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Very Much Underweight.

Dear Miss Leeds-I am interested in
the advice that you give to other peo-
pie regarding their beauty problems, and
1 would like to ask you one or two ques-
tons myself. % am very much I'M
derweight and would like to gain more
weight. I have been taking olive oil
three times day. Will this put flesh
on me? take about one tablespoon
full at time. Is this too much? I eat
three meals a day. but cannot get any
stouter. ca My eyebrows are very
thick. Do you think 1t best to leave
them as they are or to pluck them? Is
there any harm in plucking them?
ELAINE.
Answer-Q) You forgot to give me
your age, height and present weight, so
I cannot judge just how much under
weight you are. II you have small,
light bones you should not weigh as
much as person Of the same age and
height who has heavier bones and
muscles. Why not be weighed and and
out just how many pounds you need
to gain to bring your weight to normal
for yuor individual type2 Consider
whether you have any symptoms which
may indicate disease. If so, consult
your physician and have a thorough
physical examination. There are sew
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-07

Soon some other children came in. He
played right along with them at the
boat, because he was not the new child
coming, into q group. They came to
him, you see. He needs to have toys
which call for group action. When he
is interested he forgetS himself and be-
haves as we'll as Joan, She is a dear,
Peter, even II we do say 1t ourselves. /
hope Peter will be as creditable to you
and me-"
There you go, Nancy, trying to make
the boy represent you. Don't do that
He is not our son to show off and do
us credit, but an individual who has his
own life to live"
II know it, Peter. I'll try to be more
than just his mother"
=, Children need planning for even at the
!ayette stage. Write to Nancy Page, care of
TINS paper, inclosing a stamped self-ad-
9resSed envelope, asking for her leaflet on
(Copyright, 1929
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-07

decided change. Its shape and easy
convertibility from a dining table into
a library or living room table made
it especially acceptable for apartment
purposes. The ability to extend the
size was solved by having end leaves
that were hinged and could be ad-
justed and slid out or under the table
easily. This style is still q favorite.
There has come revival OF the d.
vided table used in olden times. This
consisted of two separate tables, each
with one stationary and one drop leaf.
For ordinary occasions the one table
was sufficiently large. Its mate stood
against the wall as an individual piece
of furniture. But when 1t was neces-
sary to extend the size of the table
in regular use this was rolled out on
its smooth-running casters and the
sides Of the tables haYiGg the station
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-07
THE MODERN TABLE ADJUSTABLE no VARIED ANGLES

shape. It can be put at one end of
the table and supply opportunity for
seating two extra persons, one each
side. 1t can be put at right angles
to the main tables, which Is thereby
transformed into a writing table, not
with a draw leaf or shelf, but one
equally suited to the requirements.
1t can be used to serve q meal In
bed. for 1t will slide Tar enough over
a bed to be convenient TO an invalid,
fasting in bed For the person who
reads in bed it is a marvellous con-
venience to hold a supply of books and
magazines, 1t is well to see that the
weight comes right for the equilibrium
of this neat little table extensioa. II
will be seen that, although 1t really
is an extension accessory 1t is also q
separate table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-07

Extending the dining table so that
1t can seat more than the accustomed
family group is no longer the simple
matter 1t was few years ago. Then
tables were made with this precise OBJ
ject in view, and while it is true that
the extension dining table still holds
its place in the realm of good furni-
ture, so many innovations and changes
in decoration have recently occurred
that they are no longer universal.
The refectory table was the first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-07
MILADY BEAUTIFUL
By LOIS LEEDS.

eral definite rules that one may use in
an effort to gain weight after the dag
noSis by your doctor II 1t is satisfactory
and you pass the test. The FIRST of these
rules is q well chosen menu, including
fattening foods, three times a day. Olive
oil is a splendid food. but I think that
cod liver oil may help you to capture
few extra pounds more quickly. ASK
your doctor. Remember that 1t is not
only the quantity OF food eaten that
counts, but the character of the food
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-07

the one who goes directly to nature to
settle the question. There are even
more possible dahila shades than there
are nasturtium shades. There are pink
dahilas, white dahilas and dahilas al
most black in the depth of their purple
tones.
Actually there is much variety in
the color that fashion chooses to call
dahila, but always it is a blush purple,
more becoming usually than the wine
shades that were favored last season
because it is softer and contains more
blue.
At best, dahila should be reserved as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-07

