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CITIES SERVICE WINS STAY
Missouri Commission Allows Time
to File New Motion.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, August IL.
The public service commission yes
terday granted a 60-day extension OF
time to the Cities Service Gas Co, an
H. L. Doherty concern, putting into ef-
feet an order requiring the company to
file a schedule. The order was to have
taken effect yesterday. The extension
was granted, the commission said, to
permit the company TO prepare argu-
ments on a motion for a rehearing.
The company contends it is doing
business under Interstate Commerce
Commission jurisdiction and is not sub
ject to State control
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c. OF C. REVERSES
TERMINUS STAND
Recommends Depot North of
Avenue Instead of South
at Meeting.

The Executive Committee of the
Washington Chamber of Commerce yes
terday receded from a previous stand
taken by the organization and approved
a recommendation of its Transporta-
tion Committee to indorse the proposal
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SERVANT TRAINING
IN SCHOOLS URGED
Women'S Bureau Chief Says
Higher Status Needed
for DomeStics.
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
A modern era for cooks and maids
was urged today by Miss Mary Ander-
son. chief Of the Women's Bureau
She advocated higher status for
domestic service, keeping pace with
modern induStrial ism Establishment Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-11

No action was taken, however, on the
suggestion.
The meeting was presided over by
George A. G. Wood, vice president OF
the chamber
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-11
Save Is to u on
st9:)>45

Including Harry Nardon autographed irons,
and Wilson model II woods. Also several
other professional autographed models. New
compact blades, and deep face heads for the
new ball, Right and left hand. Mems and
Womcns
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CHAPTER As

Abruptly, by mutual consent,
Connie and her mother put
aside their discussion of any
sentiment existing between
Duke Carson and Connie. And,
after the moment of silence that
resulted, Connie came back, al
most in relief, to the practical
difficulties that confronted
them Immediately.
I'VE can't keep this up" Con-
ME declared. What are you
going to do about the pearls?"
II haven't the faintest idea"
Mrs. Calvert acknowledged. I'm
unable to cope with such a
problem. Besides, I'm tired, eX-
hausted. If had my choice I'd
go down to White Sulphur
Springs for a rest, a change of
environment, with your aunt
Carrie and her children. At the
same time I can't leave you here
to carry on alone"
your health is certainly
more important than the
pearls" Connie told her. IF
you want to leave, I could take
charge"
Her Heavy Loss
Eyes, you have a talent for re-
sponSibility," Mrs. Calvert ad-
mitted. "I'll decide in a day or
so whether to go. OF course,
1 wouldn't like to leave while
you have guests here, Mr.. Gar
son in particular. However, that
can be arranged. The fact is
simply have no inclination what
ever to pursue the mystery of
my pearls. The loss is heavy,
but not important. So far as
am concerned, you may do what
ever you please about them-pd
like to leave it all in your hands,
if you don't mind, dear"
"Right-o!" Connie declared.
Thank. heaven, we're not the
people who get heartbroken
over a few thousand dollars. I'll
do what I can, of course-but
let's not get upset"
Downstairs, Connie, through
long association and familiarity,
went about the duties Of seeing
that the house continued it's
physical operation. Even the
prospect of love had to stand
aside for the sharp necessity OF
management. People had to be
fed and there was a conference
in the kitchen with the cook,
who, as usual, had jotted down
a list Of needed supplies.
Just HOmely Duties
A hot water pipe needed a
new fitting, and Connie herself
telephoned the plumber. The
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men should be suspected of be-
ing appendicitis until proved
otherwise.
The second commonest cause
Of bad results in appendicitis is
self-treatment or home treat
ment by the patient. ThiS usu-
ally takes the form of giving
cathartic in the belief that the
sick person lust has a stom-
achache." The cathartic does
great harm, may rupture the
diseased appendix, and spread
pus all over the peritoneum.
Never Give Cathartic
Another safe rule for home
treatment is: Never give a ca
thartic in the presence of an
acute pain in the abdomen. If
the pain is appendicitis or intes.
tinal obstruction the cathartic
will do great harm; if the pain
is due to simple cramps caused
by something eaten, nature will
take care of it in her own way
in good time. At any rate, it
is always safe to wait "a hours
in such cases before giving the
cathartic.
X X X
QUESTIONS FROM READERS
L. S.: What do you think Of
treating diabetes by the use Of
tablets taken by mouth?
Answer: So far as we know
at present, it is unsafe to at
tempt to treat diabetes by any
other methods than insulin and
diet, unless other treatment is
strongly recommended by a
competent physician.
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The white-haired sister with
youthful face is enhanced by
delicate, carefully applied make
up. Rouge should be of coral
If her eyes are blue and faint
damask if eyes are dark. The
lipstick need not match the
cheek coloring, but should be Of
q tone that is harmonious.
Flesh-colored powder appears to
better advantage with silvered
locks than rachelle.
Keep in mind the fact that
many foot ills-ingrowing nails,
corns, bunions. callouSed spots
are due to pressure Of the shoe.
Change shoes frequently. Be on
the lookout for footwear that
provides sufficient width and
length to prevent pressure or
friction. The average dress shoe
with narrow toe and spike heel
is a menace. Don't blame the
shoe manufacturer. He gives
the vimmin what the vimmin
want.
An excellent dandruff re-
mover is made by combining
one ounce each of castor oil
and alcohol. Apply to the
scalp with a medicine dropper
the night before the shampoo
and friction.
When a girl is conscious of
her qualities of beauty, points
them out to the beholder, their
charm lessons. Vanity is the
product of the shallow mind.
1t is a satisfaction to any wo-
man to look well. Every woman
is thankful now and then that
she doesn't stutter or that she
wasn't cursed with a harelip.
But beauty isn't the whole shop
ful-not external beauty. "A
pretty girl is as hateful when
she is rude and overbearing as
a plain girl who hasn't any
manners. Beauty, to make the
grade, must be backed up with
charming qualities.
There can be no definite rules
as to how often the hair should
be shampooed. Oily hair needs
a soapy renovating every week
If one isn't to look like a trained
seal emerging from its bath.
Dry hair can have its shampoo
every three weeks. Normal hair,
which is neither dry nor oily,
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wished looking into the mysterious lovely light
crystal that Of the hidden things Of the future would
look out at them.
Everyone THOUGHT they wished it-at least Max
ing before the delicate destinations opticians
window, this mysterious EVERYONE,
there like transparent world, repOng bit
since childhood almost
the allure Of the sparkle and light transparent darkness and
struck
crystal The allure of that other world that
the looking SILENT watchful
the
wouldn't nice IF
could themselves
there!
thinking thought perhaps
wouldn't good suddenly
would quickly put their
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By Robert
Terry Shannon

