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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-30
Decoration Day

llE NCdI O4l1NC lllS w GA DSS"SSAi
the States have been many and long,
and Offering flowers to the memory
of soldiers who died in that great
struggle already has become identi-
fed with approximate antiquity. Yet
men still are living who can recall
the order issued by General John A.
Logan, then commander in chief of
the Grand Army of the Republic,
appointing May 80, 1868, day for
the ceremonial decoration of the
graves of the fallen. The custom
had originated in the South. 1t soon
was adopted throughout the North
and now is observed throughout the
larger portion of the Nation.
But the essential meaning of the
annual memorial occasion has
changed so much that it is only by
reference to the literature of seven
decades ago that its primary Signifi-
canoe can be rediscovered. Walt
Whitman supplies clue. in his
concerning the first defeat of the
Federal armies in 1861, it is writ
ten: I'm Washington, among the
great persons and their encourage,
a mixture of awful CONSERVATION,
uncertainty, rage, shame, helpless
ness, and Supplying disappointment.
Tl,e &c ntolIy ~ ont hIIt
already here. In a few hours
the Secesh generals, with their vic
torious hordes, will be upon us. The
dream of humanity, the Wanted
Union we thought so strong, so i'm
pregnable-lo it seems already
SMASHED like a china plate. One
bitter, bitter hour-perhaps proud
America will never again know such
an hour. She must pack and fly
no time to spare. Those white
palaces-the dome croWn'd Capitol
there on the hill, so stately over the
trees-shall they be left-or destroyed
first? For it is certain that the talk
among certain of the magnateS and
officers and clerks and officials every
where, for tWenty-four hours in and
around Washington after Bull Run,
was loud and undiSguised for yielding
out and out, and substituting the
Southern rule, and Lincoln promptly
abdicating and departing. If the
Secesh officers and forces had imme-
diately FOLLOWED, and by a bold
Napoleonic movement had enter'd
Washington the first day Cor even
the second, they could have had
things their own way, and powerful
faction North to back them"
The Republic, however, was saved.
Whitman expresses a universal senti-
ment when he says: If there were
else of Abraham Lincoln for
history to stamp him with, it is
enough to send him with his wreath
to the memory Of all future time,
that he endured that hour, that day,
bitterer than gall-indeed, a cruel
fxion day-that it did not conquer
him-that he unflinchingly stemm'd
1t, and resolv'd to lift himself and the
Union out Of it," The common man,
too, survived the ordeal; and there
have been other crises since-an
undetermined number of them
through which civilization, seriously
threatened, has passed unscathed.
Sacrifice, of course, invariably is
required in every such test. 1t is in
recognition of that solemn fact that
Decoration Day is observed. Perhaps
especially in 1941 the Imagination of
grateful millions will rise to more
compelling resolution to the end that
"these dead shall not have died in
vain"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-30
WILLIAM H. HARGR
Pierce City, Mo.

Quotes South American Novel
To illustrate "Challenge" to Schools.
To the Editor of The Star:
The committee on curriculum revision
have expressed various opinions as to
the place that the study of foreign
languages should hold in the curriculum.
A special committee of the American
Youth Commission of the American
Council on Education and cooperating
organizations in a pamphlet on What
the High Schools Ought to Teach" rec
ommends that course in general lam
guage should be substituted for the
present program.
Dean Henry Grattan Doyle and mem
bers of the Modern Language Associa-
ton have protested vigorously against
the puerlle aspects of this pamphlet.
They recommend a mastery of at least
one foreign language for American
youth. This means five or six years
continuous study of the same language
which is comparable to European pro-
grams of study.
The following quotation from a South
American novel published in 1884 seems
pertinent at this time and shows the
use the Germans have made of language
mastery to further their political pro-
gram:
The Germans we call 'perito' because
they are trained to perfection in what
they are to undertake before they come
to my country. They speak not only
Spanish, but usually also an Indian
dialect of the district to which they go.
They are familiar with the currency and
needs of the people around them, as
well as with the church and local
customs. Thus they give no offense
through ignorance, and as rule marry
money or position and settle as per-
manent residents. Many of our best
families have German blood, though
often they carry the mothers name
Yankees we call los brutos' because
they are without discipline, courtesy or
real knowledge of what they undertake.
Moreover they insult every other in
habitant of the Americas by calling
themselves Americans as if all we others
were animals. Were it not for fear of
their Army I would allow none of them
in my country. Their only idea is to
snatch at what they wish without regard
to our laws, local customs or honesty.
They are always in haste, always wishing
to be first in all things I have shot
more judges corrupted by Yankee gold
than the gold of all other nations COM
bined."
Does this not offer a challenge to our
educational system?
MRS. CATHARINE A. GARDINER.
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the ball in the middle of the field, but
act and at once.
Some of us who have consistently
supported his aid to Britain policy are
becoming a bit weary of the constant
defeat of these efforts through lost
motion at home.
Surely labor demands cannot always
be right or justified, especially when
labor leaders, as in the case OF the Cali
fornia ship strike, publicly denounce it.
WALTER E. EDGE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-30
Former Senator Says President
Should Terminate Strikes.

