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Value of Frivolity.

DO you dance much? Do you frivol
much? There Is value In frivolity
which many people underrate. For one
thing, frivolity is restful, 1t is relaxing,
1t will unite knots made In your nerves
by hard day or a visit with high
strung person,
find a frivolous play wonderful
cure for a bad headache or for fatigue
so great It forbids sleep or even rest.
Or comic movie. Mind you, not the
brainless, stupid sort OF play or movie ,
that kind can be an added annoyance,
not rest. II plays or movies are out
Of the question, good, light. frivolous
or whimsical book or play to read will
do. They always excuse the really
stupid plays by Saying they are for the
tired business man whose brain needs
rest and whose nerves need soothing. So
they give him something irritatingly
senseless and generally full Of blare and
noise. Actually this much maligned
THIN" needs some other side OF his
brain wakened up and exercised: he
needs play that will start another
part of his intelligence than the one he
has been overworking all day.
Or he-or you, If you are the femi-
nine equivalent OF the "TBM"-needs
physical exercise To take the place OF
mental exercise You can't have a
keyed-up mind II your body Is being
exercised; you couldn't possibly. for in
stance worry yourself i'll over some
problem while you were having an ex-
hilarating swim in cold water.
Exercise or be frivolous, and somehow
the under part OF your mind or the
Evening star., 1928-05-09
BEAUTY CHATS BY Edna KENT FORBES

back part of It, or the subconscious part
perhaps. will go on solving the knotty
problem while you dance. or dine out,
or play tennis. or Join merry party for
q walk or drive or theater. Change
of occupation is rest, you know. If you
are overworked and simply haven't the
time for frivolity do some other sort of
work and see II you don't feel better.
Mrs. william B.--I shall be glad to
send you the cream formulas II you will
forward self-addressed, stamped en-
velope for mailing.
F'loss!e--You can try kerosene treat
ment for your scalp. and 1t will not hurt
YOU any. even II 1t Is not what you need.
A hair tonic that has some antiseptic
Ingredient In 1t will always care for any
possibility of germs. Itching sensation
in the scalp may come from so many
sources 1t would be impossible to tell
what caused IT.. Try a suitable hair
tonic two or three times week. and
massage the scalp daily until you feel
you have stimulated the circulation in It.
Evening star., 1928-05-09
Today in
Washington History
ny DONALD A. CRAIG.

May 9, 1865.--At large and enthust-
astic mass meeting tonight In front OF
the city hall, attended by prominent
citizens of Washington from all OF the
city wards, resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted opposing the return and the
settlement here of any persons who
during the last four years have been
directly connected with the Confeder-
acy of the Southern States. The street
In front of The city hall was packed
with dense throng OF people. A huge
design. made from gas jets was sus-
pended in front of the columns OF the
building, and when 1t was lighted the
entire throng was Illuminated just the
same as if the people had been In a
hall. Immense letters in the design
formed the word Union" The band OF
Finley Hospital, which accompanied the
delegation from the seventh ward, fur
nished patriotic music and added much
to the spirit of the occasion.
John Wilson, who presided declared
that our country has passed through
the most painful a1liction that has ever
assailed any nation on the face cf the
earth" But he asked that. now that
the storm is over the citizens OF wash
ington express their desires, in the
present situation, in an orderly manner
and repose confidence in the consti-
tuted authorities of the Nation.
The resolutions. adopted by acclan1a-
tion, declare that the citizens Of Wash
ington Cannot do otherwise than
earnestly and energetically resist the
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precious things!

