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HeEum Record Set

co efficient has the Governments helium
~ plant at Amarillo, Tex, become that only
one OF the two units was used during
March, and this one unit in a few hours over
~ days met the full needs of the Government
for the gas during that month and at the
same time set record for production.
The plant was established with an estimated
production Of 100000 cubic feet per month.
The one unit, operated during March, pro-
duced 100000 cubic feet, which indicated
a 31-day production Of 1,750,O00 cubic feet, or
rs per cent over rated capacity.
The gas which formerly when produced In
the laboratory was almost prohibitive IN cost,
was produced for the Government ut . cost
Of $77S per thousand cubic feet. This cost
would have been materially reduced had the
plant worked at fun capacity.
New discoveries in production methods have
added greatly TO the efficiency Of the plant.
not only increasing the output and lowering
the cost but also increasing the purity of
the gas
The savings obtained by the operation Of
the Amarillo plant netted the Government
$500 600 under the cost Of operation Of the
Fort worth plant the hrst 70 be operated By
the Bureau Of Mines Much REVENGE % CO.
tanned BY taae Government through sale Of
the natural gAs used I'm the production &C the
helium after the heliuM Is removed, and t2xS
revenue goes far toward cutting the cost Of
helium 70 o minimum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26

was adroit and practiced in making such con-
facts From the moment when the woman
first noticed him to the moment when he bowed
to her over their first apertn together not an
hour had elapsed. When the Argentnian re-
turned the Russian gracefully retired and was
once again aloof inscrutable.
Perhaps in Paris he had discovered her liaison
of the moment and seen in 1t an opportunity;
had begun to spin his little web there and had
carried the threads to Deauville. Perhaps he
saw the woman by chance and had an inspira-
ton for Q web. However that may be, he fol-
lowed her back to Paris. She was bored with
her Argentinian and he was her type. She
could and did, entertain them both, the one
openly for money and the other surreptitiouSly.
But the love affair was brief, for this Russian
spider Is q swift worker. The Argentinian
had given her quite o lot Of jewelry and IN
Opulent limousine The spider coolly let him
self into the ny's apartment one afternoon
with the key she had given him, selected her
best pieces Of jewelry and then went TO the
garage and took out the car and parked
IN his own name In the garage where he kept
his own car.
He returned and told the lady what he had
DONE The scene between them must have had
considerable dramatic interest He dared her
to inform the police.
What the lady said TO him Is known only
to her intimate woman friends. All that mat
tiers is that, hard ultra-sophisttcated, cynical.
astute she stfl had to give In to this extraordi-
nary rogue.
However, the acts and inspirations Of the
spiders sometimes are unnecessarily fantastic,
a characteristic which annoys the police, who,
on principle prefer the obvious crime and the
motive as loud as a brass band and as plain as
q sky sign.
~APT. Y, as a moneyed young English
- clubman, without much Of a reputation TO
lose and no ties, knew all about spiders and
was as proof against the breed as a man well
could be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
Virginia Cattle Raisers.

THE Virginia cattle raiser is more less tl6
victim Of unfortunate circumstances. He
may raise fine cattle but he raises them at the
wrong time for his financial well-being
A survey carried On By the Department o.
Agriculture indicates that the average cattle
raiser brings his stock to the markets just about
at the same time as the western raiseTs, with
the result that he suffers from the Overstock
and gets q lower price.
As q means Of overcoming the condition t26
Federal experts have suggested that the Vir-
ginians use better breeder stock and supplements
the grazing with grain feeding. BY stimulating
the growth and shipping the cattle while little
lighter he may fnd much better prices. How.
ever he b not alone IN his present predicamen&
for the conditions aDpaytng TO Virginia auDAI
also to other States - the Appalachian Range.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
Neqg Element for Industry

