davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1939-07-30
Last Concert Today
In c.. u. Festival

The fourth and last concert Of the
Jubilee Festival Series sponsored by
the Summer School of the Catholic
University Of America will be given
this afternoon at 4 o'clock at Nc
Mahon Hall.
The soloists participating are
Edythe Brosius, well-known concert
harpist, on the faculty of the Sister
College and instructor at the Sum-
mer School of the Catholic Univer-
sity; Esther Cloyd, soprano, church
and concert singer, who recently re-
turned to Washington after several
years Of absence, and Elena de Sayn,
violinist Reino Luoma, pianist, who
scored an outstanding success in
Beethoven's 'Kreutzer Sonata" :"
which he played jointly with Miss de
Sayn, two weeks ago at the univer-
sity, will assist Miss Cloyd this after
noon in Wagner's familiar Tam
hauser" aria, "Dich theuere Halle" +"
and in group of songs Herbert
Herzfeld, pianist, will assist Miss de
Sayn in "Poeme," by Leo Ruygrok,
a solo for the viola, which will have
its premier in Washington.
The "Poeme," dedicated to Jean
Devert, solo-violist of the Resi-
denz Orchestra in the Hague,
is fantasie written originally for
viola and orchestra and later reduced
by the composer for viola and piano.
1t consists of two contrasting themes
which bring out the rich tone of the
instrument, and an allegro" move
ment with a short cadenza.
At the close of the program Miss
de Sayn will be heard jointly with
Edythe Marmion Brosius in Saint
Saens "Fantasie" for harp and vio-
lin, which had its first performance
in Washington 10 years ago at the
Franco-Belgique Festival, introduced
by Miss de Sayn.
Edythe Marmion Brosius, who is a
descendant of Gen. Robert E. Lee
and Washingtonian by birth, en-
joyed long period of study under
worldfamous teachers, among whom
were Nine. SassoI, the Italian harp
ist, and Carlos Salzedo For her
group of soil, Nine. Brosius chose
Bach's "Bourree," Debussy's Ara
besque No. g." and labels La
Source"
The doors of the auditorium will
be open at $3.50 o'clock.
Evening star., 1939-07-30
Sculpture Elemental.

About the sculpture, most of which
is disposed in the garden, not a
great deal need be said. It is less
extreme than the painting, stronger
and more elemental. There are,
Evening star., 1939-07-30
Vucutioners Seek Information
On Out-of-Doors at Library

As the height of the vacation
season approaches many requests
are made at the Public Library for
books that will aid people to en-
joy the outdoor activities in which
vacationers engage.
Here are some queries typical Of
those made at the information
desk of the Central Public Library
at Eighth and K streets NV:
Where can get samples of provis-
ion lists and menus for q weeks
camping trip. What safety rules
should be observed in handling a
canoe? How can the feet be har-
dened in preparation for q series of
strenuous hikes? Which type of
tent Is most suitable for the motor
camper? Where can I find direc-
tions for making my own trout
flies?
Those who are going camping
will find a wealth of pointers in
''The Campers Handbook" by Dill
lon Wallace, and Camping Out and
Woodcraft," edited by Frank H.
Cheley and Philip D. Fagans. These
cover all phases of the subject, but
il one is taking trailer or camp
ing alongside the car, two specialized
books will be useful, Touring With
Tent and Trailer" by Winfield A.
Kimball and Maurice A. Decker, and
Motor Camping" by Porter Varney.
The vacationer who is going to
hike will be interested in looking
over Elon Jessup's "A Manual of
Walking" If the hikes are to be on
mountain trails or involve rock
climbing, he will do well to peruse
Francis A. Collins Mountain
Climbing"
Those who will take the bride
Evening star., 1939-07-30

