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The Washington times., 1931-11-16
To End aCOugh
In aHurry, Mix
This at Home

To quickly end stubborn coughs due
TO colds, it is important to soothe the
inhamed membranes, get rid of the
germs and also to aid the system in
Wardly to help throw off the trouble.
For these purposes, here is a home.
made medicine, far better than anything
you could buy at 3 times the cost. From
any druggist, get PA ounces of Pinex.
Pour this into pint bottle, and add
plain granulated sugar syrup or strain
ed honey to fill up the pint. This takes
but a moment, saves money, and makes
a remedy so effective that you will never
do without, once you have used 1t.
Keeps perfectly, and children like it.
. This simple remedy does three neces-
sary things. First, it loosens the germ
laden phlegm. Second, it soothes away
the Inflammation. Third, it is absorbed
into the blood, where it acts directly
on the bronchial tubes. This explains
why it brings such quick relief, even
in the obstinate coughs which follow
cold epidemics.
Pinex is q highly concentrated com.
pound Of Norway Pine, containing the
active agent Of creoSOCe, in a refined,
DalalaDIe form. and known as one Of
ene greatest medicinal agents for severe
coughs and bronchial irritationS.
Do not accept substitute for Pinex.
il is guaranteed to give prompt relief
Or money refunded.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
M - A u
nFunt

Perhaps we should be hest
tant to admit 1t openly-a lit
tie ashamed, too. But aren't
we all a little weary Of the
dresses we bought back in Sep
tember? Scarcely anyone, OF
course, can afford to discard
them yet. But no one can
control the urge for wanting
more variety in her attire.
And we felt that way espe-
cially when we found ourselves
setting forth to another buffet
supper party, in the same
dress we started off the season
with.
But now that we've looked
over the new Semi-formal
dresses, we're so glad we
waited! Sheer dresseS-prac-
tically impossible to find early
in the season-are here now
in full force.
Not q Casual Cocktail Jacket
On the left we've sketched a
jacket dress. With the jacket
on, it's distinctly a Sunday
night type; with it off, an
evening gown.
And the nice part of this
particular jacket is that it
doesn't have that casual cock
tail-jacket-air that goes with
those loose-hanging types. This
jacket ties on-the sash loop
ing smartly in front, before it
goes around the waist. What
a ruse to give the appearance
of a one-piece dreSS-with so
many of the seasons smartest
dresses boasting little wrapped
sashes on this order!
Apron Effect
And look at the narrow
flounce that curves up on each
side Of the skirt toward the
back. Quantity suggestive of
an apron-it's a brand-new
treatment in dresses. And you'll
be surprised to hear what hap
pens to this narrow flounce in
the back. It doesn't disappear
abruptly under the sash at all,
but widens out into a ripping
little peplum, across the hips!
A partial peplum like this is
another recent coup Of fashion.
Why, anyone would feel like a
Paris fashion plate in this
dresS-and about $40 is al it
costs to feel that way!
Patterned in Jewels
Sleeves are often luxuriously
full and often fitted closely at
the wrist. And in order not to
detract from the interest cen
tered in them, the dresses
that they're used on are gen.
orally simple in line quite TN
adorned elsewhere. The model
sketched in the center SHOWS
just what we mean. It's the
loveliest of all the jewel-sieoved
dresses we saw. Seed pearls
form the centers of the flowers
in the pattern, while little crys-
tai beads like dewdrops and
brilliant bugle beads comprise
the petals. It seems silly to
ask the price of such a very
expensive looking dress--0ut
curiosity overcame us. We
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
Correct Manners

at their home, and she Uill, of
course, send you an i11Uit1tion.
Dearest lDiSE1eS from Tommy
and me, and the anticipation of
Seieng you on "t1e" first at the
ceremony and later at the re-
ception.
Devotedly,
Then the groom's mother
would write something like this:
Dear Miss Wells:
1t Dould giUe my husband
and me great pleasure if you
UiH come to an informal gather.
ing of James and Tommy's
friends at our home directly
after the marriage ceremony on
Saturday, the first of NoOen.
Der. Jane and Tommy haze al
tOGys spoken OF you so devoted
ly that ne are looking torUGrd
With much happiness to weL
coming you to our home.
Cordially yours,
Dear Mrs. Beeckrnan:
A says it is impolite to dis.
regard the God bless you"
when a person SneeZes.
B says it is absolutely correct
to disregard it.
Who is correct?
DORIS.
B is right.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
Rhymins
Optimist
By ALINE MICHAELIs

By ALINE MICHAELIS
Anniversary
A year ago. .ah, who could say,
What prophet could foretell
How strange the pathway to
today
And this hours citadel?
Who, peering through the mists,
could find
One glimmering Of light,
One hint of where the way
would wind
Through valleys dark as night?
A year ago and not one star
In all the heaven shone,
No faint hopes whisper from
afar
Upon the wind was blown.
Yet, now, the fortress gained,
we turn
Calm glances back again
To struggles made, to false
hoods Spurned.
To conquests over pain.
A year ago we did not dare,
To break fears potent spell,
Yet we have journeyed from
despair
To this hours citidel.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
Your Health
and Proper
Diet
By Logan Clendening, M. D.

