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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-02-25
Letter From Slocum.
To The DAILY WORKER:

To The DAILY WORKER:
am writing from Fort Slocum,
located on a small island in the Hud-
son opposite New Rochelle, New
York. Slocum is the hell-hole where
the men scheduled to serve their
term" in Panama, Hawaii and other
foreign countries or U. S. posses
sions, are held for shipment. There
are some 1900 of US here now, wait
ing to leave on a transport sailing
on or about March LIST, and tho l
came here direct after enlisting in
New York City few weeks ago a
large number of the recruits come
from other parts of the country, since
all enlisting for foreign service at
recruiting stations nearer here than
to Galveston, Texas, or Angel Island
on the West Coast, the other two
poin,s of embarkment, come to Slo-
cum.
Conditions For Transits.
In addition to those waiting to
leave mostly for Panama and Hawaii,
the 18th Infantry is stationed here
permanently, being at present a
skeleton regiment of little more than
200 men. Since the conditions of
these "permanents" are better and
much different from those of the
"transits," / will write to you mostly
about the conditions of the latter
which l know only too well.
The biggest shipments are usually
this time of year, since the recruit
ing sharks do their heaviest business
during the winter when things get
worse for the man out of work. This
explains the large number of US here
wal ing to sail at the present time
for foreign countries and U. S. pos
sessions.
Starting Thru the Mill.
When you come to Slocum you
first get to the receiving barracks in
your civilian clothes. Here there
are double hunks as in all the bar
racks on the island. When you first
come you are given two blankets
which you sign for and stay in the
barracks overnight, standing reveille
the next morning when after your
first army breakfast you are taken
to the quartermaster and given" a
full outfit of army. clothing which
never fits.
The quartermaster has a good rea-
son for giving out misfits, since when
the men get to their own outfits they
are compelled" to buy new uniforms
if they want to pass inspection, altho
the sergeant will tell them that it is
not compulsory. These uniforms sold
to them on the installment plan cos 4.
from $40 to $50 in serge and $18 to
S25 in khaki Also the men will be
forced to buy buttons, cap ornaments,
etc., when reaching their destination
since the black buttons which are is
sued are supposed to be shined,
something that is practically impos-
sible.
Call Food "Slum."
Those who have few dollars when
they enlist spend that money in the
canteens for food, since the regular
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-02-25
THREE WORKERS INJURED.

BELLEVILLE, Ont, Feb. a.
Three workers at the Canadian In
dustrial Alcohol Company plant at
Corbyville near here were seriously
injured when one Of the workers
struck dynamite detonaor cap with
his pickax yesterday.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-02-25

etc. will appear in the column
next Saturday as wo are forced to
discontinue "Casual's" letter at this
point due to length.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

has supervision over all the American
Episcopal churches in Europe.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Right Rev. Charles Lewis Slattery.
bishop of Massachusetts,. and Mrs. Stat
terry: Rev. and Mrs A. r. Lawrence,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Fearey, Mrs. A. Hem
ingway and Mr. and Mrs. II. Peabody
all of Boston, and Mr.. and Mrs. Lansing
T. Reed Of New York.
The marriage of Miss Julia Thomp-
son Cook. daughter of MFR. Robert
Edwin Cook, to Mr.. Clarence Arthur
Lindquist of Iowa will take place Mon
day evening, April %, In st. Andrews
Church at 8 o'clock. A reception will
follow the ceremony in the home OF
the bride.
Mrs. Albert ]. Law OF New York and
Miss Mary McCrea Of Philadelphia will
be the brides attendants and Mr.. Harry
Gilbert will be best man.
Miss Cook entertained at a luncheon
Sunday at the Hotel Roosevelt, when
she announced her engagement to a
few Of her friends. The company in
cluded Miss Gretchen Campbell, Miss
Ruth Phillips, Miss Dorothy Pattison,
Miss Mary Frances Ward. Miss Eliza
beth Mattern. Miss Eleanor Eckhardt,
Miss Dorothea Allen Cook, Mrs. Clar-
ence M. Exley. tr.: Mrs. Lorenzo d,
Whitaker. Mrs Alfred Powers Davis and
Mrs. Albert j. Law Of New York.
Mrs Samuel s. Dennis entertained at
luncheon at the Wardman Park Hotel
Evening star., 1928-04-11

