Evening Star Newspaper, October 17, 1926, Page 40

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, OCTOBER 17, 1926—PART l BY NANNIE AY up in the Blue Moun. tains there is a lookout tower at the top of sev- enty-odd steps. The steps, S0 many between plat- forms, curve around a skeleton struc- ture to a height that reveals the whole of Mount Quirauk, with other mountains | stacked all around. On the ground be- Jow there is a sign on the front of a tiny cabin that lets you know that it is a foresters’ station, but, being Sunday, and early at that, the doors and windows were sealed. Three Washing- ton women, who had motored to High Rock to look down on the pas- toral greenness of the Cumberiand Valley, made a detour that brought them—unexpectedly—to the primeval silence, with its sky- high stairs. Two of them climbed up fThe third preferred comfort and stayed Also, she had a more profitabie put. abic time, seeing that a small squirre 1 skipped into prominence and, after ecareful scrutiny, favored her with it trust so far as to sit on its haunches and watch her with round, blinking eves. Then it skipped back into the unknown to bring forward another squirrel i q.\'l-[ being educated along the lines of their kind t live in parks, they knew nothin the wheedlings for peanuts in bags. They just wanted to sit there and watch and play their lit- tle tricks, as if, somehow, they unds stood that the woman was a guest cf Mount Quirauk and it was up to them to entertain her. Then a beautiful dog trotted along. It was the sort of dog you see sports- men towing along by a leash—one of the many brought to the mountains by owners who go away and_ leave them to shuffle as they can. And from the looks of them they have a right good time, seeing that the natives are Jiberal with their scraps and the woods are free to hunt in. But the squirrels had scampered off, leaving the dog to stand there and wag its tall by way of friendly conversation. The woman confided to the dog that 1f only she had a home of her own, she would surely adopt him, and the dog understood. You could tell. Then a boy came by-—a nice, con- wentional boy, who carried a Sunday school book. He was walking three miles to church up the road. And he knew about the foresters; they work eight hours at a stretch—standing up in the tower, where it is mighty cold even in some Summer days and nights, with only a glassed-in cage to keep out the weather. They can see the tiniest wisp of smoke through thelr spyglasses. Then they telephone to ‘headquarters and the fire warden s his men to work. Nef‘\[fls! of the fires are put out with small damage, but you have to keep an awful careful watch. Maybe he wouldn't have to walk all the distance, because people riding to church would give him a lift. Then the adventurers returned, short-breathed from the climb and de- scent, but thrilled with the spirit of adventure. True, the forester was not there, but, think of 11 those steps! And they must have felt sor- rowful contempt for their lazy third, who would rather sit moped up in the car, with nothing to do but wait. The third felt so abashed at her shortcom- ings that she lacked spunk to broad- cast her own small experiences—un- til now. Up in those same Blue Mountains there is a tiny house, with its roof Just clearing the forest and its garden reaching down to a bit of level that edges a brown and exceedingly bumpy road. The garden shows the owner to be & florist, and the house, with its four beautifuily neat rooms, shelters & lonely man, who is growing old. the natives he is all right, but to tour- 1sts, who see him along the mountain ways, carrying a buncn of his flowers, he 1s going sparking—for a fifth wife. Last Sunday, for one time, the three ‘Washington woen sat on a bench Yooring down at the valley and to more blue mountains far and far away. One of the women was a pub- official, another was a teacher, and e third a mere so-5o person who pegs down things—like this: Along comes the old florist, bearing ®hree pink roses in full bloom. An acquaintance with the teacher justi- fled him in poking the roses under her flese for a sniff and extending the #ame courtesy to her' companions. The official, being of a kindliness that %5 as reliable as—say—Gibraltar, ex- pressed appreciation of the fragrance and beauty of the roses. And this tribute so pleased the old man that he smt beside her on the bench and began to tell her of his flowers at home. He was on his way to take this bunch to a sick friend, but if she would drive g‘y his place on her way back to ‘mshington—it wouldn't be five min- utes out of her road—he would be glad to give her a bouquet. And the official sald she would be glad to do “o. The thres women and a nurse who d spent four years in hospitals at ons, Chateau Thierry and like war gones, and was wise enough to know human nature when she came across , stopped by the roadside to find eir host waiting—in a splint rocker under a tree. There was the beautiful arden, and trees welghted down with red apples, and a vine-massed porch apd the four neat rooms. Also, there was an organ, on which he played wost beautifully, and some written verses which the man had written about his lonely self, when the gar- @en would be under snow—verses that had been printed—and to see his face all 11t up itke a Christmas