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Evening star., 1926-11-02
SOCIETY
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tinental Hall, followed by a reception
at the Mayfiower Hotel. at 1O:5O
o'clock, the National League OF Amer
ican Pen Women yesterday evening
officially opened it's season of 1851.
The reception was in honor OF Mrs.
Ernest Thompson Seton. national
president, who has just returned from
four months travel in South Amerl-
ca, as a. member of the Field Mu-
scum expedition to that country. In
the receiving line with Mrs. Seton
were Mr.. Seton, who came on 70
Washington for the week end, ana M
Maurice Dumesnil, the artist.
The reception was given in the
palm garden of the Mayf1ower Hotel,
and a brilliant scene was presented as
the assembled guests paid their re-
spects to those in fine. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sinclair Lewis were centers of ain
mated groups throughout the evening,
and a number of persons prominent
in official and residential society In
Washington We're present.
A buffet supper was served, many
of the guests being seated at small
tables, scattered about the room, and
music and dancing added to the en-
joyment of the occasion.
Mrs. Seton is leaving Washington
today for Philadelphia, where she will
lecture on India tomorrow evening
before the Geographical Society of
Philadelphia. She will be the guest
of honor at a dinner given by Miss
Laura Bell, who has asked a dis
tinguished company to meet Mrs.
Seton.
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Mrs. Wiley Hostess to
Twentieth Century Club.

Mrs. Harvey w. Wiley entertained
the international outlook section of
the Twentieth Century Club yester-
day at her residence on Ashmead
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place. The guests Of honor were DR..
and Mrs. r. r. Kuczymski. Dr.
Kuczymski gave a talk on The
United States of Europe" Assist
ing Mrs. Wiley in the dining room
were Miss Agnes Miller. Mrs. Guy
johnson, Mrs. Francis Walker, Mrs.
Anson Tracy, Mrs. L. S. Harter MRS.
r. c. Howard and Mrs. w. w. Hus-
band.
DR.. and Mrs. Charles S. White
have returned from New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W Hodges are
passing a few days at the Willard,
where they arrived yesterday morn
ing from their home in Denver. They
later entertained informally at lunch
con at the Willard. Mr.. Hodges Is
treasurer IF the Republican national
committee.
DR.. A. McFaul McMaster of 1900
Connecticut avenue has returned
where he was joined by Mrs. Nc
Master, who has spent two months
studying factory conditions for wom-
ZEN in New York.
Mrs. McMaster has just completed
her book. Ruff Edges" which is dedi'
Gated to gentlewomen who are OBJ
liged to make a living for themselves.
The second of "a series of card
parties to be given for the benefit
of Mount Carmel. 200 T street north
east, will be held tomorrow at $3.50
o'clock.
Among the patrons and patronesses
for the recital for the benefit Of the
Episcopal Church Home, Saturday
evening at $50 o'clock at Gunston
Hall, when the artists will be Minna
Niemann, pianist, and Arthur Deering,
reader, are the Bishop of Washing
ton. the Right Rev. James E. Free
man, and Mrs. Freeman. Gen. and
Mrs. Abbot, DR.. and Mrs. 2. B.
Phillips, Judge and Mrs. Parker, DIR.
and Mrs. Stands, DR.. and Mrs. Sin
clair Bowen, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Fairfax, Mr.. and Mrs. Fulton Lewis,
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12'!5.oo

MOSTLY all of these are
1v4 Paris replicas duplicat-
ing the successes of Worth,
Paquin, Molyneux, Drecoll,
Patou and Vionnet. Pile
fabrics, suede-like finishes
and broadtail cloth. Stunning
stole collars to the hemline
of black and kit fox. Shawl
collars of pointed fox, plati-
mum lynx and mink squirrel:
Mushroom and muff1er collars
of beaver, squirrel, fitch.
Collar, cuffs and borders OF
black fox.
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Federal Civilian
Personnel Drops
Below 10000 Here

For the first time since the war
the civilian personnel of the Gov
ernment in the District Of Columbia
has dropped below the 10000 mark.
The total Of employees IN the Fed.
eral service on September 80, the
Civil Service Commission an
nounced today, was $3.50, against
60,270 at the end of August. The
decrease came in reductions in
practically every executive de-
partment, the Treasury leading the
list with a net loss during Septem.
ber Of 119 employees.
September saw 845 additions to
the Government civilian personnel
and 1896 separations, a net loss
of 421.
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Medical Corps Officer Dead.