DR.. and Mrs. James w. Heustis of
Pasadena, Calf. have taken an apart
ment at the Wardman Park Hotel for
an extended stay. Mrs. Heustis. who is
better known as Bertha Lincoln Heustis
is in Washington to attend the conven-
ton OF the League OF American Pen
Continued on Seventeenth Page)
Evening star., 1928-04-11

today, having as her guests Mrs. Louis
Pennington. Mrs. Brewster Warwick.
Mime. Verpillot. Mrs. Abraham Van
Wrinkle, Miss Williams. Mrs. o. NJ.
Barber. Mrs. John w. Turrentine. and
the latter's house guest. Mrs. william
Gilmore OF Boston. and Mrs. Harold
Newman Marsh, the daughter Of the
hostess.
Mrs. John w. Townsend will enter
tain eight tables at bridge this afternoon.
in compliment to her house guests. Mrs.
George l.. Bowen Of New York and Mrs.
William Palmer Townsend, mother-i in
law of Mrs Townsend. Additional
guests will join the company for tea,
when Mrs. J. Frank Steele and Mrs.
Charles s. Eby, mother of the hostess,
will pour tea. Assisting the hostess will
be Mrs. J. Craig Peacock, Mrs. Robert
z. Kline, Mrs. George Strong and Mrs.
Rudolph.
Miss Isabel Green entertained at
luncheon at the Club st. Marks yes
terday for Mrs. Frank Harrison of
Cleveland. Ohio. Her other guests were
Nffse A4iY1nta Iyffl AHiar ant., r1~..tu
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Kelleher Of
Seattle, Wash, are making brief visit
in Washington and are guests at the
Mayfiower. They are on their way to
"Dunmore- Mount Airy" their large
estate in the Shenandoah Valley, where
they spend part of each year. Before
her marriage. Mrs. Kelleher was Miss
Elsie c. Meem of Shenandoah County
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Mrs. William North Sturtevant is
visiting Mrs George Fulford, ir.. in
Toronto. Canada. She will return In
about a week.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Miss Mary Elizabeth Thompson, Miss
Margaret Mackall, Miss Elizabeth
Young. Miss Heloise Young, Miss
Margaret Kerr, Miss Nancy Crowther,
Miss Charlotte Freeman Clarke, Miss
Cary Millholland. and her house guest,
Miss Adelaide Aldrich; Miss Ellen Wat
son, Mrs. Edward Lott, Miss Ileane Ber-
rail- and Miss Devereus Green.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Mrs. Worth Bagley Daniels has gone
to New York for q few days and is at
the Barclay Hotel.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Mrs. Jardine. wife Of the Secretary
Of Agriculture. was the guest OF honor
today at the first Of series OF lunch
eons Mrs William Kearney Carr is
giving.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

The Ambassador OF Cuba and Sonora
de Ferrara viii entertain at dinner this
evening in honor of the Ambassador of
italy and Nobil Donna Antonietta de
Martiuo.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Mrs. Hoover, wife OF the Secretary
Of Commerce, will entertain the wives
OF the visiting delegates 10 the national
convention of the American Society OF
Civil Engineers and the members OF the
committee at a tea In her residence,
at 2l00 S street, from 4 To o'clock
April -. The tea will follow a sight
seeing drive by motor. when the wives
OF local members of the society will
act as hostesSes in the automobiles.
Mrs. Cary Brown heads the committee
in charge Of this event.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

The Ambassador of Germany, Herr
Won Prittwitx und Gaffron. has returned
after spending few days in New York.
While there he was the honor guest
at dinner OF Mr.. James Speyer.
Evening star., 1928-04-11
Johnson Benns
Wedding This Morning.

