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The Washington times., 1936-08-27
G.W.U. AWAITS
ENROLMENT
OF 1000

Some 1000 students. during the
next three weeks, will be occupied
with formalities incident to enter
ing upon or continuing their col
lege careers at the George Wash
ington University.
While the regular registration
period does not open until Sep
tember 10, already the admissions
office is passing upon the creden-
tials of hundreds who will enter
the univerSity's junior college as
freshmen, or who will transfer
with advanced standing into the
senior college or one of the pro
fessional schools from other col
leges and universities. The fresh.
man class Of the medical school.
numbering 10, has been selected
from among the 800 applications
received.
From Every State
Enrolled in the univerSity'S 13
colleges, schools and divisions are
young men and women from every
State in the United States and
from many foreign countries.
They are preparing for a variety
of careers, including government
service, both at home and abroad,
and in Federal, State, and local
public office; medicine, the law,
pharmacy, engineering, research
and teaching, librarianShip, COM
merce and business, and scientific
and artistic pursuits.
Sons and daughters of Wash
ington families constitute a large
portion of the student body.
Forming another large group are
the sons and daughters Of legis-
latorS and Government officials
brought to Washington through
election or appointment to public
office, and of army and navy fam
lilies. Hundreds of more mature
students, employed in Government
departments and in the business
establishments of Washington
take late afternoon classes at the
university, and by extending the
time of study beyond the custom
ary four years, obtain their de-
greeS.
Research Calls Many
After 3 o'clock in the afternoon
and on Saturday morning num-
bers of teachers in service in the
public schools Of Washington and
nearby communities are in attend
ance upon classes. Research tel-
lows working toward the doctorate
include many Government sclen-
lists and specialists whose names
already are known in their re-
spective fields. In the Law School
there is each year group of
Naval officers, assigned by the
United States Navy to secure
legal training at the George
washington University. The uni
verSity's many students from
abroad constitute one of the larg-
est foreign student groups in any
American university.
400 in Faculty
Embracing VIDE 1leld OF
studies through it's so depart
ments of instruction and various
colleges, schools and divisions, and
with it's large and cosmopolitan
student body, the university is an
academic community in character
akin to the great seats of learn
ing which have grown up in all
world capitals. 1t enrollS the
largest student body in any uni
versity in the South Atlantic sec
ton: it's faculty numbers 400.
Alumni to the number of 10000
are scattered throughout the
United States and foreign coun-
tries, many of whom have at
tanned eminence as lawyers, jur-
lists, physicians, teachers. engi-
neers. industrial leaders and pub
lie officials.
VOTE AMERICAN
The Washington times., 1936-08-27

the freshman. These advisers,
usually instructors in freshman
subjects, are each assigned five
students whom they interview in
formally from time to time. 1t is
in this formative freshman period
that their guidance and help is
most needed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-06-01

} lions for making the set shown:
illustrations Of it and Of all
stitches used; material require.
mentS.
Send 10 cents in stamps or coin
(coin preferreO for this pattern
to The Washington Times, Needle.
craft Dept. 80 Eighth Ave-, New
York, N. Y. Write plainly PAT.
TERN NUMBER, your NAME and
ADDRESS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-06-01
Black Sailor

A good choice in hats to wear
with various prints is a sailor Of
black, mediumly rough straw, with
band around the crown and lining
under the brim made Of tie silk
In black with q printed design in
gray, white and red.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-06-01
Wide Brim

Away from the sun by hiding
under a wide brim. A new model,
its wide brim slightly rolled at the
sides, is made of layers Of black
chiffon bordered with picot braid.
It is trimmed with a single huge
poppy Of yellow tulle with a long
green stem.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-06-01

