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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-07
Filing Cabinet Can Serve
AS Double Duty End Table

ton Of recipes and pamphlets.
But these are often sacrificed
for appearances sake. and it
isn't necessary.
Take the filing cabinet for
instance. ALI that is needed to
convert a steel cabinet to an
attractive and useful piece of
furniture is a few coats Of paint
or enamel and a change Of hard
ware.
Sand out rust spots and chip
ped places down to the bare
metal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-07
Here's d Tip on Insulating an Attic

and for the following reason. If
the insulation is between the at
tic floor beams. stand on a chair
in room below any time during
q red-hot day and feel your hand
against the ceiling: 1t will be hot.
This is because the attic itself is
hot and. naturally. the insulation
gradually absorbs the heat.
OF course, any room with a hot
ceiling is not going to be COM
Portable. On the other hand, If
the insulation is between the roof
rafters. the heat is kept out of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-07

dwelling at 4311 Vacation lane;
$500
Andrew r. Wilson, 5721 South
First street, owner; dwelling at
$500 South Second street; $12,-
600; Architect William G. CHR
gotiS.
w. w. McCollum, 1851 North
Twenty-seventh street; owner;
dwelling at 1921 North Dickerson
street, $19,5O0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-07
By yivion Brown

A house that looks like an
advertisement is the goal of
many housewives. But this is
often the reason the home lacks
real comfort. utility and con-
venience.
There are many practical
things the average home could
use - more ottomans, storage
space, lamps. and perhaps even
a filing cabinet to house every
thing from tax records and in
surance policies to Nom S collec-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-07
First Presentation

1912 Stephenson Piece NV, Chevy Chose DC.
within the home
quietude
room brEht cheerful kitehen powder LIST Moo
fireplace enclosed buat-n
70 Utah left block S0h ST.
CALL MISS BLAND. Wo 66Is6. a - 49, -.
THos. J. FISHER & CO., INC.
1913 18th Street NV DI. 1850
Evening star., 1954-09-12
Arlington Wants More Water

Arlington's water emergency, Just
ended, was caused not by shortage Of wa
ter but a shortage of supply facilities. Had
the county kept its water-supply system
abreast Of population and industrial growth
since World War II, there probably would
have been no restrictions on water use In
Arlington this summer. The steps be-
ing taken to increase the capacity Of the
storage and distribution facilities are over
due. sxfs5s.
The congested county receives it's water
from the District plant at Dalecarlia. via big
mains on Chain Bridge. Under ten-year
improvement program Just starting. new
mains, new pumps and additional storage
reservoirs win be built An important step
will be the installation of new 36-inch
main from Chain Bridge to Thirtieth and.
Pollard streets. This main later will be ex-
tended beyond Lee highway. New reservoirs
are to be built at Minor Hill and Lyonhurst.
with appropriate feeder lines and expanded
pumping capacity.
All of this will cost a lot OF money. as
the past and prospective bond issues indi-
eate. Arlington voted approvalAof Sis
Evening star., 1954-09-12

The bride was beautiful in q gown
of white point d'esprit over white silk.
Annie f. Lawyer played the wedding
march from "Lohengrin." The best man
was Lee Kessler. Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
ander Macallister, parents OF the bride.
and their daughter, Mrs. Q. q. Hide
brand of New York, assisted in receiv-
ing guests who came to wish the young
couple well before they left for the
Worlds Fair at st. Louis. Mr.. Langille
in 1904 was employed in the Super
yising Architects Office at the Treas
ury. Today he is construction en-
gineer in private industry in Chicago.
With their son, Louis A. Langille, and
two grandchildren-Dorothy Jean and
Barbara Ellen Langille-he and his
wife celebrated joyful golden we'd
ding anniversary.
The opening session Of the Eighth
international Geographic Congress was
held in the main lecture
Geographic hall Of the George Wash
CONGRESS ington University. FIJI
teenth and H streets
NV. on September 8. 1904, and
The Star used two and half columns
Of type to report the assembly proceed
inas. Comdr. Robert E. Peary was the
presiding officer. DR.. Charles D. Wall
colt, director of the United States Geo.
logical Survey, and q. K. Gilbert, act
ing president Of the National Geo.
graphic Society, were speakers, the
former bringing message from Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt. A reception
at the Naval Observatory was social
event of the congress. Among the dele
gates attending were: DR.. and Mrs.
Gilbert H. Grosvenor. DR.. j. w. Spencer.
Victor H. Olmsted. c. Hart Merriam.
James Muirhead. DR.. Eugen Oberhum-
mer, Charles Ray Dean. William Morris
Davis, Prof. William Libbey. Stanislau
Hanzlik, Prof. Y. Thoulet. DR.. Oscar
Drude, sMrs. Elizabeth Marruse. Helm
rich Matzat, George Henry Ball. Tad
ayuki Nasa, DR.. Kurt Hassert. Bernhard
Pattenhausen. Maj. Gen. James Water
house. David Joseph Kennedy. Loicq dc
Iobel, Eki Hiolxi, James Morris Margan.
Pinckney r. Green. DR.. and Mrs. Henry
Gannett and Miss Alice P. Gannett..
Evening star., 1954-09-12
/ etters to The Star.