To the Editor of The Star:
I read with much interest and entire
agreement the editorial in last nights
Star entitled Time for Action"
In the same edition a news article
appeared reporting testimony to the
effect that the costly ship strike on the
Pacific Coast could be terminated if
the President so decreed.
If unlimited emergency powers mean
anything, then the President should
cease making hreside speeches that keep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-30
Sees Peril of War
In Presidents Speech.

The freside chat was an almost-at-war
speech, minus some of the frills of
frenzy shown in previous efforts. No
more provocative than predecessor
speeches, a few more like it and the
warmongers, at their discretion, may
plunge the country into war, on the
brink of which (due to their efforts
it now trembles. They seem confident
that they can seduce the people into
believing that they would be making the
move at their urgent insistence, out of
sheer love for the common man, plus
subsidiary love of democracy and liberty.
WALTER BAHNSEN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-30

@. What percentage of State revenue
is derived from gasoline taXes?-T. K. c.
A. State gasoline taxes provide more
than Is per cent of the revenue of all
States. Taxes amounting to 1858, 100000
year are now being collected.
@. Has the Securities and Exchange
Commission instituted many prosecu-
tons against persons attempting to sell
blue sky securities to the public?-R. T. J.
A. Indictments have been returned
against more than 1900 individuals and
firms, and there have been more than
500 convictions. Permanent injunctions
have been granted against those propos-
ing what the commission deems fraudu-
lent enterprises in nearly 300 cases.
O. What is the origin of Guaya-
quil?-D. C..
A. Guayaquil is derived from Guaya.
the name of an Indian chieftain at the
time of the Spanish invasion of what is
now Ecuador. Quill was apparently the
name of his wife.
@. To what church does Anthony Eden
belong?-W. F. w.
A. Anthony Eden is member Of the
Church of England.
Q. What percentage of people in the
United States go to the dentist?-E &. B.
A. 1t is estimated that only about %
per cent of the population receives dental
care.
@. Where is the largest amount of
asphalt produced?-G. C. D.
A. More than half Of the world supply
of native asphalt comes from the famous
asphalt lake of Trinidad. The bulk of
the remainder is divided between Egypt
and the United States. with possibly 10
per cent distributed among several minor
producers.
@. How many of the American Ex-
peditionary Forces were lost in trans
portation overseas?-W. D. B.
A. Three hundred and seventy MEM
bers of the A. E. F. died at sea due to
enemy action 365 died at sea as result
of ship sinkings due to collisions-not
enemy action.
@. What is the composition played
during the Campbell Playhouse on the
radio?-E. E.
A. The theme song of the Campbell
Playhouse is Tschaikowskys Concerto
No. in B Flat Minor.
@. Why is the nine of diamonds called
the Curse of Scotland"?-J. S. r.
A. The origin of the superstition Is
unknown. 1t was first recorded in the
early 18th century One explanation is
to the effect that the Lord Justice Clerk
Ormistone became universally hated in
Scotland where they called him the
curse of Scotland, and when the ladies
were at cards playing the Nine Of
Diamonds commonly called the Curse Of
Scotland, they called it the Justice
Clerk"
@. Where was Dorothy Thompson
born?-K. E. W.
A. Miss Thompson was born in Lam
caster, near Syracuse, New York.
@. Who invented the Fairbanks
scales?-C. A. C.
A. In 1863, while still on the faculty
of Dartmouth College, Henry Fairbanks
secured his first patent jointly with his
father, Thaddeus, for scales which
automatically weighed grain as it was
charged into hopper.
@. What are cloves made OFF,. T. H.
A. Cloves are the dried, unopened
flower buds of an evergreen tree which
is a native of the Molucca or Spice
Islands 1t is now cultivated in Sumatra,
Jamaica, the West Indies and Brazil The
buds are gathered by hand and dried.
during which process they turn dark
brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-30
Flags of the United States