NgWWHNNB THE ssAWtN1A8Ns
The marriage Of Miss Margery Benns.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles p.
Benns, TO the Rev. Charles T. johnson
of Princeton took place this morning
in tkae Eethiehem Chapel Of the Wash
ington Cathedral The ceremony was
performed by Rev. DR.. Robert William
OF Princeton. and was followed By a
Evening star., 1928-04-11

The Secretary OF the Navy. Mr.. VIII
bur. has returned TO Washington after
making short stay in Omaha, Nebr.,
and Iowa
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Representative and Mrs. W. Frank
James and Miss Anne James save as
their guest Miss Delight Berg of the
University Of Michigan.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Senator and Mrs Lawrence D. Tyson
will entertain a company OF 20 at din
ner this evening.
Mrs. Tyson will not observe her day
at nome tomorrow or the following
Thursday, but she viii receive April 26.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Representative and Mrs. Edward E
Browne have visiting them in their
home At West Underwood street Mrs.
Marcus Hobart Of Evanston, Ill.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Representative and Mrs. Ernest r.
Ackerman win entertain informally at
dinner at the wardman Park Hotel this
erening.
Evening star., 1928-04-11
SOCIETY
Secretary of War and Mrs. Davis Honor
Guests at Dinner of the Military
Affairs Committees.

~ HE Secretary Of war and Mrs
Dwight r. Davis will be the
guests of honor at dinner this
evening at the Mayfiower Hotel
Of the members of the military
A afrw nax$,VAittAnS ~ 4hA Canate and
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Representative and Mrs. Clyde Kelly
have visiting them Mr.. Kelly's sister-in-
Law. Mrs Clark Kelly OF Pittsburgh.
Mrs. William A. Rodenberg will en-
tertain at breakfast for Mrs Kelly and
Club Friday.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

The Ambassador OF Peru. DR.. Herman
velarde, will be the ranking guest at
the dinner Mr.. and Mrs. Stokeley Nor
gan will give tomorrow evening at the
Washington Club. There will be 20
guests in the company.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Mrs. william E. Borah is at the Hotel
Traymore, Atlantic City. for an indef-
mite stay.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

The Assistant Secretary Of the Navy
for Aviation. Mr.. Edward p. Warner,
snd his sister, Miss Elizabeth Warner.
viii entertain at an informal dinner
II the Wardman Park Hotel this eve
ing They have with them their
Younger brother, Mr. Nathaniel Warner.
~ho Is . sophomore at Harvard. and
is spending his Spring vacation in
washington.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

AFFAIRS committees OF the Senate and
Of the House OF Representatives and
their wives.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Col. and Mrs. Frederick Coleman en-
iertained . company Of 80 at dinner
last evening In their home. in Edge
moor.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Mai and Mrs. Asa n. Lehman and
sfrs. William G. McClintock. who have
f~en spending the Easter holidays at
Atlantic City. have returned 70 their
aome at Walter Reed Hospital.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Lieut. Comdr. and Mrs. John ".
Morse and Miss Frances Morse are at
the Barclay in New York for q short
say.
Evening star., 1928-04-11

Mrs. Samuel s. Dennis entertained at
luncheon at the Wardman Park Hotel
Evening star., 1928-11-30
The Manicure.