right away, at least" she an
nounced. II need your help"
The truth was that neither
of them thought at all about
Kitty; they were halfway into
Stamford, perched on the front
seat of the station wagon with
Connie driving, before the other
girl occurred to her mind. But
it didn't matter-probably she
was in her room reading, and
Jim Tracy would appear shortly
to occupy her afternoon.
A new elasticity enveloped
Connie; her interest, her sheer
physical sensations, took on a
pervading warmth that brought
back a keen sense of well-being.
The contraption she was drlv-
ing was a truck, Scared and
battered from much use, and Its
use always gave her a rugged
kind of pleasure quite dlStln-
guished from the smoother, more
artificial niceties Of conVen-
tional luxury.
Carson is Quite Willing
"Oh, there won't be any trou-
BILE about getting me to stay If
you want me to-" Carson re-
turned.
Yet, in the fresh air and sun
light of the out of doors neither
Of them dropped readily into
the vein of romantic feeling.
Objects were too clear cut be-
fore their eyes to stir the imag-
nation; the rolling country,
with the stone walls in all direc-
tions marking off ancient farm
boundaries, suggested, with a
kind of bleakness. the back
breaking toll of the previous
inhabitants Of the locality. The
walls, now, were pleasantly
marked, but in the making they
had represented tmperiou5 labor
of clearing the scant, shallow
fields for the plow. People no
longer worked that hard: GER
tsinly not in the same locality.
The soil, the air, the streams
remained the same, but the
population, the dominant eIe-
r1ent, was entirely Sophisticated.
a people Of generous financial
resources. Where life had once
been simple it was now inf
nitely complicated.
Prices Just as High
"The stores in Stamford"
Connie asserted, charge as
much as New York"
"Yes, the people come out
here to escape the city, but
they bring along most of the
city's characteristics" Carson
said, thoughtfully. "Of course.
they escape the crowd and noise
and close confinement, but not
much else"
II suppose we're all trying to
escape from something" Con-
ME admitted.
Are you?"
II suppose I am-from the
wear and tear, the humdrum of
being what I am" Connie as
serted. IF a thing doesn't
change-life-it doesn't stay in
teresting, does it?"
You ought to get more" he
said. almost harshly. If you
don't you'll go to seed. Your
life here is too soft. If I felt
free to ask you, I'd propose
right now"
Continued Tomorrow
Copyright, 1891. king Features,
Syndicate. Ine.)
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FASHION FLASHES
BY Anne Anglin.

