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Evening star., 1930-11-30

Since Van Dine has lived for q number of
years in Europe, he is personally familiar with
the work of criminal investigation there as well
as the machinery for the administration of
justice. It seems that here again America lags,
for the United States has system of techni-
calities which does much to tie the hands of
justice and to protect the criminal.
tEWHEN criminal is caught in Europe" the
author said, Justice is generally dis
patched very quickly. The probability of con-
viction after arrest in America is not more than
20 per cent believe With the jungle of laws
that we have criminal can if he has clever
lawyer be released on any number of techni-
calities. II he should be convicted he has a
good chance to receive life imprisonment rather
than the death penalty. In the course of time
good conduct may win him Communication or
pardon. While he Is In prison he is coddled
and given all kinds of privileges and entertain
ment prison sentence holds little terror for
the criminal and is certainly only slight
deterrent to crime. That Is why so many
criminals after they are released from prison
return to their chosen profession
'I earnestly believe that If a man is sane and
knows what he is doing when he commits
crime then he should receive the death penalty.
''But if we are ever going to cope with dan
gerous criminals we viii have to get rid of our
ridiculous trial system and all those elaborate
and absurd technicalities of law which appear
to have been invented by imbeciles. don't
know why any one should suppose that group
Of men composed of butchers statesmen, grocers
and shopkeepers should be In position to pass
on the psychological intricacies of mans
guilt. When we have o point In international
law to solve we don't imagine that by getting
together an iI-assorted group Of men who have
never given the subject any thought we will be
able to get an intelligent opinion. We take the
problem to one who is an authority on inter-
national law. When it comes to crime the same
thing should apply Only scientific experts and
medical authorities should be permitted to Judge
whether man is guilty Of crime. His guilt
should be determined by evidence furnished by
specialists I'm criminal investigation and not by
the persuasive oratorical powers of a lawyer.
"One can scarcely call the public exhibitions
In the court room justice. The atmosphere is
filed with emotion. II the lawyers aren't trying
to confuse the jury then they play on its heart
strings and try to move it to tears. 1t is easily
led astray by dramatic incidents. Many news
papers also exploit the maudlin, sentimental
side of the case, and before you know it the
public is sympatheticaily regarding the criminal
as a hero. The hideousness Of the crime and
Evening star., 1930-11-30
As Told to
LILLIAN G.. GEM.

<L"HERE is no such thing as perfect
crime" said s. S. Van Dine, famous
writer of detective stories. mo
criminal can be SO shrewd that
shreWdness can't solve his crime.
Evening star., 1930-11-30
Every Murder Mystery Can Be Solve
So-CaHed 'PerJect Crimes :"

So-Called 'Perfeet Grimes"
WouH Be Impossible;
Apers Famous Scientist
Of Fiction, JAmerica Had
More Efficient M0esti-
gators Trained for Their
Work and Justice Less
Hampered BY Haphasard
administration Of Cr1mi-
nal LaqU.
The Washington times., 1930-01-11
BY Beatrice Fairfax

When a girl is sweet and
twenty" love problems fill her
head and heart! AS for my
correspondent. Miss Twenty. q
clear-headed effort is being
made by her to build her 70.
nance on a safe foundation of
sincere feeling, kindly consider
alton and character. Without
such a foundation love is as
changeable and unstable as the
shifting sands Of the desert.
'Dear Miss Fairfax" writes
Miss Twenty. 1.-TWO weeks ago
a boy friend and were ready
to go home but waited for other
friends to join us. While wait
ing a fellow came up to me and
asked me to dance. I refused,
which is my custom with
strangers. My partner, knowing
the boy, said. Go ahead and
dance with him if you want.
The others can wait if they get
here before the dance is over
So I danced.
I'VE introduced ourselves and
exchanged a few jolly words
when the dance ended. AS we
were crossing the floor he asked
If he could see me Wednesday
night. I refused but he begged
me to. My friends were wait
ing and in order to part friends
I said yes and in a hurry I
told him I'd meet him in a GER
tain place downtown on that
night.
"Of all the boys I've gone
out with no one ever took ad-
vantage Of me or insulted me
In any way; so I knew, or
rather felt, he wouldn't. I
trusted him. I am glad I did.
Wednesday night we went
to the theater, then to a dane
ing club. I had a very enjoy
able time. OF course, we both
thought it a joke for two
strangers to be going out and
we had a good laugh over it.
He understands it is the very
first time I did such a thing,
so he isn't holding it against
my character. The following
ater.
There is a public dance
hall near my home which I
am permitted to go to. I went
one evening and he was there.
! had every other dance with
him. He did not dance with
anyone else. He took me home
again and told me all sorts of
nice things about myself. Per
haps he believes them. I don't
know. The same thing han.
pened again last night.
He knows I like him, as I
told him so when he asked
me. I do not believe in tell.
Ing a boy-he is "a years old
Just how crazy you are about
him, but do believe in letting
them know they are likeabIe
and liked in return for their
klndnesses. I like him very
very much-almost love him
The Washington times., 1930-01-11
Warding Off
A Drop in
Spirits
By Lucy Lowell

