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The Washington times., 1928-10-12
Famous Exper t
Gives Hints on
{ Loneliness
BY Maria Jeritza

RSlma Donna Of fhe MetEOpoIitan
Opera Company and One of the Most
Beautiful Women of the Day
How hard it is to realize that
II century ago, an unmar-
rfed young woman Of Is was a
hopeless old maid. At so, married
or unmarried, woman was ION
the SHELF so far as youthful
charm was concerned, while at 40,
she damned a lace cap and re-
signed herself to an old age spent
knitting in the chimney corner.
Today. every up-to-date girl
looks forward to the thrilling
thirties as a period of poise,
charm. and joy of living.
No woman can achieve charm
younger than 30,'' declares Count
Luza de Luza, noted European
fashion artist. ''Smartness is a
process. 1t requires time and
years of. practice The
European woman does not try to
look like a beauty. She prefers
to look interesting, chic and
smart
1t is true that at 80 the average
woman has found herself. She
no longer tries to initiate. with
the aid of makeup, the complex
ion and features of a doll baby.
She realizes that scarlet lips
against pasty white complexion
are grotesque. She uses, if she is
wise and cosmopolitan. very little
makeup, indeed, and seeks to ex-
press her own individuality, as
well as fashion, in her dress.
She has begun to realize that
beauty is of the mind and soul
and that physical loneliness rests
on health of mind and body. APP
plying this principle to her daily
life, she flowers into bloom OF
mental and physical charm COM
parably only to the beauty of the
Greek women when Greece was
in her prime.
Thirty is an ideal age to marry,
for at 80 a woman has grown up
mentally AMI physically and
knows the kind OF man who will
make her happy and round out
her life successfully. Modern
women, wedding in the late twen-
ties or early thirties. often have
vigorous families of children and
stay young with them. A certain
distinguished physician has fixed
on 80 as the perfect age for a
woman to marry.
OF course, not all women find
their thirties thrilling. IL is
quite possible to take to the rock
ing-chair. MUNICH chocolates and
decide you are out of the race.
But If you prefer to go on living,
instead of merely existing, you
will keep active mentally and
physically, work enthusiastically,
eat moderately. and exercise suffi-
GENTLY to frighten away fat cells
and inspire restful sleep. When
you feel well and happy, the
chances are you also look we'll
A woman in her thirties should
walk, ride. golf. swim ana dance
when the opportunity presents
itself. She should also tune in
for the morning radio physical
culture drill or else practice cir
cuIation-stimulating exercises like
the following each morning before
her bath:
Sit on the floor with your legs
wide apart, stretched out straight
Relax the muscles OF your BODY
and roll Il forward in a semi-circie
from your hips, letting your out.
stretched hands slide along the
floor. Return to sitting position.
Repeat this movement twelve
times to the left, twelve to the
right.
Do. not let yourself slump just
because you have passed the flap
per period OF early girlhood. Every
age has its charm.
The Washington times., 1928-10-12
RAPID-FIRE
HOUSE

A complete house ready for
tenancy, is now butt in Germany
inside of two days by means OF
ten-foot square cement slabs
made in factories. Doors and
windows are cast into special sec
tons, so that these can be placed
as desired. Sectional floors and
roofs Of the reinforced cement
can also be supplied. All that the
builder has to do is to set up
a. simple framework of light iron
beams by way OF foundation.
erect his wall on these, roof
them in, fasten all the sections
together firmly, and caIk up any
cracks with fresh cement which
hardens In a few hours.
The Washington times., 1928-10-12

use according to the way the
silver is placed?
s.. When introducing a gentle
man to ones father or mother,
what is the proper introduction?
MAID.
That depends on the items on
the menu. Probably one of the
forks, if it is nearer to the dinner
plate then the dinner fork, is the
salad fork. If it is farther away
from the plate than the dinner
fork, it would be used for some
course earlier than the roast
course.
2. Olives should be held in the
fingers. and nibbled.
8. 1t shouldn't be removed from
the mouth-for it shouldn't be
left in the mouth. AS you nibble
The Washington times., 1928-10-12
PRODUCTS OF
COAL TAR

