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Evening star., 1934-04-09
Uncle Ray
In Africa With Du Chaillu.
Settling , Quarrel.

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~ AUL DU CHAILLU, early ex-
- plorer Of West-Central Africa,
was born in Louisiana In 1897.
L When only 18 years of age,
he sailed from New York to
West Africa; and after four years
amid the wilds of the dark continent,
he returned to the United States.
Crowds of people came to hear him
give talks on his adventures, and he
wrote book about them.
People enjoyed reading the book and
listening to the talks, but some Of
them said, "He must have made UP
these tales. 1t is too much to believe
that he saw big, hairy animals Of
manlike figure called 'gorillas' in the
forests and jungles of Africa"
Other men, however, reported that
they, too, had seen gorillas in Africa,
as well as other sights reported by Du
Chaillu.
Later in his life Du Chaillu returned
to Africa and spent two more years in
exploring. After his return from this
journey he wrote other books-part Of
them intended for boys and girls.
In the Apingi country, south Of the
Equator, Du Chaillu declared that he
had been made king and was known
as "the Spirit"
One day he heard great uproar in
the village where he was living. and
was told that the natives wanted to
attack another village. Du Chaillu
asked what was the trouble.
There Is a young woman" he was
told, who has come here to marry
one of our men. In her own village
they want her to marry some one she
does not like"
The white man said that they must
not make war for such a reason, and
sent word to the other village for the
Evening star., 1934-04-09

~ RIFTING on the flood that
covered the Green Meadows
was a small raft, few old
- logs nailed together. 1t had
been torn loose from its moor
ings and brought down the Big River,
and finally had been caught in an
eddy and drifted in over the Green
Meadows. 1t wasn't much of a craft.
The little wavelets whipped up by the
wind Tapped over the sides. Now and
then bigger wave would wash half
way across it. But to the passengers
it carried it was an Ark Of Refuge.
Curled up together on some trash at
one end we're three Skunks. At the
extreme other end sat Peter Rabbit
and Johnny Chuck. In the middle of
the raft was quite pile of trash,
sticks, straw and other material that
had been washed onto the raft during
its journey down the Big River.
Never in the world would Peter
have embarked on that little craft
with those Skunks had he had any
choice in the matter. He had to do
it or drown. Now he didn't feel al
together easy as he realized how
helpless he would be should those
Skunks decide that they would like
a Rabbit dinner. Johnny Chuck tried
to allay his fear by saying that they
probably were as scared and miserable
as he was, and under the circum-
stances would not be likely to pe
dangerous.
1--WE noticed" said Johnny, that in
common danger no one has any rea-
son to fear any one else. 1t seems to
sort Of bind all together. Those who
live by preying on others never think
Of harming those whom they . hunt
ordinarily. I suspect that you could
safely curl up with those fellows over
there if you wanted to-"
"Well, don't want to, and I don't
intend to try it," replied Peter
promptly. GAS long as they keep at
that end I'll keep at this end. would
feel lot easier if just you and I were
on these old logs. There are three
Evening star., 1934-04-09
Evening Clothes
BY EMILY POST.

"DEAR MRS. POST: My sister and
I often 60 to concerts alone.
We have always worn evening clothes,
but wonder II We are correct, since so
many Of the other women alone are
In afternoon clothes. Is there re-
strtction placed on our dressing when
we are not with men? What should
we wear to the theater or the movies?"
Answer: There Is no reason why
you may not wear evening dress to a
concert or to the opera, whether men
are with you or not. At the theater
you would wear afternoon clothes; at
the movies a day dress and a hat.
Dear Mrs. Post: Will you please
decide the question Of whether women
are correct In wearing evening clothes
to public dances?"
Answer: This depends upon the
custom of the city in which you live,
upon the type OF dance, and where it
is given. At the big public halls,
smart night clubs, and restaurants,
where they dance in New York,
women are wearing evening clothes
and men are wearing tails" At the
smaller or less fashionable places
evening clothes are not exacted.
Dear Mrs. Post: Does an invitation
to an evening wedding always require
that guests dress formally? And II
so, just how formally?"
Answer: In communities where eve
ming weddings are fashionable, full
dress evening clothes are always worn.
In many Of the Southern States, ladies
wear ball dresses and no hats to
church. But think it best that you
ask advice Of some one in the COM
munity where the wedding is to take
place.
Dear Mrs. Post: We had a young
New Yorker with us last week end,
who wore white waistcoat with his
dinner clothes, and beth my husband
and I think he looked extremely smart.
And yet, anything, but black in our
community would be an innovation,
and my husband hesitates to launch
the idea. What do you think?"
Answer: The tendency at the mo-
ment is a return to tails, which may
bring back the original use of the
dinner coat as appropriate only at
home, and on such very informal oc-
casion 1t is quite possible that the
black waistcoat may again be worn.
Meanwhile. it would not seem to me
that a white waistcoat could cause
much comment-unless worn on
lounging-at-home occasions-because
when the dinner coat is made to SUBJ
stitute for a tail coat, the necessity
for white waistcoat is obvious.
Evening star., 1934-04-09
(Copyright. 1934.)
He Doesn t Know.
BY ANGELO PATRI.


