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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
By Hannah Wing


An invitation that's sure to be
~ popular with busy persons
these days Is the informal Come
over to breakfast Sunday morn
ing. won't your" It seems to be
the one time of the week when
there is likely to be leisure enough
to make the acceptance of an in
vitation a pleasure rather than q
duty.
HoweVer-and this Is most in-
portant don't make the invitation
too early. The kind Of people
who are likely to be asked for
Sunday morning breakfasts are
the very ones to whom sleeping
late on this one morning Of the
week is their right and privilege.
Entertaining at breakfast can be
particularly delightful, partly be-
cause a breakfast menu is easy to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
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portance to the patient as well
as the physician.
Eczema Is a term very loosely
used to cover a multitude OF
skin troubles. Most Of these are
simple varieties of inflammation
Of the skim
This condition is caused by
Irritation either from within or
without, and which win quickly
clear up when the irritant is re-
moved.
True eczema, however, may
defy suitable treatment for years.
This is because eczema requires
an external irritation as well as
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26

It's not 30 much where we are
as the direction in which we are
travelling that counts. No matter
what mistakes you may have
made. how grievously You may
have missed your way and slipped
onto the downward path. you can
today Il you viii. turn about face
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
OVERCOME BY REMORsE.

to become an unwed mother.
Your advice to her is sound
Seven years ago. / fonnds my
self in her position. / also con-
templated suicide. but hesitated
to add more wrong to that al
ready done.
IT went to the salvation Army.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
"StickIess" Syrup. Z

Before measuring syrup or me
lasses rinse the measuring cup
with boiling water. This keeps the
syrup from sticking to the cup
and insures an exact measure
ment.-KATHERI ALBAUGHs
25O8 TWentY-fourth st. ". Il.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26

her early life, the same grave
mistake Anxious" made, has
imbed from the depths and
found peace, joy and service in
true love.
Dear Miss Fairfax:
II was much interested in your
reply to Anxious, who is about
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
Odors Removed

To remove odors from pans in
which fish. onions, ETC.. have been
cooked, put into the pans or dishes
leftover coffee grounds All doors
WIN instantly disappear.-D w.
BROOKS, 1116 T st. N. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26

Cut in four Sizes small, me-
dunn. large and extra. large. A
medium size requires LIZ yards
of 36-inch material. Price 10c.
Send 1Oc In silver or stamps for each
of these patterns to THE WASHING
TON TIMES, Magazine Editor. Print
name and address plainly to insure
prompt delivery.
State number and size of pattern
desired.
Send 10 cents I'm coin or stampO for
our up-tO-date spring and summer. 1895,
Book of Fashions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
School Plans

ctECLUDED corners III parks.
~ even abandoned churchyards.
as wen as Fairgrounds and other
available open spaces. win besi
utilized this summer FOR the 1877
open-air classes that the London
County Council plans TO operate
at an expense Of about f5.000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26

prepare. easy to serve, and - the
legitimate place for some Of the
foods OF which everyone Ii fond;
that is, fruits; hot breads and,
yes, even bacon and eggs,
Let the making OF bacon and
eggs be an art. Nothing can be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26

lovely children. NY husband has
done all in his power to erase the
past and / can Faithfully say
that we are happy.
God knows we both regret our
missteps. NY heart goes out TO
any girl in like situation for
in most cases il Is not the girls
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26

They restored my confidence In
myself and showed the man in
the case hfs evil work. with the
result that we were married
several months before the Laby
was born.
I'VE went away and started
life afresh. Today. we have four
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26

fault entirely.
lido hope that Anxious has
taken your advice and gone to
the Salvation Army Tor it is
true that with them. you may be
down, but you are never our.
"a SYMPATI1IXER.
and begin, with all your might.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26

American styles are the result
1t what baseball followers would
call a double play: Hollywood to
Paris to New York. So assert
motion picture actresses after
visiting Paris and seeing styles
copied or adapted from American
filna.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26

upon It in q
vain effort to
get 1t under
uniform con-
troll but so far
With only
partial success.
One OF the
latest contribu-
tons co m e 8
fr om Africa
where the con-
dition is very
bad. Obserya
tions by DR..
H. C. Martin
Medical Jour
nal of South
Africa contain
practical sug-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
LET'S HAVE
THOSE HINTS

