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Evening star., 1927-12-09
LITTLE BENNY
BY LEE PAPE.

This afternoon me and Puds Sim
kins had a debate about which was
the last day of the week, Sundey OK
Munday, me saying Sundey and Puds
doing the counterdicting, saying,
Enybody that can reed calender
knows Munday is the last day of the
week, Sundey Munday Tuesday Wens
day Thersday Friday Sattiday Sundey'
Munday, it couldent be eny laster
than that. could it?
Certeny it could, can reed callen-
ders as good as you, Mundey Tuesday
Wensdey Thersday Friday Sattiday
Sunday, now which is last? I sed.
Meening Sundey, and Puds sed.
Why don't you make up your own
proofs insted of swiping mine, that's
no fair way of argewing.
All rite, how's this for proof, Sun
idey is the day of rest, aint it? / sed.
Well wat if it is? Puds sed, and l
sed, Wat If it is, Ill soon show you
wat if it is, because for the simple
reason why because if Sundey was
the first day you wouldent have eny-
thing to rest on account OF, but
Sundey is the last day so you got
whole week to rest from. Nobody
wunts to rest before they have did
enything to rest about, do they? l
Sed.
Sure, I do, Puds sed. I always
feel like resting don't care wat day
it is, he sed. and I sed, Well jest be-
cause your big lazy mutt that
don't prove enything, does it?
Sure it does, it proves won the
argewment, you insignificant little
bunch of grape froot, Puds sed, and
I sed, You ony think it does, you
bottle without a cork.
WITCH jest then the other fellows
came up in time to prevent us from
almost having a fite, and we got up
a game of cops and robbers.
Evening star., 1927-12-09

Children are very fond of playing
tag. three deep. drop-the-han ndkerchief
and similar games. One holds the
spotlight He is the center of at
traction.
We as adults have learned to con-
troll and modify our desires in this
direction. but we have not lost the
desire. We crave recognition. The
tendency to monopolize the conversa-
ton is a clear indication Of wanting
to be it. "All" eyes are turned to the
speaker 1t is hard to be good
listener. We put up with the other
fellows talk out of courtesy and
eagerly grasp the first opportunity to
break in on his harangue. We heartily
detest the fellow who beats us to it.
There are certain trades which pay
better wages than the white collar
jobs" and yet the young fellows pre-
fer to work In a bank or some office
because they get more recognition. 1t
is difficult to feel important in Il
dirty "unionall." This principle runs
all through life. For the privilege of
being 'it" on occasion we are ready
to make great sacrifices.
However If it were not for this
Evening star., 1927-12-09
The Sidewalks of Washington
BY THORNTON FISHER.

sleep today, why bother about tomor-
row: With Omar he sings, "Tomor-
row? Why, tomorrow I may be my
self with yesterdays sewn. thousand
years.
His sole possessions are a half.
dozen well-thumbed books and fiddle.
He has been a teetotaler for 40 years
and has played the game on the level
with his fellows. Somehow frivolous
Lady Luck has given him the run
around and he simply tired of chas-
ing her. Now the world rushes by
him as he philosophers in the main
foyer of his flop joint"
X ***
It was drizzling dismally outside. A
lifting melody drifted through the
hotel corridor and with it a gentleman
breathing. an artificial cheer. He
joined our little group of trouble
shooters and said, most informally, 81
just finished paying s17.50 for this pair
of Shoes" Every one looked at his
footgear. They were not new and we
hadn't heard of shoes being purchased
on installments. Moreover, they didn't t
appear to be worth $3.50. This hat,
too" he went on without pausing,
"has just cost me $11 according to my
last payment. What do you think of
that?"
A triffe wise in the way of the
world, the members of our small cote.
rie maintained stolid silence and
waited for the catch. We were not
kent in SUSPENSE
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Jellied Tomato Salad.