A MOTHER new element seems to be hover
n ing on the verge of industrial activity, and,
like so many others In the present age, seems
likely to be transformed almost over night from
a laboratory curiosity to an important factor In
the production Of some of the modern miracles
Of invention.
The new element hafnium, the name OF
which is derived from the Latin name for
Copenhagen, Is almost prohibtive in price at
present, largely because its production, although
the metal is fairly abundant, is through ex-
pensive process. The present cost, however, is
likely to be no bar to its use. Helium stands
Is an example Of how science can 50 revolu-
tionize production processes that a substance
once almost priceless can be turned out in vast
quantity at q very small fraction of its original
cost.
Hafnium has two properties which will prob
ably make 1t highly valuable in electrical
equipment. It Is high melting point and
electronic emisSivtty. Patents have already
been taken out for It's use in radio tubes and
incandescent electric lamp filiments and for
the cathode surfaces Of such devices as X-ray
tubes and rectifers.
study Of hafnium, made by the Bureau Of
Mines, reveals that none Of the metal is avail
able in the United States, but there are some
oxides and salts TO be had here at cost Of
$2S q gram.
The various ores are to be found fairly gen.
orally IN various parts Of the world, and such
as is found in the United States seems to be
present in . widely distributed number q
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
Increased Game TN Forest

THE big game population Of the country Is on
] the increase, and in the National forests
alone, now numbers more than 1,000, 900 head.
an increase over the previous year Of almost
10 per cent The increase Is largely among
deer, but elk also have shown considerable gain.
The count of the animals, which Is believed
to be fairly accurate, was made by the Forest
Service experts in the national forests. They
have found that moose mountain sheep, noun
tain goats and antelope. although numerically
few have been included IN the gain, but the
bears have had dificult time Of it, especially
the grizzly, brown and black types
The protective steps taken by the Federal
agents have resulted IN the preservation and
increase Of many herds, which Just few years
ago were threatened with extinction. There
are now reported TO be 7,76o moose IN the
forests but one forest, that In Oregon, has none
LEFT, what few there were last year having
passed into the limbo with the grizzlies Of
California. New Hampshire, however, which
has had no moose lately, now has four head,
which made their way into the forest from
some remote point.
Hunters did well In their search for elk last
year, having bAgged 4,352, but IN spite q this,
there are now reported TO be more than oo,ooO,
an increase over the previous year Of about
$500.
Deer ere BY far the most numerous Il an
hAg game ,7o0 having been reported, rep
reeentanx an increase Of 5000. There are
only 90 q 10 grizzlies genaahipg.
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jolly party at her home for the
avowed purpose of announcing
their engagement. What the
manager Of the revue thought
of the absence of his press
agent-who had been quite
satisfactory so far - Larry
neither knew nor cared. He'd
sold another sketch, jenny
loved him, his friends were
more important to him than a
temporary job; and here were
other jobs. Besides the column
ist on the Daily Screech had
promised to haunt lobby and
backstage and pick up any items
of press agent interest he could
find, for Larry, and pass them
on to that casual young man
of the Fourth Estate.
Lorrimer had rather demur.
red at the party. So Ear he
hadn't to go where there were
crowds of people.
But there won't be crowds, -
Mary Lou assured him, con-
cealing her nervousness be-
meath a mask of bright gayety,
land we do owe it to Larry and
Jenny. After all, we are re-
sponsible," she ratified on.
II WISH" Lorrimer told her,
suddenly giving in, "that we
were as good at matchmaking
for ourselves as for others After
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found her." Larry said sincere
ly, "or that I had had the nerve
to keep quiet about it,"
mo, better this way" she re
assured him, "at least one mys-
terry will be cleared up for us.
This other situation couldn't
have gone on indefinitely. Trav-
ers hasn't pressed any claim he
believed he had on. Mary Lou.
He offered her, some time ago,
an annulment of the alleged
marriage if she found she
couldn't come to care for him.
Well, that indefinite position
couldn't go on forever, Of course.
Eventually he would have to
know the truth and we would
be no nearer to knowing the
real facts than we were. Don't
worry, Larry. You did the right
thing. Somehow it will all clear
up," she said.
"I hope so-for all ollr sakes.
But, forgive me, Mrs. Lorrimer:
il is not much of Travers I'm
thinking, nor of you, even, as OF
Mary Lou"
I'm thinking Of her, too,"
said Mrs. Lorrimer, low, and
the brown eyes were misty.
On the opening night Of the
revue Jenny Wynne, prompted
by Larry, though unconscious
Of his underlying motive. gave
a small informal and entirely
The Washington times., 1931-03-19
DIET AND HEALTH
BY DIR. Logan Clendening-