One of the beauty aids that every
woman and girl should know how to ap-
ply correctly is the manicure. In Its
simplest form it consist of filing the
nails. cleaning them, pushing down the
cuticle and polishing the nails. 1t is
important to know the best way to per-
form these different steps in the man
| icure. as careless methods cause hang
nails, hard corners and sometimes serl-
Gus infection.
Whether milady goes to a beauty
shop for the treatment or cares for her
nails at home, the first principle she
should observe is cleanliness. Do not
patronize the manicurist who does not
sterilize her instruments or use fresh
| towels on each customer. Do not
Yourself fail to steriliZe your orange
wood stick. steel file and scissors. Do
not use a Soiled towel. Before using
| your manicure tools dip them into an
| antiSeptic lotion; this is especially i'm
portant if others of your family use the
| instruments. Have bottle of peroxide
to apply in case of injury to the Gu
ticle
Scrub your fingertips with a nail
brush, soap and warm water Any
good facial soap may be used or mild
soap flakes dissolved in hot water with
| SOIIl6 dLlbLSGpGlC ALL
gers of both hands. dry them with a
clean towel and then file them with
your long, steel, flexible file. Use long
strokes from the corners up to the GEN.
| ter. Be sure to round off the corners,
because if you do not, hard skin or
calouSeS will form where the corners
press against the flesh at the sides of
the nails The next step in the mani
cure is to press down the cuticle at the
base of the nails without tearing it..
Apply a little olive oil on the blunt end
! of the orange wood stick around the
cuticle to soften it. Loosen the skin
gently and push down. At this point
some manicuriSts apply a polishing
powder and scrub it on with the tiny
brush on the end Of the manikew to
remove small bits of cuticle adhering
to the nail. If the nails are well-kept,
however, this is not necessary. The
little brush on the manikew may be
used to scrub under the free end of
the nail and around the cuticle with
soap and water. Dry and use the emory
board to smooth the filed edges.
If there are any ragged pieces of Gu
ticle or hangnailS, they may be care
fully clipped off at this point The
manicure nipperS or scissors should be
used as sparingly as possible, however.
Those who like nail bleach may squeeze
Evening star., 1928-11-30
PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICE
BY WILLIAM BRADY, M. ID.

tween torniquets, of medicaments that
bring about CLOTHING, thrombuS forma-
ton, and subsequently the Shriveling
of the vein. Just what medicaments
are used in this treatment is techni-
cal detail best left to the knowledge and
Judgment of the physician. I need only
say that the medicamentS thus used
are in themselves incapable of doing
any serious harm.
This chemical obliteration of varicose
veins may be successfully employed by
any good physician anywhere Many
doctors are now giving this treatment to
patients in the Office, without interfer-
ing with the patients ordinary occupa-
ton.
To almost any physician whose ideas
of such treatment are necessarily who'll
ly theoretical it would seem that there
might be some danger involved, danger
of embolus-that is, breaking off bit
of clot and its lodgment in some dis
tant vital spot or a danger of septic
thrombpsis-that is, a kind of infection
of the clot and extension of the infec-
ton into the general circulation and
consequent septicemia or blood poison
ing" If such dangers were actual, the
chemical obliteration treatment of vari-
coSe veins could scarcely make head
way. But experience proves that there
is actually no such risk involved. Lin
ser in France reported 5000 injections;
Noble in Germany reported 5000 in
jections; other physicians in America
have added cases until there we're a
total of more than $4,000 cases of vari-
cose veins treated with chemical in
jections, and among all these only four
fatalities In fact the chemical oblit-
Grafton of varicose veins has proved a
safer procedure than either of the older
surgical methods above mentioned.
l regret I am not in position to
refer readers to physicians who give
this treatment. Any good physician
may give it successfully. And any
physician who keeps reasonably well
posted on the progress of his profession
has access to all the necessary technical
information concerning this method.
Its comparative painlesSness, its
safety, its availability everywhere, and
the fact that it does not interfere with
the ordinary occupation, should COM
mend chemical obliteration to every
| sufferer, whether or not he has had
any surgical treatment.
| Copyright, 1929
Evening star., 1928-11-30
Shoe-String Shoulder Straps
BY MARY MARSHALL.

