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Evening star., 1926-09-13
Peach Pits.

During the Great War unexpected
demands were made upon science, and
one of the greatest of them was to
find good filters. not for water, but
for gas masks. Many substances
were tried and many lives were lost
experimenting with unsuitable sub
stances. Finally we saw signs in the
streets asking us to deposit peach
pits in receptacles provided for that
purpose. 1t has been found that
peach pits. when ground up, pro-
vided the best possible gas abSorbers.
And this was the more remarkable
because peach pits themseles contain
a substance that. in a gaseous state,
is especially deadly-prussic acid.
Now what do you know about that?
Answers to Saturdays Questions.
/. A chemical solution is a liquid
containing an admiXture of some solid
that has dissolved; that is. mingled its
minute particles with the original
liquid.
=. A precipitate is solid that has
come out of solution and settled at the
bottom of the liquid.
3. A colloid is a suspension of mat
ter in liquid that still never precipi-
tates and partakeS of some of the
properties both of liquids and solids.
All living things are colloids.
4. A suspension is mere floating
of particles of solid in liquid, without
actual dissolving. Muddy water is a
suspension.
5. An intimate mixture is the care.
full stirring together of substances SO
that they have much physical contact
without undergoing chemical combi-
nation.
6. A supersaturation is the absorp-
ton of solid by liquid beyond the
normal saturation point. Increase of
temperature at the time of dissolving
often permits supersa turation.
Copyright. 1926)
Evening star., 1926-09-13
Facial Massage.

| am not sure how much faith l
have in scientific massage. But L
have this much-I never advise any
of my readers to try it until they
have learned little bit about it. After
all. the principles are simple enough.
think the most important thing is
to use u good cold cream. II your
face is rather full, and if YOU have
no really important wrinkles use
cleansing cream Make it up yourself
using the formula in the Beauty
pamphlet. But if you are thin faced
or with wrinkles, use nourishinS
cream-that formula, too, is in the
pamphlet.
Massage motions usually are across
the wrinkles and almost always up
ward and outward. so as to lift the
sagging muscles. The tips of the four
fingers of each hand are used. some
Evening star., 1926-09-13
Special Baked AppleS.

Take nice. large, juicy apples, wash
we'll and core them, fill each piece
that you have cored with brown
sugar, cinnamon and raisins and put
a Glove in each apple. Lay them in
a deep dish, pour a cupful of water
in the dish and put little sugar on
top of each apple. When we'll done
the apples will be broken. Then re-
move them carefully to the dish they
are to be served in and pour the
sirup over them. They should be
eaten cold. If you wish them extra
nice. glaze them with the beaten
whites of three eggs and one-half
cupful of pulverized sugar and serve
with whipped cream. After the
apples are glazed you must return
them to the oven for a few minutes.
Evening star., 1926-09-13

and had really done a little thinking,
he might have suspected that the
blacknesS of that water had something
to do with that queer fellow he had
been watching. There had been one
of those queer fellows in that pool
which had turned black. and there
was one here hidden somewhere be-
meath this blackness. But Reddy
didn't think of this. He couldn't think
of anything but the mystery of that
black cloud in the water. He even
forgot that he didn't know what made
the splash that frightened him.
Where does that come FROM" he
demanded, looking up at Graywing.
Where does what come from?' in
quired Graywing, pretending that he
didn't understand.
THAT black water" said Reddy.
ooh, that comes from the ink maker
Didn't you know that" inquired Gray
wing.
1.-The ink maker. Who is the ink
maker?" asked Reddy, looking very
much puzzled.
"You ought to know him by this
time" said Graywing.
why ought I to know him." de-
manded Reddy rather sharply.
Because you've been looking at
him long enough to know him. re-
torted GrayWing.
Reddy stared all about in the most
puzzled way.
II don't see any ink MAKER he
said.
"Of course you don't" retorted
Graywing. Hes hidden under his
own ink"
Then Reddy suspected the truth.
"D-do-do you mean to say that that
queer fellow who swims backward
made the water turn black?" he in
quired.
I'm glad you've walked up
chuckled Graywing. THAT is exactly
what I mean. He is the ink maker.
He Is a Squid.'
But what does he make that ink
for?" Reddy inquired
"To hide himself under, stupid"' re-
torted Graywing, and took to his
wings.
Evening star., 1926-09-13
SUB ROSA
BY MIMI.
BY MIMI.
Emerson and Ruth.