tree at so govel a thing as real appreciation, | made the so-sa woman know that he | was garnering a bit of brightness that would delp him out in the long, White Winter to come. When it was all over and the women were home the effjcial said to the so-so one: *] must write that nice old gentle- & note of thanks for the flowers. gi:nyou know he is quite an interest- ing “man—born in England and a world-wide traveler, spending quite a time in Japan; says he was born into the Church of England: his first wife was a Catholic, the second was a Bap- tist, the third was a Methodist and fhe fourth was a—he didn't know what! But that has nothing to do with us. He will be pleased to know that we appreciated his nowers. Age and loneliness need all the sunbeams that life can give them; only life too often forgets.” And the so-so woman, looking at the radiantly vigorous woman, with hon- ors waiting for her on every hand, | mald to herself: ; “Of such is the kingdom of heaven.” 25 * % X X | A WOMAN in trig riding togs, whip | in hand and dog at side, was fipln; breezily along the rear rail- ar of the White House Grounds. bobbed hair was screwed into Podks on each side of her cheeks under a black derby; her long-tailed {ncket flapped to show tan Knickers | nd her patent leather boots came to the knees. Of course, a flock of tourists came along—you can't miss them in that| section—and by the amazed eves of | that particular party the riding lady possessed all the value of a free show ~—pants, boots and a man’s hat—my land, what will they be wearing next! The excursionists stared and lnllow* until knee boots outdis- AROUND THE CITY LANCASTER. anced the slipper-crowd, when one *f the party, a quiet old and rural- ooking woman, whe was evidently undecided as to whether the trig, ; fizure was a he-woman or a an, asked a passing native: “Is that Dr. Mary Walker?” | As the lonz-ago ploneer of “pants and boots” has been in heaven for forty-eleven years, the native felt no hesitation whatever in supplying in- formation of a kind calculated to 8! her ioner 4 at lady ahead with 1 dog following after Why, no, that isn't Dr. Walker. That's Mrs. Cool- idge, the President’s wife.” It wasn't Mrs. Coolidge, of course. And the native knew it wasn't, but 111 of us have our temptations. And besid It is a helpful thing to give tourists something real exciting to tell to the folks at home. You know how it is vourself whep you come back after your travels. * k kX % JF _vou are ever obliged to stand in a pac car with your arms weighted v bundles, books, brella, and, maybe, a bunch um- of flowers, you have doubtless had some passenger, seated by, offer to relieve | you of your load. And as she e tends a helping hand to accent her friendly desire to be helpful, you empty your arms and ride more com- fortably until vacated seat or your home corner u a chance to smile apprec vyou take your things back. And that is all there is to it, except that there are always exception Awoman, s who will never world. stumbled but not so fair, and ee 40 again in this into_the aisle of a car that W packed and jammed. Besides two shopping bundles and a corded bag she lugged a pasteboard box the size that coats come in and she looked as if her feet hurt. As she grabbed hold of a brass round of a car back a woman passenger | seated alongside offered to take her box. “Take my box, huh—you just lay hold of this box and I'll call the what do you suppose Of all the nerve—expectin’ people to pay for a thing and then giving it takes me: for?” She must have singled out the woman who was nearest to her, for the woman answered, with deadly calm: = “She doubtless took you for a genteel woman who was tired.” It was enough, for the owner of box smirked at the seated passen- ger and lugged the box forward: “All righty, you can take it; sure is heavy.” And the woman passenger who had | th found it hard to suppress a grin took the pasteboard box on her lap. And that was all there was to it, only: She must have been either a chump or a saint to have done it. FLY CATCHERS FAIL. Ladybirds Prove Temperamentally | gether on several Unfit for Job. LONDON, October 16 (#).—British ladybirds are temperamental. They won't come home to roost in nice lit-| submit a plan to tle Winter quarters provided for them | TNT Pup Tent by the ministry of agriculture, they may get busy on the green fly early in the Spring. The ministry col- lected many thousands of the lady- cently birds last year and put them in cork | of the Cooties. | | | i | | 80! Order of the Coo Veterans of Foreign Wars. Front Line Post, No. 1401, Veterans of Foreign Wars, held its first meet- ing of the Fall season October 8 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars rooms in e Metropolitan Bank Building, and laid plans for a season of vary- ing activities. The post has not held a business meet- ing during the hot Summer months, although the members got to- occasions for a good time at vari- ous Summer re- sorts, The post wil’ of ‘the MIlitaty. v. N. BRANDON: tie for a join banquet in honor of Val N. Brandon of this city, who was re- elected national _commander “Buddy” Brandon is a homes at the Rothamstead experi-| member of both Front Line Post and mental station, Harpenden. TNT Tent, and has long been ac- A good proportion survived the| tive, locally, among veterans. His ac- Winter, but as they cannot be taught | tivities here were broadcast to every to fly home and farmers cannot be ex- | corner of the United States by his bud- pected to gather them by hand and | dies, with the result that at El Paso, put them there, the experiment has'| Tex., during the last week of Septem- proved a failure. 