1T DON'T know whether Jimmie is
dumber than other children, but
I'm certain he doesn't know lot OF
simple things that we boys had In
our finger ends when was his age.
Yesterday I told him to tie up a box
and address and mail 1t to his cousin.
All he had to do was get some paper
out of a closet drawer, string from
another drawer, tie up the thing and
address it. Well, sir, you'd think I
had asked that boy to go to the South
Pole and find Admiral Byrd.
First he stood there and looked at
me. Then he said, This box, dad?
You mean this box? Where will I
get some paper? Is this paper all
right? It's the thickest there is. All
right. I'll lock again, but don't think
there is any. Is this right? It's too
big, dad Should I cut it off? Where
are the scissors, ma? o, now it's too
small. I can't do this, ma, you help
me. All right, but I never tied box
before. I can't keep the corners in.
They always come out when let go
of them. Well your hands are bigger.
You address 1t, pa. Yes, know
how to do it, but I never did one and
I'm afraid I'll spoil it and then I'll
have to do it all over again. How do
two? Is Great Neck two words?
There. Will that do? How did I
know it was in Long Island? Yes, I
do know my geography. Which post
office? If the man won't take it
what will do?'
Nov, you know, when I was his
age I could pick and pack and ship
crates and barrels and whatever there
was. Here is this boy-every advan-
tage-school, books, teachers every
thing. Seems dumb to me-"
It is dumb, but that doesn't say the
child is to blame. Children aren't en-
dowed with the power to pack and
address and mail bundle. That is a
complicated job and it's execution de-
mands host of experiences. He
needs to know about wrapping paper
and that means he has handled 1t
again and again. He needs to know
about strings, and that means he has
used them, wrapped them into skeinS
and balls and boarded them against
the time of need. He needs to know
how to wrap package, and that
means that he has had many chance
to try his hand at it. Then getting
the address on a package is another
type of experience. All the class room
lessons in the world will not enable
him to address a package right the
first time. Experience and mistakes
and reneated eyperiencn will do that
Our children are not getting ex-
periences. They are helped to get up
in the morning, helped to get to
school, helped to get through the
school day, helped to play and helped
to bed at night. The grown-up peo-
pie do all that needs doing. The child
is just to watch and learn and grow
up nicely. The fact that he can't
grow up nicely doesn't enter the wise
old heads until they discover it for
themselves one day.
(Copyright. 1934)
Evening star., 1934-04-09
How 1t Started
BY JEAN NEWTON.
The Chorus"

THE chorus girl can proudly point
to the origin Of the group of en-
tertainers from which she takes her
name as having had its origin in
the classical dramatic chorus" Of
Greek antiquity.
True, the chorus had an important
part in Greek drama. And it is from
these groups of commentators and
singers that the chorus in a modern
musical show takes its name. That
is the source, too, of our use Of the
word Chorus" as a chorus of shouts,
or a chorus of praise.
However, the original Greek from
which we have the word "choros,"
described "a dance in a ring" then "a
dance accompanied with song" then
"a band of dancers and singers"
It was in the circumstance that the
Greek dance was one accompanied
by song that we have the term used
with its vocal significance, as 1t Is to-
day, There is an interesting connec-
tion between dance" and song" In
the Latin "choraules" (from chorus)
meaning zone who accompanied the
dance on the flute"
tCopyright, 1934)
Evening star., 1934-04-09


