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The spokesman referred to similar
instances in which he said japanese
opinion was easily inf1amed when 1t was
felt that outsiders were interfering in
this countrys affairs.
Only a part of the message filed by
Kenkichi Yoshizawa. Japans represent
alive at Geneva. reporting the League S
proceedings, had been received here,
some of them apparently having been
DELAYED en- route.
Because Of this the Toxic govern
ment withheld its reply pending re-
ceipt Of Yoshizawas message in full, ana
sent instructions to the Geneva dele
CATION to do its utmost to persuade
league officials to abandon their pro-
posals for actual participation by
America.
Attitude of Fairness Stressed.
The foreign Office emphasized that
japan was facing the Manchurian situa-
tion with the fairest stand and partici-
rating in the League Councils pro-
ceedings.
TT is difficult" the foreign once
commented. ito understand why in the
present instance of the Far East alone
execution should be made and America
should be invited to take part IN tne
council meetings" .
Continuing, the informal statement
said: - :.
"If America has any intention OF
making the present participation In tne
Leagues debate serve as a preceoent
end accordingly attending the Leagues
sessions in the future, surely there Is
cause for congratulations. But II
American participation is exceptional
end limited to Far Eastern troubles only,
there appears to be something unfair
and Irrational regarding such a step.
BIG FIVE" GET TOGETHER.
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FORMER U. S. CONSUL
KILLED IN SUBWAY
Harold r. Foss Falls or Leaps Into
Path Of Train at
=. e..
New York.
az the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK, October 15.-Harold r.
Foss, Is, former United States consul
at Constantinople, Turkey, died here to-
day Of injuries received last night when
he either fell or jumped in front OF
q subway train.
Foss had been living in Portland,
Me. He was standing on the platform
Of the Wall Street Subway Station at
6:45 pm. when ne was suddenly seen
to lean forward and fall just as q
train approached.
He was taken to hospital. but never
regained consciousness. Foss was un-
married and had been In the consular
service for several Tears.
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Stimson's Advice to League to
Apply Pressure Is Declared I'm
reasonably Harsh and Strong
NOTES WITHHELD FROM PUBLIC
in FEAR OF ANTI-U. S. FEELING
Geneva Invites United States Help in
Far East Crisis After Japan
Assails Interference.

Mancnurla
The reached by the Ave principal powers rep
objections the Japa-
juridical grounds 1t was SAID;
circulated informally the close OF
of the principal members aer winch
full Council into private meeting
BY III -
that the proposal
Sor including the League of Nations
trouble
nreon already had been upon japanese generally by
American Secretary to the League Octo
advising fail to assert all the pressure OF
the Sino-
trouble .
foreign office spokesman characterized this politically
considered
unreasonaby harsh and rather strong to
beginning
affair merely controversy between two neigh
borS and that OUTSIDE interference was desired more particularly
on the part of the United States at this time.
Instruc Sent Del
the foreign
y which lost time in sending instructions to its Geneva rep
resenativeS.
The foreign circumstances,
attitude the earliest possible
public
working together the Manchuan ange which
is purely n affair between China and Japan
difference in the world in America
activities
with it's actual participation in the Councils stings"
connection with foreign oh1ces public
emphasized
unfrendne the part of Japan but matter
principle"
Anti-U S. Feeling
spokesman that Washington
activities Manchua the of international
IN Al
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both of a military and economic nature
1t was recognized that no member of
the League would consider using mill
tary force to bring Japan to terms and
that economic pressure was the only
possible alternative. Many observers
doubted seriously, however, whether any
nation would agree to boycott or a
severance of trade relations.
The fact that all countries are heav-
lily depressed economically led to the
conclusion that any interference with
the normal commercial relations of the
Asiatic country would intensity her own
troubles If not those Of all nations do
ing business with her. The boycott of
Japanese goods in China was cited as
proof of this premise.
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DR.. THOMAS EVANS HURT
WHEN THROWN BY HORSE

Capital Physician Taken to Emer-
gency Hospital From Rock Creek
Park With Severe Injuries.
While riding in Rock Greek Park this
morning DR.. Thomas Evans 40, of 1347
L street, was thrown from his horse and
severely injured.
The physician was taken to Emer-
gency Hospital by a motorist and treat
ed there by DR.. Bradley Of the staff
and DR.. j. NJ. Baber. 1919 9 street, who
sal dthat his pelvis was fractured. and
he was suffering from shock.
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PARIS BALANCES BUDGET
Has Not Resorted to Loans or Ia
Boost, Cabinet Hears.

