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Evening star., 1937-01-03
SPRING IS ETERNAL
IN LOVELY CARACAS
Beautiful Panoramas Of Venezuela
Presented by Mountain
location.

LA 0UAYRA, VenezuelG: January
2.-This city, the port for Caracas, Is
only eight miles away from the vene-
ztelan capital, rs the crow flies. but
the distance by railroad or motor
highway up the steep mountains is
% miles, the route unfolding one Of
the worlds most beautiful panoramas.
The winding ways continue to an alti-
tude Of 5000 feet before beginning the
slight descent into the plain upon
which the mountain capital Is built.
Looking over present-day Caracas
from the mountain slopes is Q
delightful experience. The red-tile
roofs, the many-colored houses, in
terspersed among the trees and lesser
foliage. are particularly attractive.
Venezuela's outstanding soldier Il
immortalized In the splendid Plaza
Bolivar. in the center Of Caracas. the
most popular spot in the entire coun-
try. The square is dominated by .
noteworthy statue Of the general.
The altitude Of Caracas, 5000 feet
above the level Of the sea, gives it .
temperature Of permanent Spring.
time, making it extremely popular
with the Winter visitor from the
north. The city is surrounded by q
Gordon of blue-green mountains, their
slopes covered with sugar cane plan
tations and coffee groves. The River
Guaire courses through the center of
the town. adding a magic touch Of
charm to the nat city lying in q circle
OF mountain tops.
Evening star., 1937-01-03
New MOSQUES Rising.

PIRAEUS. January 2.-Visitors to
Turkey have treat in store for them.
Perhaps the city that has thrilled
travellers in the past with its charm
and strange lure will find in New
Istanbul, another delight in the new
mosques that are being erected. After
many years the Istanbul Turks are
building three magnificent mosques.
with one already finished. These build
ings are put up by the Evkaf admin
istration of pious foundations). now a
department of state. simultaneously.
this administration has begun to repair
various existing mosques, most of
which are of historic character.
Evening star., 1937-01-03
Vienna Plans Fete
For ssBlue Danube"
And Johann Strauss

VIENNA, January 2.-Start-
ing February 13, the day on
which Strauss gave the first per-
formance Of 1t, Vienna will hold
q great celebration commemorat.
ing the seventieth anniversary of
1.-THE Blue Danube Waltz" and
honoring its composer, Johann
Strauss, known the world over
as "the waltz king" The Johann
Strauss Society here Is planning
a three-day festival to celebrate
the event, with q Strauss con-
cert, q serenade, q ball and q
torchlight procession, and
throughout the year the mu-
sician and his famous waltz will
be singled out for honor wher-
ever light music is played in
Austria.
Evening star., 1937-01-03
The Travellers Notebook
Adyent of Snow Train Season Delayed, but Probably
Not for Long, by Mild Weather. Sunday
and Weekend Tours Scheduled.

leaving Washington at 5 pm. and
arriving back on Sunday at 10 pm.
The special rate includes round-trip
coach tickets and other ordinary ex-
penses, such as meals on the train
and at Meyersdale, hotel lodging and
several special features.
MO ONE need join a club to take
advantage Of the snow train
rates. Individual qualifications are
q hankering to frolic in the snow, or,
rather. just above it on thin. slippery
and up-nosed planks, a sled or a to-
boggan. Or one may take the train
trip solely for the scenery 1t affords.
The route parallels the Potomac
River for 100 miles. spans quiet rivers,
hustles through the valleys and climbs
steadily into the mountains. Historic
Harpers Ferry. at the junction OF
three States, lies on the route.
THE Ski Club Of Washington has
issued for the novice q simple
list Of suggestions to make his out
ing comfortable and happy. Dressing
for warmth is stressed, with this in
junction in capital letters: DON'T
LET COLD HANDS SPOIL YOUR
DAY. So two pairs Of gloves are rec
commended. fingered wool gloves un-
derneath and waterproof canvas or
leather mittens. Clothing should be
warm but light, roomy enough for
freedom Of action. Hard-flnish fab
RIGS are recommended. as they do not
allow snow to cling and melt. Dis
comfort of snow climbing into ones
clothes is further avoided by jackets
that At snugly at the waist and the
wrists. Two pairs Of socks should be
worn and If the. weather Is severe
three pairs will be none too many.
For purchasing skis. length is de-
termined by the heights of the wearer.
Measuring Is done by standing the
ski upright. It should not be more
than to the base Of the thumb Hick-
ory, maple or ash skis are suitable for
the beginner. inexpensive poles will
prove satisfactory, provided they come
to about the arm pit. Ski boots are
advised. the kind with heavy soles,
grooved heels and hard square toes,
which fit the ski harness.
Evening star., 1937-01-03
RECREATION FOREST
/ IS GIVEN NEW NAME
Santa Barbara Preserve Becomes
Known a. Los Padres Ma
tional Forest.

