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STARS, MEN AND ATOMS
Notebook of Science Progress in Field,
Laboratory and Study.
BY THOMAS r. HENRY.

Shortly after the middle of the last
century both Europe and America ex-
perienced vast clouds of flying grass
hoppers which darkened the sun and
aroused superstitious terrors that they
were foreboding of the day Of judg-
ment.
The last such phenomenon was about
$780, Since then grasshopperS have
some great invasions but the insect hosts
have moved along the ground, where it
is easier to combat them with trenches
and poisons. The flyers disappeared
The mystery has just been solved by
Dr.. j. r. Parker, Department of Agri-
culture entomologist. Hopping grass
hoppers are changed into flying grass
hoppers by heat and hunger. Grown at
high temperatures and deprived of sue
culent green food in DR.. Parker's labo-
ratory, grasshoppers in test cages ac-
quired longer wings, became simmer
and took on brighter colors. This is true
particularly of the species which does
the most damage in the prairie and
Rocky Mountain States.
1t is curious provision of nature to
preserve the grasshopper race. When
conditions get so hard that they are
on the verge Of perishing they are sup
piled with wings to carry them to green
pastures few hundred miles away. OF
late years, DR.. Parker says, the Western
grasshoppers have shown tendency to
again enter the flying phase. after a
lapse of more than so years. Extremely
dry weather provided a stimulus almost,
but not quite, strong enough to make
the grasshoppers repeat their complete
transformation. They have been more
brightly colored than their immediate
forebears and their wings have been de-
cidedly longer. There have been some
flights for as great distance as $50
miles.
But, DR.. Parker says, there seems
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which permit such action, 1t would in
crease the dificulties, already many,
which face the new third party from
getting its presidential ticket before the
voters It is the kind of strategy, how
ever, which will not commend itself
highly to many people.
A story comes from Ohio that two
eminent Democrats of that State are
about ready to take of their coats and
go to work for the election of the Repub-
lican nominee for President. They are
said to be former Gov. James Cox and
former Senator Atlee Pomerene. There
is considerable doubt, however, that
Cox, who was the Democratic nominee for
President in 1920, when Franklin D.
Roosevelt was his running mate, will
ever take such q step. Indeed, Cox has
seemingly given evidence of his support
of the Democratic ticket this year.
Pomerene. on the other hand, has made
no bones about admitting that he does
not like the New Deal.
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rifles and boring into their ears and

rifles and boring into their ears and
noses.
"The commander gave the order for
the troops to push on double-quick for
Elizavetopol, but the road was 80
blocked the soldiers became frightened
and, after they wavered few minutes.
a stampede took place. Led by nom
commissioned officer who had espied
village short distance from the road,
the troops dashed across the fields, slip
ping about on the crushed and greasy
bodies as though on ice. The soldiers
were detained prisoners by the insects
for 4s hours, and on the way to Eliza
vetopol found every blade of grass and
green leaf destroyed"
That same year a cross-continental
train was held up for three hours near
Reno, New, by host Of locusts that
covered the rails for three miles.
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Bud get Practice Change