HOUSEWIVES who read The
Il washington Times are send
ing their pet schemes Tor tighten
ing their work. Read the ones
printed today and send yours to-
the Magazine Editor. The Times
win pay 81 Cor each hint published.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
10 Polish Silver

Take . quart Of sour milk and
heat it to boiling point; place silver
in milk and allow to stand Is min
utes, then wash and dry with
linen towel. The silver requires
no polishing MRS. r. CAHALL,
1773 Lanier Pr N w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
shoe Polish

when cleaning patent leather
shoes take white Of an egg and
rub II on them with q cloth. It,
win make them look like new
GLADYS L. BROWN. Laurel. Md.
T.. =. ID. No.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
WHEN DID IT
HAPPEN

/. When was Auber's opera,
FRA Diavolo," first produced?
3. when was the battle OF
Averysboro, n. c.?
8. When-was Champagne incor-S
porated with France?
Answers to Yesterdays Questions
/. The Muscovy Company, of
England, was organized in 1854.
Q. The Engagement, an agree
ment between Charles and the
scotch Commissioners, was made
December &c, 1647.
Is 8. The insurrection of the pep.
pie Of North Carolina against
Governor Tryon took place IN
It'll.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
WIN the Dead Sea Has No Fish

ERF are no fish in the famous in Palestine
count of its high content sa25 cent of its volume
No known fish is able to such salty water Likewise there
aren no n Great Salt Lake in Utah.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26

Monkeys as fashionable pets
have become so popular on the
Riviera that their price has ins
creased 10-fold within the last few
months
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
The Century Plant a MisnOmer

TT rs true generally believed that the century plant
every hundred years. It blooms much more
frequently sometimes between % and 80 years intervene
between blooms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
By Charles A. L. Reed,
M. ID.

Former PRESIDENT Of the American
Medical Association
VOU, like many others. may
u be the victim Of that trouble
some disease Of the skin known
80 eczema
Volumes have been written
New Britain herald., 1926-02-12
NAHUM SOKOLOW

CT and lecturer Sokolow soon added to himself the distinction of being q statesman. For years he appeared before the governments of Europe in behalf Of his people and his keen mind and intellect always gained him success. Perhaps his greatest services 10 Jewish people came in the period of the peace treaty at the close Of the World War. He was made chairman of the Jewish dele gation 10 the World Peace confer cnce in Versailles. He was most in tluential in obtaining consent of France, Japan, Italy and Belgium to the Balfour declaration. During these deliberations Sokolow was re- ceived by the rremicrs of the leading nations Of the world and by the late Pope. His charm and hrilliance made him the warmest friends among the statesmen of the world. His name will always hc closely associated with the great victory gained for the Zionist Ideal through the San Reno treaty.
 In addition to his literary and stateSmanship ability Nahum Sollo- low is known as a linguist. He speaks II languages and his contri.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-12

although making greater demands upon her vocal powers, was likewise well received. Miss Florence k. Tomassoni was her accompanist.
 Miss Tomassoni followed with three piano solos, choosing Chopin. She played them with huoucy and bril- lance.
 Henry c. schaufflcr. 'ccllist, fol- lowed with three solos in his nccus- toned consummate skill Theron w. Hart was his accompanist.
 Miss Josephine F. Tomassoni, mo22o-soprano. contributed three songs, doing them in highly ac- cOmplshcd manner.
 Miss Ruth Taylor pianist, closed the program with a Liszt finger Wrockcr and barring unlamiliarity with the peculiar idiosyncracies of the plano at her disposal gave good account Of herself.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-12

homage to harmony were well re- paid for their effort.
 Conditions for rendition of the program wcro not ideal but the singers and instrumcntalists did re- markedly well under the circum- stances,
 Tho concert opened with a sonata for violin and piano by Mozart, 1t being performed by J. George West crm.n, as the soloist and Charles A. Johnson as the accompanist. They arc among the youngest mem hcrs Of the Musical club. Young Wcstcrman handles the violin as if he were born to it, while Mr. John- son IS talented and energetic. They were highly complimentod upon their performance.
 Miss Mildred Anna Baloskl. so- prano, sang two fetching songs in Lithuanian, One, cradle song, was remarkably pleasing, while the other
New Britain herald., 1926-02-12
buttons will be found in the litera ture of all these languages.
Venice Consul Enjoys
 First Snow in Six Years

