Evening Star Newspaper, February 6, 1930, Page 41

WOMAN’S PAG The Sidewalks of Washington BY THORNTON FISHER. A local attorney who appears in Wourt frequently said the other day: “It fs amazing the way different People view the same accident. Seldom do we get witnesses to agree on cer- taln points in their testimony before ® jury. They do their best to be ac- curate in their description of, let us say, an accldent, but actually they elther failed to observe closely, or the excitement of the moment has caused them to see a different picture from that, which really was presented. “This, of course, makes it difficult « for attorneys to present their cases as they wish. For ex- ample, a half doz- en persors will wit- ness an accident simultan eously. They have seen an automobile crash. They are called as eye-witnesses. If it weren't a serious court matter the answers they give would be ludicrous in the extreme. Ex- cept for the fact that we know they are trying to give an honest version, it would cause trial lawyers to lose their tempers.” oy gy A of the foregoing, let us say that two autos have collided at Four- teenth street and the Avenue. First witness is called and is examined by the lawyer for the defendant. Lawyer—Now tell us what you saw. Witness—Well, I was crossing the Avenue at 1 o’clock on my way to lunch at the time and had an appoint- ment—- Lawyer—Never mind about the aj pointment. Just tell us what you sa Witness—Well, a big red car was turning from Fourteenth street, west into the Avenue. It was a roadster, with a man and a woman in it. A yellow sedan came along the Avenue Just as the roadster made a wide turn and they crashed together. The sedan ‘was occupied by the driver. He was the only one in the car at the time. Witness gives a few more details and is excused. Next witness is called. Lawyer—Tell us what you saw. Witness—I was crossing Fourteenth street, at 12:30, and was talking with a dmmd. We had an engagement and— Lawyer—Never mind about the en- gagement. Tell us what you saw. Witness—I noticed a small green touring car crossing the Avenue just as a cream-colored roadster turned from the Avenue into Fourteenth street. At that moment I saw them side- swipe each other. The touring car d three people in it and the road- ster had two—both men. Witness relates a few minor detafls end is excused. Next witness is called. Lawyer—Describe in your own way what you saw. Witness—I was standing on the cor- ner at 2 o'clock, just about to a g:p!h I was anxious to see an article Lawyer—Never mind about the ar- ticle. What did you see? Witness—I looked up just as a blue limousine came dashing down Four- teenth street. The cop had his hand JOLLY POLLY A Lesson in English. BY JOSEPH J. FRISCH. EACH SEES (T o ANTLY- \ . "WHAT 1S THE DISEASE CALLED 'HEMOCHROMATOSIS 2° ASKS THE LITERARY DIGEST. 1| HAVE NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT IT 15 AN AILMENT CONTRWED FOR THE WEALTHY TO REPLACE THE NOW OMMON C QPfiE:jl(lTlS “In my mind” is superfluous, because doubt exists in the mind. “I have no «doubt that it is,” is the required form. Contrive (kon-trive) means to plan ingeniously, invent, scheme, plat; as, The prisoner contrived a peep at the outside world; it was an {ll-contrived plan; he up, but the driver apparently paid no attention to the signal. Just at that time, a big truck came along. They |smashed into each other. I think there were five people in the limousine and a colored fellow was driving the truck. The truck driver got out and said — Lawyer—Never mind what he said, but go on with what you saw. Witness describes a few details and is excused. Next witness is called. Lawyer—Now tell us what you saw. ‘Witness—I was getting out of a taxi- cab and paying my fare at 12 o'clock. I was arguing with the driver about an overcharge because it scemed to me that — Lawyer—Never mind what it seemed to_you. Tell us what you witnessed. Witness—Well, I noticed a black tour- ing car driving along pretty fast at the time and I thought to myself — Lawyer—Never mind what you thought. Witness—Anyway, the black car is going along when across the Avenue a purple taxi comes speeding. I know it was purple because of its color. They came together with an awful crash, and I says to myself, I says — Lawyer—Wait. Wait, Tell the story. Witness—The driver of the taxi was knocked clean out of his seat and one of the women In the touring car screamed. It was terrible. Witness recites other details and is excused. Next wit- ness is called. Lawyer —Now what did you hap- pen to see? ‘Witness—Well, 1 was driving my taxi around the corner |at 12:45 and just {as I stops to pick up a fare, I hears a crash. I've been |driving cabs around the city for 15 years, and I never saw anything like it since the day that — Lawyer—Never mind. Go on with your story. Witness—Well, I seen two trucks smashed up pretty bad when I looked up after the crash, Two guys were thrown out of their seats and {lot up :hndlsmrud to bawl each other all over e lot. Witness describes a few details and is excused. Next witness is called. NEVER MIND- Everyday