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Evening star., 1928-06-16
PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICE
By WILLIAM BRADY, M. ID.

| telligently with one that crosses my
| path.
DR.. Maud Slye has demonstrated
direct inheritance of a kind OF cancer
in mice, through many generations, and
also an apparent immunity of certain
families Of mice. but we have no reason
to assume that this applies to human
cancer Medical opinion generally holds
that cancer is not heritable. Surely
experience and the history of families
where cases have occurred would not
suggest that cancer Is inherited.
Neither is cancer contagious or COM
municable, as from patient to nurse or
attendant. or from patient to friends
or intimate members Of the family.
Surgeons believe that cancer is trans
plantable from the site OF disease TO
normal tissues of the same person. and
they use special care to guard against
spreading any cancer tissue or mate
rial, even microscopic cells, to healthy
tissues. The question Of the trans
pIantsbiiity Of cancer from one person
TO another is unsettled. One surgeon
buried mass Of cancer tissue from his
patient IN his own flesh. but the con-
sternation Of his colleagues was all that
came Of the experiment.
Useless TO mention the various theo-
IAtSo CAt3lSElFE0 Uy ul1AEICkIb Ett4QCA1tS w
account for cancer. God only knows
the cause Of cancer. and perhaps that
explains why 1t Is the scourge Of civili-
zation.
Prolonged slight irritation or pro-
ionged Iow-grade or chronic iflfiamma-
ton seems to induce cancer eventually
In many cases. Common illustrations
of this are cancer o. the stomach de-
veioping In the site of old stomach
ulcers: cancer Of the face developing
In the site Of trifiing wart or pimple
that has been picked or tinkered with
for years; cancer of the tongue or lip
developing opposite a jagged tooth or
where the tissue has been irritated for
years by a pipe or by burning: and
crueiest of all, cancer of the uterus,
developing In the site Of old decorations
sustained In childbirth.
The name cancer comes from Greek
word meaning crab. but philologists say
this had reference TO the hardness of
cancer and not to the idea OF roots"
or clawlike fastenings. Only the most
deprayed quack or his lucklesg victim
thinks Of cancer as having roots" or
growing from roots. The conmonest
type Of internal or organ cancer lcar-
| cinoma) extends from the primary site
| along the lymph channels that drain
! the region. and probable this has given
| rise 70 the notion Of roots"
tCopyrfxht. 1921
Evening star., 1928-06-16
THE DAILY
HOROSCOPE
Sunday, June II.

Benef1c stars will rule tomorrow. ac-
cording to astrology, which reads fair
promises in the planetary sway.
Women should find this most aus
picious direction of the stars for what
ever affects their emotions. Domestic
conditions should be harmonious.
Ur der this government of the planets
reform movements arc likely to germi-
nate and women will become powerful
In them.
It should be favorable day for the
clergy, provided they preach of peace
and dwell on the better attributes of
human nature.
Men, and especially women, are like
ly to be exceedingly sensitive TO criti-
cism at this time, when there Is an ac-
cented sense of personal pride.
Music and art are subject to infiu-
ences that are most beneficial. The
lowly and those who have few advan-
tages are to become leaders in culture
within a few years, the seers prophesy.
In the changing world reversals Of
every sort are to be even more notice.
able than in previous decades.
new mllllonelrcS VIII rise, ana many
persons who have enjoyed financial
prominence will become less conspicu-
Gus than formerly, it is foretold.
Women are to benefit from a certain
sort of reactionary influence, which will
bring them an access of power through
their own feminine traits. astrologers
announce.
Tomorrow is read as an auspicious
day for lovers, who will behold vir-
tues and glories invisible to ordinary
eyes.
Many marriages of widowers and
older women win mark this month, 1t
is foretold
The partial eclipse of the sun is read
az mcnacing to peace and indicating
trouble between Russia and other ma
tionS.
Persons whose birth date 1t Is should
be cautious regarding their personal
affairs all through the coming year,
lest the eclipse be symbol of expert
ence.
Children born on that day may meet
strange destinies. The subjects OF
this sign usually lead eyentful lives.
tCopyright. 1921
Evening star., 1928-06-16
Today in
Washington History
BY DONALD A CRAIG.

