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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11
Leave After Luncheon

To nc Editor OF WOWun'S Pape.
Dear Madam have been invited TO attend
luncheon on DAY when have a second en-.
gagement at halc after O'Clock. The Iuncheon
viii be az halt after ! o'clock and will be surely
over by o,clock, Would II he possible for me
10 leave short time after luncheon is finished >
What Is the etiquette in this matter? SALLIE.
1t is customary to remain for at least
one-haA hour after a luncheon but if you
explain to your hostess that you must keep
a previous engagement and, therefore, must
leave a little earlier you can do so. But
IL would not be polite should the luncheon
be delayed to leave sooner than ten or hf-
teen minutes after. I think / would try to
change the half after engagement to
o'clock. as the luncheon might easily last
two hours
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11

What Is IN" source Of gastric juice
A. u. s.
Gastric juice Is special fluid produced
by certain glands Of the stomach Each
food stimulates its own gastric juice. AS
the food elements come in contact with
the walls of the stomach they cause the
digestive glands to secretc the fluids which
are adapted to the digestion Of each par
tIcular food. The gastric juice produced
by different food substances varies in both
quality and quantity. MIX. produces the
a strongly acid digestive nuid Bread pro-
duces, during a long pcriod.'a moderate acid
but very active gastric juice. Represented
numerically, the digestive value of the
gastric juice produced by the substances
named stand as follows. Milk eleven;
meat, sixteen; bread, forty.four.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11

of the stomach is generally an excessive
formation Of hydrochlerc acid. There may
be several causes for this. Probably the
most common cause is an inactive state of
the bowels, or chronic administration.
Poisons formed in the intestine and alb
sorbed, being excreted into the stomach
overeXcte the gastric glands Another
cause is hasty eating, in consequence Of
which food is retained for too long time
in the stomach, giving rise to excessive
irritation of the mucous membrane The
fr,e use of meat is perhaps the most inn
portant Of all causes which can be men
toned The soluble substances of the meat,
which give to It its peculiar flavor. are
most powerful stimulants Of the gastric
glands. Pawlow showed that the gastric
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11
Bridesmaids Expenses

TO fNf Edfor Of WOmun's Pn0e,
Dear Aladam--l am asked to be a bridesmaid
toT friend at her wedding, which will taka
place nnit IN June. Is there any expense connected
WIN THIS outside Of the actual buyIng of the
trock and hat? Must a bridesmaid entertain
for the bride? iEINILs' ''''
IL depends largely on the circumstances OF
the bridesmaid. If she can afford TO enter.
tam the prlde II is a gracious thing TO do.
but 1t Is not at all necessary. And as a
bride asks usually only her Intimate
friends for bridesmaids, she would know If
you could not afford to entertain and
would not want you to do it,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11
White Shoes for Street

To the Editor OF Woman's Page:
Dear Madam-Would you advise me to buy a
pair of high white French kid boots TO wear
with tan suit and thin dresses on the street
this spring? A. C. b.
These shoes are in extremely poor taste
for general street wear and should only BE-
worn with light, dressy afternoon frocks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11
Soap for the Scalp

what is the best soap for the scaln shampoo?
u. w. y.
Any pure unsceutcd soap Notified cas-
tile soap is pure and genuine. BE sure the
soap Is thoroughly riuscd from the hair
before drying.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11

Juice produced by eating meat Is much
more acid than that produced by bread,
milk and other food substances. Copious
drinking at meals and the use of condi-
ments may also give rise TO hyperacidty.
Copyright
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11
i'eristalSiS

Whal is norTaf0IsIs' = Q. 2.
by "perstalsis" is meant the wave or
worm-like movements of the ntestiues by
which the food is moved along and the
waste material discharged from the body
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11
Rheumatism

Is It true that inflammation or the tonsils
causes bad cases of rheumatism ~
MISS r. SMITH.
Yes Recent Investigations show this TO
be n fact.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11
ODAY'S INQUIRIES

!. Which contains a greater number of Gallo
Yes, oatmeal or rice
!? How can fat he tested without a thermom-
etsr to determine whether It Is of the proper
heat for cooking doughnuts, frltters, etc.r
3 What Is the approximate length OF time for
broiling spring chickensP
ANSWERS TO VEST
I. Parsley, mint. watercress or ce'ery tops
can be used to garnsh meats or various other
dishes.
2. The tough ends OF asparagus can he boiled.
then pressed through Il sieve and used in making
soup.
8. In mixing u cake the butter and sugar can
he made to cream easily 10 the bowl Is first
0lfEhtly warmed with hot water.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11

