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show. The first night she was away
I called up several of the old gang and
| they were all engaged for the evening
The second night, had dinner with q
married couple, and we sat up until III
o'clock, playing bridge. The third
night / worked at the Office. The fourth
night I went to the movies. The NTH
night called up one of the boys. and
| he had to stay home with the KIDS
while the missus was out. The sixth
night I went to the club. but nobody
was there except the hired help
Before I was married. 1 always had
somewhere to 60 and something to do
but now I'm like stranger in a foreign
land. I even look married. When
was a bachelor took care OF all my
laundry. but now have a pile of soileo
clothes at home, and I swear doni
know what to do.
II used to go to my apartment, when
was single, and never minded the
silence, but now, when I go home to
an empty house, I shudder The funny
thing is, the wife probably thinks ]
am hitting the high spots while she Is
away. I've been seriously thinking OF
calling up her best friend and taking
her out to lunch, but I'm afraid some
one will misconstrue my action.
| What is it that makes such vast
change in a man? Certainly, I'm the
same guy I was before I wrapped a
halter around my neck. I reckon it's
just habit. I've got the habit of be-
ing married, that's ALL While she was
home I craved to step out. and now
that I've got the chance, don't. She'll
be back In another week. and I'll have
one lovely time explaining what I did
with myself during her absence. It's
great life-maybe!"
The life of theater property man.
is not always rosy. 1t is his mission
to provide anything from a yellow
canary to a locomotive, according to the
requirements of the act.
II have never failed yet to come
through for any OF the birds who've
played In my house." said one. by
the way, here's a story heard A long
time ago about a property man. One
week there came to his theater well
known Shakespearean actor who was
unusually particular as TO the correct
ness of his properties Aware Of this,
the property man where the great
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-05
THE GARDEN
BY MARY POTTER DAVIS.

An intere ting old garden of Mary.
land was SO id to have been the inspira-
ton for one even more noteworthy or
Murray Hill. in what Is now one of the
most crowded sections of New York
City. The Maryland garden was al
Port Tobacco and was called Rose Hill
Its box hedges incloSed a great estate
dens, but even more widely known fol-
its collection of medicinal plants. Its
owner, DR.. Gustavus Brown, had made
1t possible to raise exotics as well as
native plants by erecting greenhouses
and had secured an even greater va
riety of trees and shrubs by system
of irrigation. The grandson of the
owner. DR.. William Brown. lived In
Alexandria after his retirement from
service as . surgeon In the Revolu-
tionary Army. His friend. DR.. Hosack
afterward professor of botany, then OF
materia medica, at Columbia, often
visited the Brown estate at Rose Hill
and as physician and botanist both
was deeply interested In the gardens
there. DR. Hosack later. with the Rose
Hill collection In mind. established the
famous Elgin Gardens In New York
City, which extended over several blocks
and during their existence furnished
valuable object LESSONS to Columbia stu
dents of medicine nd botany.
Philadelphia was fortunate In having
as one of her early citizens John Bar
tram, the botanist He was born al
Darby, near Philadelphia, of Quaker
parentage. He inherited farm from
an uncle, and in early life formed ar
interest in the subject Of botany. In
1928 he bought ground on the banks
of the Schuylkill. 3 miles from Phila.
delphia, and with his own hands built
a stone house. Here he had above five
acres Of ground which he could devote
to the carrying out of an idea that had
been forming In his mind: namely, the
establishment of a botanical garden, the
first In this country. which should con-
tain the interesting plants Of America
and rare specimens from foreign lands
1t was not long before the famous Bar
trans Garden began to materialize.
The botanist made many expeditions
In search of new plants, sometimes 60
ing 100 miles to see one OF which he
home were planted In the garden and
carefully studied and propagated and
new plants grown from them were sent
out through the country. Finally q
friend who was prominent merchan,
of Philadelphia took some OF the most
interesting to England, where they at
tracted 1tl1e attenffen, ofu Peter Collision
OF London. This was the beginning OF
lifelong friendship and correspond
ence between the two men, who never
met face to face. Collision became
greatly interested In the American
plants and wrote OF and showed them
to European botanists. The fame OF
the garden attracted numerous Euro
pean visitors, who went away delighted
with its treasures, and with the hospi-
tally and simple comfort of the home.
Collision finally obtained for his Phila-
delphia friend the position Of American
botanist to King George.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-05
The Sidewalks of Washington
BY THORNTON FISHER.