THE HOME CARE OF THE
INFANT AND CHILD" by DR..
Frederick F. Tisdall, published
by William Morrow and Com
pany, is a 1881 up-to-date book
which I am glad to recommend
to young mothers. 1t is the only
book I know of which contains
advice for the expectant mother,
prenatal care and the care and
feeding of the baby from birth
up to six years Of age, all in
one volume.
The chapter on the treatment
of accidents is also somewhat
new departure in this line.
Among the accidents are: DOG
and Cat Bites" "Nosebleed,"
Swallowing Foreign Bodies"
Burns and ScaldS," Falls"
"Cuts," Inhalation of Zinc
Powder" and Poisoning" The
paragraph on poisoning includes
strychnine poisoning from eat
ing cathartic pills containing
strychnine, which was described
in this column week or so ago.
The inhalation Of duSting
powder containing zinc is thus
treated:
Inbalation of Zinc Powder.
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not, why does he insist upon
it? there must at least have
been some understanding, some
relationship. I know my son.
He would never repudiate
promise or an obligation" she
said, her great eyes grave!y
fixed on Larry's and her deli
cate, nobly featured face culver
ing a little.
Il can imagine what she was
like, ten years or more ago,
Larry told her. Very like, IN
some ways, Mary Lou. In 9th
ers, not at all, Mrs. Lorrimer.
please don't think me officious
or impertinent, but it's Mary
Lou that TraverS cares for now.
Not this - strange woman.
What's going to happen to him
when he finds out? He can't
Just transfer his affections.
can he? I mean this memory
he loved took on flesh and
blood. =. became Mary Lou.
and when he learns"
He stopped again. Mrs. Lor'
rimer tried to smile.
IT know" she murmured'
chats what am afraid OF.
When he learns the truth. Oh
we were forced into this whole
affair by circumstances, by the
coincidence of a resemblance.
We went into it recklessly, meet
ing each situation as 1t arose
and not looking ahead. I'm
frightened" she told Larry rs
she had told DR.. Matthews.
IT wish to God I'd never
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CORRECT
MANNERS
Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman-

For the Semi.FOrmal Dinner
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
Please tell me what is cor.
rect for a man to wear to q
semi.formal dance? B.
A dinner jacket the 80
called Tuxedo.
Disregard The Criticism
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
Would you kindly cnliehten
me? When couple move into
their new home is it proper
for them to give a house.warn-
ing to their friends, or should
the friends Of the couple give
the houSe-warming?
When we moved into our new
home I gave a house-Warming
party and have been criticized
for 1t. There was no gift
presented nor was any ex-
pected. I just gave the party
for friendship sake. N. L.
You are quite right to give a
house-warming for welcoming
your friends to your new home
and showing it to them, and
quite according to the best Gus
tom. I cannot imagine why you
were criticized for it, since IL p
very often done. Disregard the
criticism.
The Washington times., 1931-03-19
THE BEAUTY
BOX

No matter how well the
teeth are brushed, it is pos
sible for foreign substances to
adhere between the teeth or
to cling under the gums. For
that reason, it is necessary to
use dental floss once a day
which must be passed between
the teeth carefully, so as not
to bruise the gums. Any abra-
sion subjects the gums to an
invasion of bacteria. After
brushing the teeth, the mouth
should be rinSed, water swished
between the teeth.
A call for color continues to
be heard and answered. Ready
for spring is a lovely outfit con-
Sisting of wine red, angora
knitted frock and short jacket
of tan dyed ermine. This is
. worn with a tan felt hat, bear.
ing wine-red apd orange uuills.
The Washington times., 1931-03-19

Many dusting powders contain
zinc stearate. An infant lying
on his back and playing with a
tin Of powder may readily open
it and inhale the powder.
If much Is inhaled it invari-
ably produces a severe and often
fatal pneumonia. For this rea-
son it is important to see that
infants do not play with tins or
boxes containing dusting pow
ders. Self-closing tins can now
be obtained, or cornstarch may
be used as a powder"
There is a picture with the
warning-"Never Let Baby Play
with an Open Tin of Powder. "
The Washington times., 1931-03-19