Summary and gay-thiS jaunty
''pilibox" hat chocheted in
guimpe! Let it surprise you with
its easy making, the brim quickly
done in rib and puff stitch, crown
In plain crochet, and dainty
flower trim repeated in q match.
ing boutonniere. A second bunch
of flowers are entirely different
in design than those shown. Pat
tern 1927 contains detailed direc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-06
Apparent Decline
 In City's Totals
 Checked In 1885
St. Mary's Reports Arrival of S52 Infants Water. bury Hospital Greets 7O4, With Boys Outnumbering
 Comparative Figures for Both institutions

year 1895, s52 babies were born. Males outnumbered females, the ratio being 432 to 420. Among the new arrivals were four sets of healthy twins. Waterbury hospital, during its fiscal year which ended October l, reported 704 births, 365 male and 339 female. Hospital au- thorities state that figures for the calendar year maintain about the same balance.
 The statistics are in contrast to figures for the previous year show ing 807 births at St. Mary's and 572 at Waterbury hospital.
 Both hospitals rank high in the opinion of medical authorities, as examples of efficient, modern insti- tutions where the newborn infant receives the best of care and a maximum of attention and where he is given an excellent start on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-06

A noteworthy increase in the number of babies born during the past year as compared with 1884 is disclosed in Q check of the birth records at Waterbury and St. Mary's hospitals. The total number of hos pital births for 1935 was 1556, as compared with 1877 the previous year, an increase of 179.
 The increase in the birth rate at the hospitals will be welcomed as a heartening portent by observers who have been concerned the past few years over Q serious decline which has affected not only Waterbury but the entire state and virtually every other state in the Union, It Is also worthy of note that a large major ity of babies born in the city first see the light of day at one or the other of the two local hospitals.
 At St. Mary's during the calendar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-06
|DIONNE PEBBLES
 | WANTED FOR LUCK
Stones Around Hospital Home Wanted By Child-
 less Couples All Over

Callander, Ont, March ( (U.P)- Pebbles strewn around the tiny hos pital-home of the Dionne quintu- plets are being eagerly sought by childless co1ples from all parts of the world, it is revealed.
 Dr. Allan Dafoe, the chubby country doctor" who brought the tiny babies into the world, has re- ceived hundreds of requests for the stones from chiidless couples as lucky charms.
 Dr. Dafoe said he has been iin- able to i'll the orders because the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-06
Enlarged He0rt
 Of Girl GroSUing

Kansas City, Mo-, March e. Mary Erwin is in the hospital for the sixth time in three years for . heart treatment
 Doetors said her heart was three times the normal sise and still growing. Mary is 10.
 Several ribs were removed Easa year tO make room for the emaargeA organ. She is given treatments through administra- ten of digitalis, which tones up Che heart and slows the beat. She has rallied each time after this treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-06
Local Hospitals Report Birth Increase

pebbles are buried deep under snow, but he may turn pebble searches next spring.
 The idea originated when Q group q Hollywood actors, who came here to make Q picture based on the life of the quints, took bags cE peblsaes back to California for their Childiess friends in the hope that they would bring them luck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-06
FAME HIVES FOR DARING SCOT

Jsneau, Aiaska = (UP) - Charley Mcclellan, knOwn as "Alaska Bar Gcut*y," seil1 retains fame for ono spectacalmr feat. He once swaHn through trecherous Wrangell mar. rows, on the Esalnd passage, with one hand in his pocket, to collect a bet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-06
IOWA HACKS SEED CORN

Dea Afoines- (UP)-Towa farm. CTS. who expect to plant 10,500, 900 acres of cern during tte coming spring, face the most serious seed shortage in the state's history, ac. cording to veteran seed men and farmers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-06
the road to a healthy existence.
 Expert Care

At both institutions extreme care is taken to identify each baby from the moment of birth, special sys- tenn of marking making the possi- bility of error practically nil. Each infant is cared for by its own doc- tor and fed a diet suited to its par ticular needs, recommended after careful study.
 Through years of excellent rec ords with maternity cases, both hospit .I- have earned the trust and good will of the entire community.
 Chalk end crayon drawings are be- ing sold by impoverished London artists for 25 cents each.
The Washington times., 1936-06-23
NAVY FINISHES
: NEWCHARTS