Psychology BY DR. JESSE W. SPROWLS. What Are You? If you take a good look at yourself you will discover that you are nothing but an organization of your own pet notions about what you would like to be. This self. inization of self-ideas has been going ever since you were a mere youngster. Naturally a lot of it has- taken place unconsciously, for the ideas themselves were at first very vague. At one time, assuming that you are a male, you thought you would like to be a policeman. That was because you then had some unconscious pro- tests against the authorized wielder of the hickory stick who presided over family affairs. If you are a female, the same vague complaints became organized around the so-called teach- ing profession, which is another symbol of authority. As you grew older you got other notions perhaps. Perhaps! For most people never stray far from the authoritative life-plan. - But whatever your self-ideas were, they constituted your sense of self. When you began, finally, to settle down to what is called a vocation, you harkened to the loud- est of the ‘“calls” from your uncon- scious to give your picture of your- self a place where it could be seen of men. However, all this may be, you need only to check up on the personalities about you. You can nearly always tell ‘who's who by the way he talks and walks. It must be a poor observer who fails to pick out preachers, teachers and soldiers, even when you take away all the trappings and suits of their professions. On the other hand it is hard to pick criminals. In criminal cases the sense of self is so small that it rarely asks for room on the atage of life charac- ters; that's one reason why burglars are afraid of lights. (Copyright, 1930.) Keeping their promise. when the: broke into a villa at La Roseer: France, stole art ‘objects worth 40,000 francs and left a note reading: “Au revoir, We shall come back again” thieves recently returned and took ‘unknowingly contrived his own death. - YO STEP il articles valued at 7,000 francs. N UR ENERGY Energy comes from food that contains the elements of nutrition in well. balanced proportion and easily di. gested form. Get into partnership with Nature and step up your energy by eating Shredded Wheat with milk. All the carbohydrates you need to furnish heat and energy, all the min- eral salts for bones and teeth. Deli- cious for any meal with sliced bananas or stewed fruits. SHRE DDED WITH ALL THE BRAN OF THE WHOLE WHEAT REDDED WHEAT COMPANY THE EVENING S TAR, WASHINGTON, Today Washington in History BY DONALD A. CRAIG. February 6. 1856.—Now that the pro- | longed controversy over the Speakership has been settled and the House has at last been organized for business, those in Washington interested in shaping the Presidentiai nominations of the three great parties are again on the qui vive. It is very evident that the excitement Which raged with reference to the Speakership is very soon to be revived in connection with the approaching presidential nominations. The Evening Star's political reporter sald today that at every turn he heard he subject being discussed, at the Capi- tol and among the politicians every- Where in town, generally with the great- est_earnestness. The immediate partisans of Senator Douglas of Illinois consider him a can- didate for the Democratic nomination at the Cincinnati convention, notwith- standing his published disclaimer. They do not propose to have him voted for at the commencement of the balloting, but to keep him in reserve “for the chances of & deadlock” between the friends of President Pierce and Mr. Buchanan. From the folmcnl gossip here among Democratic leaders it appears that no other:é except the It seems likely that there will be more unpledged and uninstructed delegates in the Cincinnati convention than ever be- fore at a national convention of the Democratic party, The friends of Mr. Crittenden are certainly the most active among the National American party politicians here. He alone of his party seems to have in Washington a well drilled, en- ergetic and discreet band of advocates and adherents. Mr. George Law has none outside of the small army of pro- fessional “drummers,” who make much noise around the lobbies of Congress and in the hotel corridors, but usually effect little when the actual struggle begins. Mr. Fillmore has also been mentioned, but the movement for him has gained little headway. An effort is being made here to in- duce the Republican party leaders to discountenance a nomination by that party against Mr. Crittenden. But this suggestion does not appear to be making the slightest progress, except among a few lukewarm Republicans, The success of the Republicans in the Speakership fight has inspired their partisans in all the non-slave States, and it seems certain that they will run & ticket of their own this year. Gov. Chase of Ohio is alone mentioned here at this time as an aspirant for this nomination. It is understood that Mr. Seward, the real party leader, will de- cline to run until 1860. HUNTED ‘There’s some one knocking the door, as I sit resting, after dark; “Some