!. white skirt and sheer blouse. n silk
skirt and blouse or sheer frock In white or
some light color can be worn to a ''shirtwaist
dance
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11
Hyperacidity

what causes hyp"rHridity' l.. T.. w.
The immediate cause of excessive acidity
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11

g. Baking soda used occasionally whitens the
teeth and brghiens Filings
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11
Strawberry Rolls

To the Editor OF Wop,dns Po0e:
4 Dear Msdam-With strawberries In season,
Old following recipe will he welcomed By those
vko are fond OF these delicious berries. Make
= rich baking powder biscuit dough and roll
TAin. cut pieces three inches wide and six inches
{our and spread with fresh berries sprinkled
With sugar. Roll up the pieces, press the sides
1oGather and place small dab Of butter on
61GAs Bake n hot over. end serve hot with
~ - uco, Two eupsuls os -four and qua ri
i6rrics are sunselent for siH persons. The
- m ~ VIXEN not overly sweet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11

=. A man should wear n small black bow tie
with Tuxedo or dinner coat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11

THE system of tipping as it has grow
- in this country is all wrong. But still
has become a custom, and if one de
sires any service at all it seems TO b.
q necessary evil.
In summer hotels IL is always anus
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11

!. What IL the simplest way TO attach collars
to dresses when It is necessary to remove them
frequently for laundering?
2. Is the broad, square collar becoming to
stout women?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11

To be really in the height of fash
ion this spring, one must have at
least one high hat. This little lady's
toque not being high, she has tried
to hide the fact by setting up three
wings, over which the person Of
average height, at least, cannot
look!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-11

l. Parsley, mint. watercress or ce'ery tops
Rn be used to garnish meats or various other
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Conservation OF Our Children.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
S.r.-Although the Feueral child la
Dor bin became effective September ],
1871. automatically releasing 10000
children from labor. the status of L.
$4,000 was not affected.
The principal value Of this "act"
will he lis tendency to standardi2e the
laws Of our forty-cight States, xiv
ing something on which state laws
can build. Child labor is distributed
through the entire country. In New
York we have 100000 i.iiteratcs: In
Kentucky. 20S,0O0 adult iiiiteratcs,
wiki $1,000 children out of school; In
Georgia. 3s9.7i5 iiiitcrates. the result
or inadequate labor and education laws.
y stupendous problem To be settled in
Europe after the war is that Of child
labor: the dcporable effects of the
war upon the children of Europe is
well known What, then, shall Amer
lea DO? Snail the standard we have
raised be lowered? shall the struggle
of thirteen years be- for naught? With
necticut. New Hampshire. Maine. Yer
mont. Massachusetts,. California and
New York have passed laws permit
ting the suspension of labor and edu-
cation laws during the war. Child la
Dor is an existing problcm-its causes.
poverty, employers policy. condition
Of schools. public Indifference and i'm
poriant defects n present child labor
laws.
Child labor has effect upon tho
health. literacy. ON wages Of the adult,
the home, moral standards. on Indus
trial efficiency. general prosperity and
citizenship, and is a great sociological
and economic factor. Education must
be universal: the child must be given
knowledge ESPECIALLY during the time
when the powers Of reason are begin
ming to develop. 80 ne shall be capa-
BILE OF self -guidance and take his prom
err place In democracy. The children
or to-day shall lie the men and women
or tomorrow. who will be called upon
to bear duties. responsibilities and the
complex obligations resulting from
the present war--this warfare which ia
calling upon tho young manhood OF
the country. We recall the prescience
Of jefferson Davis when MS n last rc-
source. |! was proposed he recruit th.
young boys, he said: I'VE must not
grind the seed corn" An appeal for
the conservation OF our children should
be made from the platform and pulpit.
The celebration Of child labor dav ia
January &c. 1918, for synaeogues: inn
nary a. for churches; January 90, for
schools.
MRS. FILLMORE TYSON.
City Point. Va. December Z. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Auditor Muorc's Annual Report