June 16, IS6I.--Washington was full
OF wild rumors today that the Union
force, under the command Of Col. Stone.
which went up the east bank OF the
Potomac River last week. has been de-
feated. The rumors proved to be with
out foundation. Col Stones men are
holding the Maryland side of the river
in the vicinity of Edwards Ferry. while
guard of disunionists Is In sight on
the Virginia side.
Col. Everett's battalion Of District
volunteers Is at Seneca Mills, Md, IS
miles above Georgetown. The troops are
repoMed to be we'll and in good spirits.
The 10 days for which the District
volunteers left being nearly up, they
have been proviSioned for another Is
days They are on the line OF the
canal and can see the pickcts of the
enemy at all hours.
The District battalion under Col Ev-
erett had a brush with body of cav
airy 100 strong yesterday. Col. Everett's
men lay on their faces and blaZed away
at the enemy on the other side of the
river. They believe they killed Capt
Shreves and two privates of the Sc
cession company, as they saw them fall
from their horses, picked up and car
ried off into the woods b. their COM
panions.
Col. Stones command was fired on by
the same cavalry company today and
two of the enemies musket balls were
picked up. They were from long range
Mimic muskets. During the skirmish
Maj Wall. Col Everett and Col. Stiles
of the 9th New York Regiment took
muskets and entered into the fun with
considerable zest. A part Of some 30
or more Confederates are throwing up
an earthwork on hill opposite Sem
eca Mills. The Federal troops, through
their glasses, can watch them at work.
The woman who keeps the lockhouse
at Cabin John Bridge says there Is
secession nag on the Virginia side of
the Potomac River opposite that point
in the woods, and that the woods are
full of Confederate troops, who are con-
stantly watching for chance to dash
across the river and attack the Union
men.
The Constitutional Guards. Capt.
Degges fEverett's battalion), occupy the
Maryland heights at Great Falls. There
was some firing across the river at
that point yesterday. 1t is believed a
Confederate soldier was killed.
Evening star., 1928-06-16

now have constipation so badly that
have to take several pills every night.
Mother says would not have this trou-
bic IL ate three good meals a day. Is
she right? / would like to be able to
eat potatoes, bread and butter again.
My parents tell me that I am running
my stomach and general health. and
brother says I have developed an in
feriority complex What shall I do?
REGRETFUL NINETEEN.
Answer-You have been very foolish
about dieting, my dear, but now that
you know better you can build up your
health again. Start by eating three
real meals a day. Since you have been
starving yourself for several years you
viii probably not be able to manage
very hearty meals at first, as your
stomach may have shrunk You must
drink at least pint of milk every day
and include plenty of leafy vegetables
and fruits that have laxative tendency.
Evening star., 1928-06-16
Scourge of Civilization.

Cancer comes sooner or later to every
family. In America one out of every
10. persons dying after the age Of 20
dies of cancer. In England the rate is
higher. Every other important deease
Of civilized man has been conquered by
science or at Least shown to be pre-
ventable, even leprosy and all the world
plaques. But cancer remains the great
scourge of civilization. like curse upon
the race. and some students insist 1t is
even on the increase. though for reasons
already given l do not believe this
Enough to know that you and ! are
bound 10 encounter this disease at one
time or another, and when we have to
face 1t We should face it with the
courage that knowledge of the evil
gives not in helpless terror II I know
little about snakes and their ways,
surely / can deal more safely and in
Evening star., 1928-06-16
NY Neighbor Says:


To keep the bread and cake
jars sweet rinse them well after
washing with boiling water In
which washing soda has been dis
solved. Then set them out OF
doors In the sun for a few mo-
inents.
Sugar sacks make excellent dish
towels. They should always be
boiled out Immediately after
using.
To clean embossed brass, make
mixture Of ounce Of oxalic
acid tpoison) and pint of soda
water. Apply the mixture to the
brass with a soft brush and pol
ish with chamois.
Before removing soiled table,
cloth and napkins look for fruit
stains and put camphor on them.
then wash the same as any white
goods.
Evening star., 1928-06-16
Lessons in English
BY W. L. GORDON.