Illc LOWeIlOeTR COlleCClOn III lne LII
brary by James H. Fassett, assist
ant music director at C. B. S,
through the cooperation of DR..
Harold Spivacke, chief of the Music
Division, Library of Congress. All
the works are little known but
highly interesting aspects of
Strauss art Some of them may be
receiving their first performances in
the United States on this occasion
The collection was acquired about
year ago from the late Paul Low
enberg, neither a musician nor a
librarian, but a railroad man. whose
love for music, particularly that of
the Waltz Kings period. impelled
him to the task of assembling this
material.
Composers represented besides
Johann Strauss. jr., are Johann, ST.,
and Eduoard and Joseph Strauss
and their contemporaries, Joseph
and August Lanner. The collection
is described as containing more than
SO per cent of all their works in the
original sheet-music editions.
Valuable Works.
1T is hardly necessary" DR.. Spi-
vacke wrote in his report, Ito COM
ment on the musical importance of
this collection, but any one looking
through the 1914 pieces which it
contains will quickly realize that,
taken as a whole, they also have a
value beyond that which is purely
musical One can almost trace the
evolution Of 18th century civilization
in the titles and illustrated title
pages.
THE development of many me-
chanical conveniences, like the steam
engine and the railroad, the daily
life of the Viennese, their amuse-
ments and even their political strug-
giles, furnished the titles for these
waltzes, quadrilles, polkas and
marches.
Finally, it is not surprising that
collection as complete as this
proves to be will be found to con-
tain many curious items, some of
special interest to Americans. Two
of these are the arrangements by
Johann Strauss, jr., of Just Before
the Battle, Mother and of the Eng
lish song which has become so pop
ular in recent years, The Flying
TrapeZe.'"
Evening star., 1939-07-30

Of course, extravagancies by Lehm-
bruck, who delights in attenuated
figures, and four figures by Lachaise,
which distort by overf1eshiness both
male and female nudity. There is
an excellent portrait head by Ep-
stein and two good groups by
Zorach, plastic and sound. Various
distractions are shown, which, how
ever can hurt no ones feelings, as
few can comprehend their signifi-
canoe, but the climax is reached in
two works by Brancusi, both shown
within doors. They are his famed
Bird in Space" bronze 54 inches
high, which resembles a single
feather or broad stroke of a pen
(Which, by the way, the United
States customs at New York held
was not work of art, as it re-
sembled nothing under the sun, on,
above or under the earth) and a
work in marble, THE Miracle"
suggestive in shape to a headless
seal. poised on a round chopping
block and rotated very slowly me-
chanically. These at least help at
sion.
And now space forbids detailed
description of the other sections OF
this exhibition such as the water
colors and prints, the works by school
children, photographs by seven
American photographers, some of the
first moving picture films made in
France, examples of the first metal
furniture designed and executed,
portable bathroom and compre-
hensive showing of concrete hous-
ing schemes, none of which enhance
ones confidence in the world of to-
morrow or engender pride in that
of today. And yet good work has
been done in all these fields. 1t is a
matter of choice and emphasis.
Museums Influence.
Since the Museum of Modern Art
was established 10 years ago its ex-
hibitions have been visited by one
and a half million persons. Branches
have been established in various cit
les; its publications have been ex-
tensive; a film library, unique of it's
kind, has been created. The de-
clared purpose is purely educational.
Richly endowed, strongly intrenched,
its influence is widespread. What
this may mean to the art of America
is partly to be judged from the ex-
hibition of contemporary art, the art
of America today-at the New York
Worlds Fair. In view of the charac-
ter of the current anniversary exhi-
bition it is terrifying prospect.
The question is, do the people of
America like this kind of art and
will they stand for it? According to
press release sent out by the Mu-
scum of Modern Art since the new
building opened it has been visited,
on an average, by 1900 persons
day. But three cogent reasons are
given for this large attendance:
First, that the galleries are air
cooled: second, that visitors can
sit in the sculpture-court garden
and third, that free moving pic
ture shows are given twice daily.
Evening star., 1939-07-30
EnaIish Accent Wanted

Teachers of Scotland who wish to
improve their knowledge of French
or German may spend a year as
teachers in either France or Ger
many. They will receive board and
lodging in exchange for their serv-
ices. Word received in Glasgow from
France stresses that those going
there must have good English
accent free from peculiarities."
Germany Is not 30 particular.
Evening star., 1939-07-30
After the Royal Visit
Come Post-Mortems

BY the Associated Press.
VICTORIA, British Columbia -
The visit of the British King and
Queen is over in a blaze of glory,
and now the season for post-mor-
TENS has opened.
Mayor Andrew McGavin has
promised an investigation into
charges that reports of food and
room shortage in Victoria were
spread in neighboring cities, that
grandstand seats sold too high, that
certain school children didn't get to
see the parade and that steamship
companies failed to offer excursion
rates to Victoria for the event.
Evening star., 1939-07-30
the World of Art and Music Interest Washngonans
Symphony to Present
Pan>American Program
Marx Guest Conductor of
Sunset Program Tonight;
Opera Wednesday