PARIS, October IS (P).-France has
balanced the budget without resorting
to loans, boosting taxes or drawing on
the sinking fund, Francois Pietri, min
lister of the budget, told the cabinet to-
day
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The above result is due to the
response from readers who use
The Star Is their shopping
guide.
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Style News

Style and fashion are best
founo in the shops. The stores
are filled with new things in
every line of wear for men and
women. People are fortunate
in being able to follow the
styles by actually seeing what
is in Washington'S fine stores.
More store news Is found in
The Star than in all the other
Washington newspapers COM
bined.
Yesterdays Advertising.
local Display
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U. S. MINISTER IN NANKING.

Hopeful Sign Seen in Arrival Of John
son and British Diplomat.
Marking watched with interest today
the actions of United States Minister
Nelson T. johnson and the British Min
lister, Sir Miles Wedderburn Lampson.
CONTINUED on Page 4, Column u
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Radio Programs on Page E-S
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spokesman asserted that washington
presumably notes urging and proposing confinement
activities the requirements international
had been withheld from the japanese public that
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Banquets Are Planned.

In addition to the participation Of
President Hoover. who is to speak Mon
day, members OF the cabinet. ranking
CONTINUED on Page 5, Column -
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OUR CHILDREN
BY ANGELO PATRI

mas. Daily his mother reminded
Walter Percy Allison that Just for that
he wasn't going to go to Grandma's, :"
Percy didn't seem to mind il much He
went on doing whatever he had in mind
until along about Thursday afternoon.
When his mother reminded him that
Just for that" he lost his patience
and shouted. who cares? don't want
to 60 to your old Grandmas. Keep
her and see If care"
Well, Walter Percy Allison II you're
not the worst child. Now just for that
you GO to bed and you stay there until
tomorrow morning. If you say another
word III attend to you"
Children who are running about the
house are likely to work mischief. They
will run loose now and then in spite
of all we can do to keep them busy
at their own affairs. We haven't the
understanding that is necessary to Sc
lect and arrange the interests little
child needs SO he goes off on his own
to find them. He needs cautioning, di-
rectlon. and sometimes punishment If
you decide that he needs punishment,
well and good. Keep your temper.
Avoid personalities. When you say
Now Just for that" YOU give the
child the impression that you are pun
lshlng him to get even. That rouses
his antagonism and he will do his best
to keep the balance in his favor. The
struggle that follows does no good to
child or mother.
Punishment ought to be prompt. 1t
should follow the deed, on its heels, no
waiting. II the occasion passes it is
lost. A child lives in the moment. 1t
is not possible for him to associate
what happened on Monday with what
happened en- Friday. Even the length
OF day is too long span for his as
sociation powers to compass. That is
why one does not keep a list Of ofTenses
for father to settle when he comes
home.
That is an unfair practice. Father
has his own troubles and when he gets
home at night he doesn't want to create
a punishment mood within himself
The child gets false idea of his re-
lationship to his father and mother
If father is al hand when the offense
is committed, well and good Let him
settle with it, if it is his affair. Other
wise, mother Is the power. Anyway
the less punishment the better. Plan
better, observe more keenly. Under
stand more. Punishment is always Just
too late.
(Copyright, ls3i)
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LITTLE BENNY
BY LEE PAPE.

