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The Washington times., 1935-03-09

You remember how it goes. How
. boy in South Africa, perceiving
no chance to get ahead in the
gravel pits and kopjes of his ma
tive land, started out to seek his
fortune. How he wandered here
and there over the face of the
earth. How fortune eluded him,
aS fortune does.
And how, broken in spirit, he
dragged himself back to his home
soil. Back to the barren land at
the edge of the World-there to
find acres of diamonds, the Kim.
berley mines, in his own back
yard.
Proud of Record
It isn't that the chief has wan
dered. AS a matter of fact, he
hasn't. That's just the point. He
Is the boy who stayed at home.
Forty-three years in the depart
ment on February 8 last, in all
grades from private to chief en-
gineer, and living in the same
block, across the street from No.
10, more than half of that time.
TWenty-six years in the same
house.
There is nothing dramatic
about the chief. It shocks you a
little to learn that the chief Is
Just an old-time firefighter, a
little tired, who spends more time
begging for apparatus from con-
gressional committees than carry
ing children from burning build
ingS.
Always Ready
But don't think that he doesn't
run to fires. Night or day, no
matter where, two alarms bring
him to the scene. He still thinks
that two heads are better than
one, and maybe he can help if
the younger crews get stuck.
That brings up another ques-
ton. The younger crop of fire
fighters. The schoolboys, who
can pass examinations. The chief
couldn't pass one if he had to,
now. He will tell you that. But
he has jumped As feet-which is
as far as his men have to jump
in their training school-into a
10-foot net. A pretty small target
to hit, and broken bones if you
miss. But the chief doesn't ask
his men to do anything he
wouldn't do himself. That has
always been his policy. He knows
what 1t is to be burned.
Once all of his hair was burned
off trying to get into a room in
an attic where he thought there
was q helpless woman. His men
know that he knows. They will go
through, too. The younger ones,
he will tell you, are as brave as
the older men. They haven't
learned what risks it isn't safe
to take.
Budget Woes
Il isn't men the chief needs.
It's apparatus. Congress spends
money on public buildings, but
not much on trucks and hose lines
to protect them. The chief asked
last time for two new aerial
trucks (you call them hook-and-
ladders,) two pumping engines
and four hose wagons. Before
putting in his estimate, he took
the auditor of the District out
to show him some of the equip
ment. The auditor agreed that
the estimate was modest. So did
the Commissioners.
Still, they thought he could
get along without the trucks.
Then the budget bureau knocked
off a pumping engine and hose
wagon. Next the House Appro.
priationS Committee dropped two
hose wagons. AS the bill reached
the Senate, the department may
possibly get one engine and one
hose wagon-two pieces Of equip
ment instead Of eight. If it's
lucky.
Well, the chief is SO. He will te
"a on July 81. He won't have to
bother with Congress much longer.
Antiquated
Only two Of Washington'O II
aerial trucks are Of the latest type.
The Washington times., 1935-03-09
Best
Sellers
FICTION

FICTION
Memory of Love-" by
Bessie Breuer, Simon &
Schuster.
Come and Get It," by
Edna Ferber, Doubleday.
Heavens My Destina-
tion," by Thornton Viii.
der, Harpers.
"Good-by, Mr.. Chips"
by James Hilton, Little,
Brown.
Lost Horizon" by
James Hilton, Morrow.
Forty Days of Musa
Dagh," by Franz Werfel,
Viking.
NONFICTION
Initiation Ahead" by
Kiplinger and Shelton,
Simon & Schuster.
Mature of the Capt.
talist Crisis by John
strachey, Covici Friede.
State in Theory and
Practice, " by Harold J.
Laski, Viking.
"R. E. Lee-Vols. III
and w." by Douglas s.
Freeman, scribner.
"ships,' by Hendrix
w. Van Loon, Simon &
Schuster.
The Washington times., 1935-03-09

'Ingham wanted to tell US about
all the time.
He has a pet theory that a
park bench is the best place for
a personal perspective, and he
may be right. He himself has
been bounced out of every job he
ever had, and he thinks he ought
to know. His hero, at any rate.
knows enough to turn to manual
labor when the white collar Job
fails, and we leave him to New
Haven and his window seat a
wiser though Wearier man.
young Gentlemen Rise" a
modern noUel By TrGUiS Inghdna.
Farrar and RinehGrt.
Servant Problem
The new edition of "Salah and
His American" appears all
wrapped in crackly cellophane
by way of protecting it's hand.
some striped cover. This is LIE.
land Halls personal account of
the Moroccan servant problem.
Requiring a servant, he hires
Salah, a runaway slave, only to
discover that the 1owly imperturb.
able one has chosen Mr.. Hall as
master.
Evening star., 1935-06-16

