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Evening star., 1938-01-21
REPRESENTATION
GAINS SUPPORT
Senate Judiciary Chairman
and Wood of House
Back Movement.

From both sides of the Capitol to-
day came support for the District S
age-old fight for representation in
Congress. Chairman Ashurst Of the
Senate Judiciary Committee saying,
Something must be done In the way
OF giving the District representation
in some FORM" and Representative
Wood, Democrat of Missouri con-
tending national representation is the
only solution to Washingtons mu-
nicipal problems.
Senator Ashurst's views were ex-
pressed in commenting on the two
resolutions now pending in his COM
mittee proposing constitutional amend
ments on the subject
Wood For Home Rule"
A member of the House District
Committee for five years, Mr.. Wood
said:
Il believe the residents of WASH
ington are better able to handle their
own problems than members of Con-
gress who are more concerned with
the problems of their own people
back home. think they should be
given the right to decide their own
form OF government, elect the officials,
to have representation in Congress and
to vote for President and Vice Presi-
dent"
Willing to Hold Hearings.
Meanwhile, Senator King, Demo-
crat. Of Utah, chairman of the SUBJ
committee to which both resolutions
have been referred. indicated he
would be willing to hold hearings
on the subject.
The subcommittee headed by Sem
ator King was appointed sometime
ago to handle the first resolution,
sponsored by Senator Capper, Re-
publican, Of Kansas, which would
empower Congress to grant the Dis
trict representation In House and
Senate and in the electoral college.
Senator Ashurst yesterday referred
to the same subcommittee the Sec
ond resolution. recently introduced
by Senator Lewis. Democrat, Of Illinois
which covers representation in Con-
gress, in the electoral college, and
also would authorize Congress to es-
tablish a republican form of govern
ment for the District and to define
its executive, legislative and judicial
powers.
Evening star., 1938-01-21
By THOMAS r. HENRY.

A DEVICE which acts as an
~ electric nose In detecting
~ bad fish was among the
4 a demonstrations arranged
for the members Of the Fishery Ad-
visory Council of the Department
OF Commerce, meeting at the Bu-
reau Of Fisheries today.
BY means of the changes in elec-
trio potential between q solution
Of fish proteins and 4 chemical
electric cell, this device Is able to
measure with extreme minuteness
the degree of freshness" Of q flsh
from q few hours after it is caught
until its odor Is 20 rank its deter
ioratton Is obvious. It tells also
how long . fish can be expected TO
keep. Il
Evening star., 1938-01-21

In q fish, as In a man, are min
ute quantities Of certain very po-
tent chemicals known as engines,
which are necessary for the pro-
cesses Of life. When the fish dies,
these engines are left without jobs
and begin tearing apart the very
complicated bricks" of muscle
tissue, the proteins.
The protein molecules are built
up Of Is to 20 materials known a
amino acids. These are set free by
the engines. It is one Of their rex.
ular Jobs to split up protein MOLE
cules In an animals food into these
amino acids which then are rebuilt
into other protein structures char.
acteristic Of The species. .
Evening star., 1938-01-21
Police Boys Club
Invaded by Thief;
Member Loses $5

The fact that police boys
clubs are dedicated to the sup
preston Of juvenile delinquency
did not prevent q sneak thief
from invading the club at Thir-
teenth and Harvard streets NV.
last night.
George Hubert Dezerne, 1888
Belmont street NV. a new
member. reported that his pocket
book containing IS was stolen
from his clothing in a locker
room while he was boxing in the
gymnasium.
Evening star., 1938-01-21
BAND CONCERT.