Three cups canned tomatoes, one
teaspoon salt, one small onion sliced,
two teaspoons sugar, two whole
cloves, one sprig Of parsley, one-eighth
teaspoon pepper.
Boil all together very slowly for
twenty minutes. Meanwhile soak two
tablespoons of gelatin in one-fourth
cup of cold water for ten minutes.
Strain the hot tomatoes over the
gelatin and stir until the gelatin is
dissolved. Let the mixture cool. When
beginning to set, stir in one cup of
diced celery, two minced sweet pickles,
one cup of shredded raw cabbage.
Pour into small mo1ds. Chill and
serve with cooked salad dressing.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
WHAT, WHY AND WHERE

/. What was a tinder pistol?
.. How did the ancient Greeks
start fire?
3. What are the Indian tribes of
California?
4. What was the first ak?
5. What succeeded stone as ma
terial for axes?
Answers.
/. A gunlock adapted for throwing
sparks into tinder to kindle a fire.
2. They focused sunlight on tinder
with lens.
3. The Hupas, Klamaths, Wintins,
Pomos and Tulares. They show an
simple social organization,
but are among the finest basket
makers in the world.
4. A nodule of flint, roughly faxed,
examples of which have been found
in France.
5. Bronze, which continued in use
until the adaptation of iron.
(These questions are illustrated by
exhibits to be seen in the Division of
Ethnology. new National MuseumJ
Evening star., 1927-12-09
DEDTNNETH CTIODTEC BY THORNTON
DELI lVlE OlOAllLC ". BURGESS

caught the gleam of pair of eyes.
He went right straight toward those
eyes. There was a scurry of feet
and some one darted past him and
out He turned just in time to get
glimpse of--who do you think? It
was Black Pussy the Cat. Yes. sir
it was Black Pussy the Cat. Farmer
Browns Boy was so surprised. be-
cause. Just like you, he had been
sure that 1t was Reddy Fox. lie
stood there just staring out where
Black Pussy had darted. Then he
turned toward the other dark corner.
He didn't see any eyes this time. but
Evening star., 1927-12-09

s6. Every weekday for the past two
months I have bought this lid back
from d check girl in some part Of the
country and that set me down for a
total of IS. What does and 6 make?
Right. $11. So you see, boys. it amt
the first cost, it's the upkeep. Well.
got a committee meeting up in my
room tonight and it amt private. Drop
up"
Then he ambled to the elevator
whistling ION the Banks of the
Wabash"
His statistics gave us a jolt.
Evening star., 1927-12-09

Figure it out
yourselves" went
on the amiable
stranger. II paid
$40 for the dogs
a little over two
months ago and
tonight's shine Is
my fiftieth - 10
cents for each
polish and a scent
tip makes Is cents
total. Stop me If
I'm wrong. All
right, Is times so
equal $3.50. Right.
And $40 plus $3.50
m a k e s $3.50.
Right. The hat
~
Evening star., 1927-12-09

OF inestimable as.
sistance to the
young person un-
familiar with the
traditional usages
of the House. But
a new Congress
man with a new
secretary - well,
what uld be
sweeter! In fact.
it reminds one of
the blind attempt.
ing to lead the
blind. Each is en-.
gagged in the per-
picking task of
trying to avoid
making a social
Evening star., 1927-12-09
NEW sscREnRy ANpI
NEW CokSRE SsttAN /


