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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01
u. S..Soviet Trade
Drops 48 Per Cent
In Last 6 Months

For the six months ending June
80 last American trade with
Soviet Russia showed a turnover
of $33, 93a. 900, a decrease OF as per
cent from that for the same period
in 1925 the Russian information
bureau announced yesterday.
American exports to that country
We're $25, 1862 900, as compared with
$50 $40, 900 for the corresponding
six months last year, while imports
were $7.976,00O, as compared with
Sc. 169 900.
however," the report continued,
"do not include manganese ore,
estimated at about $4,000 900, and
furs estimated at $500, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01
Mussolini Takes
Over Sixth Office
In Fascist Cabinet
BY JOHN GuNTHER.

By Radio TO The star and Chicago Daily
News.
ROME. July With new
portfolio in his pocket as a sort
of birthday present from the King,
Premier Mussolini today tackled
his sixth cabinet job, offlcially in
augurating the work of the new
ministry of corporations. Most of
the ground work in preparation for
the functioning of this ministry
was accomplished at the last meet.
ing Of the Fascist grand council
For the present, the new min.
istry Is expected to devote itself
to two main problems of a serious
nature, without further spectacu-
lar revision of the organic laws of
4 the country. The first will be
stern effort to effect national econ
omies and thus stabilize the lire.
The second will be to adjust the
few remaining differences between
capital and labor.
Premier Musgolini will draw up
preliminary schemes for CONSOLE
dating the huge syndicate organ
ization into six divisions, super
vising. in turn, industry, agricul.
ture, commerce. sea transport, land
transport and internal navigation
Further legislation for controlling
banks also is expected to be sug-
gested.
Copyright, 1925 by Chicago Daily
News Col
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01

picture has been priced fan4lsspoar
session since 1882. and modern condsy
tons alone led to it's sale"
In peculiar contrast to the sale 'of
the Lady Davenport portrait yesterf
day was the sale yesterday OF AM
other Romney portrait-of John wes.
ley--which brought only gu:rseaH
It is asserted by the Duveensz thar
no purchaser is in sight for the Day.
export Romney, but that It probably
will be sold in America ~ rsaa n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01

his just. debts be paid out Of his estate
first. and the rest of his estate, the
Hermitage revert-to his adopted son.
Andrew Jackson. jr. This included
all real and personal property.
Requests OF his negro slaves were
enumerated, and priced mementoes
were left In the care of various of his
descendants and personal friends.
His home, the Hermitage, has been
preserved as he left It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01
FAMOUS PORTRAIT SOLD
TO MEET BRITISH TAXES
Sir William Bromley Davenport
Gets $2s1,3oo for Painting by
Rommey, Family Ffize.
By the Associated Press.

By NHB AbBJrIdIEU EIFtE.
LONDON, July 81 ---Heavy taxation
is blamed by Sir William Bromley
Davenport for the sale of the famous
Romney portrait of his great-grand.
mother, Lady Davenport, to Duyeen
Brothers for E5S000 1921 ,30OI.
THE utterly appalling character Of
modern taxation he said yesterday,
makes it quite impossible to live in
big houses under the old conditions,
and such sales are inevitable. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01
Fort Greene Sold Coz sS,7lt. !. !.

Fort Greene. historic military r8hAfsas
walton at Newport. r. L.. has been sold
by the War Department to thatarflu-
nicipe lity al it's appraised value ose
SIS, 74l. The reservation contains 20 1000
square feet and has been used as g.
public park since 1891. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01

Since then the building contractors,
the doctors and dentists, the butter
and egg" men and a number of others
have announced plans of getting to.
gether in buildings of their own.
Architects Adopt Plan.
But probably the most interesting
development of all may be expected
from the architects, who also have the
"get-together" bug. Leaders of the
movement believe that the architec.
tural craft should be represented by
something very exceptional In building
design, and the final plans probably
will be selected by competition among
the draughtsmen who plan to make
the structure their common home.
Most of the new buildings have been
planned in or near the neighborhood
of Wacker drive, the magnificent new
double decked boulevard skirting the
south bank of the Chicago River.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-01

