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Evening star., 1933-09-09

60 to sleep. The head Is used to push
the hot sand aside until a shallow
burrow has been made Then the
spines on the side of the body are
brought into use, as the creature gets
deeper and deeper into his hot blanket.
The lizard keeps throwing the sand
over his back with a quick jerk Of his
head. Soon he is covered with his
warm coverlet and with only his head
peeping out he turns In for the night.
II you try to fondle these lizards
you will find they are spiritless crea-
lures and feign death. They make no
effort to bite you In their effort to
get free. they infiict slight scratches
on your hand.
Some Of these lizards have the strange
habit of swelling up to an unbelievable
size. Others flatten out until you
wonder what they have done to their
internal organs, and the strangest OF
all are those that can eject a thin
stream of blood from their eyes.
These lizards do well in captivity. No
matter how warm their quarters are. 1t
Is the direct rays Of the sun that give
them vim, vigor and vitality.
Copyright. 1933o
Evening star., 1933-09-09
N A T u r E. S
C. H IL d r E N
By LILLIAN COX ATHEY.
Horned Lizard.

Phrynosoma cor0naium.
XY YHEN is q toad not . toad?
M When 1t is . lizard" The
horned lizards are q very
distinct genus. They have
very wide bodies, that are
fiattened and toad-like, short tails, and
most Of the species have sharp. conical
horns on their heads. The unusual
markings on their temples, sharply
pointed scales and unusual colorings,
have made them very well known.
Horned and spiked as they are, they
give the impression of being able to
lnfiict wounds and possibly eject poison.
Though formidable looking, they are
harmless, and many Of these strange
creatures are brought home by those
who have found them in the deserts
and know them for what they are.
Horned "toadS" are viv1parous-that
is they give birth to their young as do
certain snakes. The young, when born,
are still encased in the transparent
envelope Of the egg. The youngsters
are lively and soon break through this
sheer wall. As soon as they are free,
they are active, and capable Of taking
care of themselves They are not
horny or spiny in their extreme youth,
but soon take on these warlike looking
scales.
The hot. dry sands are the favorite
home grounds Of these lizards. The
hotter the sun, the happier the lizard.
Through the burning sands that would
blister your feet. they race back and
forth in play. They let the swarms Of
insects and ants come to them. or
rather. they sit in the path where their
prey is bound to come. The food is
caught by the same method used by
toads and frogs. The tongue, covered
with thick. viscid substance. is thrust
out and the hapless insect is caught
fast. Before you can see what has
happened, the victim has been swal-
lowed.
As soon as the sun begins to 60 down
the lizards are making preparations to
Evening star., 1933-09-09

your courtesy to those who are reserved
or to any who are otherwise occupied
You must. Of course, do everything you
can to make every one comfortable and
satisfied, because nothing will bring
more sorrow to you in your new bust
ness than the criticism of the justly dis
gruntled-very often the unjustly dis
gruntled Against the latter a ccncilia-
tory explanation of the why of the
sho-tcoming is your best defense
Dear Mrs. Post: I'm going on a
weeks automobile trip with my Boy
friend. In the party there will be MS
mother and father and younger sister
They are planning to stop at hotels each
night, and before We leave would like
TO know whether I should pay for my
Evening star., 1933-09-09
How it Started
BY JEAN NEWTON.

"Fustian!"
We hear that usually to describe an
artificial, high-sounding but empty
style Of writing. But it Is quite cor
rectly. too. used about speech that Is
pompoYs and inflated.
it's true-a suburb Of Cairo, Egypt. The
name Of the place is Ftlstat. which in
the old French through which it comes
to us, Is Fustaine.
The term describes a twilled cotton
stuff which was originally made there.
Since this is q coarse cotton product. II
Is easily comprehensive how more or
less worthless claptrap should be
jocosely referred to Is "fustian."
Evening star., 1933-09-09
Ny Neighbor Says:

Metal door hinges should be
washed frequently in warm soap
suds, and when wiped dry the
hinges should be rubbed with oil
to prevent rusting.
Use scissors to remove seeds
and pulp from green peppers
when they are being prepared for
stuffing
To keep sponges in good condi-
ton, you should occasionally
wash them in warm water with
. little tartaric acid or soda, aft
erward rinsing in clear, warm
water.
Brass trays should be washed
with warm water and good yel-
low soap. Rinse in clear water
and polish with a chamois leath-
er. A little lemon juice will re-
move stains.
(Copyright, 1889
Evening star., 1933-09-09

And every cent
Very speedily went
With the second grand crash Of that
stock
And know that If ever the market
Shows signs of an early advance,
And still have the price,
I shall shun all advice
And take just another long chance.
My Judgment may warn me against 1t.
My friends may protest and upbraid,
But still shall go in,
Thinking this time I'll win,
For that Is the way I am made.
A Long Look Ahead.
Some Of the gentlemen now discuss
ing matters in Washington think that
the name of Mr.. Gillette's play, TOO
Much Johnson" was a prophecy
Evening star., 1933-09-09
Important Cleaner.

Crate some raw white potatoes to a
pulp and add a pint of water to pint
of the pulp. Pass this liquid through
a fine sieve and let it settle. Pour of
the clear liquid, which may be used
for cleaning Dip a sponge in the liquid
and apply to the fabric until the spots
are removed. Rinse in tepid water and
press with a warm iron on the wrong
side
Evening star., 1933-09-09
MORE TRUTH THAN POETRY
BY JAMES J. MONTAGUE.
The Incurable.

The Incurable.
I was taught that never must gamble,
I was told to keep out Of the Street,
And not risk my ALL
Which is pretty darn small,
In a game that never could beat.
But thrift is wearisome business,
So my fingers carefully crossed,
And bought a small block
OF a much-touted stock
On a tip from broker-and lost.
For years I kept out of the market.
And I prided myself on my brains
Until l was told
That the stuff I had sold
At loss had been making big gains.
Then I thought might still make a
fortune,
So put my possessions in hook,
Evening star., 1933-09-09
Time Saver.

A l0-cent putty knife is q good time
and money saver for the kitchen. It
is easily cleaned. and there Is no corner
in pan or kitchen that its sharp edge
cannot reach. 1t can pry up tacks,
help to open a stubborn window, re-
new all wall paper and has many other
good Uses.
Evening star., 1933-09-09

StltutlOQal history.
Back in the Six
ty-eighth Congress,
in 1924, the joint
resolution propos-
ing such an amend
ment was passed by
c on ngr e S s. The
House acted first.
On April 26 of that
year, by a vote of
297 to 50, it gave
its approval for
submission. Les 8
than two months
later-On June Z
the Senate fell into
line by a 61-to-23
vote.
It then went to
the States for rati.
Evening star., 1933-09-09

yCI VIC OoAA =" all
our guests to think
us presuming. Are
there any rules pre-
scribing our talk
ing a n d m / kin G
with the guests?"
A ms " e r-y o u
would respond to
any appeal made
to you by those
who S eem lonely
and want to be
friendly. Otherwise,
remain responsive
ly inpersonal. BY
that I mean, be
ready to respond to
any overtures they
make. but be equal
Evening star., 1933-09-09
A Little Saturday Talk.

r YERE is letter which contains
interesting questions
Dear Uncle Ray-We would
/ i greatly appreciate it if you
would answer the following
questions: Does the earth turn on its
axis? If it does, will you please explain
how it does?
My brother says that people live on
the planets, such as Mars. Pluto. etc.
Is this true? He said that the moon
was a dead world where all things had
been destroyed, and that the dark OBJ
jects which are visible in the moon are
Evening star., 1933-09-09
JOLLY POLLY
A Little Chat on English.
BY JOS. J. FRISCH

c. T. E-"The worlds greatest phe-
nomenon" is the correct form. Phe-
nomena pronounced fe-NOM-e-na) is
the plural of phenomenon. Hence We
correctly say this phenomenon" that
phenomenon" these phenomena"
those phenomena"
Evening star., 1933-09-09
Stickytoes Is Misiudged.
Be slow to Judge until you know
What seems the truth is really so.
Old Mother Nature.

