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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02

you will understand that Q great deal
that Is said about humidity in Wash
ington is meaningless.
Cities Night Temperatures.
zone Of the most important facts
to be considered In connection with
weather as 1t has to do with bodily
comfort or discomfort Is that of the
mean minimum temperatures. The
mean minimum temperature Is recorded
early in the morning. A low mean
minimum temperature indicates that
the night has been comfortable. And
anybody knows that the human being
can endure q great deal Of heat in
the daytime II he can rest at night.
A study Of the mean minimum temper
atures of a number of cities in the
United States might also silence some
Of the talk that is engaged in about
the Summer weather.
II recall that a good many years
ago-l097 I think it waS-there was
an epidemic Of Sunstrokes I called
it an epidemic and think was cor
rect in the use Of the term. These
sunstrokes were not confined to any
particular part Of the country but in
the aggregate they were so numerous as
to call for attention. In my capacity
in connection with the Weather Bureau
I made study Of 1000 cases. took
every element into consideration, aver
age temperatures, humidity and num-
Der Of days when high temperatures
were reached. The only conclusion /
could form after completing my studies
was that the sun strokes had occurred
in those places where there was q high
mean minimum temperature-in other
words, in places where people had suf-
fered during the day and were unable
to gain relief at night.
Humidity has its advantages. In
arid countries where the humidity Is
low people suffer from all kinds Of
skin irritations which may be far more
uncomfortable than heat and a great
deal more troublesome than the busi-
ness Of constantly wiping away per-
spiration.
Speaking particularly of Washing
ton, 1t has some advantages that are
not enjoyed to such great extent by
other cities. 1t has many trees and
1t Is well known that any growing thing
radiates heat. 1t also has broad streets
and many parks-mCre than 900 of
them. Also there arc nearby Summer
resorts where the nervous heat suf-
ferer may spend few days or a week
end.
"A great deal is said about the Sum-
mer suffering in Washington, but little
Is said about the habit Of people In
other large cities East and West. who
! literally leave by the thousands at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
COMMITTEES SELECTED
FOR CHURCH CARNIVAL
Capitol Heights Congregation Will
Hold Annual Fete on
August II and IS.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Nd, August I.
The congregation Of st. Matthias
Catholic Church here has appointed
Mrs. Irene A. Conner chairman of the
General Committee, which includes
Anthony Fachett, Mrs. Gertrude Glenn
ents, Mrs. HelenT Turner and George
Bell, for its annual two-day carnival.
A chicken supper will be served on
the second day of the affair in the
parish hall Of st. Margaret's Church,
at Seat Pleasant. The carnival viii be
held on the grounds Of the Seat Pleas
ant church, August IL and IS.
Other committees appointed are:
Supper-Mrs. Clements, Mrs. : Isabel
CLANCY, Mrs. Anthony Fachett. Frank
Baughman, Mrs. Mary Rabbit and
Mrs. George Bell. Bingo-J. F. Con-
ner, A. Fachett, Alvin Turner and Gin
ton Haynes. Ice cream and cake-Mrs.
Eugenia Hugin. Mrs. r. A. Rick, Mrs.
Mary Murplv and Mrs. Nora O'Connor.
Snow balls s,d soft drinks-William
Clements. w. termelons-Mrs. Alice
MCGUIRE. Grab bag-Ida Hickman.
Candy-Misses Alice CLANCY, Virginia
Beall. Virginia CLANCY and Frances
Harris. MiscellaneouS-Dick Schugrue
and George Beall. jr. Door Committee
Clinton q. Light. Groceries-Cunton
CLANCY and Ted Boucher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
LIKES PAJANAS AND KIMONOS
FOR Sitting SUMNER DAYS
Weather Expert Believes
Proper Clothing Key
to Comfort.
Defends Capital Climate
After Coming Here
for Summers.