The War Department is informed
that Maj. Alva D. S. Mccoy, Medical
Corps. stationed at Fort Bliss. Tex.
died at Ell Paso last Friday. He was
from New York. and entered the
Army as a Medical Reserve officer in
War, and was appointed major in the
Medical Corps of the Regular Army in
July, 1920.
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CIVIL SERVICE VACANCIES.
Commission Announces Tests tt
Fill Various Government Posts.

The United States Civil Service Com
mission has announced open competi-
tive examinations to fill vacancies in
the following positions:
Minor laboratory apprentice, Bureau
of Standards. Department of Com
merce. and other branches of the de-
partmental service, at 5000 a year.
Associate metallurgist at $4,000 a
year, assistant metallurgist at $2.4O0
a year. Bureau of Mines, Department
of Commerce. for dut, in Washington,
d. c., or in the field.
Chief plant engineer, Quartermaster
Corps. Fort Mills. Philippine Islands,
at $4,000 a year and quarters.
Assistant eduoationist School legis-
lation), Bureau of Education, Depart
ment of the Interior, at So, 400 year.
Elevator conductor. departmental
service, at 5000 a year. This examina-
ton is open TO men only.
Full information and application
blanks may be obtained from the office
of the Civil Service Commission, 1924
F street northwest.
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Retire After 80 Years.

Technical Sergt John II. Keating,
detached enlisted mems list. at head
quarters, district of Washington, and
Master Sergt. Henry kunZmann,
Coast Artillery Corps. at Fort Monroe.
Va. have been placed on the retired
list. on their own applications, each
having served more than 80 years in
the Army.
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LABOR BACKS CITIZENS.
Support of Membership Drive In
dorsed at Meeting.

Endorsement of the membership
drive Of the Federation of Citizens
Associations was voted last night py
the Centras Labor Union at its meet
ing in Musicians Hall, 1905 E street,
following an appeal by Fred ).
Walker, member of the committee IN
charge Of the drive.
Members of the union In atteTius ~
ance were urged to lay the Ineii.S -.
tho citizens' associations before their
locals at their earliest opportunities.
Clarence Cooper presided.
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Mr.. and Mrs. William Charming John.
son, Maj and Mrs. Calvin Bruce Mat.
thews. Comdr. and Mrs. Lee Warren,
Miss Gildersleeve. Miss Mary Kerr,
Mrs. James Huntington Turner and
| Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Mason.
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a GROUP of elaborately
"A furred coats, some with
a deep shawl collar of sump-
tuous fur, others that use
generous mushroom collars,
all with deep cuffs of fur to
match. Platinum, n a tur !
Azurea, black and kit fox.
Skunk, beaver. natural squir-
rel and mole in the trimming
range and gorgeous fabrics
from which to make your
choice -Kashrnir Patina,
Rouvelaine, Pointerra and
Broadcloth.
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ENGLAND FOR
]. s. FARLEY
A International News service

i LONDON. Feb. Reports that
President Coolidge may summon 4
disarmament conference. iiadepend-
emf Of the League conference, were
received here today. and official
circles were openly friendly TO such
a suggestion.
The welcome given this sugges-
ton was so warm that i'll diplo-
matte circles 1t was limited tnat per-
haps the reports might have been
strengthened by Britain ill the
way OF q little kite-flying.
The foreign office stated that
Great Britain is committed tn par
ticipation in any effective disaT1na-
ment conference, but stated that
the present program contemplate
the organization of a LeaSuL con-
ference, which Great Britain Is sup
porting completely.
British officials feel thai COM
pIete abandonment OF a League con-
ference should not be permitted, as
1t would mean blow at the pres
tige of the League.
It has always been the official
view in Great Britain that chances
Of success would be brightest Tor
disarmament conference Irder tho
auspices Of the United States.
The Washington times., 1926-02-04

Countless girls and women now
know how foolish and needless 1t is
to purge and "physic themselves
to avoid sick headache, dizziness,
sour. gassy stomach.
They have found that DIR. Card
wells Syrup Pepsin helps to esta,-
lish natural bowel '.regularity"
even for those heretofore chron-
ically constipated DIR. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin not only causes q
gentle, easy bowel movement but,
best Of all, It never gripes, sickens
or upsets the most delicate girl or
woman. Besides, it is absolutely
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The Washington times., 1926-02-04

"For about a year have been
troubled with my stomach. used
all sorts of remedies without get
ting any relief. Finally my brother
induced me to try Todd,s Tonic,
telling me how much better he felt
since using it. After taking four
bottles, / am no longer troubled
with my stomach. I sleep very wstl
now and have gained three pounds
in weight. / now have a fine
complexion and good appetite,
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CHRONIC STOMACH AILMENI
QUICKLY RELIEVED; GAINS IN WEIGHT
Mr. Joe Findley, Washington, D. c.. After Long Suf-
fering, Says He Feels In Duty Bound to Recommend
Todds Tonic to All Sufferers.