Imagine what this means!
These women are the buy
ers of women's and children's
dresses. blouses, underthings,
hosiery. gloves, for the great
stores which do three-fourths
Of all department store busi-
ness in the United States.
Experts in Clothes
They are paid huge salaries
because of their sure knowl-
edge of fabrics and styles.
For the first time, hundreds
of these experts in big cities
from Boston to Los Angeles
have given their opinion about
the best way to cleanse today's
clothes and fabrics.
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A gentleman holding an elective Of
fee on Capitol Hill said to your cor
respondent yesterday:
Il am going back home very soon to
campaign for another term. which pays
me less than I might receive for en-
eaging in q private business Why do
do n? I swear. / don't know. It's
Just habit. | suppose. for since ] was
IN my middle 2os have held an elee-
tive Job.
IT'S chronic condition with many
men, wno, from financial standpoint.
have little 70 gain and much TO lose.
Like the average man who plays the
races, find that at the end Of the
year I just about break even. and vet
t1ere are lots Of people back home who
really believe that we fellows save money
from our salaries.
Il glsh ! could tell you how much
IN excess Of tenth Of nv income !
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BASQUE Beret.

The peasants on the Basque coast OF
France who wear the plain little berets
which have been popularized AS a sports
snode for men, women and children.
would scarcely recognize the latest ver-
sions. They have been created by Paris
designers. and although essentially tho
same shape their appearance Is changed
by the addition OF grosgrain bands.
bows and taSsels intricate piecing OF
the felt and now and then crystal
ornament.
ICopyricht 10oS.l
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Special Popcorn Balls.

Use three quarts Of popped earn
which has been popped slowly. PIX
out all the kernels tnat did not pop.
Put the. popped corn into large kettle
and mix roasted peanuts, almonds ~
English walnuts with the popped corn
Melt one tablespoonful of butte: a a
saucepan and add one cupful OF mo-
lasses and half a cupful Of sugar. hoi.
until It is brittle when tried in e1id
water. Pour the molasses mixture over
the popcorn and shape into balls.
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Strawberry Tapioca.

Dissolve three tablespoonfuls of tap
ioca that does not require soaking in a
cupful OF hot water and cook in a
double boiler until clear Add two cup
fuls OF strawberry juice and a pinch Of
salt, and bring again to the boil. Add
a cupful of sugar and two cupfuls of
ripe Strawberries cut In small pieces.
Chill, put In glass sherbet cups, and on
each portion put spoonful of sweet
ented and Favored whipped cream
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greatest place in the world to live ana
there are no finer people In America
than those who reside here.
You are here because you can't help
IL. | am here because ! can help IT.
am fond of and familiar with the ira
ditions Of this Commonwealth, and, u
elected. viii sustain them"
The non-native was defeated by only
a small margin. but there are those who
believe 40 much in his logic that II Is
said he will win the next time.
~
Have you heard this one? For rea-
sons not stated. certain man aWokc
one morning with a severe headache.
Invisible demons seemed 70 be beating
a tattoo on his temples. and he was In
a condition bordering on nervous col
lapse. During his suffering tiny kit
ten walked through the room.
"Heyi" exclaimed the highly excited
man. viii y0l stop stamping on that
feaFt"
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settlement among us of those who have
during the last four years been directly
connected with the rebellion, and espe-
cially that part Of them who we're
formerly residents of the District"
The mass meeting adjourned amid
enthusiastic cheers for President An
drew Johnson.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

The comfort OF the feet in warm
weather is matter which, II not given
proper attention, may cause decided
SAu'esinc of the vitality, rs well as dis
,=saaforr Tnere is not tsle came fieX-
fhiiitv possible in varying the kind and
weight of footwear in warm and cool
weather as In other items of apparel
during ,nt .ridseascn periods of the
Evening star., 1928-05-09
CREAMEp POTATOES.

