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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

Lover-Nllie, you saw me take n
Kiss from your sister-what will you
take not To tell?
Willie-Fifty cents for single kiss.
but it's much cheaper if You take
more.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

Strange that when an alarm
clock goes off, it does not move.
And vet in the midst of its racket
it isn't still.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

One ship that stands a good
chance of weathering even the
worst storm is friendship.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24
Their Christmas
and an Odd Tree
One Surprise Package That
Brought Joy to Entire
Family.
BY GERTRUDE WALTON

I IS plain to see
that for this Christ,
mas there will be
no tree-I near
one that isn't made
from a basket or 9
table-no real tree
ANY kind of a Santa
NJ =
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

trees, would die in this terrible place
1t would be more bearable if James
were home" Mida Lee exclaimed i'm,
patiently as she looked lovingly at d
photograph of her elder son, James,
who, because of government service
over the sea, could not spend Christ.
mas with his home circle.
AS she looked oct over the treeless
snow-covered prairies of her northern
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

rancn nome, elSHt-
cen miles from
town, where the
seasons drought
had robbed them
of garden and
grain, her signs
rose to an excit-
ed exclamation
" h G h brought
twelve : year old
Clara from an
adjoining room to
hear the secret
her mother re-
vealed.
LET us he n
tree-and a Santa
Claus, too. You
may he Santa
Claus and | will
be a free laden
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24
Educational Museum

Agricultural museums are found
- s-:4--Ar,oa6. Germany Denmark
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24

boy-seiZed them
both in his arms.
Through smoth-
cred joy-cries of
James! When
did you Gomez"
M. Lee explained
that on a previ-
Gus visit to town
he had received
word that James
was coming home
lOT NllTlSt1lldS. he
kept the secret as
a happy surprise
from Mrs. Lee
and Clara. Upon
pretense Of get.
ting some gifts
for the children,
he and Lester
had planned tn.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24
Giving Happiness
Passing 1t On
Extending Joy to Others Is
Agreeable Form of Indi-
rect Payment.
BY PATIENCE EDEN

frail hands, looked
up at the woman
standing before her. "You come to see
me, you bring fruit and flowers and
g books she continued; you are un-
failingly thoughtful. can do nothing
for you except give you gratitude and
thanks
The older woman smiled.
Janet" she said, "you are like a
great many other people l know. You
have to understand things that are
not necessary to understand And YOU
think you must give return payment
for things that should not be considered
in that light"
Janet looked puzzled "Well, but
Mary she floundered, you must adj
NIT that L have accepted gifts rather
gallantly. Gifts and gifts. :.
and gifts. I must speak about it. I
can't take things from you forever and
not mention it, even though I'm still
cenvalescing from that accident"
Mary drew chair nearer and sat
down. "Oh, give me all the gratitude
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-12-24
He's a Brick

He's a Brick
"Ie'S a brick" is not Il new
expression. Lycurgus, king Of
Sparta, was visited by an am
: bassador from Epirus who mar
veled at the absence Of massive
brick protective walls around
the city. Asked why there were
; none, the king pointed to his
army and said: There are the
; walls of Sparta, and every man
brick"
; t(ol. 1925 Western Newspaper Union.)
Evening star., 1926-04-09
BOY BAND CONCERT
SCHEDULED TONIGHT
Girl Drum Major Will Appear
With Organization at Central
High School.

The Washington Boys Independent
Band. Inc. will give a special concert
and entertainment in the Central
High School auditorium tonight at
SIS o'clock. Miss Ethel X Brown,
known as Washington original girl
drum major" will appear with the
band and lead II in several numbers.
She also will act as piano accompanist
for several instrumental solos,
THE band is said to be the largest
boys band In the District, with "a
members. ranging from s to is wears.
The band is under leadership of James
l.. Kidwell G.. j. Brown. the band g
vice president and business manager,
will direct the concert. 1t is supported
entirely by donations received for its
services. No salaries are paid Its
officers. all work on their part being
voluntary. Its objects are defined as
being to teach music, patriotism and
to afford a clean recreation to boys.
Proceeds from the concert are to be
used for the purchase of additional
band instruments and to help defray
expenses for Summer outings. Fol.
lowing the concert. silver medals will
be awarded TO the members having
the highest general average as to dis
cipline, attendance and ability. The
presentations will he made by Isaac
Cans.
Evening star., 1926-04-09