The provision in the District bill leav-
ing to presidential investigation de-
termination of next years lump sum will
radically affect submission of the Dis
trict Commissioners estimates to Con-
gress and might well be taken as the
opportunity for a needed reform in the
handling of the local budget.
Heretofore the practice has been for
the Commissioners to bundle their needs
into the limits of available local revenue,
as estimated by Auditor Donovan, plus
the lump sum. In the past two fiscal
years the Commissioners have recon-
mended to the Budget Bureau a lump
sum in excess of $4,000, ,0O0-representing
the average lump sums of the preceding
ten years. Both times the Budget Bureau
cut the lump sum to the previous years
appropriation, S5,7OO,000. That action
alone threw the Commissioners budget
out of balance. Local needs, requested
as coming within the revenue availability
of an sS,0O000O lump sum, were arbi-
was cut to S5,700000. Under literal in
depreciation of Budget Bureau rules such
needs might never be presented to Con-
gresS, remaining, as a matter of fact,
concealed from the appropriating COM
mittees.
Next Fall the Commissioners will have
to submit a budget predicated on the
amount of local tax revenues to be avail
able. The amount of the lump sum will
not be known until the President makes
his recommendations to the new Con-
gress. 1t would seem that one OF two
methods in budget framing will be pos
sible: Either submit to Congress local
budget of needs, regardless of revenue
availability. or delay the submission OF
any District budget to Congress until the
amount of the lump sum becomes known.
The latter method would, in some re-
spects, be preferable. There is really
little excuse for the exercise by the Bud
get Bureau of its arbitrary control over
the expenditure of local revenue. There
is little to be gained by Budget Bureau
examination of the local budget. BY
submitting directly to Congress local
budget based on revenue availability
the Commissioners would be held direct
ly responsible for local fiscal policy in
stead of sharing that responsibility with
the Budget Bureau, inviting repetition
in the future of "buck-passing" over re-
sponsibility for not properly presenting
certain manifestly desirable and urgent
needs.
Under local budget trimmed to fit
a known revenue availability the choice
of items for maintenance and improve
ment becomes matter of judgment. The
Commissioners are in a better position
to exercise this judgment than are the
subordinate officials of the Budget Bu-
reau to whom is delegated the task. II
the Federal obligation to the District is
to be fixed in advance, and fixed without
relation to the amount of local revenues,
little excuse remains for Budget Bureau
examination of local estimates.
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One would apply to Western Europe,
another to the Danubian Basin. and q
third to the Mediterranean. With con-
clusion Of the last named treaty, the
French feel not only that no one nation
could establish hegemony over the
Mediterranean, but that the Anglo
Italian duel for supremacy there would
automatically end. With lifting of sane
tons, the French confidently expect
Italy to return to full European collabo-
ration"
In the course of this ambitious outline
OF plans to fortify Frances peaceful
relationships, Premier Blum made ges-
lures in the direction of both Germany
and the United States. Expressing q
sincere wish" to find a basis of accord
with the Reich, he declared he does not
doubt Hitler's peace assurances, coming
from a war veteran who for four years
knew the misery of the trenches" But
the Fuehrer is warned that deeds rather
than words are the only test upon which
France can afford to rely; that French
friendship in particular depends upon
Nazi undertaking to respect the ter
ritorial integrity of Russia, Austria and
Frances allies in Central Europe. The
government declaration emphasized
French reliance upon the traditional
sympathy of the American democracy
with European efforts to establish world
peace on enduring foundations.
France now commits herself to con-
crete and practical efforts to organize
chaotic Europe on lines designed to de-
limit the danger of war. But 1t remains
gravely open to question whether amid
the seething caldron of Old World
suspicious and rivalries a workable pro-
gram. under or without League auspices,
lies in the realm of the attainable.
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The address of Merle Thorpe to the
Kiwanis Club demands chance for the
average business man. When big figures
are handled and the sky is the limit
there is not much more chance for an
average business man than there is for
an average, unimaginative astronomer.
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TriuIe Alliance.

Triple Alliance.
The Postmaster General whispered
word
To the chairmen of two great COM
.mittees.
With solemn attention his warnings were
heard
In the farm lands as well as the cities
In politics now from the Old World we
OF a new labor-saving appliance.
In one individual we may discern
A marvellous Triple Alliance.
my ancestors" said Hi Ho, the sage
of Chinatown, uttered words Of wisdom
which have guided my footsteps but did
not provide me with the means OF riding
instead of walking"
Or Was the Name "Smithigin."
There was a man named Finnigan
Who saw fight begin agin.
He had walked out
Beyond a doubt.
And then he walked right in aginl
"When sees picture Of gentleman
maxim loud speech" said Uncle Eben,
81 doesn't pertend to know what he's
talkin' bout, but sho' does admire his
purity toethl"
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A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Motherhood.

singing spirit, rapturous eyes,
Within their depths no wild alarms,
No fear can clutch her in its wise
She holds her baby in her arms.
Prayerful her eyes and full Of dread;
Her mind by panic tossed and whirled.
Sensing strange. perilous paths ahead
Her boy has been claimed by the world.
Quietude, twilight In her eyes,
Her heart at peace, no more afraid
For out where man with mankind vies
The son she reared has made the grade.
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A Fish Story.

bathing beach has been displayed
Where delegates are meeting,
And loveliness is on parade
To give a patriotic greeting.
A woman's wit can't be denied.
Twill simplify contention
To let the mermaid vote decide
The sense of this convention.
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Reckless extravaganza is feared when
bonus money is spent This would put
the high bracketeers in business to the
trouble of paying more income tax to be
expended under Government auspices.
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In discussing the potato crop Secretary
Wallace will scarcely fail to give some
thought to the cold potato AL Smith dis
dained when reminded that he was at
liberty at any time to claim the keys to
the White House ice box.
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When tax burdens weigh too heavily
on posterity some schoolboy is going to
stand up before the elocution teacher
and recite The Prisoner for Debt"
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The confidence expressed by party
managers in Philadelphia may recall
the fact that before the battle the odds
on Joe Louis were 10 to !.
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Watch Your Hat.