How to know Spring, Winter Kings daughter? Easy
And don't that old reliable Of knowing the
stir before her self
the symptoms Spring fever No. not that We all know
funny, sunny, still Of faint blue sky when the
WHY meet the advance guard
mixers the country roads, WHY remember good picnic
begin wonder in which all the wonderful
will vacation: WHY begin to
feel abused because have to work at ALL
dimly aches heart too: WHY begin
deadly Of doing whatever IS and
might that's in the high hills
blue that played particular childhood in We
know WHY Spring coming She's the way!
But sometimes planted in the midst of
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Winter vanhe Winter hOws again. the day before
Spring And will when already
here How will know her when her ole Dad Winter dis
final flourish the first buds?
wearing impatient darling Spring
holding the mirror her delightful
has be wearing fur coat she'll be in her
Spring capOte
There to She makes
little sleepy She makes bigbOy writersOh
weerry! pasSed-Od gentlemen begin
sigh turn in at flower shops Old
Of the first "rOmantica mOve-and
their feathers and salmon pink and forget
gloves flowers! Oh tell But the
heads is a
The Washington times., 1931-03-19
YOUR RULING
STAR
by William Shwader-l
THE YEAR AHEAD
For Those Whose Birthday Is
March 20

= AAAAA~
For Those Whose Birthday Is
March 20
If March 20 is your birth
day, during the coming year
you should have the ambition
and the energy to tackle real
problems. You may travel or
engage in some active enter
prise. Keep your mind on
what you are doing and re-
frain from too sudden actions
or over-speculative ventures.
Important dates: Avoid ex-
cesses Of all kinds, take no
risks and maintain routine
from April to S, June 10 to
81, July % to August 2, Sep
tember 21t o %, December 5 to
9, 20 to %. Good for general
affairs from March "a to 80,
June % to July IA, July 20 to
%, October IS to 20, Novem-
ber l to 3, 20 to %. Contra
dictory dates show two oppos-
ing influences.
A child born March 20 will
be quick. active. independent
and apt to act impulsively.
He should possess intuitive and
inventive ability and may in
troduce some new idea or un.
usual line Of business.
Tendencies for March 81.
The day is unfavorable for
changes or important ventures.
The Moon is adverse to both
Saturn and Mars, suggesting
care in dealing with others
and the need Of thoughtful at
tention to all business matters.
Copyright 1891, Premier
Syndicate, InoiD
The Washington times., 1931-03-19

all, matchmaking begins at
home!"
He smiled to see her flush,
touched her hand fleetingly and
heard her draw sharp breath,
unaware that was sheer pain.
Lets co." he said, thinking
that after all, this girl of his
was young and gay-hearted and
needed youth and gayety shout
her. I'm pretty much Of a
stick" he told her, and ter
ribly selfish, keeping you all to
You are mott" she said i'm
pulsively. hotly, and he was
more than content.
Continued Tomorrow
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Timely Topics

Glad to be turned back are
the brimS Of the new hats, for
"uch brims are becoming to
most women because Of their
softneSs. A new spring hat is
fashioned Of white taffeta with
a wide turnback brim of navy
blue velvet secured by q crystal
and blue enamel ~
The Washington times., 1931-03-19
DAILY SHORT STORY