Fashions for men, especially Con
gress members. were discussed in the
House Wednesday during an ex-
change between Representative Con
nally.I Democrat, Texas, and Tincher,
Republican. Kansas.
Mr.. Tincher, one of the largest
members. who was pointed out
by the Texan as seeking Long
worth-Tincher presidential ticket in
1928. described his colleague az a
"dapper, fapper Grecian beauty"
seeking the post of Ambassador to
Great Britain.
II don't envy his desire" he said.
II couldn't wear silk panties. Why,
can't even do the Charleston"
"Oh, King, | am entitled to the re-
spect of the English working man."
the Kansan continued. suggesting an
introduction for the Texan at the
Court Of st. James. II helped the
Evening star., 1926-04-09

to make the flexible tariff provisions
work there would he at least five
men in sympathy with the President s
purpose.
Commissioner Dennis. Democrat.
has sa,! that Mr.. Coolidge, whom
he has known personally for o6
years. was really anxious to see the
teXible t;iriff provisions applied. Mr..
Costigan, a progressive Republican
from Colorado has voted consistently
with Mr.. Dennis. If, therefore, the
idea of flexible tariff is not re-
iected by A repeal Of the law, the
Senators, especially on the Demo-
cratic side. are going to fight until
personnel is chosen whcih will occa
sionally reduce duty when the facts
warrant II. n. l..
Evening star., 1926-04-09
TARIFF CHANGES
ARE UP TO COOLIDGE
His Control of Personnel In
dicates Remedy Must
Come Through Him.

By Cc~ .oHdatcd Press
: Enough testimony has been taken
bv the Senate committee investigating
the Tariff Ccmmission 10 show that
remedial measures are not, likely to
tome TIN ouGh r"w legislation. but
more probab bly, through President Cool.
idse in the exercise of his power under
existing law.
Mr.. Coolidge is not convinced that
the idea Of a flexible tariff law is
wrong and he is supported by testi-
mony from members Of the commits.
sion. But the chief difficulty is that
some of the men appointed TO the
commission by President Harding did
not believe in the flexible provisions
of the law and have had difficulty in
reconciling their own theories Of
economic policy with the clear intent
of the law.
No Legislation Needed.
Mr.. Coolidge can reconstitute the
Tariff Commission without addl-
! tional legislation. The commission
consists of six members who serve
for l. years each. Two men have
not been confirmed by the Senate as
q y
ed to be Withholding the nomina-
: tions of Messrs. BrossIrd and Bald
! win because of "A -te2r they would
pot he confirmed by the Senate.
The term of Commissioner Classic,
: Democrat, expires this year. There
: Is a controversy going on now as to
whether his activities on the COM
mission would entitle him to renom-
! fnation by Mr.. Coolidge. The Presi-
!. dent is reported TO be heSitant about
"a reappoiutment because of the pos
: sible attitude of the Democrats, who
! say Mr.. Classic has consistently
sstood with the Republican rrotec-
: tionists.
: Can Sway Five Men.
q With the power. therefore. in the
: Presidents hands to appoint three
! new members. and with MeSsrS. COST
sEan and Deunis admittedly anxious
Evening star., 1926-04-09

of the bandits hand and shot him
through the leg. about s o'clock here
last night.
During the fight which ensued
Oliver was. himself struck in the
head with the pistol. while the yegg-
mar succeeded in reaching his car
Evening star., 1926-04-09
Tilt Over Styles and Aspirations
In House When Texas Meets Kansas

English working man to come up to
the level of the American laborer
with my vote on the tariff In the
American Congress"
Mr.. Connally referred TO the Kan.
san as chasing that alluring. evasive
will.o-the-wisp. the vice presidency,
even through swampS."
II remember his bucolic habits and
came to Congress" he said. Yet this
week he gave a breakfast at noon to
Secretary Jardine. If go to the
Court Of st. James, I'll at least have
breakfast at breakfast time
Evening star., 1926-04-09

Suits worn by divers have become
so intricate that special instruction
classes are held to teach candidates
for the submarine profession how to
wear them and manage the various
units of the equipment.
Evening star., 1926-04-09

sPARTANBURG, S. c., April 8
@.-When three bandits tried TO
hold up the filling station of which
he was in charge, John Oliver. night
clerk, wrested pistol out ,of one
Evening star., 1926-04-09
In which he and his two aecomplices
sped away.