whats the idea of the big sign
Watch Your Hat'?" asked Senator
Sorghum.
That's political warning" answered
the barber Ito keep some gentleman who
hasn't a chance from throwing his hat
into the ring"
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AL Smith made enough impression in
the convention hall to cause a number
of delegates to look nervous every time a
messenger boy came in with a telegram.
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Ladies at the convention may have
faith in General Farley, but few of them
manage to wear the look of serenity of
Whistlers Mother postage stamp.
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An effort is reported to liberalize the
administration platform. Some statis-
ticians doubt whether liberality should
go beyond the four billion limit.
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PhiIolOgic,

do you favor the New Deal?" asked
the taxpayer.
"I 20 further than that" answered the
man who was collecting his final relief
installment, I'm in favor of new dole"
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Orders may be sent BY mail or telephone Ma.
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What he had to say was effective and
effectively said.
Plenty of pressure is being exerted to
persuade Gov. Lehman of New York to
be candidate to succeed himself and 10
rescind the announcement he made in
New York several weeks ago that he
would not make the race. New York.
the Democrats admit when they are
talking off the record, is likely to be a
tough State for Roosevelt to carry next
November. They feel that with Lehman
at the head of the State ticket, the
national ticket will be greatly strength.
ened, and probably it would. There has
been talk Of putting resolution through
the National Convention drafting"
Lehman, on the theory that the Gov
ernor would not turn down the demand
of the national party If it came to him
in that way. Such action by National
Convention would be unprecedented
There is another view of draft" reso-
luton. 1t would be taken as indicative
afraid they might not carry the Empire
State.
Despite denials by D. L. Lawrence,
the Democratic State chairman of Penn
sylvania. that he had any such plan in
mind, it is reported that Democrats in
20 out of the States 81 counties have
filed to "pre-empt" the name of the
Union party, in order to prevent the
Lemke-O Brien national third party
ticket from doing business in the State
under the name It has selected. II such
Q co,lrss vass pursued in other States
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I'VE have no children, because
l have always worked to help him
complete a term Of years in the
organization with which he is con-
nected, so that he could receive
certain benefits. And this is what
1 get for holding down a job and
doing the housewOrk as well.
81 threatened to go to his SUI
periOr, but he has begged and
pleaded with me not to do this.
Certainly he has not considered
me. "HEARTBROKEN."
You have asked me to be conf
dental regarding certain things
discussed in your letter, and I
agree. But I can't help but feel
that after working for eight years
to help your husband receive
assured benefits, which neceSSi-
tated your foregoing motherhood,
it's mistake to continue pander-
ing to man who considers only
his own happiness.
Under the circumstances, I
think any sensible woman would
discuss the situation with her hus-
bands boss. You've staked every
thing on his loyalty, and he has
failed you. Why begin life over
again, penniless. because your hus-
band would like a New Deal" in
wives?
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with ground spices. After it begins
to thicken, stir constantly, as it
burns easily. An asbestos mat I'M
der the kettle prevents scorching.
When thick, seal in Sterilized jars.
For cooking purposes cider is at
its best when combined with
meat. Here is a sauce for ham
that you will find delicious.
Raisin Sauce
Pour off all the fat from the
pan in which the ham was baked
except 4 tablespoons. Blend in 2
tablespoons of flour. Stir in 2
cups of cider. Cook three min
utes. Add p cup of cooked
plump raisins and a slice Of
orange.
Serve a gelatine salad with
roast pork or game. The CULVER
ing squares make an attractive
garnish on the serving platter.
Gelatine Salad
l tablespoon of gelatine
2 tablespoons of cold water
pint of cider
Soften gelatine in the cold
water. Heat the cider. Add the
dissolved gelatine and stir until
dissolved. Pour into moldS. If
desired, 2 or 3 whole cloves, and
a piece of stick cinnamon may be
added.
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poor, whether we are socially high
placed or of humble station,
whether we live our lives in COM
fort and leisure or in days of con-
filming, difficult work, we must de-
eide whether we will live our lives
with a gracious spirit or an I'M
gracious one. If we are ungraci-
Gus people, we jerk our lives along
until there is nothing smooth or
graceful about them.
We are niggardly with our
please" when we ask someone,
anyone, to do something for us.
We hoard our Thank you" as if
it we're the most difficult and
costly thing in the world. We
brush by people in life with never
a by-your-leave. We don't stand
aside for others to pass us in
street cars or subWays. We don't
rise to let people pass us to their
seats in theaterS or movies.
We have no other-fellowiSm. We
grump our way along through life,
perverSely thinking that we gain
something for ourselves if we are
discourteous, ungracious or un-
kind to other people. The poison
of such warped thinking testers
inside us, and there can be no re-
lease of charm, grace or attrac-
tiVeneSS of personality.
It's an interesting game to
watch yourself for a week, to see
how many times you can let that
graciouSness come out and how
many times it is your inclination,
not to express it.
People will like you better and
you'll like yourself better if you
graciously say please" and
Thank you" and It beg your
pardon" and all other illuminated
phrases that show you don't live
in world bounded by yourself.
Copyright, 1895. by King Features
Syndicate. 1nc.)
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INDIGNANT MOTHER"