BY the United States Army Band at
1880 o'clock tomorrow morning in the
Army Band Auditorium Capt. Thomas
r. Darcy, leader; Karl Hubner, as
sistant leader.
Program.
March, ''The Worlds Progress"
Herbert
Overture. THE Merry Wives of
Windsor -Nicolai
Gypsy Melody, Songs My Mother
Taught Me" -Dvorak
1ntermezzo. "Demoiselle Chic"
Fletcher
Waltz. II See Thee Again" Estrada
March, THE U. 8. Artillery
Corps" ----------- -Buglioue
- The Star spangled Banner" 4
Evening star., 1938-01-21
MRS. R. A. TAFT RESIGNS
Quits Women Voters Post to Aid
Husbands Campairn.

Mrs. Robert A. Taft Of Cincinnati
resigned today as treasurer Of the
National League Of Women Voters to
aid her husbands candidacy for the
Senate.
Mrs. Taft is a daughter Of the late
Lloyd Bowers. solicitor general during
the Taft administration, and dauRh-
ter-in-law Of the late william Howard
Taft. who was President and Chief
Justice.
Evening star., 1938-01-21
HAZEN DOUBTS WEEKLY
PAYMENT OF SALARIES
Declares Commissioners Have Re-
ceived No Formal Proposal
to Make Chanre.

Commissioner Melvin c. Hazen to-
day expressed doubt as to whether
there Is any likelihood of Congress
providing for payment Of Federal and
District government salaries once q
week, instead of semi-monthly.
He said the Commissioners have re-
ceived no formal proposal to this ef-
feet. and did not have any real OBJ
lection to the suggested change, ex-
cept that 1t probably would increase
the cost Of handling and distributing
pay checks.
Evening star., 1938-01-21

" ARLE S. HOPPING, polo-playing
~ New Yorker, and the former
Charlotte Hanna, granddaugh-
- ter Of the late Mark Hanna
and one-time resident Of Washington,
were honeymooning today in q noun
tain resort town in the Philippine
Islands, therAssociated Press reported.
They were married yesterday in the
Manila Union Church, the BRIDE
groom giving his age as 81 and the
bride as 26.
Among three previous husbands of
Mrs. Hopping. were two Washingtoni-
ans, her first being Richard Hume,
whom she married in 1927. and her Sec
ond being John W. Merritt. whom she
married in 1888. In 1885 she married
Luigi Rothchild, New York banker.
Each of these marriages ended in
divorce.
Mrs. Hopping, as Miss Hanna, spent
considerable time in Washington In
the l920s, living here with an aunt
and later in her own home.
She flew to the Philippines about
two weeks ago. where Mr.. Hopping
was playing IN a series OF polo matches.
Evening star., 1938-01-21
Civic Group to Meet.

The Pleasant Plains Civic Associa-
ton will hold its annual mass meet
ing and membership drive 1t 8 o'clock
tonight ut the Miner Teachers Col
lege. The subject of discussion will
be ''The Economic Emancipation Of
Negroes In the District Of Columbia." I"
Evening star., 1938-01-21
Rabbi Metz to Speak.

Rabbi Solomon H. Metz will speak
on "The Challenges Of Sinai" before
the Adas Israel Hebrew Congregation
at the temple, 600 I street NV, at
8 O'Clock tonight. After the services,
Morris Klass, executive director Of
the Jewish Social Service Agency, will
talk on 'The influence Of the Social
Security Act on Jewish Social serv-
ice," and lead an open forum.
Evening star., 1938-01-21
MRS. LENA DOWLER DIES
Former District Resident Sue
cumbs in Chicago.

Mrs. Lena Dowler. for Is years a
resident Of Washington, died suddenly
in Chicago last night, where she had
lived since leaving the District in 1895
Mrs. Dowler was member of the All
Souls Unitarian Church, the Women's
Alliance and the Wendall Wolf Chap
ter of the D. A. r.
She is survived by her husband
Arthur Dowler, who was connected
with the Railroad Administration and
later the Association Of American
Railroads until Ill health forced him
to retire.
Evening star., 1938-01-21
Barn Dance Scheduled.

