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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-06-10
Listen, World!
By Elsie Robinson
"SONO SOLOw 81 AM ALONEw

nNCE-unforgettably- saw Duse play.
" Long the Of her tragic life had become world
myth wild abandonment of love for Gabrielle DAnnun
zo his conempuous desertion of her when his interest
waned Now she emerge briefly from her isolation
The play ola Porta Chuisa'"The Closed Door," 1t
March, 1924 Within week Duse to die. Already
age and pain had left deep marks her. Yet she made
effort to conceal those marks bearing them instead cas-
ually, as though they longer mattered.
Everything she did had that quiet sincerity There
soundessy with slight nfrequen gestures wrath of
in trailing white with shimmerng mass OF sllvery
hair all mist and moonlight
remember that the flesh lay like gaze ON the strong
delicate network of bone and that the pale face seemed
to have become chace for the dark tides of her She
wore long, black cape and somehow felt she her
body careessly that cape slipping out of it, perhaps
errands beyond the obvious Life sometimes arranges
things that way eventually for those who have the courage
to meet it as it comes-without makeup or mummery
Untouched by Time
Only the famous voice seemed untouched by time great
carlton of voice deep, melodious peang maJestcaly
from the slender column her throat Through all the play
that voice had seemed separate Them
the plot swept the tragic crisis where Blanca use)
parted from her boy the voice rose on frantic crescendo toll
ing its unbearable anguish.
To lose her son this ovechld whose birth had been at
her e deepest ecstasy and darkest shame to lose
this ozed boy who alone gave meaning to her existence
NO -. this last sacrifice was beyond her!
Lvid she wayed hereher in her tortured
might make upon the threshold of release
Then-reaching empty arms-she gave that mmemorlaA
"sono solo-solo, CT AM ALoNE-ALoNE~
II aone"-sooner later that moment comes to all
Through dark valleys many forlorn peaks
tortuous trail has led. But it is ended we
cut off and forgotten have come to our closed
door" And out of black night cry, II AM ALONE
ALONE!"
Sooner or later it comes to all-that hour.
To dying Duse looking the dimmng footlights
and the darkenng years
To dying Christ His cross tasting to the last bitter
drop each agony the human heart must know crying to
sky that seemed to mock "MY GOD MY GOD! WHY HAST
THOU FORSAKEN ME!'
And to you and to you and to me that same
moment of utter despair-"I am alone-alone|
Not in Vain
Yet mott For the One who made will not forget
the who fashioned for His great and sacred
adventures of life and love, will not forsake us now
1t has not been in vain all the struggle and strife the
dream and sacrifice Love does pay! Life is worth all 1t
costs does mock Into the darkness of our loneliness
the camor of fear straight His answer comes
~ aVith you mig rod and my staff they ou CON-
fort you Yea, though you a0Glk through the galley OF
the shadow of death yOu need fear no eUI for the
eternal God thy refuge and underneath are the eVerGst
ing arms"
=. :. lcorzrisht. By Syndicate Hnel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-06-10
Senate improvements