?. In a scouting trip about the House
Building yesterday, this correspond
ent observed a number Of guessing
contests between several secretaries
and their bosses-guessing a little of
this and bit of that, so far as it con-
cerned the activities of the day.
!. We were seeking brand-new mem.
ber Of Congress. His secretary,
bright young chap, didn't know where
his boss was. 1t was suggested by
the writer that, if he were not on the
floor, perhaps the member might be
found in the cloak room. You may
believe it or not, but the youthful aid
looked at us rather bewildered for
moment.
"Well, you won't have to wait for
the boss very long, then, for it won't
take him long to get rid Of his hat
land coat" said he.
< Perhaps he might be, found in the
House restaurant, was another sug.
sgestion. The young man had not
heard about the restaurant and was
glad to know that there was one so
isconvenient.
The trail led to the Capitol, where
we inquired for the elusive member.
sAt the door Of the House. gentle.
man overheard our remarks and OF.
fered to find the object of our search.
Together we looked through the entire
building, including the Supreme Court
chambers. Our man was not to be
found.
Deciding to relinquish further quest
pilr amiable guide announced that he
was Mr.. So-and-so, a new member him.
self Another new Congressman in
formed us that his district was out,
.and-out for c. c. for President, and
the initials didn't stand for Calvin
Lpolidge. This gentleman it appears
4meaning the Congressman had sent
out a considerable number Of pieces to
the papers indorsing his idols candi
dacy, but up to late hour was con
.siderably perturbed that he had seen
mo mention in the press. Well. the
first hundred days, even on Capitol
dIill, are the hardest.
"A dozen more or less intelligent look
ing men stood before an empty store
syindow yesterday afternoon and
watched a vender wind up small me.
ehanical autos which went scooting
across the floor. This, in the day of
radio. aviation and pictures by wire
aess.
ss Some nouns are more expressive
staan tasteful. One may flop down and
xioze, but the words flop joint" have
"a sordid shading and SAVIOR of that
fierelict clan of humans known as
..down-and- Certainly moth.
iug luxurious in rooms can be had for
a5 cents a day. No soft-heeled serv-
Ants compete for the privilege Of serv-
Ing the guests. And still philosophers
blossom in flop joints" There are
Comparatively few of these inst!tu-
lions in Washington.
Z In the lobby of one Of them the
other day. the writer listened to
eyadioed dinner music from a gay and
sssocially prominent hotel, while from
Ia restaurant nearby the aroma Of
sDham-and" drifted through the seamy
partitions. Among the guests was a
man about IS years of age. whose
theory is that worry kills more men
than work and does neither. He re-
minded us of the Arab who accepts
whatever the fates deal him. So long
r Allah provides a place to eat and
41
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Liver and Bacon.

If possible use lambs liver as this
is inexpensive and very tender Calves
liver is also tender with good flavor
but much more expensive. Have the
liver cut in slices about one-quarter
inch thick. Pour boiling water over
the liver. Drain thoroughly and then
roll in flour, seasoning with salt and
pepper. Fry the bacon, remove to
hot platter and put the slices of liver
in the hot bacon fat. Cover the frying
pan. cook rapidly for two minutes
Then turn the slices to the other side;
cover the pan again, continue cooking
for three minutes longer. Remove to
hot platter and make gravy from the
fat in the pan if desired. Most people
cook liver too long, which makes ii
tough and indigestible.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
WORD COLF-Everybody's Playing 1t
BY JOHN KNOX.

another
a
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off
n~y
all A
Go from o n
Go from 10
Go from in And make
your" strokes here:
Evening star., 1927-12-09
iCopyrigh' 1920
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
By DIR. MEHRAN *. THOMSON.

impulse to appear to the best advan.
tage. to put the best foot forward. we
would not be very sociable 1t is a
force that shapes our conduct. 1t
pushes us up the ladder of achieve.
ment and success. 1t is a powerful
drive in everyday life
1t is because we are social animals
who get pleasure from applause. This
trait makes braggarts and bullies out
of some people, but without it none
Of us would have very much incentive
for working hard to make something
of ourselves
Evening star., 1927-12-09
MY Neighbor Says:

Remove coffee stains from ia.
BILE linen with glycerin. Apply
the glycerin and let stand three
or four hours or until the stain
disappears.
When tea is spilled on a table.
cloth, Immediately cover the
stain with common salt, leave
for a time, and when washed the
stains will have disappeared.
To remove chocolate or cocoa
stains from table linen, sprinkle
the stain with borax and soak
in cold water until the stain dis
appears.
To remove ink stains from
linen, rub slice of raw potato
we'll into the stain, then wash
the linen.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Tomato, Bacon, Cheese Toast.