nelghbor, for two hours or more, would ip with me,” I remark; “perhaps t's Alexander Briggs, who comes to see me in my lair; he likes to talk about his pigs, which took some prizes at the fair.” "And then I bid my nearest niece to ope the portal, wide and free; that it might be the town police who knocked, has not occurred to me. For I have iaid no statutes low, I have obeyed them passing well; no cop would come along, I know, to lead me to a mouldy cell. The hunted sinner hears with dread the evening knock upon his door; he fears that he may now be led to durance for five years or four. He's always thinking of the cops, of punishment the laws provide, and his poor heart within him flops when some one knocks, eventide. He doesn't say, “It's Hiram Hopp, who's come to jtell a harmless tale”: he says, “It's some measly cop who'll take me to the city jail.” Some fellow slaps me on the back. as I go drilling up the street, and | I don't fall down in my track, or jump some 12 or 20 feet. I think, “No doubt it's a Jasper Jones, who greets me in this cheerfu! style; may heaven bless his | f“d old - bones, his whiskers and his riendly smile.’ 1 have no reason to uppose that it's a sheriff or a sleuth; the law and I are never foes, I have been righteous since my youth, The hunted sinner feels a slap upon his shrinking shoulder blade, and sighs, “It’s some official chap, who brings a writ too kmfi delayed.” He's always thinking of the law, he's always full of dread and fear; in dreams he feels the halter draw, the hangman’s knot be- neath his ear. WALT MASON. (Copyright, 1930.) Italy is exporting fewer automobiles one is by Redfern. Insurance Minus Mystery. The unfortunate mystery about in- surance has kept a great many people from benefitting by its sound economic value. ‘This has been much more true of hu- man insurance than property insurance. In property we see the value in dollars and cents, and the frequency of destruc- tive fires makes us realize the danger of loss from.this hazard. Somehow we know, too, that the insurance rates which are paid to insurance companies for protection against fire are in direct proportion to the probable danger of loss, based upon the experience with past_fires under similar conditions, ‘What more of us need to learn is that human insurance in its various forms of life, accident, health, etc., is a strictly business proposition. The rates are fig- ured on exactly the same principle as property insurance—the degree of risk involved—they are issued to protect the interested parties from economic uncer- tainties, and they can only be secured in favor of persons who already have an economic claim on the life to be insured. Of course, a great deal of insurance is taken out for sentimental reasons, but these all have a well calculated eco- nomic basis. A husband loves his wife and wants to protect her, but when he insures in her favor he is merely guar- anteeing a continuance of his present economic support. One striking thing about insurance, however, is that although there are eco- nomic and sentimental reasons for tak- ing out life policies and only business reasons for property insurance, there is a far greater percentage of property values covered by insurance than of life values. One authority says that 80 per cent of combustible buildings are in- sured against fire and 95 per cent of maritime property is insured against dis- asters of the sea, while probably much less than 10 per cent of the life values of the Nation are protected in this way. This is one of the greatest mysteries of insurance—with so very much economic | and importing more American cars If-hln for some time. wealth at stake in human lives and so many different kinds of uncertainties T ARG A R R i i L AR PARIS—A velvet fheater ensemble of black, or the pale shade most becoming to one under strong electric light, is a near-necessity for smart Parisiennes. s Straight Talks to Women About Money BY MARY ELIZABETH ALLEN. involved, why more of these are not pro- tected by insurance. It is foolish and dangerous to assume, |as some have, that insurance on a life | tends to commercialize affection and family ties. On the other hand, the failure to take out insurance is a fla- grant disregard of family and business responsibility. Some persons have an understandable aversion to insuring against their own death, but in the case of dependents there is always an overbalancing need on the other side of the case. And death is only one of the many uncertainties of life, so there/are many other kinds of risks which ought to be protected against. Here are just a few which may be taken care of by types of policies already devised: One, loss of income due to sickness or accident; two, lack of income in old age after produc- tive years are gone; three, an educa- tional fund for children, against the limitations of possible poverty when they are ready for college. And quite aside from his responsibili- ties to his family every business man and woman is beginning to think seri- ously of the insurance protection which is due to his creditors and to