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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23

tweed for, what with the winter So
cial season sending an S. o. s. call
for dressy attire, the subject Of vel
vet becomes of paramount interest.
In proof of the lure Of velvet we
take pleasure in calling attention to
the charming ensemble here pictured.
Such a captivating three-piece cos
tune can scarcely be other than
case of "love at first sight" The coat
and skirt are of Brazilian brown
transparent velvet. The blouse is of
sheer silk with metal threads Of beige,
copper and gold woven into conven-
tionalized floral patterning. Note the
cascaded fullness Of the skirt and the
shirred velvet motif which helps uni
fy the blouse with the skirt at the
hipline. There's a scarf Of the velvet,
Of course, for most Of the velvet coats
are made that way this season. Styl-
lists point out the advantage Of the
coat with the scarf neckline as 1t per-
mits the wearing Of separate fur neck
piece. Since fur sets are the latest
thing, a fur neckerchief with match
ing muff would add still another note
Of luxury to this fiattering outfit.
By substituting sleeveless blouse
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23

model Is worth noting not only be-
cause Of its color and design, but a
chief point Of interest is the fact that
1t Is made of rubberized silk, hand
painted In the striking modernistic de-
sign which panels it from neck to
hemline down the front. 1t Is very
practical. this rubberized silk.
If, perhaps. you do not quite fancy
silk for kitchen wear, even If rub
berized to the point Of practicability,
then take this hint-make gay
patchwork apron out Of ''leftovers"
OF gingham and chambray and such.
That is. sew this and that gay little
scrap together after the manner of
"crazy-quilt" patterning. The front
panel In the apron here pictured might
be used as guide. Use patchwork
made In this wise for pockets, belts.
yokes and landings and there you
have tia modernistic kitchen apron |
They're new. these patchwork aprons.
Lots Of fun to make them, too, and
being so thoroughly unique they
make extremely clever Christmas
gifts.
II you are not interested in kitchen
aprons, perhaps you would like to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
Fair Figured as New
Terror to Criminals

Possibilities OF detecting crime, or
solving mysteries by stray bits OF hair,
even beyond anything imagined BY
writer's Of detective stories. were de-
scribed recently to the Medico-Legal
society Of London, England, BY DR..
John GIaister, Jr., of that city.
By the work of years Doctor Glaister
has collected a private "hair mu-
scum" containing more than $500
different specimens of hair from hum
dreds Of kinds IF animals and from
races Of mankind In every part Of the
world.
A system Of measuring and record
ing the sizes, shapes and other char
acters of these hairs under the micro
scope has been devised, much as po-
licemen classify and record finger
prints.
A single hair dropped BY a criminal
or clutched by the victim Of murder
may be enough to identify. under ia
vorable circumstances, the perpetratOr
of a crime.
The inner end Of loose hair in
dicates, Doctor Glaister has found,
whether it fell out naturally or was
pulled out. The condition Of the CEN
trail core Of the hair tells something
Of the age Of its original owner.
One rale kind Of hair. consisting Of
horny material like the substance Of
finger nails, has been found only on
two creatures-on the spiny anteater
and on the elephants tail. Most
kinds of hair are slightly oval when
cut through, but the giraffe has hairs
that are almost exactly circular.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
When yON1'
Children Cry
for 1T

There is hardly a household that
hasn't heard of Castorial At least five
million homes are never without 1t. II
there are children in your family,
there's almost daily need of its com.
fort. And any night may find You very
thankful there's bottle in the house.
Just a few drops, and that collie or
constipation is relieved; or. diarrhea
checked. IA vegetable product; baby
remedy meant for young folks. Castoria
is about the only thing you have ever
heard doctors advises giving to infants.
Stronger medicines are dangerous to a
tiny baby, however harmless they may
be to growh-ups. Good old Castorial
Remember the name, and remember.
to buy it. 1T may spare you a sleep
less, anxious night. 1t is always ready,
always safe to use; in emergencies, or
for everyday ailments. Any hour of the
day or night that Baby becomes fret
full, or restless. Castoria was never
more popular with mothers than It Is
today. Every druggist has it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
was leaning, looking anxiously every

