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Evening star., 1928-08-04
Additional knowledge

From the Cleveland News
Certainly knowledge is power. We
see by the want~ad columns Il young
men with college educations are wanted
to learn the chain-store business.
Evening star., 1928-08-04

Some argument may arise as TO
whether Tunney is to be more esteemed
as a pugilist than as finaneier.
Evening star., 1928-08-04

Turkish women who have been veiled
for centuries now show their faces free
ly. Yet the world is not at all dazzled
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An Idea.

From The South bend Tribune.
II seems, after all, that William Til
den isn't a professional TO play safe.
however, he ought 10 let somebody else
change his typewriter ribbons.
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Something To Do.

From the indianapolis star.
Comdr. Byrd has ordered half tea
OF Hoosler popcorn for his trip To the
South Pole, which surely will help TO
while away the long Antarctic evening
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Needed lpstruetion.

Prom the Sioux Fails Daily rgus-Leader.
Coolidge's visit may enlighten some
persons who believe that the Minnesota
iron range Is a cnokstove.
Evening star., 1928-08-04

The organization of Congress is such
that even a lame duck" may nave
several kicks left in him.
Evening star., 1928-08-04
Good Do Not Die Young.

From the san Francisco Chronicle.
The good don't die young II Just
seems that way because they get over
II while Young,
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Film Actions Speak Loudest.

FIUW IHn HtInIE UhIIN News,
The trouble with many movie stars
In the "lalkiesn seems 10 be that they
have accustomed themselves Ia making
actions speak louder than Worda.
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Claims o. scientific value for his ez-
peo.Jlon are stressed by Mobile. All the
world hopes that bis claims can be
proved So conylncingIy as 10 make the
hartiSh!ps and losses appear worth
NsgfsJfe
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One of the thrilling moments of the
prize ring was that in which Tex Rick
ard took the count of the gate receipts.
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Jud Tunkins says it's funny how
bunch Of men in a penny ante game
talk more about high finance than the
big boys who regard million dollars
as merely the price Of white chip.
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What Could Be Fairer?

When friends a-rusticating go,
They send us picture cards TO show
That they have found some charming
spot,
Where Comfort Is and Care is not.
And they who In that spot reside
Fare forth, and cards they mail In pride
Back home 10 illustrate with glee
Their trip 10 Washington, ID. c.
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A Real Scrap.

Our Champion Is bold and strong
And. with the prize ring discomfort,
May heed the summons of the gong
To Shakespeare Bacon argument.
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Desc modern times is better" said
Uncle Eben. III Coliah could have
waited Til now, he could have had
fine job IN a aideshow, instid O. gettin
slew by David"
Evening star., 1928-08-04

The history of the Swiss. who cele~
brate August | as their Independence
day. Is romantic and at times thrilling,
In the earliest times the country was
inhabited by Kettle tribes Rhaetians
and Helvetians In So &c Caesar be-
gan a conquest of them, and their pros-
perity increased through Roman traffie,
though their Independence ceased Early
In the ninth century Switzerland be-
came part ef the German empire, In
la13 Rudolph Of Hahshurg was on the
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A story OF the ready Wit which en-
deafed William Jennings Bryan 10 his
audiences Is told by j. C. Long in his
new biography ot THE Great Com-
moner" "He was not" writes MIR
Long without sense Of comedy. and
once went so far as to ally himself
with the q, O, r. The incident oc-
cured at Beatrice. Nebr, Mr. Bryan
was speaking at the chautauuua in this
little town. The tent provided could
not begin to hold the thousands who
had come to hear him The committee
In charge transferred the meeting place
to a hillside, They improvised stage
by taking large tour~horSe fertilizer
machine and covering 1t with plankS.
As MIR Bryan stepped OH this rural
stage he turned 10 the audience glanced
downward al the manure apreader ON
which he stood and said, This il the
first time / have spoken from 81 Repub-
liCan platform,
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pfs snts Prom Seed.

