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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX
Who Occupies q Unique Position
m the Writing World as an
Authority ON the Problems
nR lnnvn ard Mnnssfann

CT DON'T know whether I love
i him-I'm not sure" unused
Dorothy.
There were occasional moments
when Dorothy wondered whether
after all Walter was her hero"
He certainly was a most unro-
mantle hero. She had hoped to
fall in love with some one who
would be Irresistible
thrilling.
But along came Walter, and be-
fore she realized it they were the
best Of pals. They liked the same
people. danced and golfed. played
the piano and sang together.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03

yWENTY little boy dark boy with lock hang
ing over his forehead in the of shaggy ponys fore
top, with sparkling and little girl fair little girl
with soft bouquet Of golden ngets between her
day. these played seabeah of clean sand and
my ten1eIy PINK snens ana Digger gayer ones OF the shape
gnome and down pleasant little runne of that
filled with the nwash again
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LET'S HAVE
THOSE HINTS

HOUSEWIVES who read The
ISL Washington Times are send
ing their pet schemes Tor
tightening their work. Read the
ones printed today and send yours
to the Magazine Editor. The Times
will pay 81 for each hint published.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03
Bug EIirninator

Bug ElimInatOr
DOACHES and water bugs ara
II easy to get rid Of. Clean up
all crumbs and waste food, and
after we'll mixing part sugar
to 2 parts borax, sprinkle around
under papers on shelves and
drain boards at night. Repeat in
a day or two and there will he
no more trouble with them. Borax
without the sugar does very
little or no good. Minnie L. Good
win, Anacostia Station, r. s,
Washington, D. c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03
Removing Ink stains

To take ink out Of linen, dip
the ink spot in pure melted tai
low then wash out the tallow and
the ink will come out with IT.
MRS. B. G. ALLISON, 500 Violet
Pl.. Silver Spring. Md.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03
WHOSAID IT

Imitators are a slavish herd and
fools.--La Fontaine.
III anything affects your eye
you hasten to have it removed;
II anything affects your mind you
postpone the cure for a year.
Horace.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03
Cleaning Brass

After polishing brass, give it
smooth coat of colorless shellac.
This will keep 1t bright and shin
ing for a much longer time
MRS. WILLIAM GROOME. Box
10, Sterling, Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03
This Day in History

THIS is the anniversary of the DEATH 1882 of Mur the
famous Spanish painter whose found leary
all great galleries Europe Immaculate Conception"
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03
A Drop Of Water Teems With LifeI

DROP Of water appears clear crystal 70 the naked
eve resembles when examined under strong
will be found to be filled with hundred 1orms q
life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03

sailed
homemade boat with pieces Of curved for sails
And when the tide turned quite suddenly the little boat fled
down rvulet and instead floating softly back again it had
before rushed the small turmoil of foam the edge of
the rollers and gone Out the big And the
did fie again
By the way the little girl and thought each other
perfect beings
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-03

mantelpiece shp-the kind that brides
manes-an golden sails and curly flags and little
lanterns
had backbone at Observation-Disclosures
ship that in the little boat that set sail long
again-a treasure-ship.
And by way boy girl thought other
perfect beings than ever NELL BRINKLEY.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
In THE DAYS NEWS.
eoOoo 10 Q Q . . . . . .

1t is an unusual and interesting
mission on which DIR. William w.
Peet has sailed from New York
for Athens. He goes to the Greek
ctpital in the capacity of an Am
bassador of Goodwin under APP
pointment by the Federal Council
Of the Churches of Christ in AM
erica for the purpose of promot-
ing mutual understanding between
American and Eastern churches.
This is to be the first step toward
a possible formation of a World
Council of Christian Churches.
No one better qualified than DIR.
Peet could have been chosen for
this delicate mission. For many
years he has been the fiscal agent
of the large American missionary
and educational interests within
the Ottoman Empire. Upon his
counsel and discretion the admins
traitors of the missionary boards
in the United States have relied
for decision as to policies, and to
hun for guidance have gone sue
cessive diplomatic representatives
of many nations.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
INFORMATION ON KEY WEST