Pajamas and kimonos are the best
garments for Simmer weather In the
opinion Of DR.. w. r. r. Phillips.
Ktmonos would be preferable. DR..
Phillips is fully IN sympathy with the
custom of wearing pajannas here. there
and everywhere; that Is, he Is In
sympathy so far as the custom has any
thing to do with bodily comfort. He
has nothing 10 say about any other
phase Of the question.
DR.. Phillips, whose home Is in
Charleston. s.. O., has spent his Sum-
mers in washington for the last 40
years and win continue to do 80. He
lives during the Summer at 1859
Eighteenth street. and says he suffers
no unusual weather discomforts. He
was connected with the United States
Weather Bureau 20 years and has kept
up his interest In weather conditions
all his life. He Is q member Of the
Cosmos Club, q past president of the
American Genealogical and Clinical
Association and is the author Of q
number Of books.
Defends Capital Climate.
"A great deal has been said about
Summer weather In Washington" COM
mented DR.. Phillips, that might well
have been left unsaid. In the first
place there Is nothing at all about the
Washington Summer climate that is
harmful to health. base this state
ment on study of medicine and health
as well as q study Of weather condi-
tions. I have attended conventions all
my life in all parts Of the United States
and right now had just as soon at
tend q convention in Washington in
Summer as in almost any other city
In the United States.
Largely we make our own climate
In these days. You, for example" Gre
ferring to the interviewer) ARE prob
ably wearing four or i've garments.
You are making warm climate for
yourself. The sensible garb in Sum-
mer Is pajamaS or kimonoS. Condi-
tons of climate have been changed a
great deal for those who adhere to the
use OF pajamas throughout the day.
There may be reasons why women
should not parade the beaches or the
streets In pajamas, but they have
nothing to do with the question of
bodily comfort:
Every time you step into your house
you change your conditions of climate,
When you sit in the yard at night
you are changing the conditions.
Climate is largely what we make it.
I live here in Washington very COM
fortably indeed every Summer. Weather
does not worry me in the least
"A great many persons talk much
about humidity. OF course every ele-
ment must be taken into consideration
judging weather conditions-humidity
and mean temperatures.
wind velocity, etc AS matter of
fact any percentage of humidity above
so contributes to weather conditions
that are not comfortable. Any varia-
ton above so has little effect on bodily
comfort until 20 or 80 Is reached. II
you will bear this In mind and study
the humidity figures for the country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
COTTON CARRYOVER
NEAR CONSUMPTION
9,130, 900 Bales On Hand at End
Of Year, Against 11,s56,000
Used in 1030-31.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, August 1.-The new
cotton year opened today with Secre-
tary H. G. Hester Of the New Orleans
exchange announcing q carryover from
the old season Of $1,000 bales and
world consumption Of American cotton
for the year ended July 81, 1891, at
1885, 900 bales.
The figures were given q bearish view
by traders here, and along with reports
Of favorable weather in the belt de-
pressed the market. Futures declined
10 to IS points below the lowest levels
of the old cotton year, established yes
terday. At the close Of the market to-
day october futures were quoted ut
8.25 and December at $40.
Hester said the total American COM
mercial crop for 1930-31 was 1888, 155
bales, a decrease Of 620,517 under last
year, 1892, 201 bales less than the year
before and 50,779 bales under 1928.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
100 IN CH|LDREN'S
PARTYFOR CIRCUS
Evening Star and 101 Ranch
to Entertain Inmates of
is Institutions.