New south Wales has just put in
effect a. workers compensation law
that provides for compulsory In
surance of employees by employers
against illness. accident and death.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-08

white house.
 Honey Lou's heart sang as she climbed into the front seat with Jack. They waited there in front of the great house until Angela had vanished within 1t.
 Then they started off through the midnight hush that wrapped the town.
 The wishing moon seemed to sail along with them, as they crossed street after street. Neither one of them spoke.
 But as the car turned into Arbor street, Honey Lou felt Jacks hand close over hers. He lifted it to the steering wheel, and held it there, warm and limp and quivering un- der his.
 So you didn't sneak off into the woods with Tim, after all, did you? And you didn't take any of those drinks they were passing around to- night, either, I noticed" he said quietly, not looking at her.
 Honey Lou shook her head and smiled to herself in the darkness.
 T never drtnk-anything intoxi- eating" she answered, that is, if l know it's intoxicating. How many times must I tell you that Jack Wallack? And why would l sneak
New Britain herald., 1926-10-08
Quicksands of Love
 Adele Garrison's New Phase of
 -Reueldtions Of q We

scious that l would obey the fla miliar court injunction as 10 the whole truth" if l added that "loathing" was the word which best expressed my reaction toward the cabaret dancer. Tt is rather that I do not care particularly for his type. He is rather piffling and in conse- was chiyalrous this morning"
 Mary Confirms Madge's Doubt.
 I made my tone lazily contemptu ous, with the appearance of trying 10 discover some creditable trait in the youth. Mary shrugged her shoul- ders with d Galiic little gesture I knew she had been practicing ever since she had seen a famous actress use 1t in one of the plays Philip Neritzen had decreed for part of her education.
 "Oh! I fancy he wouldn't be half bad egg if somebody scraped the conceit off him." she said in the atrocious slang these young modern affect. But he's nothing in my young life. Tell me, Auntie Madge. are you really going up to see that Mrs. Baker who fainted?"
 T really am. Mary" I said achieving a smile with difficulty. for she had switched the subject far too quickly 10 assure me of her abso- lute indifference to Jack Leslie's un- mistakable good looks and fascinat- ing ways.
 T don't believe I'd bother with her." she said, and something In her tone made me look at her closely.
 Why do you say that Nary" I asked.
 Because" she answered surpris- ingly," I don't believe she was really fainting. I think che was just sham ming"
 I started perceptibly at this con- firmation of my own suspicious.
 What makes you think so?" I asked quietly.
 Because I caught her 'peeking, as the children say, from underneath her lashes when she thought I'd turned my head" Mary answered. But you've got to slip It to the old girl at that. DO you know, ] believe she has been an actress at some time in her life" | Copyright, 1928. by Newspaper
 Feature Service, Inc.)
New Britain herald., 1926-10-08

The smartest fabric of the eve ming mode is unquestionably velvet. Alone or combined with brilliant metal hrocade, it makes the majori- Iy of the new evening wraps: for both formal and informal gowns it is the outstanding material Of the season, while as trimming It achieves new and we'll deserved distinction.
 I have used very supple chiffon velvet in lovely ruby shade for the evening frock sketched today. And because two fabrics are bit smarter than one. the drapery at tho sides is lined with gold metal cloth. The yoke portions, as well as a wide band at the hips in front. is of gold net lavishly embroidered in gold spangles and red beads.
 The back of this frock consists of crossed sections so draped as to fall in iahot effect on the sides. A bit of fullness is also apparent in tho bodice section in front, just be- low the arm hole. The V dccolletage and tight band at the hip-line in front are further evidences of the new season.
 The dominant feature Of this ruby velvet evening gown Is up- occasionally fhn back with its graceful crossed sections ending in jahot drapcries lined with gold cloth,
 Copyright. 1928 (EFS)
New Britain herald., 1926-10-08
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ly, "I saw them sneak away"
 She glanced sharply at Jack Wallack. as she said it. He did not look up from his bottle of olives,
 But. even from whero. she stood, Honey Lou could see the puzzled frown that darkened his lowered face.
 She stepped out into the circle Of light.
 Why. Angela" she said, you sent me with Tim to get some wood for the fire"
 Angela gave a violent start. She flushed as if a pink light had been turned on somewhere inside Of her.
 That's right, did" she stam- mered. T - I forgot all about it., though
 At that instant Tim Donegal himself walked into the f1relight from the other side of the little clearing. He was dragging an enor- nous dead bough behind him on the ground and his teeth and eyes flashed as he grinned broadly.
 There's a young tree for you" Angel" He flung it down at An gela's feet. That will burn for an hour. It's almost dry, too
New Britain herald., 1926-10-08
\ Story of 2 Girl of Today
 JOHNS CHANGE