OJ AVSoH SbSHuNhANSS WE Ds
Good bodily posture is i'm
portant from the standpoirt,
of health, Of comfort and of
efficiency.
So far as the first of these is
concerned, and leaving out such
definite diseases as tuberculosis
and atomic dyspepsia, which,
while they may be associated
with bad posture, cannot be
proved to be due to bad pos
ture, the following conditions
were reported by the White
House conference committee
as caused by faulty bodily posi-.
tion.
Weight and Discomfort
/. In the absence of an
organic disease, failure to gain
weight and digestive disturb.
ances although the diet is ade.
quate and appropriate. Weight
tends to increase and digestive
disturbances to cease when
poor body mechanics is changed
to good body mechanics.
2. Bowels that are sluggish
and irregular tend to become
more active and regular with i'm.
provement in body mechanics.
3. Cyclic vomiting and certain
presumably toxic crises occurring
in individuals exhibiting poor
mechanics have ceased concom-
mitantly with the correction O.
the poor body mechanics.
Improvement Noted
4. Increase in alertness, vigor
and endurance is usually noticed
with improvement in body me-
chanics, posture and muscle
tone.
So far as comfort is concerned
a large number of backaches,
and rheumatic" pains, espe-
cially in the legs, are due to
nothing else than standing, sit
ting or lying in strained posi-
tions. Throwing the weight out
Of line causes foot deformities,
or at least foot strain. This is
capable of causing pain in the
calf Of the leg and in the knee.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
The Beauty
Box

Makeup boxes have become
so compact and tricky that the
owner Of one of them feels as if
her complexion we're all laid
out for her, ready to put on.
In one container there will be
powder, rouge, lipstick, eye
shadows, eyelash pencil, tweez-
ers, powder pad cream, and a
small bottle of perfume. These
boxes come in all sizes, at all
prices. you pay your money
and you take your choice" Sc
lecting such cheek and lip and
eyend batik as suits your fancy.
For travelling they're all to the
good. Tuck away snugly in the
corner of the suitcase. No
spillage. No loss of precious
packages.
If you want to know if a
woman is up to standard in
fastidiousness and neatness take
a look at her hairbrush. That
tells the story. A hairbrush
should be scrubbed thoroughly
before the shampoo. If it
contains dust it will dim the
gloss of the freshly washed
glorious crown. A brush with
bristles grouped and spaced is
easily cleaned. Combs should
be secured with a hand brush.
A few drops Of ammonia IN
the suds will take away oil and
dirt that cling to the sides OF
the teeth.
The Turkish bath IS recon-
mended for women who suffer
from blackheads and skin
eruptions. Nothing cleans the
pores like sweat, and in a
Turkish bath you exude plenty
of it. Hot moist congresses
applied to the face bring pustu'
les to a head, after which they
may be opened with a 5teriliZed
needle and the pus pressed out
gently. Harsh treatment fire.
quently results in scars. Touch
the wounds with a boric acid
solution.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
Advice to the
LoveIorn
She Never Loved Before
Dear Miss Fairfax:

She Never Loved Before
Dear Miss Fairfax:
I met a young man two weeks
ago. He is nine years older
than I. I never had that feel
ing Of love for anyone before.
The man takes a drink occa-
sionally. I've heard he is crazy
about me. He told me it would
never do for us to go together
often. I asked why, and he
said he thought too much of
me. I've had several dates with
him. Please advise me whether
to keep company with him or
not. WORRIED.
Why sign yourself Worried"
when you seem to be getting
along swimmingly. The only
thing about the affair that de-
mands watchfulness is his drink
ing. Never go out with him
when he has been drinking.
Cinderella kept her head; that's
why she got the prince. AS
long as we have this so-called
prohibition young men drink
for bravado, just as little boys
get hold of their fathers razors
and try to shave-often with
the same disastrous results.
When he told you he was afraid
to see you often-well, men,
poor things, often try to make
this show of resistance against
Cupid! Enjoy yourself while
you're young-but watch your
step.'
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
Bv ERICH MARIA REMARQUE
owtoP|oy
Contract
Bridge
BY E. V. Shepard