approximately TOO children from Is
local charitable institutions have ac-
cepted the invitation Of The Evening
Star and the lol Ranch Wild West
Show to attend the opening perform
ance OF the annual circus event in the
old Camp Meigs grounds, at Fifth
street and Florida avenue northeast,
tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Walter New
ton viii act IS hostess for the occasion.
A special block In the stands over
looking the giant arena beneath the
big tent has been reserved for the chill
dren, who viii make the trip aboard O
feet Of buses from the washington
Railway 81 Electric 90. Guides pro-
vided by the circus viii escort them
from the motor caravan through side
show lined streets" OF the circus city
to their allotted space In the large show
tent.
Deserving Ones Found.
Regardless Of color or creed, The
serving dependent child in the chart
table institutions Of the city.
Like figures bounding to life from the
pages OF their classroom readers, the
youngsters will view (some of them for
the first time) the red-skinned Indian
chiefs and their squaws and papooses
broncho-busting cowboys, performing
daredevil feats. and fearless cowgirls in
skilltul displays Of horsemanship astride
bucking "varmints:" Cossacks, Orientals,
Mexicans and other circus folk, and not
the least the varied and complete me
nagerie that is part and parcel to every
circus.
The feet of buses will gather up the
children in time for them to reach the
circus grounds for the opening of the
matinee performance at 1880 o'clock.
Many Homes Represented.
Youngsters from the following homes
will make the trip:
Washington Orphan Asylum, Jewish
Foster Home, st. Johns O-phanage,
SwArtzell Methodist Home for children,
Central Union Mission, Home of the
National Association for Colored Women
and Children. Masonic and Eastern
Star Home. st. Joseph's Home and
School, Washington Home for Found
lings. Friendship House, Noel House,
Washington Welfare Association (col-
ored. Neighborhood House, Providence
Day Nursery, Mother Child Center and
st. Vincent's Home and School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
ELECTION WORKERS
KEPT FROM POLLS
Three Precinct Watchers Arrested
and Given Auto Ride While
Louisville Votes.
BY the Associated Press.


LOUISVILLE, KY, August Three
precinct workers in todays primary tes-
titled in court late today they were
arrested by county conStables and
turned over to armed men who took
them for an automobile ride outside the
city, not to be returned until after the
polls had closed.
After a hearing in Circuit Court on
habeus corpus writs, Judge Eugene
Daley decided they were falsely ar
rested and ordered them freed. The
men declined to swear out warrants
against the arresting officers.
The court action was the climax Of
bitter primary fight between two
Republican factions here, headed by
Mayor William B. Harrison, Republican
nominee for Governor, and Sheriff Hub
bard Petty. The precinct workers were
members Of the Harrison organization
Voting was light TODAY In both Louis
vile and throughout the State The
ballots will not be counted until Mon
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
4CENT RISE ENDS
HECTIC CORN WEEK
Shorts Find Chicago Buying
Difficult and Surplus
Soon Gone.
BY the Associated Press.

6y the AeSoCiAbNu ENobS.
CHICAGO, August 1.-Spurred by
shorts who found buying dinicult, Sep
TENDER corn shot nearly cents upward
on the Chicago Board Of Trade today, to
close at 537s-54 cents, terminating b
week marked by q corner" in the July
contracts.
Spectators, who tried to sell short as
the market opened, In face Of knowledge
that the men who had captured control
in July held most of the easily avail
able supply, hastily retreated.
September wheat. which yesterday set
Q new all-time low record of 48 cents
for that month, was given fair support
by commission houses during the last
hour and rallied to 50h-M. December
wheat gained u to 54la-9s.
Reports Of beneficial rains in the corn
belt were counteracted by announcement
that only 20 cars Of corn arrived in
Chicago today, compared with 348 q
week ago and 90 at this time last year.
AS the surplus corn offerings began to
give way under pressure of standing or
derS to buy, the short sellers were on
the run within q few minutes and the
low market anticipated by traders
changed to rising one. The Pit, which
yesterday witnessed selling of July corn
at 72A cents by traders acting for the
principal long, Thomas M. Howell, was
soon bare Of all surplus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
DELEGATES APPOINTED

Special Dispatch to The Star.
COLLEGE PARK, Md, August l.
Delegates and alternates from the Col
lege Park Volunteer Fire Department
to the annual Prince Georges County
convention at Upper Marlboro next
Saturday have been appointed as
follows:
Delegates-Assistant Chief j. r.
Headley, Capt. H. s. Crisp Capt. r. M.
Headley, Lieut.. G. Boyer and J. Huffer.
AlternateS-P. Crisp. e. Boyer, C..
Headley, w. Yates and G. Dwiggins.
New hose has been added to the
equipment of the College Park Depart
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
HOSPITAL WILL RECEIVE
$1,000 FROM SUPPER
Sherwood School BENEFIT Attracts
Hundreds-Dance Held
After Dinner.

