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COST OF UTILITIES USE
IN U. S. HOMES LYZED
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Cost of utilities, including water,
sewers, gas, electricity, telephone and
street surfacing, ranges in general
from 10 to 20 per cent Of the total
cost of the small United States home.
The Committee on Utilities for
houses of the Presidents Conference
on Home Building and Home Owner
ship, in making the announcement,
suggests the buyer should be so in
formed and "he does well to find out
how many of these costs are included
in the purchase price Of the property"
This committee, which is 1 OF 81
appointed by President Hoover to as
semble all available facts on every
phase Of the problem Of housing In
this country, has, in its own words,
endeavored to make some contribu-
ton to the efforts to secure correct
and adequate installation of utilities,
with consideration not only for con-
venience and maintenance costs, but
also for safety, health ad amenities.
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Stock and

ISL Stock and Sal
High. Low. Dividend Rate. AZ
471h 36 Northwest Tele (3)..
2 u Norwalk Tire & Rub.
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WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE
YEAR 1881 TO DATE

y W. q Co. D.
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FOR WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 70. 1891.

Date
High. Low.
Average price OF so l0363 1o018 17307 1907
period a aRo................. 2456O 1887
Aat Wee& 10
Total sales Observation-Disclosures, 7O37 Ol3 524696S39
Same period year 5.527.530 75ll64714
in
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opened an investigation here Of the
controversy arising from the recent dis
miAsal Of Prof Herbert A. Miller Of the
sociology department at Ohio State
University.
DR.. A. b. Coble of the University of
Illinois, chairman, said the inquiry
would last several days, after which a
report Of the committees findings will
be published. The committee was
named after Miller's removal by the
board of trustees brought protests from
the faculty at Ohio State and educators
in other parts of the country.
DR.. Coble said the committee would
confer with Prof. Miller, the trustees,
members Of the faculty and George w.
Rightmire. president Of Ohio State. The
board announced the dismissal of Mil
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at the hands Of the Sons Of Freedom
sect Of Doukobors.
The Doukobors, among them many
women. drove the oficials away, threat
ened vengeance to any others who
might come, and tore clothing from
some Of their own number who had
already given the census takers a list
of 80 names
Yesterdays demonstration followed a
nude parade several days ago when a
local enumerator spent two hours with
the colonists in futile. attempt to take
census.
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bidder is worshom Bros. Of Knoxville,
Tenn, who bid $246,666.
The bids ran up to $349.554. Seven
local firms were among the bidders who
sought to construct the building hous-
ing the administration forces and bar
racks and the small heating plant at
the local naval airport. Rear Admiral
Archibald L. Parsons, chief Of the
Bureau of Yards and Docks, and Secre-
tary Adams are expected to make an
oficiaI award within couple Of days.
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NG STAR, WASHINGTON D. q, THURsDAY JUNE 1s, 1881.

Ter during the recent agitation against
university. It said the action resulted
from support given by the professor to
the campaign against British rule In
India and because parents of students
had objected to his teachings on race
relations.
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DOZEN COMPANIES BID
ON AIR STATION PROJECT
Knoxville Firm Offers to Build
Two Structures at Anacostia
for S246, 500.

A dozen firms are seeking the con-
tract for constructing the two new
buildings at the Naval Air Station, it
was shown today when bids were
opened In the Bureau Of Yards and
Docks, Navy Department. While ON
cials still are studying the detailed pro-
visions of bids, it is indicated the low
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BALL|ST|CS GAINS
IN WAR ON CRIME
Expert Describes Progress in
Schooling Police How to
Identify Bullets.

Police oficers have been going 70
school at Northwestern University
to learn, among other things, about
forensic ballistics-the science. or
art. of bullet and f1rearm identinca-
ton. Lieut.. Col. Calvin Goddard.
the ballisties expert, who was called
to Chicago to help in the solution
of the ST. Valentines day massacre,
tells of developments in his fleld In
the following article.
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Jewelry which o New Yorker had left
in London was taken by an anphibian
plane to q German liner at Cherbourg,
France, and delivered to the owner
bound for home.
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tonight at the Potomac Boat Club
Music will be furnished by Hamilton's
Chatterbox Band.
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DOUK0B0RS THREATEN
TO DlSROBE OFFICIALS
BY the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
GRAND FORKES, British Columbia,
June 1.-two census takers had mar
row escape from being dtsrofoed Tuesday
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OHIO UNIVERSITY
CONTROVERSY PROBED
Professions Committee to Publish
Findings on Dismissal Of
Prof. Miller.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
COLUMBUS, Ohio. June ia COM
mittee representing the American Assos
citation Of University Professors have
Evening star., 1931-06-18
Sorority Dance Tonight,