The name Of the Santa Barbara Ma
tional Forest In California has beer
changed to Los Padres National For.
est, largely because, Of confusion oi
the, forest with the county and the
city Of the same name.
Los Padres is the largest national
forest in California. Itcontains nearly
1000 900 acres, mostly rugged noun
tain land. ranging from 500 to nearly
5000 feet elevation.
Many Of the historic towns and
ranches Of the early California are In
the vicinity of the forest, which lie.
chiefly in Ventura, Santa Barbara
San Luis Obispo and Monterey Coun.
ties. with small areas in Los Angeles
and Kern Counties.
The cities and the fertile valleys are
connected by excellent highways. The
Forest Service also maintains hun.
.dreds Of miles Of roads and trail,
much used to reach recreationa
grounds and has developed many
picnic and camp grounds. Its natural
advantages. its scenic values, its de-
velopment and accessibility have made
the old Santa Barbara Forest one OF
the best-known recreational areas In
the West.
Evening star., 1937-01-03
BRIGHT COSTUMES DOT
AUSTRIAN SNOW RESORTS
Women's Ski Clothes Enlivened
by Colors of Purple and Blue,
With Tall Dahlia-red Caps.

VIENNA, January 2.-Austria feels
the pulse of one Of the greatest tourist
seasons in many years. The resorts
of Seefeld in Tyrol. Saalbach in
Salzburg. Mallnitz In .Carinthia, and
Aussee in Upper Austria. to mention
only a few of the very fashionable
resorts, are filled with gay crowds who
present splendid picture Of color
against the sparkling SHOWS Of the
skiing fields.
Woman visitors are finding an added
attraction in the Austrian fair for
skiing costumes. This season the
dresses are very bright. Dahlia -red
Is the high note, the dress consisting
Of long Norwegian red trousers, with
jackets Of purple or blue. orange or
white. striped and fluted like flowers.
A tall dahlia-red woolen cap COM
pletes the dazzling costume.
Many women are taking up the tall
Tyrolese hats with q bunch Of cha
noise hair fastened at the back. All
these colors give a new note and
additional gayety to the skiing slopes
this year
Evening star., 1937-01-03
Three Official Languages.

ZURICH, January 2.-Switzerland
has three ofhcially recognized lang
uages: German, French and Italian.
German Is spoken by 70.9 per cent of
the population. French by 2l.2 per cent
and Italian by So per cent. The re-
naming IL per cent belongs to the
Romansch tongue. spoken in some
parts Of the large canton of the
Grisons. where German and Italian are
also used.
Evening star., 1937-01-03
CLIMATE SMOOTH
IN GUADALAJARA
Beautiful Mexican City Is
Region of far-Famed
"Ojos Tapatios."