by =. V. OHePdEu
The most practical require
ments for an opening bid (suit
or no-trump) by either third
hand or fourth hand are:
/. Either willingness to bid
game or probable ability to pre-
vent an adverse game from a
love score;
2. More than five probable
tricks;
3. Five assisting tricks for
partner or ability to rebid.
The above requirements are
merely another way Of stating
what appeared yesterday. Bid
each of the hands shown below
as indicated, whether you open
contracting third hand or
fourth hand.
1 No Trump
AK-6-5 VA-Q-7 SsA-10-9-4 %K-J-8
SPADE
AA-Q-10-6-4 NA-J-3 80 \J-1G64
Heart
M6-2 VK-Q-J-7-5 JsA-Q-7 AK-8-3
L Club
M9-8-4 V7-42 dSA-K-Q-6-3 GAO
Diamond
AXIS V9-8-4-2 &KQ-J ~A-K-J-9
Diamond
ATS V3 S.A-Q-J-9-6 ~A-KQ-7-4
Sometimes lighter bids than
those shown above are made
late in the hand, but the list is
a fair representation Of hands
commonly utilized for opening
bids Of one by third or fourth
hands. Either as dealer or Sec
ond hand the last holding
shown would call for an open
ing bid of diamonds.
Any late opening bid may be
assisted upon four small trumps
in case even three supporting
tricks are held. Especially when
a late-opening minor suit dec
laration is made, its bidder must
be prepared for further action;
to strongly support a shift;
show a second suit; rebid, or
go to no-trumps.
You may respond to partners
late-opening bid with any con-
tract probably capable of fulfil
ment. Bid one trick higher
than required to show a power
full suit worth game expecta-
tions, that you have once
passed because you lacked open
ing quick-trick strength. With
out quick-trick strength you may
bid a topless suit worth four
probable tricks; you may show
a topless suit worth as little as
three probable tricks, provided
you hold another similar suit
if partner can not stand the
suit first shown. Over part
ner's fourth hand opening bid
of 1-club bid your hands as in
dicated below:
2 Spades
, AA-Q-J-7-4 VQ-J-6 Is9-7-3 ~S-5
1 Heart
AXIS VK-J-9-7-3 &7-6-4 1852
No Trump
AQ-J-8-7 VK-10-6 GH8-4 \K-8-7-2
2 Clubs
AQ-9-5 VQ-10-6-4 IsA-7-3 A5-43
/ Spade
AJ-9-7-6-4-3 VJ-8-6-5-4-2 SS6 -
l Heart
ASS VQ-J-10-8-7-4 I&7-5-2 %9-4
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
Timely Topics

A sensitive skin that flares
UP under harsh winds needs
generous meals Of oily cos
metics. Powder acts as a pro-
lection against the elements,
but must never be rubbed in
vigorously with the powder pad
if the skin surface is a victim
of tantrumS. Can't treat that
kind of a skin with anything
but gentleneSs. Use cream freely
two or three times a day.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16

asked-then nearly shouted
and five minutes later it was
going home with us! The price
is less than $50.
Odd COIOrs
The dress on the right, so
devoid of detail, is quite a strik-
ing contrast to the jeweled
trimmed gown. But there's
charm in the way it's cut, and
subtlety in the shades of colors
it combines. Brown with tur.
quoiSe for the sash and collar,
appealed to us especially
though other combinations,
such as rust with green or red
with blue, or black with white,
are most attractive.
This is a grand dress for the
The Washington times., 1931-11-16

theater or for an evening Of
bridge. The way the covered
shoulder line is developed makes
it lots less formal than a regu-
lar evening dress. We like that
classic draping in the collar
which crosses once down in
back and then goes right on
twice around the waist, form
ing a sash! Very tricky, in
deed-but in such an unosten-
tatious way! You'll love this
dress even more when you see
it. And less than $40 is the
price.
For names of stores where
you can find these dresses
write or call The Times Fashion
Department.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
How Do Women
in the Movies
Manage?