In the state lottery Of Argentina.
there Is a drawing every day all the
year round, with extra large prizes
on HOLIDAYS
Evening star., 1926-04-09

Prepared from substance contain.
ed in small glands In the neck, 4
serum that already has proved bene-
fetal In treating tetany, a child's d.
sease, helps mend broken bones. ac-
cording to reports from Japan.
Evening star., 1926-04-09

Cotton plants grow profuseiy IN
India. and the Hindoos are expert
spinnerS.
The Washington times., 1926-08-16
| BADLY,
BY AUTOS

A "hit-and.run" driver early today
struck and knocked down Ludy
Higgins. colored, 90, 1889 Marion
st, N. W., causing injuries that may
prove fatal.
Police say that Higgins was cross:
Ing Street at Seventh Street Norths
WestN when he was struck by an
automobile occupied by a man and
a woman. He was placed in a
passing autombile and taken to
Freedmen's Hospital, where it was
said that he may have a fractured
skull and internal injuries. This
police are looking for the car that
struck him.
Weekend traffic accidents in and
near Washington resulted in the
injury of 5 people.
When two automobiles attempted
to pass them on the Marlboro Pike,
four miles this side Of Marlboro.
Nd, yesterday afternoon. Noel
Wood, ~, 914 B st. s. W., and
Miss May Walters, 1854 Emerson
st. N. w, were thrown from their
car and injured. Wood received
a fractured leg and cuts and bruises
and Miss Walters was cut on the
body. Wood claims that both
automobiles struck his. Both he
and Miss Walters were treated at
Casualty Hospital.
Harry Fl. Brown, 1921 Columbia
Rd. N. W., escaped serious injury
when, In avoiding collision with
another car at Eleventh and Kenyon
Streets Northwest, his automobile
sturned over. He was slightly In.
The Washington times., 1926-08-16
LOCAL PROGRAM
WRC-Waahington-4sa

6:IS to 7:45 a. m.-''Tower Health
Exercises" broadcast with wEAF.i from
1855 a. m.-Arlington time signals.
12 noon-Organ recital by Henry
Smidt- Oregon, broadcast from the studios
of the Homer l.. Kit Piano Company.
p. m.-Meyer Davis New Willard
Hotel Orchestra. broadcast from the
New willard Hotel.
o. m.-Concert by the Q. n. Navy
Band, Lieutenant Charles Benter. lead
err; Thomas Wise, second leader: broad.
cast from plaza OF the Capitol
$3.50 p. m.-Baseball scores.
., m.-lrVing Boernstein's Hotel
washington Orchestra, broadcast from
the Hotel Washington.
p. m.-Maxwell House Coffee En-
semble, broadcast with Station WIZ
from, New York.
to 10 p. m,-Grand Opera, Martha"
by the WEAF Grand Opera Conn any.
under the direction OF Cesare SodeYo,
broadcast with Station WEE. from
New York.
The Washington times., 1926-08-16
Distant Stations


s p. m.-John n. Dodsworth. dra-
matte reader,
Sis p. m Concert by the ''Y" MaIs
Quartette.
p. unpopular program by Ethel
johnson and Bernice Barten. pianiStS,
and Jim Courtney vocal soloist.
10 p. m.--Vincent Lopez Hotel Statler
Dance Orchestra.
WTAM-CleVeland-3
SIP. m.-Hollenden Hotel Orchestra.
Carl Rupp directing.
4 p. m.-AIIen Tfieater Orchestra.
David Rubinoff conducting.
8 p. m.-Studio program.
IL p. m.-Emerson Gill and his
Bamboo Garden Orchestra.
WGY-Schnectady-3
G:25 .. m.-BasebaIl scores and re-
suits Of Saratoga races.
WMAK-Buffalo-266
$40 p. m.-Nusical program by
the Ammbruster Trio.
WJR-DetrOit-517
z .. m.-Jean Goldkettee Petite
symphony Orchestra; soloists.
The Washington times., 1926-08-16

jured on the arms and legs. Police
OF the Tenth Precinct arrested him.
on 4 charge OF reckless driving
Miss Evelyn Lewis, Sal Ninth st,
s. W., was severely cut on the face
when the automobile In which she
was riding, operated by Louis lar
ouritz, 1921 Eleventh st. ". w,
collided at 2129 Bennings Rd. N. E.,
with an electric light pole. She
The Washington times., 1926-08-16
q =tha DAYS q 0ur Fersfathers

when America was young. the
wise pioneer women learned to
gather, in woods and fields. the
remedies the Indians used. From
the rafters Of colonial houses hung
great lunches Of dried roots nd
herbs. From these, in times OF
sickness, the busy mother breWed
remedies for her family.
From roots and herbs, Lydia =.
Pinkhau, descendant of these
sturdy pioneers, made her Vegetable
Compound. For more than half a
century this dependable medicine
las been taken by women with
very satisfactory results.
II II has helped other women,
Why shouldn't it help you?
The Washington times., 1926-08-16