TO the Potomac Water Gate at o'clock tonight
since 1885 Bu Maxsouh Americas leading arranged
Tor this evenings Sunset Symphony
American IN construction both
though Mr. Marx his
Evening star., 1939-07-30
Rare Strauss Works
To Be Broadcast Today
Music Selected Taken From
Collection Purchased by
Library of Congress

for Americans to hear works of Johann Strauss
chased
Howard
from 3 4 D. S.
The
Evening star., 1939-07-30
Art in Our Time Is Mad,
Critic Says of Exhibit
Museum of Modern Art Houses
Startling Show in New
New York Building
By Leila MechHn.

the Museum OF Modern Art established in rented
the modernsts particularly
said
q at of
benefcence family
Evening star., 1939-07-30

Esther Cloyd, soprano, ,Dho
1oill sing on the last program
OF the Catholic University
series this afternoon at Nc
M1hon Hall, appearing totth
Edythe Mdrnnion Brosius,
harptst, and Elena de Sayn,
vtolinist.
Evening star., 1939-07-30

Warren F. johnson. Organist
Church Of the Pilgrims
END and p Sts. NV,
1880 O'Clock
Recital Piece e fat miner Merkel
Trois Elevations .. Dupr6
Evening star., 1939-07-15

will remove the finish, but If the
stains are in the wood, only a satu-
rated solution of oxalic acid will
bleach it out, after the finish has
been removed. A floor finish that
is in poor condition and badly
stained should be scraped with a
floor sanding machine, then refin-
ished.
Open Porch Construction.
Question: want to build an open
porch over an inclosed sun porch,
1t opens out from bedroom which
has three windows facing south,
The three windows are set in one
opening. What should be the con-
struction Of the flooring; material.
pitch and drainage? Which win
dow should be made into the door?
Should I provide storm door for
winter?
Answer-The covering on a roof
that is to be walked on can be of
a prepared canvas, made especially
for the purpose. The minimum pitch
Evening star., 1939-07-15

Of the roof should be q quarter
inch to the foot. The surface and
framing should be Of rigid construc-
ton. The canvas should be laid
over number 2 common flooring of
pine, fir or spruce, u inch thick;
not over 4 inches wide, and must
be tongue-and-grove. It should
be smooth, with joints planed II
necessary. The canvas should be
turned up or flashed 4 to 6 inches
at the walls to insure watertight-
ness. The middle window is the one
to be made into a door. You should
by all means put on q storm door
Tor the winter, and also provide
good misunderstanding.
Size of Hot-Water Tank.
Question: am having an auto
matte gas water heater installed In
a two-family house, three persons
in each family. do my own laun-
dering. Would a 40-gallon tank
be large enough? Is 1t advisable to
have q copper tank? Are all auto
matte gas heaters made Of copper?
Answer-Much depends on the
customs and habits Of the occu-
pants OF the house. A 52-gallon
storage tank would be more salts
factory than a 40-gallon. Copper
tanks are long lasting and eliminate
rust In water. Gas water heaters
are made with copper or galvanized
steel tanks.
Evening star., 1939-07-15
work through to the wood. Wi
varnish this cannot happen.
WaShiuv a HnnSe

>S~>
varnish this cannot happen.
Washing a House.
Question-A house that was
painted six months ago has become
extremely soiled through weather
conditions. What is the best way
to wash it?
AnsWer-First, use garden hose,
and a scrubbing brush on long
pole. If the soiling is a deposit
from neighhoring oil burners or
from train smoke, scrub with two
tablespoons of trisodium phosphate
in a bucket of water, using a scrub
bing brush or a sponge. Follow
with your hose.
Stains on Siding.
Question-Brown stains are show
ing on my siding, which I am told
are due to sap They show through
the paint. Before repainting this
spring, can do anything to prevent
them?
Answer-You can seal in those
dark stains on your siding with top
quality aluminium paint. Begin by
sandpapering the stains, and then
wipe them with benzine, being care
full of fire. Aluminium paint makes
an excellent sealer as well as a good
printing coat.
Cleaning Alabaster.
Question-What can use to re-
store the original color to an ala
baster lamp? I would like to have
it look as when I bought it, a creamy
white.
Answer-Wash the lamp with a
mild soap and water. Rinse with
clear water. Bleach with a solution
of oxalic acid, l ounce dissolved in
! quart of water. Wipe or brush on.
Allow this solution to act for a min
ute or two; then wipe off with clear
water. Repeat if necessary.
Stained Floor.
Question-In the case of q much
stained flooring, we have been ad-
vised that the stain, due to general
neglect, can be removed by wash
ing with water containing soda. Is
this correct?
Answer-A' strong solution Of
washing soda or trisodium phosphate
Evening star., 1939-07-15