There is something rather rnystifying
about some of the flower color names
that have recently been favored. Amer
lean beauty on the one hand cannot
easily mean but one thing to the per-
son who has once seen the lovely rose
that bears its name. In any case it is
an easy matter to settle. On the other
hand, there is capucine, or nasturtium,
which may mean a brownish orange,
Q greenish yellow or an infinity of
shades in between. And now comes
dahlia, which is Just as indefinite 10
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a letter of recon-
mendation for the
son of a supporter.
2 p.m.--Went to
the station to greet
Col. Mifs, leader
Of the home party,
who wishes to meet
the President.
8 p.m.--Received
letter asking to
look up records in
Patent Once and
discover, If possible,
if q certain trick
can opener patent
has ever been filed.
3:15 pm. - Was
asked to call up
DEPARTMENT of Ag-
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The Sidewalks of Washington
BY THORNTON FISHER.

board be organized in a congressional
district for the purpose Of extermi-
mating boil weevils.
I0:45 a.m.-Opened four nut" letters
expressing indignation over failure to
mention entangling alliances in his
speech printed in the Congressional
Record.
IL a.m.-Received a delegation of
button-hole makers who insisted that
buttons be included in the schedule.
11:15 a.m.-Wrote an article for the
good Americans to support the bill pro-
Viding for bigger and better day
nurseries. Mentioned the coming gen.
erations of American manhood and
womanhood. Pointed with pride to
what had already been accomplished
and viewed with alarm the dismal re-
luctance Of the public to improve con-
ditions in the day nurseries.
1880 a.m.-Received a letter from
the hometown dry" party asking him
to announce his position in regard to
local enforcement. Also received a
blast from the "wets," insisting that
he come out fiat-footedly in favor of
the repeal of the amendment and sup
port a light-wine and beer. program.
HAS am.-Received delegation of
home folks, who insisted that Bilge-
port be given an adequate airport and
that q fresh-air home be constructed
from Federal funds.
IL m.-Lunch at the House restau-
rant. Took three visitors with him to
whom he pointed out well known
members.
pm-Arrived at Office to find a
| letter from q constituent with influence
demanding that his widowed sister be
given a job in the Federal service at
! once.
1870 pm.-Went into a huddle over
the situation facing the political party
back home. and Endorsed Jimmy Clip
for mayor, calling upon patriotic cit
liens TO vote for him and save the city
| from the talons Of the gang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-07

Dear Miss Leeds-u) How can I
make my neck fatter? It Is very thin
and scrawny. CD am % years old and
5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh ia
pounds. How much underweight am /?
MRS. F. T.
AnSwer-(D The neck can be made
plumper by massage, neck exercise and
gaining weight. Use equal parts of olive
oil and almond oil for the massage or
any reliable make of cream. I shall be
pleased to mail you my leaflet on care
OF the neck which gives the exercises,
massage and treatment. In detail. (2)
You should weigh between 125 and 100
pounds. Ask for my leafiet on gaining
weight and see reply to Elaine above
regarding physical examination.
LOIS LEEDS.
Copyright, 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-07
Ny Neighbor Says:

Cut marshmallows with scis-
sors, constantly dipped in hot
water, and they will not stick.
If a soft filling is baked in a
pie crust, to prevent the crust's
becoming soggy, beat an egg white
until foamy, then brush it over
the bottom crust before putting
in the filling.
Triangular tears in garments
may be neatly mended If the
edges are first worked with but
tonhole stitch, then caught to-
gether through the stitches in
stead of the material.
Wash chamois gloves in luke
warm soapy water and wiring
them out OF soapy water. They
will then dry soft, not stiff.
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WENT 10 @EET
col. NkeS

r1culture about the proper pruning of
trees Referred request to secretary.
$3.50 p.m.-Contributed $25 to the
building fund of the Loyal Order of
Bears back home. Also sent $40 to the
Municipal Charities Society at home.
4 p.n.-Beat it just as a delegation
was about to arrive.
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oU a.IiA.-AOP-
ped into tub whiS-
Ting MY Country,
It's of Thee" In
the midst of his
shower was called
to phone by maid,
who said one of
the chief vote
getters from back
home wished to
speak to him. Chief
vote-getter said he
was stopping of
between trains and
wanted to remind
member that his
C o n stituency ex-
poets him TO obtain
an appropriation
for a new bridge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-07
DAILY DIET RECIPE,

