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Evening star., 1941-09-04

torical synthesis and is vicious species
of a geometrical anachronism.
If this quality of being inconsistent
persists. we should erect statue in one
Of our beautiful parks to William Jen-
nings Bryan surrounded by Voltaire,
Thomas Paine, Casanova and Confu-
cius. Really, as it is now, it should be
remedied because, if the idea spreads,
the school kids on bus trips to Wash
ington will get the notion that Andrew
Jackson was not a New Dealer after all
HERBERT r. GROSSMAN.
Evening star., 1941-09-04

@. When was the a-hour day for
labor originated?-T. j. T.
A. The first 8-hour day demands were
made in 1866 by the National Labor
Union. The first establishment of an
8-hour day by labor was made at the
Federation Of Trades convention In De-
cember, 1885. 1t adopted a resolution
TO the effect that after May /, 1885, 8
hours shall constitute a days labor.
@. Please give the height OF Senator
W. Lee ODaniel Of Texasp-C. A. w.
A. He is 6 feet inches tan.
G. How is 1t possible for a motion
picture actor TO play the part Of two
persons7--E. A.
A. Dual identity roles are portrayed
o. by means Of camera technique known
as the split screen.
@. Who was Angus McAskiu7-R. l. B
A. He was famous giant Of Nova
Scotia who Travelled with P. T. Barnums
show. Many stories are told of his ex-
traordinary strength, one being that he
held on his shoulder an anchor weigh
ing 1900 pounds.
@. What is the leading railroad in
Iceland?-J. P. S.
A. There are no railroads in Iceland.
c. Before the invention Of the radio,
what speaker addressed the largest num-
Der of people?-C. J. B.
A. Dwight L. Moody, the evangelist,
Is reputed to have addressed more peo-
pie than any other speaker.
Q. How long have book plates been
used?-L. J. K.
A. The earliest known book plate
was used in Carthusian monastery in
Germany about 1880
c. Who said open my heart and
you will see graved inside of it Italy up
w. NJ. H.
A. These are the words of Robert
Browning.
@. How long did the Titanic and
Lusitanis remain afloat after they were
disabled?-H. M ].
A. The Titanic stayed afloat for 2ls
hours, while the Lusitania sank in 20
minutes.
@. Has Westminster Abbey fag?-
S. B. T.
A. In 1881, Westminster Abbey adopt
ed its own flag as the official ensign of
the dean. 1t incorporates the red and
white roses of the Tudors, the cross and
Ave gold martlets of St. Edward the Con-
fessor, and the royal arms.
Evening star., 1941-09-04
A Wise Change of Mind

The Commissioners are wise in
changing today an inept decision
announced yesterday afternoon re-
garding publicity for the preliminary
estimates. And it is encouraging to
believe that the change was not
dictated so much by what Mr. Mason
fiippantly described as the hell" to
be raised by the public and press;
but that it resulted from more ma
ture consideration and appreciation
of the purposes served by public un-
derstanding and discussion Of the
estimates.
It Is very true. as Mr.. Mason put it,
that "all the public has to do is
pay the bill" But that is not the
philosophy which should guide the
Commissioners in dealing with the
local community. For it does not
represent the wise or helpful concep-
ton of their responsibility to the
community. The Commissioners, as
well as the people of the District of
Columbia, would suffer rather than
benefit from any such conception.
The people of the District have no
vote. They do not choose their
Commissioners. They cannot recall
the unfit Commissioners whose selec-
ton is made for them by others.
But, in the past, there has been
sympathetic acknowledgment at the
District Building of the Importance
of local sentiment and the most
successful of our Commissioners, in
the past, have been those who sought
to make themselves the vigorous
champions and spokesmen of the
community in carrying out that
sentiment.
The publication in advance. and
the ensuing discussion in public
hearings, of the preliminary esti-
mates have proved to be a helpful
method of stimulating understand
ing Of the Commissioners problems,
the community's problems and the
city's needs. No one has ever Sc
riously regarded the preliminary esti-
mates as anything but an omnibus
expression of needs, without refer
ence to whether all of them were
essential or whether all of them were
within the city's ability to pay for
them. They are important only as
a means Of letting the public-as
we'll as the Conmissioners-share
with the department heads an un-
derstanding Of municipal needs, in
viting public expression regarding
such needs and reserving decision
with the Commissioners, the Budget
Bureau and Congress as to which
of the needs are to be met now and
which can be postponed or disap-
proved.
The Commissioners already have
invited the views of the public on
the budget at hearings this month.
II the preliminary estimates were to
be withheld; If the Commissioners
were to adopt secret and die
tatorial methods in framing their
budget, then these hearings should,
for the sake of public dignity, be
abandoned. For the people of the
District have little or nothing to
say now about their government. 1t
would be a mockery to invite them to
a shadow boxing exhibition, at which
all essential facts were withheld
from them. These considerations
doubtless occurred to the Commits
sioners and led them to revoke their
previous decision. They gain, rather
than lose, in publicly admitting they
were wrong and in reversing a deci-
sion which would have handicapped
hem in the future.
Evening star., 1941-09-04
Letters to ;the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the lDriter, although the use OF
q pseudonynt for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters 1Dith
q Uie1U to condensation.
Evening star., 1941-09-04