The Delta Theta Sigma Sorority and
the Circle-T Club will sponsor a dance
Evening star., 1931-12-20
Englanh

A CROSS the Channel, in merrie England
we see more familiar sights, for in recent
years many Of our customs have been adopted
Frequently we will find the turkey as the piece
de resistance of the English Christmas dinner,
supplanting the more traditional boar's head
and roast peacock. These dishes were served
with great pomp and solennity, which is little
observed now. The famous plum pudding is
still the anticipated dessert. Singing of carols
is widespread. From midnight until Christmas
dawn groups sing throughout both countryside
and city streets. The songs are the popular
tunes known to us Noel" Joy to the world"
Little Town Of Bethlehem" and others.
"Adeste Fidehs" is the most widely known Of
the Christmas hymns having been sung by
all nations since 100. ~ ~
The children hang their stockings on Christ
mas eve, calling up the chimney TO Santa to
make known their wants. AS in our own
p19 = z Us as e,' syEs st s$s SsSs ey!Aht e aad
sassSs l 4S He s A ss'EH 's sS{sss; ,sI Hui Hui
lss VIZ gsBs.!tt Sta fslsai Ia 3, shas
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1rrlann

N Englands island neighbor. Ireland, we find
! great merrymaking and rejoicing. The genial
Irish are hospitable at all times, but at Christ
mas this spirit is doubled. Because of the
scarcity Of fir trees there are few Christmas
trees, but the cottages are attractively deco
rated with holiday greens. Here the goose Is
the center Of the dinner table, and everywhere
there is an abundance of cheering beverages.
Unlike many of their continental friends, the
Irish exchange gifts on Christmas day. The
boys carry out a unique idea in collecting gifts.
Before Christmas they catch a wren, placing
it in gayly decorated house atop long pole.
They carry this from house to house, singing:
The acren, the wren, the king of all birds,
st. Stephens day ,oas caught in a furse:
Although he is small, his tamily's great,
So rise, landlady, and giDe up q trate.
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Tranrr

IA /HEREAs Christmas is of such general
w observance in Germany, there is no set
national custom in France. In the cities there
is a feeling Of solemnity. Services are held
in all the churches, but along the main boule-
wards the shops show toys and sweets This
display is in preparation for the celebration and
giving of gifts on New Year day, a time of
great hilarity In the provinces there is usual
ly family celebration. Where the German
influence is felt we may find decorated trees.
In other places the YuIe log is the center of
interest. This log Is believed to have many
marvellous powers Many children leave their
shoes beside it at night, hoping to find them
filled with candy. Be particularly careful,
however, never to sit on the Yule log. for if you
do, it is believed you will experience such pain
that you will not be able to eat any dinner
Most everywhere the children build the
creche, which Is a representation of the holy
manger. They gather stones to form hillside
which is covered with white to resemble snow.
Overhead there is a star shining down on tiny
figures Of shepherds and their flocks. Instead
of the familiar merry Christmas we will hear
noel on every tongue.
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0rrntultit

IN Germany, also. will find the Christmas
tree the center OF festivities. Every family
has at least one, some have two. There are
special societies to furnish trees for the very
poor. These family trees which are decorated
with silver ornaments, cakes and candy, shine
with many lighted candles. Under the tree
there Is usually miniature manger with fig
urhes representing Mary, Joseph and the
Christ Child. The gifts are brought by Kris
Kringie, who travels about on Christmas eve to
inquire how good the children have been When
deemed necessary he leaves a switch for en-
couragement during the coming year.
The people give over every thought to the
enjoyment of the occasion. For three days
Christmas eve, Christmas and the following
day. there is almost complete cessation of
business. Christmas eve is the time for view
ing the tree which has been carefully trimmed
by the motter of the family. Then gifts are
distributed amid much Joy and merrymaking.
The Germans indulge in their love for music
and singing at this time, all joining in the
familiar Christmas tunes On Christmas morn
ing there are widespread services in ths
churches. The people, closely connecting the
Christ Child with their celebration, have an
especial thought for the poor, inviting them to
their homes to partake of food and gifts.
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name comes from the fact that the servants.
both public and private receive little boxes of
money at this time Christmas day is given
over to religious services in the morning and
family parties in the evening. At these gather
ings there is singing and story telling, the day
not being complete withou. the reading of
Dickens Christmas Carol" In some sections
there is yearly hunt every Christmas. Prince
Albert, the German prince. who was the con-
sort Of Queen Victoria, is credited with intro
ducing the Christmas tree into England He
had one decorated in the manner of his native
country for his little daughter.
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5rannit,auia