Boston, Feb. t2 P} - John r. Holler, this country's vice consul in Venice, may have seen a great deal of water, but he hadn't looked at snow for the last six years when he stepped ashore from the steam. CT President NanBuren yesterday and inspected a drift or two. Dr. r. H. Anderson had q longer ab- sence from home on his record, however, as he landed here after IS years of missionary work in China. The steamer. which ended her voyage forty-ciEht hours late, has completed her sixth voyage around the world
New Britain herald., 1926-02-12
GIVEN COUNSEL FEES

New York, Fob. 1c LP - Janet Bccchcr actress. was allowed sl,- 900 counsel fees In the separation suit brought by her husband, Dr. Richard II. Hoffman. neurologist. The award was made by the ap- pcllate division of the supreme court on appeal from the decision Of Supreme Court Justice Grain rec using the actress counsel fees.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-12
CROP EXPERT DIES

Washington, Feb, 12 R-Dr. Charles V. Piper, forage crop ex- pert of the department of agricul- ture, and nationally known for his interest in golf, died here last night. lIo has served ns chairman of the Greens section Of the United States Golf association.
 Dr. Piper was born in Victoria, B. C., 5S years ago.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-12
CONCERT PROGRAM
 IN SCHOOL PLEASES'
Musical Club Members Present Well Balanced Entertainment

Despite the cold weather and the snow banks the free concert at the Washington school last night, given by members of the New Britain Musical club under the auspices Of the Parents and Teachers associa- tion. was fairly well attended. Those who left their warm hrcsides to do
New Britain herald., 1926-02-12
MARRIED 4s YEARS

] Lieutenant Samuel Bamforth of the police department and Mrs Bamforth, Of South Burritt street, will celebrate the.r 42d wedding an niversary Sunday. Lieutenant Bam- forth has been a member of the po- lice force for s2 years.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-12
STORM TRAGEDIES
 ARE DISCOVERED
Patient Freezes to Death--Dead CaretaEeE's Body SnoVbound

North Reading, Mass, Feb. 12 tPN--The body of samuel Schwartz, q patient ot the North Reading state Sanatorum, who escaped at mid night Wednesday clad only in pa jamas, was found today in an un- used carbarn of the Eastern Massa- Chusntts Street railway here.
 Schwartz, a tuberculosis patient, left the hospital when the roads were piled high with drifts from Wednesdays snow storm. State troopers and Reading police search ed for him all yesterday and renew cd their efforts today. A gang of section mon of the Boston and Maine railroad found the frozen body. A hlanket which was missing after Schwartz disappeared was not found.
 Manchester, N. H.. Feb. 12 P- With q big tractor snowplow buck ing the snow drifted highway, q de- tall of police and county officials laborcd today to reach the house on Wellington road, in the northeastern part of this city. where the body of ,Charles Reynolds aged caretaker of .a farm was found yesterday. A ronng girl, who braved the drifts to sec why the aged man had not called or his mail. made the discovery.
 Last night Dr. James ]. Powers, medical referee and q detail of ro- jcc fought their way through the
 riftcd road to the house, where the
 ody lay The physician said death
 as due to natural causes ard the lan had been dead over @4 hours,
 he snow had driftcd more than 10 cct in some places.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-12
CHAMBERLAIN MAY NOT RUN

Councilman Rodman w. Cham .berlain Of the first ward may not be a candidate for reelection this year. but as yet he has not definitely decided what his course will be. His futios at the Stanley Works requires bis absence from the city often and
 hay make it difficult for him 10 at tend meetings, he said today.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-12
FAMOUS ZION LEADER
 ID VISIT NEW BRiTAIt,
Continued from First Pagc)

began to contribute to some of the leading papers and periodicals in Europe. and before he was S5 he was acknowledged to he one of the keenest minds on the continent. His books and articles were read by the leading statesmen of Europe for their vision and farsightcdness.
 Sokolow is one of the pioneers of Zionist thought and the main sup porter of Dr. Hertzel's theories for many years. He preached the idea of the Jewish homeland in the days when the idea was considered ridiC- ulous. Through his writings and lectures he aided greatly in convert ing the great masses of Jcwry 10 the idea Of rebuilding Palestine.
 In addition to his fame as a writ
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
TIDE OF LIFE EBBS
QUICKLY FROM BODY
OF PLANT WIZARD