THE long drought continued. It
seemed as if each day was hot
ter than the day before. The
i earth was baked hard Plants
wilted and died Leaves. on the
trees turned brown and dropped. The
little people of the Green Meadows, the
Ola Orchard. the Green Forest and the
CID Pasture painted with parched
throats The Laughing Brook barely
trickled The Smiling Pool continued
to shrink, leaving muddy shores that
soon baked hard.
Day after day there was not a cloud
in the sky and on days when there was
Evening star., 1933-09-09
Conqueringg Contract
-Bv p. HAL SIMS

Mr.. Sims is uniUersally acclaimed
the greatest liUing contract and auction
player. He is captain of the renowned
-Four Horsemen" team and has pon
"a national championships since 1924.
These articles are based on the Sims
system. which includes the one -orer -one
principle which the Sims group of
players rdS the first to employ and
develop.
Evening star., 1933-09-09

one and every one began to hope it
would after a time sail away and dis
appear, rain was all any one could
think about and there was no rain.
Then one afternoon the feathered folk
IN the Old Orchard heard voice that
broke the stiffness of the hot after
noon, voice they had longed to hear
I. was the voice of Stickytoes the Tree
Toad. 1t came from over by Farmer
Browns house.
AT last Stickytbes is calling rain!"
cried Welcome Robin
1T is about time!" snapped Scrapper
the kingbird. He ought to be pun
ished for not calling before. Imagine
anybody being able to call rain and
not doing it at time like th!s!"
News. travels fast among the little
people of the Green Meadows and the
Green Forest and soon it was known
far and wide that Stickytoes was call
Evening star., 1933-09-09
Hot Cloths.

A new use for potato ricer is as
substitute for the hands when wringing
hot cloths needed in case of sickness
It not only enables one to use very hot
water, but saves the hands. This Is
especially true if hot applications must
be continued for some time.
Evening star., 1933-09-09
A WASHINGTON DAYBOOK
BY HERBERT PLUNfNlER

THE proposed twentieth amendment
to the Constitution-that which
would ban child labor in industry
may occupy niche Of its own in con-
etifutiopol {efo
Evening star., 1933-09-09
Proper Behavior.

~ KY DEAR MRS. POST: My
- M husband and I have taken
V over an inn and Our expert
1 i ence in the proper and be-
coming behavior Of in::-
keepers is lacking. because We have al
ways been among those who register.
We don't want to seem unfriendly, and
Evening star., 1933-09-09
MENU FOR A DAY.
BREAKFAST.

Melons. Oatmeal With Cream.
Eggs in Bacon Rings.
BuckWheat Griddle Cakes.
Maple S!rup. Coffee.
DINNER
Fruit Cup. Roast Lamb.
Mint Sauce. Parsley Potatoes.
Boiled Spinach.
Tomato and Lettuce Salad.
French Dressing.
Lemon Meringue Pie. Codee.
SUPPER.
Crab Meat Salad.
Lettuce Sandwiches.
Plum Sauce Ice Box Cookies.
Evening star., 1933-09-09
Grand Hand to Bid, to Play and
to Beat.

KR. TCOGOOD of PHILADELPHIA
nu was kind enough to send me
IVY the following hand I give
1 i the bidding not as it actually
took place, but as I think it
should be handled under my system.
The eventual contract is the same.
Evening star., 1933-09-09
Your Baby and Mine
BY MYRTLE MEYER ELDRED.
Cod-Liver Oil.

7 T seems only yesterday that I en-
deavored to convince parents that,
so long as we had ample sunshine.
1 it was unnecessary to dose children
Evening star., 1933-09-09
(Copyright. 1888

contract that are addressed to this news:
paper with . self-addressed. stamped
envelope.
Evening star., 1933-09-09

South (dealer)-One heart There
are four or five losers in the hand and
bid of one is all that the hand mer-
Evening star., 1933-09-09
EUCKWHEAT CAKES.