IMAGINE yourself at first in far off Norway
or Sweden the Land of the Midnight Sun.
Here you will be sure of seeing a white
Christmas, for Scandinavia is far north and
has very severe Winter Everywhere, tied to
tree branches and tucked in odd fence corners
we win notice punches of oats and wheat
These have bsen placed by the children as a
special feast for tasebfrss who find little food
in such cold cline.
The true celebrc tlo1 here starts on Christmas
eve with a speci2l supper at which age-old
dishes served T:asc foods are full of the
traditions which have been handed down from
one generation to another A favorite Is
Smorgosbord, varietJ Of spicy appetizers with
a plentiful array Of SardineS, lobsterS cheese
meat balls and pickles. Every Scandinavian
must also have fishn its most popular form,
lutf1sh, boiled stoc,i fish of peculiar aromatic
flavor. Everywhere the housewives have been
preparing for this supper. The whole house
has been scrubbed and cleaned until it Is bright
and shining Then there have been days and
days of baking
Here no tree is complete without gingerbread
goats and pigs. Many of these are bought in
special Christmas markets where the peasants
aare. allowed to sell these little cakes After
dinner there is q distribution of presents with
the family gathered about the Christmas tree
This. Is a time for great merrymaking. Many
of the gifts are hidden in odd corners so that
the children must search for theirs. Christmas
morning there is early church service which
the older members of the family attend. This
Is, more serious occasion, but Second
Christmas" tie following day. is time of
happy revery. Every one joins in the games
and dances which sometimes eliminate in a
large ball on twelfth night, January g. It Is
thought that our cIstom of kissing beneath the
mistletoe is derived from the fact that in Scan
dinavia the mistletoe was dedicated to the love
goddess Friga. There were to be as many
kisses as berries on the branch
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Al En,ttr

CVEN in United States customs vary
l. to some degree. 1t would seem queer to
those who are accustomed to cold white
Christmas to s>e flowers blooming at this
time. Whereas here We may cherish a single
ponsettia plant in warmer States we may
see acres of them. Of particular curiosity Is
the fact that in TIE South Christmas Is the
time for greet display of fireworks.
Everywhere, however, will we find the
familiar greens wh,ch have characterized
Christmas for many years. The smell Of
pine, mistletoe ami holly will always bring a
thought Of Christmas to us. The spirit of
peace on Earth. Cord Will to Men" is wide
spread with an especial regard for the poor at
this time And no matter in what tongue we
may hear it, the Frorl"he Wennaehten of the
German Joyeuv Noel of the French, the italian
Buon Natalie, Spa~i h Felices Pascuas or Dutch
Um prettige F""-'r,is, all carry the message
Of Merry Christmas
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Hnllanh

\A/ /E should be aTused at the rows of wooden
w shoes on the doorsteps in Holland These
are filled with hay to feed the reindeer of the
good ST. Nicholas. The original st. Nicholas
was bishop of Smyrna. According to legend,
he gave gifts to the three daughters Of poor
tradesman. After his death he became the
patron saint Of the children, who placed their
shoes to receive his gifts Our own Santa
Claus Is directly derived from this Dutch
st. Nicholas IS ..x.st3.g 4 SO sHytxz,t
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RuHHia,

| UNFORTUNATELY all Christmas celebra-
~. tiops are banned. in Soviet Russia. ,Fur-
meEN. hoEevsrr& was y time aG gaestr rreliGiosn
and soclsas Selfb<ettaon ,tEra. folk saasss bun.
Eas9f aEsas 9f ysars ala e2Hld Rs Asard z,ngtng svsf
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the entire countryside. Perhaps at some near
time the inborn JOY in Christmas win over
come the present very hard practically and
once more there will be the hospitable OPEN
house entertainments that at one time char
acterized the Russian Christmas.
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sauce and mince pumpkin pie: that Is the
essence OF Christmas to us, here in the United
States. Seldom do wonder about how this
most popular of holidays is celebrated TN other
lands. We are prone to believe that our ideas
are the only ones
In other countries the manner of celebration
Is frequently very different. Let us visit
around and see what may learn of other
customs
Evening star., 1931-12-20
By MILDRED MOCKABEE.