was treated By Dr. Rogers It
Casualty Hospital and then allowed
to 60 home.
bv an atitomobila In front Of his
nome. William Richard Davis, seven
was slightly injured and removed
10 his nome. The automobile that
struck him was operated BY Fred
.. Hornaday. 1901 OREGON q. y. ".
The Washington times., 1926-08-16
BEST PROSPECTS

p. MI. 8. Navy Band Con-
cert, Washington. WRC (469).
wsshinstcn. Wac e1ssS. scores
$3.50 p. m.-Vessella's Band. At-
lantic City. WPG (299l.
p. m.-Virginia Folk Lore.
Richmond, WRVA (2eB.
CHAIN PROGRAMS
1880 p. m.--Goldman Band Con.
cert; New York, WEAF. WWJ.
s p. m.--MaxweiI House Coffee
Ensemble, New York. WIZ. WRC.
p. m.--Grand Opera, MAR.
Company @TIs ,v! New YORK. W yyg.Ar
MsR' wDAT' WOO. VITO. WRc.
DANCE PROGRAMS
2. m.-WBAI, Dance Orches.
ira. Baltimore. WBAL (2ls).
$3.50 p. m:--HaroId Leonard's
Waldorf Astoria Roof Orchestra.
New York. WIZ (456)
1880 p. n.--Silyer slipper Club
OrchsStTa. Atlantic City WPG
ii >. m.-Nsw Arlington Hotel
Orchestra, Hot Springs, Ark,
KTHS (a7S).
The Washington times., 1926-08-16
DANIEL COMES
To WRC Den

An old friend comes to the loud
sneakers of listeners of WRC this
evening-in a new role. John B.
Daniel, who has done so much 10
make many broadcasts from WIZ
enjoyable, has been assigned to the
staff Of WRC and enters upon his
duties today. taking the place OF
Edward B.. Husing, who has been
transferred to WIZ.
Listeners of the Washington radio
area will remember the Daniel an.
noIncements especially as they
have come to receivers in connec.
ton with the concerts Of the New
York philharmonic Orchestra--aIl
nouncements that have n e p q
much in the enjoyment OF the
music. Daniel comes to this den
Of radio lions with q host OF friends
already made who join The WASH
ington Times In welcoming MIN. !:
In going back to New York ana
WIZ, Edward B. Husing and MS
radio voice, that one can't forget.
isn't passing entirely out OF the
radius of WRC listeners. lie Will
be heard frequently. we hope, In
the programs that are TRANSMITTED
from WIZ to WRC during the COM
ing season. Young, enthusiastic
and with a fine radio presence, II
one can call 1t that, Husing has
made a number OF friends in Wash.
ington during the time he has been
here. all OF whom join us In wish
ing him the best o. luck!
"MARTHA" CELEBRATES
RETURN OF MAESTRO
The return OF Maestro cesare
Sodero to active direction Of WEAF
grand opera effort will be csle-
brated this evening with the pro-
auction of Martha One OF the
best little staples Of the operate
reuertoire. martha" comes to the
listeners of WRC at . this eve.
ning-and the wise ones vial have
the loud speaker wide open 50 that
the dear little lady viii aave no
trouble in getting into tbs living
room and filling it with ner tune
full music.
honey sort OF an opera--it II snis
one of FREDERICK Won FlutoW that
started out in life as a ballet built
about a quaint old custom of hiring
servants in the days Of good queen
Anne in a Sussex town OF England
It's lifting music caused 1t to ne
turned into a full-fledged opera, ana
an such it has been the medium OF
handing down 1.-THE Last Rose OF
Summer" to at least four genera
tons of sopranos.
The Last Rose" tune was only
about a thousand years old as
folk song when the original English
prinla donna of Martha tnterpo-
lated it in the opera. It was a
yagrant ballad that had no particii.
lar home. The song found nome
with Martha" and has been part
of Il ever since. Zielinska, Nadine,
Benedetto and Rollins Will carry
the solo and the many quartet bur.
dens of the piece this evening.
COFFEE SUBSIDY
TO DO 1T AGAIN
The hour subsidized by the coffee
industry from WIZ made such O
hit with WRC last week that it will
be featured again this evening. The
evening exercises for WRC will
open with the United States Navy
Band at the Capitol at o'clock and
will include an hour Of the Irving
Boernstein Washington Hotel Or.
chestra's music.
There will be a good dog talk
from WEAF at 6:45 by DR.. John
Lynn Leonard tor those who can
tune In. At 500 the Vessella Band
win perform for WPG in Atlantic
City and at 8 talk on Virginia
folk lore will come from WRVA.
Dancers win find good music by
tuning VIDAL at 0 o'clock,
The Washington times., 1926-08-16