from the World Council and have been
disappointed must have failed to notice.
as Mr.. Haynes points out, the failure
to preach the Gospel.
Unfortunately, the Message to the
Churches" distorts our Lords prayer:
He did not pray that we may all be
one." Did he not say, II pray not for
the world? He clearly separated His
disciples and all who believe on Him
from all others; and His own were but
q small minority. The majority preached
"another gospel" Can processing
Christians preaching a social gospel be
united with those who preach ,Christ's
Gospel of individual salvation for be-
levers? sees
Scripture speaks of unity of the
Spirit and unity of the faith: How long
will those who do not accept the Book
as literally true misuse portions while
they espouse different doctrines?
Lloyd Buchanan.
With the adjournment Of the recent
session Of the World Council Of
Churches at Evanston, ILL.,, there
has been q very interesting study OF
the objective. Christian unity, and the
results obtained. With some $50 de-
nominations, all man-made. each max
ing the approach to religion on a sep
arate premise, too often denying all
others. it closely resembled the placing
Of $50 animals in the same cage, and
expecting a perfectly harmonious as
sociation, veritable paradise.
James Overlook.
Evening star., 1954-09-12

docking at New York on August %.
1904, and The Star for the next day
published impressions Of her obtained
from a fellow-passenger, F. E. Buck
land of the Pay Department, Govern
ment Printing Office. "She is not what
the world calls a pretty woman" he
declared. "but she Is interesting, neat
in appearance, clean cut and good
talker. with strong English accent"
Mrs. Maybrick was accompanied on her
trip over the Atlantic by her attorney.
s. v. Hayden and Mrs. Hayden; also
by DIR. william II. Wilmer. well-known
Washington physician. She was greeted
by about 80 newspaper correspondents"
and "hundAds" of amateur and pro-
fessional photographers. It was under
stood that she was to be a guest at
country house near Ellenville, N. Y.
On August "a. 1904, The Star re-
ported the death Of Mrs. Fannie Devlin
Berry, explaining that her
Mrs. Berry passing recalls the tragic
Dend murder by her two broth
ers, John and James Dew,
lin. Of her husband, Thomas Berry.
about so years ago at the Devlin fam-.
lily residence, ais Pennsylvania avenue.
southeast" The Devlins stabbed Mr..
Berry fatally as the result of .ili-feel-
ing about his previous marriage. They
were convicted of manslauglnter but
subsequently were pardoned Mrs.
Berry, however. remained faithful to
her husbands memory and left orders
that she was to be buried in his grave
at the Congressional Cemetery. Her
final years were spent in seclusion. She
emerged from her home at Sixth and
A streets. Sc. only to collect the rents
OF properties she owned. "Her fad was
the gathering Of antique jewelry, pic
lures and silverware." She was shout
so when at last she died. Many WASH
ingtonians who were young half CEN
Evening star., 1954-09-12
Fifty Years Ago in The Star

tury back still recall her figure as she
tirelessly walked the streets Of Capitol
Hill with fat satchel in which she was
believed to carry the rental money she
collected from her tenants.
X
News of the stage was q. feature OF
The Star for September 3, 1904, and
long list Of celebrities
New Theatrical received passing men
senson ton. John Drew was
opening in New York
as ssThe Duke of Killicrankie." William
Collier was playing 1.-THE Dictator" and
Ezra Kendall "Weatherbeaten Benson.
Maxine Elliott soon was to appear in
"Her Own Way" and Margaret Anglin
was home from Europe to begin re-
hearsals in "The Eternal Feminine.
Sylvia Iynden was to have the lead in
William A. Brady's Siberia" Edna
May had started the new season In
"The School Girl" while FRITZ Scheh
had opened in Cleveland in "The Two
Roses" Ethel Barrymore was on tour
in cousin Kate" and shortly would go
into new production, entitled Sun
day." Viola Allen. back from abroad.
was to present Shakespeare's Winter
Tale with music by York Shefaeld.
Meanwhile, Francis Wilson was enjoy
ing his first vacation in IS years.
Hall century ago last Tuesday
Louis Edward Langille Of Kensington
and Jea m e tie
lonuilIe -Mcoilisfer Catherine Macal-
Weddinu. lister Of Takoma
Park were mar
ried at the home Of the bride. and
The Star of the next day gave an
account Of the ceremony and the re-
,ception which followed. Rev. William
Hart Dexter, pastor Of the Takoma
Presbyterian Church. oficiated. Letitia
"A. Langille, sister Of the bridegroom,
was maid of honor, wearing white
organdie and carrying bridesmaid roses.
Evening star., 1954-09-12
Reactions to Church Council

