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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-25
INDUSTRIAL INDEX
ADVANCES FURTHER
Gains in Steel, Cotton, Power
Output and Building Offset
Auto Slump.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 24-The AS
ISOLATED Press weekly index of indus
trial activity advanced further today.
Better than seasonal gains In steel,
cotton. electric power production. resi-
dental building and freight move
ment, boosted the index to 1877. COM
pared with 1911 the previous week, and
$50 year ago. These gains more
than offset slackening In automobile
output.
The index, based on 1s2e3o as 100,
and adjusted for seasonal variation.
follows. with corresponding index fig
ures for its siacomponent factors:
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NEW YORK LIVE STOCK.

xoEK .nd august Isnss p sState DEPT
b.470 direct. Lambs fairly active and
mostly steady; bulk good and choice 9.75
closely sorted; common throwouts. 600a
6.25. Sheep unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-25
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE.

PHILADELPHIA. August "a OP.-Live
poultry-Spring chickens. Plymouth rocks
yellow-meated, 1924 white leghorns.
broilers. 20.
Dressed poultry-Fowls. fresh-killed,
western in boxes. 20a24la: old BOOSTERS,
western, dry-picked. 1517a17h.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-25
WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE
YEAR 1885

report by WI q Co. Building WASHINGTON D. c.
Evening star., 1935-09-22
Miss Thomas Spends
An Eventful Life

Miss Kate Thomas celebrated her
9sth birthday anniversary yesterday
with q luncheon at which she enter
tanned her four pieces. Until six years
ago Miss Thomas lived at Cremona, q
Georgian house built by her father in
1918, on the Patuxent River In st.
Marys County. Md: She now makes
her home with her two nieces in
Georgetown. She is the oldest living
D. A. r. charter member of the Mai.
William Thomas Chapter. named for
her grandfather, distinguished in the
Revolution, as well as in Colonial
wars.
In 1894, she motored TO De La
Evening star., 1935-09-22
Wedding Cards Out
For Coming Events

Mr.. and Mrs. John Henry Cline
have issued invitations to the marriage
of their sister, Miss Catherine Eliza
beth Cline, to DR.. Alfred Monroe Pal
mer, Thursday, October 10 at 1880
o'clock in the evening at Falls Church
Presbyterian Church. Falls Church, Va.
Miss Martha Jane Skidmore, daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. Don Inskeep Skid
more, has chosen Monday afternoon,
October Z, as the date for her mar
riage to Mr.. Daniel Star Terrell Of
Washington, son of Mrs. Daniel Ter
rell Of Elkton, Md. The wedding will
take place at 4 o'clock in the home
of the bride-elect's parents ut 4452
Volta place. DR.. Joseph r. Sizoo will
oficiate. A reception, to which addi-
tional guests have been invited, will
follow the ceremony.
Miss Skidmore win have as her maid
of honor Miss Emily Nicklas, and Mr..
Edward de s. Melcher viii act as best
man for Mr.. Terrell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warwick Z. Flrr Of
Clarendon, Va, have issued invita-
tions for the marriage of their daugh-
ter Virginia Eleanor to Mr.. Thomas
Harris 10y, also of Clarendon, Thurs
day evening October 3 at 8 O'Clock in
st. Georges Episcopal Church in Clar-
endon. An informal reception in the
Rhodes room Of the church will follow
Miss FUR has selected for her ma
tron of honor. Mrs Thurston Fur, and
for her maid of honor. Miss Mar
guerite Daffer Mr.. Melville Stewart
of Washington will act as best man
and the ushers will be Mr.. George
Rector and Mr.. Thurston FUR.
Miss Elizabeth Susan Coale. daugh-
ter of Mrs. Lillian Shepherd Coale,
and Mr. Logan Owens Wilton, son of
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Charles Wilton.
will be married Saturday afternoon.
The wedding will take place in st.
Paul's Episcopal Church. the Rev DR..
| George w. Atkinson officiating at
2 O'Clock.
MIR. Wilton and his bride will leave
Immediately after the ceremony for
q wedding trip to Florida and on their
return will make their home in Wash
ington.
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of Washington. The date for the wed
ding has not yet been selected.