La Concha Hotel, European plan, single s. to 81.
double SIS to ST. On large parties of IS more,
special reduced rates. Oversee Hotel European plan,
single 81 up, double 81 up.
Hotel Casa Marina closed for the season.
Population of Key West, Is, 900.
Municipal Golf Links--a sporty course, extending
from Gulf to Ocean Summer rates, fees 75c per
day. $4,000 plus tax for year.
Bathing Beach and Tennis-Casa Marina Hotel
Grounds. Also public tennis and bathing beaches.
Fishing! Over 600 varieties. See hotels for boats
Free Aquarium. east end of Fagler street. Marine
curio shop on Margaret street
Taxi Stands at railroad station and hotels. See
Key West.
Ocean Boulevard. to encirce city, now being built
by Monroe county
Oversee Highway, from Key West to the mainland
Onethrd distance completed, balance of roadway con-
acted Steel toibrdges to span the long water gaps
Key West.
Pipe Line for municipal waterworks soon to be laid
IRON mainland Plenty of fresh, pure water to Key
building permits and Bank deposits rapidly increas-
Key West postal receipts show an average monthly
increase over last year of 80 per cent.
Best natural harbor in Florida Exports imports
reach SAT 100000 annually.
Duval Mortgage Company. First mortgage loans
to home owners and home builders. Maximum loan
$6OOO.OO. On improved income business properties
$12.5O0. Applications received at Companys office
No. Ga Duval Street.
Key West Foundation Company's beautiful Sinh
division at eastery end of the island daily reporting
Progress" Several new houses under construction
% It. business lots on Flagler Street, 500 per
front foot or So, 500.
SO fl. residential lots. $50 per front foot, or
$3.50.
Terms 20 per cent cash, balance /, 2 and years;
interest per cent per annum, payable semi-annnu-
ally.
All titles insured by New York Title and Mort
gage Company Certificate of Title Insurance delivered
to purchaser with contract.
Those DESTROYS Of consulting either the Wall
In ouro office.
Any further information on Key West will be gladly
furnished by
KEY WEST FOUNDATION CO.
MALCOLM MEAcHAM President
,heas Is 6i4 Duvai Street
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
GIVES LIFE FOR HER CAT

WILLAMETTE. H.. Bitten by q
dog from which she was protect
ing her cat, Miss Ruth Clayton
died of hydrophobia.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06

Marco Modugno of Los Angeles
claims to have eaten 1873 miles of
spaghetti in one day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06
DAY DAY IN FLORIDA
sssseeeseeseeeseseesese
(ny associated PresHl

from a number Of cities and towns
Of west Florida met here to form
an organization in the interest of
the Coastal Highway. Certain
legislation for the 1927 session Of
the legislature was discussed.
z TAMPA---When street cars and
mules collide, something is bound
10 happen. Such a collision took
Place here and the net result was
two dead mules and two dam
Eged street cars plus a slightly
injured motorman. The accident
occurred in the interplay district.
BARTOW-Three homes were
entered here in a single night by
an intruder who, during his wis
its" proved himself the "meanest
thief as he took $50 in cash
from two young women who were
planning a much-needed vacation.
Nothing of great consequence was
taken by the thief, other than the
vacation money.
LAKELAND-An unidentified
Jewish girl of about Is years was
saved from drowning in Lake Wire
when A. K. Klauser, an employee of
the Atlantic Coast Line, answered
her cries for help. Mr.. Klauser
was on his way to work when he
saw the girl struggling in the
water. He removed his Shoes,
Owed in, and brought her to shore.
There he succeeded in reviving
her.
EUSTIS-Murry Thomas and
John Dennison, youths, were ID
5ured while swimming in Lake Jo-
anna when Dennison, in diving
from high tower, landed upon
Thomas, who was coming up from
3 previous dive. Thomas suffered
. severe cash in the head, which
an attending physician feared
might lead to paralysis.
STUART-Sheriff Babcock and
deputies were engaged in a search
here for a man believed to be a
Mexican, and who was suspected
Of having stabbed L. G. Coleman.
as the latter lay asleep in the rear
Of q local filling station. Cole
man was stabbed through one
cheek and wrest, and his neck
grazed. The authorities believed
that robbery was the motive.
OCALA--Protection Of those
who protect the public was con-
tenplated here with the organiza-
ton Of the Marion County protect
I've Association, composed of MEM
.bers Of the sheriff's office, city
polices fire department and city
eouneil. One of the primary pur-
poses of the association lii to fur
nish aid to those endangered ii
ssxxlng the public, and financ
II - the beneficiariek
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06