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Peoples Drug Store No. H. 7th &
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White, the Todd's Tonic represen-
tative. will be glad to explain the
merits of this remarkable remedy.
Todd's Tonic is on sale at all
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SURPLUS FREIGHT CARS
TAKE DROP FOR WEEK

Class railroads on January %
had 264,7s1 surplus ferightss cars
available for service. "a decrease OF
45.175 from the number reported
the week before. according to car
riers today
There were 1926 surplus coal
cars, 126.76S box cars, II. 728 STOCK
cars and 10.9S3 refrigerator cal
available on the same date
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ROTARY CLUB ELECTS
THREE NEW MEMBERS

Three new members were elected
to the Rotary Club at the business
meeting after its weekly luncheon
al the New Willard Hotel yester lay.
They are Frederick Guthrie, radio
commercial service: III. III. Kidwell,
ice. and Arthur d. Marks. news
paper.
Nine. fIenriette Coquelet enter
tanned with several new songs.
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Chop Ice to Swim

WARSAW, Feb with the
temperature only four above zero,
and with the course chopped out
OF the ice. three men and three
women participated in a 5O-yard
swimming race in the Vistula.
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had admitted spanking school child
Ri, with light rubber hose.
The meeting was called by the
hoard az education to determine the
senfiment Of the parents on the
ssahiect 81 corporal punishment TOR
unruly pupils.
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Need
a Mild Laxative
Not a @Physic'

4 cross. feverish. bilious, sick child
gladly takes 1t.
Buy large 60.cent bottle az any
store that sells medicine and JUST
see for yourself.
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PARENTS GIVE ovATloN
TO SPANKING TEACHER

ELMONT. n. X. Feb. "a gath.
ering Of parents ii q public school
gave an ovation To Miss Pearl Burt,
principal q 3 school here, after she
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New Britain herald., 1926-10-16

Macy the national Girl Scout Lead CTS Camp which she attended during ;he summer. Miss Estclle James and Miss Miriam Sanderson also attended the troop management course at tho same time. Mrs. L. A. Spra gue commissioner. was present and showed many pictures taken at the world camp, also held at Camp Edith Macy. Girl Scout Good Cheer Week October 23 to 30 was suggested 10 the leaders and it is hoped several troops will carry out a few of the following suggestions:
 Saturday, October 22rd. Mothers Vacation Day. Girl Scouts purchase and cook meal, also assume many of household duties. Sunday Girl Scout Sunday. Girl Scouts attend church in uniform. Monday, Good Cheer Day. Girls in late afternoon visit hospitals. old peoples homes, etc. and give programs of entertain ment. Tuesday. Health Day. Girl Ssouts stand for healthy living. We'd nesday. Music Day. Scouts can use musical attainments 10 spread cheer. Thursday, Mothers Outing Day: girls may entertain mother, proving she is good comrade. Friday. Gift Day. Girl Scout will present shut ins day nursery or other institu- tions with thoughtful gifts. Saturday, October 30th, Daddys Day: Girl Scouts should arrange for an after noon's companionship with their fathers.
 X few Of the Drum Corps have been asked by the c. A. R. Auxiliary to assist in making next Sunday a happy day for tho veterans at their home in Groton. The girls will be in charge of Mrs. M. II. Gibney.
 Troop 9, Miss Ruth Perkins, cap tain, held a supper for all troop members at the Elihu Burritt Junior High school. A delightful time was
New Britain herald., 1926-10-16
TORGETS EASILY. TOO

Albert Sarraut, minister of the interior, learned English in four months, but he has completely forgotten it in four years. M. Sarraut while at the Washington naval con- ference managed to take, sven on his busiest days,-a few hours to study the English lan- suage. Toward the end of the conference in 1922. he not only did not need an interpreter. but ne was able to address the committees of the conference in English grammatically per feet, even if heavily tinged with the French accent.
 In receiving Hilton |. Brown, editor of the Indianapolis News last Sunday NJ. Sarraut emphatically assured him of most cordial welcome by France to the American lcgon- naires if they visit this country next year. The assurance had to be given in French. NJ Sar- raut rather mournfully admitted to Mir. Brown that his English had vanished
 T remember enough of it, however" said M. Sarraut in English, Ito wish the American Legion most successful convention in Phil adelphia,"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-16
PRINCE AGAIN IS BUSY

