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The Washington times., 1933-08-11

First Elsie Robinson
DO YOU LIKE THIS COL
UMN? READ IT REGU-
LARLY?
If so, why?
DO YOU DISLIKE THIS
COLUMN? READ 1T Sell
DOM?
What's your reason?
How'd you change it?
WOULD YOU MAKE 1T
LONGER OR SHORTER?
SWEETER OR SNAPPER.
What sort of articles do you
like?
ARTICLES THAT MAKE
YOU SIGH?
OR ARTICLES THAT MAKE
YOU SNORT?
Do you want more discussions
Of current news?
More spitballs at the Big
Shots?
Articles that start free-for-
ais down at the office?
Or do you like home stuff
best?
Talk about the Dear Old
Days?
Advice to Mamas, Papas.
Newlyweds?
Do you approve Of criticizing
Marriage?
Telling Mothers where to head
in?
Telling Ladies where they get
off?
AND HOW ABOUT ALL
THIS SLANG?
Do you believe in writing
Regular American?
Or should we speak sweet and
low about everything?
And Just choose nice, clean,
comfortable topics that never
hurt anybody's feelings?
DescriptionS-pictures Of
mountain nights, desert days,
wood roads, bird flights. Like
'em?
Or do they bore you?
OR DO YOU LIKE, BEST
OF ALL, TALKS ABOUT YOU,
YOURSELF?
Talks about your fears and
failures?
Talks about your secret
dreams and hidden hopes?
Talks about the strange why's
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Suave Speech

Keepers Of tradition diff
fer as to the powers con-
ferred by the Blarney Stone.
In the south of Ireland it
is said that it gives the
kisser "a faculty of deviat-
ing from veracity with
an unblushing countenance,
whenever it may be con-
venient. " The gift of
"Blarney," they say, is
what it really gives you;
and the word has passed
into the English language,
as synonymous Of the sweet,
persuasive eloquence so per-
ceptible in the speech of
the people Of Cork. But the
true believer Indignantly de-
nies that version. "Suave
speech, intended to save
time" " Is how HE defines
it.
The origin of the belief is
traced back to the early
years Of the seventeenth
century, when one of the
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Dangerous

Full we'll do I know the
danger, for I have tried the
hazardous feat myself. Long
will I remember the sickly
sensation as I was hanging in
midair, head down, with
nothing between me and the
waving tree tops, so feet be-
low. True enough, two
sturdy friends were holding
on to my legs, with a firm
grip around my ankles. But
the feeling would not leave
me that one of my shoes was
slipping off, and if persua-
sion there was, it was the
persuasion that if I got back
to safety, l would never try
the trick again.
The stone itself is fixed
high in the battlements Of
Blarney Castle. A long
stairway leads to the top.
When the seeker of the gift
Of eloquence reaches the
summit, he must lie down
flat on his back and be
lowered gently through a
hole in the wall. Two con-
veniently placed iron bars
permit him to steady HIM
self as he is lowered, head
down, until he can kiss the
stone. The upside down po-
sition, which is compulsory,
is a source of great joy to
the young boys and girls Of
the neighborhood who stand
below. They appear to be
greatly interested in the
performance going on above,
on the castle roof. But their
real interest is in the coins
and other knick knacks
which fall from the pockets
Of the believer suspended
in midair.
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Blarney Secrets

Blarney Castle is un-
doubtedly the most cele-
brated Of all the ancinet
strongholds of Ireland. It
belongs today to Sir George
Colthurst, the seventh bar
onet of his line, whose
family acquired it through
marriage 100 years ago. But
to all true Irishmen, it will
ever be the home Of the
MacCarthys who, according
to legend, have whispered
to each other, on their death
beds, the secrets Of Blarney
Castle.
"Such walls surround her,
"That no nine-pounder,
"Could ever plunder her
place Of strength" said the
poet, and truly enough, for
the walls are 18 feet thick.
But the best description OF
the stone and the magic gift
which it confers was prob
ably furnished by Father
Prout, the poet Of Cork,
when he wrote.
There is a stone there,
That whoever kisses,
Oh! he never misses
To grow eloquent.
A clever spouter
He'll sure turn out, or
An out and outer
To be left alone.
Don't hope to hinder him,
Or to bewilder him,
Sure he's a pilgrim
From the Blarney Stone.
Copyright, 1893. King Features
Syndicate, Inc)
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Legendary