81 YEARS IN ONE FIRM. Keep Up Interest in Your Job, Briton, 91, Advises. LONDON, October 16 (#).—John Hughes of West Bromwich has been with one firm 81 years. He is 91 years old. Mr. Hughes, now manager of the George Salter Co., spring bal- ance marufacturers, started work with the company as a boy of 10 and has been with it continuously ever since. Acknowledging a presentation from the officlals of the firm after having rounded out fourscore and one years with it, Hughes sald his recipe for long life and service was: “Do not worry; keep steady habits, regular hours and a keen interest in your job."” Keep Your Life’s Mortgage Paid Up in Full in sleep. NATURE holds a mortgage on your life. You pay it Skimp the SAY “BAYER ASPIRIN" = pmuine payment | and you pay in years. Fa!;v in full and your life will be healthe ier and longer. A Foster Ideal Spiral Bedspring will help you insure full payment because it gives you perfect spine support ' and more perfect relaxation. In short, it helps Nature help you by giving your body better relaxation and giving Nature a better chance to repair your jaded nerve and muscle tissue. There is only one Foster Ideal Spiral Bed:fn’nz. Toaccepta substitute is to fool yourself. Foster Bros. Mfg. Co., Utica,N. ‘Western Factory, St. Louis, Mo. The Spiral Bedspring that Supports the Spine ¢ Baltimore Warehouse Baltimore Spring Bed Co. 754-6-8 West Pratt St., Baltimore When you see the “Bayer Cross” on tablets, you are getting the genuine Bayer Aspirin prescribed by physi- cians and proved safe by millions over 25 years for Colds Pain Headache Neuralgia Neuritis Toothache Lumbago Rheumatism DOES NOT AFFECT THE HEART Accept only ‘‘Bayer” package which contains proven directions. Handy “Bayer” boxes of 12 tablets mmnumm-’n«munmmndnwwg Also bottles of 24 and 100—Druggists. = | ber the national convention of the Cooties saw fit to honor him by ele- vating him to the high post he now holds. The degree team of this post will again take up its work for the Winter. Cheerful Lamps Into. your home, for cozi- ness and cheer must go lamps—floor lamps, table lamps and reading 'amps —creating genuine home. like atmosphere. $7.75. y Telephoning Jack will probably be calling Jill from his office every day and he will like to think of her in front of this attractive walnut veneered tele- phone set, $18.50. The Beginning of a Good Cook And a systematic house- keeper starts with a kitchen cabinet such as this, $29.50. Comdr. Jennings, who also holds the post of judge advocate of the District of Columbia Department of the Vet- erans of Foreign Wars, tendered his resignation as commander of this post and it was accepted with regrets. A new commander will be elected at the next meeting. It is intended to make the first No- vember meeting a birthday celebra- tion. The post will be one year old November 8, it being the “baby post’ of the local department. National Capital Post, No. 127, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at its meeting last Monday, were told by | Post Commander A. E. Pierce that at | the next meeting, October 25, W. I Jenkins, chairman of the bylaws committee, would read the by-laws for the purpose of making any cor- rections or changes before placing in hands of the printer. Comdr. Pierce also called attention to the fact that in December officers will be elected. the department Armistice day ball, to be held at the Willard Hotel Novem- ber 11. T. R. Cavanaugh, chaplain and delegate to the national encamp- ment at El Paso, Tex., made a re- port on the encampment. Chairman J. J. Allen of the relief committee gave a report on relief rendered veterans in hospitals and of the improvement found in their health. Chairman Francis C. Huhn received a vote of thanks for his efforts and results ob- tained in the entertainment of post members and their guests the past quarter. The Ladies’ Auxiliary will | eign diplomatic The post went on record to assist in | hold a 500 card party October 26 for | is. other relief work. The entertainment committee will serve a buffet lunch at the next reg- ular meeting of the post. The next important event for Dis- trict veterans is the observance gf Armistice day, November 11, which is the eighth anniversary of the ending of the World War. The Veterans of Foreign Wars throughout the United States are ar- ranging special observance for that day. In every State a grand ball will | be held. In the District the various units have arranged for their fifth annual military ball to be held Armis- tice night at the Willard Hotel. The committee in charge of the ar- rangements has sent invitations to every Government and local official | as well as repri ives of the for- | American Legion. Kenneth H. Nash Post will hold a big rally night November 3, at 8| o'clock, Gavel Club room: 719 Thir- teenth street. The program will con- | sist of an initiation and an entertain- | ment which will be furnished by the | officers and members of another post. YVice