Pop was thinking to himself in his
private chair and ma said, My good
ness Willyum, a penny for your thawts,
| you look like a frozen statue OF dejec-
ton.
There's something on my mind, and
I'm afraid its serious, pop said. wunt
you to make me q promise, he said
Why Willyum that sounds terrible
what gassly way to tawk, you sound
like man in the throws of making
his will, ma said. What kind of a
promise, what do you mean, why Will
yum what's matter? ma said. II there's
anything I can do to help you, you
know without my telling you that Ill
do 1t without even knowing what it is,
although Of corse IL don't know what
it is 1 cant very we'll do 1t with any
degree Of intelligents, so for goodness
sakes Willyum make yourself a little
more explicit for your own sake and for
| the sake OF my nerves, you know cant
stand suspents, ma said.
Well will you promise me? pop said
OF corse will, III promise you any
| thing, but speek up before I screen,
| ma said, and pop said, Wunt you to
promise me, no, cant ask you, 1t mite
be too hard on you.
Willyum I command you to speek,
I'm reddy for everything and prepared
for anything except this suspents, ma
said, and pop said, Wunt you to prom
lse me not to buy me any cigars this
Christmas
Now Willyum how can you be 80 alb
serdly perposterous and rediculissly
silly? ma said mad, and pop said,
was afraid it would brake you all up
like this, I know what an irresistible
flendish plezzure it is for you to 20 into
cigar store once year and come out
with your mind blank and your arms
full Of boxes marked Ropo de Cabbage,
but this year somehow, what with the
depression and everything, the thaWt
OF 1t Is more than can bare.
Now Wlllyum I wasent going to do
anything of the sort, or at least mean
even if I was the result wouldent of
been so terrible as all that I'm sure,
but don't worry. I don't wunt to blast
your life, my lands. ma said.
Proving she proberly has been think
ing Of it.
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DOROTHY DIX'S LETTER ROX

EAR DOROTHY DIX engaged to marry
girl of graduates She
wonderful girl However, she has moods know
- 1 will find her Sometimes which makes
~ poor company she is thinking of anything but
VIII be the musician which makes her
afectionae which
which fiaou be tyrannical which
makes she will cook
delicious
could be happy with such changeable
w.
grant that life with can never
in
IL VIII never be dull You tell beforehand
coursing about Will
nave to be nnbe Wted with
making lightning
curse Oh boredom which is the great blight
WOULDN'T seriously young Young
girls are addy but after they married
aho children
nt IN being good housekeeper and wife and mother.
The only modness which expresses pes
and depression That generally the
menlal ailmnt that
ohc gloom is not cheerful thing to have about the
DOROTHY DIX.
l)EAR DOROTHY D1xWhat think halfway do
everything halfway half educated
went to school,
nte cook little the little typeWrite
40 anything well
Gil eolaE 10 pe married How myself?
.,.u
Easily enough 1t is matter Of will
purse TO be thorough slight
e you realize that skmped
uo ~ over and until certain perfectly
u ~ o correct this fault whole life will be failure
while. ~ ~ ~" -"-''' 1 N' 4'S DNRSTIIV ii NY T1ii
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n A 7 u r E S
C. IL d r E N
BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY.
Illustrations by Mary Foley.
MISTLETOE.
PhOradendron fiavesceus.

n kdAaoMA d5aaso is sonsr the only nsds STATE TO
parasite for its State flower.
~ True, this flower returns to its
host the moisture which it
drew from it in the Summer. Is 1t not
more than We do when we take the sap
from the maple tree, the turpentine
from the pine tree and tire material
from the rubber tree?
There are few more beautiful flowers
and berries than those of the mistletoe
And what other flower has the honor
OF being witness to kiss, the emblem
OF love? The hanging of the mistletoe
bough at Christmas time is according
to an ancient custom, and belongs to
one OF the nature myths of the Scan
olnaVlanS, which was to the effect that
Balder, the husband of Mamma, was so
fair that the light streamed from him.
He was the darling of the gods, and
they claimed that the whitest flower
was not as pure as he.
One night Baloer dreamed that some
great disaster was about to befall his
household. He told his mother about
the dream, and she was greatly dis
turbed. She made every living thing
and every object promise that they
would not harm her son. But in her
hurry she overlooked the mistletoe The
oversight was discovered by Loki the
enemy of Balder, and he sought Balder's
brother to persuade him to use an
arrow tipped with mistletoe when next
they had arrow practice. In some way
the brother was caused to aim at Balder
who was killed, and the god of light
died to become the emblem of purity
and beauty.
There are more than 400 species OF
mlStletoe. and most of them flourish in
the tropics. In the United States it is
found on trees from the New Jersey
coast west and south.
Mistletoe has clever way Of getting
the family about. She covers her seeds
with a sticky substance, and the birds
alighting on her soon have the little
seeds sticking to their feet. When they
arrive they are sure to investigate these
berries and so, in their wanderings, are
the carriers of the mistletoe seeds to
other trees.
The plant has leaves which are very
thick, feshy and nerveless They have
very few breathing pores-about 200 to
the inch. The lilac has 100000 to the
inch. When the plant wishes TO grow
1t sends out roots which always turn
toward the branch of the tree, no mat
ter which side they are on.
The farther South you 20 the more
festoons of lovely mistletoe you see,
The plant is high up on the tree, and
the price at Yuletide is caused bv its
lnacccssibilitv as well as the very short
time it is in demand But the market
at this time is brisk. And what an
opportunity 1t offers to bashful swains!
(copyright, lsslD
Evening star., 1931-12-19
How Much for Each Gift