That explanation seems
plausible enough. But
there is still another one
current around Cork. Near
by lies beautiful little
Blarney Lake and there, as
the story goes, one of the
early MacCarthys was pass
ing along through the moon
lit night, while the little
people were dancing on the
green. From the waters of
the lake, he heard the cries
Of a drowning woman. The
gallant Irishman jumped in,
and saved the life of a beau
tiful lady.
In reward, she promised
for him the gift Of a tongue
so smooth, so persuasive,
that he would be able to
make anyone do his every
wish. The way to acquire
that gift was to kiss a GER
tain stone at the top Of
the castle. And for all the
centuries thereafter, Irish
men have known the secret
Of Blarney. Every man
south of the Liffey is said
to have tried it, at some
time Or other, becoming
thereby past master in the
art of coaxing flattering
speech.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11

Persuasion flows from his
lips, who kisses the Blarney
Stone. But Heaven help the
foolhardy one who tries his
hand at that hazardous task
alone and unassisted. For the
courts of Ireland have just
ruled that whoever sets out
to kiss the Blarney Stone,
does so at his own risk and
peril. And the peril is truly
great, as witness the case Of
one James Burke, who fell to
his death in the venture. And
the heirs of young Burke,
who tried the risky business
without the assistance Of
someone to hold his feet,
have just been told by the
court in County Cork that
they have no claim.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Three-Minute Journeys
BY Temple Manning

ing with old-fashioned flowers,
and past famous old inns, such
as the George, at Crawley. Years
ago Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
drove his coach from London to
Brighton in an endeavor to
bring back some of the ro-
nance Of coaching days. But
even by motor the trip is un-
forgettable.
Brighton itself is very up-to-
date, it's famous promenade, the
Kings Road, being lined with
shops and smart hotels. There
are two piers, with theaters
and movies, and on the sands
are held the concert parties so
dearly beloved by English sea-
side crowds. Many artists who
have since gained international
fame began tn cir career as
members of the 'buskin par
ties" that make Brighton their
headquarters.
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Brighton
When the real Londoner
wants to week end, the first
place he thinks about is Brigh-
ton, and every week the we'll
knowns Of society, stage and
political life of London fore
gather at this spot that has be-
come known as London-by-the-
Sea. A fascinating spot is
Brighton, and it always amazes
me that so many people visit
England without paying a visit
to that famous seashore resort
just go miles from London.
A famous Pullman train takes
one to Brighton over an elec-
trio track, and the motor trip
there is delightful, too. 1t takes
one through some of England'S
most beautiful Scenery-firSt in
Surrey. then into Essex: through
leafy lanes. villages with little
thatched cottages, gardens glow.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
ONCE OVERS

teresting but your life is mo-
notonous.
And there is much more to
add to the number Of COM
plants you make.
A mans working hours repre-
sent close application to his du-
ties and even more faithful
service to keep that job than in
any year previous.
Establishments are running
with reduced forces, more is ex-
pected and demanded Of the
man with a job.
Therefore If your husband has
a job you know he must attend
to it with his whole heart in
order to keep it and you ought
to have sense enough to give
him peace when he gets home
and not try to quarrel II he
wants to go out.
Copyright. 1888. King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
He Paid in Full
Also, He Worked

New York author who has made lot of money in his
time filed petition in bankruptcy last March He listed his
liabilities at $88492 He didn't want to 60 into bankruptcy
but his creditors bounding him. threatening sherffs
sales of what property he had and otherwise making them
selves annoying
Yesterday the author paid up every cent Of the $18s
including some to suburban bank in which he was
director and which represented his statutory liability
stockhoder.
How did he do it? He worked He has not had soft
time Of it, but he has the satisfaction of saving his property
and also of paying 100 cents every dollar outstanding
It is not necessary point moral to this true story
you happen to be in debt however and at your wits
end as to what do about it, may find it worth
reading
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
BIZ EdUin C.. Hill
In Alr-Legends.