STRING BEANS LYONNAISE.
Cooked string beans, one pound.
Chopped parsley, one-half tea
spoon.
Lemon Juice, one-half TABLESPOON
Small onion, one.
Nutmeg, one-siXteenth teaspoon.
Pepper, one-quarter teaspoon,
Salt, one-halt teaspoon.
Butter, three tablespoons.
SERVES 4 OR 8 PORTIONS.
Melt two tablespoons of the
butter, add finely sliced onion
and brown delicately. Add the
string beans and seasoninps.
Heat thoroughly, add rest of
butter and serve at once.
DIET NOTE.
Recipe furnishes fiber, lime
iron, vitamins A, B and G. Can
be eaten by normal adults of
average, over or under weight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-07

Diary Of q new member Of Congress
who arrived in the cityewith serious and
near-serious ideas Of his job as a legis-
lative functionary:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-07

In the first nine minths of 1929 there
were ATS aircraft, valued at e4,397,Sli,
exported from the United States,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-11
British ChancelIor's Bitter
Attack on Delays Forces
Showdown at Hague.
WEEK END ADJOURNMENT
HELPS AVERT CRISIS
Stunned Delegates Meet Secretly
Today to Determine Future
Line of Action.
by HAROLD e. SCARBOROUGH.

BY HAROLD r. SCARBOROUGH.
By Radio to The Star.
THE HAGUE. August 1O.-Dslesates
to the International Conference on the
Young plan Cor final settlement Of the
reparations problem sought today by
the expedient of postponement OF
further sessions until Monday to stave
of what now seems to be the almost
inevitable breakdown Of the negotia-
tions.
No progress was made at this morn
ings session Of the finance committee
toward reconciling the divergent
French and British points of view. On
the contrary, the assembled negotia
tors were treated by Philip Snowden,
Labor1te chancellor of the exchequer,
to such an exhibition of plain speech
as no British political leader since
Lord Palmer Stone has employed to.
ward continental diplomats.
Remarks Rock Delegates.
Accustomed as they have become to
Sir Austin Chamberlair's suavities, the
French, Italians and Belgians sat al
most Stupefied while the British chan
ccllor contemptuously dismissed their
understanding Of his country's policy
as "grotesque," sardonically delivered
his ultimatum to the effect that they
had better hurry and make up their
minds since he did not want to spend
the rest OF his life here at The Hague,
and with words. each OF which fell like
a hammer blow, informed the French
delegates that they were violating
former Premier Poincare's pledged
word.
To say that the French are furious
is putting IT mildly. Nevertheless
over the week end there is scheduled
the same old program of peace efforts
that has marked every conference since
the war. ard on Monday morning il
will be known whether they will have
borne fruit or whether Mr.. Snowden is
determined TO carry his adamant atti-
tude to the bitter end.
Following O meeting of the French.
Belgian. Japanese and Italian deleEa-
tions this afternoon. Baron Maurice
Continued on Page 2, Column -
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WHEELER DEPLORES
INDIAN TREATMENT
Senator in Radio Forum
Speech Arraigns Bureau
and Congress.
on Page S, Column H.