Emerson is the most chivalrouS soul
! in the world. He's so considerate. and
gallant that he is continually telling
white lies-in order to shield Ruth
from the worlds criticism.
Ruth. you see. has one of the
worlds worst dispositions. She's one
of those girls who was born with a
whine in her voice and scowl be-
tween her eyes.
At least he does his best to keep
it from his friends and neighbors. For
instance, he had a date with her one
night and on his way over to her
house he dropped into see his chum,
Bob.
Bob was entertaining a crowd of
young people and was particularly
anxious that Emerson should stay and
mix special fruit punch for which
the latter was famous.
Call Ruth up and ask her to run
over while you mix the punch" he
urged. ''Or. I'll drop around and get
her myself"
SO Emerson stepped : to the phone
in the living room and called his lady
fair. What she said when she heard
his proposition was far from charm
ing.
She couldn't see why he couldn t
come and call for her. That was a
fine way to treat a girl. Hadn't he
any more respect for her. etc, etc.
Emerson hung up the receiver with
sign and a flush. He explained in
his nice, easy way to the crowd. that
Ruth wanted him to come over for
her. He'd be right back. She had
something special to say to him on
the way over, etc, etc. He left,
smiling his usually easy smile.
And when he was gone, the entire
party blew up, telling each other
what they thought of Ruth. For not
one of them there had been deceived
in the slightest degree.
They all knew Ruth. Not all Emer-
sons deceptions and excuses could
cover the fact of her shrewish nature.
They admired him for trying to
shield her, but they pitied him, too.
For she was not worth shielding.
And poor Emerson struggled on,
confident that only he knew how dis
agreeable Ruth could be--hoping that
some day she would change and then
there would be no more need Of his
constant deception.
Emerson and his kind make a big
mistake, for in trying to hide the
faults of their sweethearts from the
eyes of the world they are uncon-
sciously binding themselves to the
true state of things.
They do the girls no real good
every one knows the true state of
things-and they do themselves in
finite harm by not facing the truth.
Emerson has prattled so long to his
friends about Ruth's sweetness of
disposition that he's almost come to
believe in it himself, in spite of the
scenes he has with her continually.
He's play-acted so long he's con-
vincing himself of the truth of what
he says.
People like Emerson should wake
up and stop kidding themselves.
They should realize that no amount
of lies will conceal an ugly disposition.
Mimi will be glad to answer your
love questions. Just enclose a
stamped, addressed envelope for a
personal reply.
tCopyriEht. 1920
Evening star., 1926-09-13
Copyright. 19@6.l

When the style of the house per-
mits. and when there is an alluring
view especially. large window in
the living room is an architectural
possibility not to be lightly over
looked.
This window is a particularly fine
one of generous proportions. made in.
teresting by many small panes. and 1t
has been draped in such way as to
make the most of the view.
The draperies here are very simple,
yet rich in color. They are Of rutty
gray linen. embroidered in trailing
flower and leaf design in orange.
green, sea-blue. yellow and mauve In
imitation of the old Crewel embroid-
cries of Jacobean England.
The large chair beside the window
is upholstered in burnt orange velvet
and the other upholstered furniture
is slip.covered In blue-green linen.
Evening star., 1926-09-13
Three-Piece Pajama Suits for Fall
BY MARY MARSHALL.

all in one. Frequently then they
were made of washable silk and now
we have them of fine washable fan
nels that give warmth with very lit
tie weight.
The sketch shows a suit of this sort
we'll suited to cooler weather. The
under pieces are of beige crepe de
chine banded with green crepe de
chine-both washa ble-and the coat
is of the beige crepe de chine with
velvet lining. You may if you like
wear it the other way out and then
the crepe de chine becomes the
lining.
Copyright 1920
Evening star., 1926-09-13
Gingered Pears.

The fruit chosen should be a little
underripe. After peeling and coring.
cut the pears in thin slices. Use six
pounds of sugar. one cupful of water
and the juice of four lemons for eight
pounds of pears. For fiavoring use
the lemon rinds cut into narrow
strips. One-eighth of a pound of gin
ger root cut in pieces should be
added. Let the mixture simmer until
it is the thickness of marmalade.
Pack while hot in hot jars. Seal i'm
mediately or allow the containers to
stand in a hot-water bath for 80 min
utes at simmering point.
Evening star., 1926-09-13

1918 she passed her examination and
received her new rating. Simulta-
neously she began the law course at
the university. as. to retain that rat
ing, her law degree was necessary.
Now she is examining in division 8,
which handles all types of furniture.
To understand methods of construc-
tion Of certain kinds of steel cabinets,
for instance. Miss Bauskett must
know the methods used in building
bridges, scaffoldings and the steel
frames of buildings. The sizes are
like the ant and the elephant in COM
parison. perhaps. but the same gen
eral principles of construction apply
in the one as in the other.
She personally handles the investi-
cation of an average of 900 patents
every year, about a third of them
new ones.
Evening star., 1926-09-13
"puzzEcks
Puz=Ie.Limerick!