Filming a picture
means weeks of
work without a
pause. The star
can't stop because
she is "i dis
posed!" The Time
of Month" does
not excuse her. If
you know some
woman who is in
pictures, she will
tell you how Hol-
lyWood WON e n
manage. Try to
find even an Eek
Z roO oir1 VIZ h n
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
Odd Facts

The keeping of frogs and liz
ards in small cages, known %Is
"terreria," has become quite a
popular fad in Europe.
Police in London, England, are
using three-wheeled automobiles
to speed through congested
traffic.
There are more than 1000
varieties of sausage produced IN
Germany.
London, England, now has 76
hospitals with $4,000 beds and
1000 nurses and attendants.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16

doesn't carry Midol with her!
Midol was a marvellous discov-
cry. It isn't harmful. 1t isn't
narcotic. But it acts in seven
minutes all pain or discom-
fort for hours at stretch! Just
ask for Midol at any drug store.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
Is She Legally of Age?

Is She Legally of Age?
Dear Miss Fairfax:
am an everyday reader of
your column of advice. I have
not lived home since mothers
death. I have a steady posi-
ton, and give my father quite
a bit of my salary. I have a
stepmother with whom I can't
get along. I am nearly 18 and
very much in love with a young
man %. whom I expect to
marry as soon as I am 18. Can
my father stop my marriage at
18. L. B.
I think a girl may marry at
18 legally in any State, but as
I do not know the law of your
State, be sure and consult the
local domestic relations court.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
Suggestions FOR
Housewives

To improve the flavor Of
mashed turnips, add a few drops
of vinegar and a little castor
sugar.
When making a cake, see that
the temperature Of the oven is
maintained, otherwise there is
a danger Of the cake sinking in
the middle.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16

ANVERTIsEMENT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
HOOVER HAS MADE
 RECORD THAT NO PRESIDENT BEAT
By PAUL R. NiALI5ON (United Press Stan Correspondcnt)


 Washington, March 4-CUP) - The administration which began with the authority of the greatest popu- lar vote in history behind it reach- ed it's second anniversary today.
 Though President Hoover brought
 into office with him an overvhelm-
 ing republican majority in both
 houses of congress, differences over
 numerous issues have dissipated this
 majority of numerous occasions. As
 result the first Hoover congress
 reached it's final day with IA of it's bills vetoed, a record in this cen tury.
 From the harmony of 1928 to the veto of the modified Norris Muscle Shoals bill yesterday, MT Hoover fought some congressional actions, with increasing determination. His vetoes were overridden on only two occasions-the Spanish War Veter- ans pension bill and the recent vet erans' loan measure.
 Some democratic leaders here for tomorrow's national committee meet ing do not look upon power as a likely issue. They say it is too in- volved for general understanding.
 Prohibition is more to their liking
 and they are hoping to seize upon
 another outstanding development of MT Hoover's first two years-the Wickersham report.
 These two-prohibition and power were the chief. issues developed last year. The tariff and farm re- | lief bill are measures of outstanding political importance.
 Republicans are praising the rec
 ord the president has made in drought relief and unemployment aid-the increase of government | building, drought loans and the es- | tablishment of the emergency un- employment commission. Furthermore they are planning to
 hail MT Hoover's effort to force
 railroad consolidation, the signing of
 the London Naval arms limitation
 agreement, and projects for social | advancement, like the child health conference.
 | Democrats are preparing to lay
 claims to unemployment relief leg l islation, since it was Senator Wag-
 ner, dem., N. r., who sponsored three outstanding bills. Two have
 become law. The third is delayed. | With the end of congress only a few
 hours away, it was indicated this measure might be subjected to a pocket veto. It provides establish ment of national employment agen-
 cies under state Jurisdiction with the federal government contributing
 half the funds.
 | Mir Hoover worked upon the flood of bills until late last night and re- sumed work early today. He plan ned to go to the senate to sign last 1 minute measures an hour before l adjournment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
TRIAL SCENE WAS
 SHIFTED TO-DAY
 TO THE CEMETERY
Youthful Athletes One of Five Accused of Killing Girl, Did Not Go With Party to See Body Ex- llumed

Valparaiso, Ind. March 4-UP) The dramatic trial of a youthful athlete on charges of killing his sweetheart at drinking party shifted to-day to a cemetery where three months ago Arlene Draves was buried.
 Virgil Kirkland, the 20-year-old defendant who faces the electric chair if convicted, did not accom- pany the expedition which set out at dawn through snow and slush to dig up the body of the girl he was charged with killing.
 Elimination of Miss Draves' body was demanded by Kirkland's attor- neys in an effort to impeach the evidence of Dr J. B. Burcham, who performed the autopsy on the 18- year old girls body and testified her death was due principally to expo sure and attacks by Kirkland and four other youths during a liquor orgy.
 Carolyn Draves, sister of the dead girl, collapsed in the court room when the exhumation was ordered. Another sister, Mrs Murrell A. Clemens, first member of the fam- fly to learn last Nov 30 that Arlene vas dead, collapsed later on the courthouse lawn.
 Arlene's father, Charles, fought the order at first, but later he con- scnted and said he would accompany the party of doctors, lawyers and rewspapermen to the cemetery to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
One Case on City Court Docket
.BattIers Told to Think it
 Over Before Renewing HOstilitieS