Slice rather thick a plateful OF
cold potatoes. Put two table
spoonfuis beef drippings in spider,
let ii heat. then put In some
sliced onions. Let fry: then re-
move onions and add one table
spoonful -four. two tablespoon
full milk and one-half cupful boil
ing water. Stir until smooth.
then add potatoes. with salt and
pepper.
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contribute 10 Oene~
fits and other af-
fairs. which ig
nothing less than a
contri button TO
good will.
"A So-called pub
lie man pays ili1ei :
ally for the priyi-
lege Of being a
public man. not
only in dollars and
cents. but in time
and trouble. For
example, two OF
my boys are going
10 good SCHOOLS.
and not long ago ]
had a da1ghter
married. II had 10
Ia larsc r.f atftsa
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q native and, as q
matter OF fact, had
been a resident for
only a few years
OF the district In
which he sought
Office.
THAT Is true, "
declared the non :
native. "You were
born here and you
have lived here all
your life. That Is
not your fault. The
most sincerely nat :
tering thing ] can
say is that ! came
here of my own
choice, because ]
laeitevp this ts the
Evening star., 1928-05-09

year. True. there are canvas shoes for
times of extreme heat, but even then
all occasions do not lend themselves 10
wearing such footwear.
In addition TO this, most homenlakers
find ii necessary TO spend much time
ON their feet and. therefore, welcome
anything that will give them relief
from such necessary fatigue. 1t is espe-
cially for feet inclined 10 perspire that
the following treatment is recommend
&C. It viii prove helpful TO a marked
oegYee.
First. bathe the feet nightly with
Evening star., 1928-05-09

Drummers only years OF age COM
peted in the forty-sixth annual musical
festival held recently at Stratford, Eng
land
Evening star., 1928-05-09

y
d Like the department store buyers women every.
where trust their nice things to LUX. q For women
have found the great motion picture studios-the
New York musical shows-have proved by test, that
washing with Lux doubles the life of fahricsl q Pure
Lux has none of the harmful alkali found in many
soaps, whether flakes, chips or cakes nothing to
weaken delicate 6bres, fade nice colors.
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weddings that the folks expected.
eIn Washington must occupy res
tdeDce Commensurate with my stand
tng' Ent sYlsining out-of~toWn buyers
Is noshlDk compared with the nter-
tztrsng must DO for those VII. visit
the city from my district. not ~ men,
ton tgae one hundred and One requests
that reach my once from favor seekers.
Pqegg single letter must BE- answered-~
II you expect " come back here.
@'rhls year ] am going 70 encounter
ogco2gtlon. and yet ] like the JOB, 80
7 am going home - fgbt again for
the privilege of doing what have 0een
complaining about. ! am bear iof
punishment"
Another member 9sn exceedingly
wealthy NAM sslo
M salary doesn't pay my house"
hel1 expenses, DUt knog of no work
enjoy more thoroughly. My npsi-
ness enterprises are prosDffing and
6on1 need tine n3OfleF. am n9neaby
contributing Hy time and small talents
W TIE ooVfkFy ~ %fien my tofaf's1fS
cspf for Independence and f3ic1fss-
That may SOUND lie bunk W tHs
ske0tic. but IL IT. ne truth.
n an St ny Office etef5 oay. HYeu
when the fish ate biting ano me soiJ
eoltgses aTe greenest Just recently ]
yee44yeG letter from constituent
vfgo fonDlaissea that Wbjie he WAS ~
WasF4sDg1on ils never saw u3e on me
4saar ~ the House ] am MOI & sI1esefa'
mixer and. ilzd ne taken the trouble ~
,suvaet gste. be might nave discovered
fhaA 7 WaS working harder nv not hp-
s1eariYg m me fioor II Is q part oi
the gsnse. though. sne ] aD ~lliiDg W
fAaye nay <saF's salsFy for tDs pleasure
" ~ 12t of 4
Tsae other night 4 hoat t0ok straw
yo1A among ] UlABA guests - ~ met
ebose< for President Various pali& oi
TIE country we're represented After
the sote WaS tskeU lie guests |eff
sekee " announce fheiT fstoFlist. Ibf
vas neutral two Southern Democrat .
announced themselves foT smith. three
Republicans fasofed tjlf Governor 0l
res Y0rR 0g3e DeB0cfst wsk f9f ifo'JP'
~ and -four J2epUOlicsns we're iol
Hog4fF PerigsDs the sDecliistiYeit ~
elined may ~ aDls ~ get some n9'Bffb'
nient oBt ~ this. DlIi We are no s3aei
tfGH DefoTe
We hsye }4sf hfaFd ~ iRp csndidaiss
Scr oHcs Ia sn Ks6,ern stsh 1hf
Evening star., 1928-05-09
The Sidewalks of Washington
BY THORNTON FISHER.