Deciding how to impartially appor-
tlon the Christmas allowance is no
easy matter, especially toward the end
OF the holiday shopping days. when the
Iast shrinking allowance must some
now be stretched to cover many for
gotten or last-minute purchases.
general rule is that We should
spend more for our husbands because
tney are closest to us, and next We
should spend most for our parents.
or If We are quite young and single.
we may spend more for our parents
than for our best friends Such
people as f1ances and beaus and BROTH
ers and sisters complicate Christmas
spending still further.
In deciding how much to spend for
each ones present, however, the first
thlng to do IS to choose among things
In a certain price class. Don't 90 be-
yond your means for one gift to such
an extent that all other gifts will suf-
Ter. Spend a little more on the IA
Evening star., 1931-12-19
Just for That

A crash resounded through the house
Goodness, what's that child into now?
There won't be whole piece of furni-
ture in the place if this keeps on.
Walter Percy Allison. If you haven't
gone and broken my Canton bowl. Now
Just for that you won't go with me to
Grandma's this week end Just for
that you'll stay at home. Maybe YOU
will learn to let things alone. Go up-
stairs so I won't see you. Don't talk
to me. You're just as bad as you can
be-"
Walter Percy crept upstairs wailing
Il didn't mean to do it, didn't mean
to do it." In few minutes he changed
his vail to, Mamma can come down?
Can come down? I'm good now. Can
l come down."
NO, you can't come down. You stay
where you are and maybe I'll have a
few moments peace Just for doing
that you don't go to Grandma's this
week end. Just remember that, young
man"
1t was Monday when the bowl fell.
Friday was the day for going TO Grand
Evening star., 1931-12-19
Straight Talks to Women About Money
ELIZABETH ALLEN

vored ones gift, If necessary, but don't
cripple your finances seriously to do so.
BY placing your gifts in a definite
price class, first you dispose Of the
many little trifles which you buy as
tokens Of remembrance. These should
total but little. Next are the gifts
which you present to relatives and
friends, and finally there are the few
presents which you make to those be-
loved above all the rest
The exact nature OF each scale OF
values will depend upon your means.
or your Christmas spending capacity
To strike an average it might be sald
that the first class should be composed
OF dollar items, the second of two to
five dollar values and the third to what
ever cne's fancy desire may choose
One mistake most women make Is to
buy their third class" presents first
The result is skimping and pinching
for the remaining gifts. 1t is best to
choose the two top classes" first, to
allow plenty Of time and sufficient
money to buy the gifts which mean
most to both recipient and giver.
Easier than all ways to answer the
question. How much shall I spend?"
is by the question, What shall buy?"
1t Is true beyond doubt that what one
buys, rather than how much one spends,
is taken as real measure OF the
giver's sentiments.
Evening star., 1931-12-19

sat down to write letter declining the
invitation. But as she sat there nib
bling the end Of her pen she changed
her mind.
Why couldn't she put Richard in a
basket and set the basket in the back
of their closed machine. Here he could
rest, stretch, sleep, keep warm and con-
tented.
Excitedly she called her husband and
I explained her plan
knowing how badly she would be dis
appointed If she had to stay home he
agreed to her suggestion Go ahead,
Charlotte, tell her we'll come"
Charlotte purchased an oblong clothes
basket. She wanted one with splint
handles which slipped up and down,
but not finding such she had her hus-
band fasten, oh most securely, wide
and heavy tape as shown in the Illus
tration. She used three thicknesses of
tape to be sure there was no danger of
the tape breaking and letting the bas-
ket fall.
She lined the basket with muslin,
fastening it over edges so there would
be no raw edges of wood to scratch
Richard.
Then she laid in soft blanket and a
bed pillow OF regular size. She slipped
rubber sheeting between pillow and slip.
A soft blanket went over this and
then small soft baby pillow was put
at the end where his head would be.
Richard travelled like a veteran. was
warm and comfortable. So were his
father and mother.
Evening star., 1931-12-19
MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.