NNHE Senate, residents of the District expected,
considerably improved the local appropriation bill,
even though most of its members not at all inter-
esed in its provisions, and even though it given
only few minutes consideration on the floor.
Many of the inconsistent and unwanted legislative
provisions inserted in the by the House were
eliminated.
IT IS REGRETTABLE THEREFORE, THAT THE
SENATE DID NOT GO THE WHOLE WAY ON
THESE PROVISIONS AND ELIMINATE ALSO
THE ILL CONSIDERED SECTION WHICH TRANS
FERs THE CONTROL OF MUNICIPAL HOSPITALS
FROM THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE TO
THE HEALTH OFFICE.
There is still time for the House to get rid of this
rider when the bill is again before it for consideration
of the Senate amendments
The provision originated in the House Appropria-
lions Committee along with other suggestions for re-
vision of the District government.
The House itself cut out part of the rider but left the
finances of the hospitals under the Health Office.
Now the Senate has gone back to the original House
committee proposal and put both control and finances
under the office.
As The Times has pointed out frequently there is
need for thorough study of the Districts govern
mental set-up with view to economy and moderniza
ton.
Possibly such study would reveal that the best place
for the hospitals would be under the Health Office
But there has not been any such study and read
ing of testimony before the House committee leads to
the conclusion that the shift actuated more by
prejudice than by reason founded on facts.
1t would be gross error to start reorganization
of the District government any such basis and we
hope that before the appropriation bill is finally
acted there will be considered treatment of this
subject.
The Senate wisely eliminated from the bill similar
attempt to shift control of local Fairgrounds and it is
amazing that it fell into in this other reorganza
ton matter
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vered himself he kept smiling. And then
he added: -
You know, the first thing that ever
wrote that got paid for essay in defense ignorance
was in school and wrote the who knows anything s
sad got So for it and very popular among the other
children And matter Of fact you know did know
anything wouldn't tell you"
DILIGENTLY there has been added to the beautiful wall
~ decorations in the corridors of the Capitol along the
Senate side example of primitive American art These
rdors decorated by Brumd Italian whose work has
been acclaimed by connosseurs for These decorations
include medaons of the sgners Of the Declaration of Ind
pendence illustrations the wild life of the country and OBJ
ects of interest which have had their part the development
of the Nation
The additions done in pencil
in the intricate work of the artist and if allowed to remain
will take their places in the dim future along with that
held by the crypogaphs uncovered in the indicating the
Lucy loves Johnnie
Johnnie loves Lucy.
- is nut"
0ENATOR GEORGE BERRY, newly appointed to the Sen
- from Tennessee has the reputation Of being
cutter During the consideration Of the District appropriation
bill he presided over the Senate for the first time
At the reading of each amendment it is customary for the
presiding officer inquire if there any objections;
there not, he announces:
There being objections the amendment is hereby
agreed to-"
Senator Berry changed this by ntonng after the clerk
as swiftly the clerk finished the reading:
Without objections" Of mo objection"
Which served as announcement that the amendment
passed.
UST before the House went into session Tuesday visiting
W. c. T. U. delegates honored by being allowed to
floor Of the of Representatives while Senator
Thomas Lodge and handful of Representatives addressed
them
few occupied the seats of Of the strongest advo
Gates of repeal in the Congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-06-10
Greatest Show on Earth

EENG that his advocacy of the Presidents court plan has
apparently run aground Senator Henry Fountain Ashurs
has returned of the truths which he discovered in his
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-06-10

childhood.
On the way into the Capitol one sunny
morning he hailed two reporters and beat
them to the gun by demanding an account
ing of the news. In the usual style of such
openings the scribes tossed the ball back into
his lap by replying with similar question.
To which he responded:
THE man who knows anything is sad.
Yes, the man who knows anything is sad"
1t was noticeable that while he thus de-
livered himself he kept smiling. And then
he added:
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-30
Increased Supplies Of
Cash Crops Expected

During 1888, if normal weather
prevails, farmers may expect in
creased supplies of many cash crops
and a more favorable feed-livestock
relationship than in 1887 with re-
sulting shifts taking place in dairy
ing and livestock, says r. M. Tur-
ner, extension economist, State
College of Washington.
Domestic demand for farm pro-
ducts has been falling off due to
lessened industrial activity. Pros
poets for foreign demand for AM
erican farm products are relatively
more encouraging.
Comparatively low yields of many
of the country's large cash crops
from 1888 to 1886 assisted mater
tally in raising farm prices More
nearly normal yields in 1897 have
increased supplies and contributed
to lower farm crop prices gener-
ally. Poultrymen, dairymen and
livestock feeders now face a more
favorable feeding situation with
lower priced feeds expected until
next crop season and during the
following season, with normal wea-
ther conditions.
Wheat growers are facing an
other year with an expected peak
acreage of 81 million acres. With
average yields this would produce
the largest crop since 1915 in the
United States. Such crop prob
ably would mean lower wheat prices
in the last half of 1888.
The longtime trend in total ap-
pie production in the United States
IS expected to be downward at a
moderate rate. Production of ap-.
pies in the western states has been
fairly stable. The peak has appar-
nntly been passed and the general
trend of production is expected to
be downward.
The dairy situation is fairly ia
vorable for 1888. With lowered
"tii1lters Of COWS in the country.
'rNer feed costs are expected with
'l'e prices of COWS and heifers
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-30
ROTTEN TO THE CORE