9 TATE AUDITOR c. LEE MOORE lays
~ before the people Of Virginia this morn
Ing n synopsis OF his Forthcoming report to
the General Assembly. 1t is document we'll
worth the careful study Of every taxpayer,
and we recommend its thoughtful considera-
ton, especially as to its recommendation
for legislative action. AS a general PROPOSE
ton, people who pay the expenses Of State
ond its institutions are not sufficiently in
formed as to how their money is spent which
ignorance too often leads to abuses Only
by detailed knowledge can there be intelli-
gent cooperation and n clear prescntment
OF their views and wishes when the Legis.
lature convenes For this reason, if no other
Mr.. Moores careful statement of finances
and proposals to their future disposition
demands attention.
The Auditors report on the condition of
FirGinas treasury is encoura ginE Instead
OF deficit, as many had forecast there was,
on September so, 1917, q surplus of s297-
266.6S. lie foresees an added surplus of
$746,o00 on September 80, 1918, or a total
surplus OF 042,256.6S. This leads him
to make recommendations for reductions In
various tax rates. on tho ground that it is In
keeping with the thoughts and intentions
OF the makers Of the Constitution to conserve
a surplus, SO that the tax burdens of the
people may be ightened, rather than to
appropriate 1t and thus add to the State 8
Fixed charges. He suggests to the General
Assembly that the entire State tax Of 10
per cent now assessed against each 500 of
tangible personal property be removed thus
segrcgating this class of property to the
localities lie further recommends that the
rate OF taxation on capital be reduced from
20 to so cents each 500 OF assessed
valuation, this to be effective on February
/, 1919. On bonds notes and other evil
dences Of debt he would reduce the tax rate
from G5 TO so cents on tho 800. This, he
estimates would reduce tho States revenues
by approximately SiSG,000, which still would
leave a surplus in the treasury. But this
reduction in tax rates, he believes, would
serve to bring out vast amount of prop
erty now escaping taxation and thus add
materially to tic States revenue.
Among other important recommends ions
are: the placing Of the principal cost of
the real estate rcassessmcnts in 1920 on the
cities and counties since they derive the
greater part OF the benefit therefrom; tho
outlining by the Legislature OF the specific
duties OF assessors in determining values in
order to eliminate confusion brought about
by present differences In methods; the send
ing of bills to taxpayers, and enactment Of
law to cover the boarding OF prisoners in
jails to meet changed price conditions
Mr. Moore praises tho partial segregation
tax system under which the State is now
working as vast improvement over the old
cumbersome and unsatisfactory methods.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

To the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Thc general street discussion
war last ami will our drafted boys ever
leave the American continent? | nm
furnishing Information from existing
conditions OF aEuirS without Offering
Information, save that based on facts.
That the American government is UNI
der Obligations to MAX" preparation
1t don't think any man Will quGs-
ton whose intellectually reaches tho
level Df mediocrity. WO can only hopo
to win, except by Preparedness, whether
putable fact. That wc. with The as
sisthncc Of our allies, viii get by 1
don't think any informed man ques-
tions. Germany went into this war
with 6G,000.GO0 people. including women
and children. with only ll,0GJ square
miles more than tho State OF Texas.
gary, gho has only i32.D00,00O popula-
ton. with territory even more circum-
Ecribed. She hasn't, technically speak
ing. a boat on top of the water out
side OF the Baltic and waters con-
ti.suous. and VIVA, has she to hope FOR?
] wouldn't do the kaiser's int.iliG c.cc
the iniustic" TO think for moment
that he didn't know that no was
whipped aad that he Was doing more
than looking for a soft place to lie
down." the best possible terms OF sur
render.
II is dangerous and ambitious
enemy, and the only thing we can hopo
tor and look To IL total subjuSation.
The American government. under tho
abicst man this country has known.
certainly since the days Of Jefferson.
made every effort for paciilcation. aad
Jefferson was practically playing with
toys in the back yard By comparison
with what this man had to contend.
We are along the only line from the
standpoint OF Intelligence that has sug-
Ecstcu itself. Lets follow 1t To a finish.
WILLIAM Il. GRIFFIN.
Richmond. Va. December 3. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
A Song OF Praise.

written for The Times Dispatch,
Oh. Volunteer. thy records writ
Upon our scroll of fame:
No poets pen shall ever fail
In glory 10 thy name;
No seraph's song. howe'er so sweat
It's music to my ear,
Can cause more thrill or HEARTS ,,,;o,,
beat
Than thee. oh Volunteer.
oh. Volunteer. thy faith is strong
Thy heart hents quick and true
therefore. herein I dedicate
To thee. the honor due.
No hand of mine shall ever s.a,,
The glory that thine now
Or wy" ambitious curses pluck
One laurel from thy brow.
THO hour has come when greater deeds
Than volunteers can do
''aVA caiied to arms nations throne,
It's every man that's true.
And though thy name in luster sh;neo
where all the world may see.
Oh. Volunteer. my strongest hopes
Are centcrcd In Camp Lee.
In khaki clad or uniform,
No drawer lads Ind
Than these that come to swcu I'm
throng.
They leave their all behind.
on. boEs from In tho city streets
Ana boys from on the farms
And boys from in the mansions there
For you God holds the palms.
ON: Khaki Clad oh Drafted Men,
You have charge to keen:
America that gave you birth
Can trust you DER the dcep.
And with Gods help ] know thot yov
Inc victor's palms shall raise,
Therefore to you dedicate
This little song Of praise,
EUGENE NJ. WALLACE.
Richmond, Va, December s. 1917.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09