\ certain young man of i
Just knew that he oughtnt to =.
But he did. just the ),
On some kind of 4.
And he hasn't got over it ..
l. City in north Michigan.
.. Wager.
3. Equal.
4. Form of amusement.
5. At this time.
(Note-Thats what usually happens
to people who do things they know
they shouldn't do. What? Complete
the limerick and you'll find out. Or
if you can't complete it. look for the
answer and another 'Puzzlick" here
tomorrow
Saturdays "Puzzlick."
There was an old lady who said
When she found thief under the bed:
so near to the door
And so close to the floor,
I fear you'll take cold in the head.
tCopyright 1920
Evening star., 1926-09-13
Less Whisky for Ireland.

Ireland is drinking, less whisky than
in the past. largely because the peo-
pie cannot afford it. Dublin distillery
profits decreased one-tWelfth in the
last two years. High taxation is one
reason, and the churches are eXerting
efforts to have the high duty main
tanned
Evening star., 1926-09-13
What Do You Know
About 1t?
Daily Science Six.

Dduy ScIcuCc SIA.
1. Through what substance is
water often filtered?
2. What is put into reservoirs
to kill small aquatic plants and
animals?
8. What are some serious i'm
purities in water. besides bac-
terra?
4. What substance is often
put into water to kill bacteria?
5. How may a house filter be-
come a menace instead of a
help?
6. What is the commonest
serious water-borne disease in
the temperate regions?
Answers to these questions in
tomorrow Star.
Evening star., 1926-09-13

Your dictionary will tell you that
onr word pajama comes from two
Hindoo words-"pae," meaning leg,
and lama" meaning garment. In
the hot climate of India this simple
leg garment is the usual sleeping
I'D neglige attire. The coat top
was added by the English by way of
conforming to Occidental convention.
Evening star., 1926-09-13
BROWN BETTY.

Over five or six apples, cut in
small pieces, sprinkle one cup
sugar. Add juice one-half small
lemon, sprinkle of grated nut
meg, two or three tablespoons
water. Bake in buttered pudding
dish. Soak three-fourths cup
bread crumbs. seasoned with
salt, in milk to cover. When ap-
pies are done, cut into smaller
pieces with knife and mix
crumbs we'll into it. Bake few
minutes longer. Serve warm or
cold. with milk or cream.
Evening star., 1926-09-13

This word like jungle and nabob and
a host of other familiar English
words is the result of British con-
tact with India.
For many Years the pajama even
in England and America was adopted
only by men. 1t has become so well
adapted to the feminine wardrobe
that we no longer consider it even
'mannish.. Now this original leg
garment not only has a short jacket
but d longer coat as well. The orig
inal jacket isn't really a jacket at ALL
but slips on over the head.
These new three piece pajama
suits proved very popular last sum-
mer. They were ideal for travelling,
filling the requirements of sleeping
garments, negligeS and bathrobes
Evening star., 1926-09-13
CHEESE SANDWICHES.

CHEESE SANDWIC CFES.
Three green peppers. with
seeds and white pith removed.
Put them through food chopper
with one-half pound good cheese.
Season to taste and mix well.
The juice from peppers will
moisten cheese sufficiently for
it to spread easily. Have bread
cut rather thicker than usual
for sandwiches. Spread slice Of
bread with thick layer Of paste
and cover with another slice.
Press together firmly and toast.
Serve while hot.
Evening star., 1926-09-13

A REVERSIBLE COAT OF BEIGE
CREPE DE, CHINE LINED
WITH GREEN VELVET Is A
CLEVER PART or THIS
THREE-PIECE NEGLIGE SUIT.
THE PAJAMAS ARE OF BEIGE
CREPE DE CHINE BANDED
WITH GREEN.
Evening star., 1926-12-12
PERSONAL,

TRANSFORMATIONS OFFERED. AROUND
city on business or pleasure: full or part
time; closed car: cheap. Lincoln 7727. IL.
FRUIT CAKE. REAL HOMEMADE: BEST
ingredients. 81 lb. Address Box 346.V,
Star nffice
Evening star., 1926-12-12
CIRCULARS PROHIBITED.