The appraisal of the Evanston World
Council of Churches by the Rev. Carlyle
B. Haynes { Seventh-Day Adventist
clergyman is extremely one-sided and
unfair. He says that he Is ''bewildered.'
and his letter proves it.
That there are credal differences
among Protestants is nothing new. The
remarkable thing about Evanston was
the ability Of the delegates to rise above
their differences and strengthen ma
terially the golden band OF understand
ing which unites groups OF evangelical
Christians all across the world. The
band Is a strong one because its IN
gradients (agreed to by all the dele
gates) are deep love for Jesus Christ,
an answering faith In the dignity and
sanctity of man as child of God, re-
nunciation Of dictatorship, and con-
viction that the true church consists
of an people who, regardless Of sect or
denomination. are true followers Of
Jesus Christ.
I have been critical Of one phase Of
Evanston-the undue emphasis on
escllatology. It is pity that we let fine
distinctions divide us, especially in the
higher realms Of theology which we lay
men cannot even understand. But even
laymen are thrilled when they see
theologians subordinate their differ
ences and add decided new strength to
the golden band that encircles the
globe.
Incidentally, the Seventh-Day Ad-
ventist Church is not even member Of
the National Council Of Churches
fact which hardly qualities its clergy
to criticize ecumenical Professionalism
for lack of perfect unity.
Wilbur La Roe, Jr.
Carlyle B. Haynes letter Of Sep
tember 6 graphically describes the abb
sence of unity in the World Council Of
Churches. Referring to the inclusion of
Eastern Orthodox communions. he in
dicates one Of the reasons why such
unity could not be found there.
But more basically, the various beliefs
or absence Of any belief concerning
Christ (as) the hope Of the world"
make unity among those groups impos-
sible. "Can two walk together, except
they be agreed?"
Those who have hoped for more
Evening star., 1954-09-12

On September, /. 1904, The Star
announced that the name Of the
Columbian Univer-
New Name sity was being
For University changed to that of
the George Wash
ington University, thus honoring the
Father Of His Country and paying
homage to his interest In learning.
Formal proclamation of "the beginning
Of q new era in the history of this
noted educational establishment" was
made by President Charles Willis
Needham. Dating back to 1921. the
university had the names Of 4.560
graduates on It's alumni rolls. It's
trustees included many noted men,
among the number being: Wayne Mac
Veagh, Senator Jacob Harold Gallinger,
Senator Francis Grifhth Newlands.
Gov. Andrew jackson Montague Of
Virginia, Representative III. Kirke Por-
ter. Commissioner n. B. r. Macfarland,
Eugene Levering. DR.. Charles D. Wal
colt, Prof. Alexander Graham Bell.
Theodore w. Noyes, John b. Larner,
John JOY Edison. DR.. Charles w. Rich
ardson. t.NGyron M. Parker. David A..
Chambers, Or. Samuel Fl. Greene. DR..
Edward M. Gallaudet, William r. Mat
tingiy, Samuel M. Woodward. George
o. Manning and William S. Shallen-
berger. A site south Of the White House
and known as Van Ness Park had been
purchased for the erection Of new
group Of university buildings. the en-
tire project to constitute George
washington memorial.
mrs. Florence Chanler Maybrick.
recently released from jail In England
after having served
Mrs. Maybriek part Of . life sentence
Arrives for the alleged but not
sufficiently proven
murder Of her husband. was q passenger
on the vaderland from An3sterdam
Evening star., 1954-09-12
u. S. Job coteqories