GUADAI.AJARA, January AL
most 400 miles north and west OF
Mexico City, where the lofty Sierra
Madre Range slopes its way toward
the Pacific, is the lovely old city OF
Guadalajara. This Is the second larg-
est city in the republic, with nearly
200 900 inhabitants, and Is the capital
OF the state of Jalisco. It Is bright
and clean and its altitude of 5,054 feet
makes for smooth, even climate
at all times.
Mention of Guadalajara Immediately
brings to mind the large and expressive
"ojos tapatios" (Tapatian eyes, Tor
which the beautiful women Of the
state of Jalisco are so renowned. The
"Tapatios," as the people of Guada-
lajara are called, love music and have
given Mexico many charming folk
songs. The intricate steps of "El
Jarabe Tapatio" (the national dance),
came into being in their sunlit patios.
There are many striking homes, and
the residential section is also noted for
its broad handsome paseos.
There is much to see. much to do, in
Guadalajara. Perhaps the first morn
ing is best spent in the city proper, with
drive to the Barranca de Oblatos just
before lunch. This is a huge canyon,
about five miles from the city, and its
beauty and grandeur recall the Grand
Canyon of Colorado. The Barranca is
low enough to produce every imagin-
able tropical fruit, giving Guadaiajara's
markets a lively color and an endless
variety.
In the afternoon the sightseeing pro-
gram should include visit to the
nearby suburb of San Pedro Tlaque-
pakue, which is one of the republics S
best known pottery headquarters. If
time permits, on to Zapopan, another
interesting suburb. from whence the
return to Guadalajara is made in the
purple twilight.
The Falls of Juanacatlan, about half
an hour from the city, should be the
first thing on the program for the
following morning. Their formidable
width Gt is more than 500 feet from
tip to tip, makes them Mexicos
Niagara" and tremendous volume
Of water plunges through long misty
rainbow into a dizzy whirlpool more
than 100 feet below From here one
should take to the splendid highway
which leads to Lake Chapala. The
lake, which is reached in less than an
hour, is 10 miles long and almost 20
miles across, making it Mexico's larg-
est body of water. It is favorite week
end resort of well-to-do Guadalaj jarans.
There are number of small hotels on
the shores of Lake Chapala and sew
.eral days pass all too quickly in these
peaceful surroundings.
Evening star., 1937-01-03
BY JACQUES FUTRELLE, JR.
TINE first Washington snow train
Of the 1867 season was

JhNAOGS ~ L xS14A<kSS SASs
TINE first Washington snow train
OF the 1867 season was
scheduled to leave Union Sta
Il ton over the B. 81 o. this
morning at 8:15. weather permitting
The weather did not permit. Early
last week 1t was realized that unless
Spring weather gave way to more
seasonable temperatures, with a heavy
snow, the ope-day excursion to Meyers
dale, Pa, would have to be postponed,
perhaps to the next Sunday after.
The answer is written in the skies.
Not for long will the fun Of skiing,
or trying to. be delayed. Meyersdale,
picturesquely set In the Alleghenies
between Cumberland, Md, and Pitts
burgh, has a record Of being blanketed
with from 6 to Is inches Of snow dur
ing most of the Winter. It didn't use
to brag so much about 1t. Snow seems
to clog up the wheels Of modern life;
seemed to be for children and a few
out-of- doors type of adults. Slowly
the appeals of snow sports spread,
and the railroads caught 1t up with
special trains. Now Myersdale boasts
not only of snow well through March.
but also of a three-quarters-of-a-mile
ski hill, a half-a-mile toboggan run
a short distance away. and a rest room
and refreshment center for the sports
men and women. Myersdale is locat-
ed on the main line of the B. & O.,
so the railroad helps too,
THIS sports center is but 81 miles
the other side of Cumberland.
Leaving Washington at 8:15, the train
of modern coaches and a dining car
reaches MeyerSdale about four hours
later-12:35 pm, to be railroad pre-
else. Ice skaters have to 60 only
four blocks from the station to find
an outdoor rink. The skiing hill Is
a mile away. Hikers walk, but there
Is bus service.
From / until darkness begins to
descend the snow enthusiasts are free
to test their skill in skiing. or to pile
aboard a toboggan for the thrill Of
a 40-mile-an-hour ride. The special
leaves for Washington at 5:45, ar
irving at 10. pm. For those who
wish to remain overnight for another
day there is a hotel located within
three blocks of the railroad station;
in fact, there are several hotels. But
special weekend coach tours have
been arranged for those who have
more than few hours on Sunday
at their disposal for snow sports. Be-
ginning Friday, January 8. and every
Friday thereafter through March
(provided weather permits), special
all-inclusive rate excursion will be run,
Evening star., 1937-01-03
Mosquito Bite Dangerous.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. tR.-Ofi-
cials of the Florida Board of Health
in effect say: The bite of the malaria
carrying anopheles mosquito is more
dangerous than the Florida snakes.
The board reports that from 1928 to
1881 malaria caused the death of
from 205 to 47o persons annually in
Florida.
Evening star., 1937-01-03
Plan Monument to Leg.