present incumbent. a native Of the State,
protested during. the. campaign that his
Evening star., 1928-05-09

Interviewed in their own
departments of leading stores
in 26 cities, they told just how
their own nice things are taken
care of.
And their verdict was we'll
nigh unanimous!
92w of these experts in.
sist on Lux!
Knowing clothes and fab
RIGS, these experts will take
no chances!
Like women everywhere,
the women who buy for
Americas great stores over
whelmingly insist upon safe
cleansing with Lux!
Evening star., 1928-05-09

TOASTED CHEESE
SANDWICHES.
Cut wafer-thin slices OF bread,
slice cheese in very thin pieces
and cover bread with cheese.
Sprinkle with salt and dash cay
enne. Put two pieces together on
toaster. Toast slowly each side
of sandwich.
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HASH BALLS.
Mince corned beef and potatoes
very finely. Make into fiat cakes
and brown on both sides on but
tered griddle. These taste much
better II potatoes have been
boiled with corned beef. This is
also good supper dish.
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We have }gsf heard ~ tRo candidates.
Scr oHcs ia en Rs6teTu 6ief. 1he
Evening star., 1928-05-09
MENU FOR A DAY.

tCopyriSht. 1881
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Griddlecakes Maple Sirup
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Toasted Cheese Sandwiches
Strawberry Cream
Vanilla Waters
Tea
DINNER.
Noodle Soup
Boiled Corned Shoulder
Creamed Potatoes
Boiled Spinach
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Cottage Pudding. Lemon Sauce
Coffee
The Washington times., 1928-09-06
ROWE R finance
NJ XT To Be
PR0BED

Particularly important because of
the political significance II view
of the approaching general cleo.
tions. the power trust inquiry viii
qufry viii be resumed this month
be resumed this month BY the Fed
eraI Trade Commission.
subpoenas are IN the course Of
issuance for officials Of the utilities
organizations in Pacific Coast and
other States which 50 far have not
been investigated.
Besides the Pacific States, Ala
banna Is among the most important
remaining for scrutiny. It WAS ex-
pected that In the study OF prOpa-
ganda methods Of utilities groups
iii this State much would be
brought into, the record relative to
the Muscle Shoals project
Used In Campaign
Already utilities information, dis
tributed widely to the press. schools
and civic organizations. has aroused
political discussion and further evil
dence to be presented between the
opening Of hearings and the eIec.
lion will be used by campaign
speakers.
Considerable information has been
put into the record relative to the
efforts Of the private utilities to
prevent State development OF water
power resources in California and
other Pacific States. When the
Pacific utilities executives are sum.
mpned the commission Will go into
this subject in more detail because
of the unusual resources for hyd.o-
electric development on the West
Coast.
After completion Of the propa-
ganda phase OF the inquiry the
commission will 90 into the ffnanc-
Ing OF public service corporati tions,
particularly by holding companies.
It has been charged frequently by
critics OF the utilities that they are
In many cases overcapitalized and
that the holding companies impose
undue financial burdens upon the
power distributing corpora tions
These charges have been denied
emphatieally.
Some Under Probe 4
Auditors for the commission have
been examining corporation records
IN New York Boston, Philadelphia
and Chicago during the summer
recess to form a basis for the public
financial hearings.
The utilities subject will come In
Tor frequent discussion at the next
Congress, but the question iof ad-
visibility of legislation probably
VIII go unconsidered until the com.
mission completes it's investigation.
proposal for Federal regulation
OF The utilities has been heard he.
cause or the Interstate aspects of
power company operation. Not
only does the commodity sold by
the utilities move in interstate com-
merce. but the financial control ire.
quentiy Is of Interstate character
with holding company owning
service corporations operating in
several states. So far as Federal
legislation is concerned the situa-
tion presents highly complicated
economic as well VI political prob
lem.
The Washington times., 1928-09-06
At ACKS
sM| I'll FRIEND
photo BY international