I vas having all I could do 10 keep my feet upon the floor. I was afraid that John Meredith would in some way get his iron shoe en- tangled in something and we would both go down. But lie seemed to have the strength of two men. Slowly but surely he forged ahead, holding me safely in his arms. When he reached breathing space he turned and called to Jerry, who was a little way behind fighting frightened men like demon. Hathaway" he called, "bring my sister over here. My secretary and will care for her and Judy. You, then, can give all your care 10 Miss Riley
 was proud of John. He looked indeed what he had proclaimed him. self-a god-he lowered above the crouchipg men, and as they came near mo in their frenzied intent to get out, he felled them to the floor as calmly as though they were nine pins and then with one arm about me he would reach down and pull them up, cowed and ready to do his bidding.
 l did not know there were so many people in the restaurant. The room seemed damned I learned afterward that all those from the kitchen, as well as from the private dining room. had rushed in at the first explosion.
 Jerry and Johns secretary fought themselves up to where we were standing with the girls safely in their care. John pushed them in front of him, Make a flying wedge" he said. "and I will tackle anyone who tries to get within your guard"
 By a powerful exhibition of strength, John began pushing me ahead of him as rapidly as possible, but I noticed with great pride that he never jeopardized any other man or woman in his anxiety to get me out.
 Volumes of smoke from some- where began clouding the air. It seemed to me that fate was laugh ing at our flight. John found time to bend down to where my head was lying on his breast and say: Judy, darling, this is the most triumph ant moment of my life. I am carry ing, actually carrying to safety, just as any other man would, the woman I love. It makes no difference if l have crippled arm and foot. If my other arm and foot are strong enough to do the work And they will be, Judy, don't you be afraid"
 T am not afraid. John. I know If it be humanly possible for anyone
New Britain herald., 1926-10-08

But 1t is so, That is because. whether people want to or not, they think of ghosts the minute they sec anything white in the dark. Just why people should be afraid of khosts I don't know. There are no such things as ghosts, But people still believe in them, and ghosts are supposed to always be white. Why that is so l don't know either.
 Danny Meadow Mouse did some Of his travelling at night. The night after he had watched Longlegs the Heron fishing Danny travelled until long after dark, He was still keep ing close to the bank of the creek. or as close to il as he comfortably could. Every once in a while he had chance to see the water, or to see the muddy little covcs around the edge of it. II was in one Of these coves that Danny was startled. He peeped out of the grass and in the moonlight he saw ghost heron. Anyway. there was a heron and 1t vas all white Danny had never seen any such thing before IL looked like Longlegs the Great Blue Heron turned white. Danny stared with all his might; and while he stared two more hcrons stepped out from some rushes, and they too. were white,
 My stars" whispered Danny un- der his breath. "fs something wrong with my eyes It must he the way the moonlight falls on them. Yes cir. 1t must be the way the moon- light falls on them. They cant be
New Britain herald., 1926-10-08
Mary Voices suspicion About Mrs.
 Bakers Painting.

Mary Voices suspicion About Mrs.
 Bakers Painting.
 Pressing against my lips insistent- ly at Mary Harrison's question con- corning the identity of Jack Leslie, was an impassioned denunciation of the cabaret dancer, and a stern warning against him. But instinct as well as the knowledge of youthful feminine psychology gained from my years of high school teaching, kept back the derogatory words. That Dicky's niece was distinctly inter ested in the young man, because of his chivalry toward the fainting fourth floor lodger. l could see very plainly, and I knew that I must be wary indeed in any attempt to dis credit him.
 I'm sorry, Mary" l said at last, but l was so anxious to get the door closed that I didn't catch ex- actly what you said"
 She flashed a quick, mirthful glance at me, and l realized not for tho first time, that she was pos sessed of unusually keen percep- tions.
 If you were an ordinary person, Auntie Made. I should say that you were stalling for time" she said au- dsciously. But as it's you, I'll re- peat the question. Isn't that Jack Leslie as he introduced himself the one that Uncle Dicky calls the ca pering cockroach'
 Do You Approve of Him?"
 You are a very impertinent young woman" l said. and If you received your just deserts, l should smack you instead Of answering your ques- ton, But l believe you are right think he is the very man upon whom your Uncle Dicky bestowed that de- scription. But you mustn't let that prejudice you. Your uncle, as you may have guessed, is violent in his dislikes and picturesque in his vo- cabulary.'
 Mary looked at me shrewdly.
 Do you approve of him your self"' she asked.
 l hesitated, anxious to tell the truth, yet unwilling to rouse her de- fensive instincts by the denuncia- ton of the youth which l longed to utter.
 Tt is not exactly disapproval that I feel for him, Mary" I said, con-
New Britain herald., 1926-10-08