Prominent businessmen tell the
Senate Finance Committee that
"non-defense expenditures can be,
should be and will be reduced" That
gives them an accuracy average Of
"a
Evening star., 1941-09-04
D. EDWARD CLARKE,
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
I indorse the gallant suggestion re-
Gently made in your columns by various
Washingtonians that the statue of
Andrew Jackson be removed from La
fayette Square to Washington Circle,
and that the Washington statue at
Washington Circle be placed where
Jackson now presides in Lafayette
Square.
OF course, Washington Circle would
be renamed Jackson Circle, and Six
teenth street might be recaptioned
washington boulevard"
AS the matter now stands, we find
Jackson surrounded by four of WASH
ington's Revolutionary War generals.
This constitutes a travesty upon his
Evening star., 1941-09-04

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the use for republication Of all news dispatches
credited TO 1t or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights OF publication OF special dispatches
herein also are reserved.
Evening star., 1941-09-04
Asks Cooperation
OF Friends of Robert Grain.

OF Friends of Robert Grain.
To the Editor Of The Star:
I am writing q life Of the late Robert
Grain and should be most grateful to
any of your readers possessing letters
from Mr.. Grain, first-hand anecdotes or
any other biographical material who will
communicate with me.
HUBERT FOOTNER,
ChAE1as oltt I,nshg, I'd.
Evening star., 1941-09-04
Huskin's S Answers
To Questions
Bu Frederic J. Hnskin.

A reader can get the dnstDer to amp
question OF fact By tviting The EUe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. HdSktn, director, Washington,
D. C. Please tnclose stamp for reply.
@. How mary miles year does the
average physician travel in his carr
]. B. H.
According to a recent survey, physi-
ciaIis drive their cars 1882 miles an
nually.
@. What is the largest single tribe Of
Indians in the United States?-A. G. H.
A. The Navajos. of whom there are
$4,000, constitute the largest tribe.
@. When was music first taught in
public schools in this country?-E. P. A.
A. The first public school classes in
music we're taught at Boston in 1888 by
Lowell Mason.
Q. Is it true that a sWordhsh can
damage boat with its spear?-S. M. F.
A. Attacks by swordfshes on boats
are delivered with such force that
penetration of 20 inches, of which at
least l4l2 inches were through solid oak,
has been recorded
@. How much does the Governor Of
the Virgin Islands make?-R. c. S.
A. His salary is $4,000 year.
c. What is the translation of the in
scription on the sundial in the Long
fellow garden in Cambridge, Mass?
C. I. F.
A. 1t is line from Dante's Divine
Comedy" translated Think that this
day never dawns again.
@. Why is Oklahoma called the Soon
er State?-W. H. S
A. Oklahoma was given the name Of
Sooner State" because those who en-
tered on April %, 1889, with the rush
found much of the land had been taken
by those who evaded the guards and
entered the territory in advance Of the
official opening. These persons were
known as "Sooners."
Evening star., 1941-09-04

@. What is the largest single tribe of
Indians in the United States?-A. G. H.
A. The Navajos. of whom there are
$4,000, constitute the largest tribe.
Evening star., 1941-09-04

@. When was music first taught in
public schools in this country?-E. P. A.
A. The first public school classes in
music were taught at Boston in 1888 by
Lowell Mason.
Evening star., 1941-09-04
Member of the Associated Press.