SANTA ROSA, Cal, April TO-
The end of Luther Burbank's life span
is in sight. Tonight life was fast ebb,
ing away from California's beloved
plant WIZARD. 0s
A rapidly failing pulse told the
story of his losing fight for life-a
fight that has amazed noted physicians
called into consultation with DR.. Jos
eph Shaw. his personal physician, who
has been constant attendant during his
illness.
Quietly the 77-year-Old naturalist
made his last stand. Late today the
tide of battle seemed to turn definite
ly against him. BY his side his faith
full wife and his sister, Mrs. Emma
Bcezon, awaited the end.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
POLAR DIRIGIBLE
FLIES KORTHWARD
TOWARDS BRITAIN

LONDON, April 10.-"All Okay
Everything working we'll" This mes
sage was received tonight from Cap,
tain Amundsen's polar 'dirjgible Norge
as she plows her way through the
night skies over southern France fol
Pulham. Her present plans are ap'
parently to head for the bay of Biscay
and then follow the French coast until
she crosses the English channel. The
Norge is not expected at Pulham much
before midday tomorrow. This is her
first real trial trip.
A radio message received at the ali
ministry tonight from the Norge said
she was approaching Rochefort, where
she probably would land about mid
night. Rochefort is in the province Of
Puy de Dome. in south central France,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
EX-CABINET MEMBER
WEEKS STRICKEN

PASADENA. Cal. April To-
John W. Weeks, former secretary OF
war, who was forced TO resign his
cabinet portfolio on account Of III
health. was stricken with heart dis
ease In his hotel room here today and
thiq afternoon returned 10 Washing,
ton in q special ear over the Santa
Fc railroad. lie is accompanied by
several members Of his family.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
MARINE FACES
DRUNK CHARGE

e. san DIEGO, Cal. April 10
Drunkenness will be the sole charge
against Colonel Alexander Williams,
distinguished marine corps officer,
when he faces cour-martial board
here Monday, it was learned tonight
by International News Service.
Charges preferred against Colonel
Williams By General Smedley D. But
Ter consist of drunkenness only and
the sole proof sought by the prosecu-
ton viii be that Colonel Williams was
intoxicated, Captain Leo Hermle.
judge advocate of the ourt-martial
board, specially appointed by Secre-
tary Of the Navy Wilbur TO prosecute
the case, declared tonight.
Previously it had been understood
the charges would include inability
20. perform his duty and conduct un-
becoming an officer"
Captain Hcrmle also stated the pros
ecution of the high marine officer
would be based entirely on his alleged
conduct at the exclusive Hotel Del Cor
onado. san Diego. where he was said
10 have appeared following a cock
tai" dinner given in honor of General
Butler at the Williams home after
S'ptler's arrival in San Diego TO sue
coed the colonel as commander Of th'
marine base here. from Philadelphia,
where he had served hectic period
as director Of public safety,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
SINGH SNOW FALLS
IN NORTH OKLAHOMA

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla, April
1O.-NorthwesterB Oklahoma tonight
was covered with another late spring
snow. breaking all records while the
remainder of the state was drenched
by rainfall. Snowfall had exceeded
three inches in many counties aud
was continuing.
At TeXhoma. in the Panhandle
along the Texas border, the snow cx
ceeded a foot in depth.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
NEW CITY PARKING
ORDINANCE URGED

In an effort to relieve the eongested
condition Of downtown parking, the
San Antonio Auto League win at.
tempt to have adopted a city ordi'
nance specifying distance to be left
between cars. w. ]. Edgecomb, sec
retary.manager. announced Saturday
Two feet clearance in front and
rear is the suggestion made by the
league.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
MAN KILLED, s HURT
IN TRAIN SMASHUP
BY Universal service.