Flags of the United States-A
new 32-page booklet giving de-
scription and history Of the ma
tional and State flags. Includes
the flag code, flag legends, pledge
to the flag. salute to the flag, flag
laws, flag terms, days on which to
display the flag and miscellaneous
flag facts. America is justly flag
conscious. Get your copy of this
patriotic offer by inclosing 20 cents
in coin in this clipping and mail to
The Star information Bureau.
Name
Address
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Says the United States
Has Slumbered.

To the Editor OF The Star:
1t cannot be said of Uncle Sam that
He missed the bus for he hasn't been
anywhere since the Treaty of Versailles
was defeated by the United States Senate.
November 10, l9l9-nearly % years ago.
What happened then was that Uncle
Sam lost all interest in the affairs of
mankind, gradually sank into a profound
slumber and has been sleeping ever since.
He is just beginning to show signs Of
waking up.
WILLIAM H. HARGROVE.
Pierce "a
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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
the 1Driter. although the use OF
q pseudonynt for publication Is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters nth
q U1e1p to condensation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-30

@. What are the odds against holding
29-count hand in cribbage?-W. A. C.
A. The odds against holding a perfect
cribbage hand are 8I2,175 to one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-30

@. How long has THE Drunkard" been
playing in Los Angeles?-G. G.
A. "The Drunkard" has been play
ing at the Theater Mart every night
since July 6, 1888. 1t holds the worlds
record for duration of run or consecutive
nightly performances, playing every
night. No matinee has ever been given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-05-30

@. How many cadets are there at the
United States Military Academy?-A. B.
A. There are LIZA cadets now at West
Point.
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Huskin's Answers
To Questions
BIZ Frederic J. HdSkin.

A reader can get the ansl0er to any
question OF fact by ,0rittng The Eue-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. HdSktn, director, Washington,
D. C. Please incloSe stamp for reply.
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ticated?-N. w.
A. Camels were domesticated about
1000 B. c.
@. Is it true that a woman served in
the Revolutionary War;. M.
A. Deborah Sampson enlisted in April,
1871, as Robert Shurtleff and Joined a
Massachusetts, regiment. She served
more than two years in the Revolutionary
Army before it was discovered that she
was woman. Records pertaining to her
service are on exhibit in the National
Archives at Washington, D. C.
@. Will THE Lost Colony" be produced
again this year?-E. J. H.
A. Paul Green's historical drama THE
Lost Colony" will be presented for the
fifth summer season on the site of the
original colony, Manteo, Roanoke Island,
N. c., from July through Labor Day.
More than 325,OOO persons have already
witnessed the famous production.
@. Does any Irishman now bear the
recognized title of Prince?-C. Mr..
A Charles Edward McDermott bears
the title of Prince Of Coolavin and also
the title of The McDermott.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-28
NRlYRINlINlSNlN1NCNNNI NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Mi Lep.nn seaSrr when 20
man of the house has an evening
OF games with his cronies, Lieder-
kranz cheese and rye bread or
DumDernickel are a popular addi-
ton to the sandwich bar. In spite
of war blockades, cheese fans can
enjoy most Of their favorite delica-
cies. Liederkranz cheese is Amer
lean invented and Camembert, Brie
and Swiss have been made success
fully in the United States for many
years.
Cocktail cream spreads come pack
ed in good looking glasses these
days, so all the most conscientious
hostess has to do is to open them
up and route them to the buffet
tray. The last of the Roquefort
supply is packed as a cocktail spread
pineapple, vera-sharp, pimento,
and relish are some of the other
varieties that are sure to be party
successes.
Here are recipes for sandwich
spreads that have sure masculine
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-28
This Dinner Can Wait
If Guests Are Late!