Entered as second-class matter post once.
Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1941-09-04
Approve Plan for Exchange of Sites Of
Monuments of Washington and Jackson

Monuments OF washington ana JACKSON.
To the Editor of The Star:
I have read with great deal Of in
terest the proposal of Col. Francis S.
Key-Smiti1, published in The Star. sug-
gesting exchange of positions of the
jackson and Washington equestrian
statues, and I heartily concur In this
suggestion.
Aside from the fact that the statue Of
Gen. Jackson is out of place in square
dedicated to Revolutionary War heroes,
there is another reason, equally cogent.
to which I should like to invite attention.
Only one statue can stand directly IN
front of the White House, and that this
place of honor should be assigned 10 our
first and best-beloved President seems
singularly appropriate. While Gen.
jackson was great President, there was
nothing in his administration to justify
the selection of his monument for this
prominent location.
P. c. HARRIS,
Major General, U. S. Army, Retired.
To the Editor Of The Star:
indorse the movement relative to the
proposed placing the statue of George
Washington in Lafayette Park among
his generals. EDMUND HILL, Jr.
To the Editor Of The Star:
Observing several letters appearing in
your paper concerning the interchanging
of the statues of Washington and Jack
son in the parks, it occurs to me that
this is a very appropriate and patriotic
suggestion, as well as changing the name
of Sixteenth street to Washington boule-
ward as indicated in the plan suggested
by Col. Key-Sm!th
D. EDWARD CLARKE,
Evening star., 1941-09-04

A reader can get the dnsDer to amp
question OF fact By iDrtting The EUe-
ming Star Information Bureau. Fred
eric J. Hasktn, director, Washington,
D. C. Please tnclose stamp for reply.
Evening star., 1941-09-04

A According to recent survey, physi-
ciaIis drive their cars 1882 miles an
nually.
Evening star., 1941-09-04

O. How mary miles year does the
average physician travel in his carr
H
Evening star., 1941-09-04

indorSe the movement relative to the
proposed placing the statue of George
Washington in Lafayette Park among
his generals. EDMUND HILL, Jr.
Evening star., 1941-09-04

@. Please give the height OF Senator
w. Lee ODaniel Of Texas7-C. A w.
A. He Is feet inches tan.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27
MALCONTA GARDEN CLUB

The meeting of the Malconta Gar
den club held Friday evening, Feb.
81, at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James j. Christie proved to be one
Of the most attractive affairs of the
season. Mrs. Edgar C. Jones, club
president, presided at short busi-
ness session. During the evening
Mr.. Christie with his fine movie
talkie picture machine showed some
interesting films of plant life, and
nature studies, and by request show
ed some of the beautiful pictures he
himself has taken of local scenes
and events. Attractive and novel
valentine arrangements Of flowers,
both natural and artificial were dis
played by members, and much ad-
mired.
During a special hour the commit
tee with Mrs. Llewwella Mcdonald,
chairman, served delicious light re-
freshments. Thirty members were
present, and Mrs. Ann Shafer was a
guest The club will meet on
Thursday, March 81 at 2 o'clock at
the home of Mrs. C. B. Smith. Sew
eral Malconta club members are
planning to attend the New York
flower show to be held in New York
City about the middle of March.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received
by the Board of Education of the
Manchester Rural School District Of
Morgan County, Ohio, at the office
of the clerk, j. l.. Reed, in Reiners-
Vile, Ohio, until IL o'clock noon,
city time, March 28, 1941, and op-
ened by the clerk of said board at its
first public meeting thereafter, for
all labor and material necessary FOR
the installation of heating system
in their school plant at Reinersville,
Ohio.
Plans and specifications for this
work are on file at the office of the
clerk of the board above mentioned,
and at the office of the County Su-
perintendent Of Schools, McCon-
nelsville, Ohio.
All proposals shall be made in
conformity with the General Code of
Ohio and shall be enclosed in a seal
ed envelope and addressed to the
Board of Education of the Manches-
ter Rural School District, and en-
tract for the heating system on the
outside of the envelope.
Each bid shall be accompanied by
a bond with surety or sureties salts
factory to the board of education,
which surety or sureties shall be
either persons resident of Morgan
County, Ohio, or a resident or non
resident surety company authorized
to do business in Ohio, or by cash
or certified check on a solvent bank
in Ohio. The amount of said bond,
cash or certified check shall be
equal to at least $50 Of the total
amount of the bid and the bond
shall be given in favor Of the Board
of Education of the Manchester
School District of Reinersville, Ohio,
or the certified check shall be for
feited if the said bidder fails to en-
ter into a contract with the said
board and furnish the required bon:l
within 10 days after notice of ac-
ceptance of his proposal if the award
is made to said bidder Bonds, cash
or checks, or the amount Of said
checks, of the unsuccessful bidders
will be returned on demand, and
the bond, cash or check or the
amount of said check of the success
full bidder upon the execution of the
contract and the furnishing of the
required bond. A bond of so per
cent of the amount of the contract,
with satisfactory sureties, will he
required for the faithful perform
ance of the work.
The Board of Education reserves
the right to reject any and all bids
MANCHESTER RURAL BOARD
OF EDUCATION.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27
DOING HIS WORK
WITHOUT FEAR NOW
TONJON brought relief from con-
stipation and over-active kidneys;
Nerves are steady now.