eyes. These birds were snowy white. Danny felt a funny feeling coming over him. Could they be alive? Per haps he really wasn't awake him. Those great white birds couldn't be real. No, sir, they couldn't be real.
 But just then one of them caught fish. and the way that fish disap- peared was very real indeed It gave Danny q most uncomfortable feel ing. It gave him the feeling that probably one Of those herons would Just as soon have him disappear that same way, and he had no desire to disappear that way. Then he heard the voice Of that heron. and he knew beyond doubt that that was a real heron. Hc looked a little closer. These herons were not quite so big as he thought they were They were biz, but they did not stand quite SO high as LongleEs the Great Blue Heron. Presently all three spread their wings and flew away. He could sec them n long way, even in the night, hncause they were so white When they had disappeared he be gan 10 wonder again if he really had seen them. He decided that he had seen enough for one night, SO he hunted for a place to go to sleep and soon was in drcamland
 Early tho next morning Peep the Least Sandriper came fitting along Danny called 10 him, By this time Danny and Peep were very good friends Danny told Peep about the ghost herons he had seen in the night. Peep chucklcd. II was soft little chuckle.
 "Thoy were real Danny" said he: "Thcy were just as real as am. Those fellows don't belong way up here. They belong down south. I guess they must have wandered up to soe the country. They belong to tho Heron family. but they are all white, and they arc called Egrcts."
 Well. I'm glad they're real, any way" said Danny. They gave me a creepy feeling. and I don't like creepy feelings in the night"
 Copyright, 1926, by T. ". Burgess)
 The next story; "A Home on Stills"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-08

"But we don't need any more wood"' Suzanne Clemens cried shrilly. We've got a nice hot bed of coals now. Angela. what on earth made you send Tim for more wood? You knew we didn't need any more"
 Angela's blush had faded and she was calm and cool and sweet once more.
 "Why, of course, we need more wood. Suzanne" she said gently, we'll have to build Up the fire to keep the mosquitoes away, as soon as we've taken the steaks off the grill.'
 She got up and turned to Honey Lou with her most angelic smile. She came close to her and spoke to her in voice so low that no one else could hear her words.
 T said that about you and Tim sneaking off alone. on purpose," she half whispered. T did it to make Jack jealous. You got the fdea, didn't you?"
 Honey Lou shook her head gravoly. T didn't" she answered bluntly. "Please don't do it again I think it's cheap and common to try to make man jealous"
 A wounded look came into An gela's dove gray eyes. I'm sorry you think I'm cheap, Honey Lou" she said. T was only trying to help you"
 Help me do what?" asked Hon. [ ey Lou, raising her eyebrows.
 Angela laughed nervously. You want Jack Walack to like YOU. don't you?" she asked, and Honey Lou did rot know what to answer.
 She was glad to get away from Angela second afterward, when Suzanne sang out that the steaks were ready at last.
 Jack Wallack came toward her with two wooden plates, loaded with food. Steak, fried potatoes, to- mato sandwiches, fruit salad, olives, pickles and jelly in clear ruby mounds.
 You don't expect me to eat half Of that. do you?" she asked gaily. What do you think I am?"
 You know what I think YOU are he began, when Angela came up from behind him, holding four mugs of steaming coffee by their thick handles
 Donegal and l are golng to sit with you two, if you're not too club by'' she said, looking from Jack to , Honey Lou.
 1 Ana alter supper, when the dishes were packed away in the cars and all the songs had been sung. and it was almost midnight, she and Done gal drove home with them, too,
 Honey Lou and I will sit in the rumble, and let you men smoke the pipe Of peace up in the front seat" she said to Jack.
 So Honey Lou, who would have loved to ride home alone with lack sat In the rumble seat with Angela while Jack and Donegal sat together up in front.
 Jack dropped Donegal at the Cres- sage Arms, first. Then he turned to- ward summit avenue, to take An gela home.
 Don't bother to do that, Jack" Angela called out to him, take Honey Lou home next. I don't mind the extra mile or so. It would be silly for you 10 go way out 10 Sum. mt street now, and then back again after you'd taken Honey Lou home. q
 There was no answer, The car turned its hood toward Summit ave. nue, and did not stop until 1t drew up in front of the big house that overshadowed the Wallack's smaller
New Britain herald., 1926-10-08
Face and neck cov- cred with eruption
 Resinol cleared it away