IN lever wait longer than half an
hour for any dinner guest"
says one prominent social authority.
But, oh, what havoc can be wrought
on a perfect meal in even that
short time! The vegetables cool
and wilt; the meat dries out; and
as for the disposition Of the hostess
suffice to say it willis too. And
finally, when the tardy guest does
arrive, the hostess must absent her
self to reheat and refurbish the
food before she can serve.
If you're a very smart hostess,
you will frankly admit that some
body's bound to be late and plan a
dinner that can take waiting blithe
1y in it's stride. Particularly them
are you fortunate if you have in
your kitchen one of the special
warming ovens that are a part of
some of the modern electric ranges.
You see, these new warming
ovens have a serving drawer ar
rangement that holds twin casse-
roles of food, keeping it hot enough
for serving with no fear of burn
ing. When ready to serve, more
over, the hot main dish and vege-
table Gas shown in the photography
can be taken right from this cleo
trically heated warming compart
ment to the dinner or buffet table.
AS one idea for a successful
waiting menu, we suggest a cas-
serole dish featuring a combination
of tender bits of ham and plump
oysters in melting cheese sauce
Fill the other casserole with brus-
sci sprouts and garnish with decor
ative rounds Of carrot cut with a
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-28
ODDS AND ENDS

An Irish potato weighing six and
a quarter pounds, grown last sea.
son at the State Hospital at Medi-
cal Lake, Wash, is believed to be
the largest on record. Spud rails
ers Of Idaho and Maine are invited
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-28
to take notice.

Through IS years, Mrs. August
Lutz, 76, of Stevens Point, Wis,
has treasured her wedding cake by
keeping it under a glass, untouch-
ed.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-28

scallOped vegetable cutter. 10 COM
plete the menu, serve a tossed green
salad, crusty buns, hot potato
sticks, and cream puffs filed with
ice cream.
Ham m Oyster Casserole
(Serves 81
4 tablespoons fat
4 tablespoons flour
cups milk
~ cups American cheese
(grated
2 tablespoons pimiento
(choppedD
z teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire
sauce
q teaspoon salt
a teaspoon pepper
3 cups ham (cubed
- pint oysters (drained)
(cut in half
/ cup soft buttered crumbs
Melt fat in saucepan on surface
Of electric range over medium heat.
Add flour and stir to make smooth
paste. Add milk, and cook over
medium heat until sauce is smooth
and thick, about 10 minutes. Turn
switch to low heat, and add grated
cheese, pimiento, mustard, Wor-
cesterShire sauce, salt, and pepper,
Heat, stirring occasionally, until
sauce is smooth and well-blended.
Add cubed ham and oysters, mix
lightly and pour into we'll
creased heat resistant casserole.
Top with buttered crumbs. Bake in
hot oven with electric temperature
control set at 400 F. for about
20 minutes.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-28

Hickman Wilmington, farmer of
Benton, Ill, advertised in a news
paper that he would rid any house
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-28
ONION LIEOERkRANZ
CHEESE BREAD

Chop Bermuda onions fine, mari
nate and drain. Spread on thin
slices of rye, pumpernickel or
whole wheat bread which have been
buttered and covered with slices
of Liederkranz cheese. Crisp
crackers may be used instead of
the bread. To marinate onion, add
salt, pepper and equal quantities of
oil and vinegar to sliced onion and
let stand twenty minutes.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-28

LIEDERkRANZ CHEESE AND
SHRIMP SANDWICH

6 slices bread
l cup chopped cooked shrimp
l package Liederkranz cheese.
Toast bread lightly on both sides.
Remove back membrane from cook
ed shrimp and chop. Spread on
toast. Cover with slices of Lider-
kranz cheese. Place on boiler for
a few seconds until cheese is melt
ed and slightly brown. Serves 6.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-28

Mrs. Jay Grizzle of Madison
vile, Tex, owns a hen that goes
with her to town every day, waits
in the car and lays eggs in the
meantime.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-28

of ghosts by reciting Biblical texts
to them.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-28

We go the whole way in giving aid to Spring
Cleaners. We have quality cleaning needs
that will do any job and we have them in
variety that will suit every purpose. Come in
today and get your cleaning job over quickly,
easily and inexpensively!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-05