actor was to appear in one of Shake
speare's plays happened to come across
a banner, which bore the device, $. P.
@. r. Doggone it, said the prop
erty man, that's all wrong. It will
never dots "P. @. r. S." all the
world over Therefore he changed 1t
accordingly. When night came and the
noble Roman met the procession, ne
gave one glance at the banner in front
and fed precipitately."
1.-THE day is surely coming when
America will lead the world In music.
A master of music was speaKing 10 tne
writer. Modern themes will be set to
the scores of American composers, and
then we shall witness a revolution and
revelation in opera. At present 1t
seems to be necessary to win acclaim
abroad before we in this country are
willing to accept the singing brand as
genuine. I have a friend, now a noted
male singer. He studied abroad for
years. but was unable to obtain an
audition before the impresarios OF
Europe. He finally decided to change
his name. Possessing a mastery OF
italian. it was not difficult for him
to pass as one, so he adopted monlck-
err of that nationality. Doors that there.
tofore had been closed to him opened
at his approach, and he was engaged
at once. His success was instantaneous
and sure. In fact, ne sang for three
seasons abroad However. ne encomn,
tered the difficulty Of being compelled
to live like an Italian and speak ike
one. firing of this, he returned TO
America. where he was engaged by the
Metropolitan Opera Co. Meanwhile ne
retained his italian name. To-Day ne
sings under his own name, wnlcn Is
we'll known to all lovers OF opera.
Il X
This reminds us OF our friend, George
Beban, the actor. Beban, LOT many
years, appeared In the character Oh an
italian. His Characterization were SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-05
Lessons in English
BY W. L. GORDON.

Words often misused-Do not say.
There is no man here whose talent
is equal to Johns" Say. There is no
other man here"
Often mispronounced-Here. Pro-
nounce first as in "he," not as IN
hay"
Often misspelled-Interrupt: two RS.
Synonyms-Rebuke. reprove, repri-
mand, censure, admonish, reproach.
Word study-"Use word three times
and it is yours" Let us increase our vo-
cabulary by mastering one word each
day. Today's word: Antiquity; great
age; ancient. 81 prize this furniture
because of its antiquity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-05

true Lflat lie Wdo
regarded, even by
the sons of Italy,
as one of their
countrymen. One
night he was re-
auested to make a
speech before a
host of upper-class
1t ii a n S. This
m | & h t n a v e
stumped the aver
age man, for, al
though Beban can
"act" italian. he
cannot speak a
word of the Ian
guage. It simply
sounds Ike Italian
to those unfamiliar
with IL At anV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-05

rate, Beban assembled the platform and
launched into his stuff The audience
Uttered, then laughed. and at the con-
clusion of his address" applauded
vociferously. OF course, his fellow
countrymen" asked him what part of
italy he was FROM They thought
that he was from Sicily, and was
speaking in the dialect OF that part OF
the country. 1t occasioned no surprise
that they were unable to understand
him They were astonished. though,
when Beban explained that he was A
native American and knew nothing of
the Italian language.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-05

An, ha," we ven-
tured." Stepping
out. Ell. Hurray!
Hurray!"
shes been gone
seven days and
four hours" he
murnured.
And ] suppose
you are out every
night ringing door
bells, seeing peo-
pie. and d in &
things" said we
ITO tell you the
truth. / thought I
was" he replied
sa ly, but the
widest thing I've
done so far is go
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-05
Stuffed Eggs.
tCopyright. 1881

Take the yolks from half dozen
hard-cooked eggs. Cut off thin slice
from each, so that you can stand the
eggs on end in buttered dish. Cook
together enough minced ham, bread
crumbs, chopped parsley. and little
mustard to fill the egg cases. Add the
chopped yolks to cream sauce, pour
1t around the eggs. and put into mod
crate oven until brown. Garnish with
sprigs OF parsley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-05
Lunch Patties.

Plump three-fourths cupful OF raisins
in boiling water and mix with one cup
full of cooked rice, half cupful OF
chopped cheese, and half q teaspoon
full of salt. Shape into patties and fry on
both sides until brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-05

THE ADVANTAGE OF THE TuB
PLUNGE OVER ANY OTHER KIND
Is THAT ITS TEMPERATURE
CAN BE REGULATED TO JUST
THE RIGHT DEGREE OF HEAT
OR COLD.
swim In the ocean or some large body
of water. Next to that is a plunge into
O bath tub. 1t is not every one who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-05

We ran into him on Pennsylvania
avenue. He looked like something the
cat dragged In. MY wife's gone to the
country" he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-05
TROUBLED WITH
LARGE P|MP[ES
Also Blackheads on Face.
Cuticura Healed.