from the 1 per cent gross receipt tax
and $42,583.es from the l per cent
automobile titling tax. An additional
$12,716.74 has been received from the
automobile tax during June.
The amount collected for May ex-
ceeds by $47,o1718 the relief quota for
the month, on the basis of $500. 900
annually. The excess of the tax above
the relief needs remains in the treas
ury for old-age pensions.
Gross receipts taxes for MAJ show
an increase over payments for April.
During May the 19.200 returns pro-
duced S296O99.86 compared to the
$257,191.29 received in April from
1926 returns. This is the closest
comparable check available on the
books. The automobile titling tax for
Evening star., 1935-06-16
DIVORCE REPORT DENIED

LONDON, June IS [F,.-Mrs. J.
Wendell of New York, mother of the
Countess of Carnarvon, yesterday de-
MED report (not carried by the Asso-
ciated Press) that her daughter is
seeking q divorce.
The countess is in a London nllrs-
ing home, following nervous break
down. The earl was attending race
meetings, but the report was denied
by his butler.
Evening star., 1935-06-16
Ten Rotarians at Session.

Ten members of the Washington
Rotary Club, including DR.. Chester
D. Swope. president. are attending the
Rotary International Convention In
Mexico City this week
The other delegates are Mrs. Swope,
DR.. and Mrs. Harrison Howe, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Harris. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hulse, DR.. Thomas v. Sidwell
and Mr.. James Sharp.
Evening star., 1935-06-16

lecturer says in the article. published
yesterday:
For that reason 1t may be said, ]
believe, that his historic position as a
radical innoyator has been greatly
linderestimated and that Mr.. Roose-
velt's pioneering has been greatly ex-
aggerated."
Evening star., 1935-06-16

counsellors, swimming instructors and
athletic directors.
A weekly program Of athletics.
physical development and aquatic
sports has been arranged, with Officer
II. Callahan of the Washington Police
Department as special speaker on
these subjects.
Evening star., 1935-06-16
Landon School to Open Camp.

A Summer day camp for boys be-
tween the ages Of 8 and IL years viii
be opened on ti,1 grounds of the Ian
don School In Edgemoor, Nd, July 9,
under direction Of George H. Black
well, science master at the school, II
was announced today. The camp WI
remain open until August "a.
Evening star., 1935-06-16
CAMP FOR CATHOLIC
BOYS SOON TO OPEN
Camp Nanjemoy, on Potomac
Near Maryland Point, Opens
Next Sunday.

Camp Nanjemoy, caup for Catho-
lie boys from z to II, opens next Sun
day. It Is located ON the Potomac
River near Maryland Point.
The camp is conducted by the
viatorian Brothers and is under
direction of Rev. T. L. Sullivan, G. 8.
". The brothers will act as camp
Evening star., 1935-06-16
DRY LEADER CHOSEN /
Christgau Associate General su-
perintendent of League.

The Anti-Saloon League Of Ameries
yesterday elected o. G.. Christgau as
the first of its associate general super
intendents to have charge Of a ma
tional district.
The new general superintendent win
have charge of the States Of Wash
ington, Oregon, Idaho. Montana,
Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota
and Minnesota, where he will work in
cooperation with the State super
intendents. Five other associate gen.
eral superintendents are to be named.
Christgaus headquarters will be at
Austin, MINI.
Evening star., 1935-06-16
RECEIPTS EXCEED
QUOTA FOR RELIEF
$3S8, ,6S3.S5 Tabulated in May
Payments, With Is, 200 Re-
failers RennrtinD.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS, June 15.-Returns
from the State gross receipt and ali"
tomobile titling taxes for May ex-
ceeded the monthly quota of S29l,-
66667 needed for relief purposes today
with 19,200 retailers reported.
The clerks have tabulated a total
Of $33S ,693.85 in May payments. or
this amount $296,099. SO was received
Evening star., 1935-06-16

May was heavier than in April, when 1t
brought in $31 ,S50,42.
Many tax payments are still OUT
standing for April and others remain
to be tabulated for May.
Evening star., 1935-06-16
NEW DEAL PRINCIPLES
CREDITED TO HOOVER
Walter Lippman, in Article, Says
Former President Was First to
Embrace Recovery Program.