Mr.. and Mrs. william Ernest Trus-
Ter announce the engagement of their
daughter Janet Rebecca to Mr. STAN
ley Albert Owens, son Of Mr.. A. J.
Owens of Canon, Ga. Mr.. Owens Is
a member of the Prince William bar.
The betrothal was announced at tea
yesterday given by Mr. and Mrs. Trus-
Ter in their home in Manassas, Va.
Evening star., 1935-09-22
BEAUTY COMES
INDOORS.

D Suddenly, without any
warning. girls have
tired Of Summerl Tired
of sitting in the sun to
get brown - covered
with lotions. so that
they won't. Tired
Of greasy hair. tan
powder, sand In their
sandals. That means
Summer Is Overland
beauty has come in
doors.
D The keynote, say the
knowing" ones, is
greater artidciality to
achieve q greater nat
uralneSs. This is not
as much Of a paradox
as it Seems-for it has
always taken a more
subtle, complicated
makeup to achieve a
really natural look.
D Flaming lips and fin
gernails are definitely
out :. except in the
cases of exceptionally
striking personalities
who viii never be with
out them. Lips boast
a soft, natural glow.
lighter in shade. Nails
will gleam In rides
cent lovelineSs.
Evening star., 1935-09-22
California Visitor
Host at Dinner

Mr.. Thomas Fleming, jr.. Of Pasa-
dena, Calf, who has been in New
York and arrived in Washington
yesterday morning to visit his brother
and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rob-
ert r. Fleming, entertained at a
family dinner party at the Shoreham
Hotel last evening.
In the company were Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert r. Fleming and their daughter
and son, Peggy and Bobby. and an
other brother and sister -in-law Of the
host. Mr.. Irwin Fleming and Mrs.
Evening star., 1935-09-22

to you all hand -finished-odorless
and even fresher than when new.
They will convert the collar Of your
old cloth or fur coat into q more
modern style-or refine coats
beautifully. And for your conven-
ience-they are extending the use
of Charge Accounts" to new
patrons. Everything covered by in
s,rance. Work called for and de-
livered. SOLO CONN. AVE. CT. $500.
Evening star., 1935-09-22

value. You don't
often associate such
exquisite stockings
with such a low
price so make
the best of this op-
portunity. They're
all-over silk (the
heels are reinforced
with silk, the soles
eilk-nlofad for avfra
Evening star., 1935-09-22

VI OCOIldllO lA4dc
SALTZ BROTHERS
have had made-by
the best mems tai
lors in the world
into the smartest, ,
trim m est man
tailored coats you've
ever seen. Casual
coats that never go
ont of Stvle-that
Evening star., 1935-09-22

when they've Degun
to sag. Helene sug-
gests you call for a
guest lesson and
dance analysis with
out obligation -- at
LEROY H. THAYER
STUDIOS-in stage
or ballroom dane
ing. Studio open
until 10 pm. And
Evening star., 1935-09-22

- ~@@
long ON t h e
c q m p u s-or
anywhere e else
you've q mind
to wear them,
q W ait you at
B E RTEEN'S.
Take them back
to college with
you--Or W e q r
Evening star., 1935-09-22
San Juan Wedding;
Autumn EnaaeementS

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A. Cooper of
San Juan, Puerto Rico, formerly Of
South Carolina and Washington, an
nounce the engagement Of their
daughter Elizabeth to Mr.. James H.
Dissman of Kansas City, Mo. The
wedding will take place In San Juan
November II.
Miss Cooper Is a graduate of the
South Carolina State University. Mr.,
and Mrs. Cooper and Miss Cooper,
who are at the Fairfax while in
Washington, will tail for Puerto Rico
the middle of next month.
Evening star., 1935-09-22

th0 o o { n n g
strains of their new harpiSt and
their fascinating foods will make
you happy-both body and soul"
Arrange a luncheon party tomor-
row. Luncheon and music from Il
until 3. This popular "harpist"
is equally adept at modern and
classical music. Phone Teddy" for
reservations. DIS. 5000.
Evening star., 1935-09-22

1QeEe are AL
pine styles Q
from Switzer-
land. coolie
crowns from m
C him a, tiny
toques full Of
Latin coquet-
y Dutch
bonnets. Rus
sian diadenns
Evening star., 1935-09-22