One of the factors that makes Gov
ernment operations so cumbersome and
expensive is the number of classifica-
tions Of employees. Between the GS,
CP, etc., there are about Is strata Of
workers ytts
No private company, no matter how
vast, has even half Of these classiflca-
tions, and no private concern has such
cedureS. Such overaStratification Is too
management operations. "a
4 Why is it necessary for the Federal
Government to have so many categories
of workers? The classifications seem
to be related to nothing in particular.
They have no relationship to skills, and
hardly any relationship to responsible
ties or technical ability.
What decides whether position is
classified .GS-7 or GS-14 depended
largely on when an agency was estab-
lished and how powerful and glib the
directors of the agency were when 1t
was established.
There are hundreds OF GS-7s and
GS-9s who have far more response
bilities and complex duties than GS-
14s. l5s or 16s. But the civil service
classified program has arbitrarily
frozen each position in its bureau with
out regard to the work involved. The
equal pay for equal work is joke as
a result.
MS The worst is that a rigid "caste sys-
tenn" has been established in the Fed
eral service which makes, the Hindu
system seem tea party. Each clerk
jealousy hugs his classification to his
breast, sneering at those beneath him,
and envying those above him.
There are, Of course. some Govern
ment clerks and officials who do their
best, and resign themselves to their
economic "cubbyho1es." But most spend
an unconscionable amout Of time and
energy trying to get reclassifica alton,
while neglecting their work.
It is this passion that has created
"too many chiefs and not enough In
dams" in Government service, and re-
duced production. Everybody is too busy
trying to be "big shot" A half dozen
non-rigid classifications would be
enough-and improve morale.
John ID. Michael.
Evening star., 1954-09-12

q back yard into q rose garden. But
this miracle did not Just happen. To
be sure, there are easy chairs under
the nearby trees. From this reviewing
stand any one so disposed, with enrap-
tured senses, can watch the radiant
regiment In their costs1med coats OF
many colors. But these aristocratic,
pedigreed blooms, white and yellow,
pink and red, did not Just stray into
this particular yard. For Y
Such gardens are not made
By saying, Oh. hon aD0nderfuu
And sitting IN the shade.
These roses which frame the last
day Of 8 summer vacation are sacra-
mental They speak In remembrance.
A noted doctor, who for years laden
with service, poured out his care and
skin IN preventing and often removing
the blight from the rosebud Of child
life, in interludes Of q busy practice
planted and tended these rose bushes.
His fascinating hobby was Operation
Roses. The annual dividend was b.
plenteous harvest Of ravishing blooms
which delighted him and q host OF
friends year BY year. And nov, after,
his untimely passing, his roses still nod;
In friendly greeting to pilgrims who
come gratefully to this radiant trysf Of
remembrance.
In volume entitled "a Book About
Roses" in which the red rose is given
its rightful priority, there is golden
sentence: HE who would have beau
tiful roses in his garden must have
beautiful roses in his heart - What a
fragrant phrase. ''roses in the hearth
No wonder one who wrote verse on
rosebush entitled 1t "The Mystery:
He came dnd took me By the hand !
Up to d red sr0se-tree.
Evening star., 1954-09-12
Too Healthy to Vanish

Despite numerous disclaimers Of par
tisanship, the spokesmen Of organized labor
directed barrage of heavy criticism during
the past week end at the Republican Party
and the administration Of President Eisen-
hover. That is, Of course, their right and it
Is not surprising regardless Of the dis
claimers-that the representatives Of "big
labor" which Jared so well during 20 years
of Democratic rule, should be attacking the
G. o. p. on the eve Of a congressional elec-
ton campaign It may be much more diff
cult, however, for these spokeSmen Of labor
to "sell' their point Of view to the voters.
For example, President Meany Of the
AFL told a Labor Day audience here that
"our vanishing prosperity is today Americas
number one problem" Mr.. Meany cited
"stark figures" about unemployment and
shrinkage of the annual rate" Of income Of
American workers, Another AFL speaker
complained about the "big business welfare
state" which is being set up under the Re-
publican administration. At the same time,
Secretary-Treasurer Carey Of the CIO
charged that the country is now in the
hands of 'the Cadillac and country club
set that already is making a record "of
cynical disregard for the needs OF our
pcOp1c.
The next two months undoubtedly will
produce more and more Of this type Of po-
litical oratory-with statistics easily avail
able to prove, or to disprove, all sorts Of con-
flicting claims. The health Of the national
economy-perhapS more often than not
completely independent OF what party is In
political control in washington become
a traditional issue between Democrats and
Republicans.
There has, In fact, been an economic
slump in this country during the past year
and administration actions may have been
largely responsible. Among them were steps
taken to end the war In Korea, to reduce
Government spending and to reduce taxes.
But these were not steps taken in cynical
disregard" for the country'S welfare and 1t
is doubtful that many voters think they
were. The transition from wartime econ
onay. such as that Of the Korean period, TO
what at least approaches peacetime econ
.omy was bound to have an effect upon in
dustrial activity and employment The tax
reductions will benefit. and please. many
more than the big corporations and the
wealthy individuals Meanwhile, some Of
the reliable business indices for the current
quarter among them an upturn in steel
orders and continuance Of the record
breaking climb In construction expendi-
tlres-make it unlikely that any objective
economists are finding signs Of q @vanish-
Ing prosperity p the United States today
Evening star., 1954-09-12
One. Safe Place for Pedestrians