was leaning. looking anxiousiy every
where.
ssHere is what you are looking for"
Mrs. Graves said. She reached in and
dropped the paper into Sophronia's
lap.
my old reciper' Sophronia ex-'
claimed. She looked pleased.
1T is written In mothers hand, and
i hated to lose 1t on that account. OF
course, know the recipe by heart. It
is the one have always used" She
paused and looked curiously at Mrs.
Graves, perhaps reading something un-
usual in that kindly, placid counte-
nance. Look at the recipe Il you
want to-" she said.
II don't want to-" Mrs. Graves
turned away. IF you've got any Sc
cret about your bread-making you have
right to keep it, Sophronia."
"Wait! Come back r. cried Sophro-
MIA. She was much in earnest. "COme
back, Mary Graves, I want to tell
you something"
Mrs. Graves turned AROUND anu they
looked at each other. long. steady
look.
my secret, as you call It," Sophro-
MIA said, and her voice was a little
unsteady, SIS such simple one that
that rye thought it best to keep it
to myself. It-maybe it's-foolish Of
me, too" Sophronia flushed. "But l
don't mind telling 1t to you, Mary.
You've always been so good to me.
Sharing your grapes with me when
you'd no call. and the like Of that.
It's made me feel guilty this good
while not telling You everything about
my bread-making."
"Don't tell me now, I'd rather not
know" said Mrs. Graves.
"But l want you to, Mary. ! make
my bread just exactly like you or any
body else does, except for one thing"
Her flush deepened. "When | put 1t
into the oven always say-The Lord
go with it,"
Out Of the silence that followed the
two women emerged, half-tearful-half-
smiling, holding each others hands.
The leaven of neighborliness had re-
suited in something better than friend
ship.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23

Makes Money Staying Home.

Several; aviation records have been
made this year and some flyers are
said to have made big money, but up
at Long Cove, Maine, is farmer who
says there are still few records and
considerable money to be made on
the ground. In one day, stationed at
one end of a long mud hole near his
farm house, he hooked his team Of
horses onto seventy-two motor cars
and pulled them out as fast as they
arrived and got stuck--at So each,
regardless of make. model or condi-
ton of drivers mind.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
Safety First.

Jean. about three and'a half years
old, was told not to forget to tell the
little boy who was having a party
that she had had nice time. Upon
her arrival home, the first question
was. did you tell Frank you had
nice timer"
Her reply was, "Oh, yes, mother, /
told him as soon as l got there so l
wouldn't forget it."-From Children,
the Magazine for Parents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
MODERNISTIC KITCHEN APRON;
HANDSOME COSTUMES OF VELVET

the demands of almost any occasion.
What gallant service in the way
OF keeping woman well dressed the
tweed ensemble is performing this
season. With its convenient separate
coat, blended sweater and matching
blouse 1t answers the question Of
"what to wear" during most all of
the informal daytime hours.
r However, though the theme be a
tempting one, it Is not our purpose
In these few lines to talk about
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
Moderation.

There is a wide difference between
the confidence which becomes a man
and the weakness which disgraces a
fool. He who never trusts, is a mig
gard of his soul, who staryes himself,
and by whom no other is enriched !;
but he who gives to every one his con-
fidence, and every one his praise,
squanders the fruit which should
serve for the encouragement Of in
tegrity and the reward of excellence.
Sophia Parkerson in Seems for the
Toilet"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
Reproducing Speech.

The telegraphone is an instru-
ment for recording and reproducing
speech, in which a vibrating tele-
diaphragm effects the magne-
tization of moving wire or disk of
steel beneath 1t. The magnetization
Of the wire or disk, varying from
point to point. persists Indefinitely,
and. when the wire or disk is passed
beneath transmitting diaphragm, re-
produces the original sound. 1t was
invented by Waldemar Paulsen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23

hear about certain cunning bridge
party aprons. You make them of
white organdie. designing card suits
of contrasting color, as hearts. APP
pliqued in red and SO on.
It Is the way of most aprons In the
new holiday collections which are
being shown. to reyel in riotous color.
Then, too. they are most intricately
and wonderfully shaped with bouffant
side panels which accomplish tiers of
ruff or fullness of some sort.
Some one has aptly said that to
buy one smart tweed outfit plus
one handsome velvet ensemble is to
acquire wardrobe sufficient to meet
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23

made of the self-velvet of coat and
skirt this afternoon frock might read
lily be transformed into an evening
gown. Or one might indulge in
blouse of opulent metal brocade. thus
with an extra blouse or two the wear
ability of this exquisite velvet COM
pose would be increased many times
over.
The fact of bright colorful velvets
for street wear assures one of style
parade during the coming months of
gay costumes such as has not been
witnessed for years and years.
JULIA BOTTOMEEY.
t@. 1928 western Newspapsr unlon.l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
NOT Best People