For each person allow one large
slice of bread. Toast bread on ore
side. Butter the untoasted side and
cover with the thick part of canned
tomatoes or with a thick slice of raw
tomato. Cover the tomato with a thick
layer of grated cheese, sprinkle with
salt and pepper and cover with two
thin slices of bacon. Cook in a broil-
ing oven for about three minutes or
until the cheese is melted and the
bacon brown. Serve at once.
Evening star., 1927-12-09
Better Balance i'm the Home
BY LYDIA lie BARON WALKER.

~ knowing one subject well and
others a little is not a bad recipe
Tor a fine and fruitful life. The rum
ming of house Is the lone subject"
which a home maker must know
wen, the subject in which she must
De expert. but that does not mean
that the other things" Of which she
In fact. those "other things" may be
among the most enriching of her
Afe--they may be the things which
prevent the sphere of domesticity
Evening star., 1927-12-09

when he moved over toward that dark
corner some one darted past him and
almost upset him. This time it was
Reddy Fox. Farmer Browns Boy
hurried out just in time to see Red
dy scampering across the Green
Meadows toward the Old Pasture,
and Reddy wasn't carrying a chicken
Farmer Browns Boy went back to
the house and got flashlight. Then
he returned and hunted all about
under the barn. Not a feather OF
that hen did he find. He scratched
his head thoughtfully. Can it be"
said he, that Reddy didn't catch
that chicken? 1 want to be fair. !
think I'll look around little more"
Evening star., 1927-12-09

An old, experienced secretary of
ned Congressman will steer the Con-
gresham around the rough spots. An
experienced Congressman with new
= .-e.s..s aar,.. X. secretary may be
Evening star., 1927-12-09

from becoming narrowing-and take
her into the broader air of art and
literature, etc., when 1t is in danger
of becoming so.
That the smattering may become a
precious portion is not only possible
but most desirable. Knowing where
Interests lie is of the greatest ad-
Evening star., 1927-12-09

All Auth Products Are
Sold at Our Market Stands
in Center Market, Arcade
Market, 0 Street Market,
Riggs Market, Parkuie.v
Market, Eastern Market,
635 D Street, and at Neigh
borhood Stores.
, 1927-12-19
Publication.

conformity with Section p of
{ the Colonial Law, all persons re-
siding in the town of Christiansted
and Suburbs, who consider them
selves in receipt Of a clear yearly
income of Frs. 1900 90 and other
wise to be entitled to franchise in
conformity with Section Is of the
said Colonial Law, or who before
the 3lst March 1928, will attain
the qualifications of franchise (see
Section % last clause are hereby
requested to notify the same in
writing to the undersigned Chair
man Of the Electoral Board, before
the expiration of this month.
The ELECTORAL BOARD for Chris
tiansted's Town and Suburbs, ST.
Croix, V.I.U.S.A., December 18th
1927.
A. r.. STAKEMANN,
Chairman
, 1927-12-19

THE ST CROLX AVIS
IS printed and published daily (Sunddy8
a I'd Holidays ercepted) by G. JObGnsen at
TIE AVjS Office,
Terms so cents monthly IN Advance
2cent8 per single copy.
Entered as second class matter MGg
26th 1917 at the Post Office at Christian
sted, st. Croic, Y /. of the U, S.. A. IN
der the Act of MUrcb 3. 1879.
Evening star., 1927-11-04
LUMBER TRADE STEADY.