National Art School =.
where individual spe-
cialized intensivetr train
ing under professional
instructors enables you
to acquire earning ca
pacity after an eight
months course in Col
or, D e si g n, Poster,
Costume Design, In
terror Decorating and
Evening star., 1935-09-22

damaged spot is not visible to the
naked eye. Cuts, tears, rips, ciga-
rette burns are repaired in
fine silks, wools and linens. Just
take those wearables in for In
Weaving" omorrow. Prices are
the most reasonable in town. 613
TWELFTH ST.
Evening star., 1935-09-22

have been reused
to war fever-and
babies have been
lulled to sleep by
it. B ut here's
something new!
When you lunch
at the May
F l. o w E r
LOUNGE .
Evening star., 1935-09-22

you are invited to an open
House" informal tea and Revue"
from 4 to pm. Friday, Sept. 9th.
1926 CONN. AVE. MET. 4121.
>>~>>~~%%%>%
6 YOU HAVE RICHES IN
80 YOUR HANDS e.
If you study art for "a purpose and
profit" at FELIX MAHONY'S
Evening star., 1935-09-22

mileage). At NORBUD. of course
for where else would one find
such amazing hosiery buys?
NORBUD, 1913 CONN. AVE. {.
and at the other conveniently To-
Gated Norbud shops.
Evening star., 1935-09-22

chanced - and
when outward
she pranced-
she looked like
a million, by
heck!" For the
a" PARKWAY &"
CLEANERS are
absolute ge n
fuses at return
inc vnIIr cl0theS
Evening star., 1935-09-22

grand seven-piece band on We'd
nesday and Saturday nights. Din
ners are served indoors or on the
spacious terraces, weather per.
mitting. Open Daily and Sunday.
Three miles from District Line on
Marlboro Pike. HILLSIDE o112.
Evening star., 1935-09-22

h as don e
the finest
portraits
Helene has
seen any
where. There
is something
that lift S
them into a
class by
Themselves
Evening star., 1935-09-22

and Breton hrims. The famous
milhners are studying geography
and JELLEFFS are doing q
little flag-waving. Jelleff's have
Just received the most exciting COLI
lection of "Milgrim, Lilly Dache"
and many stunning sports hats in
a marvellous variety Of styles. Ev-
erything is goodl And the rich
toned Felts, Velours, Velvets and
Antelopes are the materials. There's
the bound hat with the bow front.
There's the Chasserr Alpine hat
with the feather in its peak. There's
the squared-off side on the dressy
hat. And many, many more! Prices
from s12.50 to S35. So stop in to-
morrow-end complement your
Fall costume with an exquisitely
different hat-from JELLEFFS.
1850 p ST. Or you can stop
OF on your way to town-into their
other shop at 1871 CONN. AVE.
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" THROUGH THEIR PoR-
' TAILS PASS the most
beautiful women In Washington.
UNDERWOOD 81 UNDERWOOD
Evening star., 1935-09-22

usual dinners, the
finest sea foods
and delicious q Ia
carte meals will
highlight your
whole day. Dane
ing every night!
There's Hawaiian
m us and q
Evening star., 1935-09-22

long time to gather. And each
and every rug-Feraghan, DjoSha-
CHAN, or Kashan is a choice
thing. For Mark Keshishian knows
rugs. 1914 CONN. AVE.
Evening star., 1935-09-22

garment comes in three styles (.
In the tissue and regular weight
lace or net uplift brassiere
at $3.50 IS -. and $3.50.
Munsingwear panties are So. And
Munsingwear girdles are from $2.s0
Up. Stop up and be fitted before
you get your uew Fau clothes.
Evening star., 1935-09-22
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rare wines,
good books,
old friends
O n d fl n e
rugsl MARK
K E SHISH-
] A N h a S
a m a g nih-
cent collec-
tion which
has taken a
Evening star., 1935-09-22

you TAKE II
t o t h e
SOUTHERN
S T E L o S
COM PANY
to be In
Woven" so
he he
Evening star., 1935-09-22

Brooke, the farm adjoining Cremona.
and was present at the unveiling Of
the tablet in memory of her ancestor,
Robert Brooke. She was q guest while
Evening star., 1935-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ramsey
Hodges of Washington announce the
engagement Of their daughter Julia
Dolores to Mr.. Robert r. Burgess, IT,,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert r. Burgess
Evening star., 1935-09-22