More than 300 Intermediates
are taken from basic coal tar,
and with these chemists have
contrived upwards of 200 900 coal
tar products, which have reversed
the trade geography Of the world.
TO these must be added the other
important synthetics from air
nitrogen, cotton. corn and wood,
ranging from fertilizer to rayon
underwear and from paint to
artificial pearls.
The Washington times., 1928-10-12
REMARKABLE
TUNNEL

The new railway line through
the Pyrenees, joining Pau, in
France, to Canfranc, on the Span
ish frontier, was inaugurated by
the King of Spain and President
Doumergue of France. The line
runs through II tunnels, the most
important of which, the Somport
tunnel, is just under three miles
long. The line energies from the
mountain at Canfranc. at height
OF 1850 feet -
The Washington times., 1928-10-12
In the Home

Rhubarb fool is made by stew
ing some rhubarb with sugar and
a very little water until tender,
and then passing through sieve.
Whip some cream, add the beaten
white OF an egg and fold in the
rhubarb PURGE. Serve in sap
arate glasses with sponge fingers,
or first place ratafia soaked
in sherry IN the bottom OF each
individual glass.
The Washington times., 1928-10-12
Table Etiquette

DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
1. To the left of my dinner
plate were two forks and two
knives. One fork / know is
used for the main course. What
is the other used for?
2. How should. olives and celery
stalks be eaten?
8. How should the olive pit be
removed from the mouth?
4. After breaking off a mouth
full of bread, where should the
remaining piece of bread be
placed?
5. Can one tell which is the
proper knife, fork or spoon to
The Washington times., 1928-10-12
Worlds Quietest Spot

silence that unhhabed mountain
peaks been obtained Holland 1t designed
test the behavior of human experiments that would
Pe ruined by the slightest noise.
The Washington times., 1928-10-12
Warming Vessels

Attempts sounds by which ships able
to detect approach of vessels * unsua interest The
underwater being employed for warning
vessels of the proximity of danger
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trust Company Has Open House.

The Union Trust Co.'S reception last
evening was complete success, the
enlarged banking facilities showing off
to splendid advantage. Many of the
most prominent bank presidents and
other business men in Washington
dropped in to extend congratulations
There was a profusion of flowers from
other banks and business associates
ALI the facilities aroused high praise,
but perhaps the new directors room
got the most favorable comment.
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Banker Visits Eastern Shore.

Thomas z. FARRELL president of the
WaShin1 on Savings Bank, is visiting
his old home town of Greensboro, on
the Eastern Shore, Maryland. About
80 years ago Mr.. farrell came to Wash
ington, modest telegrapher, with few
funds. but large stock of energy,
industry and determination. These
qualities in the years that have elapsed
have made him prominent local
banker and realtor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-04
Trust Company Adds to Surplus

At a regular meeting of the board
Of directors of the washington Loan
g. Trust Co. yesterday 1t was voted
to transfer 100000 from undivided
profits to surplus, this action making
the banks present surplus s2.200000.
1t also means that the total capital and
assets become $3.200,000.
The board also voted the regular
quarterly dividend of per cent. payable
November to stockholders of record
October "a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-04

space and carrying
out a recently
adopted policy of
expansion. G. Bowie
Chapman, the firms
resident partner,
said today that in
terest In the stock
market had grown
so rapidly in Wash
ington that they
could no longer get
along with the for
mer facilities, which
W ere considered
ample when the
building was COM
pleted about two
years ago.
eft is reOOrted in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-04
HARTMAN OFFICE
SPACE INCREASED
Extra Facilities Offered to
InvestorS-RiggS Bank
Stock Goes to $50.
BY EDWARD c. STONE.