By the Associated Press.
NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, June 15.--
Walter Lippman asserts in an article
in the Yale Review that Herbert Hoo
yer, rather than President Roosevelt,
was the first to embrace the principles
underlying the recovery program.
Crediting Mr.. Hoover with initiat-
ing a policy unprecedented in Ameri-
can history, the political writer and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22

err" They admit however. when
her outside work and home duties
combined overtax her strength the
doubled urden may cause increased
nervous strain and irritability.
3. Not as a rule but they some
times do. One difficulty Is to de-
fine a true child prodigy. Intelli-
gence tests measure chiefly only
abstract intelligence-ability to do
problems In arithmetic, think In
abstract terms. answer puzziing
questions quickly, use big words
and many OF them, etc., etc. I'm
fortunately child may rank high
In these abilities but be nervous.
unstable. lack In common sense,
self-controi, persistence. get-aiong-
ableness with other people. ETC.,
and these are sential to great life
success. A brilliant child, however,
II less likely than average children
20 have these defects. With sound
personality traits child prodieiea
usually prod" In later life and
become our leaders.
kccpgrikht 5ehn p. Dllls Gel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22

in front to form deep points.
There is an extravagant use OF
buttons, large ones, running down
the front or back of the dress from
the neck to way below the waist.
Garden party and dinner gowns
are more ornate. They are usually
fashioned of organdy, mousseline
or chiffon, with pulled sleeves,
large bows, circular insertions and
wide, full skirts, frequently edged
in founces or ruffles.. There is an
extravagant use of flowers as
trimming. Evening clothes, too,
have departed from the tailored
lines which are popular in win
ter. They have taken on more
frills, more flowers, wide sashes
and other youthful features.
They are usually in pastel
They are usually in pastel shades
of some fi1my. frothy material, or
in white with a bright sash and
bright flowers trimming the neck
or corsage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22

I. Anything that increases the
mere numbers of a group of peo-
pie without special selection is al
most certain to decrease their av-
erage intelligence. For this rea-
ron alone movie audiences prob
ably average lower in intelligence
than theater audiences. In addition
Il costs far more to attend the
fheafer and many studies indi-
cate that people who can afford
such things on the average slight
81 higher intelligence. Also many
theater plots appeal chiefly to In
1elIectual people, many OF whom
have little money but are willing 10
save for this mental enjoyment.
3. Two OF our ablest students
81 marriage Pr0fs. VIM. y. OR-
burn ana u. X. Groves. agree that
Il decroa9cs the tendency. They
za4. In their american Marriage"
'=#1fk - apt 10 teach woman
tHeH 10 let the little things Of life
<4}i Into thnir proper places. Be-
cause Of the decrease N her ten
<l44. fnt home QtfnQ9Nhef4 q s4i.s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
NEVER MIND THE TEMPERA.

NEVER MIND THE TEMPERA.
TURE
Formerly, says an excellent
pamphlet on "Air and Sunshine"
which National tuberculosis as
ISOLATION, SO w. 50th st., New
York city, will send to any one
who provides cents to cover post
age, pneumonia patients were
kept on a porch or in an open
room in the coolest weather. It
is quite generally agreed now that
there is no virtue in mere GOODNESS
of air. Even in the treatment of
tuberculosis, the tendency now is
not to subject patients to extreme
ly cold temperature (though it APP
parently does them no harm) but
to keep them cool and comfort
able"
This, 1t seems to me, swings back
too far. The sound idea which the
tuberculosis association evidently
wishes to impress on the lay read
err Is that good pure fresh air may
be had without enduring discom-
fort.
It is like taking a bath. If you
enjoy the feeling of cold water on
your skin it is not only healthful
but beneficial for you, to take baths
whether you need them or not.
But I don't like the feel of water.
hot or cold, especially cold, on my
nice warm skin and eschew the
wet wash except at rare intervals.
I venture to say that I am as
clean, as sanitary, as healthy and
as happy as any Of you birds who
battle every Saturday night or even
every night.
The "Air and Sunshine" pam
phlet gives some timely advice and
cautions about air bathing and
sun bathing, which ought to save
lot of amateurs painful and seri-
Gus burns from overriding the
business of exposure to sunlight.
individuals unaccustomed to ex-
posure should adhere strictly to a
graduated schedule when the OPP
portunity comes to get coat of
tan in two weeks. Fifteen minutes
is about the limit of exposure to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22