NAMAb16H q
BUCKLEY and
at yourself
to one Of those
amazing 'Um-
brella . Pocket
ks The
umbrella (when
folded) m e q s.
ures only IL
inches In length
Evening star., 1935-09-22

'em to business. Velveteens, hairy
woolens, winter sheers. An excit-
ing group at $l6.75. Stop tn!-
1929 CONN. AVE.
%%>>~>>>>>>A
E DANCING IS TO THE
FIGURE what
cosmetics are to the face. Dancing
acts as q control to aid the muscles
Evening star., 1935-09-22
ADVERTISEMENT

0 A ROUND THE WORLD
IN A HAT BOX"
the question Of autumn hats has
become an international matter.
Evening star., 1935-09-22

Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Nodier
announce the engagement Of their
daughter Dorothy Margaret to Mr..
Walter e. Cersley of Richmond, Va.
The wedding will take place Novem-
ber 5.
Evening star., 1935-09-22

ERS expire SIS
your sentiments
for any occa-
Sion-with flow
erS that are
truly autumn
favorites. Their
lovely shop is
already bios
soming gaylyfor
SnrinQ Thew
Evening star., 1935-09-22
Fleming. and their daughters, Sally
and Nancy.

Miss Marionbetty Kadin. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Barnett Kadin, en-
tertained IL friends at supper and
dance Sunday evening at their Wood.
ley place residence.
Evening star., 1935-09-22

" - INDULGE YOUR GREED
'''A FOR HARRIS TWEED"
-. woven by hand on the Harris
ard Lewis Islands of the coast
Evening star., 1935-09-22

there Of Mr.. Leander Mccormick
Goodhart, who placed the tablet on
the home he now owns on the De La
Brooke estate.
Evening star., 1935-09-22
%%~%%%~%%~%%

(" FLOWERS ARE LOVELY:
love is flower like" says
Coleridge. He's right, you'll realize
when you have GUIDE BROTH
Evening star., 1935-09-22
%~~~~%~%%@~%

IS EVEN YOUR BEST
A FRIEND WON
GUESS" that you've had that
dress. suit or coat mended If
Evening star., 1935-09-22

receive fresh flowers every morning
More of them and more kinds than
anywhere else In the city. Infinite
variety. And plants. Budding plants
and Towering plants and pure foli-
age plants. 1124 CONN AVE.
Phone DIS. $3.50.
Evening star., 1935-09-22
>%~>>~%%%~%%

IS THERE WAS A YOUNG
GAL, a Miss Beck
whose wardrobe was really a wreck
Pom the PARKWAY" she
Evening star., 1935-09-22

RdIIfitIIL, III q q z UI
two-way stretch Las
tex. 1t will give you
the smooth svelte lines
you so much desire
and is now a
feature in the Corset
Shop at the PALAIS
ROYAL. The ALI
in-one" MunSingWear
Evening star., 1935-09-22
Il
. ;&0~,e
ADVERTISEMENT

REFoRE OLD JUPE
PLUVIUS turns on the
celestial faucet and gives you
thorough drenching - dash into
Evening star., 1935-09-22

Helene finds their prices as low as
SIS q dozen. And that's certainly
reasonable. If she were you, she'd
have her picture made there. 1890
CONN. AVE. Phone DIS. 44S8.
Evening star., 1935-09-22
FRANCES
Ell
FRANCES

It's a revelation to see the new
things that are arriving daily
casual, woolly street and sports
frocks dashing afternoon COS
tune suits =. and the most stun
ming clothes for dinner and eve
ming . from S15.95 and up
all priced less because they sell
for cash. P. S.-Miss Story (for-
merly with Emily Shops is now
associated with the stat at
FRANCES EFT S-where
she will be happy to see her many
friends. 1915 CONN, AVE.
Evening star., 1935-09-22
%~%%~~%%%%%%