Hartman g. Co. threw open to the
public today the entire fifth floor of
the Securities Building on Fifteenth
street. more than doubling the former
The Washington times., 1928-09-08
Varigated ColOrs
iii Tile Used III Homes

One Of the cefamiSts chief
concerns II that 81 "a nfr0i over
glaze colors during the burning
process An identical glazs appIisd
To single batch III tile Mn often
result In variations ~ co1Ors
when the product comes fsom the
kilns Some 81 these variations arc
SD aliaht that ii takes an expert
to distinguish them but III other
cases they are pronounced
Formerly what was called off
color tiles were serapped. With tile
great use 81 color ii home decora
fion. however il was discovered
that more beautiful effects could
BIZ obtained through the use of
v6riegated tile which led
The result has been hat lOws
III the factories has been NM III
minimum American nOnle III
which tile Is now IavIsaly used
were never more plcturesflgie and
the cerannist IS applying much o9
his time to the creatiDn Of these
yariegated color effects
The Washington times., 1928-09-08

Funds for the work are Ia be
supplied by John p. Rockefel Ter.
III. who by the action discloses 40
iinsuspecfed sentimental stresk
that not unmixed with the
highest type of patriotic venelatioTl.
1t Is little more than millions
aire within. Il approaches An IN;
spiratiOn
Most Of these old houses which
are to be revan1ped and denusled
Of their modern Ringerbread trims
r1Ings and freseoed pOrciie aEe Oh
the sturdy old Colonial types tIlat
were peculiar f0 the period 0f eaElx
bric knalfinR n Virginia Their
walls are 0f brick. foot or more
thick. strong IS the day they Mere
finished and virtually unmarried by
time.
Here, when the work Is done,
will be the most eloquent tesfi-
moniaI III al America to the duras
bility and beauty of common brick
For this old section of the city
win display masonry more than
25O years Oh III countless tIiOuss
andk through tlie years tO come
when II viii have become 3D.
fionaI shrine 10 the memory of
Virginia. pioneers
The Washington times., 1928-09-08

ear for the faniily--the wife ~
yoUFself--ran be easily eb0aen from the
Iced Cars listed for sale In todny's
Classified ads.
The Washington times., 1928-09-08

III Brenninger Sons. $40, 600
III erect twp-story store ana tile
dwelling Ut 1920 sixteenth IT Ns
III. Lot y. square z655
Thompson Lane. s14 900 e.
erect pne.story public garage a
2Ols i ST Isl w Lot 1914
square 100.
Woodward veith. 81 600 -.
erect two two. story brick and frame
dwellings Al 2836-sa Myrtle Ave. N I
lot 53s54 square 1919
M f5olxbeierlien 81 900 III erect III
tW0ss t0ry brick store ana flat Al
6I4 a 81. n. M Lot square
Al
Sanitary Grocery Company, 500
20 erect 4 sne,storv brick store 1T
229S Rhode Island Ave. 81. e Lot
Is sQnare A24E.
William r. Saoenls lxer $4,000 TO.
erect q wosstory frame dwelling At.
55z4 sherrier ri. N ~ Lot 62s6Ss
square 1A9s
John Heratl1 1900 10 build Il
tW0.st0i'y frame dwelling Al 22a1 III
St WI Lot 1872. square S62A.
mabel 1OANSs @AsNWW 10 &E&CE o.
lwo-stcry brick addition AZ 1922 Yer
mont Ave Lot a22, square
27T.
Mrs. Edna Idlert0n. $1,000 Is
erect one-story frame dwelling ut
1904 Land PI. S. r Lot a. square
Sab.
Oxenburg. $1,000 to erect i
brick private garage al. $500 six
fepnth St NJ w Int H02 soma -
W.2724.
Wesley RI. Carter, 1850 Ii bnild
one-story dwelling Ill SIS Forty
sixth ST. n. Il. Lot 93-a4. square
$50.
The Washington times., 1928-09-08
URG owns To
SAVE RE! AQTY