Ever attn The rather cffIcs fsGlNibs
evstlsbls IN tue average Hpfns. many
roveF3nR ard Y1gessbA tIsnfs nay -
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Few gardeners realm The compare
tive s6ss with whien established grape
YiHles can b. grated over 70 more DE-
saYgnae varieties TIE operation may
ne koEe ~ this season before the buds
start The old vine enosIId oe uncovered
End c1It on square 81 snoiIt y inches
tsetow the a9il surface and cleft through
ne center with 3 saw Eclons, two ~
s1Yek bi6K iong of last years growth
sgsf tspeyec gradually ~ tie ban End
ere inserted In tFls cleft mailing sure
rs in other grating tbst the green
gjsaaer bSrk ~ The scion if,Ichfs N"
I'D etJek Use 10 @sz. nut simply
p40anc up xtta Dpil ~ thai tfe gFsh
tfnt0Y4 :F r0peye6 sesyirg only ne bop
Ealf ~ me seion oT eetGns ezpose6 n
IL possible IN tfif asY ~ gfsft "ild
crane " en- InpToHfr variety.
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, room, through whose window you may
have glimpse of the mellow old gar
den beyond
AS you pause to remove your coat,
notice how nicely the simple paneling
of the lower third of the walls breaks
up the height Of the room. Also no.
tce the archway that marks the end
Of the front hall and the beginning Of
the rear hall from which the stairway
leads upward and the tiny hall leads
back TO the dining room. What per-
feet balance Is here in the picture that
is thus 50 delightfully."- framed II YOU
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liable for the checking OF varie-
ties. This garden was planted last
Fall from plants donated by Or,
w. Mel. Ayers. II. Lee BonnewitZ, r.
w. Campbell, r. F. Donahue Mrs, j. E.
Emingholz, Farr's Nursery. Indian
Spring Farms. Iris Fields. Carl Salhach.
Sass Brothers. r. X Schreiner. Mrs
Lewis r. Smith Robert Wayman.
Weeds Nursery H c. Skeels and j.
Marion Shull. Donations of named va
rietics one or more plants OF each. will
be gladly accepted Further information
relative to the garden can be obtained
by writing to Mr. Adams. the president,
go SPRUCE avenue Taknrna Park. =. C
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OF the city. BY new arrangement they
pay the first ir1stallment to the dealer.
acting as agent for the municipality,
and the balance TO the city In from 10
to 81 monthly payments. The city en-
courages the use Of the cleaners In order
TO sell more electricity produced by It's
municipal plant. The plan has caused
boonn in the use Of the suction clean
ers for homes.
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4 Colonial hallway IN IcofSctoWH'
Rising abruptly from the broad brick
sidewalk that wanders down quaint
old street in Georgetown is delightful
old Colonial house. whose architectural
charm is credited. whether correctly or
not. to the skill OF Thomas Jefferson.
AS you lift the hammer Of the old
brass knocker that shines so appropri~
ately on the paneled door you will hope
that the door will not be opened too
soon, for you would like another mo-
ment to discover If you can just why
this doorway is so alluring. The box
wood bushes in their blue painted tubs
at either side make rich frame for
the lovely old hand-carved door and
its finely nodded frame and are sweet
smelling symbols OF the bygone day
when the little house was young. It
is not raining. so there is no need, but
II no one is looking. scrape your foot
on the rusty old iron footscraper that
has always been at the side of the
doorstep and that has taken the mud
from so many feet in bygone days be-
fore the present cement road ran past
the house. And now that the old brass
door knob Is turning, take a glimpse
at the little old iron lantern hanging
before the lovely fanlight above the
door and pass to delights within.
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the same soft lacquer red of the table
cover which is 30 charming across the
hall
And now our hostess comes to greet
us and we must leave the little hall
way for the further charms Of the nv-
ing room which leads of TO one side.
The thought flashes across our minds
that this little house Is a tribute not
only to the architect who planned 1t
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will stop to examine the archway, you
will note that the fiuting OF the pilas-
ters has been carved by hand. No won
der the lines are soft and the edges
rounded Pride OF workmanship went
into its making.
You thought you didn't like gray
for walls and yet you find this hallway
so charming with its gray paneling and
gray woodwork and gray foliage paper
above. It must be that the coldness
Of their color has been counteracted
by the dark walnut Of the wide planked
floor that has been waxed to such de-
lightful richness, or by the same color
OH the trcads and railing OF the little
stairway, or by the mellow color OF the
old mahogany table and chair that
stand against one wall In the glean-
ing pewter candlcsticks on the table
arc Chinese candles OF an amber tone
They arc lovely notes of color against
the cool gray wall and delight to be
in company with the fine old blue pot
terry vase In such lovely contrast to
the soft lacquer red Of the old silk OF
the table cover.
Historic Phases utstanding.
1t is not only color and form that
charms In this little old house. You
will be reminded that history may have
been written within It's walls when you
notice the silhouettes that hang In
careful arrangement above the side
table. Here Is Thomas Jefferson him.
self, still the presiding genius Of the
neighborhood, and on either side are
Benjamin Franklin and John Marshall,
Who too, may have visited this same
little house and stopped to admire the
hallway On the wall opposite their
sihouettes Is an old map Of Washing
ton, which time has kindly turned from
white to very deep cream. What a
touch Of genius it was that the present
owner should have painted It's frame
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Gardening in Washington