are particularly liable to this disfgure-
ment, and suffer after exposure and
from wind and sun. If the redness Is
particularly noticeable after eating, the
trouble. without doubt. is due to in
digestion, and that should be remedied
before relief can be expected from a
local application. Other causes of the
redneSs may be due to acidity of the
stomach, constipation, defective circu-
lation of the blood, overheated living
rooms, from which you go out into the
cold air. mouth breathing. adenoids,
lack of active exercise, tight clothing
CT inflammation from pimples and black
heads Avoid constipation. Eat nour-
ishing food Exercise regularly every
Gay. Breathe through the nose and
keep your mouth closed when out Of
Goors. See that YOU have comfortably
fitting shoes and dress appropriately.
If your health is below par, consult
your physician. Battle the nose with
the following lotion at bedtime and al
low it to dry on the skin; Four drains
Evening star., 1931-12-19
Everyday Psychology
BY DIR. JESSE W. sPROwLs.
Psychological Facts.

l. Human beings are extremely gul-
lible. That's because they are always or
the lookout for the miraculous.
2. There is no such thing as "minc
reading" Every case of so-called "minc
reading" may be explained by Sc
quence Of natural causes.
3. Forgetting is the most common Of
all mental defects. If not, why sc
many memory systems?
4. Eskimos are ice-minded Take
them away from ice and they get nerv-
Gus. Habit Is the explanation.
S. Thinking Is form Of bodily ac-
tivity. If you don't believe it, read any
orthodox book on behaviorism.
6. Tell the story Of an incident often
enough and you will finally come to be-
lieve 1t, even though you knew at first
that you were not telling the truth
about it.
7. The outstanding feature Of "oc-
cult" psychology is its obscurity. II you
don't believe this. try to get an occultist
to make definite statement about his
occultism.
g. If one-tenth Of our premonitions
should come true, We would be driven
mad worrying about the second tenth.
(Copyright, 1917
Evening star., 1931-12-19
Runty Is a Hero.
Most people like to win applause,
Regardless Of what the cause
Old Mother Nature

Runty, the little Possum who had
escaped from Farmer Browns kitchen,
was clever and shrewd enough to
quickly find hiding place in hole in
tree in the Old Orchard and to re-
main there until after the Black
Shadows had come out from the Purple
Hills and wrapped that part OF the
Great World in darkness Farmer
Browns Boy had hunted and hunted
for him. Twice he had passed close
to that tree on his way to and from
the Green Forest, but hadn't thought
to look in that hole In the tree. Runty
had known nothing of it, for he had
been fast asleep.
He was awake when the first Black
Shadows came creeping through the
Green Forest, but he wisely was con-
tent to merely peep out and wait for
darkness. Then he made straight for
the Green Forest and reached it with
out mishap. The first thing to do then
was to get something to eat. 1t was
some time since he had had to hunt
for his food, and more than once he
thought Of the good things Farmer
Browns Boy had provided for him
every day. and almost wished that he
was back there in his snug cage. But
the sense of freedom was very sweet
and after all it was fun to hunt for his
food. You know there Is such a thing
as having things too easy.
Evening star., 1931-12-19

counterparts in electric bulbs in win
doWs. The latter are artificial SubSti-
tutes used by some for the sake of
safety. Not only is the inside of the
house dressed up by these candle ef-
fects, but the illumination makes the
house gay from the outside. PasSers-by
have the benefit and feel the Christmas
cheer.
a row of lighted candles on mantel-
piece is festive, especially if large gilt
star mounted on red and surrounded
with a wreath of holly or other ever
green is an oVer-mantel decoration
Even If many wreaths are not used,
just this one will do much to add to the
dresSy appearance of the living room.
Instead of window wreaths, sprays Of
evergreen can be window decorations.
And If one does not feel quite like buy
ing red satin ribbon to tie the sprays in
position, strips of red crepe paper or
tissue paper supply the same note of
brilliant color. Though purses may not
be quite as full this season as in the
past, the ingenious woman will see that
attractive decorations, though of less
cost than previously, supply an atmos-
phere Of Christmas brilliance and that
the spirit of holiday is kept joyous.
(Copyright, l93l)