MacCarthys whose ancestor,
Cormack, built the castle
way back in 1446, was de-
flying the enemy to take it.
MacCarthy, so it seems, had
agreed to surrender Blar-
ney but he never named the
day. He kept on postponing
it, greeting every emissary
with a grandiloquent speech,
and sending him away, each
time with new promises. So
much so, in fact, that the
Lord President, who was to
occupy the castle, became
the laughing stock of the
court.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Release the Fund!
Highway Dismissals

The District of Columbia will breaking up its Highway
Department next week in the of false and vicious
economy program.
Unless Director Of the Budget Lewis Douglas reen before
next Tuesday and permits the city to spend its highways
money which they have paid into the Treasury and which
be used for other purpose the city will
to discharge of faithful employees
Why Mr. Douglas should want to throw out of
direct opposition to the efforts of the National Recovery
minstration cannot be understood
through his efforts District citizens had prospect of
ducon in the gasoline his actions would least
able.
But there is virtually prospect of a cut in the tax
The money which he is mpoundng is raised by the gas
and cannot be spent upon city endevor except the high
ways.
Mr. Douglas should release the fund and he should release
ct once.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11

a pretty good
one-a better
o n e, maybe,
t h a n h a t
r o b i n S o n
woman?
All right;
here's you r
chance to tell
how it should
be done. Just
answer these
q u e S t ion S,
S e n d e m
a | on g, and
We'll try to
fill the order.
The Washington times., 1933-08-11

I should like seeing him whether
he had money or not. There
are heaps of things which
would prove entertaining and
which would not cost anything.
"Being broke is nothing to
be ashamed Of. L like going
places as we'll as anyone, but
I can still be a pal, when days
are not so fair"
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Your Husband

Are you a fussy wife?
Complaining whenever your
husband diStCrbs anything
about your home?
Because he is not careful
where he lays down his pipe or
his papers.
Sputtering because you must
pick up his housecoat or his
slippers.
Because he wants to remove
his tie, unbutton his collar and
otherwise make himself COM
Portable, do you continually up
braid him?
Do you object when he wants
to 60 out to attend a meeting
with friends?
Do you allude to the fact
that you are alone all day and
he might stay in once IN q
while?
He sees people and things in
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
Out Of the Letter Box

NNS "a SAAN A3SSSNN %~~@~
Really. does a m a n ever
marry woman whom he Sc
cretely believes to be his SUI
perior in intelligence, person.
ality, station, looks, etc.?"
writes an interesting young
woman, who signs herself "A
Nice Girl-Darn IT."
Certain-lee NOT, mice Girl"
But, where in the world did
you ever FIND a man who
actually believed THAT? Or a
man who even suspected it?
Here is a girl after my own
heart!
During this depression" she
writes, there are many young
men who are broke and who
refrain from calling on girls on
that account. I think they are
foolish! If I cared for a man,
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
If You Were Writing This
Column ...?

How often nave you said
you'd like to write a column
like this, and bet you could do
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
MARRY-GO-ROUND
BY Helen Rowland

THAT'S a girl who appreciates
that "equal rights" mean equal
responsibilities-and who will
make some man a swell fifty
fifty wife!
A man who signs himself
Smith" (but I'm sure that
isn't his name) gives some il
Illuminating advice on how to
hold a wife's love.
"Let her have her own way
a good part of the time" he
begins. "If she remarks that
she doesn't care whether or not
you like the way she dresses,
just stop complimenting her,
when you DO admire her looks
and outfit; and you'll have her
thinking-and wondering.
IF she insists on seeing her
relatives, give her the money
for her railroad fare and let her
CO.. but never let her invite
them to visit you. Even if you
have to get your own break
fasts and burn your own chops
while she's gone-well. that's
the price Of PEACE. And
there's always a sympathetic,
pretty neighbor to take pity on
you.
IT have followed these rules
and am still happy, at fifty
and so is the wife,"
Congratulations, Mr.. Smith!
But your very first sentence
seems to cover the whole sub
ject. In fact the first half
dozen words ought to express
enough to clinch any woman's
love.
And listen to this from a
gentleman who Is at least half
right in his opinion of my own
sex.
when a man can expose all
the tricks of Houdini: when
a man can make the inventions
of Marconi look like child's
play; when a man can make
the leopard change his spots
and find the rock that killed
Goliath-THEN he may at
tempt the impossible feat Of
making a woman HAPPYI
The Washington times., 1933-08-11

Woman was born dissatisfied:
and if the. world were perfect
she would change It'll"
I daresay she WOULD-just
as she changes the furniture
around. every spring, and fall!
The Washington times., 1933-08-11
The Human Side of the News

