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Evening star., 1925-09-01
Pensioners Get 1921, 900.
speciaI Dispatch 70 The star.

RICHMOND, Va, September l.
Checks totalling 1921 900 were mailed
last night to 5000 men and women
of the State, this being the quarterly
pension payment. There are ap-
proximately $50 colored men on the
rolls. They served as drivers and
cooks during the war.
Evening star., 1925-09-01
Virginian Files for House

Special Dispatch TO The star
LYNCHBURG. Va, September ~
Alvin r. Moses of Clifford has fised
notice of his candidacy as a Rep1ib-
lican candidate for the House, of
Delegates from Amherst County. He
will oppose Fl. L. Sehrader -. :
Evening star., 1925-09-01
UPH0LD.PLANT WIZARDRY
Universities OFFER to Perpetuate
Luther Burbank's Gardens.

SANTA ROSA, Calf, September
l N).-Mrs. Luther Burbank. wife
of Santa Rosa's plant wizard, re-
veaied today that two large Eastern
universities, one in the Middle West
and two on the Pacific coast, as
well as several private interests, had
offered to provide funds for per-
petuation of the work of her hus-
band.
The contest for the privilege OF
peppetuating Mr.. Burba nk's. work
was not revealed when it was an.
nounced last Saturday by w. G. Nc
Adoo that Stanford University would
undertake to raise an endowment
fund and would take over the Bur.
bank gardens here.
Evening star., 1925-09-01

Among the richer people in China
who do not place reliance on native
banks. the most convenient manner
Of keeping their wealth is to invest il
in precious stones for the adornment
OF the ladies. Of their families.
Evening star., 1925-09-01

narcotic addiction and selling, will be
deported to China today hy way OF
New Orleans, the immigration depart
ment announced yesterday.
Evening star., 1925-09-01
CHANGE IN TAXI LAW.
FILING DATE URGED.
Assessor Advises That Pay
mentS and Returns Both
Be Required in May.

Calling attention to the fact that
many Washinstonfans are out of the
city during July, when personal tax
returns must be filed under existing
law, District Assessor William p.
Richards yesterday afternoon recon-
mended to Commissioner Rudolph that
the law be changed to permit the sub
mission OF these returns in May.
This change has been proposed in
previous years and a bill was prepared
at the last session of Congress to bring
it about, but did not get through the
sslegislative mill before adjournment In
all probability Commissioner Rudolph
will have 1t reintroduced at the com
ing session.
Mr.. Richards points out in his an,
nual report that taxes are payable in
May. Hence, a citizen could make
one trip to the District Building in
that month to pay the tax for one
year and file his return for the next
year, instead of having to make a sec
ond visit in July merely to submit a
statement of his personal property.
Hardship for Vacationists.
The assessor also stated that the
filing of personal returns in July does
not give his Office much time to check
pare personal tax bills in time for the
payment of the first half of the tax in
November. Taxpayers who happen to
be away on vacation in July must
have penalty of 20 per cent added
10 their assessments for failure to file
the return during July.
The report shows that the total as
sessed value of all land and improve
ments in the city for the fiscal year
~
lows: Land, 1855, ,752, ,055; improve.
ments, $465,S75,517 Against that as
sessment the tax rate was $1.40 per
$780, making the real estate tax col
lection for last year S11, ,474 ,75S.
For the preceding year the total as
sessment was only $77S,S60.673, which,
on rate of s1.20, produced tax of
S9,546,328. z,,-@-=-- -
This Years Rate. SI.70.
The tax rate for The present fiscal
year, which will apply to bills paid
next November and May, has been
fixed by the Commissioners at Sl.70.
The past fiscal year, Mr.. Richards
said, was the most strenuous in the
history of his office. since approx
mately $40, 900 900 worth of new build
ings and other improvements was
added TO the assessment books.
The assessor estimates that during
the current fiscal year the value of
new improvements will fall about 10
per cent short of the record for last
year.
The personal tax levy for the last
fiscal year produced in revenue 5,lS2,-
546.51. This included both tangible
and intangible personal property, and
the tax on gross earnings of banks,
trust companies and public utilities.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07
A Wife's s Confessional
 Adele Garisons New Phase REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