A new set of dead-reckoning and
direction finding computation
tables to enable pilots and naviga-
tors blown from their course, to
find their way more quickly and
with greater accuracy has been
completed by the photographic
office of the Navy Department.
The tables, which have just
been sent to the printers, were
prepared under the direction Of
Capt. Lamar Leahy, head Of the
Photographic office, who spent
more than a year in completing
the calculations. He expects to
distribute the tables before the
end of the summer.
The Washington times., 1936-06-23
Rites Held
For Senator Fletcher

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, June a.
Senator Duncan U. Fletcher
IT, yesterday was .buri e d
here in the city where he began
his long public career which led
to the Craftsmanship of the Sen.
ate'S powerful Committee on Bank.
ing and Currency. Thousands
filed past as the Senator's body
lay in state in the rotunda of
JackSonyille's City Hall
The Washington times., 1936-06-23
THE WASHINGTON TIMES, TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 1886
MERCURY DETECTOR

NEW YORK, June 23.-An elec-
trio nose" about one-fifth as SEN
sitive as the human nose has been
devised at the General Electric
research laboratories for the de-
lection Of minute traces Of mer-
curry vapor.
Chemical detectorS have been
used for this purpose, but the new
one depends upon the selective
absorption of light by mercury
vapor. The air to be observed is
drawn through a device consist
The Washington times., 1936-06-23
DAILY UNITED STATES WEATHER REPORT

} Deficiensy Of precipitation since
June !, 1885, 1.73.
Tide Table
High tide today II a. m. and
11:41 p. m.
Low tide today 5:2s a. m. and
$50 p. m.
High tide tomorrow 11:48 a. m.
and 1901 p. m.
The Sun nd Moon
The sun rises today 4:43 a. m.
ana sets 1887 p. m.
The moon rises today 9:19 a. m.
and sets 1921 p. m.
The Washington times., 1936-06-23

ing of a suitable light source and
an electric eye with peak sensitiv-
ity in the mercury absorption
bands. The mercury particles in
the air shut off this light so effec-
lively that one part Of mercury
vapor in 200,000,000 parts of air
can be detected and caused to
operate an alarm.
The nose can detect odorous
substances if present in one part
in billion. Mercury vapor is
odorleSS and the nose is useless as
a detector of it.
The Washington times., 1936-06-23
90 Licenses Revoked

NEW YORK, June 23.-Within
a week 30 drivers licenses were
revoked in New Jersey by Motor
Vehicle Commissioner Arthur w,
Magee, of which 81 were for in
toxication.
The Washington times., 1936-06-23

Departures from Normal
Accumulated excess Of tempera-
ature :,nce January /, 1885, 100.
Excess of temperature since
June /, 1886, 40.
Accumulated excess of precipi-
tation since January /, 1896, 2.09.
The Washington times., 1936-06-23

District Of Columbia-Showers'
tonight and probably Wednesday
morning; somewh"t warmer Wed
nesday afternoon; moderate to
fresh northeast to north winds.
Maryland - Rain probable to-
night and Wednesday; somewhat
warmer in the interior Wednesday
afternoon.
Virginia-Rain on the coast and
showers in the interior tonight
and possibly Wednesday morning;
warmer wednesday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22

earlier" he whined. "That other fel-
low had no business to take my bed
under that windfall."
This wasn't true, for even though
Buster had slept there last Winter it
no longer belonged to him after he
left it in the Spring. It belonged to
whoever took possession Of 1t and
could hold it. This Is the law Of the
Green Forest. It was now that other
Bears bed quite as much Is ever it
had been Busters, and Buster knew it.
Buster couldn't face the storm, go
he turned his back to it and, whining
and whimpering, shufI1ed along aim
Iessly, Just hoping that he would ind
some place where he could be at least
somewhat sheltered from the storm.
And presently he did. Yes, sir, he did.
He came to q tree that in some storm
Of the past had been uprooted. It
had fallen 30 that the roots, with
earth clinging to them and packed In
between them. had made . sort Of
wall against the storm. There was
good-sized hole or hollow in the
ground where the roots had been torn
out, and in this dry leaves had been
blown until there was quite . deep
bed Of them. Brush partly covered
this hollow.
Buster was glad enough to get be-
hind this protecting wall Of upturned
roots. Indeed. b VA. Rough Brother
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22