made of narrow flesh-colored satin rib
bon which at distance looks amaZ-
ingly like nothing at ALL
In general there is a tendency 20
break away from the perfectly straight
strap type of shoulder support. FIRE.
quently this shoulder section is cut in
one with the rest of the frock and even
more frequently the strap or the bodice
where it is joined is shaped so that
there is a curving line for the entire
decolletage.
Shoulder straps. you have doubtless
observed, are set little further in to-
ward the neck, thereby adding to their
security. That and the continued trick
of cutting evening gowns rather low
under the arms gives to the evening
bodice degree of comfort and wear
ableneSS that was not known when
there was danger of bodices slipping off
the shoulders, and when it was consid-
cred rather shocking to have even a
bare traction of an inch show beneath
the arm. Now We find it much more
comfortable and convenient to allow
an inch or two of baroness beneath the
arms. and evening bodices fit much
more comfortably in consequence.
This weeks circular for the home
dresSmaker tells how to do a number
of blanket stitches that are useful in
finishing the lower hens of jumpers.
blouSeS, ScarfS, etc, and are very useful
in providing bit of decoration to chill
dren'S woolen frocks. If you would like
copy please send me a stamped, self
addressed envelope and I will send it
to you at once.
Copyright, 1922
Evening star., 1928-11-30
Cure of Varicose Veins.

Years ago Trendelenberg devised an
Operation for the cure of varicose veins,
hnd the operation was quite successful
in cases where the vein weakening, dila-
Zion or enlargement was limited to the
Superficial veins. It consisted of tying
of the long Saphenous vein at the
point where it emergeS to the surface in
the upper inner aspect of the thigh.
This legation is still the best treatment
In many cases of varicose veins, with or
without varicose ulcer. In more recent
years an American surgeon, Babcock,
devised a better method, at least in
cases where the varicoSitieS are not
confined to superficial branches, the
dissection and removal of the damaged
lengths of vein. This method is the
most satisfactory treatment in some
Eases
Both Of these methods are surgical -
On the popular sense of the world, and
therefore seem more formidable to the
patient than they do to the physician.
i mean, the patient is likely to think
these surgical" procedures are mora
dangerous than other treatments,
whereas the physician probably knows
better
In the past three or four years a
Ahird method of treatment has come
snto use. This is called the chemical
Ipbliteration of varicose veins, and con-
Bists in the injection into the vein, be-
Evening star., 1928-11-30
THE DAILY
HOROSCOPE
Saturday. December /.

Conflicting planetary influences are
seen in the horoscope for tomorrow, &C
cording to aStrology.
Under this sway of the stars there
may be a distinct clash between the
spiritual and material impulses that
control humanity.
Early in the morning attention should
be given to routine pursuits. both per-
sonal and business. Judgment and
foresight at this time should be fairly
trustworthy.
During the busiest hours Saturn is in
an aspect inauspicious for important
matters, and it is we'll to delay initia-
tive that carries big possibilities.
Late IN the afternoon the rule Is
more dependable, and for this reason
it may be well to delay ones week end
trip until evening.
The hours after sunset are read as
promising for amusement enterprises
and helpful for psychic studies.
All the signs appear to be favorable
to big business projects and prosperity
is foretold for large going concerns.
Between the successful and the nom
successful greater gulf may be expect
ed as the Winter progresses, for the
world requires only the best brains and
best training.
Under this planetary government
women should benefit SO far as domes-
tic interests are involved.
Education is we'll directed and there
will be extraordinary interest in lee
lures this season, it is forecast.
Music and all the arts are to benefit
amazingly, it is predicted, and new stars
of stage and screen will multiply.
Persons whose birth date it is have
the augury of decided broadening of
all their interests in the coming year.
Journeys may be frequent.
Downright. 1921
Evening star., 1928-11-30
Finnan Haddie Newburg.

Wash the finnan haddie we'll, cover
it with boiling water, and simmer for
six minutes or until it softens and
will flake easy. Remove all skin
and bone, and flake, but not
too fine Prepare in a double boiler a
rich white sauce, one and one-half cup
fuls of it, seasoned with scraped onion,
minced parsley, chopped green pepper
gradually over a slightly beaten egg
yolk, whip with an egg beater and add
the faxed finnan haddie. Serve on
squares of hot buttered toast or in
patty shells or fried bread cases. The
finnan haddie which comes in glass
jars may be used for this.
Evening star., 1928-11-30
DAILY DIET RECIPE
ALLIGATOR PEAR WITH
CHUTNEY DRESSING