Words often misused: DO not say.
viii you take lunch with me?" While
not incorrect, luncheon" Is more re-
fined.
Often mispronounced: sacque. Pro-
nounce SAX, as In ''at'
Often misspelled Debonair.
Synonyms: Manageable, pliable, sub
miSsive, docile, amenable, tractable.
Word study: use word three times
and 1t is yours" Let us increase our
vocabulary by mastering one word each
day. Today's word: Profusion: lavish
ness. abundance. She was Showered
with a profilsiOn OF compliments,
Evening star., 1928-06-16
MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LorD LEEDS.

You will surely ruin your digestive tract
II you continue to use the pills. You
should include enough roughage in your
diet to keep you free from constipation,
Here are some menu suggestions for
you: BreakfaSt--Five or six prunes in
juice, whole-grain cereal with rich. milk
and sugar. glass of milk, one or two
bran mullins with butter. Lunch--Cot-
tage cheese with chopped dates. large
fruit salad with little mayonnaise
dressing. whole-wheat crackers, glass Of
milk. Dinner--Clear soup, lean meat,
one potato, baked; spinach. carrots. sal
ad made with chopped apples. celery
and raisins, stewed figs. Try to gain
about five pounds: you will have stead
Ter nerves and better digestion II you
do so. Be sure to get some outdoor ex-
ercise every day. LOIS LEEDS.
Evening star., 1928-06-16
HaIitosis.

L. suffers from bad breath at times.
She had her teeth examined and taken
care Of 10 months ago. and she had had
tonsils removed two years ago. She has
had earache for five or six years. of and
on. She thinks she has catarrh. She
saw an ad In magazine for a catarrh
medicine, and she took some for a few
days and her face and chest broke out
with pimples. Do / think she should
use 1t?
Bad Observation-Disclosures know, the
thing that makes you bridesmaid, but
never a bride. Is due to very many
causes, l.. see you've thought of your
teeth, and had them taken care OF 10
months ago tyou should see your dem
Evening star., 1928-06-16
A Sermon for Today
BY REV. JOHN r. GUM.
In Spite of Infrmity.

Text; There was given to me a thorn
In the fiesh."-H Cor, Kilt.
Milton was blind Beethoven was
deaf. Helen Keller was blind and deaf
and dumb. Michelangelo had a
broken nose. Pope was so crooked by
disease that he was called an interroga-
ton point Alfred the Great was af-
f1icted with a disease that did not allow
him an hours rest
Homer, Virgil. Horace, Pascal, Dante,
Cowper, Hawthorne, Carlyle, Bacon,
Livingstone and Ruskin we're all In
Valids. semi or confirmed.
1t is marveolus how many men and
women who have achieved great things
have been tortured with some physical
infirmity
Naturally, we regard bodily affiiction
as misfortune, but ofttimes 1T is a
misfortune which proves to be the
shrine OF larger fortune. Ofttimes
the brightest characters and greatest
successes come out Of suffering. 1t
seems as though suffering is ofttimes
necessary 70 develop ones latent pow
ers ana possibilities.
Whatever else may be said about It,
we do not need TO surrender to physical
affection. 1t may handicap us, but 1t
does not necessarily preclude the pos
sibility of achieving something worth
while. The cases cited above are only
few out Of long list who bear wit
ness to what may be done under the
handicap of bodily distress.
There was given to me thorn in
the fiesh," says Paul Yet what a ca
reer he achieved in spite of that thorn
II you have been given thorn in the
flesh, you win gain nothing by COM
planning and whimpering about It. To
surrender and give up because of II
would be an ignoble thing. Instead oil
doing either, you should accept that
thorn as challenge to prove yourself
Let 1t be a challenge TO prove what you
can do In spite Of infirmity.
tcopyriaht. 1927
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Dangers Of Reducing.