GARY, Ind. April 1O.-Two cleo
trio trains on the South Shore railroad
crashed headon near here late today.
One man was killed and six injured.
The wreckage caught fire.
The man who lost his life was riding
in one of the forward cars, as were
all those injured. He was so badly
burned that identification was not es-
tablished
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
TO REVIEW DIVISION.
VOLCANO ERUPTS
IN HAWAIIAN ISLES

HONOLULU. April 1O.-Mauna
Loa, the parent mountain Of Hilauea.
is in eruption. Down the same path
taken by the lava flow Of 1921 glow.
ing red streams uf lava we're flowing
tonight toward the Koua district.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
CONSUL APPOINTED
TO HOUSTON OFFICE

Seryando Barrera Guerra, Mexican
consul at San Antonio for the last
two years. will 90 to Houston 10 TAXI
charge Of the Mexican consulate there.
orders issued by the office Of th"
Mexican secretary Of foreign affairs
and received at the Mexican consul
ate here Saturday stated
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
CITY Welcomes R0tQrians
Sheiks Need
Date Books to
Keep EN- Straight

san Antonio "ielly.beans'
have gone the most popular girl
one better.
The Street Corner Ahmeds
have equipped themselves with
date" books.
And. an engagement is oh.
tanned in this manner:
want q date?"
"Then, fill out your applics'
ton"
The girl is supposed TO sign
her name and address by an
open date in the little book.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
REMODEL|NG
PROJECTS
EMBRACE
BLOCK
Houston Street Property
Development Assured
by Big Deals.

Development that embraces the cree
ton of a 100000 building and the
remodeling and undermining of practi-
cally an entire block is in store for
West Houston street in two separate
projects now under preparation.
Announcement Of the West Hous.
ton street improvement follows two
sales totaling $4,000 IN the potcn-
tial north of Houston street business
area, both Of which are to be fol-
lowed by developments.
The new 100000 building is as
sured in the report from well authenti-
Gated sources Of the negotiation for a
09-year lease of property on Houston
street between Navarro and St. Mary's
streets. Details of the building are
being withheld until final arrange
ments of the lease are made.
TO TEAR DOWN THEATER.
Definite announcement Of the re-
modelling and undermining Of West
Houston street property on the north
side between the river and Soledad
street, belonging to L. ]. Hart and ].
X. Beretta, and the st. Mary's Street
Improvement company, was made by
Mr.. Hart Saturday.
The undertaking involves the dis.
mantling of the old Pike theater, the
widening of the sidewalk and the COM
plete remodeling and renovating Of the
buildings to be made available for
stores and other commercial concerns.
The development, Mr.. Hart said. is
result of the construction of the
81, 100000 Lyle Theater, just east
across the river.
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS.
Announcement Of the amount 10 be
expended in the improvement will rot
be made until detailed plans are
drawn up.
Other large improvements are con-
templated for the locality, Mr.. Hart
said.
The real estate sales just CON-,
pleted are two Of a series of large
deals made within recent weeks in the
area Immediately north of Houston
street and between soledad and JET
ferson streets.
Purchase OF the old Mcclellan
Shacklett home on Convent street tor
S74,0O0 was made by Mrs. Mae
Mauermanu through the n. Il. White
Realty company. Mrs Mauermann
said the property was bought with
view to development. 1t fronts 1u6
feet on Convent street. 1J6 feet on
Prospect street, and 1S3 feet on Mae
tin street.
100000 DEAL.
L. II. Duncan, Oklahoma capitalist,
Saturday announced the purchase Of
J6.4 feet on Travis street between
Navarro and st. Mary's streets, Tor
100000, in a cash transaction. De-
yelopment OF the property by the a'i.
dition Of one or more stories 10 the
two-story building now occupying ",
is contemplated at once. he said
The property was bought frgw
Martin Wright and Tom ID. aud Jobp
A. Anthony. owners Of the Manbai.
tan cafe. Lying inst west ~ he
Citizens Garage aud Battery Shoir
222 East Travis street. the propeny
runs d,rough l65 Zee, to the sil,r
between Houston and Travis stresfs
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-11
Hundreds Gather to Learn
Proper Methods Of -.
Grating Trees.

"San Antonio and vicinity comprise
one of the greatest pecan growing cen
tiers in the world,p T. II. Ridgeway,
president of the Texas Pecan Growers
association. stated at a short course
on pecan culture held on the Edward
Cassins ranch Saturday. Il believe
that , pecan culture. successfully car,
ried out here, would mean much to
ward even greater community pros,
perity." he said, - So