EUCKWHEAT CAKES.
Scald one scant cup of Indian
meal with boiling water, using
just enough to swell it. When
cool add two and three-quarter
cups of buckwheat and four cups
of molasSes. one teaspoon Of salt
and one-half cake of compressed
yeast, dissolved in one-fourth cup
of lukewarm water. Beat hard
for five minutes and let rise In
a warm place overnight. In the
morning beat we'll again, let rise
a second time, then stir in one
teaspoon of soda dissolved in a
little warm water, and bake on a
hot griddle. Serve hot with ma
pie sirup.
MERINGUE PIE.
Mix two tablespoons cornstarch
in enough cold water to make
smooth paste. stir into two cups
boiling water, add one-han salt
spoon salt and two cups sugar
and cook fifteen minutes In dou-
Bile boiler, stirring frequently.
Remove from fire. add juice and
grated rind of lemons, one ia
blespoon butter and beaten yolk
of four eggs and return to fire
until eggs are cooked. Cool a
little, turn into baked pastry
shell, cover with whites, beaten
until stiff with four tablespoons
powdered sugar, and brown light
ly IN oven.
Copyright, 1881
Evening star., 1933-11-25
NEW BUILDING LIST
HAS $5OO,O|)D UNIT
GalIinger Hospital Ward Tops
Weeks PermitS-S96,
Private Buildings.

A permit to erect one 2-story brick
contagious ward at Gallinger Municipal
Hospital. costing S500,000, led the list
CT building operations approved by the
District building inspector during the
last week. The total valuation of pri-
vate construction during the same Pc
riOd was S96,7Sl
There was an increase of eight
tenthS of l per cent in building con-
struction projects throughout the coun-
try in october, as compared with Sep
tember, according to reports received
by the Bureau Of Labor Statistics
United States Department of Labor
from 758 cities.
Total building operations decreased
IA per cent in indicated expenditures
during the same period, the bureau re-
ports. The report reveals also that the
number of new residential buildings de-
creased 4.8 per cent, which indicated
expenditures for this type of structures
decreased 399 per cent. An increase
of Al per cent in number and % per
cent in estimated cost was recorded for
new non-residential buildings.
Federal Building Contracts.
Contracts awarded for Federal build
ing operations during october totaled
Sl4,439,933. Federal awards for con-
Struction projects of all kinds totaled
over s134, 900 900. Expenditures for all
types of structures Except naval YES
sells and reclamation projects financed
from public funds-that is. public roads
river, harbor and flood-control projects
street paving. forestry and water and
sewerage work-increaSed in october
as compared with September.
AS compared with the year previous,
October showed a decrease of 30.1 per
cent in the number and a decrease OF
209 per cent in indicated expenditures
for new residential buildings.
Permits isued here during the last
week included the following:
District of Columbia, owners. to erect
one 2-story brick contagious ward, Gal
linger Hospital; to cost $500,00O.
Robert Woods Bliss, 3101 r street
owner: Beatrix F'arrand. designer; John
w. Davis, 3lO1 r street, builder; tC
erect one 2-story brick and concrete
dwelling, 3245 S street; to cost $40, 900
Margaret E. Jones, 908 Sheridan
street, owner; Dillon & Abel. designers
A. j. Dinger, 908 Sheridan street
builder; to erect one 2-story brick
dwelling. 1912 Thirteenth street; tc
cost $4,000.
A. H. Ryan, 1901 Fifteenth street
owner and builder; j. D. Longley. de-
signer; to erect two 2-story brick
dwellings, 1925 and 1922 Tennysor
street; to cost $4,000
c. r. Matheny, 6147 Thirty-flrst
street, owner and builder; G. S. White
designer: to erect one 2-story brick
dwelling, 1855 Locust road; to cost
$4,000.
Hugo Herfurth. jr.. District National
CONTINUED on Fourth Pagel
Evening star., 1933-11-25
bers from the Construction League,
sponsors of the present code; one from
the National Association of Building