I contrItcly, "calling out like that It's a wonder l didn't waken him"
 But you didn't" l treasured her, and then l settled against my own cushions with no thought. however, that l could sleep; for while l had not Marion's youthful enthusiasm over the trip there was an adven- turous thrill for me In this search | for Hugh Grantland, which l had not experienced in years.
 But was more fatigucd than l thought. and though for awhile l was wide awake, and later do2cd in- tcrmlltcntly, therc came time when l sank into deep slumber, rousing with q start when Marion's hand tapped me on the shoulder.
 What Does Lee Chow Fear?
 "Lee Chow said must waken you, Auntie Madge," she said. We are getting into New York"
 The dawn was breaking with the | promise of glorious sunrise and saw that we were within a mile Of Greensboro Bridge, l sat up with a jerk, smoothed my rumpled hair, and put on my hat which Marion had been holding for me.
 Sleepy dear?" I asked her and marveed at the endurance of youth when her voice with no trace Of fatigue answered joyously.
 "I don't believe I'll ever be sleepy again. Isn't this just scrumptious?
 Leo Chow's voice interrupted us, a subtly disappearing note in it.
 "Lil boss lady please not talk. Missee Graham must keep ready, maybe have to drive quick"
 With a rueful look at me, Marion huddled against her cushions. and ], feeling ridiculously like child call ed up before a teacher for correc- ton, turned my face to the front of the car. There sat l, tensely expect ant of some bizarre happening which would put me at the wheel of the car on city streets.
 But for hours. nothing happened, We swept through the streets be- tween lllt anu I IL VI oNNl4H~ up through Central Park and on to the ferry.
 It was not until we were well out of the suburban zone that Lee Chow turned down a country road and permitted us to have breakfast from the motor kit. Later he chose an out of the way restaurant, in one Of the mountain towns. for our dining place. Paternity he feared something or somebody, but it was not untiI we reached Binghamton that his fear materialized. We had just passed through the main section of the city when I saw a tall Chinese start for ward from the shelter of doorway and Lee Chow swerved the car SC quickly around corner that he al- most tumbled us out or the floor. Copyright, 1925, by Newspaper Feature Service, Inc.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07
Menus for the Family

Breakfast - Orange juice, cereal, thin cream, fish hash, crisp graham toast, jelly. milk, roff,a.
 Luncheon - Crowned rice, lettuce sanlw.ches, cranberry whip, drop caEos, milk. fea.
 Dinner -- Round steak smothered with onions brown smothered with with onions, Drowned sweet potatoes. radisles, canned peaches with corn starch pudding, graham bread, milk, caf.ce.
 Small persons Ike sandwiches much better 1hon plain bread and l'tor and find them much easier to fat If tha knife is sharp and the outer crcama1 il really isn't much of q task 10 make sandwiches for '1e noon meal. Often quite q saving V .hShrs 10 he washed can be gain oi by tho simple means ot combin- j- g bread, butter and a filling.
 Crowned Rice One green pepper, 1 medium-siz- . ! onion, i tablespoons butter, l cup Taalcd rice, 1 quart can tomatoes, l cup water, teaspoon salt 1-4 tea ,Eoon cloves, 1-2 teaspoon cinnamon, Is teaspoon pepper, tablespoons ac~a0 fat.
 Remove seeds and pith from pep rer and mince very fine. Peel and n.iace onion. Melt butter in a large shallow sauce pan or spider. Add prepared onion and pepper and rice "'u vashed and dried. Stir until .. miys and each grain Of rice .-l.tI with butter Cook until mix 'i,e is a golden brown. Run toma 'on5 ihro"rh a coarse sieve to re- -1o"a snc Is. Add water, sifted tomh- 'o's. salf, sugar, cloves, cinna- mon. prnrer and bacon fat 10 rice asl>tHre and cook slowly and uncov- cred until the mixture begins tc h3Cken Then coper and put in a ,orv slow oven until mixture is rhirk. Servo very hot on q deep plat tor or shltew vegetable dish. i fCopyright. 1925. NEA Service, Incl
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07