lures, the lip curk in, and here will
be found . marginal channel which
Is filled with . material Of shelly na-
ture.
Each shoulder on the whorl of the
thigh-armored triton Is distinctly an
gled and stands out in the fashion
Of q blade. The spiral ridges are
well rounded. separated by . broad
depression which is ridged. The ridges
are q beautiful dark brown and the
lower parts are q reddish tinge. The
varices are prominent rounded folds
Of the ribbed surface, and the knobs
are bright gold.
THE varices at one time served as
models for the gadroon border used
by the silversmiths In the decoration
Of plate"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22
ASSOCIATIONS HOLD
YULE CELEBRATION

The singing of Christmas carols,
lighting of community tree and dis
tribution Of gifts to the children
marked the annual Christmas COM
munity celebration under the auspices
of the Citizens Association of Ia
koma, D. c., and the Manor Park Cit.
liens Association. held last night at
the District playground at Fourth and
Whittier streets.
The gathering, the largest in years,
was called to order by wallace c.
Magathan, president of the Takoma
group, who delivered the address Of
welcome and outlined the program of
the evening. Short addresses were
made by Ernest H. Pullman, president
of the Manor Park organization, and
Arthur H. Kriemelmeyer. director of
the Whittier Street Playground, who
arranged the program, assisted by
Mrs. Lou Raines of the Takoma Play
ground.
Children's groups presented distinc-
tive numbers on the program.
Pullman pulled the switch that IL
Illuminated the 50-foot Christmas tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22

There is . very tough skin, covered
with hairs or bristles, which pro-
tects the outside Of the shell In most
Of The species. AZ the animal ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22
Bedtime Stories
To Bed at Last

North Wind couldn't get at him there.
He drew long breath Of relief and
shook himself to get the snow out Of
his coat.
"I'n just stay here until this storm
Is over" said Buster, talking to him.
self. Then I'll look around for q
place to spend the Winter. I'm glad
there are some leaves here"
He raked away the upper leaves,
which we're covered lightly with snow.
Then he crawled in under the brush
and, reaching out, raked in more
leaves. He raked in all he could. He
turned and twisted about until he
was comfortable. Then he heaved .
deep sigh.
1T certainly is good to be out Of
that storm. I hope 1t won't last long.
I've got to get a place to sleep and
can waste no more time about 1t.
With this snow there won't be q thing
can find to eat. Oh, hum, I believe
I am sleepy" Buster yawned. He
yawned again. This place could be
worse" said he drowsily. Eyes, sir. it
could be q lot worse. L" He
yawned again, closed his eyes, opened
them to yawn once more and then
forgot where he was, forgot the
storm, forgot all his troubles. Buster
Bear was asleep.
Little by little the snow sifted In
behind those upturned roots. It filled
Busters footprints until there was no
trace Of them. It sifted in under the
brush and whitened Busters coat. By
and by rough Brother North Wind
stopped blowing and the snow fell
straight down. It filled the hollow
behind the upturned roots. It piled
blanket over the brush under which
Buster was asleep. It heaped up and
filled, and 1t blocked the place where
Buster had crawled under.
When at last the snow stopped fall.
ing and the storm was over you might
have walked past that fallen tree with
the upturned roots and never even
suspected that Buster Bear was any.
where near. However, he was there.
He was abed for the Winter at last,
but he didn't know it. And no one
else knew 1t.
Copyright. 1867
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22

