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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-30
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Closed temporarily.
WM.AL-Wasllingto Radio Forum
t3O9.S Ne!ersl.

1880 to 7:45 pm.-Yeoman and Nc
Clure, uke and song entertainers.
7:45 to 5 p.m,-"The Potato Com
pick" talk on the Importance of
good seed potatoes by DR.. r. A. Jehle
plant pathologist for the University
of Maryland extension service.
s to 500 p.m.-Blake Branson
Espey in clarinet solos, accompanied
by Rubye L. Booth
$50 to $40 p.m.-Capt. II G. Me
CARNEY, tenor.
$40 to p.m.-Eveline Monico
PapaS, concert pianist.
8 to 800 p.m.-Violet Warren Pier.
son in selected readings.
$40 to $40 p.m.-Harvey r. Town
send, tenor, accompanied by Margaret
Bnwie Grant.
$40 10 10 p.m--Prof. T.. s. Costa
in mandolin solos. accompanied by
Margaret Bowie Grant.
10 to 1890 p.m.-"The Screen Let
ter BOX"
1890 to 1880 p.m.--"WMAI. Radio
Movie Club" presenting Phil Sr.it-
alny and his orchestra. Dorothy NVil.
son ttaIhach, contraIto; Lee Cfonican,
pianist; old King Cole, and Others
1880 pm.-Litest news flashes.
WRC-isadio Corporation Of America
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traffic
3J5 pm. Milton GerShonsun. pianist.
$50 pm Manhattan trio
pm. Blue Hills Plantation or
chssira.
pan Waldorf. Astoria Orchestra.
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nm.-Phil and Anne Brae, enter.
tanners
615 pm" stage and Screen. by
Frank Armcr.
$50 pm.-Pennsylvana Concert
Orchestra
pm. MayfioWer Orchestra
1870 pm Songs of the city. by The
Four Bards.
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9 y m. THE Radio Cavalcada."
10 10 II .m.--Hofbrau Orchestra
Early Program Tomorrow.
CAS- a.m.--Tower health exercises
T:15 am THE Roaring Lyons"
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u noon--Iiotei Pennsylvania Or
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wisconsin ave and o st --Donahue's Phar-
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Says japanese Eat Too Much,

Correspondence of the Associated Press
TOKIO.--lf the Japanese would quit
overeatjng, Japan would overcome its
constant rice shortage, declares Mao
kata Ito of the health consultation
bureau. Too many Nipponese. he
says, think the more rice they eat
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CARRIES GUN AT GOLF.
Player Says He Wanted to Scare
Bows Picking Up Ball.

CHICAGO. August 30 LP). John l..
Oberta was arrested for carrying con
Cealed weapons. Il carried the re
volver to fire into the air and scare
boys who picked up my golf balls be
xkre they stopped rolling he said
Hut police didn't accept the excuse.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


FURNITURE % every description: best
prices plid Write or phone Main $3.50.
SGuare Deal Eurniture Co. sol Eve nv
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GOLD silver watches diamonds and old
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PIANOS-Will nay spot cash for good used
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JEWELLERS LARGE SAFE.
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HETp-MAJE AND FEMALE.

COLORED AGENTS. $40 ner week and com
mission. Mr. Andrews 2725 p street NV,
3 TO 10 am. to Z pm. g
WANTED. experienced real estate statesmen
to sell houses that have been purchased at
foreclosure therefore they are easy to sell
fun commission for men and women. Ful-
Ton K Gordon 1l05 Continental Trust Bldg,
Main 5131
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WiNTEIl-SALESNEN.

TWO MORE Statesmen of highest TYNE
needed Mt once. Must he experienced in sell
ing business and professional men. Two
We can Use only vigorous active statesmen
interested in making real money on prop.
0siton th1t's going over big Apply 900
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SELL, XMAS CARDS

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sell on sight We deliver and collect Call
in person or write SAMPLE BOOK FREE
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Phillips Bldg. 927 5th st. NV.
FUR ALTERATION HAND.
One thoroughly experienced
in repairing furs and fur coats;
permanent position; state ex-
perience and salary expected
Address Box 358-R, Star Office.
EXPERIENCED S \ J. + 5 =
WOMEN. especially those with
knowledge of furniture and dra-
peries. Apply before 10 am. to
manager, Dulin & Martin Co,
l215 + st. NV.
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LocalRad io Entertainment
Tuesday, August 80, 1927
NAA-Washington Navy Yard (i34.5
Meters).