sTUART-sheriff Babcock and
deputies were engaged in a search
here for man believed to be a.
Mexican, and who was suspected
Of having stabbed L. c. Coleman,
as the latter lay asleep in the rear
Of 9 local filling station. Cole
man was stabbed through one
cheek and wrest, and his neck
grazed. The authorities believed
that robbery was the motive.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-08-06

0CALA--Protection of those
who protect the public was con.
templated here with the organiza.
ton Of the Marion County protect.
I've Association, composed of mem.
.bers Of the sheriff's office, city
police. fire department and city
eouneil. One Of the primary pur;
poses of the association III to fur
nish aid to those endangered ID
ssxxlng the public, and financ
Evening star., 1926-06-18
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Arthur Viner of San Francisco. Calf. and
Blanche Bolter Of Oakland. Calf
George {. Stitt and Eleanor Fleet.
Baltimore. Md
Curtis MEG arrity and Beatrice Proctor.
Phihp r. Weaver and Margaret Nc
Laughlin.
Henry G HMst and Madeline F. Sellers.
lnez Rouse of Central Point. Va
Oscar Jones and Gertrude Brooks
Lee McInteer and Frances L. Morgan.
James B. Alderton and Cecilia r. Nichols.
Edgar Tmrlington and Catherine l. Hackett.
Andrew Bailey and Mary W. Brooks.
William NJ. Brown and DOllie Grant
Max s. Shevitz and Eva Herman. both Of
Baltimore. Nd.
Howard p Locke and Margaret 9. Dankahl
Timothy Wooden and Lucy Spencer.
William Hicks of Richmond Va. and
Ethel Winston of Ashland. Va.
Vernon A. Bolte and Mary J. Colbert
both of Randallstown. Md.
Neal ID. O'DOnnell and Carrie z. Crossing
ham
Lester c. FeIter and Elizabeth Goodhue.
Wesley 4. Wright OF Lynn. Mass. and
Eli, aheth p. Onlahan of this city.
Howard w. Wilson of Newark ~ j.. and
NJ Msrgaret Nordar of this city.
James Lofty of THIS city and Mildred Gas
llIns of Brentwood. Md
Max Cohen and Ida Levine. both of Balti-
Cecil steart and Julia Green.
Evening star., 1926-06-18

a widespread custom in ancient
Europe. In Egypt 1t goes back from
Roman times to the early dynastic
period. Models of limbs and other
parts of the body have been found In
Naukratis. the Greek city Of Egypt,
among the debris of house in which
they were manufactured, and they
occur In the twelfth dynasty build
in2s at DER Ell Bahari.
1t was favorite custom OF ship
wrecked sailors to deposit some me-
mento of their escape in a temple.
The Latin poet Horace speaks of a
votive tablet and drenched garments
suspended IN a temple in this way,
while another favorite form of offer
ing in the Mediterran area was
the model of "A ship. Such models of
ships suspended with other objects
were still to be seen after the war
hanging from the candelabra in st.
Sophia in Consta ntinople, though It
Is a Moslem place of worship.
Evening star., 1926-06-18