Members Of the Junior Jewish Con-
sumptive Relief Society will hold .
tacky barn dance at 9 pm. Sunday
at Stansbury Lodge, Georgia and Con-
cord avenues NV. Rose Jeweler.
Bertha Goldenhorn and Pearl Teich-
man are In charge Of arrangements.
Evening star., 1938-01-21
1t. Comdr, Jahnke Dies.

VALLEJO. Calf, Jan. 81 R.-Lt
CQndr. William Charles Jahnke Of
the Supply Corps died in the Mart
Island Hospital yesterday after a lonl
illness. He is survived by his widow
Mary Jahnke,. Medford. Mas.
Evening star., 1938-01-21
CHILDREN TO PERFORM
TO Present Dances Following
Showing of "The Plainsman."

Showing of "The Plainsman."
The youngsters Of Barney Neighbor-
hood House will be guests and per-
formers at the Junior Cinema Guilds
regular Saturday morning movie pro-
gram tomorrow at the Rialto Theater.
The Plainsman" will be shown, fol-
lowed by three dances presented by
the Barney boys and girls. Children
from the Christ Child Society, Chill
dren's Hospital, Friendship House,
German Orphanage, Hillcrest and
several Boys Clubs will be present as
guests Of the Pleasure Fund of the
Cinema Guild.
Evening star., 1938-09-18
Long-Secret Data Disclose
Inside Story of Alaskan Sale
Documents Reveal Fear Vas Cause OF
Deal and Salesman Complained
of Meager $4,000 Gift.

Alaska having any minerals. Her only
resources discussed were coal, forests,
furs. shipping and ice for refrigera-
ton.
Unbelievable Carelessness.
The papers on this conference, pos
sibly incomplete because OF the long
passage Of time, show almost unbe-
levable carelessness in dealing with
such an important matter only 70
years ago. Very casually, the con-
ferees decided the minister should get
no less than $5.o00,000 Boundaries
were only vaguely defined.
Stoeckl was sent of to conclude
the deal and, shrewd trader that he
was, he forced Mr. Seward to propose
the purchase. The negotiations went
swiftly and the treaty test was so
brief that 1t could be cabled to St.
Petersburg on the newly perfected
transatlantic cable. The impatient
Mr.. Seward footed a stiff cable bill
Alexander II gave his approval and
Alaska was ours. Only then did the
storm break in Congress, because the
deal was one Of the most secret ever
conducted in history.
Unearthing the documents in Mos
cow was no small diplomatic feat it.
self. The embassy obtained permis-
sion to see the papers only after a
years repeated requests, during which
time no one knew what was contained
in them. Most Of the documents were
in French, the court language of the
time.
Evening star., 1938-09-18
Will Serve Fried Chicken.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Wood
side (Md.) Methodist Episcopal Church
will hold its annual fried chicken din
ner Thursday from S to 8 pm. at the
church. Miss Lille Anderson, who
has been chairman Of the dinner for
more than 20 years, again Is in charge
Of arrangements.
Evening star., 1938-09-18
Every Man a Novice.

Every native Of Burma is supposed
to spend part Of his life as novice,
wearing the yellow robe, in a mona
stery. Nowadays 1t is only q cere-
monial observance for a single week,
but some stay longer and some re.
main a monks,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

Carolyn knows one Eure-fire way to interest a new manl She prompt ly reads his horoscope. And how he loves ltI
 Just now she's saying O Bob; "GiuGc your birthday is July 25. your sign s represented by Leo. lion. You are strong -Willed, hope ful. joyous. Your lucky number Is one. gard0nyz and crystal are your jewels"
 Try Carolyn's technique on your boy friend. If his birthday Is March 2b. hell love to know that he has fine business ability. His jewels are diamond and blackstone
 If your birthday falls on F0yefn- Der 2l. GagittarilE. the archer rep- reEcnlA your sign. You love advcn- l. tufe. Purple Is your color. the amethyst your gem. lucky number three.
 Us fun to tell fortunes with cards, too. Hearts represent hap pincEe; diamonds, wealth; clubs business affairs: spades. compllca. tiGns.
 Our s2-page booklet gives the meaning Of every card in the deck; tells what tea leaves predict. Move fortune-telling games for parties bhEihfE,
 Send I0c in coins for your cop, of FUN WITH FOKTUNE-TEL LING Co the Waterbury DemocraI Home Service, g3b Sixth Ave, New York, N. Y. Be sure Co write plain. iy your NAME. ADDRESS. and tb' NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