Dear Miss Leeds: I am 10 years old,
5 feet 2 inches tall and weigh lis
pounds. During my sophomore year at
high school, when was Is years old,
took up the reducing fad and began
going without breakfast and eating only
an orange for lunch, Before that was
plump. healthy and pretty, but after I
had maintained a starvation diet for
two months lost my health. my sunny
disposition and 80 pounds of weight.
Evening star., 1928-06-16
Flannel.

A two-piece washable flannel suit for
golf has an easy nonchalance OF man
ner which is very becoming to the sun
burned athletic woman of the course.
The pastel colors in which it Is made
save It's good-lookingness from being too
sturdy.
The blouse may be worn outside the
skirt or tucked inside and Is belted
with an awning stripe belt. The square
scallops at the bottom of the box pleats
Of the skirt are novel.
fCopyright. 1921
Evening star., 1928-06-16
DIET AND HEALTH
By LULU HUNT PETERS. M. d.

tist every six months), but I don't mag
Inc your trouble Is caused by your
teeth.
Your history Of catarrh, aching ear
and bad tonsils, Is suggestive. Bad
tonsilS will cause bad breath, and X
Is also possible that the Inflammation in
the nose has extended to the sinuses--
the passages that lead from the nose
and the damned UP secretions have
become stagnant and offensive.
Certainly you should not take any
patent medicine for any condition. L.
There is no way Of knowing what kind
Of medicine should be taken, except
through a diagnosis by a physician
There Is no knowing what you get In
any OF those patent medicines. I sug-
geSt you go to nose and throat spe-
cialiSt. The ultraviolet rays and
diathermy-electric heat--may be ef-
fective In a cure OF your catarrh and
infiamed sinuSes. Or, perhaps, you may
have to have slight nasal operation
to get drainage.
Some other causes Of bad breath are
upset stomach and intestines, with con-
stipation or diarrhea. Have a thorough
physical examination, L., to see II the
cause cannot be determined and rem
edied.
Breads and Bran.
M.-Ordinary bran registers 100 C. to
the half cupful. Cereal bran. which Is
lighter, 100 G. to two-thirds of a cup
ful III level tabiespoonfuls).
All fresh breads register 100 C. for a
slice one-half inch thick from a full
sized loaf weight approximately one
and one-half ounces). Dried breads.
such as zwieback. register only one scant
ounce to the 100 c.. because there is no
water In them.
Yes, gluten bread and the so-called
reducing breads are just as "fattenino''
as other breads, as they register iust as
high in energy value--calories, and it's
the calories that count.
Alcoholism and Drug Treatments.
There are hospitals In nearIv
every large city that give treatments
Tor alcohol and drug addicts. Ask yoIr
doctor TO find out about such a place
for you. There is no home treatment
that ! know Of that Is effective. The
only thing the family can do is to trv
to strengthen the morale of the addict
to keep the surroundings as pleasant as
possible and furnoish a nourishinr
wholesome diet.
Evening star., 1928-06-16
Reducing Thighs.