Kissing Blarney Stone Hazardous Task-Seeker
of Eloquence Hangs by Heels High
In Air-Legends.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-01
HUSKYS' CREW
SEEKS RECORD

LONG BEACH, July /. U.Pl-
Bent on winning the intercollegiate
regatta next week and at the same
time setting a new record for the
Long Beach course. the University
of Washington fleet settled down to
the final phases of training today.
Coach Al Ulbrickson ordered his
charges to their seats for a trial
spin at 10 a. m. He planned on
confining remaining drills TO brush
ing up on their stroking and tim
ing No rigorous sessions were plan
ned unless some unexpected cir
cumstance developed.
Washington's monopoly of the
course will be ended tomorrow
morning when California's Golden
Bears pull into port. On Monday
morning, Cornell, Yale and Har-
ward arrive. First workouts for the
Eastern crews are scheduled for
Monday afternoon.
washington, Harvard and the
University of California at Los An
geles will Dc grouped in the first
heat. next Friday. The second heat
will find Yale pitted against Cor
nell and California. The first two
boats in each heat will enter the
race the next day Starting assign
ments will be drawn Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-01

Okay. what did he think of Car
nera?
Right down my alley, right
down my alley. I never saw bet
ter target than that jaw of his. II
Just sticks out there waiting to be
slammed, And when he gets in
there with me he's got a surprise
coming, for he's going to find me
the first man he ever met stronger
than he is. The first time he tries
that business of pushing and shov-
ing he worked on Sharkey, I'm 60
ing to grab him around the middle
and slam him up against one OF the
ring posts. And don't think l can't
DO it. He's tough but I'm tougher.
Did he subscribe to the belief
that Cameras jaw was invincible-
that it was impossible to hurt him?
That's crazy talk. I'll give you
the best telephone number in my
book if he doesn't go down when l
catch him with my right swing.
Remember, he's not such a Iot
bigger than I am.
Was he sorry that Camera had
decided against defending his tltle
until next year?
Yeah. I'm sorry, and think he's
crazy. I'm the only guy he can
fight and make any real money.
And right now the match is red
hot and would draw enough to
make us both a pile Of money. But
that's his business. Maybe he's
smart after all, for once he gets
in there with me he's through as
champion"
How would he like to fight Shar-
key in September?
"I wouldn't mind fighting him.
It would be good exercise. But
what would be the use? Sharkey is
through as card, washed up, and
wouldn't draw haircut money. OF
course, if somebody gave me a good
guarantee I'd be glad to knock his
head Off"
Baers manager. Ancil Hoffman
supplied the information that he
didn't care whether Camera wait
ed one year or two before meeting
his man.
What do We care Hoffman
said "I've got enough offers in my
pocket TO keep Baer on the road
for a year. Make is young and the
experience he gains in these boxing
exhibitions is good for him.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-01
HURST PITCHES
WINNING BALL

Fans who look for real ball
game whenever the Golden State
and Shirer outfits meet, had their
expectations fulfilled again last
night at Wilson field. Joe Hurst
and Eddie Beechey rocked up in
another alright pitching duel, the
final verdict going to Joe by 20
count.
Hurst limited his opponents TO
two lone hits, a double by Lamb
and a single by Pat Williams.
Beechey was a bit stingy himself in
the hit line, holding the victors to
five swats, one of which was a
home run by Jerry Porte.
The Golden Staters scored in the
opening inning when Hurst who
had been given a base on balls
scored on Howard's double, The
other tally was counted in the
fourth inning when Jerry Porte
hit his home run.
There will be no league game
at Wilson field until next Wednes-
day night when Shirer Drug and
the Valley Laundry teams play.
The games scheduled for Monday
and Tuesday will be played some
time before the end Of the sched-
ule.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-01
To HOLD
BOUT IN ROME
BY JACK CUDDY