The Prince of Wales has plunged into off cial engagements upon his return from his outing in Scotland. Today he will attend the unvcling by the Duke of Connaught of the Guards Memorial on the Horse Guards parade On Monday he will attend the Canada club dinner to welcome Lord Byng, the retiring governor general, back from Canada. On Tuesday he will unveil monument in West minister Abbey erected by the Imperial War Graves commission in memory of the men who fell in the war. Then he will attend dinner to officers of the Royal Naval reserve on Friday. He will go to Paris and enjoy rest for the last few days of October.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-16
BERLIN
Traditions of kultur Are Not Being Lived Up to in Germany Now.

Berlin, Oct. l6-Indications that the tradi- tions of kultur are not being maintained under the republic are seen in the fact that cities and states this season have been forced to sub sidize municipal and state operas and thea ters to the extent of approximately S1O,o0O. coo.
 Berlin alone spends about s1.000, 900 a sea. son to disseminate kultur from the stagc Cologne spends $5oo,o ooo; Duessedorf $4So.- GOO; Dresden and Munich $415.0O0 each. Di- rectors of the Frankfort opera say they can not. pay expenses beyond Christmas time be cause the city council just recently Topped off S1o0,ooO from the S40o,O00 operatc budget Charges that the large deficits are caused by inefficient management and too high-priced directors are heard in a number of cities. Civic operas were subsidized under the mon- archy. but not in all cases to the extent they are today.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-16
REVENGE IS SWEET

You were the chief of the German prison camp back of Saint Quentin during the war;" asked Jean Sevellier, a French chauffeur, when his fare descended in front of the Monte Carlo Casino. n ...-.
 'T was the commandant," replied the portly German, who had journeyed from Nice to try his luck at roulette.
 We'll then take that" shouted the Frenchman, landing a punch on the others nose knocking him into the gutter
 At the police station, Sevelier told the off cials that he was willing 10 go to jail for a year if necessary. since he had kept his VOW to re- pay some of the crueltes he said he had en- dured during his days as prisoner of war. The German officer refused to make a com- plaint and Sevellier released, after the desk officer advised him to read the speech of friendship delivered by Foreign Minister Briand at Geneva, upon the occasion of Ger many's entrance into the league.
 T prefer Poincare's speech at Bar-le-Duc," said Sevelier, referring to the premer's state ment that Germany's guilt could not be forgotten.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-16
DOINCS IN FOREIGN CAPITALS
Learned English in Four Months and Then He Forgot It in Four Years.

PariS Oct, 16-Yeilow bantam corn on the cob and the Queen of Rumania are friends of old standing. This is of the reasons why the queen is said to have been looking for ward to her visit to the United States.
 Marie made her first acquaintance with the sueculent and distinctivcly American dish years ago when. as a guest at the home of an American diplomat in England she engaged in her first truly American meal-with corn on the cob. The corn had been sent from the United States.
 When the queen returned to Rumania she was surprised 10 find that sweet corn grew in s1me districts of her own country. It was known there, however. only as food for the pigs. Marie has been able from time to time 10 obtain some luscious ears for the royal table Now she is anxious again to try the American brand and to eat it in the manner it was grown 10 be eatcn-on the cob.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-16

, e What is the difference be, tween winter and spring wheat?
 A. Winter wheat has kernels softer and more starchy than the kernels of spring wheat, which arc harder and richer in gluten.
 Q. What were the names of the two ships turned over to Turkey hy the Germans in the World War?
 A. "Goeben" and "Broslau."
 Q. What is Jack Dempsey's req name?
 A. William Harrison Dempsey.
 Q. Who was Mary Pickford's first husband? A. Owen Moore.
 Q. What Is the correct pronun- ciation of "respite"?
 A. Res-pit, with the accent on the first syllable.
 Q. Where E Tierra del Fuego?
 A. It is group of islands at the southern extremity of South Ameri- ca belonging in part to Chile and in part to Argentina.
 