one Of my regular lieutenants.
Lots of fun, lots of dough.
Don't git cold feet. An by
the way, how is Dora, anyway
You know 1 think a lot Of
Dora. And what do you think
kid, I ben kinda maxim up
my mind to git married an
settle down. Now, what d'ya
know about that?"
A Fast Thinker
Dave eyed the big man as he
laughed and then Dave shud-
dered. He said no more but
his brain was working like q
dynamo. Tell Dora I'll be
around to see her tonight, take
her to a movie, give her a swell
time" said Ed with a believing
laugh.
Dora, back from her Job in the
store, was resting in the old
rocker, drawn up under the
lamp in the sitting room of the
apartment where she and Davy
lived. Parents gone, they had
only each other. Davy was in
his small sleeping room fussing
with something that clinked.
There came a knock at the outer
door. Dora opened it.
Good evenin', Dora" said
Big Ed. Come round to see II
you didn't wanta go to show
or somethin'."
Il don't want to go anywhere
with you," said Dora coldly,
drawing herself up.
Big Eds professional smile
faded. He stepped forward,
showing his teeth. I've got a
car outside and you're goin'" he
snapped. I'm used to gettin'
what I go after. If you wanta
be snippy about it, okay, but
you're comm! If you don't,
Ill-well I'll take it out Of that
kid brother of yours, see?"
Dora paled. Her trembling
fingers tried to still the pulse in
her throat. Then. as Big Eds
paw reached for Dora, the door
Of the small bedroom opened.
The Hold-Up
"Stick 'em up, you," cried the
white-faced lad.
Big Ed, taken completely by
surprise. was looking into the
barrel of one of his own sawed.
off shotguns.
Put that down, you little
fool" he shouted. For two
pins I'd grab you and break
you in two"
Put 'em ur!" said Dave
again, and he waved the weapon
menacingly. Il don't care what
happens to me. after, see!
So help me, if you make
another move before I tell va,
I'll let go with this. Now, Dora.
you put on your things and get
outa here. Go to the Browns,
they'll let va stay tonight.
Better get out the back way,
too. This birds prob'ly got q
gang with him out front. Doncha
worry about me. I'll take care
Of myself. I'll hang onto this
gun till you get away an until
Ed beats it. I don't wanta do
anythin' to him, but you're my
sister: Get a gait on, will va,
Dora!"
The frightened girl gathered
up her street things and hur-
ried out the back way, while
Big Ed stood fuming and show.
ing his teeth, Hnuttering about
things he would do to Dave.
The Kid Threatens
Now" said the lad as he
heard the door bang at the bot
tom Of the back stairs, III you
know when you're we'll off you'll
git out Of here quick an quiet.
know you don't want Q load
Of what I've got here"
With a growl Big Ed backed
out into the hall, Dave follow
ing him step by step. Then
Dave slammed the door shut
and turned the key.
In another instant he was
following in the steps Of Dora,
trembling like a leaf, but with
the sawed-off shotgun Rugged
under his coat.
(All names of characters In
this story are fictitious.)
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Life, Love and Adventures
Of a Modern Cinderella
What Has HnDpened So Far

Thrown upon Mary Lou ThurstOn beau
u orphan seeks position Noticing an ad Tor
companion emiinvaId Mitchell reporter ana
Msry LonS warm friend shows applies for
the position Mrs LOmer at Westmi
Conn =.
the ad should have read male companion a. the
senvad LOrrimer Mrs. LOrrlmers son. Sno down
ard imprisoned World aviator he has type OF
shell shock about to leave when ITavers enters
the room He seze and calls her Delight and
explains Traver claims to have married
England named Delight Ha0rd obviously
Mary Lou is double Trave thinks her his missing
wif6 Mrs I0rmer begs Mary remain at good salary
tI the name Of Deght temporarily the role
C wife and hep her his normal state Of mind
and health. Finally Mary Lou consents
The Washington times., 1931-03-19

Pattern 2121 is nice made Of
a colorful cotton print-percale,
dimity, cotton broadcloth, shan
tung, etc.
May be obtained only in
sizes 16, 18, 20, "a, 3S, 40, ~
and A. Size 16 requires 3%
yards Of 36-inch material.
Send IS cents, coin or stamps
for each pattern giving name,
address, style number and size
wanted. Send for Spring and
Summer fashion book, price Is
cents. Book with pattern, Is
cents. Address Washington
Times Pattern Bureau. 243
West 18th st., New Yprk City.
The Washington times., 1931-03-19
FASHIONS
F

African magic in the, form
Of the new and lovely Algerian
colorings is beginning to in
trigue us. There is a new
blouse which is in striped
crepe featuring Algerian COL
ors. The front panel has a
vertical arrangement Of the
pattern and the neckline is a
deep, tailored "V."