CHENGTU, China (R.-A monu-
ment to an amputated leg, designed
to inspire young patriots to give their
limbs for their country. Is to be erected
here. The memorial will commemorate
the leg lost fighting Communists last
year by brigadier In the National
armv
Evening star., 1937-01-03
Never Saw Chair Work.

TALLAHASSEE. Fla. (P).-Fred H.
Davis, who wrote the legislative act
establishing Florida's electric chair.
has never seen the device work. Il
never found time to 60 to the State
Prison when an execution was sched-
uled," said Davis, now . justice Of the
Supreme Court.
Evening star., 1937-01-03
RESORTS.
FLORIDA.

LAKEWORTH-On Water; nine miles
south Of Palm Beach. Fur. houses; apts.
Reasonable. Write F.. M. Sheltonj or
phone Weaver. West 1861 w; Washington.
CORAL GABLES. FLA.
Evening star., 1937-01-03

Argentina has q new S43. .o0O. 600
public works program.
Evening star., 1937-01-03
Only Coed in Aeronautics.

UNIy VO-eu IN deTOHautlcS.
BATON ROUGE. La. (P.-Polly
Whitehead of Gulfport is the only
coed of 1000 at Louisiana State
University enrolled in aeronautics.
Evening star., 1937-01-03
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.

Slip away from winter. Come
South into the warm, sunny cli-
mate of St. Petersburg, where
every day is an outdoor day and
life is as you like it. You'll find
health and happiness here. You
will find sport and entertain.
ment, friends and hospitality.
Plenty of accommodations at
rates to fit your budget. For il.
lustrated booklet write today to:
B. 7. Scott, Sec'y, Chamber of
Commerce, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Evening star., 1937-01-03

STEAMSHIPS.
Evening star., 1937-01-03

For information tname your
hobby and reservations, ad.
dress hotel direct or
New York office: B21 Fifth
avenue. suite l23s-ll; Chi.
eago office: $50 N. Niehi.
gan avenue, suite 6l5.
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
STOCKS REGAIN
GOOD PART OF
EARLY LOSS
By LESLIE Gould

NEW YORK, May 18 Q.N.S0.
The stock market broke into new
low ground for the year today
then recovered Q good portion Of
early losses.
The rebound followed announce
ment Of Supreme Court Justice
Van Devanter's retirement.
Losses at one time ran to three
points, as q long list Of pivotal
stocks dropped to new lows for
the year. The recovery was led
by steelS, rails and motors, most
OF which substituted small gains
for losses.
Movements In United States
Steel were typical. The stock
opened fractionally higher, in.
creased this to more than a point,
then dropped under its previous
close. Before noon, however, it
had moved to q new top for the
day, up well over q point.
Utilities showed little tendency
to rally. All active issues in the
section were at new bottoms, losses
running to a point.
Others to reach new lows In
cluded American Can, Allied
Chemical, Standard Oil Of Cali
fornia, American Tobacco 3d." u.
S. Smelling, Boeing, Otis Steel,
and Air Reduction.
Bonds were highly irregular, In
Guiding the Government issues.
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
800 AT OPENING
OF INSURANCE
WEEK HERE !.