YOUNG Mrs. Robert Bates
4 writes me that she Is sick
and tired Of things.
"And I shouldn't be-" she
walls in her letter. Really,
there isn't any reason in the
world why I should not be as
chock fun Of enthusiasm Is I
was three years ago swhen !
was married and bubbling with
excitement over my lovely new
home and my wonderful new
husband and the fun Of mar.
keting and running the house
and going to the bridge club
once q week and listening for
Roberts step on the porch ut
$3.50.
Nothing has changed, Miss
Lowell, unless it's something in.
side Of me. And what can I
do about it? I don't want to
get bored and seedy like some
) wives I know. Can't you help
me?"
I wish I could, lady dear.
But Someway I have q feeling
that help must come from you
yourSelf-frorn the very place
where you think things have
gone wrong-inside yourself.
Haven't you done what those
other wives you mention have
done-what so many, many
have done-let yourself go to
seed q bit? That can happen,
you know, even within three
years.
Easy enough to drop into the
abyss Of habit, to start going
through life as If you were .
machine instead Of q woman.
You see suspect this to be the
case from your own statement
about friend husband coming
home at 6:39. Odd that the
exact minute should be inn
pressed on your brain as II 1t
were registered on a machine
now isn't it? 81
Why not act upon this hypo-
thesis and change your routine
for q few weeks?
Why not drop out Of the
bridge club for q time? It.
must become rather monoto~
nous, this bridge afternoon,
when repeated week after week
and year after year. Align your
self with a new group; O study
circle or. better yet, a group en-
gagged in welfare work. The sur
est way I know Of swapping out
of the mental doldrumS Is that
Of doing something constructive
for others.
The Washington times., 1930-01-11
AdUice TO the LOUeLOrn

most a year, but have broken
the engagement for the reason
that the man Is away for
months at a time. I
Il do not care If I never see
him again. He has no job, no
money and not much ambi-
ton. He is very good to me,
but guess I just don't care
for him as used to as I have
forgotten him easily. Was that
love? I doubt it.
Il thank you again and wish
you good luck with your help
full column.
MISS TWENTY"
Thank you, my dear. I ask
no better luck than the priv
ilege Of helping each and every
one of you girls who read my
column when problems of 70.
nance trouble you.,
II a girl is truly in love, she
knows it. Had you been in love
with your ex-fiance you would
have found it hard, indeed, to
break with him. Since you
have no regrets, what you did
was doubtless for the best.
Your "boy-friend" practically
vouched for the new acquaint-
ance in advising you to dance
with him, so the absence of a
formal introduction was not i'm,
portant under the circum-
stances you could introduce
yourselves! Nevertheless, it is
wise usually, as you know, to
follow the conventions closely.
A dance hall is not the best
background for friendship. BY
all means invite the young man
who interests you to your home
some evening. It is a woman'S
privilege to indicate in this way
that she wishes to encourage a
mans friendShip-and he may
be waiting for your invitation.
The Washington times., 1930-01-11
Exquisite Afternoon FrOck

A frock that has all the
feminine qualities to make q
smart afternoon costume, Is
this model Of silk crepe. The
front panel, the raised line Of
the skirt flare and the dip-in-
back are new features Of i'm
portance. A bit Of dainty lace,
for collar and cuffs, adds In
terest.
Design 1921 would be equally
lovely if fashioned of sheer
velvet, crepe de Chine or
satin. Black, wine, dalhia,
brown, bottle green and rust
are outstanding shades for the
coming spring season. Cream
or ecru lace should be chosen.
May be obtained only in
sizes 16, 10, 20, "a, So, 38, 40,
AZ and A.. Size 16 requires
AZ yards Of 40 inch material
No dresSmaking experience
is necessary to make this
model. The pattern has ample
and exact instructions. Yard
age is given for every size. A
perfect fit is guaranteed.
Patterns will be delivered
upon receipt of FIFTEEN
CENTS (15c) in coins care
fully wrapped or stamps. Be
sure to write plainly YOUR
NAME. ADDRESS, STYLE
NUMBER and SIZE wanted.
The NEW WINTER FASH.
ION BOOK is FIFTEEN
CENTS, but only TEN CENTS
when ordered with q pattern.
Address all mail and orders to
The Washington Times Pat
tern Department. 243 west
lTth St. New York City.
The Washington times., 1930-01-11