the or- ganization of which he 1s a part. . —_— Maple Mousse. Put one cupful of maple sirup in a double boiler and let cook for a few minutes. Add four well beaten egg yolks and cook until thick, stirring con- stantly. When cold add one pint of cream whipped stiff, and then the stiffiy beaten egg whites. Put into a mold and pack in sal* and ice for four hours or freeze in a freezer. The famous French national song, “The Marseillaise,” was so called be- cause at the time of the French Revo- lution eoldiers from Marseilles entered Paris to its strains and marched to the attack of the Tuilerfes. It was written “;‘}792 by a French author, Rouget de Lisle, T T T TS R il il AR R R One of the Secrets of Successful Baking Is With it you can count upon satisfactory results —and the elimination of those troubles which you are constantly encountering. Washington Flour is not only made especially for family use—but it is a carefully standardized flour—unvarying in its character; therefore abso- lutely dependable. Plain Washington Flour For all purposes and ready to serve all formulas—and meet all kitchen Both Plain “The Pantry Pals” Self-Rising Prepared facilities. |. Washington Flour with purest leav- ening phosphates—especi ly for biscuits, waffl and Self-rising - Washington Flour are for sale by grocers and delic: tessens—in all sizes-from 2-1b. —for cks up. economically buy the 12-1b. and 24-Ib. ALL WASHINGTON FLOUR GOOD UNTIL USED. Wilkins-Rogers Milling Co. i M L A I H{IHIHMNH s Is Washington, D. C. i D. C, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1916 OUR CHILDREN BY ANGELO PATRI. Apologies, “You big fat thing. You went and sat on my airplane and squashed it flat,” stormed Fritzie, who was eight- oing-on-nine, an age when airpla &ve very closs to the heart "t e ners something quite outside it, “Fritzie,” screeched mother. aghast. Of all things. To call Aunt Tillie fat was_the last thing any sane person would thing of doing. For Aunt Tillle was fat and hated the idea of being so. And she had little use for small boys and their airplanes under any circum- e itz t apol “Fritzie, you must apologize Tillie this minute.” ER oA Fritzie scowled at the wreck in his hands and made no sign of repentance. This was awful. “Fritzie, you heard what I said. Either you apologize for what you said to your Aunt Tillie this minute or I'll throw that thing in the fire and you won't get an- other one in a hurry.” Come right over here. Now you do what I say.” Fritzie choked and swallowed. Then he made a great effort, “Sorry, Aunt Tillie. But you hadn't orter've sat—-—" “Leave the room, Fritzie. I'm sure Aunt Tillle will accept your apology in the spirit in which it was offered, but I'm ashamed of you.” place like that and mother did very well under the circumstances, once she had discovered her plight. But what I want to point out is that there is no sense in telling a child to apologize to a grown-up person. Tt is far more likely to_do more harm than good. Repentance is an emotion that is truly good for the soul that has sinned, but_repentance comes not at the be- hest of another. It comes through a realization of the wrong one has done, The best way to get a child to see that he was wrong is to wait until the mood has passed and he is in that mellowed mood that usually follows wrongdoing. Then as wisely, as gently, and as honestly as possible explain’ the situa- tion to the child. Aunt Tillie is fat. She hates to be told about it. It hurts her feelings. When you hurt a person’s feeling you some- how hurt your own soul. Perhaps it is because you have cut off some of the love that was loaned it by other kindly souls. Love is very precious and great- ly needed, The more you shed of it the more you will get. “And you need such a lot. Nobody would like to hurt Aunt Tillie. She didn't see the airplane and it really ought not to have been on a chair in the living room. It embar- rassed poor Aunt Tillie so. People hate to sit down on other folks things that way. And then to be called fat by an _}Ifit]z‘ry little boy. Too bad. Poor Aunt e. Maybe next time you see her you {can do something nice to show her |that you really like her. That you wouldn’t for the world hurt her. Eh? Maybe you could think up something to do that would please her and show her your good will before you saw her? That's a boy. Any emotion roused in a child ought to be spent in action. Words are >mpty and often clothe hypocrisy. Make good, don't talk it. (Copyright, 1930.) . | _ A memorial to the late British Maj. | Gen. Lord Cheylesmore in London will | consist of a marble wall 10 feet high |and containing seats and a fountain, My Neighbor Says: ‘Yolks of eggs may be kept fresh by putting them in a basin with enough cold water to cover, cov- ering the basin and putting it in the refrigerator. A little cornstarch added to the salt in the salt cellar will prevent hardening. Proportions are half a teaspoonful of cornstarch to two tablespoonfuls of salt. & A good way to clean ofl it- ings is to rub them with linseed oill. When you buy it ask for boiled linseed oil, as there