Brooklyn, \. T., Dec. 20: -"I think Resinol Soap and Rcsinol Ointment arc wcnderful-I was sufferer from skin trouble and I know what they did for me. l had only few pimpleS at first, but this infection soon spread until they covered my face and neck and made me look disgraceful. They irri- tated me so I could scarcely keep my fingers of them. Itried various treatments, but none gave more than temporary relief. A friend recommended Resinol and I bought a jar of ointment and a cake of soap. After the second application of each, the itching stopped and when I had used the Resinol prod ucts for five weeks, there was not trace of the trouble left" (signed) Arthur Smith, 489 Hudson Ave.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-08
Menus for tie Family
BY SISTER MARY

bfedk1aSL - Grdpe 1ulce, ready 10 serve cereal, thin cream, codfish hash, corn bread. milk, coffee.
 Luncheon Baked succotash, graham bread, peach bavarian cream, milk, tea.
 Dinner--Fried chicken country style. mashed potatoes, creamed cauliflower, stuffed pimento salad, whole wheat bread. pumpkin pie, milk. coffee.
 The ideal weight for a chicken to fry is about three pounds dressed. A lighter bird is better broiled in quarters while a heavier one must be cooked so long there's danger of dryness and hardness from frying. Disioint, roll in flour seasoned with salt and pepper and brown each piece quickly on all sides in hot butter and lard. Reduce heat, cover and cook slowly for fifty minutes.
 Baked Succotash
 One cup cooked green beans, 1 cup cooked lima beans, 1 cup cook ed corn cut from the cob, 1 table, spoon minced sweet pepper, l table- spoon butter, 1-2 cup milk, 1 egg, 1-2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, Is teaspoon vinegar.
 Combine vegetables. Beat egg we'll with milk, butter, salt, pepper and sugar. Add to vegetables. mix well and turn into well buttered baking dish. Bake thirty minutes in moderate oven.
 This is an unusually good way to use up leftover vegetables All green beans or all limas can be used. Leftover corn on the cob can be cut off and used. And during the win ter months canned vegetables may take the place of the fresh ones. Copyright, 1928, NEA Service, Incl
New Britain herald., 1926-10-08
Your Health How to Keep It.
 Causes of Illness
(BY DR. MORRIS FISHBEIN) (Editor Journal of the American Medical Assnciatio of Hygeia

Nb I lINs -iOINlklo 1911 (Editor Journal Of the American
 Medical Association of Hygeia
 the Health Magazine)
 With the gradual improvement in motion picture exhibition, audiences are likely to suffer but little from the eye fatigue that invariably ac- companied any extended session at the movies a decade ago.
 Recently, DTS. A. R. Irvine and NJ. F. Weymann of Los Angeles tested the amount Of fatigue and the ability 10 see after long exposures to motion pictures. It was found that more fatigue is evident after 45 minutes of reading current maga- zines than by viewing either black and white or colored motion pictures for an hour and a half.
 Colored Pictures
 Persons were able to look at col ored pictures with less fatigue than at black and white. On the other hand, those whose eyes became strained or who suffered fatigue IT Oiil illpllpi plStulcs NtiN lihNAy " suffer fatigue earlier with any other surt Of work given to their eyes.
 In some instances, persons whose eyes became greatly fatigued after reading for 45 minutes showed a lessened amount of fatigue after seeing the moving pictures. the change in the type of attention or work being sufficient apparently to bring about some rest to the vision.
 Agree on Effect
 Great specialists in eye diseases were agreed that the movies have no markedly injurious effect on either the accuracy of the vision or on the comfort of the eyes.
 It was important, however, that pictures be viewed at a proper dis tance and with suitable intervals Of dark and light.
 The fatigue of the eye concerns not only the retina, or nervous mechanism of the eye. but also the muscles Of accommodation. which are responsible for adjusting the eye to objects at varying distances or in different perspectives.