ingly as he once more stared all over
the little raft.
Danny Meadow Mouse and two Of
his grown children or grandchildren.
I don't know which," replied Johnny
with a chuckle at Peters look of un-
belief.
Where are they?" demanded Peter.
Under that pile of trash" replied
Johnny. What is more, they have
a cousin with them"
Peter blinked. which cousin?" he
asked.
"One of the family of Whitefoot the
Wood Mouse" replied Johnny Chuck.
do you mean to tell me that there
are four beside those Skunks and our
selves on this raft?" demanded Peter.
Johnny Chuck nodded. There may
be more, for all I know" said he. Il
haven't disturbed that pile of trash, SO
I don't know how many may be hid
den there. but ! have seen the ones I
mentioned. There is Danny peeking
out now and, as I live, Nanny Meadow
Mouse is with him. So that makes
five"
Peter looked and, sure enough, there
were Danny and Nanny Meadow
Mouse peeping out from under that
pile of trash. Somehow Peter felt
better right away. Have you noticed
how much better you feel when you
discover others no better off than you
are? It always seems to work that
way.
So the little raft, with its 10 pas
sengers drifted along, blown this way
by the wind. carried that way by a
cross current, and the great flood
spread farther and farther inland.
(Copyright 1894
Evening star., 1934-04-09

leading men to come to talk with him
about the affair.
Since the request was refused. Du
Chaillu got his warriors together and
set out to march to the other village.
When he was near it, he fired gun
into the air. The noise of the shot
made the people run away; but they
were called back, and proved willing
to talk about the question.
A very old man had planned to buy
the girl from her parents, in exchange
for two slaves, three goats, five spears,
three knives and other presents.
Du Chaillu managed to patch up
the trouble, and the girl was allowed
to marry the man Of her choice.
(For Adventure section of your
scrapbook.)
If you want the free leaflet, "Ques-
tions and Answers About Europe"
send a stamped, return envelope to
me in care of this newspaper.
UNCLE RAY
Evening star., 1934-04-09

ents drink from the flowers and often
are to be seen slipping the nectar from
the periwinkle.
The head and chest Of this moth Is
a lovely, deep-olive green, marked with
a grayish pink, and sometimes dull
yellow, tinged with soft pink. The
body Is green, decorated with delicate,
pinkish gray lines. The large eyes are
placed on each side of the head. The
feelers, or antennae. are placed in two
hollows, generally close to the margins
Of the eyes, aid are probably useful as
organs Of smell. There are sometimes
two small, round, fat elevations, that
are called simple eyes or ocelG. The
mouth is heart-shaped. 1t Is the in
teresting tongue, carried coiled tight,
when the flyer is journeying about,
that is worth studying.
These tubelike tongues were the
originals of our soda-water straWs.
Through them, the moth drinker can
draw the sweet nectar hidden well IN
the deep nectary cups OF flowers.
There are many flowers that would
perish without the assistance OF the
lcng-tongued moths.
The suction-tube is thrust into the
throat of the flower. In doing this
the moths face and base OF tongue
Evening star., 1934-04-09
The Old Gardener Says:

Many amateurs are planning
to use fertilizers freely on shrubs,
climbing roses, and other plant
material, which was badly In
jured the past Winter. This IS
a mistake. Indeed. if this plan
is carried out. it may cause a
much greater loss. Plants suffer-
ing from Winter damage are In
a weakened condition, and should
be fertilized less freely than
usual. 1t is much better to give
them a mulch of peat moss, leaf
mold, buckwheat hulls, or some
such material. which will keep
the roots cool and permit the
plants to recover their vitality.
In many instances. cutting out
the damaged branches will have
destroyed the balance between
the root growth and the top.
Heavy feeding is not needed until
this balance has been regained.
tcopyright. 1934)
Evening star., 1934-04-09

in the bereaved relatives to cook and
prepare meals, but people must eat.
Then, too, deaths usually bring house
guests.
Nancy baked a dish Of macaroni
and cheese and took it over at the
lunch hour. She had telephoned
earlier to say that the family should
not bother. about a hot dish for lunch,
for she would bring 1t to them. When
she saw the many plates Of cake and
the numerous pies that had been sent
in she was glad she had chosen some
thing hot and nourishing.
She put herself and her car at the
family,s disposal. The cleaning wom-
an needed to be reached, and since
she had no telephone Nancy made
the trip to give the message.
On the day Of the funeral she had
bright and glowing plant delivered
while the family was at the cemetery.
It greeted them on their return, and
with its message Of cheer and ever
recurring life it gave them the mes
sage Of life everlasting.
(copyright. 1934)
Evening star., 1934-04-09
Oleander Hawk Moth.
Choerocampa Nerii.