Lady ] ,.sgold-I think the De veres
would rather like to know us, and 1t
would be good start for us in the
country.
Sir Cleaning Newgold-No! We
don't want to know anyone who wants
to know 'ls-they can't be worth 1t.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23

nF COURSE II one is having a
~ nodernistic kitchen done in
bright yell0ws, green's, reds or blues,
as most every housewife is these days,
the next step is to complete the color
symphony with the wearing of mod
ernistic apron-smock like the one in
the picture.
When Dame Fashion created this
charming kitchen frock or apron, she
wrote modernistic-futuristic design
and color all over II. This unique
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
A SEVERE TEST

II never had such a tough time In
my life. First get angina pectoris,
followed by arterio sclerosis. ssaA
"Jst as I was recovering from these
! got tuberculosis, double pneumonia
and phthisis. Then they gave me by
podermics.
Appendicitis was followed by q tom
silot0my.
II don't know how l pulled through
1t. It was the hardest spelling test
I've ever seen."-Toronto Globe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
Not a Remedy.

A woman who was overweight was
prescribed a diet Of orange juice and
dry bread by her physician.
When she called on the doctor a
week later she apparently had not
lost pound.
'You must have eaten something
besides orange Juice and bread" re-
marked the medical man.
"0h. that?" replied the lady. II
thought that was medicine. Portland
Evening Express.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
AcidiU :

The common cause of digestive diff
culties is excess acid. Soda cannot
alter this condition, and it burns the
stomach, Something that win neu-
tralize the acidity is the sensible
thing to take. That is why physicians
tell the public, to use Phillips Milk Of
Magnesia. g. Isl
One spoonful of this delightful prep
aration can neutralize many times its
volume in acid. 1t acts instantly; re-
lief is quick, and very apparent. All
gas is dispelled; all sourness is soon
gone; the whole system is sweetened.
Do try this perfect anti-acid, and re-
member it is just ns good for children.
too, and pleasant for them to take.
n Any drug store has the genuine, pre-
.scriptional product.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
This Turtle Coneented.

The turtle which has lived In the
geological park in Washington for
many years seems perfectly contented
in his grass-filled enclosure says Ma
ture Magazine. It dimes off carrots as
contentedly as though he had never
been accustomed to diet of thorns
in an arid wilderness where. he. had
to travel miles for drink.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
Reasonable Restrictions

Miss Eaglebird-I see you still use.
the flag signals. Have they any adj
vantage over the radio?
Lieutenant Grimbattle Of the Navy
Well. with the flags one can't use
such shocking bad language.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
Lin1itafions

Nov. Daredevil. want you to ap-
pear in person, a matinee crowd Of
women"
81 can't face crowd of women"
"What. you, the daredevil of the
fiImsT'
II amt that much Of daredevil"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
Probably a Cross

Elevator Man (shooting her down
from the twelfth floor)-Well. how
does It feel, Uncle Rufus?
Uncle r. (weakly)-By heckl I'm
not sartin. It feels like my steamer
trip tew Yurrup, then, ag'in, like when
/ was farming to smoke my fust see
gar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
A Victim, of NerUes

Mrs. Owens-l am a victim Of
nerves. \
Mrs Oke-You are?
Mrs. Owens-Yes. / need new
spring outfit. and when asked credit
Of the dressmaker and milliner they
had the nerve to refuse. :
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
Angling

George saw Mr.. Fish today.
Grace-Did he give you any mes
sage for me?"
George Yes, he asked me to tell
you to drop him a line.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
rs All the. Same

Mrs Richleigh-You don't give me
as handsome presents as you used to.
Richleigh-No, but pay for those
you give yourself.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23

.Cholly ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ethe-
lyme, have lost my heartl
She fixing him with steelgray
look)-Why don't you advertise?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
CackIe

The hen who cackles will display
An egg, for time well spent;
While men bring talk from day to day
That isn't worth a cent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-11-23
SOMETHING
BETTER THAN
FRIENDSHIP
90 by D. J. waIsh.l