Special Dispatch to The star
SANDY SPRING, Md. August L.
The usual success greeted workers for
the anNal hospital supper at Sherwood
School, when about OPT suppers were
served and $4,000 reported cleared for
the Montgomery County General Hos
pital
The advertising pamphlet, which was
under the management Of Mrs. Lionel
c. Probert, cleared $500. The dance,
under Mr.. and Mrs. Mahlon Kirk, 9Th.
cleared $I09.85. Other sums realize2
were: Soft drinks, S35. 80; grab bag,
S7.03; lemonade, S17.60; flowers, $34.45::
fancy work, $19625; candy. S4s. 20;
cake, $751;, and sale Of food, 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
BLAZE DESTROYS BARN
AFTER FIREMEN LEAVE
Luray Department Answers Call
After Bolt Strikes, but Fails
to Extinguish Fire.
special pispatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LURAY, Va, August 1.-The large
bank barn Of Welby Mauck, mile and
a half north of Luray, was struck by
lightning and destroyed, with about 400
bushels of wheat in the straw, farm ma
chinery and other farm equipment and
feeds. The Luray Fire Company was no
titled of the fire and apparently had put
out the fire before much damage had
been done, but later the wheat straw
was again found to be on fire.
This time the barn was destroyed.
The dwelling, which stood some dis
lance, away was not in danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
FIREMEN AT BOWIE PAY
FINAL NOTE ON TRUCK
Crab Feast Will Be Held to Cele-
brate Success Of Recent Carnival
Held by Department.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOWIE, Nd, August AT q bust
ness meeting Of the Bowie Volunteer
Fire Department a motion to pay the
companys note Of 5000 to the Bank Of
Bowie was passed.
This note represented the remainder
OF the purchase price of the new fire
truck. It was Endorsed by a number
OF the business men of Bowie who are
members of the Fire Department. The
truck was purchased last year at q
cost of 1,400.
The flremen will celebrate the sue
cess Of their recent carnival by pro-
viding q crab feast for members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
SNAKE is FOUND IN CHINA
CLOSET NEAR WARRENTON


Special Dispatch to The Star.
WARRENTON. Va, August when
Mrs. o. c. Cropp, near Warrenton,
went to see what was causing her
dishes to rattle she had the shock of
her life on finding an enormous snake
moving about in the china closet. She
called her husband, who attacked the
dragged 1t out and killed 1t.
It was black snake, with yellow
stripes, and measured 4 feet. In its
body were found two chimney swallows.
1t Is supposed that the snake came
down the chimney. pursuing the swal-
lows. probably getting to the roof from
a large tree growing near.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
Senator Tydings to Speak.