81 had pimples and bisekheads
on my face The pirnpies were large
and red and itched a gyea' deal, csus-
ing me % lose my sleep a. night.
When scratched them they would
tester and scale over and my lace
looked badly. | was troubled with
them about three months.
II ried other remedies but they
were not successful. ] began using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment and
after using TWO cakes OF cuticsirs
Soap and three boxes Of Cuticurs
Ointment ] was completely healed. !"
Signed Miss Limor Rowell, X, ;
Boz 20, WsyeTly, Ala.
Give Cuticura Soap and oint-
ment lie care Of your skin.
Soar 25e Ointment Is and Soc. Tsleun 81, Sold
L eseTywher Sample each free HoaFeHt
e staeuTs Laboratories Dept n Nsleeb, Nsea
Euw~ C9ucurs Shaving Stick 26e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-05
Hutton.Ho Bores.

0uttUu.nUiC 0UIcs.
The Fellows with Tale to Tell,
Who hold you Close by your Lapel
thought that they were all Abolished
And Manners, now, were Fairly Pol
ished.
No, I'VE Just had Story Told me
By One of them, who Button -holed me
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-05

To be refreshed after busy Gays
work, whether at home or in some hot
ONCE, there Is nothing better than a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-17
ON D. c.
BILL FORECAST

The District appropriation bill
probably viii Be ready for the Sen.
ate next Tuesday.
Senator Phipps, chairman Of the
District Appropriations subcommft-
tee. thinks the measure will be EN-
acted into law speedily. because in
none OF the main features OF the
coming Senate bin win there be
marked differences from the House
bin.
"A road to compromise In the an
nual dispute with the House over
the fiscal relations section has been
proposed. The ZhIman resolution
now before the House District Com.
mittee providing for a continuing
tripartite commission to study local
taxation and revenue probIems--may
b. Incorporated in the Senate bill
along with the acceptance Of 81.
100000 lump sum provision Of the
House measure.
Similar action was taken five years
ago when fiscal Investigation was
made by q joint House and Senate
committee. No permanent results
followed, however, because Of the
House refusal to accept the com
mittee's findings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-17
| Obj ISIS
AROUSE:
ri:

Harried and wearied by button
holing lobbyists. the Senate DIS
trict committee members plan to
reach = prompt decision on the
two years dispute over the Farm
ers' Market site.
Hearings begin next Tuesday
afternoon, when the proponents OF
the site north of Pennsylvania
Avenue will be heard. Advocates
Of the stalker bill, providing for
the southwest site, probably viii
be heard on the following day.
Each side will be limited to two
or three hours OF presentation and
the Senator'S will then call halt
upon further arguments and wire
pulling. Resentment has been
caused because many Of the so
called lobbyists are not presenting
the issue to Senators a. q matter
affecting the District, but as one
affecting the financial interests OF
the Maryland and Virginia farmers.
Senator Bruce VIII take charge
of the presentation OF the case OF
the Marylanders, who desire the
lexington or some other northerly
location, while Senator Glass. OF
Virginia, probably will be heard on
behalf Of the southwest location
favored BY the Virginia farmers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-17
TRAFFIC LIGH 7
DATA SOUGHT

A survey Of the traffic light prob
lens of So cities, with particular
reference to the effect of traffic
lights on street car traffic, has been
started by the American Automobile
Association, in collaboration with
Traffic Director William H. Har-
land.
Questionnaires are being sent to
the motor clubs of cities where
traffic lights are in operation. Har-
land wants to know what regula-
tons are in force in other cities;
whether they have slowed UP street
car traffic: the effect on other traf-
fic; the average speed of street cars
on streets controlled by traffic
lights, and the average speed of
other traffic on such streets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-17
LISTS
SYSTEMS
DEFECTS