 mental walking record flor the United States?
 A. John Ennis. He started with plunge in the surf at Coney Island. New York on May 23rd and arrived at the Cliff Hotel, San Francisco, August a. 1910, and took a plunge in the surf. He walked the distance in so days and hours covering 4,000 miles, beating E. P. Weston $ time by 25 days. Ennis, like Weston, did not walk on Sundays.
 Q. What is the oldest city in the world?
 A. Damascus Is supposed to hold this distinction. Its foundation is by Josephus to Uz. the son of Aram. The city was the seat of kingdom at the me of the Hebrew monarchy.
 Q. How high is Pike's Peak?
 A. 14,10S feet.
 Q. Are the sun and moon eclipsed every year?
 A. There are always at least two eclipses of the sun every year, and there may be as many as five. There are years, however, in which there is no eclipse of the moon.
 Q. What was the property loss In the great fire at Chicago in 1871? A. About $165,o0o,00o.
 Q. What is the meaning of 'Dulce ct decorum est pro patria nori"?
 A. The translation Is: It is sweet and glorious to die for ones 
 Q. Who were the Druids?
 A. They were fraternitics Of priests who ruled over the Celtic in labitants of ancient Gaul, Britain md Ireland. Caesar gives the follow ng descriptions of the Druids; "They lttend divine worship, perform pub ic and private sacrifices and ex- pound matters of religion"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-16
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue Washington. D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions vii receive q personal reply. un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are Editor.
 Q. Is H. G. Wells, the novelist, an American or an Englishman?
 A. He is an Englishman.
 Q. Where is the highest water falls in the world? t~
 A. Grand Falls. Labrador, 2,000 feet; Southerland, New Zealand, 1904 feet and Ribbon Falls, Yose- mite Park, California.
 Q. How many times was Luis Firpo knocked down by Dempsey in the first round of their fight?
 ~A' T 1T bO NfiS iOOiN Nu StNtH tllllGS in the first round before he knocked Dempsey out of the ring.
 c. Does minor residing In the United States acquire American citizenship when his father is natur- alized?
 A. Yes. .. Q. What is meant by "psycho- logical moment? A. The right time or moment to do a given thing. usually determined by judgment or common sense.
 Q. What Is the meaning of the names Edgar and Morton? A. Edgar means defender" and Morton means ''unsatisfied."
 Q. What is the value of a largo copper cent dated 1S10 and 1887?
 A. They are worth from 10 to 25 cents and from l to 20 cents re- spectiyely.
 c. Is t unlawful to make jewell " out Of United States coins?
 A. No. provided the money Is not returned to circulation.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-16
EIHST QIARREL AT St

Twin brothers S4 years old nearly quarreled for the first time in their lives at their birth- day party because an inquisitive reporter wanted 10 know which was the elder.
 Albert is the baby" said John Schack T was born Is minutes earlier
 Let's forget it." pouted Albert. "Whensyer he wants to make me angry he calls me baby He's right m way, but from the time we were born I've always had to push him along
 Though both are married and have mar rted daughters, they virtually have gone through life together. Both retired from business about 12 years ago and now they spend their time taking long walks, playing Skat or reading.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-16
CITY 1000 YEARS OLD

The 1000 year old city of Rothenburg. Bavaria, renowned in history for its burgo- master who nearly 800 years ago saved the city from being plundered by invaders by draining three-quart mug of wine in one draught, is in danger of losing rows of it's old and picturesque houses. Modern automobile traffic rattling over the cobble stoned narrow streets Is doing what thes burgomaster pre- vented battering rams from accomplishing long ago. Several landmarks already have caved in because the foundations were shaken to pieces, plans are being taken to preserve others
 Burgomastor Nush in 1631 drained the mug on bet with the invading General Johann von lilly, who was so amazed by the feat that he rescinded his order to sack the town.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-16
LONDON.
Son of Hing Hedjaz is Fast Be- coming Westernized in Good Old London.

London. Oct. 16-Even the Emir Feisal, the sheik of sheiks son of the King of Hedjaz, has become westerniZed.
 In spite of the fact that the Emir Feisa still wears turban and the glorious robes and iTory-handled swords of-the Arabian desert he insists eating his meals in the regular din- ing room of the Hyde Park hotel. where he can watch gay crowds doing the Charleston
 The attendants of the Arab potentate have done everything in their power to keep their charge aloof from ordinary mankind. They in- sisted on having his servants quartered on different floor from that occupied by the prince, and also arranged private dining room in his imperial hishness' suite. But he baked and insisted on eating where he could see the merry thronC