you just aren't naturally winner, boy. You know before you start anything that you're licked You can't beat anybody. I'm not 20 proud f my son today"
 "hll right All right" said Terry. I'm no good and know it. ! wish l could 20 some place where there were no games or races or school. and get q min- ute's peace. Maybe some day l can make money. ch2"
 Money. h'm. That's about the only thing you haven't tried, but l wouldn't wager jitney on it"
 His father Whs hg right as he Was wrong. The boy Wae afraid of himself He did lack the magic trick of conviction. Yet, his father should have kept quiet
 Had Own Ability
 Terry had gift for figures. He WaE industrious and put his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Glorityimg Yourself
By ALICIA HART

it once week and begins to cleanse her gkin more carefully and to ap- ply some kind of mild astringcnt regularly. She would not dcam of waiting until practically every pore is debitcly larger.
 She's mcticulOis about lcm scri- ous faults, too. The minute the lacquer on one nail chips Or gets diacolorcd, she removes it and ap- plies q fresh coat. She doesn't try 10 make her wave "do" one more day, either. And if the elections on her jar of night cream Say that the preparation Is to Dc used every night Consequently. she never sud- denly discovers network of new, fine lines Or a bad caEe of eZcee- siYc dryneEs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
m The Local Theaters

ious obstacles, including the fact that the student cannot afford to finance fl matrimonial venture that forms the central theme of this fast-paccd screen attraction.
 Ginger Rogers role offers her dramatic AS well AS cL,nsdy oppor- tunitics, and in this respect it par allels her fibc performance in "btage Door"
 Fairbanks' characterization is a flt- ting sequhl to his recent success In The Prisoner of Zenda" and Joy of Living"
 Vivid realism and appeal mark the unique crOss section Of life as presented by the characters found at the typical vacation resort. More than fifty speaking roles are ably portrayed by Peggy Conklin. Rich ard Red" Bowman. the latest Hen- sntion of vaudeville. Lucille Ball. Lee Bowman, Ann Miller. Donald Meek and many others.
 On the same program Is another big hit entitled High Command" starring Lionel htWill. who gives an other of his superb characterlz;l- tions and opposite him. playing the feminine lead is beautsOlis Lucy Maunhflm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
STATE

4 capacity audience attended Wa tefbury's only air conditioned nov Ing picture house, the Warner Eros State tbeatcr, yesterday during the opening performances Of HnrOlG LloyG's new comedy Professor Be- ware"
 In his latest film venture Lloyd plays the part Of Il down and -Olit EgyptoiDgist whose desire to help anyone in distress causes him tj be bounced out of the halls Of learning and sends him on crazy dash across the continent with Miss Wclch at his heels.
 The picture opens In California where Lloyd Is seen hs the slight Y hcreWy professor employed in tht Egyptian wing of il leading museum. In his desire Lo help Miss Welch get a screen Lest, he aids an inebrlatfd talent scout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
NEW WATER SAFETY DEVICE

