per
haps the biggest organ pipe ever
constructed, is some thirty-seveni
feet long and twenty inches in d.
ameter. OF zinc, reaching up four
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

stories, it weighs 673 pounds. But
across from it one finds the small
est pipes, hardly thicker than
wheat straw and only a third of an
inch long. Their tone is a whole
en octaves higher than that of the
vast bass pipes.
There are two motors for the main
organ and one for each of the other
four. The main organ requires up
to 100 cubic meters of compressed
air minute. More than 425 miles
of wire were required for the vari-
Gus connections.
During the summer season the or
gan is played at noon every day, and
The great cathedral is filled by Wis
itors. To hear it is an experience
which no one will ever forget.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
Children's Story
Bx THORNTON w. BURGESS

To do a thing that must be done
There's usually more ways than one.
THIS means, of course, that If one
4 way fails you shouldn't give up
and think the thing cannot be done.
You should try to find some other way.
Often 1t will be a most unexpected
way. way that you discover by acct
dent. There was the case Of Busy Bee
and her fellow workers when Buster
Bear found their storehouse and began
to rob it Of their honey. They had
done their best to drive him away.
They had used the sharp little lances
in their tails for all they were worth.
If 1t had been anyone but Buster Bear
they would have succeeded in driving
the robber away. But though they
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

The girI-friend says she adores
dogs; hot-doss, swell dogs, comfort
able dogs, gay dogs, and, oh, yes,
pups!
(@.1932. Bell syndicate.)-wNUS Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
Fruit Pastries.

Use the cake foundation, cut into
strips, squares or rounds, put together
with custard cream Of orange, lemon
or jelly. On top of each place
halved pear or peach which has been
cooked until transparent in a heavy
strip, using one cupful Of the juice
and three-fourths cupful Of sugar.
While cooling haste with this strip as
this will give nice glaze. When the
fruit is arranged pipe a border of
whipped cream, sweetened and fla
vored, all around the sides and top.
t@. 1882. Western Newspaper Union.)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
Almond Slices.

Spread the entire sheet Of cake with
a tart jelly or jam beaten to a paste,
then cut 1t into strips three to four
inches long and one and one-half
inches wide. Spread the sides with
jelly. Top each with heavy meringue
made with two egg whites. eight ia
blespoonfuls Of sugar and one-fourth
teaspoonful Of almond extract. Ar.
range with pastry tube, then sprin-
kle with powdered sugar and top with
shredded almonds. Place in a slow
oven to lightly brown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
NeapoIitan SQUARES.

Cut the cake into two-inch squares,
spread half the squares with apricot
jam, currant jelly or orange marina
}ade, cover with the squares and press
together between boards until firmly
Joined. Now spread the sides with
jelly beaten to paste with a few
drops of water and dip each into fine
ly chopped coconut. Ice the tops with
thick chocolate icing and in the cen.
ter place halved maraschino cherry,
cut side down; add stem and leaves
of citron or green icing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

One OF the good members OF the
pitching staff of the Boston Braves
this year is Walter "Huck" Belts. He
was obtained from the st. Paul club
of the American association where
last year he won % games and lost
IS for percentage of 500.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
Small Books

Among the smallest books is the Of
page, illustrated Schloss English AL
manac presented to the public museum
at Oshkosh, Wis, by Mrs. w. w. Wa
terhouse. 1t is half-inch wide, seven
eighth of an inch long and One-eighth
of an inch thick. 1t was printed in
1912.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
When in Venice Royalty Does as Xenetians Do

XX7HEN the king and queen of Italy
Wv visited Venice to take part in
the opening of the International Ex-
hibition Of Art they boarded gon-
dola and lead the gorgeous procession
which is here seen passing the famous
Ducal palace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10
FRENCH PASTRIES

THE beautiful small cakes and pas
I tries which are so attractively dec
GRATED and we find so expensive when
we come to purchase, may be pre-
pared at home with little work.
There are several kinds Of founda-
lions, the puff PASTE chow paste (this
is the kind used when making cream
puffs), then the cake foundation and
short bread pastry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

Liberty is what the race has
gained since it was compelled by
force to build the pyramids.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

For early spring days the elegant
black taffeta Elton jacket made with
double capes is the latest thing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-06-10

Down He Came to the Ground With
Thump That Would Have Knocked
the Wind From Anyone but Buster
Bear.
fought as hard as they could, and
stung with all their might, they
couldn't drive Buster away from that
honey. To Busters way of thinking
that honey was worth all the pain of
the stings. And then, quite by acci.
dent, they discovered a way of getting
rid of him. Some of them flying about
found Farmer Browns Boy watching
what was going on, and in the blind
ness of their anger mistook him for
aonther enemy, and promptly treated
him as they had treated Buster Bear.
Now Farmer Browns Boy has no
such thick skin as has Buster Bear.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
u. s. CLERKS UNION
MEETS TOMORROW
Green to Take Part-Econ-
omy Acts Provisions Will
Be AssaiIed.