Day, w. I. Cleveland, r. e. Plymale
and Jesse G. Suter.
A committee headed by Buchanan
was named to study present plans
for the proposed Jefferson Memorial.
The other members Of the group are
George O. Shinn, A. r. Z. Scheer and
Hugh G. Bickford.
President Thomas z. Lodge also ap-
pointed q nominating committee to
select the names Of candidates for
election Of officers at the next meet
ing. The committee members are
Monroe H. Stockett. Mrs. Elizabeth T.
Sullivan, Stephen James and Day.
The group voted to cooperate with
the chairman Of the Roosevelt In.
augural Committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22

genus and II bears his name.
Some Of the species have world wide.
distribution. This fact is possible. be-
cause the younger generation are great
travellers and free swimmers. When
they reach adulthood, they become
staid folks that remain In one place.
The shells Of the tritons are very
heavy and substantial. The shell OF
this member Of the clan Is oblong or
ovate, and there are, as you can see,
very prominent elevated ribs and
crossed varices. The spirit Is high.
The outer lip Is thick and scalloped.
sometimes toothed within. The canal
Is short. sometimes long and turned
up. It Is believed that the very crude
way in which the whorls have been
convoluted indicates that the creature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22

This triton Is found In the West
Indies and reaches q length Of to Z
inches. They are used as trlimpets
and when blown through the sound
Is q loud bray that has q far-reach.
ing power. Some species are used
for dainty tea kettles and can even
be used over hot flames.
(Copyrfght. 1850
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22
BY THORNTON W. BURGESS.

ox 1nOnN 1ON W. 0OhUkSSs
Who slumbers long and slumbers deep
Will md his troubles lost in sleep.
Buster Bear.
~ Ulster BEAR, great, big Buster
- Bear, was whimpering and
whining. Yes, sir, he was
- whimpering and whining.
Fine snow was being whirled and
driven through the Green Forest by
rough Brother North Wind. The icy
particles stung his face. They blinded
him. It was a great storm and Bus
ter was out in it, with no place to 60,
all because he had kept putting of
finding place in which to 60 to bed
for the Winter. He had thought that
when he got ready he could crawl in
under certain great windfall He
had just tried it, only to find that
another Bear was there before him.
The storm confused him. He didn't
know which way to turn. So he
whimpered and whined as he sought
some place where he could find shell
ter. II wish I had gone to bed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22
Natures Children
Thigh Armor Triton
(Cymatium femOrale.

shell homes would read as exciting Is
many stories we have read. But we
gaze at the empty home. not its ex-
quisite color. and pass on.
In this genus there are $50 species.
Some Of them reach . length Of 10
inches and are said to be among the
largest Of gasteropod mullusks." Tryon
made long and careful study Of this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22
Cripple Herds Sheep.

Thomas Morgan, who lost the use
Of his legs when years old. has Just
completed at Treherbert, Wales, his
sixtieth year Of herding sheep, cover.
ing nearly 20 miles Of hill country
daily and often tending 1000 sheep.
all his work being done on horseback
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22
By LILLIAN COX ATHEY.

EA shells always hold q fascina-
- ton for those who love beauty
Of color, form and sound Of the
- sea. So often one will see dis
played in q window, where fish are
sold either alive or cooked. o fine
collection Of shells. The life story Of
many Of the occupants Of the beauty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22
Brain Twizzlers
BY PROF. ]. d. FLINT.

BY PROF. J. d. FLINT.
THE instructor of modern novel
writing at County College was
reading over some of the work Of his
young proteges. After reading six or
seven contributions he came to one
which Immediately interested him. He
could be heard muttering to himself
and the general impression he gave
was one Of condemning ambitious
young writers who tried to write in
the abstract or in q so-called ultra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22

inhabiting the shell, though 1t was
blessed with sumcient poWer Of caleb
flcation, was to lazy to make much
effort, and that the growth was slow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-22

modern style, which ignored many
conventional means of making the
reading clear. The last straw was the
closing sentence Of the contribution
which he was reading. It read. THAT
that is is that that is not Is not Is not
that It,"
Can you insert punctuation that
would have helped the instructor
out?
Yesterdays Answer.
The tradesmen's names are Brown
the baker, Smith the butcher, Jones
the grocer, Cook the milkman and
Green the coal man.
(CopyYight. 1850