3:4a p.m.-Weather Bureau reports.
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1856 p.m.-Weather Bureau reports.
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INSTRUCTION COURSES

aOTET. POSITIONS OPEN -. HOTELS
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leges tea rooms. restaurants. :, cafeterias
need trained men and women. Demand in
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clerks. stewards and 9lther executives; kiEht
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MISUNDERSTANDING.


LAUNDRY TO TAKE HOME by experienced
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INV.
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bring home: SUNNI ward. 2205 Champlain st
Adams 1917
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experience. 1905 Il. NV.
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laundre.s. housekeeping whole OF part tne
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work. Decatur 2323.
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cook best references. Call or address 932
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bundle washes; rst-class 455 New York
WOMAN. colored. wants general homework
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WORK wanted by the day Call Atlantic
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WOMAN, German. reliable wants mornings
housework in apartment. Call Pot. 29S3.J.
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HELs'-FENAIE,
{ an Earn s. AN Hour.

WOMAN 21-35 who can devote six hours
daily to outside work: must be refined. edu-
Gated and give reference. Call Frankh
1870 for appointment. 81
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SALESWOMEN.

SALESWOMEN.
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employees preferred. Apply em-
ployment Office, 9th floor, 18th
st. side.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
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land earn $3.50 per day I'm your spare
hours. We supply samples free and tell YOU
exactly how 70 sell them to your friends
details. ARTISTIC PUBLISHING CO. 3ea
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four young men who qualify in sales de
partmcnt references required. interviews
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NDRY TO TAKE HOME. by experienced
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KEYS DUPLICATED while you wait. 15c;
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Evening star., 1927-05-15

hers. and then a real battle begins,
Following hard upon the heels of
the first herring rush come the Vora-
cious rockfiSh, known also as the
striped bass, feeding upon the herring
and the herring roe This big ba SIS
inherits considerable of the fighting
qualities of his smaller cousin, the
black bass. and is as much sought
after by certain Washington fisher
men as is the maskinonge (also called
muskellonge). the 'fresh-water tiger"
of Northern lakes.
This gallant fish and bold bitter
grows to the enormous size of 100
pounds on the Atlantic Coast. while
in Pacific waters they sometimes tip
the scales around 400 pounds. The
record size caught in the Potomac
near Washington, however, is between
40 and so pounds.
Like the herring, the rock fish come
up the river to spawn, but there all
resemblance ceases. The herring re-
fuses food, but the rock fish has a
ravenous appetite. He devours the
the herring roe. The herring spawns
and swarms back to sea, leaving the
eggs to whatever fate may befall them,
but the rock fish prepares nests for its
eggs and guards the young carefully.
Those who specialize in rock fishing
claim that the best bait for the larger
fish is the head and gills Of a herring,
or finger" cells when they can be OBJ
tanned. The smaller ones will bite as
we'll on peeler crabs and blood worms.
Evening star., 1927-05-15

sidered part of the natural scenery
of that section. Even in the lean
years when George and Ed came in
time after time with empty creels
they never gave up, and it is to
kemper. who also is an active mem
ber of the IZaak Walton League, that
a great deal of credit goes for the
fight that has been waged for pro.
tective legislation for the bass family.
Except for the lowly but sweet
meated catfish, which is caught all the
year round, the first fish to attract
the Washington anglers attention in
the Spring is the white perch. These
fish already are up the river to
spawn, and while the murky condi-
ton of the Potomac has kept most
fishermen ashore, some Of the enthu-
siasts have shared a few perch.
The herring, which follows the
white perch each year, choking the
river from shore to shore in the
rush to the spawning grounds, are
coming in fast. This fish does not
feed on it's way to spawn and dis
dains the most tempting bait. Be-
cause of their great number, how
ever, they are easily snagged by the
simple expedient OF dragging bare
hooks through the water 1t is not
unusual for a lone snagger to fill a
barrel with herring in one night s
operation.
The herring is not a fighter, but
once in while a snagger will hook a
shad, which comes up the river with
the hSrring although in fewer mum.
Evening star., 1927-05-15
~T::::;;:s