NEW YORK, November @.-
Shipments and orders Of the organized
lumber industry were about the same
for the week ended October 20 as the
preceding week, 1t is shown In reports
from 500 Of the leading mills of the
country to the National Lumber
Manufacturers Association. Softwood
mills showed production about the
same and. slight decreases in ship
ments and new business. Compared
with year ago, new business was
much heavier. The weeks hardwood
production was larger, but shipments
and new business were less than the
week before. Unified orders of 224
Southern pine and West Coast mills
were 546,124,379 feet, against 537 ,499.-
924 the preceding week.
Evening star., 1927-11-04

BOSTON, November 4 (SpeciaD.-
Prices were firmly maintained TODAY
in the Boston wool market, although
distinct let-down in the volume Of
business has appeared. Mill stocks
are understood to be below normal,
but dealers are reluctant to raise ask.
ing prices much with new clip about
to come on the market. Fine terri.
tory was quoted today at 1.12a1.15,
clean basis; French combing at 1.05a
i.08: half blood at 1.02a1.05; three.
eighths blood at 93a97 and quarter
blood at S3aS7. Fine Ohio combing
fieeces were quoted at 47a4S, grease
basis: half blood and three.eighths
blood at 47a47a, and quarter blood at
47ka4S.
Evening star., 1927-11-04
Hourly Sales on N. Z. Market.

ii a.m... 564.7 700 ~ me-. 966,7O
lp.m.. 1.335.600 2p.n1... 1.579.300
Dividend rates as given n the above Table
are the annual cash payments based on the
uness otherwise noted extra or special divi
dends are not included.
Unit Of trading less than 100 shares
able IN common stock. Plus 2/50 ir
. '.ck Paid THE year--no regular rate
~, 70 quarterly. G Plus 5 70 IN stock. Pay.
able when earned. q Payable To- cash o.
stock. Plus 19% In stock, Plus 1870
stock | Plus 81 in stock ! Plus 2% in
stock, X Payable if4O Of share quarter ly
in Glass A stock. m Plus ga iD stock,
n Partly stock. D Plus So In preferred stock
q Plus one half OF common stock.
Evening star., 1927-11-04

NEW YORK, November tR.
James B. Harriss of Wilson, N. c.,
has been elected a member OF the New
York Cotton Exchange.
Evening star., 1927-11-04
PIERCE-ARROW LOSES.

NEW YORK, November 4 R.--
Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Co. had net
loss OF $258,6l6 for nine months this
year, in contrast to net income of
$9So,090 in the same period of 1926,
equal to $1.15 a share on the common,
after 8 per cent preferred dividends
Third quarter net loss was S373,999,
against net income of $71 500 in the
second quarter and net income of
S176,246 in the third quarter last year.
Evening star., 1927-11-04
U. S. DISTRIBUTING CORP.

NEW YORK, November @.-
U. s. Distributing Corporation had
net income Of $632, ,154 in nine months
this year, equal to $500 share on
the z per cent cumulative preferred,
leaving % cents a share for the COM
mon. All subsidiaries showed satis-
factory third quarter gains. except it's
anthracite distributing subsidiary,
Pattison & Downs. earnings having
been affected by the general depres-
sion in the anthracite coal industry.
Evening star., 1927-11-04
Older Men Best Policy Holders.

Reports have just been received in
Washington, showing that the man
who buys the larger quantities Of life
insurance and who is middle-aged or
past does not lapse his insurance so
readily as do the younger ones, who
buy the smaller policies. These facts
have just been brought to light by a
large Middle West company.
The company analyzed the condi-
tions which affected S800,00) of lapsed
business and discovered that 81 per
cent Of the policyholders who allowed
their life insurance to lapse were under
80 years of age, 10 per cent were be-
tween 80 and 40 years of age and 81
per cent were over 40 years old.
A little more than 55 per cent of
this group of policyholders lived in the
rural districts and in towns so small
that no street address was given.
About AZ per cent of the policies were
for 81 900
Evening star., 1927-11-04
Equitable Directors Elected.