OAKLAND Md, August l eSpe-
cisD United States Senator Millard
E. Tydings has accepted an invitation
to speak at the annual Labor day
picnic here on September 7, under
auspices Of Garrett Lodge, No. II3,
Knights Of Pythiaj. Selbig'S grove, on
the northern end Of town, will be the
scene of the celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
CHESAPEAKE BEACH LINE
CHANGES TRAIN SCHEDULE
New Runs on Sundays and Week
Days Will Be Started To-
morrow Afternoon.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Nd, August
starting Monday, new schedule
will be in effect on the Chesapeake
Beach Railway, as follows:
Week days-Leave Beach at 8 PM:
Upper Marlboro 4 pm; arrive District
line 4:30 pm.
Sundays--Leave Beach pm; Upper
Marlboro 3:45 pm: arrive District line
Ais pm. Leave District line pm:
Upper Marlboro $50 pm; arrive at the
Beach at $40 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
FIVE DELEGATES NAMED
Greater Capitol Heights Depart
ment Chooses Representatives.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
GREATER CAPITOL HEIGHTS,
Md, August 1.-The Greater Capitol
Heights Volunteer Fire Department has
elected the following delegates and
alternates for the annual convention of
the Prince Georges County Volunteer
Firemen'S Association, to be held in
Upper Marlboro next Saturday
Delegates, Chief william j. Tierney,
w. T. Miles, j. Tutz, Carl Price and c.
C.. Carter; alternates, Edgar s. Miles,
Louis CroSsman. jr.; c. r. Haller, G.
Hole and Joe Alder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED
Bowie Lodge Holds Ceremony and
Inducts New Leaders.
Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOWIE, Md, August Harding
Lodge, No. 174, installed officers for the
coming year as follows: John David
son, noble grand; Norman Clarke, right
support, noble grand; Luther Bell, left
support. noble grand; j. 8. Thornton,
vice grand; Robert Hartman, right senior
vice grand; Wilbur Hartman, left senior
vice grand; Willard Schaver, chaplain:
H.: c., Kuhl. inside guardian; John
Cowar, outside guardian; Ellis Q. Day,
recording secretary.
The pfhcers were installed by Special
Deputy g. NJ. @. beurs Of Relay Lodge,
No. 100, Relay, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
LOW TERMS
Conveniently arranged

Use charge GecoGSt to take adOan.
tass Of the nsany remarkable sGVisgs
darisg this Sale. Weekly or monthly
bsymesfs to Suit yoa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02

(Copyright. l931.)
Evening star., 1931-12-17
CIRCULARS PROHIBITED.

In order to protect its adver-
tisers from receiving circular
matter, it is expressly under
stood and agreed that all such
matter will be withheld as far
as possible by The Star. Only
bona hde answers to advertise
ments addressed to box numbers
in care of The Star will be de-
1ivered to advertisers on pres
entation of the box number
ticket.
Evening star., 1931-12-17

Hastily she seized her scant adornrnents and adj
justed them upon her person. While thus occupied
Es-sat came quickly toward her. what do you
want?" she whispered "Pan-at-lee" he said, your
chief has come for you" 1T was for this you sent
II win not have you. Leave the cave Of my an
cestors! Es-sat smiled. It was the smile of strong
and wicked man who knew his power
Evening star., 1931-12-17

Though the creature was jet black and entirely
covered with this fine fur, the symmetrical lines
Of her face and figure made her an undeniably
beautiful sight. That she was beautiful In the
eyes Of Es-sat the chief was evidenced by the ex-
preston Of admiration upon his fierce countenance
Moving quickly forward he entered the room and
as he did the young she looked up. Instantly
her ewes filled with terror
Evening star., 1931-12-17
ALL-ROUND MAN

who can do some carpenter and plaster
ing work: in return will give use Of large
house, everything furnished. for the Winter
and a small salary; miles from Annapolis.
Address Box Sab. Star office.
Statesmen, three, for our used car
dept. Unusual proposition to 60
getters. We furnish your customers
with better cars for less money. Mr..
Brumbaugh, Mandell Chevrolet, 18th
and Good Hope road Sc.
Evening star., 1931-12-17

The light toward which Es-sat made his furtive
way came sputtering from a small receptacle upon
stone bench. Upon stone dais, piled with soft
skins sat young female Waz-don. With crude
comb OF FURNISHED gold and brush, she was occu-
bore resemblance to plucked sealskin. Her loin
elosh OF yellow and black jato-skn lay beside her,
together with breastplates Of beaten gold.
Evening star., 1931-12-17
HELP-MEN AND WOMEN