AND ITS ENTIRONS

given an early start. growing
annual flowers such as petunia. snap
dragon. verbena and saliva and vege-
tables such as tomatoes. peppers and
egg plants may be started to advantage
indoors. Flower pots and even tin cans
with q few holes punched in the bot
/ tom to furnish drainage make quite
/ satisfactory rcceptacles, Small wooden
boxes are also satisfactory II holes are
bored through the bottom. A layer of
small stones. pieces Of flower pot or
cinderS should be put in the bottom
for drainage. The ideal soil is a mix
ture OF equal parts Of garden soil, sand
and rotted leaves deaf mold Garden
soil alone tends to puddle on watering
and become hard or baker on drying
out.
Very fine seeds are handled best BY
scattering evenly over the leveled sur
face and covering with fine sand. Pooi
termination often is result of too
deep covering. Just enough sand c.
fine soil barely to cover the seed Is
sufficient. Nature. it must be recalled,
merely scatters the seed on the sur
face Of the soil After covering, the
soil should be lightly tamped or pressed
With piece Of smooth board. Flat
boxes are often preferable to pots or
cans in that seeds can be sown in rows.
several varieties to box.
Watering Seeds,
Watering is rather difficult task. for
a heavy stream merely raises havoc bv
dislodging the little seeds. Setting the
pot or box partly in water and allowing
the water TO come up from the bottom
until the surface shows moisture is a
safe and easy way. After once wet.
the pot or box should be allowed 10
drain. A pane of glass or even a sheet
of newspaper laid on the top of tn"
seed container will prevent too RAPID
surface drying, Glass Is especially use
full where there Is danger of mice dig
ging for the seeds. Another way 10
apply water Is to spread piece of cloth
over the surface and sprinkle through
the cloth. The glass or paper should.
OF course, be removed as soon AS the
seed begins to gerninate. since SUM-
light is vital to the growing plant.
After termination the boxes should
be placed in a southern window or In
the SunnieSt situation available. Not
on a radiator, because this environment
stimulates too rapid drying. Ordinary
room temperature Is very satisfactory
for the young plants. In April, when
weather becomes favorable. the seed
lilkS SIlOuIO uC ulUNcC ~ TIC SOi0 ALaEiIS
in the garden. preferably after trans
planting into more commodious quar-
ters, Some seedlings are so small. pc
tunias for example. that 1t is almost
impossible to handle them without TAX
ing up a small section OF soil.
Seedlings. II too close to one another
or IL oyerwatered. often suffer from
damping-off fungi which destroy the
roots. In recent years there have ap-
peared on the market several mercury
compounds which. when used as direct
ed on the package. almost completely
remove this menace.
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so carefully. but quite as much to the
present owner. who dared to restore
it and who has furnished 1t so wisely
and 80 well.
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Charming Hall Feature.

The hallway that opens before yot
is happily quite as charming as the
doorway without. Straight before yor
it leads through an archway TO the
stairway and to the narrow passage al
the side which leads back to the dining
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CLUB NOTES.