Speaking of hardheads, or croakers,
this fish is just coming in. A catch
of II of the big fellows, who always
lead the Spring run. was made Mon
day off the pier a t Chesapeake Beach.
Although hardheads do not rank
among the game fish and put up very
little struggle when hooked. they are
bold and free biters and. as a result,
great numbers may be taken with rod
and line in a days fishing.
For this reason the hardhead is a
great favorite among those fishermen
that lack the patience and persistence
of the bass fisherman. who will wait
for hours for a single strike. From
now until July croakers may be taken
almost any place on the lower Poto-
mac, Chesapeake Bay, the PatuXent,
Severn and numerous other rivers and
estuaries of the sea.
The name croaker is derived from
the peculiar grating sound this fish
makes in apparent protest at his cap.
ture. Bloodworms, cut spot, shrimp
and crabs are the best bait.
Another reason for the hardhead's
popularity is the fact that it is found
in waters comparatively shallow, yet
deep enough so that it may be taken
from a motor boat or launch, thus rem
dering the sport one that can be par.
ticipated in by parties of considerable
numbers. including women and chill
dren. Then, too, there Is little likeli-
hood, in the sheltered spots where the
hardheads fed, of sudden storms of
sufficient Intensity to make the waters
dangerous. The proximity Of the shore
Evening star., 1927-05-15

also brings added assurance to the
timid.
When all other fish fail the Wash
ington sportsman, either because of
off-seasons or murky waters, he can
still fall back upon his old friend Mr..
Catfish, who bites month in and month
out, in clear or muddy waters. And
the catfish is not to be disdained,
either, as a food or as a game well
worth angling for. He possesses his
share of cunning and when caught
in swift waters is surprisingly active.
and lazy and ugly of shape, but the
In still waters he becomes sluggish
channel cat of the swift current takes
on the appearance of sleek and we'll
proportioned trout.
Experienced fishermen are often
disconnected when, after struggling
with what appears to be a bass,
| they land a four or fiye-pound catfish.
The Potomac cat frequently breaks
water in his lunges and plunges to
escape from the hook, and but for
the tough hide around his mouth.
would be as difficult of capture as
the bass.
AS tasty food. the meat of this
fish has few equals, but for some
reason he is In bad repute and many
persons there are who, knowing moth
ing of his personal habits, will refuse
to eat him. The most plausible ex-
planation Of this bad reputation is
that evil tales have ben circulated by
lazy husbands who dislike the none
too-easy job of sl1innAAg the brute.
Ten-pound catfish in the Potomac are
Evening star., 1927-05-15
GlaSs.BottOmed Boats.
CLAss.BoTToMED boats are n

GLASS-BOTTOMED boats are no
novelty, but 1t is reported that
a different sort has been invented by
an American who has given much
study to the idea. Upon the deck OF
his boat Is built cabin that is a
dark room, not designed for photo.
graphic purposes, but for observation.
The deck Is placed across two boats
arranged catamaran fashion, and In
the floor Of the cabin is set a large
sheet Of clear glass.
Ventilation Is provided by grills 80
constructed as to permit the passage
OF air while excluding light. The oc-
pant Of the cabin. on closing the door
thereof. finds himself In darkness, and
so can look down through the sheet
OF glass into the depths Of the water
below, the catamaran arrangement Of
the supporting boats leaving between
the latter a wide open space, so that
there Is nothing to interfere with the
view.
In the warm seas Of tropical and
subtropical latttudes. as, for instance,
among the West Indies and In Florida
waters. one may. in sheltered places
see the bottom clearly at a depth Of
many fathoms. and thus inspect at
leisure, II only by the help of glass;
bottomed bucket, the wonderful ma,
r1ne gardens. with parrot.fishes and
other finny species Of brilliant and
gaudy hues moving about amid a
wilderness Of corals and strango
plants.
Evening star., 1927-05-15

The striped bass or rock fish lives
in the shallow waters of the sea and
bays and may be caught there when
the spawning season is not on. Dur
ing the spawning season they may be
taken in the Potomac anywhere from
Walkers Point to above Chain Bridge,
where they concentrate in consider
able numbers. Between Highway
Bridge and the steel plant those of
pan size are taken, but few are caught
farther down the river.
X *
THE last two weeks in May are va
cation time for a certain coterie
of Washington fishermen, who make
annual pilgrlmages to Wachapreague,
on Virginia's s Eastern Shore, for the
famous sea trout, better known in
Northern waters as Weakfish. These
fish run from 4 to 10 pounds. are beau
tifully proportioned and make excel
lent food. They are called weakfish
because of the extreme tenderness of
their mouths. Owing to the ease with
which hooks are pulled from their ten
der snouts, weakfish angling is consid-
cred an art.
A few days before the first of June
these anglers will turn their attention
to the channel bass, known also as the
drum fish or the red horse. This fish,
though not a real bass, possesses all
of the latter's fighting qualities. In
reality it belongs to the same family
as the croaker or hardhead. The rec
ord size taken with rod and tackle is
said to be 60 pounds