TNOPHRONIA BLAIR was famous
in Marathon, where she had lived
~ for sixty exemplary years. Fame
Evening star., 1928-04-02
TRUCK SWERVES.
PASSENGER THROWN
TO GROUND, DIES

Continued from First Page)
accident. He was released in custody
OF his attorney to appear at an inquest
TO be held at il:30 tomorrow at the
District Morgue.
Mercurio's identity was established
through telephone numbers found IL
his pocket.
Other Accidents.
Two persons were injured yesterday
afternoon In a collision at Fourth and
w streets. They were: Mrs. Marian
litter of Wilmington. Del. occupant
of one car, and ISSac Hansford. colored
20. of Fort Myer. Va. driver of the
other. Mrs. litter was treated at Sibley
Hospital and Hansford at Freedmen's
Mrs. litter was riding in an automobile
operated by George Rothrock, also OF
Wilmington.
DR.. E. Walter McCauley. 30. 22l7
Nichols avenue southeast. suffered n
broken nose when his Automobile was
in a collision at Eleventh and nj streets
southeast, with a street car. Although
his condition was pronounced not seri-
Gus. he remained at Providence Hos
;eital after treatment.
A ''hit-and-run" driver is said By po-
lice TO be responsible lot the slsHt
injury Of Dorothy Parks, colored. -.
and Irene Penn. colored. l6. both of
ITI8 Second street. Both were knocked
down al Florida and Rhode Island ave-
nues by an automobile that failed 10
stop. They were treated at home for
bruises TO the legs.
Violet K. Tichenor. 81. 936 New York
avenue. suffered laceYations when struck
by a Washington Railway s. Electric
Co. car on Massachusetts avenue be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets. She
was taken to Emergency Hosnital.
John williams. colored. IS. OF the
Oakland apartments, Seventeenth and
N streets. was treated at Sibley Hospital
for slight injuries after he was struck
i'll front Of ili8 First street by an au-
tomobile operated by Paul H. Smith,
3i9 street northeast
James Burke. colored. IS. Of 425 /
street, was found on the roadway at
Fifth and I streets last night about
i1:30 o'clock suffering from severe
injury 10 his head. He was treated at
Emergency Hospital. where his con-
dition vas reported undetermined. Po-
lice believe Burke was injured by an
automobile.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
"MAMMY" BETSY SMITH
EXPIRES AT AGE OF 1O6

Nanny" Betsy Smith. former slave
and member of the old school of colored
families Of the South died at he" resi-
dence, 1852 Twenty-first street, yester-
day at the age Of LOG.
She was found dead in bed by her son
by the first Of two marriages. Horace
Carter. himself "a years old and Ior-
mer slave, owned by Virginia family
She also leaves a daughter, Emma Car
ter, 10 years old, and three grandchil-
dren. the oldest of whom is a wears { Id.
Nanny" Smith was slave Of Vir-
ginia plantation owners until the time
Of the Civil War and since then had
helped rear the children of several of
Washingtons prominent families. She
worked for a number Of years tor DIR.
William Holland Wilmer, interna .ion-
ally known eye specialist Of Johns Hop
kinS University; for the family of Ad-
miral Richard Wainwright and for sew
eral other prominent families.
Members Of Nanny" Smiths family
tell with pride how she was treated
years ago for eye trouble by DR.. VIII
mer lust as II she was snow white
Nanny" Smith was fundamentalist
In her beliefs and quoted the Bible fire.
Quently. Among the things which are
said TO have impressed her most. dur
ing her long span Of years. were fall
ing stars" which she witnessed as a
child, and later by the bearing and
uniforms OF the Civil War generals
was great attraction
Records at the Naval Observatory
here show that there was an unusual
shower Of meteors in 1893. BY this
date Nanny" Smith reckoned her
age
Evening star., 1928-04-02
RITES FOR COL. BENET
TO BE HELD TOMORROW