ton has had to foreclose on q
smaller percentage Of homes here
than In the country as . whole.
The corporation granted l5,940
loans, amounting to s45, SIC, 300, in
Maryland. Eight hundred and nine
ty-five loans, amounting to $2,248,-
942, have been paid In full. There
are 10,048 borrowers III excellent
standing and 2,540 more making ad-
justed payments. May collections
were 10l.5 per cent of billings.
1888 Properties Owned.
H. O. L. G. owns 1883 properties in
Maryland and has sold o8l. OF
the owned homes available to yield
income 81 per cent are rented, and
Evening star., 1939-07-15

May rent collections were 9e.7 per
cent Of billings.
In Virginia the corporation grant,
ed 12,07l loans, amounting to S37,-
696.4l5. Six hundred and ninety six
OF these loans. amounting to &2,116,-
ia, have been paid in full. There
are $500 borrowers In excellent
standing, and 1,706 more are max
ing adjusted payments. May COL
lections were 98.7 per cent Of bill
ings. It owns 1,078 Virginia prop
critics and has sold 742. OF its
owned homes available to yield in
come 91.6 per cent are rented, and
rent collections in May were 97.4
per cent Of billings.
Evening star., 1939-07-15
Real Estute Board
PIuns BOWLING Leuaue

Plans are now being formulated
for the 1882 40 Washington Real Es-
tate Bowling League. Only Offices
that are members of the board may
enter a team. All ofnces who would
like to enter the league this year
must notify the league by August
in order that alleys can be resel ed
The cooperation Of every ONCE is
desired. Submit your entries to the
league secretary, Thomas H. Schaf-
fert of Weaver Bros, Washington
Building. District $500 (home phone
Randolph 2398).
Evening star., 1939-07-15
H. O. |. G..
Continued From First Page.)

the corporation were 10l per cent
Of the monthly billings.
Fewer Foreclosures Here.
The H. o. l.. G. now owns only
"a homes in the District. During
the last several years 1t has acquired
and sold 17S properties. OF the
homes 1t owns and which are avail
able to earn income, more than 88
per cent are rented. Rental COL
lections for May, the last month
for which figures are available,
were 100 per cent Of billings. It
was pointed out that the corpora
Evening star., 1939-07-15
First Aid
For the
AMng
BY ROGER b. WHITMAN,

Question-A certain company i.
suggesting asphalt shingles for the
upper half Of my house and as.
bestos cement shingles for the lower
half. Also, something is said about
asphalt sheeting under the shingles
Would an all asbestos job be pref
cradle to the above arrangement?
Answer-My preference would be
for an all asbestos shingle finish
from the standpoint of appearance
and durability. Asphalt saturated
felt Is always used under asbestos
shingle siding.
Waterproofing Brick Wall.
Question-What can use to wa
terproof the outside of q brick wall?
My neighbor does not want me to
use black because it faces her yard
Black seems to be the cheapest wa
terproofing.
Answer-A cement composition
paint is very satisfactory, providing
the brick have not been previously
painted with an oil or asphalt paint.
A black asphalt paint, of course, does
not help the appearance of the wall.
Cloudy Piano Finish.
Question-What can be done to
remove cloudy appearance, which
has come upon the finish of our
piano?
Answer-Wipe the surface with a
soft cloth dampened in a mixture
OF one tablespoonful of cider vine
gar to the quart of tepid water.
Then wipe dry.
SoapstOne Tub Troubles.
Question-My soapstone tub leaks
at one of the joints, and in one
place it is rough. What can be
done about this?
Answer-Widen the crack with a
cold chisel, so that it is wider at the
lower. or inside, part of the crack
than on the surface. Fill the space
with litharge, to be had at a paint
store, mixed to a stiff paste with
glycerin. Mix this up only a little
at time, for it hardens quickly
Pack this into the crack.
Another method is to pack the
crack with soft cotton string or lamp
wlcking, smeared with white lead.
Allow several days for drying before
using the tub.
TO smooth the rough place. rub
with a block of carborundum. which
you can get at hardware or paint
store.
Worn and Soiled Floor.
Question-About 10 years ago we
put down a hardwood floor and
stained 1t dark. 1t has been waxed
number of times each year. It
has worn in spots Can I use any,
thing on these spots, or must
scrape the whole floor? The floor
looks soiled and I can't seem to get
1t clean.
Answer-As a first step in doing
over your floor, you should wipe well
with turpentine 10 remove all of the
wax. 1t is very probable that much
OF the dirt is in the wax, and this
treatment will 60 far to restoring
the appearance. With the wax re-
moved, you can touch up the light
spots with oil stain. Apply a coat
and wipe off Immediately, and con-
tinue until with successive applica-
tions, the color matches the sur
rounding floor. You should then
finish with two coats of good floor
varnish before rewaxing. Without
varnish, dirt going into the wax will
Evening star., 1939-07-15
Sticking Windows