Vigorous objection to the Bureau
OF Efficiepcy's plan for solving
congestion at Police Court was
offered to the Gibson subcommittee
OF the House District Committee
today by Assistant Corporation
Counsel Ringgold Hart.
Hart particularly objected to the
bureaus recommendation that police
swear out affidavitis against minor
traffic offenders at police stations
instead OF at the court.
Such procedure would infringe
on the rights OF citizens, Hart de-
cIared. A citizen Is entitled to
prompt trial, ana he could not OBJ
tain it under that system, Hart
said, because the policeman would
not be at court when the violator
appeared for trial.
Hart said his objections were
based on long experience as a prose
cutor at police court, and were
concurred In by judges of the court
and others familiar with court pro-
cedure.
He asked whether Thomas Muir
ply. the efficiency expert, who
made the recommendations, had
any qualifications to make him an
expert on such subjects.
Has he ever had experience an
a Judge, prosecutor or lawyer?'s
Hart asked.
Herbert d. Brown, chief Of the
Bureau, replied that Murphy had
conferred with authorities.
Part Of the testimony today was
devoted to the Traffic Act. Some
OF the defects of the existing act
were pointed out by Hart. He said
that a citizen convicted OF speed
ing for e third time would have
to go to Jail, no matter how long
a period separated his offenses.
Representative Ernest w. Glib
son, of Vermont, chairman. said he
wished the act could be revised and
perfected.
There are too many regula-
tions.' he said.
Hart estimated that there is not
one citizen in 100 who doesn't vioE
late the speed limit at times. He
also told the committee that the
traffic director is not q subordinate
Of the chief Of police, in actual
practice. as provided in the Traffic
Act.
Police Court Judge Gus "A.
Schuldt also testified but was not
willing to criticize the Bureau Of
Efficiency's plan because, he said,
it affected the corporation counsel'a
office and not his duties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-17

James +. Mccarthy, chairman OF
the banquet committee, announces
all plans are completed. Gov.
Alfred e. smith. OF New York;
President Coolidge. and Chief Jus
tice Taft have been invited. and the
list Of speakers includes Represents
tives Frank Murphy. Ohio; Repre-
sentative J. J.. Douglass. Massachu
sets: the Rev. Ignatius Smith, Of
the Dominican House OF Studies;
fho Reg. II. Vincent Fitzgerald,
chaplain Of the order. and Patrick
y. HaItigan, who also will act as
POSTMASTER.
Earlier, in the day, the associa.
ton attended high mass at st.
Patrick's Church The sermon was
delivered by priest from Catholic
University.
Other st. Patrick = celebrations
include the City Club dance. the
fourth of series of holiday func-
tons the club has staged.
The City Club Syncopators. under
Phil O'Brien, will provide dancing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-17
YOUTH St RUCK
BY TWO AUTOS

A search was being conducted to-
day by police for an expensively
dressed young woman, driving a
high-powered automobile. who last
night sped from the scene after
striking and seriously injuring Jane
Cornish, colored. 20, Of s12 B st.
8. r.
The injured woman was attempt
ing to cross at Third and East
Capitol Street, when she was
knocked down. After the accident,
police say, the driver alighted from
her car, looked at the victim and
then drove away without making
her identity known. The injured
woman was taken home and treated
by her son, DIR. Louis Cornish. for
severe cuts to the face and head.
Struck by one automobile, Harry
T.. Arnold, 20, 220 r st. N. E., was
knocked beneath an automobile
operated by DR.. George NJ. Grayson,
1888 New Hampshire Ave. N. W..
and run over. Arnold escaped, how
ever, with a minor laceration to the
scalp. He was treated at Sibley
Hospital.
A "hit.and-run" driver knocked
down Floyd Blackburn, "a, OF 123
C st. N. W., at Fourteenth Street
and Rhode Island Avenue North
west Blackburn was treated at
Emergency Hospital for a possible
fracture of the right arm.
Seven other persons were struck
and injured by automobiles. They
were: j. Harry Eaton, So, 404
Eighth st. N. E.; Ernest e. Dack,
A. 1929 New Hampshire Ave. N.
W.; Hiram Johnson, AZ, Woodside
Park, Md; William A. Suter, %,
Brunswick Nd: Herman Holmes,
colored. 81, Ballston. Va; Dennis
Thompson. coIored, 80, 1904 Ninth
st. n. w, and Major J. Wood, col
nrad IL 2fR p ST n w
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-17

tunes. and Merit Q. Chance. chair.
man OF the membership committee
predicts a record crowd of 700.
The Chi Sigma Sorority will
break forth in an evening OF
syncopation in honor OF the noted
saint at L'Aiglon. Eighteenth Street
and Columbia Road Northwest. at
3 tonight.
In more serious vein. the student
members OF the dramatic depart
ment of Trinity College will present
Benson's Upper Room, a play
of the Divine Passion. The per.
Torrance will be repeated on Satur-
day night.
Helen Carroll and Agnes Waiter
have leading roles in the prodnc-
ton. which has been directed by
Elsie Herman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-17
Government Clerks To
Stage Low Wage
March Protest