It's true that many people
have let their hair grow, eSpe-
cially young girls who never
had long hair. But If you look
around in any fashionable
gathering you'll see that at
least half the sophisticated,
smart women are still wearing
q becoming and individual bob.
There are two things that de-
termine the chic Of bobbed
coiffure, individuality and longer
hair. OF course, there are a
Few brilliant exceptions to the
latter rule, women who look
50 well with a boyish bob that
IT has become their individual
fashion, but on the average
person it looks "demode."
There are many masters Of
art Of lair-cutting who can
study your head, face and fig
ure, and cut your hair so that
1t shapes your head perfectly
and distinctively. OF course,
while personality plays such a
large part, it's impossible to
make q classification OF hair
cuts, but there are two types
that seem Staartest and most
popular among the fashiouables,
and that fit into the present
feminine fashion picture.
First is the cut that swirls
across the back, giving the i'm
preston Of covering the head
completely. It is usually brushed
well off the face, and curled
slightly. It may or may not
cover the ears, according to the
way it is most becoming
Greta Carlo originated the
second style, which is really deS-
cribed by the mention of her
name. It is Semi-long, worn be-
hind the ears, and curled up
off the back of the neck. It is
youthful and feminine, and is
flattering to many faces.
Debutantes have a way of
compromising with bobbed hair,
letting the sides grow long, but
keeping the back short. Then
they fold the sides over, making
a soft knot, small and easily
tucked under a hat, but with
the appearance Of plenty Of
hair.
Long hair is best when worn
simply. No putting or elabora-
ton of any sort is in fashion
now. and when the hair is
waved, it should be loose and
fluffy, following the contour of
the head. Hair ornaments are
not worn, except occasionally
by a very young girl.
The Washington times., 1930-01-11
TEA-TABLE
Z CHATTER

A Straw Vote will reveal the
popularity Of that medium for
our Spring and Summer hats.
Soft weaves. capable Of draping
and other manipulations will be
featured. Very smart is a hat Of
black balibuntl with q wide
brim cut away in back, with
side inserts of black straw lace
which also is used to make the
crown Of the hat.
Horses Race across the sur
face Of an effectively printed
satin pajalna suit designed for
Southern wear. Boats and wind
mills also find their place in the
boldly printed pattern. The
trousers have wide, pleated
flounces, the tuck-in blouse
has no sleeves, the hips have a
gypsy girdle, the coat is two
thirds in length, and the beach
hat is trimmed with a scarf of
the fabric.
A Double Life is achieved by
Chanel's newest glove. It Is a
plain pull-on with the side
opening flared more than
usual, so that If desired the
cuff can be turned back to
show contrasting leather
lining. -
The Washington times., 1930-01-11

although I'm hanging on to my
heart.
do you think 1t would be
proper to invite him to my
home sometime to play cards
or listen to the radio? Would
that look as though = I were
chasing him? 1 do not want
him to get that idea, as I
know what will happen. He
will quit me altogether then.
Don't you think so? I under
stand men quite well.
What shall I do-just wait
and be content with going
home with him after a dance,
which doesn't seem quite the
thing to do? Or shall I invite.
him down some evening, show
ing him I am a little interested,
too?
IT have been engaged al
The Washington times., 1930-01-11
FASHIONS.
F ANGLES

Let It Rain can be your motto
II you are the fortunate posses
Sor of the very new umbrella
handbags sponsored by a ia
nous Partisan designer. One of
these bags is of supple box calf
with self-stitched appliques.
The handle is Of tortoise shell,
as is the frame, which is tube
shaped to hold the tiny but ef.
fectively useful umbrella.
From Beach to BOudOir come
the little wooden clogs that
were popular last Summer at
the shore. For the house these
clogs are Of colored wood stud
ded with rhinestones. The toe
and ankle straps are Of colored
elastic with silver kid inSer.
tions and encrustations.
The Washington times., 1930-01-11
If Children
Must KnOW
'Why?'
By Constance Cameron