Mat the practice of eNcmpting state and fed
eral employees from state and federal taxess has
grown into national 'larket" is becoming more
and more apparent is shown by renewed agita-
ton now going on throughout the country. New
facts coming ont concerning it, and the public
is getting it's eyes open. "Why should be
job, or from the federal income tax because he
holds government iob?" That is the question
taxpayers are commencing to ask, and as the sub
iect becomes more widely discussed the demand
for on fnswer to- that question becomes more i'm
sstcnt. Here, most people view it, is something
ton with it given the fullest publicity -Kcnnc-
wick Co''icrReporter
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-30
Tasteless, Odorless Gas Deadly
In Small amounts, Says Chemist

temples, ringing of the ears, shiv-
ering and an almost irresistible de-
sire to sleep.
A victim of carbon monoXide
poisoning should be taken at once
into the fresh air and stretched out
and left motionless. Do not try to
have the patient move around.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-30

. Carbon monoxide is one of the
deadliest gases we are apt to come
in contact with in ordinary walks
of life, says L. j. Smith, head of
the department of agricultural en-
cheering at Washington State Col
lege. 1t is all the more dangerous
because it cannot be detected by
sight, taste on odor, and because
it is deadly when present even in
extremely small proportions Two
recent deaths within the state at
test to it's swift and deadly action.
Ample ventilation is the best pro-
ida poisoning, says MI. Smith.
When riding in a car it is advisable
to keep both front and back Win
dows open in order to prevent the
accumulation of carbon monoxide
gas in the car. Even in extremely
cold weather the car should be
completely aired out at short inter-
walls. This may seem an unneces~
sary precaution, but there are rec
ords of persons in the back seat of
a car dying from carbon monoxide
poisoning while those in the front
seat were not seriously affected.
Never leave the garage doors
closed while warming up your car
motor in the morning. Some day
you may stay few minutes too
long and the results will be fatal.
It is even possible to have fatal
tiles in tightly closed car that
is standing in the open air. Less
than a year ago a man and his
wife in Montana left the motor
running when they became stalled
in the snow. The next day they
we're found dead in the closed car
the motor still running.
Motors are not the only source
Of carbon mono i'd gas. A leaky
furnace, heater or even a stove pipe
may permit the gas to escape in
dangerous quantities. The air need
not contain large per cent of this
gas to make it fatal to humans.
When present in small quantities
as is often the case in stove
heated room. it may cause partial
stupor and headaches. If breathed
in small amounts for some period
of time it may easily cause chronic
poisoning, which is difficult for
doctors to diagnose, and slow of
recovery.
When inhaled in proportions be-
'cv one-half of one per cent, the
first bad symptoms from this slow
form of poisoning are violent head
aches. vertigo, construction of the
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-30
WE GREET A NEW YEAR

The Spokesman greets you this week for the
last time in 1887 While the past year has been
prosperous for some than the previous
years, conditions as a whole could have been
much better. We are sure, however, that 1893 will
witness much improvement
A great deal has been done toward develop
ment Of this valley during the past few years
With the switch from orchard production, crops
are being planted which are more in line with our
advantageous early season, and marketing agen-
cies are realizing that here is section where they
can secure easily marketed produce in the flu
ture. The irrigation district has been steadily
habilitated our schools have been improved conn
munity halls built and our road system main
tanned in splendid shape.
The year 1898 will see even more development:
the power canal at Priest Rapids is to be deepened
SO that the district can sell surplus power at all
times of the year, thus earning considerably more
revenue; Hartford is to have a new school build
ing; the road to Priest Rapids will be in first class
shape for the first time the Riverla1ld irrigation
project is being prepared for the start Of constlnc
ton; there is possibility of another oiled road
in the north end Of the valley park along the
river front, and the Improvement of the road be-
tween this valley and Yakima with free ferry
vice at Hanford
From every viewpoint, 1888 appears to hold
great things in store for this valley.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-30
SKATING Kinks
CONSTRUCTION IS
EASY PR O G f. SIS