z only one case was on the city court docket to-day for trial It involved a little spat between former friends and an exchange of unpleasant greet ings when both attempted to say it. with blows. After hearing both sides Judge John F. McGrath ad- vised contending parties to forget it for a period of thirty days and if after thinking 1t over either one was eager for the others blood" a moro definite decision would be made in the case.
 The accused was Joseph Mobilio, g, of 204 Platt street. He was charged with breach of the peace and one John l.. Baron of Pond street was the complainant. The latter charged that Mobilio made some remarks about a. girl friend of his and when he took him to task and demanded an explanation blows resulted.
 " The court didn't consider the in- cflent one of any serious moment and counselled both young men to keen their remarks as well as their fists to themselves. The case was formally continued 30 days which automatically means that if there are no more episodes in the relations oE the defendant and complainant. the case will be formally tossed into the waste basket and officially for gotten. Of course if any more words or blows are exchanged Mo- 'bilio and Baron will be obliged to explain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
Motion to Set
 Aside Verdict
Judge Harry J. Beardsley Reserved Decision
 This Morning

Judge Harry J. Beardsley re- served decision this morning on the motion of the plaintiff to set aside the $1,000 verdict in the case of Mrs Catherine Reynolds. administra- tor, againGt Frank Maisto. Trial of the case took place over week ago in common pleas court.
 The plaintiff sued to recover for the death of her father, who died from injuries suffered when struck by the defendants car on West Main street near Judd. on December 31 1929 Attorney Michael V. Blans- field appeared for the plaintiff and Attorney Torrance represented the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
HIGHEST TIDE IN
 FORTY YEARS AT
 HAMPTON BEACH

Hampton Beach, x. H.. March 4 -CUP)-What coast guards de- scribed as the highest tide in 40 years overran the beach boulevard nere to-day and threatened exten- sive damage to this summer resorts s waterfront property. Whipped to fury by 8 severe northeast coastal storm, sthe mountainous seas eclipsed all recent high water marks inundating streets and undermining cottages and other structures. At 10:30 a. m., half an hour before high water, at least two cottages were re- ported in immediate danger of being swept seaward. The rising waters had isolated several other summer dwellings.
 The boulevard in front of the .Ashworth hotel was flooded. A play ground on the beach front was un- der several feet of water. The high way in the White Rock section near the Mile-Long bridge also was i'm undated. Coast guards and many volunteers worked furiously in the danger zone, removing furniture from threatened cottages. At Salis- bury Beach, Mass, just over the state line, the beach square was re- ported under two feet of water and tEe road to the town of Salisbury was flooded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
JUDGE PEASLEY
 DENIES MOTION
Counsel For Defendant Will Take S7,5OO Verdict to
 Supreme Court
WHAT IS AN EYE WORTH

Judge Frederick M. Peasley denied defendants motion to set aside the S7,500 verdict in favor of Arthur Burbee against William Mcfarland, in a decision handed down in su- perior court this morning. The plain tiff. 13-yearold school boy. lost the sight of his right eye through ex- plosion of fire works purchased in the defendants store around last July 4th.
 Attorney A. w. Hummel and Att torney U. G. Church. defendants counsel, who asked that the verdict be set aside, announced to-day that the case would be appealed to the supreme court of errors. Attorney Walter W. Smyth represented the plaintiff and argued against the set ting aside of the verdict at hear ing last week.
 Judge Peasley states in his de- cision: Upon the conflicting evil dence, the jury decided the issues in this case in favor of the plaintiff. An examination of the cases cited does not show the verdict was contrary to law and the amount of the yer dict was not excessive for the loss of an eye"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
The Operation
 Was Successful
Safety Pin Removed From Child's Stomach at
 Waterbury Hospital

A successful operation for the re- moval of safety pin from the iu- testines of Gordon Mccullough. eight months old son of Mir and Mrs Joseph Mccullough of 28 Harker avenue, Rockville, was performed last evening about 10:30 o'clock by pr Walter l.. Barber, Jr.
 The child was admitted to the Wa terbury hospital early in the even- ing and when the object was de- termined the operation was per- formed by Dr Barber. The child is in a satisfactory condition to-day. CIVIL ACTION
 IN SUPERIOR COURT
 Donate Verrone has started $2,00O civil action in superior court