When they reached the Inn and
debarked from the roadster, 10
thought that Mrs. Fragonet glanced
at her and Ell actor rather sus-
piciously-as if she hadn't trusted
them together. But 10 tossed this
from her mind as imagination, ex-
cused herself from the trio and
went to her room.
Fragonet, she decided, was an
admirable young man, and deserv-
ing of all the success he had at
tanned. She had thought he would
be arrogant and blown with ego;
but, surprisingly, he was-well, he
was something a great deal like
Bret Paul. A handsome Bret Paul
who was careful about his dress.
10 had dinner in her room, then
read for an hour or so before
beginning leisurely preparations
for the dance that evening. She
was not quite certain as to what
her duties would be at the dance.
She had half-expected that Marsh
would escort her, or at least ad-
wise her, for this was the first for
NAL function at the In since her
arrival. But he had said nothing
further about it since the morning
he had told her he planned the
affair for Friday night, and had
ordered down an orchestra.
AS she was laying out the new
beige lace she had bought at Lyt-
seems the telephone rang and she
heard the voice of Todd Barston.
II wondered If you'd let me take
you to the dance tonight" he said
gaily. 1.-THE truth is, I'd, much
rather stag dance - but I know
I'll never have a chance to dance
with you unless you're very much
with me-"
For moment 10 was nonplussed
She was not at all certain whether
she should accept such an invita-
ton from one of Marsh's guests
and there was still the possibility
that Marsh expected her to be free.
well, you see, Mr.. Barston-"
II would have asked you much
sooner" Barston broke in. but ]
had an idea our young owner was
taking you. I just learned mo-
ment ago he's dining with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22

Montgomerys in their cottage and
they'll all be over later. So I
grabbed the telephone and my
courage-and here I am"
JOS heart skipped a beat, and
she couldn't have honestly told her
self why. But in a flash she pic
tured Marsh and Babs Montgomery
dancing together, and Babs smirk-
ing beside his shoulder.
What was going to say, Mr..
Barston, is that may have some
things to look after, and"
"Oh. I won't mind that. I'll Just
hang about until you get through
pouring coffee or waxing the floor,
or whatever it is you have to do"
10 laughed in spite Of herself.
"All right, then. Knock on my
door about nine."
His knock came very promptly
at nine, and when 10 stepped into
the hall the aviator's gaze swept
her up and down approximately.
You're lovely. 10 Darien. You
He stopped suddenly, looking
beyond her with a sudden, embar-
raised expression. 10 turned to see
Mrs. Marsh coming quietly down
the hallway.
Good evening, Mrs. Marsh" 10
said. "Are you going to watch tho
dancing to-night?"
For moment Mrs. Marsh did
not reply. She glanced at the door
which 10 had not yet closed, and
then at Todd Barston. Then, very
deliberately, she said, II hardly
care for modern dance music, Miss
Darien. Thank you. and good
night. Good night. Mr.. Barston."
When she had disappeared up
the stairway to the Marsh apart
ment, Barston let out a long low
whistle. THAT old gal certainly
disturbs me. She looked at us as
If she thought we might have been
picking the embroidering out of
the towels"
JOS face was flaming. "obvi-
ously she thinks you were In my
ROOM"
well. good Lord, even If had
been, I don't see"
| She forced a laugh. 1--WE mustn't
let the evening be spoiled. Mrs.
MARSH really doesn't mean any
thing"
The band was already playing
when they reached the Inns huge
ballroom-and 1t was hand which
set JOS blood tingling and her foot
tapping. The Fragonet's had come
down early, and were dancing to-
4 gether, the only couple SO far on
the floor.
/ Lets not have such music &c
to waste" Barston said, ana JIG
drifted away in his arms. Across
the hoor. towering above his wife's
red head. Peter Fragonet nodded
and smiled; and 10 knew from his
glance that Barston had been right
and she was lovely In the beige
lace.
Soon other couples dropped In
some who had come to Crest Lake
Tor the dance and the weekend, Jc
guessed. She knew none OF them,
and felt suddenly strange and
alone. Resentment welled up in.
side her at the thought that Marsh
after being so solicitosu all week.
had left her to shift for herself
And yet" sch told herself. eve
no right to feel that way. What /
hev' here is a Job. I mustn't for
get that" Nevertheless she was
extremely glad Todd Barston had
called her.
A. the music stopped the Frago-
nets Joined Barston and 10. At the
next song 10 danced with the movie
actor. She could not help smiling
u - tbs thou9ht e what xahAs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
HHY!0UR''
CHILDREN