MAN AND WIFE to manage restaurant and
gaSoline station; woman must know restau-
rant business, man gasoline business and
furnish bond. Phone Lincoln 7488.
SELL CHRISTMAS CARD BOX ASSORT-
ments.-Our leader has "a cards with retail
value over 81. 80. Costs you soc. Other s1.00
and $1,25 boxes, 25c and 35c. MAYFLOWER
ART CO.. 2l9 Denrike Bldg, 1910 Vermont
ave. NV. Nat. 1854.
Evening star., 1931-12-17

Il will leave Pan-at-lee" he said, but you shall 60
with me--to my cave, to be envied by all other
shes. Come" "Never!" cried Pan-at-lee. II hate
you. Sooner would I mate with Ho-don than
with you, beater Of women, murderer OF babes"
frigntfu scowl distorted the features Of the CHIEF
She -jato!" he cried, Il will tame YOU take what
I will. Whoever attempts to thwart my win shall
be broken as break this" and picking up q stone
platter. he broke II In his powerful hands.
Evening star., 1931-12-17
OFFICE FURNITURE
- FOR SALE.

6 Desks, $500 each.
2 Typewriter Desks, $500 each.
g Chairs, $3.50 each.
2 Costumers, $1.O each.
8 Filing Cabinets, $1,000 each.
2 Desks, $500 each.
Can be seen at the National
Cash Register Co., 1908 H st.
NV, Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1931-12-17

DOGS. PETS, ETC,
POINTER DOG, female, tnoroUa6iy broken.
dor doro sale, $7o; any demonstration. Atlantic
Your dog given alsanitary bath, compiefeIy
drier,. an Tor q. Dr. Lockss Doc and Ssi
GospitAl. l421 Irvins st. NV. Col. oS7S.
SCOTTISH TERRIERs, wire fox terriers
and Pekinsese, months old up; elfrihie
Tor registration. Deepbrook Kennels, 0leoe
V e. sna M ,, Lee I'll iHighway. Livingston Heights.
CANARmS . months to years old, ali
Newton 81: NV, Col 40is
COCKER SPANIEL PUPPTRS ! Uos, V6if9
and black and black; you Must 80 tnem
e fncy tneir quality. They are iust wo1l-
S1IIyer S1I, SpIinx to -Four Corners. right b 1rsS
COLLIE, female, 70 one who Wi 1eov561
good home. Emerson 1904.
FOX TERRIKA PUPe (viSel, ) weeks "a:
sired ~ imported winner; sSrone, hcelsny'
playIM pups; real Xmas Gift; rea6y for
oenYery. with papers Wfsconsin a1o4-J.
nas. nosToS aorms. oIHaHsIEss months pedisTssd
FOX TERRIER PUPPIES wiTo-haired. r9aI.
greed reasonable. West 023o. ai2S Z 81.
cANARrEa.
6eautful Guaranteed .9onRs&ern
Evening star., 1931-12-17

s650-Rooming house IL rooms; cheap rent:
filled; h-w.h., elec. light; good NV.
location; $3.50 cash required.
s750-Rooming house, IL rooms, , baths;
beautifully furnished newly deco
rated located near Dupont Circle;
sl,20o-Rooming house. 20 rooms. 4 baths;
newly decorated: new furnishings;
good income; cheap rent; $500 cash.
$450-Lunch. old stand; business &25 daily:
well equipped: a bargain.
$1,100-Cafeteria; cheap rent: serving about
60 dinners: can be doubled.
$650-Grocery and rooms; rent, $42; old
stand; bargain; terms.
I.750-Confect., fountain and rooms; good
corner; no competition; near schools
and playgrounds; must sgcrihoe on
r. NJ CURTIS. $40 ilth st. NV. Nat. 1884,
Evening star., 1931-12-17
WANTED-SALESMEN.

u. g.. Govt. Bldgs, where over $4,000 are
employed, needs men to complete sales
force. If you can sell the new Ford auto
mobile, we have an attractive offer to make
you. See Mr. Hare, Logan Motor Co., 1919
Il st. NV, to 10 an, to $50 pm.