{" sSHEER AS A MIST"
such clear textured
stockings made the new ring
less way at only 85c, reg $l.65
Evening star., 1935-09-22
CAVALIER
BUCKLEY

and sf1deS right into the bottom
Of a smart Morocco Cleather linedJ
handbag. The bag is sl2.5o. The
umbrellas are IS and $3.50. At
1l41 CONN. AVE. Going In?
%%%~%~~~>%~<
L" Young wOMAN-what
now?" You are seek
ing a new FAN frock? little
uncertain of the style. color, fab
nio ninnr.
Evening star., 1935-09-22
%>%>~A>%>>>> =

0 LHOU EFT z s ARE
MADE NOT BORN"
So keep your "tummy in tow"
BY stepping into q 'Munsingwear"
Evening star., 1935-09-22

other Commercial Art. No previous
training necessary. Visit the ex-
hibit of last years students work
at the school 1747 RHODE
ISLAND AVE. Catalogue on re-
quest. Register now! School be-
gins October 1. NAT. 1856.
Evening star., 1935-09-22

are becoming to every one
school teachers, college girls. busi-
ness women, nurses and profess
sional women, and SO on. SALTZ
BROTHERS have a comprehensive
collection in Raglan. Balmaccan,
double e-breasted and mannish
styles. TAPPED seams, handmade
button holes. Silk and linen lin
ings. guarantee the life Of the
coat. Buttons sewn on with waxed
thread. No charge for alterations.
1341 r ST. All set? Let's go!
>>>><>>%>>%A
" TIME DOES NOT
- LESSEN THE WORTH
OF FINE THINGS" good
things grow better with age
Evening star., 1935-09-22
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" .MUs1c HATH CHARMS"
in all ages man
kind has been influenced by music.
1t has swayed barbarians. Nations
Evening star., 1935-09-22
%%@~A~~%AAA~

U GUNNER LINGERING IN
LAP OF AUTUMN" -.
so plan to have dinner out at
GRIFFITH FARMS where un-
Evening star., 1935-09-22
%~%%~~%<<%>%

Sc OCAL GIRLS MAKE
GOOD" IN new
utterly casual clothes. "One-of-a-
kind" sport, street and daytime
Evening star., 1935-09-22

ing on ly
the clothes
that will
do" things.
for you
Evening star., 1935-09-22

4INI you WdIII! 444r1I
to Pr ANCES EFT
FRANCES with you!
They will teach you the
dollar and = sense"
value of wisely choos-
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-22

Andy and Ready Eddie take turns
with him in giving the safety pro-
grams.
5000 Boys and Girls Became Mem
bers During First Week.
The expectations of Lee and his
workers that children would become
interested in safety endeavors were
realized early. In the first two weeks
after the lectures were started, more
than 5000 boys and girls joined the
Children's Safety Club. It being
necessary only to address a postal
card or q letter to Safety sam,
Station KNOX. St. Louis, Mo-, max
ing application. By the end Of six
weeks there were 10000 members.
Just about that time the Ogre made
lis first serious onslaught and be,
came a source of some worry on the
part OF the Safety Council officials.
They had started something they
couldn't stop and didn't wish to
stop. The Ogre became increasingly
hungry BY the end of two months
the membership was 1920, cover
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-22
PHANTOM SHIPS HAUNT SEAS

Horn. or the many variants of her
cumulative story the one most gen
orally accepted is that Captain Van
derdeeken, striking unfaYorable ele-
ments off the Cape of Good Hope in
1906, swore that he would round the
Cape in spite of God and the devil.
A plague broke out among the
crew. Vainly Vanderdecken attempt
ted to approach shore. Everywhere
he went ports were closed to his i'll
fated craft, which is still supposed to
wander about like an apparition,
doomed to be seatossed forever and
never more to make port Disaster
stalks all those who behold her.
The story of the Flying Dutchman
served as a spark to many magma
tions. One of Wagner's operas Is
founded on it,
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-22

young but vigorous. It is useful to
his generation and il promises to
make life saner and safer for pos
terity.
The brief history Of the Children's
Safety Club is a romance of the ra-
no. We're it not that figures don't
lie you hardly could believe In its
btgness.
The gentleman In the late Mrs
Shelly's famous tale. who created a
monster that destroyed its creator,
was recalled some months ago to
Robert E. Lee, president of the Safe
y Council. Lee had not created a
monster, but out of an innocent sug-
eestion of his had grown and still
vas growing, and growing amazing
!y fast, something altogether new in
he world which may be described
as "monstrous big"-so big that its
appetite threatened to devour all the
financial assets of the Safety Council
and then reach down into the pock-
cts of Lee and other good citizens
and turn them inside out. empty.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-22
AS the Years Roll By