Mother, may I have a dime for
some lemons, and some sugar? Me
and Pete are going to have a stand
down beside the gasoline station"
"A dime? And what are you go
ing to charge glass?"
1.-TWO cents"
"And ice?"
Billy looked sideways. "Well,
said we only had cubes and they
melt too fast, so Pete said he could
get a great big chunk"
Peters mother can't afford to
give him ice. doubt whether she
has any at all. Where is he going
to get it?"
'Well-he said he'd get it all
right"
"well-he said he'd get it all
right"
when the ice-man's back is
turned, I guess. But we'll count
up this business affair of yours,
son. Ten cents will buy three lem
ons. 1t will take about five cents
for sugar. That will only make
enough good lemonade for half a
dozen people. You will lose money
even at two cents glass. And all
your work for nothing"
Lemon Skim Game
ooh, We can make great big
kettleful. You just put in lots of
water. Can I have your big kettle
and dipper? And some of your
empty jelly glasses?"'
you won't have any taste to
your lemonade that way, dear.
Your customers will feel cheated.
And the next time they drive up
to get gasoline they'll pass you by.
That is not the way to build a good
business"
pete says his mother has some
demonstrating stuff in a bottle in
the kitchen. He says we'll put some
in and that will make it taste right.
Then we let some slices of real
lemon float on the top. oh, forgot.
He says his mother hasn't any
she's all out, but maybe you'd give
us some"
Lemon extract for fiavoring, he
means. That is expensive, Billy.
You could use real lemons quite
as well. But look here, it looks to
me as though Pete-say, is he GO
ing to get half the profits? Half of
what you take in?"
Sue. It's his stand, too" de-
clared Billy staunchly. 1--WE want
to make enough to go to a movie
every single night. Were going to-
night, anyway"
Elementary Economics
II like your spirit very musch, -
said moth. "I think it's great for
boys to earn. But If start you off
right it would cost me about fifty
cents. That is what you call Dor
rowed capital. You can't spent your
profits each day, however. You
have to keep enough to pay me
back, and save teh rest to buy more
materials for tomorrow"
ooh, we're not going into bust
mess. We just want to have some
fun
II see. Well-since it's my party
anyway, here's fifty cents. But use
your head, son. Don't let Pete work
you, or let him make you do any,
thing that isn't square and honest.
I'd like to see what a business man
you can be. I'll be book-keeper.
And sampler. Your lemonade has
to be good. Remember. There is no
magic in success. Just sense and
hard work."
There is excellent training in the
lemonade-stand or any venture of
the kind. Billy's mother was wise
in showing him the first principles
Of good business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
1854

With hrwa type costumes very modish for mury small
sister and brother have taken up the idea toe.
And how they In white pique with nautical blue accents
In buttons.
Lilac and white checked ggham with plain lilac gngham collar
and pockets another choice Use the plain gngham Tor
brothers shorts
Style No 1854 designed for sizes and 10 Size
requires 2H yards Of 3neh material for girls Dress yards OF
ss-inch material for boys suit fAst
Send FIFTEEN CENTS qsc (scIn Preferred es PATTERN
Write plainly YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUM-
BER BE SURE TO STATE SIZE YOU WISH
Simmer Fashion Book Costs TEN CENTS Send Cor Your
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CENTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22
GLORlFYlNG
yByAEcisHsrtl


The woman who wants to lose
a few pounds should pick the sum-
mer months as time to begin.
Your body actually needs less
nourishment during hot weather,
and since bulky foods that keep
you from getting hungry and at
the same time are not fattening
are easily available, you have less
trouble figuring out q diet.
Remember to drink eight glass
es of water day. These should
be taken between meals-never
with them. Unless your doctor
gives advice to the contrary, fresh
fruit and coffee ought to be an adj
equate breakfast. For lunch, or
der green salad or a vegetable
fresh or stewed fruit or an ice in
stead OF rich pastry. If you get
hungry in the middle Of the at
ternoon, eat a slice Of melon or
some fruit.
Your dinner menu must depend
largely on what you had for lunch.
II the vegetables were hot, you
can have cold salad, and slice
or two of lean meat, followed by
more fruit and a glass Of milk.
II the luncheon was cold, pick
something hot for dinner. Every
one needs at least one hot dish
a day, but this doesn't have to be
fattening. If you must eat again
before you go to bed, liimt your
midnight snack to melon, aonther
green salad with a minimum Of
dressing or one b1ass of milk.
Don't forget to take little
active exercise every day. By
active, mean the type Of exer-
else that makes you perspire.
Give up rich sweets and fatten-
ing pastry, cut down on starches
and fat foods. Furthermore,
make up your mind that, come
what may, you're going to be
much simmer and lot more
supple when it comes time to buy
fall dresSes VI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-22

Davis would say If she could see
10 now, held in arms which had
crushed all the beautiful figures
Tubby so envied on the screen. The
1.-the, slender figures of the Craw-
fords and the Harlows and the Col
berts. Only-it was queer but true
only she would rather have seen
Tubbys familiar, cherubic face at
that moment than be dancing with
Peter Fragonet!
(To Be Continued)