Hardened paint or dampness may
cause q window sash TO stick. In
the case Of excessive moisture the
wood In the sash and it frame
swells, and this swelling causes the
sash to bind. Trouble usually ap-
pears when the wood dries. Before
any corrective work is undertaken
1t Is advisable to see whether q
thorough coating with beeswax will
relieve the friction.
Evening star., 1939-07-15

The novel Is the work Of maturity,
and with a few notable exceptions, 10
seldom the work Of an adolescent.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-28

Order Nisi-
THOMAS C. KELLEY, AttOrney
In the matter of the Estate of
Frances sometimes called Flor
ence) Wood Byram,
Deceased.
IN THE ORPHANS COURT
FOR MONTGOMERY
COUNTY.
No. 1869.
ORDERED, this twelfth day of
December, A. d. 1889, by the
Orphans Court for Montgomery
County, that the sale made by
Thomas G. Kelley, Trustee, to
Charles E. Kohlhoss and T. H.
Clements, and reported in the
above entitled cause, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary thereof he shown on or
before the fifth day of January
next: Provided copy of this
order be inserted in some news
paper published in said Montgom-
cry County, once in each of three
successive weeks before the said
fifth day of January, 1910.
The Report states the amount
of the sale to be three hundred
fifty-one dollars ($351.00).
CHARLES M. IRELAN, JR.,
LEWIS F. HOBBS,
WASHINGTON WATERS,
True Copy-Test: Judges
HANSON G. CASHELL. 6ss
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-28
Notice To Creditors

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
that the Subscribers of Washing
ton, D. c., have obtained from
the Orphans Court of Montgom-
cry County, in Maryland, Letters
Testamentary on the Personal
Estate of
ISAAC N. EMMERT
late of Montgomery County, de-
ceased. All persons having Claims
against the deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with
vouchers thereof, legally authenti-
Gated to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 21st day of May next /:
they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said
Estate. All persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under our hands this
21st day Of November in the year
Of our Lord, one thousand nine
hundred and thirty-nine.
MARY S. EMMERT,
j. VICTOR EMMERT,
1926 Corbin Pl., S. E.,
Washington, D. C.
GAL Executors,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-28
D: A. DELAsHMUTT, Attorney
rider Nisi-
/ Edith S. Lamar, ct al

n D. A. DELAsHMUTT. Attoyneu
|Irder Nisi-
Edith S. Lamar, ct al
VS..
Basil BaI-y Greene, ct al.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
ll6 ONTGOMERY COUNTY, AS
|s A COURT OF EQUITY.
No. 1868 Equity.
\ QRDERED, this 7th day of
1seember A. D. 1889, by the Cir
hit Court for Montgomery coun-
as a Court of Equity, the
e made by F. Bache Albert,
flliam A. Linthicum and Will
\ IN F. Prettyman, Trustees, to
IEAgene Casey and reported in the
;Ove entitled cause, be ratified
nd confirmed, unless cause to the
sohtrary thereof be shown on or
More the 9Th day of January
kt: Provided copy of this
'@er be inserted in some news
piper published in said Montgom-
~ County, once in each of three
Iuccessive weeks before the said
It'll day of January, 1910.
THE Report states the amount
the sale to be Twenty Five
hundred Dollars. ($25OO.)
@ CLAYTON X. WATKINS,
H Clerk of the Circuit Court
IN for Montgomery County.
Ts-te Copy-Test: 679
LAYTON X. WATKINS, Clerk