Senator Reed Smoot (R) OF llta.l
today attacked one OF the sup
porters OF Gov Alfred Il. smith
charging that ex-senator II. {.
Iansbrough of North Dakota mad
voted to unseat him in the Senate
because he was a. Mormon.
Hanshrouch. who recently entered
the Democratic camp. wrote an
open letter TO Herbert Hoover. caL.
ing upon him to repudiate al
statements against his opponent
based on religious prejudice.
This same political hasbeen'
voted to unseat me because / was
member Of the Mormon
church, said Smoot. HE had no
other reason. lie was perfectly
willing TO sacrifice me, thinking II
would add TO his popularity.
No decent man tolerates publica.
ton built on religious .premdice7.
Mr. Hoover has already in mis-
acceptance speech made the stroa-
est statement on religious intoler-
ance probably ever delivered In tie
United States"
The Washington times., 1928-09-06
JOHN COOL N|GE
VISITS OIL D
HOME
@ InlsrnalIanaI Sc. sefslee

ny international News Services
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. sept. 8.
John Coolidge, son Of the President
and America own Prince Of
Wales. Is here today To spend sew
eral days with his grandmother
Mrs. EIfnira GOodhue, mother 0f
Mrs. Coolidge and q patient 81 the.
Cooley Dickinson Hospital since last
December.
When he arrived here last night;
he denied that he had accepted 4
position iii the electrical works Of
Governor TrumbnIl At Hartford,
Conn. Young Coolidge came here
from New York after being secretly
whisked away from inqufsitIve
crowds and inquiring reporters upon
his arrival in the Metropolis yes
terday.
According to q ruEn0r current here
the Presidents son plans to meet
Miss Florence TrnmbuII, daughter
of Governor TrumbnlI, upon her
arrival In New York from Paris.
early in September.
The Washington times., 1928-09-06
WOMAN. TAKES
POISON AFTER
RUNPUs

Less than an hour after neigh
hors had called upon police u qaeII
! disturbance at 4 house in the 100
block of North Capitol st. another
call was received, this time from the
house itself. when i woman took
poison
An officer was sent there on the
first occasion when neighbors com
planned that the noise made sleep
impossible.
shortly before 2 a. m. the Casu-l
atty Hospital ambulance WAS sent
and Mrs. EsteIle Harbrougil. rs,
was treated for the effects Of robson
which she drank from A bottle. Mrs.
Harbrough also swallowed eight
sleeping tablets and was rendered
UNCONSCIOUS. physicians reported.
After first aid was given by Dr.,
Il. Jimal. or Casualty Hospital she
was removed to GaIlinger Hospital
and held for mental observation.
She was reported 70 have quar-
relied with a friend before taking
the poison.
The Washington times., 1928-09-06
FORCES
BL|MP NORTH

The Navy dirisible Los Angeles
which left I4akehurst yesterday
for Langley Field. Va. to assist in
training an airship groaad crew
turned North during the night
to avoid storm over tire Chesa-
peake BAY area, the Navg Depart
ment declared today.
The crew is To be trained to
handle the new dirigible which ~
to be flown from Germany this
fall.
The Los Angeles came as far
South as East Navesink Light bL.
at midnight ran into .s,orln and
turned back. As the ship is on a
training flight, the commarding
officer decided not to put In al
I4akehurst but to continue cruis-
ing in Northerly direction.
A message, giving the position
as over Conev Island just before
dawn, said ihe ship would not at
tempt to Aach Langley until
weather a sditions improved. All
vas reported well aboard.
The Washington times., 1928-09-06
SMITH To OPEN
FIRE IN WEST
St EPT 10
~ GEORGE h. HOLMES
III erna 1lnnnI NeMs service