The Rabbit Jumps Into So
ciety in the form of a particu-,
larly lovely evening wrap.
White coney forms the body
of the wrap and it has insets
Of powder blue velvet sepera-
ting the skins and forming a
section between the cuff and
sleeve. The coat is collared
and entirely bordered with
white fox and the same fur is
used for the cuffs.
Paillettes Never Pail, however
much they are used for lovely
evening frocks. And now they
are used for dance slippers.
Quite the latest is a sanoal OF
black crepe ornamented with
flower designs of irideScent
blue equins. Contrast is
achieved by a heel of silver
kid.
Dance without Stopping to
weep over aching feet by wear
ing light evening shoes that are
most carefully fitted. A strap
shoe is always comfortable and
is beautiful, too, when it is
made of a tapestry brocade in
gold with orange and blue in
various shades blended into it.
The graceful gold kidskin heel
is of medium height, and the
toes have cut-out sections.
A Set Idea is to ensemble &C
CeSSories and next season this
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Famous Authority Gives
Inside Dope on Subject

or 80 would wear, and there
were silvery-haired manikins Of
bank president age showing
what the big boss would wear
at the directors meeting and
later when he went out to
dine.
The Style Show
The exhibition was held in
the Autumn Salon of the
Grand Palaise. Tailors, cutters,
diapers (as they call them in
London), had assembled from
all over the world. Andre de
Fouquieres, that unquestioned
arbiter Of fashion, was the host
Of the occasion, and, so that
the men wouldn't feel too utter
j. self-conscious, they threw in
a women's style show on the
Side-on the principle Of moth
er's going into the surf first to
give her little sons courage.
During the exhibitions, Paul
Lioval, a noted tailor, gave a
lecture on mems dress through
the ages. And everyone seemed
happy but the men manikens,
who were Self-conScious and
awkward and couldn't preen
and strike attitudes within ten
miles of their girl rivals.
Patrons Were Bored
The tailorS, cutters and drap-
ers were tense, eager and gal
vanized into human exclan1a-
tion points while the glad
tidings regarding the width of
trouser-, the length Of coats,
the crucial questions of but
tons were revealed. But the
patrons Slyly barricaded them
selves behind a wall Of smiling
indifference. It was the thing
to appear bored-the look a
man assumes when his wife
takes him to a church fair or
a pArochial oyster supper. Just
the same, they seemed to en-.
joy it.
And now we hear that the
man maniken has come to stay.
He has filled a long felt want;
men have been seeing them
selves, as in a glass darkly. but
there's an end Of that. Their
wives now have nothing on
them in the way of seeing
themselves as others see them.
And as one woman was over
heard to say: 1T will be no
time now before they take to
compacts and that will simplify
the terrible question Of what to
give them at ChristmaS!"
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BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX
An Authority on Problems Of
Love and Marriage

Love ana Marriage
Husbands, poets, playwrights,
masters and pastors have for
countless ages called women
the vain sex" The calumny
has been going on so long that
we've actually come to believe
it-as we believe anything If
it's ding-donged into us long
enough
we've created beauty parlors
and made them one Of the
greatest of modern industries,
and the things they've said
about our passion for clothes
we're vain, conceited, flighty,
and we've sold our birthdight
for a mass Of chiffon, etc.
Granted! But how about
that mems style show held in
Paris the other day with male
manikins strutting about with
the latest in morning, noon
and evening clothes? Men
looking on with google eyes
and wondering how they'd look
in a double breasted sack coat,
or if a revival of the old
prince Albert"-invented in
England to give height to the
dumpy figure of the late Ed
ward VII. and called over there
a 'frock coat"-would give
them back a long waist line?
The gentlemen's style shcw
didn't surprise me-. or any
other woman who has watched
men Stealthily ogle Q scrap of
mirror in an elevator, a shop
window, or some unlikely place
where a bit Of looking glass
happens to be not too conspicu-
louSly displayed.
All Over Now
But their modesty in flaunt-
ing this weaker side Of human
nature, their stealthy patron
age of the concealed mirror,
has always appealed to women
as one of the most charming
qualities of the Sheik-Sex.
It's all over now, the last
hope that men are not victims
Of vanity. The cat was out of
the bag the moment they held
the fashion show in Paris with
MEN MANIKINS!
There were adolescent mani
kins displaying college boy
stuff, there were manikins
showing what the man of %
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side the street if they should that again!
know her future? Does she wonder?
sings "Heigh no. when shall
me?" But bridal satin and lace mist and flowers blinded by
glitter gold ring she ask to any pic
the undng fairy boy whom
given her heart to tear?
The OldfashOned bride didn't, think But maybe of
brides what with the wrecks of the unhappy
marriages that strew the lanes of matrimOny.
of herself would she see-aughng in
singing bird and the golden happiness
beliefs? girls face into wOmans, of
cours-but will be marred by sweetened with
illusion realized? Maybe brides could the play
their would off
veil fold it for another and better Fortune!
BRINKLEY.
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By Beatrice Fairfax
DIET AND HEALTH
By DR.. Logan CLendening-