Theres no chance of the boys in the 43rd Division going hungry, al- though to supply food for nearly 500,000 men who eat "three squares" a day Is a job for the Fourth Corps Area Quartermaster.
 To get an Idea of the gigantic task that faces the Fourth Corps Area Quartermaster take a glance at the following figures.
 The Third Army, on maneuvers in Louisiana, is using the following:
 Enough coffee to float a 10000 ton ship. A freight train two and one- half miles long would be necessary to carry the 6,69S,300 pounds of beef the boys are eating.
 If all the frankfurters that are being consumed were laid end to end, they would reach from Norfolk, Va. to New Orleans and have enough left over to encircle both cities.
 One hundred and sixty-three thousand hogs have laid down their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-05
CIVIL SERVICE
 EXAMS SLATED
Uncle Sam Seeks Doctors, Youths for West Point
 Military Academy

The United States Civil Service commission has inaugurated an in- tensive drive for medical officers, and announces examinations for three different ratings, with sala- Aries ranging from 93200 to $40o0 q year. Graduation from 6 first "i- medical school and conpletic'
 lterneship are the general rt
 ents.
 The appointments to be made Gre
 the public health service; the
 d and drug administration; vet- efafs administration; civil aeronau- ties administration; and the Indian service. Qualified persons should ap- ply isnlnediateiy.
 Various positions in photographic work gre also open, with salaries ranging from si260 to S26o0.
 F1rthfr information regarding these opportunities, and application forms nav be obtained at Room i07 In the locsl post oftice building.
 Exaninatipns for candidates de- sIrin9 appointment to the United statss Military Academy at West Point will be held in Waterbury ard in other cities throughout the state on Oct. ( under the auspices of the civil service commission, according to the once oi U. g. santor John A. Danaher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-05

lives for Uncle Sam to keep the men of the Third Army supplied with bacon and ham for the extent of the maneuvers. The rest of the animals are utilized in sausage, hot dogs, salt pork and the like.
 It would take champion, egg-a- day hen 100000 years to lay enough eggs to supply the boys breakfasts.
 Quantities of all foods that are being consumed are astronomical:
 Potatoes, 8,756,7o0 pounds.
 Oranges, 12680,450
 Evaporated milk 2478540 14 1-2 oz. cans.
 Butter l,624,0s0 pounds.
 Bread, 11,271 500 pounds.
 Apples, l0,852,550.
 Sugar, 2,402,790 pounds.
 Whereas most housewives think of condiments in terms of "pinch- es" and clashes" the Fourth Corps Area Quartermaster does things in different manner. The salt that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-05

is being used in the Third Army maneuvers will total 545 900 pounds, and a mountain of black pepper, 5,460 pounds of 1t, will be consumed before the maneuvers are over. Only 2,272 gallons of vanilla and B like quantity of lemon extract are being used. Baking powder is ra- tioned by the five pound can and l8,180 of these are being used.
 To simplify the feeding of the men and the preparation of the food, the army divides its menus up into quantities sufficient for 100 men. The menus are written and rations issued on a basis of these messes. A real army menu might call for 50 pounds of beef, 40 pounds of bread, 35 pounds of potatoes and the like.
 Although soldiers eat well, as has been shown, Uncle Sam spends only 47 cents per man per day to supply him with food. This is made possi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-05
PATENTS GRANTED
 ON PLASTIC WORK
Restrictions on Essential Material Leading to In.
 ventiOn of Substitutes

The current trend in industry brought about by shortages in basic materials, Is reflected in patents issued to local inventors and plants for plastic substitutes. Compila- tions by the office of Harold c. Man- ming, 24 Central avenue, disclose that the U. s. Patent Office has granted two patents to Leonard R. Carley of. Watertown, assignor to the Patent Button co. of this dty. for . reinforced plastic button and tack button.
 Three patents have been issued to Forest c. Purinton, assigned 70 the same concern, for two types of reinforced plastic buttons, and a re- inforced plastic staple button.
 The Scovill Manufacturing Co. is named assignee by Selden T. Wil- Hams of Bellerose, N. Y., for his inc vention, an automatic pressure op- erated valve; and by Thomas B. Myers of Racine, Wisconsin, for 6 drink mixer.
 Thomas B. Doe, of New York city, inventor of 6 metering device, as- signs his patent to the Waterbury Tool company: and the E. Engra- ham Co. of Bristol is assignee for 8 c. .ock casing. contrived by Elof l.. Carlson.