Safety in the water ie an import ant factor to the ultimate pleasure Of your summer vacation. be it iu tht mountains CT at the seaside
 Perhaps you hre learning t0 swim but lack confidence. 4 neW safety device that attaches to your swim ming belt Is Fl small that l. can~ not possibly interfere with your
 movement In the water, yet initiates in about three seconds tO sufficient size t0 float even | fairly heavy person I2 hours. The device con- eists of in inner tube and Il cart ridge Of btipYant gaa inside and au outer rubber tube. Breaking the cartridge ht one end Of the rubber Lube releases the gas niU initiates the tube N about the size ot i loot ball. Door to Wchf oyer outer cloth ing, too. on fishing or boating trips
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

heart into things he really liked. His marks were medium in most subjects. but not in arithmetic. He had the makingg of q fairly good business man.
 Many children hre considered second-ratcfs by their parents. Tn 1crry's case. he Wa8 trying to make good. fin hie fathers way. He had Iot Of power in other direc- tions still untapped.
 After a while the disappointing child begins 10 lose what little faith he has left in himself. This ig the very thing he must not lose. Go try 10 encourage selt-agsur- ance by pfaising the thing child does well, gnd not emitting praise for the things he tries" 10 do well, regardless Of success.
 MoSt people are second-raters. There ig always somebody else ahead. Why should we, then, get after our youngsters when they don't slirpaes their fellows2 This is the way 10 dcpcn inferiority. and flz it for all time.
 NEXT: The beIituer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
POLI'S

RKO Radios film version of Ar thur Kobcr's Broadway stage hit. Having Wonderful Time" has its initial showing this afternoon at the LoeW poli theater, and brings Ginger Rogers and Douglas Fair banks. Jr.. in a triumphant. co-star- ring drama with comedy.
 The story Is a simple but human chronicle of two young people fran ticalIy trying to grasp a few hours of blissful romance in a vacation camp.
 Ginger Rogers iE ideally cast ae 4 stEnogtaphet weary of 4 nagglng family and m EauctlfnoniGus ilaHce. She meets Fairbanks. ag impoper- ishfd law student working ag il walter. The nerve -Wfacked aecre- tary and the young man immediate iJ clash, but their petty feuGiug son turns into mutual respect and genuine love. IL Is the rocky pro- gfess Of thslr romance against var
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

you1 limit In your mind which you'll stick o-but mention.
 And though will share of pitching you'll remember that In all likelihood whole fraternity will exactly what kind date almost member has had occasion to find out Men chYy when they older but chiyary docnt flourish co-cducauonai cafnpmcs
 If aren't excellent right you'll pcnd the month that left to trying to get better Being wonderful dancer is the best recommendation dating
 IL is better fraternity before want get the most fun possible a col cgc engagement be- limits girls
 1tg mistake for college gr especially freshman to at tcn1on the let the other taking Of the freshman anxious the taking fat f they grateful girl depressing what she talks abojgt conversational burden
 AS for trying be girl we'll freshman gamor E likely o be left alone with while the friendly cnthwasc natural girls have all the fGn.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
STRAND

Performances tonight at Warner Bros. Strand theatcr concludes the engagements of Freddie BarthOlo- new and Mickey Rooney in Lord Jcff" also Blind Alibp with Rich ard Dix heading the stellar cast.
 The new show opening tomorrow and closing with performances Monday evening under the Strand new policy of three new shows every week will be hcadlincd by Il five bell picture "Ihe Rage Of Paris. " co-gtarfing Danicllc Darricuz. for cign lovely who makes her debut in this. firm. with Douglas Fairbanks. Jr, whose recent performances have added new bflllancc to q fa- nous theatrical name.
 The topnotch supporting cast ie headed by two comedy favorites, Mischa hucr and Helen Brodcrlck, and features Louis Hyward
 In the film, Danlellc plays the part of il little French girl, who 1obleea and broke in New York. takes il job posing in the nude for 4 famous artist. goes tO the wrong address and starts digrobing in in advertising agency.
 The program will be rounded out with the presentation of Wives Under Suspicion" starring Warren William and Gail Page.
 Irene Dunnes latest hit, Joy Of Living comes Tuesday. On the same bill will be "Air Devils"
 TODAY'S FASHION TIP
 Mime. Lcbrun's ensembles arouse Paris interest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
NEA Service Staff Writer