nROBABLY the most con-
sistent task a mother Of
a small child performs Is
talking. A little child wants to
know about so many things and
he has no way Of discovering
about them except by asking,
and mother is usually the per-
son nearest at hand.
"Why2" is the keyword Of
childhood, and a most important
one.
However, a great many times
the very young child suddenly
develops the use Of "Why?" for
other reasons than to add to
his knowledge. He asks "Why?"
and doesn't give a hoot what the
answer is. He has discovered
that to argue and talk will post
pone something which seems in.
evitable and which he has no
desire to do.
This discovery usually comes
during the period when he is
beginning to realize his own
identity. and his power to pit
his will against those sup
posedly in authority. It then
becomes a great game to see
who will win, and a nerve-rack-
ing and firing game to the
mother unless she senses at the
first outbreak whether the ques-
ton is a legitimate one or merely
a challenge Of wills and a rulse
to gain time.
There are laws we all have
to conform to, and the more
quickly a child is made to un-
derstand that a law rs a law
and there can be no arguing or
fussing over its respect and ad-
herence to. the more quickly
and easily is that child going to
fit easily and happily into the
world about him.
The question, why do you
put four eggs in a cake?" Is a
legitimate and natural one for
the child watching mother bake.
From the answer he can learn
something. But when MoJher
says: Come on now. you must
go up to bed," and the child
says, "Why?" it is no question
Of wanting knowledge. The
child knows he must go to bed
because his health demands
that he get sleep and 1t is
time to rest. The "Why?" In
that case is merely to get you
to talk so that perhaps five or
ten minutes will elapse before
he actually does, as he must do.
When a law of nature or a
man-made, law for protection
and welfare is considered there
must be unconditional obedi-
ence.
dislike to advocate the an
Swer. Because / say so," be-
cause 1t is an answer that has
so long been abused by the par.
ent who feels that the child
has no right to question any.
thing. But there are times when
it can be used to advantage.
Your child is going to grow
up into a world where a red
light means STOP. There won't
be time nor the opportunity to
haggle over the why and where
fore with the corner policeman.
A failure to stop may mean ar
rest, 1t may mean a crash and
death. A child MUST learn to
obey Internationally LAWS.
When he wants to know Why
concerning matters where en-
lightenment is concerned he is
fully entitled to all the knowl-
edge and conversation you can
give him regarding it. Try to
discriminate between these two
types OF "Why?" encourage the
the "Why?" born of a desire
to quibble.
legitimate one, but "step on"
The Washington times., 1930-01-11
ADVENTURES
OF RITZY
ROSALIE

Among the new boudoir &C
cessories is this feather duster,
with a long handle covered with
ribbon, and a bow just above
the feathers. The other end
supports a dolls head and full
skirt made Of ribbon and pleated.
If you have modernistic fur
niture in your bedroom, you
might like a new bureau being
shown. It is more like a chest
than a bureau. The top section
The Washington times., 1930-01-11
THE BEAUTY
BOX
BY Helen FOllett-

Elderly ladies should remem-
Der that when they try to look
too young they look older than
they are. Even old age should
not wrap itself in sable dra-
per1es, but there is a limit to
youthful effects. The hat with
a brim is more flattering than
the one without a brim. A dis
play Of wrinkled throat is
cruelty to oneself: q trim little
collar on the frock is a kind
ness. The oldSters must learn
tricks OF Concealment, If they
would refrain from calling at
tention to a multiplicity OF
birthdays.
Before the hair is sham
pooed, there should be a three
minute scalp massage to loosen
up any flakes of dandruff that
may be present, to give the
hair a bit Of exercise before its
path: After the shampoo more
friction is in order to en1iven
the functions Of pores, glands,
cap1llarieS and arteries.
Young women must choose
their evening decorations with
care. A string of pearls, real
or counterfeit, does not detract
from freshness Of skin, spark
ing eyes and the free, srace-
tul movements Of youth, while
heavy ornate jewelry is entirely
out OF harmony. II earrings
are worn they should bear
some relationship to the neck
The Washington times., 1930-01-11
Timely Topics

Beauty-questioners are for
ever begging for the name of
some magic eye-brightener. The
best orb sparkler is provided by
natural animation and a lively
brain. It is not safe to use
anything in the eyes unless it
Is some mild lotion recon-.
mended by a specialist. The
membrance Of the eye Is ex-
tremely delicate, its mechanism
marvellous beyond understand.
ing. It has its own oiling and
washing systems. To apply
belladonna Is to imperil the
vision; it Is . deadly poison.
The Washington times., 1930-01-11
FASCINATING
FROCK