GkA0 i ~ ~ ~ IL ~ ~
Skaters who are long ways from
a desirable ice rink need no longer
deny themselves the sport of ice
skating because of the expense Or
difficulty of building an artificial
rink. A new bulletin at the State
College of Washington tells of an
Inexpensive SPRAY" method devel-
oped by Elmer Sever, caretaker of
the athletic fields there, whereby a
skating rink may be made any
where there is level ground and
water under pressure.
No expensive grading is neces-
sary and even an amateur can build
a satisfactory rink. 1t can be made
in a. backyard, on a vacant lot or
an area of several acres. The pro-
cess of building the rink is the
same.
The spray" method of building
an ice rink can be used ON almost
any level ground where there is
some snow and the temperature is
freezing. Nothing can be done with
out at least am inch of snow and
there should be from three to six
inches for best results
Pack down the snow firmly so
that the hose can be carried over
it without breaking up the snow,
A good method of packing the snow
is to use truck pulling flat drag
or clod packer the width of the
truck.
A small hose may be used, but
for a large area tWo-inch hose
will make the work go faster. The
water is shot high in the air so
that it will fall similar to rain. If
the water is put on too heavily it
will melt the snow and ruin the
base With the water distributed in
drop form, the snow is saturated
as much as possible without melt
ing the snow Nothing further is
done until the drenched snow
freezes firmly.
Use a spray nozzle for each sue
ceeding coat of water. Repeat the
spraying process six or eight times,
adding about an eighth of an inch
of ice at a time. On large rink
when the weather is fairly cold this
process can be repeated continu-
ously. On smaller rink it will be
necessary to wait between coats for
the water to freeze.
The rink may be resurfacH at
anytime by spraying additional
coats upon it. Care should be taken
to remove all snow and Clipped ice
before applying water.
If the rink is built where it is
protected by trees or buildings from
the direct midday and afternoon
sun it will be much more satisfac-
tory. When the direct rays of the
sun hit the rink the surface is apt
to become soft and cut easily.
This process has given excellent
satisfaction at the State College on
rink 100 feet by $50 feet which
accommodates as many as 700 slkat-
ers day on week-ends, and aver
ages $50 daily during the week.
The rink is built on the grassed
baseball field and has not been in
furious to the turf.
Full details on building this type
of skating rink may be obtained
by writing for bulletin 237, Exten-
sion Service, State College of Wash
ington, Pullman.
~-~>oN~o~>~~~>No
tending upward. While demand for
dairy products in 1897 has nearly
recovered to the 1880 level, some
recession can be expected in 1888
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-30
CLIMATIC ROYALISTS

One fact which local residents should carefully
conceal from the world at large is our indisputable
position of favor with the weather man.
So often do we have mild, balny weather dur
ing the winter months while other sections OF the
country are in the icy grip of severe storms that
it WON'T do to talk about it too much lest we find
ourselves envied by neighbors as the climatic
royalists of the northwest.
Since the 'have-gots" usually find themselves
at the mercy Of the ''have-nots", this position
would be most unenviable We would likely find
ourselves robbed Of our very identity by the near
by metropolises who covet the possessions of their
smaller neighbours
1t is even possible that we might awake some
balmy morning to find that Los Angeles had
placed few of their ever handy city limit signs
along the Columbia river here.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-12-30

S~NSN"N><>>C%~A>%>~~NN
tending upward. While demand for
dairy products in 1897 has nearly
recovered to the 1880 level, some
recession can be expected in 1888
as a result of lessened business ac-
tivity. Heavier feeding of COWS
likely will increase production per
COW from three to five per cent
from october, 1887, through May.
1898, over the preceding feeding
period. Most of this increase is ex-
pected after January 1.
Poultrymen may look forward to
somewhat improved incomes in 1893
due to lowered feed costs. In
creased turkey numbers are ex-
pected in 1898.
Considerable increase in cattle
feeding will tend to increase Tho
OF finished cattle on lead
please turn to page 81
Evening star., 1937-05-29

ed. open Saturday. sunday. Monday.
THE LAST OF OAKLEE-BEAUTIFUL
stone Colonial houses THREE LEFT One
Of the most delightful settings. as we'll as
desirable, restricted residential sections of
Northern Virginia. Very high elevation;
stores. clubs and 10c bus.
The residence is very modern. insulated.
weather-s stripped. screened; h.-wh.: air
conditioned with oil unit. This property
with its 10 or more great oaks will interest
those who can appreciate a real home at a
cost under $500. 341O Lee Memorial
Blvd. :. Arlington, Va. Inspect Saturday,
Sunday or Monday
Evening star., 1937-05-29

L!ANHAM. MD.---A REAL BARGAIN, ONE
| OF the most modern and desirable houses
| cost; 4 bed rooms, modern kitchen, tiled
| bath; fireplace oil heater: l acre ASK
Watchman at Pa. r. r station for Gray's
| vile S04-F-., }ns
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FARMS FOR REh1-