~ HRISTMAS; sleigh BELLS spicy
T pine tree with glistening ornaments
and CHEEKY lights, stockings hung
by the chimney and filled by a
kindly Santa Claus. turkey with all
the trimmings including cranberry
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Spain

IN Southern Europe the celebrations are Of q
different natu-e The milder climate enables
the people to hold many of their festivities
out-of doors. Dancing is the keynote OF the
holiday time in Spain. AS early as December
the young folk actce in order to be able
to dance thair very best on Christmas eve
On this night there Is dancing everywhere
The streets crowded with watchers MANY
OF whom are a o Going their shopping. All
OF the stores a. o"a fl wing with turkeys and
delicious fruits, gold-n oranges, rich, meaty
dates and the e,C--present olives Cheese
candies and win -T0lete the list Of essentials
that must be pu- n cd
At midnight I'll hurry home in order to 90
in family groups TO midnight mass. The
churches are rc2;t Tly decorated while the
priests wear robes incrusted with delicate en-
broideries and rare jewels that are worn only
at this time. After services the people 60 once
more into the stress, dancing and merry
making until d2wn shows in the SKY There
are church services again on Christmas day.
and in some pies presentation Of Nativity
plays depicting tie birth of Christ
There are no g.-ts exchanged until January
8. The three wise MN take the place of
Santa Claus to the little Spanish children.
Instead of a CAr-Stnlas tree, every family has
its representation Cf the holy manger. One
interesting cu.tcrn is the choosing of ones
friend or lover for TIE coming year. Every
one selects a name fr7m a great urn, this
choice being thoIg17t Of rs fate and not to be
6sregarded
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L!dlu
~