"For years l have been a timer
and cornice man, climbing on vari-
Gus types Of roofs. This is very
nerve wracking, oftentimes l have
almost missed my balance because of
the poor state of health / was in"
said Mr.. w. L. Cole, Adamsville,
Ohio, near GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
"Here of late l had lost all hope
OF getting anything to keep me in
good condition so that l could con-
tinue my work. I've been chronical-
ly constipated for ten years, was
very nervous, and had little desire
for food and the little l did eat sell
dom digested right. Dizzy spells
would come over me when I'd feel
like I'd topple over. My back, arms
and legs were full of severe pains
and every joint and muscle felt stiff
and sore. l could get but little sleep
because l had to be up several times
a night to relieve my kidneys.
Il decided to try TONJON as a
last resort, for nothing / had taken
previously had helped me, and I've
found TONJON to be even more
than advertised.
"TONJON was the one medicine
that was really equal to it's job! 1t
quickly brought me great relief
from constipation, and as my bowels
continued to work smoothly and eff
fectiVely other great chongeS hepac
to take place. Now my appetite is
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Anything in this day and age
which can bind together the nations
of our earth into common purpose
and create common mind among
mankind for even one day is certain
ly of special Importance. There
fore we take pleasure in announcing
that arrangements have been made
for the World Day of Prayer, Fri
day, Feb. %, in 81 different coun-
tries. The women of the twin cities
will observe a union service at the
Grace Methodist church Friday
afternoon at 2:30, so that they may
share in this significant step toward
international unity. All women are
invited, and men are welcome.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27
w. G. T. U. MEETING


The w. c. r. U. met Feb. IL with
Mrs. Ella Moore. Mrs. Elizabeth
Still led the devotionals. After the
business session, Mrs. Laura Dye
had charge of the program which
was in honor of Frances Willard and
Abraham Lincoln. Rev. Clarence
Moore made an interesting talk on
Miss Willard as a neighbOr and on
Lincoln's relations with the church,
mentioning some little known facts.
Mrs. John Mcbride played piano
solo, Souvenirs of Stephen Fos-
ter Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess, assisted by
Mrs. Arthur Torbert. The next
meeting will be dues paying tea.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27
Roxbury

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Loar spent
Sunday with the formers mother,
Mrs. Susie Chadwick
Fred Scott has been having the
flu, and Mr. John Risen has the
grip.
Mrs. Emma Beach returned to her
home in Stockport, after taking
care Of her daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Elsie Beach, and children, and Mrs.
Blanche Hosom, who had mumps.
The Oakland l.. A. S. will meet
Wednesday, March 5, with Mrs. Mira
Thompson.
Little Miss Dorothy Wilson Of Nc
Connelsville, spent a few days last
week with her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. o. r. Wilson.
Charles Cheadle is slowly i'm
rrnuinU
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27
FISHER FUNERAL SERVICE
WIN AGAIN 54-18

The Fisher Funeral Service con-
tinued their march along the victory
road by defeating the Soho Service
Of Athens, 54-18, here Sunday p. m.
This was the first defeat of the sea-
son for the Sohio team. The Fisher
five started strong, piling up Il
points while holding the Athens
squad to 8. In the second period
the Athens quintet were held score
less while the Fishermen were rails
ing their total to 26. In the third
canto the Fisher team relaxed their
defense slightly, but still managed
to outscore their opponents 13 to z.
In the final quarter the Soho team
scored only two points to raise their
total to 18, while Fishers brought
their total to 81.
Elmer Steward led the scoring
with 16 points. Lineup:
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27
Rural Dale