c. r. T.. Petersburg.--A Joint reso-
luton was passed by Congress In the
second year Of the Givil War; July r.
cause 2.oOo medals OF honor to be pre-
pared with suitable emblematic devices
and to direct that the same be pre-
scented In the name Of Congress to such
noncommissioned officers and privates
as shall most distinguish Themselves by
their gallnntry In action and their
soldior-like duaIitios during the pres
ent i;.surrection." This was followed
March g. 1863. by an act authorizing
the additional Issue Of medals Of honor
for such officers. noncommissioned
officers and privates as have most dis
tinguished or may hereafter most dis
tinguish themselt es in action. and APP
propriating 100000 to defray the eX-
penses of the same" These medals
were OF bronze, suspended by O rib
bon Of thirteen stripes. blue and white,
from an upper piece Of two crossed
cannon and a sword. surnounted by an
American eaEle. The medal was in the
form of five-pointed star. No gold or
silver medals were authorized. tho
bronze medal going alike to officers
and enlisted men who earned It by acts
or services OF special heroism or merit,
whether IN tho regular army or the
volunteers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
About the strndtvnrius vfo,in..

NJ. r. X, Observation-Disclosures
worked until he was oven ninety years
of nge (born 1G+4. died 1870, and turn
ed out very large number of violins
been estimated that about l 900 violins
arc attribu SD to him and about 800
other instruments, among them differ
ent kinds of viois, so,no bass vols and
also some lutes. guitars and mandoras,
very eAqhSitely wrought. Eugene
Ysaye and Jan Kubelik are both the
owners Of genuine Stradivarius violins.
supposed to have been made of paper.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Ia
on the cast side Of Central Park. the
main entrance on Fifth Avenue, New
York City.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
looks and Authors

sse Il 0ss e. 'f sSs!sss'
joy s nsT's Sa
is one OF The most touchngiy beaatitui and
q
tn read aFH rev socohG e not make
Albert Biselow Paine who has just seen in
concrs:e form his many years work ~ arrang
u
70 send The Mark Twain smbuianeS WIN
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ns5 5y ssn4 fHn Il. e
BY spS Syhsw and I narges Jo S9Ss and
are this week n ,ns BY
verse; by coiorea piesares and to the @A ear By
of the ana are S ed
TAX, taken out Ard played on the phonoeraph, 40
Tcn he rips@s sop Masy S' HAD StGrsef Li It.
IL, his a' ssrs aa Of books the sS sn9te sS
SING sinss." rs me 'aFp0F-c0'u"0'a Book That
Thf bss r Idns Sx Of Frank
e Of M H asi s is Saf St
S es a as has sIpe,Ss 1
sa ahron 1 nS n to , Be n
ey M na ws d yo we're s %
rae EGu1 RE Dsyson SoPE ShIld
of te nis as Ws No yn
Frank Isaum. "
The Journal of Submarine Commander Won
Win an ln.rSdpstie% 3 iehn ilays Ha@ %on
5 ms1 SofH aenss No up nd
Iigiin Go: Here at last Is nm absolutely. frank
fulncss that ilumnates the frame OF mind Of
a tells MhG from his Mn hpnns
remarkable detail. how a submarine worlta.
dcscribes his adventures while sink.ss '' English
mond. Jr.. known as ono Of the ablost Of the
Introduction, showing what the Submarine prob
iem really means.
is T sa ians e SHE Of 1sas ny Roys
eTery ssaiem m 6nssd on fact and every fact
sns m the ns
have their parallels in tho bird world irere is is
rea"s 1m an anes
t@ as and s1
made Of her asnos,ion. chnrae,er emotions
birds Who are nocemen. athletes drors e' sa or
srS ;;. birds who maintain courts of justice md
ordinary social fe Of birdsher eS,e ns
"n@ Of bra s s is cnnSs
an exceptionally interesting and Instructive
three" was one Of the best nystery atories q;
~ season: hos been having nil sorts Of interest
ing experiences Mt Washington. where she rs M
present nt living Apartments Mt Washington are
one md moved In In n hurry feeling that 30
bird in the hand was worth two In Sush
She mad not been there three days however,
before three very Identified government oHacinis
IN me khakiest -"o!oreG Khaki one could imagine
mSTh It nnce' as tho sovernment had need Of
or war but abe has had many srce and she
uerrIares she would be willing To live in an en-
EeIonc II by 70 doing sho could phod berse,f
a ManeG her the 80 snvsrnmsnt washinEton
% are aiming to publish Nr.s Cinrke,e n.u
DOOR, which will be ready early In the sprins
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Oisltkcs.