A modification of Coxey's Army
of 81 years ago will march on the
Capitol Monday morning.
Instead OF protesting against
unemployment this army" will
protest against the low wage of
Government clerks. Meeting at
Peace Monument a large number
of Government clerks will march
to the committee room of the
House of Representatives where
hearings are being held on the
WEIGH bill to increase salaries Of
Government employees from $500
to $500 year.
A call has been sent out to all
Government clerks to take two
hours of their annual leave and
Join the army" to show the
committee that the Government
clerks are solidly behind the
WEIGH bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-17
Commissioners Asked
To Decorate LamppOsts

The Districts new 1ampposts may
soon carry new decorations. Traffic
Director William H. Harland today
called on the District Commissioners
to ask their approval Of q shield type
Of marker for the national highways
entering Washington, these markers
to conform to those now in use ma
tionally and officially approved by
many highway and automobile asso-
Citations.
Motor tourists, Harland said, who
use officially marked maps for tour
ing find these shields OF assistance
In touring. The shields are OF alumni.
mum and have gold letters and num-
bers on a black field.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-17
DR.. Wise to Address
Democratic Women

The Woman's National Demo
cratic Club will hear DIR. Stephen
s. Wise, noted Jewish leader, at
its program luncheon Monday ut
1880 p. m. DIR. Wise will talk on
IF Were Writing the Platform
In 1925"
On March 81, the club win hold
a Lenten tea, with Miss Anita
Phipps, director women's relations.
War Department, as speaker, at 4:3O
D. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-17
q Ado JAZZ. TUNEs IN

Excuse me, Bill, and the fans
3 this great column, because 1
5. -aer tuned III before. I hare
radio IumbngO and Heard and
Seenitis. It's great sport,
though, this business of being
happy and as0kiMg others happy.
IT s better than h0giNg to get
out the crying tO1Oels and shOsU-
ing s0rrOsD for ourselves. Never
feel that aO0v. Let the curtain
Of night fall and rise aOaiss
aUSth q Meg drum. Curry a big
smile to face the music Of to-
1,s0rrow. III sign off till
another tius RADIO JANE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-17
JUDGE ROBBED
Of FERNS

The Identification Of his home Is
apparently more important to some
Washingtonian than his regard for
honesty or respect for the dignity
of his alleged victim, according to
report made last night by Justice
Harlan Stone, of the United States
Suprem3 Court.
The report was to the effect that
a thief yesterday stole four boxes
OF ferns from the front porch of
his home at 234O Wyoming Ave.
N. w.
Richard Berg. manager Of the
Morrison Clothing Company. 1909 F.
st. n. W., last night reported the
theft from the store of Is dresses
totaling 5000 in value. The gar
ments were taken from a rack on the
second floor.
A diamond ring worth 5000 and a.
silver meat fork valued at S. were
stolen from the home of Earl l..
Goss, 1909 Decatur st. N. w. Luther
Austin, 225 v st. N. W., reported the
theft from his apartment of a watch
worth $S5 and pistol worth SIS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-17
III all card games IN Italy
moaU the Duce is GlWGys a0ild.
ACE HIGH.
ADAM FIRST TO HAVE EN-
Abou Benl ASIem folded his tent

Abea Hen Adem folded his tent
And heat IL from the spot.
Tor Abou Ren surely had 'em
And they made things quite hot.
Ard Adam, they say. was also . victim
For failing to take hls bath,
Tor Adam was the first to have 'e1a,
And they caused him much wrath.
looking back ON my soldier days
IN the war trenches Of France,
4 have nlemerIss. too. 81 these things,
And III say they were mot ANTS.
Ex-SERyTCE SAN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-17
OFFICE DECORATION

No research On the part 81 modern
photographer
Gives any information whether . lady
stemOgFaDher
Owea advancement 10 clothes or even
10 lack Of them =
Ah.g,tx. Individuality, personality o.
ser appeal hack 81 them.
nwmerlence shows that employers
wlaen making q selection
Are experts In physical or mental
detection.
r,,.v know personal appearance II
A. annroye &c. unless the girl BY the
e1nnIOyerss wife Il hired.
m4s,.a atemOgraphers are all business
from the start
a. have little time for matters Of
the heart,
rstxa ere up 70 data giFl engaged NJ
n eE@mOg and clerk,
- e5rst morning said to the b01A.
aKies Ne and Wen start work"
OLD SOCKS.