Appendicitis is still a fire.
quent and still a very fatal
disease. The latest figures I
have on the death rate from
acute appendicitis indicate that
it is nearly 5 per cent. AS
this report comes from the
very best hospitals with a
standardized technique for
treating such cases, We may
assume that the mortality all
over the country is even
higher.
The first cause given for the
extremely high death rate in
appendicitis is that the dag
nosis is not made soon enough.
The symptoms of the disease
should therefore be known to
all. They are five: Pain in the
abdomen, nausea, vomiting, ten.
derness over the appendix and
fever.
Pain Felt First
They usually occur in regu-
lar order in the way listed
above. Pain comes first. 1t is
not always over the appendix
at first, which fools many
people. It is in the pit of the
stomach and is called a stomach
ache. Later it moves down un-
til it is over the appendix in
the lower right-hand corner of
the abdomen. The nausea, then
vomiting, tenderness over the
appendix and fever follow.
Many unusual forms of on
set, however, occur. 1t is a safe
rule that any pain in the abdo-
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will be more the case than
ever. For Spring there is a set
consisting of white alligator
and black kid oxford, black
and white tuslikasha scarf, a
handbag of feathers that match
the shoe and a black and white
umbrella.
Breakfast in Bed becomes a
ceremony when one Wea-s one
of the new and lovely bed.
Jackets. One new model is Of
cream satin with a cape Of.
rosy-beige Alencon lace that
falls over the shoulders and is
edged with the satin.
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DO YOU KNOW
THAT

Food that looks appetizing,
that appeals to the eye, the pal
ate and the nose, sending out
delicious odors, is more nourish-
ing than food ordinarily pre-
pared, because it excites the gas
trio juices, so helpful in the pro-
cess of digestion. In time to
come women will be better in
formed about foods. Maybe
we'll find some special grocery
item that will make hair grow,
another one that will pink our
finger nails or change the tex
ture of the skin. Who knows?
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WhenManners AreCOrrect
-By Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman-

women do this, and it does
sound more charming, we must
agree, than the cold "in-law"
after the word mother"
Or, if you prefer, you might
use the word mother" with her
last name. this is often done.
Sometimes too, a married
woman introduces her mother
in-law like this: Mary, do you
know Johns mother?" or Mrs.
Allan, this is Johns mother"
A Correct Form of Introduction
DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
/. My friend is coming home
from college and is bringing a
friend with him. He asked me
to get a date" for his friend,
which I did. Will you please
tell me the proper form Of in
PRODUCTION for this occasion?
Neither of the young men knows
the girl and I am not &C
quainted with the other young
man.
2. Shall introduce them as
"Mr." and Miss" or may I
use their first names?
MISS L.
/. First present your young
man friend to the girl: Miss
Graham, may I present Mr..
Hall?" Then introduce the
other young man to the girl:
Miss Graham, may I present
Mr., Waterman" Or you may
use the simpler form of intro
duction, Miss Graham, Mr..
Hall" Or you may use the first
form for the first introduction,
and then the simpler form for
the second introduction.
2. You do use the Miss" and
"Mr." when you make the in
PRODUCTION, and, if you wish,
YOU may also use the first
names. This often gives a real
added charm to the introduc-
ton, a suggestion Of close
friendship with both that you
wish to share with both.
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Pattern 1863 is raviShing,
made of geoTgette, dimity, voile,
swiss, crepe de chine or lawn.
You could choose one of the
fabrics in white, one in a pas
tel shade and one colorfully
printed, for a delightful variety.
A ribbon bow pertly trims tho
shoulder.
May be order~"I. on1J ..4 .lles
2, 4, 6 and 8. Size 4 requires
2h yards Of 80 inch material.
Send Is cents, coin or stamps,
for each pattern giving name,
address, style number and size
wanted. Send for winter fash.
ion book, price Is cents. Book
with pattern. IS cents. Address
Warrington Times Pattern Bu-
reau, 243. West nth St., New
York Ciby.
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HOUSEHOLD
HINTS