Funeral services will be held at Ar
Engton National Cemetery tomorrow
morning at 10 30 O'Clock for Col James
W. Benet. a retired Ordnance ot1cer.
who died at his home IN Westtown, Pa.
last Friday. The honorary panbearers
will be Mai Gems. H. G. Sharpe and
John L. Chamberlain. Coils. William w.
Gibson. George II. Morgan and Daniel
II. TAFT. and Comdr. Augustus c. Amy.
z. S Navy. all on the retired list: Col.
John w. Joyes and Maj. Charles I.
Harris, ir. Ordnance department. and
Messrs. Gist Blair and Ben Miller OF
this city.
Col. Benet was the son of the late
Brig. Gen. Stephen v. Benet and was
born at Richmond. KY. July is, 1887.
Appointed TO the Military Academy
from the District of Columbia. he was
graduated in 1880 and served in the
Ordnance department until his retire.
ment fer age in 1921 During the Span
Ish War he was stationed at the Beth
iehem Steel Works and during the
World War he commanded the arsenal
at Augusta. Ga. and the training camp
at that place. From 1919 until his re-
tsrement he was in command OF the
arsenal al Waieryliet, ". 7.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
HIGH SCHOOL OPERA
WINS TWO AUDIENCES

Enthusiastic audiences witnessed the
presentation Friday and Saturday eve
nings Of the comic opera Dolly Var
den at Central High School by the
Tech Opera Club. supported by the
Tech Orchestra II is a libretto by
StaniSlaus STANCE and music by Julian
Edwards. Il was given a production by
the high school singers that would have
done credit to professionals, having
shown careful and painstaktng prepara-
ton.
The tao productions were in the ma
ture Of a revelation TO many Washing
tonianG in the audiences who were un-
familiar with the work Of the Tech
opera chorus and orchestra and OF
similar organizations Of the local school
system. The soloists were adequate in
voice and with yivacity In action. well
tempered with restraint The chorus
Ailowed excellent training under Miss
Florence Keene, director Of the club.
The picturesque costumes Of the time of
George we're most becoming and
added 10 the charm Of the entertain
naRFt
Evening star., 1928-04-02

tLofs1U1E1 3EJfu FISt FaksJ
estimated In round numbers at u.s.
100 900. Under the proposed amend
n7ert the additional cost is estimated at
81 1Gz 900. II Is anticipated that after
approximately twenty~eight years al Of
that cost " tEle Government viii be
completely llqGidated
Reference is made next 10 the So
called normal cost ~ the Government,
that Is liz annual proportion paid TO-
ward TIE annuity of those remaining
III the service through the fuIi period
og contribution. Under tns present Law
IL Is estimated III round numbers 10 be
50 $50 300. Under the proposed amend
nleflt tlae additional Cost Is estimated
III round numbers a. So 5.535 900"
u Is emphasized that the FIRST set VI
figures, relating " the deferred liability.
will be eliminated after ~ years.
The committee declared IN It's report
that the age limits for optional retire
lasnt as fZed Ia the proposed law are
50 nigh that IL Is probable that tie few
employees that vii avail themselves 0f
the option VIII be such 81 have become
physically or mentally impaired. From
snis standpoint the committee believed
she hill will tend ~ eliminate lnefflei~
eney aH6 reward bong service thereby
working ~ tlaE advantage of both the
Government and the empL0ye. Tns
committee quotes illustrations ~ age
limits f1xed by foreign countries and bs
VARIOUS States and cities III the Unit~1
States 10 show tnht even under this Dii
tue Government retirement age limit
xouid De- nigh IN comparison The
government ~ France and tile city oi
Chicago. fol example, have retirement
age If So Another group of AmericsE
cities and several foreign countries have
aa age Limit 0f so, while another EEoui
GxeS C ~ tLae hNE Limit.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
MAJ. 0'D0NNELL NAMED
AIDE TO PRESIDENT
Army officer Has Record of Serv-
e ice in Philippines and
France.

Mai. Louis A ODonnell. United
States Cavalry. recently on duty With
the lst Cavalry Division at Fort Bliss,
Tex, and who has just arrived in this
city. today was detailed for duty at the
White House. as an assistant military
aide to the President, under the direc-
tion of Col. OSnun Latrobe. United
Cavalry. chief military aide.
Maj. O'Donnell Is from Philadelphia
and was graduated from the Military
Academy in 1905. Since then he has
served with troops In the Philippine Is
lands, At Fort Ethan Alien. VT: Fort
Bliss. Tex: Fort Huachuca. Ariz.
Rochester. N, Y. and this city Dur
ing the World War he was attached
to the S2d Field Artillery and since
then has served as military attache in
Guatemala. Nicaragua. Salvador and
Honduras, as student at the Cavalry
School, Fort Riley, and at Fort Bliss.
Tex