At the annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Equitable Cooperative
Building Association Wednesday these
directors were elected: John Joy Ed
son. John B. Larner, Frederick v. Co.
vile, Gilbert III. Grosyenor, Harry G..
Meem. Walter S. Pratt, jr.: Frederick
B. Pyle and Robert L. Lewis. The
present officers are expected to be re-
elected at an organization meeting
next week and vice president chosen
to fill the vacancy caused by the
death Of Perry B. Turpin. The stock
holders were told that the past year
had been one of marked prosperity,
total assets having increased to $5,-
29204270
Evening star., 1927-11-04
Heard i'm Financial District.

Francis G. Addison, jr., vice presi-
dent Of the Security Savings & Com
mercial Bank, has returned from the
A. B. A. convention.
John E. Parker Of G. M. P. Muir
ply & Co. has gone to Atlantic City
to pass the week end.
/. j. Roberts and Z. Hunton Leith
attended the Babson commercial as
sembly held yesterday in Baltimore.
The Treasury's November Is financ.
ing program will be announced Mon
day. A short-term issue is expected.
Evening star., 1927-11-04
REPORTS ARE DENIED.

NEW YORK, November 4 GP.-Cur.
rent reports that the Canadian sub,
sidiary of National Biscuit Co. is nego.
tiating to acquire Christie Brown Co.
are officially denied.
Evening star., 1927-11-04
Norment Heads Home Mutual.

Clarence +. Norment was reelected
president of the Home Mutual Build
ing & Loan Association at the annual
meeting held recently. Maurice F.
Flynn is vice president, Odell S. Smith
secretary and treasurer and Frank s.
Smith, attorney.
The board of reelected directors in
cludes John Alden. John N. Auth, w.
w. Bowie, William F. Guide. r. Lee
Horton. William E. Howard, George
King. jr.; Arthur j. May, c. F. Nor.
ment, M. F. Flynn. George L. Starkey,
Odell s. Smith, Alfred Walford. G. w.
Forsberg and Karl Achterkirchen.
The annual report showed the aGso.
citation to have enjoyed excellent busi-
ness during the past II months.
Evening star., 1927-11-04
FOUR new HIGHS
ON EXCHANGE HERE
w. R. & {. Preferred and
Common, Gas and Com
merciaI National Up.
BY EDWARD C. STONE.

Four new high marks for the year
were scored on the Washington Stock
Exchange today. when Washington
Railway & Electric preferred and
common, Washington Gas Light and
Commercial National Co. preferred
went on up the financial ladder.
Twenty shares of Railway common
sold at 395, an advance of Is points
above the previous best price Of the
the lowest 1927 sale. Railway pre-.
ferred sold an eighth higher than
previously, a 10-share lot moving at
100k.
Washington Gas opened at yester-
days closing price of 80. but on the
next three sales. involving so shares,
came out at S21s. The new mark
registered by Commercial National
Co. stock was made on a 14-share
turnover at 10. a jump of points
since the last sale.
Capital Traction opened at 10S. adj
vanced to 1OS1s and closed at 107 Is.
Riggs sold at 495 and 494, and 18
shares of American Security & Trust
changed hands at 452. Sand & Gravel,
Lanston and Sanitary Grocery pre-
ferred sold around recent levels.
There was considerable activity in
bonds at firm prices.
National Banks Expanding.
The Wall Street Journal announces
today that national banks are begin
ming to enter the mortgage loan busi-
ness under the broader powers con-
ferred upon them by the McFadden
act. Effect of the trend of national
banks in this direction is to open up
large amounts of bank credit to the
first mortgage business.
Under the McFadden law the ma
tional banks are permitted to make
first mortgage loans on improved real
estate. either city or country, with ma.
turtles up to five years. The amount
of such loans is restricted to so per
cent Of the property value.
An important phase OF this develop
ment is the plan being worked out by
some of the national banks to sell par
ticipating certificates in first mort
cages, instead Of the mortgag ges them
selves. This would divide these obli-
cations into smaller and more conve-
nient denominations for marketing.