enjoyed the Legionnaires and their
fun without roWdyism Their remarks
about Washington traffic as it affected
the pedestrians were interesting.
Legionnaires I became acquainted
with spoke Of streetcars and buses
jumping the lights and asked why big
boys and grown men were allowed to
ride bicycles on the sidewalk. They
thought the sidewalk was supposed to
be the safe place for pedestrians. II
they had stayed q little longer they
would have known the only safe place
for pedestrian in Washington is home
in bed.
Washingtonian.
Evening star., 1954-09-12
spfes Of The. Spirit
he Lost Rose.

The sinournful lament Of September
days, as vacationistS swarm back home,
is "Good-by. summer: good-by. good
byi" No matter how many bright and
mellow days may be on the way before
the sere and falling leaves. for the
multitudes the holidays are over and
past. With wistful memories of sched-
uleless days the treadmill Of regimented
routine is too near and real to indulge
In distant reveries Of next years
emancipation. Roseate dreams Of
waiting rlooks, Of luxurious laziness.
long before Christmas bells peal. are.
postponed until pocketbooks are not
quite SO fiat and the new sheen on old
SURROUNDINGS by hard usage has lost
some Of its luster. 7ss
\ 81 =
No matter how varied the excursions
to the enchanted land Of Away-rrofn-
Home may have proved to be, whether
the trail led to mountains or meadows,
to by-the-Sea or across it, to tree
bordered lakes or breathtaking scenic
wonders, to historic cities or rural cot
tages nesting amid yerdant hills, every
vacation etching is splashed with
riot Of color which only garden
incloses. In every far place they have
awaited us In hues and forms that
defy description Those stained glass
windows of natures cathedral: Flowers.
But now these petaled cups In which
are mirrored infinity are fading, even
as the holidays are ending. Some
bushes, once bouquets Of multicolored
profusion, are already bare. Many OF
the faithful ANIMALS which In the del
uge Of summer give SO freely Of their
ephemeral beauty are now offering with
unabashed apologies their second best,
scarcely noticed by the busy bees who
seek the choicest nectar. But amid
all this floral retreat, as the full-orbed
Splendor grows less and less and the
garden glory dims. the roses save the
day. They are joyful and triumphant.
They have no idea Of quitting until
frost stabs their velvety petals. They
will still be keeping step into the short
ening days, marching with hardy tread
even after the naples and oaks are
stricken bare.
In this northern climate that means
that in sheltered bowers they win be
around until Thanksgiving. And they
viii be back In May. Who would deny
them that vacation period when they
have SO enhanced olirs2 On this last
day Of the holidays keep going out
for vet another farewell visit where q
gay medley OF loveliness has changed
Evening star., 1954-09-12
BY Frederick Brown Harris
Miplstsr. Foundry Meshpdi.t q Church. II

3s n
e he kept his neanfssc to himself
And gnpe d rose to me. al u
4 did not pray him 10 lap bare
The mystery to me.
Enough the rose sDGs se6pen 10 smell.
! And MS otDD face t0 see. s a
,Sss u
Who has not felt the spell Of the
mystery hidden in the Witchery OF 3
rose. wherever 1t may lift its radiant
head and as one bends to inhale the
fragrance in the garden Of human
graces and pirtues2 Said one whose pro-
fession5 called him to mingle with folks
OF every shade Of humanity: II know
people whose hearts are perfect gardens
Of roses. You cannot spend ten minutes
in their company without detecting
the delicate and delicious aroma.
Their hearts are full of roses" Can any
eulogy rise higher than to say Of such
an one, Mighty like 9 roseln Is It not
significant that the Perfect Life the
white and winning Christ t-was called
the Rose?
& a preacher whose own life was .
living epistle Of that Nazarene was
asked to conduct q yesper service IN O.
New York Hospital. Aterward, he was
guided through the wards by great
and good physician, that he might say
q word Of hope to the patients whose
beds they passed. BY the side Of each
bed the preacher noticed little vase
containing 4 single red rose. The sur
geqn with evident satisfaction ex-
3lained that that little symbol Of cheer
4kx<1 an1,