lied the American Union-the food
Of 1874, the comet Of 1845, Lincoln
and his associates, the assembling
of troops, the war itself-and Of the
decades which have passed swiftly
by since the COS, were discussed re-
Gently on his 91st birthday by Gaius
Paddock. who lives now in a house
more than 100 years old. which was
built by his ancestors in Illinois.
OF slight statuere. this aged man
still in health and is able to get
about with almost as much agility as
as persons half his years. He is Of
erect and soldierly bearing and his
manner Is courtly, reminiscent Of the
aristocratic plantation owners of
Virginia and the South. His eyes
are sharp, his hearing is as good
as that Of any 15-year-old, his voice
still sonorous and gentle. His keen
mind Is actively occupied, not only
with the affairs of the past but also
with events, conditions and people Of
today, and his outlook upon life is as
broad as the years that have rolled
BY him.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-22

and 1882.
An entry of July Il, 1881, tells of
a Strange red light as Of a phan-
tom ship all aglow, in the midst of
which light the masts, spars and
sails Of a brig 200 yards distant
stood out in strong relief as she
came up on the port bow" Thirteen
persons saw it, according to the re-
port; and, of course, bad luck fol-
lowed. The lookout man who first
sighted the light fell from the fore
topmast and, in the language of the
l8g entry. was smashed to atoms "
At first 1t was thought that the
Bacchante had come across the Fly
ing Dutchman, but If so that exem-
Dlar of phantom ships was off her
course. She belongs around the
Cape of Good Hope, not off Cape
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-22

How the dickens do you expect US
to pay for these buttons and things
and mail 'em out. bringing in your
applications by thousands and thou
sands this way? Hadn't you better
tone down your enthusiasm a ltttle?'
No is what Safety Sam is said
to have replied to Manager Varnum;
its up to you sir, to provide funds
for this Ogre to swallow. Get out O.
hore-Tm too busy thinking up my
next safety talk to bother with you"
Handy Andy and Ready Eddie, so
runs the tale, laughed heartily at
Vadnums rebuke, and then they
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-22

pledge cards and the safety song
which are mailed out to each new
member.
Lee. Varnum and other Safety
Council officials have been hard put
TO it in feeding the voracious Orgie.
but at last a source of supply has
been found and eyerybody's happy.
The safety Council has found in D.
c. Kerckhoff, head of a large dairy
company. a good angel who has
agreed 10 finance the Ogre's food
supply of buttons and literature"
So that's that. and now we get
back TO the poetry of this clubs
growth.
Safety Sans Aids.
Safety Sam has been mentioned.
We introduce now his aids, the Care
tul Twins. These are Handy Andy
and Ready Eddie. 1t is hinted that
these three young men have other
names in private life, but as takers
over the radio, Station KNOX, the
Voice of St Louis. they are not
known by any names other than
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-22

One Of his earliest recollections is
Of the flood Of 1874 The food of
1927, while it appears to have gained
in volume and done greater damage
in the southern deltas than did the
earlier one, did not reach the mark
Of the 1874 flood.
Small matters aroused great ex-
citement and caused much apprehen-
sion among the people Of earlier
days. The year 1845 saw the coming
Of a comet toward the earth This
event was the principal topic of dis
cussion Of the people for a long time
Politics Came First.
"a mans politics counted more
than his religion In those times"
Paddock remembers. The slavery
question already was being agitated
Edward Coles, original settler on the
farm where this recent birthday af-
fair was held, was going about the
state trying TO swing It to a belief in
freedom. His father had been a
In Virginia, but on com
ing to Illinois, Coles had freed those
slaves which he inherited. This had
aroused a great deal of feeling
against him and even led to suit
in which damages were asked from
him because of the action. The low
er courts did award a sum TO the
complainants. but later the order
was reversed on appeal. Coles, who
became Governor, kept up the fight
until he had made Illinois free
state.
Lincoln.
Lincoln and the young attorneys
who came into the store frequently
discussed this question.
Lincoln was inclined to be silent
to a certain extent" Paddock says.
"and would rather listen to the 9TH