Commander Guy Cogswell ten- dered his resignation at the last meet- ing, due to the stress of school work. Commander Elliot A. Hunt and a delegation of members attended the | Philadelphia convention and reported the convention was a success. They placed the post colors in line for the first time. Laf: Sajlors’ and Marines’ Club, 1015 L. street. Commander Bartl presented the proposition of consolidating the | partment. By a unanimous vote it | At the next regular meeting, N — THD SUNDAY STAR WASHINGTON. D C. OCTOBFR I to PART L to her. What do you suppose she ald of the needy In hospitals and [ vember 4, a number of candidates will Veterans of Great War be initiated with full cdremonjes as % ga 9 provided for by the Natlonal Consti- H Ge l Friends of Lafayette Post are €re s ts-1t ted to witness a regular cere- monial of initiation by a legion post. ° The members of Equality Walter Reed Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, are nptified of the election of a new quartermaster at the next meeting, by the resignation of Thomas W Jones. Mr. Jones was elected qua termaster of the Department of Dis- trict of Columbia, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at the local in the month of June, and finds it sible to give proper time to both The new elected. The ball committee reports progress ing the department in making ball to be held at the Willard Hotel No- preparations for the Armistice vember 11. The president of the Ladies’ Auxil- Walter Reed Post jary of Equality reports the appointment of the fallow ing committee heads: Resolutions, Mrs. F. G. Thomas; relief, Mrs. Em C. Steed; welfare, M 3, Jacques; membership, Mi Monroe: publicity A number of applicants will be ini tiated at the next auxiliary, to be held November 30. Heating Plant Bids Opened. Bids for the installation of a heat- | vette Post, No. 9, the American | ing plant at the District Training Legion. met recently at the Soldiers, | School, near Laurel, Md., were opened Friday afternoon at the District Building. a price of $39,900. to do the work for $42,182. THE House That Jack and Jill Build is really a House of Dreams—it represents the realiza- tion gf‘years of hoping and planning. No wonder it seems to so many young couples a real big job—but well done it will pay dividends in years of pride and satisfaction—Nach- man l_‘\:rn}tuxe Company prides itself on the homes it has helped furnish for so many Jacks and Jills in the past, and offers the twin inducements of intelligent help in selection® and money-saving values in buying that has built its reputation. Here are a few of the current reasons why young Home Builders are purchasing Home Satisfaction from us. OUR EASY CREDIT TERMS $200 PURCHASE—$10.00 CASH—$10.00 MONTH $150 PURCHASE— $7.50 CASH— $7.50 MONTH $100 PURCHASE— $5.00 CASH— $75 PURCHASE— $4.00 CASH— $5.00 $4.00 MONTH MONTH October 21, to fill the vacancy caused | convention held | quartermaster will | be installed immediately upon being Hazel F. Miss Pauline Heath. meeting of the The low bidder was the post with three other posts of the de- |Kirwan Engineering Co., which quoted Charles T. Crock- | TOX was decided to maintain the post as |ett was the next low bidder, offering | % NA¢C $50 PURCHASE— $3.00 CASH— $25 PURCHASE— $2.00 CASH— $3.00 MONTH $2.00 MONTH Easily Washington’s Greatest Furniture Value! Start out your living Toom with this three. The Colonial secretary will be a smart addition to your room at $49.50. you'll want a mirror, $5.50. The Bedroom Completely Furnished walnut, bow-end bed, full vanity, man’s chifforobe, bench and chair, set that will be a source of joy and pride for years to come. For a Prideful Young Wife! When Jill stages her first dinner parties, she will know that the setting is just right, with the splen- did ten-piece dining room set, in its handsome wal- nut veneer. We never of- fered a higher value—just for the sake of Washing- ton’s youthful home builders. - 149 8%¢ E St. Y~ 3-piece Living Room Set 165 iece jacquard velour upholstered davenport suite. And, of course, Newer! Daintier Bedroom Suite! ished in American two-tone extra large dresser. A And the price is right. T URE CO. .- 8%¢ Pa. Ave. SE: World’s Fastest 7 New Scientific Way ¢ ETS-IT” is a scientific liquid that millions use, among them famous dancers, athletes, doctors and folks who walk a lot. It end corns and calluses. One drop sto; pain in 3 short seconds. ‘Then t! corn loosens and comes off . . . all gone, forgotten. You walk in peace There are imitations of “Gets-It. So watch out. Get the genuine at | all leading druggists. Enough to kil! | @ dozen corns costs only 35¢. | “GETS It ' umsteadsWunnSyruL_ W “To children an angel ot directions are foll | Deepite scarcs VTN, ‘it con test, bottle. A. VOORHEE: merey.” N 1 IT Est. C. Odd Corners Living Room Comforts Here are a couple of those odd pieces which make the home so much more livable—a tilt-top table, $7.50. and a maga- sine rack, SB.;',O. Every Home Wants A Gateleg It is one of the most useful types of tables you could have in your home. The one illustrated is neatly carved, mahogany or walnut finish over hardwood. $22.50. Is Essential The young couple can get along nicely. without a guest droom if they have a metal daybed for their overnight guests. $25.00. Wy ok TMSHED ONES AREALPIER /TomES