OLuttu TTcSS Stdii correspondent
NEW YORK, July l. - In keep
ing with boxing's sharp reversal
from the modern to the primitive,
plans were brewing to hold the next
world heavyweight championship
III Rome, ancient cradle of gladia-
torial combat.
Managers of Primo Camera, most
primitive of all champions, and
Max Schmeling, former title hold
er, will confer on the possibilities
of a title match in Rome s huge
new arena in September.
Louis Soresi, Camera S pilot,
favors such a bout. He believes the
stadium IS 10000 seats would be
filled, because of the enthusiasm in
the home land for Italy's first
heavyweight champion.
In view of the small attendance
at Thursday night IS Carnera-Jack
Sharkey- fight, Soresi figures the
Schmeling bout in Rome would
draw better than any match in the
United States, excepting one with
Make Baer, Schmeling's recent
conqueror. A match with Baer is
impossible at present because Baer
is tied up with Jack Dempsey.
Joe Jacobs, Schmeling IS manager,
naturally favorS the fight in Italy,
not only because of the money but
because it would give the German a
chance to regain the title. Schmel-
ing is vacationing in the Bayarian
Alps near Munich, Germany con-
ditioning himself.
However, Madison Square Garden
must be reckoned with before such
match can be made The garden
has a contract for the Italian S
next fight. Soresi said last night
he would ask the garden either to
promote or permit the bout in
Rome.
The answer will be delayed be-
cause William F. Carey announced
yesterday he would resign the gar
den's presidency next week.
He said Colonel John Fitzpatrick
former All-American end at Yale
and recently vice president of the
George H. Fuller construction COM
pany would succeed him. Carey,
who was elected to the presidency
en- March 20, 1929, shortly after
Tex Rickard's IS death, desires more
time for his business activities.
Despite rumors that Jack Demp-
sey might succeed James j. john
ston as vice president in charge of
boxing under the garden new
regime, this is unlikely because
Johnston contract has another
| year to run.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-01
NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB
WINS A. A. u. CHAMPIONSHIP

200 meters in oil seconds, three
tenths Of second faster than the
meet record made by Charley Bor-
ah, University of Southern Califor-
mia, in 1923. johnson finished Sec
ond in the 200 meters far behind
Metcalfe.
Two other meet records were
broken, Cornelius Johnson, Los
Angeles Negro high school boy, win
nlng the high jump at 6 feet, 6
inches, and Heye Lambertus. Ne
braska S big six hurdle champion.
capturing the 200 meter low hurdles
in 23.4, one tenth of a second under
Bob Maxwell S record made last
year. The former high jump mark
was 6 feet, 69s inches, held jointly
by johnson, George Spitz, New
York A. c., and Bob Van Osdel,
Southern California.
Owens, who failed to show the
speed expected in the 100 meters.
came through to win the broad
jump with leap of "a feet. 6as
inches. Ed Gordon, Iowa Negro
and Olympic broad jumper, was
unplaced in this event.
DR.. Patrick O'Callaghan, Ire
lands Olympic hammer throw
champion. won that event with a
throw OF 161 feet, 3as inches. An
other Olympic champion who came
through was John Anderson, New
York A. c. athlete who won the
Olympic discus throw, and captur-
ed the same event last night with a
mark of 165 feet, 115 inches, only
a little more than four feet short
of the world record.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-01
PACIFIC COAST
LEAGUE GAMES
By UNITED PRESS

Portland, managing 10 win while
Sacramento was losing Tor a
change. today had gained a notch
on the leading Senators in the Pa
cific Coast league. The Beavers are
three games from the top They
defeated Oakland, 8 10 8, in IL IN
nings. while Seattle shut out the
Senators, II TO 0.
Portlands victory also broke its
deadlock with Hollywood Tor sec
ond place. the stars losing TO the
Missions. 2 to 4, and entering into
a tie with Los Angeles for third
position. The Angels beat San
Francisco. 6 to 4. for their fourth
straight victory.
It was the Indians third triumph
over Sacramento in four games. The
Senators were unable to fathom the
screw ball Of Hal Haid VIII permit
ted only four hits. The Indians
pounded Bryan, Saunders and Moo
nan for 20 safeties. The batting as
sault was led by Manager George
Burns who made two homers.
Phebus' pitching was responsible
for the Missions finally chalking up
a victory. He held the Stars TO five
hits. The Reds scored all their runs
in the first inning on four hits.
From then on they were held 10
two safe blow by Campbell ana
Dumoyich.
A sixth inning rally which
brought in three runs Climaxed Los
Angeles victory over the seals.
Dick Ward, Angels moundsman,
started the inning with a single,
scoring Lillard who had gotten a
free ticket TO first base. Singles by
Arnold Statz and McMullen scored
Orv Mohler, who also had walked.
De Maggie, Seals outfielder, hit
safely in his thirty-fourth straight
game.