Canon and Mrs. Anson Phelps
Stokes have opened their Summer
home. Brook Farm Villa, in the Berk
shires.
Evening star., 1926-06-18

Mrs. Morton Denison Hull of Wash
ingon and Chicago is at the Hotel
Lorraine. in New York. for few days
from her place at Bennington. VI.
Mrs. Frederic Young has gone to
Fort Hamilton. at Brooklyn. n. Y,
where she Is spending the month of
June with her son.
Miss Frances Hill will return today
from Baltimore, where she has been
the guest of Miss Mary Louise Hilles.
Mrs. James keane. who has been
at the Grace Dodge Hotel for several
months. left today to spend the Sum.
mer months in New York and the
New England States.
Mrs. Richard S. Baron, formerly
Miss Lucy Porter. daughter Of Repre-
sentative Stephen G. Porter. has been
visiting Col. and Mrs. Ola w. Bell, in
Baltimore.
Evening star., 1926-06-18
ANCIENT HEATHEN
BELIEFS SURVIVE
Central American Christian
Temples Contain Relics
of Old Gods.

EoSTON. June 1S.-Some interest.
Ing survivals of pagan beliefs in Cen
trail America which belong to the lays
before the Spanish conquest but have
lasted on under Christianity have re-
Gently been recorded by DR. S. Is.
Lothrop. anthropologist, of this city.
Such practices are usually known
to anthropologists and historians as
"naeualism. The Indians readily
adopted the forms of the Christian
religion. but as the Spanish churches
often stood on the sites of heather
temples and native priests frequently
secreted images of their gods beneath
the Christian affairs, devotee of
the Christian religion might still pray
TO the gods of his ancestors.
The priest doctor. too. still survives.
Dr.. LothrOp states. One son of
family in each generation is selected
for this purpose. and he performs
ceremonies at birth, marriage, in
sickness and In death, which appeal
directly to the ancient gods.
Affairs to Old Gods.
Tp in the hills in isolated spots are
found affairs dedicated 10 the ancient
gods. although the cross shows that
the worshipers call themselves
Christians. On the altar are strewn
leaves and flowers. with rounded
pierced stones. ancient club heads.
mixed with obsidian AK heads and
fake knives. These serve to EN-.
phasiZe continuity with the past.
Such an altar was found by DR.. 10th.
rop a few leagues south of Santo
Thoma. Another exactly similar was
found by DR.. Gam on his recent
journey to Coba. Here there was
cross with the figure of Christ paint
ed on il.
Another survival Of the ancient re-
ligion found by DR.. Gam at Chemux
was the custom of making votive Of
ferincs to the Virgin or a saint in
the form of models in gold or silver
OF eyes. legs. arms and so on. as well
as waXen images of pigs and dogs.
They were placed there either as of
fcrincs to drive away disease or thank
offerings for Aacovery either of human
hejncs or of cattle.
The custom of making offerings of
The part affected either in the hope of
recovery or as a thank Offering was
Evening star., 1926-06-18
wife OF G. G. CULVER
IS GRANTED DIVORCE
Non.Support and Indignities Are
Charged Against Son of Military
Academy President.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, June 1S.-Mrs. Maxine
Culver, IS, yesterday obtained a di-
vorce from Gene Gordon Culver. 20.
son of Edwin II. Culver, president OF
Culver Military Academy, Culver.
Ind. and vice president Of the
Wrought Iron Range Co. here. She
charged non.support and general in.
dignities. She is the daughter Of
Frank Stresemeuter. Chicago con-
tractor.
Testifying briefly. Mrs. Culver
charged she had to live upon her par.
snts' charity. although her husband
had an income of $3.50 month; that
he struck her several times; that he
showed lack of affection that
he drank to excess and associated
with improper persons whom he
brought into her presence against her
protests; that he refused her voice or
management in her own home, and
that he deserted her.
Culver filed a general denial 10 days
ago but did not contest the suit.
Evening star., 1926-06-18
SUES FOR 100000.
Poor Phone Service Blamed for
Death of Newborn Baby.