The woman who ig determined W stay ag attractive as possible through the years tries to correct each beauty fault as it appears.
 For instance, she gets on the bathroom scales every single day and thus doesn't gain .m good deal of weight without knowing it AZ soon as she discovers that she has gained one pound, she takes ifnne- diatc steps to lose it. She knows that it's a simple matter 10 lose one, but that it takes more will power than the majority have to lose several
 Even though her hair ig in per- feet condition, she brushes it every night. And she treats it to | hot Oil result, she never even has to look carefully to sec If there are flecks of dandrur or dry cuticlc On her scalp CT if her hair ls getting too dry or too oily.
 Furthermore, she keeps informed on current hair styles. tfies new coifture occasionally without walt ing until it is obvious to her. and
 0 her friends. that her coiifure E out of date.
 When she notices that the hem in m certain dress la about N fall down Or that it's little white collar looks slightly Ehnddy she repairs or has it repaired immediately. She found out long ago that lt ls far easier to keep Il wardrobe in ezcel- lent order than it Is t0 put one back in order after weeks and weeks Of neglect.
 l 1T she notices that h few pores mediately gets Il Jar of mask. uses
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

William FrmWley, who has loGt his trousers. thereby losing hla own pants -. and his job.
 The balance Of thc picture haf to Go with his uproarioisly funny experiences on h crDH: country lannL. pcuuilcss, with the laW at his heels. nnd pretty girl hot footing l. after him, his adventures following a Whirl. He ie forced tD spend night on the desert alone with Miss Welch, but wary of love hs aneaka away to continue his lonesome travels.
 The star Is supported in his nd- ventures bY m sterling cast which in- cludes Lionel EtanGcr, William FraWley. Raymond Walburn and Cora Witherspoon.
 fncluded on the same bill as the second big hit is City Streets" starring Edith Fellows and Leo Car rillo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

cd the oy. "Skinny T'ripp has such long legs no one can beat him."
 " ou didn't half try" was his f a [ h CTS c 0 m m 6 n { There E only one way 10 win and that's to make Up your mind you are going to-"
 That's what you think. 1 did try"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
BY BILL PORTER AND GEORGE SCARBO
n. M. REC. U. g. PAT. OFF.

BY BILL PORTER AND
 GEORGE SCARBO
 From adolescence to young lead- ing lady in one picture jump is tho accomplishment of Helen Parrish was . school girl in Mad About Music" has the feminine lead in Little Tough Guy" broke into films by accident accompanied mother and sister to Central Castings to register her sister no registrations were be- ing taken, but they made an exccp- ton and chose Helen film de- but at age of 3 years she's i've feet. six inches tall, weighs 110 brown hair. green eyes, born in Columbus. Ga. inter- ested in journalism works on her high school paper goes to the movies often, and loves to dance collects charms for bracelets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

opinions and that no s going to give you credit for being more worthwhile than you appear to be on the surface.
 Also remember that there will be few good Ba- fnartans around eager to clear the path to succe1 for you For the first time in your lfe in all prob- ability you entirely your own with your back ground too far away to help.
 You casc the feeling of aloncncsy a little by pcdging eororlty-~for t will set you down in the middle Of group of girls who will be all get to like you given good chance and who will ffor the sake of dear old Zctaj back you all the way, any time you for office find yourself in line for some honor.
 But if you aren't asked to join sorority with good rating, don't join any Because pug snooty ag the attitude s. you will be Zeta first and yourself second,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Pat on Back Gets Better Results Than Slap at Ego
By Olive Roberts Barton

Terry comes in all warm and both cred because he couldn't win even one race.
 His daddy had been n track man, and Terry knew his father had been watching and roofing for him.
 T can't run fast enough" pant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06
Latest Styles
HEALTH
Hoze, To Keeb Well
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

Or that Beau Brumme passed the street complete blue in lovingly preened fondy before looking being
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-06

Who said the weren't curious nagging and full vanity2 They've got ulc world beat