The probIems of attractive com
inunItiea y adxertise their fecrea.
sonal And residence advanta Sc
should Be linked 10 III the mind os
tise community authorities with the
adyisa bility q protecting the town
besnty 81 Keeping the roadsIies
approaching It free from every hing.
but their natural beauty according
fu report which has just been
isiade ~ the division o. housing ard
town planning fof he Common;
wealth 0f Ma8AacI1I iSette. Tiie
building III i new main highway IN
not merely III engineering problem.
Oh the contrary II III primarily y
social and economic problem. proaI-
senl 0f killing 81 making the region.
the report holds.
A region rendered uninhab bic
except BY filling stations, hot dog
stands and biIlboards Is blighsad
nOt helped
Let town, particularly what
we cali good summer town, pro.
tect every residence by good zon-
ing plan and keep its rOadsiues
flee from everything but tlleir
natural beauty, ana the whole coin.
..ry VIII know that town. No tow
differently treated can compete
With It. =
The Washington times., 1928-09-08
Be MINING TRACK
aTE Or NEW
SUBDIVISION

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the Eastland Gardens Inc. The
deal waa handled fllrouph the real
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The Washington times., 1928-09-08

why envy year neIghbor Just because
ne owns ear Or his own. Bay ane
~ YOBH own from the hest buys
Hated for sale - today's Classified Asle.i
The Washington times., 1928-09-08
Realtor BOwlers Open
League Season
ednesday

The opening game Of the Wash
ington Realtors Bowling League
for tie season 192s.1s29 win be
rolled On "Wednesday night Sep
TENDER i. ii the Arcadia Bowling
Alleys. Fourteenth and Park Road
III s o'clock
There are several matters Of
Importance which must be dis
cussed prior ID the opening 81 the
season A meeting Dc team cap.
tains Is 10 Be held IN the offices
Of the board on Tuesday, septem-
her II at noon II Is Imperative
that every team be represented.
in case the captain % a team can
not attend someone from his office
should be present to represent
him
In the event that team plans
to use an outside man his name
must be presented 70 the eligibility
committee for approval.
The Washington times., 1928-09-08
EXPERTS BACK
SEESGRAPERs

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The Washington times., 1928-09-08
IBOUL [ Ward WORK
IS NAUGURAIE
Virginia To Build Eight Niles
Of Roadway ia Airing
ton County.

with the announcement that it win
build eight miles 81 roadway II Airing
ton County. the Virginia state Highway
Commission lats night took the inau-
gurai step ID construction cfi bcule,
YARD Ii extend from the new Arlington
Memorial Bridge ID the Shenandoah
National PARK.
The building program Is outlined
81 the commission last night calls foF
construction 81 approximately So miles
81 roadway along the route Of the Lee
Boulevasd and az miles along the line
81 the straight o-the-bridge route.
advocated 81 another group Of Airing
ton County residents. who opposed the
plan of the Lee Boulevard The com.
mission plans 10 begin construction
work within the next few weeks,
Lee boulevard Section.
The Lee Boulevard section. authorized
last night. with 4 2O0-foot right Of
way. starts at the virginia terminal OF
the new bridge. borders Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery and the Fort Myer
reservation on the north and turns south
II the northwest corner Of the military
reservation. From that point II swings
toward the wireless towers, by-passing
Clarendon, Lyon Park and Ashton
Heights. skirts Brandon village and
Bon AT on The south, crosses Four
Mile Greek near Torreson and parallels
Wilson Boulevard on the south 10 Fort
Buffalo. on the Alexandria -Leesburg
Pike. hallway between Falls Church
and BaileyS Crossroads.
The section Of the Straight to-t he
bridge" route commences az ClareliGt'il
and runs directly to the point a. ne.
corner OF Fort Myer reservation. where
| The Lee Boulevard swings 10 the South.
From Fort Buffalo the Lee Highway
Association plans 10 carry the Lee
Boulevard through to CenterMlle. dis
lance Of % miles, where 1t will con-
meet with the Lee Highway This
route lies through populouS farming
country and. according to Dr. S. NJ.
johnson. president Of the association.
many of The residents have indicated
their willingness TO let the State have
the right OF way it, needs.
The evening" Star
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The Washington times., 1928-09-08