Miss Laura A. Wadsworth. secretary
OF the National Capital Federation OF
| Garden Clubs. was elected president Of
| the Community Garden Club OF Rock
vile at the annual meeting held March
| at the home OF DR.. and Mrs. Ernest
l.. Bullard. The other officers elected
are Mrs. Chauncey M. Grubb. vice pres
ident Mrs. william D. Clark, secretary.
and Miss Violet Magruder. treasurer.
The club Is planning an active program
for the year. beginning with a drive
TO increase membership
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Society OF Little Gardens Of Foxhall
Village was held Tuesday, March 6. at
the home of Mrs. r. w. Young, 4426
Reservoir road northwest. Following
the business meeting Mrs. John Ihlder,
vice president of the National Capital
Federation OF Garden Clubs. gave very
interesting talk on Bulbs" This was
followed by an entertaining group of
songs. particularly appropriate, sung BY
Miss 1nez Miller. accompanied on the
piano by Mrs. Middlekauff. To the
great enjoyment OF the members Miss
Foster played two piano selections. Re-
freshments and the usual social hour
followed.
Lectures on Iris.
We are indebted TO James NJ. r.
Adams for the following communica-
ton concerning the National Capital
Dahlia and Iris Society.
Mr. B. Y. Morrison will give an illus
trated lecture, Development OF Iris
Culture In the United States" at the
Carlton Hotel at 8 o'clock Wednesday.
March 81 Those interested in iris and
In flowers In general are urged 10 be
present. Mr.. Morrison is one OF the
foremost iris breeders In America and
has many beautiful novelties TO his
credit, which have won him fame both
in Europe and America. This lecture
Is given under the auspices OF the Ma
tional Capital Dahlia and Iris Society,
organized In October, 1925, by an en-
thusiastic group Of local dahlia and iris
fanciers A need was felt in the city
Of Washington and Its environs for
society specializing in these two now
ers. Although numerous garden clubs
in the various communities encouraged
the planting Of flowers in general and
held special shows for these two how-
ers. the society felt that this was not
enough. Washington. noted for It's
beautiful buildings, for It's ideal loca-
ton on the picturesque Potomac, and
for It's cherry blossoms, Is fast becoming
an iris and a dahIia center. 1t was 10
aid and encourage this movement that
the society was formed. Two iris and
two danlia shows have been staged
during the two years 1t has been In ex-
iStence The Spring show for iris will
be held this year on May "a and 25 In
the garden Of the Mayfiower Hotel. All
individuals and clubs are requested 10
exhibit. Suitable classes are provided
In the schedule for any individual stalk
Or collection which may be entered.
/ There viii be no entrance charge.
The society has established an iris
test garden at the Walter Reed Hospital
containing al present time over 1900
plants OF about 900 varieties. The gar
| den Is arranged by color with the old
| and new novelties planted side by side
/ As time goes on this planting
| will become more and more val
Evening star., 1928-03-17

City Sells Vacuum Cleaners.
Housewives of Vienna, Austria, are
puying vacuum cleaners through the aid
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Historic Phases Outsta nding.

For Sale or Rent
New Hampshire Avenue-Tw0 Blocks from
Dupont Circle
sunny corner house. newly papered and
painted.
Very large drawing room. dining room.
library and upstairs Kitchen, ballroom and
bllt ard room bedrooms
FsnertaIlv we'll adanted for school or
organization Reasonably priced
Appiy to
MISS HARLAN
tnnS nth Franklin rs
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Spring Is In Woodley Park
The first robin present at fifth recent home
sale in this delightful "in.totun' suburb
Bear in Mind:-lf one certain section is gaining
steadily residential district if values there reflect
this gain by increasing also,ere be good reasons
which it will pay YOU to investigate.
THIS IS TRUE OF WOODLEY PARK Practi-
caly surrounded by civic parkways and fine private
Estates, this limited is devoted exclusively to sub
stantia homes ranging from $l650O to $47 500 with
very attractive terms to desirable buyersl.
OF VITAL IMPORTANCE is location We sus-
eest your early investigation of WOODLEY PARK
there is other such section fifteen minutes from down
town when WOODLEY PARK is sold out
Call Our Office Visit POPS Twenty eighth Street NV
WARDwAN
1887 X Street NV. Main $50
New Britain herald., 1928-08-15
S70ECkEL WANTS l ID KEEP HIS JOB
Has No Desire to Run for J, s.
 Senate, He Says

Hartford, Aug. l5 LP,-"1 very much desire to remain where I am.'' said Motor Vehicle Commissioner Robbin B. StoeckeI today. with ref erence to the possibility of his being candidate for the United States senate to succeed Senator George P. Mclean, who will not again be q candidate for the place.
 Commissioner Stoeckel let ii he known that he has received many letters from various sections of the state which in the main coincide Witt his own ideas in the matter. urging him to continue as motor vehicle commissioner rather than be candidate for an elective office.
 There is no question but the nomination for the office of United States senator is a great honor and one which should not be consider ed lightly" said Commissioner Stoeckel. However, l am well sat- lsfied where l am and l am sincere Tn saying l would much prefer re- malnlng in the office of commissions CT of motor vehicles. There is one thing quite sure, l would make no effort in my own behalf to obtain the nomination for United States senator or anything else.''
New Britain herald., 1928-08-15
Two Foreclosure Suits
 Brought on Notes