YH5E bolero is with us again!
J. And it certainly does en-
hAnce the charm Of the princess
Silhouette.
The frock shown is Of green
suede finish fabric trimmed
with narrow bands of ermine.
The frock is cut on princess
lines and is charmingly &C
cented by the shirring on the
left side, forming a dip which
is also outlined in ermine.
The Washington times., 1930-01-11
In The Home

To make creamy appleSauce,
cut the apes in quarters, leav-
ing in the cores, and not peal.
ing. When they have been
cooked thoroughly, strain, and
afterward beat with a wooden
spoon. The sugar should be
added after cooking.
A few slices of lemon and a
small bag of spices cooked with
prunes will improve the flavor,
The Washington times., 1930-01-11

has a hinged lid on top. Below
this is a double drawer, one
half Of which pulls out at each
end. Then in front Of this
drawer section is another chest
section with a hinged lid. The
whole thing has a moderniStic
design on the front. I have
shown an end view here, with
one drawer handle showing.
The Washington times., 1930-01-11
"A WOMAN'S CROWNlNG GLORY By Wilma I
Long Hair and Bobs Both
In Style, Expert Finds

the return Of long skirts, many people wonder
w long ahair will come back to general favor and q
monopoly Of fashion Women to whom short hair is
becoming asking, rs it still in fashion,? So we've
made survey of the longversusshort situation and
happy to report that both lengths desidey in fashion
The Washington times., 1930-01-11

The skirt, which dips slightly
at the left side, is circular and
conforms to the new length Of
four inches below the knees.
A narrow tie of white satin
holds the bolero together at the
neck and gives an attractive
touch to the ensemble. Worn
with this costume is a hat Of
the same material, caught on
the left side With a mother of
pearl buckle.
The Washington times., 1930-01-11
TOdaVs Beauty Hint

Az a rule, heavy eyebrows
are placed lou; therefore the
thinning out SOith fGOeezers or
electric needle should be on
thG under side. EyebTOws
that meet give to the cOun.
tsnance q masculine note.
The Washington times., 1930-01-11

For observations O. add.
tiOnAl information Of any
Winter Resort or HCtel. call
District $3.50 ana aak for
Resort ana Travel Bureau.
No charge viii be made fer
this service.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-07
PRELATES OPPOSE
 APPEAL ABOLITION
Catholic and Anglican Primates
 Join in Manifesto

Belfast, Northern Ireland. Nov. I tp>-The Rev. John A. r. Gregg, archbishop of Dublin, and the Rev. C. S. Darcy, Protestant primate of Ireland, joined yesterday in express ing strong opposition to Free State proposal at the imperial conference tor abolition of the right of appeal 10 the British privy council.
 We do not impute to the Free State government they said in q Ioint manifesto, any desire 10 in Nade our rights of property or re ljsious liberty but the present gov 5rnment will not always be Tn office, and Ireland is q country in which religious distinctions exercise a dOm- mating influence with which those 1Hho do not live here can have little understanding.
 The position of the minority a minority looked upon with jealous hostility, needs the protection of such a safeguard for its fundamental treaty rights as is provided hy ar ticle 66 of the treaty.
New Britain herald., 1930-11-07
JUDGE AGAINST
 TAKING DECISION
Judge Mack Urges Leaders to
 Prevail on WeiZInann

London. Nov. Lp-Jewish Tele- Zionist actions committee not to ac- cept the resignation of Dr. Chaim Weizmann. who resigned the presl- dency of the World Zionist organi- Zation and the Jewish agency two weeks ago as protest against the British white paper, was made by Judge Julian w. Mack. honorary chairman Of the Zionist organization Of America, at a specially convened session of the emergency meeting Of the committee just before he sailed for home.
 Saying that Justice Louis n. Prandeis and Robert Szold, presi- dent of the Zionist organization of America. joined him in his support
 Of Dr. Weizmann. Judge Mack de- ] clared that Dr. Weizmann was not
 responsible for the present Zionist | situation. The blame was on the en- tire Jewish people. he said, who
 were unable 10 build up Palestine at
 more rapid pace.
 Judge Mack's address. which fol-
 lowed sharp criticism of the Zionist administration by the opposition
 group and pleas for the retention
 Of Dr. Wezmann by supporters Of | the present Zionist executive, was 1 followed by his reading Of resolu- tions addressed 70 the actions con-
 mittee by the Zionist organization of ! America.
 The American Zionist leader
 warned that if Dr, Weizmann's res
 ignation was accepted by the actions committee ii would result in the loss
 or Zionist friends in the ranks of the conservative, liberal and labor par l tIes.