In order to protect It's adVer-
tisers from receiving circular
matter, it is expressly understood
and agreed that all such matter
will be withheld. as far as pos
sib1e, by The Star. Only bona
fide answers to advertisements
addressed to box numbers IN
care of The Star will be delivered
to advertisers on presentation OF
the box number ticket.
Evening star., 1926-12-12
WANTED-AGENTS Oont'd).

LOCAL AGENTS and state distributors. men
preservative Triples wear Of silk hose.
Simple TO use. Absolutely harmless. Pre-
vents snaEs and runs. Every home wants it,
Nauonally advertised. Strongest letters OF
,,ndorsement from users. Easily sold. Quick
ter. Free sample case $40. 600 propoaiti on
for state distributors. with exclusive sales
contract. $40 day for local agents Write
Ih,s ad will not appear again. Act now.
haIon corporation. Omaha. Neb.
GEEK NO LONGER Become independent.
pc your own boss. Become my representa-
i've Introduce 3,In-1 hot-water bottle com
plnaton wonder. Startling invention. Every
nome buys; $50. daily easily earned No
capital needed. ] furnish everything. Write
Dept: T-2a4. Mddleboro, Mass.
SELL ready made show cards; new line bis
pronts; quick sales: particulars free. s. l.
El1ko. 625 South Dearborn st. Chicago. III
WE START you without a dollar: soaps,
extracts, perfumes. toilet goods; experience
Louis. Mo.
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EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.

COOK and general houseworlSer: also cou.
pie. Call Monday. North 1868. -
PHONE EUREKA EXCHANGE. Main 2s0s.
for recommended cook, maid. laundress'
nurse. waitress. cleaner.
RECOMMENDED housen1an, cook. waiter
butler. ianitor furnacen1an other help. tu-
reka Exchange. Main @soS. -
HELP free North p334 300 colored day
workers. cooks dishwashers drivers. la
borers. mattresses White Cross, 2l25 11th
ST NV.
stenogs.. typists bookprs.. CLERICAL help, etc
Boyd Employment Service.
OFFICE POSITIONS.
Free registration Washington Empioyment
Exchange. operated for the PUBLIC BY tne me
washing ton School for Secretaries. N am Z4oV.
No Charge Unless You Are Placed u
Room 202. Transportation Bldg" l|tn q "a
Evening star., 1926-12-12

SALESM EN-SeI California grape Juice
sson rs local ape asens eTfs
hrick k~irsS fsn make big m moneS "a hc 9rsren. s
press paid. Vino W San sano sales Corn. orr sos 4th
ave. New York.
HOEMAKER--Admore Shoe Repsir Shop.
S22 King ST. Alexandria, Va.
STENOGRAPHER-S SECRETARY. experienced.
ABBY Hotel Grafton, Conn ave. De sales st,
VOTING MAN. white, with car Will give
room. room and board for. driving after oface
YOUNG MAN assistant in stock depart.
ment: must have. operators permit and be
able TO drive See Mr., Griffith, Griffith, 1912 I
YOUNG MEN (twol for Junior sales work:
good opportunity for permanent connection;
no previous experience required: guaranteed
@ sommerYie T e'Irao9 Room 9oe Bond Bond BIdg. New
York ave. and l4th st. NV. to 10 am
SALESMAN
and energy in our sales organization: old es-
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opportunity, to make money from the out
set while learning the business, See Mr.:
Wright. 700 Bond Bldg. before 10 am. or
between = and ! nm. -
REAL ESTATE SALESMAN.
We have fast selling bargains furnish pros
car and can close prospects. amply, Room
1890 Investment Bldg. 80 pm. Monday
December l3
MEN WHO ARE LOOKING
into the future have an excellent oppor-
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A most attractive contract for the proper
men. Experience not necessary. Apply Mr..
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mon stock in local finance cor
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Evening star., 1926-12-12

PROFESSIONAL NERVE AND RHEUMA.
tlsm. electrical hot oil hand massage
MARGARETTE ROBERTS. 936 n. Y. ave
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SPECIAL DRESSES

Will call with some very attractive de-
signs In all of the leading materials Ad
dress Box 24Q-V Star nffice
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HELP-FEMALE (COnt'd).