and d woman, sat Bruce Reynolds, He was looking at her.
 Somewhere, went up the cry, "En- core."
 Give us Woman is Changeable again. shouted a man. and ther, was q great cl1pping of hands.
 Sinhad gave q silly grin, bowed and opened his mouth.
 La donna mobile"
 Barbara tore away from Jeromc and rushed toward the table on which Sinbad stood. She looked wildly about for Bor.
 "Muta 1'accento-" The crazy singing went on.
 Then it stopped.
 From somewhere in the building there came the sound of a shot muffled.
 (To Be Continued
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music stopped. Hes looking like bear with a sore paw. have dane ed with him only once tonight"
 Nonsense" replied Jerome, mas. terfully. smiling his winning smile, That's what he gets for bringing the loveliest lady in the party"
 Barbara smiled back. All right" she said. "1'l dance one more with you"
 You're like thistledown on tht floor, you know" Jerome again smiled caressingly and frightened his arm about her waist. Barbara blushcd.
 And may I ask" inquired Jerome later, "what you arc doing in the newspaper party"
 "Why, I'm q newspaper woman, of course" Borhara's voice was proud I'm a reporter for the Telc- graph. That's where I met Bob"
 "A reportcr?" The surprise In Jeromo's voice was not to be miss ed.
 Yes" said Barbara. Why not"
 Well, why not?" laughed Jerome. I Come on over 10 the window. w. don't want to talk about business, do we?"
 A sheet of snow was shutting off | the outside world. It beat against the leaded window panes and piled on the ledge outside. The night was glimmer of lighted shadows, Like setting for play, isn't n?" commented Barbara, leaning against the pane. A noise at the other end of the room made them both turn around, | Others were turning in the same di- l rection.
 Barbara turned white, and caught at Jerome's arm, Sinbad Sullivan was clambering upon the table, among the glasses and candlcsticks.
 Somewhere d woman laughed hy- sterically. Then silence fell.
 sinbad began to sing. His clear tenor voice rang out across the room, where table after table turned to watch him. l La donna e mobile" he sang. "Qual plume al vento."
 "Why. it's Rigoletto," said the hy- sterical woman who had laughed be- fore.
 It was Rigoletto. Having finishel ] La Donna" Sinbad went back 10 the beginning and sang the dukes score from first to last,
 Between numbers. laughter and applause interrupted, but not for long. The singer stood swaying slightly amid the candlesticks, one foot planted upon a yellow chrysan- themum that hal fallen out of the basket. And he sang soulfully, tri- umphantly searching the room with his eyes.
 At last he saw Barbara, and mad" her a courtly bow, It's all for you little daffodil," he said, in tones that were audible from one wall to th" other.
 The crowd turned an1 saw Bar. bara's flushed face. A roar of laugh ter went up, Barbara wheeled about and stood transfiXed. There in an alcove, at table with another man
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07

ed with Barbara and Miss Badger squeezed in side by side and Sin bad on the running board.
 Tlurries of snow began to fall as they raced along Pennington Ave. Barbara drew her coat closer about her throat, and glanced with de- light at the watery moon that pcered out now and then between ragged clouds.
 They drew up at the Lighthouse to find several other familiar rattle trap cars standing in the drive way.
 Guess the gangs here" cried Bob, swinging out to help the ladies alight.
 Dinner will not be served until seven forty-fivc," said Miss Badger It was the first remark she had uttered.
 Sinbad assisted Barbara up the steps with punctilious care. As they
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07

Exercises of effort are those which involve a concentrated call upon 6 muscle or a group of muscles. Ex- ercises of this sort require train. ing, skill and an amazing amount of coordination. The untrained may put forth much more effort to ac- complish q given task and yet fail 10 equal the trained expert who acComplishes the same task much more easily and with apparently much less effort simply because h. has trained his muscles to do wha. hs wishes them 10 do.
 Exercises of endurance are usual, more mild, but they are capable ot being mado both strenuous and sc. Fcre. Generally these are exercise which are repeated again and again. Such exercises are usually 'ngagcd in for the beneficial re suits and increased vigor which arc obtained. They tend to produce trained muscles and build the foundation for the skill which is demanded for concentrated exer. ciscs of effort.
 Remember that, unless you are accustomed to daily exercise, g brisk walk Is better for you thar a half-mile run or a hundred yart dash, Take care of your muscles Listen 10 their complaints. You muscles will always tell you tht truth as to whether you are or arc not treating them well.
 The important thing 10 rempm ber is that you should heed the ad vice they give you.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07
Letter From Sally Atherton to Les
 lie Presoott-Continued