This American Federation of Govern
ment Employees, new union of Federal
workers, will meet here tomorrow morn
ing for its first annual convention, pre-
pared to go on record in opposition to
provisions of the economy act affecting
salaries, annual and sick leave and
other benefits of which those in the
civil service have been deprived by Con-
gresS.
The first session will be called to order
in the Hamilton Hotel at 10 o'clock by
David r. Glass, temporary president.
Delegates will be in attendance from "a
lodges.
Green to Take Part.
President William Green of the Amer
ican Federation of Labor, which char
tered the Federation of Government
Employees, will take an active part in
the convention and in a mass meeting
of Government workers at the close.
Classification for the entire Govern
ment service will be one of the principal
subjects to come before the convention
Such provisions Of the economy act as
those affecting married persons, pay re-
auctions through furloughs or approprl-
alton curtailment and ippounding FUNDS
to reduce expenditures Will be covered
Liberalization of the retirement law sc
as to make retirement optional after sc
years service is expected to be given
particular attention.
A program of personal service to TIE
employe will be drafted, including such
proposals as life and health insurance
and an educational system.
DOak Will Speak.
At the banquet tomorrow night Sec
retary of Labor Doak is scheduled to
be the principal speaker. John Arthur
Shaw, first vice president. will be toast
master. Guests will include President
Green of the A. F.. of L., Secretary
Frank Morrison and other Executive
Council members: John P. Frey, secre-
tary of the Metal Trades Department
and John j. Manning secretary-treas
urer of the Union Label Trades Depart
ment: Thomas J. Flaherty. secretary
treasurer, National Federation of Post
Office Clerks. and Elizabeth Christman
secretary treasurer. National Women
Trade Union League.
After the morning session tomorrow
the delegates will go to Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery. where President Glass
assisted by Michael D. Schaefer, presl-
dent of the District Department. will lay
a wreath on the Unknown Solder
Tomb. after which a similar tribute VII
be paid at the tomb of George Wash
ington at Mount Vernon.
Evening star., 1932-10-16

B and D streets, where the new
Department of Agriculture buildings
are soon to be erected, opposite the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
This will have an important bearing
on whether Fourteenth street is to
be depressed in the near future.
One problem that threatened to be
bothersome in the Mall development
has been that of the steam tunnel,
which connects up with the projected
new central heating plant in the South
vest and traverSes the Mall. Now,
however. the engineers have arranged
that almost any project for the Mall
development may go ahead without in
terfering with the giant steam lines.
Fourteenth street, a heavily travelled
thOroughfare will soon have to be
Widened to accommodate increasing de-
mands upon it. Engineers anticipate
that this will have TO be done within
the next couple of years. as the high
way is showing signs of wear from the
constant thud of trucks, busses and
other heavy vehicles, which are barred
from the Arlington Memorial Bridge
and use Fourteenth street en- route to
Virginia.
Opposition Develops.
Some opposition has developed to the
depressing of Twelfth and Fourteenth
streets, because of the engineering fea-
lures involved and the high cost. Some
authorities have placed the ultimate
cost of the Mall development. if
projected in accordance with present
plans of the National Capital Park
and Planning Commission, as high as
S500O,000 Further, say these OBJ
JA tirn
been approved by responsible fund
controlling agency of the Government.
The commissions engineers, however,
have constructed their newest roads in
the Mall with an eye to the possibility
that the suggested bridges, arching over
Evening star., 1932-10-16
OFFICER WHO RAN AMUCK
RELEASED IN $500 BOND
Policeman William Z. Atkinson
Faces Charge Of Assault With
Dang gerous Weapon.

Policeman William E. Atkinson who
ran amuck at Pennsylvania avenue and
Nineteenth street the night of Septem-
Der 27, was released on $500 bond on
charge of assault with a dangerous
weapon Yesterday. following his release
from Gallinger Hospital, whore he had
been under mental observation.
Atkinson. who is attached to the
ninth precinct, was off duty. He at
tempted to commander a Washington
Railway & Electric Co bus for a trip
to Georgetown and, falling that. fired
several shots at a taXicab driver and
struck another man over the head with
his service revolver. according to third
precinct police who subdued him.
Police Surgeon john A. Reed said
AtkinsonS conduct was the result of
an acute mental disturbance.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
NORFOLK CLERGYMAN
TO ADDRESS KIWANIS
Rev. P. Rowland Wagner Will Be
Principal Speaker at Conven-
tion Banquet Here.