Two foreclosure actions involving a total sum of s22.000 were brought today by The Lomas & Nettleton company through Attorney Stanley J. Traceski. The first is an action against Paolo Puzzo in which the plaintiff claim non payment of d promissory note issued May IT. 1927. for s13,oOO payable in installments of $500. The plaintiff claims that on May 17 of his year when pay ment was due the defendant failed to make it and still refuses to do so. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage on property located at 157 Wilcox street and possession of said premises
 In the second action the plaintiff claims non- payment of a promis- sorry note issued by Nicholas Scapel- lati for the sum of 5000 also pay able in sums of $500. Papers in both instances were served by Dep uty Sheriff Matthew Papciak, ani the writs are returnable in city court on the first Monday in Sep tember.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-15
SALE PLANS APPROVED
|. $. shipping Board Puts Official Sanction on Proposals for Selling Of Steamer Lines.

Washington, Aug. Ia UP)-The |. $. shipping board has approved plans for sale of the United States Lines and the American Merchan, Lines. offering bidders ten alterna- tive proposals.
 The bids. to be opened November IS. may provide guaranteed opera ton ot the lines on five or on a ten year basis, the board decided. The proposal of sale calls for a minimum of 13 round voyages by the Leviathan between New York and Great Britain and France each year. Other ships of this line mu :: make a minimum of 10 round voy- ages each year between New York, France and Germany.
 Required operating guarantee for vessels of the merchant line, which Is combined passenger cargo service, will be 45 round voyagas between New York and London.
 Payment of the purchase price of the lines will be on a basis of two and ehalf per cent accompanying offer, 22 1-2 per cent at time of de. livery and the balance in equal payments over l. years.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-15
|CURB MARKET HAS | UPWARD TENDENCY
Considerable Speculative Buying
 Is Noticeable

New York, Aug. Ia R>-Consider- able speculative buying on the curb market today carried the general list upward and indicated that stock re- gently liquidated had passed from weak to strong hands. Drop in t4e call money rate to per cent lent confidence. Activities, however, were almost entirely professional.
 Automotive shares were a strong feature, Sparks Wilmington shooting up about 12 points, while Pines Waterfront "A" went to :. new high at l26 on gain of nearly points. Checker Cab touched a new peak at 43, 1-2. Auburn gained nearly { Amusement shares found good sup port, Warner Brothers "B" and Co., lumbia Graphophone advancing more than a point and Fox theater "A fraction.
 Anchor Post Fence went ahead , points, and Niles Bement Pond and |. $. Asbestos made fair gains, the latter touching d new peak at St l--. mart ldTT AHu AQOlpn dODtl each rallied more than point Zen ith radio touched new high at 1O6 in a 5-point advance, and Spanish and General steadied.
 Aluminium Co. of America and Aluminium. Ltd. were weak spots, each falling points. F1restone Tire and United Milk Products dropped 2 and 3 points. while 4. Q. Smith declined s points in profit taking after its sensational advance of A5 points in the previous two days.
 Noranda was a strong feature of the mines. making a good gain Tn heavy trading. Newmont also i'm proved. Hecla declined on report of decreased earnings, and number of others sagged.
 Oils were stronger as result of de- creased crude production last week, Vacuum gaining more than a point.
 Utilities were also steadier, United Gas improvement rallying a point.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-15
Four Veteran Players
 Reach mi.Finals

Westchester- Biltmore Club. Rye, N. f., Aug. Is UP)-Four veteran tennis canpaigners today reached the semi-finals of the Women's Eastern Turf championship.
 Mrs. May Sutton Bundy, Santa Monica. Calif.. won her quarter final match, defeating Mrs. William V. Hester, of Brooklyn. 6-3. G-c.
 Mrs. A. H. Chapin. of Springfield. Mass. avenged an earlier defeat by beating Marjorie 4ladman, Santa Monica. in straight sets, 6-4. S-4.
 Mrs. Edward FaIk. of New York, scored the easiest victory of the round in defeating Virginia Rice, Of Boston, 6-2. s-1.
 Alice Francis. of East Orange, N d.. won from Mary Greef. Kansas City. S-3. S-e
 All of the semi finalists either are ranked among the first 10. nation ally. or have won that ranking in the past.