 Why should you be afraid, Paula?" I asked. Surely you must know that you have money enough to bring up child in any luxury you might wish"
 "Oh. yes" she answered somewhat wearily. I've gone all over that 10 myself. But, Sally. what If I still would have this insatia ble desire for chlld of my very own? What If came to look upon the one that ] had adopted as something that was standing between me and what was my inalienable right as a woman and mother? What if never look ed upon the face of the child whom had pledged not only myself but posterity to love and care for, with out wishing that in its place was one that was In reality my own? What If I could never get over the idea that between the babe in my arms and myself there was no call of the blood, no ties Of the nesh?"
 I tried to talk her out of this, Leslie. tried 10 make her see how foolish 1t was and cited to her that you had adopted little Jack, as she knew.
 Are you sure. Sally?" Paula asked solemnly, that Madame Les lie does not feel sorry now that she adopted him? Does she not feel very differently toward her adopted son than she does toward this one which is none Of her bone and flesh of her fesh?"
 Leslie has told me many times" I answered, that she has the same feeling toward each Of her children
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07

cd some time, He knew that after q while all those trees and bushes would die, would be drowned. He had seen it happen before in the place where Paddy's old pond now was IL meant that Longbill the Woodcock and Mrs. Longbill would have 10 look for a new nesting place next spring. So it was with some thing ot feeling of sadness that Teter watched that pond grow.
 But Peter was not the only one concerned. His cousin. Jumper the Hare, had used that swamp a great dcal It always had been q very fine plnce in which 10 fool enemies on his trail. Now it would not be so easy to get rid Of enemies.
 Lighttoot the Deer always had liked that swamp. It seemed to him
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07

Sinbad Sullivan asks Barbara to q newspaper dinner at the Light house Inn.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER XIII
 The yellow taffeta dress lay on the bed.
 Mrs. Hawley was powdering Bar bara's shoulders, while Barbara wielled the nail buffer, when Bobs raucous horn sounded out in front followed shortly by steps on the porch.
 "Will you tell 'em III be there in just minute?" gasped Barbara from the folds Of the yellow dress, which she was slipping over her head.
 Sinbad and Bob were drape1 ] about the newcl post when Barbara descended the steps. You look like q daffy- down dilly, Babs, " shouted Bob.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07

You look like a princess of the blood royal. Miss Hawloy," amend cd sinbad, with dignity, Ho was spotlessly groomcd and extremely solemn.
 Barbara ran down the front steps with cavalier on either arm. She found Miss Badger sitting stiffly in the center of the racers ono seat, Good evening, Miss Hawley". From Inc tone no one would have sus- pected that the two women worked side by side every day.
 Pile in," cried Bob, and pro- cecdcd 10 direct the loading. It end
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07
Tee Chow Pilots Madge and Lillian
 Through the Night

Through the Night
 Lillian is an old campaigner. and it was but a few minutes after our start that I looked around to find her fast asleep against the cushions Lee Chow had put in the sedan for her comfort. But, there was no sign of repose about Ltllian's young daughter. With figure tensely erect, and eyes gleaming with excitement, Marion was patently enjoying herself to the utmost and imagining herself a participant in some highly adyen- turous undertaking. ventured a mild remonstrance.
 Why don't you euddle down against those pillows and go 10 sleep. too?" l asked,
 I'm afraid I might shove my feet against Junior and hurt him." she answered softly with a loving look at my small son warmly huddled in the pile of blankets at her feet.
 But he's on your feet, child" l expostulated. You couldn't possibly hurt him"
 T suppose not" doubtfully but oh! Auntie Madge, l couldn't go to sleep anyway. Was there ever such q gorgeous night? Just look at that moon, I never saw 1t SO big and beautiful before in all my life. And getting up this way in the middle of the night and driving off-why it's Just like the old story books, you know where the English coaches used to dash through the night from one inn to another dwith the postil- lions blowing their horns. But we haven't and positions, unless"
 Madge Takes Nap
 She broke off with shy little ges- ture toward Lee Chow's broad back and a soft infectious laugh. She has her mothers sense Of humor. and her mothers high courage and quick initiative. Altogether, thought with s fondly approving look at her exclt- cd young face. she was bonny con- rade in any enterprise, and l resolv- ed suddenly to make her feel that upon her rested a grave responsible ity. I knew of nothing which could give her a greater thrill.
 Then, Marion dear" said. T! you cannot sleep. suppose you take this watch as they say on ship board. Lee Chow must put all his at- tention on his driving, and you car watch for anything unusual along the road and tell him about 1t, il you think he needs to know. Look out for Junior also. With you or guard, if you're sure you can't sleep I'll be able 10 take nap myself with a clear conscience"
 I was rewarded by the absolutely exalted look upon her face as sh' listened to my proposal
 I'm cross-my-heart-sure I can sleep" she caroled. then gave quick remorseful glance at Junior.
 "A fine guard I am," she saiC
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and If there is any difference be- tween them, she thought perhaps she was more devoted 10 little Jack than to Sydney"
 Then, Leslie, l told her how all your friends wished you would have a girl when you were going to have a baby. so you would not have to contrast your real mother love which, of course, would be for your own child with the probably very
 different feeling that was yours for your adopted son.
 told her, Leslie. how many times you had resented this prevalent opin- ion of your friends to me and how you were very glad that your own child was a boy, because, as you had always told me since it was born, you did not know any difference be- tween the two of them, except that it possible, you loved little Jack bet
 ter than you did Sydney because he
 had been with you longer.
 Much to my surprise, Paula kissed the sleeping cyclids of the baby in her arms and the tears ran down her cheeks and fell upon his uncon- scious, up-turned face. There was a
 most peculiar look upon her coun- tenance. I could not fathom it. I
 went back again 10 that feeling that I had when I'd first seen her, that there Is something in Paula Pericr' s life that had changed her whole character and it was something I probably would never know. 1 (Copyright, 1925, NEA Service, Inc.)
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07