Rose-You are only seven pounds over
the average for your age and height.
Walking and swimming are fine exer-
cises for reducing fleshy thighs. The
inverted bicycle exercise is also excel
lent. Please send stamped, Self-ad-
dressed envelope for my leafiet. Beauty
Exercises" LOIS LEEDS.
(Copyright. 1927
Evening star., 1928-06-16

A Brighton bookseller named Brewer
invented the envelope In 1880. Edwin
Hill, brother of Sir Roland Hill, in
vented the first envelope making ma
chine. De La Rues envelope folding
machine was patented In 1845.
Evening star., 1928-06-16
NATIONAL
JACKETED
BOILER
heats well
and looks MU

A gaily colored boiler makes a
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shop-but what kind of a show.
ing will il make in your base
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tractiveness will be no substi-
tute for internal efficiency then.
You'll want il to beat as well
rs look, well.
Ifyou install a National Jack.
eted Boiler, that's just what IL
will do. Its snappy, dirt-defying
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ful and attractive. While inside
this jacket, insulated in q thick
layer of rock wool, is a heating
unit of demonstrated worth
one that will provide plenty
of even. healthful, controlled
warmth with economy Of fuel
and attention.
Evening star., 1928-06-16
Remodeling a Nose.

Dear Miss Leeds: My nose has a
sideways turn and there is bump in
the middle of the bridge. saw an
article about plastic surgery in a health
magazine and am wondering II l. too,
can have my nose improved by TINS
method. Please recommend a plastic
surgeon for me. Would the operation
be expensive and is 1t dangerous?
UGLY DUCKLING.
Answer-The magazine you mention
is a good one and you may be sure that
its articles are authoritative. II COM
petent surgeon does the work you need
not fear any harmful results from such
an operation unless some special COM
plication arises. Ask your family physl-
clan for the name of surgeon who
specializes in this work. or inquire at
local hospital. 1t is contrary to my
policy to make such recommendations
myself. LOIS LEEDS.
Evening star., 1928-06-16
Alcoholism and Drug Treatments.

London women are watching Ameri-
can styles.
Evening star., 1928-06-16
Whatjjersayf

WhatJlersayf
Deliver me from him, pray,
Who makes me Ask him, ''WHAJJER-
EAY2"
Who's apt TO humble. and 70 Eplutter,
As II his Mouth we're full Of Butter.
It's SUCH hard Work TO Understand
him,
no Wonder eyerybody's Canned him!
fCopsristt. 1921
Evening star., 1928-06-16
AUNT HET
BY ROBERT CULLEN.

Jennie claims TO have religion, but
it's q poor kind o. religion that viii set
in church an hold baby that's squai-
lin so nobody can hear the preacher" !"
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BAhBOUR