are two kinds. By applying this with a soft piece of cloth You will have good results, It will not injure the paintings in any way. A good substitute for a small funnel such as is used in filling salt and pepper boxes may be made by utilizing the corner of an envelope and cutting off the tip of the corner, It is_very hard to get out of a tight | AFEATURES. BEAUTY CHATS New Long Hair. A nuisance, letting the hair grow. But, fortunately, only the very young women are doing it, those to whom long hair is a novelty, and some older | women who find that a very compli- | | cated, or a very sophisticated style of | | dress 'suits them best. The new longer | | skirts, the elaboration of ‘evening | gowns, the general richness of all our | | dressier clothes, is a part of this—a re- | action against youth, tailored simplicity and short skirts. They had their day— | but their day is not completely over and their influence will go on for a | long time yet. We'l not go back to | | the bondage of long skirts and long | | hair until our next burst of complete | | insanity—some years hence. We have | these bursts every now and again and | | get over them. So please yourself about letting your hair grow. ~You needn't. American women, who go in for fads much more violently than the continental women who inspire the fads, are the only ones letting thelrs grow to any noticeable extent. Very few of the smart French and English people whom one sees at “correct” social gathering places wear | long hair. Their daughters, do, though. The growing process is complicated. though made easier by using a tonic to stimulate growth. And easler still by | having a fairly tight permanent wave | given when the hair has grown down | about an inch below the ears. The | wave takes up length and gives you a chance to comb the hair in several new fashions—for instance, back from the face, to simulate the long hair style while the ends are still short and curled under. As the wave comes out loosely and the hair grows naturally, the ends can be caught and rolled under with fine, small combs. And eventually pin- ned'into a real knot. Miss M. G—The hair should be | shampooed before you apply a bleach | as there should not be any oil or dust on it at the time. Most women who do this sort of thing have the bleaching done for them the first time and then | go on with the work themselves if | need be. P. A. P.—After adult age, hardly any- thing could be done that would correct bow legs, as the bones are no longer plastic. Braces force the bones into shape if they are used in childhood. If you dance well no one willnotice that your legs are not straight, ‘because the grace of your movements will be all that any one would be conscious of. ‘When seated, place one foot before the other and learn to walk with your feet straight ahead, just as if you were walk- ing a curb. Black Eyes—Until your hair is long enough to gather it together in the back, use fasteners or clasps to hold the strands close to the sides of your head. When a very young person like yourself shows a double chin it usually gneans overweight and the cure is to get back to what is normal weight by eating less of all fattening foods. Peggy—After you have had your hands in warm water, rinse in cool; or better still, let the cold water run over them. Dry well and rub a little BY EDNA KENT FORBES i rose water. Bleach the hair on your arms with peroxide. A. R.—At most shops where creams and powders are sold, there is always |one girl at the counter who is compe- tent to direct you in the shades t will be most becoming. Your powder should always be darker than the shade of 'your skin or it will show; and that does not mean that a darker shade will make your skin look dark, for it will be inconspicuous while it also softens the natural shade of your skin. This choice runs throughout all cosmetics. Jjust a little darker red in the rouge than would go with the exact shade of your skin. The best way is make a little test, and never overdo the amount you put on Jessie J.—I shall be glad to send you the formulas if you will forward a self- addressed, stamped envelope for mailing. Home in Good Taste BY SARA HILAND, From Normandy comes the ira- tion for this very simple yet attractive settee with rush seat. Similar to that of the early American period, it is very pleasing when used in combination with it. A settee such as this would be at- tractive if used in a breakfast room. A pair would be preferable, one on each side of a long table, with an armchair to match at each end. Of course, this would make a very informal room, but, then, that. is the spirit which should prevail in the break- fast room. A draw-top table would be a good ty{)e to combine with this settee, and uln pieces might be made of maple or e. The seats of the settee and the chairs would be very effective if equipped with loose cushions of patterned calico, either plain or quilted, and finished all around with a simple ruffie of plain chintz to match the predominating shade in the design of the covering. 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