Severely arraigning the Indian Bu-
reau and Congress for their treatment
Of "the only 100 per cent Americans In
the United States" Senator Burton K.
Wheeler, Democrat Of Montana, made
a plea for an honest, humane and busi-
ness-like supervision of Indian affairs
last night in the National Radio Forum
sponsored by The Star over q Nation
wide hook-up of Columbia Broadcasting
System stations.
just returned from an extended In
vestigation on which he visited reserva-
tions in .hve Western States in his
capacity as a member of the Senate
Committee on Indian affair, Senator
Wheeler declared that after 10 years
under the tutelage Of the Indian Bureau,
ical debts Ito his moral. physical and
economic ruin" The National Radio
Forum, arranged by The Evening Star
is broadcast each week through Station
WMAL.
Senator Wheeler. referring to report
that Secretary OF the Interior Wilbur had
said something to the effect that the In
d1ans should De given a pickle, mace
this statement: The trouble is, the
Indians have had too many pickles.
1t isn't pickles that they need, but an
honest, efficient business-like admin
istration of their affairs. They have
been exploited and plundered by In
dian traders, lumber concerns, oil COM
panies. ct cetra, until they have little
of their resources intact"
Charges Broken Pledges.
Reviewing the broken pledges Of the
Government and his treatment at its
hands over a period Of many years,
Senator Wheeler said 1t was apparent
that the Indian Bureau and Congress
were still In accord with the old phrase
that the only good Indian is dead
Indian"
I'm 70 years we have not taught the
Indian to be self supporting" he said
CONTINUED on Page 4. Column A.
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FOREIGN LOAN PLAN
CHANGE IS STUDIED
State Department Considers
Revising Policy to Expedite
Transactions in U. S.
BY The Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
The State Department in conjunc-
tion with other Government depart
nents, is considering a change in the
present policy under which foreign
loans are made by American bankers.
The discussions. which have been in
progress in the State Department and
the other departments, have involved
the possibility of preventing countries
which do not have balanced budgets
and those which have defaulted in
former foreign loans from securing
loans in the American market. Oficials
of the department declined. however. to
state whether this would be followed as
a future policy.
While department officials declined to
coment on the subject, it was learned
also on highest authority last night
that the department Is considerins
formulation of q plan whereby the
placing Of foreign loans In the Ameri-
can market would be simplifed and
formalities would be reduced.
Action Was Not Suggested.
The State Department on March 4,
1922. asked that American bankers who
contemplated publication Of quotations
Of foreign loans in United States mar
kets submit their plans to the depart
ment in order to learn whether the
Washington Government would voice
any objections to the proposed loan.
The purpose Of this request was that
leans to countries which had not
funded their war debts with the United
States could be in a measure controlled
by the American Government. In no
case did the American Government IN
dictate Its outward approval or reiec-
tion Of any loan. 1t simply stated any
objections which 1t might have to the
loan being made. with the result that
the loan failed to be placed In the
American market.
Aside from the question Of the fund
ing countries debts no definite policy
was shaped by the Washington Gov
ernment. Although objections were
normally made to loans for armament
purposes, the establishment of mo-
nopolies against American interests and
for on-constructive purposes, these
were not definitely established points In
the American policy.
The simplification of the present
process by which the State Department
studies the loans would prevent tn
many cases, it Is believed, considerable
ton and the passage Of correspondence
regarding the borrowings between the
State, Treasury and Commerce Depart.
ments. It is proposed to eliminate al
much of this delay as is feasible and
still maintain scrutiny of foreign loans
by the Government with view to pro.
tecting American investors.
May Continue Some Points.
The question of considering loans
from the viewpoint OF nations which
have not funded their war debts with
the United States, offlcials here pointed
out, became unnecessary with the re-
cent ratification by France of the Mel.
lon -Berenger debt agreement--the last
Of the war debts which the United
| States expects, at least ut present, tt
fund. The other outstanding obliga-
tions to the American Government are
an Armenian debt, estimated between
$i1,OO0,O0D and $14,000,000. and the
obliration Of the provisional Russian
government Of siS7,o01s 100
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-11
GRAPE CROP PROBE
PLANNED BY DORAN
Dry Chief Seeks to Learn If
Growers Are ConspTing
With Manufacturers.