ALLIGATOR PEAR WITH
CHUTNEY DRESSING.
Alligator pear, ! medium size;
garlick Glove. /; salt, p teaspoon;
paprika. 4 teaspoon; olive oil,
y cup; lemon juice, 3 table
spoons; chutney, tablespoon.
SERVES 2 PORTIONS.
Cut alligator pear in half with
out peeling. Remove seed. Place
each half on individual salad
plate. Make dressing by rubbing
bowl with cut garlic Glove. Mix
salt and paprika with olive oil
and stir until creamy. Then add,
drop by drop, the lemon juice.
Just before serving add a table
spoonful of chutney. Alligator
pear contains a very valuable
and easily digeSted fat.
DIET NOTE.
Recipe contains, in addition to
the fat, some protein and some
sugar. Lime, iron and vitamins
A and B present. Can be eaten
by normal adults of average or
under weight.
Evening star., 1928-11-30
AND THEIR CHILDREN.

One Mother Says:
My little daughter disliked sewing
and I tried many times to interest her
with all sorts of fancy work, but it was
useless. When she suddenly took a
liking for such work I was surprised
and could not understand why she was
always willing and even anxious to sew
swhen at neighbor's home. I discov-
cred it was simply because this neigh
Dor always used large-eyed needles. 1t
was not the sewing my child disliked
but the work of threading her needle.
I always buy crewel needles for her
now.
Copyright. 1921
Evening star., 1928-11-30
MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

a little under each nail. A food cream
should then be applied around the nail
of each finger. The fingertips should
then be scrubbed, dried and the nails
polished with powder and the buffer.
If liquid nail polish is to be used, the
nails must be scrubbed again to re-
move all traces of oil or cream. The
liquid should be applied quickly and
evenly to each nail.
P. W-The ideal weight for girl of
your age and height is between 120 and
Evening star., 1928-11-30

1913 pounds. Your weight Is correct.
90 You will find the following colors
becoming your type. Golden browns and
pinkish tanS, rose beige, blue-green.
blue-gray, blush lavender, pale yel-
low, pale pink and rose, medium blues,
SAKE blue, Delft blue, peacock blue for
evening. (3) Write for my leaf1et on
care of the feet and legs.
Mizi-Your weight is correct for your
age and height. Do not try to reduce
Take 10 minutes for Setting-up exercises
every morning. Exercise will keep your
figure trim and your muscles supple
Dancing and swimming are both splen-
did exercises for young, growing girls
They develop grace and poise. 90
With black hair. blue eyes and fair
skin you will find the following colors
becoming for your type Ivory electric
blue, sapphire blue, bottle green, bronze,
and reseda green. silver gray, orchid,
mustard and amber, canary yellow,
warm, rich browns, dark reds garnet
and crimson, Burgundy, pale pink and
rose.
In California in 80 days SIS accidents.
49,
Evening star., 1928-11-30

Shoe strings houlder straps sound
very much like the opening line of one
of those alliterative young twisters that
we found so amusing year or so ago
And assure you that I'd a great deal
rather write about them than talk
hbout them.
No, they are not really made of shoe
Evening star., 1928-11-30
MENU FOR A DAY.

BREAKFAST.
Orange Juice.
Hominy with Cream.
Frizzled Beef with Eggs.
Toast. Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Ham Omelet with Parsley.
Nut Bread.
Fruit Gelatin.
Washington Pie. Tea.
DINNER.
Clam Broth.
Broiled Lamb Chops.
Lyonnaise Potatoes.
CaulifloWer ALL Gratin.
Hearts of Lettuce, French Dressing
Crackers. Cheese.
Coffee.
FRIZZLED BEEF WITH EGGS.
Break one jar dried beef into
small pieces, pour boiling water
over it and let stand 10 minutes.
Drain and heat in one tablespoon
hot butter, to curl and frizzle it.
Then mix in two or three beaten
eggs and cook until eggs are
scrambled.