District Of Columbia Life Under
writer's started celebration Of Ma
tional Life Insurance Week yes
terday with more than 500, in
GLIDING civic leaders, business and
professional men, Government Of
ficialS and foreign diplomatic rep
resentatives, joining In the official
opening.
Ernest G. Draper, Assistant Sec
rotary Of Commerce, addressed q
meeting In the auditorium Of the
Department Of Commerce describ.
ing the Governments contribution
to the promotion Of the life In
surance institution, which Secre-
tary Roper commended in o
message "for its far-reaching con-
tributionS to the social and eco.
nomic welfare Of the country"
Hunt Makes Talk
George L. Hunt, chairman of
the Committee for Life Insurance
Week, responded, streSsing the
fundamental principles that life
insurance has demonstrated itself
to be Of prime Importance to na.
tional welfare.
Following these addresses, which
were broadcast, the assembly was
entertained with a preview Of the
picture, Make Way for Tomor'
row." t"e
Guerra Everett, chief of the di.
vision Of commercial laws of the
Bureau Of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce, described the exhibit.
ton of industrial and graphic arts
in the life insurance field now
in the Department of Commerce,
which has been completed under
his direction and arranged by
Suzanne Mullet, Of the Corcoran
School Of Art.
Hold Luncheon
Official opening of the week at
the Department Of Commerce was
preceded by a luncheon Of mem
berS Of the District Of Columbia
Life Underwriters Association at
the Willard Hotel. The associa-
ton is cooperating with the ma
tional celebration of the week.
Stating that this was the great
est celebration Of life insurance
week ever attempted here, Presi.
dent Laurence H. Riggles, Of the
local life insurance association,
who presided at the luncheon,
turned the chair over to Earle w.
Sapt, chairman of the special COM
mittee in charge of activities, pay
ing him q tribute for the COM
prehensive and successful arrange
mentS made by his committee.
Chairman Sapt, in turn, praised
the work Of division chairmen and
outlined the complete program for
the rest Of the week.
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
Mass Luxury Buying
Ahead of Last Spring

Mass buying Of luxuries and
semi,luxuries continues far out in
'front.' Of last spring, in spite Of q
slackening in the gains shown by
retail trade as q whole.
Compared with an increase Of
1913 per cent for all retail trade,
the public bought 80 per cent
more furs, 23.5 per cent more lug
gage, (32.2 per cent more house
hold furniture, and "a per cent
more jewelry in the first quarter
Of 1887 than in the corresponding
period q year ago at 236 depart
ment stores covered by the current
survey Of prosperity goods" buy
ing, made by Northwestern Ma
tional Life Insurance Company.
A rapidly mounting proportion
of this luxury and semiluxury buy.
ing is being financed on install
ments; the ratio Of time purchases
has already far outstripped that
Of 1929. Time sales were 81 per
cent of total department store
trade in 1929, hit a depression low
Of sos in 1882, rebounded to q
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
COTTON PRICES
NARROW

NEW YORK, May 10 UN.S0-
Cotton futures held close to yes
terday'S closing prices in the alb
sence Of any pronounced buying
or selling tendency.
After the first hour, prices were
5 cents a bale lower to 10 certS
higher, with trading very quiet.
Favorable weather indications
have been largely discounted, and
the market took no cue from for
eign markets which were mixed
this morning, a slight decline in
Liverpool being largely in response
to the American trend while that
market was closed for the holi-
days.
July sold at 1855 off 1, October
12.48 up /, December 12.47 up !,
January 1913 unchanged, and
March 1888 off 2.
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
WASHINGTON PRODUCE