Dislikcs.
Tho following things I do not like at ali:
a sleeping cat to step on in the hall;
a squalling baby pins upon the floor:
Thimbles In bedrooms; wock-cnd guests who
snorc;
Women who weep and mon who curse too much; ;
IrlshInen morbid, ana tho goldarned Dutch!
Preachers who read their sermons sins-song
style;
Persons who laugh aloud, but never SMILE
Fellows who borrow the week is done;
Jokcrs who smoker at their homo made fun:
Infants prodigious who essay to speak
1mbectle pieces In n0sey squeak;
Cooks who 60 picking at the food eat;
Girls who wear twos on number sevcn fcct:
Wives who give curtain lectures would bag
Deep in the seal hate noisy nag!
Cynics who make mouth ut Writ ous things;
Girls who pretend to be all soul and wings:
Men %ho boastful who cringe with fear
Boys who mako slinGSiiots and who shoot nv
ear!
Doctors who bother with Latin words;
Women who make n fad Of wearing birds;
Women too short end women much too tall
These some things do not like al ALL
What do 7 like? Oh! you got me Eone
Should begin at the first break OF dawn
Write until night, and then write on until
Gorgeous the sun comes yonder hill t..
Should attempt to just dot down the list
'Twould take ms life, and thon the half be
missed;
But most of all, do like all mankind.
Honor and goodness. and peaceful mind.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-09
Interesting Health Queries

ANSWERED. Ely DIR. BRADY.
Copyright. 1917. National Newspaper Service J

opd r and okt Mn an.y
other aay 10 aid elimination? ''' - o f. G D.
Of sa Il frequ :" auSid taen
In fact ,hs popular or salts is p i%ba
Or spi,n ,A G,I in he sausaion Of nephrtis
when when ure",ia is mrending or When edelna
81 h by aas in is waGh bs
left e, az the ss exner question serious enough be
any and n sys
peeisnt go mpw Long In Sdyanes
sG TSsy a as AND %osay
o E5" na5 3Ss sSoaG
TEEN Ms' years ola, am sNyono inches ,aIi and egh
they Rave s' no "i, srs pe e
f feet SO far na l. know You should Weigh be-
p poG To- app t. in
around Snntxs or s ts Ion? .,.., n. q.
s'ss 1t nd il epp ansar VIII a:S.1
pseP Mhn OF ve ns w heal heal any foa
ons at the very ouise We condemn all po 10 Is
better rrcionsea snakn OF ,n h.
OF Ho s a s Wa'fr and wet dressings
NAL Lea salt say two tahlespoonfuls Of salt in half
pos sn, OF sn' nf kr ,n at the
efficient remedy for felon 800 ~
BOUQUET and ant, r Brlekha,- ~ am a newspaper man
to tell YOU how much I enjoy rendine- vo,r stmW
Not that am shy on health. for nv heaItb "a
my one sure asset but Won seem TO have thn
k i,n Of driving home an idea and at the same
time entertaining your reader. This Is an arr
as any newannner man will ten vou mt ist
me offer one Tit Of fa -harly vice: Bewars hou
YOU handle the Old folks " NV"
Answsr ,; Oyer our desk hangs motto pre-
but do no harm" a newsna nor man caiied one
dav and added this to it: Make 'nn, glad maks
sn, mad. but for Heavens sake don't male ION,
sad" We strive to follow both. w"
Pimply Mani engaged to n Young
man who would seem TO he q most Desirable
husband and yet ] am worried hecamse ~ n
is your advi"" IN such case? " '
hnswer.--Wnl In everv case we advise that
both parties OF n proposed marriage undergo
physical hxan,inat'on as matter ~ health and
economy. and exchange health certificates before
the engagement is announced. II this were uni.
versal ours would be much happier and
healthier world. AS a general rulo pimplcs on
the face Of young person indicate nothing