Mrs. H. A. Miller, wife of the
pastor of the Rural Baptist church
es, who is a surgical patient in Be-
thesda hospital, is reported to pc
improving nicely and may be taken
home the last of the week.
A daughter weighing IL " pounds
was horn to Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
Brewer. Friday, Feb. q. The name
is Edith Marlene. Both mother and
babe are doing we'll.
Mrs. Pauline Riggs is confined 10
her bed suffering with an attack OF
flu. Her daughter, Miss Marie CID
son of GAINESVILLE, spent Sunday with
her.
Miss Faye Powelson of Duncan
Falls conducted public worship ser
vice at the Methodist church, sun
dav morning in the absence OF the
pastor, Rev. H. N. Zimmerman, VINO
is recovering from an appendlcltlS
oneration in White Cross hospital,
Columbus.
The condition of Mrs. Belle Bu-
chanan remains about the same.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman Dickson
entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr.
and Mrs. George Kuhn, and Mr.. ana
Mrs Harry Corbin, of GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Harry Daw OF Gaysport was
supper guest of her son-in-law ana
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Tomm!e
Drake. at the Mrs. l.. F. Roperts
home, Sunday evening.
Mrs Eva Peairs is not so well al
this time.
Willis Brewer visited his sister
Mrs Walter Bickford, Sunday, wht
is in a serious condition in Bethesds
bnc initial
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27
Young Peoples Grange

The young peoples grange will
observe visitors night Wednesday
night March 5, at Morgan grange
hall. There will be a short program
as follows: Group singing; news
paper, by Louine Wiley of Manches-
ter grange. A drill team from Mus
kingum county will furnish part
of the program. The evening will
mostly be spent in the playing Of
games. so come on and enjoy a
good time. Members bring cookies
and sandwiches.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27

Al and l can eat without worrying
one bit about indigestion. My
nerves are steady and as over-activs
kidneys no longer disturb my sleep.
/ am resting better at nights and
am feeling so much better can go
about my work without fear or
falling. l have received wonderful
benefits from TONJON and wish to
recommend it to all.
The TONJON Health Representa-
tive will be more than glad to ex-
plain these TONJON'S 1-2-3 to you
at the HARRIS PHARMACY, Malta,
Ohio.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27

Mrs Margaret Powell Mckee, 95.
one of Noble county's oldest resi-
dents, passed away at her home at
Relle Valley Friday afternoon She
was a lifelong resident of Noble
county, and lived to see the fifth
generation of her descendants. Her
husband was the late David Mckee.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs.
Sidney Burlingame, and three sons,
Benton, Lawrence and Grover Nc
Kee. She also leaves two grand
children. Frank w. Burlingame,
florist, near Sharon, and Charles
Burlingame; a great grandson and
a great great granddaughter Fu-
neral services were held Sunday af-
ternoon with interment in Olive
cemetery, near Caldwell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27
Masonic Meeting

The 18th Masonic district viii
hold it's March meeting in the Ma
sonic temple, Athens, on Thursda1,
March 6. Dinner will be served at
$50 D. M, and the meeting opened
at 7:3O. The address of the even
ing will be given by Burleigh E.
Cartmell, superintendent Of the Ohio
Masonic home. All officers OF the
respective lodges of the district are
urged to be present and all Master
Masons are invited to attend the
meeting. Call your lodge secretary
for dinner reservations on or before
Monday, March 3.-William .. Por-
ter, District Deputy Grand Master,
18th Masonic District.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27
$4,000 in CASH AWARDS
FOR BABY PICTURES

Enter your baby's picture in The
Detroit Times $4,000 Interesting
Baby Picture Contest $500 First
Prize! 81 for each picture printed!
A FULL PAGE of winning pictures
every week in The Detroit Sunday
Times, plus winning pictures daily
in the Daily Times. See this Sum
days Detroit Times for latest page
of winners, plus contest details and
entry blank.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27
Malta Grange

Feb. %: Song; roll call, named by
Lila Scott; readings, Pearl Richard
son and Mary Shilling; riddles
Mary Ann Fulton and Donald Best
music. Sherman Hickerson; What Is
recreation. by Harry Richardson
contest, tying the knot, by seven
trOthers; games.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-02-27
Bristol Grange

Meets March 7. Program: Song
by grange; roll call, current events;
reading, Fannie Hancher; My ia
vorite menu and recipe for one item
Margaret Spillman; My favorite
farm chore, Oval Hancher; reading
iva Smith; song, grange.