WOMEN-Permanent position with old real
estate hrm offering unlimited possibilities
business experience not necessary: need not
interfere with present employment. Apply
nm. Gao Bond Bldg
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estanllsHment. must know cutting 4tting
ana remodelinE 3l76 Mt. Pleasant.
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YOUNG WOMAN for statistical work must
ne experlenced. references required Amply
after 10 ann w. J. Sloane, 700 18th
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Box -231.V. Star office.
YOUNG LADY to sell auto accessories Ap-
ply Taubman Automotve Co 430 9th
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A NATIONALLY know
manufacturer of electric light
ing fixtures, maintaining a local
sales department, needs an ex-
perienced salesman to call on
builders, contractors and dealers
with a complete line of high
grade and popular-priced TX
lures; desire a man we'll known
to the trade that can show a
good sales record; salary and
commission with allowance for
car which is absolutely neces-
sary. Give complete details in
your letter. Address Box 329-V,
Star office.
Evening star., 1926-12-12

YOUNG MAN. UNIVERSITY SENIOR
Box 311-E, Star ONCE
Evening star., 1926-12-12

NOIIIE!
Miss Allison. formerly of Hechts beauty
parlor. Is now with Harriet Lane 1905 21st
at. NV. North S25.
Evening star., 1926-12-12

MASSEUSE GRADUATE IN PARIS
treatment for nerves and rheumatism Hours
II to Z. 1903 Conn. ave. Apt s. Pot 6157
Evening star., 1926-12-12
HELP-NAIE COnt'G.

SALESM EN-SeH California grape Juice
compound thrick). many fsvors; one brick
makes one gallon, retaiis So. Local agents
llve wires. make big money: different
bricks S5. 6ase order of "a bricks, So ex-
press paid. Vino sano Sales Corn. 303 4th
ave. New York
Evening star., 1926-12-12

KELVINATOR Electric Re-
frigeration offers unusual op-
portunities. The men we want
must be of high type and will
ing to take special training
which will give them knowledge
of the product and enable them
to produce sales.
Electric refrigeration is the
fastest growing industry in the
country.
YET ITTATA TON
Evening star., 1926-12-12
FINANCIAL
PERSONAL iConf.l

OMPANION-sETTLED LADY OF RE
nnement desires position as companion. or
would chaperon young girls: conEenial en-.
vlronment more important than compensa.
ton excellent references. Address Box
2SS-N. Star Office.
Evening star., 1926-12-12
INSTRUCTION COURSES.

MEN TO TRAIN FOR FIREMEN, BRAKE
men: beginners Sl5O-$ $3.50 monthly. Kali
way. Address Box ASK. Star Office
AUTO DRIVING LADY INSTRUCToR
satisfaction guaranteed men drivers II de-
sired. Phone west 306s 212s H st; NV.
Evening star., 1926-12-12

Ask for what you want through the classified
columns of The Star. Office and domestic help is
daily supplied by Star Help Wanted advertisements
cents per word-minimum charge IS cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-05
BY LAWSON ROBERTSON.

ROYS, it was just about year ago
that 5000 OF the strongest, fleet
est and best trained athletes OF the
whole world. stood in the center OF
the field in Colonies Stadium, Paris,
with their right hands raised and
each facing their respective national
flag. They were in the act OF hav-
ing an oath administered to them by
Gorges Andre, Frances greatest
athlete. All of the 5000 swore they
were amateurs and that they were
competing for the honor of their
country and the glory of sport.
/ wish you boys could have seen that
dramatic event. Undoubtedly some of
you will see one like it some day, for
a lot of you will in due time represent
your country at the Olympic games.
To the average spectator. it merely
meant that he was going to see some
good wrestling. running, boxing o.
swimming between the best athletes
from each nation. but to the athletes
who competed ii meant more than
this. 1t meant many years of training,
not only to build up the muscles and
the heart and lungs. but X meBnt train
ing into perfect physical perfection. by
making little sacrifices that tempt the
average boy as he grows up into
manhood. Ii meant. also, that these
young men, who were the best in each
Of their respective countries. had made
the sacrifices of giving up late hours,
smoking and other forms of dissipa
ton, in order to excel. although some
of these young men had perhaps natu-
raj ability. AT least one-half of them
reached their greatest heights as ath-
letes by persistent practice, hard work
and attention to details. Many of them
were guided by watching others in
practice. some had CLEANED their in
formation from books. and others
more fortunate. had coaches or in
structors TO point out their faults, but
in any event, these champions all