"Gods-and Their Makers" will
be the subject OF a lecture by
Ross Humble. of Los Angeles, at
1926 st. N. W., at 8 p. m.
tonight.
The Washington times., 1926-08-16
.GrcOliH
Relieves
|HAYFEVER
| INSTANTLY

Thousands who in past years
have suffered from Hay Fever are
breaking UP all attacks this Sum-
mer with ERcoLIN. ERcoLIN
'neutraIizes all irritating pollen pro-
TENS. A single application cleans
out nose and eyes, stops burning
and itching Immediately. ERc0LIN
also protects against Hay Fever at.
tackS. Prescribed by physicians.
The Washington times., 1926-08-16
pb SIS.
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Rich, red blood clears the
skin, increases the appetite,
builds strength and stops
rheumatism.
Ycu can take S. S. S. with COM
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Remember S. S. s. Is made only
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-24

without thought on the drivers part.
so that one hand resting lightly on
the wheel Is enough for guidance: the
car should straightcn itself out auto.
matically after rounding corners.
Braking Performance Cited.
ITO determine the braking per
Torrance, actual braking tests should
be made during the demonstration.
Quick stops from high speeds should
he attempted under wet road condi.
lions. II possible. to ascertain freedom
from skidding. Inquiries about owner
experiences In the matter OF brake ad-
tustment and the number OF points to
adjust always should be made.
Safety, Of course, is largely q
question OF good brakes; frequently.
however, the ability to accelerate
quickly will avert an accident and so
this quality Is worth measuring. by
means Of a stop watch, II one can be
obtained Safety Is sensed az one
breezes along over the highways at
40 or so miles per hour. Can Il be
done with driver restfulness and a
feeling OF relaxation for occupants?
These are the high spots in esti
mating an automobiles usefulness and
value by Il prospective purchaser. The
matter OF reliability and economy can
lie ascertained easily by directing GER
tain inquiries to the automobile sales
men and even more important. ask
ing owners. The inquiries should deal
with gasoline mileage. tire mileage
and upkeep. AS for upkeep. the mod
ern standardized service enables a
prospective buyer to know even be.
fore he purchases his car. the inter
walls at which all the major repair
operations can be expected and the
cost"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-24

below the pre-war level, while the
average price of all other commodities
exceeds that level by "a per cent.
1T seems logical to believe that
without the volume of production per
United by time buying, automobile
prices would De nearly double their
preseH: scale. The automobile indus
try has become first in point of value
Of production among all manufacture
ing Industries in America. The buy
ing power created by its prosperity
has been Il stabiliZing factor in many
contributors lines.
More money is being kept in cir
culation, more capital is being turned
over, and more wealth produced under
the automobile stimulus today than
ever before in the history of the
world from any other single industry,
for as motor buying has increased,
so have all forms of invested wealth
increased.
During the last 10 years, savings
deposits have nearly trebled in vol
ume. in the number of individual &C
counts and III the amount of deposit
per capita; life insurance in force has
gained III greater proportion and build
ing and loan associations even more.
That the condition Of the large
financing companies is solid may be
Sauged from the fact that automobile
time payment paper is 80 $500 good.
according to the National Automobile
Chamber of Commerce. Average of
80 leading companies in this field give
losses Of less than is of l per cent
The motor car should be consider
ed 4 creator of wealth rather than
4 levy out of capital created by other
industries. Else, how could there be
such an increase in individual wealth
as is shown by the facts given above?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-24
NEW JERSEY WILL BUILD
80 MORE MILES OF ROAD
$S,OOO.OOO for Highways and
Bridges to Be Part of $4O,-
100000 Bond Issue.

New Jersey is planning the con-
struction of so additional miles of
hard-surfaced roads during the com.
ing Spring and Summer. acquisitions
for $S.000.00 to be expended on road
and bridge projects in the 1926 pro-
gram of the State Highway Commits
sion have been made, and the money
will be part of the S40,000.000 bond
issue approved by the voters Of that
State for road building.
State routes in New Jersey now In.
clude 845 miles. and more than half
this distance has been permanently
improved. Special funds also have
been set aside for maintenance OF the
highways built of macadam and gravel
to keep all arteries in the State in re-
pair. Because of it's situation between
the metropolitan districts of New York
and Philadelphia, New Jersey Is Civ.
ing it's attention to gateway projects"
at Jersey City. Newark and Elizabeth
in the northern part Of the State and
Camden in the southern section.