MONTGOMERY COUNTY (MD0 FARM.
10 acres. part clear, part wood
land; Old GEORGETOWN rd and Gros-
Venor lane northeast corner, be-
tween Bethesda and Rockville. old
aSouSe' dairy barn. silo. etc: rent,
S35 per month
SHANNON & LUCHS CO.
1919 II 81. w National 2345
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DDbD.
Back Of pike short distance. attrac.
i've Ilttle farm. T-room log house finished
Win Weatherboards; barn and other out
buildings fine land. some fruit; easy
S5,5o0-634 acres. s-room cottage. like
new. large rooms and bath lst floor,
. rooms second: on Washingt Frederick
PIKE; Bullt-ln garage finished room base
ment. poultry house: fruit
r. L. LILLE CO,
264 Carroll St. Takoma Park Geo. 33Oo
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AUCTION SALES
" FUTURE.
THOS. J. OWEN & SON. AUCTIONEFRS
1431 EYE ST. NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE rrN1M.
PROVED PROPERTY. CONSISTING
OF LOTS IN MASSACHUSETTS AVE
NUE. PARK CONTAINING APPROXI.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE uNIM-
eFoyE3 oF E6rs fR0PhsTx n S1Ns1sTINa
MATEE9 L9HH 4saoi a6qealNREd sauARE rEEf' A9PRo@l-
duly reeordsd Of IN lSer ssFfsn M sss assd % dt i M
ct SEQ. Of the land records of the District
Of oarty tGoumbia ran1sa and at the request 81 ths
front Of ths premises at the northeast.rla oTssst
drive MoNDAY THE Efse ssHENTa s1f NMf9dsRY pAY
0F, JUNE. A;D; 1897. AT FOUR .OCLoCK
pM;; prSn; the ,ffolltowns-descrbed land and
numbered, thirteen GI31 to seventeen w % us rs
bered twenty-one, hundred and twenty-five
mlI5 u bv MMaSsachuse.ts Mas Avenue Heishts
nnnbs,.a 1"ma,s i 1ds..n k6sT sS st foS g. Aso
one hundred and twenty-six l2I2sl in
non incorporated as per bat recorded sna aah IN
the ofice, Of the surveyor for the District
Gf act columPis iu tbs In Lber n at folio 1873 sub
Terms q sale o1 se.d R1'ei q tn. purchas.
three and four years with interest at 81
per feGr, eentvm dnv per annum payable quarterly
trust upon the property sold or = all cash.
at the option OF the purchaser. A deposit
OF S5OOO.O0 will be REQUIRED at time OF
sale Examination Of title. conveyancinE.
purchaser, Terms of sale to be complied
with within 80 days from day Of sale
otherwise the trustee reserves the right to
forfeit. said deposit or to resell the prop
erty at the risk and cost Of defaulting pur.
chaser upon the foregoing terms. after fvo
days advertisement Of such resale in some
newspaper published in WASHINGTON D c.
or with or without forfeiting the deposit
the trustee may avail itself of any legal
or equitable rights against the defaulting
purchaser.
AMERICAN SECURITY AND
TRUST COMPANY Trustee.
BY VIM. L. BEALE
Vice President,
(eeai) Attest:
ROBERT L. FATHER.
Assistant Secretary
ny16 81 % oQ.fA1
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MONEY WANTED.

approximately 81 900: good security: repay
monthly. Address Box 333-Z. Star ONCE.
o.
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REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE.
FARMS FOR SALE.

CHICKEN AND DUCK FARM so ACRES:
.a-acre lake 240 feet frontage on high
way, BUS service: small house. several
spTlngs; well with elec. pump: 90 minutes
TO Washington $500 cash; SO OC0 terms.
Address P. o. Box 4S34. Arlington Va.
BY ACKNOWLEDGMENT COUNTY
I'D acres, 80 wheat, % corn, 3 potatoes,
oats garden planted: splendid pasture
ana WOODS. Stream throughout: house
Ideally situated for home Barn. other
oullolneS Address Box 1927. Star ONCE
81 ACRES: VERY CHEAP: 2s MILES
DlStrict line in Southern MARYLAND Ad.
oresS BOX 275-W, Star Office. 3Os
l91 AC.. 12.RM., HSE,; DoRMER WIN
COWS. nice rolling land; barns. etc; 50 900;
$3.50. i''
y &C. nice woodland. corner hard
roadS; hne situation; $40 &C.
90 ac,, with log hse.. s rms, barns,
etc Lee-Jackson by: 20 mi. D. C., S4 $50.
H. d. GRAHAM. Fairfax Va
80 A.. TOBACCO SOIL. IS CLEAR;
streams; fruit: State road 'front.'. ST 100
eash. WENZ, Floral Park, Md. auto Route