A comprehensive investigation by the
Prohibition Bureau to determine wheth-
.r there is evidence Of conspiracy to vio-
late the prohibition laws among Cali
fornia grape growers and manufacturers
Of beverages from grapes is In prospect,
1t was learned yesterday.
DIR. James NJ. Dorsn, commissioner
Of prohibition, plans TO leave Wash
inston for California the latter part
Of next week to confer with various
growers about a reeodincation Of the
bureaus regulations on sacramental and
medicinal wines. Authentic indications
are that one Of the chief purposes of
his trip is to discuss with Frank r.
McReynolds, a field supervisor OF the
bureau, survey McReynolds is making
among the growers.
Effect to Be Far Reaching.
Conferences Commissioner Doran will
have with McReynolds, either in Cali
fornia or in some intermediate city
vet to be decided upon. are expected to
have far-reaching effect on the bureaus
future attitude toward the beverage
manufacturers. Furthermore these con-
ferences are expected to develop wheth-
er there Is evidence to substantiate re-
ports that in some cases of manufacture
there is conspiracy to violate the pro-
hibition law.
The bureaus recodifcation of reeu-
lstions is for the purpose of incorpor-
ating old provisions for the payment
of taxes on wines and comprises q new
study Of the relation OF sacramental
and medicinal wines to beverages, re-
specting storage privileges and with
drawals especially, The document
comprises about so pages. the proofs of
which only recently have been delivered
to DR.. Doran.
Increase In Grape Use Studied.
The survey conducted by McReynolds
at Commissioner Doran's request has
less to do with the recodihcation than
with the broad subject Of the great in
crease in manufacture Of beverages
from grapes since prohibition. Unof-
flcial Washington has had reports in
the recent past that certain concerns
were manufacturing so-called wines
and cordials whose alcoholic content
agreed with the requirement Of law but
which improved noticeably with age.
Figures are not available to show the
aggregate value of beverages manu-
factured from grapes, but the value OF
Continued on Page 2, Column 80
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CITY HEADSL|
TO PROBE HOSPITAL
Awaiting Welfare Board Ac.
ton on GaIlinger Charges
by Judge Sellers.

The probability Of an oficisl inves-
tigatior to sift charges Of irregularities
and Incompetence in the treatment of
patients at Gallinger Municipal Hos
pital looms as a result Of public charges
made by Judge Kathryn B. Sellers Of
the Juvenile Court.
Unless the Board Of Public Welfare
can satisfy the District Commissioners
that Judge. Sellers charges. are un-
various cases she cited, 1t was indi-
Gated that the Commissioners would
call upon Director James 8. Wilson foI
a detailed explanation. While none oi
the Commissioners Is taking a hand IN
the present dispute between Judge Sci.
lcrs and those In charge Of Gallinger
it is known that they are keeping close
watch on developments.
Second Meeting Called.
Mr.. Wilson has called a second meet
ing of his medical committee for to-
morrow to consider the case of Mrs
Charlotte Nettie Thompson, widowed
mother Of two children. who died from
the effects Of an operation after having
been sent to Gallinger by Judge Sellers
for a physical test. The committee has
before 1t q complete report on the case
from DR.. Edgar A. Bocock, Superin-
tendent of the city hospital. which 1t
probably will make public. This report
it is understood, exonerates the attend
ing physicians from any responsibility
for Mrs. Thompson's death.
Because of the fact that public ON
cial in close touch with the affairs
of the Board of Public Welfare ane
| Gallinger Hospital has made grave
| charges against both, Mr.. Wilson was
| said to feel that these charges cannot
/ be ignored While the District Com
| missioners are understood to have the
| greatest faith in the management OF
! the hospital under Or. Bocock, 1t we:
represented in certain circles yester-
| day that they feel. also. that the
charges should be sifted to the bottom
| IL public confidence in the munfcipa
hospital is to be preserved
The medical committee also will &C
| more into detail tomorrow in the cast
! of the Detroit public welfare ofiicis
whom Judge Sellers charges was un'
| warrantably detained at Gallinger ant
| who was refused permission to COM
municate with her. Judge Sellers 1!
spending a vacation outside Of Wash.
| ington at present and upon her re.
turn to the city 1t was suggested by
Mr.. Wilson that the committee prob
ably would call upon her to hear hel
own side of the case.
No Formal Charge.
| Judge Sellers has not filed any for.
NAL charge or complaint with the
Board of Public Welfare, Mr.. Wilson
declared, and her attack upon Gal
linger Hospital is all the more mystify-
ing to the board for that reason.
That the Juvenile Court Judge hes
had plenty of opportunity to file q
complaint was declared by Mr.. Wilson
who pointed out that the case Of the
+ Detroit woman occurred considerably
more than year ago. Despite this
fact. he said. Judge Sellers appeared
| before the House appropriations sub
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