Employers, which previously offered a
substitute code; one from the National
Building Exchanges; two from the Asso-
ciated General Contractors, two selected
by subcontractors, two to represent
labor. and two to represent N. r. A.
The labor members are William Green
and M. j. McDonough of the A. F. Of l..
N. r. A. Is represented by Donald
Evening star., 1933-11-25

Richberg. chief legal counsel. and
Robert Lea, head of the Compliance
Board and chief assistant to Gen.
johnson.
Evening star., 1933-11-25
SILVER STAR DWELLING
STILL OPEN TO PUBLIC
Builder Continues Exhibit OF
Greenwich Forest, Md, Home
for Few More Weeks.

The Silver Star Model Home at TOO
Hampden lane, Greenwich Forest, Mo,
which concluded its period of public
display under sponsorship of The Star
last Sunday is remaining open for a
few more weeks of exhibition under au-
spices of the builders. This is being
done in order that many who were un-
able to view it previously, still may
do so.
This attractive English-type dwelling
was built by the Cafritz Construction
Co. from plans drawn by Alvin L. Au-
binoe, and received the silver star award
for merit in building.
1t may be reached by way Of WiScon-
sin avenue, north to Bethesda, turning
left on the Old Georgetown road to Will
son lane. and thence left again half
mile to the house.
Evening star., 1933-11-25
Analysis Reveals Many States
Share Expenditures, In
cIuding Wage.
BUILDING AND CONTENTS
REACH S5,974,O84 TOTAL
Architect of Capitol Shows That
Only $9O1 ,843 of Huge Sum Went
to D. C. Firms and individuals.

The extent to which Federal moneys
appropriated for monumental public
buildings in the District is spread over
the entire country, is revealed in an
analysis just completed of the costs of
the new House Office Building Annex.
The computation reveals that IS
per cent OF the total amount expended
on the building was paid out to cor
porationS, firms and individuals with
factories, shops and Offices elsewhere
than In Washington. The other Is
per cent went to local industrial or
carnations and for local labor.
A breakdown OF the total cost figure
5.974084-reveals:
Excavations and foundations cost
Sl58 500, of which s3I.70O was spent
IN the Capital and s126. 800 outside the
percentages being 20 and 80, respectively.
General construction expense ran to
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening star., 1933-11-25
CONSTRUCTION CODE
SOON TO BE READY
Division Administrators Commit
tee on Reconciling Differences
to Report.

complete a satisfactory code for the
construction industry within a week
appeared when Division Administrator
Muir appointed a new committee to
reconcile the differences in the in
dustry and report back Monday. The
committee was appointed at conclusion
of the reconvened public hearings on
the code.
The new group consists of two mem
Evening star., 1933-11-25
RENT TO BE $4,000 900
Tobacco Shop in Rockefeller Center
Worlds CoStliest

Alfred Dunhill, tobacconist, will pay
$2,000000 in rent for the space in the
British Empire Building in New York S
Rockefeller Center, in which he has
fitted up branch of his London shop.
The shop represents larger invest
menC in rent and furnishings, it was
said. than any other tobacco shop in
the world. 1t is three times larger
than the former Dunhill establishment
at 514 Fifth avenue, corner of Forty
third street. The area represents one
quarter of the ground floor Of the Brit
ish Empire Building In addition the
firm has space on other floors in the
British Trade Center
Evening star., 1933-11-25
REMODELING INCREASES
Old Apartments in Manhattan Are
Being Rebuilt.