Rev. P. Rowland Wagner Of Norfolk,
Va, will make the principal address at
the banquet featuring the Capital
Kiwanis Districts fourteenth annual
convention at the Mayflower Hotel, be-
ginning October 81
More than 500 delegates from 48
Kiwanis clubs in the Capital district,
comprising Maryland, Delaware. Vir-
ginia and the District. are expected for
the three-day convention. The ban
quet. to be held the night Of october
28. will be presided over by Edwin F.
Hill head of the local club
John J. Bcobar, past president of the
Washington group, will serve as toast
master, while District Governor and
Mrs Henry A. Converse of Harrison
burg, Va, will be guests of honor. A
feature of the banquet will be toasts to
President Hoover and King George of
England, the latter out of respect for
Canadian Kiwanians.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
BOYS CLUB MEMBERSHIP
GAINS 500 PER CENT
Big Increase Shown in Last Year
Held Due to Providing Recrea-
ton at Small Cost.

The membership of the Boys Club OF
Washington has increased 500 per cent
in the last year. according to an an
nouncement at the clubs headquarters,
where the unusual increase is attributed
to the fact that economic conditions in
many homes make it imperative for the
youth to get recreation at small cost.
The club, While open to membership
to boys from to l8 years of age, has
extended invitations to old members
who have passed the age limit, and has
been making an effort to keep up the
morale of those in the group who are
among the unemployed
A program of entertainment has been
mapped out, including barn dance to
be given at the club by the local Optl-
mist Club on October %, the proceeds
10 be used to obtain uniforms for Is
piece harmOnica band.
The OptimistS have purchased 15O
suits for the boys to use in gymnasium
classes. while the club will place in
competition teams in number of VIM
ter sports, including basket ball. boxing,
wrestling, tumbling and target shooting.
Evening star., 1932-10-16

Twelfth and Fourteenth streets, may
never pe built. They have designed
ramps leading down from the high
level roadwayS, to Twelfth and Four
teenth streets.
What future funds for the Mall de-
velopment Congress will appropriate.
considering these days of stringency are
problematical. Temporary buildings on
the Mall, rushed up under the fever OF
a World War. viii have TO be torn down
before full accomplishment Of the ten
tative program can move apace. AS
fast as new permanent buildings for
Uncle Sam here are rising, the tempo
rary structures are being emptied. AS
funds become available. the temporary
edifices are being demolished in an ef-
fort to restore the pristine plans OF hay
ing a great central park IN downtown
Washington.
The four highways from the Capitol
to the Washington Monument which
are proposed are to be lined with elm
trees. H. P. Caemmerer, executive Sec
retary of the National Commission Of
Fine Arts. presents the picture:
The Mall development represents
the LEnfant plan of 1892 and the Nc
MILAN Park Commission plan OF 1901,
so as to give an open vista, The plan
of the Mall when thus completed will
give an open vista from the Capitol to
the Washington Monument. The plan
contemplates an expanse Of undulating
green park. about a mile and half III
length. and 300 feet wide. extending
from the Capitol to the Monument. This
central green space is to be bordered
by park roads. hanked by four rows of
American elnls. under the shade OF
which are to be walks and resting
places. Public buildings will be on each
side Of the Mall The work on the Mall
that has been carried out thus far has
been devoted to improvement Of the
area between Twelfth and Fourteenth
streets
Evening star., 1932-10-16
ROSE LOVERS MAY SEE
NEW PLANTS IN PARK
Laboratory Near Highway Bridge
Acclimating Flowers-4O Va
rieties Are Purchased.

Lovers of roses in this locality will
find a laboratory in the rose garden
in Potomac Park. near the Highway
Bridge where they may go and see the
new flowers that are being acclimated
here, so that they may purchase them
from florists and plant them in their
gardens at home, under plans of the
park division of the Office Of Public
Buildings and Public Parks.
To speed up this objective. officials
announced today that 1900 new roses.
representing 40 varieties, are being pur-
chased These types have been tested
out by the horticultural section and
found suitable for this climate. The
plants in the rose garden, officials
said. will be identified b. name and
information on them made available.
Evening star., 1932-10-16
IPHILANDER c. KNOX
ACCUSED OF Theft
Free on Bond on Charge of Taking
Property From His At
tached Estate.

Philander C. Knox, 43, son of the
former Secretary of State, was free last
night under $1,000 bond after being
arrested here yesterday afternoon as a
fugitive from justice on a warrant
charging him with theft of two saddles.
horse and an automobile from his
attached estate in King George County,
Va
The warrant was sworn to by Sheriff
T. c. Payne of King George County
after Knox is alleged to have taken the
property, valued at total of S64O, from
his own farm
Knox was taken into custody at his
home in the 2900 block of Twenty
eighth street by Detective Sergt. A. D.
Mansfield. He was booked at police
headquarters as a fugitive from Justice
and released when bond was put up A
hearing on the case is scheduled for the
United States branch of Police Court for
tomorrow morning.
Prospects of good crops in the Philip
pines aye quickening business there.