9 pity that 1t was to be destroyed. But he didn't feel as badly about it as Jumper did. He knew that in time there might be water lilies there and this would mean many q feast. So he might have felt a lot worse than he did.
 Yowlcr the Bob Cat objected be- cause he objects 10 anything new Then, too, this particular swamp had long been a favorite hunting ground of his and he didn't like the idea of losing it. No. sir. he didn't like that idea a bit He didn't hesitate 10 say so. He snaried at Paddy as the lat ter worked just beyond his reach, and told him that he had no right l to build that dam.
 Paddy grinned at him. Do you own this swamp" he asked politely.
 No, l don't own this swamp. but neither do you" snarled Yowler
 No one has said l own it. re- torted Paddy. T don't claim to own 1t. All claim is the right to live, and to live I must have plenty of water for safety, as you know very well. So l am building dam 10 give me that water. If the water makes 3. pond in place of this swamp, SC much the better for me. If you don like 1t is for you to stap it. Sit ting around snarling at me so un pleasantly isn't going to stop it."
 Yowler had such a fit Of bat temper then that he nearly choked He dug his claws, his sharp crue claws, into los and fairly screechet at Paddy. "YouIl never finish thi dam!" he screamed. "You'll neve finish this dam"
 But Paddy only grinned, and final iy Yowler went away splitting ant snarling and making all sorts 0 dreadful threats of what he woult do to Paddy and Mrs, Paddy ant the young beavers.
 "Yowler seems little put out my dear" said Paddy to Mrs Padd! We will have to watch for hin more sharply than ever. It will b best for the children to never 6 more than a jump Or two from tn water. He will try to get them first for he knows they are not as wis in his ways as we are. I think thi dam needs to be strengthened righ over here. Have the children brin me few sticks, will put them t place. I am not at all sure tha Fowler has gona far and we don want them to run any risk what ever"
 So the young beavers brougt
 sticks which they cut from alders ( , rhe very edge Of the water and Pat , dy placed them carefully in the dan [ all the time keeping eyes and cal } and nose al work to give him war B ing should Yowlcr try to creep bat ' and surprise him.
 (Copyrlght, 1925, by T. W. Burgess The next story; "Yowler Wis Buster Bear"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07
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passed into the reception hall, Bob drew Barbara aside and wispered. "Sinpad's doing fine, isn't he? l made him promise 10 take the Badg- CT of for several dances, 80 l could dance with you. He kicked like a bay steer. but he said he'd do It."
 A large table in tho corner of the main dining-room was waiting for the newspaper party. A great bas- kot of golden chrysanthemums stood in the center of the table.
 "Just made for your yellow dress, Babs," cried Bob, shipping off a
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07
\ BOASTFUL MILLER

Once, long ago, there lived a miller who was so proud of his ac- complished daughter that he told the king that she could spin gold thread from straw or silver from hemp.
 So the king called the daughter 10 him and demanded that she spin q great heap ot straw into gold that night. When hc went away, she wcpt tor she thought her fathers foolish boast would cost her her life.
 Saddrnly the door opened and a drol little dwarf entered the room. What will you give me if ] spin the straw into gold for you'" he asked,
 The maiden was SO glad that she took off her necklace, saying Here, 1 will give you this"
 So the mannikIn sat down and spun all the straw into gold The king was greatly pleased the next morning hut being a greedy man. he soon set the mluor's daughter % d new task.
 (The miler's daughter has gold on hair and pink cheeks, She is wearing q pink slip and her stock ings anl shoes are gray)