Ch0erocampa Nerii.
"HIS handsome moth Is very
common throughout Africa,
Southern Asia and Europe. 1t
i is cousin to our hawk moths
and its habits are the same
The only difference is their choice of
food plants and their color COM
binations.
II you happen to be a visitor north
of the Alps this year, say in June,
July or October, you may have the
great pleasure of seeing these beauti-
full moths. To a naturalist, this
would be, indeed, a rich experience.
This moth is a large one. The
mother moths are larger than the
fathers most Of the time. There are
many instances where the two are
the same size.
You know, of course, that the name
hawk comes from the way the insect
has Of flying. The first part of its
name Is from its choice Of food. While
the oleander plant furnishes the leaves
on which the infants thrive, the par
Evening star., 1934-04-09
This Cape Gives Grace to Shoulder Lines
One-Piece Frock Is Built With
Graciously Flattering and
Popular Details.
Planned to Give Satisfaction
Later in Season When
Ensembles Are Warm.
BY BARBARA BELL.

THE sustained interest in the
redingote vogue this Spring
has led to the development OF
i one-piece frocks that are built
along the same graciously
f1attering lines that are responsible
for the popularity Of this fashion.
A smart example Of one of these
dresses is shown today. 1t is planned
to give satisfaction later in the sea-
son, when the ensembles, which are
the prototype of this style, are too
complicated and warm for daily wear.
The effects that are most popular
In prints just now are tiny, evenly
spaced designs of conventional motifs
or polka dots. The latter, quite as
frequently as not. depart from the
usual and are often seen as a counter
design. in conjunction with stripes
and checks.
In analyzing the frock we observe
that show the dress all the way down
the front. A contrasting material
carries out the idea and is stitched to
the printed fabric The cape, which
is considered very new and inpor-
tant this Spring, gives grace and
charm to the shoulderline and acts,
at the same time, as substitute for
sleeves. Bows. too, are a definitely
smart note. Here they actually are
used to tie the fronts together.
Frccks of this type are seen in
plain, as well as printed fabrics. AS
to colors, navy, at present. has the
widest preference 1t is usually COM
bined with white. Black, a favorite
with many women, will continue to
be used in conjunction with white all
through the Summer. Very pale beige
is seen with accents of white with
red; not the orange or red we are &C
customed to see, but one that has a
geranium cast.
Barbara Bell pattern No. 1858 is
designed in sizes "a, 36, 38, 40, AZ, "A,
46, 48, so. 81 Size "a requires AS
yards of 39-inch material, Is yard of
39-inch contrast.
Every Barbara Bell pattern has an
illustrated instruction chart that Is
easy to follow.
Evening star., 1934-04-09
Conquering Contract
BY p. HAL SINS.

Mr.. Sims is universally acclaimed the
greatest ltrtng contract and auction
player. He lpas captain of the renowned
-Four Horsemen" team, noU disbdnded,
and has won "a national Champion
ships since 1924. These articles are
based on the Sims system, Uhich
includes the one-ouer-one principle,
which the Sims group of players ,ras
the first to employ and deuelop.
Evening star., 1934-04-09