NEW YORK. November 25-While
new construction in Manhattan has
fallen to its lowest point in the last
decade plans for the rehabilitation and
moderization Of many of the older
structures are on the increase almost
daily
Old apartment houses are being re-
built into modern structures with ele-
vators and garden courts, while hotels
that have been allowed to depreciate
and become obsolete are having new
, facades built. floor plans altered and
new furnishings installed.
Evening star., 1933-11-25

tContlnued on Second Page.)
Evening star., 1933-11-25

The experiences of New York housing
authorities in a number of attempts at
slum clearance have likewise come in
for scrutiny by research workers of the
Continued on Fourth Page0
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A vacation rest in the mountains
is Myrna Logs vacation before she
returns to the Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer studios. where she recently
completed work in Night Flight.
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Mr. Olson tells me that Henry
Burton remains as manager of the
Lyric with Ted Nicholes in charge
Of publicity Both very fine.
Keiths is planning 10 open short
~ as a movie theater. EngIsh's
will get underway with its legitimate
season very shortly Some splendid
road attractions have been booked.
And that is the new playout
Electrically in Indianapolis The
Palace and Apollo continues their
successful policies Of feature pic
lures.
The only theater not announced
as re-opening IS the Ohio and I ex-
pect an announcement any minute.
Those in the theater business all
have pets. Charles Olson. new
owner Of the Lyric. brought his pet
canary by airplane all the way from
Los Angeles 10 Indianapolis AnG
does this bird get attention? He
surely does When he gets feeling
bad. Olson sends him to bird hos
pital. The bird perches himself up
on Clson's newspaper as he reads.
JAG FleX at the Palace has two
fine bull dogs. These dogs are so
ritzy that they have their own
dressing room back stage.
When the Lyric theater, again
under the control Of Charles NJ. o.
son. opens it's vaudeville season
Friday. Sept !, it will have the
unique distinction of being the
only theater in the country present.
ing vaudeville bills not augmented
with feature photoplays.
This policy is not new to the
Lyric. 1t prevailed for fifteen years
during Olson's former ownership.
The Lyric was then recognized as
one OF the most successful vaude-
vile theaters in the United States.
Though he has not been actively
engaged in theatricals since 1927,
when he disposed OF most of his
theater holdings, the Lyric among
them. Olson has retained faith in
vaudeville as leading form Of
tIeater amusement. especially when
the acts are carefully chosen with
a view TO their blending into we'll
rounded bills
Il was this faculty OF personally
selecting acts with view 10 their
Aavoring the bills with the requisite
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hood. II IS not until she made wit
ness TO another youthful romance.
about 70 be blasted by the selfish
ness Of a mother, that she wakes to
the truth
Henrietta CroSman. seasoned
stage star. is seen as the mother
She is reputed to bring every ounce
OF her many years experience on
the stage 10 her characterization.
Heather Angel. another new
conner to the screen. Is seen as one
Of the lovers. Norman Foster and
Marian Nixon are thought to be I'M
Outstanding and attractive in the
romance that opens the story.
A number OF screen stars Of the
past are seen IN the new photoplay.
They are. in part Charley Grape
win, Robert Warwick. Louise Carter
Betty Blythe. Lucille La Verne. and
Francis Rich.
Other members OF the cast are
Hedda Hopper. Maurice Murphy.
Francis Ford and jay Ward. John
Ford directed from the popular story
by Ida a r Wylie.
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PILGRIMAGE" Is
APOLLO'S BIG EVENT

The opening OF Pilgrimage de-
scribed as hit number two during
the Month Of Better Movies at the
Apollo theater. is thought TO nave
marked the introduction Of one OF
the most important screen prOduc-
tons Of recent months The new
photoplay had its local premiere
Yesterday. and VIII continue through
Thursday next
Pilgrimage is reputed 70 have
the sweep OF "CayalCade and the
intimate n.ceues of State Fair.
combining these elements into a
unity Of entertainment that should
be hard TO SurpaSS
The story IS the simple one Of a
mother who runs the gamut OF emo
tons as she breaks up one romance
and subsequently, cementS another
She sends her only son 10 war AID
10 his death IN order TO keep HIM
from marrying the girl he loves
The years that pass fail 10 heal
the wound she has inflicted upon
herself. But she stoioally accepts 1t
as one Of the vagarieS Of mother