Quaint old williamsburg The capital Of The Virginia
colonial government of of the stirring nci
dents BIT early Virginia history original home Of the House
of Brpesses seat college America and rich
beyond compare history and tradition be restored
fo III original colonial appearance That section 81 least
The Washington times., 1928-09-08
SIX ROOMS POPULAR

Eighty to IS per cent Of ali the
houses in the United states are
what Is popularity known as the
'six.room and hath type
Evening star., 1928-12-06
DOCTORS REVIVE
USE OF OLD ANESTHESIA

PARIS (P).-Anesthesia of the lower
part Of the body alone, a sensation of
the medical world a quarter of GEN.
tury ago, appears to be returning to
favor.
A worldwide investigation by two
French surgeons and the results of their
own researches were presented recent
ly to the National Surgical Congress,
with the conclusion that this form of
limited general anesthesia is the best
and the safest when confined to its
proper scope
DR.. Emile Forgue, professor in the
Montpelier School of Medicine, and DR..
Antoine Basset, surgeon of the Paris
city hospitals, the two research workers,
presented what they considered the
true field of this anesthetizing, which
consists of the replacement of some of
the fluid surrounding the spinal cord
with an anesthetizing liquid.
The injection is made downward be-
tween two verterbrae at the height at
which the anesthetic Is intended to be
effective
Evening star., 1928-12-06
CELEBRATE SIGNING
OF ANT|-WAR PACT
Distinguished Group Attends
Pilgrims Society Dinner.
Houghton Speaks.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
LONDON, December GA dstin-
Euished company last night attended
the dinner of the Pilgrims Society to
celebrate the signing of the Kellogg pact
for remuneration of war. United States
Ambassador Alanson B. Houghton and
Sir Austen Chamberlain, secretary of
state for foreign affairs, were the prin-
Cipal guests. Others present were the
lord chancellor, Viscount Cecil of Chel-
wood; Lord Hardinge and Lord David
son, the former Archbishop of Canter-
bury. Lord Desborough presided.
Ambassador Houghton told the guests
that the 5000 miles of unfortified and
unguarded Americana Canadian frontier
are proof sufficient to the world that two
peoples can live side by side not armed
against each other
Ambassador Houghton quietly assured
Britain and Europe that American and
other peoples of the New World are es-
Sentially peace-loving.
Sir Austen followed the Ambassador.
He declared that the very existence of
the Kellogg peace pact depends on the
decision of the American Senate with
regard to ratification, and that no gov
ernment more quickly would follow
American action than that of Britain.
When Lord Desborough gave the
latest news Of the condition of King
George, the distinguished company,
which included nearly so ambassadors
and ministers. drank to the health of
the King. This was a departure from
the usual custom of the society of SUBJ.
mitting toast to the King and to
the President of the United States
simultaneously. Most of the guests
voiced an audible God save the King"
as they accepted the toast.
Evening star., 1928-12-06
ORCHID CULTURE PLAN
APPLIED TO POTATOES
Fabulous Production Gains Ex-
pected by French Botanist
as Result

LA TE-SOUS-JARRE, France
(P.-Wlth an idea borrowed from the
culture of orchids, DR.. Jean Gratiot,
botanist, is convinced that he has dis
covered a method of cultivation that,
applied to potatoes, would increase the
yield in fabulous proportions.
Twenty years ago Prof. Noel Bernard,
eminent botanist, revealed the curious
phenomenon that orchids and potatoes
are sick plants" that cannot live with
out their special diseases. The thou
sands of varieties of orchids live from
birth with fungus deprived of which,
they perish. They are contaminated IN
the soil. for their seeds do not contain
the germ of the parasite. DR.. Gratiot
has succeeded in isolating the germ and
by uniting it with seed in sterilized
tubes, produces flourishing orchids at
will.
Similarly, the potato, when grown
from seed, does not produce tuber. It
can be obtained only by planting seed
potatoes. DR.. Gratiot has isolated the
petato's particular fungus and believes
the same method of propagation ap-
piled to the orchid can be practiced on
the potato.