ALBANY. III. sept. 4. Gov.
Alfred Es Smith starts his invasion
If the normally Republican West
on september is.
This became assured today when
three speaking engagements were
ann JiInced for the Democratic nom
inee as follows.
Omaha, Neb.. September 3.
OIs.shoma City Okla, Septenl-
Der 20.
Denver, Colo, september 22:
When the governor leaves Albany
on Sunday, September 8. he viii
start tw0-weekss invasion Of the
West--fY4 all probability his only.
appearance II that region during
fi1e campaign The three speeches
Al Omaha. oklahoma City and DEN
yer constitute the first wsek's
schedule. The second week i scsed.
ule ia yet To. be determined upon.
definitely.
Chairman John II. Raskob and the
officials OF the Democratic national
committee IN New York are now
working on the details OF this sec
ond week, which probably will irl..
cIude four or five speeches.
All Night Speech
Whether the trip will be extended
to the Pacific Coast after the Sep
tember 20 speech in Denver also
remains to be determined. Great
pressure Is being brought to bear
on the governor to invade his rivals
own State with a speech or several
speeches In California, but it ig IN.
derstood he is reluctant to do So.
The final decision, however, re-
-. :, ~. - Z = ~ t,1ndr
All OF the speeches ION the West.
ward trip win be made at night.
and radio hook ups have been ar
ranged so that the candidates au-
dience viii comprise virtually the
entire country.
At Omaha. where the governor
will deliver his first major speech
OF the actual campaign, his topic
will be farm relief. There, In the
heart OF the. great Middle Western
grain belt. he will elaborate upon
his farm policies. IT was Indicated
today that some Of the questions
his opponents have been flingiug At
him concerning his farm plans will
be answered there. Incidentally.
Nebraska. although normally Re
publican. is considered a doubtful
State this year. The Democrats
hope and believe they have an ex-
cellent chance of carrying Ne.
braska's eight electoral votes.
The Washington times., 1928-09-06
By international News Service


CHIC so. Sept ii mail
has not only brought New York
and the Middle West within ten
hours Of each other with only 81
hours separating the Atlantic ana
the Pacific. but American busi.
ness men win soon have over
night markets III Canada and
Mexico.
According to the American Air
Port Association before the first
81 the year it will Be possible 10
send mall and express 10 Mon
treal ana Mexico city by air
routes,
The association points ont hat
the good speed of the air mail will
make the customer IN Canada and
Mexico write to American firms
about the counmunication cf yes
terday and not your letter Of
last week. 4
The Washington times., 1928-09-06
WIFE MFnIoRIEs oF HAPPY sUnIMER THEY IEAyE CAME

SUMMER IN the country ended for scores of Wash
ington children when the ChiIdrens Country Home,
Grant Road Northwest closed to permit the children
soon to start again It was fearful farewell the
breaking away from camp-to many of the children.
Little Gertrude Poor shown in the picture At the left
The Washington times., 1928-09-06

THIS WOMAN was found
wandering around the streets Of
hank. The 0nly clue 70 her ident-
M Is wedding ring she was
wearing bearing the initials.
n. G. n.
The Washington times., 1928-09-06
Cleared as 'Peeper,"
But Loses Police Job

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6.--Alex-
ander Bell. former policeman, who
was arrested on charge Of peep.
ing into woman's bedroom, Au-
gn~t ,. 1924. was refused reinstate.
men, on the police force in com
mo- pleas court by Presiding
Judge Martin.
In discharging Bells petition
for mandamus against city off
cials and the Civil Service Com
mission. who caused his dismissal,
Judge Martin said the Civil Service
Commissioners findings were final.
Bell was acquitted at his trial.