Peas-One California arrived; 1 broken
car on track. Supplies moderate; de-
mand moderate; market about steady.
North Carolina, bushsl hampers. best,
S13S01.5o, poorer low a. 7sc; South
Carolina, bushsl hampers, S1s501.SO;
California, bushsl hampers. Telephones,
32@2.25.
POtatOes-one Florida, Maine ar
rived; broken and 10 unbroken cars on
track. Supplies moderate; demand mod
crate; market steady. 10O-lb. sacks. u.
s. No. /: Maine. Green Mountains $2.15
@2.25. New stock: Supplies moderate;
ida, double-head barrels, spauIding Rose,
U. $. No. l, 24.5O04.75, few higher
South Carolina, stave barrels, Cobblers
U. 5. No. l; s4.500A7s. few higher.
broken car on track. supplies fairly
liberal; demand moderate: market
steady. 2+uart crates, various varieties:
North Carolina, best $2.50@3. fair to
poorel low as $3.50 per crate: Eastern
Shore Virginia, 32-quart crates, various
varieties. mostly fair to ordinary quality
and condition, $202.So, few best SAYS.
TOmatoes-one Texas arrived; .
broken and unbrOken cars ON track.
supplies moderate: demand moderate;
market steady: Florida, lug boxes:
and larger. &2.5O@S; few higher, ski.
$S@25O; poorer, low as $50: 7x7. $1.25
Mixed VeEetabIes-No carIot arrivals;
Snap Beans-No carlot arrivals: no
cars ON track. Truck receipts light;
supplies moderate: demand moderate;
pers, round type. sS.75; poorer. low as
81; South Carolina, mostly $3.50; few
higher; Georgia, bushel hampers, green.
round type, fair to ordinary quality and
condition; mostly 50; few higher.
Lima Beans-Supplies moderated, de-
mand moderate: market steady. Florida,
bushel hampers, $4@4.25; few higher,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. light; demand mod
bushel crates, s2.50@2.7s; few higher
PeppePs-Supplies moderate; demand
moderate; market about steady. Florida,
bushel hampers. green, fancy, $2.6O@3;
S10125. -,
Squasla-supplieS moderate; demand
moderate;- market slightly weaker. Flor
and yellow Crooknecks, $2@2.25: South
Carolina. bushel hampers, white wrap
ped. 50.
Cucumbers -- Supplies moderate: de-
mand moderate; market steady. Flor
$3.50.
Oranges-No carlot arrivals; 3 broken
and / unbrOken cars on track. Flor
iGs' boxes, as to size: No. l. ss0A5o;
Grapefruit-NO carlOt arrivals: 5
broken cars on track. Florida. boxes,
No. l. $2.50@2.75; No. 2, $202.50.
LemOns-No carlot arrivals; broken
car on track. California, boxes, az to
size: No. 1. $707.5o; No. 2. ss@6.5O.
HODeydews-Chile. standard crates s.
to las, $225@2.50.
Observation-Disclosures, crates, 220275;
mostly $3.50.
Pineapples-Cuba, crates, $303.25.
sweet POtatOes-North Carolina,
bushel baskets, Puerto Ricans. 1850
ITS.
Splnach-Nearby sections, bushel bask-
cts 60@65c.
Beets-virginia, dollhouse crates, ap-
proximately 42-bunches, $2.40@25O.
Observation-Disclosures alb. cartons,
50085c.
The Washington times., 1937-05-18

new high record Of 9.3 per cent in
1895, and. are currently running
close to IL per cent Of total de-
partment store volume, the report
states.
Moving with the trend, retail
ers are setting UP facilities for
handling instalment business on
q larger scale than ever before.
The increase in purchases of
furniture and equipment for the
home, a large proportion of which
are customarily bought on time,
is q material influence In the up
ward trend of instalment sales,
the survey points out. At the 236
department stores covered by the
study, 1877 per cent more pianos
were sold than in the first quar-
ter Of 1886, and IA per cent more
electrical household appliances.
Retail prices have slowed their
rise in recent weeks; the fear of
outrunning consumer gains in in
come Is tending to restrict sharp
price advances, the report OBJ
serves,
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
CURB SUFFERS
SMALL LOSSES

NEW YORK, May 10 UN.s).
Moderate selling pressure devel-
oped in the Curb Market in later
morning dealings and the list
turned generally lower although a
scattering Of issues held on to
gains.
Although volume was moderate,
running far ahead Of yesterdays
slow session, declines were not
large on the whole.
A number Of the higher priced
shares sustained losses of q point
or more, among them, Aluminium
of America, ChildS Company pf,
and Colt Patent Fire Arms. Bah
cock & Wilcox slipped more than
points. Technicolor met with
light profit taking after its sharp
rUmup yesterday and Bliss Corp.
American Airlines, and Continen-
tai Roll & Steel Foundry eaSed.
A few issues improved slightly,
among them American Cyanamid
B, and Todd Shipyards.
Outside Of a APPOINT decline in
Electric Power second pf, losses In
the power shares were small. Elec-
trio Bond and Share Sagged to a
new low for the year on a 3s point
loss and Cities Service pf lost more
than a point. United Light pf,
Eastern Gas So pr, and Northern
States Power A gained.
Mining shares were quiet and
irregularly lower with price
changes confined to fractions in
most instances. Oils were hold
ing their own, showing minor
gains in a few cases.