Add a little paraffin when
preparing starch. There will be
less danger of scorching while
ironing.
X X X
Two minutes after lighting
the burner in your gas stove.
open the oven door for a few
seconds to allow the moist air
to escape. The oven will heat
far more quickly after the ven.
tilation.
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YOUR RULING
STAR
William Shwader-
THE YEAR AHEAD
For Those Whose Birthday Is
Innnnnnr 81

IA u AAOSC w AAO0C A1AA V4Udy As
January ~
If January 81 is your birth
day, during the coming year
much activity and vitality will
need guidance and balance in
order to reap the best results.
Don't waste your energy by as
Suming a too hasty or self
willed attitude. The posi-
bility of disagreement with
some superior or an unexpected
argument with a close friend
could cause your annoyance.
Important Dates - Avoid ex-
ceSses of all kinds, take no risks
and maintain routine from
January 27 to 81. April 6 to 8,
Is to 81, Is to q, May 2 to 5,
10 to 25, July IL to Is, 28 to 80,
August 6 to 18, September "a to
%, october 18 to 20, Is to 80.
Good for general affairs, make
efforts to advance your inter
ests from February IA to 16,
March 10 to II, June 13 to Is,
10 to 81, August II to IA, Sep
tember "a to Is, December 20 to
81. Contradictory dates show
two opposing influences.
A child born January q will
be active, eager and self-Willed.
He should be original, ingenious
and capable, but may need to
learn balance and poise. He
should do we'll in business or
educational pursuits.
Tendencies for January %
Matters requiring balanced and
careful judgment should be
given careful attention. Take
care with your correspondence,
signing papers and drawing up
agreements. Refrain from legal
entanglementS.
Copyright, 1881. by Premier Syndi-
cate, Inc.)
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TIGER HEART : B 4.1'

gardener, Connie was informed,
had not lettuce worth serving,
and a supply would have to be
purchased in Stamford. Also,
it was most important to get
good cantaloupeS.
When the chauffeur took the
provision list to town himself,
it appeared, the butcher inevi-
tably gave him the very worst
cuts. Connie put on a small
tan hat and she herself brought
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This cleaner poHSheS
knives and forks

CLEAN those smears of grease from
knives, forks, spoons and dishes. Use
Melo. For Melo cuts grease and dis
solves dirt. 1t makes dishes wash
clean and white. 1t prevents the
scummy ring from forming around
the dishpan.
Melo makes soap and water do
more work. 1t softens water and
makes it real cleaner. Saves soap,
too, from 4 to n the amount usu-
ally required. Melo is the indi5pen--
sable household cleaner. Get it at your
grocers.
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the station wagon around to
the front.
"I'll have to go into Stamford
myself" she told Carson.
Would you like to drive in with
me?"
Perhaps I had better take
my bag and catch a train back
to New York" he suggested. Il
don't want to overstay my vel
come"
II won't let you go-not
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WPATDO YOU
KNOW?
Answers To ToGdys Test

AHswsEs To TOddy'S Test
Questions On Editorial Page
/. William Doak. 2. At pleas
ure. 3. Charles K. Harris. 4.
Barometer. S. Henry Long
fellow. 6. Agamemnon. 7. His
own image. 8. Happiness and
prosperity. 8. Lares and Pen
ateS. 10. Sound waves. IL.
Harsh. IL. Weak. 13. Pastoral.
IA. Difference. Is. Slavish.
Copyright, 1881, SKing Features,
Syndicate Inc.)
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Introducing Ones
MOther-In.Law

DEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
I would like to know the
correct way to introduce my
mother-in-law to my friends.
Should I introduce her as my
mother-in-law or as my mother,
when my own mother is living.
MRS. o.
This depends on the love you
have for her. If you feel to-
ward her as another mother"
then she would, am sure, love
to have you refer to her as
mother" Many arried
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Timely Topics

To rid a room or cupboard of
mice, scatter a little cayenne
pepper in front Of the holes
and on the floor.
Vinegar water will remove
the shine from serge. Use a
tablespoonful Of vinegar to a
tumblerful Of water.
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THE BEAUTY BOX
By Helen FONett

does well with a bath every fort
night. incidentally, there are
differences in Shampoos. Few
are as thorough as they should
be.
The Washington times., 1931-01-26
Times Health Hint

To avoid draughts from open windows, an mex
pensive device is to place board across the bottom
of the sill.