can't husbands and wives be frank with each ohss' why
ssn @ s s:as s sy @ pls those
A. hat hasn't
5 % that she Pu p o h sna and va Gd o Ia 5 ss sos @
apapappreciated tells Mr. that he is getting to be
RUT something
had wished her that she getting fat and costs
him good money at the mi millinery store TO- square A himself with her
speSindel soachS spell
about each others that we really marry get caq
Percy making
and possessed of every charm and fascination
TT IS under this deuon that marry we simply cannot stand
undevd and find out that husbands and not
perceive fault weakness but them magnd
they view them at such close range
with retain others affections eggs
speak during 1.-THE their entire married life They tread gngsy around
even to the others habits they
other.
THIS great pity keeps making the adjust
mens to each other that would do much
pleasaner institution than For undoubtedly the majority
. Of married % pc sd have % little u that crate
h kns" about them and their
paper breakfast and gunt when spoken
annoy Mary brings screaming point Tom
aforethough and for the sole purpose Of running say dinner Mary
isn't pgposey wet blanket who takes all Of the
poor
VET these small matters pave the way to the divorce court
need sOvenne 5 in & personal lack table
subject homes than nfdeity
drunkenness or gambling or any Of the major SINS
and s ses s ns @ Often often
they objected to and the husband and wife could
criticisms the chin and instead grateful for
them because they being given opportunity preserve
homes and happiness. ~
Evening star., 1934-04-09
Who Are You?
The Romance Of Your Name
BY RUBY HASKINs ELLIS.

lily Is an ancient one In England and
has been one Of the foremost In
America since the earliest Colonial
days.
One Of the first Of the Emersons
to come to America was Thomas Of
Great Dunmow, County Essex. near
the City Of London. He was born in
Stortford in 1884. He came to this
country some time between 1886 and
1888 and received a grant Of land
In Ipswich, Mass. Other settlers of
this name came at a later period
and established homes in various
parts of the country.
Joseph Emerson, son of Thomas,
came with his parents to America.
Attaining manhood, he was admitted
freeman Of Ipswich. Later he re-
moved to Maine, where he became o
minister.
The family Of Emerson has been
one OF outstanding achievements in
| the literary, artistic and scholastic
world.
! tCopyrisht. 1934)
Evening star., 1934-04-09
Banish Common
Constipation With
Delicious Cereal
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN Brings
Relief

Look out for headaches, loss OF
appetite and energy, sallow COM
plexions, sleeplessness. Frequently,
these are warning signs of common
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health may be impaired.
Today, you can rid yourself OF
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regular habits. ALL-BRAN Is also
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The bulk" in ALL-BRAN Is much
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Within the body, it forms a soft
mass. Gently, this clears out the
intestinal wastes. How much bet
ter this is than taking patent
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Two tablespoonfuls Of ALL-BRAN
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Chronic cases, with each meal. II
seriously Ill, see your doctor. ALL
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"cure re-all."
Serve ALL-BRAN as q cereal, or
use in cooking. At all grocers. In
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vertisement.
Evening star., 1934-04-09
Bedtime Stories
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.

passengers too many, If you ask me-
Johnny Chuck grinned. What
would you say if I should tell you
that there are more passengers already
on board?" he asked.
Peter looked the little raft over with
startled eyes. but could see only the
three Skunks. II would say that you
are joking, and that this is no time
to joke, replied he rather tartly.
1T is fact" replied Johnny. They
were on here when I got aboard"
"Who?" demanded Peter unbeliev-
Evening star., 1934-04-09

daughter for the past few years, and
while Nancy had not known him well
she had always found him courteous,
kindly man. Just two days ago she
had beep talking with him. Appar-
emily the death had come with no
warning at all.
From her own experience with the
sad days following q death and pre-
ceding the funeral, Nancy knew that
neighbors were kind. But not always
did their kindness take the most prac-
tical form. There is small heart left
Evening star., 1934-04-09
Nancy Page
Nancy Gives Real Help to
Bereaved Family
BY FLORENCE La GANKE.

The newspaper carried some shock
ing news. In reading the list Of
deaths Nancy noted that the father
Of her neighbor across the way had
passed away suddenly.
He had made his home with his
Evening star., 1934-04-09
When Should You Make a Jump
Response to Your Partners
Double of an Opening Bid?

T YERE again you cannot proceed
on the assumption that your
partners double is necessarily
l. L based on distributed high
cards or that he will fit any
suit you bid. This was proper as
sumption when you were using the old
Evening star., 1934-04-09
U. S. Firm to Build Dam.

An American firm has been ordered
by the Government of Colombia to
construct La Regadera Dam, a part
Of the Bogota aqueduct project.
Evening star., 1934-04-09
Water Is Peddled.

Because Of the drought In parts Of
the Irish Free State water is being
peddled in some cities by water carts
at cents a bucket.
Evening star., 1934-04-09
More Passengers.

All private fears in common woe
Are lost, or almost always SO.
old Mother Nature.