My sympathy with you is not
only professional, but personal.
Not long ago I had a visitation
of youngsters who were allowed
to do exactly as they pleased. not
only in their own home but in the
houses of their victims. After
they had torn down the curtains
and wrecked a piece of furniture,
my family retired from the battle
field, leaving me to deal with the
situation.
I suggested to their mother, as
sweetIy as I could, that the nerves
of the little dears would need a
rest, after such strenuous play,
and I dare say I made lifelong
enemy by calling a cab. The
damage amounted to considerable,
and I paid the bill.
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The neW recipe contest is for
nays of using fall apples. ANY
recipes for using them that you
haze liked are eligible for a
prize. They must be tasty, u1.
usual, and OF general appeal.
The tGUorite for today, chosen
from recipes sent in last WeeE:'
Napoleon Egg
l hard cooked egg.
l ripe firm tomato.
Bread crumbs.
Sugar.
Salt
Pepper.
Hard cook the eggs. One for
each serving. Select firm tomatoes
and scoop out hole in center.
Brush cavity with salt and sugar.
Place in it the peeled hard cooked
egg. Season with salt and pepper.
Top with finely grated bread
crumbs. Place in baking dish in
oven and cook until tomatoes are
done. They can be served on toast
if desired.
Submitted by Mrs. Beulah
Rucker, 724 Silver Spring Ave-,
Silver Spring, Md.
Rules of the contest: Write
on one side OF the paper only
and include your name and ud-
dress under each recipe. "a
many recipes as you t0iSh mag
be entered. Mail them to Miss
Jean Green, The Washington
Times 1917 H st. N. W. before
midnight, October 3.
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TIMES DAILY PATTERN
PATTERN 419O

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HER CHOICE
r Miss Fairfax;

Dear Miss Fairfax:
"When l graduated from high
school this June, it was my inten-
ton to go to college. I studied
hard during July and the first part
of August to pass my entrance
examination. Then a young man
whom l had known for a long time
began to beg me to become en-
gagged to him. And when 1 told
him expected to go to college, he
asked me which I preferred, him
or college.
81 told him I preferred him, but
actually 1 do not. Four of my
best friends are going to college,
and 1 want to go along with them.
I don't want to be married at 18,
and the family make all kinds of
fun of me for considering an en-
gagement with this boy. hate to
hurt his feelings, but really 1 want
to go to college. STUDENT"
AS 1 see it, from your letter,
all of which 1 have not given,
you are not really in love with
this young man, but are con-
sidering giving up a chance Of
going to college rather than
hurt his feelings. You would
have a long engagement in any
case, as he's not in a position
to support you.
The better a girls education
these days, the better her chances
are of making a little money, if
she has to help out with the fam
lily budget after marriage. Bet
ter urge patience on the young
man, and go to college while
the chances are good.
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NOV for fine kit of beauty
~ preparations, which is to be
discontinued, and so those that are
all made up will be sold at small
part of their original cost. The
box is attractive in appearance,
and contains four preparations,
with choice in one cream, so that
you can really have the cream that
best suits your own complexion.
There's a cleansing cream that
will keep your complexion SWeetly
clean, supple and soft. 1t has lubri-
eating oils, so you needn't fear the
drying effects of heat or cold.
There's choice of two face
creams. and you can consult an
expert who will tell you which you
should have. There's a fine skin
tonic, which contracts the pores,
stimulates the circulation, and
brings a lively. clear glow to the
complexion. And there's fine face
powder. Of course you can have
your own color. There's flesh.
Rachel, brunette or peach This
box, usually ST. and enough for
two or three weekends, is now
only Csc.
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Take Scotch this fall-it's q
rouSing way to stimulate a ward
robe. Authentic clan plaids have
been borrowed for cheerful skirts,
short REFERS, and bright mittenS,
while Paris couturlerS have
blended softer colorings in plaids
which retain their Scotch flavor.
For nipping football weather a
Scotch cap, ink blue kidskin spec.
tator pumps and Scotch waistcoat
prove gay advertisements for an
ink blue tweed suit.