shortly after, apparently" he re-
marked gloomily.
She told him, too, very tentatively,
about the insurance money.
And I gave it away Jack. 1
didn't need it, of course, so I gave
1t to a charity for disabled soldiers,
in memory of you. Now, I suppose,
it's got to be returned, and I well.
I daren't ask Dad"
I'll return it, he said. II have
little money that was saving for
our marriage. But it doesn't look
as though I'd need it for long
time" he added bitterly.
Lila was infinitely relieved.
I'm horribly sorry, Jack"
1T doesn't matter. Nothing mat
tiers but you. And it seems to me
that you're acting very strangely
Lila. I don't believe you're glad
I'm back
"Oh, Jack, don't say such unkind
things" she begged.
Then why do you give me so
little of your tine?" he demanded.
why do you seem to want to avoid
me? Why do you walk me around
this Internal park, instead of receiv-
ing me at your home?"
I've told you that my father
the man I'm engaged TO-"
He whirled on her angrily.
do you have to see that fellow
every evening"
Lila nodded dumbly.
And yet you try to tell me that
he never kisses your" he scoffed
bitterly.
He's an old man." faltered
Lila. He doesn't really love me-
It's only-my position"
Farquahar's gray eyes, brilliant
with anger, were on her.
do you know what I think, Lila?"
She shook her head.
Il think you're telling me I'M
truths from start to finish! Don't
drive me too far, Lila!"
TO Be Continued
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K@AAIOO MANY
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LILA LATHAM becomes the bride of
HERBERT WARE, but the picture of an
old sweetheart, CAPTAIN JACK FAR
QUAHAR, turks in her mind. She con-
fides her plight to her friend, DOROTHY
GAME, an artist.
While in France during the war, Lila
had promised Jack that she would be-
come lsaW bride when his regiment came
back from the front Jack Is reported
dead, and later his insurance is for
warded to Lila, who gives 1t to disabled
veterans.
Herbert learns OF the gift, and Lila
says the money was her uncle's and was
given in memory of his son. Several
other complications arise over the gift,
but Herbert's mind is put at rest.
Lila ste day sees GILROY HOLMES,
q wartime buddy of Jack, and she faintS.
She learns that Jack is not dead and
is to rsturn to New York that day.
She meets him, and he invites her to
luncheon. During the meal, Jack asks
Lila to marry him.
While he is explaining his miraculous
escape from death and the circum-
stances of his return, Lila is laying her
plans.
She doesn't dare tell him she's mar
ried, so she says she can't marry him
now, because, to save her father from
financial ruin, she has become engaged
TO one of his business associates.
Various crises. after this, keep L:l&'s
nerves on edge, but she manages. SO
keep Jack in ignorance of her marriage
and Herbert in ignorance of Jacks ex"
iStence,
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Because my dearest friend has a
studio there and she takes the trou-
BILE to look after my mail, and-er-
forward it. when I'm not in town
Shes really darling. She's"
Il don't care to talk about her"
broke in Farquahar abruptly. Il
want to talk about you. Lila, will
you give me your word that as soon
as your father is out of danger
you will break this internal engage
ment and marry me?"
"Oh, Jack, why do you torment
me?" she pleaded tearfully. you
know my hands are tied"
For the moment, yes I admit
that. But I won't promise to let
you have your own way long. Why
can't I talk to your father?"
"Oh, no, no, moi" cried Lila in
panic. II tell you, he must be kept
perfectly quiet. The slightest ex-
element"
"Oh, very WELL" sighed Farqua-
hAr. But it's trying-this wait
ing"
Eyes, yes. I know" murmured
Lila consolingly.
He leaned toward her.
"You do know, sweetheart? You
do love me little, too?"
II want you to be happy, Jack"
declared Lila evaSively.
you know the only thing that
will give me happiness" he muir
INJURED bitterly.
Lila was distracted.
Lets go for a walk in the park
after lunch" she suggested. Surely,
she thought, that was safe enough.
He wouldn't kiss her In public, and
moody she knew would be in the
park at that hour.
LIE agreed, a trif1le sulkily. AS
Il a. they Strolled along, Lila told
him how his identification tags had
been found on the body of a soldier.
But he refused to be interested; he
already knew about it.
"The spy who stole them got his
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HO70 Bright Is Baby?

What a good time the baby has
making noisesl Sometimes he cries
just to hear himself cry. He loves
to hear himself gurgle and COO.
You know how he makes the same
sound over and over again until
sometimes you do wish he would
stop. Scientists call this the cir
cular reaction" everyday people call
it nuisance.
Of course, you don't really wish
he would stop making noises. for if
he did not practice these sounds he
never would learn to talk.
You enjoy hearing him make the
same sounds as you do. It is fun
to listen to him talking" without
saying anything. Before long he
really is saying something.
Have you noticed the steps he
takes in learning to talk. Can you
write down the age at which you
think he does the following things.
Check your answers by the key.
l. Wnen does ne nrSt cryr yes NO
2. When does he begin to
crow? Yes No
3. When does he initiate
the sounds he hears? Yes No
4. At what age does he
spend most of his time
babbling? Yes No
5. When does he first say
mama and dada? Yes No
6. At what age does he first
say "bye-bye?" Yes No
7. When does he begin to
use short sentences like,
Daddy shoes wet?" Yes No
8. When does he use longer
sentences, real ones like,
Mother go to park all
day without taking r.
along?" Yes No