CHICAGO. June Is P).--Alleging
that poor telephone service was re-
sponsible for the death of a baby and
the poor health of it's mother.
damages of 100000 were asked from
the Illinois Bell Telephone Co, in the
formal notice of suit on file today.
Attorneys for Mr.. and Mrs. c. F.
Grant said that the action was based
upon the inability of the husband
to summon medical aid by telephone
at the birth of the child.
Evening star., 1926-06-18
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported
to the Health Department in the last "a
hours:
Carrie l.. Oppenheimer, So. Emergency
Hospital.
George W. Sues. 65. Home for Aged. Blue
Plains.
Sarah Mason, 50. $50 P st..
Carrie smith. 36. freedmen. Hospital
Edward Gordon. 4s. Freedmsns Hospital.
Isaac Howell. 81. tuberculosis Hospital
Gertrude Carter. "a. 612 T at.
Fannie Golden. 81. 1898 Union ST. s.v.
Mildred Barnes. 10 Children's Hospital.
Mack Lucas. 65. Gallinger Hospital.
Fannie Edwards. 54. I4l Providence st.
Melvin o. Staples, % days. 1743 18th st.
Evening star., 1926-06-18
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported
20 the Health Department in the last -
hours:
Emile J, and Katherine B. Zimmerm an
boy.
James and Mary 4. Arhuthnon. girl.
Thomas s.. and Ellen Myers boy
Joseph and Rose Sciacca. boy.
Edward c. and Mary d. Jones girl
Joseph A. and Catherine G. Bayer, boy
John T. and Hilda Tyner. boy
CLARENCE F. and Margaret Norment. xirl.
Robert b and Cecilia Hollander. eiri
De Witt F. and Margarette p. Loomis girl
rutherford J. and Ruth Poisson. girl.
Robert H. and Anna Fravel hoy.
Emil and Virginia Stancesco girl
Russell A. and Hazel Cordrey. girl
James and Evelyn Billups boy
Joseph and Mary Davis girl.
shelton E. and Grace r. Kilby. girI
Evening star., 1926-06-18
Reneht Garden Party
Tomorrow Afternoon.

The Business Women's Council will
hold garden party for the benefit
of its philanthropic work tomorrow
from to pm. at the home of DR..
and Mrs. Charles w Richardson. on
Grant road, D. c. Special entertain
ment features will include music, in
terpretative dancing and fortune tell
ing. A box picnic supper will be
served and ice cream. candy and
punch will be on sale. bus service
will be operated from the Connecticut
avenue car line for the benefit of
those who do not care to walk.
Miss Ella Hayes. who has made her
residence at the Grace Dodge Hotel
for several Winters. left yesterday
for Portland. Me-. where she will re-
main during the Summer.
The Zonta Club garden fete will be
held tomorrow afternoon from to s
O'Clock al Bonnie Brae. 6036 Daniels
road. in Rock Greek Park. This gar
den fete was originally planned for
Evening star., 1926-06-18

Saturday, June II, but was postponed
on account of inclement weather.
The hostesses are Miss Emma r.
Hahn, Miss Jane Bartlett, Miss Hettie
p. Anderson, Mrs. Edith c. Salisbury.
Miss Ida e. Steger and Miss Caroline
Klager. Dancing by Miss Marjorie
Webster and her wood nymphs" will
be feature of the program. There
will be cards, games and contests.
Evening star., 1926-06-18
Z

The Touregs, a mysterious and fan
atical race inha biting the most remote
and inaccessible regions of the Sa-
hara. measure the beauty of their
women by weight. 1t is the custom
for the rich to fatten their daughters
from the age of or 8, massaging
them with oil and restraining them
from taking exercise, till by the time
they are Of marriageable age they
frequently weigh several hundred
pounds and can only move with the
a id Of slaves
Evening star., 1926-06-18