CHRIS1MAS in Italy is a time Of family
~ enjoyment, tie feast of the hearth. It
Is the time Of eli TINS when an Italian wishes
to be at home. E"e~y family has manger,
for the religious sigNifcance Is important
There are celebrations in all the churches that
culmnate in one Of great Splendor at St.
Peters in Rome. TIE rohe5t satin and tapestry
robes and drapes ere used with vivid display
OF color At this churrh the worshipers must
wear black in contrast to the gayly robed
priests.
A great feast takes pace Christmas eve, which
has been in preparation for several days. There
is rarely any mect but instead eels are used
as the main curse They are frequently pre-
pared in as rl"1y seven different ways,
though roasting is NEST popular. There is
great variety Of "ninestra" or hot dishes,
spaghetti and various greens cooked in olive
oil and garlic being f1yoritcs The best wines
are saved for this dinner, every one, to the
tfniest baby, partak:rg Of item. There is not
50 great an exch0n~c cf gifts in some other
countries, though tbs tom is becoming more
popular.
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| the men who discovered them. They've
taken their names at any rate
Juanita seemed not to hear this.
Kinks hold on her hand frightened.
Il want them to know you" he add
ed, But don't want you to like some
body else-better. Promise me you
won't"
Her eyes came back to him. smiling
Can We swear to be safe from the
headache on Tuesday. and think it will
hold?' Mrs. Browning said that" she
told him.
Well anyhow. promise. You like
me-a little-don't you?"
OF course, I like you" her eyes
grave.
Then don't like anybody else bet
ter. Don't love anybody, Juanlta-at
least for a while"
She did not answer. He had a sense
OF the veil dropping again between
them. 1t was she who began to walk
on. They took the creScent's inner
where the winds came tearing in,
driving the spray about their feet.
Juanita took off her cap. the wind lift
ing the loose tendrils of her hair, blow
ing her skirt against her. She stood
white and slender, her eyes on the far
sea. on the gulls circling high.
Kirk caught her hand again, grip
ped it tight as if to hold her She
seemed like something winged. scme-
thing that might fly away with the
gullS.
Her evasion was not playful woman
retreat. as he knew it. 1t was more
than this.
CTo be continued)
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to watch the gulls following the yacht.
Juanita and the marQuesa had been
in Biloxi a fortnight. Following the
carnival there had been few small
parties. Cerise Dubois. who had been
Queen of Comus. entertained them with
morning coffee. Adrian Fouche and
his mother had invited them to dinner.
Rod Stevens gave Juanita dance
where all the favors we're Spanish. The
Stevens home, one of the fine old places
on st. Charles avenue. was filled with
light and music. The March night was
rs warm and soft as June.
Nelly had welcomed her guests as
the desert dweller welcomes the cara
van Almost every evening there were
guests for dinner and bridge, or dancing
on the veranda of White AloeS. the
great house with the garden sloping
down to the sea.
This was Kinks fourth visit since
they had come Already he could OBJ
serve a change in Juanita, watching
her as she watched the gullS, a slender
whitehead figure among those flying
wings. Something had seemed to drop
way from her, some veil, some feeling
Il remotenesS.
What is that?" she asked suddenly,
Joking ahead of them.
That" said Kirk lis our oeStina-
..on-the Isle of Caprice"
1t was all white sand. narrow as
front yard, with dunes and tall blow
ing grass. In its center was a ram
bling structure covered with vines and
an the farther side a surf tore in under
I driving wind. People, looking pygmy-
small, battled the waves at their height,
laughing, running back again.
Juanjta stood watching the bathers.
The maruuesa'S eyes roved to the ram
Sling. vine-clad house.
Like to go in the water?" Kirk
-sked them.
The marquesa shook her head. "why
10 anybody come to Monte Carlo-for
/. bath?" she asked.
Kirk understood The marquesa was
thinking of the roulette wheel He led
them UP the steps of the house. In
side people were grouped about the
toy race horses or sitting in the high
chairs around the roulette wheel.
Juanita looked and turned away.
The marquesa started in. mot COM
;ng?" she asked the other two. "Then
meet me here in half an hour"
Kirk promised. During his visits in
Biloxi he had found Spanish customs
trying He was sure he had said lit
tie to Juanita that the marquesa had
not heard Juanita seemed not to mind
this espionage
Well, he mad her to himself for an
hour anyway.
How about the surf, Juanita? Want
TO go in?"
He called her Juanita now. The
marquesa called her that sometimes.
Sometimes she said "Ysabel" Kirk
liked "Juanita" better. Juanita hadn't
objected to his calling her that She
lad smiled and called him Kirk -
The quick. sharp syllable had been soft
on her tongue.
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moon Of DELIGHT
b4Ma>zqanefReu H0u4t0sG

Juanita wanted to see the island.
They walked along together, Kirk
happy in this hour of freedom, taking
her by the hand, pointing out the spot
where the pirates had buried their
treasure.
Thereon there. No one has ever
found II. But an old chart said-You
know the story Of the chart La Fittee
left? La F1tte was the worst pirate OF
them all. The chart he left read, Be
tween the oak tree and the rock, close
to the sea, I have buried my treasure.
They dug, and found the skeleton OF
girl"
Under his mask" Juanita said,
there was a dimple, after all"
Kirk looked at her as they stood still.
You're thinking about that con-
founded Rod Stevens" he remarked.
Il thought of him." smiled Juanita,
because you made me-"
Was that it? He says I had no
right to take you off here as soon as
you'd met everybody. But wouldn't
you say I had little right the right
of discovery"
That's a big right" said Juanita.
THE right Of discovery?
Il think so, too" Kirk answered.
Rivers have sometimes belonged to
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intellectual system. It shows that all
Intellectual development has a muscu-
lar basis.
Erect posture is a recent human
acquisition and Is still in the expert
mental stage. The Jervois skull teaches
the world that we must pay more atten-
ton to the factors on which our erect
posture depends.
I'VE mistakenly have neglected the
muscular while forcing the intellectual
development, with the result that physi-
cal and mental illness Is increasing all
over the world. AS soon as one disease
for instance, typhoid-is conquered,
another-for instance, an epidemic of
meningitis up.
The human race appears to be bend
ing under the modern strain. The
Jervois skull warns us from the past
that we must conserve the muscular
system, on which intellectual fitness
depends"
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vania and the East North Central
States, and the lowest in New England,
New York and California. She gives
the birth rate for rural sections as
63 per cent higher than in the cities
Another study. prepared by Dorothy
G. Wiehl, shows that 20 per cent of the
expectant mothers living in rural dis
tricts receive insufficient care and 80
period.