Judge Rose Macdonald of Berry.
vile, Va, has been chosen as one Of
the four outstanding women in Vir-
vinia who. during the past so years,
has accomplished the most for her
State in civicS, literature, music and
Evening star., 1926-06-18

Mrs. T.. G.. Hines was hostess at a
bon voyage luncheon today at the
Grace Dodge Hotel in honor of Mrs.
A. o. Ollie and Mrs. Grace Febrey.
who will sail for Europe within few
days.
Evening star., 1926-06-18

Being Sc years Of age did not deter
Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller of Plymouth,
England. from taking her first air.
plane trip recently.
Evening star., 1926-06-18

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lumbia Country Club for their school
girl daughter, Miss Jean Woodson,
when their guests will number about
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-22

Mrt ( L. Adams spent Yesterday wth hEr daughter in Worcester.
 f L. Prince and Fred NJ Prince Were visitors Iu Hudson. Ma. y=z tefdaY
 Nils. Ruth Chase of Walnut street spent Tuesday ln Providence with friends
 Noe ] Laerois of Baltic IS spend ine week with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bonneville
 Miss Dorothy Walsh of New London attended hc.iacroiX- Bonneville Ved ding Monday
 Mir and Mrs Joseph Dalton of Pro videu' spent Thursday with Dr aud Mrs Baldwin
 Mrs Diana B. Farley of Main street WAS a-Eeeeut visitor Wlth Pro yideuce friends
 Mis. Mamie Cogan of South Main relatives in Brockton.
 W Earle Prince and Miss Alice Adams attended the automobile show lu New York last Saturday
 Edmund Baainet and daughisr bliss Viola Of Worcester spent Mon lay with Nr and Mrs Alfred Bonneville
 Mir and Mrs. Paul Arehambeault and family of Worcester were Putnam visitors Monday If Mr=and Mrs AL fred Bonneville.
 Mir and Mrs William Walsh of New London spent the week end in Putnam Che guests of Mr amt Mrs Leo Bonneville of Green street.
 Dr and Mrs. Baldwin spent Satur- day lH Pittsdeld, Mass. with their daughter. Mrs Edna Young. bring ine home their grandson. Sherwood. to spend the rest of the winter here
 Mrs F L. Prince. Mrs (. L. Adams. Earle Prince and Miss Alice Adams motored Co Springfield Wednesday where Mir Prince and Miss Adams at tended the wedding of Miss Lois Bart lett a friend of Miss Adams
 Mrs. William Gagne and daughter Miss Annette af Bridgeport spent the week end ln Putnam the guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Bonneville Woodstock avenue. Miss Gaenc Xas the bridesmaid at the lacroiX Bonne- vile wedding Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1926-01-22
In the Churches
Methodist Church Note.

Rev. N B Burton. Pastor
 Rev. M E Center, our district superintendent of sarNieh. preached 4t sbe morning service last Sunday
 Tuesday evening the study class met Ht the parsonage
 1huudAY evening al 90 the Rha Delta class mel at Enc home nf MH A F. Sauaiers. School street
 The treAsufefs report Tor ihe last three months is now printed and avail able To all
 The fourth quarterly conference mef at the parsonage last Saturday evening. District Superintendent Cen Ger prcsidIng Reports for the ycaf from ali departments were read and approved and officers and eomHittees appointed for the eHHuiue conference gear.
 The treasurer report for the lat year Ii T. expected that Rev < | Burton sllH remain 4s pastor
 Hrs Burton cIa ta thc HuWbef nf sixteen mef at Arnold. GrIiI AaH dos evening far .ts annual haaqu pnH election If aillesfs AIl eHIoEsz "a rIeasaaf evening and 1Ha fafIa" 8feffs Nare aierte# frs Ident df 8i al Hefafmfek vice pfe don't MF Florence EhaN. .ecretlrz. VI
 laEeuca ueEur. treasurer. Me RHfh Pratt